Vampires and Witches: Are they mythical creatures or something that walks amongst us every day without our knowledge?
To Raven, a twenty-five-year-old, extremely sheltered woman, they are nothing more than something to be read about in a book. To Dragon, an eight hundred-year-old vampire, they are a way of life.
Raven truly believes she is going mad. Erotic dreams fill her nights, causing her to question her sanity by the light of day. They lead her into a world she never knew existed and a heritage that can only be found in nightmares.
Dragon wants nothing more than to own the mortal soul of the beautiful Raven, a woman who can make his ancient scars disappear, proof that she is far from mortal.
Together they seek out the dark heritage of her past. What they find is much more than either of them bargained for. A destiny lies at her doorstep, one that could bring her salvation and an eternity at his side. Or, it could seal her fate and rip her from his world forever.
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REVIEW:
RATING: 2.5 Stars
I really wanted to like this book but I found it hard to get through the
first five chapters. I love the premise of the story but I just
couldn't get into it and I really wanted to. I love vampire romance
novels but this one just fell flat with me.
Reviewed by: Nikki
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Stupid. Careless. Jacie has called herself ten times a fool for falling for Myro's charms. Now she's pregnant and alone, and she's been sent to a world unlike her own.
When Barimere, a tall, sexy hunk of alien male, meets her at the shuttle station on his world, Jacie feels the stirrings of desire -- even though that's what got her into this mess in the first place. But there's something about Barimere that's different, and she doesn't mean the scars on his face.
Barimere agrees to guard Jacie from unwanted attention and possible abduction. But one look at her and her demented fur ball pet, and he wonders if he's insane to accept the mission. He knows a woman like her would never look twice at a scarred male like him, but that doesn't stop his body from instantly reacting to her beauty and charm.
A pregnancy that is more than what it seems, and a woman determined to find love on an alien world is more adventure than the taciturn warrior has bargained for. Barimere is all for Jacie finding a mate and getting herself out from under his nose. Except for some odd reason he'd like to tear apart any male who looks her way, and beat the living hell out of anyone who tries to hurt her.
An alien warrior intent on fighting his attraction. A human female determined to bring him to his knees. What could possibly go wrong?
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REVIEW:
RATING: 3.5 Stars
Aside from it's length, "Jacie and the ALien Bodyguard" by Jessia
Coulter Smith was a very sweet and endearing read. Jacie and Barimere's
story reminds us that beauty isn't always what's on the outside and
perfection has many facets that isn't always what society thinks. This
story forces the reader to see deeper and get to the heart of the
dynamics of both Jacie and Barimere. Very good read and I recommend it.
Reviewed by: Nikki
Bane
has wanted Ariana since the first moment he met her, except she belongs
to his brother Arko. When a tragedy happens, Bane steps forward to
claim Ariana as his own, but Keshpan law states a slave can never be a
bonded mate. That isn't going to stop Bane from loving her every day for
the rest of his life, though.
When
Ariana is kidnapped by space pirates, Bane is determined to rescue her,
no matter the cost. But things are getting bad back home on Keshpa, a
political storm is brewing that just may rip Ariana from his arms the
moment he returns with her. Bane will stop at nothing to have her by his
side, even if it means turning his back on his people and his culture.
He'll walk away from it all to have the woman he loves by his side.
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REVIEW:
RATING: 3 Stars
I really liked the characters and the premise of this story but it was
just okay with me. I didn't find anything that was erotic about it but I
am anxious to read books in the series. I loved Ari's character. she
was relatable and endearing. Bane was a very likable hero and was
passionate. This was a sweet yet sensual short story that was enjoyable
to read.
Reviewed by: Nikki
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Kicked off his home world after losing his mate, Reyvor has made a place for himself on Earth, spending his afternoons drinking and his nights cruising the streets on his Harley. But all of that is about to change. A commotion outside of his motel room just may turn out to be his saving grace.
Hazel has lost everything, but she'd do it all again if it meant escaping the abusive boyfriend who liked to beat on her three girls and herself. Dumpster diving has never been her favorite thing to do, but she doesn't have a penny to her name and her girls are starving. But when she's caught, something miraculous happens.
