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Rein Me In
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Suzy likes her men tough and her sex rough—and for two weeks a year, she indulges in both. On the agenda this vacation? Untamed cowboy, straight from the source—a hoppin’ bar in rural West Texas named Bottoms Up. But tough turns to trouble when she picks the wrong cowboy—an ex-con fresh from the slammer who won’t take no for an answer…
Jonah McKenzie rides to the rescue, clueless the fiery redhead who tempts him into the wildest night of his life is actually a blast from his past. It’ll take a firm hand indeed once he discovers the tattooed firecracker in his bed is none other than the soft-spoken sweetheart he once finagled a date with—only to stand her up when unexpected tragedy struck.
At six-foot-four Jonah’s one long, tall Texan, and he’s hell-bent on reining in the “lady” claiming he’s too tame to satisfy her naughty side. He’ll be happy to prove she’s wrong—with that western belt of his that she so admires.
Reviewer: Terri
Review: Nov 22, 2010
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Western
Susannah Miller was the perfect constrained person working for a high profile state elected official in New York. She was smart, organized and never dated. She tried dating while at Cornel University and it just didn’t work. In fact, it only reinforced how much she couldn’t trust men. Now, for two weeks a year, Susannah becomes Suzy.
Suzy is everything Susannah isn’t. Suzy dresses sexy an
Kidnapping Kara
Kara Morgan—fiery, passionate, wild. But a drug addict? A stripper? Nearly a decade is plenty long enough to forget the wayward lover who ran out on him, but try as he might, Shaun Weston can’t kick Kara from his mind. Now, just when his luck can’t get any worse, her wealthy mother is waving a lot of money in his face and begging him to help save her daughter. To kidnap Kara.
Shaun Weston—caring, good-hearted, determined. But reasonable? Or right about her? Not on his life. Taken by surprise—while completely naked—then bound, gagged and hauled away caveman style by the one man she’s never stopped hurting for, Shaun is fit-to-be-tied angry…and maybe just a little turned-on. Okay, a lot turned-on.
Who knew she had such a kinky side? Or that he did too? And why is he back in her life now, determined to “save” her? Someone sure has their share of explaining to do—but with passions running this hot, who has time for talking?
Reviewer: Valerie
Review: Jun 9, 2010
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary
Kidnapping Kara is the first book I've read by Alyssa Brooks and it was a page turner. The hero is to die for and the heroine is a strong, smart, sexy woman. From the first chapter the story moves at a steady pace filled with lots of sensual moments and a few funny moments too. Both main characters are very likable and well developed. I really enjoyed reading their happily ever afte
Blizzard Bound
Length: Novella
Peanut butter has been plastered under his door handle, sugar placed in his A/C vents and a rude sign taped to the trunk of his car. Needless to say, Berk isn’t laughing.
The failing economy has forced Berk, once a big-city vice president, to return to work for his father’s construction company in small-town New York. As if being laid off isn’t bad enough, the outfit’s secretary, Lani Turner—who also happens to be annoyingly sexy—has decided to haze him. After several of her pranks, Berk decides a little payback is in order—but his actions spur a chain of events that trap them both at the office in the midst of a blizzard, half dressed and with only each other for body heat.
Recently divorced, another man in her life is the last thing Lani needs. But resisting Berk’s good looks and annoyingly bossy charm? Futile. Their passion as they come together is hot enough to melt snow. But when day breaks and the plows move in, will this sworn one-night stand change everything?
Reviewer: Melinda
Review: Jan 25, 2010
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary
Jokes have always been a way for her to become friends. Yet Lani Turner just met her match and well her enemy. You see Berk is a man who doesn’t like playing jokes or tricks, especially on him. Upon seeing the prodigal son return Lani knows it won’t be long before she finds another job. Since he arrived he acts like he’s god or something, wanting people to treat him special. Lani knows it mu
Madi in the Middle
Book Length: Short Novel
He loved her enough to let her go…
Intimidated by the prospect of facing the man who broke her heart years past—the man she cannot stop loving—Madison Porter hatches a plan for her long-time roommate to accompany her home. To help her make her ex jealous.
Pretend to want her? Brady Michaels has sported a crush on Madi since day one. Now she wants him to hold her hand, to kiss her in public? For him there’s nothing fake about it—and this is the perfect opportunity to seduce her. Starting with a few practice make-out sessions…
Only one glitch… Madi’s plan has worked a little too well. Now Will wants her back. Determined not to keep Madi from pursuing her dreams, Will Ryder may have dumped her, but his love for Madi never changed…only hers has. Now Madi must choose. Will it be Will, the man who broke her heart, or Brady, the one who healed it? If only happily ever afters came in package deals…
Reviewer: Chris
Review: Nov 18, 2009
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Menage / Multiple Partners
Madi and Will had dreams. They were both going to go to the University of Hawaii. She was going to study the ocean she loved, and he was going to study the stars. They were going to live happily ever after, too. But then life intruded for Will, and rather than hold her back, he brutally broke it off so she would go on and fulfill her dreams while he took care of his father and the fami
Naughty Tonight
Length: Quickie
Because best friends make the best lovers…
If it kills her, Kim Thomas is making a move tonight. In love with Jackson Hanley, her best friend since high school, Kim is determined to spark his attention by stepping out of her tomboy self…and making him want her.
