Mating Call and Alpha Call by BA Tortuga

**Ellora's Cave Twilight Series**

Book Blurb:

 Stephanie has three rules when it comes to her relationship with werewolves Shaw and Jordan—keep their lusty encounters casual, never invade each other’s space and no biting. The boys have always seemed perfectly fine with all that, leaving her plenty of time to do her magick and keep her shop going.
Her rules come back to haunt her when the local pack leader gives Jordan and Shaw an ultimatum—find a mate or find another city to live in. Jordan and Shaw hate having to ask Stephanie to help them find a mate. She’s not just their best friend, she’s the hottest lover they’ve ever had. The boys will have their hands full convincing Steph that rules are made to be broken, before it is too late.


Melinda's Review:



This was a great short read.  I don’t want to give too much away in the review. 
Jordan and Shaw are put in a hard spot they have to ask their lover and best friend, Stephanie, to help them find a mate or they have to leave the pack.  Shaw doesn’t have the best of timing asking her to help them and she is emotionally hurt.  She agrees to help them find their mate and in doing so the boys realize they made a mistake.  They try to woo her back in a way that they think will knock her socks off and boy were they off on that one.  
The boys are persistent at trying to convince Steph that she is their mate but she does a good job at resisting.  She does not believe she is or even can be their mate since she is not a werewolf.  Want to find out if Steph is their true mate and if the boys were able to convince her of that?  I guess you will have to pick up a copy of the book and check it out.      

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Wendy doesn’t need any help to get rid of her evil ex. As a cop, she can handle anything life throws at her. In fact, she’s sure of it, even when trying to capture the ex alone puts her friends in danger. Too bad local werewolf alpha Brett has different ideas. He doesn’t care if Wendy wants to be a lone wolf. He has to protect all the werewolves in his town. Including her. Especially her.
Wendy finds Brett irritating, overbearing and sexy beyond belief. Brett thinks Wendy is trouble with a capital T, and hotter than the dog days of summer. Butting heads can be fun, but there are other ways to rub against each other. Intimate, lusty ways. These two sexy shapeshifters are playing to win.


Melinda's Review:

This book picks up were Mating Call leaves off.  Wendy set Steph up on a date with Mike, the EMT, when Steph thinks Shaw and Jordan are looking for their mate.  Mike is attacked by Wendy’s ex, who exposes her to the local werewolf alpha, Brett.  Wendy wants no part of a pack.  However, Brett is adamant that she is in his territory she is in his pack.  He wants her as his and to protect her.  Brett has his hands full convincing Wendy to stay with him and let him protect her and stay with the pack.  She is strong willed and stubborn determined to take care of her ex on her own without Brett’s or the packs help.  

I loved Wendy’s strong will and stubbornness and how she tried to fight her instincts to not be part of a pack.  I enjoy it when the heroine is a fierce fighter able to hold her own and not the helpless type.  I don’t want to give away too much in the review as this was a short but good read
  

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Author Guest Post ~ Jo-Anna Walker

I got asked to do an author guest post by my girls and I am so excited to be sharing my story with you all. So here it is. MY story.

About Moi:

To be honest, I just started writing this year. Some authors have written their whole lives and some start later one, some even WAY later on.

As long as you have a story or something to say, I guess it doesn't matter how old you are.

I always kept a journal but I never actually wrote a story. Most of the stories that I thought of, someone else had used or they were stories that came from books I read.

Last year, my aunt told me that I should write a book. I told her that the stories in my head weren't mine. She said that if I really thought of something, she's sure I could come up with a story of my own.

So I did. I thought and thought and thought. A couple of months went by and then I texted my sister one day and asked her if she wanted to write a book. She has some fantastic story ideas bouncing around in that wonderful brain of hers so I thought maybe we could work together.

Well after working on our story for a couple of weeks, a story of my own popped into my head and I needed to write it.

After messing around with it and writing some poor judgement based...um...scene's, inspiration hit and I finally have a story moving. My sister has been so supportive of me pushing our book back to write my own. So thank you to her. She'll get a special dedication of her own in my book.

