Cougar Bait by Evangeline Anderson

Blurb

Samantha Becker is a busy and talented trauma surgeon with no time for nonsense. Her sister may have a special Shifter Gene, but Sammie is fairly certain she doesn’t have it, and she’s happy with her life the way it is. She doesn’t need the complicated Shifter lifestyle, and she certainly doesn’t need Liam Keller: Alpha cougar, Mayor of Cougarville and undercover billionaire. She hates him, but Liam is unable to get the curvy surgeon out of his head.

But the Shifter world isn’t ready to let Sammie go. She’s being stalked by someone who’s desperate for Shifter hormones, and Liam takes it upon himself to protect Sammie from harm. Things begin heating up between Sammie and Liam, but will they have to succumb to their inner animals in order to save Sammie’s life?
Cougar Bait is fun, sexy and will take readers on an emotional thrill ride.

My Review - ☆☆☆☆ 

 I still love the whole premise of this series even though I really started to dislike the heroine, Samantha. I loved her in Buck Naked and I loved her in the first 1/2 of the this book but after awhile her stubbornness started wearing on my nerves. And I mean wearing on my nerves to the point that I wanted to punch her REPEATEDLY and then move in on Liam myself. And her insistence on calling him by his last name? Grrr....just stop, Samantha. Just STOP.

Liam on the other hand? Well, I utterly fell in love with him which seriously shocked the crap out of me because at the end of Buck Naked I was not feeling him as the hero in the next book. He was the epitome of alpha yumminess. Possessive, protective and determined to win over his mate. Love this guy!!

There is a lot of action and drama going on in this book and even though I think Samantha deserved to be boob punched for the way she treated Liam I still really enjoyed the story. I ended up warming back up to her by the end of the book and while it's not my favorite of the two books I am eagerly awaiting the next one in the series!

*I voluntarily reviewed an early copy from the publisher

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About the Author

 

Evangeline Anderson is a registered MRI tech who would rather be writing. And yes, she is nerdy enough to have a bumper sticker that says “I’d rather be writing.” Honk if you see her! She is thirty-something and lives in Florida with a husband, a son, and two cats. She had been writing erotic fiction for her own gratification for a number of years before it occurred to her to try and get paid for it. To her delight, she found that it was actually possible to get money for having a dirty mind and she has been writing paranormal and Sci-fi erotica steadily ever since. 

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Twist by Kylie Scott

Blurb

 When his younger brother loses interest in online dating, hot, bearded, bartender extraordinaire, Joe Collins, only intends to log into his account and shut it down. Until he reads about her.

Alex Parks is funny, friendly, and pretty much everything he's been looking for in a woman. And in no time at all they're emailing up a storm, telling each other their deepest darkest secrets... apart from the one that really matters.

And when it comes to love, serving it straight up works better than with a twist.

My Review - ☆☆☆☆☆

Awesome. Just freaking awesome! Kylie Scott writes the most down to earth, cool as hell characters EVER. I seriously want to hang out with these people! Alex is my soul sister. She's a geeky, crowd hating introvert that I want to be my new best friend.. Joe is... well, Joe is just *RAWR* Yes, he's hot AF, will do anything for his friends and family but he's not perfect. 

Alex braves the horrible, people infested outside world to track down her email buddy Eric (Joe) after he stopped responding to her messages. She quickly finds out that  Eric is not the person that she has been talking to all these months. Ack, I was cringing in sympathy for Alex as she slowly realized that the man that she's clinging to has no clue who she is. Joe can't believe that Alex is in Couer d'Alene. He knew that he should have told her that he wasn't Eric during one of their many chats but she's here now and he's determined to make it up to her. 

Engaging storyline, Twist had me hooked from page one! I loved how Joe and Alex challenged each other to step outside their comfort zone when dealing with other people. But for all the sweet moments in this book there is one tragic one that had me in tears not knowing how the ending was going to pan out. Oh, I knew there was going to be a HEA but I honestly wasn't sure how much of one it would be but Kylie handled it beautifully. Curious now? Yeah, you should be because this book was fantastic! Great addition to the Dive Bar series. Can't wait for Eric's story.

