Unplugged by Savannah Reardon

Unplugged by Savannah Reardon

Year Published: 2008

My Rating: 2 stars

7 pages

A free short story about Alicia who is awaiting to have the time of her life anally. So as soon as Jack gets home he unplugs her and plunges.
Not much of a story, that simply summarized it. As a free read it was a sex scene, nothing more, but it was ok. Not hot just ok.

Kerri Gets Caught by Nikki Palmer

Kerri Gets Caught by Nikki Palmer

Year Published: 2011

My Rating: 2 stars

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A free short.

Kerri is with a cleaning service. Once a week she cleans Mr. Johnson's house. This is her treat of the week because there is not much to do and she always has 3 hours to do it. So she pleasures herself in his bedroom while watching his porn DVD's. Until now she has never met Mr. Johnson.
One time while pleasuring herself a man appears and tells her that the reality will be much better than fantasy and they get to it.

A too controlling/dominating male is just a complete turn off for me. So I didn't really like it much.. It was good until he appeared :)

Rhiannon's New School by Jennifer Campbell

Rhiannon's New School by Jennifer Campbell

Year Published: 2008

My Rating: 2 stars

11 pages

A free short.

Rhiannon moved with her family to a new place and her stepfather enrolled her in a new academy. She kept realizing different and weird things about this academy, starting with the weird quiz she was given.
When she was asked afterwords to see the headmaster in his office, she was worried she didn't do well in the quiz. Then she discovered what the academy was all about..
It is all about submissive/dominance and sex slavery. I'm not really interested in it, but the story was ok. Glad it was short!

Eating Ice Cream on the Subway by Steve Nugent

Eating Ice Cream on the Subway by Steve Nugent

Year Published: 2011

My Rating: 1 star

7 pages

A free short story about a violent incident on the subway, and the reaction of a bystander.
What would you do if something like this happens to you?!

I didn't like anything about it!

The Call by Merrill Gemus

The Call by Merrill Gemus

Year Published:

My Rating: 1 star

17 pages

This was a short free read.

Simon is in 9th grade and has is eyes on Tania the new girl in 8th grade.
When he calls ther "The Devil" he has her attention.
He then builds some courage to give her a call.

I didn't feel anything for this story, can't even identify what it should be. But I guess it's young adult short.

Overtime by Bad Penny Press

Overtime by Bad Penny Press

Year Published: 2011

My Rating: 2 stars

10 pages

I got this for free, can't remember from where though, sorry!

Evan is a young man is working in a restaurant/diner and does the early shift because he is not eighteen yet. Je is so looking forward to staying late to get some extra cash.
Jim is the owner of the store and the manager is his son Troy. As soon as Evan turned eighteen, Troy starts telling Evan he can stay working late and work in whatever clothes he chooses.
Then Evan is caught one night and introduced to a whole new sexual world including Jim and Troy.

It was short, I didn't get to like the characters much, but it was ok.

M/M so if you don't enjoy it, stay away it's pretty hardcore.

Love Letters by Lori Brighton

Love Letters by Lori Brighton


Year Published: 2011

My Rating: 4 stars

97 pages

I got this book free from Barnes & Noble for my Nook application since I don't have a Nook :)

This book consisted of 2 short stories The Art of Seduction and Meant For Me.

The Courage to Love by Samantha Kane

The Courage to Love by Samantha Kane

(Brothers in Arms #1)

Year Published: 2007

My Rating:

210 pages

Bourbon Affair by Eliza Gayle

Bourbon Affair by Eliza Gayle
(Pentacles of Magick #2.5)

Year Published: 2009

My Rating: 5 stars

24 pages

Daddy's Candy by Alix Storm

Daddy's Candy by Alix Storm

Year Published: 2011

My Rating: 3 stars

Rose and the Alien by Nikki Palmer

Rose and the Alien by Nikki Palmer

Year Published: 2011

My Rating: 4 stars

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Rose is lonely and bored of using her vibrator, thinking of having some real fun for the night. Her friend advised her to check a website for quick one night stands. When she visits the site, she finds an ad posted by a so-called alien. She decides to play along and try him out. She is in for a surprise when he shows up and continues acting strange. Since he is well endowed, she thinks of giving it a try.. And she gets the time of her life, with a little cute twist in the end!

An enjoyable fast read. First try for me for this author, and will check her other books. Nice storyline and writing.

The Glass Case: A Short Story by Kristin Hannah

The Glass Case: A Short Story by Kristin Hannah

Year Published: 1998

My Rating: 5 stars

41 pages

A short story about doubt and regret. April is a mother of three, married to her high-school sweetheart. Although she is happy, she can't stop feeling guilty that she didn't live up to her mother's expectations.
When her youngest son goes missing while on his way home from school.. She starts asking herself if she really is happy and satisfied with the life she choose. And has a mental conversation with the mom she lost to cancer years ago.

Short, but touching story. I really enjoyed it and recommend it as a fast light read!! So sweet.

The Red Church by Scott Nicholson

The Red Church by Scott Nicholson

Year Published: 2002

My Rating: 4 stars

352 pages

The author was very generous to send me this ebook, I appreciate this introduction to his fine work.

