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Shutter Vol 3 By Sarah Dosher

Title: Shutter
Author: Sarah Dosher
Series: Shutter vol #3
Genre: Erotic Romance
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Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆


Synopsis:

The final volume of Shutter, a three-part series from bestselling author, Eli Chastain.

My entire world changed when dark secrets surrounding me were revealed. Through the hurt and loss an unlikely savior has emerged to shield and protect me. However, my true desires haunt me day and night with thoughts of forgiveness and trust - yet knowing where to place them is unclear.

Having finally found my way back behind the camera, I’m not willing to let anyone deter my dreams again. Trusting my instincts has never been an easy task. But in order to determine if the sins from our past can be forgiven, I must listen to my heart and decide if an undeniable connection is worth the gamble.

***Previously listed under the pen name Eli Chastain. Even though the name has changed the content is still the same.

Sas' Thought's:

After the shocking revelation at the end of volume two I wasn't sure what to expect for volume 3.

By the end of this book I was over joyed with glee!! This entire series was so much more than I ever expected it to be.
I am however sad to see the story of Niko and Brook come to an end and at the same time excited to her the possibility of some of the other characters getting a story of their own.
 

Destroy Series By K.D Carrillo

DESTROY ME
Author: K.D. Carrillo
Series: Destroy Book 2
Genre: New Adult | Romantic Suspense

~ SYNOPSIS ~

Some pasts linger long after the wounds have healed.


Kate guards her secret from all that know her. Independent and cunning, she traverses through her life one day at a time. Keeping to herself and living her life on her own, just the way she likes it.


There is one man that is intrigued by her mysterious ways, despite her attempts to keep everyone at arm’s length.


Reed struggles with the circumstance of his past on a daily basis. His nights are full of terror and haunting memories. He’s a man looking for his purpose outside of the tragedy that curses his mind, and he thinks he may have found it in a reserved and mysterious blonde.


However, demons can only hide for so long.


Secrets can devastate.


Pasts can haunt.


Can these two people, struggling to survive in the present, rescue each other from everything in their past that threatens to destroy them both?

Catarina's Thoughts:

If you believe in True love, ever lasting love, suspense that leaves you sitting on the edge of your seat, and a mystery to solve, this is a book for you.


KD Carrillo has done it again. destroy Me is book 2 in the Destroy series and it is filled with all of the above, this book is gutsy and fall of twists and turns , at one point you think that Kate and Reed won't end up with each other and then things start to fall in place for them. Fear plays a big part of this book but it's not only Kate's fear but Reeds as well. Together they help each other through their fears and nightmares, they are both broken but they know together they have the strength to fight anything.


I loved this book I couldn't put it down, I was sitting on the edge of seat, trying to to help them solve the mysteries. I felt the fears both Kate and Reed had, you will feel the anger they felt but most of all I loved how all their friend rallied around to help support they through every dark moment they had. These friend were true family to kate and Reed and not once-abandoned them or turned them away.


I gave this book 5 stars, I loved book 1 Self Distruct and now book 2 Destroy me, KD Carrilo just get better with each book. I look forward to seeing her future work and can't see what she will come up with next.

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~ DESTROY SERIES ~

SELF DESTRUCT
Author: KD Carrillo
Series: Destroy #1
Genre: New Adult | Romantic Suspense

~ SYNOPSIS ~
Becca Scott spent years burying her traumatic past under alcohol and boys. With the help of her best friend she struggles to accept herself and let go of the pain. She thought she had figured out how to stop the cycle of self-destruction she was on, until she met Aiden.


Aiden Ryan lives with constant self-hatred. He allows those close to him to manipulate his life for their own gain, because he feels he deserves it. He was resigned to marry a woman he doesn't love, until he met Becca.


Becca and Aiden try and let go of their painful pasts to be together, but can their pasts let go of them?

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~ K.D. CARRILLO ~

K. D. Carrillo is a graduate of Central Washington University, the setting of Self Destruct. Her days are spent with her son, her rescued Aussie, and usually with a book.


