To Beguile A Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt

CAN A WOUNDED BEAST . . . 

Reclusive Sir Alistair Munroe has hidden in his castle ever since returning from the Colonies, scarred inside and out. But when a mysterious beauty arrives at his door, the passions he's kept suppressed for years begin to awaken.

TRUST A BEAUTY WITH A PAST . . .

Running from past mistakes has taken legendary beauty Helen Fitzwilliam from the luxury of the ton to a crumbling Scottish castle . . . and a job as a housekeeper. Yet Helen is determined to start a new life and she won't let dust-or a beast of a man-scare her away.

TO TAME HIS MOST SECRET DESIRES?

Beneath Helen's beautiful façade, Alistair finds a courageous and sensual woman. A woman who doesn't back away from his surliness-or his scars. But just as he begins to believe in true love, Helen's secret past threatens to tear them apart. Now both Beast and Beauty must fight for the one thing neither believed they could ever find-a happy ever after.

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Reading this book has  been a pleasure. Elizabeth Hoyt truly spun a tale that intrigued me. We all know the tale of beauty and the beast; a beautiful woman who falls in love with a monster or an ugly/somehow unsavory man. And we know how it always ends. This one brought everything down to earth. It was nice to add in very real flaws in character. For example, Helen isn't a saint, she had made her mistakes and was doing the best she could to live with them as well as keep her and her children above water. When it comes to Alistair, he has been through something no one should ever experience and survived. It was a situation that left him scarred and disfigured, and mentally plagued. Neither of them can escape from their pasts but they find sanctuary in each other.

What also intrigued me about this book was the romantic scenes. They were pretty hot for a typical romance novel. I was pleasantly surprised. It pushed me as a reader, I must admit, to find the sexy in Alistair because of his disfigurement. Hoyt's form of writing helped me through that hurdle. I'm not convinced another author could do that as smoothly as she did. But I am open to find out lol.

Blog Tour: The Bold And The Dominant by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob & Isabella LaPearl

 

After spending weeks trying to reach Raine Kendall, Dominants Liam O’Neill and Macen Hammerman have finally broken past the walls to their submissive’s wounded heart. Before they can enjoy their newfound closeness, Liam’s past comes back to haunt him when his ex-wife drops in—with a secret that could tear his world apart. Forced to leave Raine in Hammer’s care, Liam is stuck on the outside, stewing in frustration and insecurity…and wondering if Raine no longer needs him or if Hammer alone completes her.

Always the pillar of strength, Hammer tries to help Liam while sheltering their woman. But Raine soon discovers the truth that threatens the trio’s chance of a happily-ever-after. Determined to hold them together, the two men cook up a scheme to uncover the ex’s secret. When an old nemesis returns and targets Raine, can Liam and Hammer come together to slay the danger and save the woman they both love?

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 SHAYLA BLACK

You know what they say about curiosity and the cat…but if you still want to know, read below. Shayla Black (aka Shelley Bradley) is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 40 sizzling contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances produced via traditional, small press, independent, and audio publishing. She lives in Texas with her husband, munchkin, and one very spoiled cat. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, reading and listening to an eclectic blend of music. Shayla’s books have been translated in about a dozen languages. She has also received or been nominated for The Passionate Plume, The Holt Medallion, Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, and the National Reader’s Choice Awards. RT Bookclub has twice nominated her for Best Erotic Romance of the year, as well as awarded her several Top Picks, and a KISS Hero Award. A writing risk-taker, Shayla enjoys tackling writing challenges with every new book.

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JENNA JACOB

Bestselling Author Jenna Jacob's erotic romance comes from the heart of submission. With over twenty years experience in the dynamics of the BDSM lifestyle, Jenna strives to portray Dominance and submission with a passionate and comprehensive voice. Her stories will make you laugh, cry, and may leave you with a better understanding of the fulfillment found in the BDSM power exchange. A married mom of four grown children, Jenna and her husband lives in Kansas. Her passions include her family, reading, camping, cooking, music, and riding Harleys. She loves to make people laugh with her outgoing and warped sense of humor. If you're looking for hot romance with a kinky twist, pick up one of Jenna's books.

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ISABELLA LAPEARL

Hello Friends! My name is Isabella and I write sexy, erotic romance. I’m a wife, mother, writer, reader and I love to ride my motorcyle. To say it's been an extraordinary journey thus far would be an understatement...what a rush! What a thrill to realize dreams and see them go from a seed to fruition. So for all you aspiring Authors who like me, have a fire inside that burns brightly and demands to be sated by writing... Never give up.

