Martial Hearts by Mia Michele

      First, I want to say, this was a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. That said, I really loved this book.  It is not your typical story of the people you meet at a BDSM Club.  The story of Mina and Damon will touch your heart like no other you have ever read.  Mina wants nothing to do with the lifestyle and the only reason she is in the club is because her best friend is getting married and wanted her pre-wedding party there since that is where she met her fiance.  Mina is a strong willed martial arts teacher and advocate for those who have been sexually assaulted and abused.  She definitely doesn't think she has a submissive bone in her body, and thinks the men involved in it as dominates are rapists and abusers of women.  Damon, definitely a dominate, challenges her to let him help her find her true self and the life she lost due to circumstances in her life.  Watching these two take this journey is wonderful.  Mia Michele gives the reader a look into the workings of the BDSM community and lifestyle that no other book I have read does and she touches on the discrimination those involved often have to endure.
     This was a great read  and I would recommend it to everyone interested in this genre of books.  I hope there will be others in this series.  I would definitely purchase any books to follow.  Thank you for such an enjoyable diversion to my daily life.  I hope to meet these characters again in books to come!!
     

Blazing Dawn by P. T. Macias

     This is a quick read, less than two hours, but it was a well written story with characters that were fully developed and well defined.  Ms. Macias gives well developed descriptions of each character and you feel like you would know each of them on site.  The story feels like it is told in the third person at times and this took some getting use to. The story went quickly, but I didn't get lost.  Dawn and Thunder's story was clear and their path to finding each other was fun to watch.  I enjoy this series of stories and how Ms. Macias links her Razor 8 series with the Tequila 10 one.  I think you will enjoy the read and look forward to the next one!!

A Major Seduction by Marie Harte

This was a gifted copy to  me in exchange for an honest review.  This is the second book in this series, but it actually occurs before the first book "A Major Attraction".  This is the story of Marie Thompson, best friend of Olivia Cava from the first book and Mike Cava, Olivia's brother.   Maria has had a crush on Mike since she was 15 years old.  This story is mainly about what happens when they meet again after eight years.  The chemistry is instant for Mike and Maria, but Maria is trying to keep her heart safe. Mike has ignored her for so long she's afraid to trust what is happening between them. This is an enjoyable read as we watch these two dance around each other while they figure out how they feel and what they want.  Marie Harte is one of my most favorite authors and I think you will love this novella. She never fails to entertain and this book is no different.

I Married A Bear by A. T. Mitchell

     I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.  This is a short read, but it is a fully developed story with complex characters that will grab your heart from the very beginning.   James Roark, Alpha of the bear pack and Laura Hirsch, daughter of the alpha of the wolf pack, find themselves in an arranged marriage that neither wants at first.  That quickly changes and then the challenge of facing all the problems from his own bears and the plotting of Laura's father to take over the bear lands.  These two face it all and find a way to make their own HEA.  A fun, quick read that I think you will enjoy a lot.

Fighting Fate by Carrie Ann Ryan

      OMG.  I cannot believe this book.  It hit the ground running and I never got to take a breath until the end.  I received this advanced copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Well, my honest review is DON'T HESITATE TO BUY IT!  I can't tell you what happens in the beginning, but you will be in shock.  I was and it saddens me, even now.  However, it was a driving force for the rest of the book.  Cailin and Logan have been dancing around each other forever and that definitely comes to an end quickly in this installment.  I knew going into this book that it was the final one of the series, so I was expecting some type of closure concerning the demon, Caym and hopefully some relief for the Redwood Pack.  Ms. Ryan has quite the devious mind in finding these answers.  We discover the secret Logan has been hiding about his past and how it will be a major factor in ridding the Pack of their troubles.  There was one breathtaking situation after another and, as in the other books, the Redwoods suffered additional losses at the hand of this seemingly unstoppable demon.  Not all problems were solved, but HEA's were found and hope is abundant for the future.  I cannot wait for the Talon Pack series to start and hopefully we'll find that some of the lingering questions have found answers.
      As always, Carrie Ann Ryan delivers a well written, exciting story that has the reader on the edge of their seat from the first page to the last.  Well worth the time (I got the book today and read it from start to finish in one setting) and money.  If you have loved the Redwoods from the beginning, you can't miss this conclusion.

Going the Distance by Cara Addison

     I received a copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.  I read this book in two settings and I found it to be fun and fast paced.  The plot made me wonder, more that once, about the personal lives of my favorite authors! Our leading lady, Austin, is an author and attending San Diego to promote her new romance novel.  While there she meets Brett and they strike up what is suppose to be a week long romance.  As fate would have it,  a week is just not enough.  The story showcases their growing feelings for each other and how they handle their long distance romance.  It was fun and not for the faint of heart or someone who does not like reading hot, erotic love scenes.  Ms. Addison is one hot writer and I thoroughly enjoyed reading her descriptions of Austin and Brett's encounters.  I found it amusing when she shared Brett's reactions to her writings.  I could almost see the interaction between them.  I love it when a book is written so well that it reveals itself to me as actual visual scenes in my head, and this book did just that.
If you're looking for a fun book with an HEA, pick this one up and enjoy!  Well worth the time and effort.

Business Pleasures by La Davis

     I  need to preface this by stating I was given an advanced copy of this novella by the publisher in return for an honest review.  This was a short read, approximately 50 pages, but it was fun and held my interest.  Our hero and heroine, Kenton and Aimee, were a warm and believable couple.  They made me want the best for them.   As Aimee's story was revealed, I found myself wanting her to be able to trust and believe in what could be, regardless of what had happened before.  It was a fast paced story and I did find myself wishing it was longer, with more background on both characters.  However, it was well worth the time and made for a nice quick read before going to bed.  Ms. Davis is a wonderful writer and she did not disappoint with this offering to her readers. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment in this series and you would be wise to pick it up to enjoy also.