Country Hearts: The Road Home By E. Harper Milam

Meet The Author:

E. Harper Milam wrote her first novel at the age of six to critical (motherly) acclaim and she’s been writing and reading ever since.  She is the author of Country Hearts: The Road Home and the upcoming Some Bitter Some Sweet. She writes across a broad range of genres including multi-cultural romance, dystopian fiction, science fiction and erotica. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and dreams of a farm.

She posts excerpts from her work at http://www.eharpermilam.com

Book Synopsis:

Can an up and coming country singer with a painful past hold the attention of a free spirit who wants it all? Or will she head for the hills and take her heart with him?

Ladies we all know the holidays are upon us and during this season I know I get extra sappy. I love a good love warm and fuzzy love story no drama just two people meeting and that magical moment happens (told you very sappy). I had the pleasure of reading Country Hearts: The Road Home by E. Harper Milam. This is an IR book about two individuals randomly meeting and connecting. Mia has the heart of gold and gives to all except when it comes to love she hasn’t had the best of luck. Wanting a day out with her friend Val they take a chance on this up and coming country band. Eric is a single father his heart is in becoming big in the country music scene.

These two have some issues and a lot to workout but they do know they want a relationship. But in order for that to work they have to learn to work together. Eric seemed a little selfish at times when it came to his music. It almost seemed like he put that above all else. I guess that’s why Mia was perfect for him. She knew the art of sacrifice and giving to those she loves. Although she kind of made herself a doormat at times their relationship worked because what one lacked the other had. Ladies take a chance and read a love story without drama just a feel good read. Granted this is a short story and I wanted more relationship development between the two characters. It felt as though the side characters storylines had a little more depth at times but all in all this was a good read and I am happy I took a chance on this new author. Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.  

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Renewed By: Harper Miller

Title: Renewed

Author: Harper Miller

Genre: Erotica Romance/Erotica and Interracial/Multicultural Romance

I was hurt. I was heartbroken. I felt abandoned and emotionally drained.

Sometimes heartache can open new doors.

Of course, names have been changed to protect all parties involved, but this is my story.

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This is a novelette. Not a short story, novella, or novel. Content is intended for a mature audience, 18+.

Renewed is the second installment in The Kinky Connect Chronicles. 

The Kinky Connect Chronicles are short erotic stories/novelettes all wrapped up in neat little bows.

These stories are standalones. No cliffhangers in the lot! 

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brwngrltrvler: I’m not in NYC at the moment. I’m overseas, for work.

JapKenDoll: Nice! Your passport is getting a workout. That’s right, you did say it was late where you are. Where’d your travels take you?

brwngrltrvler: Why are you asking? You plan on flying all the way from New York, Superman? I’m in London.

There’s a long pause.

JapKenDoll: Good thing I just got my cape back from the dry cleaners. :) Tanya, I kid you not, I’m in Paris for work. It’s Fashion Week, which is a pretty big deal in my industry. I realize this is going to sound crazy, and you’ll probably say no, but I’d like to meet you. I fly out of De Gaulle with a layover at Heathrow for about an hour tomorrow. We can grab a cup of coffee as friends.

Well, that explains him checking into a hotel. Friends. Hmm, friends. Well, Kenji said he was transparent, but he doesn’t want to be just friends; I am sure of it. We were chatting via a kink-centric website. This is where people went for hookups. I’m sure he wanted something, something I most likely couldn’t give him.

brwngrltrvler: That’s a bad idea, Kenji.

JapKenDoll: Better to meet in London than New York, right? Afterward, you go off in your direction, I go in mine, and we never have to see each other again. Humor me. Have coffee with a man you’ll never see again. :)

I know it’s a bad idea, everything in my being is screaming it’s a bad idea. I’m emotional, I’m raw, I’m . . . stupid.

brwngrltrvler: What time?

Yes, incredibly stupid.

Harper Miller is a thirty-something native New Yorker. She's traveled the world and lived in a variety of places but always finds her way back to the Big Apple. A lackluster love life leaves time to explore new interests, for Harper it is writing. The Sweetest Taboo: An Unconventional Romance is her debut novel. In her mind the perfect Alpha male possesses intellect, humor, and a kinky streak that rivals the size of California. When she isn't writing, Harper utilizes her graduate degree in the field of medical research. She enjoys fitness-related activities, drinking copious amounts of wine, and going on bad dates.

