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Title: Stalker

Author: Clarissa Wild

Publication Date: June 16th, 2015

Genre: Dark Romance (18+)
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Fuck me once, I'll fuck you twice … then I'll bury you.

No prison can keep me from seeking revenge. Especially when it comes to her.
She, the woman who put me in jail.
I swore that I’d come for her, to claim what belongs to me: Her life.
I’m not a good man. On the contrary, I love to be bad. It’s in my veins. Just like it’s in my veins to ruin her.
She’s an actress, pretending to be a saint, but we both know that isn’t true. One way or another, she’ll pay for what she did.
I will hunt for her. Make her fear me. Make her body mine.
Bad deeds never go unpunished … And I always go out with a bang.

WARNING: This book is a DARK ROMANCE STANDALONE - it has a non-conventional ending. This isn't rainbow sprinkles & unicorn fluff. It's a dark, thrilling journey of two people clashing over love, lust, and hatred. Heed the warning. Contains graphic violence, alcohol, drugs & other disturbing content. 

No Cliffhanger. Stand Alone.

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She consumed me.

She ruined my life.

And I will destroy her in return.

Growling, I pick up the nearest pot of flowers and smash it into the wall. Fuck. That feels good. I need to feel the rage again, so I can connect with my thirst for revenge. Fucking with her has sucked out a bit of my will to hurt her, and I don’t get why. I thought humiliating her like that would make the revenge sweet as hell. Instead, it only made me hungry for more.

I can’t stand the thought of having her near me, but I can’t stand the thought of letting her go. As much as I despise her, I still have these uncontrollable urges when I’m around her. I constantly lust after her. All I think about is tasting those sweet, delicious lips, burying my cock in her wet, yielding pussy, and claiming her as my own. Just as I should have done a long time ago.

Fucking hell. I’m a weak son of a bitch.

I pick up another vase and throw it at the wall, watching it shatter it into a million bits. The wall dents, but my pent-up rage is still not under control. I can’t stop thinking about her, and I hate it. I fucking hate it!

Why do I torture myself like this?

Grinding my teeth, I shake my head and knock on my temple with my fist. “Keep yourself together, Phoenix. You can do this. You can punish her. You can make her bleed. Remember what she did,” I tell myself over and over again.

Memories of her smiling as she sees me in jail get me fuming and ready for the next attack. Maybe I had a moment of weakness. Maybe I do want to fuck her until she can no longer stand. Maybe I still want to hear her scream my name. But now, I can use my filthy lust to my advantage. Her body is my playground, and I’ll use it in whatever way I deem necessary to get the job done. If it means carving her with my knife, I’ll do just that. If it means shoving my cock into her throat and making her come from my voice alone, I’ll do just that.

Sex isn’t just to feel good. I can use it as a tool to make her feel like a dirty whore. It’ll be my weapon of choice. My cock will bring her to her knees. I’ll have her begging for mercy before she dies.

5 of 5 stars

After reading the prequel to this, I was excited to read this book and Clarissa has not disappointed yet again....


This is one hell of a dark and twisted read, there are so many twists and turns, you will never know where you are going and you will always be guessing wrong.

Phoenix is a killer, a man you don't want to involve yourself in, or cross as he will come after you with vengeance in mind. For some reason though he is one of those characters that you love to hate. You have to think there must be a reason for him to be the way he is, and we find out all the reasons that he is in this book. It is not what you think, I was surprised.

Vanessa is a person that in the beginning, you will think is a victim in all of this, but she is just as dark and twisted as Phoenix.

I loved reading this book, you have everything you want in a read, dark, twisted, hot scenes, mysteries unravelled.

Clarissa has a way with her writing that just pulls you in from page one, and it is a book that you don't want to put down until you have finished. It is better though if you read the prequel first as then you will have more an understanding of what is going on.


