Derek Gabriel’s life changed the day he was savagely turned by a rogue werewolf. No longer could he consider the supernatural world - something other members of his family had to deal with - he now is smack dab in it. In the world of werewolves, only those who are born weres have social status within the polite society of the conclave. It’s unfortunate, then, that Derek has fallen in love with the Alpha Heir Apparent to the conclave, Nicole Peyton.

Nick wants nothing to do with the archaic rules of the conclave, but before she can truly get anywhere with her long-standing, unrequited love for Derek, she must rejoin the conclave and play their games to keep her twin sister, Michelle, safe from conclave politics. This means she must leave Derek behind - long enough for Derek to do something only an alpha would do once driven insane by the need to protect his beloved mate.

I knew the obstacles in Nick and Derek’s way were the type to test a person’s mettle, but Crossroads far surpassed the drama I imagined would ensue. It’s bad enough that Nick was committing a major social faux pas by falling in love with a man from the other side of the tracks, but Michelle’s problems grow to epic proportions and unfortunately her status as a seer isn’t enough to keep her safe all on her own. She literally needs Nick’s help to keep it together when all she wants is to settle down to a normal life - something neither sister has ever known.

Derek, being the wonderful and understanding man that he is (a totally smitten one at that), does what he can to help Nick save Michelle, even if it means he can’t be happy either. But then talk of Nick marrying someone in the conclave gets out, and all hell breaks loose in Derek’s mind. What’s a man to do when driven insane with thoughts of the woman he loves with someone else? Pull a crazy stunt that’s so far into left field that it just might work - if everyone can get out alive, that is.

Crossroads was a rollercoaster ride of emotions and events. I laughed and I cried, my happiness at Nick’s chances at a happy future was tempered with sadness for Michelle. And through it all, I discovered that I couldn’t hate Nicole and Michelle’s father for trying to make things work for his daughters within the conclave. We really got a glimpse of how difficult the conclave’s demands were on him, how much it broke his heart to keep one of his beloved daughters under lock and key because of his people’s fear over her powers. It was both a relief and a frustration to realize that though he had a heart inside that powerful alpha body of his; Daddy Payton’s political power could only extend so far.

I heartily recommend Crossroads to anyone who likes a good Romeo and Juliet story, complete with dramatic life and death events. Moira Rogers does a great job of twisting a compelling story and the reader’s emotions into a steel grip. I do advise, however, that you be in a solid place emotionally before reading since the story is pretty intense. Here’s to hoping Michelle finally gets her happily ever after. 5 Tombstones

Book Stats:

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing (November 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605049255
• ISBN-13: 978-1605049250

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Books in the Southern Arcana series in the order they should be read:
Crux
Crossroads
Deadlock

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Brynn Adler has just survived the biggest shock of her life: she learned the hard way that her sister Abby is now a werewolf on the run from a deranged Alan Matthews, an alpha hell-bent on possessing Abby for himself. Brynn is a pawn in the crossfire until the super-sexy Joe Mitchell enters the scene. She can’t help but fall for the protective alpha wolf, even as she struggles to make sense of her new life. The only thing that’s certain is that Brynn no longer belongs in her old life, and she’d do just about anything to stay with Joe in Red Rock.

Brynn is enduring major emotional upheaval - something Joe is certain will get in the way of the woman seeing sense. He can’t prevent his protective instincts from surfacing around the woman but he can make sure she doesn’t make a life-changing mistake she’ll end up regretting forever. The best way to help Brynn return home is to keep his distance. It’s amusing, then, how efficiently life steps in to whittle the pair’s choices down to one.

Sanctuary Lost is a pleasurable second story in the Red Rock Pass series, focusing on the woman left in the dust of Cry Sanctuary. Brynn survives kidnapping at the hands of a madman only to find the people she’s come to trust think she’d be safer off among the humans - even though she clearly no longer fits into a world that denies the existence of magic in any form. This is a frustrating element of the story but somehow understandable: the werewolf characters know a major war is brewing and a weak human like Brynn is a sitting duck in the water against the enemy. Thankfully, Brynn has a solid understanding of what she’s up against and what sacrifices she needs to make in order to be safe.

Our interest in Dylan Gennaro, a side character originally introduced in Cry Sanctuary, is piqued by getting more in-depth knowledge of his life before Red Rock Pass. We get a better feel for how strong a character he is as he continues to grow into himself in sanctuary. His continued interactions with Brynn and Abby reinforce his likeability, and I’m so happy to see the next story in this series is his.