So anyways, back to me.

I'm an avid reader. I've been reading for as long as I can remember. I'm also a HUGE sucker for a good romance novel so I decided to write one.

About my book:

Ok so I actually have the cover of my book already but it's not being revealed until I get published. Its a secret.

But I CAN tell you the title.

*drum roll please*

It's called...

Wait for it...

BREAK ME

Squee. Hehe. So I haven't really told anyone what it's about. It's romance, obviously. Probably even erotica romance.

It will have an HEA. Might end on a cliff hanger. I sure love cliff hangers.

It's not your average bubblegum, hearts and flowers type romance book.

The couple is going to have a lot of crap to deal with to be happy. It's sad and heartbreaking to write but I know it'll be happy in the end.

It will also be a series.

This is just book one.

I can't share anymore right now but I will tell you, there will be some...

Hot boys...

Hot tattoos...

Hot girls...

Bad boys...

and of course, hot sex.

Since I'm feeling generous, I'll share some very unedited snip its:

“I needed to know.” The pad of his thumb ran over my bottom lip and he placed a soft kiss on my lips.

I frowned, confused. “Know what?”

“If your lips tasted as good as they looked.”

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“You are definitely blushing now.” He placed a kiss on my neck.

“Sebastian.”

“What, little one?”

“I…I…” I stammered, words not forming properly on my tongue.

He chuckled. “Is there something you want?”

Oh God. He was going to make me say it, wasn’t he?

“Please…I…”

“Yes?”

So that's all about me for now. Here's where you can reach me and I hope you check out my book in the future. Thank you everyone! <3

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Crossing Lines - Alannah Lynne

Crossing Lines (Heat Wave Novel Three)

Alannah Lynne

This is my first official book review for Twinsies Talk Book Review by Brenda Wright

Book Blurb:

The world's best-stocked toy drawer can only take a gal so far. Bored with her current assortment of vibrating, plastic pieces, building inspector Sam Wallace decides to add a new sex toy to her collection: Kevin Mazze. The sexy Italian is more than happy to help her live out her long-held sexual fantasies, and trusting him with her body is easy. Trusting him with her heart, however, is not... especially when he commits an unforgiveable sin.

Myrtle Beach developer Kevin Mazze is one of the good guys. He's spent his life always doing the right things and making those around him happy. When he meets the woman of his dreams, at the worst possible time, he finds himself making bad choices in the name of good and crossing lines he never thought he would... while praying she never finds out.

Product Warning: "Crossing Lines" contains adult language and adult situations, such as spanking, sex toys, anal play, and a fantasy threesome.

My Review:

I thought that this was a great story. 

“Sam Wallace always found work boots sexy, and as Kevin Mazze stormed across the parking lot, he screamed sex with a capital S.”  (woooo, fanning self)

The hot guy (Kevin Mazze) meets a single mom who has been hurt by everyone she loves.  Her father dies, her brothers and mother don’t think she can take over the company, so they sell it without consulting her, she catches her husband cheating on her….Can she trust again? 

“I may be blond, Mr. Mazze, but I’m not an idiot.”

She moves to a new city with her 5 year old daughter.  She finds a job.  She meets Kevin… the story takes place pretty quickly….within about a week’s time.  The story was very steamy at times.  Kevin helps her live out one of her fantasies (blindfolded).  Pretty HOT!! 

Kevin is a very nice guy who always thinks of others first. Kevin also has a naughty side.

“He was the man her mama warned her about.”

 Being the nice guy causes problems sometimes.  He finds out, the hard way, that thinking of others can back fire on you.  Sam has a hard time learning to trust again, but once she looks at things through her daughter’s eyes, things finally click and she decides to go for it.

Kevin, of course, does something to mess up his good thing.  He has to get her back….

“He had no idea what the future held, but he wanted it to look like her.”

Sam doesn’t let people run over her any more.  She sticks up for what she wants.

“I don’t normally do well with orders, but you’re pretty hot, so in your case I’ll make an exception.”

