SIMON SAYS
LORI FOSTER
Contemporary
Penguin
ISBN# 978-0-425-21658-3
$7.99
Print - Available now
Rating: 5 Enchantments
I am hooked, and (excuse the pun) no I don’t mean a right hook either. I am and will be a devoted reader of these great heroines, and masculine, yet oh-so-gentle heroes. What an amazing second book (check out my review of CAUSING HAVOC)!
In this installment of the SBC (Supreme Battle Challenge) stories, Simon "the Sublime" Evans has decided to get back into the ring and compete once again. Simon however has more than a simple battle with Harley to contend with but the very intriguing, brassy and somewhat broken Dakota Dream and his need for her to fight as well.
Dakota has had a hard life and frightening past, but not one to be bowled over by anybody, she has finally found a way to escape her stepfather Barnaby. Dakota has enough guilt over her mother’s death and for making the worst mistake of her life marrying Marvin Dream. All Barnaby wants is for Dakota to get Simon to see him. Dakota could not have realized that her favorite SBC fighter would be the one man to get her blood racing yet again.
As if these two did not have enough problems, Marvin has decided to reclaim what is his, and he is not above hurting her and anybody else to get it. Can Dakota survive the attentions of her ex-husband? Can she ever really trust Simon, and will he forgive her for the people whom she knows and is related too?
Wow! Amazing, astounding. WOW! I absolutely loved SIMON SAYS. Not a huge sports fan, some of the terminology would have stumped or bored me but Ms. Foster knows her way with words and brings passion to an otherwise frightening sport. All I could say when I finished this was, "When is the next one due"? Will it be Barber, Mallet, or Harley next? Please say that there is a next one, Ms. Foster…and please hurry!
Dee
ENCHANTING REVIEWS
September 2007
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
CAUSING HAVOC by Lori Foster
CAUSING HAVOC
LORI FOSTER
Contemporary
Penguin
ISBN# 978-0-425-21423-7
$7.99
Print - Available now
Rating: 5 Enchantments
Havoc is not only the name of the hero in this book, but the thoughts and emotions you go through while reading it. All feelings are felt, from tears of anguish and frustration, to laughter and need as well.
Dean “Havoc” Conor, does not need or want anyone close to him other than his manager, trainer and best friend, Simon. However, it seems that the family he thought deserted him does. Now Dean has come back home to Harmony, Kentucky to face his past and finally lay it to rest. Can Dean forgive the family he thought deserted him, allow himself to love Eve, and really become the big brother his heart and soul feels the need to be?
Eve Lavon knows a prime piece of meat when she sees one, and that is exactly what Dean is. The only problem with him is that not only is he Havoc in the ring but now he is playing havoc with her heart and mind. Can Eve put aside her need for Dean and love that she refuses to admit, or will Havoc simply slip from her grasp and those of his sisters?
In this quiet town, you will also learn about Cam, the sensible and caring sister, and Jackie, the wild and irritable one as well. Where Cam is caring and loving, Jackie is loving and out of control, or at least everyone thinks she is. But one man, one fighter, is willing to face her sass and find the woman hidden beneath. Can Gregor convince her of his real intention or will he and his big mouth blow it all? Can Cam get the man of her dreams and only true love or will her stubborn pride and his idiocy be the end of something sweet?
Ms. Foster leads you into a story of passion and fighting, of love and regret, of fear, pain, and finally forgiveness. CAUSING HAVOC has all the elements and character that make a good book, a great read. I will be visiting the people of Harmony, Kentucky time and time again, while waiting on bated breath for the next book in the “SBC fighters” series. This book is a mind-blowing 5 Enchantments.
Dee
ENCHANTING REVIEWS
September 2007
LORI FOSTER
Contemporary
Penguin
ISBN# 978-0-425-21423-7
$7.99
Print - Available now
Rating: 5 Enchantments
Havoc is not only the name of the hero in this book, but the thoughts and emotions you go through while reading it. All feelings are felt, from tears of anguish and frustration, to laughter and need as well.
