Without End - A.R. Senault

This book has been sent to me by the author the read and review.

For all you bloggers, authors and readers out there being asked to specifically read and review a book by the author is nerve racking!

Will I like it?
Is it my kind of book?
What will I say if I dislike it?

I'm sure everyone understands that each book can't be catered to everyone's tastes and someone is bound to give a negative review. I just never want that person to be me. But I wont stop reviewing books or taking requests just because I'm a chicken! So I'll always man up lol.

PS don't think I'm harping on like this because I disliked this book!!!

Anyhew..................... on to the book.

Without End - Synopsis

A turbulent sexual renaissance is brewing on Melrose Avenue, and Dr. Claudette Boucher is about to expose it.

At the center of the revival are four tattooed and pierced-clad beasts of sex personified, and owners of the Mel/Rose Barbershop.
 
As Los Angeles’ quintessential sex doctor and popular radio personality, Claudette has enough confidence to steamroll the strongest of men. Dino Pantopoulos is happy to have his life flattened by the beautiful and sassy, French therapist.
 
Claudette’s atypical research techniques leave Dino wondering how to tame her, and Dino’s overbearing Greek mother has Claudette’s Freudian radar on high alert.
 
Claudette isn't about to alter her research or her sexual proclivities for anyone. But Dino’s mastery of sensual conquest has Claudette rethinking her relationship priorities.
 
Dino’s unrelenting charm weakens Claudette’s quest for self-preservation. As sparks settle from the couple’s emotional and explosive courtship, a tragedy threatens to destroy their newfound happiness.
Will Claudette survive and keep her promise to love Dino Without End?
 
Without End is a standalone novel, brimming with quick wit, charm, and unforgettable characters. It is the first of four books in the Melrose Shops series; one book for each of the sensual beasts waiting to claim your heart. This book will steam up your windows and intended for adults only.

UK LINK -Without End: A Melrose Shops Novel
US LINK -Without End: A Melrose Shops Novel

Rachel's Review

I accepted to review this book before I'd read the synopsis. I prefer it. I'm not going to judge it or see if it measures up to my picky tendencies.

I realised after a couple of chapters that I had a huge smile on my face. 

This book is genuinely funny. And a few times I laughed so loud I thought I'd woken my son. 

Occasionally I read books whilst I'm in the gym. In fact I wrote part of this blog post on one of the bikes. But that's multi tasking for you. Any way I only say that because the bloke next to me looked at me funny when I burst out laughing. 

I loved most of the sex scenes also. There wasn't too much. My only quibble in the whole book was the use of the term 'love muscle'. I may have cringed slightly lol. 

I'm really excited to read the rest of the series and I hope the author would be happy to let me even have a sneaky peek before to release date. But we can all live in hope. 

Rachel's rating

Would have been a 5 but it's never appropriate to use the term 'love muscle' so 4.99 lol. ****

Come & Come Back (Dirty, Dark, and Deadly Series) - JA Huss

Now I've finally got this blinking website to work again I'll get all my reviews up shortly that I should have got up last week. Humph!

Next up are two of the most surprising books I've read all year. Come is a book I originally read from the Bend Anthology and Come Back is the next book in the series.

Come Synopsis

THIS IS BOOK ONE OF A SERIES.
THIS IS A NOVELLA.
YOU WILL GET MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS IN THIS BOOK.
IF YOU HATE THAT - SKIP THIS WHOLE SERIES COMPLETELY. 
(It's twisty, complicated, dark, dirty, and ALL the main characters are killers.)

My name is James Fenici and you will never see me coming. I walk the shadows like darkness itself. I hide in the corners where nobody looks. I live by no rules, I have no boundaries, I take no prisoners, and I never, ever blink. I am not your knight in shining armor; I'm your worst nightmare.

My name is James Fenici and you are my target. Only one of us is getting out alive, and that's not gonna be you. Once your name is on my list, your life is over. It's a deal I make with death, it's a contract I sign in blood, it's forgone conclusion--get used to it.

