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Stacey Kennedy is out touring to showcase Werewolves Be Damned, the first book in her new Magic & Mayhem series. Please enjoy the excerpt below. VRB loved the book and we’re sure you will too. Be sure to leave a comment and you’re entered to win your own copy!
Werewolves Be Damned
Magic and Mayhem, Book One
Stacey Kennedy
Genre: Urban Fantasy Romance
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Date of Publication: April 15, 2013
ISBN: 9781622661046
ASIN: B00CBFZVU6
Number of pages: 267
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Book Description:
Nexi Jones—part witch, part guardian, and wannabe kick-ass warrior—can’t throw a punch or conjure the simplest magic. But that doesn’t stop her from hunting the werewolves who slaughtered her human family. She’ll have her revenge, but only if Kyden, the elite guardian, would get the hell out of her way.
Kyden can’t decide if Nexi wants to get herself killed or if she just has no clue what she’s doing. But her father made it clear: keep Nexi safe…or else. Of course, the more Nexi runs toward revenge, the more she needs Kyden’s aid, and as she grows into her power and confidence, so does his desire to protect her. The only problem? She’d rather he dropped dead.
But when a vampire paints a bull’s-eye on Nexi’s back, she’s hard-pressed to deny Kyden and the help he’s offering. Even if it means getting her revenge will be a little bit harder. At least it will still be as sweet.
Excerpt
I’ve found you, fur ball.
Nexi peered from behind the large oak tree and spotted the small log cabin nestled in the thick forest. The porch light cast a warm glow into the night. Fog settled over the lush grass, and the night was dark, eerie.
Stepping away from her hiding place behind the tree, she strode forward and gripped the dagger tightly in her hand. Keeping the silver blade pointed outward, she climbed the cabin’s porch steps, taking each one slowly to avoid detection.
Once she arrived at the front door, she wrapped her hand around the door handle. Rich hunger for revenge burned in her veins and made her intent on one thing: to slaughter the werewolf who escaped the night of her parents’ murder. Not caring what awaited her, she stormed inside, dagger pointed, ready to kill.
The simple cabin had two large brown couches near a wood-burning stove, a kitchenette behind the living room, and a quilt-covered bed resting in the back. And that was it; there were no other rooms to investigate. No secret hiding places she could see.
No damned werewolf.
She cursed, shut the front door behind her, then trotted down the steps to return to her hiding spot. On her way across the yard, she glanced at the space to the right of the tree, which looked much like a heat wave, indicating that the portal to the Otherworld remained.
In some places around the world—or the Earthworld, as supernaturals had called it—there were permanent portals to the supernatural realm. This portal had only appeared because Nexi had travelled to this cabin from the Otherworld. Once she passed through the portal again, the gateway would vanish.
Magic had its perks. Quick travel was one of them.
Nexi shook her head at how normal all this magical stuff seemed now. Just over a month ago she’d never believed in anything that went bump in the night. Now she knew all those things existed, and in fact, she was one of them.
To her horror, she had learned that her birth mother, Tillie, had been murdered by a power-hungry vampire, Lazarus. All those years ago, her birth father, Drake, had protectively decided to block Nexi’s supernatural abilities. He had planned for her to live and die as a mortal. Now with her return to the Otherworld and the removal of the block on her true identity, there was no going back.
She was no longer plain, human, Nexi Jones.
She was Nexi Jones, part guardian, part witch.
Looking away from the portal and to her hiding spot until the werewolf returned, she hurried her steps. She wasn’t ready to return to the Otherworld yet. Not until she had the werewolf’s head as her wall ornament would she dare go home.
Just as she neared the tree, a woodsy scent that had nothing to do with the forest mixed with the citrusy aroma of aftershave. A blink of an eye later, the dagger she held was now at her throat, a hard body closed in on her back.
“You smelled lovely when you arrived.” The low voice by her ear held a faint English accent. “But I never imagined you’d be so pretty.”
The blade pressed into her skin, not drawing blood, but implying that if the werewolf chose, she’d be destined for the grave. “I’m…”
“Going to explain yourself.” He lowered the dagger, took hold of her arm, and jerked her forward.
