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Beauty in the Broken by Charmaine Pauls Book Review

Beauty in the Broken by Charmaine Pauls Book Review

Yet again I’ve been sucked into another contemporary erotic story by Charmaine Pauls set in the criminal underworld of South Africa since I enjoy her writing style and continue to suck up the cultural context of her plots like a vampiric tourist (Would I go to South Africa if the opportunity arose? Yes, if I had someone in the group who knew how to keep me out of more dicey situations — I am an…

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Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful by Arwen Elys Dayton Book Review

Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful by Arwen Elys Dayton Book Review

Fans of Arwen Elys Dayton’s Seeker series already know that she is not afraid to tackle difficult themes and topics while creating an engaging narrative.  However, rather than returning to a book series Stronger, Faster, and More Beautifulis a collection of interconnected short stories that examine various aspects of genetic manipulation and how scientific advances both hold the power to heal…

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The Krinar's Informant by Charmaine Pauls

The Krinar’s Informant by Charmaine Pauls

As readers of my now infrequent blog and reviews may have noticed I read a lot of Charmaine Pauls’ writing.  Due to reviewing her Loan Shark Duology I’m on her ARC reviewer list, so I get to preview her new works (insert happy dance).  Her Krinar works are original stories set in Anna Zaires’ Krinar Chroniclesuniverse, officially sanctioned fanfiction if you will.  I don’t enjoy the Krinar…

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Young Enough by Charmaine Pauls Book Review

Young Enough by Charmaine Pauls Book Review

Charmaine Pauls introduced May-December couple Jane and Brian in Old Enough, and to my surprise and joy I fell in love with her story of an older rich woman and a younger man from the wrong side of the tracks.  Somehow the first book in the duology toed the line between attraction/relationship vs boytoy extremely well, and I never felt like Brian was being used, manipulated, or otherwise faced…

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And the latest oldster is gone -- Gabriel Scaife October-ish 2003 to August 14, 2018

And the latest oldster is gone — Gabriel Scaife October-ish 2003 to August 14, 2018

I did not want another cat; I’d resigned myself to keeping Namir, the feral black domestic shorthair that I had live trapped in my yard, but I really just intended to foster other kitties to keep him company during his life time.  However, when the friendly, pushy, and very vocal medium haired brown tabby showed up to eat in my front yard (I was putting cat food out for the many strays) I…

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Dance of Thieves by Mary E Pearson Book Review

Dance of Thieves by Mary E Pearson Book Review

Kazimyrah knows what her duty is to the queen of Venda.  Her dedication to this mission goes beyond her role as a member of the Rahtan, the elite guard, and reflects her personal debt for a reckless mistake.  However, a misstep in a dark alley gets her kidnapped and chained to her target, and she’ll have to rely on him to get out of this mishap in one piece.

Jase Ballenger curses his father’s…

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Old Enough by Charmaine Pauls Book Review

Old Enough by Charmaine Pauls Book Review

This is a review of an erotic novel featuring an older woman and a younger man as well as a hearty dose of kink.  If this isn’t your cup of tea I suggest skipping this one.

Brian Michaels sought out Jane Logan as a business transaction that would allow him to save his mother and baby sister from life on the wrong side of Johannesburg.  Sure, he’d been attracted to her photo, but he had never…

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Scotland or Bust by Kira Archer Book Review

Scotland or Bust by Kira Archer Book Review

Nicole Franklin decided that the best way to get over her deadbeat boyfriend was a sudden change of scenery.  So he’d never taken her to Europe even though she’d made it clear she’d love a fancy vacation? She’d take herself! Unfortunately, all of her planning went into getting out of dodge, so what’s a girl going to do about little things like money, a place to stay, and…oh…a visa?  Enter…

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Consent by Charmaine Pauls Book Review

Consent by Charmaine Pauls Book Review

Consent is the second half of Charmaine Pauls’ Johannesburg underworld The Loan Shark Duology, which focuses on the complex relationship between Gabriel Louw, a powerful mafioso, and Valentina Haynes, the young woman who sells herself to him to pay off her brother’s debt.  By the end of the first book Dubious it’s clear that both parties feel more than lust, but when you’ve been brought together…

