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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>Tammy Dennings Maggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17551291117492287824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884589023082407077.post-76527676000602016382014-04-13T23:21:00.001-07:002014-04-13T23:21:46.965-07:00Review of LILY by @Bonnie_Bliss<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>Smoking HOT Werewolves Fight To Save Their Kind and the Woman Who Loves Them All</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">This book grabbed my attention from the opening paragraphs and kept me riveted until the last word on my Kindle. The descriptions of every scene whether sexual or conflicts between the characters pull you right in and shake you to your core.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I've loved every book I've read by this author and this one doesn't disappoint. Not only does she draw you into the sexual tension between the characters, she makes it so you can actually feel it yourself. When they do finally consummate, I was ready for a cigarette afterward and I don't smoke! Extra devils for that one!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">BRAVA!!! I want more of this series, like...yesterday! The author has introduced us to the world of the Blackwood wolves and their allies. I can't wait to see what she has in store for every single one of them. Oh and the villains are positively deLISH and I want to see what havoc they bring to Lily and her clan.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">In the sea of wolf shifter and werewolf tales available today,<b> </b><i style="font-weight: bold;">Lily: The Blackwood Wolves Saga </i>stands out and leads the pack. (pun intended!) Lily Blackwood is the fiery heroine who bucked against her destiny to try to fit into the world of humans and have a "normal" life. That stubborn streak ends up putting not only her life in danger, but that of those she cares about the most. Because she's pulled away from her family legacy, she's missed out on some very important training needed to prepare her to step up as Alpha.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Of course, her family didn't let her go out into the big bad world without <i>some</i> guidance. Her sister did the best she could helping to raise Lily after their mother's death and then there's Wallace...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Wallace Kirk has been at Lily's side since she was born. He's protected her from harm and herself on more than one occasion. This includes relieving her of the intense sexual urges that take over during the full moon when she's "in heat." What I wouldn't give for my very own Wallace. YUMMO!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Things get a bit more complicated when Lily's true mate comes on scene. Smokin' hot Bryn brings out all the right feelings in Lily when they meet and she wants him...oh does she ever! Of course this doesn't sit too well with Wallace. :) Of course both men/wolves have to put their head butting aside in order to protect Lily from not one but TWO villains hell bent on torturing and killing female Blackwood wolves.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">As I mentioned with the extra icons above, the sex scenes are fabulous and will leave you breathless and begging for a few minutes to regroup. You'll barely recover before your heart is racing again...with fear. Our heroine and her friends are put through the ringer and some on death's door.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">You will NOT want to miss this one. Go on and grab your copy today.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Lily Blackwood is torn between two strong men...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">One, Wallace is her perfect idea of a partner, loving, loyal and handsome. The second, Bryn, is her true mate, the man chosen for her by nature and her family. Denial and naivety for nature’s choice, sends her into a rage of independence against the laws of her own destiny, family and her own father.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Yet his true mate, the woman chosen for him, denies her destiny. His battle for her and his own pride must overcome her feisty rebellious streak. Both men must fight for her in the throes of oncoming battle and she must make the right choice. A decision that will shape the war.</span><br />
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"You're going to here at the Center for a few months. It's going to be the most enlightening experience of your life. When it's over, you'll be returned to where you were taken from—a different woman."</div>
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Young and beautiful Andrea is, without warning, whisked away to a secret location, where a mysterious group devotes itself to the pursuit of sexual enlightenment through the use of many sensual techniques. Gradually, she's introduced to the ways of the Center by the people that gladly occupy it. Her sense of self and her understanding of sexuality are profoundly challenged, leading her to a new understanding of herself and the deepest sexual satisfaction.</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Now after reading that blurb, I immediately thought of another series of books dealing with the same premise: heroine is taken against her will and “forced” to participate in some of the most outrageous and titillating sexual encounters in order to become a better person. Ann Rice’s Sleeping Beauty trilogy is what came to mind, but this is nowhere near that caliber. Where Rice gives us mind-blowing sex, BDSM, and appealing characters you root for throughout the books, Kansas gives us only raw, unadulterated sex—almost too much of it. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Cheers to Madison for the debut of this new series. Not only did she tackle the life changes of her heroine with class and style, she portrayed her as a strong, independent woman not afraid to show her vulnerable side. Too often in the world of romance we have heroines hell bent on being the top bitch instead of being REAL. Sylvia is a real, modern woman full of lust and passion just aching for the chance to erupt. And boy does she ever!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">From the above extra rating icons, you can see I really enjoyed this book. It's a fast read and right from page one it doesn't disappoint. We're introduced to Sylvia Blake right after she's separated from her lying, cheating husband. Of course the slime ball tries to convince her it will never happen again but once a dirt bag, always a dirt bag. Our poor Sylvia has the wind knocked right out of her.