Uncle Dominic's Touch

Title: Uncle Dominic's Touch (Wickedly Taboo)
Author: Jenika Snow
Review Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Ebony Dreams

Publisher: Evernight Publishing

Release Date: June 2011
ISBN: 9781926950594

Book Genre: Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance
Blurb:
Where do we draw the line between love and desire?

Chloe has always loved to spend time at Aunt Clara and her husband's cottage during the summer. The problem is she loves Uncle Dominic more than a niece should.

With Aunt Clara out of the picture, Chloe needs to show her uncle just how hot she burns for him, and prove that what they feel for each other is not wrong, no matter what he or anyone else thinks.

Maybe not a conventional relationship, but no one can help who they fall in love with? Even if it is...wickedly taboo.

Review:

A sexy and tempting read. Let me warn you, right now before you read this book. If you cannot handle a love as powerful and sexy as the one between an Uncle (not blood) and his of-age niece, then you do not need to read this. It is not for the faint of heart. Coming from a family who believes "once a family, always a family", I can understand why many think this is taboo. But understanding it and believing it to be true are two different things. The heart wants what it wants.

Chloe has always loved her Uncle but it isn't until she is eighteen that she realizes she loves him as a woman loves a man. It is confusing to her to find that she needs her Uncle in a way she never thought she would or could. The affection of child turns and becomes the love of a young woman. Chloe never felt she fit in with her family, feeling as if she has to fit a mold that they have set for her. A mold that she is dying to break free from. The thing I find that is interesting in the dynamic between the two is that Chloe immediately embraces the idea and it is her Uncle Dominic who fights it hard. I liked that. Because for me it, didn't make him seem like a dirty old man. It made him real to me. Someone who wasn't a freak and had been lusting for his niece.

Dominic is dumbfounded, to say the least, that he feels what he feels for his niece. He struggles with his feelings for Chloe as valiantly as he can because he feels that he is taking advantage of her innocence. The battle is lost and he can no longer deny what he feels. When he finally does touch Chloe as he has wanted to and as she has needed him to, the heat burns up the pages. Hot, hot...oh and yeah did I say hot?

Then all hell seriously breaks loose and the lovers part. Years pass and finally they meet again. Loved it. It was heated and it was filled with pain, need and love.

This book pushes the conservative boundaries of society. I like that. We need more of this. Evernight Publishing has another gem of an author, but then I am sure they know that.

I absolutely adored Jenika Snow's approach and answer to this age old conflict. This book is a surefire page turner for me and I will be reading it again and again. What a wonderful keeper. Author Jenika Snow is an author I will continue to look for.

Five stars for sexy Taboo.

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Send

Title: Send
Author: Alyssa Turner
Review Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Ebony Dreams
Publisher: Xcite Books

Release Date: January 2011
ISBN: 9781908086235
Book Genre: Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Ménage or more
Blurb:

An erotic novel set in steamy, corporate Miami where emails send temperatures soaring.

Tina thinks she’s found her perfect match; a mirror of her black upper-middleclass background. But when heartbreak wears the polish off of his shining armor, it’s time to discover what she’s been missing.

Latin beauty Noemi works hard and plays rough, finding pleasure in bringing men to their knees. How long can she remain on top? That depends on who’s asking. Pamela has it all, but it’s not what you have, it’s how you get it, and she doesn’t like things to come easy. When she stumbles across a suitable challenge, she might finally be in over her flaming red head.

Satisfaction. Every woman wants it, but when too much of a good thing is more than they can handle, these three women find themselves in uncharted territory, testing the limits of their deepest desires. It's Jimmy's game and rules are not his concern. He’ll bring them to the edge of passion where seduction is a unique indulgence that respects no boundaries.

Review:

SEND was most excellent. It had me guessing all the while I was reading it. What an exciting read! Thank you, Alyssa Turner, for something that was so different in its approach to romance! First of all, there are three heroines and basically three heroes. No, it's not a ménage per se, but it takes a look at three women and their relationships with men and one man in particular is in the midst of it all.


I have to admit. When I first started reading this, my romance spirit was ruffled and sort of not wanting to like this book. But I don't give up. I promised the authors and review sites as well as myself that even if I don't like something, I will continue to read it. First of all because as a reviewer I think we should give our all to what we are reading so we can give our true opinion. Secondly because I have been entrusted with someone's creativity and to not read it to me is just not right.