Dean “Havoc” Conor, does not need or want anyone close to him other than his manager, trainer and best friend, Simon. However, it seems that the family he thought deserted him does. Now Dean has come back home to Harmony, Kentucky to face his past and finally lay it to rest. Can Dean forgive the family he thought deserted him, allow himself to love Eve, and really become the big brother his heart and soul feels the need to be?
Eve Lavon knows a prime piece of meat when she sees one, and that is exactly what Dean is. The only problem with him is that not only is he Havoc in the ring but now he is playing havoc with her heart and mind. Can Eve put aside her need for Dean and love that she refuses to admit, or will Havoc simply slip from her grasp and those of his sisters?
In this quiet town, you will also learn about Cam, the sensible and caring sister, and Jackie, the wild and irritable one as well. Where Cam is caring and loving, Jackie is loving and out of control, or at least everyone thinks she is. But one man, one fighter, is willing to face her sass and find the woman hidden beneath. Can Gregor convince her of his real intention or will he and his big mouth blow it all? Can Cam get the man of her dreams and only true love or will her stubborn pride and his idiocy be the end of something sweet?
Ms. Foster leads you into a story of passion and fighting, of love and regret, of fear, pain, and finally forgiveness. CAUSING HAVOC has all the elements and character that make a good book, a great read. I will be visiting the people of Harmony, Kentucky time and time again, while waiting on bated breath for the next book in the “SBC fighters” series. This book is a mind-blowing 5 Enchantments.
Dee
ENCHANTING REVIEWS
September 2007
MIDNIGHT ALLEY by Rachel Caine
MIDNIGHT ALLEY
RACHEL CAINE
Young Adult Paranormal
Penguin
ISBN# 978-045-22238-1
$5.99
Print - Available August 2007
RATING: 5 Enchantments
Claire Danvers, college student, pledged to a Master Vampire...well a slave of the Master Vampire, has a full life and is only 16 years old. Claire, though extremely intelligent, still finds herself making mistakes. Huge mistakes. Morganville, Texas is not your ordinary small town, but a town ruled by Vampires, one in particular - Amelie, the same vampire Claire enslaved herself to in order to save her family and friends. If all of this was not bad enough, Claire’s boyfriend, Shayne, is being a jerk; Michael went from house ghost to vampire; Monica, her sworn enemy is being nice; and Claire now has to work with a psychotic vampire to save the vampire clan.
Can this be what it means to be protected - ha, enslaved is more like it - by a vampire? Does the fact that Amelie can now order her around, offer her up as kibble to another vampire, and having everyone pissed at her, is that what protected really is?
MIDNIGHT ALLEY, the third in the Morganville vampires series, is addicting, yes, thrilling, well yeah, but so sweet at times with Claire’s view of the world that any person young or old will enjoy reading it. My only regret is that I caught the series in the middle and was not able to meet each of these characters from the beginning. The ending itself is a teasing temptation into what is to come and I am going to find the find the first two (and reread MIDNIGHT ALLEY) as I wait on the forth addition of the story. Not much romance in this, but a great read!
Ms. Caine has a true talent and a unique voice and mind. Her work is not-to-be missed, no matter what book you get your hands on. Though I will warn you, you will find yourself looking for others in the series.
BrandyWine
Enchanting Reviews
August 2007
RACHEL CAINE
Young Adult Paranormal
Penguin
ISBN# 978-045-22238-1
$5.99
Print - Available August 2007
RATING: 5 Enchantments
Claire Danvers, college student, pledged to a Master Vampire...well a slave of the Master Vampire, has a full life and is only 16 years old. Claire, though extremely intelligent, still finds herself making mistakes. Huge mistakes. Morganville, Texas is not your ordinary small town, but a town ruled by Vampires, one in particular - Amelie, the same vampire Claire enslaved herself to in order to save her family and friends. If all of this was not bad enough, Claire’s boyfriend, Shayne, is being a jerk; Michael went from house ghost to vampire; Monica, her sworn enemy is being nice; and Claire now has to work with a psychotic vampire to save the vampire clan.