In a few short strides, the werewolf tossed her through the threshold of the cabin, and slammed the door behind them. He sauntered to the couch, sat down, and regarded her. “Now then, darlin’.” His olive skin was stunningly flawless, and his chocolate-colored hair was spiked tall. “Why would a pretty lass like yourself plan to attack me?”
“Don’t move.” That charm wouldn’t fool her. “Stay right where you are.”
“My mouth is the only thing moving.” His slanted amber eyes raked over her. “Would you like me to stop talking?”
“No.” She hesitated then added, “Only your mouth can move. Nothing else. Tell me what you know.”
He gave her a long look. “I’d be glad to tell you anything you’d like, love.”
His kind face and soft voice wouldn’t trick her. He was a werewolf. She was certain, which was another oddity.
After the block on her supernatural abilities had been lifted, she could identify a supernatural creature as if knowing the difference between a brunette and a redhead. “Tell me why you killed my family.”
“That’s an interesting accusation.” He cocked his head, studying her with a frown. “But I think the more important question is who are you?”
She lifted her chin. “The lass who’s going to cut off your furry wolf balls.”
About the Author:
 Stacey Kennedy is an urban fantasy lover at heart, but she also enjoys losing herself in dark and sensual worlds. She lives in southwestern Ontario with her husband, who gave her a happily-ever-after. Together, they have two small children who can always make her smile, and who will never be allowed to read Mommy’s books. If she’s not plugging away at a new story, you’ll find her camping, curling up with the latest flick, or obsessing over Sons of Anarchy and Game of Thrones.
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 Werewolves Be Damned is the first book in the Magic and Mayhem series. Nexi Jones has just witnessed the murder of her parents in the most impossible way, and before she knows it she is thrust into the Otherworld and learns things about herself and heritage that is absolutely unbelievable.
Nexi is a stubborn and headstrong young woman and makes a truly kickass heroine. Readers will see Nexi begin her time in the Otherworld a confused, angered, and grief stricken woman and transform into a strong and confident warrior. The only thing more baffling than learning there is a supernatural world she didn’t know exists and that she belongs to is the way she feels for the warrior guardian and her trainer Kyden. She finds him infuriating with his perfect body and caveman behavior. Yet at times a look from him can nearly bring her to her knees. I loved the interaction between these two characters, and the way the author let them truly get to learn about one another. She did a wonderful job of building the chemistry between Nexi and Kyden. There are so many other fantastic characters in the book I am excited to learn more about. I am already eager for the next book.
I have read some of Kennedy’s erotic stories and immediately became a fan. I was so excited to read this book, and see this other side to her storytelling. Let me say I was not disappointed. There may not have been the all-out intense heat of her erotica, but this book was so well written and thought out. I found I enjoyed it thoroughly. I’m not saying there is no heat and attraction in the novel, because there is, it is just toned down a bit as to not distract from the actual tale. Kennedy has just made me a fan of her paranormal works as well. Stacey Kennedy has proved to be a very diverse writer between the paranormal and erotic genres I will always be looking forward to what she is going to do next!
This read is full of everything a paranormal romance fan is looking for. There are sexy guardians, werewolves, vampires, and witches. If that isn’t enough readers can also get their fill of action and romance too! If you haven’t given Kennedy’s books a try, dear reader, you are missing out!
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Nexi Jones—part witch, part guardian, and wannabe kick-ass warrior—can’t throw a punch or conjure the simplest magic. But that doesn’t stop her from hunting the werewolves who slaughtered her human family. She’ll have her revenge, but only if Kyden, the elite guardian, would get the hell out of her way.
Kyden can’t decide if Nexi wants to get herself killed or if she just has no clue what she’s doing. But her father made it clear: keep Nexi safe…or else. Of course, the more Nexi runs toward revenge, the more she needs Kyden’s aid, and as she grows into her power and confidence, so does his desire to protect her. The only problem? She’d rather he dropped dead.
But when a vampire paints a bull’s-eye on Nexi’s back, she’s hard-pressed to deny Kyden and the help he’s offering. Even if it means getting her revenge will be a little bit harder. At least it will still be as sweet.
 Nightlife: Las Vegas is the second book in the Nightlife Series. This installment allows the reader to follow Michelle and Aaron as they take on Sin City.