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Surrendered By LP Lovell

Title: Surrendered

Series: She Who Dares #3

Author: LP Lovell

 Release Date: December 29, 2014

Synopsis

I have spent my entire life fighting. Fighting for survival. Fighting my past. Fighting to keep anyone from getting to close. Until him. Theodore Ellis.

He’s my light in the darkness. The only person who makes me truly feel. My most unlikely of saviours. No matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to fight him.

No matter how many blows I rain down on him, he remains, loyal and unmoving. I love him. I need him.

Theo is my vulnerability, the chink in my armour, but he is also my strength. I can’t fight him anymore.

The past only holds as much power as you allow it to. It’s time to tell my story. It’s time to bare my soul, and let Theo in to my dark world. It’s time to take back my power.

Love is a war. She who dares wins.

I’m ready to risk it all. I’m ready to surrender.

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Catarina's Thoughts:

Well what can I say, to fully get the gist of this book, Surrendered, you need to read book 1 Beseiged and book 2 Conquered. This is definitely not stand alone book.

What a mess you will thoroughly love this book. It will take you on a roller coaster of emotions as Theo and Lilly battle through every obstacle that in their way but you will feel triumph because they do it together. The love these two feel for one another is ever lasting and the power that both have together can conquer anything.

As you read you see how Lilly has grown and it is because of Theo, he is her rock and his love for her really shines. Theo will do anything he can to make shore Lilly is happy. Theo will do anything to protect her, when things start to look grim for Lilly and her brother Harry, Theo does everything in his power to fix it.

Lilly is a strong women but at times she really need Theo to keep her calm.

I fell in love with Theo, yes he could be arrogant at times and full of himself but he real came through for Lilly and not once did he falter when it came to loving her. He would be any girls dream.

You will love all the secondary characters who appear in all the books. You will see how they can become family to each other.

I gave this book 5 stars. In fact the whole series was fantastic, yes it did get a bit predictable in book 1 & 2 but it didn't diminish the series. LP Lovell has really out done herself with this series and I can't wait to see what she has planned for her next book.

Author Bio

LP Lovell is an Indie Author from Salisbury, England. She's known for her seriously laid back attitude, sick sense of humour and a general lack of brain to mouth filter. Fuelled by copious amounts of Diet Coke, she likes to create feisty female characters who bring men across the pages to their knees. If she’s not writing then LP can be found riding her horses, or walking her ever present writing companion; Tulula the dog.

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Aroused and Desired By Jade Kerrion

Title: Aroused

Author: Jade Kerrion

 Release Date: December 29, 2014

Synopsis

Recently divorced, Dr. Vera Rios is too busy navigating the potholes of single parenthood to look for Mr. Right, but along comes a man who cherishes her, adores her daughter, and helps her find her sexy groove. The only problem: Mr. Perfect is an escort.

Rowan Forrester conceals many other secrets, one of which threatens the happiness he finds with Vera. Can love find a way, or will Vera have to choose between her beloved daughter and the man of her dreams?

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Catarina's Thoughts:

Jade Kerrion has written a wonderful book in Desired showing us how we can take each other for granted. Gabriel and Valeria have been married for years, where high school sweethearts and decided together they would make a better life for themselves. They never wanted their children to go through life the way they had.

All the hard work in the world comes at a price, while Gabriel works hard to give Valeria and his children everything, Valeria feels they have drifted apart and he doesn't love her any more. She wants more out of her life she want more of Gabriel's time.

This book shows us how we not only take each other for granted, but how we can loose everything because of lack of communication, how we can loose ourselves because we think that is what the other person wants. Without communication we just become nothing.

Part of Gabriel's fears is how he grew up and he feared by pushing he would be like his father and he didn't want to hurt Valeria that way.

We all feel at a loss at times but when we communicate and let our true feeling surface as a couple you can achieve miracles.

I gave this book 4 1/2 stars and look forward to reading more from Jade Kerrion.

