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Lord of Temptation by Lorraine Heath

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Lord of Temptation (The Lost Lords of Pembrook, #2)
Grade-B
Hotness Level-Blaze
Kink Level-No Kink
Series-The Lost Lords of Pembrook #2
Genre-Regency Historical
Reviewed by Kay
384 pages

This is the story of Lady Anne and Lord Tristan. Lord Tristan is known as Crimson Jack, captain of the Revenge. He and his brothers were held captive by their evil uncle. They escaped his clutches as young boys and each were forced to alter their lives. Tristan’s was to board a boat, which he did and made the sea his life. After he and his brothers made their way back into society, he fled back to the sea. He no longer fit in with the Ton and their expectations. They were also shunned by society.

Anne needed to say goodbye to her deceased fiancé. She hired Crimson Jack to take her to his final resting place. She kept this from Jack. His price for taking her was a kiss. She agreed so she could have her final goodbye and then re-enter society. She knew she needed to get a husband to please her father.

Tristan is a broken soul but finds his reaction to Anne, unsettling. He wants things he thinks he has no business wanting. He and Anne get to know each other a little on their voyage. When they part ways, he can’t quit thinking about her. He wants her, badly. They embark on a fling that leaves them both off kilter.

This was so enjoyable to read. Sweet and very passionate. Great primary and secondary characters you fall in love with. This was a balm to my soul as historical romance often is. I recommend this series to anyone who wants to read about broken and lost souls who find romance where they least expected it

Throwback Thursday- Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb

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Ceremony in Death (In Death, #5)
Grade-B
Hotness Level-Blaze
Kink Level-No Kink
Series-In Death #5
Genre-Romantic Suspense
Reviewed by Kay
327 pages

It amazes me that this series hasn’t lost any luster for me yet. The build up of all the characters is slow but steady. I always enjoy these books and anticipate what will come next. Honestly, when I started this I was apprehensive and even had to call one of my blog partners to make sure there wouldn’t be demonic happenings in this story.

Eve’s latest case involves witchcraft and of course, murder. Ritualistic killings that are chilling in detail. Eve has to clear a deceased colleague which puts her at odds with Feeney, her mentor. Their big blow up scene left me in tears. Pain and anger are horrible feelings that evoke even more horrible responses. Guilt eats at Eve, to her very soul. She has to investigate a colleague, murders and fear for her very life. People are falsely accused and reputations left in tatters. The bad guys in this story are very bad and crazed. With the help of her usual cohorts she cracks this case where nothing is as it seems.

As usual, J.D Robb spins a great mystery and the ever growing love of Roarke for Eve. He is a great romantic lead male. I’ve already started the next book and look forward to the latest mystery unfolding before me.

Mounting Danger by Karis Walsh

Posted on by Dirty Girl Anne

Grade: B-
Hotness Level: Blaze
Kink Level: No Kink
Genre: Contemporary, F/F
Published: 10/15/13
Reviewed by Anne
264 pages
 
I have never read a f/f romance before this one, though I’ve read one f/f/m story.  I liked the set up for this story and it turned out to be a good read.  I’ll definitely read more f/f romance!
 
Rachel, a police officer, made a decision (before the story starts) that has left her estranged from the rest of the police force.  She feels very alone.  And when she’s assigned to lead the new mounted division, she knows it’s not a compliment.  She thinks she’s being set up to fail.  She ends up asking a woman she knew in college, Callan, to help her train the other mounted police squad officers.  Callan is about as far from a lowly police officer as you can get.  She’s a polo star from a family with a lot of money.  She doesn’t really have time to help Rachel, but she’s interested enough in Rachel to make the time.
 
Into this reunion, the author mixes a mystery and some suspense.  It appears that someone really doesn’t want Rachel to succeed.  But who is it?  And why?  I enjoyed the mystery and thought it was well written.