Review:Fever Dream (BDSM Ballet #2) By Annabel Joseph

Book 1- Waking Kiss: My Review

Book 2- Fever Dream

Synopsis

Petra Hewitt’s the top ballerina in the world, and The Great Rubio her obvious counterpart, so why does she want to strangle him whenever he’s around? He’s haughty, abrupt, demanding—and alarmingly sexy. Petra knows Rubio is dangerous to her heart, to her peace of mind, and worst of all, to her career, but his rough flirtation compels her. When she gets a chance to play with him at a BDSM party, their professional partnership takes a feverish left turn.

After that, any attempts to keep him at arm’s length falter in the face of his obstinate sexuality. Rubio’s methods are ruthlessly erotic as he introduces her to the pleasures of sadism, bondage, pain, and submission. The more Petra tries to resist him, the more she craves his strength and control.

But as they play their sensual games of dominance and submission, career pressures mount, and an overzealous fan brings dangerous tension to their relationship. Soon, the dream gives way to the stark reality of her vulnerability. Maybe, just maybe, some risks are too terrifying to take.

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My Review

4 RUBIO LOVING, HOT, BRAZILIAN STARS!

This is the second installment of the BDSM Ballet series but can be read as a standalone. In book 1 Waking Kiss the story focused on Liam and Ashleigh and Rubio played a supporting role. This book is Rubio's story I guess it was time for an insight on Rubio's life. I absolutely adored him in Waking Kiss even though he was big-headed, horny and obnoxious. He made me laugh and a lot of times some times I wanted to slap him for being an idiot but overall he was definitely a lovable character. There was always more to him than his behaviour and I couldn't wait to explore.

“I can’t stand her,” he said to Ashleigh as soon as they brought her up. “Really, she is the biggest bitch ever.” “Ruby,” Ash chided. “ heard she’s really nice.” “She’s about as nice as someone who kicks dogs and drinks baby’s blood.”

The book starts off and you find out that Ashleigh is having a baby and won't be doing ballet anymore which shocks Rubio, he is upset and angry about losing his partner.Finding a new partner with Rubio acting like a child is close to impossible until Petra walks in.To he shock she finds out that "The Great Rubio" doesn't know anything about her arrival and doesn't want her as a partner.

"Me and my big feet do not want to dance with you," Fernando snapped."I need a partner with grace and lyrical beauty.Not a big-forehead robot like you."

Petra is a new character who is a great dancer, she wants to get away from her past from the shadows cast by her father who is a legend in Ballet and wants nothing to do with Petra. Most of her life she has been trying to get her fathers attention yet he has never once looked at her as a daughter.Trying to start in a new place with a partner like Rubio who frustrates her isn't something she wanted but she will do her best and get through it. She just has to make sure she doesn't fall in love with him because that would be the worst thing. She can't be like her mother and go through what she went through.

What are you up to now?" she asked in the lengthening silence.

.I wish I was up your pussy, he thought.

This book made me laugh and fall in love with Rubio especially knowing what he went through and how he got so far, his relationship with his mother and well he is all round brilliant!

“You have sad, horny eyes.” – Rubio

“I do not have sad horny eyes. That’s not even a thing. Some crazy shit comes out of your mouth, you know that?” – Petra

Petra annoyed me I really wanted to shake her and scream Wake Up!! to her because well..she needed to wake the hell up and stop living in the past.She kept pushing Rubio away and all it did was piss me off. There was a lot more BDSM scenes in this one than book 1 I think and you see the dominant Rubio the one in control. He had a tough childhood and it all shows. He likes control due to not having any throughout his childhood. He acts immature at times and you are like wtf man? But if you look at it through his eyes he didn't exactly have a normal childhood/teenage life he had to grow up fast and now that he has money, power, control he feels ahh so what if I act immature! ;)

I really enjoyed being in Rubio's head and in the end I didn't end up hating Petra so that's a plus. Ending was brilliant and overall this is a good book!

**ARC provided by the author for an honest review**

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Buy Links

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FFS2IFM

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FFS2IFM

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Blog Tour/Review/Giveaway: Carter Reed By Tijan

 

Synopsis

Emma decided to skip the gym and went home early. It was the last easy decision she made because she found her roommate being raped by the boyfriend. She had two choices. Call the cops and be killed by his family’s mafia connections or kill him first and hope to survive. There was no choice to her. She killed the bastard first and went to the one person who could protect her. Carter Reed. He’s a weapon for the rivaling mafia family, but he’s also Emma’s secret. Not only was he best friends with her brother, but she’s the reason he became that weapon in the first place.

