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  • Easy Charm by Kristen Proby

    I love a Kristen Proby family saga. Gabby is the baby of the family and her brothers are appropriately protective of her and her young son. I loved how Rhys charms his way into her life, and into her bed, which has been vacant since the birth of her son. Kristen wraps up their story beautifully while setting the stage for Easy Melody. ~ Nelle [June2015]

  • Fragmented by Indra Vaughn

    I’m a huge fan of Indra’s writing. She has that “thing” with her writing that pulls me in and never nets go. Fragmented picks up where Fated left us. One mystery was solved and now we’re in the middle of another one. Love was found and lost. Hart is still strong and broody and Isaac is sweet and flirty. There are so many twists and turns and “damn you, Indra!” moments. This is a must-read for fans of M/M and mystery/suspense. Loved it! [June 2015]

  • Hard to Let Go by Laura Kaye

    That sexy arm has been beckoning me for MONTHS and he didn’t disappoint! We knew that Kat Rixey was a bad-ass chick and she stayed strong throughout Hard to Let Go. Laura Kaye brought the series to a close with the most dramatic and engaging story. ~ Nelle [June2015]

  • Relentless by Skye Jordan

    Troy and Ellie’s second chance romance really put me through the ringer! This story takes us through the highs and lows of their second chance and you’re kept guessing until the end. Skye Jordan always delivers the heat with the heart! ~ Nelle [June 2015]

  • Up in Smoke by Tessa Bailey

    Who knew that not touching could burn up my Kindle! Tessa always brings the heat, but Up in Smoke showcases the best plot in the her catalog. ~ Nelle [June 2015]
    Only Tessa can make not having sex so hot!! As usual, she brings us a sexy and intense story with characters you can’t help but love. And who doesn’t love a bad boy (sort of) gone good? Excellent!

  • Pawn by Molly Joseph

    No wonder Annabel Joseph (writing as Molly Joseph in this instance) is an SBC Elite Author. Her writing style makes it so easy to sink into the storyline and identify and fall in love with the characters. She can write about a gorgeous, alpha bodyguard and his virgin chess player and make the story fresh, interesting, and super duper, panty-melting hot. There’s a nice balance of suspenseful plot with romance (and highly anticipated steamy sexy scenes). For me, this book came out at the perfect time to picture Jennifer Lawrence’s bodyguard as Sam Knight. If you haven’t seen his picture, go look it up, then one click this bodyguard and enjoy! [June 2015]

  • Amber to Ashes by Gail McHugh

    Have you ever read a book that you love, then want to throw against the wall, then love, then have to put down, then love, then have to walk away, then love, then you’re so pissed you can’t see straight? Me too. This book is beyond crazy intense. It’s emotional and gritty and dark. It had me crying and yelling then smiling and laughing. And it’s dirrrrrrrrty. Deliciously dirty. It’s everything I love and hate and love to hate. [June 2015]

  • The Marriage Contract by Katee Robert

    Here I thought I was getting another “playboy needing a wife to save the family business” story, but instead I got this awesome Mafia romantic suspense. I loved how the author not only gave us Teague and Callie’s story, but we are given insights into some of the other characters’ POV as well. The author does a great job threading all the elements into one cohesive plot: romance, family dynamics, outside threats, war and alliances and some things you don’t see coming (or you wish didn’t happen).

  • Operation One Night Stand by Christine Hughes

    This is the perfect book to read when you’re looking for something sweet and easy. It has all of the elements of a perfect modern romance. It’s sweet, fun, funny and super sexy!! Caroline and her two best friends could be my best friends. Get it before your next trip to the beach! [June 2015]

  • Moonlight on Nightingale Way by Samantha Young

    I have so much love for the On Dublin Street series. I’ve enjoyed every single character; every installment had something different. And, of course, I swooned while fantasizing about their sexy accents (I highly recommend getting this series on audible, the accents are to die for…or to swoon for, as the case may be). Logan and Grace’s story is the conclusion of this wonderful series. I’m so sad and I’ll freely admit that I had to wipe tears away while reading the wrap-up, because every single couple in this series has my love, including Logan and Grace. Their story is intense and funny and sexy and frustrating. It moves at a quick pace, which will probably mean that the laundry will have to wait because it’s that hard to put down. ★★★★★ ~ Lina I can’t believe this series is over! It’s been a long journey since On Dublin Street, but Samantha Young manages to keep the series fresh with each installment. Logan and Grace have some elements of star crossed lovers. She’s a posh British girl and he’s an ex-con Scotsman. Samantha Young keeps the story moving and the romance relatable. ★★★★½ ~ Nelle [June2015]

