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Friday, February 27, 2009

Two Lips Review for Sex or Suffer

Sex Or Suffer by Lara Santiago
[Siren Menage Amour 23: Erotic Sci-Fi, Multiple Sex Partner Romance]

Devastated to discover she harbors the SOS virus, medical researcher, Dr. Penelope Drake hires Captain Gray Wyckoff to take her across the galaxy to the cure on Parsec Five. As Penelope fights for a permanent remedy to cure this monstrous disease, the deplorable question in her mind repeats: How did she contract the virus in the first place?

Captain Gray Wyckoff burns every bridge he's ever built to get Penelope there, only to find she can't deliver the payment she's promised. Serving as her temporary sexual cure along the way only adds to his feelings of betrayal. He thought he loved her. Now he's not sure he can forgive her. Love her? Leave her? The choice between sex or suffering has never been so hard to make.

Especially when he has to watch her have sex with another man.

Two Lips Review
5 Kisses
Dr. Penelope Drake is hoping to cure a virus called Sex or Suffer, which infects women only, making it necessary for them to have sex, with no pleasure involved. The consequences are intense suffering and pain that grow until a male ejaculates inside their body. Penelope uses the last of the cure available to her on a patient against the orders of her superiors. She then, mysteriously, contracts the virus herself. Feeling she cannot tell anyone she has the virus, she must get off of Bravura and on to Parsec colony where they have more of the cure available. So Penelope gets on The Dalton, the first transport ship she can to take her to Parsec.

The Dalton is manned by Gray Wyckoff, who at first doesn’t want to take any passengers off world. The crew has just come back from a long journey and the last thing they need is to go off on another one without some down time in between. However, Penelope convinces them to take her to Parsec Colony, but once on board The Dalton the virus goes full force in affecting Penelope.

But lucky for Penelope, Gray and his first officer Nathan are more than ready to help her out. Now all Penelope has to do is get to Parsec Colony and get the cure. Only thing is, more than one person seems to want Penelope to not make to Parsec or get the cure.

Was Penelope infected on purpose? And what happens when medicine sex becomes something deeper, something like love? Will she still feel that way about the Captain of The Dalton when she doesn’t have to have sex or suffer?

Lara Santigo has a sci-fi adventure full of steamy sex, and mystery in Sex or Suffer. We meet Penelope who is a strong independent woman and in charge of herself which does not endear her to the men around her. However, she remains a good person wanting to help others throughout. Gray is a wily captain and he knows he has rules to follow and he tries to follow them, but he can’t help himself from being a rule breaker. He is drawn to Penelope, not just because she is a hot woman who wants sex, but he feels a connection to her that grows deeper for him the more he is around her. I was riveted while reading Sex or Suffer as there is depth of character in Penelope and Gray that lasts until the end. You will not be sorry when you pick up Sex or Suffer – this is a wonderfully romantic story you will want more of!

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Wicked Wednesday : Three For All

Three For All
by Raina James


Menage Amour: Menage a Trois, M/F/M]

Since leaving home and heartbreak behind eight years before, Shelby Daniels has been very careful to keep her involvement with men about just one thing: sex. No dates, no meaningful discussions, no plans for the future. So far, it's been a pretty satisfying system, as long as she cuts the men loose once they show signs of wanting to take their "relationship" to the next level.

Then the sudden death of her uncle forces her to return to the small mountain community where she grew up and face the reason she left it behind. Two reasons, actually: darkly, devilishly seductive Gabriel MacKenzie and gorgeous, fun-loving Justin Walters, whose kisses could send any woman to heaven. Young, confused and afraid of being forced to choose between Gabe and Justin, Shelby did the only thing she could to stop their torrid tug-of-war from tearing them apart. She ran away to culinary school and never came back.

Now, a shared inheritance means that best friends Gabe and Justin will finally get the chance to prove to Shelby that she doesn't have to choose — and they're willing to do whatever it takes to show her there really is love in Three For All.

Siren Erotic Romance

To Read an excerpt or purchase THREE FOR ALL click HERE

Another scorcher from Siren. :)
I loved this book.
L

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

TV Tuesday : Lost

I adore Lost. I don't care if they leave me hanging from one week to another. That's what they are supposed to do. Answer questions from last week and then ask even more important ones that I'll twist in the wind all week wondering about. :) This is the mark of great television, in my opinion. I watch absolutely everything by JJ Abrams so I've been a Lost fan since the very first episode.