*I voluntarily reviewed a copy from the publisher through Netgalley.

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New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author - Kylie is a long time fan of love stories, rock n roll, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet.

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 “I wanted to talk to you a bit more about what happened between us online,” he said, his mouth a serious straight line. “How I came to use my brother’s profile.” Ugh. “I’m pretty sure I found out everything I needed to know last night.” “I didn’t mean to lie to you, Alex.” “Once is a mistake.” I crossed my legs, kicking my black leather bootie back and forth. So I was a little aggravated. Sue me. “Months’ worth of e-mails is not. You could have introduced yourself to me, Joe, told me who you really were. You chose not to. Christ, no wonder you kept putting off meeting. I should have known something was wrong.” “You’re right. I shouldn’t try to sell you excuses.” A big sigh from my “friend.” “Truth is, I’m not used to being the bad guy. Usually I’m the one cleaning up my brother’s messes.” “Lucky me.

 

 
 

Kylie is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year, 2013 & 2014, by the Australian Romance Writer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet. You can learn more about Kylie from   http://www.kylie-scott.com/   FACEBOOK | TWITTER | FACEBOOK FAN GROUP | INSTAGRAM | GOODREADS  

 

Buck Naked by Evangeline Anderson

Blurb

Sadie Becker is not herself. A 40-year-old, divorced mother of two, Sadie wakes up one morning and realizes that she looks and feels like she did in her twenties. Suddenly she’s unable to walk around in her new town of Cougarville without men falling at her feet. Confused and alone, Sadie isn’t sure who to turn to…except answers to her problems might reside with her broodingly handsome reclusive neighbor, Mathis.

An alpha shifter, Mathis lost the love of his life, and he knows he’ll never find another mate. But his innocent new neighbor clearly doesn’t know the danger she’s in, and he's the only one who can save her.

But when the attraction pulls too strong, will Mathis’ animal nature be unleashed and claim Sadie for his own? Buck Naked is a sexy, emotional thrill-ride that will hook readers on this fantastic new series.

My Review ☆☆☆☆☆
 

Okay I freaking loved this book! Totally unique storyline and I love, love, love having a 40 year old heroine! There are plenty of curvy BBW heroines but what about us middle age gals? We need some loving too! Well have no fear ladies, Evangeline Anderson has our backs with this series. The idea of a dormant shifter gene that kicks when a woman hits late 30's to early 40's ONLY if they aren't already in an established relationship (no leaving significant others or children) is absolutely fascinating. To have your body change back into how it was in your 20's? Wow! Who wouldn't love to have that happen? But, all those changes come with a price. A rejuvenated (aka Juvie) woman needs to find an alpha to mate with before the next full moon or she will die. Sadie can't believe the changes that her body is going through nor can she understand the over the top reactions the men in Cougarville are having to her.

Mathis broke my heart. He lost his mate 10 years before and because of what kind of shifter he is, he believes that he can never form a mate bond with another woman ever again. But because he is an Alpha he can restrain his impulses around Sadie, just barely so he takes her under his protection to try to save her from the unwanted advances of the other shifters in town. He is drawn to Sadie and the more time that he spends with her the stronger his feelings become for her. Let me tell you, these two struggled hard for their HEA. Sadie, because she had no clue what was going on and Mathis because his animal is only able to mate once in their lifetime. 

I loved the whole premise of the story, the world building was fantastic, the characters were well rounded and engaging. The romance was sweet and sexy and I loved the fact that the author used prehistoric animals for her shifters. Great start to a intriguing series! I can't wait for the next book in the series!

*I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy from the author.