  • Shuttergirl by CD Reiss

    I’m an unabashed fan of CD Reiss’s Drazen books (Songs of Submission; Songs of Corruption; Songs of Perdition). Her words have a tendency to make my panties disappear and force me to take frequent personal time breaks while reading her books. Shuttergirl is written with the same fluid lyricity (I make up a new word — go with it) as her other books, just without the hardcore alpha male dominance. Michael and Laine are heated and intense, moving through a dark history together. I caught myself with my mouth hanging open at one point — as if I’d tell you when. Shuttergirl is a worthy read with a long crescendo. And with a girl like badass, mothertrucking Laine in heels running after the man who will ease her lady-ache, I can’t not recommend it.

  • Sweet Ache by K. Bromberg

    While no BBF will ever replace Beckett Daniels in my heart, Hawkin Play sure gave him a run for his money! This bad boy rocker fell hard for the first woman to tell him no, and Quinlan fell for the bad boy’s sweet side. Their chemistry was instant and white hot, and it exploded into one of the hottest sex scenes I’ve ever read. Seriously H-A-W-T!!! We get the feels, but nothing overly angsty. We get betrayal and misunderstandings. We get sexy banter and even sexier love scenes. It’s definitely a must-read for summer!

  • Falling for the Marine by Samanthe Beck

    Samanthe Beck brings Michael and Chloe’s story to life with humor and a quick pace.

  • Trust by Ella Frank

    Welcome back Logan and Tate! Our favorite M/M pair face a real crisis in Trust. It’s great to see them work through the struggles and their ::ahem:: celebrations are still everything we dream about. Logan and Tate wrap up their story and I’m looking forward to what’s next from Ella Frank. ~ Nelle [May 2015]

  • Off Base by Tessa Bailey and Sophie Jordan

    Tessa Bailey — Just… stop it with your ability to make me fall hard for characters in so few words. Kenna and Beck’s story is packed full with some of the dirtiest, feeling-est, believeable-ist characters I’ve ever read, and I can’t get over how you managed to stuff so much into one short story. Admittedly, I haven’t yet read the second story in the book, but the first is so worth the buy, I can only think the second is like the whipped cream and cherry on top. Brava, Tessa! You’ve ruined yet another pair of my underwear.
    Only Tessa can make a virgin so hot!! Adding to Beck’s charm is his sweetness, dirty mouth and take control attitude, there was no way Kenna could resist. And neither could I!!!! And let’s not forget the chemistry between Beck’s best bud and his twin. Cullen and Huntley burned up the sheets!!! These two short stories will set your panties ablaze!
    Tessa does it again with this whole new breed of alpha male. The alpha virgin? Ummm. Yes please. Who knew chastity could be so naughty? The chemistry is off the charts. Hottest Tessa Bailey I’ve ever read.Who knew I would love a Virgin….A VIRGIN!!! Tessa has found an untapped genre with this one. The HOT Alpha Virgin, who’s name is Beck. Hooked from the first page of Kenna and Becks journey, their chemistry is unmistakably close to a volcano close to eruption. And HOLY HELL did it erupt! A short but jammed packed full of Molten Lava, Tessa does it again!!! Can’t wait to to read about their continuation! *HINT HINT*It is rare to find an author you not only auto-buy, but one that grabs your heart and mind in all of her books, even novellas. Beck and Kenna had hot chemistry from the start, and Tessa did a great job explaining each character’s inferiority complex plus how they were going to overcome it with the help of the other person. You get a lot in both novellas, with so many hot and sweet quotes, you will find yourself squirming in your seat and holding your breath to see if they make the right decisions.[May 2015]

