Brown Siblings Update ...

Acccording to Dane's last blog post it is ...

Question Sunday!
Sunday, June 12th, 2011

Christine asks: When the new series begins w/ Gillian’s friends are we still going to get to see glimpses of the Browns every now and then?

Answer: Yes! The new series will be focused on Gillian’s friends (who you’ll meet in NEVER ENOUGH) and since Gillian is with Adrian you’ll be seeing the Browns in the other books as well. And I’m not going to spoil it too much but you haven’t seen the last rock star from me either…

YaY more Brown Siblings!

Chapter 1 of Kenyon's Retribution ...

Coming Undone By Lauren Dane

Coming Undone (The Brown Siblings #2)

Start Date: May 5, 2011
Finish Date: May 7, 2011

Brief Summary …
After his parents' death, Brody gave up a promising career to care for his family. Now, with his siblings grown, Brody owns his own business, and for the first time in years he's alone. Elise has come to Seattle with her daughter to find peace. After years as a world-famous ballerina-and trapped in a marriage gone bad-she's looking for neither love nor attention. But she finds both in the handsome, honest man who befriends her with no strings attached.

Brody and Elise discover in each other the wild, physical passion they need. But it'll take a shadow from Elise's past to make them look beyond what they need-to what they truly desire.

My Review …

This book in 8 words or less …
TENDER AND ARTISTICALLY DELECTABLE!

To recall I remind you that I stumbled upon this series on a whim and accidentally read Inside Out. I didn’t realize until after I had finished reading the aforementioned book that it happened to be the third book of The Brown Siblings series by Lauren Dane. Of course this discovery just happened to clarify some of my confusion. So obviously I had to get the rest of this thrilling and titillating series just so that I could discover and experience these characters from the very beginning. Laid Bare is the beginning of the deliciously written story centered on Erin Brown and the introduction to the Brown siblings and their close-net circle of friends. Continuing on with the saga we are led to Erin’s sexy and emotionally intense brother Brody, the oldest of the Brown siblings. Coming Undone does not disappoint. It proudly continues that fabulous blend of sizzling erotica and sweetly hot romance that attacked and devoured of imaginations in Laid Bare. Coming Undone is a book that I found impossible to put down, which is why I’m awarding it a perfect five star rating and has definitely earn a spot on my keeper shelf of all time favorites, and perhaps someday yours too.

The Characters …

Brody Brown – This man is the caretaker for everyone at least for those he loves whether they are family or friend, raising his siblings from the tender age of 17 giving up his hopes and dreams of a promising art career to become the parents that they lost in an accident. You may want to take pity on him or even feel that his live is without intrinsic worth but that is where you would be mistaken because the complete opposite has happened for our hero. Not only has he raised two very successful people, namely his younger sister Erin and their younger brother Adrian, for whom he could not be prouder he also isn’t doing half bad himself. Has a successful and prosperous tattoo artist with a nice home in a friendly community while being surrounded by friends and family life for him isn’t too shabby. All Brody needs is some casual lovin’ ever now and then and life would be perfect. However, fate apparently feels differently for our hero thus enters Elise, her daughter Rennie and an unfortunate car accident.

Elise Sorenson – The once infamous ballerina who is trying to escape a horrid past while maintaining the safety of her young daughter Rennie finds herself moving far away in hopes of starting over and establishing a new life that is not only stable but protected from the horrors of their past. Settling in a great neighborhood in Seattle she finds herself living a normal life with her daughter. What more could she ask for? Well, the last thing she wants is a relationship especially with the very sexy, tattooed, motorcycle riding bad boy neighbor from across the street who personifies what fantasies are made of. In fact, while Brody lives inside Elise’s fantasies on a nightly basis and man are they good. Still, Elise just wants a man without complications and what Brody offers fills the bill for Elise. A companionship with no strings attached instead of a relationship with love and forever which works for both of them until Elise’s past comes back to haunt her. Now while Elise is trying to maintain her sanity and her focus on Rennie she doesn’t want to admit that she just might need Brody for more than just a good time. What Elise doesn’t expect is to love him and adore the way he treats her and her daughter. Apparently it seems that healing and love can come in a big inked up package that may just in fact be what she truly desires.

Final Thoughts …
Lauren Dane captures every feeling of each character and every situation and brings it to life. This book came alive for me. I found myself smiling when reading certain parts and annoyed at others because the characters and the situations affected me that much. Mainly it was Rennie. She is such a humorously witty and charmingly sweet little girl that pulls at your heart strings. The interaction between the three characters is heartwarming and gratifying.

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Laid Bare By Lauren Dane

Laid Bare (Brown Siblings #1)

Start Date: 4.30.11
Finish Date: 5.2.11

Brief Summary …
Unexpected Desire…
It’s been ten years since clean-cut, sexy-as-hell police officer Todd Keenan had a white-hot fling with Erin Brown, the provocative, wild rocker chick next door. Their power exchange in the bedroom got under his skin. But love wasn’t in the cards just yet…

Now, life has thrown the pair back together. But picking up where they left off is tough, in light of a painful event from Erin’s past. As Todd struggles to earn her trust, their relationship takes an unexpected and exciting turn when Todd’s best friend, Ben, ends up in their bed—and all three are quite satisfied in this relationship without a name. As the passion they share transforms Erin, will it be enough to help her face the evil she thought she had left behind?