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Evangeline Anderson is the USA Today and NYT Best Selling Author of the Brides of the Kindred, Alien Mate Index, and Born to Darkness series. She is thirty-something and lives in Florida with a husband, a son, and two cats. She had been writing erotic fiction for her own gratification for a number of years before it occurred to her to try and get paid for it. To her delight, she found that it was actually possible to get money for having a dirty mind and she has been writing paranormal and Sci-fi erotica steadily ever since.
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Ruby and the Beast by Ditter Kellen

Blurb

After the sudden death of her father, Ruby Atwood is forced to drop out of college to care for her younger brother. Deep in debt and on the verge of desolation, Ruby resorts to some shady dealings on the streets of New Orleans, in order to put food on the table for her small family. Until one night in a dark alley, she discovers a hideous beast she could never have imagined in her darkest nightmares.

Cloaked in darkness, the Beast prowls the back alleys of New Orleans, lonely, savage and bereft of hope, his demon clawing at him. With the man responsible for his curse now dead, the Beast seeks out the only other person who can satisfy the demon within—the man’s daughter, Ruby Atwood.

Trapped, with nowhere to run, Ruby quickly realizes she must use her wits to stay alive or face certain death at the hands of a monster. But the more she tries to escape, the more she is drawn to the Beast. Desire and fear clash, creating an unforgettable story of hope, trust and a love found only in fairy tales... 

My Review - ☆☆☆☆☆

I am a huge Beauty and the Beast fan, and I mean, HUGE fan. I will devour any book that is even remotely tied into the theme. There is something about the redemption of the Beast that just melts my tiny black heart and this book is one of the best retellings that I have ever read. It is utterly phenomenal! I love the twist that the author spins on the story with the curse and mirror but I will warn you that this story is a heartbreaker. And I mean rip your heart out, stomp on it, let it heal up a bit and then throw it back on the ground and stomp on it again, heartbreaking. I don't think I've had as many ugly cries in one book as I have had in this one. BUT for all of the ugly cries there is an equal amount of happy ones so don't let it detour you from reading it. It has a beautifully sweet ending that makes up for all of the painful things that the characters go through to get to their HEA. Also, not to go into anymore detail and ruin the awesomeness of the book but I will say that when sexual tension finally peaks with Ruby and Lincoln? Yeah, just make sure that you have a big glass of wine (or a straight shot of whiskey) and a fan to cool yourself off because, damn... Ditter Kellen knows how to write some serious smexiness! I'm pretty sure my cheeks were fire engine red and my kindle was smoking at one point. LOL As a matter of fact I may have had to go back and reread that scene just in case I missed something the first four or five times that I read it *wink wink* 

If you are a fan of romance, adult fairy tales, PNR, Beauty and the Beast, or any kind of love story period, then Ruby and the Beast is going to be an absolute must read for you! Two thumbs up, five+ stars, shout from the rooftops, fantastic book!

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Meet the Author

Ditter Kellen is the bestselling author of the Enigma Series. To say she's addicted to reading is an understatement. Her eBook reader is an extension of her and holds many of her fantasies and secrets. It's filled with dragons, shifters, vampires, ghosts and many more jaw-dropping characters who keep her entertained on a daily basis.
Ditter's love of paranormal and outrageous imagination have conspired together to bring her where she is today...sitting in front of her computer allowing them free rein. Writing is her passion, what she was born to do. I hope you will enjoy reading her stories as much as she loves spinning them.
Ditter resides in Florida with her husband and many unique farm animals. She adores French fries and her phone is permanently attached to her ear. You can contact Ditter by email: ditterkellen@outlook.com

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Saved by Darkness by Katie Reus

Blurb

He thought he lost her decades ago.
Half-demon, half-dragon shifter Ian McCabe is hellbent on getting back the only woman he’s ever loved. When Fiona O’Riley kicked him out of her life decades ago, he thought she was gone for good. Now that she’s back, nothing will stop him from claiming her. But she wants nothing to do with him—or his family.

She’ll do anything to save him.
Fiona knows that Ian is the only male for her. The only way to keep him alive is to stay away from him. But when tragedy strikes and they discover a wicked agenda for the mass murder of humans, they must work together to take down the enemies that threaten everyone. But there’s so much more on the line. As their undeniable desire intensifies, they’re faced with an unbearable choice. If Fiona and Ian succumb to their temptation, mating could be the last thing they ever do.

