Author Christine d’Abo

Okay so I’m still blushing over this one. Wizard’s Thief just received this wonderful review from Joyfully Reviewed.

Wizard’s Thief is a wonderful story of loss and survival.  Raine and Callie were made for each other…literally! Wizard’s Thief is brilliant and Christine d’Abo is brilliant, too!  Ms. d’Abo knows how to create a wonderful world of intrigue and romance.  Not to mention hot sex!  Who wouldn’t want to live in a world where sex helps create magic!  I loved the world of the Warren wizards and I hope that Ms. d’Abo has plans for more stories in this wizarding world.

Thank you Jambrea for all your kind words! I guess I should finish the second book in that series LOL!

HUGS!

I’m back everyone! I hope you all had a super fantastic weekend. I know I had a wonderful time with my family–lots of chocolate, games and wine.

I didn’t get any writing done, but I’m not overly upset about that. I did manage over 6000 words before I went away, so there wasn’t any guilt about missing this weekend. I plan on jumping back on the writing wagon today and will aim for at least 1500 words tonight.

When I got back home, much to my delight, I found this fantastic review for Chasing Phoenix from ecataromance!

A tale of sensuality and exploring the imagination, Chasing Phoenix by Christine D’Abo is also about bringing to life a fantasy. The sexy antics between Michael and Abbey left me with goose bumps while also hungering for more. I loved Abbey because she was able to discover what she wanted in a relationship and I also enjoyed Michael because he was able to look past the fantasy to find a woman who could give him what he wanted and also bring to life her hidden personalities. This book is a quickie and definitely not sweet by any means, it’s erotic and raunchy but so delicious and one I’m glad to have read.

You can click here to see the full review.

So tell me, how was your weekend?

I had a wonderful surprise this weekend. I found out that both Chasing Phoenix and Sweet and Spicy Spells received five angel reviews from Fallen Angels!!

I’m pumped because this is the first review we’ve received for Sweet and Spicy. It was so much fun to write it, its nice to see people are liking it.

You can read the review for Chasing Phoenix here. And the review for Sweet and Spicy Spells here.

*giggles and does a snoopy dance*

Woohoo!! The Bond That Ties Us got a four rose review from My Book Cravings. Thanks to Robin S for the wonderful comments. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

You can check out the complete review here.

OMG I’m grinning like a fool here!! I just got this fantastic review on The Bond That Ties Us from Just Erotic Reviews. Thank you Francesca!

Update: I also got another awesome review, this one from Coffee Time Romance! You can check out the review here.

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Title: The Bond That Ties Us
Author: Christine d’Abo
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave Publishing
Publisher URL: www.ellorascave.com
Reviewer: Francesca Hayne
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Heat level: H

Haylie Bond hopes to be the best security chief Eurus colony has ever had.  While she’s interested in having a relationship, she doesn’t want anything to get in the way of her dream job.  Yet the moment she enters the colony, she knows she will have difficulties with her new assignment, starting with the unrelenting sexual desire she feels for Kamran, the alien Briel ambassador who haunts her every thought and dream.  When she realizes that Kamran has the exact same feelings for her and that she may be his predestined mate, she discovers that Briel law mandates they move from the colony and immediately start a family.  Neither Kamran nor Haylie are ready to leave their life on the colony behind and so they fight their growing desire.  When the colony is threatened by a mysterious enemy, will their desire blossom into an all-consuming love?

The Bond That Ties Us is a fascinating futuristic tale that I greatly enjoyed.  The underlying currents surrounding the threat to the colony keeps tension infused in the story.  The plot flows smoothly with plenty of action to keep both the sex and the relationship fresh and intriguing.  I found the alien customs and mores of the Briel people to be compelling and I would have loved to see their unusual conventions explored in more depth.  Kamran is the typical ambassador; he thinks with his head and is a balanced character.  Because of this, I loved seeing when he lost control with Haylie, allowing his biology and instincts to take over.  In many ways, Haylie is quite like Kamran; she has a goal in mind for her life, yet she listens to her desires, making her occasionally impulsive. She has an intuitive personality.  The sex, while spicy and imbued with passion, doesn’t underrate from the growing love story between Kamran and Haylie.  Sometimes too much sex can detract from my enjoyment but I didn’t feel that happened with The Bond That Ties Us. It had just enough sex to keep me absorbed in the plot.  While Kamran and Haylie have sex rather quickly in the timeline of the story, it was not out of place or awkward.  In fact, the sex helped make their growing bond more believable.  Those readers who are looking for in-depth plot and enticing romance with a futuristic tone will find The Bond That Ties Us an appealing read.  

