INDECENT SECRETS (INDECENT SERIES #2)

Bryce Rivers is gorgeous, arrogant, and nothing like I anticipated. That’s okay, because I’m not going to be what he expected, either.

Seducing him should have been a piece of cake, until I discover he’s hiding a few indecent secrets of his own.

Secretly infiltrating myself into this land development company wasn’t about the money, it was about making a difference. When I heard that the head of the organization had died and his nephew had inherited the entire corporation, I thought I finally stood a chance to persuade him to my way of thinking.

The new guy wasn’t at all what I’d expected. For a reported “recluse”, he was surprisingly charming, intelligent, and had a rapier wit that matched my own. Our attraction was mutual and scorching hot, which made it incredibly easy to seduce my way into his life and hopefully use that influence to steer him to make changes.

The man knew how to set my sheets on fire, but he wasn’t easily swayed. This might have started out as something impersonal between us, but the more I got to know him, the harder I fell for him, which wasn’t the plan.

I could only hope that once I made my true motives known that I wouldn’t end up destroying something more valuable—us.

And then I discovered that I wasn’t the only one hiding secrets . . .

Release Date: May 23, 2023

Indecent series #2

Contemporary Romantic Suspense (Spicy)

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Liza's Review:

Indecent Secrets is the newest release in the Indecent series by Erika Wilde. This book hit the ground running from page one and kept me pulled in until the very last page. Both Bryce and Leigh are such strong individuals, and their chemistry was palpable.

Both Bryce and Leigh are both playing roles when they initially meet, and while I’m not big fan of lying, it totally worked for me in this situation. Bryce is posing at Jack Lawton, who has inherited his uncle’s company so Bryce can figure out if Jack’s uncle was murdered and who did it. Leigh is an environmental activist trying to find a way to dismantle Jack’s company from the inside. When Bryce hires Leigh as a consultant, she has her way in.

First I liked both the main characters. They are both very strong willed individuals and both seem to have the greater good as their motivations. Now the chemistry between Bryce and Leigh was so freaking hot my kindle screen might have fogged up a few times. Seriously, so many smexy times in this book!!! There are many light BDSM elements in this book, and it totally worked for me.

I felt the elements of mystery were very well done, and didn’t overshadow the building of the relationship between Bryce and Leigh. I love a good who done it, and Ms. Wilde definitely kept me guessing with this story. I enjoy romantic suspense stories, and Indecent Secrets was the perfect combination of romance and mystery.

Indecent Secrets was a great addition to this series, and now I’m ready to read Seth’s story and see him get his HEA//HFN!

Rating: 5 Stars (A)

INDECENT PROPOSAL (INDECENT SERIES #1)

It wasn’t every day that I was shot at by a sniper. But this was now my life, being hunted by someone my (dead) ex-fiancé had crossed. They thought I had something he’d taken, and they weren’t going to stop until they had what they wanted.

I went to the best security company around, but what I ended up with was a bodyguard who was as hot and tempting as he was grumpy and annoyingly bossy. Vaughn reluctantly took me on as a client, despite my inability to pay, and put me in his own personal safehouse with a set of rules to follow.

But a few of those rules? Yeah, I broke them just because I knew it would provoke him. What I didn’t anticipate was the kind of punishment he decided to dole out . . . and it wasn’t long before we went from enemies, to lovers, and an indecent proposal was struck between us.

We both swore it was all temporary, but the closer Vaughn gets to finding out who is after me and why, I realize walking away from this man might be much harder than I’d ever imagined.

Release Date: January 19, 2023

Indecent Series #1

Romantic Suspense

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Liza’s Review:

Indecent Proposal is a fantastic start to the Indecent series by Erika Wilde! Claire Turner and Vaughn Hughes meet when Claire needs to hire Vaughn’s company Elite Protection and Consulting when she has someone after her following her ex’s death. Vaughan is willing to let Claire leave without hearing her sob story, until a snippet attack while in is secure office. Since Claire can’t pay for Vaughn’s services, he decides to keep it off the books and takes her to his personal safe house.

The suspense elements in Indecent Proposal were done so very well. I was kept guessing who the sniper was that had taken a shot at Claire until the actual reveal. I love when an author can keep me guessing about the who done it so much. Ms. Wilde did an amazing job keeping me guessing, and was honestly a bit shocked at the answer.

