A Dom's Decision by Raven McAllan book tour and review

A Dom's Decision

By

Raven McAllan

Series: Dommissimma, #2

Genre: Erotica, GLBT, Romance

Blurb

When is a Dom not a Dom? When it stops him from being with the man he loves…

Athol Donaldson lost many people in his life, his lover, his family, his twin. The latter loss seems hardly worth morning over. Affric caused nothing but trouble when alive, and now, he seems intent on causing trouble from beyond the grave.

It forces Athol to seek out the one man he's never forgotten.

Eden Murdoch has no intention of letting Athol slip through his fingers again. He's lost him once, and as they're forced to pull together to unravel the mystery surrounding the parentage of a teenage girl, their love for each other blossoms.

Surely, being Doms doesn't mean they can't compromise? Will they be able to work out their differences, and find lasting happiness, or will this blast from the past prove to be their final undoing?

 

I received a copy of this book for taking part in this book tour, and in return for an honest review.

I read this all in one day, it isn't a very long book.Now I'm not sure if I should have read book 1 first or not, I guessed something that happens in book 2, started in book 1, so maybe that spoiled book 1 for me a little. Never mind anyway! I actually did quite enjoy this one.

I really liked Athol, sexy, strong, dominant! Whats not to like huh?! And Edan, I felt pretty much the same about, but I felt Athol was the more dominant one of the pair. The story was nice, finding each other after all that time apart. I won't give away whether they get together properly or not, 2 Doms together is a tricky situation!

I must admit I got a little confused with all the names in the book at first, but *I think* I got used to them some part through. I would have liked to have seen more of the club, but I don't know if this is in the first book, I may need to grab that one and read it soon!

AS for the young girl who turns up at Domminissa (The BDSM Club where Athol works), well that intrigued me quite a bit! That part of the story changed my mind on things so many times lol! And as for the final chapter, I need for it to carry on into book 3!!!

I did enjoy this, and it is making me want to go back and read book 1, so well done Ms McAllan!  

Athol couldn't believe the rush of adrenalin that coursed through him. Every nerve end tingled. To know they just might be getting somewhere was so exhilarating, that one swipe of Edan's tongue anywhere on his body would make him come. Slight exaggeration, but not much. He swallowed and cleared his throat.

"Well we could do, but then seeing as I came up with the idea, do you want to go first?"

"Fuck first—talk later?" Edan smiled. "Sounds good. So strip. Stretch out on the bed and let's explore again."

That was jumping in with a vengeance. Was revisiting your first lover like riding a bicycle? Once done never forgotten? He'd soon find out.

Athol decided it felt strange to have Edan watching him as he undid his zipper and stroked it carefully down the sensitive skin of his prick. Edan's gaze was so intense, Athol's hands shook, as he held the metal away from his body. Foreskin in zip teeth wasn't a good omen.

"You going to reciprocate?" Athol asked as he inched his jeans and boxers over his cock. The head glistened with pre cum, and Edan's indrawn breath, told him more than words that the sight excited both of them.

"Who's the, ah fuck it, lets just both ask and receive, eh?" Edan toed off his shoes and undid his belt buckle in a hurry. "Last one naked loses the next decision."

Athol laughed as his shoes caught in his jeans as he tried to remove the clothes and not the footwear. It wasn’t possible, so with a quick check of where Edan stood, he grinned and pushed Edan. Edan whooped and fell onto the bed with his denims around his ankles. He waved his legs in the air.

"Cheat."

"Yeah." Athol jumped and landed on the bed next to Edan. He rolled over and grabbed Edan to hold him close, and thrust his tongue in between Edan's parted lips.

This kiss was different. As Edan's male, musky, scent surrounded him Athol knew tears were close. He'd missed this man as if a limb had been severed. His man his other half, was finally here with him.

But for how long? Athol pushed the thought away and concentrated on using his tongue to touch the inside of Edan's lips, and then stroke over the roof of Edan's mouth.

 Edan responded in an equally aggressive manner. His teeth grazed Athol's tongue and his lips sucked the flesh. Athol scrabbled for the waistband of Edan's half removed denims and shoved for all his worth, to get them away from Edan's body. In the back of his mind, he noticed Edan performed the same act with his, Athol's, jeans. How they managed without unlocking their lips Athol had no idea, and didn't care. All he desired was Edan naked and next to him.

Edan moved back, and the tiny few inches felt like the Grand Canyon with a force-eight gale to Athol.

"Shit, Ede, I need to feel you somehow. Make your mind up, for fuck's sake. What's going to happen next?" With a tremendous effort, Athol managed to shuck his shoes and jeans, thankful for the urge he'd had to go commando that morning.

"Bratty Dom." Edan gasped the words as his fingers fumbled with the hem of Athol's T-shirt. "Fuck, what's this stuck on?" He held Athol's T-shirt away from his torso.

"Hold on." Athol inched the material up and over his nipples. Edan's moan sent his cock into overdrive and his heart thudding. "Ah, you like?"

"Oh, I like." Edan ran his finger over the silver ring through Athol's right nipple. "How long have you had this?" He dipped his head and Athol about exploded as Edan circled the ring with his tongue and then tugged gently on it.

"Sh … er god, three, four, ah fuck, enough already. Let's do more. Condoms?"

"Con … Fuck, shit, and bollocks." Edan rolled onto his back and groaned.  His dick stood up long, hard and slicked with his pre-cum. "No, I've been celibate for so long they'd have shriveled up. You?"