Can this be what it means to be protected - ha, enslaved is more like it - by a vampire? Does the fact that Amelie can now order her around, offer her up as kibble to another vampire, and having everyone pissed at her, is that what protected really is?
MIDNIGHT ALLEY, the third in the Morganville vampires series, is addicting, yes, thrilling, well yeah, but so sweet at times with Claire’s view of the world that any person young or old will enjoy reading it. My only regret is that I caught the series in the middle and was not able to meet each of these characters from the beginning. The ending itself is a teasing temptation into what is to come and I am going to find the find the first two (and reread MIDNIGHT ALLEY) as I wait on the forth addition of the story. Not much romance in this, but a great read!
Ms. Caine has a true talent and a unique voice and mind. Her work is not-to-be missed, no matter what book you get your hands on. Though I will warn you, you will find yourself looking for others in the series.
BrandyWine
Enchanting Reviews
August 2007
FOR HER PLEASURE by Maya Banks
FOR HER PLEASURE
MAYA BANKS
Erotic Romance
Penguin
Sensuality Rating: Erotic
ISBN# 978-0-425-71749-8
$15.00
Print - Available now
Rating: 5 enchantments
FOR HER PLEASURE includes three gripping tales of love, trust, and happiness. Meet five incredible people on their journey through life and eventually love.
WHAT SHE WANTS
In the first story 'What She Wants', you will meet Kit, Mac, and Ryder; three friends who had been through thick and thin while growing up together, but then Mac and Ryder left, leaving Kit behind.
Now that the boys are back, they have decided that they want Kit, and she knows that she has wanted them for years. Rumor has it that they have shared more than one woman in the past and now it seems they want Kit. Kit has her own demons to face, will she come out alive and face an even greater fear, trust, or will the evil presence from her past take everything away from her?
WHAT SHE NEEDS
In the next story 'What She Needs', Ryder, Kit and Mac have returned and now it seems that Love has decided to play a major role in the lives of these three. This would normally be a good thing, but Ryder has fallen for Kit hard and now she is Mac’s woman. In an attempt to bring them back together, Mac and Kit invite Ryder on a trip for three out of town. The sparks fly and the emotions are high but none higher than when the weekend brings an unexpected surprise.
The story doesn’t stop with this twist, it seems that pain and desperation are next on the list. Can these three ever get it together or will a bullet and hidden love kill everything?
WHAT SHE CRAVES
In our final story, we meet a friend of Ryder’s, Mia, and the man of her dreams, Jack. This sounds like a fairytale story come true, but all great things have even tougher times.
Jack and Mia have found each other again, however, this time Mia is no longer the sweet and innocent girl he knew and a woman possessed. Now Jack has to use every trick he ever learned, and Mia has to do something she sworn to never do again, and that is to trust Jack Kincaid.
These three stories and five lives are irrevocably changed forever. We can only hope that it is for the good, and not a painful ending. Ms. Banks’ erotica is a sweet and loving glimpse into this exciting genre.
BrandyWine
ENCHANTING REVIEWS
August 2007
MAYA BANKS
Erotic Romance
Penguin
Sensuality Rating: Erotic
ISBN# 978-0-425-71749-8
$15.00
Print - Available now
Rating: 5 enchantments
FOR HER PLEASURE includes three gripping tales of love, trust, and happiness. Meet five incredible people on their journey through life and eventually love.
WHAT SHE WANTS
In the first story 'What She Wants', you will meet Kit, Mac, and Ryder; three friends who had been through thick and thin while growing up together, but then Mac and Ryder left, leaving Kit behind.
Now that the boys are back, they have decided that they want Kit, and she knows that she has wanted them for years. Rumor has it that they have shared more than one woman in the past and now it seems they want Kit. Kit has her own demons to face, will she come out alive and face an even greater fear, trust, or will the evil presence from her past take everything away from her?
WHAT SHE NEEDS
In the next story 'What She Needs', Ryder, Kit and Mac have returned and now it seems that Love has decided to play a major role in the lives of these three. This would normally be a good thing, but Ryder has fallen for Kit hard and now she is Mac’s woman. In an attempt to bring them back together, Mac and Kit invite Ryder on a trip for three out of town. The sparks fly and the emotions are high but none higher than when the weekend brings an unexpected surprise.