Title: Desired

Author: Jade Kerrion

 Release Date: December 29, 2014

Synopsis

At seventeen, Gabriel Cruz and Valeria Trevino exchanged promise rings and agreed on the grand plan for their life, including marriage, children, and a happily-ever-after. Twenty years later, “The Plan” is on track, and a key milestone—Gabriel’s partnership in a law firm—is within grasp, but Valeria derails their shared lives by demanding a divorce.

Valeria can’t explain her decision, but she is compelled by a desperate need for something more than they had agreed upon. What can they do when the foundation of their grand plan crumbles beneath them?

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Catarina's Thoughts:

Jade Kerrion has written a wonderful book in Desired showing us how we can take each other for granted. Gabriel and Valeria have been married for years, where high school sweethearts and decided together they would make a better life for themselves. They never wanted their children to go through life the way they had.

All the hard work in the world comes at a price, while Gabriel works hard to give Valeria and his children everything, Valeria feels they have drifted apart and he doesn't love her any more. She wants more out of her life she want more of Gabriel's time.

This book shows us how we not only take each other for granted, but how we can loose everything because of lack of communication, how we can loose ourselves because we think that is what the other person wants. Without communication we just become nothing.

Part of Gabriel's fears is how he grew up and he feared by pushing he would be like his father and he didn't want to hurt Valeria that way.

We all feel at a loss at times but when we communicate and let our true feeling surface as a couple you can achieve miracles.

I gave this book 4 1/2 stars and look forward to reading more from Jade Kerrion.

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Jade Kerrion writes award-winning and occasionally best-selling science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary novels anchored on unlikely romances you will root for and happy endings you can believe in. Her favorite romance is the Double Helix love triangle between Galahad—the lab-created perfect human being; Danyael—an alpha empath and Galahad’s physical template; and Zara—the woman who can wreak more havoc with love than most people can with hate

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No Ordinary Love by Kenya Wright

Title: No Ordinary Love

Author: Kenya Wright

Release Date: December 29, 2014

Synopsis

Debt-ridden author Nyomi must complete her book on Tokyo’s underground sex industry in order to revive her stalled career. But first, she needs to get permission from Kenji, head of the Japanese mafia who controls the red light district under his father's watchful eyes. With one meeting, Kenji traps Nyomi in his gaze and locks her into a deal—spend time with him during her three-week stay, and she will earn the access she needs in order to make her book a best seller.

But Kenji's plans for Nyomi not only include allowing her a look around, but also a first-hand taste of the kinds of things that go on behind closed doors. And if Nyomi isn't careful, she just might find herself falling for Kenji, a man with many demons and a passion so dark, it could change everything you think you know about love.

No Ordinary Love is a dark erotic romance from bestselling erotica author Kenya Wright.

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Writer. Lover. Foodie. Mother. Book Addict. Masturbator. Comedian. Super Hero. Blogger.

Professional Adventurer.

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Title: The Last Private Eye Michael Rhineheart, P.I
Author : John Birkett
Genre: Thriller
Series: Micheal Rhineheart P.I.
Publication Date: December 30, 2014  


Nasty horseplay at the Derby lands Rhineheart in a race against time to stop a murderous scheme …


Michael Rhineheart is a Louisville private eye with a taste for bourbon and a nose for trouble. He's as tough and savvy as they come. His sleuthing secretary, Sally McGraw, is desperate to learn the ropes. Their pal Farnsworth is a crusty old pro who hasn't lost his touch.

Together this hardboiled trio sets out to solve a mysterious disappearance at the racetrack. Soon they are galloping onto a trail of lust, greed, and murder … and enough dirty deeds to turn Kentucky's bluegrass red with shame.

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Title: The Queen’s Mare Michael Rhineheart, P.I

Author : John Birkett

Genre: Thriller

Series: Micheal Rhineheart P.I.

Publication Date: December 30, 2014

    

All bets are off when it comes to kidnap, mayhem, and murder …

When the "Grand Dame of Kentucky Racing" enlists private eye Michael Rhineheart to deliver the ransom for a kidnapped broodmare and her foal, Rhineheart thinks it will be a speedy transaction.
But what should have been a simple mission turns into a deadly double-cross, and soon Rhineheart is on the hunt for the horses … and a ruthless killer.