The chemistry between Vaughn and Claire was apparent from the moment they laid eyes on each other. Let me just say their banter and digs just made for an even hotter story than I was expecting. Seriously majorly smoking hot times between Claire and Vaughn. Vaughn is a dominant, and Claire is super feisty and not a meek woman at all. She tests Vaughn at every single turn, and it was so sexy to see them find the right balance in their relationship. I loved that Vaughn really got Claire in a way no other man had understood before; not even her former fiancée.

Indecent Proposal was a fantastic story! I loved getting to know Vaughn and Claire and following their journey from strangers to lovers. I can’t wait to read the stories for Vaughn’s other two partners! 

Rating: 5 Stars (B+) 

COMING BACK (INK & CHROME #3)

The men of Twisted Steel are great with their hands.

And they're not afraid to get dirty.

Mick Roberts, the newest partner at Twisted Steel's custom hotrod and motorcycle shop, looks like a man with everything. But secretly he still craves the connection he lost when his best friend Adam and the love of his life Jessilynn walked out. Then, he wasn't ready for the pleasure they promised. Now, things have changed.

Rich, powerful, and insatiable, Adam Gulati is used to getting what he wants. And there's nothing he wants more than Mick and Jessi. He hasn't seen either in over a year, but the second he sets eyes on them again his memories-and his desires-can't be denied.

After trying to live without them, Jessi Franklin realized no one else can satisfy her like Adam and Mick. The three of them need one another-in more ways than one. It's time to stop pretending and submit to the hunger they all share. But once they go down this road, there's no turning back. As deeply devoted as they are, no one knows what great bliss their forbidden fantasy will find-or the price they may pay . . .

Release Date: December 8, 2015

Ink and Chrome series book # 3

Forever Hachette Book Group

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Some stories stay with you for a brief moment. As soon as you close the book, you move onto something else. And then there's a story that just doesn't go away. When you're trying to go to sleep, you're thinking about the characters. You're wondering where their lives are going to take them now that they've found their happily ever after. And you're missing the connection you had with them. This is what happened to me after reading, Coming Back. Actually, this typically happens whenever I read anything by Lauren Dane.

The love story between Jessi, Mick, and Adam didn't happen overnight. These were childhood friends who forged such an unbreakable connection. Their path to finding the peace and comfort in their triad was full of heartache and uncertainty. It felt like such a privilege to be a witness to this love softly unfolding. 

Mick is messed up. He's struggled with addiction and a very unhealthy dose of not feeling good enough, thanks to his self righteous, bible toting parents. They can't and won't accept that he's bisexual. And forget them ever being ok with him being apart of a permanent threesome with Jessi and Adam. All of that makes for a man who struggles to find his way.

These three people needed each other. It couldn't work if one walked away. I was in awe how each person was a connecting puzzle piece. They each brought something to the relationship that helped make it whole. I found myself captivated by their journey. I couldn't tear my eyes from the pages. I needed to watch the three of them stumble and fall, and then learn to rely on this special love to pick them up. And that happened a lot through this book.  

I admire Jessi. She didn't let the men run roughshod over her. She's strong. She fought to be heard. But it was so beautiful to see her finally give some of the burden to someone else. Adam is uber alpha! Like, holy hotness alpha! But he wasn't a jerk. He took care of Mick and Jessi. I felt like he was sort of the glue. He kept everyone grounded and he did what he could to keep outside interferences out of their home and lives. Mick. Mick needed love so desperately. And acceptance for who he is. I was frustrated with his teenage like behaviour at times. But it was totally understandable at the same time. He was angry and so incredibly hurt by all the bullshit that his parents put him through. I think he deserved to have those moments. It just wasn't easy to witness at times.

Of course we get to visit with past characters from previous books in this story. I loved getting caught up with them and seeing what they were up to! That's one of my favourite things about series. It was heartwarming to see these secondary characters rally around the three. They provided Jessi, Mick, and Adam with the respect that their relationship deserved. They acted as a sort of shelter from the shit storm that is Mick's family. I can always expect that kind of loyalty from Lauren Danes heroes and heroines! She writes ferociously protective friends and family in all her books! They're like a village amongst themselves. 

This book is deliciously raunchy. Heart stopping filthy...in all the sweet sweet ways! There's enough bed gymnastics in this book to keep you throughly involved! I mean, the writing is phenomenal, but the good lovin' is crazy sexy! Adam. Sweet baby Jesus, that man can command someone’s body with just a heated whisper! Woo wee, I all but drooled when his voice got all gravelly and Dom like! Sigh...he's my latest book boyfriend.