Brynn and Joe’s relationship did not flow as I expected it to, which would have entailed Brynn calmly convincing Joe to see things her way. This ratcheted up the believability of their story, even though the trauma left their romance on shaky ground fairly often. My favorite aspect of Sanctuary Lost is in the idea that loving someone is so much bigger than using pretty words and sharing tender embraces: it’s making sacrifices for one another for no other reason than their well-being; it’s learning to trust in instinct and desire when all the chips are down. We don’t get a lot of inner dialogue about why Brynn and Joe love each other or how they come to feel as they do - instead, we get many subtle demonstrations of this love that manages to overcome all the obstacles.

The pacing was off at points and certain altercations with the enemy were too convenient (e.g. characters were a little too fond of saying, “no one is crazy enough to do ___”, which of course means that far-fetched happenstance would eventually come to pass) and yet I really enjoyed getting to know Joe and Brynn. Despite the short pieces that dragged along, I found myself eagerly reading to reach the end and I’m looking forward to continuing the series. Four tombstones.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing
  
• Book Length: Novella
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60504-581-8

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Books in the Red Rock Pass series in the order they should be read:
Cry Sanctuary
Sanctuary Lost
Sanctuary’s Price
Sanctuary Unbound

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Dylan Gennaro spent the last ten years of his life following the orders of his corrupt alpha, orders that put his best friends in danger. He knew that his life was over once he decided to break ranks - he just didn’t know that there was a new one waiting for him on the other side. It isn’t until recently that Dylan finally realizes that he’s been a spectator in his new life and a certain witch named Sasha Wallace might be the anchor he needs to become a participant.

A rogue group of werewolves attacked Sasha and her mentor; Sasha was the sole survivor. She’s now found herself attempting to make a home with a pack of werewolves, animals who hate her for her magic but keep her for the protection and assistance she provides them. She’s wary of developing strong feelings for Dylan since it’s clear she’ll likely need to move out of Red Rock Pass once the pack’s safety re-established.

Dylan’s character was so moving in Cry Sanctuary; he willingly forfeited his life to save Abby from a fate worse than death at the hands of Alan Matthews. Watching him attempt to create new habits for himself, like developing an actual relationship with Cindy, was heartening. Struggling to regroup when that relationship ended was what really endeared me to Dylan. No matter how many times he gets kicked (to be fair to Cindy, the relationship just didn’t work out), he just kept on getting back up. Much of that was autopilot actions left over from his time in the Helena pack, which meant that though he didn’t realize it, his survival instincts were doing their job. Sasha gave Dylan something to actually live for, partially because the two really understood one another.

My favorite element to Sanctuary’s Price was Sasha’s mostly untapped power. She was this sweet, almost demure little woman who could level a house if she really wanted to. Combined with the desire to do whatever was necessary to help Dylan save his people from imminent destruction - regardless of how much it hurt to feel the wolves’ glares - made Sasha the perfect match for Dylan. Both characters have great backbone, even though they might never be qualified as Alpha characters. I wish we had more insight into Sasha’s past, perhaps more depth into her life with her mentor as she was underdeveloped in this area.

Sanctuary’s Price is a great third installment to the Red Rock Pass series, and I can’t wait to see what Bree and Donna (Moira Rogers) come up with next. Also, did I mention there’s a rugged vampire lumberjack? How could I have forgotten that? 4.5 Tombstones.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing
  
• Book Length: Novella
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60504-682-2

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Books in the Red Rock Pass series in the order they should be read:
Cry Sanctuary
Sanctuary Lost
Sanctuary’s Price
Sanctuary Unbound

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Bree: Hello, Bitten by Books readers! My name is Bree, and I’m one half of the wacky writing duo behind Moira Rogers.

Donna: And I’m Donna! (I’m not wacky, by the way.)

Bree: She’s lying. I think we’re both a little wacky, but I think you need to be to spend you’re days writing books with your best friend.

Donna: Without the wacky, two people trying to weave their words together to create a coherent book? I shudder to think…

Bree: But that’s what we do! And this time we wove our words together to create a sequel!

Donna: It went without saying, I think, that we’d continue with the Southern Arcana series. This universe is one of our favorites, and we just love these characters.

Bree: In Crux we got to explore a cougar shapeshifter’s forbidden love with a wizard. In Crossroads we’ve got forbidden love of a different kind–the princess and the man her family can never, ever approve of.

Donna: Luckily for our hero, Nicole Peyton has never let anything like society’s approval–or lack thereof–stand in her way.

Bree: Derek’s all too ready to take on the rules of society to get his hands on the woman of his dreams, but there are some things that are harder to sacrifice–like friends. And family.

Donna: It’s a lot easier to say, “Forget it!” and run off if you have only yourself to worry about. But that’s rarely the case in real life, and certainly not for our hero and heroine.

Bree: Throughout the book, Derek and Nicole constantly find themselves facing that ultimate question: who and what would you sacrifice for love. If you read Crossroads you’ll find out their answer, but now we want to know yours! What is the craziest thing you have (or would!) do for love?

