Lousiana Shifters Go to Scotland- Review of Quick Bites: Edinburgh

Overall: ★★★★★

I loved the original series. Seriously. Loved it. This honesty overshot my own expectations. I was excited and happy to read this and at a .99 Cent Price Point Over at Amazon it is more than worth the purchase. In fact, that is almost criminally low and I would grab it before it flies off the shelf.

Originality: ★★★★★

Traveling Shifters trying to unite packs. Uh, yeah. I call that original. This hits everything on my list. It has adventure, sex, romance, more sex. Oh, and did I mention sex? I love that I don't have to put Maddie and Jasper away, that their adventures continue. Because, well, I would miss them too much.

Character Development: ★★★★★

You have a situation where the characters have already been developed but now you have to see them shift into new roles (hehehe, get it, shift. Okay, take my keyboard away now people). And Wood does it effortlessly. She provides the context for the characters to shift and move, but she also provides a seamless transition.

Editing:★★★★★

Professionally done. 

The Sex: ★★★★★ 

Hot. The sex occurs all of the place. It is hot and steamy but also well written. I am very happy to tell you that I fully endorse this piece. The sexual tension is amazing and the way she subtly (or not so subtly) hints at things using sex. Well, it has my attention. 

Veronica Hardy is a professional editor and author who enjoys writing reviews in her spare time, for fun. She is not compensated by authors, publishers or online retail markets for her opinions. If you are interested in a book review or editing services please email her at Veronica.R.Hardy@gmail.com.

Doctor Doctor Tell Me The Reviews!

Overall: ★★★★★

Once again I am making my way back into M/M Erotica and loving it. This Medical Fantasy piece is sweet, short and exciting. I am very impressed with what Scarlet Cox puts out.

My M/M Review list is growing, just like... well. You get point.

For the meat (ahem, I can't stop myself) about this work:

With a demanding wife and trouble between the sheets, Theo Newton is finding it impossible to get an erection any more. Facing scorn at home, he seeks help from hunky Doctor Groves.

Groves' methods are unorthodox, but the British doctor knows exactly what he's doing, and he isn't willing to give up on a patient.

Can Theo find a cure, or will all the good doctor's efforts be for nothing?

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EXPLICIT CONTENT: This 5,500 word short story features steamy oral and anal sex, rimming, humiliation and BDSM. Not for the faint-hearted!

Originality: ★★★★★

I loved the way it was set up. I have read medical erotica before and found it to be... less than thrilling. Scarlet manages to make it exciting, thrilling and well... hot. I think that deserves a five star originality. 

Character Development: ★★★★★

This has just enough character development that I don't want for more, I don't ask for it. I want the sex and I want it now. I was satisfied with the way the doctor and the patient were depicted. It was erotic without having any romantic strings. Something that usually is a turn off for me. But what can I say? I liked this piece. 

Editing:★★★★★

Professional editing. I am so pleased that most of the self-published authors I have read lately have been so well done. This is another example

The Sex: ★★★★★ 

OMG crazy insane, sexy. I mean seriously. I had to clench my sheets a few times while I read this in bed before sleep. My husband thought I was having a seizure. (I know, not a super sexy image, but still) because I was trying so hard not to turn a million shades of red. 

Veronica Hardy is a professional editor and author who enjoys writing reviews in her spare time, for fun. She is not compensated by authors, publishers or online retail markets for her opinions. If you are interested in a book review or editing services please email her at Veronica.R.Hardy@gmail.com.

New Releases

My completed series, Ain't Settlin' is now available as a full series, at a discounted rate of 6.99 it is more affordable than buying each book separately. I really enjoyed writing the series and hopefully there are many more BBW tales to come!

This is the complete Ain't Settlin' Series, not a stand alone title. It is a compilation of Ain't Settlin', Hang On and Hold Tight.

Holly can't wait to get out of the city and back to her aunt's ranch where things were slower and calmer. Except that it has a new foreman and he can't wait to see Holly again.

