Risky Surrender

By:  Robin Bielman
Published By: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Series: Risk It #2
Review:

"Risky Surrender" by Robin Bielman was the second in this Risk It series.  This read was a contemporary romantic novella was simply sweet delightful read.  These two...McCall and Lucy were so funny(the flirtatious behavior between these two) to read about and that made it  such a good enjoyable novella. I did find the first section of the novel a little slow but it did pick up and that part gave us some sweet 'sex scenes' that you will not be able to put down until  the end.   The story as well as its characters  being so well developed and intriguing really made this a good love story.

We find at the very beginning 'sparks will fly off this pair from the moment they meet by accident and simmer relentlessly while they are working on a Aztec village project."

Lucy is an archaeologist whose husband and father has died and she is left feeling like she must 'fulfill the debts that she feels that she owes to them.' Lucy will meet McCall who is a environmental preservationist and this is where they story really gets hot. I enjoyed how this author was able to imply the intimate scenes making them very tasteful.   Will there be something that will grow with these two? What secrets will be revealed?  As they get closer will there be 'obstacles and threats' put in their way?

Well, I will only leave you with two quotes...

quotes:

"You make it hard to breathe, Lucy."

and

"I want you with me, Lucy."

Now, just from those quotes you can see how hot this novella is and this is where I say you must pick up "Risky Surrender" to see how this author is able to bring it all out to the reader.

If you are looking for a well written novel that is of a sweet intriguing romantic story, I would recommend "Risky Surrender to you.  Thank you Ms. Bielman for letting me read your novella and also giving to your readers a good read.




 

The Best Man

By: Adriana Kraft
Published By: B & B Publishing
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review:

"The Best Man" by Adriana Kraft was written very well for this contemporary erotic romance.  This author really know how to give it to its  reader. I must say I was a little shocked but soon recovered realizing this is how this author writes bearing nothing but all over the top.  Yes, this is a definitely 'open relationship/poly type situation.'  Now, at this point if you are not into erotic ménage then this novel may not be for you...so beware because it is somewhat 'over the top!'

The two main characters  Kitty and  Jared are were definitely made for each other by  them both being so 'strong willed.'  Be ready for a lots of sex scenes that will bring out in the end all of their emotions that they really  have for each other.  It was interesting seeing how Kitty will see Jared's ménage partner Serena.  The question is will Kitty be able to face the truth that her feelings are felt the same way and  their love doesn't have to be one that is 'scary or shameful?'   To really get this jest of it all you must pick up this good read to see how this relationship will go for these two, three or even four. Be ready for the secondary characters to bring in some deep sexy fascination into this read and talk about 'getting a little help from your friends!' wow!

I liked how this author was able to bring it on even for the little older matured adults with age not having a limit when it came to love.  With the right person you can learn and grow...even by pushing some boundaries if it's the right person.   

If this is your type of genre and you are in for 'hot, steamy with some erotic kinks...then you have come to the right place...for "The Best Man" will be a good read for you. 





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The Sheik Retold

By: Victoria Vane & E. M. Hull
Published By:  Vane Publishing
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Book Blog For: NOR
Review:

"The Sheik Retold" by Victoria Vane and E. M. Hull was one good historical romance read.  After reading this novel I went and reread the original 'The Sheik' by  E.M. Hull and all I can say is that "The Sheik Retold" is some good read with the beginning chapters basically follows the original story, however, after Diana's kidnapping by The Sheik the story takes off a little difference.

I felt that 'The Sheik Retold' really brings it all out to the reader so much that once starting the read you will not be able to put it down until the end.  There was always something happening that will catch your attention and you had to read more to see what was going  happening next.

The two main characters...were really something... the heroine...Diana Mayo,  an English woman,  who was "a haughty young heiress for who the world is a playground.'

quote: by Diana

"My life is mine and I will deal with it exactly as I wish. I will do what I choose when and how I choose. I will never again obey any will but my own."
Then then their  was  Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan (hero) who was 'cold, calculating, a chauvinist and very used to having it his way only. After Diane's brother, Aubrey wasn't able to  talk her out of traveling this 'French Algerian Desert'  alone because it wasn't safe, however, with her being to 'headstrong and stubborn'  she is captured by this 'The Sheik' who had some wild ideas of his own for this English woman.