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Clarissa Wild is a New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, best known for the dark Romance novel Mr. X. Her novels include the Fierce Series, the Delirious Series, and Stalker. She is also a writer of erotic romance such as the Blissful Series, The Billionaire's Bet series, and the Enflamed Series. She is an avid reader and writer of sexy stories about hot men and feisty women. Her other loves include her furry cat friend and learning about different cultures. In her free time she enjoys watching all sorts of movies, reading tons of books and cooking her favorite meals.

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Title: S.I.R Part 2 (Book 2 Love is for Liars)

Author: Samantha Knight

Release Date: July 3^rd

Synopsis

Six Months has passed since the night that both awakened and destroyed Starr. Six months since she has heard his voice or felt his touch. But it hasn’t even been Six seconds since she last thought about him, that night..that touch, truth be told she can’t seem to think of anything BUT him. So in an attempt to get Starr’s mind off of the mysterious man, her friends have planned a weekend getaway to attend one of the most widely attended author events. They have no idea what is in store for them when they come face to face with one of their favorite authors.

Silas has finally decided to reveal his identity at his first ever book signing. It is one of the largest author events of the year and a perfect opportunity to unveil what his fans have been wishing for. He wasn’t expecting to see this one fan in particular, and his composure starts to unravel as secrets are revealed and truth starts to surface.

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. “I am really not feeling well, I think I am going to go back to the hotel.” I practically cry to Angie, Kim and Kiersten as we walk up to the convention center. I don’t think I can handle actually seeing him again and if I would have known before this morning that he was going to be doing his first ever book signing here, in New Orleans I would never have agreed to come. My best friends brought me here to help me get over the asshole that broke my heart, little do they know, they are going to bring me face to face with him.

“You are not, this is the whole reason we came here. Suck it up buttercup, you’re staying,” Angie says cheerfully. I want to punch her but she is so proud of herself for coming up with this idea. I feel my stomach roll with every step closer to the front doors. I’m going to vomit all over him and then laugh, it would serve him right.

“Angie please just let me go back to the hotel,” I whine. “Starr seriously? No, you will be fine it’s just your nerves. He is just a human like the rest of us. You will be fine. Besides isn’t Silas like your idol?” I shake my head and march past her to open the front door, but it is pushed out at the same time I reach for the handle and those blue eyes capture me and I watch as the beautiful smile melts off his face. It stings.

“Starr,” he gasps.

“Silas,” I reply with a curt nod. Then I see her. She is even more beautiful in person. Her normally long blonde hair is swept up into a messy side chignon. Little wisps of hair fall down around her ears and over onto her perfect face. Her face turns from his with a smile. She holds her hand out to me and I have the urge to snap her arm in half.

“Starr, I have heard so much about you. It’s so nice to finally meet you,” she says with so much sweetness in her voice it gives me a tooth ache. I look down at her hand, then back to her flawless face. I can’t help but flick my eyes toward Silas.

“I wish I could say the same, on both,” I sneer then maneuver myself around them and through the doors. I can’t stand in front of him for one more second without telling him exactly what a fucking scumbag I think he is. I barely make it to the line up to enter the signing room when I hear my name being called. I know that voice, I know what is sounds like when it’s happy, sad, tired. I know what it sounds like as it calls my name while he comes.

“Starr would you wait just one second? Kendra, go ahead in, I’ll be there in a second.” He kisses her forehead as she smiles and hurries inside. I glance back at Kim, Angie, and Kiersten. They are both standing beside me with their mouths practically open. “You three go ahead, I’ll make sure she comes and finds you. I promise.” Then he winks and they all giggle.

Fucking trader ass bitches.

Once they disappear through the door, he grabs my arm and leads me down a small hallway. He takes a right and opens a door and steps through and holds it for me to follow. I reluctantly do.

“Starr, what are you doing here?”