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TITLE: IRONIC

AUTHOR: HARPER MILLER 

Genre: Contemporary Erotica, Interracial/Multicultural Erotica, BDSM Erotica

(due to light bondage) Content is for a mature audience

Amazon Release Date: April 29, 2015 Official Release Date: May 1, 2015

I’ve got a funny story for you. A funny story I need to get off my chest. I can’t share it with any of my friends, so I’m sharing it on a kinky message board full of strangers. Well, it is the Internet.... Although the Internet provides a sense of anonymity, names have been changed to protect the innocent (and not so innocent). Job-related details have been distorted to protect my identity, but despite the ambiguous details, this is a true story. A story very worthy of the acronym FML. *Disclaimer* This is a short erotic comedy. Not a novelette, novella, or novel, but a short story. Ironic is the first installment in The Kinky Connect Chronicles. The Kinky Connect Chronicles are short erotic stories all wrapped up in a neat little bow. No cliffhangers in the lot!

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There’s no reason for a single, thirty-five-year-old woman with intellect, a sense of humor, her own apartment, and a body to die for—such as myself—to not be getting laid on the regular. Well, aside from the fact that I haven’t had much time to date.

I do happy hours, and I go out with my girlfriends when I can spare the time, but still, a steady guy hasn’t happened. What Jason and I have is nice, but he’s not the long-term guy. And as appealing as the opposites-attract ideology is, in an election year, we’d likely want to kill each other. I’ve been told I’m too picky. Why is that always the case? Why do women always get called out for having standards? Like we’re just supposed to fall for any guy who gives us the time of day? Whatever.

My philosophy? Why the heck shouldn’t I be picky? Picking a new man is like selecting a new purse. When you have the means to acquire top quality, you don’t go for bargain-basement brands. Aim high, ladies, aim high. If you can afford the cream of the crop, why not indulge?

I know my worth, so I hold out. One day I just might get lucky, but I’m a realist. There’s no breath-holding over here. True love is overrated. Until a suitable prospect comes along, emergency dick will do just fine.

The closer it gets to one in the morning, the antsier I become. I try to forge ahead with my Good Wife marathon, but I find my attention span isn’t what it was a few hours earlier. Julianna will understand; we can reconvene at a later date.

When I get up for a glass of water, the smooth cashmere moving over my naked flesh makes every step toward the kitchen agonizing. My clit pulsates as the material caresses my nipples. The water quenches my thirst, but I need something stronger. I’m naked, single, and horny in the wee hours of the morning. Bad, bad, bad.

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Harper Miller is a thirty-something native New Yorker. She's traveled the world and lived in a variety of places but always finds her way back to the Big Apple. A lackluster love life leaves time to explore new interests, for Harper it is writing. The Sweetest Taboo: An Unconventional Romance is her debut novel. In her mind the perfect Alpha male possesses intellect, humor, and a kinky streak that rivals the size of California. When she isn't writing, Harper utilizes her graduate degree in the field of medical research. She enjoys fitness-related activities, drinking copious amounts of wine, and going on bad dates.

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Ironic By: Harper Miller

Synopsis:

I’ve got a funny story for you. A funny story I need to get off my chest. I can’t share it with any of my friends, so I’m sharing it on a kinky message board full of strangers. Well, it is the Internet. . . .

Although the Internet provides a sense of anonymity, names have been changed to protect the innocent (and not so innocent). Job-related details have been distorted to protect my identity, but despite the ambiguous details, this is a true story. A story very worthy of the acronym FML.

You know how you read something and you just can see someone you know in the story? You just think to yourself that’s so and so because it so funny and spot on? If you know anyone who has tried internet dating and just a single girl going through dating woes this story is laugh out loud funny. I felt like this story was a mix of the shows: Sex and the City, Girlfriends and Catfish.

Mimi is a lawyer who is powerful in her own right but every now and then she gets an itch that needs to be scratched that doesn’t include b.o.b. (battery operated boyfriend). With a fetish for kink it’s hard in her profession to keep her anonymity so she does what many women do online date. Now I have tried online dating and let me tell you Mimi is something else. When she sees something she likes she doesn’t hold back. I know some readers are turned off by the whole sub/dom relationship let me just say although Mimi is a sub she is no one’s pushover. This girl is what my grandmother would call fast or being manish. But really who can blame her when the man looking back at you on the computer screen is anything less than a dream.

