CHANGING THE GAME by Jaci Burton.
A PLAY-BY-PLAY Novel #2
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance
Release: September 2011
Most people play by the rules. Gavin and Liz aren’t most people…
Win at any cost. That’s always been the mantra of sports agent Liz Darnell. When she carries things too far and risks losing her number-one client, baseball pro Gavin Riley, Liz realizes that she’ll have to work extra innings to win him back. It might not be too much of a stretch. She’s had a thing for this player’s moves since she first laid on eyes on him, and by the looks of it, he wants her just as bad.
Gavin’s more than ready—especially when Liz is offering herself as part of the bargain. And as much of her as Gavin wants. For added thrills, he decides to throw a little curve ball Liz’s way to see just how far she’s truly willing to go to keep him as a client. But when love unexpectedly enters the playing field, neither Liz nor Gavin are ready for the biggest game-changer of them all.
Previous Novel:
Release: February 2010
Thoughts: *Admires the view.* In addition to the view, the font design paired with the warm backdrop provides a good balance of shades.
HUSH by Cherry Adair.
Appears to be a revised cover.
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release: April 26th, 2011.
Black Magic: There’s a razor thin line between love and hate, light and dark, and for wizards, interior designer Sara Temple and geologist and Aequitas warrior Jackson Slater, the past and the present collide. Called into service by the Wizard Council to investigate a strange and deadly disease infecting wizards and stealing their powers, Jack and Sara find that both the answer and the problem may lie along the same magical leyline.
Dangerous Magic: Determined to destroy the powerful Omnivatic wizard responsible for the murder of his brother, Zackary Stark travels to Italy. To destroy his enemy, Zach must penetrate the deepest recesses of the Crystal Divinity. To achieve his ultimate goal, he must gain the trust of the wizard’s cold and beautiful step daughter. But River MacKay has her own deadly agenda, and the cat and mouse game they play will prove deadly for one, or both, of them.
Thoughts: Appears to be a two in one book, but no concrete information as of yet.
Previous novel and original cover:
BORN OF SHADOWS by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
A LEGUE NOVEL #4
Genre: Sci-fi Paranormal Romance
Release: April 4th, 2011
In the universe where the League is law, most live in fear. We fight back. Welcome to a world where corrupt assassination politics dominate everyone. It's kill or be killed.
Caillen's destiny was to become the next generation of Dagan smugglers. Until fate intervenes. Suddenly, his life is not his own and his loyalties are split in a way he could never have imagined. In a world where everything's earned and nothing is given, Desideria has battled to have a place of honor in her mother's Royal Guard. But when she uncovers the plot to kill her mother and overthrow her government, she knows she has to move quickly to prove it.
Unfortunately, her only hope is a man whose past is as jaded as his present. Now they must find common ground to work together or more than just their lives will be forfeit. Their worlds and families will be enslaved.
Thoughts: I tend to get irritated when a series gets a cover change mid-way through. This time? Isn’t any different. I twitch when I see that the covers don’t connect on my shelf.
IN THE AIR TONIGHT by Stephanie Tyler.
Shadow Force #3
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release: August 2011
No cover copy as of yet.
Thoughts: Purple hue, matching eyes. Different.
Previous Novels:
LIVING ON THE EDGE by Shannon K. Butcher.
An Edge Novel.
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release: March 2011
After a devastating injury, Lucas Ramsay knows he's finished as a soldier. But when the general who saved his life asks him for a favor, he says yes. All Lucas has to do is keep the general's daughter from getting on a plane to Colombia -- which is easier said than done...
Independent to the core, Sloane Gideon is a member of the Edge-a group of mercenaries for hire. But she's not on the clock for this mission. Her best friend is being held by a vicious drug lord, and Sloane must rescue her -- no matter how many handsome ex-soldiers her father sends to dissuade her.
With little choice, Lucas tracks Sloane to Colombia-where she reluctantly allows him to aid her in her search. But as they grow closer to the target, they grow closer to each other. And before the battle is over, both will have to decide just what they are willing to fight for...
Thoughts: Nice composition and font work.
BEG ME by Shiloh Walker.
Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance
Release: Available via Smashwords & Kindle now.
Format: E-book.
Beg me…there had been a time when those words made her burn with desire. But now, there was only fear.