“Seriously Silas, seriously? That is what you think you have the right to ask me? It’s been five months Silas, Five months since I have heard a single word from you. Then come to find out after everything. All the speeches about being honest, you are fucking married. You’re a fucking pig and I can’t even stand the sight of you. You make me sick, thinking about what I helped you do to that poor woman out there. You should be ashamed of yourself. I hate you Silas.” The words fly out of my mouth so fast I barely have time to realize what I am even saying. I open my mouth to say more but he takes a few steps towards me and we are so close now I can smell his aftershave. It does things to my insides and my pussy clinches at the memory of him between my thighs.

“You might be pissed but you don’t hate me Starr, You still want me and I can smell you from here.” He whispers as he leans down and captures my mouth with his. I sigh and lean into his body and drape my arms across his shoulders. His kiss is deep, powerful, all consuming. His lips bruise mine as we both fight for control. So much emotion is poured into our movements and when his hands slip down to my thighs, he lifts my legs and they wrap around his waist as he crashes us into the wall. He is ripping and pulling at my shirt with so much need I feel as if I am the only thing that can keep him alive and he will cease to exist if I don’t give into him. I need to stop this, he is married, but I want it, I can’t stop it.

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For the Night ~ Complete Box Set
An erotic romance series 

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Release Date: July 3rd

My name is Logan Steele. I’m devilishly handsome, seriously ripped, well hung, charismatic and highly sexed. Women just can’t resist me. So when I lost my job in the construction industry and was struggling for cash, I decided to put my assets to good use.

By day I’m a private personal fitness trainer. By night I’m a high class escort. Logan Steele, licensed to thrill.

I don’t advertise my sexual services anymore, I have a long client list that come to me through word of mouth. I’m that good, I’m booked months in advance. Scores of women pay me extortionately high fees to fulfil their fantasies. And for the most part I do. I have a strict set of rules that I abide by, which are provided in the full contract that you’ll receive along with the booking form, if accepted. Just so we’re clear, my absolute number one rule, is full payment up front, which is non-refundable. No exception. There is no requirement for a refund clause, I never fail to perform.

So, now you’re aware of my rules for the night and are about to email me to book your fantasy, all that remains to be asked is, “Who do you want me to be?”

Will Logan continue in his profession, or is there a woman out there for him, one that can fulfil all of his own fantasies?

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Virgin for the Night
Filthy for the Night
Ménage for the Night
Sophisticated for the Night
Biker for the Night
Dominant for the Night
Actor for the Night

 5 of 5 stars 

'Now you are aware of my rules for the night and are about to contact me, all that remains to be asked is "Who do you want me to be?"'

And with that one question I was caught hook line and sinker into Logan's world, I exaggerate not when I say my mouth went dry and my pulse sped up! Leading a double life; personal trainer by day, a high class escort by night this set intrigued me from the get go as for a change the main character is male, using his assets to get ahead. He isn't looking for love, to be saved or for redemption...he makes no excuses about his choices and again that was a breath of fresh air in my library. Written with humour and a great sense of pace and timing this series follows Logan's journey of personal growth and maps his changing perceptions of himself.

Each installment is a seriously hot walk on the wild side, featuring a different scene that the lady has chosen at her booking. These vary greatly never once feeling samey, they range from a seriously diiiiirrrttty and deviant Filthy for the Night scenerio including group sex and public sex to Virgin for the Night where Logan deflowers the client in a tender way. With each scenario we are shown another side to Logan, another facet of his his personality. The box set also features a steamy and seriously hot menage scenario, a totally alpha biker set up and my personal favourite..a BDSM Dom/Sub scene that I was seriously worried would melt my kindle at one point.

This series is not lacking in well written and realistic sex scenes and neither do they feel tacky as some may suspect as it's written from a male escort point of view. Interspersed with humour, wit and strong chareacter development this series is much much more than you expect from a series of escort novellas. Quickly you see that Logan is a good guy, invested in his career, willing to go the extra mile to satisfy his clients and ensure they feel they have received nothing but the best. Slowly we peel back the outer gift wrapping to get to the real Logan, book by book...and honestly the twists and turns keep on coming! Amazingly well written story with some truly emotive scenes make this a must read.