The Sheik:

'Ahmed is his own law...he obeys no one. He is a fair ruler among his people...brutal and efficient, but fair. His near godlike status renders him answerable to none. What he wants, he has. His every whim is seen to, his every wish a reality. And he wants the blonde English beauty in his bed. Fortunately for Diana, he also takes great pride in wooing anyone or anything who doubts his authority...or his prowess...'

Diana soon learns that fighting this 'Sheik' would do no good because she had been 'stripped of the one thing she held dearly...her freedom.

quote: by The Sheik

"Shall I make you care, Cherie? Shall I make it your deepest desire, your only desire, to please me? I can make any woman love me when I choose."

Ahmed had seen her earlier and became intrigued and so now she was his to do whatever he wanted.  So,  we have two people...each used to having their way...and this is where this adventure takes off.  Will they start to fall for each other? With both of these two being so stubborned it will be some  interesting read. Be ready for some romance scenes. Will Diana began to discover the joys of actually being a woman?  In the end will both of these two be capable of love? 

quote by Diana

"I had lived my entire live indulging my sense with all things beautiful - art, music, food, wine, perfumes. I had never refrained from handling anything or feeling whatever I chose. Nothing had been out of bounds to me. My wealth allowed me these singular privileges, but I had never before indulge my receptors to another's touch. I had long ago shunned the need for suck physical contact as a contemptuous feminine weakness, but he had forced my submission to it."
This is where I say you must pick up "The Sheik Retold" to see how these author will present this all to the readers. You will find it a little different from the original novel.  There will be answers to many questions along with the mystery that was  surrounded the hero  just  who was  Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan?

You will find that the secondary characters were all very developed, captivating and colorful.  The authors  did a wonderful job with the descriptions of what was going on at that time... such as during the abduction by The Sheik was beautifully described .. making it so  vivid that it seemed to have come to life.  "The Sheik Retold" was a very intriguing  fascinating story with plenty of action and will only leave you to say that these author's have  done it again...giving the reader a excellent read.  Thank you so very much Ms. Vane for letting me read this one early.  Would I recommend?  YES!!
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The Sheik

By: Edith Maude Hull
Published By:  Hard Press
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"The Sheik" by Edith Maude Hull was a good romantic, historical, and  adventurous read. This novel was a very interesting read first being  published in 1921 and now it is still such a good read that you will not be able to put it down until the end.  The read is of 'kidnapping and forced affection' that will only leave you thinking wow this is some read!   I found "The Sheik" well written only willing you to keep 'rived' on to keep  turning the pages. As you read you will see really how Ahmed feels about Diana and how she really feels about him.  I found all of the characters well developed, well portrayed and so very colorful.  For the hero...was he a brutal savage?  Does he love Diana?  Will the heroine Diana feel some attraction to Ahmed, even though at the beginning there was hate, now  fear his 'passionate nature' even though she fights her true feelings for him...that fear of not being in control?  Now, I don't what to tell too much but do pick up this good read by this author to see how this will all turn out.  Yes, there will be some issues but this author does a good job at bringing it out to the reader with the hints of sex which I found even more exciting.   My favorite part of the story was the last chapter.  I like how the author was able to let the reader see how romance was back in those days which certainly left me saying Wow what passion!  "The Sheik" was  definitely a good read that you will want see how this 'African Desert' comes alive.  Would I recommend?  YES!

