I can’t believe I’ve read enough erotic fiction for a third part to this post. In fact, I have read enough for a fourth. Thanks so much to everyone who’s left comments and recommendations, please keep them coming! One of my readers was even kind enough to send me a book she though I HAD to read (thanks, Trish!).
I’m also excited to be given the opportunity to interview Sylvia Day for a second time later this month. Feel free to send me any questions you’d like me to ask her and I’ll try to get them answered! Because of the interview, Penguin has sent me three copies of Reflected in You to give away to readers of this blog! Simply enter using the Rafflecopter widget below, or by clicking here. Good luck!
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Don’t forget to check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 4 of this list! Ok, back to the books.
Reflected in You by Sylvia Day
It felt like an eternity waiting for this book after finishing Bared to You. Sylvia kept posting teasers on her Facebook page which just made me more excited, and I’m happy to report that it was worth the wait! The story picks up where Bared left off. Gideon woke up ready to conquer the world, and liked to start that domination with me. Gideon takes his domination to new, totally unexpected levels. And he can kick some ass. I don’t want to give away spoilers, but I really loved the twist in this plot, even though it meant some painful moments for Eva and Gideon. And some extremely hot moments. (Think sex on the beach, in a shower, at a concert, in a limo, at 35,000 feet.) If you expect Gideon and Eva to work out their issues, don’t. Their relationship is a total emotional roller coaster. They have to work on their trust issues, their insecurities, their communication, all while facing demons from their past. But they are addicted to each other, obsessed with each other in a way only they can understand. Luckily we only have to wait until December for the final book in the Crossfire trilogy, Entwined With You. For now, I’ll leave you with this: I‘m obsessed with you, angel. Addicted to you. You’re everything I’ve ever wanted or needed, everything I’ve ever dreamed of. You’re everything. I live and breathe you. For you.
Backstage Pass and Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning
If I were to write erotic fiction, this is the story I’d tell. Olivia Cunning has been said to travel over a thousand miles to see her favorite band, and I will be doing the same, so I can totally relate! As I’ve said before, I would be a professional Green Day groupie if given the chance…The Sinners are a successful, seriously hot rock band and each book tells the story of one the band members. Backstage Pass is about Brian Sinclair, the talented, sexy lead guitarist. Myrna Evans is a human sexuality professor and a huge fan of The Sinners, so when she randomly meets them, she is only looking to live out her fantasy of a one-night stand. But Brian finds a muse in Myrna which leads to an unexpected, complicated romance filled with a lot of passionate sex and some kinky experimentation. They make good music together! Rock Hard tells the story of Sed Lionhart (with a name like that, you have to be a rock star, right?), the Sinner’s bad-boy lead singer who constantly puts his foot in his mouth. I wasn’t sure I’d like his story because he’s a total ass in Backstage Pass. But as we learn in Rock Hard, he’s just dealing with the emotions of losing the love of his life, Jessica. She left him to follow her dreams, but runs into him again while working as a stripper to pay for law school. They haven’t lost their spark or their sexual connection, which leads to a lot of emotional, sometimes spontaneous, sex. (Including some rooftop shenanigans that results in a scandalous online video…oops.) OK, so I guess he’s an ass with a heart of gold. The third book in The Sinners on Tour series, Double Time, follows Trey’s story and will be released next month.
Untouchable, Unforgivable, Untraceable by Lindsay Delagair
Picking a boyfriend can be murder, but for Annalisa Winslett, it might end up being the literal death of her. This series is full of suspense, action, serious plot twists, and an unthinkable romance. Just FYI, the books are more Young Adult and less erotic fiction, and they do have some religious undertones. The Untouchable series follows the story of Annalisa, a 17 year-old from a wealthy family who has to go into hiding and start a new life for fear that someone is trying to kill her family. At her new school, Leese meets Evan who she is instantly attracted to, only to learn that his real name is Micah, a hottie from a family of mobsters, and he was sent to kill her. And if he doesn’t get the job done in the next six weeks, someone else will. So they spend their time together trying to figure out who’s hired Micah to do this job, and in the meantime, they fall in love with each other. Sorry, can’t say much else without giving away the plot, but I was hooked enough to read all three in a weekend!
