Niles Van Holtz is extremely sought after by the females of the Seattle area. However, he’s set his sights on Professor Conridge who obviously wants nothing to do with him. She’s so button down serious and unemotional that he wants nothing more than to break down her barriers and unleash the passionate woman he’s sure is lurking just beneath the surface.
Van doesn’t believe that marking a woman makes you mated to her for life so when Irene accidentally comes to the attention of other shifters in the area, the only option he has to save her is marking her as ‘his.’ Irene has no intention of becoming Van’s anything and no way does she have any intention of engaging in intercourse with him. All that sweaty exchanging of body fluids - GROSS! So why is she suddenly consumed with thoughts of him and all the sinfully wicked things they can do together.
Shelly Laurenston had me laughing out loud at the deadpan reactions and comments Irene has throughout this story. She’s so deadly serious that I absolutely adored her! Van’s self confidence is challenged by the simple fact that she really doesn’t want him. Hisis vulnerability makes him absolutely lovable. MISS CONGENIALITY fit my mood perfectly when I read it and really brightened my day - especially when we discover exactly when the concoction she created that leads to her downfall is revealed.
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WICKED WAYS by Cynthia Eden
Miranda Shaw isn’t having any luck finding a man through the normal channels so she’s resorted to the internet to help her find Mr. Right. Unfortunately the man she chooses turns out to be very wrong - in fact, he’s a vampire, far more interested in draining her than dating her. Too bad she didn’t consider her new neighbor Cain as potential dating material.
Cain Lawson moved in next door to Miranda five days ago. He has every intention of making her ‘his’ but he was trying to be gentlemanly and give her a chance to get to know him. After rescuing her from an undead bloodsucker he’s decided to step up his plan a little bit. If Miranda’s looking to take a walk on the wild side then he’s just the guy for her.
After having been attacked by the vampire, Miranda is force to admit that there are paranormal beings walking amongst the living. Cain has a feral side that she’s positive isn’t simply human possessiveness. Amanda caves into her craving for Cain but soon finds herself immersed in putting a stop to the bloodthirsty vampire who’s apparently been using the internet to pick up vulnerable women. She’s determined to stop a killer and Cain’s going to do everything in his power to protect her. Cain’s afraid to fully unleash his wild side because he thinks that Miranda won’t love him if she sees him in all his furry glory - he may just be surprised at her reaction.
Cynthia Eden grabs your attention from the very first page and keeps you immersed in the storyline until the very end. Miranda and Cain have vulnerabilities and personalities that really endear them to the reader. I loved how perfectly they seem to ‘fit’ together and the unique relationship they form that transcends their differences - especially since they need each other if there’s any hope of them stopping a killer. WICKED WAYS brings out the sexiness in the truly Alpha male while still presenting the evilness that lurks in the hearts of others.
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Shelly Laurenston and Cynthia Eden team up to give readers two intensely satisfying paranormal tales with the anthology WHEN HE WAS BAD. There’s nothing more satisfying than an Alpha male who wins your heart and both authors successfully present heroes well worth drooling over. If you enjoy your paranormal stories a little off the norm then this is definitely a book you’ll really enjoy!