Do you get Lost?
L

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Monday, February 23, 2009

Movie Monday - Body of Lies

I watched Body of Lies on pay per view the other night. I really enjoyed it. Russel Crowe did an outstanding job changing his persona into a not exactly likable political character for this movie. Leo looks great, even though he gets beat up and spends much of the movie with one bleeding wound or another. The plot is intricate and it's one of those movies you really have to pay attention to in order to understand what's going on.




Which leads me to my epiphany... (warning - mini rant coming) I now remember why I like to see movies at the theater. The phone rings incessantly whenever my family wants to sit in the comfort of our home and watch a movie. With On Demand features we are able to pause, but it's a little frustrating having to stop back up and try to keep up with the movie. My poor husband had to watch the movie in pieces between three phone calls and an errand to pick up one of the kids.
I wish I could say, I'm unplugging or turning off all the phones whenever we sit down to watch one. But I have children. I can't do it.
Is there ever a time when we can shut out the world and do what we want without interruption?
My answer...rarely.
L

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Released Today: Rogue's Run by Lara Santiago

Rogue's Run by Lara Santiago
Galactic Gunslingers 1

[Menage Amour 48: Futuristic Romance with Menage a Trois elements, M/F/M]

Abigail Deveronne thought the worst thing that had ever happened to her was marrying Myron Smedly, until she woke up next to his dead body. Her odious childhood guardian promptly sends her across the galaxy to a second marriage by proxy.

On the way to her next marriage, the space craft she's on breaks down on Planet Delocia and the vile pilot insists she must obtain a repair component at the local Supply Hut. Abigail gets more than she bargained for when she traded "companionship" for a needed part to continue her journey.

Transport captain, Jesse Pelland, journeying to his primary ship after a clandestine business meeting, crash lands on planet Delocia and ends up bound in matrimony to a sheltered, young widow with numerous secrets. But it's her almost hidden rebellious streak he can't wait to explore.

A passionate bond develops on the trip to Abigail's home for new proxy documentation. Jesse explores the possibility of a relationship. Until they land and she's accused of murdering her first husband.

To read excerpts or purchase Rogue's Run Click HERE

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Wicked Wednesday : Hidden Nymph

Hidden Nymph
by Carmie L'Rae
Josea Carmichael is sexually challenged. Ari Davenport is anything but. Hidden beneath a costume her own mother wouldn't recognize her in, Josea finally finds the courage to explore her wild side, and Ari is more than ready to help her find it.

Before the night is through, she lives out her biggest fantasy of all.

"Hidden Nymph celebrates the power of anonymity and the vixen buried beneath the surface of most of us. I love the way Josea finds her inner power in this story and lets go of the fear that has always held her back. I hope you enjoy her journey too." ~ Carmie ~

Siren Erotic Romance
[Siren Menage Amour 28: Menage a Trois Romance, M/F/M]

To read excerpt or Purchase Hidden Nymph click here

Whew! Hidden Nymph is another scorching read!
Check it out. :)
L

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Coming Tomorrow...Rogue's Run by Lara Santiago

New Release Tomorrow, February 18! Rogue's Run by Lara Santiago -- First in the Galactic Gunslinger series.
Here's a quick blurb:

Rogue's Run
by Lara Santiago
[Erotic Futuristic Romance, Multiple Partners with Ménage a Trois, M/F/M] Abigail, journeying to a proxy husband, finds herself in a legal bind after trading “companionship” for an engine part. Jesse, on his way back home after a clandestine meeting, finds himself bound in matrimony to a sheltered, young widow with a few secrets and a semi-hidden rebellious streak he can’t wait to uncover.

To read excerpts or pre-order Rogue's Run Click HERE


Longer Blurb:
Abigail Deveronne thought the worst thing that had ever happened to her was marrying Myron Smedly, until she woke up next to his dead body. Her odious childhood guardian promptly sends her across the galaxy to a second marriage by proxy.

On the way to her next marriage, the space craft she's on breaks down on Planet Delocia and the vile pilot insists she must obtain a repair component at the local Supply Hut. Abigail gets more than she bargained for when she traded "companionship" for a needed part to continue her journey.

Transport captain, Jesse Pelland, journeying to his primary ship after a clandestine business meeting, crash lands on planet Delocia and ends up bound in matrimony to a sheltered, young widow with numerous secrets. But it's her almost hidden rebellious streak he can't wait to explore.

