Bound to Please by Lilli Feisty

Bound to Please by Lilli Feisty

Ruby Scott is about to have her secret fantasies come to life, she’s no stranger to being the one in control, but that is all about to change. Ruby wants a stable life, a man that’s ready to commit, and is always going to be there for her; secretly she wishes for a man that will tie her up, whip her, and make her feel… truly feel what it’s like to be dominated.

Mark St. Crow is a musician that has always been in control, and from the moment he laid eyes on Ruby, his male anatomy immediately called out to her. A one night stand is all that he can offer, but this time will be different. Not one to be addicted to drugs, Ruby will soon become Mark’s fix. He may be a rocker, have women throwing themselves at him all the time, but he wants one woman, and he wants to show her that fantasies can come true. Leather could be better than diamonds in this case… a girl’s best friend.

It’s not all heated BDSM, when both start getting too attached and fall into unfamiliar territory. Feelings will be hurt, hearts close to broken, and decisions that both Ruby and Mark will have to make. Will one of these two have to give up control, or is there a way to make it work?

Lilli Feisty is much deserving of her last name by the way she has put a lot of Feistiness into her character Ruby. Bound to Please is highly erotic, totally deserving of the warning label on the back, and extremely powerful. Seriously, if you’re one that is curious or has a fetish of your own about BDSM, why don’t you check out Bound to Please… you may be the surprised how sexy it can be to be powerless. 5 Hearts

Grand Central Publishing
ISBN# 978-0-446-54192-3

The Moon Looked Down by Dorothy Garlock

The Moon Looked Down by Dorothy Garlock

I would love to start this out as once upon a time, two people met and fell in love, end of story. But I can’t! There is so much to The Moon Looked Down, and I would say it was just perfect! Ms. Garlock is well known as a US Today’s Best Selling Author and after reading this novel, I completely understand why. Her characters are so real, they are not perfect, but they do find the perfect love. They suffer discrimination, a deformity, and guilt. I can’t say that there was a time that I wanted to put this book down, not once!

Sophie Heller is a German girl living in Victory, IL with her family, the story is set during the war, and there are 3 boys in town that are trying to run her family off. They even go so far as to burn down the family barn and physically hurt Sophie’s father. One day at the diner, Sophie meets Cole Ambrose after he protects her from the men after Sophie confronts them openly. From that moment on Cole knew he was in love.

Cole is back in Victory after living in Chicago because he was offered a teaching position and he felt it was his time to return home. Cole suffers from clubfoot, making it difficult to walk, and also not letting him fight in the war; this makes him quite angry that he can not fight for his country. His relationship with his father is almost non-existent, but he is close with his brother Jason that has been drafted; their mother died when he was a child and he feels it was all his fault.

Cole and Sophie both face hardships during the novel, but it is their innocence, blossoming love, and the protection that Cole has for her that makes you warm all over. There were a few times that tears actually came to my eyes. I have to say I loved, The Moon Looked Down… it was perfect! 5 Hearts

Release July 2009
Hachette Book Group

One Scream Away by Kate Brady

One Scream Away by Kate Brady

Beth Denison has a deep dark secret that will come back seven years later to haunt her. She had no idea that Chevy Bankes was released from prison nearly a year ago and has been watching her, waiting, and plotting ever since to have his sweet yet psychotic revenge. Beth will do whatever it takes to keep her daughter Abby safe. Besides being in excellent shape, pretty good with a gun, and well off without a man in her life, Beth finds herself needing the help of Neil Sheridan when Chevy gets a little too close to home.

Neil Sheridan is an ex-FED with a pretty heartbreaking past of his own. When he is asked to take a look at the murder cases that seem like those of a man from the past, Neil begins wondering if he shot and accused the wrong man. Neil and Beth will have to work together and the truth must finally be told… only then will they discover what is going on inside the madman’s head. Chevy is more messed up than you think… and his past is just strange to say the least!

One Scream Away written by Kate Brady is a page turner for sure! I love mysteries with romance, and Ms. Brady has done an exceptional job at blending the two. She gives depth to her characters, as well as adding twists and turns the reader doesn’t expect. I hope this is not the end of Beth and Neil… but we’ll see! 5 Hearts

To Your Own Self Be True by Ray Melnik

To Your Own Self Be True by Ray Melnik is a continuation of his previous novel, The Room. In The Room, the story was about Harry Ladd and his very odd experience in his Mothers room; a rift in the universe was born in that room. His daughters were also mentioned, and in To Your Own Self Be True, you’ll learn what came of Kaela and Lainey.

Kaela Ladd is a 23 year old physicist that believes in Science with a passion. Kaela is a loner of sorts, she has no boyfriend, very few close friends or co-workers at SciLab, and is feeling very alone after the death of her father. She has yet to find her “it” in life that is to fill that empty void inside of her.

Working at SciLab she is about to be a part of a special experiment called Stasis that will give her the answers she seeks about The Room, as well as a second chance to speak with her father. Along her journey, she meets Rael and sees so much of her father in him, she decides to help him and his family out by getting Rael a job at SciLab and letting them rent her Grandmother’s house. Rael turns out to be more than Kaela was looking for, and with the last words her father gave her, she may find that one thing to fill the emptiness in her life.

Ray Melnik details the day to day life of Kaela as she works at SciLab, interacts with Adam, and learns about herself. At times the story would get a little slow and hard to follow with all of the scientific terms. Mr. Melnik has really done his research and thinks much like I would expect a rocket scientist would think. There are a few secondary characters that lead to the developing storyline that were well placed as well as purposeful. If you are looking for a futuristic novel without the sci-fi aliens and such, you might enjoy the mysteries of To Your Own Self Be True. 4 Hearts

Tamed by a Laird by Amanda Scott

Tamed by a Laird by Amanda Scott

Tamed by a Laird, skillfully written by Amanda Scott is one of those Scottish Historical Romances that make you feel as if you’re experiencing first hand the days of old. With her strong female character, and the hunky hero that can be fearful or putty in her hands, I have come to be a true fan of Ms. Scott.

Lady Jenny Easdale has accepted the betrothal to Reid Doulas, although she is not in love or even likes the man one bit. The night of their betrothal dinner, she talks her maidservant into taking her along to visit the minstrels that performed at Annandale that night. Jenny finds herself comforted and excepted by the minstrels and decides she would see where the adventure would take her before she is married to the man she wishes to refuse.

Hugh Douglas is not on such good terms with his sister or brother Reid, but when Jenny is discovered missing he is the one chosen to find her. Once found, the two put on an act, and that act will soon be taken to another level… a level that is none of their doing.

Hugh has vowed never to marry again after the loss of his wife and child, but there is just something very attractive about Lady Easdale that keeps him from containing his feelings for her.

A whole mess of trouble is brewing, and lets not forget about the missing jewels; who is behind that mystery? And a perfect match made by a Joculator… who’d have thought that would happen? 4 hearts