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Release Blitz: The Bold And The Dominant by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob & Isabella LaPearl

After spending weeks trying to reach Raine Kendall, Dominants Liam O’Neill and Macen Hammerman have finally broken past the walls to their submissive’s wounded heart. Before they can enjoy their newfound closeness, Liam’s past comes back to haunt him when his ex-wife drops in—with a secret that could tear his world apart. Forced to leave Raine in Hammer’s care, Liam is stuck on the outside, stewing in frustration and insecurity…and wondering if Raine no longer needs him or if Hammer alone completes her.

Always the pillar of strength, Hammer tries to help Liam while sheltering their woman. But Raine soon discovers the truth that threatens the trio’s chance of a happily-ever-after. Determined to hold them together, the two men cook up a scheme to uncover the ex’s secret. When an old nemesis returns and targets Raine, can Liam and Hammer come together to slay the danger and save the woman they both love?

* AMAZON * BARNES & NOBLE * KOBO * iBOOKS *

** DOMS OF HER LIFE SERIES **

ONE DOM TO LOVE (DOMS OF HER LIFE #1)

* AMAZON * BARNES & NOBLE * iBOOKS * KOBO *

THE YOUNG & THE SUBMISSIVE (DOMS OF HER LIFE #2)

* AMAZON * BARNES & NOBLE * iBOOKS * KOBO *

 

SHAYLA BLACK

You know what they say about curiosity and the cat…but if you still want to know, read below. Shayla Black (aka Shelley Bradley) is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 40 sizzling contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances produced via traditional, small press, independent, and audio publishing. She lives in Texas with her husband, munchkin, and one very spoiled cat. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, reading and listening to an eclectic blend of music. Shayla’s books have been translated in about a dozen languages. She has also received or been nominated for The Passionate Plume, The Holt Medallion, Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, and the National Reader’s Choice Awards. RT Bookclub has twice nominated her for Best Erotic Romance of the year, as well as awarded her several Top Picks, and a KISS Hero Award. A writing risk-taker, Shayla enjoys tackling writing challenges with every new book.

SHAYLA BLACK AUTHOR LINKS

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JENNA JACOB

Bestselling Author Jenna Jacob's erotic romance comes from the heart of submission. With over twenty years experience in the dynamics of the BDSM lifestyle, Jenna strives to portray Dominance and submission with a passionate and comprehensive voice. Her stories will make you laugh, cry, and may leave you with a better understanding of the fulfillment found in the BDSM power exchange. A married mom of four grown children, Jenna and her husband lives in Kansas. Her passions include her family, reading, camping, cooking, music, and riding Harleys. She loves to make people laugh with her outgoing and warped sense of humor. If you're looking for hot romance with a kinky twist, pick up one of Jenna's books.

JENNA JACOB AUTHOR LINKS

* WEBSITE * FACEBOOK * TWITTER *

 

ISABELLA LAPEARL

Hello Friends! My name is Isabella and I write sexy, erotic romance. I’m a wife, mother, writer, reader and I love to ride my motorcyle. To say it's been an extraordinary journey thus far would be an understatement...what a rush! What a thrill to realize dreams and see them go from a seed to fruition. So for all you aspiring Authors who like me, have a fire inside that burns brightly and demands to be sated by writing... Never give up.

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Polanski Brothers: Home Of The Eternal Rest - Part 3 by Dakota Cassidy

In part three, as Spencer and Larkin dig deeper into their investigation of the detective’s best friends murder and the suspicious circumstances surrounding yet another death in her sleepy town, they also investigate each other.
A. Lot. Woo hoo!
While neither can deny their intense physical attraction, they also can’t deny a very big problem.
Someone’s killing people—someone with fangs, and it’s Larkin’s duty to find out who’s doing the killing.
But how does a guy who’s falling for a sexy vampire do the right thing when it could mean risking her entire clan’s discovery in the process?
Because if the hot detective isn’t careful, he could find the woman he wants more than any other before, staked at dawn... 

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So far part three is the steamiest of the bunch. Lots of sizzling moments in this book. But my favorite part was Spencer's thoughts on Joffrey and Larkin's reaction to hearing her thoughts. That's actually been my favorite part on all the books. I'm a huge fan of Dakota's snark and this character has plenty of it.

Spencer's brother, Ethan comes back in this book and drops a bomb on us, which I really enjoyed. We still don't know who the killer vamp is and they have no suspects. Of course, we all suspect Joffrey, but neither Spencer nor Larkin have looked at him twice.

It looks as though we may find out why Larkin was suspended in the next installment. Honestly, I hadn't given it much thought. Maybe I'm just used to watching and reading things where the cop gets suspended but it seems to be some sort of big deal so we shall see what happens.

Uncensored Comments Straight From Kindle 

• Somebody get a fire extinguisher, cuz I'm on fiyah!
• Why do you need to be gentle? She’s a vampire, you won’t hurt her.

Overall good book. Eagerly awaiting the next part.