Aden talk about a wet dream!!! He is a man who doesn’t beat around the bush. He meets Mimi on this online website and instantly they both are attracted to each other. The banter between the two is epic. I honestly could see a lot of my friends talking like this. What’s so great about this story is that it’s so real and honest. But this isn’t a sappy love story these two enjoy some kink and pushing each other buttons. This was supposed to be a one night stand fake names were added but what happens when it’s just so good you want more?

One of the issues I had with this story is that it was short. And I know it’s a disclaimer that this is a short read but I would like to petition the author to make this a full length novel. Some of the acronyms for the bdsm lifestyle I had to look-up I would have liked for a definition of terms to be added in the book. I had very few issues with this book and would suggest if you are looking for a short read to pass the time that is enjoyable and well edited then one-click this book. Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.

Riding The Waves Teksuen "The Agency" By: Serenity King

Synopsis:

**Re-Release: New title, publisher, cover and added content.**

Teksuen Montreal is a love them and leave them type of guy. To escape his mother’s constant bickering for him and his twin to settle down; he escapes to his summer retreat in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for some fun in the sun. One morning while standing on his fourth-floor balcony, Teksuen sees a woman that he wishes to pursue. Why not? He’s on vacation. The waves are high. The beach is warm and inviting. Little does Teksuen know… the fun he’s about to have is with none other than a woman he’s had a one-night stand with long ago. Will he stay or will he leave once he finds out the woman’s true identity?

Dr. Josinia Brown is tired and in desperate need of a break. The death of her father, the raising of her two half siblings, and the opening of her Sports and Rehabilitation practice has left her drained. Not to mention a three-year long battle with her step-mother over her dead father’s Will. Josinia’s at a point of no return when her friends suggest she come with them to Myrtle Beach for some rest, relaxation, and maybe even a man, or two. She decides to ride the wave, especially when it comes in the form of the sexiest, six-feet plus, Teksuen. Too bad he doesn’t remember the night that changed her life forever. Josinia decides to hold on to her secret; riding the wave to see where it takes her.  


Meet The Author:

Author Serenity King has been reading romances ever since she was sixteen years old and her auntie first placed a Harlequin in her hands. Now King writes interracial/multicultural contemporary romance and erotica that feature her fierce devotion to resilient women and strong passion for family-oriented Alpha men who live, love, and fight for their women.
She currently lives in the New York area with her husband and children. King loves feedback and welcomes readers to e-mail her at

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You know how in the summer time you want that one feel good read that’s not too complicated but perfect for the beach? Well Serenity King’s new book Riding the Waves is for you.

Josina “Jo” life has not been easy. She is raising her siblings, and is married to her work so when her girlfriends suggest a vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina she is right there. What better way to relax and drown your sorrow than a relaxing trip to the beach? This isn’t just an ordinary beach trip sometimes the past coming back into your life can teach you something about yourself. This is a second chances sweet short read. Don’t get me wrong there is a lot of spice in this story.

Teksusen “Tek” sees her from a distance she’s oddly familiar to him but he can’t place where. Being a man of action he formulates a plan to get to know her better. Jo isn’t as easy catch as Tek once thought she has a very hurtful past and is in the midst of grieving. Never to back down from a challenge Tek sees something in Jo maybe the same thing in his self. Sometimes in life you can’t be so closed off you don’t let love in. I loved that even though this was a short read we get to see the development of these two relationship. Tek shows Jo how to have fun and she opens up emotion in him he never thought possible.

These two have a past so it’s not just insta-love. But I would have liked to see more of that past uncovered and some of how Jo is dealing with her complex family issues being that the story of how she came to raise her siblings was told several times throughout the story. I would have liked a little bit more of a physical description of Jo. With all her family issues she needed relief in the worse way and Tek was just the man to give it to her. The ending was cute and left room open for the next story. I would have liked to know what exactly Tek did and how he and Jo got to the place where love does reign supreme. All in all this was a very good read and I look forward to the next story in this series. Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.

 

Quaterback Sneak By: Bianca Dean

 

This is my first time ever reading anything by author Bianca Dean. I was pleasantly surprised at this short spicy read. Readers if you are looking for something that will warm you up one-click this book.

Galynn is having the worst possible day. It’s cold, rainy and her keys got jammed in her car. On top of that she is miles away from her dorm room. Could her day get any worse?