Athol echoed the groan, and laughed softly. What he really wanted to do was cry and rail. Talk about serendipity—not. Was this his punishment for what happened all those years ago? Why on earth would he have thought he'd need rubbers? He'd been more concerned he might need a box to protect himself from a kick or a punch. "Don't talk daft. I'd forgotten what one looks like. Shit. Ah, well. Sixty-nine always was my favorite number. We're clean, and I trust you."

"And back." Edan shuffled round until his head nestled so close to Athol's cock Athol could feel his breath as it fanned over his heated skin. Athol grabbed Edan's ass and pulled him closer so he could put his lips on Edan's prick and give tiny little kisses along the length until he laved the head. With a mental sigh of pleasure, Athol pulled Edan's cock into his mouth and swirled his tongue over it. He enjoyed the salty taste, inhaled the musky male scent, and reveled in the moans and sighs Edan made.

A tug on his own cock sent his heat beat racing, and his skin pricked with arousal. He closed his eyes to let himself sink deeper into those beautiful sensations. It was nigh on impossible to groan with pleasure with a mouth full of wet cock, but Athol knew his shudder of pleasure reverberated into Edan. He nuzzled his head further into Edan's groin and grasped his ass even tighter. Edan reciprocated and together they began the nips and sucks of loving each other.

It wouldn't last long. He wouldn't last long. Athol had no illusions that he wouldn't be able to stave his climax off. Nor did he want to. The climbing emotion, the increasing heat, the shuddering, juddering emotions, and taut skin, embraced him, and he let them flow through him. 

Raven lives in Scotland, along with her husband and their two cats—their children having flown the nest—surrounded by beautiful scenery, which inspires a lot of the settings in her books.

She is used to sharing her life with the occasional deer, red squirrel, and lost tourist, to say nothing of the scourge of Scotland—the midge.

Her very understanding, and long-suffering DH, is used to his questions unanswered, the dust bunnies greeting him as he walks through the door, and rescuing burned offerings from the Aga. (And passing her a glass of wine as she types furiously.)

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Book Tour! The Girl on the Bus by Raven McAllan

The Girl On The Bus by Raven McAllan

Julia ran out on Tay five years ago, so she can't be the woman he sees on the bus. However, when she ends up being the one taking notes at his meeting, he knows he will move heaven and earth to make her his once more.

Will she agree, or will she run again?

Be Warned: BDSM, public exhibition, spanking

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Adult Excerpt

Once inside the room, which as far as Julia could see, was empty except for a bed, Mister T gripped her by the chin. "What is the first thing you thought when you came inside?"

Julia answered him without thinking about it. "Is that all?"

His shout of laughter rumbled through her, and his hand on her hair sent zaps of hot hard arousal to her clit and pussy.

"Well we can't have that, can we? A disappointed sub. Now I wonder what we should do?"

Going on instinct, Julia knelt awkwardly in front of him—she'd done her research on line—put her hands behind her and bent her head.

"Please, sir." To her annoyance her voice shook and she cleared her throat. "I want to learn."

"What, pet? What do you want to learn?"

Julia swallowed. "Whatever you wish to show me, sir." Then she remembered one of the books she'd read. "Within my safe words."

He'd laughed. "Clever, pet. What are they and what do they mean?"

"Red, stop now. We may discuss why I'm calling red but until we do its non-negotiable. Yellow, I'm not sure about what's happening, and maybe we need to discuss it further. And green, oh yes, I'm very happy let's carry on."

He crouched in front of her and kissed her nose. "That seems to cover it. Well sub, I'm considered to be best at wax play. Are you willing to let me show you the beauty therein?"

Those words spoken in his velvet voice made her ream coat her pussy and thighs and the hairs on her arms stand up.

"Yes, Sir. Please, Sir." The salutation seemed so easy to say, and so normal to her, that it rolled of her tongue automatically.

What followed became the most special and mind blowing time of her life. It was all well and good saying no sex, but it had been sexual in its own way.

Tay showed her with both diagrams and pictures what would happen. Then asked her to sign yet more disclaimers, before telling her to shower to remove all lotions and perfumes.

When she'd exited the shower, a tall smiling woman waited for her. Julia blushed. She might not be ashamed of her hourglass figure, but she wasn't used to flaunting it.

"Master T said would you put this on, please? He reckoned you'd not be happy dressed just in a thong as he'd prefer." She'd passed a bikini to Julia who looked at it doubtfully. It was so tiny, Julia reckoned she'd be lucky to get her nipple covered by the top, it looked to be an AA cup and she was a DD. The bottom wasn't much better, but at least it covered her bush.

The other woman, "Call me Callie," giggled as Julia blushed. The way Callie’s face crinkled up, made her look much more approachable and ten years younger. Julia realized she was around the same age as herself.

"Master T?" Julia asked as she struggled to dress in the bikini without dropping the towel. "Does he ever go mask-less?"

Callie shook her head. "Nope, but he's so good no one worries. Look, honey, it's obviously you're like a newborn babe here. Believe me, no one will bother about your body, except to see the marks of your Sir or Master on it. For hygiene's sake, if you carry on you'll shave or wax your pussy, it's preferred, and you'll get used to being mainly unclothed. It's no biggie. Right, you're playing in private, but I'm dungeon master for you. Master T thought you'd be happier with a woman around."