Will Sam learn to trust Kevin?  She knows that Michy, her daughter, trusts him.  Then she asks him…..

 “Do you promise to always catch me?”

Overall Rating: 3.5 stars

Hero Hotness:  5 stars

Heroine Hotness:  4 stars

Lovableness of couple:  4 stars

Tearjerker: 1 star

Story Depth:  3 stars

Story Plot:  4 stars

• Would I recommend this book: Yes - it was a quick read
• Would I re-read this book: No
• Would I read future books by this author: Yes

• Was there a cliffhanger:  No
• Do I love the characters: I think I could – I need to know them better.  Need more details.
• Do I want more of their story:  YES!
• Is this part of a series:  Yes, Book 3, but they are all standalone (so far)

About the Author

Alannah believes there's nothing more magical than finding the other half of your soul, experiencing fiery passion, and knowing you've found happily-ever-after.

She loves going to work each day (in sweats and a T-shirt) and writing about hot heroes and feisty heroines who torment each other in the most delicious ways before finding their happy ending.

She lives in the coastal region of North Carolina with her husband, who also happens to be her best friend and biggest fan. They have two sons, a dog, a cat and an outrageous number of ducks and geese that inhabit the pond on their farm. She loves chatting and making new friends, so visit her on the web at alannahlynne.com/ or on Facebook at facebook.com/authoralannahlynne

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Diamond Girl by Andrea Smith

Book Blurb:

 The fall of 2011 finds thirty-five year old Samantha Dennison sending her only child off to college and generally feeling F-R-U-M-P-Y. Her loveless marriage to 'the mannequin' has become intolerable; her daughter and best friend have both advised 'Sammie' to get a life of her own. Her husband has his own agenda which does not include her.

Sammie finally heeds their advice and starts with a Kickboxing/Pilates class; ultimately, learning to pole dance. From there, she is well on her way to finally carving out a secret life and identity all of her own. The thrill of the dance and sexuality she discovers within herself is a potent mixture. She gets a part-time job as a dancer in an Indianapolis Gentleman's Club called Jewels. She becomes the dancer known as 'Diamond' and very quickly catches the attention of a 'bad-boy' biker named 'Slate.'

Slate is the ultimate 'alpha' male; however there is a problem: he simply wants it to be about exclusive sex; Sammie wants and needs more from Slate. Sammie is certain that she has embarked on a dangerous, cougar-type relationship with the twenty-something biker and 'prospect' member of the notorious Outlaw Motorcycle Club. She soon finds out that she is totally out of her league with Slate and the dangerous people he associates with in Indianapolis during the summer of 2012. Something big is brewing in Indy; it ain't about race cars either.

'Diamond Girl' will keep the reader on the edge of their seat from beginning to end; this book has it all: passion, erotica, romance, danger and possibly more . . . much more

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Brenda's Review:
I can't tell you how much of a crush I have on Slate!! What's not to love about a hot biker with bright blue eyes!!! and we find his sensitive side!!! I am so proud of Sammie!! She starts out being a shy-won't stick up for herself stay at home mom that won't stick up for helf -- THEN she finds herself....AND Slate! It's a great story that will keep you intrigued throughout the whole book!! Of course there are surprises! Read this book, you will NOT be disappointed!!

Angie J's Review:

I was given this book by the author for an honest review.

*Runs over and grabs my new Twinsie Brenda and kisses her all over her face*   OMG thank you for this delicious read.  It is like Sons of Anarchy the TV show and Breaking Bad all in to one!!!