Aaron is very different in this book; he has embraced his new life and is strong and confident. Although Michelle is the master, he seems more of an equal. Anastasia is a woman with psychic ability to whom Aaron is drawn. She is a tortured soul who has had a really rough life. Readers will get to see the interesting role she plays in the lives of Aaron and Michelle.
Luedke has done it again with Nightlife: Las Vegas. He took the reader on a wild ride as Michelle and Aaron fall prey to the dark side of Vegas. Once again, he draws the reader in with his descriptiveness and fascinating storyline. The thing I like most about Luedke’s vampires is while they do have the ability to love, their predatory nature is what is always in the forefront. I thought this book was a little darker than Nightlife: New York, but I really enjoyed the read.
This isn’t a fluffy romance so it may not be for everyone. If you are up for something different you can get lost in this world of sex, violence, and bloodlust. If you want more, the third book in the series Nightlife: Paris is already available.
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Vampires, Aaron Pilan and his master Michelle, live by one rule — no bloodslaves. EVER. Aaron breaks that rule when he meets Anastasia. All Anastasia wants is to be loved and cherished, but the predatory men she’s attracted to bring her only pain and abuse. Escaping one train-wreck relationship for another, she finds happiness with Aaron and Michelle as a bloodslave, a ‘pet’. When Aaron uses his telepathy to win thousands at the gambling tables, he attracts the deadly attention of the Colombian Cartel and Aaron and Michelle are ‘disappeared’. Addicted to the bite of her vampire lovers, Ana is desperate to find them. But, Las Vegas isn’t ready for vampires mixing heroin, sex and vengeance. Ana is trapped in the spiraling chaos.
Find out what happens in the second novel of the Nightlife Series.
 The Nightlife: New York is about a vampire named Michelle who decides to save a young man, Aaron, from death by turning him. The story follows the two as they embark on a new life together in New York City.
Michelle is beautiful but deadly. In the novel you see what can be described as a Jekyll and Hyde personality. You can see moments of tenderness with Aaron and also she can put on her “good face” with others when the need arises. When she is bad she can be cold and downright brutal. I loved her character! I couldn’t wait to see which side of her would emerge. Aaron is a good soul, and basically the “nice guy” in the beginning. He is completely taken with Michelle from the moment he sets eyes on her. He has a tender heart and is really compassionate. It was incredible watching him adapt to his new life and become the predator.
Luedke gives readers a thrill with a fast paced read full of violence, corruption, and sex. He picked the perfect setting for the book, and really sucked the reader into the gritty New York nightlife. I found his writing to be a breath of fresh air from the typical vampire romance book. His writing is very provoking, and I couldn’t tear my eyes from the pages. The author’s descriptiveness really makes the reader feel like a voyeur looking into the lives of the characters. I was particularly impressed with Aaron’s transformation. The way he described the exact moment Aaron had truly come into his own as a vampire was a really powerful and unforgettable moment in the book for me.
Nightlife: New York is the perfect start to this exciting series! If you are in the mood for something more edgy and erotic, pick this one up; you won’t be disappointed. There are several more books in the series that have already been released, and I am itching to get my hands on them! Luedke is officially going on my list of must read authors!
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Vampires, strippers, escorts, night clubs, pimps & dirty cops––the Nightlife New York is never boring. Aaron Pilan’s life is forever changed when he’s shot trying to rescue a drop-dead gorgeous woman on the streets of New York. Aaron is thrust into the shocking world of vampiric slavery when Michelle shares her blood to save his life.
Michelle’s existence as a solitary vampire is also altered when she accepts this naïve young man into her life. Bound by her blood, Aaron is subject to her authority. He walks a tightrope of strictly controlled feeding regiments & intense sexual adventures while catering to the neurotic control-freak tendencies of his new master. She vows to eliminate him if he proves too difficult to control.
This story is bold & evocative infusing blood, sex, love & turmoil in an urban drama about two vampires battling evil outside & within themselves.
 Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome back to VRB, the amazingly talented Terry Spear! (insert my fan girl scream here) Yes, it’s no secret that Terry is one of my all time favorites and of course I’m always beyond excited when she comes by for a visit. This week Terry will be releasing the latest in her wolf series, A Highland Werewolf Wedding and is out touring the blog world to share it with everyone. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peak and I’m going to let you in on a little secret…..This book Rocks! Loved it!
