Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning

Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning

Paperback, 384 pages

Sourcebooks Inc.

October 2010

FIVE STUNNING GUYS, ONE HOT WOMAN AND A FEVERISH ROMANCE...

For him, life is all music and no play...

When Brian Sinclair, lead songwriter and guitarist of the hottest metal band on the scene, loses his creative spark, it will take nights of downright sinful passion to release his pent-up genius...

She's the one to call the tune....

When sexy psychologist Myrna Evans goes on tour with the Sinners, every boy in the band tries to seduce her. But Brian is the only one she wants to get her hands on...

Then the two lovers' wildly shocking behavior sparks the whole band to new heights of glory....and sin...

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FIRST OFF IF YOU ARE A CONSERVATIVE PERSON WHO DOESN'T CARE MUCH FOR SEXUAL NOVELS OR ANY TYPE OF SEXUAL ACTIVITIES DESCRIBE IN BOOKS THEN STOP READING THIS REVIEW RIGHT NOW THIS BOOK IS NOT ONE YOU WANT TO READ..

To sum this book up in one sentence would be "Porn on paper."

Except that does it no justice. Yes, this is a very dirty, dirty novel but the storyline is what captivates you attentions. If you want a book with sex in it this is definitely your book. I absolutely loved that is was not a cheesey storyline so to speak and that the sex wasn't just sex it actually had a purpose.

Olivia also did a very good job with details. I could honestly imagine all the sexual things they were doing in this book. I also enjoyed how she made Myrna not be a fangirl just stalking the band. She had a purpose for being with the on tour and it wasn't just sex with Brian.

This is by far now my favorite erotic novel. I have read a few other erotic novels in the past but they had cheesey storylines and the sex seemed to be there just because it was an erotic novel whereas this one Olivia had a purpose for the sex. It was there for the storyline and helped build the storyline. I absolutely loved this book and look forward to reading the next one in the series.

Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride

Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride

Hardcover, 352 pages

Holt, Henry & Company

October 2010

A prank brings Sam to the attention of Douglas, a creepy guy with an intense violent streak. Turns out Douglas is a necromancer who raises the dead for cash and sees potential in Sam. Then Sam discovers he's a necromancer, too.

Sam leads a pretty normal life. He may not have the most exciting job in the world, but he’s doing all right—until a fast food prank brings him to the attention of Douglas, a creepy guy with an intense violent streak.

Turns out Douglas is a necromancer who raises the dead for cash and sees potential in Sam. Then Sam discovers he’s a necromancer too, but with strangely latent powers. And his worst nightmare wants to join forces . . . or else.

With only a week to figure things out, Sam needs all the help he can get. Luckily he lives in Seattle, which has nearly as many paranormal types as it does coffee places. But even with newfound friends, will Sam be able to save his skin?

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This is most definitely not your typical paranormal novel. Ultimately, that is what drew my attention to even buying the book. I have found lately I am getting annoyed with the vampire, werewolves, wraiths, etc paranormal books.

I loved how this novel doesn't start with the main character knowing exactly what paranormal creature they are. In fact, Sam was clueless about it which I loved about it. I also really loved that everything about it is so realistic like. I mean like, Sam's place of employment is a fast food restaurant the author did a really great job illustrating the atmosphere at the restaurant. It seemed believable, realistic, something that can happen.

There is not really anything negative I could say about this novel just because it was different so I was wanting to read it.