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Moira Rogers once again sets the bar high with the third book in the Temple of Luna series as we focus on the life of a very talented novice and her desire to earn the coveted silver robes. When she comes face to face with the best of the best in trainers, they come together in a sensual and arousing delight. But after the very first session, they must reconsider what they desire most in life and what they are willing to sacrifice to attain it.

Lexa has climbed her way up through the ranks as a novice. She strove to be the best of the women trained to relieve the shifter warriors of their battle memories and hardships with the talent priestess of Luna. There is no doubt among the priestesses that Lexa would someday overcome her poor upbringing and wear the silver robes - attaining one of the highest levels she could from the temple. When she requested one of the best trainers to complete her training, the priestess was wary, and allows Lexa to proceed. No one could forsee the change in direction her life would take after she got what she wanted.

Dejan doesn’t spend time with the novices. The time he had been held captive still haunts him and very few of the highly trained Temple elite can handle his needs. He hears from his other trainers that the beautiful Lexa is more than her current trainer can handle. When given the choice to serve as trainer for the lovely Lexa, he knows that he cannot resist the chance to take a taste for himself before she attains the coveted silver robes. A taste might not be enough when the warrior makes the most of her talents within the training chamber.

Lexa has always wanted to be a priestess of Luna, but when she opens a path for her heart to follow the man she has always desired, it may force her to recalculate her priorities. And when the high priestess, Celine, taps her as her successor, she must decide sooner rather than later. Celine sees herself in Lexa, sees the makings of someone who will be able to lead the Temple priestesses with a new and focused talent. Dejan knows that he must step aside for the good of all of them and allow Lexa to attain the status that she deserves, but the conflict between what his heart desires and what his head tells him he should do is not making it easy on the warrior. Finding an answer that will both appease their hearts and the high priestess might not be simple but the path to finding true love never is.

More and more sizzle and spark from the talented Bree and Donna better known as Moira Rogers. This series delivers sexy, virile warriors and sinfully sensual priestesses that combust when they touch to provide a delectable and provocative pairings that scorch the pages. Don’t miss this title, and if you happen to be under some rock someplace, get out, and order the first two books in the series too. The talented duo do not disappoint, and they have been known to spice up an afternoon or two for those lucky enough to have ride on the Moira Rogers fan train early…. there is still room so climb aboard and hold on tight…. preferably to the sexy warrior shifter beside you.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Changeling Press
• Book Length: Novella
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60521-355-2

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Books in the Temple of Luna series in the order they should be read:
Savage Possession
Savage Need
Savage Lessons

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Zahra remembers the man she has wanted all her life, the man who was her friend in school and who she secretly dreamed of for years. Remembering the last night they were together and had escaped the party and found themselves entangled in one long passionate kiss that she could never get out of her system after 10 long years, she faced the shell of the man whom she still ached for.

Jarek has always been known to be one of the most respected and brilliant healers of the werewolf warriors. Now he must struggle to even remember his own name and to find and reclaim his mate…he can remember her scent but now cannot remember her name. Something within him has laid claim to this woman, and Jarek, even in his confusion, will stop at nothing until she is his allowing.

Zahra decides that she must take on the role of a priestess and save the man she has loved for the last decade. Fighting the wishes of those in charge, she locks herself in with the fertile man and gives her love and life over to the sexual desires of Jarek. One night of sexual fulfillment with the woman whose scent was the only anchor to remembering his past is not enough, and the danger of his wolf mind taking over is imminent when others try to come between him and the woman he has claimed as his own. When they both come to face the facts of the improbable chance of having a future together, they must decide whether to fight for their desires or return to their staid lives, forever denying the sensuous heat they create as one.

This is the second in the Temple of Luna series by Moira Rogers and it was a smoking hawt creation that sizzled the pages. Even the bodies on the cover of this ebook were scorching, and the following pages lived up to the hype as the red-hot story engulfed me from the beginning. Moira Rogers has once again delivered a sultry and delicious shifter romance to entertain and titillate the readers.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Changeling Press
• Book Length: Novella
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60521-241-8

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Books in the Temple of Luna series in the order they should be read:
Savage Possession
Savage Need
Savage Lessons

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At the Temple of Luna, Avani is getting near the end of her training to become a revered priestess. Her skills, when completed, will help the wolf warriors by offering them the magical relief to soothe their beasts. There is only one warrior that Avani wants, and although told to keep her distance from the royal heir, she has been desiring the savage warrior Rais since she was a young and innocent girl.

When Rais comes to the temple to relieve his needs, the one he had vowed to never touch is the only one he wants to service him, much to the dismay of the Priestess Zhara. Avani is a novice in more ways than one and nearing the age to complete her training; the high Priestess does not think she has what it takes to be a priestess in her own right. The royal heir is being pressured into taking a mate, but the only one that he has on his mind is Avani, and as her uncle’s protégé, he has become one of the most dangerous warriors ever known - too fierce for the novice to handle.