The following hour had been eye opening, enlightening, and mind blowing.

"I'm tying you down, pet, for your own safety," Tay told her. "Color?"

"Green, Sir." Okay she didn't know how she felt about not having the chance to move, but then she trusted him to know best. Behind him, Callie leaned against the wall ever watchful. So she did have a get out of jail card.

Once the first drop of wax hit her chest, the intense sting was followed by a flush of arousal so strong Julia almost came there and then. At the stern, "do not come until I say so", she bit her lip, regulating her breathing instead. She flew. Nothing existed except each soft drop of wax, his quiet praise, and the way she was detached and watching herself flush and blossom.

He tapped her mound gently and spoke in his sex on legs voice. "Fly, pet. Come for me now, Silver, show me how you let go."

Raven Bio

Raven lives in Scotland, along with her husband and their two cats—their children having flown the nest—surrounded by beautiful scenery, which inspires a lot of the settings in her books.

She is used to sharing her life with the occasional deer, red squirrel, and lost tourist, to say nothing of the scourge of Scotland—the midge.

Her very understanding, and long-suffering DH, is used to his questions unanswered, the dust bunnies greeting him as he walks through the door, and rescuing burned offerings from the Aga. (And passing her a glass of wine as she types furiously.)

Find her here:

http://www.ravenmcallan.com/

http://ravenmcallan.blogspot.co.uk/

***REVIEW*** The Girl on the Bus by Raven McAllan

The Girl on The Bus by Raven McAllan


Julia ran out on Tay five years ago, so she can't be the woman he sees on the bus. However, when she ends up being the one taking notes at his meeting, he knows he will move heaven and earth to make her his once more.

Will she agree, or will she run again?

I received a copy of this from the author in return for an honest review. Here goes:

I love Evernight's Romance On The Go line, nice quick readsfor when you don't have much time :)
 
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I was really excited to find out whether Julia went back to Tay and her old life. You'll just have to read it to find out for yourselves! 
  
Can you imagine, being with someone then having them leave? Now, can you imagine seeing them on a passing bus 5 years later! Well this is what happens in this story. Tay knows it was her, so he tries to find her, only to see her appear a taking notes at a meeting of his!  I loved that surprise and it certainly surprised Tay.
 
The story in this book pulled me in and I found myself not wanting to put the book down. The scenes at the club were great, and  I think Raven captured Silver's feelings in the club very well. I liked Silver, she made me feel like we could be friends in real life. Tay was pretty hot I must say :)

The wax play scene was my favorite when Silver eventually submits to Tay, kneeling before him, reciting her safewords.

The ending was great, but no spoilers from me. Please grab this quick read, you won't be sorry!!

 

***REVIEW*** Bow To Your Partner by Raven McAllan

Bow To Your Partner by Raven McAllan

There's dancing and then there's dancing. Mason is ready to move on, but Callan is ready to play once more. Now they have to decide if the dance is right for them.

After Mason's husband died, her interest in the lifestyle they had lived died with him. Until her meddling cousin sets her up with Callan Mackie.

Callan is a Dom without a sub, and he hasn't missed one. Until now that is. Mason hits all the right notes for him, and the chance to play with her isn’t to be missed.

The Dance Studio provides the perfect venue to see if Mason will bow to her partner.

 

I received a copy of this from the author after winning a competition. I read book 2 in the series the week before last and really enjoyed it, so was definitely looking forward to this one :)

This story centres on Mason and Callan. Mason is set up by her cousin to meet with Callan, and let's just say its a good job they met! Callan is a handsome, strong Dom who doesn't realise he is looking for a Sub until his meeting with Mason. 

In the story you find out a lot of things about Masons past, and sometimes it does pull at your heart strings, but the book has a lovely story. Mason seems like a strong lady who knows what she wants, but you see on the inside she is rather vulnerable and scared. Read the story and you'll find out why.

Plenty of good sex, lots of fabulous chemistry, some emotions, and a whole lot of love :)

Six-Pack-Stud-A-Thon Blog hop!

SIX-PACK-STUD-A-THON BLOG HOP!

I decided to join in with this blog hop as there are so many sexy bodies out there, that they just need to be talked about!!

One cover that blew me away was Raven McAllan's Will You Dance Miss Laurence. Check out this cover, but check out the guy!

Dancing lessons were supposed to be fun, but who ever heard of attending them without your knickers on?
Shibari Master Ryan is intrigued by Ava, so when his cousin asks a favor, he is only too happy to help Ava out of the rut she says she is in.
Will her past allow her to enjoy his bondage, or will true submission prove a step too much?

Now is this guy hot or what?! The first time I saw this cover, it blew me way, for many different reasons, but it was the cover model for Ryan that  made me need to read this. And it doesn't stop at the cover, Ryans character is fantastic and sexy as hell!

He's a shibari master (tying someone up in a rather atrisitc and sensual way, it's a style of Japanese BDSM/bondage), and Ava's friend sends her to Ryan for a 'dance' lesson, which turns out to be so much more. The whole story is great and it's something you can't put down once you pick it up. But Ryan is so sexy, I think Ms McAllan wrote him very well. The way he speaks, the descriptions of his ropes and bindings, the way he takes his time and cares for Ava's needs...well... he's one very good teacher ;)


If you think you'd like to check out Ryan and his sexy hands, please enter the rafflecopter below to win a copy of Will You Dance Miss Laurence, that Raven McAllan has so generously donated today :)


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***REVIEW*** Dance to a Different Beat (Dance Studio 2) by Raven McAllan

Dance to a Different Beat (Dance Studio 2) by +Raven McAllan 

Jane has a decision to make. Meet Sean and face her demons, or hide. Can she allow herself to let go enough to give this experienced Dom the submission he demands?