Want her he does, and Jackson can no longer avoid the succulent little lady he catches dancing on a table—minus her shirt. A thorough paddling could be in order… For tonight, naughty Kim is going to learn more about her best friend than she ever bargained for.
Reviewer: Melinda
Review: Sep 17, 2009
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary, BDSM
Kim Thomas is all woman, however Jackson Hanley doesn’t see it. Or pretends to not see it. For years they have been best friends. It is Kim he comes to when he dumps a girl or just need to talk to someone. Kim is tired of it though and ready for something more than just friendship. A chance at a new life and a new job is what she needs right now. Working each day with Jackson and finding out that he is
Restrain Me
Submissive urges. Hidden desires. With the help of one rugged West Texas cowboy, Sommer’s about to discover hers.
Fed up with his meddlesome family, mounting responsibilities and meager sex life, Boaz “Bo” McKenzie roars into Rustlers Junction with a single goal in mind—to find the hottest filly in town and ride her senseless. A sound spanking might be in order as well.
Outrageously betting she’ll bed the next man to walk through the door, normally reserved Sommer vows to cap off her stay at a local dude ranch with a ride on a real cowboy. But it’ll be Bo riding her, rough, randy and all through the night.
Neither expects how explosive their encounters will be or where they’ll lead…with Bo branding Sommer as his, flesh and soul.
Reviewer: Chris
Review: Jul 31, 2009
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Western
I’m a firm believer in love at first sight. Lust at first sight is a given, as well. But Sommer and Bo went beyond either of those. They were soul mates, and the chemistry and inability to stay away from on another illustrated that. They met by an accident of fate, but what follows is no accident.
I really enjoyed the interaction between Bo and Summer, but was somewhat dis
Reviewer: Terri
Review: Dec 31, 2010
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Western
Boaz McKenzie, known to most as Bo, is in his mid 30s and has been running his family’s Texas ranch since his parents died. He has a large family, 5 brothers and 3 female cousins as well as his grandparents to consider. His older two brothers help on the ranch but the younger are chasing a rodeo dream. His cousins run a local bar. Working from sunup to sundown every day has gotten Bo a bit testy but w
Spanking Sara
Tell me you’re dirty. Tell me you’re bad…
With those hastily spoken words, Brenden Morgan displaces yet another goody-two-shoes girlfriend—and he isn’t sorry to see her go. What Brenden requires is a real woman. A wild woman. One who’ll eagerly submit whenever he’s in the mood to play with the exotic belt collection he’s spent years acquiring…
But a man is the last thing Sara Foster needs. After four failed marriages, she’s learned her lesson—no more relationships. So she’s completely unprepared when Brenden struts into her life. He’s charming. Bossy. Devilishly dominant. And as Sara soon realizes, this is no run-of-the-mill man but a caveman. Clubbing down the walls she’s fortified around her heart, one alligator-skinned stroke at a time.
Publisher’s Note: While a stand-alone, we recommend reading Taking Tara beforehand for maximum reader enjoyment.
Reviewer: Heather
Review: Jun 20, 2009
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary
Spanking Sara, the newest release from Alyssa Brooks is a sensually erotic story with humor and just the right amount of spice.
Ms. Brooks has written a beautifully erotic story that has great intriguing charismatic characters, explosive sexual tension and a great story line. This story explores one of my favorite sexual fantasies and how that fantasy plays into a relationship and Ms. Brooks has done
Tied Between Two Lovers
A scarred bodyguard with a secret past. Slave to his guilt, Rio Tarin has spent a decade watching over Juliana from the shadows. Now he must reveal himself—or risk losing her all over again.
An ex-soldier in need of an angel. Cord Ramsey returns from war only to discover his family home sold out from under him. Rio, the current owner, proposes a deal—Cord can keep his property if he can keep one wild woman under protective custody for a few days.
The feisty reporter they both want to save. Tied up? Kidnapped? Dumped at a stranger’s dumpy plantation? Rio’s back from the dead five minutes and already trying to run Juli’s life! But while he’s playing the unwanted hero, it’s her newly enlisted watchdog who’s playing her body—to the tune of his. Cord’s rough and ramblin’ ways will tangle all three of them in an inescapable web of desire.
Reader Advisory: This novel features numerous spankings and anal sex, including an anal seduction that starts off forced. Characters indulge in exhibitionism, voyeurism and a whole lot of orgasms.
