REVIEW: CRAVING THE FORBIDDEN by INDIA GREY

I adore anything written by India Grey, who is one of my favorite Mills & Boon writers.
Craving the Forbidden is book one in the Fitzroy Legacy – the story of a girl masquerading as her gay best friend’s girlfriend who falls in love with his brother.
Kit Fitzroy is a tortured, lonely wealthy aristocrat, on his way to attend his father’s birthday party meets Sophie Greenham, an outgoing, outrageous, loving and loyal actress – loved that she had just worked on a vampire B-grade movie ----who is travelling to the same place Kit is going to masquerading as her gay best friend’s girlfriend….who she discovers his Kit’s brother. The scenes are the train where they first meet is hilarious….Kit listening to Sophie talking on her mobile to some French guy…..unforgettable!!!!!


Both trying to deny the attraction they feel for each other, they are unable to stop the deepening of the feelings they have. Kit feels guilty as he thinks Sophie is his brother’s girlfriend and he fights hard not to betray him. Ultimately he is unable to stay away from her. She brightens up his life and his desire for her is something like he has never felt before.


So many secrets……Sophie’s life as a daughter of a “flower child mother”, who lived in communes in a caravan, her unhappy school years. Kit’s heartbreaking childhood, being cruelly treated by his father after his mother ran away with her lover leaving Kit behind as a small child waiting years and years for her to come for him as she had promised. 
Sophie discovers a shocking secret when a note falls out of a book she is reading in the castle’s library……and finally Jasper comes “out of the closet” when his father suddenly dies of a heart attack at the birthday party!!!


Some fabulous characters…Jasper’s boyfriend…..hilarious scene when he arrives to rescue Jasper, village locals and Jasper’s mother….talk about a gold digger!!!!!! 
The setting descriptions are really good…I could feel the cold in the darkened passages in the castle!!!!! The neglect and decay all around.


Sophie is such an amazing heroine….I absolutely adored her….she is warm, strong, stylish and so so likable. Kit kind of grew on me….I thought at first he would just be another boring rich man with nothing much to do and say…..but he turned out to be a fabulous alpha hero.


This story ends with Kit & Sophie discovering their love for each other and having their HEA. I can’t wait for Book 2 – want to know what happens after all the shocking events at the end of this story


Book’s Blurb
The wrong Fitzroy brother?
Ticket-dodging in a first-class train carriage is not how bubbly Sophie Greenham envisaged meeting Kit Fitzroy, wealthy aristocrat, fearless army hero and brother of her friend Jasper. The smouldering heat between her and Kit is an unwelcome shock—especially as Sophie is masquerading as Jasper's girlfriend all holiday!


Although Kit's bravery is legendary, he's dreading the return to his magnificent ancestral manor. But Sophie's vibrancy dispels the shadows in his tortured soul, consuming Kit with a potent desire for the one woman he's forbidden to touch.…

REVIEW: A HUNGER LIKE NO OTHER by KRESLEY COLE

Talk about a rollercoaster ride!!!!

This is the first book I have read by Kresley Cole and I liked, well loved A Hunger Like No Other.!!!! I like her writing style a lot – fresh, easy to read, words just flowing from page to page. Love scenes are hot, hot!!!! This is the story of Lachlain, the Lykean King, who finally finds his true life mate - Emmaline, a half-vampire/valkyrie.

The Prologue is absolutely amazing…..heart-stopping suspense. Lachlain escaping from the Paris catacombs where he has been held prisoner for hundreds of years by an evil Vampire makes you want to continue reading until you get to the last page….where you sigh wishing there were more pages..

Emmaline is the coolest vampire/valkyrie ever….love her style and look…..a sexy, sassy, hip and beyond gorgeous…..she’s my favorite female vampire right now!!!!! Sorry Bella!!!!!!!. How can Lachlain ever think he will be able to overcome his desire for her!!!!! No chance. He’s hooked!!!

Great plot filled with many twists and turns, loads of  incredible characters (believe me there are a lot of them in this book )whose interaction between each other is really quite amazing  ….the sexual built-up between the H/H is scorching hot…..you think…finally they are going to do it!!...and POW!!!!…no not this time!!!!!

A world filled with vampires, demons, valkyries, witches, demons, ghouls, and many others. There’s romance, action, suspense and wit that you can’t wait to turn the next page to find out what happens next.

