Keta's Keep: March 2009

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Ladies and Gentleman, ISABEL ROMAN Has Entered The Building!

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Help me welcome Isabel Roman, a best-selling author at Ravenous Romance. She's here today to present two fantastic erotica paranormals. Check them out with me!

Dark Desire of the Druids I: Murder & Magick

Author: Isabel Roman

Erotic Paranormal Historical (Victorian Era)

Excerpt:

"I'm fine, Malcolm," she said in an even voice, a gentle smile on her face.

Despite the stress of the evening, the smile was easy. For him. In Malcolm's arms, with his sheer presence around her, Raven had no trouble forgetting. Right now, with Malcolm holding her close, Raven willingly let him soothe her. Maybe she'd hate herself later. Maybe she'd find no solace beyond the physical. For now, it was enough.

"They had no right," he stated through clenched teeth. His eyes flashed and fingers convulsed around her arms. Raven wondered if it was in anger at Corwin, or at her for her perceived foolishness. "He had no right. Corwin's a madman, worse than whatever evil he professes to hunt. That man fell mere centimeters from you, if the shot had missed . . ."

"Shush, darling." She touched his cheek in a tender caress, and smiled up at him.

He was a good head taller than she, strong, and commanded respect for both his size and his money. Yet all she wanted at this moment was his body in hers."Make me forget, Malcolm. I don't want to think of Corwin or that unfortunate--" She looked to the side for a moment. No, there was no sense in wishing. "Make me forget."

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Dark Desire of the Druids II: Sex & Subterfge

Author: Isabel Roman

Erotic Paranormal Historical (Victorian Era)

Excerpt:

“Lucien Harrington,” Jacobs, her butler, intoned, “the Earl of Granville.”

Smiling, Morgana swept out of the circle, stepping into the foyer, and greeted her guest. His timing was off, but as the magicker she knew him to be, not suspect.

“Welcome, Lord Granville,” she said, offering a slight curtsy.

He was tall, dark blond haired, dark blue eyes, sharp nose he looked down at her. Her eyes traveled over his face, down his body, clothed in immaculately tailored Saville Row, back to his face. Arousal pooled hot in her belly.

She’d never wanted any man the instant she met him. Yet Morgana wanted Lord Granville. Her skin prickled at his nearness, her womb clenched with want.

Forcing her mind off his body, she studied his face. Briefly, want flashed in his eyes and she smiled a truly wicked smile at him. It was gone as fast as it’d shone and she returned to studying him.

About the series:

In 1882, magickers are being hunted. In England, Witch Hunters led by the fanatical Sir John Corwin, baronet, scour the country in search of those with even the faintest magickal ability and murder them. Raven Drake, a powerful master, desires what she can't have, a man who knows nothing about her or her abilities. When she realizes the seriousness of feelings for him, will it lead to more than a tryst? Or will her duty interfere? In Philadelphia, Morgana Blackthorne, the American master, tries to keep her people alive. When she’s contacted by one of England's powerful magickers, she wants him in her bed at first sight. Used to taking what she desires, she soon realizes she wants more from him. But when his life is endangered by problems in her group, will she let him go? Or allow him to stay?

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Friday, March 20, 2009

KETA'S KEEP ADORES THE BOOK WENCHES!

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Title: Land of Falling Stars

Author: Keta DiabloAuthor’s website: http://ketaskeep.blogspot.com/

Publisher: Ravenous Romance

Release Date: December 2008

ISBN: 978-1-60777-076-3

Length: Novel

Format: Electronic, Audio and SOON IN PRINT!

Genre: Historical Sensuality Level: 3.5 (see below & you figure it out)

Level 3 - Explicit. This book pretty much tells it how it is. Sensual scenes use frank language and plenty of detail. Keep this one away from the kids.

Level 4 - Very Explicit. Sex. Lots of sex. Lots and lots of sex. Not only is it explicit, but it may be adventuresome. Fun and games can be found here.

Overall Rating: 4.5 (see below, between a 4 and a 5 - high rating for Book Wenches)

4 - Great. This one leaves us with a smile on our face, or at least a thoughful air. Definitely worth the read, and we'll probably be looking for more from this author as well.

5 - Excellent. Awesome book! We loved it, and we hope you will too. Here, take it with you...let me know what you thought. Then pass it on to a friend or two.

Reviewed by: Teagan (woo-hoo Teagan!)

The war is coming to an end, and all that Sophia Whitfield has ever known is gone. Her family is all dead, her home is falling apart, all the slaves have left but two. Her childhood friends went off and fought for different sides: Jesse, her betrothed, for the South and Gavin, her savior, for the North. Little does she knows that the Yank she just shot is Gavin, and he holds a secret that he must tell her. Gavin has always loved Sophia, from the time he saved her from drowning and even now with her bullet hole in his chest. When he found out she was betrothed to Jesse from infancy, he had to hold his feelings in check and not let her know of his love. Now Jesse is gone, and though Gavin is a broken man from what has happened in the war, he has come home to tell Sophia the news. Unfortunately, their desire that burns so hot for each other brings them together, and he hasn’t been able to tell her. Conflict upon conflict conspires to keep them apart, but can they find happiness even through it all?