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Don't count her out so fast! Giving herself just a wee bit of time to mourn the loss of a marriage she realizes wasn't all that, she takes her best friend Lexi's advice and gets out of town to an exclusive—and very expensive resort catering to your every need. And I do mean EVERY need. hehehe You'll have to read this and the next books to find out exactly how they do this but it's the manager of the resort that has his eye on our Sylvia. He caught mine as well!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Manager Mark Willburn is the perfect eye candy and sets Sylvia's blood a boiling and her panties a meltin'! As she takes Mark's challenge to give the resort a try, even just for one night, we're swept away by the beauty of the resort and how happy everyone is being there...including our heroine. When Mark checks up on her extending a bit more of a, personal touch to the hotel amenities, sparks continue to fly. Of course they hit it off, but can Sylvia overcome her hesitation and let her guard down long enough to enjoy <b>all</b> the resort has to offer? </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Cheers to Amber for sharing such a personal story and her journey of finding life again after the death of her husband of ten years. The details within the pages brought me into a world I've never prepared myself to enter...no one ever has. She showed great courage reliving the most horrific moments in her life and that of her family. I just want to hug her!</span></div>
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The author tells a heart-wrenching, no holds barred story of how she and her children made it through the unimaginable--the loss of Easton's husband to suicide. It's all there: the questions, the anger, the denial, the despair, and finally the acceptance that life has to go on.</div>
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"Understanding suffering always helps the energy of compassion to be born." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh In an instant my husband stripped away my identity as wife, stay-at-home mom, and best friend. With his suicide, our world changed forever. He'd been the center of our universe, but then he was gone. Grief is a dark journey, one often tainted with judgment and false perceptions. Add the word 'suicide' to the mix and more complications arise. </div>
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This memoir, Free Fall, is intended for those who may be facing their own tragedy and feeling alone, hopeless, confused, scared, and misunderstood. Free Fall is the journey of piecing our lives back together—overcoming children's anxiety as we traversed the brutal grief and trauma process, learning to say the words 'widow' and 'single mom' without cringing, surviving the fall out with friends and family who simply couldn't understand our healing process, triumphing over the stigma of 'suicide', forgiving my husband, and finding peace after chaos. </div>
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Tammy Dennings Maggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17551291117492287824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884589023082407077.post-24834897807322743562013-06-09T00:07:00.003-07:002013-06-09T00:07:45.554-07:00#Review of #STRINGS by @kendallgrey1 #erotica #rocknovel<i><span style="color: #ea9999;">Many of you may have heard about the controversy surrounding the author of this book and yes I did write a few posts on the subject as well. I didn’t bash her then, nor will I bash her or her book now. I purchased this book out of sheer curiosity when the hoopla all started and I’m so glad I did. Below you will find my honest review of Kendall Grey’s self-proclaimed trashy novel. ~The Vixen</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Cheers to the author for putting right in the warning to readers EXACTLY what to expect from her “virgin” voyage into writing erotica/erotic romance. I’ve included the warning below. I laughed my ass off reading it and can see why readers downloaded this book based on the warning alone. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I stood up and cheered for Letty over and over again. She got knocked down but kept pursuing her musical dream (“The Rock”) and broke her “no strings” rule in the process. I laughed, nearly cried, and cheered over and over again. I want the next book and I want it now!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I liked the twist of the "be careful what you wish for..." idea in this short story. It was both a surprise and a little sad. My heart went out to the heroine when she was faced with having her "dream" fulfilled. It really wasn't what she had expected! It wasn't what I expected either. Great job!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">This is the very first short story The Vixen has reviewed and I have to say I enjoyed it. It's not easy writing a short story and not have someone make a comment that it was too short. Emma Meade moved the story along well with the back story to bring us up to what this snippet in time was going to detail. Here's the blurb.</span><br />
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Hailey spent her life dreaming of a dark prince falling in love with her. He never showed up, until now.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">In her youth, it seemed like Hailey would be typical of a teen today...infatuated with vampires and wishing one day her dark prince would come by to take her away from her mortal life. Through the years she keeps wishing, hoping and waiting for her Knight in a Black Cape to arrive. Hailey would even settle for any other dark ghoul, ghost or sorcerer to cross her path in the real world. Unfortunately, as the years go by, she's continually disappointed and resigned to the fact she was probably going to die an old divorcee, never having children and now living alone at the ripe old age of seventy-two. But for Hailey, this Halloween would turn into one she would never forget when a pale, mysterious stranger shows up at her door long after the last of the trick or treaters have come and gone. Will he finally fulfill her heart's desire or will he bring on her worst nightmare?