  • Spencer by Kerry Heavens

    Spencer Ryan is a Grade A asshole. I don’t know if it’s because he’s a relentless sex monster along with his asshole behavior or in spite of it. I’m honestly surprised at how hot the sexing made me while reading Spencer. It has me re-thinking all of my previous feelings about pushy jerks and their potential effect on my libido. Because if just Spencer’s words can push my (love) buttons like that in a book, I can’t imagine what a guy like that in real life would do. fans undies
    [May 2015]

  • Henry’s End by Julie A Richman

    Once again, Julie Richman has sucked me in to a beautiful and heartbreaking story. She’s made me fall in love with amazing characters. She’s ripped my heart out, made me angry, made me cry, made me laugh. Even if M/M isn’t your thing, you will love Henry’s story. It’s sexy. It’s brutal. It’s beautiful. It’s real. [May 2015]

  • Sweet by Tammara Webber

    Sometimes the perfect book comes at the perfect time. That was Sweet for me. It’s emotional without being overly angsty. It’s innocent and sweet, but not. There’s crazy sexual tension……will he just kiss her already?!?! Boyce and Pearl are total opposites, but best friends that finally become lovers. A bad boy gone sweet for her and a good girl finally standing up for herself. I loved it, start to finish, cover to cover. [April 2015]

  • Changing His Game by Megan Erickson

    Megan Erickson is a new-to-me author and I was happy to make her acquaintance. She brings the dirty in the #LikeCandy way with this charming story of nerd love. ~ Nelle [April 2015]

  • Overruled by Emma Chase

    Emma Chase has a tough act to follow with Drew Evans. He’s a book-boyfriend ALL STAR. Stanton Shaw is a different kind of hero than Drew, but she hits it out of the park. Her male POV is the best in the field. ~ Nelle
    If you loved Drew Evans, you’ll absolutely love Stanton Shaw and his sexy southern charm. This story is a hilarious and sexy version of My Best Friend’s Wedding. I was a little annoyed with Stanton at points because he couldn’t see what was right in front of his face. But his sweet charm and sexy, dirty mouth made up for his dumb-man-brain moments. [April 2015]

  • The Consequence of Loving Colton by Rachel Van Dyken

    I’m a huge fan of Rachel Van Dyken and if she writes a book, I’ll read it. I was expecting a sweet modern romance. What I got was an over-the-top slapstick comedy. I love those. We get a disastrous wedding, a best friend turned fake fiancee, accidental black eyes and my favorite, a crazy, inappropriate Grandma. But underneath all of the crazy, there’s a really sweet love story. [April 2015]

  • Asa by Jay Crownover

    It’s been a long road, but here we are at the end of the Marked Men series. Jay Crownover does a nice job wrapping up the stories with Asa and Royal. Poor Asa does not think he deserves any happiness and the secret he keeps from Royal is heartbreaking. We’re going to see more of the Marked Men in the Saints of Denver due out next year. ~ Nelle [April 2015]
    I’ve been waiting for this book about the ex-con and the cop since he joined the cast of the Marked Men. Watching Asa fight his attraction was hard, especially knowing how little he thought of himself. He didn’t think he was salvageable or capable of receiving love from a good woman. Royal had to work hard to prove Asa was a good man now, and to stop living with his regrets. We also get to see the whole cast, catch up a bit with each couple, plus meet the characters for the new series. A plot twist and compromises from both characters help round out the ending to this series. [April 2015]

  • Do Not Disturb by AR Torre (Alessandra Torre)

    Allow me to include several disclaimers in my recommendation for Do Not Disturb:

    1. This is not a typical dark erotica book.

    2. This is not for anyone who is even slightly squeamish.

    3. Start reading Do Not Disturb with an open mind to delving into the mind of a psychopath.

    4. Alessandra Torre is a phenomenal writer and storyteller.

    DND is hardcore… everything: hardcore eroticism, hardcore violence, hardcore psychological exploration. Much in the same vein as Gone Girl, Do Not Disturb will make your mind twist and make you feel slightly more than uncomfortable while you read it. I’m recommending Do Not Disturb not as a romance — though there is an underlying what-we-do-for-love theme, but as dark thriller. If you like books that go there, read Do Not Disturb.