Some of the dialogue had me shrieking with laughter…..check it out…...

Emma – “How old?”

Lachlain – Roughly twelve hundred years.”

She gasped. “Do you know what “robbing the cradle” means? I am almost seventy one. This skeeves me out!”

"Hey, Lucia," Regin called out, not even bothering to mute the phone. "Pay up, suckah, Emma got dental with some dude—"

"You can have him, kitties," she hissed for their ears only.

Christ, he couldn't do this. "How do you drink?"

She mumbled, "Liquid goes into my mouth, whereby I swallow it."

Is your blouse Azzedine Alaia?" the girl showing them to their table asked Emma.

She answered, "No, you could say it's very authentic vintage."

"Lachlain, have you ever heard of a Wal-Mart? No? Something like that is probably on top of your castle right now."

Was she becoming this Lykae's Patty Hearst?

"I am Lachlain. Who are you?"

"I'm the foster mother who's going to annihilate you if you don't send her home right now.

Bowe raised his eyebrows, demonstrating the most emotion Lachlain had seen from him since his mate had left him. "A vampire queen? Fate must hate you." More examination while Lachlain scowled. "Her ears are pointed?"

If you want a funny, sexy, steamy, hot paranormal romance, then go and get the book right now!!!! I promise you will enjoy the ride!!!!!

I finished reading this book in two days….and immediately tried to get the next in the series……unlucky me ….haven’t managed to find a copy…but will keep on trying…..cause I am now a KC fan and want to read the whole series.

REVIEW: A SHAMEFUL CONSEQUENCE by CAROL MARINELLI

This is an amazing book. So much more than the gorgeous, rich Greek tycoon who meets and dazzles the beautiful virgin and live happily ever after – which is most of the plots of Mills and Boon’s books. Not to deny that is one of the reasons I LOVE their books and authors.

I was totally hooked from the first page and by the end of the prologue I was overwhelmed by such an incredible feeling of wanting to continue reading the entire book –non stop...which I did.
I am not going to give the plot away – don’t want to spoil the story, which is filled with sadness, loss, violence, bitterness, betrayal and finding that love can heal your heart and lift the darkness in you.

This is the story of Nico Eliades and Constantine (Connie) who meet on the day she is getting married to a man chosen by her family. Her wedding night turns into a nightmare for her and Nico comforts her....they spend an unforgettable night together – OMG....the love scene is beyond AMAZING....just read the book and you will see what I mean......This has to be the BEST AND MOST UNFORGETABLE LOVE SCENE EVER in a Mills and Boon novel.......
They both go through incredible difficulties in their lives before they finally find happiness together....
And there is a cliff-hanger............Nico discovers he has a twin brother.....
Can’t wait for Zander’s story.

This is such an incredible book. A refreshing and original plot and such depth in the story.
Carol Marinelli is definitely one of my favourite Mills and Boons author.