</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">This is not your run of the mill erotic romance. You get caught up in the hero and heroine's race to catch a murderer, one so vile that even the vamps are afraid of him. Vesper and Decker find their suspect isn't the only thing they have in common. The fire that erupts between them nearly consumes them both and leaves you to wonder if they will take the chance on each other or bolt.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Normally this icon is reserved for the more sensual/sweet romances, but this book deserves it too. While the sex is white hot, it's also sweet and sensual as two people start to find much needed healing when they are wrapped in each other's arms.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">The secondary characters introduced in this book are begging...PLEADING...to have their stories told too. I can't wait to find out more about the half breed Cain, Vesper's brother Marcus, her friend and powerful witch Lorelei and Decker's partner C.C. The sparks flew all the way around. Who will end up with who or will we be introduced to some new characters to add more spice to the current mix?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">As you can see above I absolutely loved this book! Right from the opening scene, I was pulled into Vesper's world and I couldn't leave until I got to the end of the book. Okay, I had to put my Kindle away a few times to attend to the 'evil day job," but when I was free, I devoured this story. Let me share the blurb so you can understand why.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Not only are you drawn into the world of these two hotties, you are mesmerized by the twisted and sick mind of the killer they both seek to bring to justice. Describing this freak of nature as vicious is an understatement. Reading those scenes detailing past and present crimes will both fascinate and revolt you at the same time. The best analogy I can think of here is the character of Hannibal Lecter. That's right, this serial killer could go toe to toe with Dr. Lecter and give him a run for his money!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">So if you're looking for a new take on the world of vampires, witches, and sorcery with characters to die for and sex scenes that will leave you in a heaving puddle on the floor, <i style="font-weight: bold;">Redemption In Blood: A Novel of the Penitant</i> is for you. Go on over to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Redemption-Blood-Novel-Penitent-ebook/dp/B007NZWK0S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1332974754&sr=8-2">Amazon</a> and get yours today...right now!</span><br />
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Tammy Dennings Maggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17551291117492287824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884589023082407077.post-67243622157438195862012-12-25T15:53:00.000-08:002012-12-25T15:57:00.831-08:00Fated: Erotic Vampire Fantasy from Alexandra Anthony<br />
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<span style="color: red;">The hero and heroine take very little time to get down to business! While some stories it makes you wish there was a bit more foreplay, but it works well with these two. Their connection is that powerful and yes believable. </span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">At the time of this post, the author now has two more books of this series out and I have them both on my Kindle to dive into and see if the questions I have about Josie's past are answered. Oh and I want more hot sex!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">If you are looking for a "sweet" vampire romance, this is not for you. The sex scenes are absolutely SMOKING hot. The action takes off right from the start when vampire Stefan finally finds his fated mate Josephine after a very long two hundred year wait. The chemistry between them is explosive and the amount of sex they have to me is about right for a new relationship...especially if you're dealing with a 900 year old vampire who's waited 200 years for his soul mate to come into his life.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">The only criticism I have is the editing mistakes. There were several repeated words and phrases that were distracting at times, enough so to pull me out of the story a few scenes. Overall that didn't kill the story for me because I was drawn to Josie and Stefan right away and wanted to follow each moment with them to the end.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I've never read a M/M romance before and I chose this one by Tyler Robbins (the alter ego of author Robin Badillo) to be my first. To be honest, I didn't understand how this particular genre appealed to women. Personally, I like to put myself as one of the characters in the story and get lost in it. I wasn't sure I could do that when the love interests were two men. Boy was I wrong!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Right from the first scene I was pulled into the story and into the heads of both Jared and Michael. The tension and the attraction between the two of them was so palpable, I could almost taste it. Their attraction to each other is undeniable and their close friends can see it even before they do. It takes a natural disaster to get one of them to finally realize and accept the fact that he is in love with another man and willing to do whatever it takes to keep that new love in his life.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">(Available from <a href="https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-beyondhonor-814081-145.html">All Romance Ebooks</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Honor-ebook/dp/B0087TXAU8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1355995584&sr=8-2&keywords=beyond+honor">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beyond-honor-tyler-robbins/1111814959?ean=9781771301039">BN</a>, and <a href="http://www.evernightpublishing.com/beyond-honor-by-tyler-robbins/">Evernight Publishing</a>)</span></div>
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Tammy Dennings Maggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17551291117492287824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884589023082407077.post-40421381394499888362012-12-20T08:00:00.000-08:002012-12-20T08:00:04.416-08:00The Sunset Warrior by Leanore Elliott Brings the Heat<br />