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Author Bio

Tijan started writing later in life, after she had already graduated college with a different direction in mind and a different degree under her belt. Hitting the brakes on that path, she taught herself how to write a good book and began posting at sites such as Fictionpress, along with Wattpad. After receiving such encouraging messages from readers, she self-published Fallen Crest High and has continued throughout the year. She continues to keep writing NA books!

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GOODREADS AUTHOR

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4851199.Tijan

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Excerpt

"Tell me what happened." His plea was so soft.

I broke. This wasn't the stranger anymore. This was Carter, the boy I had grown up with. I flung my arms around him and pulled him down. Instead of fighting, I clung to him now.

He wrapped his arms around me and rolled to his side. He patted my back and tucked his head into the crook of my neck and shoulder. I felt his lips brush there as he repeated, "You have to tell me. I won't hurt you. I will protect you."

A shudder went through my body. At last. Those were the words I was desperate for. He moved his hands, one sliding down to my hip and the other cradling the back of my head, he pressed into me. The last of my reserve fled then. A gasp escaped me and I pressed against him. I needed him.

"Emma."

Shame flooded me. He knew. What kind of person was I? Fighting, running away, and then starting to tremble in his arms?

His hand started to caress my hip. His fingers slid underneath my shirt and moved under my pants' waistband. He held me there, his hand splayed out. I tried to resist, but I wanted to wind my legs around him. I wanted to pull him on top of me and feel his hand between my legs. But I didn't do anything. I lay there, still, as my heart pounded inside of me. He could feel the beat against him. The thumping drowned everything else out.

He pressed a soft kiss to my forehead and raised himself up again. He looked down at me. The plea in his eyes was still there. As he brushed some of my hair from my forehead, he asked, "Do you not trust me?"

I nodded. "I'm scared of you."

A small grin appeared at the corners of his mouth. "You are?"

"I don't know who you are anymore." I couldn't believe I was admitting any of that, but I needed to trust someone. I had to if I was going to survive what I had done. Feeling a little bit brave, I touched his chest. My hand spread out like his was on my back. His heart was steady. I murmured, "I know who you are. I know you're the Cold Killer. I know what you did for AJ." A tear slipped from the corner of my eye. It fell unheeded. "I always wanted to thank you for that."

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My Review

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"You're mine, Emma. You always have been. I won't let you go.”

Fantastic book with a gripping storyline, dark, gritty, filled with action, twists and danger. Sooo to all you action lovers this one is for you! It kinds of has a bit of everything in it, it is hot, heartbreaking, heart racing, action-filled and much more.

What would you do if you caught your roommates boyfriend raping her? What if it was you next?

When Emma walks into her apartment having skipped going to the gym her day goes from bad to worse.Catching her roommates boyfriend raping her she panics and does something she cant take back.She kills him.

The boyfriend is no other than the son of a mobster. She couldnt call the police unless she wanted to be hunted and killed and she coulnt let her roommate/ best friend die in the hands of this monster.So she does what she thinks is best she kills him.

what would you do if you had the mob looking for you? They would come for you and they would kill you.

Its kind of a no-win situation either way she would have been hunted and killed so after leaving his body in her apartment she runs with her friend. When panic, fear and paranoia sets in she needs to get help.. fast.

"You don't trust anyone, no one except Carter. Go to Carter. He'll take care of everything. He'll take care of you, Ems. I promise."

With her brothers last words ringing in her ears she sets out to find Carter Reed he is the only one that can help her now.

Carter Reed was Emma's brother AJ's best-friend and when AJ was murdered he went on a rampage and killed everyone involved in his death.He turned into a killer, its what he is known for cold-hearted killer but Emma knew him before he changed will he still be willing to help her?

Carter Reed is bloody HOT! Gorgeous, strong, protective, passionate, dangerous and edge oh whats not to love?

It was adorable.

Then I grinned to myself. Carter Reed was not adorable. Hot and dangerous, but not adorable..

I loved how he would do anything for Emma to make sure she is safe and protected. He has always been the protector so having Emma around and her worrying about him is so different. He is broken in more ways than one suffering loss and much more bad things that happened to him in the past he is used to taking care of himself. Being with Emma heals his wounds but will it all work out? How long will he keep her protected?

Emma has always been alone since she lost her brother AJ and Carter went off killing.She had no one, she has very few friends and its mostly her looking after them. she always needed someone to look after her and Carter does that. Carter fills the gaps, fills the loneliness and makes her feel whole again.

This is mostly in Emma's POV with small parts in Carter POV. I wanted more of Carter it was like his POVs were randomly placed and short.I would have loved to find out more about him, what he was thinking when they came to his POV is was more of an overall summary it wasn't just his thought you saw what the people around him were thinking too. I some what liked it but I needed more his life was a lot more interesting.