When Good Friends Go Bad

By: Ellie Campbell
Published By:  Create Space Independent Publishing Platform
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"When Good Friends Go Bad" by Ellie Campbell was a interesting contemporary romance read.  This novel really brings back memories of my school days of friend I had back them and even a few today.  There is that question: " What happened to those people who vanished from our lives?"  "When Good Friends Go Bad" was about four friends, Jennifer (Jen), Georgina, Meg (Nutmeg), and Rowan.  These four were the best of 'friends until a childhood prank tore them apart.'  Now, ten year later they are now entered back into each others life.  It began with a phone call for all to meet for dinner, however someone did not show.  Why did this friend not show up?  As time go on we find that there will be secrets that will finally come out.  This author did a good job with presenting this story to the reader with the three friends life was focus on and then toward the end the mysterious friend shows up. There will be a lots of questions that will be answered like what was up the Georgina's husband Aiden?  Was he for real or what?  Then there was Jennifer's best friend Helen who really was a good friend and let's not leave out Jennifer's ex...Ollie and their daughter Chloe. Also their was Meg's son Zeb which became important toward the end on her exactly was his father.  To get it all you must pick up the excellent read that this author has presented to the readers. Truly, it will be a read of a test of friendship for each of these four friends. The question is will they remain friends after is all comes out.   Would I recommend?  YES! 

Blue By You

By:  Blue By You
Published By:  Avon Impulse
Age Recommended:  Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  4
Book Blog For:  NOR
Review:

"Blue By You" by Rachel Gibson was a cute sweet  contemporary romance that was somewhat predictable, however, it was  still a good read.  The storyline was of two divorced people, Blue Butler and Kasper Pennington, who something special at one time as teens, however,  it was not to be at that time.  Now, some twenty years later with the heroine being forty and the hero forty-four will these two come back together and bring back that spark (forbidden love) that they had many years ago? "Blue was now a successful businesswoman and Kasper was back from the Marines, leaner, meaner and strong enough to"...now, you will have to pick up this good read "Blue By You" to see how this author will bring it all out to the reader to see if these two will have a second chance. I found the characters all interesting, funny and colorful especially Kasper's grandmother.  I liked how this author was able to bring out the information about the various mansions descriptions ...its art forms were really brought to life. If you are looking for a short well written romance you have come to the right place for "Blue By You" would be recommended as a good novel to read. It will definitely leave you with a smile on your face. 

A Rancher's Christmas

By:  Ann Roth
Published By:  Harlequin American Romance
Age Recommended:  Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Book Blog For: NOR
Review:

"A Rancher's Christmas" by Ann Roth was a wonderful well written western romantic contemporary read.  This author's writing style was very smoothly done.  The descriptions of the surrounding of 'Saddler's Prairie, Montana were
drawn out beautifully with the snow and animals.  The characters were all well developed and so very colorful...especially those cousins.  This was a sweet love story and how Gina and Zach would finally be drawn together.  When the story opens we find that Gina's uncle has died and she leaves her high paying corporate job from Chicago to come back to her hometown to say her final goodbyes and to 'sell the family ranch she has inherited.'  However, Zach had promised Gina's uncle that he wanted Gina to have it.  Will this ranch foreman be able to change Gina's mind about selling the ranch? Will Gina and Zach develop feelings for each other?  Now, this is the time that I will say you must pick up the wonderful read "A Rancher's Christmas" to see where and how this author will take the reader.  Also,  you will find out what Gina will do in the end and even  more surprised of what Zach will do. What a Merry Christmas for all.   I thought this was a good novel with a good plot and some wonderful characters that helped make this read a good novel to read.   Would I recommend?  YES!

Losing Control

By:  Nina Croft
Published By:  Entangled: Brazen
Age Recommended:  Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Book Blog For: NOR
Rating: 5
Review:

"Losing Control" by Nina Croft was one of the best contemporary romance novels that I have read in a long time.  This heroine had come out of a bad
marriage, death of her mother, had no close relations with her father, but
now was she was  on the road to happiness?

So, we find Kim was not interested in love and marriage...all she needed was her best friend Jake's friendship, but as life was changing for her...did she next something else in her life...sex?