Anyway, with all the Highland books that Terry Spear has written it got me thinking, what exactly is it that makes a Highlander so damn sexy? Well I asked Terry if she would give us her thoughts on that and she’s written us a great guest post about that very thing. Did I mention that she is also giving one very lucky commenter their very own copy of A Howl for a Highlander? You can’t win it if you don’t comment though!
Those Sexy Highlanders
by Terry Spear
Rhonda wanted me to write about what makes us drool over Highlanders—what makes them so damn sexy? Is it their kilt—bare chest, bare legs, going Regimental—their term for butt-naked?! Or their sexy Highland brogue? Or the stereotypical brawniness? In the Scotland way—they are totally braw.
It’s got to be all of the above—don’t you think?
And then add that paranormal element—the werewolf, and you’ve got the ultimate man feast.
Just think of it. He’s protective—carries a sword to weddings to protect his bride-to-be, wears a kilt, and you’re just dying to know what’s underneath it, hoping for a big gust of wind, and in Scotland, it can be really blustery, and then…he winks at you—knowing just where your mind has wandered.
Yep. Braw, Highland, warrior, yum.
But we haven’t even gotten to the way he talks to you, aye? That brogue is so delicious, even if you canna understand half of what he says. And when he speaks in Gaelic, he could be cursing, but you can pretend he’s sharing sweet nothings to get you in the mood…and smile.
If you’re smart, you’ll get him to remove his shirt so he doesn’t get it wet in the rain. And then you can talk him into stripping down to run as a wolf. Who says women can’t be just as wily as the Highland hunks?
Then you’ll know for sure just what a delicious treat you’re in for if the two of you decide to get to know each other better.
But wait, remember, if you’re a wolf, and he’s a wolf, there are limits to what you two can do. It all has to do with wolves mating for a lifetime. Some rules can’t be broken. And really, who would want to break them?
I have to say that as wolves, he will lose his Scottish brogue, along with his kilt. But that’s okay because he’s still totally protective. Not that you won’t use your teeth on something or someone who might want to harm either of you also.
And then it’s back to being human—he’s all hunky naked Highlander—having lost the kilt, shirt, sword, etc. And you’re kind of in the same situation. The problem when wolves have their clothes stolen, and so, what’s a girl to do?
Move in with him in his castle. Now the problem with that is that Scottish castles often have ghosts. And Cearnach’s cousin likes the ladies. Too much.
Which means? You need a protector in the flesh. If you scream, no telling who all will come to your protection. Lots of hunky Highlanders waving swords, no doubt.
A girl could sure dream.
So what do you find attractive about a Highlander??? Ready to share his big bed in an ancient castle in Scotland???
One commenter has the chance to win a copy of A Howl for a Highlander, US or Canada address only. Thanks to Rhonda and all of you at Vampire Romance Books for having me back! Hope you love Highlanders as much as I love writing about them!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bestselling and award-winning author Terry Spear has written a couple of dozen paranormal romance novels and two medieval Highland historical romances. Her first werewolf romance, Heart of the Wolf, was named a 2008 Publishers Weekly’s Best Book of the Year, and her subsequent titles have garnered high praise and hit the USA Today bestseller list. A retired officer of the U.S. Army Reserves, Terry lives in Crawford, Texas, where she is working on her next werewolf romance and continuing her new series about shapeshifting jaguars. For more information, please visit www.terryspear.com, or follow her on Twitter, @TerrySpear. She is also on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/terry.spear .
 A Highland Werewolf Wedding
Elaine Hawthorn is a gray American werewolf, currently out of work, and on a mission to share in a family treasure. When she arrives in Scotland, she nearly has a head-on collision with one hot, kilt-garbed Highlander, and runs him off the road.
Werewolf laird Cearnach MacNeill isn’t happy Elaine ruined his car, but he quickly becomes her protector after a misunderstanding lands her right in the middle of two feuding clans. Now he’s out to ensure that this sexy female wolf gets her fair share of her clan’s treasure. He knows he should leave well enough alone, but it’s too late to leave his heart out of it.
