Dual Review: West of Want by Laura Kaye

Format read: e-ARC provided by publisher
Release Date: 10 July 2012
Series: Book #2 in the Hearts of the Anemoi series
Number of pages: 222 pages
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Formats available: ebook
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon, Kindle, Barnes and Noble, Read an excerpt

Blurb:

Betrayal is all he’s ever known, but in her, he’ll find a love strong enough to be trusted…

When Marcella Raines’ twin brother dies, she honors his request to be buried at sea, never expecting the violent storm that swamps her boat. Though she’s gravely injured–and still emotionally damaged from her recent divorce–Ella fights to survive.

Zephyros Martius is the Supreme God of the West Wind and Spring, but being the strongest Anemoi hasn’t protected him from betrayal and loss. Worse, he’s sure his brother Eurus is behind it. When Zeph’s heartbreak whips up a storm that shipwrecks a human, his guilt …

Guestpost:10 Reasons to Fall in Love with Ella Raines by Laura Kaye + Giveaway

Today we’re very happy to welcome Laura Kaye on Book Lovers Inc. Laura’s new Fantasy Romance, West Of Want came out earlier this month. This is the 2nd book in the Hearts of the Anemoi series.  Laura is here today to tell us all about her heroine Ella Raines.  Stay tuned and you could win a copy of the book. Let’s give a warm welcome to Laura!

I’m very excited to be celebrating the release of my new fantasy romance West of Want, the second book in my Greek-mythology-based Hearts of the Anemoi series! As much as I love the Greek gods in this series—their supernatural powers, the fraternal dynamics between them, their distinct hurts and wants and needs, their abs (look at that cover!)—I’ve really enjoyed writing the heroines, too. These women need to be equals to incredibly powerful, paranormal creatures. They need to be able to …

Romance and Me: The “My Best Friend’s Little Sister” Romances

There is a favourite trope of mine we haven’t discussed yet and that is the brother’s best friend falling for the brother’s little sister or vice versa. And lately it seems that most of the romances I have read featured this trope.

So why do I like this setting you might ask? Well it’s quite obvious: I LOVE protective and thoughtful men and usually these heroes have grown up with the heroines, saw them when they were little, vulnerable and as friends of their brothers they still feel a bit responsible for the sister’s wellbeing. I just love those scenes when these alpha male heroes get all Neanderthal when an other man behaves irrespectfully with the girl and they step in *Stella fans herself so as not to swoon* And those scenes where the big brother’s best friend hero is trying hard not to think about …

Interview with Laura Kaye + Giveaway

Today, we are really excited to welcome back to Book Lovers one of the friendliest authors ever: Laura Kaye, who stops by BLI today in celebration of her latest novel Her Forbidden Hero. In her latest book, Laura tells the story of Alyssa and Marco, childhood friends turned lovers, and let me tell you one thing: you’re in for a big treat with Marco! At least both Stella and myself fell head over hills with him 😉 (Stella chimes in: Oh yes, we most definitely did! *nods enthusiastically*)

But I think we should let Laura do the talking and tell us everything about Her Forbidden Hero! Don’t forget to check at the end of the post for the details of our giveaway 🙂

Stella: Hi Laura, we are happy to have you back at Book Lovers Inc! Can you tell us a bit about what has …

Dual Review: Her Forbidden Hero by Laura Kaye

Format read: ebook provided by publisher 
Release Date: 15 May 2012
Number of pages: 240 pages
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Formats available: ebook
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Read an excerpt

Blurb:

She’s always been off-limits…

Former Army Special Forces Sgt. Marco Vieri has never thought of Alyssa Scott as more than his best friend’s little sister, but her return home changes that…and challenges him to keep his war-borne demons at bay. Marco’s not the same person he was back when he protected Alyssa from her abusive father, and he’s not about to let her see the mess he’s become.

…but now she’s all grown up.

When Alyssa takes a job at the bar where Marco works, her carefree smiles wreak havoc on his resolve to bury his feelings. How can he protect her when he can’t stop thinking about her in his …

Guest Post: The West of Want Preview & Prizes Event by Laura Kaye + Giveaway

We are very happy to welcome Laura Kaye here at Book Lovers Inc today. She has great news to share about her next release West of Want and she also brought a great giveaway along with a bunch of chance to win great prizes. Please give Laura a warm welcome. 

Happy WEST OF WANT Preview & Prizes Event, everyone! Today, April 10, was the original release date for Book 2 in my Hearts of the Anemoi series, West of Want. And then some really cool things happened: my publisher, Entangled Publishing, signed a huge deal with the nation’s biggest book distributor, which means for the first time ever, my books will be shelved in brick-and-mortar bookstores. And then, West of Want received a very nice pre-sales estimate by the booksellers and Barnes and Nobles bought it for all their stores nationwide (and it got bought for airports, too—squee!). The only bad news in this whole …

Review: In the Service of the King by Laura Kaye

Format Read: e-book provided by publisher
Length: 78 Pages
Publisher: Harlequin Nocturne
Genre: paranormal romance
Series: Vampire Warrior Kings, #1
Release Date: February 1, 2012
Formats Available: e-book
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Publisher Website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble

Book Blurb:

Kael, Warrior King of the Vampires, loathes the Night of the Proffering. He needs the blood of either his mate or a human virgin to maintain his strength, but hasn’t enjoyed the ritual since he lost his mate centuries ago. Kael doesn’t want a new companion, yet his resolve is tested when he lays eyes on his new offering, Shayla McKinnon. He is drawn to Shayla’s beauty and poise…and the submission she offers. She is eager to give him anything he wishes, including her innocence, to please him. Will Kael give in to their overwhelming desire—even if it means risking Shayla’s life?

My Thoughts:

There’s a question that oft asked about fictional tales. The plot or the characters: what’s more …