Despite his apprehension, the two ignite when they come together but Rais’s fear of hurting Avani sends him running back to the front of the battle, leaving a hurt and confused woman behind as she fears that she was not woman enough to please the brutal warrior. Avani returns to her family from the temple, renouncing her training as a priestess, while Rais slowly falls apart at the battleground. The two must confide in each other their true feelings to heal each other and accept their mate and lead their kingdom as King and Queen.

This short but sultry little bite was a great introduction to the Temple of Luna series. I am looking forward to reading more of the world that Moira Rogers has built as it promises to be more of the sexy and arousing temptation with which “Savage Possession” has teased us.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Changeling Press
• Book Length: Novella
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60521-242-5

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Books in the Temple of Luna series in the order they should be read:
Savage Possession
Savage Need
Savage Lessons

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“Ante Up”, the third installment of the Down and Dirty series by Moira Rogers, is a hot and sultry escape, a sexy and fun novella that excites the reader from the start.

Lottie knows what she doesn’t want: a safe and predictable lover who takes no risks. She wants someone to take control and be aggressive in his seduction and love making.

Thomas has watched others strike out in their attempts at seducing the saloon owner and decides he wants to try his luck, take it slow and court the lady in the old fashioned way. Taking too long to get anywhere with the lady, he decides it is time to change his approach.

Lottie has known that Thomas wanted something more from their relationship but didn’t want to be disappointed if he was too tame for her wolf and things didn’t work out. When he finally gets the nerve for him and his wolf to pounce, they both find that they had been missing out on something spectacular. The two ignite when they finally get together. When they begin to further explore their new relationship, they are interrupted by the destruction of Lottie’s business and the kidnapping of one of her girls. Now they must not only find the missing girl but also rebuild the business and heal themselves.

This quickie novella by Moira Rogers is a spicy bite of paranormal romance that entices the reader to try and find a wolf of their own.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Changeling Press
  
• Book Length: Novella
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60521-078-0

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Books in the Down & Dirty series in the order they should be read:

Wild Card
Calling the Bluff
Ante Up

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Damon has gone too long without a healing. The rage and violence that builds up as he fights needs an outlet, but the loss of most of his unit has pushed him beyond the abilities of most healers. The last healer who had attempted to take even a portion of his pain had gone into shock and now he is being reluctantly sent to Elysium for a more powerful psychic healer. Noelle’s preferred method of healing is through sex, though she could not anticipate how Damon would tempt her to break the rules.

Hot damn! Leave it to Moira Rogers to pull off this story. The emotional aspects of this story are fantastic. I loved that even though sex is a major part of the story, we also get great characters and situations that take it far beyond that. There were elements of this story that reminded me a lot of “Firefly”, but it is definitely its own entity with a lot of originality. Though I would have loved to have learned the back story leading up to psychics warring in space, the focus on the present takes you right into everything in a wonderful way.

There is a certain art to writing short stories that allows characters, situations, dynamics, and places to leap off the pages and into a reader’s mind with a minimal amount of pages and words. The writing duet that is Moira Rogers has definitely mastered that art. Complete in every way a short story can be, “Sexual Healing” goes above and beyond the call of a novella. I have yet to read a Moira Rogers story that I dislike, and this is definitely a new favorite. *happy sigh* Perfect is right.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Noble Romance Publishing
  
• Book Length: Novella
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: N/A

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He thought her unattainable. A human too fragile to share his love and his alpha werewolf need to dominate. She thought herself unworthy. A demon turned social worker, Iris Belrose knows only too well the danger she represents to Zack Elliot with her need to submit. Can this unlikely pair work things out?

The character history and romantic buildup in this story is lovely. Rather than the rushed first meeting or hint of a past and future that pervades the Last Call series, “After Hours: Tequila Sunset” allows for a deeper romantic experience. I was, however, a little disappointed with the heat factor of the story. Though definitely spicy, Moira Rogers never quite captured the BDSM element that seemed somewhat intrinsic to Iris and Zack’s dilemma. Though this story wasn’t quite up to their usual standard, this is still a fun story in a great series that is not to be missed.

On one last note, I loved the cameos of Leo and Cait. Virgin Daiquiri remains one of my favorites from this series, and it was lovely reading of Cait and Leo again. A demon and psychic couple playing matchmaker to a demon and werewolf potential couple? Priceless.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Changeling Press
  
• Book Length: Novella
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60521-109-1

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A group of humans targeting supernaturals just made a big mistake: assaulting the girlfriend of Lars Nilsson, an alpha male coyote shape-shifter. Adrian Torres, an alpha wolf moonlighting as a P. I., has been hired to track down the men behind the attacks. When he gets word of what happened to Claire Franklin, he knows things are about to get hairy.