So, again when first reading it, I was at the point that I wondered where it was going and thinking I would not like it. But Alyssa Turner showed through her creative mind and nontraditional look at romance that the love someone has for another can still shine through, right along with a person being able to reach a happily ever after or a happy for now kind of relationship without all the usual trappings.


Like I said there were three heroines that evolved around one male by the name of Jimmy.


Jimmy. Jimmy, wow, how interesting and sexy was Jimmy. He knew what he wanted and he played the game well. The thing I like about him is he interacts with each of the heroines and each of them has a thing for him. I seriously got so wrapped up in his character I began to wonder and second-guess what he was going to do next. He was full of surprises. Though I thought he was sexy and irresistible, I didn't want to love him or fall for him like the heroines all seemed to be doing. He didn't fit the neat little package of romance I was used to. But I fell for him anyways.


Tina is an African American professional who works with Jimmy and is friends with him. I didn't want to like her either. She was full of games just like Jimmy. But she grew on me and in the end I was rooting for her to be happy and to get all that she desired out of life and that included Jimmy. Now, I do have to say Ms. Tina did a very shocking thing early on in the book that made me not want to like her while she was doing it, but like she was under the spell of Jimmy, I was under the spell of some excellent writing that brought me back around.


Noemi is a Latina who by day is an exceptional nurse and also a caretaker of her brother and a waitress by night at a very interesting club. Not well off, she has to work two jobs to support herself, her mother and her brother. She was such an odd mixture of Alpha like female and sweetness. Noemi as well is enraptured with Jimmy. It is amazing the pull that one character had on them all. What Jimmy asked, Noemi did. No matter what it was and she truly got entangled in his games. Even though part of her disliked what she felt about him or the situation she found herself in because of him, she still would do it and find some pleasure in it.


Pamela is a Caucasian who is rich and sophisticated and basically a bitch to most. It was amazing to watch her interact with Jimmy and not get what she wanted or what she was used to getting. I liked that she thought she knew what she wanted. Though in fact she truly didn't come to realize what that was until Jimmy showed her. 


Three women distinctly different yet at the same time alike. Wanting the same man. Jimmy. The author wove the three characters' stories together so well that you will find it explosive in what happens in the end. I will not divulge information on the other heroes, as I think in doing so I will give away the book and its ending. 


I am telling you that it is a must read! Unconventional, Sexy, Erotic, Fun, Hot, Steamy and even endearing. I loved this book and I recommend it to anyone who still believes in love and happy endings.


Five stars...just fabulous!

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Make Me Sweat

Title: Make Me Sweat
Author: Avril Ashton
Review Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Ebony Dreams
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Release Date: June 2011
ISBN: 9781926950563
Book Genre: Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Multi-cultural/Multi-racial Romance

Blurb:
Charged with planting a listening device in the office of a dangerous nightclub owner, Ever Marcille accepts an invite from her target to indulge in some naughty play. She didn’t count on their mutual, insatiable need, or the many ways his closely guarded secrets are intertwined with hers.


Undercover federal agent Simon Dakin has one thing on his mind, catching the arms dealer known as Ghost. That’s until he spies the mysterious woman at his bar. Time after time she comes in, teasing his senses. Starring in his fantasies. He promises himself one night with her in his arms, but a single taste isn’t possible. He’s hooked.


Even as their secrets intrude, Dak and Ever succumb to their desires. But time is running out. Secrets past and present must be revealed. Can their new-found feelings survive the many blows, or is this over before it even begins?


Review:


A sexy and sultry read. One satisfying erotic tale.


MAKE ME SWEAT was one explosive read, sexually and emotionally charged at a non-stop pace that I loved. I could not put it down, and when I had to, I was drawn back to it. I fell immediately in love with Ever and Simon. There is nothing like reading an erotic romance novel and feeling everything the characters are going through and holding your breath as you read it. I wanted to be Ever and be just as swept away by Simon as she became. Ok I admit it, I pretended I was her and I was definitely swept away. *wink*


The love scenes were hot, fun, exciting and had me panting for more. Explicit language, hot and kinky sex, paired with hot characters kept me drooling and wanting for more. Right from the get go, Avril Ashton shows you that guns, secrets, a sexy hero and an exciting heroine makes for a story that you will not want to put down. There is a lot of suspense in the story which keeps your attention and doesn't waver so that you are left wanting. I found myself wanting to pick this book up even when I needed to be doing something else. Avril Ashton's story not only follows through with body tingling sex, she also packs a wallop with the action and keeps the reader engaged and invested in all that is happening.