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
This is the book that was gifted to me, and I’m SO glad it was! I had never heard of it, but Trish assured me I’d love it. This is how she sold it: Forget about Christian Grey because there is a new guy in town and his name is Braden Carmichael. This book is the perfect package of hot alpha male, humor, witty banter, a bit of angst, romance and hot sex. Well, OK. Sold! Jocelyn Butler moves to Edinburgh to start a new life. While she comes across as confident, she really just shuts off her emotions and tries to ignore the tragic past she left behind. She meets Braden Carmichael randomly while sharing a taxi, and is completely smitten, only to find out later that he is her roommate Ellie’s hot older brother. They are both equally complex, and while they have an immediate, undeniable connection, they have to sort out their issues and build trust to try to understand their feelings for each other. They go from friends, to friends with benefits, to full on hot, steamy romance. Gotta love a guy that takes charge in the bedroom but then likes to cuddle! (Oh, and since it takes place in Scotland, it’s nice to imagine Ewan McGregor narrating Braden’s parts!)
If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones
I really appreciate Lisa sending me a copy of this book! It is part one of the Inside Out trilogy and is being marketed as 50 Shades meets Basic Instinct. And instead of one dominant male, we have two, but otherwise the stories are completely different. Sara is a school teacher with a passion for art, and she comes across erotic journals left in an abandoned storage unit. The journal entries take a dangerous turn and Sara becomes obsessed with finding their owner Rebecca, concerned for her safety. The search leads to a job at a prestigious art gallery where she finds herself wrapped up with two very controlling, very powerful, very attractive men: arrogant and intense gallery owner Mark, and talented and successful painter Chris. And just as you realize Sara’s life is heading down the same path as Rebecca’s, it ends, and we’re left with a total cliffhanger for Part 2: Being Me. Can’t wait!
Sorry this post is so long! I also need to remind myself to write these recaps immediately after reading, and not after reading all seven when I start confusing the story lines! I also feel like I keep repeating myself. If I had known I’d be writing three or four of these posts, I would have invested in an erotic thesaurus! I have a few books lined up for Part 4, but any other recommendations?? And if you’ve read any of these, let me know your thoughts!
DevynJOY
posted on 10.15.12 at 9:55 am
I finished Reflected in You the same day it was released and I’m 100% sure this author and series are my new favorites!! You summed up the review perfectly!! Also, I have enjoyed reading every book you have reviewed and recommended!! Part 3 will take me about a week so bring on part 4
I have to do something until December!!! I’m gonna like Sylvia’s FB page for the teasers!!!!
Ashley
posted on 10.15.12 at 10:31 am
Glad you like the posts Devyn!! I probably won’t get to part 4 until December, but I’ll try to speed it up!
Vanessa Proehl
posted on 10.15.12 at 10:48 am
I am 1/2 way through RiY…I waited patiently for this to come out…and now a 3rd..it’s like my birthday all over again!!!!
Mel
posted on 10.15.12 at 10:52 am
My favorite would have to be On Dublin Street right now
S. Dupuis
posted on 10.15.12 at 10:58 am
I just finished reading Captive in the Dark and Seduced in the Dark by C.J. Roberts. Wow! I highly recommend them. They will take your emotions on a plane ride riddled with steep turbulence! She is a fantastic writer. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did
Angie McKeon
posted on 10.15.12 at 10:59 am
I loved Bared to you but haven’t read Reflected in you yet. I also read ODS. The others look and sound amazing but I haven’t read them. Definitely adding them to my TBR. This giveaway is fantastic
Thank you.
Mickala
posted on 10.15.12 at 11:17 am
Hope to win!!!!
Nicoleta Dumbrava
posted on 10.15.12 at 11:56 am
Loved on Dublin Street
Nicoleta D.
Maria Malaveci
posted on 10.15.12 at 12:10 pm
My favorite is On Dublin Street!