With Jake being Kim's protectorate friend, and boss... did he want more in this friendship relationship?  Will Kim ever grow up and realize that it wasn't about the control factor she held to but someone to love her which she had  missed from her ex?   Would she ever see that what  she wanted was right in front of her?  To get all of the answers along with these questions and much more,  you must pick up "Losing Control" to see how this author brings it all out to  the reader. The characters were all simply off the chart...great ..well developed and even colorful only helping to give the readers a well written dialogue that was simply entertaining, laughing out loud...a fun read.   Be ready for some hot steamy sex along on this adventure that really left me saying Wow what a good read!  Would I recommend this adult read?  YES!!

The Five Dollar Mail: The Green

By: Regina Shelley
Published By:  Five Dollar Mail
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Book Blog For: NOR
Review:

"The Five Dollar Mail" by Regina Shelley was a enjoyable western, historical, and romantic read.  This author did a wonderful job with this novel bringing out that time in history when the 'Pony Express' was very important in the mail delivery.
The characters were all well developed, so real and well portrayed only helping to give the reader a well written novel.  Now, there will be a lots happening in this read so you will have to keep up.  The writing will go back and forth quite a  bit which can be somewhat confusing however, it still is a interesting read that will keep your attention.  Be ready for a "whirlwind of rowdy men and boys, fast horses, and frightening conflict."   It will definitely have you wanting the next novel by this author.

Choosing the Right Man

By:  Violet Duke
Published By:  V.D.
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Series: Nice Girl to Love #3
Review:

"Choosing the Right Man" by Violet Duke was the third series in  'Nice Girl to Love' for this author.  This was indeed my favorite of this series YES! Ms. Abby was once and for all having to choose between these two brothers,...Brian or Connor.  Who will it be?  This was really some decision because Abby loved both of the brothers and then there was the attachment of Brian's daughter Skylar.
This was definitely a emotional time for Abby as well as the two brothers.  The author did a wonderful job with giving the reader such well developed characters that worked so well together only to give us a awesome read that you simply could not put down until the end. 

If you are looking for a for a 'fast paced, fun romantic read' ...this series: 'Nice Girl to Love ...1...2..and 3 would be recommended to you as a excellent read.

Falling for the Good Guy

By: Violet Duke
Published By: V.D.
Age Recommended:  Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Series: Nice Girl to Love #2
Review:

"Falling for the Good Guy" By Violet Duke was the second in this series: 'Nice Girl to Love' was another good contemporary romance where you will be quickly drawn into this series.  This series was of Abby and Brian's story.  This author does a good job at the scenes of working it through the funny and sexy ones.
I felt this this book was a very emotional one as Abby will be trying to 'get over Connor Sullivan.'  So, from this read it will deal with Brian's daughter Skylar, who has had a seizure which will cause some concern due to her mother's tragic death.  Two best friends now lovers and Abby has been with both brothers? Can Abby have loved both brothers?  Well, this is some read and we can only hope that in this authors' last series will clear it all up for us and at least please  no more cliff hangers!  As we wait her next and last series: 'Choosing the Right Man.'

Resisting the Bad Boy

By:  Violet Duke
Published By:  V.D.
Age Recommended:  Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  5
Series: Nice Girl to Love #1
Review:

"Resisting the Bad Boy" by Violet Duke was a very captivating as well as a amazing contemporary romance and the first in this authors' series 'Nice girl to Love #1.'  You will get easily caught up in the novel not being able to put it down until the very end.  The three main characters Abby, Brian  and Connor were all very well developed only to deliver to the reader a excellent read. Now, we have two brothers and a girl who is a friend to one. Now, who will get the girl?  In this very 'fast moving, funny and sexy read' you will find this storyline a very interesting one where you will find yourself laughing out loud throughout this novel.  This author gives the reader "an incredibly romantic story about Connor, an emotionally shut-off bad boy who is revealed to be a good, self-sacrificing man by Abby, the good girl who brings it all out when she shows him real affection without an ulterior motive." You will have to pick up this good read to see how far this author will take the reader on this run. Be prepared though, there will be a cliff hanger and you will have to pick up the next series "Falling for the Good Guy" to get  the rest of this story. Would I recommend?  YES!