Alceo: Quaterback and draft pick is bored with his pick of women. They all have no personality and want him for the title of being his girlfriend. People only see him as just this dumb jock. But still waters run deep. Alceo is a bio-chem major and is not as shallow as he pretends to be.

Stumbling upon Galynn, Alceo life is about to be anything but boring.

Ever much so the gentlemen Alceo invites poor Galynn back to his dorm to dry off well more like heat up. These two have some sort of magnetic charge between the two of them because they can’t stay away from each other. Galynn is his polar opposite she is not as social, and is a cute full figured woman. She can’t see what he sees in her. Her insecurities play a factor in their budding relationship but Alceo is the man to wash away all fears she will ever have.

Like any good thing there will be haters and these two have their fair share. Can Galynn look past her own insecurities or will she let a good thing pass her by?

I thoroughly enjoyed this read. It was simple, straightforward and a whole lot of spice. As a reader I do wish we got to see more of how their relationship developed. This is an insta-love/insta-lust type book. If you want something to past the time and whet the appetite check this book out.  Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.

About the Author

Bianca Dean  author of Quarterback Sneak and Wanna Play? is a native of New Jersey now living in NYC. Working on her PhD, Bianca loves good food, great movies and stimulating conversation. She's a huge sports fan, and can be found, during the appropriate season, screaming at the television, beer in hand, trying to make people that can't hear her run faster. In the off-season she can be spotted walking her dog or grabbing dinner with friends.

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Wolf in Exile Unchained By: Amber Ella Monroe

Thane and Kalena are back in Wolf in Exile Unchained. This story picks up where the second book Wolf in Exile Captured takes off. Because this story is told in parts I suggest that readers start with book one to fully understand what is happening.

Kalena: The ex-pharmaceutical assistant to the V.P. has found herself not only in a shifter prison but drugged with short term memory loss. With more questions than answers her only support is Thane. But how do you trust someone whose brother (Gavril) is the reason you are in danger?

 Thane has never felt this way towards another especially a human. Kalena sparks something in Thane that he hasn’t felt in centuries. A lone wolf with more family drama and danger than anyone knows. What do you do when the person you want to protect is in danger by just being with you?

Gavril, Thane’s brother owns Silex Pharmaceutical and has been testing his drugs on unsuspecting people this time one of the persons is Kalena the very person who Thane is now willing to risk his life and freedom to protect. A complicated situation with many lives at risk including Thane’s niece the rightful heir to the Silex fortune. Is Thane now ready to take back his title as Alpha?

In the midst of danger a strong desire blooms between the two. Kalena is not very experienced in the men department but Thane is very well equipped to teach her what she has been missing. The sex scenes between these two are off the charts. It’s a slow build-up of foreplay and sexy banter.  

This second installment starts off with non-stop action. The author gives the reader insight into the pack line and a mini-history lesson on how Thane came to be. The first book set the scene this second story gave us the situation. As a reader my issue like it always is with short stories is that I wish they were longer because as soon as you get into the story it’s over. This story does end on a cliff-hanger with a big decision left hanging in the air. I look forward to reading the follow-up to this series. Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.

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Romantic Heart Beats By: Alexandra Isobel

 

Alexandra Isobel is a Canadian based romance writer who sees the romance in everyday life, and spins it all into her romance stories. She adores movies and photography which are the corner stones of her creative writing imagination.

MiXeD tRiBe is her social medial blend of culturally rich reading, writing and visual inspirations.

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Review:

Alexandra Isobel’s book Romantic Heart Beats is a group of short stories all with a military theme. Readers this book is what I like to call a sneak peak of what the author has in store. All these stories do end on a cliffhanger. These stories all whet the appetite leaving the reader wanting more. Hopefully she doesn’t make readers wait too long.

Because the stories are all short and very fast paced I will only review one of them as to not give much a way.

Romantic Heart Beats opens with the first story Take Flight:

Taking place in Indonesia gun shots are everywhere Daria Hill has no idea what is happening. Being trained as a military daughter she is used to drills but the real thing has her on edge. Mercury her protector and soldier has been assigned Daria’s life. But what happens when work mixes with pleasure?

These two have a rocky relationship. Mercury is a man with many secrets and very closed off except when it comes to Daria. Her parents have her life planned and she is to do as she is told but her heart has other plans. Daria has loved Mercury for years but these two can never be more than work and obligation or can they? One night the lines are crossed and obligation is thrown out the window.