Shawna Johnson
posted on 10.15.12 at 1:03 pm
I’ve read On Dublin Street, If I Were You, and Backstage Pass…all AMAZING CHOICES! I haven’t gotten my hands on Reflected in You yet but my mouth is watering! Great list there are 3 on there I have seen but not gotten around to yet. Awesome post! [:
Lariza Ramos
posted on 10.15.12 at 2:31 pm
I loved Bared to You! I just finished reading Reflected in You it was awesome too!
teel
posted on 10.15.12 at 6:05 pm
My favorite is Reflected in You.
tina
posted on 10.15.12 at 7:00 pm
my favorite are the Sinners on Tour series…im so excited for the next two stories!!
Ann Lounsbury
posted on 10.15.12 at 7:45 pm
Loved Bared to You, and Reflected In You. Cant wait for the next one!!!
Anita
posted on 10.15.12 at 10:56 pm
I have read several books recently and have many favorites, I have not gotten to read Bared to you yet but I do now own it so will be starting that book, love On Dublin Street, it was so fun, sexy, and romantic.
nicole
posted on 10.16.12 at 8:22 am
thank you for all the recs! I am experiencing a major 50 shades hangover, can’t seem to get into another book!
starr
posted on 10.16.12 at 11:14 am
I love On Dublin Street, a lot
Amanda R.
posted on 10.16.12 at 8:20 pm
The Dark duet……simply amazing! The fact that it’s only a duet broke my heart. I often find myself wondering about Caleb and Livvie and feel robbed that my relationship with them ended so quickly. These books captured my emotions and sent them on an endless rollercoaster. Only second on my list of personal faves…..after 50 shades….of course!
Jaclyn House
posted on 10.17.12 at 3:22 pm
Loved 50 Shades but now I’m obsessed with Sylvia Day and her books! I’ve read the Crossfire series as well as the Renegade series, they are all very good! I’m about to start Destined to Play!
Gail
posted on 10.17.12 at 7:26 pm
Have read both books! Love them!
Renee Alexandra
posted on 10.20.12 at 1:27 am
Have read: Bared to You, Reflected in You, the Marriage Bargain, and Beautiful Disaster as you have recommended. LOVED all these books crazily! Going to read On Doublin Street next since everyone seems to be talking about this one. Happy reading! Oh! If you’re looking for a good audiobook narrator, the narrator in Beautiful Disaster was fun and believable, kept me captivated! Audiobook recommendations?
Lisa
posted on 10.21.12 at 5:51 pm
thanks for the suggestions, found a few that i can’t wait to get into
Nb
posted on 11.4.12 at 11:41 pm
I would suggest the siren. Was very good.
nikke
posted on 11.6.12 at 4:50 am
thank you for all the new recommendations, I just finished bared to you and also reflected in you and am upset that i have to wait til may 2013 for entwined .. so need something to feed my addiction!
Angie
posted on 11.6.12 at 9:03 pm
You should read – Naked, the Blackstone Series and Down to you. Awesome books. I loved 50 shades and the Bared to you….Ready for more book rec’s.
Jeannie
posted on 11.7.12 at 3:01 pm
I’ve recently got into erotica and contemporary romances and some of my favs are: The Sullivan Series by Bella Andre (6 books and 2 pending), The Sweet Series by Maya Banks (6 books, BDSM, ménage), The Colter’s Legacy Series by Maya Banks (5 books, 1 pending, ménage) Anything HE Wants Series by Sara Fawkes (5 books, the final book leaves you hanging…), The Wicked Lovers Series by Shayla Black (6 books, a novella and 1 pending) and Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell..
Also, I read some really good YA’s/college romances…Easy by Tammara Webber, The Boy Who Sneaks in my Window by Kirsty Moseley, and Taking Chances by Molly McAdams.