Ronnie Day is a 13 year old boy in a rural town, having some family problems between his mom and dad. And to make things worse he has to pass by the haunted Red Church every day when coming back from school with his younger brother Tim.

This church has a history dating back to the 1860's when Reverend Wendell McFall started the idea of God having a second son. He was hung by the people of the town on a Dogwood tree outside the Church.
It is rumored that he is still haunting the Church.

Now, a new Reverend is in town. He bought the Red Church from the previous owner and wants to start preaching there.. Who is this preacher?! Non other than Archer McFall.. A decedent of the former hung preacher and preaching his same ideas. And this is not his first time in this town.

One day, when coming back from school the boys get attracted to something in the Graveyard next to the Church and discover a dying man there. They get so scared they run home but Ronnie falls and gets a broken nose.
Then more residents die in very weird unexplained deaths.. And the Church bells starts ringing.. although there is no rope!! Ronnie suspects it's the Bell Monster from the Church that is doing the killing and the ringing.

The Sheriff of the town has a past history with the Red Church when his younger brother dies there in a freak accident. He believes the Church is haunted too.. When he tells his deputy that.. she thinks he has gone insane!!

Ronnie's dad knows Archer from before, when David's wife joined with Archer years ago.. Now since he is back, Linda seems to have changed and she is joining with Archer again and becoming his devoted follower as she has been before.
It's up to David to try to save his wife and kids from Archer, because he is the only person who knows how dangerous Archer is.. And try to get the Sheriff to believe what is really happening in town to try to save it's people.

I was amazed at how great this book was.. The writing was so fluid and gripping it had me agitated when I had to leave the book and tend to my busy life! I kept wondering what will happen next.
Time flew when I was reading..  I loved the vivid details and the writing style.. The cover art is a plus too.. it just adds to the flavor of the book.
This author is a favorite author for me now!! I will check out his other books soon.

As for why I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 well that is because of the Christian theme of the book..  It's more Christian fiction than just ordinary fiction and I don't really enjoy those undertones since I'm not a Christian myself.. but that is personal, you might enjoy that.

This is definitely a recommended book for horror fans!!

BTW, the author's website is a treat.. I totally enjoyed it.

IOU Sex by Calista Fox

IOU Sex by Calista Fox

Year Published: 2011

My Rating: 5 stars

66 pages

I got this book from NetGalley as an ARC by Carina Press 

Fiona caught her fiance with her sister in her bed, she was devastated. Now, its 1 year after the incident and Fiona is invited to their engagement party. 

Her mother is very pushy and always berates Fiona for not being as perfect as her sister. 

Michael is Fiona's best friend and occasional lover. He is a hot photographer and a ladies man. So after having been crushed by her fiance she doesn't want to risk her heart again. 

Now for the party she plans on taking Michael as her boyfriend, just so she doesn't get any pity stares from everyone and to show she has done well. But to get him to go she plans on giving him his favorite bottle. Michael has other plans. He agrees on condition that she spends the weekend with him catching up where they left off. Since secretly Michael has eyes only for Fiona. 

Sexual tension is at it's peak and they spend a very nice weekend together. 

And of course the bitch Lizzy gets what she deserves at her party!!! 

I totally enjoyed this book although it was kinda expected and reminded me of a movie I saw before which I totally loved and is one of my favorite movies of all time - The Wedding Date. 

The writing style was nice and the build up was great. Recommended as a light romantic read.

Male Call by Denise A. Agnew

Male Call (Hot Zone #1) by Denise A. Agnew

Series: Hot Zone #1

Date Published: 2007

My Rating: 5 stars

74 pages

I got this book for free from Amazon for my Kindle and I downloaded it to my IPad through the Kindle application.

This is the first book in the Hot Zone series.

I guess I was lucky to catch this book for free from Amazon. It was the first time for me to try out this author and I totally enjoyed the experience.

Sean O’Callahan has been called to Iraq, before he left he asked his collegue the computer software engineer Eve Carmichael to write him while abroad. So as a friend she accepted.

First the letters were just asking about how everything was, how work was and just the normal stuff. Then the letters from Sean started to take a new angle and he started writing about his fantasies and dreams which included her. At first  Eve was a bit shocked that the geek at work would write stuff like that. But when she saw a photo of him with his shirt removed, she was in for the shock of her life. She never imagined he would be this hot.

Now it was her turn to start fantasizing about him and wishing for his return.

But when he returns, will they still want to be with each other or was that just a desperate act?!

Very touching and romantic short story that I totally enjoyed.

The Woodcutter by Reginald Hill

The Woodcutter by Reginald Hill

Year Published: 2011

My Rating: 5 stars

528 pages

I got this book from NetGalley as an ARC from the publisher Harper Collins.

Sir Wilfred Hadda or Wolf Hadda as he is nicknamed was a woodcutter's son. He was living a fairy tale life.

He was handsome, filthy rich, had a gorgeous upper class wife, houses in different countries and a wonderful daughter.

After 14 years in this fairy tale, he wakes up one night to the authorities at his door with a search warrant to search his premises for accounts of fraud and child pornography.