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 Terry Spear just keeps making me change my mind when it comes to a favorite book in her Heart of the Wolf series! (Leidolf is still my favorite and probably always will be!) Every time I think “she’ll never out do the last book”, she proves me very wrong. A Highland Werewolf Wedding was no different. Cearnach MacNeill, one of the sexy MacNeill quadruplets we’ve read so much about lately, is on his way to a wedding when he’s run off the road by the sexy she-wolf Elaine Hawthorn. Elaine is one her way to a very important meeting that she can’t miss. Unfortunately Cearnach’s vehicle is no longer drivable and since it was her fault, (in his mind anyway) he doesn’t give her much choice but to drive him to the wedding and then he will escort her to the meeting. Sounds safe enough, right? Ha, not in a Terry Spear novel! Cearnach and Elaine have an instant attraction and Cearnach can’t fight the possessive feelings he has for her almost immediately, but a secret in Elaine’s history could spell disaster for any possible mating between the two.
Highland Werewolf Wedding is full of humor, suspense, action, and just enough steam to keep things hot without taking over the story. Spear always finds the perfect blend to keep the story fast paced and exciting yet not losing that emotional connection that makes her characters so memorable.
A Highland Werewolf Wedding has everything that fans have come to expect from a Terry Spear book. If you’ve been a fan, you’ll be more than pleased with this addition to the series. If you’re new to the world of Terry Spear, you’re in for a treat, and trust me, once you read one in the series; you’ll want to read them all!
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On The Run…
After werewolves Elaine Hawthorn and Cearnach MacNeill almost have a head-on collision on a foggy Highland road, they’re pretty well stuck with each other. It’ll be hours before anyone can get there to pull his car out of the ditch and they both have better places to be.
And Nowhere to Hide From Each Other…
The sexy little American brings out all of Cearnach’s big bag protective instincts. If she thought she was in trouble before, Elaine has no idea what kind of complications a hot Scot can cause…
Delightful, steamy, and devilishly funny, join the hundreds of thousands of readers who already discovered that USA Today bestseller Terry Spear delivers a sizzle worth howling about.
I am so excited to have Kym Grosso with us again! This time she is here to share her new release Tristan’s Lyceum Wolves from the Immortals of New Orleans series. I absolutely love this series and know you will too, so be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win a copy of any book in the Immortals of New Orleans series.
Tristan’s Lyceum Wolves
Immortals of New Orleans, Book 3
Kym Grosso
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance
ISBN-13: 978-1482692396
ISBN-10: 1482692392
Number of pages: Approx. 267
Word Count: 94,000 words
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An erotic paranormal romance…
Charismatic and powerful Lyceum Wolves’ Alpha, Tristan Livingston, is out for revenge after a devastating attack on his pack. Not only did he survive a building collapse, he orchestrated the rebuild of his chic, state-of-the-art nightclub within a week. Determined to mete out justice, he rescues a beautiful witness who may be the key to helping him find the perpetrators.
Dr. Kalli Williams, dedicated veterinarian, is hiding a secret that endangers not only her own life but the lives of wolves across the country. After being tortured by a savage vampire, she’s reluctantly agrees to help the sexy Alpha in his quest to identify suspects; ones who’d kill her on the spot if they knew she existed. As Kalli places herself in the hands of the dominant wolf, she soon finds she wants nothing more than to submit.
Tristan, committed to ruling his pack as a lone wolf, is inexplicably drawn to the mysterious and enticing woman, who seems more than human, but not quite supernatural. As he discovers her secret, he teaches her the meaning of trust, helping her learn how to be true to her nature. After living a lifetime alone, will he succumb to the visceral need to claim her, acknowledging the soul binding connection between an Alpha and his mate? And will he prevail against the menacing enemy who threatens to destroy Lyceum Wolves?
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/Xk_NQu6h5pY
About the Author:
 Kym Grosso is the author of the erotic paranormal romance series, The Immortals of New Orleans. Both of her novels, Kade’s Dark Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 1) and Luca’s Magic Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 2), are currently available via Amazon, digitally and in print. Tristan’s Lyceum Wolves is scheduled for release on April 1, 2013.
In addition to romance, Kym has written and published several articles about autism, and is passionate about autism advocacy. She writes autism articles on PsychologyToday.com and AutismInRealLife.com. She also is a contributing essay author in the new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum.