REVIEW: KISS OF MIDNIGHT by LARA ADRIAN

Before starting my review I admit….. upfront…that……..I AM THE ULTIMATE FAN OF JR WARD’S BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD SERIES….finishing her latest book, LOVER UNLEASHED, and in limbo waiting for her next book which will be released in March 2012, I looked around for some books in same genre that I could read in the meantime. 
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian was recommended so decided it to give it a try. I also read a few reviews about this book, mostly good but the one thing that kept coming up was how similar it is the JR WARD’s BDB series. Yes, there are similarities but there are a few differences which make it an enjoyable read, even for those die-hard BDB fans out there!!!!!!! It’s well-written, dark, sexy, edgy, with great irresistible characters…loved Lucan and Rio and the Breedmates…betrayal, action, sacrifice, loyalty and lots steamy sex – your good para-normal romance. 
This is the first book in Lara Adrian’s Midnight Breed Series….so did I like it???? Yes I did…. 
Here are some of my thoughts about this book: 
-this is the story of Lucan Thorne, an ancient Breed Warrior, descendant from male vampire aliens ---a different and interesting take on vampires!!! - who mated with human women, and Gabrielle Maxwell, a photographer who has always felt disconnected with the world. When they meet, both feel an instant powerful connection. 
-this book did remind me of JR WARD’s DARK LOVER – Lucan is a lot like Wrath….both are dark, sensual and strong ancient warriors dedicated to protecting his people. Gabrielle very like Beth…feisty, intense, caring and an unconditional love for her man. However, Gabrielle, is human and has the mark of a Breedmate, they are the only women that the male vampires can mate and have children with….only male vampires are born……these women remain human and the exchange of blood between a Breed male will keep them young forever. 
-the Breed Warriors , gorgeous strong guys wear black leather (yes like the BDB brothers!!!), enjoy kicking ass and killing off the Rogues – once vampires who have crossed over to the dark side when they are unable to control their Bloodlust (something like the Lessers but geez these brutes are something else….with their long long fangs…scary as hell!!) 
-Yes the Warriors live in their own, hidden from human eyes mansion…just this one is underground…..but there are the black candles, etc etc… sounds like a great place to live!!!! 
-The Warriors live amongst each other and there is not much interaction with humans…apart from one here and there…I liked Gabrielle’s friend Jamie….great character. Wonder if he will appear in the next books???? 
-Lots of violent scenes….the fights between the Warriors and the Rogues are brutal, the feeding scenes…bloody and ugly…even when we see Lucan feeding….not surprising that Gabrielle felt scared and disturbed when she first saw Lucan drinking blood from a human. 
-Liked the intensity of Lucan and Gabrielle’s relationship. Hot….Caring…the scene where Gabrielle is caring for Lucan when he is seriously injured from a fight with the Rogues is so amazing….threading her fingers through his hair, holding his head on her lap….I could feel her tenderness towards Lucan. 
As a hard core BDB reader, I could still enjoy this book. I am going to read the next two books in the series soon. After all, what else can I do …as I wait anxiously, impatiently for my next BDB LOVER REBORN to come out!!!!!!!!!!! BDB’s out there…don’t be put off by the similarities….read another good series about the world of vampires!!!!!! 
Book Overview by Barnes & Noble 
He watches her from across the crowded dance club, a sensual black-haired stranger who stirs Gabrielle Maxwell’s deepest fantasies. But nothing about this night—or this man—is what it seems. For when Gabrielle witnesses a murder outside the club, reality shifts into something dark and deadly. In that shattering instant she is thrust into a realm she never knew existed—a realm where vampires stalk the shadows and a blood war is set to ignite. 

Lucan Thorne despises the violence carried out by his lawless brethren. A vampire himself, Lucan is a Breed warrior, sworn to protect his kind—and the unwitting humans existing alongside them—from the mounting threat of the Rogues. Lucan cannot risk binding himself to a mortal woman, but when Gabrielle is targeted by his enemies, he has no choice but to bring her into the dark underworld he commands. 

Here, in the arms of the Breed’s formidable leader, Gabrielle will confront an extraordinary destiny of danger, seduction, and the darkest pleasures of all. . . . 

REVIEW: DARK HUNTER COMPANION by SHERRILYN KENYON

If you are a fan of the Dark Hunter Series , you have to get this book. It's an awesome addition to my growing SK library!!!!!

You get all the information of all the characters….their history, background, places and more…who is who….everything about the Dark Hunters, Were-Hunters, Dream Hunters, Gods and Goddesses…it’s the ultimate Dark Hunter encyclopedia…

Love the part with the interview with Sherrilyn Kenyon and the Dark Hunter Directory….fabulous!!! Also some interesting illustrations are included in this fun and witty book that you will page through over and over again.

I grab it from my bookshelf every once in a while to check out some info on the books I am reading.

Get your own DARK HUNTER handbook....I highly recommend you add it to your bookshelf.

REVIEW: 12 POINT GUIDE TO WRITING ROMANCE by KATE WALKER

I have been a fan of Kate Walker for years and have read most of her books. She’s been writing romance novels for Harlequin and Mills and Boons for years and she has a lot of information and tips for writers and wanna be writers…like me….. 

This book was recommended when I did a writers course - for mills and boon writers…yes I kid you not!!!! 

This book is informative, very well written and easy to read. 
The information is broken into chapters - each dealing with a different subject and at the end of each chapter there is a section of questions and exercises for one to do... 

The last chapter includes articles by other romance writers who share their experiences and offer advice. 

A must for all writers who want to know more about writing romance. It’s the best guide to writing a romance