"I've been protecting you since I joined the Mauricio Family. You were why I joined them in the first place."

I was disappointed that there weren't many deep convos between Emma and Carter they didn't discuss the past much , well not his past. I wanted to know sooo much more! I wanted it to be a series because well..I love series and getting to know the characters better.

This book needed an epilogue! Unless this is going to turn into a serie? ;) It needed something to round it all off it felt like the book just left you hanging and I was flipping through the pages and thinking..whattt? thats it? nooooooo :(

Oh btw did anyone else notice that Emma "gasps" alot? :DD

Overall this was a great book with some unexpected turns it kept me guessing.Its fast- paced and captivating I was intrigued from the moment I read the synopsis.This is the first Tijan book I have read and well after reading it I will be checking out her other books!

**ARC provided by the author for an honest review**

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Review: Dance For Me (Fenbrook Academy #1) by Helena Newbury

Synopsis

Natasha is one of the most promising ballet dancers at the prestigious Fenbrook Academy of Performing Arts and she’s just landed a life-changing audition. But no one knows the guilt she carries...or the damage it makes her inflict on herself when she’s alone.

Darrell is a multi-millionaire designer at 25. But past traumas have pushed him into isolation and the intense pressure of his work has brought him to the edge of burnout. Seeking inspiration, he sees Natasha dance and hires her as his muse.

As she dances for him, the two become entwined in a passionate but troubled relationship. He starts to see the pain inside her and helps her gradually lower her defenses...but Darrell has demons of his own. Can two broken people save each other? Or will the darkness they’re hiding consume them both?

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My Review

4 Captivating heart breaking stars!!

2 Broken Tortured Souls

Drowning in guilt and anger

Holding on to a broken past

Can two broken souls heal each other?

This is the story of Natasha and Darrel.They are two different people, one rich and one poor, yet they have a lot in common. They both are hiding a hideous past that has scarred them for life.Can they move forward without letting their past drag them back?

Natasha is a ballet dancer its all she knows and its one of the ways she escapes. Ballet makes her forget everything for a moment but sometimes ballet isn't enough to keep her grounded sometimes everything becomes too much for her to handle..

"You're beautiful," he said,and it was so out of nowhere that I wobbled."Sorry" he said quickly."But you are."

Darrel is a multi-millionaire designer at 25, he creates dangerous things due to his past. His escape is work.He works to forget about his brutal past, he works to stamp down on his anger and guilt, he works to escape.

They are both surviving, they are both just existing

But meeting each other changes everything..

"I could feel his eyes on the shape of my extended leg as I leaned into the six o'clock arabesque, on the line of my arm as I straightened up.He wasn't watching,he was absorbing.."

It all starts when Natasha has a big audition and half way through it Darrel barges in and knocks Natasha's concentration.When she runs out after the messed up audition, she is approached by Darrel he asks her to dance for him.Darrel needs a muse and Natasha is perfect for the job but what is he creating that he needs a ballet dancer for a muse?

I really enjoyed the book and discovering what happened to Natasha and Darrel that caused them to be drowning in anger and guilt.Why did they need an escape?

"The hot wave of shame as he saw my scars up close. He moved forward and kissed them."

This is a well written book especially the dancing scenes i could imagine it all each dance step was written perfectly to create an amazing overall picture.Some parts were slightly slow for me and I wanted Natasha to quit running and face her problems head on.

Overall this is a great book and I am looking forward to the next one to see how the story will continue..

*ARC provided by author for an honest review*

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Buy Links

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DNK5RC0

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DNK5RC0

Anniversary Tour/Review/Giveaway: Baby Series By Andrea Smith

Baby Series 'Lite' is the anniversary edition of last fall’s Baby Series.  These Lite editions have been condensed from the originals to accommodate those readers who prefer a shorter read. The essence of the story is the same, but its length has been edited and bonus chapters added on Book 2 and 3!

When college student Tylar Preston goes to work for the wealthy Sinclair family stables the summer of her senior year, she quickly meets with unexpected events and the disturbing unraveling of her past.  Is her past destined to taint her future?

Pulling Tylar from unspeakable danger, Trey Sinclair, an arrogant high-powered attorney makes it his mission to protect the innocent and unworldly young woman from the dreams that haunt her. Spirited and independent, Tylar proves to be a challenge to the stubborn and unyielding young lawyer. Together their often bumpy journey weaves itself mysteriously, comically, passionately and erotically down a path that promises to engage and move the reader in this emotionally stirring story.