Kym lives with her husband, two children, dog, cat and guinea pig. Her hobbies include autism advocacy, reading, tennis, zumba, traveling and spending time with her husband and children. New Orleans, with its rich culture, history and unique cuisine, is one of her favorite places to visit. Also, she loves traveling just about anywhere that has a beach or snow covered mountains. On any given night, Kym can be found reading her Kindle, which is filled with hundreds of romances.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KymGrossoBooks
Twitter: @KymGrosso
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5785692.Kym_Grosso
My Autism Website: http://www.AutismInRealLife.com
Excerpt
Stunned by her beauty, he could barely breathe. Goddess, the woman was spectacular. The fiery red gown clung to her in all the right places, and he noticed a small smile grow on her angelic face, presumably pleased that she had castigated Alexandra. He needed to get to her, hold her. As he rushed across the room, Mira stopped him with a hand to his arm. She gestured toward an elusive client standing to her left.
Logan laughed, seeing Kalli triumph over the demon spawn who ran the vampires. “Hey girl, I hate to point it out, but man you laid her out…and that growl. What was that?”
“Dance with me, Logan,” Kalli declared, needing to move.
“Your wish is my command.”
They crossed the floor, and Logan swept her into his arms. As amazing as Logan looked, she yearned for Tristan. She could feel he was close. As the music grew louder in her ears, she swayed along to the classical beats, hyper-aware of his presence. Leaning her head on Logan’s shoulder, she finally spied Tristan near the buffet, surrounded by Mira and a short bald man.
His eyes caught hers, and her heart started to race. She wasn’t sure whether it was his pensive expression or aggressive stance, but she could clearly sense he was agitated. Logan spun her, and she lost his eyes only momentarily, then caught them once again. His predatory gaze electrified the room, sending goose bumps over her skin. As he stalked toward them, her breathing hitched. Like a rabbit alert to the wolf, she froze save for the mindless dance steps she made while blindly following Logan. As Tristan came upon them, she forced herself to face him directly. Larger than life, Tristan was sophistication etched in dripping sexuality. His dominance was apparent to every man, woman and supernatural in the room; there’d be no denying him.
Even Logan stopped dancing to respect his Alpha. Lowering his eyes in submission, he bowed slightly. “Thank you for the dance,” he whispered, releasing her.
Before she had a chance to say a word, Tristan wrapped a hand around her waist, pulling her tightly to him so they pressed together. She could feel his barely restrained erection nudging her belly. Suppressing a moan, she felt herself grow wet. She clenched her thighs hoping to hide her arousal; every supernatural within fifty feet would know of her excitement.
“Don’t,” Tristan ordered.
“Don’t what?” she managed to ask.
“Don’t try to hide it. Your delicious scent.”
“But they’ll know I …” Kalli’s words trailed off as she lost her train of thought. God, he felt incredible.
“I want them to know. I want them all to know you’re mine.”
“But I thought…I mean you came with her.” Her eyes darted to Mira.
“Business only, nothing more. Still, I’m very sorry I didn’t bring you with me. Clearly I was an idiot to leave you alone with my beta. Every man in this room is looking at you, Kalli.”
“No,” she denied, shaking her head.
“Yes. And they should. Because you’re magnificent. Everything about you from that alluring dress I bought you to your sexy growl. My Goddess, do you know what you do to me? Feel it,” he whispered, grinding his groin against her.
“Tristan,” she breathed. She was on the verge of orgasm from just dancing with the man. She couldn’t imagine what would happen if they made love.
“Did you enjoy dancing with Logan?
“What? Logan?”
“Yes, Logan. Did you enjoy having your sweet body pressed to his?”
“Oh God, Tristan.”
“It’s all right, Kalli. Did you find it arousing? Tell me the truth.”
“Another test?” she sighed.
“Truth?”
“Okay yes, but he’s not…he’s not you. No one I’ve ever met in my life is like you,” she admitted.
“Ah, see how easy it is to tell the truth, ma chérie? Perhaps you’d like to explore two men at once?” he teased with a sexy smile as if he’d thoroughly enjoy it.
She blushed, not denying it.
“Someday we’ll explore that little kink of yours, but tonight you are mine. In fact, I think you’ll be mine for quite a long time.”
“Confident, huh, wolf?”
“Would you ever expect anything less?”