Jane has always made her own way in life, and the thought of giving up that control scared her away once. Sean is determined to show her that true submission is a joy, and not something to be feared. He is not prepared to lose her again.

As they face her fears, can they reach their full potential, or will those demons just prove too much to conquer?

 

I bought this yesterday as I won a copy of the third book in this series so thought I best catch up!

I really enjoyed it. I liked that this one gave a lot more back story and a really nice deep conversation between Jane and Sean. It was different, there was one sex scene and it was great as usual, but I liked that it focused more on the relationship between the 2 characters and how they got to where they are now. And the wax play sounds rather interesting!

The characters were fab, Sean a very strong but caring guy, Jane another strong person who knew where she wanted to be.

A lovely book from Raven, and I'm ready to move straight onto book 3 :)

***REVIEW*** A Matter of Faith by Raven McAllan

A Matter of Faith by Raven McAllan

Leonora knew she'd wait for Justin to come home. She hadn't expected it to be so long or so fraught. When Justin joined his regiment, and was sent to the continent, Leonora promised to wait for him to return. She didn't think it would take so long, or she'd have so many difficulties to face. Her life changes as she struggles to cope without Justin and keep his estate running.
With someone out to destroy all she holds dear, Leonora has to fight for her beliefs and her family, and hope they get the happy ever after they deserve.

THERE MAY BE SPOILERS IN ANY OF MY REVIEWS, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!

I received a copy of this book from Raven in return for an honest review. She gets what she asks for :)

I read this book in one day, and it had me pulled in from the start, as do all of Raven's regency romances ;)

I loved Justin and Nora. They fit together perfectly (in more ways than one ; p), and I was rooting for them from the first encounter in that gloomy passageway. 

When one of the chapters started with 'four years later....' I knew what was coming. I actually felt gutted. Justin was MIA after leaving for the war just after he and Nora married. But what I didn't see coming was Faith, their little girl :) 

And then this mysterious man who keeps talking to Faith? Well... you shall see me friends, you shall see :D

Plenty of love, hot sex, mystery and evil, an all round fab read!

A great regency from Raven, and I'm dying to know more!

***REVIEW*** 7 Sinful Secrets Anthology by Various Authors (The Nuthouse Scribblers)

7 Sinful Secrets by The Nuthouse Scribblers

Seven marriages—seven sinful secrets.

Marriages shouldn't have secrets, should they? Follow our seven couples, as they come to terms with the fact that their partner has been holding something back from them. Will it make or break their relationship? Read on to find out, and have your fan at the ready, because these secrets are hot!

The Knickers by Doris O'Connor

Discovering frilly French Knickers in your husband's dry cleaning can only mean one thing, right? They're certainly not Mareijke's! Devastated at this find, she returns home early and walks in on the unmistakable sounds of Stefano in the throes of passion… but things are not what they seem…

Behind The Mask by Raven McAllan

When Daisy went on holiday she did not expect to return with a drop dead gorgeous husband. Life is great until she meets a masked stripper at her belated hen night. She knows the eyes behind that mask, doesn't she?

Bit on the Side by Jorja Lovett

Helen thought she'd lost her husband to depression after he lost his job. Now he's back, happy, horny and ready to play. But Carl's spending so much time on his computer she's worried he's got something to hide. Will his secret tear them apart, or bring them closer than ever?

Domination Dreams by Michaela Rhua

Nicholas Cole has been married to Marissa for twenty years, and he dreams of being dominated by his vanilla wife. When he returns from a business trip, he is in for one heck of a birthday surprise.

Anniversary Gift by Cherie Nicholls

Cleo knows her wife is up to something, and she is determined to find out what it is. When she walks in on Marie and some bloke at a hotel room, she thinks all is lost. And then Marie orders her to stay… And when your Domme gives you an order…

Sex Tape by Kiru Taye

Juan Roberto's unexpected arrival home turns on its head when he discovers his wife Noni has a mind-blowing surprise she's been hiding from him. Discovering secrets and sex tapes have never been hotter or more pleasurable…

Contains: a naughty video and an even naughtier married couple rediscovering each other.

Tassels by Alannah Harte

Harrington loves his new wife Penny. So much so that he puts his own desires for a more exciting sex life to one side. Their lovemaking may be vanilla, but it's all he needs, or so he thinks, until the suitcase breaks and he discovers her secret.

I received a copy of this anthology from one of the authors (Raven McAllan) in return for an honest review. Here is my review of each short story from this book.

THERE COULD BE SPOILERS IN ANY OF MY REVIEWS!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!

The Knickers by Doris O'Connor ★★★★

I really enjoyed this story. When Mareijkes cleaner finds some frilly knickers and Mareijke knows they aren't hers, she's ready to rhumble with Stefano, and find out exactly whats gong on and who these knickers belong to. She gets one hell of a suprise when she finds him in bed with.... her knickers on? Stefanos secret is that he likes the feel of womens underwear, and feels he can't tell his wife this, therefore a dirty little secret is hidden. I liked this story, I liked the fact that Mareijke understood her husbands secret,a nd she actually found it quite sexy!