Kiara Avery is at the scene when the battered Claire is found. Her protective instincts are brought out when she feels the disgust of the officers toward the young coyote female. Being an empath has its advantages, including the ability to tell when someone may be in danger. Kiara’s decision to watch over Claire at the hospital brings her face to face with Adrian, a man whose desire beats against her like a fierce wind. Unable to control their mutual attraction, Adrian and Kiara begin a whirlwind romance that runs much deeper than sex. His inner wolf wants to make her his, and his human side doesn’t have any objections.

Already a target of the HLH, the violent human faction behind the attacks on the “freaks”, Kiara is further put into danger because of her relationship with Adrian. She’s the perfect pawn to use against the alpha wolf, and the HLH isn’t above using her as cannon fodder.

Moira Rogers has amazed me yet again. The dazzling duo has a way of making you pant in excitement while melting in emotion in a single scene. Last Hope was no exception, earning it 5 tombstones. The characters are true to their nature, refusing to apologize for what they are and expecting those around them to do the same. In fact, everything about this story was well done—the plot remained solid without melting into the use clichéd devises, the relationships cut straight to the morrow of emotion instead of merely scratching the surface to propel the action, and the sex scenes…wow…let me just say that you shouldn’t try to read them at work unless you’re prepared for your boss to ask if you’re coming down with something because you’re fanning yourself with the report she asked you to complete.

Book Stats:

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Loose Id, LLC (June 24, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596328800
• ISBN-13: 978-1596328808

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(5 votes, average: 4.8 out of 5)

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When he first sees her under the flashing lights, Blake isn’t sure she is real. Imagination or ghost, Ella has haunted him since their parting, and he has just started to get past the addiction that is her. Unable to deny his primal instincts, he follows her across the dance floor, but will this meeting cripple the independence he has gained from the drug that is her?

Holy freaking cow! Leave it to Moira Rogers to entrance you for a far too short twenty-three pages of sexual intensity and leave you grasping for more. The combination of barely there back story that has the feel of true depth, the hint of a future that might never come, and the sheer eroticism of the story, would be quite something on its own. Add in addiction, submission and dominance issues, plus the core of the story that I refuse to give away (Hah! As if. Go read it for yourselves), and you have something truly remarkable. A short story that is so well written it is utterly complete despite its length.

So if you’re a fan of eroticism with paranormal elements, go read this story. You can thank me later - seriously.

Book Stats:

e-book, digital format
Publisher: Freebies from Moira Rogers
Book Length: Novella
Language: English
ISBN: N/A

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(3 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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If you have been following the Last Call series then you cannot have forgotten Zoe Bennettand Connor O’Malley. The werewolf pair exploded onto the scene in Last Call: Kamikaze and now they’re back for a quick holiday treat in Gingersnaps: Christmas Party. If you haven’t been following the series and enjoy spicy stories with fun characters then not only are you missing out, but I’d definitely suggest reading Kamikaze before this story. Though not completely necessary, it adds a lot of depth to this installment.

This story is pretty simple, and I would be hard pressed to explain much of the plot without giving away details, so I’ll simply say Zoe and Connor abandon the Last Call party for something a lot more personal. Yep, that’s it. The simplicity of the plot suited the length of the story and the purpose of the Gingersnaps series, though I missed some of the character depth from Kamikaze. Oh well, I’ll just have to hope that the fabulous writing team that is Moira Rogers delivers on the promise made in this story *grin*.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Changeling Press
  
• Book Length: Novella
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60521-110-7

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(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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Where does one go when one is a virgin sacrifice prophesied by your family of dark witches and is set to be sacrificed within the month? Why to Last Call to rid yourself of any possibility of being a black magic sacrifice, of course. Caitlin Carlson knew what she was doing when she ordered a virgin daiquiri against Bernie’s protestations, but that doesn’t make her any less nervous about it.

Leo knew she was a virgin psychic long before Bernie informed them over the loud speaker that she had ordered a virgin daiquiri. In fact, he is probable the only demon in the bar that doesn’t get hot at the thought of corrupting her. One SOS from Bernie and a drink down his pants later and Leo is trying to convince himself he’s answering Caitlin’s call to help her for her own good. Well, trying to anyway…

Virgin Daiquiri the forth installment in the Last Call series by Moira Rogers, fans of this series will be delighted by this quick treat of an erotic story. Caitlin is in an unenviable situation with an enviable solution. Her doubts are well portrayed, but I loved that she goes toe to toe with Leo from the start. Leo is just the perfect foil: a hot demon bad boy that can, but doesn’t, do bad and looks like a surfer? *sigh* Definitely another great character from Moira Rogers. This is a very well rounded short story and I loved how conclusive the ending was. I hope we see these two characters again, but if not, I really enjoyed the telling of their Last Call experience.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Changeling Press
  