He spun her around, continuing to brush against her. Tightening the grip around her waist, he ran his palm up her arm to her neck, until he reached her face. Caressing her cheek, he ran his thumb across her lower lip. “I want you so much, Kalli. I’m so sorry for everything. I shouldn’t have sent you to Logan’s. I was angry, but damn, I need you.”
She groaned and threw her head back, publicly baring her neck to him. Submission, truth, she’d give it to him all right. But what he needed to learn was that he was hers as well, and after tonight she had no intention of letting him go.
 Tristan’s Lyceum Wolves is the third book in Kym Grosso’s fabulous Immortals of New Orleans series. I have loved Tristan’s character since first meeting him in Kade’s Dark Embrace (the first book in the series) and was so anxious to read his story. Kym Grosso went above and beyond all expectations with Tristan’s Lyceum Wolves. Tristan is the same sexy wolf as he has been, but this time we get to see why he’s Alpha. Tristan is on the search for those responsible for the attacks on his clan and we get to witness his bad-ass “take no prisoners” side. When Kalli comes into the picture you just know his bachelor days are over. The immediate attraction and possessiveness between the two jumps off the page in every scene, and that’s before they sex comes in. The whole story is cram packed with action, steamy sex (including a super hot scene with Tristan, Logan, and Kalli), suspense,and shocking betrayal that made this book my new favorite in the series. The ending sets us up for Logan’s book with a heart wrenching scene that had me in tears, but I won’t spoil that for you, you’ll just have to read it to find out!
Tristan’s Lyceum Wolves is certainly not a standalone book so if you haven’t read the first two books Kade’s Dark Embrace and Luca’s Magic Embrace, don’t read this until you do! Kym Grosso has stormed upon the paranormal romance scene in the past year and has quickly become one of my favorite authors in the genre. If you are a fan of authors such as Jeaniene Frost and Kresley Cole, you will love Immortals of New Orleans!
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Charismatic and powerful Lyceum Wolves’ Alpha, Tristan Livingston, is out for revenge after a devastating attack on his pack. Not only did he survive a building collapse, he orchestrated the rebuild of his chic, state-of-the-art nightclub within a week. Determined to mete out justice, he rescues a beautiful witness who may be the key to helping him find the perpetrators.
Dr. Kalli Williams, dedicated veterinarian, is hiding a secret that endangers not only her own life but the lives of wolves across the country. After being tortured by a savage vampire, she’s reluctantly agrees to help the sexy Alpha in his quest to identify suspects; ones who’d kill her on the spot if they knew she existed. As Kalli places herself in the hands of the dominant wolf, she soon finds she wants nothing more than to submit.
Tristan, committed to ruling his pack as a lone wolf, is inexplicably drawn to the mysterious and enticing woman, who seems more than human, but not quite supernatural. As he discovers her secret, he teaches her the meaning of trust, helping her learn how to be true to her nature. After living a lifetime alone, will he succumb to the visceral need to claim her, acknowledging the soul binding connection between an Alpha and his mate? And will he prevail against the menacing enemy who threatens to destroy Lyceum Wolves?
 Rock Star! is the first Eva Heart Vampire Slayer novel. Eva is half fairy and half human. She is also a vampire slayer, but since vampires have made themselves known and now have rights she has to improvise a bit. She takes a job protecting the king vampire so she can continue to get her slaying fix. She then decides to become a rock star as a way of introducing shifters into the public eye.
Eva is a beautiful half fairy that has a bubbly personality and some serious fighting skills. There is nothing subdued about her, and she knows exactly who she is. Jonathan is the vampire king. He has Eva to protect him, but he also wants her as his queen. Jonathan is not her only admirer she is being pursued by sexy vampire Logan Black, and shifter Lyca. I liked the characters in the book, although Eva herself is sometimes a little over the top. I really liked her best friend Jack, and would love to see him and Eva as something more than friends.
The concept of this story is something new and different, and though it does have serious moments it is a book that screams fun. There were times that I had trouble following because of sudden switches between past and present. The flow of the book would have been much better had the story just been told from the beginning. The ending was also a bit abrupt. I would have liked to have seen it wrapped up a little better. It didn’t quite feel like a cliff-hanger, it felt like the author just took a break. On the other hand, she leaves the reader with a burning curiosity about which suitor Eva will choose. Problems aside, I really have to hand it to Schmidt for coming up with something that was eye catching, and unique.