Ok so this story is about super unhappily married house wife Samantha.  Her entire life is about her daughter and trying to put the spark in to her loveless marriage.  Her daughter gets he to start a hobby.  SO what does she do?  Pilates and kick boxing which soon became pole dancing!!!  Yup pole dancing.  Well this hot MILF get a job as a pole dancer only at a gentleman's club.    She does this while her cheating husband is off "at work" out of town.  She really enjoys this new found "life".  While working she sees a delicious bad boy biker names Slate.  Well he buys her a drink after her set and is smitten with her.  They continue to flirt with each other. One night his fellow biker boys get a bit fresh with her and he pretty much claims her as his.  When he tries to buy a private time with her she says no and boy was that a mistake.  He ends up embarrassing her  (really Slate it was s douche bag move to be honest).  She says I am outta her but he catches her and well they "fight it out in the sheets" that night *giggles*.  The relationship is a "Friends with Benefits" kinda thing.  Samantha aka Sunny to her biker boy toy wants more...well some major miscommunication due to Samantha's 'wonderful husband" and they break up.  Samantha is broken.  She finds out that GASP she is prego with Slate's baby .....guess what?  the hubby had his junk fixed so he knows it ain't his......Snickers....

OMG so while all the baby daddy drama is going on Samantha notices some shady bank accounting in her marriage checking and savings account.  She has her friends help her which gets her involved in a major federal operation.  But While she helps the Feds, she gets a big shock in her daughters new 'buddy" *Que ominous music*  Its Slate...Say what?  Yup he is now clean cut an a professional.....??  Huh?  What?  You are lost?  Well people this book has so many twists and turns in it I was loving each and every single one!!!

I sooo want to keep telling this story but I will give it all away.  Lets just say.  I love books and I do get excited about some books and this one is one I will talking about for awhile now.  It is THAT good!!!




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Andrea Smith is a recent self-published author. Her first book, 'Maybe Baby' was published in September of 2012.

Her second book, 'Baby Love' was recently published in December of 2012.

Her third book, 'Be My Baby' was published in January of 2013.

Her fourth book, a novella titled 'Baby Come Back' has been released. This book takes place during the end of Book #2 and through Book #3 and is written from Gina's POV. It contains a secret from Gina's past that she has told no one - until now . . .

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Book Blurb:

Claire Nixon is only twenty-one, but her heart has been shattered and put back together more times than she can count. Finding solace in meditation and a change of location, she thought she had buried her painful secret for good.

Then she met the persistent and sexy Adam Parker. Adam’s pursuit of Claire’s heart and her secret nearly destroyed them, but their love was relentless.

With no more secrets between them, Claire and Adam thought they had it all figured out. Though they knew they’d never be whole again, their love had survived the test. Until Claire’s rock star ex-boyfriend, Chris Knight, came back.

Now Chris has promised to mend the final piece of Claire’s broken heart as only he can. With Claire attending college a hundred miles away from Adam and Adam’s busy travel schedule, Chris’s offer looks more and more enticing.

***************Expected release: 5/17/13***************

 

 

 

 

Pieces of You – Teaser

Chapter 7 – Claire
“I’ve been dreaming about this all week,” I murmur into his mouth.

His hand slides under my knees and he scoops me up in his arms as he stands from the chair and carries me to my bed. He sets me down gently, our lips never losing contact as I reach for the waistband of his jeans and pull him on top of me. Right away, my body begins to tremble with my need for him.

“Are you okay?” he whispers as he kisses my neck and I nod hastily. “Good ‘cause I’m about to wreck you.”

He spreads my legs open and I lift my hips as he grinds into me.

I moan softly. “Please take this off,” I beg as I yank his shirt up.

He chuckles as he pulls his shirt over his head and gazes down at me with that sexy smile that makes me ache for him. His body is so perfectly smooth and muscular. I reach up and touch the tattoo on his chest, the compass filled with waves, and he grabs my hand. He kisses the inside of my wrist then lays my hand down at my side. His hands slide over my belly then under my lower back. He lifts me up so my back is arched and plants a soft kiss just above my belly button. The smile in his eyes as he looks up at me makes my chest heave with anticipation.

His fingers whisper over my skin and I sigh as they land on the button of my jeans. He takes his time undoing the button and I feel body growing hungrier and more impatient by the second.

“What do you want me to do to you?” he asks as he drags the zipper down and lays a soft kiss on abdomen.

I hate when he asks me this. I get so flustered when I talk about this stuff.