Francesca Hayne
Just Erotic Romance Reviews

I have the very good fortune of meeting Red Garnier in the blogsphere. Not only is she a wonderful lady, she’s one hell of an erotic author. Last night I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of her newest book, Spin It Again. This is the second in the Spin Devil series, and it doesn’t disappoint. It is available from Ellora’s Cave today!!

David is a mess. Ever since he returned from Florida and the one night of crazy sex games he and his friends played, his world has fallen apart. More important than losing his job, friends and his self-respect, he’s lost Evie. The one woman he’s ever loved.

Evie is angry. But more than that, she feels it was something she’d done that had driven David into the arms of not one, but two women a year ago. When he storms back into her life a year after she kicks him out, she doesn’t know what to think or feel any longer. She hates him, but knows he’s still the only man for her.

Red builds the tension between David and Evie really well. By the time he shows up at her apartment, we know there is only one way things can go between them. I love how tortured David comes across in Spin It Again. He knows he’s screwed up and is willing to do anything Evie wants if she will only forgive him. Evie is a very strong woman, who in the end finds it in her heart to forgive the man she loves.

If you read Spin Devil and loved it, you don’t want to miss Spin It Again. If you haven’t read it…what’s wrong with you! Go get it now.

Great job Red!

When Gideon came out a little while ago I anxiously ran to the book store to pick it up. I was very much anticipating the sequel to Jacquelyn Frank’s Jacob (which I loved), and couldn’t wait to dive into it.

Gideon is the oldest of the demons, an ancient healer who has buried his emotions over the years, refusing to feel the guilt he has over an ancient war. Because of his actions in that war, he’s inadvertently doomed his people. But even Gideon can’t fight against the powerful urges his people go through twice a year, when the need to find his mate is strong.

Nine years earlier he’d been drawn to Magdalena, sister of the demon king Noah and a powerful Mind demon. He fought against it, not wanting to taint her with his guilt and emotional burden. But the desire he felt for her all those years ago, can’t be denied any longer.

I loved Gideon! I love the character and the relationship he has with Lena. He’s a dark brooding character who keeps everything bottled up until Lena shows him how to let go and just feel. It’s well worth the read to see him come out of his shell and learn to accept who he is, as well as learn to trust others.

I did find there was a bit too much of the back story in the first few chapters. While this was information we had from Jacob, I know the intent was to help make this more of a stand alone novel. I don’t feel it was necessary as the book worked very well without it. Once you move past it and into the relationship between Gideon and Lena, things really pick up. We are also introduced to several characters who are going to appear in the next installment, Elijah . The action at the end of the book is fantastic, and I love how these two characters change, coming together after years of fighting.

If you are going to read Gideon, I strongly recommend you pick up Jacob first. Both books are fantastic and well worth the read.

I used to have a reoccurring dream about a group of hunky aliens who came to Earth looking for women to mate with (explains a lot about me doesn’t it). So imagine my utter excitement when I read the blurb for Robin L. Rotham’s debut novel Alien Overnight. If you haven’t seen this here you go:

Commander Kellen is on Earth recruiting women for his planet’s sex-starved males. Not particularly excited by human anatomy, he seeks nothing more for himself than the occasional slaking of his needs with some anonymous female — which shouldn’t be a problem, since she’ll have to face the other way to accommodate his special anatomical needs.

Dr. Monica Teague is thrilled with her ten-year assignment caring for Garathan’s sexual recruits. Her quirky looks and childish excuse for a body guarantee she’ll never be expected to put out — which is kind of a bummer, now that she’s up to her armpits in horny alien beefcake.

But, when an overdose of alien pheromones makes Monica drunk off her ass, Kellen quickly claims the odd little doctor before another Garathani realizes what she is. The overdose sparks a violent chain reaction in her, and when Monica finally wakes, she’s got the body of a porn star — and two sexy alien mates who are determined to tame her.

If only she were as determined not to let them…
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I picked up this hot little e-book with great excitement and couldn’t wait to get into it. Monica is a completely sympathetic character, yet funny as hell. I think most people can relate to her not feeling a part of the world around them at one point or another in their lives. Kellen is so hot and hunky I found myself wanting to submit to him too! I loved as the details of his former life slowly came out and how his past made him connect even more to Monica and her change. When he finally submits to her…wowza! Love him!

And I really felt for poor Shauss. I hope he gets his own story soon!

The sex between the three of them is smokin’ hot. The power play between domination and submission was handled really well, and at no point did I feel Monica lost any of her spark for wanting to give herself over to Kellen.

Alien Overnight is a hot, quick read and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a steamy futuristic.

For a book review!! Two actually.

I’m going to start with Destiny By Design. (sit down Wylie! Tie her Amy.)