When he contacts his solicitor he finds that the accusations will not be easily reversed and innocence is not likely so in a panic he bolts only to get into an accident that almost kills him but instead he is badly disfigured and gets in a coma for 9 months.

In those 9 months a lot of things happen, including his wife divorcing him, and losing his money and title.

When he woke up from the coma unexpectedly, he was sent to jail to serve his sentence. Still claiming his innocence all the while.

Then a Swedish-Nigerian psychiatrist Dr. Alva Ozigbo took his case. She tried to make him realize that he is in denial until he broke down.

After that she is convinced that he is finally rehabilitated and could be released from prison

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Now he is back to his birth home in Cumbria, trying to live as a simple woodcutter, although the towns people are not so happy with him returning and living amongst them since he is a convicted pedophile.

He then hires a private investigator to search for answers, because he wants to know who framed him and why?

This book was so interesting, although it was long and I was worried at the beginning that I wouldn't finish it, I discovered the pages turning so fast. The writing was incredibly amazing! The story line and plot was incredible and the characters were so alive.

Hadda was just charming, you just have to love him, he creeps up on you in a good way :)

I tried not to give too much away in this review because it has so many twists and turns and surprises I don't want to ruin for whoever wants to read it.

I will definitely read again for this author, he is on my top favorite after this book!!

Highly recommended psychological thriller!!

I Was A Brooding Teenage Vampire by Ronnell D. Porter

I Was A Brooding Teenage Vampire by Ronnell D. Porter

Year Published: 2011

My Rating: 5 stars

36 pages

I got this book for free from Smashwords

It's the story of Demitri Mitchell and he is a vampire. He is a seventy year teenager, that goes in a frenzy at the first sight of blood. Some say he is a sex addict but he isn't, he is a blood addict and sex just seems to come with it :)

Then a trail of fires just seems to occur, and he disappears!!

I totally enjoyed this book, it was my first by this author and it will make me look for other books by him.

For those looking for a fast vampire read and don't mind a little gore, don't miss out on this!!

The only thing I didn't totally enjoy was the cover, kinda disappointing. But that's only my opinion :)

The Harlot by Saskia Walker

The Harlot by Saskia Walker

Year Published: 2011

My Rating: 5 stars

336 pages

I got this book as an ARC  from NetGalley.

While Jessie Taskill -nicknamed the Harlot of Dundee- was fighting with a fellow whore for the favor of a client she is accused of witchcraft and sent to the tollbooth. This happened in front of Gregor Ramsay who was looking for a whore to help him seduce his enemy to take his revenge on him.
He found the exact thing he needed!! So he aimed on rescuing her on the terms of performing the task he asks of her.

She had a hard life, starting with watching her mother get burned at the stake by the villagers after accusations of witchcraft. She was always afraid to let her craft be known so as not to suffer a fate like her mother.

He had a hard life too, orphaned as a child and raised by his father that committed suicide when he was a youth, he vowed to take revenge on the man that caused his father to do so.

With a lot of hot scenes together it seems they are very suitable together.. Their romance flourishes with both of them denying the affection and assuming it's only business.

The tenderness and fierceness of their love is breathtaking. It was a refreshing book to read. Although I was not into the book at the beginning with using some certain words like cu**y and pu** for example which was a bit weird, then I got into the story and found it to be relevant to the timing of the story since it's 1715.

The love scenes are too hot to be believable but it was hot nevertheless. So I enjoyed it and devoured the book so fast.

I will be checking other books for this author and put her on my favorite list. I just love Scotland based novels, although it did not take part in the Highlands!!

So if you don't mind a bit of "old sex words", don't miss out on this great book.. It's romantic erotica at it's best!!

I loved the cover too, it is what attracted me to the book in the first place :)

A quote I enjoyed:

Jessie had grown fond of him, and it was in her nature to reach out to those who were suffering, even though that often brought trouble her way. I will help him with this. I will make it right.

Magnum Tales ~ A is for Anal by J.M. Hadley

Magnum Tales ~ A is for Anal by J.M. Hadley

Year Published: 2011

My Rating: 3 stars

7 pages

I got this book free from Smashwords

After the New Year's party, she was so hot for her boyfriend that she accepted to do anal for the first time just to get him home to grant her sexual release. When she was home, she started to get scared because of his well endowed equipment.
But he eased her worries and gave her a night to remember :)

I enjoyed this fast read but for those who might get offended this is erotica. So beware!!

Jailhouse Rock by L.C. Chase

Jailhouse Rock by L.C. Chase

Year Published: 2011

My Rating: 3 stars

24 pages

I downloaded this book for free as a recommendation from ♥ ♥Lynn ♥ ♥ a Goodreads friend from Goodreads

Trent and Cal have been best friends forever. Now Trent comes back to his hometown for Cal's 21st birthday, the birthday that Cal's partner couldn't attend, a cop comes to arrest Cal at the party.
Trent refuses to let the cop leave with Cal unless he takes him too, so the cop takes both to jail.
Then another cop shows up and Cal starts to flirt with him and things get out of hand :)

I nice short read that gave me a hint of the authors styles.. I will look for more books from both of them!