A story that has the ups and downs of a roller coaster and keeps the reader hanging on with bated breath, Land of Falling Stars is captivating. I thrive on conflict in a story, and there is what I would term “superior” conflict here. My heart was contracting with the highs and lows of the emotions in the story. Never a dull moment. Gavin is particularly enticing; he is strong yet compassionate, and I couldn’t get enough of him. Sophia, on the other hand, tends to be childish and annoying at times. Thankfully, her personality is the perfect foil for Gavin’s and works well with the story line.

The author has a great knack for weaving words together to bring a vivid picture to the reader’s mind. Ms. Diablo tells a wonderful story.

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Monday, March 9, 2009

FRANKLY, MY DEAR . . . I'm leaving you for Keta

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Tell all your friends! Sound the Bugles, Wave the Banners!

KETA'S NEW AUTHOR BLOG IS UP AND RUNNING!

We're still under construction, but we're getting there.

Here's the new link:
KETA'S AUTHOR HOME

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Manic Readers Loves Decadent Deceptions!

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You'd love DECADENT DECEPTIONS too once you buy your copy and read it. Hint . . . hint. Buy here: http://tinyurl.com/5et4sd.

Manic Readers Review of Decadent Deceptions
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FOUR STARS

Olivia Breedlove is daring and desperate to win Morgan’s love so she embarks on a reckless plan of madness that could very well cost her, her life! But everything backfires for Olivia when Morgan Gatewood remains one step ahead of her and the game ventures down a path of deception and murder that will keep the reader on their toes to find out who is behind it.
I’ve only recently started reading erotic romance novels and this novel has really convinced me it’s a genre I'll need to read more of. Keta Diablo has delivered an erotic and passionate historical romance filled with exciting and suspenseful scenes that kept me turning the pages.

Olivia is a wonderfully independent and stubborn female character, especially for the times, although she is an impulsive woman when it comes to getting Morgan to love her. Olivia was a perfect match for Morgan because he's also an independent and stubborn male character who doesn’t really care for what others say about him. He's passionate about Olivia and though their personalities sometimes clash, that doesn’t stop the love they share for one another.

I enjoyed reading all the naughty things Olivia does in order to get Morgan’s attention and confession that he loves her madly. In turn, Morgan tries everything in his power to salvage Olivia’s reputation after she tells him of her outrageous plans to get a husband. Olivia's brother, Cain, and her best friend and soon-to-be sister-in-law, Lark, are secondary characters that I also enjoyed reading about. They really contributed to Olivia and Morgan getting to together to become an officially married couple finally.

Decadent Deceptions is one novel I will be putting on my keeper shelf and reading again and again.

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Sunday, March 8, 2009

Nightowl Romance Reviews Decadent Deceptions!

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Nightowl Romance Review
Decadent Deceptions
Four Stars

Furious over her father’s will, Olivia Breedlove derives a plan with hopes to make the one man she has longed for to take a chance on her love. Morgan Gatewood is a family friend and has fought his desires for Olivia for many years. His reputation as a womanizer and her father kept them apart many years ago. Now her latest scheme is sure to test his restraints with an overwhelming desire that sizzles between them.
Olivia talks him into bringing her to a house of ill repute so she can observe the sexual delights she needs to find for the type of husband that will make her happy. Ultimately, she wants to entice Morgan into admitting his feelings for her and get past the propriety that has kept him away from her. Can they overcome the proper society rules and her father’s will to find a future together? Can Olivia accept the passion and emotions Morgan arouses in her?

Keta Diablo has penned a great historical romance with sizzling erotic appeal. Olivia and Morgan are characters that test the boundaries of their emotions as their romance takes you down a path of decadence. Not only do we get a sensual romance but also woven within the sexual tension is a subplot where murder and danger pulls you into a tangled web of intrigue. Decadent Deceptions is a great novel and I enjoyed the steam that came with this red-hot read.

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Thursday, March 5, 2009

I'm In Love. With You Gotta Read Reviews!

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Don't you want to know why????

Because . . . they have gushed and glowed over my books. Here's their latest take on Dust and Moonlight.

Now, do you blame me?

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Dust and Moonlight
Keta Diablo
Lupa Says You Need To Read This Book!

Kira Barton swears an oath to the dead girls she will find their killer. What she doesn’t know is that in her pursuit, she will be hurled into the distant past. Balion, Prince of Locke Cress, knows the forest nymph with lavender eyes will come to him. Hasn’t he dreamed of her every night?

Keta Diablo has done a wonderful job weaving this tale of mystery, passion and adventure.

With characters that are well developed, well rounded individuals the story flows well and you end up rooting for the heroes and booing the bad guys.

Of course you toss in a definitely not typical history for the heroine's parents and it makes for a great story. This book was a real pleasure to read.

Serial killers, time travel, magic, mayhem, passion, some smoking erotica and a great twist pack the pages of this book to the gills without overwhelming the reader.

I have to admit I will be finding and reading everything by Ms Diablo that I can get my hands on. A great read for a long, cold winter night.

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Thanks, You Gotta Read Reviews! You Rock!
Keta