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5 stars from JERR!!

Trista Ann Michaels — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:19:14 +0000

Woohoo!!

Title: Dead Reckoning
Author: Trista Ann Michaels
Publisher: Loose-Id
Reviewer: Stefani Clayton
Rating: 5 Stars
Heat: O

Nick and Brian have been best friends for most of their lives and as cops, they have worked together until a murderer set out to turn their world upside down. Kathryn (Katie) knows all too well what was lost when the police were unable to find the person responsible for her best friend, Lisa’s murder. Katie not only lost one friend, but she lost another when Nick moved away. Now he’s back in town, but so is the killer and if they don’t find him fast, there could be several more victims. While the trio is trying to rebuild their friendship, work through the old hurts, and maybe start some new romances, they won’t be able to forget they have a job to do. To catch a killer, Katie will reveal a secret of her own, and it could make all the difference between life and death.

Chilling! It’s not very often that I run across a story that has so much going for it, but Dead Reckoning was it! I can’t say it enough; this story was brilliantly written, well thought out, and a pleasure to read. The characters were perfect. Katie is the girl next door. She’s smart, sassy and everyone’s friend. Brian’s character is a bit more cautious, but when combined with the carefree Nick, they compliment each other to perfection. The bantering between them was fun, at times sexy, and always entertaining. Sexually, these three lit the sheets on fire, but I appreciated the fact that they didn’t jump into anything. Instead, the sexual scenes seemed more natural and helped to keep the characters, and storyline believable. The actual sex scenes didn’t have such a huge role in the story only because the story is so captivating in and of itself. I was impressed, and have to say, Dead Reckoning is an absolute must read for anyone who likes sexy men in uniform, smart women, and more surprises than you can shake a stick at.

Dead Reckoning review

Trista Ann Michaels — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:39:52 +0000

from Siren Book Reviews.

Rating: Five Siren Stones

Trista Ann Micheals has written a great story of a woman in love with two men, who all have history together.

She does a great job with dealing with the everyday issues that a ménage couple has to deal with, but throws into the mix a great suspense story with constant twists and turns.

Kathryn is in love with Nick and Brian and she wants all or nothing. They have to decide if that is something they can handle between trying to keep Kathryn safe and catch a serial killer. With a new emotion and new danger at every turn, this story is both romantic and full of danger and suspense.

I would say that Trista Ann Micheals has done it again and it is a must read.

Review Dead Reckoning

Trista Ann Michaels — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:45:14 +0000

Dead Reckoning is a Top Pic!!!

Kathryn has always envied what her best friend Lisa had. Nick and Brian. After Lisa’s death at the hands of a serial killer, Kathryn was there for both men, but the tragedy tore them apart. Maintaining a friendship with both, years have passed and now the killer is back again. Or did he ever leave?

Moving on with her life, Kathryn owns a business she loves and shares with her friend and roommate Janie. When the serial killer from the past becomes active again, Nick and Brian are on the case and being very protective of her. She has developed feelings for both men through the years as they have for her. But sharing was too difficult with Lisa, and neither want to share Kathryn. But she knows what she wants and she won’t choose between them. It’s all or nothing.

I swear this author could write an enthralling grocery list. Never having loved two men (how unfortunate) I can’t begin to understand what kind of tension that would place on someone. I respected Kathryn’s decision not to choose, but felt sorry for Nick and Brian since they really didn’t want to go there again. Although they both loved Lisa, they hid that relationship from the world and had trust between them; something that was lost after she was murdered. Now they have to rebuild the trust to have a similar relationship with Kathryn. While the mechanics of a menage are still all they remember they are both having troubles with jealousy and envy. That is the problem.

Very steamy and at times funny, this was a mystery that I didn’t figure out right away. The author laid a few false clues that made it more interesting. The paranormal aspect of the story enhanced rather than drove the story line, and gave things just an edge of creepiness.

Thanks, Chris!!

Trista

Slaves review…

Trista Ann Michaels — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:10:33 +0000

A great review for Slaves from Steph at Bookaholic.