• Book Length: Novella
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60521-108-4

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Books in the Last Call series in the order they should be read:
Kamikaze
Hurricane
Tequila Sunrise
Virgin Daiquiri

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(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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Sexy Jack Owens is the Alpha male of the Lonely River Pack. He is responsible for the wolves in his area, and while most respect his authority, Virginia Howard would rather keep to herself. Unfortunately a group of wolves attack her ranch and she’s forced to seek assistance from Jack. Virginia is the one woman who has captured Jack’s interest above all others. She is strong, capable, and his protective urges go into overdrive when he is around her. She would be the perfect mate for the Alpha of the pack.

From the first moment Virginia laid eyes on Jack, she knew he was the one. That he belonged to her. But the past has a way of reminding her what can go wrong in a relationship, and she’s not sure she wants to go down that road. When Jack arrives at her home to protect her, she’s more than ready to accept him into her bed – but her heart is another matter altogether.

Wild Card is filled with sexual tension and written beautifully. When you read this book you will not have to sift through pages and pages of boring narrative. The prose is action-packed and explosive. Jack is a hero that has long been forgotten in most romance books – an alpha male who admits he needs the heroine, a alpha who isn’t afraid to show his feelings. Virginia is a tough heroine who can take care of herself, but can admit when she needs help. I can’t wait to read more of this series. Moira Rogers just acquired another fan.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Changeling Press
  
• Book Length: Novella
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60521-077-3

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Books in the Down and Dirty series in the order they should be read:

Down and Dirty
Calling the Bluff

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(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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Mackenzie Brooks has reached the end of her rope. After fleeing a stalker who spoke of crazy things, like it being her destiny to have his cougar babies, she is desperate to find safety and elude the thugs that seem unshakable. When that potential safety arrives in the form of a man who might prove Marcus’s stories of shapeshifters and magic true, will she be able to extend the hand of friendship and let go of her fear?

The first story in the Southern Arcana series by Moira Rogers, Crux is a good start to what is sure to be a great series. This is the longest Moira Rogers story I’ve read so far (I think. What? I’ve read a lot of them and my memory can’t be perfect all the time *grin*) and while the progression was a little sluggish at parts, I enjoyed getting a good feel for the secondary characters and their dynamics. They are an awesome collected “family” and I can’t wait to see where they go in the future.

The tension buildup between Jackson and Mackenzie on their trip was very well done (can we say intense?), and while I was impressed with their focus on the bad guys at hand, the final culmination of that tension was a bit anticlimactic. I was greatly intrigued by the shapeshifters’ race and class issues; it added a good deal of realism to a magical culture that I get the feeling we’ve only just started to understand. All in all, not Moira Rogers’ strongest story, but definitely the start of something that could quite possible prove to be fantastic.

Book Stats:

• ebook, digital format
  
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60504-459-0

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(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)

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After five years of war overseas, Keith is back home at Red Rock and he is tired of war and the strings that come with the duties of a dominant. He had just returned and already his Alpha is hinting at Keith settling down. It had been that particular duty that had sent him overseas in the first place after the tragedies in his past. When the call comes in that two refugees had passed into their territory and that Alan Matthews had gotten pissed off enough to send men after them, he is more then ready to get to work, because this is the one duty he feels capable of handling these days.

Until a month ago, Abigail Adler had lived a quiet life. She’d no idea that Dylan, her longtime friend, was a werewolf with a brutal Alpha. Now, a newly turned werewolf that Dylan had risked his life to get away from his Alpha, she wants nothing more then to scream at the injustice of what has happened to her. What hurts her the worst, though, is the way Dylan, once a close friend, now seems to shy away from her. Now a part of the Red Rock Community, Abby is thrust into a world with unknown rules and traditions and she just wishes that Keith, the man that calls to her on an innate level, would rather be her Guide due to sharing that desire rather then the “honor” he keeps professing.

Okay, so first off, before reading Cry Sanctuary I’d like to suggest heading over here http://www.moirarogers.com/?q=node/188 and reading not only the brief history of the werewolves’ situation, but a free prequel to Cry Sanctuary as well. Not only is it a well written short story, but it introduces Red Rock, several of the characters we see in Cry Sanctuary, and offers a glimpse of Keith as a child. Okay, so back to the story at hand, the intricacies of Red Rock and the werewolf culture are a bit hard to follow, though are fascinating nonetheless. I had fun unraveling what I could and learning with Abby, though I hope we learn even more in the future installments in this series. I liked how strong the characters come across, Keith and Abby just suck you right into their story and they have more then their fair share of flaws, doubts, and past hurts that make them even more real. Moira Rogers has created an awesome community with a good use of secondary characters, and I can’t wait to find out what she has in store for us next with this unique series.