The story doesn’t stop with this twist, it seems that pain and desperation are next on the list. Can these three ever get it together or will a bullet and hidden love kill everything?
WHAT SHE CRAVES
In our final story, we meet a friend of Ryder’s, Mia, and the man of her dreams, Jack. This sounds like a fairytale story come true, but all great things have even tougher times.
Jack and Mia have found each other again, however, this time Mia is no longer the sweet and innocent girl he knew and a woman possessed. Now Jack has to use every trick he ever learned, and Mia has to do something she sworn to never do again, and that is to trust Jack Kincaid.
These three stories and five lives are irrevocably changed forever. We can only hope that it is for the good, and not a painful ending. Ms. Banks’ erotica is a sweet and loving glimpse into this exciting genre.
BrandyWine
ENCHANTING REVIEWS
August 2007
FAIRYVILLE by Emma Holly
FAIRYVILLE
EMMA HOLLY
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Penguin
ISBN# 978-0-425-21705-4
$14.00
Print - Available now
Rating: 4.5 Enchantments
Fairyville is a unique place to be sure; here you have fairies, a medium, and a hidden and magical spot in the falls nearby.
Zoe Clare has lived in Fairyville all her life; she has been the ridicule of some and loved by few. Now Zoe has made her place in this tiny town as a medium, and the dead love telling her things. Zoe once loved her high school sweetheart Alex, and he left; she has wanted and even loved Magnus, her manager and landlord, for a while now too, but he won’t touch her. So what is wrong with Zoe? Why do the men she cares for most want nothing to do with her? We might get a chance to find out when Alex comes back and Magnus becomes more possessive than allowed.
Magnus has his own secrets and they can become life threatening to any woman he gives his heart to. While Alex left on scandal and pain, he has returned to find out the truth about himself and a sweet little boy, not to mention brought the new man in his life as well. Zoe doesn’t know which way is right, her fairy friends warn her, Alex and their chemistry still call to her, also Magnus has decided all is fair in love and war.
Will Zoe, Magnus, and Alex finally get the people they need or will each continue to suffer painfully?
Ms. Holly has created a magical and mythical place, full of love, pain, and desperation. We may never get to go there, but at least we can all visit Fairyville and see it through the eyes of those who love it most.
BrandyWine
ENCHANTING REVIEWS
August 2007
EMMA HOLLY
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Penguin
ISBN# 978-0-425-21705-4
$14.00
Print - Available now
Rating: 4.5 Enchantments
Fairyville is a unique place to be sure; here you have fairies, a medium, and a hidden and magical spot in the falls nearby.
Zoe Clare has lived in Fairyville all her life; she has been the ridicule of some and loved by few. Now Zoe has made her place in this tiny town as a medium, and the dead love telling her things. Zoe once loved her high school sweetheart Alex, and he left; she has wanted and even loved Magnus, her manager and landlord, for a while now too, but he won’t touch her. So what is wrong with Zoe? Why do the men she cares for most want nothing to do with her? We might get a chance to find out when Alex comes back and Magnus becomes more possessive than allowed.
Magnus has his own secrets and they can become life threatening to any woman he gives his heart to. While Alex left on scandal and pain, he has returned to find out the truth about himself and a sweet little boy, not to mention brought the new man in his life as well. Zoe doesn’t know which way is right, her fairy friends warn her, Alex and their chemistry still call to her, also Magnus has decided all is fair in love and war.
Will Zoe, Magnus, and Alex finally get the people they need or will each continue to suffer painfully?
Ms. Holly has created a magical and mythical place, full of love, pain, and desperation. We may never get to go there, but at least we can all visit Fairyville and see it through the eyes of those who love it most.
