Lovely, romantic and hot novellas

Lately, I've been reading way too many novellas... Mmm, not really ;o) I love novellas! Short stories, serials... all are welcome into my reading addiction. They're like short-lived treats that satisfy a craving of the moment. Want to know what I've been reading lately?

THE OTHER BROTHER 3: ILLICIT

Lauren Hawkeye & Tawny Stokes

See parts one and two.

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What an intense first chapter! Seth's emotions explode when he thinks Theo is hurting Allegra. I loved how he runs to protect her, shaking with retribution and naked possessiveness.

The most tantalizing part is that nothing is too obvious, so Allegra cannot openly reject her brother over Seth's warnings against him. That puts her in the middle of an emotional war, her family on one side tugging at her sense of loyalty and her guilt, while on the other side it's Seth, the stepbrother who makes her blood hot and heart flutter in need for him.

They're both strong-willed and stubborn which makes sparks of heated encounters fly. Though Seth's alpha ways awaken a soft yielding in Allegra that's very sensual when they both give in to their Dom/sub passion.

Declarations of love, frustration, a horribly sick brother, a bloody mess and an incredibly fast-paced and adrenaline-infused finale had me glued to this fantastic third part of the series. It even had a romantic and funny note that was unexpected but as welcome as all the tension and bad-ass grit.

More from this author? Yes, please :o)

POSSESSED 1

Coco Cadence

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Outrageous, fun and sexy. What a treat! I had a great time reading this short story. The characters are feisty, the plot breaks the boundaries of propriety at every turn, and the steam just warms you up nicely.

On the one hand, we have this CEO who is making his assistant miserable with an obnoxious attitude. When he proposes she pretend to be his fake wife for a few weeks, she just explodes.

Against the wall, she has to comply but for a juicy reward.

Then, we have this mystery man who helps her ease her libido in hte most delightful and kinky ways, even if they've never actually been face to face. And the hot dish is served!

OMG, the things these two do together. The dialogues are snarky, fast, hilarious, and the demands Leo King keeps making get sexier by the second.

As the plan to fake a marriage progresses, Leo tortures and teases Samantha with a harsh, cold attitude, but also with words and kisses too hot and not enough to satisfy the cravings he's awakened in her. The knot becomes really tangled when fake and real mingle. I loved the teasing, the bickering, the confusing signals from Leo and especially the moment when their passion just explodes. Wow!

Now that cliffhanger is going to make for an impatient wait till part 2. I didn't see it coming but I do want to know what happens after that. Oh, you naughty Leo...

TARNISHED

Ethan Radcliff

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Two opposites collide in undeniable attraction, but will they heal or destroy each other.?

I was curious about the premise of the story. There is this boxer who's past his prime and too deep in drugs and partying, and there is the mature mother who cleans the sports facilities. The night they cross paths, he's too drunk to respect her, and she's too infatuated and lonely to deny him.

But the temptation leads to irresponsibility and a wake-up call for Joe Murphy big time.

I think the writing style is not too polished or meaningful to the plot. However, the story is catchy, the sexy times are plenty and entertaining.

I liked the character dynamics. Darlene has been on her own for a long time, thus she misses being cared for, loved. On the other hand, the story also tells that the way to redemption is by our own effort. Though it's nice when it's inspired by a person who can love you despite your mistakes.

All in all, it's a sexy, cute tale of getting over one's mistakes and finding love and hope with someone. 

Have you read any novellas lately? Tell me what you think about my choices. Thank you for your time, book buddies :o)

The Other Brother has an intense story to tell

Lately, there is a flood of stories about stepbrothers, but let me confess something to you. I'm still new to the topic and I'm craving it! ;o) Get ready for THE OTHER BROTHER, because this story is packed with pent-up emotions, sexy times and an evil danger.

I've had the chance to read parts 1 and 2, and boy, am I happy. 

An interesting mixture of intrigue and romance, this novel is a quick read about a teen girl who feels an untoward attraction to her bad boy stepbrother. Nothing really happens between them, but the connection simmers under the radar until a fateful night when he acts on a protective impulse and changes everyone's lives.

I'm a fan of dual point of view. It lets you into both the woman and man's mind and you're able to understand their motivations better. Otherwise, you're left in the dark too often. I liked how Seth and Allegra evolve thanks to a hard decision on his part.