A passionate bond develops on the trip to Abigail's home for new proxy documentation. Jesse explores the possibility of a relationship. Until they land and she's accused of murdering her first husband.

Check it out. :)
L

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TV Tuesday : The Closer

Okay...well Another of my favorite shows has come back in January for my viewing pleasure. I adore Kyra Sedgwick in The Closer. Sigh.
It's smart. It's unexpected. I rarely figure out "whodunit" until the very end and I also adore the personal arc with Fritz her FBI boyfriend.
I've followed this show since the premier and it just gets better and better.
With a wedding coming soon...This season promises to be one of the best.
L

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Monday, February 16, 2009

Movie Monday - Aliens

Aliens is an oldie, but one of my very favorite all time movies ever produced.
James Cameron is one of my favorite movie directors and in my opinion, Aliens is one of his very best.
It includes the genres of Action/Adventure/Science Fiction and an awesome all around story.
L

Aliens:
Here is a synopsis:
More than a half-century after the events of 'Alien', Warrant Officer Ripley - the sole survivor of the Nostromo - is discovered adrift in the shuttle she used to escape. By now, the Company - Ripley's employer - has colonized the planet where the alien was found. Intent on covering up its illegal actions of years before, the Company strips Ripley of her flight officer's license. But when transmissions from the colony stop without warning, she is called into action again - this time with a group of Space Marines. Now the alien menace is hundreds of times larger, more insidious, and all but invincible. The sole survivor of the Nostromo re-enters a world of sudden, unspeakable horror - one that attacks without warning again and again and again. Written by Derek O'Cain

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Saturday, February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Wicked Wednesday: Under His Command by Annabel Wolfe


Under His Command
by Annabel Wolfe
[Menage Amour: Futuristic Romance, M/F/M]
Word Count: 34,200
Heat Level: SIZZLING

Peyton Valmont is a top-ranked pilot, but she's also insubordinate, broke dozens of rules, stole military property...and she has to be punished. Commander Kel Gallico and Colonel Jake Naiad might privately think the daring lieutenant is gorgeous, but that is beside the point. Duty is duty.

Kel is known as one of the most strict ship captains in the entire federation. He's worked hard for that recognition, and just because he has a secret weakness for one luscious, willful pilot does not mean he is willing to cash in his career. Until he is sent to enact a rescue gone wrong on a planet where danger takes on a whole new meaning and having a rogue pilot who breaks the rules without thought is a decided advantage.

Two powerful males, the one woman who dares to challenge their authority, and a dangerous situation where the rules might just be suspended, makes everyone wonder who is Under His Command...

A Siren Erotic Romance

To read and excerpt or purchase Under His Command

For today's Wicked Wednesday book selection: Under His Command by Annabel Wolfe
I read this in one sitting. I couldn't even stop to eat. :)
It's an excellent story!
Check it out.
L

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

TV Tuesday : Medium

One of my favorite television shows has come back on the air to entertain me. Yea!!
It's Medium. Patricia Arquette stars as...yes you guessed it...she's a Medium...sort of.

Set in Phoenix, Arizona...Allison Dubois dreams about crimes and occasionally talks to the dead looking for clues to murders.
The best part for me is how she figures out how to interpret the dreams. Things aren't always as they seem. muwahahaha

L

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Monday, February 09, 2009

Movie Monday - Eagle Eye

I finally got to see the movie Eagle Eye on my home pay-per-view the other night.

My husband and kids had already seen it at the movies when it was in theaters. I must have had a dead line or something to have missed it.
It was a really good movie. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
The pacing was great. It was very exciting and I thought the over all plot was very intriguing.
On my scale...I'd give it 4 Stars. :)
L

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Saturday, February 07, 2009

Review for The Mistletoe Mistake from Whipped Cream

The Mistletoe Mistake (Blind Date After Dark 3) by Lara Santiago
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Short (19k words)
Other: M/F
Rating: 5 Cherries
Review by Lilac

Erica Porter's new job might be her last. Kissing your married boss has a way of getting you fired. But the man under the mistletoe isn't who he seems and as their relationship grows, so do the secrets. How much longer will she have to pay for her mistletoe mistake?

Quentin Thorne has successfully avoided getting caught under the mistletoe for the bulk of his adult life without regret. However, his brother's new employee is about to change his views on Scandinavian legend.


