Happy New Year! Fresh starts...and non-resolutions

Here's wishing everyone a fantastic 2015, filled with GOOD memories and tons of wonderful books to read.  I decided last year that I wouldn't make resolutions.  I got tired of feeling guilty when I didn't keep to them...so, now I try to do things (like improve my cholesterol levels by eating more walnuts and less bacon and eggs, lol) but I don't kick myself when I occasionally stray.

Naturally, since I procrastinate...I am not ready with a post for today (yes, trying to do too many things at the end of the year!)...and I wanted to share some of my favorite titles that were nominated (whistles nonchalantly) in the Preditors and Editors poll and could use some votes!

http://critters.org/predpoll/

I am torn because I nominated a title in the Romance category and it turns out one of the stories that I edited is there as well...so, I will post them both...and, naturally, you must follow your own inclinations...but, if you don't have any particular preferences...I will share those I nominated and/or voted for and perhaps you will join me in supporting them!

Young Adult:
(I love strong female leads!)





The Bloodbound




Anthology:


                              

                           (ADULT titles)
              Hot Alpha SEALs: Military Romance Megaset


Romance

                                         


         Worth the Fall                               Sean's Sweetheart


Science Fiction/Fantasy
(be warned, this is an ADULT dark m/m tale...but very nicely done!)


                                       

                                        Moro's Price

Erotica:
(of course this is an ADULT title...and I have enjoyed all of the titles in this series!)




Divine Solace: 8 (Nature of Desire)

And, naturally, I think Night Owl Reviews is the best review and promotions site...but I guess I am biased, lol.

No matter what you vote for, it's worthwhile to wander through the choices, I am sure you will find new titles to add to your TBR list!

Unrestrained by Joey Hill (ADULT title)

                                      

Be warned, this is a VERY ADULT title, but well worth reading.

Unrestrained by Joey Hill is the fantastic BDSM story that follows a widow who has lost her husband and her way. Successful by the yardstick of financial security, Athena Summers still mourns the loss of the life-partner who she was an excellent Domme for and she has not found a way to comfortably re-integrate into the BDSM environment of Club Release. Dale Rousseau is an incredibly forceful Master who is drawn to the widow who he instinctively knows is fighting her deeply hidden submissive tendencies. They each have handicaps that they are hiding and even though they connect in a primal fashion during their mutually agreed upon BDSM sessions, neither is quite ready to entrust their vulnerability to the other until they accept that they lack something in their lives that the other can provide.

Wow. There are some stories that just weave a hypnotic spell which enthralls me so much that I rush to reach the end and then immediately want to read them again to focus on pivotal scenes. This is definitely one of those stories. This author has a remarkable ability to depict the admittedly edgy erotic scenes inherent in a relationship that involves the deep trust necessary in a power exchange between a Dominant and a submissive but what sets her apart is her ability to create an incredible depth to her stories. Each of the participants in this particular relationship has had intensely emotional upheavals in life and has developed coping mechanisms that facilitate a relatively satisfying existence although not necessarily a happy life. The intense catharsis that is facilitated by their use of impact play and bondage is interspersed with a gradual integration into each other’s life outside of these boundaries. The strong characters of both Dale and Athena is detailed through their interactions with others and the joy they find in such diverse activities as rehabilitating dogs or working with underprivileged boys and it was wonderful to see the dignity that is  afforded by their compassionate actions. An impressive addition to a body of work that already includes some very remarkable stories, if you are already a fan, this will reinforce your admiration of this author’s abilities to create a striking story. If you are new to her works, this will undoubtedly prompt you to look for her other amazing series that include memorable paranormal characters or contemporary situations...enjoy!

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I received a copy of this title in return for an honest review.

Contests, freebies and giveaways and bargains! (updated 10/13/13)

Night Owl has the Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Evernight Publishing is celebrating its 3rd birthday!

Romance Books 4 Us has the October Spooktacular contest

Coffee Time Romance has multiple contests


Book giveaways and other fun stuff!
Please browse back through my blog over the past couple weeks as I have several lovely authors offering giveaways in both print and e-format as well as a gift card!  Hopefully you will find a new author to love and a title that intrigues you!

Don't forget to stop by Reviews by Crystal to see even more wonderful giveaways and great reviews and spotlights

and....

a delicious and inspiring (for me to eat, if not to make, lol) recipe presented by the envy-inspiring Rae on Lisa Renee Jones' blog at this link.

ADULTS ONLY after this point:

Sabrina York's delicious third installment in her Tryst Island series, Smoking Holt is only $.99 (click on cover for link)

                                  


Lisabet Sarai's erotic m/m short story Body Electric is also free for the weekend (click on cover for link)







Lynne Connolly has a boxed set that looks perfect for the Halloween season, Hosts to Ghosts.  Looks like a great bargain for only $.99!

                                                             




Shattered Souls by the prolific Delilah Devlin was a great paranormal story (I still am wary of looking in mirrors, lol) and it is available for only $.99 as well!


         



and wow, one of my favorite erotica authors has a book on the freebie list as well...Joey Hill's Natural Law:2 (Nature of Desire)
(be advised that the cover is different from the print version but who cares, it FREE!)