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Since vampires have emerged and established their place in the world, I am no longer required to slay them and so I had to figure out some use for my super-powers. Super-heroes are overrated, so I nixed the idea of using my strength and stuff. In any case while I may be able to go toe-to-toe with a vampire, full-fairies are another story. Finally, night after night of standing behind my boss, the Vampire King of New York, it clicked that I could become a Rock Star!
It made perfect sense! I’m super-pretty because I am the only half-fairy in the world. I’m flexible, I love to dance, and most important of all I can sing.
Therefore, I just had to figure out a way to the top? Well, I found it at Bark****. (Legal restrictions mean I can’t disclose the exact location.) And at Bark****, I made a Shifter friend named Zan****. (Because of the legalities involved, I can’t state his name either, so we’ll just call him Fuzzy!)
Now, as luck would have it, Fuzzy happened to be an old-blood shape-shifter, who had ties that ran deep, and as soon as he heard of my supernatural existence he straightway thought I would be a great spokesperson for the Shifter community when they made themselves known. Shifter existence was still hidden at this time, but Fuzzy said that in this day and age the truth about them was bound to come out sooner or later.
So the cogs in my head started turning. Hey, I thought, I have brilliant ideas all the time, not to mention good contacts up the ying-yang from working for the Vampire King. Consequently, I laid out my ambitions to Fuzzy and he loved them and offered to help. All of which meant that I had a Coming Out Concert at the Radio City Music Hall, the whole of which was broadcast throughout the entire U.S.
And that is how I became a Rock Star!
 Wolf with Benefits is the eighth book in the Pride series. Toni Jean-Louis Parker has her hands full helping care for her nine siblings. Ricky Lee Reed works for a security company alongside his brothers. The two meet and Ricky finds the jackal Toni not only sexy, but very entertaining. When the wolf Ricky is assigned to protect Toni sparks fly, but is it enough for something more?
There are so many wonderful characters in this book. Ricky Lee is quite charming. He is cool and confident, and he takes life as it comes. His laid back attitude seems to be the polar opposite of Toni. Toni is devoted to her siblings, all nine of them! All of her brothers and sisters are child prodigies and demand her time. She seems on top of keeping their schedules and keeping them from killing each other, but underneath it all she is a little bit neurotic. I liked these two paired together because Ricky Lee is so supportive of Toni, and he is there for her when life is too overwhelming. I loved the humorous banter between the two, and thought they were a match made in heaven! Another character I can’t wait to see again is Toni’s best friend Livy Kowalski. Granted she is a mean one, but she is hilarious! I’m really hoping she gets her own book!
I have been a huge fan of Laurenston ever since I read her Magnus Pack books. Not only do her books have well developed characters and fantastic plots, her stories are full of humor. Wolf with Benefits is no different. I found myself laughing out loud more than once! There is plenty of action to provide a fast-paced read, and enough sexual chemistry to make readers drool! The story was so engrossing I forgot the world around me and read it in one sitting. I missed a couple of books in the series, so I felt a little lost with some of the characters. For this reason I have to recommend reading the series in order.
This series will appeal to a wide variety of readers. Fans of paranormal, shifters, romance, or humor will absolutely love Laurenston’s Pride series.
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There’s nothing like a good-ol’-boy wolf. And ace security expert Ricky Lee Reed serves, protects and seduces with all the right moves…
Sure, Toni Jean-Louis Parker has to be the responsible oldest sister to a crazy-brilliant clan of jackal siblings. But now she’s cutting loose for some hot, sweaty, no-commitments fun—and the sexy, slow-talking, swift-moving predator assigned to keep her family safe is just the right thing to shapeshift her love life into overdrive. Trouble is, he’s starting to get all obsessive wolf on her every time he looks in her direction…
Getting serious about anyone isn’t in Ricky Lee Reed’s plans. Hell, even now he doesn’t really have a plan—outside of catching whomever is threatening this dangerously brilliant family. But the more he sees of Toni, the more he’s howling for her. And whatever it takes to convince her that what they have is everything, well, this wily wolf is down for the sizzling chase…
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