PNR Inklings

Celtic Destiny
By  K. Starling
ISBN: not yet assigned
Genre: Romance/Paranormal/Historical
Length: Novella
Digital Publication Date: April 20, 2009
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When Clarissa Randolph decides to try a new career as a nanny, she heads off to Scotland to care for the children of Master William Kirkland.  When she arrives, she is excited about the new job and the ruins of an old castle nearby.  While exploring, she keeps meeting a young man that no one else seems to know or be able to see.

William knows that Clarissa is the woman who can heal his heart after the death of his wife, and must prove to her that they belong together.  He has known about the ghosts but has never seen them.  He also knows that Clarissa is the only one who can help the ghost get back to his true love and find peace. But she must be careful because there is another ghost, the king of the castle, that wants to stop her from succeeding.

While Clarissa and William work together to put the ghosts to rest and give them the peace they need, they find themselves falling in love.

K. Starling turns a ghost story into a romantic tale of two people brought together by the ghosts that need their help.  Enjoyable story of new love and love reunited.

Reviewed by Annette Stone
for ParaNormal Romance Reviews

A Kiss of Ashen Twilight
Ashen Twilight Series: Book One
By Rae Lori
Lyrical Press
February 2, 2009
Genre: Paranormal/Vampire/Faerie
Length: Novel
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Ariya is a fairy suffering from mysterious dreams about a dangerous but gorgeous man. Waking up from one of these dreams she finds her family under attack and she goes over to the mortal realm hoping for safety. On the run in a strange place she lands in more danger but is saved by the man from her dreams.

Jace Archane is a vampire who is known for killing the women he feeds from. Ariya is a problem he doesn’t want to deal with but when the danger she is running from also seems to be threatening his world he knows they must work together. However from the first moment it is clear to see that the vampire and fairy have feelings for each other. Can they unite and fight against their common enemy? Can a fairy and a vampire really come together?

This is the first book in the Ashen Twilight series and it makes a good first impression. The reader is thrown into the history of the story straight away and then pulled back to the present and into a place where vampires, werewolves and other paranormal creatures are at work. With two strong lead characters, a nice plot and a good writing style this could turn into a fascinating series.

Although the author isn’t new to the writing world, this seems to be the first step she has made into the paranormal. I did enjoy this read but I have to admit that it was a little too romantic and history based for my liking. However, on saying that the story did have a great Scottish tint to it and I really liked the overall concept.

All in all this is one worth trying and keeping an eye on.  Rae Lori blends romance, history and the paranormal into a special tale and has already got more to come.

Amber Chalmers
ParaNormal Romance Reviews
February 2009

Elfing Around
J Morgan
Lyrical Press
December 1, 2008
ISBN# not assigned
E-book ~54 pages
Price: $2.50
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Holiday Fantasy
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“Who wants to be on the nice list when you can be so naughty?”

Santa’s elf Essie, is not your typical elf. First off, she is a drop dead gorgeous blonde who most men would drool over. Secondly, she doesn’t build toys; Essie is an apprentice in training, she makes sure the naughty people are still being naughty and the nice people on the list stay nice. Essie has an assignment from Santa; she must keep an eye on the people of Shelton. To keep herself protected Essie has a neat little gadget she can use called the Eub2000 that makes her invisible so she can observe the people. While out on her mission, Essie’s Eub loses its charge and her cloaking device fails. Essie is soon picked up by a cop who thinks she is a whore; he takes her to the local jail where she meets Sheriff Dalton. The Sheriff releases Essie from jail, after all she didn’t do anything wrong, she was falsely accused by the cop. Sheriff Dalton invites Essie to come stay at his place, since she has no family or friends around. Essie is so attracted to Dalton she could not turn down his invitation. However, while Essie is at Dalton’s house she must be on her best behavior, other elves will soon be looking for her. But Essie wants nothing more than to be naughty this Christmas.

Elfing Around is without a doubt one of the best Christmas romances I have read so far. I absolutely love the characters and their snarky sense of humor. I was in tears laughing at some of the stuff that was said. I would recommend this story to anyone looking for a little naughty this Christmas.

Reviewed by Beth Senters
ParaNormal Romance Reviews
December 2008

Passions
by Jennifer Cole
Lyrical Press
ISBN-10: not assigned
November 3, 2008
Pages: 129
eBook
Erotic Paranormal
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“vivid descriptions and loaded with passion”

Jana has finally escaped her troubled past, including a brief and abusive relationship. She makes it to a small island, home of Passions Resort. The resort is for adults and Jana is intrigued. She lands a job and quickly begins enjoying her new job and the benefit of living in the luxurious resort.

Tristan and Travis come from another realm and have supernatural abilities. They have been looking for their mate for 5 years and have been to Passions several times, hoping to find her there. When they first lay eyes on Jana, they know that they have finally found her. Now, they must convince her that she belongs to them and ease her into the knowledge that they have supernatural powers and live in another world.

Ms. Cole has written a great book, full of vivid descriptions and loaded with passion. Jana has lived a hard life and deals with many insecurities, but is a strong lady, starting over. Tristan and Travis are sexy and very large alpha males with extraordinary talents. I enjoyed this book immensely and recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading erotic paranormal romance.

Reviewed by Melissa Conatser
ParaNormal Romance Reviews
November 2008

At the Dungeon Master’s Hand
by Jennifer Cole
Lyrical Press
ISBN: not assigned
August 4, 2008
Length: Short
Genre: Erotica/BDSM
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Natalie wanted to be the newest copy editor of the magazine she worked for. So when a big project came up, she took it on willingly, and worked it straight for six weeks. Finally putting the layout to bed, her two best friends decided she needed to walk on the wild side at Le Club d’Esclavage, a BDSM club. There was really only one rule that worried Natalie. When you cross the threshold into Le Club d’Esclavage, it is your desire to participate completely in our manner of play, and such will be expected of you.

Max has had a crush on Natalie for so long; he can hardly believe she came to the club. He has dreamed of taking her in so many ways, and she was finally here. But will Natalie make his dreams come true, or will she walk away?

This story was riveting. I can feel my pupils dilating just thinking about how to describe it. This story taps into the suppressed desires most of us harbor, and gives you a guilt free way to live them. The book is quick paced and erotically action packed. The author must have loved the research that went into this tale, and tapping into her darker side must have been a fascinating experience. I would definitely love to see more from her.

Reviewed by Dawn Epton
For ParaNormal Romance Reviews
July 31, 2008