4 1/2 stars

Slaves was a sizzling hot story that swept me away into a futuristic world that I did not want to leave! Trista Ann Michaels is one of my favorite authors and this book did not disappoint! Slaves is the latest in Trista Ann Michaels futuristic series called Entertwined Fates but it can be easily read alone (Although familiar characters return to make appearances). The author’s earlier stories in the series have been published under Ellora’s Cave and more recently under Loose ID. But in any settling this series is a MUST have for any futuristic fan. The scenes are super hot but not obligatory. And if you don’t like the ‘heat’ there is plenty of story and it includes: betrayal, corruption, greed, intrigue, and enough family conflict to guarantee an exciting read.

In this story Lin is a renowned scientist and the youngest director of the Galactic Disease Research Center. She is proud of her work saving lives but her father, a powerful senator only sees her position as one that can add to his own prestige. When her friend and writer Keeran asks her to accompany to a seedy part of town to see Keeran’s informant. Lin is reluctant but knows if she doesn’t Keeran will go by herself and Lin’s position as a senator’s daughter provides her with bodyguards who can protect them both. But their visit quickly becomes disasterous as Keeran is double-crossed and snatched into an illicet sex slave trade. Lin is fortunate to escape but haunted by her inability to save Keeran and the death of her bodyguards. Desperate to find her friend Lin asks her father for help but he refuses. Lin is determined to find Keeran despite the cost to her safety. But Lin soon finds herself in serious trouble….

Captain Anthony “Tony” Carrington is a handsome bad boy that Lin has always felt a strong attraction for. Even though she wants him, she doesn’t trust a man with such a disreputable reputation. But what Lin doesn’t know is Tony is secretly working to bring the slave trade down. He is troubled by Lin sudden absence since he has been keeping track of her. But his duty comes first. But when he is suddenly confronted by Lin in ’slave’ garb he feels compelled to protect her but can he hide his identity and save her before it is too late?

This was a surprisingly fast-paced and complex story. From the beginning, all the characters find themselves quickly in danger and fighting to help their loved ones. Trisa Ann Michaels adds tension and steamy scenes that will keep you glued until the story ends. I loved the futursitc setting and the author is able to combine 2 well written love stories in the same novel!

What I love best about this story is how easily I grew to care for the characters. Even though they are in a futuristic setting I found them believable and likeable. If you are looking for a sexy paranormal romance with daring heroines and noble heroes that save the day you will HAVE to read this book!

Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club

Thanks, Steph…:)

Trista

1st review for Dead Reckoning

Trista Ann Michaels — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:28:33 +0000

Dead Reckoning is a fast-paced thriller with plenty of HOT scenes and a little of the paranormal to keep it exciting and suspenseful.
A serial murderer is on the loose. Sheriff Brian Scott thought the murderer was gone and the case dead. But a body of a tortured woman is found years later with the same MO. And this case is personal because one of the victims was his old girlfriend, Lisa. Brian and his close friend Nick both loved Lisa. But after her vicious death Nick couldn’t stand the memories and left Brian and Lisa’s best friend Kathryn to comfort each other.

Brian has grown to love Kathryn. He longs to have a real relationship with her but is afraid getting close could ruin their friendship. He is about to tell Kathryn his feelings but is surprised and angry to find Nick (Now a hot shot FBI agent) has come back and wants in on the case. Brian also discovers Nick has been keeping touch with Kathryn and wants her, too.

Kathryn loves Brian and Nick she was always a bit jealous of Lisa’s ménage relationship with them and she wants the same. When she finds them fighting over her she gives them an ultimatum. All of them together or nothing at all. Brian is very reluctant to have another ménage with Nick as the 3rd partner because he doesn’t trust him anymore and was hurt by Nick’s desertion. To make matters worse they are afraid Kathryn may be the next victim. And Kathryn complicates matters when she reveals her ability to see the ghosts of the dead. The dead who want her to help solve the murders.

Trista Ann Michaels never fails to please. The author’s intense books are extra steamy and never fails to keep my interest. I am always surprised at how much detail and emotion she can fit into such a short story. The characters are very believable and I could feel the love and intense attraction they had for each other. I particularly liked how Nick and Brian mended their differences with the help of Kathryn. And the ménage scenes were super sexy. Plus I loved then thrilling and climatic ending.