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Fanbase Press Launches Fundraising Campaign to Benefit United For Puerto Rico and RAINN (November 3-9)

Fanbase Press Launches Fundraising Campaign to Benefit United For Puerto Rico and RAINN (November 3-9)

When Fanbase Press is not providing you with the latest in geek news and entertainment, the Fanbase Press staff hopes to offer our readers a variety of opportunities to give back to the community. We love reading comics, watching movies, and playing video games, but we are never happier than when we are able to help others.  For that reason, Fanbase Press is honored to announce its Fundraising…

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Dubious by Charmaine Pauls Book Review

Dubious by Charmaine Pauls Book Review

I don’t read a lot of contemporary romance/erotica simply because the escape into another time and place is as important as my enjoyment of the connection between people. However, when I saw that Charmaine Pauls’ The Loan Shark Duet took place in Johannesburg, South Africa my interest piqued. A dark story set in a uncommon locale definitely sounded like something I needed to try. Valentina will…

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69 Million Things I Hate About You by Kira Archer Book Review

69 Million Things I Hate About You by Kira Archer Book Review

When Kiersten Abbott gets promoted to her boss’ main personal assistant after the previous one gets fired for wanting time off  to get married, she knows it’s going to be difficult. Cole Harrington expects his assistants to be at his beck and call, no matter the time of day or night, and many of his demands cross tthe line between PA and mother. Winning 69 million dollars in the lotto allows…

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The Krinar Experiment by Charmaine Pauls Novella Review

The Krinar Experiment by Charmaine Pauls Novella Review

  It has become more common for authors to invite others to play in their sandbox and create original stories based on their worlds, especially in the romance community. Charmaine Paul’s The Krinar Experimentsteps into Anna Zaires’ sci fi world as a prequel novella to the invasion of Earth that plays a major role in the primary series. It is one of several works that are part of Amazon’s Krinar…

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And now Patience is alone -- Miki Scaife 5/8/2000 to 7/28/2017

And now Patience is alone — Miki Scaife 5/8/2000 to 7/28/2017

Four months and eight days after I lost his sister, Miki gave me the sign that he was ready to join his original pack. He was a chow hound to the end even though he struggled to sit up and happily devoured a McDonald’s cheeseburger and ice cream cone as a final treat.  Miki was the last of my original dogs, so his death is especially hard. He is entwined with all my memories of this house and…

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Tangled in Sin by Lavinia Kent Book Review

Tangled in Sin by Lavinia Kent Book Review

When Ruby/Madame Rouge left her brothel in the hands of her fallen half-sister Jasmine, she never could have imagined the new adventures it could bring.  Madame Blanche may be inexperienced, but she is determined to create the best life for herself and her baby daughter. Jasmine’s old compatriots aren’t ready to let her go quietly, but at least one, Cynthia “Sin” Westhope, shows curiousity rather…

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And Now Two --Suzuka Scaife -- 5/8/2000 to 3/3/2017

And Now Two –Suzuka Scaife — 5/8/2000 to 3/3/2017

I fell in love with Suzuka’s picture on Petfinder in the fall of 2000 when she was in a no kill shelter in Victoria, TX. She had been dubbed Nellie, and her brother, Miki, was Lance, and I wanted to adopt them desperately. When I first saw them I was still living at home, and my parents didn’t want more than the two resident dogs. I pined and kept returning to Petfinder despite knowing it was…

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Fanbase Press Announces ‘Inclusivity in the Comic Book Medium’ Panel for Long Beach Comic Con 2017 with Panelists Yehudi Mercado, Sebastian Kadlecik, Kit Steinkellner, Emma Steinkellner, and Stefano Terry - Moderated by Barbra Dillon!

Fanbase Press Announces ‘Inclusivity in the Comic Book Medium’ Panel for Long Beach Comic Con 2017 with Panelists Yehudi Mercado, Sebastian Kadlecik, Kit Steinkellner, Emma Steinkellner, and Stefano Terry – Moderated by Barbra Dillon!

For comic book fans in the Southern California area, Long Beach Comic Expo is an annual event that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators, and creators of all pop culture genres. The convention will return once again this year, taking place from Saturday, February 18, and Sunday, February 19, 2017, with a plethora of phenomenal panels scheduled throughout the…

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