Review: Black Desire by Karyn Gerrard

Black Desire

by Karyn Gerrard

Erotic Paranormal Romance

April 25th 2012 by Evernight Publishing

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Tristan Black of the Blackthorne Clan has known heartache and pain. He is a Dhampyre (half-Vampire) and most would say blessed with extreme longevity. Tristan would say cursed as he observed the long, slow decline and then death of his human wife due to old age while he seemingly aged not a day. Now seventy years later, he meets Katrina Hammond who piques his interest.

Katrina is a romance writer on summer vacation when she meets the mysterious and dangerously sexy Tristan. Katrina now finds herself in the middle of a clash between the Blackthorne Clan and a pack of Thropes (wolf shape-shifters).

Can Tristan protect Katrina, and can he protect his heart?

She awakened feelings in him he thought he would not have again. He considered these passions to be little more than vampiric mythology. She awakened his…black desire.

sexual content 5/5

Sexual Content 5/5

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→ Opinion | I thought this book had a slower pace compared to Black Lust, Blackthorne Clan first title. I did enjoy that we had the chance to get to know the Thropes and Tristan’s father!
Maybe I expected to see some characters that we have seen in the previous novella, but I’m glad we got to meet Tristan, I really liked him! Katrina could have been more explored and I wanted to see more development coming from her. The romance between Katrina and Tristan wasn’t as strong as their crave for one another, it’s usually how most of the “mate bonds” start. That’s why I could see this novella as an erotica story, similar to Lora Leigh’s novels in terms of sex scenes.
I believe I know who he next book will be about, it’s pretty clear after you read it! And be ready for some minor m/m action – you won’t see it coming!

 

3/5

Rating: 3/5

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Review: A Wild Night’s Bride by Victoria Vane

A Wild Night’s Bride

by Victoria Vane

(The Devil DeVere #1)

Erotic Historical Romance

April 27th 2012 by Breathless Press

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WITH THE DEVIL IN CHARGE…THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY… What happens when a struggling actress and a grieving widower come together in a night of unbridled debauchery orchestrated by a bored and machinating rake?

She’s a lonely lady down on her luck…Phoebe Scott, alias Kitty Willis, is a struggling Covent Garden actress with a bruised heart and a closely guarded secret.

He’s steadfast and eminently respectableSir Edward Chambers, Ned to his intimates, is guilt-ridden over his beloved wife’s death and avowed to live out a rustic and mundane life … of celibacy.

With the devil in charge — there will surely be hell to pay. Devil in disguise, Viscount Ludovic DeVere, is determined to return his best friend, Ned, to the land of the living. His meddling machinations result in a night of mind blowing passion after which “dull dog Ned” awakes to find himself in the King of England’s bed!

A WILD NIGHT’S BRIDE, a sexy, rollicking Georgian romp!

sexual content 5/5

Sexual Content 5/5

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→ Opinion | Fun, sexy, clever! Those are the three words I would use to describe this book! The plot is terrific, the adventurous romance Victoria Vane presents is fun without forgetting to be deliciously erotic and fascinating.
Phoebe, Ned, and DeVere were fantastic – I loved the chemistry between them! All characters were very interesting, including Vesta and Diana who are next in The Devil DeVere installments, and the historical references were greatly appreciated.
I was a little reluctant towards Phoebe’s plans cause I didn’t feel how important acting really was for her and how lightly she accepted the “easy” path. She could have pondered and considered her other options before we saw her readily taking the part as a courtesan. Maybe she wouldn’t be able to go very far with her plan if it wasn’t for Ned, it left me curious to know more about her thoughts anyway. But because of her, I was glad that Ned could finally be himself by the end of the book!
The story also lacked some physical description, which is imperative for erotic romances in my opinion – I like to create their image in my mind as well as knowing their actions and feelings.  I understand others appreciate having the liberty to picture the main characters their own way.
I wish the experience I had with this book would never end, and it definitely left me wanting more. I was extremely happy and I believe this title fulfilled all my expectations – Victoria outdone herself, splendid well done. She knows her story and develops well-drawn characters to support her new series - starting with DeVere, a rogue that doesn’t miss an opportunity to enjoy life to its fullest. He will, without a doubt, be a very versatile and charming character with no lack of opportunities to grow into one of my most beloved heroes. He intrigues me!

 

5/5

Rating: 5/5

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