A five star not one a bum note read! Fall in love with Logan...you know you want too!

 5 of 5 stars 

I have read, devoured and loved every one of the 8 For The Night series novellas by C J Fallowfield following elite escort extraordinaire Logan Steele as he fulfils his clients fantasies night after night in his successful career. He pays attention to detail, caters to their every desire, leaves them fully satisfied and has women falling for his ripped, toned and gorgeous grey eyed facade every single time. But do they ever meet the real man behind the mask?

The series asks can the man who ensures fantasies become a reality ever have his own personal dreams come true or would his past and current occupation prove too much for one woman to overcome?

This sizzling erotic romance Boxset has everything you've ever fantasised sexually about contained within its pages; strangers, menages, down and dirty bikers and alpha dominants to name but a few, and all with the sexy, charismatic Logan Steele to ensure your fully satisfied in every way, so are you ready to make an appointment with Logan??

5 of 5 stars 

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I don't know where to start. Logan, Logan, Logan. Logan Steele is a walking. talking sex on a stick. we get to experience many of Logans sex escapes with each book. I felt like I was a part of every fantasy that was portrayed, but nit only do we see how well Logan can perform and oh how he can perform, we also get to see a side of Logan that his clients dont, well all of them but one.... Beth, Logan realizes how special she is from the very first meet, but still he doesn't show his true self. I love seeing vulnerable Logan and when he admits his feelings towards Beth it's a high to see him crumble cause Logan Steele let's no one in. I love this series and I loved seeing the dirty sexy side of Logan along with the sweet sexy side, but I loved, loved dominant Logan at his true self, this by far is one if my favorite series CJ Fallowfield is awesome and it shows with each page. definitely a must read cause everyone should meet Logan Steele.

CJ is a 45 year old female from the United Kingdom and lives in the wonderful countryside of Wales, surrounded by rolling hills, trees and fields full of sheep and cows. Her writing aids include chocolate, Ben & Jerry’s and copious amounts of coffee, wine or cider. Reading was her main pastime, until she discovered the joy of creating hot, erotic, romantic fiction, and now romantic comedy, but she still tries to set aside time to indulge her appetite for steamy reads by other authors too. 

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Title: Power in the Wrong Hands Deciding Island, Book Two

Author: Rain Murphy

Publisher: Anchor Group Publishing

Published: July 1, 2015

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy

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Respect the Island. Snowdrop’s life changed when she found her mate, Orion Hunter. Her father always said finding your mate was like magic, but this was so much more. In the blink of an eye, Snowdrop found her life hung in the balance. Kidnapped and tortured by an evil vampire, Snowdrop was left wondering if she would live long enough to enjoy her newly found mate. Sammy was on the verge of turning rogue, and fought his evil side every day to keep it at bay. Then Sammy finds out he is the only one that can infiltrate the rogue’s hideout. He knew it would be his true challenge. He knew the mission came with the possibility of being sent to Deciding Island for judgment, a judgment that would most likely lead to being Island Ash. His only hope came from the most unlikely place, but would it be enough?