Despite how short it is, the plot is nicely done. The characters are also well defined. I liked Seth's intensity, his unwavering instinct to protect the girl he craves but cannot touch. I like that Allegra is divided by her emotions, her dark need for the man who's destroyed her family for no apparent reason, and her hatred which has turned her lie upside down.

Them, her brother Theo is quite the surprise and I'm really looking forward to finding out how he will act on his dirty little urges.

One of my favourite parts is the first intimate encounter between Allegra and Seth. So sensual and enticing, but also dramatic. As I finished this part, I was thinking how frustrated it was not to have the second part at hand. Though I'm all for cliffhangers! Totally recommended if  you like partially taboo, completely mysterious and sexy novellas with a spark of kink and a lot of promise.

Luckily for me, I could read the second part, TABOO, almost right away! :o)

I still had fresh in my mind the gloriously wicked reunion that Seth and Allegra had in the dark. Een more in my mind was the slightly chilling presence of Allegran's brother, a mean man that's about to be unleashed.

As much as I wanted to see that happening, I was more excited about the way Seth and Allegra's relationship would proceed in those naughty terms we got a glimpse at in part 1. OMG, it was so worth the wait! I felt the tension, the prey-predator anticipation, the exhilarating release. So good!

As I said before, the dual POV is a bonus. I love to see how both characters feel and think. Allegra is confused, but trying to pull herself together while her two brothers collide with her in the middle. Seth is one hot man intent on protecting and claiming the only woman who has ever moved him. It was gripping to see the way they hurt each other, the way the gravitate to each other.

The sexy times are just amazing. The scene at the hotel is all senses and tingling. Oh, Allegra, you lucky girl. Taboo is a really good episode that ends on a thrilling and menacing note. I loved it with all my heart. Where's part 3 now?

Forbidden

Part 1

From two New York Times bestselling authors comes a stunning tale of betrayal and blood...

Simple. The consummate good girl, this is the word I used to describe my life... until my stepbrother Seth came to live with us. Until that point, I’d been a very good girl... but my older, emotionally blocked stepbrother made me want to do very bad things. With him. In the course of one night everything changed, and my simple world was torn to shreds. I wanted to hate him. I did hate him. Mostly. But now he’s back. And nothing will ever be simple again. The Other Brother is a novel told in three parts.

**Contains graphic sexual content and harsh language. 

It is only appropriate for adult readers age 18+**

The Other Brother, Part 1: Forbidden is available now for .99c on release day only!

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 Find out more about Part 2: Taboo and Part 3: Illicit.

You can read chapter one here!

You can read chapter two here!

You can read chapter three here!

ABOUT THE MASTERMINDS

Lauren Hawkeye/ Lauren Jameson never imagined that she’d wind up telling stories for a living… though when she looks back, it’s easy to see that she’s the only one who is surprised. Always “the kid who read all the time”, Lauren made up stories about her favorite characters once she’d finished a book… and once spent an entire year narrating her own life internally. No, really. But where she was just plain odd before publication, now she can at least claim to have an artistic temperament.

Lauren lives in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada with her husband, toddler, pit bull and idiot cat, though they do not live in an igloo, nor do they drive a dogsled. In her nonexistent spare time Lauren can be found knitting (her husband claims that her snobby yarn collection is exorbitant), reading anything she can get her hands on, or sweating her way through spin class. She loves to hear from her readers!

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Tawny Stokes has always been a writer. From an early age, she’d spin tales of serial killers in love, vampires taking over the world, and sometimes about fluffy bunnies turned bunnicidal maniacs. An honour student in high school, with a penchant for math and English, you’d never know it by the foot high blue Mohawk and Doc Martens, which often got her into trouble. No longer a Mohawk wearer, Tawny still enjoys old school punk rock, trance, zombie movies, teen horror films, and fluffy bunnies. She lives in Canada with her fantastical daughter, two cats, and spends most of her time creating new stories for teens. Tawny also writes adult paranormal/urban fantasy fiction under the name Vivi Anna, and is an aspiring screenwriter.

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I'm really a fan of serials. They keep surprising me with lots of good stories and cliffhangers. What about you, book buddies? :o)