This BBW Romantic Short contains 30,000 words of frustration, excitement and hot steamy sex that is not for the faint of heart. All characters depicted are 18 and over.

Excerpt:
She just stood there, looking every bit a fool. She didn't know what to say. Jensen grabbed a hold of her and pulled her into him, his angry lips swooping down onto hers, taking her with him. His kiss was intense and rough, his lips firm against hers, taking what he wanted. She was lost in him. Lost in his touch, his grasp firm as he assaulted her mouth. She kissed him back with that same strong passion, holding her own and before she knew it they were kissing again and again, his tongue invading her mouth, exploring her.
He pulled apart from her and looked into her eyes, "My place. Now."

The Mine: A Love Story Worth Digging For

Overall: ★★★★★ (4.5 Rounded up)

I feel like I can't go wrong lately, all of the works I have been gifted to read and review have been spectacular. This non-erotic romance is no exception. I loved it. I enjoyed the story line, the plot and the development of characters. If the ending hadn't felt so rushed it would have been a solid 5 star review.

Originality: ★★★★★

Maybe the idea of time travel is not original but there were no flying boxes or cars that traveled back in time, so I felt like the approach was original. Plus the plot twists and turns really added to what I felt was genuine originality. Heldt reaches into the inner depths of his mind and his historical knowledge and pulls out a well written, originally thought out piece. Very impressive.

Character Development: ★★★★☆

There may be light spoilers here, but nothing too extreme- I promise. I do want to warn you though. I love the way the characters were developed. I felt like for the most part the were three dimensional and had a lot of back story. But I had a few issues here, so I can't give it four stars. There were times when I felt like this aspect was rushed. When Joel first went back in time and at the end when the resolution was occurring.  His grandmother both in the past and present could stand to be a little more developed and have a bit more back story. That being said, it was done exceedingly well for the debut piece and I am pleased to have read it.

Editing:★★★★★

John Heldt is a librarian by trade, so I would expect nothing less. 

The Romance: ★★★★★

Normally I entitle this section "The Sex" but when it comes to romances like this, it doesn't apply. And I really need to include "l'amore" as my nerdy husband calls it. The historical romance of this section is beautiful. The tension is just right, the writing is sweet. This author knows his stuff! I fell in love with them as they fell in love with each other.

Please, go buy this book. Support us indie authors. And while you are at it, check out my other reviews!

Veronica Hardy is a professional editor and author who enjoys writing reviews in her spare time, for fun. She is not compensated by authors, publishers or online retail markets for her opinions. If you are interested in a book review or editing services please email her at Veronica.R.Hardy@gmail.com.

The Game is Naughty and Taboo, And a M/M Forbidden Tale That is Sure to Please.

Overall: ★★★★★ (4.5 Rounded up)

I love to dip into Erotica every once in a while instead of romance to get some flavor and to look at the world through a more diverse scope. Today I am looking at The Game by Nora Nix. I was pretty fascinated by it and I know our readers of the first time M/M genre will be too.

This is a little different from what I usually review but not completely off base (I did review Skye Eagleday's Virgin (Gay Werewolf) piece).

Here is some info about this debut piece from Nora Nix.

"All Vince wanted was some company for the big game. But when his friends choose to ditch him, Vince is left with only Paul, the quiet, Southern outsider of their group. As the two knock back beers and pizza, Paul makes a bet with Vince that will change their relationship forever, and Vince is left wondering what exactly he has gotten himself into - and just what game is being played now."

Originality: ★★★★★

I think writing from a reluctant male standpoint is difficult. Especially when he is trying to ignore his desires and be the "straight man" that society wants him to be. This piece does that well, it includes the language, the worries, but it also makes it sexy.

Character Development: ★★★★☆

I loved what was developed so far, but I wanted a tad bit more (and a bit more length) so I decided it was a 4 for me (or a 4.4). I wanted to see a bit more into Vince's personality. I wanted to hear a bit more. Maybe understand the aftermath of it all. But I get that it was a steamy short (and I love stroke fiction). 