Oh, Ever, Ever...you lucky gal you. Simon Dakin is hot, sexy, dark, thrilling, intense and amazing, all the things one wants in a hero and a lover. And I have to mention the secondary characters Jayce and Wes are to die for too. Hint, hint, Ms. Avril Ashton, another book would place this reviewer in heaven. This book is a keeper and one that I will read over and over again! It is a must read.


Five stars for erotic content, sexy alpha men, a heroine who can take care of herself and not wanting to put the book down!


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Mrs. Brock's Secret

Title:   MRS. BROCK'S SECRET

Author: Erica Sloane

Review Rating:  4 stars

Reviewed by: Ebony Dreams
Author: Erica Sloane
Publisher: Erica Sloane (Amazon Kindle)
Release Date: June 2011

Book Genre: Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance

Blurb:  

Marla Brock's daughters think Chris Collins is the hottest guy in the neighborhood. Marla's friends and their daughters think so too. But Marla is the only one who will get him. That is, if her conscience doesn't get in the way.

This 12,000+ word novelette contains adult situations and is intended for adults 18 and older.

Review:

The title says it all. Letting you know that this isn't going to be a conventional romance story yet erotic just the same. A little warning: If you're expecting a conventional relationship with this book, then stop reading. Otherwise if you have an open mind and love taboo, this read is hot and is for you.

Enter the conflict. Marla is an older woman who is in a relationship with a man who doesn't recognize her as a sexual being anymore. She has become used to a staid life of the usual happenings of a married woman with teenage children. Chris is the young man who has always thought of Mrs. Brock as sexy but never made the move to do more than just think about her. What will happen when Cougar meets young stud? Will they give in to their desire or will they balk?

This little read was hot. It's my second book by this author and I find myself quite pleased. Now in saying this, I also have to say my conventional beliefs battled my newly forming taboo reading desires. Which is a good thing in my humble opinion. It makes you think along the lines of, "What would I do, in this situation?"

I wanted to put the book down because I was nervous and excited. Excited in a good and very naughty way. Nothing like a good cougar erotica (when the female is older than the male in the relationship) to get the blood going! Nervous because I knew where the liaison was leading and then once again I was excited because I knew where it was going.

Marla and Chris are very lovable characters, which I think is why this little scenario works for the reader. I recommend this hot, spicy little quickie if you're prepared to enter the realm of what is considered taboo.

Four stars given for its hotness, ability to keep me reading, being an overall exciting read.


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Textile Free

Title:  Textile Free

Author: Delilah Devlin

Review Rating:  5

Reviewed by: Ebony Dreams
Publisher: Smashwords (Free Read)

Release Date: August 2010
ISBN: 2940011097591

Book Genre: Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance

Blurb:  

A tourist enters a sauna and discovers what can happen in a "Textile Free" zone when a handsome German takes her in hand.

Review:

What can I say, other than this was one hot little read. Pun most definitely intended. Delilah Devlin is a master at weaving the kind of erotica we want to read. I was quite pleased with this short erotic read by Delilah Devlin. It was spicy, it was naughty and it was taboo. Meeting a complete stranger and having sex with him in public is something most women have dreamed about and our heroine does just that. The imagery in this short read is wonderful. One can actually picture the sauna and the two occupants within its very public confines and feel the lusts rising from their bodies. I loved it. If you're looking for love and a happily ever after you may not wish to partake of this little tidbit, but if you just want raging hot lust coupled with taboo, this book is for you. Through the eyes of Chelsea and Peter, the reader can see just what happens when a tourist meets a native and allows lust to lead. I give it five stars for its heat and sensuality, getting straight to the point and satisfying ending. Review also:

http://erotic.theromancereviews.com/viewbooksreview.php?bookid=3073 and goodreads.com