This story is about Ellis Strathmore, a designer who others describe as a “room whisperer”, and Simon Callon, owner of Callon and Son construction company. Ellis has been chosen to participate in a contest for the Oak Ridges Development. Each designer is assigned a room and must wow the judges with their concept with only a limited budget. Ellis is thrilled to be participating as this will give her the big break she has worked so hard for.

From the moment they meet both sparks and saw dust flies. Simon can’t get over how demanding Ellis is, and Ellis can’t seem to understand why Simon can’t see that the room isn’t happy. But when things start to go missing from the site, and slowly each designer’s room is sabotaged in little ways, Simon and Ellis have to work together to solve the mystery of who is behind it.

(Putting on impartial reviewers hat) I want to let you all know, I’m  not a professional reviewer. I read Destiny by Design in one sitting. I was immediately drawn to Ellis’s character and enjoyed watching her deal with every situation that was thrown at her. I really enjoyed the banter between her and Remi, especially their discussion about how most guys named Simon are bad guys. The love scenes were hot indeed. I was anticipating the naked painting scene, but I also really enjoyed the closet and bathtub. If you want more details you’ll have to buy the book.

(Taking off my impartial review hat) OMG Wylie way to go!! This was a purely enjoyable read and I found myself laughing out loud more than one. I love how nasty Cynthia was, but loved that Ellis always defended her. Simon was described so clearly I could reach out and lick him. Loved it!!

Review number two Spin Devil By Red Garnier

I know I’ve already told Red what I thought of her story, but I want to share will all of you. This is the first Ellora’s Cave Exotica book I’ve read. And I have to say it doesn’t disappoint.

Six friends reunite after four years. Cleo Sonterra, the buttoned up prude of the group has been harbouring secret desires for Sebastion (Bas) Russon. Bas has teased and tormented Cleo throughout college but she’s never given in to him. He’s been cruel, but she wouldn’t admit her feelings for him. But the night of their reunion they pull out a plush red devil doll that they use as a spin the bottle substitute. With each spin Cleo and Bas fight their emotions and each other, until they can’t fight it anymore.

Even knowing it was coming from the Exotica line, I have to say this story is HOT!! Wow! Bas is a dark hero who you’re not really sure of his intensions at first. He is mean to Cleo, but it’s what she needs to yank her out of her negative self image. When they finally come together they sex between them is smoking. I love the ending of the story, and how Cleo and Bas finally come together. Awesome job Red!  

When Jaci had a contest a while ago for ARCs of her up coming book, I jumped at the chance to read it. I wanted to make sure that I gave her a proper review and didn’t go all fan girl on her. So here we go…

Wild, Wicked & Wanton is the story of three best friends Abby, Blair and Callie. These ladies are single, beautiful, and horny as hell. They all need to get laid, each harboring secret sexual fantasies that are screaming to be fulfilled. The three ladies have a bet - they must sleep with a man chosen by the other two. No backing out!

Abby is approached by the two vets she is doing her internship with for a date - together. Abby has always wondered what it would be like to be with two men at once, and why not with two of the hottest men she knows. But when she has to choose between Mike and Seth, Abby can only choose with her heart.

Blair has had the hots for Rand since High School. While she’s had wild fantasies of totally submitting to a man in the bedroom, it scares her at the same time. She doesn’t want to end up like her mother. But

Rand fires her up in ways no other man ever has. Can she trust him enough to submit?

Callie has a secret - she’s an exhibitionist and a voyeur. She’s been alone for the past five years after the death of her husband. When Jack gives her his business card with his number on it one day, she’s more than interested. Jack shares her love of watching and being watched. But when she’s pressured to leave him or have his career destroyed, can she walk away?

I love how these are three separate, yet interconnected stories. The three women are very different, with different things that turn them on. Jaci does an excellent job at exploring not only the emotion of the three romances, but exploring the desires behind each of their fantasies. I believed each of them, the reasons for their hesitation and the thrill of letting go and exploring their desires.

The heroes are all hot and caring. They love their ladies and would do anything for them. They are the perfect foils for their heroines, encouraging them to explore their sexuality to the limits.

I knew nothing about the plot when I started reading. I found the story picked up very quickly, and it took me a second to realize what I was in for. The sex is hot and the emotion runs deep. I found myself laughing and crying right along with ABC

Okay, time for the fan girl in me to come out. OMG do yourself a favor and buy this book! Hot, burning, drove me up the wall smoking!! I’ll be picking up a copy so I can read it over and over. I totally was sucked into each of their fantasies. Hell, my glasses got steamed! It’s coming out on May 1st! You can pre-order here!

I’m giving Wild, Wicked & Wanton a five out of five!