Editing:★★★★★

The word choice is exceptional, the grammar is spectacular. This author published piece was excellently done. I am not sure if Nora has an editor or not, but whatever she is doing, it is great.

The Sex: ★★★★★ 

I had to pop my collar a few times this was so hot. I loved the way you have some reluctance (inside his head, it wasn't a dub-con piece), and the tension is just right. It left me wanting more. I can't wait to read the next installment. 

Veronica Hardy is a professional editor and author who enjoys writing reviews in her spare time, for fun. She is not compensated by authors, publishers or online retail markets for her opinions. If you are interested in a book review or editing services please email her at Veronica.R.Hardy@gmail.com.

Country Roads: A Road You Are Reluctant To Turn Off Of

Overall: ★★★★★

So, keeping with the West Virginia theme, I explored Country Roads by Nancy Herkness and was pleasantly surprised by what I found.




(Copied Excerpt)

"Nancy Herkness welcomes readers back to Sanctuary, West Virginia, where family loyalty leads to sparkling love, with the help of a whisper horse.

When sheltered Julia Castillo flees her hometown, she has just one goal: to prove to her overbearing family once and for all that she can make it on her own. After she moves to Sanctuary, West Virginia, her horse paintings take the art world by storm. Yet Julia finds her courage tested as never before—by her love for a handsome country lawyer, by her bond with a dangerous black stallion, and by the secret she is so desperate to keep…"

Originality: ★★★★★

The idea of West Virginia as a center for art is original. Not unprecedented, but I have never seen West Virginia depicted this way. It is fresh, gives WV the culture it deserves to have, and it gives the state depth. I love West Virginia. I visit a lot, I live an hour from the state line. I want to see positive things come out of it, not just negative. This does that, and it does it in a (mostly) believable way. I like the attention given to horses, it is part of the series, but this is a great stand alone work. One I happily dove into.

Character Development: ★★★★★

Herkness hit it out of the park for me. Sure, sometimes it was a little cheesy (I am not a fan of motorcycles) but it was good and it made sense. She has complex characters with wants, desires, needs and fears. And she wields them well. I love the way Julia develops, comes alive in front of my eyes and the way that Paul responds and also seemingly comes alive. The intricacy made me turn the pages, and I looked forward to reading this one. I can't wait to go deeper in the series.

Editing:★★★★★

Superb. Montlake Romance is an Amazon subsidiary and I appreciated the attention to detail. I also love the syntax and word choice of the author.

The Sex: ★★★★★ 

This is a romance novel, so it is not as... graphic as an Erotic Romance but it was very good and the tension was both believable and page turning. I found myself slowing down at these parts, hoping to savor it. It was tame enough that I would recommend it to family, but I still found it exciting.

Veronica Hardy is a professional editor and author who enjoys writing reviews in her spare time, for fun. She is not compensated by authors, publishers or online retail markets for her opinions. If you are interested in a book review or editing services please email her at Veronica.R.Hardy@gmail.com.

Ain't Settlin' 3 is available! Plus, Reviews you will see soon!

Hold Tight: Book 3  of the Ain't Settlin' Series is available!

I finally finished the last installment of Ain't Settlin', a country romance between BBW Holly Sidwell and foreman hunk  Jensen Williams. (I know, hunk is so corny, but I love that word. Yes, yes. I keep it out of my books.) It is over twice the length of the first work, because the readers asked for it.


It is already available in Smashwords, and All Romance E-books and Amazon.

I can't wait to see what country western title my head comes up with next, I love writing them! And BBW romances are a special favorite of mine. Look for more coming soon!



Review Pipeline: Country Roads

My last review was about Wild, Wonderful West Virginia and this next review is going to be about that very same state. I love West Virginia, and visit it often, being only an hour from the border to such beauty. The Appalachians are my favorite mountains, but no place showcases their beauty like WV.

I am half way through this book and absoutely loving it. I suggest you pick up a copy if you can and read along with me. My review is coming soon, so if you would rather wait, that is fine, but at 3.99 for the quality and the length, I highly recommend that you purchase it and read along with me.