BrandyWine
ENCHANTING REVIEWS
August 2007
EXCLUSIVE by Eden Bradley, Jaci Burton, and Lisa Renee Jones
EXCLUSIVE
EDEN BRADLEY, JACI BURTON, and LISA RENEE JONES
Erotic Romance
Penguin
ISBN# 978-0-425-21707-8
$15.00
Print - Available now
Rating: 4 Enchantments
SANCTUARY
Devin has never experienced or needed anything or anyone like she has grown to need Shaye. There might be a problem though as Shaye is one of the Dominants from the Ring. He has made his needs and desires available for everyone to see and now he has his sights on Devin.
Devin has, and will always need, control in her life, so the uncontrollable desire to be submission to Shaye’s Dominant confuses her and frightens her more than anything else in her life has. Can Devin get past her new fear of losing control, and can Shaye face the fact he has met the woman meant for him alone? Or, will they never find Sanctuary?
WILD NIGHTS
Mike Nottingham and Grace Wylde are two souls separated but finally found. Neither wants a serious commitment, both want sexual gratification, and both are afraid of love. Yet, that is exactly what these two have found together in Grace’s club, Wild Nights. Now can they conquer their stubbornness and the fear of being in love or will they both sacrifice everything they have ever wanted?
Grace is a woman who knows what she wants, Mike is a determined man’s man, and both need each other more than they may ever realize.
PURPLE MAGIC
Jolene Morrison is looking for her best friend and roommate; the only problem for this half human, half Slayer is that her best friend is seduced into the forbidden and sensual world of the Underground Clubs. These clubs designed for and enforce sexual dominance to the hilt and even this more than human woman may find herself trapped in their world.
Thankfully, Drago is there to help to keep her out of trouble and to tame the fierce need growing inside her. However, will they survive the venture through the forbidden world of female slaves, sensuous nights, and their own mating ritual? Or will their worlds go up in flames around them?
EXCLUSIVE gives a very insightful look into the world of Dominants and Submission and the love that a true pair can actually experience. I enjoyed all three stories of love but found myself drifting away and not gripped from moment to end. Though excellent writing skills are brought together, I am afraid I have to give it 4 Enchantments.
BrandyWine
ENCHANTING REVIEWS
AUGUST 2007
EDEN BRADLEY, JACI BURTON, and LISA RENEE JONES
Erotic Romance
Penguin
ISBN# 978-0-425-21707-8
$15.00
Print - Available now
Rating: 4 Enchantments
SANCTUARY
Devin has never experienced or needed anything or anyone like she has grown to need Shaye. There might be a problem though as Shaye is one of the Dominants from the Ring. He has made his needs and desires available for everyone to see and now he has his sights on Devin.
Devin has, and will always need, control in her life, so the uncontrollable desire to be submission to Shaye’s Dominant confuses her and frightens her more than anything else in her life has. Can Devin get past her new fear of losing control, and can Shaye face the fact he has met the woman meant for him alone? Or, will they never find Sanctuary?
WILD NIGHTS
Mike Nottingham and Grace Wylde are two souls separated but finally found. Neither wants a serious commitment, both want sexual gratification, and both are afraid of love. Yet, that is exactly what these two have found together in Grace’s club, Wild Nights. Now can they conquer their stubbornness and the fear of being in love or will they both sacrifice everything they have ever wanted?
Grace is a woman who knows what she wants, Mike is a determined man’s man, and both need each other more than they may ever realize.
PURPLE MAGIC
Jolene Morrison is looking for her best friend and roommate; the only problem for this half human, half Slayer is that her best friend is seduced into the forbidden and sensual world of the Underground Clubs. These clubs designed for and enforce sexual dominance to the hilt and even this more than human woman may find herself trapped in their world.
Thankfully, Drago is there to help to keep her out of trouble and to tame the fierce need growing inside her. However, will they survive the venture through the forbidden world of female slaves, sensuous nights, and their own mating ritual? Or will their worlds go up in flames around them?
EXCLUSIVE gives a very insightful look into the world of Dominants and Submission and the love that a true pair can actually experience. I enjoyed all three stories of love but found myself drifting away and not gripped from moment to end. Though excellent writing skills are brought together, I am afraid I have to give it 4 Enchantments.
BrandyWine
ENCHANTING REVIEWS
AUGUST 2007
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