Behind the Mask by Raven McAllan ★★★★★

Now this one was great! My favourite one of all I think. At first I was like 'woah, she just up; and married the guy?!', but I loved the way this story panned out. Daisys friends hadn't even met her husband yet, but they hads dragged her out on a belated hen night. After  blindfolding ehr and tkaing her somewhere,a  stripper takes stage and dances for her. Daisy thinks she is imagining hunky husband everywhere, and soon realises she is! Alex is thr stripper, and she's the only one who knows this. She gives her friends quite a shock whe she wraps her legs around thie stripper and he takes her to a quiet room! She soon finds his secret is that he owns that club,a nd had to fill in for a stripper at the last minute, and when he found out it was for his wife, he knew he'd have some fun!

Bit on the Side by Jorja Lovett ★★★★

This one was a good story. Helen find her husband spending a lot of time on the computer, and when she finds a note in his poxcket with some rather provocative names, she assumes he's either having an affair, or he's obsessed with porn. She doesn't know what else to think seeing as he's suddenly turned very sexual after a long time. Buying her sexy PVC clothing? What is his secret? He's writing an erotic novel, those names were pen names he was trying to come up with! I loved the story behind this one, but I htink I knew from the start he was writing.

Domination Dreams by Michaela Rhua  ★★★★

Nicholas wants to be dominated by his wife, but he finds her so 'vanilla', that he thinks she would never go for it. So when he suprises her with a box of secrets one day, he gets one hell ofa  suprise when he comes home! His wife is in total Dom mode,a nd Nicholas gets his wish. I liked this one, the poor guy kept this secret for so long, and his wife would have totally gone for it anyway!

Anniversary Gift by Cherie Nicholls  ★★★★★

Oh man this one was hot! Cleo is sure Marie is cheating on her when she finds hotel reservations booked by her 'husband'. But once she gets there and catches Marie with a man, shes in for a suprise. Mare is teaching her office assistant to become a Sub, and in Dom mode, she orders Cleo to stay. It turns into quite a night for all 3 of them! I liked this one, I liked Cleos character too. I'd read more about these guys.

Sex Tape by Kiru Taye  ★★★★

At first I wasn't too sure about this one, especially when you find out that the sex tape is actually a secret tape Noni has filmed of her and her husband Juan Roberto. But... then I thought about it. Juan Roberto wasn't upset over the fact she secretly recorded them, he found it a real turn on that she was watching this. He was more happy that she hadn't been filming sex tapes with someone else while he was away! So yeah, I liked this one :)

Tassels by Alannah Harte ★★★
I couldn't get away with one of the characters in this one, Harrington. Even though I enjoyed the story, I just thought the way he reacted when he found the underwear and clothing in his wifes suitcase was a bit OTT.  I can understand someone feeling cheated etc when your other half has been hiding a secret like this, but to shout and demand her put the clothing on and dance for him, even when she asked him not ot make her do this, for me I didn't like that. But, she did anyway, and the atmosphere changed, I'm sure they'll have a happy marriage, just no more secrets!!!

OVERALL!!
I liked this anthology, but then again these guys know how to write don't they :D I gave this 4 stars in total.

***REVIEW*** Serviced Anthology by various authors

Serviced Anthology by Various Authors


For One Night Only by Allie A Burrow
Corporal Mark Butler is back in the country for one night only, and Kate isn't about to let the opportunity pass her by...

Over A Dead Body by Leona Bushman
Riker hated days that start out with dead bodies. Edie hated days that started out with dead bodies found by ex-fiances. Both wanted to find the killer.

Reds, Whites, and Blues by Mickey J. Corrigan
He was stationed in Key West during the Vietnam War when he met the artsy girl who didn't capitalize her name.

Leave Taking by Angelica Dawson
Will has a surprise for his wife for the tenth anniversary. He's coming home.

First Date : The Italian Colonel by Jesabelle Jones
There are fireworks when horny English nanny, Leonie, meets squadron commander, Colonel Luca Giordano - the sex is hot, and it's only the first date.

Major's Minah by Raven McAllan
Oliver knew his duty, he needed a wife and heir. Minah knew what she wanted—him. Could his ideals and her dreams be the same? There was only one way to find out.

Knock Out by Natalia Petrovskii
Warrant Officer Ryan Wilson is handsome and arrogant and Corporal Nicole Muchmore enjoys taking out her frustration against him on the sparring mat. One day the tables turn and before she knows what is happening he is exacting a punishment of another kind-this time totally pleasurable.

A Chance At Love by Shelli Rosewarne
Suzanne had always told her big brother that being a soldier was too dangerous, so when she sees the uniformed officer in front of her house she knows exactly what he's here to tell her. While Aidan may set her blood on fire, Suzanne has already lost one soldier she loved and she's not prepared to trust her heart to another one.

Taking Command by Zara Stoneley
How far would you go if the man you loved walked away, so you didn't suffer? Would you take a risk, take command?

Riding Out the Storm by Natalia Petrovskii
Corporal Anna Jordan keeps her secret fantasies about her superior officer, Lieutenant Kyle Campbell, well hidden. When the two must take shelter from a winter storm during a training exercise she has no idea her wildest dreams are about to come true! 

I received a copy of this book from one of the authors (Allie A Burrow) in return for an honest review!