My Review …

This book in 8 words or less …
TOUCHING AND IMAGINATIVELY DELICIOUS!

To be honest I accidently stumbled upon this seris and read the third book first before realizing that it was a series. Yeah I can be a little special like that sometimes. But enough about me … let’s get to the goods shall we. In a brief word this book is beyond AMAZING! Every once in a while a book comes along that is so spellbinding that it moves you in mesmerizing surprises in all the best ways imaginable. The three main characters of this rhythmically hypnotic saga are all deliciously charismatic and comprehensively practical. They are skillfully woven into a roller coaster tale that will have your heart wrenching with tears one moment, fluttering with arousal the next and laughing with merriment at every victorious stride along the way. I was completely blown away by the brilliant representation of this emotionally stimulating and profoundly erotic tale of second changes and liberation. What can I say … I love this book! With ménage and some male-on-male action what’s not to love. Mee-ow!

The Characters …

Erin Brown – She is a memorable heroine who takes no shit and knows what she desires whether on stage or in the bedroom. Even if some may view her appearance is a bit outlandish with her tattoos and dreadlocks that over time are traded in for long pink striped tresses I have to say that is what makes up some of her charisma and allure. Until disaster strikes and her genuinely free spirit is left traumatized and brokenhearted. The things she overcame just proved what a strong woman she was. Her tragedy broke my heart and left me in tears but at the same time I had to give her mad props to see the strength and determination that she possesses.

Todd Keegan – Starts out as a straight laced, clean cut, Toby Keith lovin’ cop who is so devastatingly attracted to Miss Wild Child Erin who just so happens to bring out his darker and kinkier side which naturally scares the shit out of him thus causing him to beat feet with his tail between his legs only to end up ten years later leaving Boston to return to Seattle after being shot, comatose and divorced. Only then to have fate step in and bring the once wild Erin back into his life where he so openly admits to embrace the kinks that caused him run and initially break her heart.

Ben Copeland – Todd’s sexy lifelong best friend and new business partner enters not only Erin’s life but her and Todd’s bedroom as well. He adds the whole new and improved feature to the vibrant dynamics of Erin and Todd’s relationship which in turn allows their friendship to develop into something deeper and more intimate will their feelings center around their love for Erin.

Final Thoughts …
Ben, Erin, and Todd find themselves becoming a threesome to where scenes heat up and progress with the perfect combination of alpha male exploration and sensitivity based on friendship, longing, trust, respect, understanding, and of course, love with Erin at the heart and center, and although they might have difficulty clearly defining what they have, … they can’t deny what they have found in each other. While there are some delicious sexual facets of being in a ménage the emotional makeup of the trio’s relationship takes precedence as the prime focus of this brilliantly written story. With that being said I leave myself wondering where my Ben and Todd are because hello … my name is Erin too.

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PRAYERS FOR A SNOWLESS WINTER LOST ...

OKAY I JUST GOT HOME FROM MY 2ND JOB ... OF COURSE WHEN I WENT TO WORK THERE WAS NO SNOW AND NATURALLY IT WAS A HOT MESS WHEN I GOT OFF AT 9:30. I THOUGHT I WOULD BE IN THE CLEAR IF I DROVE WITH MY TRUCK IN 3RD GEAR AND WENT NO FASTER THEN 30 MPH ... BOY WAS I WRONG! ABOUT 8 MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE I STARTED TO SPIN OUT AND YOU KNOW THAT SAYING 'LIFE FLASHED BEFORE YOUR EYES' ... WELL I CAN'T CLAIM THAT THAT HAPPENED BUT MY HEART WAS DEFINITELY IN MY THROAT AND BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH. I POPPED THE CURB WENT UP ON A HILL AND PRAYED TO THE GODDESS ABOVE THE LaFayette (MY TRUCK) WOULDN'T CRASH INTO THE TELEPHONE POLE. LUCKILY THE GREAT GODDESS ABOVE OR MAYBE EVEN MY MAMA WAS WATCHING OVER ME CAUSE BY THE TIME I GOT HOME AND CHECKED OUT LaFayette ALL I FOUND WAS A BUSTED TAIL LIGHT. SO WOULD ANYONE HAPPEN TO KNOW HOW MUCH A TAIL LIGHT COST? OH AND TO TOP OFF MY LOVELY DAY ... I THINK I'M GETTING SICK ... AGAIN! :o(

Book Recommentions ...

MUST READ BOOK LIST ...
The list below are of books I've read that have made it to the top of my ALL - TIME FAVORITES list. These are all Adult Paranormal Romance Novels (*) and Young Adult Novels (^).