I swallow my nerves then answer. “I want you to make me… scream your name.”

I whisper the last three words and he laughs softly. “You’re so fucking adorable. Do you need a joke to relax?”
He grabs the waistband of my jeans and I lift my hips so he can slide them down, taking my panties with them. “Yes, please.”

“This one’s going to be dirty,” he says as he tosses my jeans and panties onto the floor and kisses my hipbone. “First, take off your shirt. I want to look at you.”

I tear off my shirt and slip out of my bra then lie back as he sits up on his knees to look at me. It’s a testament to how comfortable I feel with Adam that I don’t even flinch at the fact that the lights are on. Adam has never made me feel anything other than completely beautiful.

His eyes take in every inch of me, his gaze skimming over ever valley and curve before landing squarely on my face. “I’ll save the joke for later.”

He slides two fingers inside me and I close my eyes as I hold my breath. His fingers slide in and out of me as his thumb massages my clit.

“Oh, my God,” I breathe as I roll my hips against the motion of his hand.

“Look at me.”

I shake my head as the pleasure builds inside me and he laughs. “Come on, baby. I want to see your eyes.”

I open my eyes and he smiles as he slides his fingers out of me right before I come.

“That’s not fair,” I protest.

He ignores my grumbling as he lies on top of me and kisses me hard. I’m breathless, lost under the weight of his body and the power of his kiss. Then he starts to move down, laying a soft trail of kisses straight down the middle of my torso until he reaches my center.

I gasp as soon as his tongue touches me. “Adam.” He lets out a soft grunt as a reply. “Don’t stop.” I try not to writhe away from him as the warmth builds inside me, spreading out from my core in furious waves. “Adam!”

“Say it louder,” he says, and the sensation of his breath and the vibration of his voice send chills through me.

As the orgasm reverberates through my body, a cry of euphoria explodes from my lips. “Adam!”
I hear a soft chuckle as he finishes me off with another lick and a soft kiss. My body trembles as he kisses each of my breasts then sits up. He takes off his jeans and I attempt to recover as he slides a condom on.

“Sweeter than sugar,” he says, as he lies on top of me, resting his elbows on either side of my head, and kisses me.

I rake my nails softly over his ribs and he twitches between my legs. He kisses me slowly, taking his time, drawing out the moment until I finally clutch fistfuls of his hair and pull his face back. I don’t say anything. He knows what I want from the hunger in my eyes.

He eases himself into me and I wrap my legs around his hips to coax him farther inside. I draw in a sharp breath as he hits my core and a spark of pain ignites the fire inside me.

He watches every change in my face as he moves rhythmically in and out of me. “Are you okay?” I nod and he kisses my forehead then goes back to gazing into my eyes. “I love you, Claire.”

“I love you, Adam.”

He presses his lips to mine and I know, from that one look and the way he’s kissing me so tenderly, that there’s something he’s not telling me.


About the Author

USA Today bestselling author Cassia Leo loves her coffee, chocolate, and margaritas with salt. When she's not writing, she spends way too much time watching old reruns of Friends and Sex and the City. When she's not watching reruns, she's usually enjoying the California sunshine or reading--sometimes both.

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Off Limits Book Release by Sawyer Bennett

****RELEASE DAY****

 

Book Blurb:

 “There is a vulnerability there, hovering just below the surface. And I want to pick at it until I expose it. Then I want to kiss it."

Two years ago, Emily Burnham, had an epiphany about the shallowness of her life. And she made it her mission to become a different person…a better woman. Out from under the controlling thumb of her mother, Emily is tasting the real world for the first time. And she likes it.

Nixon Caldwell has served his time in the Marine Corps, surviving two brutal tours in Afghanistan. He is back home, surrounded by what he likes best…isolation. It's certainly the best way to avoid confrontation of the consuming guilt that is weighing him down.

When an accident brings Emily and Nix together, he soon learns he is not the master of his own fate. Struggling with his own pain, Nix tries to guard himself against Emily’s charms. He wants her in his bed, but he doesn’t want her in his heart.