Desperate Thoughts: The Gift (Victoria Wilde #.5)

By: Ian Dalton
Published By: I.D.
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Series Victoria Wilde .5
Review:

"Desperate Thoughts" by Ian Dalton was definitely a read for the adult who enjoys erotica and romance with a twist. So, let me say this is a very adult content read that is very explicit. Now, with that being said I did find this novel interesting and really well written. The story was of a widow who decides to honor her now dead husband 'by re-enacting the story he had once told her.' Her husband had been her 'soul mate and her friend. However, while Victoria struggles to move on she encounters a shy college freshmen who reminds her of her late husband and it is then that she finds herself sexually reawakened and now she pursues to fulfill her sexual desires.' This story will take off and this is where I say you must pick up this read to see where all this author will take the reader. Be ready for a read that is out there...especially if you like erotica read along with 'multiple partners, anal play, explicit language and sex with strangers.' There will also be 'tears, emotions, hot sex and the ...well unbelievable twister tale.' In the end you see that this is a very 'spellbinding' read that will be some read. If you enjoy sexy erotica romantic novel, Mr. Ian Dalton's book(s) would be for you.







  

Believe In Me

By: Mishael Austin Witty
Published By: Create space
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review:

"Believe In Me" by Mishael Austin Witty was a nice contemporary romantic novella in that there was plenty of 'tension, romance and characters that were likable, well developed and believable.'  The story is of a marriage that is almost over.

"It's Christmas again, and Trina's parents allow their son-in-law to come stay with them for the holidays. When Trina arrives and is told that Walt will be staying, she is livid."  So she leave her parents home and take refuge at her friends home and guess who comes there... a old boyfriend.... now this story will take off.

 I know you are wondering what will happen next ...well you will have to pick up  "Believe In Me" to read it for yourself.  You may be somewhat surprised in the ending.  If you are looking for a short good romantic story...you may enjoy "Believe In Me"  and I would recommend this one to you. 

Lady Dearing's Masquerade

By: Elena Greene
Published By:  Createspace
Age Recommended:  Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review:

"Lady Dearing's Masquerade" by Elena Greene was a historical romance novel that turned out to be a nice romantic read.  This novel was one that once you pick up the read you will not be able to put it down until the very end especially with all the twist and turn in this read.  You will find from the read that the villains in this novel were not recognized by the heroine and what all she had to put up with was something to read of.  However, even with all that was going with Lady Dearing will she find a wonderful man in the end?  This is where I say you must pick up "Lady Dearing's Masquerade" to find out what all this author has in store for the reader.  The characters especially the children were so sweet and adorable.  The other characters were well developed and captivating only making this a interesting well written  read even though it was somewhat predictable. I did enjoy how the author was able to present the interesting history of the community of London in there effort to care for unwanted children and the orphaned. 

If you are look for a nice romance you have come to the right place for "Lady Dearing's Masquerade" would be recommended to you as a good read. 

How Shall We Love?

By:  Precarious Yates
Published By:  Createspace
Age Recommended: YA -  New Adult - Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  5
Review:

"How Shall We Love?" by Precarious Yates was a well written contemporary Christian fiction read.  You will be taken on a journey like no other as this person(Cornelia Tisdale) will go though 'faith, self-discovery, pain, heartache, fear, and many emotions in between.'  This author did a wonderful job presenting the reader  with 'Cornelia through year life and we see as she grows and finds God through a relationship with his son Jesus.' Cornelia's father is one that is opposed to any thing religious and you will find from the read that 'Cornelia's harshest punishments come when her study of her 5 sureties leads her in that direction.'  How will this come out.... you must pick up "How Shall We Love?" to see how this author will bring these questions out about God, faith and the love that most people do have.'  Also,  that there will be certain issues that this author will bring to the front...'child sexual abuse to homosexuality.'
This novel definitely brings out that these are things that have happened to many young girls ...and not spoken about.  Would I recommend this read?  YES!