Here's my short reviews on each story:

For One Night Only by +Allie A Burrow ★★★★★

I loved this story. The scene in the train was one hot ride! But I loved how quite obviously Mark and Kate loved each other. Allie done well writing this story of 2 people in a long distance relationship,  I think she captured their longing for each other perfectly :)

Over A Dead Body by +Leona Bushman ★★★★

I quite enjoyed this story. I liked the start of the story, how Riker was automatically thought to have been the killer, and how it just so happened to be his ex who was called in to the scene ;) The sexual tension in this one was high between the 2 characters, and eventually you see where that tension takes them! 

Red, Whites and Blues by Mickey J Corrigan★★★★★

Fantastic story :) I loved how this one literally got straight down to the dirty. Rolling around in the sand, naked with a hot stranger, what a way to spend your day! But I got goosebumps during the last few paragraphs. Those last paragraphs were my favourite, very sweet indeed :)

Leave Taking by +Angelica Dawson ★★★★★

A hot short from Angelica. I liked this one, the passion between husband and wife was huge. I can't begin to imagine what it is like not to see your other half for long periods of time, but if the reunion is anything like what these guys had, I'm sure all those who have moments like this, always enjoy it :)

First Date: The Italian Colonel by Jessabelle Jones★★★★★

This was another quick story, but a good one. The Colonel was a damn fine Italian, who seemed like the type of guy who could stop hearts in an instant! Great sex scenes in this one too, I liked the truck scene ;)

Majors Minah by +Raven McAllan ★★★★★

Wow. Ms McAllan has a way with words, and certainly has a way with her historical romances ;) I really enjoyed this and would love to read more of Minah and Olivers life together. 

Knock Out by Natalia Petrovskii★★★★

A lovely story about Nicole and Ryan. Both like to spar with each other in the gym, until one day, even though Nicole thinks he's an arrogant pig, Ryan changes things and kisses her. There starts a lovely relationship, and plenty of secret sex :)

A Chance at Love by +Shelli Rosewarne ★★★★

Suzanne is told right at the start that her brother has been killed in action, which devastates her and her brothers friend Aiden who came to give her the news. Aiden stays over as he can't get straight back home, and Suzanne sees and opportunity to feel something more than just pain for a while. a lot of sex later, a beautiful love story arrived :)

Taking Command by +Zara Stoneley ★★★★

Jade and mike meet again, him a good friend of the family, 6 months after a wild night of passion together. Now at first I was like 'wtaf! Shes gonna drug him!' But when you see she doesn't its all good :) a good story from Zara!

Riding Out the Storm by Natalia Petrovski★★★★★
I liked this one. Anna and Kyle both have to take shelter in a cabin somewhere when a storm comes in while they're on a training exercise. Anna has always known Kyle was a good looking dude, and certainly finds out just what he's capable of when they're alone together... freezing cold.... and need a way to keep warm ;)

All in all I give this book 5 stars! I've already read some works from some of these authors, and like them, now I've found more authors too watch out for! I really enjoyed it (even though it took me a while to get through as I've been kinda ill quite a bit recently), and look forward to reading more stories from these authors :)

*** REVIEW *** Her Type of Guy Anthology

Her Type of Guy Anthology by Doris O'Connor, Raven McAllan, Michaela Rhua, Ella Grey and Morgan King

For every desire, there's a man to meet it. Someone's annoyance is another's kink. In this naughty collection of short stories, indulge your fantasies, and follow our heroines as they find just the right type of guy or guys…
From bouncing cocks to virgins, slow coaches, true Scotsmen, and messy play partners, sex toy experts and their mischievous friends—these guys are in need of their ladies. Why is one guy too grumpy to believe, another always too early? And can there ever be a future with a hired killer?
Only one way to find out. You might just meet your ideal guy.

I received a copy of this book from one of the authors (Doris O'Connor) in return for an honest review :D I was glad to say yes, I'd been waiting for this anthology ever since I found out it was in writing!

Since there are 10 short stories, 2 by each author, I decided to write a small review for each one as I read it, and put stars out of 5 next to each one.

WARNING!! THERE WILL BE SPOILERS IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY READ THIS BOOK!!

The Man With the Bouncing cock by +Doris O'connor ★★★★★

This is a story about a Dean, a man who's cock literally bounces :) it never goes down (some may think 'oh yeah, how annoying that must be :/ ' but I can imagine it would be). When the new hot teacher Amelie moves in next door, Dean can't stop thinking about her, nor can she stop thinking about him. It takes a while but they eventually get it on after a sexy solo scene in the rain, and Deans problem of his always on the go cock goes away :) Amelie fixes him! This was a fun read, and it makes you thin what a pest it could be to always be aroused.

A True Scotsman by +Raven McAllan  ★★★★
This story is about Charlie, who is standing at the bottom of a cliff in a kilt. He climbs the rock face, with a very sexy voice coming through his ear piece, and wins, therefore claiming his prize, a hot lover, who is also waiting for him 'commando' at the top :) I liked this story, and Ravens description of Charlie in his kilt, commando like a proper scotsman, really put your imagination into overdrive!

Only When Allowed by +Michaela Rhua ★★★★★

This is the story of Alex, who can't seem to enjoy sex properly, as he finishes far too quick. Lillian, his boss, is eager to get her teeth into him and try to help him with his little problem. And thats exactly what she does. After a meeting with some clients, she takes Alex up to her hotel room and teaches him exactly how to wait :) This was a great dom/sub story, and it was nice to see the woman become the dom.