Having grabbed life by the horns, Emily wants it all. But is she willing to accept just the small part of himself that Nix is offering? Can she reach the part of his soul that he has deemed to be Off Limits?

EXCERPT :

"This can't happen, Emily."

The disbelief on her face pours through into her voice. "Why?"

Why indeed?

All of those reasons that were sparking through my brain are lost. I know I had sound logic not just ten seconds ago, but I can't grasp it right now.

"Because...we're not...compatible."

She stuns me when she laughs, genuine delight showing in her eyes. "Oh, we're compatible. Your working parts and mine were in perfect alignment just a few seconds ago."

Damn, that is hot!

She's clearly saying that wasn't just a kiss. She's saying she was imagining those multiple orgasms just the way I was. I almost lunge at her to pull her back in my arms, but I have a shocking moment of clarity.

I shake my head at her. "Our parts are definitely compatible, Em. But that's all it would be. It would never be anything but a fuck."

I expect those words to hurt her...to enrage her...to make her realize that Nix Caldwell is the world's biggest asshole. I hope those words cause her to go running from my house in tears.

Instead, she says, "So?"

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Angie J's Review:

I was given this book by the author as an ARC for a truthful and honest review.

I must first begin by saying I love this series.  I mean I review Off Sides (Off Sides Review) and fell in love with the author.  I love the writing and pacing of these novels.  They are a MA audience but as an erotica reader...I got plenty of hot loving :)  Holy crap Nix and his dominate behavior and all his biting.....*Fans myself*

This book is about Ryan's little sister Emily.  As we know her from book one, she was a self absorbed, snotty, brat of a girl.  She was hateful to Danny and was in on the break up of Ryan and Danny.  When she finally saw the love Ryan and Danny had, she decided to change her life.  So this book is her changing her life.  She went to interview Linc, one of Ryan's hockey friends, for a journalism class she is taking.  Well after her interview she kinda....runs over Nix....Linc's hot as hell older brother who is a hot mess thanks to the war in the middle east.  She ruins his bike and is going to pay him off quietly.  She leaves the run in shaken because Nix is burned into her brain!!!!

Nix is a grumpy, loner who doesn't do relationships.  He has his brother and dad and a limitless amount on one night stands and he is quite happy with life.  All is good because who would want a man with the shame he has?????  When Emily runs him down he can't believe this stunning GIRL has effected him.  He even agreed to take monthly payments...WTH happened to him.  Well a few days later they run into each other.  Not to make a payment but for a party!!  Emily says she can't pay cuz her beeotch of a mom cut her off her trust fund for *GASP* declaring journalism as her major in college!!!  I MEAN JOURNALISM....just awful!!!  Well Nix puts her to work in his shop. The more time they are together the more intense the sexual chemistry is.  

Emily and friends go out and a guy gets a little "grabby" with Emily.  Who does she call to save her???? *drum roll*  NIX!!!!!  When the 2 get to talking, their relationship begins to change and grow.  The two keep denying their attraction until Emily says "no strings attached is ok with me!!"  Nix is gone!!!!  Emily always shocks him with how opposite she reacts to situations.  Needless to say the two begin a "dating" type relationship.  Well, Nix is afraid once Emily find out his "dark secret" she will leave him.  When she finds his "shame" he blows up and throws her out......what happens you ask?  guess you better scroll down and click the buy link:)  i will say my favorite scene is the final scene where Nix does something to Emily with his hands....not it isn't sexual people but so heart felt and sweet....sigh.....I think I fell in love with him a little bit more after that scene!!!

I hope I have hooked you on this book....I am totally going to leave you hanging....I want you to yell at the screen and then go and buy this book ASAP!!!!

The author will be giving away a copy of this novel to one winner.  To be entered, you must leave a comment telling us what about this book intrigues you.  Please also list your email address and preferred format. 

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Sawyer Bennett is the pen name for a snarky southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. She is married to a mobster (well, a market researcher) and they have two big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn't have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.

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