When Erica Porter gets a new job, an encounter with a sexy stranger in the copy room quickly heats up as a simple kiss under the mistletoe gets steamy. Erica immediately regrets her impulsivity when she learns the identity of her mystery man, but he doesn’t quite feel the same. A case of mistaken identity and Erica’s desire to keep her personal life separate from work nearly ends her relationship with her mystery guy, Quentin Thorne, before it even has a chance to start. Quentin is not one to take advantage of employees, but he is taken with Erica and is determined to convince her to take a chance on him.

With its love-at-first-sight story, this fun read provides readers with a nice escape. Erica and Quentin are great characters whose easy relationship and flirtation I really enjoyed. The characters were very real and while I understood Erica’s fears and hesitancy about getting involved with her boss’s brother, at times I wanted to smack her because I was afraid she’d let a great guy get away. Quentin, a great hero and my favorite character of the story, is very patient and understanding about Erica’s need for discretion. In fact, he is more patient than most probably would be, but he truly cares for Erica and wants her to be happy.

I really enjoyed the humor and romance of this story and definitely recommend it!


Click HERE to read an excerpt or purchase The Mistletoe Mistake



Thank you so much for the awesome review, Lilac! :)
L

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Friday, February 06, 2009

Rogue's Run by Lara Santiago...coming soon

Coming soon...Rogue's Run by Lara Santiago.
The first in the Galactic Gunslingers Series.
L


Rogue's Run
The Galactic Gunslingers 1
By Lara Santiago


[Menage Amour: Futuristic with Menage a Trois, M/F/M]


Abigail Deveronne thought the worst thing that had ever happened to her was marrying Myron Smedly, until she woke up next to his dead body. Her odious childhood guardian promptly sends her across the galaxy to a second marriage by proxy.

On the way to her next marriage, the space craft she's on breaks down on Planet Delocia and the vile pilot insists she must obtain a repair component at the local Supply Hut. Abigail gets more than she bargained for when she trades "companionship" for a needed part to continue her journey.

Transport captain, Jesse Pelland, journeying to his primary ship after a clandestine business meeting, crash lands on planet Delocia and ends up bound in matrimony to a sheltered, young widow with numerous secrets. But it's her almost hidden rebellious streak he can't wait to explore.

A passionate bond develops on the trip to Abigail's home for new proxy documentation. Jesse explores the possibility of a relationship. Until they land and she's accused of murdering her first husband.

Rogue's Run at Siren-BookStrand

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Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Wicked Wednesday: The Lady Makes Three by Morgan Ashbury

My good friend Morgan Ashbury has a new book called The Lady Makes Three which was released last week at Siren Book Strand as a part of their new line, the Menage Amour collection.
Whew boy! It's a scorcher!
Check it out.
L

The Lady Makes Three by Morgan Ashbury at Siren-BookStrand.

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Tuesday, February 03, 2009

TV Tuesday : Burn Notice

I'm implementing a new category to my blog posts called TV Tuesday. For my first entry of course I want to talk about Burn Notice. I'm certain no one is surprised. LOL

Did everyone watch last week's Thursday night (1-26-09) Burn Notice?
The one where Michael is helping the young football player get away from a car-stealing bully?

Can I just say I believe this was the BEST Burn Notice EVER!!! So great!!
I had it recorded (in HD) and managed to only watch it twice so far. :)
If I had the time, I'd keep watching it over and over again.

Come on. I dare you to name a better Burn Notice show. :)
L

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Monday, February 02, 2009

Movie Monday - Kevin Bacon movies

Recently, I was watching my cable free on demand station and caught two Kevin Bacon movies two days in a row. One I'd seen years before but watching it was like watching a whole new movie. The second I hadn't seen or heard of and while very good it seemed a little like an indie film.

The first from 1999 and very scary was called, Stir of Echoes.




The second from 2007 and very sad and emotional was called, Rails & Ties.








My conclusion...Kevin Bacon is an awesome actor. His range is unbelievable. I've seen many of his movies over the years and I'm always struck by how versatile he is.

Another fun thing about watching old movies especially, and by old I mean more than 7 or 8 years old, is seeing glimpses of actors in earlier roles before they became famous for other things. In Stir of Echoes, is the actress from Law & Order: Criminal Intent and also there is the actress from House.

So if you're in the mood for either scary or sad, I recommend either of these.
L

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