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Hunter Hunter walked back to the glamour opening at the bottom of the Sphinx. Mystic, the leader of the Meat Eaters, waited for everyone’s report from the war as they exited. As he waited in line for his turn, Hunter heard someone yelling his name. “Hunter, wait for me, I need to talk to you.” It was Saturesa, Sat for short, Hunter’s longtime friend. As Sat caught up with Hunter, he could hear the enthusiasm in Sat’s voice which meant trouble. Sat always had some hair brained scheme for picking up girls. “Hey, after you talk to Mystic, what do you say to coming to the Eastern Shore with me?” Hunter, not feeling very social these days, told Sat, “No, I’m headed home, but thanks for the invite.” Sat, never being one to take no for an answer, told him, “Come on, Hunter. Everyone’s going to the Eastern Shore for a weeklong celebration, and there is going to be lots of girls.” Hunter gave Sat half a smile and looked down, shaking his head as he moved up one in line. Hunter knew that once Sat set his mind to something, he would be relentless at getting what he wanted. Hunter rolled his eyes and huffed his retort with a slight rumble in his voice, “Fine, but if I don’t have a GREAT time, I’ll leave. Got it?” Sat rubbed his hands together in anticipation of some fun, and in his cheery voice responded, “Fine! But you’ll have a blast, I promise.” Hunter figured the only reason Sat wanted to go was the neighbor girl named Snowdrop. Hunter had never been attracted to a female Techie. He didn’t know if it was all the hair or the fact that the females were dominant, and he preferred to be the leader in a relationship. Hunter did agree that for a Techie she looked striking. Even though he had never met her in person, he had noticed her from a distance. She didn’t have that same thick hair as the other Techies and seemed to have more of her herb growing everywhere. She was also short for a female Techie. He had not been close enough to know what color her eyes were, but Sat could not stop talking about her amazing hazel eyes. Sat would joke about how he should have been nicer to Snowdrop when she had a crush on him. Hunter handed Mystic his one page report. “Hi Mystic, my report is short because Adam’s children did all the work. It’s always amazing to watch them in action. Is it okay to head home now?” Mystic looked up at him from her seat. “Hunter, how is life?” Hunter should have figured she would sense his loneliness. His kind lived so long, and without someone to share it with, the days and nights could go forever. Depression was a serious threat, but Hunter hated sympathy, so he denied it. “I’m fine.” Mystic regarded him with concern and shook her head in disbelieve. She didn’t believe for one minute that he was truly fine, but told him, “If you need anything, let me know.” Hunter winked at Mystic, hoping to lessen her worry. “Thanks. Catch you at the next war.” Mystic gave him a small but sweet smile as she turned her focus on the next Meat Eater in line. Mystic Jones, as the leader of the Meat Eater species, is responsible for each and everyone one of them. She made a mental note to check up on Hunter in a few weeks. That wink he gave her was not fooling her. Sensing a strong feeling of depression, she wasn’t going to let that go for long. As Hunter walked out of the Sphinx, he watched as Sat jumped up the minute he spotted him. Hunter felt like this was going to be a long week, and he wasn’t sure he could put up with Sat’s high level of energy. Then he heard Sat say, “Come on, we can get a ride on the war ships with the Plazies. Sap said he could drop us on the Eastern Shore.” Hunter smiled. “I have not seen Sap or Weeping in a few hundred years.” As they walked toward the war ships, Hunter thought about the Plazies. Sap and his wife, Weeping, are the leaders of the most unusual species, as far as Hunter was concerned. Hunter had heard that they now had a teenage daughter named Willow—he had also heard Willow was a handful. He could remember the first day he met the Plazies during one of the many wars in his lifetime. While walking next to Sat, Hunter gazed off in the distance as he remembered that day. He had walked onto one of the war ships to find no one on board, yet the ship was in operation with the precision of a well-organized team. He looked around, but stopped when he noticed a line of little sticks appearing before him, Plazies lined up on the ropes and rails. One of them started to talk, “Welcome Orion Hunter.” Hunter remembered his feeling of shock. Although he didn’t know what part shocked him more: the stick knowing his full name or that a stick was actually speaking. He had found himself staring at thousands of sticks shaped like humans. They ranged from 5-inches to 6-inches tall and looked like all different types of wood. As a woodworker in his youth and a construction company owner in today’s world, Hunter