Fans of Dick Francis will love Birkett's hardboiled gumshoe and his Kentucky bluegrass flavor.

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  JOHN BIRKETT is the author of The Queen’s Mare and The Last Private Eye, both to be released by Witness. He is a winner of the Shamus Award, given by the Private Eye Writers of America.  

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The Sect By Courtney Lane

Title: The Sect

Author: Courtney Lane

Genre: Dark Thriller

Series: N/A

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Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆+++

Synopsis:

Keaton Mara ran away from a life that had become a nightmare to live on the streets. While the location she now calls home is a dangerous place, she is protected by an unlikely friendship.
The streets provided her with the education she could’ve never earned from the prestigious university she attended. Regrettably, the term ‘educated fool’ becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Due to meeting a man with whom she shares a captivating chemistry with, her judgment is clouded, resulting in a fateful decision.

The consequence of trusting the prepossessing stranger results in her being stolen away to a place unknown. Her deceptive new surroundings are just as beautiful as the people who reside there. She discovers that it’s a place where the culture of sex without limits or morals is their religion.

Keaton quickly begins to realize that the beautiful scenery serves to hide a very dark truth. The seductive and enigmatic man—who lured her there—desires to save her soul. His intentions are sinister, because saving her soul is synonymous with breaking her.
Because Keaton believes her soul was brutally stolen from her many years ago, she thinks he can’t save (or destroy) something she no longer has.

She…was…wrong.

Warning: This book contains pretty much every dark theme there is. Not recommended for those with any triggers or sensitivities to violence, dubious and/or absent consent, and deviant sexual acts.

Sas' Thoughts:

This book was recommend to me by a friend who I share similar tastes in books with. Her exact words.. I know how much you love a darker read.. This is one you don't want to miss out on... so I looked up the book to find out what it was about and I was sold after reading the warning label. I didnt read the synopsis til after finishing the book lol...

Keaton Mara is running away from her past, and is hiding in plain sight.Which works for her for a while, until she finds her self drugged, kidnapped and under the control of a sadistic beast that got off on making her life a living nightmare. 
Refusing to submit cost her a great deal of pain and torcher by the one person she never thought she'd ever have a connection with. But if nothing else she new she could save him from himself... or alteast she thought she could...

"He was an enigma wrapped inside a decrypted mystery"

The sect is a jaw dropping WTF did I just read good kinda book!! That you will fall in love with.
I suffered a serious case of whip lash trying to keep up with the main characters and his antics. (I can't say who because I feel it gives away a little too much of the story)

In fear of twisting my soul further, The Sect is exactly what the doctor order me to stay away from! I didnt listen... I never do!

This book is highly recommended for anyone looking to read something a little different!

5++++ stars Ms Lane! I can't wait to see what else u have in store for us next!!


About the Author:

I’ve been creating my own little world since I was very young. When I was eight years old, I began to bring those worlds to life with pen and paper.

Although I’ve had a few short hiatuses, writing has been of passion of mine for many years. I've always viewed my writing as a hobby or a purgative process; I never thought to share my very personal works with anyone outside of my family. Now, I’m taking the plunge and self-publishing my works. I’m very excited and apprehensive about the opportunity to share my work with people who may enjoy it.

While I write across genres (I find it hard to stick to one genre), I do have an archetype when it comes to the female protagonist — they have to have certain brand of strength and layered personalities. There will often be a lot of darkness and depth to my stories, because I'm intrigued by characters who are thrust into "dark" situations that explore their psyche.

Writing Science Fiction/Fantasy is my first love. If there is one thing for sure, I'm a bit of a misfit when it comes to Romance. I don't feel that I write romances, thus the tagline. I prefer gritty love stories, where the protagonist isn't necessarily the girl next door, or the girl you encounter in everyday life. In other words, I don't tend to write characters who are easy to fall in love with.

The elements that will be common in my stories are: depth, controversy, thought-provoking and complex plots, and misfit characters. If literature that appeals to your senses and pushes your boundaries intrigues you, then I sincerely hope you enjoy the journey.