Ghost by Ella Grey★★★★
Lucas is a hitman for the mob, and when on a job, he turns up at someones door to kill them, he gets more than he bargained for. Who opens the door, but his childhood friend Isabella, whom he owes a lot to. So he helps her escape, with disguises, as she is under watch from the FBI. A couple of deaths along the way, but a HEA ending for these 2. I liked this, and I liked Lucas :)

Delightful Consequences by Morgan King★★★★★
Josie and Matt go back to Matts place after a date, only to find that Matts room mate Jon has changed all of Matts room around, added pink bedsheets etc. So to pay him back, Matt suggests doing the deed in Jons room. To Josies surprise, Jon turns up, and Matt demands he stays and watches, no touching himself either, as punishment for raiding his room. For Josie, this goes from a normal date, to a possible future menage! This was fun, it really made you feel that Josie must have been os aware of all of her senses, especially being blindfolded!

Grumpy Pants by +Doris O'connor ★★★★★
Julie's car tyre flattens on her way to work, a gorgeous guy gets out and helps her fit a new tyre. Fit he is, and he sends her insides blazing. She doesn't know but she has the same effect on him. When she gets to work and has to call the new IT boss , Mr Grumpy-pants, she does not expect it to be him, the guy from the side of the road. They both feel each other calling, and end up having some hot sex right there in the office. James, a shifter, claims her as his mate, and it sounds like they're going to be very happy together, forever. I love Doris shifter novels, so this was a great little short :)

No Longer Pure As... by +Raven McAllan ★★★★
Marcus is a virgin, and has his eyes on a woman of the cloth, Cammie. When he is told by Cammie that he has won an afternoon of Flower Arranging at the local vicarage with her, he spends the morning calming himself down enough to be able to spend the afternoon with the woman he really likes. But when Cammie open the door of the vicarage ina low cut dress, and takes him upstairs, he gets more than just flower arranging! It turns out Cammie is a virgin too, she likes Marcus, and wants him to de-flower her :D This was a sweet story, and I really felt happy for Marcus when he got the girl!

Snail's Pace by +Michaela Rhua  ★★★★
Adam owns a bookstore, and his 2 assistants Sophie and June are heard by him, gossipping about how slow he is at everything, and wouldn't you be there forever if you were to sleep with him. So one day after June has left, and the beautiful Sophie tells him she is leaving for a bigger chain, he kisses her, eager to show her just what 'slow' with him can be like. I liked this, and Michaela describes really well the sex scene. Mr Sloely sounds like a good one!

Messy by Ella Grey ★★★★
Carter Hansen opens his front door one day to find a cleaning maid, Arianna, standing there. She overheard his brother calling him Mr Messy, and with her new business just starting, decided to go over and see if she could clean his house. But she soon finds out that his brother doesn't call him Mr Messy because he's untidy, but because he likes to use food in his foreplay! I swear I'll never eat an ice cream with strawberry sauce again in the same way ;)


The Tickle Arms by Morgan King ★★★★★
This story happens before the first story you read in this anthology by Morgan King (Delightful Consequences). In this one you get to see Josie and Matts dinner date, and you can really feel the sexual tension between them both at the table. Matt gives her a gift, and gives her the choice of wearing it. A love egg, which she runs off to the bathroom and inserts. Matt controls it at the the table when she returns, and ends up with his hands under the table, finishing what he started, in public, in a restaurant! I have to say, this story was brilliant, and after reading this one, you begin to understand  little more of the back story in Delightful Consequences :)

★★★★★

I gave this whole book 5 stars as all of the stories were really good. What a great anthology! these 5 authors are defiantly ones to watch! Good work guys!!!

Great Author: Raven McAllan

Hi guys. Another great author post today since I haven't done one in a while.

Today my great author is Raven McAllan.

Here are the books of Ravens that I've read so far:

Theres plenty more there for me to read too! 

Raven is a great author. I love her books, and if I hadn't have found Doris O'Connor, I wouldn't have found Raven either! I have to say, she is a lovely person, and has given me smiles, advice, and freebies (who doesn't love the freebies :p).

I love the way her stories drag me in that I never want to put them down! Of Ravens books I've read so far, the Silk Street books are my favourites. I can't wait for the third to be written! Raven is brilliant at writing her contemporary romances, adn her characters are always well written and well described. And I love them all, from Lord Felton is Silver Silk Ties, to Dylan in Impulse.

I wanted to share my love of Ravens books with you all, and tell you to go grab one if you haven't already, and get started ASAP!

***REVIEW*** Impulse by Raven McAllan

Impulse by Raven McAllan

 Dylan has arrived at Isola Dei Sogni to help out—with reluctance and just as a favour. Then he meets Mia. If she's the person he's supposed to assist, then maybe the visit won't be the waste of time he thought after all. His attitude has changed, and when he hears Mia wants to give him his fantasy? Dylan is never one to disappoint a lady…he hopes.

However, fantasies and dreams are all well and good, but even here, reality creeps in. Can Mia and Dylan overcome that to reach their happily ever after?

I received a copy of this book from the publisher (Just Ink Press, LLC), and was bloody glad I did, what a great story!

 I remember reading Doris O'Connors 'Awakening' ages ago (actually that may have been the first of Ms O'Connors books I read), and falling in love with the idea of an island like that. So when I heard Raven had wrote a story about an island where dreams and fantasies come true, I was so excited to read it!