BROTHERHOOD of the BLACK DAGGER SERIES by J.R WARD*

Series Rating: AAA++++++++++++++++++++++
Personal Opinion: I was recommend by my friends Amber and Prisilla to read this series and I could not thank them more for drawing my attention to this series. This is far the best adult romance series I've read. J.R. Ward is the most creative author I've had the pleasure of reading. The Black Dagger Brotherhood is both sexual and humorous. Her writing is sexy and the love scenes are detailed to a t and are freaking amazing and sometimes very funny which makes it better. Over all this series is both witty and sexual. A must read and the owner of the #1 spot of my ALL - TIME FAVORITES list.

The books in this series are listed in order ...
Dark Lover
Lover Eternal
Lover Awakened
Lover Revealed
Lover Unbound
Lover Enshrined
Lover Avenged
Lover Mine
Lover Unleashed ... release date March 29, 2011

"Right now you're throwing off an aura like your ass is plugged into the wall. So I strongly encourage you to drop the I-am-an-island bullshit and get your sorry excuse for a personality into Rehv's office before we have a situation. Dig?"
- Butch to Vishous in Lover Unbound

LORDS of the UNDERWORLD by GENA SHOWALTER*

Series Rating: AAA++++++++++++++++++++++
Series Decription: Long ago, twelve immortals warriors – each more dangerously seductive than the last -- stole and opened Pandora’s box, unleashing the evil from within. Now they carry that evil within themselves. Violence, Pain, Death, Disease, Disaster, Misery, Doubt, Promiscuity, Defeat, Lies, Secrets, and Wrath. When a powerful enemy returns, they will travel the world in search of a sacred relic of the gods – one that threatens to destroy them all.

Personal Opinion: If you are a fan of J.R. Ward well let me introduce you to Mrs. Gena and her wickedly delicious Lords! Like the BDB the LOFU is written with both sexualness and humor. Her writing is very witty and the love scenes are quite delectable if I do say so myself. I promise you if you read this series you will not set the book down disappointed and the co-owner of the #2 spot of my ALL - TIME FAVORITES list.

The books in this series are listed in order ...
The Darkest Night
The Darkest Kiss
The Darkest Pleasure
The Darkest Whisper
The Darkest Passion
The Darkest Lie
The Darkest Secrets ... release date April 1, 2011
The Darkest Surrender ... release date October 2011

"I tried to tell you. You said you didn't care, remember?"
A muscle ticked below his eye. "You should have told me anyway."
"While you had barbells within your reach? Please. I'm Disease, not Stupid."
- Torin (Keeper of Disease) to Maddox (Keeper of Violence) in The Darkest Night

GEORGINA KINCAID SERIES by RICHELLE MEAD^

Series Rating: AAA++++++++++++++
Series Decription: As if love wasn't hard enough! Imagine not being able to touch your boyfriend without sucking away his soul. Welcome to the world of Georgina Kincaid, a reluctant succubus living in Seattle who always seems to find herself in the middle of supernatural intrigue.

Personal Opinion: I promise you if you read this series you will not set the book down disappointed and the co-owner of the #2 spot of my ALL - TIME FAVORITES list.

The books in this series are listed in order ...
Succubus Blues
Succubus on Top
Succubus Dreams
Succubus Heat
Succubus Shadows
Succubus Revealed ... release date September 2011

Seth: "I hope I redeemed myself with the whole dancing-sex comparison.”
Georgina: “I suppose there were a couple of notable similarities,” I observed, holding a straight face.
Seth: “A couple? What about attention to detail, heavy exertion, lots of sweat, and single-minded determinedness to get the job done and done well?”
Georgina: “Mostly I was thinking you just don’t talk during sex.” Mean perhaps, but I couldn’t resist.
Seth: “Well, my mouth has better things to do.”
Georgina: I swallowed, my own mouth dry. “Are we still talking about dancing?"
- Georgina Kincaid & Seth Mortensen in Succubus Blues

VAMPIRE ACADEMY by RICHELLE MEAD^

Series Rating: AAA++++++++++++++
Series Decription: A story of two best friends who are bound to one another for all eternity. One a Guardian and one a Morio. Their friendship and sanity are tested through this series as love and tragedy are thrown into their paths through the years at their school, St. Vladimir Academy. The only people that can help them in the end are themselves or so they think.

Personal Opinion: This story brings you into the fight between the Guardian’s and the Stirgoi. One half vampire and the other a full on evil vampire. Both have their own needs, one is to protect the Royal Morio and the other a journey to destroy all Morio or to have them join them on their quest. But in the end the love story between trainer and student is what gets you hooked into this story. I promise you if you read this series you will not set the book down disappointed and the owner of the #3 spot of my ALL - TIME FAVORITES list.

The books in this series are listed in order ...
Vampire Academy
Frostbite
Shadow Kiss
Blood Promise
Spirit Bound
Last Sacrifice

Adrian: "He didn't give you that black eye, did he?"
Rose: "He wouldn't be alive if he did. I got it during … practice. I mean, I'm training to be a guardian. Our classes are always rough."
Adrian: "That's pretty hot,"
Rose: "Punching me in the eye?"
Adrian: "Well, no. Of course not. I meant that the idea of getting rough with you is hot. I'm a big fan of full-contact sports."
- Adrian Ivashkov & Rose Hathaway in Frostbite