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Apparently I like posting these things in threes. So be it, here have some recommendations:
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Think of England by K.J. Charles
England, 1904. Two years ago, Captain Archie Curtis lost his friends, fingers, and future to a terrible military accident. Alone, purposeless and angry, Curtis is determined to discover if he and his comrades were the victims of fate, or of sabotage.
Curtis’s search takes him to an isolated, ultra-modern country house, where he meets and instantly clashes with fellow guest Daniel da Silva. Effete, decadent, foreign, and all-too-obviously queer, the sophisticated poet is everything the straightforward British officer fears and distrusts.
As events unfold, Curtis realizes that Daniel has his own secret intentions. And there’s something else they share—a mounting sexual tension that leaves Curtis reeling.
As the house party’s elegant facade cracks to reveal treachery, blackmail and murder, Curtis finds himself needing clever, dark-eyed Daniel as he has never needed a man before…
Why you should read it: I absolutely adored this book. Beautifully written suspense and romance. The historical details were vivid, consistent and often vital to the events unfolding throughout the story. Also relevant: this is a scorchingly hot read. The chemistry between the characters was gorgeous, and the steamy scenes were every bit as well written as the rest of the book. Major kudos to this one.
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What Happens at the Tavern Stays at the Tavern: Epic Fantasy Quest Erotica edited by Jennifer Levine
Since Tolkien’s time, many authors have taken readers along on elaborate treks through fantastic worlds. In "What Happens at the Tavern Stays at the Tavern," we asked writers to tackle the pauses and interstices in a fantasy quest. What kinds of steamy adventures happen behind the scenes, when our heroes and heroines are trekking along their journey?
Why you should read it: This title is a collection of stories in a variety of flavors, and I very much enjoyed it. My particular favorites among a strong lineup are "Encounter at the Lonely Dragon" (by Elinore Gray) and "The Place Where Heroes Are Made" (by Sarah Ellis).
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The Boss by Abigail Barnette
Sophie Scaife almost ran away once, trading her ticket to college for a ticket to Tokyo. But a delayed flight and a hot one-night stand with a stranger changed her mind, putting her firmly on track to a coveted position at a New York fashion magazine.
When the irresistible stranger from that one incredible night turns out to be her new boss – billionaire and publishing magnate Neil Elwood – Sophie can’t resist the chance to rekindle the spark between them… and the opportunity to explore her submissive side with the most Dominant man she’s ever known.
Neil is the only man who has ever understood Sophie’s need to submit in the bedroom, and the only man who has ever satisfied those desires. When their scorching, no-strings-attached sexual relationship becomes something more, Sophie must choose between her career and heart… or risk losing them both.
Why you should read it: Smart, sexy, beautifully written. Also free to download if it's the ebook version your interested in. The author hits you with a hell of a cliff-hanger at the end (it's the first in a series, so this isn't exactly a shock), but don't let that slow you down. Definitely worth the read. And though I haven't started it yet, I have ZERO regrets about buying the second book in this series. Can't wait to see where it goes next.
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Think of England by K.J. Charles
England, 1904. Two years ago, Captain Archie Curtis lost his friends, fingers, and future to a terrible military accident. Alone, purposeless and angry, Curtis is determined to discover if he and his comrades were the victims of fate, or of sabotage.
Curtis’s search takes him to an isolated, ultra-modern country house, where he meets and instantly clashes with fellow guest Daniel da Silva. Effete, decadent, foreign, and all-too-obviously queer, the sophisticated poet is everything the straightforward British officer fears and distrusts.
As events unfold, Curtis realizes that Daniel has his own secret intentions. And there’s something else they share—a mounting sexual tension that leaves Curtis reeling.
As the house party’s elegant facade cracks to reveal treachery, blackmail and murder, Curtis finds himself needing clever, dark-eyed Daniel as he has never needed a man before…
Why you should read it: I absolutely adored this book. Beautifully written suspense and romance. The historical details were vivid, consistent and often vital to the events unfolding throughout the story. Also relevant: this is a scorchingly hot read. The chemistry between the characters was gorgeous, and the steamy scenes were every bit as well written as the rest of the book. Major kudos to this one.
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What Happens at the Tavern Stays at the Tavern: Epic Fantasy Quest Erotica edited by Jennifer Levine
Since Tolkien’s time, many authors have taken readers along on elaborate treks through fantastic worlds. In "What Happens at the Tavern Stays at the Tavern," we asked writers to tackle the pauses and interstices in a fantasy quest. What kinds of steamy adventures happen behind the scenes, when our heroes and heroines are trekking along their journey?
Why you should read it: This title is a collection of stories in a variety of flavors, and I very much enjoyed it. My particular favorites among a strong lineup are "Encounter at the Lonely Dragon" (by Elinore Gray) and "The Place Where Heroes Are Made" (by Sarah Ellis).
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The Boss by Abigail Barnette
Sophie Scaife almost ran away once, trading her ticket to college for a ticket to Tokyo. But a delayed flight and a hot one-night stand with a stranger changed her mind, putting her firmly on track to a coveted position at a New York fashion magazine.
When the irresistible stranger from that one incredible night turns out to be her new boss – billionaire and publishing magnate Neil Elwood – Sophie can’t resist the chance to rekindle the spark between them… and the opportunity to explore her submissive side with the most Dominant man she’s ever known.
Neil is the only man who has ever understood Sophie’s need to submit in the bedroom, and the only man who has ever satisfied those desires. When their scorching, no-strings-attached sexual relationship becomes something more, Sophie must choose between her career and heart… or risk losing them both.
Why you should read it: Smart, sexy, beautifully written. Also free to download if it's the ebook version your interested in. The author hits you with a hell of a cliff-hanger at the end (it's the first in a series, so this isn't exactly a shock), but don't let that slow you down. Definitely worth the read. And though I haven't started it yet, I have ZERO regrets about buying the second book in this series. Can't wait to see where it goes next.
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