August 5, 2017

* Review * THE FLIRTATION by Tara Sue Me

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

The Flirtation by Tara Sue Me
Series: Submissive #10
Published by Berkley on August 8, 2017
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Lynne has not wanted for anything since she began working as Nathaniel and Abby's nanny—until the night they invite her to a group BDSM meeting. The abrupt breakup she had with her last Dom made her turn her back on the lifestyle, but now she’s ready to dive back in. When she starts chatting on online BDSM message boards, she’s shocked to discover Simon, her former Dom, is a frequent poster—and even more shocked at herself when she creates a secret identity and strikes up a conversation.

After messaging with a mysterious submissive online, Simon forms an immediate connection. Lynne and Simon's D/s relationship grows in intensity, but can their relationship survive after the truth is exposed, and Lynne's identity is laid bare?

A sexy delve into secrets, desires and second chances! I wasn’t drawn as deep into these characters as some in the past of The Submissive Series because a good bit of their interactions throughout the book occurred on-line. It was still a steamy read, and in the end I enjoyed their connection and how their story played out, it just wasn’t quite as erotically stimulating as some. Solid characters, a believable plot, and great to see some of our favorites from the previous books again!

Lynne Ryder set her interest in the BDSM lifestyle aside after an unexpected break-up from her previous Dom. Because of things that happened, she questions her devotion to the life and if she even wants to try her hand at it again. She decides to take the plunge softly and starts checking in and chatting a little on on-line message boards. She’s shocked when she comes across her ex on the site!

Simon Neal is unfulfilled with his life right now. His fellow Doms are settling down and enjoying their submissives, and he’s still single and not finding what he’s looking for. When he strikes up a conversation with a mysterious poster on the Forum, he has no idea it’s his ex under a fake name. They really seem to have a connection and continue to meet up and chat over time. When it all comes to light that it’s been Lynne this whole time, will he be able to overcome his anger and just be happy to be reconnected?

* Review * CROSSING THE LINE by Kimberly Kincaid

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Crossing the Line by Kimberly Kincaid
Series: Cross Creek #2
Published by Montlake Romance on August 8, 2017
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Cocky farmer Eli Cross plays twice as hard as he works. When his latest stunt drums up a heap of negative PR for the family farm, he grudgingly agrees to play host to an ambitious New York City photographer. Her feature on Cross Creek could be just the ticket to show the country what the Cross brothers do best…which is more problem than solution for Eli.

Scarlett Edwards-Stewart has photographed everything from end zones to war zones. She’s confident she can ace this one little story to help her best friend’s failing magazine. At least, she would be if her super-sexy host wasn’t so tight lipped. But the more Scarlett works with Eli, the more she discovers that he’s not who he seems. Can his secret bring them closer together? Or will it be the very thing that tears them apart?

A sexy-sweet connection grabs our attention quickly in the 2nd book in The Cross Creek Series. We met this family in the previous book when Hunter and Emerson reunited and got their happy ending, and now it’s Eli’s turn! He has the reputation of being all play and little work … but we come to find out that isn’t exactly what he’s about at all. He and Scarlett were a fun read. I didn’t connect with them quite as much as I did with Hunter and Emerson in Book 1, but they were solid characters and an enjoyable story! Looking forward to more of this family!

Eli Cross has really stuck his foot in his mouth this time! He’s known for his good times and crazy behavior, so no one should really be surprised that he’s now in the middle of a bet that has caught the whole town’s attention.

Photographer Scarlett Edwards-Stewart is on Cross Creek for one reason … to help save her friend’s online magazine by featuring the farm in as eye-catching and human interest way as she possibly can. Only problem is, she’s handed over to Eli to be her contact while shooting and filming, and he’s about as forth-coming as an old shoe when she tries to get him to showcase the farm. When she gets him to spill secrets, will it end up being the best thing she ever did for him, or just lead to overall heartache?