BTW…if you have a NOOK I can add you as a friend and share some of the LEND ME books. HAPPY READING
destiny
posted on 11.19.12 at 10:39 pm
the Blackstone affair part 1 & 2 by Raine miller AWESOME BOOKS cant wait till dec 31 for the 3rd book
Amber
posted on 11.23.12 at 5:44 pm
I’m so happy to have found your blog! I was going though major 50 shades withdrawal and since I have found your excellent reviews, I have read the Crossfire series (now anxiously awaiting Entwined), and just finished On Dublin Street. Every time I read one, I say to myself “That was my favorite!”. I haven’t been into reading for over 10 years, but lately it feels so great to get lost in a story that is extremely hard to put down. Keep up the good work!
Belinda - The Lattimore Acre
posted on 12.4.12 at 10:53 pm
I am hooked on your recommendations. I loved the three Sinner on Tour series. Dublin Street was fabulous and Can’t wait for Being Me to be released. My friends are also surprised at my slight obsession with erotic fiction! Please keep your recommendations coming. Thanks
Belinda - The Lattimore Acre
posted on 12.4.12 at 10:57 pm
I can also recommend Fire After Dark and Secrets After Dark by Sadie Matthews. Promises After Dark is releases next year. They are a very quick read but definitely ones to put on your list!
Kayla Cannon
posted on 12.30.12 at 11:23 pm
I just read the book On Dublin Street! WOW! I LOVED IT and could not put it down! I have only read the fifty shades of grey trilogy, bared to you, reflected in you, On Dublin St, and The marriage Bargain. I have downloaded most of the others so now I think I will start on Beautiful Disaster. I love these books and I cant get enough! I cant wait until May for the 3rd book of the Crossfire series!!! Love the blog by the way! It has helped me out ALOT! Thanks again!
Sarah
posted on 1.4.13 at 8:21 pm
I loved everything about bared and reflected!!! Dying for #3, but until then ill check out Dublin street! Thanks
Amanda
posted on 1.4.13 at 11:02 pm
Just read release me by j. Kenner….. Definitely had a bared to you vibe
Anjali
posted on 2.5.13 at 4:32 pm
Loved all of your books! Gotta say you saved my life i didn’t know what to do after i read 50 but you helped me though that because i also started to get that horrible feeling in my stomach that i would never fall in love with another book again, do you know what i mean! lol! I have some suggestions and you should take them because i read 15 books in the month of January alone i have read 5 in February! I got my sister addicted to these books as well!
favorites*
Bound together*
When Summer Ends*-Isabelle Rae
Sea Breeze Series-Abbi Glines
Easy*-Tammara Webber
Hopeless*****-Colleen Hoover
Fire After Dark-Sadie Mathews
Fallen too far*-Abbi Glines
Because You Are Mine-Beth Kery
Ten Tiny Breaths-K.A.Tucker
Down To You*-M.Leighton
Honor Student*-Teresa Mummert
Hope this helps! You saved my life like literally I swear i was getting depressed because I couldn’t find good books! You gave me Hope!
P.S:Some of these books are series so make sure to look the other books as well!
Jen
posted on 2.27.13 at 5:35 pm
I just read S.E.C.R.E.T. by l. marie Adeline. It is a good book. It’s about a women who was in a abusive relationship and how she sexually detached herself from the world. When a s.e.c.r.e.t women’s society try to help her.
Jan
posted on 3.4.13 at 11:00 pm
Move over Christian Grey AND Gideon Cross….Jesse Ward is here! The “This Man” trilogy (This Man; and Beneath This Man; 3rd book not out yet) is really REALLY good. Takes places in London England. Good story; good characters; great sex….LOTS of great sex. Read it!
xMamiAshley808
posted on 3.5.13 at 3:12 am
Beautiful bastard. Both told from her point of view and his.
Kim
posted on 3.5.13 at 12:24 pm
I read 50 shades and wanted more which led me to another website were I read bared to you and reflected in you. I can’t wait for entwined with you!! It also led me to This man trilogy!! This man trilogy is great!! Definitely a MUST read!! Waiting on the 3rd book though. After reading those it led me to your site and I can’t wait to read your recommendations!!
NB
posted on 3.9.13 at 6:30 pm
This site rocks!!!! Bring on part 4 of the recommendations!:) can wait for
Ashley
posted on 3.9.13 at 7:18 pm
Thank you!! Part 4 is coming this week!!