In the midst of all the pandemonium the author has flashback scenes on Daria and Mercury’s relationship. I would have liked to see more development of their relationship. This story was more the reader being told what was happening. At times I was confused as to what was going on. I am a visual reader and I had no idea what these two people looked like just their names and a brief background description. Because these stories are short it leaves the reader wanting more information. Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.

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Spark By: Aliyah Burke

Kendira Bonher is sexy, talented, curvy and sassy. She is the perfect catch, any man would want her. Unfortunately that is the problem a certain man in particular wants her, Joe but she doesn’t want him. Fearing for her life Kendria packs up her belongings and sets to escape. Except she doesn’t get very far. She finds herself in a little town called Cottonwood Falls. How backwoods does this town sound? Getting help from resident biker girl Sarah, Kendria finds herself staring at a real live Adonis by the name of Vance. Despite her injuries and desperate situation Vance ignites something in Kendira and its name is pure LUST.

Vance owns his own repair shop. I guess you can say he is a knight in shining armor in this case a pickup truck. He senses that Kendria is hiding something. No stranger to secrets his self he steps in and tries to help her by pretending they are together.

Sometimes make believe turns into reality. After a few touches and heated looks Kendira and Vance develop a very hot and heavy relationship. The sex scenes are off the charts and enough to whet the appetite. Despite trying to keep her past private it all catches up to her. Until she has no choice but to confront her demons.

Because this is a very short read a lot of the relationship is told to the reader and we don’t get to see the development. There were few inconsistences in the story like Kendira’s past. She is presented as down and out with little to nothing but mid-way through we find out differently. I don’t know if this was to add a little suspense to the story or not. The Joe scenario and how it ended could have been a bit more fleshed out. But like I mentioned earlier this is a very short straightforward read. If you are looking for a short, quick, erotic read with a hint of action this is the story for you. Judge this book for yourself and not based on one review.

 

Reckless Atrraction ( Den of Sin) By: Ambrielle Kirk

Reckless Attraction is a part of the Den of Sin Series which is a series of short erotic stories by some very well-known authors. This story by Ambrielle Kirk is one that broaches the topic of marital infidelity and cheating. I think the author does a good job of tackling the subject by not demonizing one person or the other but simply telling a story. I love that this story is not just black and white it has some gray areas dealing with the issues of infidelity. Nonetheless this is an erotic short story that deals with the subject matter of infidelity, erotica, and threesomes. If you are a person who does not like to read about the above themes then this story is not for you. But I will say you shouldn’t count this story out it’s a very hot steamy read that explores the emotions around infidelity.

Rich and Camille seem to be the picture perfect couple on the surface but what lies beneath is unhappiness and the need to be fulfilled. In the process of trying to gather information on her adulterous husband the lines get blurred and Camille finds herself "tempted.” Trevor is Rich’s college friend and these two have shared a lot of things women among them. Camille just wants a break she is working, going to school and on top of that dealing with a man who will not let her go. Camille finds comfort in one of the member’s (TEMPTED 909) in her husband’s chat rooms Anya’s Maven.

This is a very fast paced story and things unravel pretty quickly. One of the many things I love about this story is that it is told in layers. No one is a victim here. The text messages between Camille and her secret admirer are pretty steamy and heavy with sexual innuendos. With the lines being blurred and her husband suggesting she take a venture on his side. Camille’s emotions are all over the place. On one hand she still loves her husband but temptation wants to rule her. Trevor a man who she finds herself very physically attracted to evades her thoughts with just one look.

Camille gets an invitation to the Beaudelaire Den Of Sin Winterball Masquerade from her secret admirer. And from here the story unravels pretty quickly all secrets are out in the open. Through a series of flashbacks the reader gets a breakdown on how and why each character are in the situations they are in now. Because this is a very short story I don’t want to give anything away but ladies bring a fan because things are about to heat up fairly quickly.
I love how this story isn't cut and dry and addresses the gray areas dealing with the issue of infidelity it's more than just casually sleeping with someone. I do wish that as a reader we would have gotten to see more of the development between the characters. The epilogue does suggest that there is more of the story to be told. So hopefully we get to see some of Rich’s story and more on all the characters. I thought this was very enjoyable read. I give this story 3.5 stars. It was a very simple and straight to the point. Please judge this book for yourself and not based on this one review.