My Review ☆☆☆☆☆

Oh the feels in this book! 💜 I think this is my favorite Katie Reus book to date! Second chance romances tend to be hit or miss for me. And while I enjoy angst in my romances, the second chance ones tend to be too much for my taste. Fortunately, Saved By Darkness had the perfect blend of angst vs sweetness. Ian knew Fiona was his mate from the beginning but for a (no spoilers) heartbreaking reason they were forced to part ways.

Years later circumstances bring them back into each others lives. Ian is determined to never be parted from his mate again and as they work together in the Hell realm, Fiona reveals why she walked away all those years ago. I don't want to go into anymore detail other than to tell you that this book is freaking awesome! Katie has the ability to describe the worlds in her books in such detail it's almost like you are there! Action, suspense, angst and the sweetest second chance romance that I have ever read, I highly recommend Saved By Darkness.

*I received a copy from the author for a voluntary review

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Katie Reus is the New York Times, USA Today, & IndieReader bestselling author of the Red Stone Security series, the Moon Shifter series and the Deadly Ops series. She fell in love with romance at a young age thanks to books she pilfered from her mom's stash. Years later she loves reading romance almost as much as she loves writing it. However, she didn't always know she wanted to be a writer. After changing majors many times, she finally graduated with a degree in psychology. Not long after that she discovered a new love. Writing. She now spends her days writing dark paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense. 

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Braum by Ditter Kellen

Blurb

As the daughter of the vice president of the United States, Josie Reynolds must adhere to certain rules; very little interaction with the outside world, and definitely no contact with the deadly Bracadytes that live beneath. Until a chance meeting in the halls of the White House brings her face to face with the giant alien known as Braum. He's gorgeous, mysterious and undeniably dangerous. But the forbidden had always been Josie's weakness...


Watching the beautiful Josie from a distance is no longer enough for Braum. Though his head demands he stay away, his heart refuses to listen. Braum's entire world is turned upside down when he leaves with the vice president's daughter, and returns to Aukrabah. Danger, jealousy and desire all war together to create an explosion of passion that threatens to burn them alive. If they survive...

My Review - ☆☆☆☆☆

OH HOLY HELL! How? Seriously, how does she do it? I am just absolutely floored that each book in this series is exponentially better than the last one! I have been a die hard fan of The Enigma series since day one and I can say without a doubt that Braum has blown the others out of the water! And that is saying a lot because I have adored every book so far. Even though this may be book seven, the series shows no signs of slowing down. The Incola virus has mutated, people are dying by the minute and the evil ex-president is still on the loose. This book is a little different than the others in that there is not a lot of bang, boom explosion action in the first half but it more than makes up for it in the angst and feels department. The build up to the second half is what makes the action when it does come, and man does it come, ten times more intense because you are so invested in what happens between Braum and Josie. I basically spent the second half of the book gasping out loud one minute and then teary-eyed the next while yelling out things like "WHOA" "WOW" "HOLY CRAP" "NO WAY" and "OH MY GOD". 

I really need the whole world to read this series so that everyone can fall in love with it as much as I have. I also need this series to be made into many, MANY movies. Not a TV series, but movies because I need the full 2 plus hours per book devoted to all the smexy action that Ditter has brought to life in this amazing series of hers. So scifi lovers, pnr lovers, action lovers, angst lovers and uber hot hero lovers unite and do yourself a favor by diving into The Enigma series.

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Meet the Author

Ditter Kellen is the bestselling author of the Enigma Series. To say she's addicted to reading is an understatement. Her eBook reader is an extension of her and holds many of her fantasies and secrets. It's filled with dragons, shifters, vampires, ghosts and many more jaw-dropping characters who keep her entertained on a daily basis.
Ditter's love of paranormal and outrageous imagination have conspired together to bring her where she is today...sitting in front of her computer allowing them free rein. Writing is her passion, what she was born to do. I hope you will enjoy reading her stories as much as she loves spinning them.
Ditter resides in Florida with her husband and many unique farm animals. She adores French fries and her phone is permanently attached to her ear. You can contact Ditter by email: ditterkellen@outlook.com

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