For anyone who has ever been in love or in lust, Maybe Baby will stir those forgotten feelings of  passion and emotion within you; making you ageless as you travel the romantic and erotic journey with Tylar and Trey unraveling the secrets of their past.

This book is intended for mature audiences.

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My Review- Maybe Baby Lite (Book 1) 

"Do you know how exquisite you are, Tylar? Do you know how much I have wanted you since the very first time I laid eyes on you?"

Two people who carry a lot of baggage, 

who walk around with their past pains weighing down on them.. what happens when their paths cross?

When their worlds collide?

Tylar Preston is a college student working for Sinclair family Stables for the summer.She is beautiful, smart, funny and has a problem listening to instructions..

When she encounters Trey Sinclair, an arrogant high-powered attorney things start to change. They have chemistry and are drawn to each other yet they push each other away.When Tylar's past starts creating chaos in her present Trey is there to help out.

Her disturbing past issues keep getting brought up and it seems like it wont go away.After piecing it all together Trey is determined to protect her.There are alot of challenges and unexpected turn of events, will they bring Trey and Tylar together? Or will it take them further apart?

“He reached over, cupping my face in his hands and lowered his face to kiss me gently. I was so in need of my Trey fix; I felt at peace.”

Okay this is one lonngg book buttt it was worth it! I think it would have been better with bits cut out at times it was slow and I really think it should have had mixed POVs Trey and Tylar's so we get to see the whole picture.I felt like Trey was closed off and I really wanted to know what was happening with him and what he was thinking..

Both Tylar and Trey have past issues which they need to work through so it doesn't effect their relationship

I felt Trey was immature at times and I hated that he didn't fight harder for her he kind of let her go and them tried to make her jealous..he needed to be the bigger person! In the end it was all well though so hey! They both really need to work on their relationship I hope it gets stronger in book 2.

By the time I got to the ending I really I was like ahhh book 2 here I come!!

“I took the liberty of oiling your chair, sir.”

“Thank you, Thatcher,” Trey replied, a devilish grin gracing his lips. I blushed crimson.”

This book was hot with plenty of angst, mystery, love, unexpected twists and of course an alpha male ;)

"Trey, how hot is the video?'

"Oh yeah, baby, it's hot!"

"Let's watch it together some time" 

*ARC provided by author for an honest review*

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Baby Series Buy Links

Maybe Baby:

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Baby-Lite-Series-ebook/dp/B00EMKJIA2/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1377867852&sr=1-2&keywords=maybe+baby+lite

Barnes & Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maybe-baby-lite-andrea-smith/1116523581?ean=2940148601272

Smashwords:  http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/351675

Baby Love:

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Love-Lite-ebook/dp/B00EQJMCUW/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1

Barnes & Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/baby-love-lite-andrea-smith/1116742487?ean=2940148586555

Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/350680

Be My Baby:

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Be-My-Baby-Lite-ebook/dp/B00ESJDEOS/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1

Barnes & Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/be-my-baby-lite-andrea-smith/1116764019?ean=2940148767299

Smashwords:  http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/351259

Baby Come Back:

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Come-Back-Lite-ebook/dp/B00EVC4B0I/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1377869901&sr=1-1&keywords=andrea+smith+baby+come+back

Smashwords:  http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/352457

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AUTHOR BIO

Andrea Smith

Andrea Smith is an Ohio native, currently residing in southern Ohio.  Ms. Smith is the mother of two grown sons; grandmother of four.  The 'Baby Series' trilogy is Ms. Smith's first self-published work.  Having previously been employed as an executive for a global corporation, Ms. Smith decided to leave the corporate world and pursue her life-long dream of writing fiction.

Favorite Quote: 

"You'll have to forgive me for speaking my mind, but I happen to believe that's what it's for." 

~Lauren Bacall 

Favorite Author(s): 

Harper Lee, Kathleen Woodiwiss, E.L. James, Daphne du Maurier, Emily Bronte, Betty Smith, William Inge 

Favorite Classics: 

To Kill a Mockingbird; A Tree Grows in Brooklyn; My Cousin Rachel; Wuthering Heights, Splendor in the Grass 

Favorite Historical Romances: 

The Flame and the Flower; The Wolf and the Dove; Shanna; Ashes in the Wind. [Woodiwiss] 

Favorite Current Day Fiction: 

The Twilight Series, Fifty Shades Trilogy, Wallbanger 

All Time Favorite HR Hero: 

Ruark Beauchamp in 'Shanna' (Kathleen Woodiwiss) 

All Time Favorite Alpha Male: 

Wulfgar of Normandy in 'The Wolf and the Dove' (Kathleen Woodiwiss) 

Favorite Books without a 'HEA': 

Gone with the Wind; The Way we Were; Splendor in the Grass 

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