<span style="color: #e06666;">Will leave you breathless and begging for more! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I absolutely loved this book! Leanore Elliott grabbed my attention right from the first page and left me wanting more with each and every scene. Even though she didn't know it at the time, Maddie needed to be in Nowhere to find herself. She was all business, all of the time and basically forgot how to enjoy the simpler things in life, like the love of a hot Native American in the form of Devon. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Sparks fly between them right from the start. The heat generated when they come together is as breathtaking as the scenery. You don't want to miss one second of their journey together and I definitely can't wait to read more from this author! </span><br />
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Tammy Dennings Maggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17551291117492287824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884589023082407077.post-34952737150732552072012-12-19T23:46:00.000-08:002012-12-19T23:46:05.443-08:00Flesh Fantasy by Maya DeLeina Rocked The Vixen's World! <br />
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<span style="color: red;">This book get's the drink icon for the spider web scene alone. You'll have to read it to see why!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">The immediate connection between the hero and heroine is palpable. There is no pussy-footing around here. These two belong together and you know it right from the start. The sex scenes leave you panting and you feel every touch, every kiss. No holds barred!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I'm always drawn to stories about hot vampires, but truth be told most are variations of the same themes. There's nothing wrong with that, but <i><b>Flesh Fantasy</b> </i>is a whole other creature all together. Right from the start you fall in love with both Rhys and Rain. They're two forces of nature in their own right, but when they come together...well, let's just say your kindles will melt from the fire generated between them. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Their attraction is all consuming and you feel it in your own soul as the story unfolds. The author weaves a fast paced, heart pumping tale that leaves you breathless and begging for more. I can't wait to learn more about the Ambrose Heights vampires! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;"> (Available from <a href="http://www.bookstrand.com/flesh-fantasy">Bookstrand</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-Ambrose-Vampires-Publishing-ebook/dp/B005OASCLA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1355987167&sr=8-2&keywords=Flesh+Fantasy">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flesh-fantasy-maya-deleina/1105947256?ean=9781619261495">BN</a> and other major outlets including iTunes!)</span><br />
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Tammy Dennings Maggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17551291117492287824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884589023082407077.post-66614412908307853222012-12-17T22:26:00.000-08:002012-12-17T22:26:53.725-08:00My Kindle is on Fire! Review of Whips and Wax by Bonnie Bliss<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #e06666;">This was the very first book of BDSM I picked up and have been begging for more every since.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">What can I say? The author grabbed my attention from the first paragraph and never let go!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Right from the moment I opened this book on my Kindle I was hooked! This is the first novella I've read by this author and I have to say I will be checking out more of her work as soon as possible. In <b><i>Whips and Wax </i></b>we are introduced to a couple new to "the lifestyle." The story begins with Marie opening a package that has arrived for her husband, Neil. Knowing full well he will not be pleased if he catches her, she goes ahead and puts on the sexy thong and leather corset setting off what is to be an afternoon and evening full of pleasure and punishment when Neil comes home early. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Ms. Bliss is able to tell this story from the viewpoint of both the Dom and Sub and keeps you begging for more. I felt like I was there in their playroom and experiencing it all with them: the pleasure, punishment and tender care Neil administers to Marie during their play sessions. Read it and see for yourself. You will not be disappointed! (Available from <a href="http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/126245">Smashwords</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Whips-and-Wax-Dominance-ebook/dp/B0071EEH9I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355811636&sr=8-1&keywords=Whips+and+Wax">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/whips-and-wax-bonnie-bliss/1108648276?ean=2940033012442">BN</a> and many other outlets) </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #ea9999;">That's right my sassy ones. I've decided to jump right into the crazy world of a book reviewer. I know what you're thinking. Do we really need another smart-ass posting their opinion about someone else's writing? Can't you just stick to blogging, promoting yourself, your alter egos, and other authors? </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ea9999;">All kidding aside, I thought it would be a great idea for me to start putting the reviews I've written in one place. I'll still copy them to Goodreads, Amazon, Smashwords, or wherever I purchased the book, but this blog will be one stop "shopping" for authors and readers alike. The posts can be linked to, referred to, copied and reposted as long as I'm given credit for the review, it can be used as you see fit. Well, unless you start chopping it up and completely altering what the original review said. Now, if you just use snippets, that's fine. But if the content of the review is turned on it's ear...Houston, we'll have a problem. A BIG one. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ea9999;">As you know, I write poetry, erotic romance and erotica. I read everything I can get my hands on across all genres, from YA and mainstream fiction to the smoking hot erotica. This site will have an adult warning because I will post reviews of books that are meant for those over 18 years of age. That doesn't mean I won't post a review of a YA book. Those may be few and far between for a bit since I do have many adult content novels waiting to be read. </span></b></div>
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