Dead Reckoning is a satisfying thrill ride with a perfect blend of romance, mystery and smokin’ hot sex!

Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club.

Thanks, Steph…:)

Trista

Review Divine Intervention

Trista Ann Michaels — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 02:24:58 +0000

Title: Divine Intervention
Author: Trista Ann Michaels
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Publisher URL: http://www.liquidsilverbooks.com/
ISBN: 978-1-59578-715-6
Genre: {M/F} Suspense
Rating: 4 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Goddess Minx

Walker has worked hard at his job as head of security for Senator Prescott and his daughter, Heather. He’s watched her grow up from the tender age of twelve; he felt very close to her through their good-natured bantering over how she wouldn’t be a problem for him. Now that Heather has grown into a lovely woman, Walker can no longer deny his growing feelings for her and decides he needs to separate himself from her. Although he changes his focus more onto her father, he’s always thinking of her and checking up on how the new team guarding her is coping with her antics of escaping them.

Years later, Heather is the target of several men who want to stop her father from making their crimes public and she has been injured because of it. Once again, Walker is in charge of protecting her and she is determined to show him how much she loves him. Even with him trying to keep his distance, nothing will stop the attraction they have for each other and having to be on the run only puts them together more.

Divine Intervention, truly a great story of murder and suspense, had me thinking hard about how greed can make men contemplate harming others for their own gain. The main characters were able to get away from the villains and while running, they spoke of their love for each other during the stressful times. Heather and Walker really heat up the story with their steaming hot love sessions, when they were able to temporary forget their troubles.

The creativity of Ms. Michaels has wowed me, leaving me wanting to read more of her books to experience more of her writings. I really enjoyed how she included the financial crisis going on today; it made this story more believable for me. There is not a lot of past history given, surrounding most of the characters, for a better understanding of why Heather’s father felt the need to take on the villains that were almost untouchable. This is a very enjoyable read and I will be looking for more from this author.

Thanks, Goddess…:)

Trista

Divine Intervention Review

Trista Ann Michaels — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:29:10 +0000

Title: Divine Intervention

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Length: Short novella

Rating: 5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Erotic

Other: Oral, play toys, anal

Reviewer: Starla Kaye

Date: 6-7-10

If you like suspense and romance, intrigue and hot sex, then you’ll love this story.

Heather Prescott had fallen in love with her former bodyguard when she was a teenager, but the stubborn man just wouldn’t stop seeing her as a child, as his boss’s daughter. She wasn’t sure she’d ever get the chance to change the stubborn man’s mind and make him see her as an adult.

As her bodyguard years ago, Walker Moore had fought his attraction to his young client, and continued fighting them now that she’d grown up. She was still wrong for him, still too young for him, and now his partner’s daughter. But circumstances bring them together again and he struggles harder than ever to fight his feelings for her. Can he keep her safe from someone out to kill her father and her as well? Can he keep his hands off her as he is forced to guard her once more? Or will he finally give in to the love he’s always felt for her?

The story contained a cast of well developed characters with good depth of emotions, strong internal and external conflicts, and more than enough hot sex to warm your heart and your night.

Slaves is a two lips recommended read!!

Trista Ann Michaels — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:21:25 +0000

Title: Slaves
Author: Trista Ann Michaels
Publisher: Loose Id, LLC
Genre: Futuristic, Suspense, BDSM
Publication date: March 2010
ISBN: 9781607375487
Pages: 138
Series: Entwined Fates, Book 6
Reviewer: Lila

Heat Level:	BDSM, anal play, voyeurism

Rating:

While Lin is helping her best friend Keeran research her latest fiction novel, they are both led down a path that is going to change, not just their lives, but the lives of so many others. When Keeran is kidnapped and sold into the sex slave world, Lin is determined to get her back, no matter the cost. Hoping that her powerful Senator father can help her, she is devastated when he refuses. Doing the only thing she can think of, Lin goes undercover in the dangerous world to locate Keeran.