Once, Tania Sinclair’s life was almost perfect…oh, it had its ups and downs but she was happily married to a guy that adored her, one who had no problem indulging every kinky fantasy she ever had. But a couple of tragedies later, she’s barely holding it together. A car accident took away her husband, and an attack from somebody she should have been able to trust has shaken not only her confidence, but it’s also stripped away her fantasies and even made it painful to look back on her memories of her husband without fear.
Two years after her attack, Tania is determined to take her life back and the first step is taking back herself…her fantasies, her dreams, her memories. There’s only one person she can trust to do it, too. One person she wants enough…Drake Bennett, her husband’s best friend.
Falling for your best friend’s wife—never smart. Drake’s watched Tania quietly for years, watched her…wanted her, knowing he’d never have her. First, she was taken. And then, that night two years ago—a night that still scars her, a night that’s left bruises on her that still haven’t healed. He does what he can, though, because he loves her too much not to. He’s her friend, there when she needs him.
And now she needs him. She’s asked him for a favor…one that just about blows his mind…
Warning: This book involves light bondage play, rape fantasy & role-playing. The acts between the hero & heroine are consensual, but they may not be ideal for all readers…
Thoughts: Genre and content conveyed. The absence of colour slashed with red type makes for a distinction amongst other designs.
JADED by Anya Bast.
Sequel to JEWELED.
Genre: Fantasy Historical Erotic Romance.
Release: June 7th, 2011
One woman who’s sworn never to love again.
Two men who can’t help but desire her.
And the magic and passion that binds them together…
Haunted by a traumatic attack when she was eighteen, Lilya Orensdaughter has become a courtesan in the Temple of Dreams, determined to never again lose control. But she will do anything for Byron Andropov, the man who nursed her back to health all those years ago—and who now wants her to help his friend Alek Chaikoveii come to terms with the powerful magick he possesses.
In Alek, Lilya finds a kindred spirit. The attraction between them is immediate, and soon Lilya surrenders to nights of unimaginable ecstasy. But she can’t forget Byron, who’s concealed his feelings for Lilya because he believed she would never love again. As tensions escalate between the two men who are vying for Lilya’s heart, Lilya finds herself torn between her desire for the man who saved her, and the man whose soul resembles her own—only to discover that in the world of unrestrained passion there are no boundaries. If only you’re willing to give up control…
Previous Book: JEWELED
Release: 2nd November 2010
Thoughts: I’ll always prefer the cover for JEWELED rather than JADED. Maybe it’s the fancy jewel set in her back or the composition of the piece. Either way, the above cover just doesn’t fully agree with me.
SHEWOLF by Teresa D’Amario.
True Mate Series.
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release: Available now.
Format: Available in e-book, to be released in print.
A small town veterinarian has a big time problem. She's not human.
Plagued as a child with an extra-sensitive sense of smell, strength, and eyesight, Anna Callaway always thought she was special. But she didn't understand how special until she met Kieran Hunter.
He insists they are True Mates, but he's not human either. He's wolven.
Kieran is a protector of his race. No longer the Alpha of his pack, he spends his time searching out and punishing any who may reveal their race to humans. While patrolling, he finds two wolven about to kidnap Anna. He battles to protect her, but is surprised to find himself drawn to her in a way he never expected.
The couple must learn to deal with their differences before they can address their similarities. But when three men kidnap Anna, she must decide if she is to embrace the wolven way of life, or return to her quiet existence. And whether to abandon the man who claims her as his True Mate.
E-book version:
Thoughts: Simple, bold, effective. Denotes the wilderness and innocence hinted at in the summary. A definite improvement from the original.
VAMPIRE INSTINCT by Joey W. Hill.
A VAMPIRE QUEEN Novel #7
Genre: Erotic Romance.
Release: July 15th, 2011
As servant to vampire mistress Lady Daniela, Elisa’s devotion is unwavering—except for one shocking request: destroy the children entrusted in her care. Elisa’s young charges are vampires of such potent desires as to belie their youth—given to a reckless bloodlust that makes their assimilation into the human world impossible. But there is one desperate option.
His name is Malachi, a Native American vampire who is a legend for his work with rehabilitating feline predators. With his primal understanding of the rules of survival, he is the fledglings’ last hope. But it is Elisa who is feeling the heat of his irresistible animal instincts. Now, as Malachi struggles to control the children’s impulses, he opens himself up to those of Elisa—and the passion they all share for the night could seal their fates forever.
Thoughts: Contains a more subtle note of that on-going possessiveness that links the series covers together. Not what I expected, but it grows on me each time I eye it up.
VAMPIRE QUEEN Novels #1 - #6:
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