Book Stats:

• ebook, digital format
  
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1-60504-215-3

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Books in the Red Rock Pass series in the order they should be read:
Cry Sanctuary
Sanctuary Lost
Sanctuary’s Price
Sanctuary Unbound

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(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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Sara Patel and Reed Mercier are graduate students competing for the Montera Grant to conduct ghost research. Sara is a serious student and wants that grant to gain understanding that will help people. She thinks Reed wants it to make a name for himself so he can get a high-paying corporate job. There is only one grant, so there can be only one winner - but hey, it is Halloween so anything is possible.

With Some Like It Haunted, the Moira Rogers writing team delivers a real treat of a story tricked out with magic, a haunted mansion, ghosts, a medium, a possession, an exorcism, a smart heroine, a yummy hunk, and a hot tryst. Treat yourself to this well-written, entertaining read.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Cobblestone Press
  
• Book Length: Novella
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60088-333-0

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(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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With a hurricane moving in on the Georgia coast, Wesley Saxon, Chief of Police for Carter’s Bay, is glad that all the tourists got sorted out and had left the island once they realized that everything would be closing. Bea calls about a couple kids showing up at the shelter. They had been stranded on the island when a woman had rescued them, but then she had never showed up at the shelter like she had promised. Wes should have known from the start that it would be her. Who but Adelaide would be crazy enough to drive into a hurricane to rescue two strangers?

Adelaide Gardner had gotten herself into a lot of trouble over the years. Chasing down tornadoes, driving into storms, and vexing law enforcement by showing up in the midst of trouble had sure made her life interesting. In fact, if there was trouble afoot, it was more then likely that you would find Addie knee deep in it. Getting stuck on a island in the path of a Category Two hurricane was right on par with the rest of her life, but darn it, things like this are not supposed to happen to psychics - especially psychics whose specialty is seeing the future.

Some of this story’s plot could have been plucked from any mainstream romance. A small town’s most desired hottie gets stranded on an inland with the only girl who had ever turned him down in his life (who happens to have had a crush on him for awhile) in the middle of a hurricane, they figure out what they have been missing, make love, etc. Sounds familiar, right? How about the part where both are closet psychics in a world where psychic abilities have become the only slightly accepted new pseudoscience and it can be dangerous for others to know? Didn’t think so. Seriously, this story is freaking awesome.

I have come to expect a certain standard from Moira Rogers: well rounded characters, unique twists and situations, and a very full and complete story no matter what the length. Under the Magnolia does not disappoint that standard. The characters of Wes & Addie have great personalities, both have doubts about themselves that had kept them apart and unsure, but they really balance each other well. Addie gets into trouble, Wes helps her get out of it. Simple right? Not quite, but I like it better that way. The psychic angle is fantastic and added just the right amount of suspense to this inevitable small town romance and I hope Moira Rogers writes more psychic stories because this reality with a twist is highly intriguing and possible addictive.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Cobblestone Press
  
• Book Length: Novella
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60088-317-0

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(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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Claire is a coyote shapeshifter whose human ex-boyfriend could not deal with her being stronger than he is. Her stop at a tough bar hooks her up with a stranger named Lars, who is a shapeshifter just like her. Fueled by a few swigs of moonshine and pressured by Lars, Clair sheds her facade and has the hot, pounding sex she has been denying she wants. But Lars wants to know if she can stand the heat without the moonshine and waits for her to make the next move. How long will it take for Claire to accept her true nature? Will she move on or will she return to Lars?

The answer awaits in this erotic short story that delivers lots of sex with no deep plot or characterizations, but enough to keep the story flowing. The Moira Rogers writing team has created a well-matched pair in Clair and Lars with some nice give-and-take plus several hot, hot scenes between the two.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Cobblestone Press
  
• Book Length: Novella
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60088-272-2

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(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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When Kieran Rhys looks out over the crowded bar, he has to wonder which of the men in the throng is going to fuck his girlfriend. It kills him that the love of his life needs something he cannot provide, the domination that as a lesser werewolf then her he just can’t supply. After months of coaxing he has finally persuaded her to take a chance at Last Call and he orders two Tequila Sunrises that signal to the bar goers that they are looking for domination. He ignores the whispers and the glances as he assures Eve that he is truly in this with her and that there will be no regrets after this night.