Anthony “Tony” Carrington has been mesmerized with Lin since their first fateful kiss. He can’t get her out of his head even though he knows it’s dangerous to his mission to be so taken with her. He is trying to infiltrate the sex slave ring and bring the guilty parties to justice. Imagine his shock when Lin’s father comes begging for his family to find her. What’s even more shocking is finding her in the home of the man behind slave trading, Ballack. Utterly disgusted and terrified what might happen to her, Lin is given to Tony for his personal “pleasure” for the night. The sparks between them ignite, the passion between the two consuming. Now Tony just has to figure out how he is going to maintain the façade of interested slave trader, while getting both Lin and himself out safely.

Unbeknownst to Lin, she and Keeran are in the very same castle. Even more shocking is the man watching for the right moment to break Keeran out of the hell she has been forced into. Aiden knows Keeran, has known her for years. She is the woman he wanted to be with forever. She filled his every desire, but they weren’t meant to be at the time and went their separate ways. But neither forgot about the other. Now Aiden has the chance to take Keeran as his slave and free her from the evil man wanting to torture her. He will risk everything to do this or die in the process.

Things are never as they seem though, and Ballack knows exactly what has been going on under his nose. He intends to use Tony and Lin as an example to the other Senators of what will happen if they cross him. Will Tony, Lin, Keeran and Aiden make it out alive? Betrayals run deep and close to home as Lin finds out why her father didn’t want to pursue shutting down the slave trade.

Trista Ann Michaels is such a master at suspense. Entwined Fates 6: Slaves doesn’t deviate from this mastery. Although sixth in the Entwined Fates series, this book stands alone very well. There is so much underlying treachery and tension between the characters. While the sex is extremely hot and will leave you fanning yourself, it’s not just sex. There is a superb story behind all of it. That is what really draws me to Ms. Michaels’ novels. I am guaranteed a magnificent read that always has my head spinning from the trickery and clandestine characters. Of course let’s not leave out the steamy sex scenes.

There are really two stories happening at once in Slaves, this to me is another added plus. It’s like getting two outstanding stories in one, but they both intertwine so well the plot doesn’t suffer. Instead, this made Slaves even more appealing. I have to say, I have yet to be disappointed by Ms. Michaels’ writing. Her mastery in the suspense genre has far surpassed my expectations. I look forward to venturing into her future forays into the category.

Thanks, Lila…:)

Trista

Deadly Crimson review

Trista Ann Michaels — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:00:35 +0000

Great review from Steph at Bookaholics Romance Book Club

Trista Ann Michaels’s really knows how to turn on the heat. This story sizzles and satisfied me on all levels! The author builds the tension between the characters in a way that it is a joy to read. Vincent and Jason are a sexy duo which any woman would love. I was captivated by them and found them irresistible! The scenes between the three are sure to keep you hot and bothered. I especially loved the steamy dialogue. The author has the ability to write in a style which flows easily and is extremely creative. I found this a highly entertaining read and enjoyed Stacy’s journey into unexplored sensuality as well as the paranormal. I especially liked how the heroine skillfully handles these sudden changes in her life. The author has created a novel with characters that are passionate and well worth revisiting.

Thanks, Steph…:)

Trista

Captive Review

Trista Ann Michaels — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:19:09 +0000

A great review for Entwined Fates Captive from Tawania…

I loved this story, I have always been a fan of futuristic fantasy romances, and this story did not disappoint. Mikayla and Sidious are strong characters and I was completely drawn in. When I finished this book I felt like I had ran a marathon, I was right there with the characters feeling their emotions. The chemistry between Mikayla & Sidious was HOT and burned the pages up. Sidious was the perfect hero, he was noble, compassionate, and sexy. Mikayla was very feisty, headstrong, smart, and very likable. I loved how she struggled with her feelings for Sidious, it was interesting to see her go back & forth with her feelings for him. The world building in this story was very believable, I was transported to a different world while I read this story. The Author left the door wide open for a sequel, Sidious has two brothers Stefan & Taron who are just as fascinating as he is. If you like futuristic romances with lots of steamy sex, then you will absolutely love this book, and I recommend you pick it up.

Thanks, Tawania!!!