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July 25th, 2010
 Mate Hunger (Book 2 in the Ra’s Chosen series) by Marisa Chenery
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Paranormal, Erotic Romance, Vampire
 Review Copy Received from Publisher
Summary:
Set is a warrior chosen by the sun god Ra to protect mortals from the undead who hunt them. That is what he knows. Unfortunately, having watched his leader, a fellow warrior, succumb to a destined mate, Set also knows he will someday suffer the same fate. Set doesn’t need nor want a mate. He’s just fine on his own, thank you very much. But when a spitfire of a woman is thrust into his life, whose sole mission seems to be to knee him in the groin and escape every chance she gets, he’s intrigued. A lot.
Desiree may have lusted after Set from afar for months, but that doesn’t mean she’s going to go willingly with the behemoth of a man spouting a whole bunch of garbage about immortality, an ancient Egyptian god and her destiny as his mate. No doubt he’s two bricks short of a load. But when they touch, passion like she’s never known consumes her. Perhaps he’s not so crazy after all…
Cheyenne’s Review:
Mate Hunger is book two in the Ra’s Chosen series. After reading the first book, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book. While this was a well-written, satisfying book, I was a little disappointed that it wasn’t as intense and exciting. 
I am very interested in the plot line for the series: Ra’s Chosen Warriors and the evil they fight, but Mate Hunger was more focused on the relationship between Set and Desiree. The other characters didn’t play as big a role in this story. In addition, there were fewer twists and turns, as well as less action.
That being said, I still enjoyed the book and am looking forward to the rest of the series. A few things have been hinted at in both books, and I can’t wait to see what is really going on and how it will all play out in the end.
Rated 4 Delightful Divas by Cheyenne!
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July 15th, 2010
 Accidental Slave by Claire Thompson
Publisher: Romance Unbound Publishing
Genre: Erotica – BDSM; Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Review Copy Received from Publisher
Summary:
Elizabeth knew the guy she’d beat out of a high-powered job was jealous of her success, but she never dreamed the lengths to which he’d go to get his revenge. Drugged and sold at auction in an underground BDSM club, she awakens in the home of Cole Pearson, the sexiest guy she’s ever laid eyes on. Focused on clearing her reputation and escaping the tangled web of office intrigue woven by her rival, Elizabeth tries to ignore the compelling lure of the handsome stranger. Cole, a romantic Dom seeking his true love, quickly realizes the sexy slave girl he bought has no clue about and even less interest in BDSM – or so she says. But she can’t deny the slow burn of desire igniting between them. With masterful skill and sensual dominance, Cole guides his skittish new lover on an erotic journey that will break down all her carefully constructed defenses and leave her yearning for the passionate control of a stern but loving Master.
Cheyenne’s Review:
Claire Thompson is a master, not only at writing the most intense, touching BDSM stories, but also at creating realistic characters I can’t help but fall in love with. Accidental Slave was just what I normally expect out of Ms. Thompson: a wild rollercoaster ride of emotions, character growth and a great plot line.
I fell in love with Elizabeth. She is such a strong, successful, driven business woman, but underneath there is a vulnerability and shyness that touched me. I quickly felt as though she was a close friend, and I couldn’t help buy enjoy every minute of her personal growth and realization as she and Cole explored a D/s relationship together.
I really liked Cole, too, maybe even more so than other Doms I have “met” in books. He is a natural Dom, but he makes mistakes and must learn from them to be better for Elizabeth. He is sweet and intuitive and sensitive, and well, I could just go on and on about both these characters! Of course, I normally can with Claire Thompson’s people. She always brings them to life in a very big way.
The BDSM in this book is, to me, light. I didn’t find any of the scenes to push any boundaries into questionable content. This is a great read for seasoned BDSM readers and beginners alike!
Rated 5 Delightful Divas by Cheyenne!
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July 6th, 2010
 ABRAXAS: Seeing Green (book 4 of THE ABRAXAS SERIES) by Cinsearae Santiago
Publisher: Lulu Press
Genre: dark paranormal romance (with some erotic and horrific elements)
Length: 167 pages
Review Copy Received from Author
Summary:
Edward lies in a coma in the hospital, with Christine having a sneaking suspicion that Ryan has something to do with Edward’s current condition. Ryan continues to act strangely possessive of Christine to the point where it becomes too scary for her to deal with. His sexual forwardness doesn’t make matters easier for her, either. Edward’s spectral form cries to Christine for help, as the clan soon discovers that Ryan’s odd behavior is not his own…and to make matters more trying for her, Christine’s best friend stops by for a visit, unknowing of her situation.
Cheyenne’s Review:
Seeing Green is book four in The Abraxas Series. Despite a few issues I had with the story, I was still compelled and read most of the book in one sitting.
The use of italics throughout the book, which were used to stress certain words during conversation, was quite distracting. Normally, such a thing would not bother me, but this book was peppered with italics. I also had a hard time understanding how the characters just know what is happening, without any process of realization or explanation of how they know. I can’t say more than that without giving away part of the plot.
The characters were fun and likeable, but I felt as though I was kept on the outskirts of really knowing them. A little more characterization would have made a closer relationship with them much easier.
The plot line is interesting, as is the author’s spin on vampires. There is a bit of jumping around and hinting of things to come, but I expect a little of that in a series book.
Rated 3 ½ Delightful Divas by Cheyenne!
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July 4th, 2010
 Bait (The Angler series: book one ) by Annie Nicholas
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Review Copy Received from Author
Summary:
Sent on a mission to lure Budapest’s vampire Overlord into a trap, Connie Bence is instead caught red-handed by the dark Casanova. Her employer has concrete proof of the dubious leader’s misdeeds but she is surprised when this ruthless killer, Rurik, offers her protection and rescues her from his own kind. It plants seeds of doubt in her mind and she begins to question his guilt. Now she is thrown into his world where blackmail determines her every move and where she must betray those she cares about or let them die. The stakes are high. She either puts her trust in Rurik or leads him to his execution.
Cheyenne’s Review:
I have enjoyed a few other works by Annie Nicholas, so when I had the chance to review Bait, I jumped at it. Ms. Nicholas creates wonderfully vivid characters with distinct and unique personalities, and places them into perfectly described settings. I always get close to her characters and feel as though I am right there with them throughout the book.
Bait follows right along with what I have come to expect from Annie Nicholas. I loved Connie, in all her bravery and pain. She has courage to have come from the pain and sorrows she has experienced to the strong woman who is used as bait to lure murderous vampires to her team. When she meets Rurik, I was drawn to him just as much as she was. I had to agree with her that there was no way he could be the evil vampire her team believes him to be.
From that meeting, the adventure and danger that Connie and Rurik face together is breathtaking. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to more work from Annie Nicholas.
Rated 4 ½ Delightful Divas by Cheyenne!
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Mate Hunger (Book 2 in the Ra’s Chosen series) by Marisa Chenery