Reyvor knows right away that the petite woman with the large blue eyes needs him. When he hears that this little ragtag family hasn't eaten in days, he convinces Hazel to accept a warm meal and a place to stay for the night. The girls warm his heart and remind him of what he once wanted out of life. Is it too late to start over?
Hazel is hesitant to trust anyone again with her heart, but Reyvor is determined to make her his. What's an alien to do when all he wants is a loving family to call his own? He'll break down her defenses one by one, until she melts against him and begs for his kiss. But can he claim the feisty Hazel without completely losing his heart to her?
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REVIEW:
RATING: 4 Stars
All that was missing from this was John Travolta and Olivia Newton John
singing the soundtrack. "Hazel and the Alien Biker" Intergalactic Brides
book 5 was so good I had to read it a second time. The only critism I
had was that it ended too soon. Hazel has not only left a dead beat ex
but an abusive one and she shares the plight of a lot of mothers-she's
homeless with mouths to feed. Her three girls mean everything to her and
right when things can't get any worse an alien comes to her and her
girl's rescue. Reyvor had a mate and lost her to cancer before their
relationship could even blossom. He's been banned from his home world
and he's resorted to drinking his sorrows and seeing solance in a good
ride on his Harley. Then he meets up with a woman and three little girls
that steal his heart from the minute he lays eyes on them. What started
as a good deed grows into something much more. Hazel and Reyvor are
equally matched emotionally and that is what makes their story even more
endearing. This was a sweet, romantic, and sensual story.
Reviewed by: Nikki
Avelyn's life was turned upside down the day she lost her baby and realized her husband was a monster who couldn't be redeemed. Now that she's divorced and having to make it on her own, she knows she needs to make some major changes in her life. But when she enters the Terran Station in Las Vegas in search of a job, the last thing she expects is to find her arms full of a screaming alien baby, and faced with a very flustered daddy.
Thrace adopted sweet Lily to spare her from the Intergalactic Adoption Agency. Now that he's become a doting daddy overnight, he's feeling a bit overwhelmed. When Avelyn is dropped into his lap, he's more than grateful. A nanny is just what he needs!
There's only one problem. When Thrace looks at Avelyn, he doesn't see a caretaker for his daughter. He sees a vibrant, desirable woman who sets his blood on fire.
What's an alien daddy to do when what he wants most is to have the nanny in his bed?
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REVIEW:
RATING: 4.5 Stars
Avelyn is trying to put her life back together after a horrific
experience and an abusive relationship. Thrace is a warrior and a new
dad. Neither of them ever contemplated a relationship but one forms. I
absolutely fell in love with this latest installment of the
Intergalactic Brides Series by Jessica Coulter Smith. The story is
tender, endearing, sensual, and passionate. I couldn't help getting a
little misty eyed over the the strength of Avelyn, her immediate
nurturing love of little Lily, the complications that she and Thrace
face, and the love that grows between the both of them. It is the
science fiction version of a story worthy of a Hallmark movie.
Absolutely loved it and highly recommend this book.
Reviewed by: Nikki
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Doctor. Hero. Alien.
Time is running out. Victoria Mathers has tried everything. Her daughter has a rare cancer that hasn't responded to any of the treatments human medicine has to offer. If she can't convince the sexy alien doctor to help her, she knows she'll watch her child die. Victoria will do anything to save her daughter, even if it means bonding with an alien for the rest of her life.
Per Earth’s rules, Xonos isn’t allowed to treat humans, unless they’re one of the new human-alien pairs. However, looking at the small human child who is obviously suffering tears at his heart. It’s been his life’s work to save people, and he isn’t sure he can stand by and watch an innocent child die when he might be able to help.
What starts as a simple arrangement quickly turns into something more as Xonos and Victoria grow closer. It isn't long before she realizes that she yearns for his touch and she wants so much more from him than he may be willing to give. Love was never mentioned when they struck their bargain, but now she'll settle for nothing less.
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REVIEW:
RATING: 4 Stars
Victoria and the Alien Doctor is a wonderfully sweet yet sensual story
that will have your heart breaking, rejoycing, laughing, and hoping.