Reviewer: Chris
Review: May 2, 2009
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Menage / Multiple Partners
Rio is a prisoner of his past mistake. And it was a doozy. Enamored of his underage charge as a bodyguard to the governor, Rio makes the mistake of getting to know first daughter Julianna. When on duty protecting her parents, he succumbs to his bosses disregard to his instincts, and the plane carrying him, the governor, and his wife go down. The only survivor, and scarred, Rio lets Juliann
Taking Tara
Six months he’s been watching her. Wanting her. And now he’ll finally claim her…
Despite her penchant for bad singing and bad breakups, Ayden’s none-too-private neighbor Tara is everything he desires—strong, sexy, wild. Just the type of woman a geeky guy like him could never get. Never, that is, unless he becomes someone else. The kind of man she’ll say yes to. The alpha dog buried deep inside, ready to claim his woman and prove she’s his, forever.
Tell me your fantasies…
Still on the hunt for that perfect guy, Tara goes through men like water but never quenches her thirst. Then the hot new neighbor corners her in the elevator. Mother always said not to talk to strangers…but kissing them? Totally explainable. Revealing her innermost fantasies? Totally irrelevant. It’s not as if he’s actually going to take her, tie her up, kidnap her and whisk her away to spankings, threesomes and more. But as Ayden warns… Careful, Tara, some fantasies do come true.
Reviewer: Chris
Review: Nov 25, 2008
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary
Inflicted with good looks, a good body, and a bad case of Geek Syndrome, Ayden Wilson is the quintessential boy next door. And he’s gone and fallen in love with the bad girl. Tara Schaefer is out of his league and he knows it. But he can’t fight his desire. His plan? Change his appearance and fake it until he has her where he wants her; under him.
Tara has h
Hard to Get
Who needs boys when you've got toys... Lizzy Cross has given up on men. She can't trust them. She can't depend on them. And when it comes to sexual fulfillment, they don't come close to a night alone with her fantasies and a wide variety of immensely pleasurable substitutions. Then on the night of her sister's bachelorette party, Lizzy finds herself staring at the very naked and very familiar torso of her ex. Cockier than ever as a cowboy stripper in leather chaps (and nothing else), Ty is determined to win Lizzy back by taking his act off the stage and putting it back between the sheets. With Lizzy's hard edges and her penchant for toys, it's a good thing Ty likes playthings too. But will he be able to get past the kink that stands between them and show her the true pleasure a flesh-and-blood man can give her?
Reviewer: Chris
Review: Jun 11, 2008
This story was much deeper than I expected given the synopsis. It dealt with betrayal, failure to trust, and last but not least, sexual dysfunction. How does one go about making sexual dysfunction hot? Well, Ms. Brooks managed, and did a fabulous job of it.
Ty and Lizzy (Elizabeth) grew up next door to one another. When Lizzy's stepfather got violent, Ty spirited her away to California to save her.
The Firefighter
Book Description Strong, brave, and hotter than hot. Meet three gorgeous heroes, ready to come to your rescue Hot Down Under, Susan Lyons Australian men are just plain sexy. And Mick Donovan, Australian firefighter, has to be the sexiest of them all. Tash McKendrick is far from home and ready to party in the Land Down Under. Sex on the beach. Sex in the air. Mick knows just how to rock her world...all night long. All Fired Up, P.J. Mellor Firefighter Nick Howard transferred from Houston to a tiny Texas town expecting peace and quiet...not a steamy tryst with the unbelievably sexy Tricia Lundsford. Their bedroom chemistry is combustible, and every mind-blowing encounter has Nick fantasizing about the next... Fighting Fire, Alyssa Brooks Fire Chief Brent Sommers stopped by The Lucky Hart to safety-check the place. Just his luck that Carmen Harte, the club's new owner and his former flame, is looking dangerously beautiful. And when a faulty door latch leaves them locked in Carmen's office for hours, there's only one way to pass the time-surrendering to burning lust... Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com.
Reviewer: Susan
Review: May 2, 2008
The Firefighter is an anthology written by three talented authors who know how to turn the heat up.
Susan Lyons starts the fire with "Hot Down Under" where Tash and Mick discover a passion they can't put out. Tash flies to Australia with her Grandmother to settle a family estate. When the family home catches fire, Tash finds herself saved by Australian firefighter Mick Donovan and unable to resist the
Hide and Seek
Another sexy tale from a sultry new voice in erotic romance. Confident, freewheeling Maxim Cox has been thinking lately that something's been missing in his life. Then he sees his old college crush facing scandal in a tabloid and figures it out; it's Elisa Cross, the one who got away. Now he'll do anything it takes to have Elisa, in every way. To escape the scandal, Elisa has sworn off men and holed herself up in a cabin miles from anywhere. So when Maxim appears at her door in the middle of a snowstorm, she can't believe it. She swore she'd never give in to his devilish good looks, but the raging storm and her raging desires make him impossible to refuse. But Elisa's determined to keep the upper hand-and arranges a game of Hide and Seek. And if Maxim can play by her rules and find her, he can have her-all of her.
Reviewer: Marta
Review: Dec 1, 2007
What do you get when you combine a love struck playboy with an environmental activist female? You get a sexual greenhouse effect. Hot! Hot! Hot! Hide and Seek is a smoldering and sensual read you won't want to put down. Ms. Brooks breathed real emotions into these characters making their union even sweeter convincing the reader they truly belonged together. You almost have to laugh at the antics that Maxi
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