knew his timber. Hunter figured the look of shock showed on his face when Sap laughed and explained, “We are magic wood splinters and are what keep the old warships afloat. We are, for the most part, harmless, but we are not without ways to protect ourselves. Moving fast, it looks like we just appear and disappear, and this speed allows us to operate different areas of the ship quickly. We come from all different woods, hence the reason we all look different.” Being brought out of his thoughts by Sat’s voice, Hunter heard, “Hunter, they’re waiting for us. Let’s go.” Hunter felt the muscle in his shoulders tighten at Sat’s enthusiastic tone. He really was not in a party mood, and until now didn’t realize he had lagged behind. As they boarded the warships, Hunter saw Sap and walked up to him to say hi when he noticed something was wrong. “Sap, what has happened? Is everyone okay?” Sap turned and smiled, greeting his friend. “Hello Hunter. It’s been a long time, and yes, things will be fine.” Hunter curious asked, “Then why are the three of you so anxious?” Sap introduced his daughter. “Hunter, this is Willow, my daughter, and she faces a task that has her worried.” Hunter put his pinkie finger down to shake hands and told Willow, “Willow, if I can help, you need only ask.” Willow looked worried as she said, “Not unless you can undo my teenage misbehaving and what I thought to be harmless pranks.” Hunter looked at her with concern. “I hear an apology is owed. Am I correct?” Willow, in tears now, turned as she noticed the warships headed out of the delta and to the open seas. “Hunter, it is more than just an apology. I was awful to Creature, and I thought they were just harmless jokes … but a good man may die because of me.” Hunter thought a minute. “Wait, could you be talking about Creature Notte?” Willow looked up with a bit of hope that maybe he could help. “Yes, do you know her?” Hunter smiled. “As a matter of fact, I have worked with Creature off and on for a few hundred years. If there is one thing she is, it’s understanding. I think if you just come clean and be sincere, she will see her way to forgive you. Now, what is this about a man dying?” Willow, still not fully convinced everything would be okay, sniffled, “That is the whole problem, I have to take Creature on a quest to become one with Deciding Island, and if I fail and she does not go … then Mica Sands will die.” Hunter asked, “Mica Sands. He’s an Infin right? But what does he have to do with Creature?” Willow was still crying, and trying to talk. “They are in love. They are mates, and now they could lose each other because of me.” Hunter looked over at Sap for more clarity. Sap explained, “Mica was horribly wounded, and if Creature does not become one with Deciding Island, he will die. The only way to save him is if the Island does it … and because of Willow’s behavior, Gaia the Island’s spirit has said that is it up to Willow to take Creature on this quest into the Black Heart forest.” Willow cried out, “She is punishing me.” Sap walked over and put his arm around his daughter. “She is not punishing you; she is teaching you. Now go with your mother.” Hunter, Sat, and Sap watched as the two disappeared, then Sap spoke, “It is nice to see you again, but I must get to my post. We will be dropping the two of you off at Eastern Shore. If I don’t see you before you leave, goodbye.” Hunter gave his best smile, hoping to cheer Sap a little. He could see the worry on Sap’s face. “Goodbye, Sap. See you at the next war.” The rest of the trip Sat and Hunter watched the ocean go by, and, from time to time, would notice dolphins and whales playing in the ship’s wake. After reaching land at Eastern Shore, Hunter and Sat turned to wave at the Plazies. Hunter watched the old warship head back out to sea. It was so surreal in its beauty, yet it demanded the respect of an ancient warrior. Sat looked over at Hunter. “Hey, what is up with you lately? You’re always dazing off ... Oh no … you’re not getting depressed are you?” Sat was now worried about his friend. Hunter looked at Sat and thought, Great, now I have to put up with his enthusiasm and pity, what a week this is going to be. Hunter thought about it and decided that maybe he was a little more depressed than he was letting himself realize. “Hunter, look at me and tell me that you’re not getting depressed.” Hunter looked at his friend. “I wish I could, but I’m thinking that maybe I am getting just a little depressed. After all, how long can a man go without the love of a mate? And how old am I?” They didn’t really keep a close watch on time; the question was purely hypothetical. Hunter was not waiting for an answer, just making a point. Sat knew Hunter was older than he was. Sat had been around for four hundred plus years. Sat slapped Hunter on the shoulder reassuring him, “That will be our goal then, to find you a mate, and soon.” Hunter just smiled and kept walking.