  • Aflame by Penelope Douglas

    I adore a good enemies-to-lovers story, and I totally fell in love with Jared and Tate in Bully. They put each other through Hell, but came out of it totally in love. So I was a bit worried about them in Aflame. Haven’t they been through enough? Apparently not. Just like Bully and the other books in the Fall Away Series, Aflame is emotional, heart-wrenching and incredibly passionate. Jared and Tate have that magnet pull to each other that can’t be ignored, no matter how hard they try to ignore it. I had such high expectations for this book. It blew me away. Every word. LOVED IT!

  • Need Me by Tessa Bailey

    We’ve read plenty of professor student stories before, but Tessa brings her signature style and wit to it. Also, Professor Ben is NAUGHTY, y’all! ~ Nelle [April 2015]
    I love a good forbidden romance story, and this hot one from Tessa Bailey did not disappoint!! As always, Tessa gives us a filthy-mouthed, naughty man, but this time, he’s not the one doing the chasing. Honey may be young and sweet, but she’s not afraid to go after what she wants, even if what she wants can get her kicked out of Columbia. Sexy, funny, sweet and so, so hot.

  • Properly Spanked Series by Annabel Joseph

    As always, Annabel Joseph delivers a beautifully written, kinky romance series. Each book is better than the last and draws the reader further and further into this historical kinky wonderland. You will be immersed into a world where the men hold all the power (1790s England) and the gentler sex gets spanked. Oh to live in that world! Well, with this series, one can live there vicariously, and enjoy all the benefits.

    I fell in love with all the characters, which is very rare—to find a series where you love every single book and all the characters. But Annabel Joseph has a talent for making her readers fall in love just as her characters fall in love. Of course, let’s not forget the kink, because we all know I’m a perv. There’s spanking, figging, and power exchange. Oh and virgins! I recommend this to everyone, after all, I was skeptical about historicals before discovering Annabel. ~ Lina
    The Properly Spanked series has come to an end (maybe). I’ll admit I wasn’t a huge fan of historicals before this series but now…HOOKED! Annabel knows how to bring the details of the past right into modern times. The gentlemen are sophisticated and charming. The ladies are proper and elegant. That is, of course, until they misbehave and meet the hands of their husbands. On their bums.

    I loved this entire series. Each book was better than the last with the final book being my favorite. Panty sopping, #diddle-worthy details will leave you aching for the next word. Amazing series, characters you will fall in love with and an explosive storyline that you will surely miss sleep over. Magnificent!!! ~Theresa [April 2015]

  • The Headmaster by Tiffany Reisz

    I’m not a PNR kind of girl but I’ll read anything that Tiffany Reisz writes. She can bring spooky scary and smutty too! The Marshal School is a throwback to the past, no internet access, a rotary phone and leather-bound books. But things are not as they seem. Tiffany brings a complex storyline to this novella. Highly Recommended. ~ Nelle [October 2014]

  • Wild With You by Sara Jane Stone

    This is the quintessential romance book. Brody and Kat meet in a hotel and have that immediate sexual pull. I love that instant attraction. They have a steamy night of passion…….but it becomes a bit awkward when Brody realizes Kat is the Dr. that is in town to help his brother. She wants a fling while she’s in town, but he thinks it’s a bad idea. Will they, won’t they? Of course they will!!! And it’s HOT!!! This is the final book in the Independence Falls Series, so you get to catch up with the other couples in the previous books. This is the perfect summer/beach read. Short, sweet and totally panty-melting. [April 2015]

  • Master of Freedom (1001 Dark Nights) by Cherise Sinclair

    Another classic Cherise Sinclair, quality BDSM story. It’s a novella, so goes by quickly, but is satisfying nonetheless. You get all the feels, the suspenseful plot, some violence and action, and the sexy kinky scenes you’ve come to expect from Cherise Sinclair. To all my kinky romance lovers—this is a MUST READ. [April 2015]

  • Beautiful Secret by Christina Lauren

    Christina Lauren give us a kinder, gentler hero in Niall Stella. Firecracker intern Ruby Miller is a fitting heroine for the stoic gentle giant. Beautiful Secret moves at a smooth, soft pace, compared to the frenzy of the other books in the series. And with that pacing, Christina Lauren keeps it engaging with their wit and dynamic alternating points of view. [April 2015]