Victoria would do anything to save her daughter's life and Xonos wasn't
really looking for a mate let alone a family that included a dying
child. The romance that blossoms between Victoria and Xonos is hot but
it is the relationship between Xonos and Victoria's little girl, Evie,
that totally steals the show and heart. I loved this book and Jesica
Coulter Smith is an author worth getting to know.
Reviewed by: Nikki
Brielle has waited faithfully for her fiancé to return from Terran Prime, only to discover she's been engaged to a lying, cheating bastard who tosses her out on her rear the moment he's back on Earth.
Not one to go down without a fight, Brielle will do anything to ensure her survival -- even sign up for a bride exchange on another world.
Syl has lived his life in his lab, always preoccupied with his experiments. But the moment he sees Brielle, he realizes that perhaps his life has been missing something after all.
Wanting and having are two different things. What would an exotic looking female like Brielle want with an alien geek like him?
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REVIEW:
RATING: 4 Stars
I loved this book for so many reasons. Jessica Coulter Smith hit a home
run with this sweet, passionate, steamy, and witty story of Brielle and
Syl. Brielle is a human woman who has had it with cheating men. She
signs up for a bride program in the hopes of finding someone she can
build a life with. What she doesn't expect to find is true love instead
of just a spark. Syl has never thought of himself as anything but a
scientist for his people. He's put himself on the back burner for so
long that it takes seeing Brielle to finally get him to kick himself up
to 1st place and seek her out. I loved the story and the dynamics of
each character and how they fit together. I can't wait to read the rest
of the books in the series.
Reviewed by: Nikki
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As fashion photographer Sally Purdew sets up her studio for a special shoot, she wishes for the perfect male model, and he appears. Sal just wants to win at the Alternative Fashion Awards, but her model, Ashtad, is a djinn with the power to grant her wishes and turn her into anything she wants to be. From the pretty English town of Whitby to a tropical beach, Ash whisks Sal away on a magical trip neither of them can forget. When Sal finds herself falling for Ash, she has to decide: do they have a future together, or will his magic always come between them?
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REVIEW:
RATING: 4 Stars
If you’re looking for some light, fun reading, this one’s for you.
Sally Purdew is a fashion photographer in Whitby, Yorkshire. At the
opening of ‘Djinn and Tonic’, she’s preparing for a shoot that she hopes
will be a winner at the Alternative Fashion Awards, and is only waiting
for the right model. And then, that model walks in: not only the right model, but the perfect model.
Ashtad Parisa is unbelievably attractive, sexy, with a charming accent,
and he’s more than willing to do whatever Sal wishes.
But that’s exactly what Ash is there for, to do what Sal wants, because he’s specifically what she wished
for – he’s a Djinn, and he’s there to grant any and all of her wishes.
Not only does Sal get the perfect photo shoot, she falls into an
incredible romance, including a surprising visit to a beautiful tropical
beach. She finds herself believing that he really is the djinn he
claims to be, and she also begins to fall in love with him. This means
it just might be possible for Ash to get what he’s wishing for as well,
but for his wish to really come true, Sal has to truly accept who and
what he is.
‘Djinn and Tonic’ is a paranormal romance that’s interesting,
amusing, and easy to read. On my first reading, it helped me forget
that there was a blizzard going on outside my apartment walls, which was
just what I needed. I made myself wait a week before reading it again
in order to write this review, so I could be sure it wasn’t just a
desire to escape the miserable weather that made like the story. Well,
it wasn’t – today, the weather is absolutely gorgeous, and I enjoyed the
story every bit as much.
This is a reasonably original story. I would have liked it to be
longer, to have some more details about both Ash and Sal, and about the
background and the development of djinns. I would also have liked a
little more info about Sally’s friends, and her overall lifestyle.
Still, it was so much fun to read, that I’m more than willing to rate it
worth 4 stars, and again, I recommend it to anyone who’s in the mood
for a light, fun, nicely written romance.
I’m grateful for the reviewer’s copy I received.
Reviewed by: Roberta
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