This is the story of Mia, who goes along on a holiday to Isola Dei Sogni with her sister and friends. She doesn't really want a fantasy, but reads the pamphlet and becomes a little intrigued. She meets Dylan, who has been sent to help out for the week at the Island, as a favour to someone.

No spoilers from me here, but boy does this story grab your attention! I loved it. Dylan sounds like a very sexy guy, and one thing that got me very excited is...well... there is some growling going on (I love this type of thing!).

Great story from Raven, and I can't wait to see if she writes another in the series! :)

Ravens here with her new release 'Dance to a Different Beat'!

             Well here I am again, I'm so glad Dee likes me. (At least I think she does, she let's me pop in and chat)

 Of course I like you Raven :) Who doesn't! You're welcome to chat anytime!

 So how about dancing? You know the old chat line…(well no you're probably too young but…)

"You dancin'?"

"You askin'?"

"I'm askin'."

"I'm dancin'."

Then you'd go off onto the dance floor and strut your stuff…

At The Dance Studio, Jane is about to dance to a different beat… if she dare… It's up to Sean …

 

Jane has a decision to make. Meet Sean and face her demons, or hide. Can she allow herself to let go enough to give this experienced Dom the submission he demands?

Jane has always made her own way in life, and the thought of giving up that control has scared her away once.

Sean is determined to show her that true submission is a joy, and not something to be feared. He is not prepared to lose her again.

As they face her fears, can they reach their full potential, or will those demons just prove too much to conquer?

So let me tease you…

As he watched under hooded eyelids Jane ran her hand over the back of a leather chair, and caressed the smooth shape as it swept in a dramatic curve and became the arm. Her fingers splayed out over the wooden covered strength. She'd always been tactile, and Sean could only wish her hands would touch him in the same erotic way. The thought of her mouth on his cock, or himself buried deep inside her pussy, had been the basis of more than one of his climaxes. He despaired of ever seeing if his fantasies lived up to the reality. She looked at him. "So this is vanilla?"

He nodded. Shit, I must seem like one of those stupid nodding dogs you win at the fair. "So?"

"Oh nothing really," Jane smirked. "But a chair like a giant clit isn't what I'd call vanilla."

 He laughed. "You, my dear, are the other person to recognize that, let alone remark on it."

"Really? So what does everyone else see?" She sounded genuinely interested.

"Comfortable."

"What?" Jane sounded incredulous as she let him seat her at a small round table carefully screened from the wind, and prying eyes. "Nothing else? It's two-tone red leather, for goodness sake."

He shrugged and went to a side table where an array of fruit was set under muslin covers. "People only see what they want to see Jane. And hear what they want to hear." He handed her a bowl of fruit with everything Ryan had assured him she loved in it. "Don't you agree?"

"Hmm." She ate a spoon full of raspberries. As the deep red vied with the subtle hue of her lips Sean's cock reacted and hardened. Damn, if he didn't wish it was his prick that was being sucked into her mouth. "How d'you mean?" She swallowed and filled her spoon again. "This is good. If I'd known I was coming for breakfast, I'd have ditched the joggers and worn something tidier. So, you were saying?"

"That people have selective sight and hearing, and interpret things in their own way to suit themselves." He paused. Should he? Why not? It can't make things any worse.  "Take yourself for instance. Your friend wants to come to dance, you hear BDSM. Did you ever check with her to see what she'd been told? Nope, you just jumped to conclusions. Why? Have you been to see Ava and Ryan? No, not since she told you what had happened. You worry her and Ry, you know, but does it bother you? Evidently not, you just see them as threatening your safe sterile life and ignore them. And you set the whole thing up, and I could have sworn not five minutes ago you were really happy for them, but you haven't told them that. They both wonder what they've done to insult you. And us? You ran. You saw how well we meshed, and ran. No questions to me, no define what you mean, nothing. You just bottled. And now look at you? You look like a bag lady. Your glow has gone. When are you going to open your eyes and ears and see and hear what's going on? When are you going to give us a chance? Or are you going to let yourself be sucked into apathy and sterility? For fuck's sake remind yourself what you felt with me, tell yourself you deserve more. And bloody well talk."

He slammed his hands on the table so hard both the crockery and Jane jumped. Her spoon fell to the floor, followed by three slices of apple and a grape.

*****

Dance to a Different Beat…Buy links

Evernight Publishing http://www.evernightpublishing.com/dance-to-a-different-beat-by-raven-mcallan/

Amazon http://authl.it/B00CNYPZWE

Nosy links…

Raven lives in Scotland, along with her husband and their two cats—their children having flown the nest—surrounded by beautiful scenery, which inspires a lot of the settings in her books.

She is used to sharing her life with the occasional deer, red squirrel, and lost tourist, to say nothing of the scourge of Scotland—the midge.

A lover of reading, she appreciates the history inside a book, and the chance to peek into the lives of those from years ago. Raven admits that she enjoys the research for her books almost as much as the writing; so much so, that sometimes she realizes she's strayed way past the information she needs to know, and not a paragraph has been added to her WIP.

Her lovely long-suffering husband is learning to love the dust bunnies, work the Aga, and be on stand-by with a glass of wine.

You can find out more about Raven here…

http://www.ravenmcallan.com

http:/ /www.ravenmcallan.blogspot.com

https://www.facebook.com/rmcallan      (my page)

https://www.facebook.com/ravenmcallan           (author page)

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