My name is James Fenici and I'm as dirty as they come. But then one day I saw her. And every monster I thought I was. Every fact I thought I knew. Every dirty promise I ever turned down came back to slap me in the face.

My name is James Fenici and I think I am in love.

UK LINK Come: Dirty, Dark, and Deadly Book One
US LINK Come: Dirty, Dark, and Deadly Book One

Come Back Synopsis

This is a full-length novel
This is book two in a three book series.
The final book releases in November 2014.
*If you're looking for a romantic book filled with kinky sex and fun embarrassing moments that make you blush and giggle--you're thinking of my next book that comes out August 27th, 2014. This here book is about dirty sex, dark secrets, and deadly plot twists that will leave you hot, bothered, and breathless.*

"Secrets keep the darkness alive," Harper tells me. But that's not how I see it at all. Secrets keep me alive, the truth is overrated, honesty is never the best policy, and when your job title is Assassin Number Six--lies are your lifeblood.

"Death is a business deal," I tell her back. And I shake his hand with secrets every chance I get. They're currency in my world. I pay my debts with them, I feed on them, they ground me in the present and they promise me a future.

But Harper Tate is everything I've ever wanted. She's my promise, she's my obsession, she's a delicious fuckable transgression. She can be mine. She will be mine. All I have to do is complete the mission.

There's just one teeny, tiny problem with the mission.

It's a secret.

UK LINK COME BACK: Dirty, Dark, and Deadly Book Two
US LINK COME BACK: Dirty, Dark, and Deadly Book Two

Rachel's Review

These books were not what I was expecting. The draw you in and leave you wanting more. Yes, on the odd occasion I lost what was happening but maybe its just me and on those days my brain just couldn't cope! I'd be interested to know if anyone else occasionally lost the thread. Over all though, these were good books and I'm really looking forward to reading the conclusion in the 3rd book.

I loved the characters especially some of the secondary ones.

My advice : read JA Huss's books in order from my post about Rook and Ronin. It will all make more sense if you do!

Rachel's Rating

4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Slack/Taut - JA Huss

As promised in my JA Huss week here is the next instalment. This has both Slack - A day in the life of Ford (Novella) and Taut - The full length book. 

Slack Synopsis

Ford Aston is not too picky about what he wants out of Christmas. He's not into this holiday--like at all. He doesn't do presents, or family dinners, or parties, or church.

He does pets. And he's got one lined up for Christmas Eve. In fact, it's the highlight of his day. And if he can get through drop-in visits, nosy twelve year olds, an inappropriate conversation with his best friend's girlfriend, dinner with a family that's not his, and a party at his mother's house--well, he might just get home in time to enjoy himself with a stranger and make it all OK.



Taut synopsis

Ford Aston is known for many things. Being an emotionless, messed up bastard, a freakishly smart social outcast, and a cold, domineering master who keeps "pets" instead of girlfriends.

And after Rook broke his heart, he plans to keep it that way.

Ashleigh is known for nothing, and that's exactly what she's got going for her. She's broke, stranded in the mountains with a three month old baby, and Ford Aston is screwing with her head.

Big. Time.

And she plans to mess with his right back.

It's a coy game at first, filled with flirting, and innuendo--but Ford soon realizes something is not quite right with Ashleigh. In fact, something is seriously, seriously wrong and the closer they get to their final destination, the closer Ford gets to the truth.

One night of devastation, self-loathing, and emptiness turns into the best thing that ever happened to Ford Aston. But one day of in-your-face reality threatens Ashleigh's whole existence.

UK LINK - FORD: SLACK/TAUT BUNDLE: Rook & Ronin Spin-off
US LINK - FORD: SLACK/TAUT BUNDLE: Rook & Ronin Spin-off

Rachel's Review

Oh I love Rutherford Aston. I loved him in the Rook and Ronin series and I love him more now. 

Such a good book. I had worked out a lot of the book out half way through but I'm loving the continuation and integration of storylines from past books and into the next series. 

If I had my way I would have loved a book double the size of this one about Ford. Such a complicated character that I loved following through this book. 

Rachel's Rating

3.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️