Ash

Julia Sharp has always been a strong woman. Her strength is what helped her through the days when her fledgling company struggled through the grip of a global recession.

Since that time her business has grown tremendously, aided in part by the investment firm, Sandstone Ventures.

For once in her life, she feels like she has everything she could ever want, but fate has other plans for her.

In the span of one day, everything that Julia has worked for crumbles in front of her.

With no other options, she turns to the wealthy and enigmatic partner of Sandstone Ventures, Mark Stone, for help.

What Mark Stone asks of her will delve into her darkest fantasies and test the very limits of her strength.

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This is a very short book - it doesn't give page #'s but I was finished with it pretty quickly.

It's starting off to be a great series. Julia is trying 

to save her father & her business. 

There is something going on that has yet come to light 

but it has torn her world apart. 

The one person that might be able to put it all back together is wanting something from her that she is struggling with even know she wants to. There a couple of hot sex scenes. The ending throws another wrench in Julia's struggle with Mark so be ready to download the second book in the series Ember. There will be 3 more books in this series and the next book is due out in jan. 

CONTENT RATING

Romance: 2 out of 5

Kink: 3 out of 5 

Raunch: 3 out of 5

Overall Hotness: 3 out of 5

Forbidden Desires

When it comes to sex, Bella Massey wants a man who'll get down on his knees and beg. And although she's got the hots for firefighter Marcus Aiello, she can't believe an alpha male like him could have a submissive bone in his body.

Marcus isn't looking for a relationship, but Bella is not like any woman he's ever met. When he discovers what the sexy librarian is really looking for in a man, he's even more intrigued. But giving up control is difficult for Marcus—no matter how much he desires it.

Despite their intense attraction, Marcus and Bella's budding relationship is at an impasse. Until a weekend at a unique B&B offering all manner of naughty nightly activities teaches them both just how good it can feel to lose control…

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Released date Nov. 19, 2012

This is a quick read 113 pages.

Bella and Marcus are very attracted to each other but get off to a rocky start. Seems like every time Marcus tries to get things back on track it just falls apart. I love that Bella isn't your runway model girl but rather a thicker curvy gal! Marcus is Hot of course!

They both have issues with past lovers that they need to over come before things will go smoothly for their blossoming romance. 

Lot of hot steaminess!

CONTENT RATING

Romance: 3 out of 5

Kink: 4 out of 5 

Raunch: 4 out of 5

Overall Hotness:  4 out of 5