There are so many emotions in this book. It was often hard to read because my heart hurt so much for Mick. His family made his life hell and they withheld love from their son because of his sexuality. I can't even fathom that kind of devastation. Lauren wrote this with such truth and angst that it completely gripped my heart and I didn't want it to let go. The passion and love between the three is all consuming. We can only hope to find that kind of complete and whole feeling to fill our hearts. 

This series is so many things. It's captivating. Its friends and family who will go to the wall for the ones they love. It's sexy and filled with rough around the edges men that make you want to tame them. And the writing is off the charts! I'm always astounded by the level of detail that Lauren Dane puts into her books. Every time I think that she can't possibly keep up this level of awesomeness, she does it again! Talented doesn't begin to describe this author’s abilities. You need this book, and the whole series in your life. It's a roller coaster of fiery heroines and the heroes who adore them. 

ONLY FOR THE WEEKEND (IF ONLY #1)

Jane Jacobs is ready for a change. She’s determined that a history of lackluster relationships and even more lackluster pleasure will end this weekend, when she meets the Dom her best friend has set her up with. Exploring dominance and submission with her blind “date” could answer all her questions—and help her forget the one man she wants to master her.

With his band on hiatus, Vincent O’Connell grabs the chance to visit his sister in Vegas, but she wants a favor more than a family reunion. V.’s not above indulging himself with a willing sub, but when he realizes the sub is his sister’s best friend, Jane, all his instincts scream at him to back out—and fast.

V knows Jane; she’s young, pretty, sweet. Definitely sub material—for someone else. But one look at her on her knees and all the reasons to avoid her disappear. She needs a Dom to guide her, and he needs to indulge himself with just a taste. After all, it's only for the weekend.

Release date: December 4, 2015

If Only #1

Novella Length Story

Review copy provided by the author for an honest review

Nikki’s Review:

I always get this giddy feeling in my tummy when an Ella Sheridan book lands on my reader. I know I'm going to be sucked into the story and I won't be able to come up for air until the last page. This book was no different!

I love a book where the hero and heroine have history! It may not be good history, but there's a story there. I like seeing what has made them into the people they are. That's what you get with Jane and Vincent (V). He rejected her advances years before and shattered her young heart. Of course, there's a story there, a reason why. 

The banter in this book between V and his sister, Kennedy, was fabulous! I laughed out loud and found myself visualizing all the facial expressions during that pivotal conversation. The conversation to set up Janes wild introduction into BDSM. I understood V's need to have anonymity, the need to wear a mask. He knew he had crushed Janes heart, and he was nervous that she'd tuck tail and run! That was a fun twist, keeping the heroine in the dark about who her lover really was. Seeing Jane open up and discover the freedom in her sexuality was beautiful. And knowing that V was taking care of her, that he felt something for her made it incredibly sensual.

Ok, let's get to the good stuff. I'm talking about the sweaty, make your mascara run down your face, praise the gods, hot smokin' sexy times! This book is about the heroines need to explore her submissive needs. Her first taste of BDSM. As a reader, I felt like I was on that journey with Jane. This is a great book to read if you're looking for something that'll let you get your toes wet with the kinky side of sex. V was delicious. I could hear his low rumbling commands in my head. That man knows his way around breasts! Seriously, it was mind blowing how much attention he paid them! Everything about the love scenes made me all giggly and happy. The way V played Janes body like an instrument. And the way she instinctively trusted him. Sigh...it was so good!

I would really like to see V's sister, Kennedy, get her own book. She was spunky and I loved her! This book was a fairly quick read and filled with all the things that make me close my reader with a smile on my face. Likeable characters, great banter/conversation, and a well-written story kept things moving beautifully. That is what always brings me back to Ms. Sheridan's books! 

DARE TO SEDUCE (DARE TO LOVE #8)

Lucy Dare & Max Savage

NY Dare cousins … the hotter Dare books!

Max Savage has had a thing for Lucy Dare for as long as he can remember but he values his long-standing friendship with her brothers too much to cross the line. When Lucy shows up at an engagement party on the arms of another man, Max doesn’t like the changes he sees in her.

It’s now or never. Max can think of one way to convince Lucy she’s with the wrong guy. He’ll dare to seduce her …

Release Date: November 17, 2015

Dare to Love #8

CP Publishing

Review copy provided by publisher

Liza’s Review:

I adore the Dare to Love series by Carly Phillips. Seriously don't want to do anything but read from the moment the book hits my kindle until I finish the last page every single time. Dare to Seduce was no different.