They didn’t belong together. That was the first thought Zack Elliot had when the couple at the bar drew his attention. The woman was gorgeous and obviously more powerful then the man at her side who seemed to be trying to shrink to a lower stance then her even though he was taller. Their pairing wasn’t that unusual, but the fact that the man was ready and willing to go with her in her need for domination was rather different. If the woman had been alone he would not have hesitated as she was exactly what his wolf needed, a woman that could handle his dominant side, but the man at her side gave him pause though not for long. It’s going to be one wild ride as these three come together to ease their urges for domination and submission and find the answers they need in the mix.

The third installment in the Last Call series, Tequila Sunrise is one intense roller coaster ride of an erotic story that fans of ménage à trois and BDSM will delight in as they travel it’s ups and downs. The different perspectives were interesting from Kieran, Eve, and Zack’s to the roles their wolves play in the sexual situation they have created. That aspect was well done and I give props to Moira Rogers for writing yet another well crafted quick erotic tale that deals with supernatural beings finding what they need at Last Call, the bar where you never know what might happen. I did find the romance of this story a bit lacking, though that didn’t stop me from enjoying the story and hoping that we see how everything works out for Zack and the mysterious mortal social worker.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Changeling Press
  
• Book Length: Novella
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60521-048-3

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Books in the Last Call series in the order they should be read:
Kamikaze
Hurricane
Tequila Sunrise

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(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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When Fiona ventures into Last Call she is not looking for a supernatural hook-up or a drink. No, she has a problem and she needs help. Thanks to a curse that a bitter ex had cast on her, whenever Fiona gets turned on bad things tend to happen, frequently in the form of explosions. She needs someone who can cast wards strong enough that they keep typical humans off the premises and someone who had the power to maintain peace when supernatural beings mingled at will and partied. She needs the owner of Last Call. Unfortunately for the owner Benito D’Cruze, he isn’t readily available so instead she will have to attain his attention another way. Namely ordering a Hurricane (Hurricane = Contents under magical pressure. Experience required.) and make out with those that thought they could handle the curse.

Ben had known something was wrong in his bar long before the bartender had called him. There was very little that went on in his bar that he wasn’t aware of and he had known the minute she walked through the door that something was up. Black magic wasn’t allowed in the building, but cursed individuals aren’t always practitioners and according to his bartender every time a man got near this woman things tended to get broken. She intrigues him, but he knows he needs to act before the other patrons decide her challenge is a bit too enticing and the whole place comes down. Her need is great, but Ben is ready and willing to help this woman that had been put in an unenviable position. Yep, he is very willing indeed to help her break the curse that has kept her from coming, though he rather wonders if the building will still be standing afterward.

There are several words that come to mind when I try to describe this story, but without a doubt the one that pops to the forefront is HOT! Moira Rogers has done it again with the second installment in the Last Call series. She combines the fantastic setting of Last Call and it’s double-edged drink menu with characters that leap off the page and into your thoughts with their magical dilemmas and unique erotic situations and then adds a touch of romance to make one heck of a story. If you are looking for a quick story that will pull you in and definitely stir you up then the Last Call series and Last Call: Hurricane are the novellas for you. That being said I can’t wait to find out what Moira Rogers has in store for us next with the future installments in this remarkable series.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Changeling Press
  
• Book Length: Novella
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60521-052-0

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Books in the Last Call series in the order they should be read:
Kamikaze
Hurricane
Tequila Sunrise

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(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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Caught in the throws of her mating heat, young werewolf Zoe Bennett has come to Last Call in hopes of finding someone to quench the fire burning inside her. Last Call is known for their drinks’ double meanings and as nervous as she feels, she orders a Kamikaze which signals to those interested that she is a werewolf in heat looking for a temporary mate. Her second heat, but the first without a boyfriend, Zoe is in for the ride of her life as she finds a man that understands her on more then the most basic level.

At Last Call to update their security system and though not a regular, Connor O’Malley knows the young woman looking for a mate isn’t their typical clientèle. Though he tries to keep his mind on the job at hand and off the young woman, he can’t seem to help himself as others try to move in on her and he makes his move. Answering the heat of a wolf is never the simplest task in the world, but this task is made just a bit more interesting by the fact Zoe had been denying her wolf what it really wanted and Connor plans to enjoy every minute of his taming her wolf.

I love the premise of this story and Last Call is a great setting for an erotic tale. This story promises a hot tale and it does deliver while at the same time adding character and history that takes this story out of the realms of wham, bam, thank-you ma’am and into the realm of something far more enjoyable, a brief interlude that introduces two people who may or may not be the answers to what not only their wolves are looking for, but their people as well. I truly enjoyed this story and I can’t wait to see more of Last Call. I also really hope Moira Rogers continues these two’s story at some point because I’d really like to see if they fulfill the possibilities introduced in this tale.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Changeling Press
  
• Book Length: Novella
  
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-1-60521-048-3

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Books in the Last Call series in the order they should be read:
Kamikaze
Hurricane
Tequila Sunrise

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(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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