I've wanted Lucy Dare to get her story since we first met her in Dare to Surrender. She was so feisty and fun-loving, I couldn't wait to read her story. Imagine my surprise when we see Lucy again in Dare to Seduce and she was almost subdued rather than the vivacious person in the earlier books. I totally got Lucy and loved watching her turn back into the real Lucy Dare once she was back in New York and Max was back in her life.

I absolutely loved Max Savage from the moment we met him as well. I knew he was attracted to Lucy and totally understood his hesitancy based upon her brothers, not only being his best friends, but their protective nature when it came to Lucy. However, I knew Max and Lucy would be awesome together and I was so glad Max finally made his move. 

Max and Lucy have amazing chemistry and it only grew hotter as they spent more time together. I loved that Max totally understood Lucy's fear of losing people and got that was the reason she kept her distance from her family and picked men she couldn't love in the past. As Max had a few abandonment issues himself from childhood, he not only understood Lucy, but had experienced those same feelings. I loved that Max was willing to be patient and respectful with Lucy's issues, while still showing her how much he loved her. Add in the absolutely smoking hot sex between them, and Max and Lucy are one of my favorite couples in the series. 

Dare to Seduce is another winner in the Dare to Love series. While it can totally be read as a stand-alone story, I think readers will understand more of the family dynamics by reading Dare to Surrender and Dare to Submit first. 

Nikki’s Review:

Sometimes when I pick up a book, I get a sense of coming home. Comfort and joy. When Dare to Seduce landed in my hands, all of those feelings came rushing forward. From the beginning of this series, I've been entranced by every word. 

Lucy and Max are cut from the same cloth. Both are struggling with their own perceptions of guilt and grief, for separate reasons. But one thing has never wavered, their burning love for each other. Though neither has any idea of how the other feels. I love a story that centres around childhood friends falling in love. The best friend of the older brother falling for the younger sister. It feels almost like a natural progression of falling in love. When things come to a point where Max is ready to make Lucy his, my heart flip flopped! He's tried to stay away. He even married another woman for all the wrong reasons. But his wife is gone and he's ready to give his heart to the woman it's always belonged to. Sweet Jesus, I fell so hard for Max. He's uber alpha and sex on a freakin' stick. Is it weird to lust after a fictional character? 

I'll admit, I struggled a bit with Lucy. I was frustrated with her, and since I'm protective of Max, I kinda wanted to shake some damn sense into her. I found Lucy wishy washy...hot and cold. I felt like, at times, that she had Max trailing behind her, begging for a morsel of affection and acceptance of the love that is clearly there. But this is what made the story so damn great! Carly Phillips needed to make Lucy this way. Lucy has been wearing her parents’ death on her sleeve for so long and the fear of losing someone else that she loves is palpable. It wouldn't have worked if she gave in so easily. Max is struggling with similar pains, but his way of finding peace is to embrace love, grab it by the balls and hold on for dear life. Lucy invoked strong feelings in me. There were times that I didn't like her much (that whole protectiveness thing for Max again) but I respected the hell out of her! When an author can make me feel so raw about a character, I know the story is something special. And hey, Lucy eventually loves up on my man Max, the way he deserves, so we made peace! I can't elaborate on all the little nuances of this beautiful story without giving everything away. Also, to truly feel Max and Lucy's journey, you need to be apart of it. Which means, you need coffee, chocolate, tissues, more chocolate, and then some pizza to shovel in your face to help soak up all the "feels" in your heart. Like, three slices minimum!

Max is panty wetting hot in the sack! Magical hands and enough dirty sweet nothings to make a girl swoon. And holy crap, Lucy swoons hard...multiple times, in various positions. I love when Carly gets all filthy and ramps up the heat in her writing! She can deliver a solid story, rip my soul to shreds, and then make my heart beat so loudly, it's like bloody ponies are galloping through my house!  Did I mention that Max knows his way around the lady bits? 

What can I say? Hmmm...buy this book! But do yourself a favour, start from the beginning of the series. This book can be read as a stand alone, but you'll be so happy that you visited with all the Dare men. Not even gonna lie...each and every damn one of em' makes for great fantasy material! The only thing left to say is that, Ms. Phillips left me a blabbering mess and I want you to go on the same journey with Max and Lucy!

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