Review: Gingerbread

GINGERBREAD

By Gabriel Daemon

eXcessica

June 30, 2008

Length: Novella

Category: Paranormal, Fantasy

Heat Level: eXcess 4

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Gingerbread is an erotic retelling of Hansel and Gretel. Hansel and Gretel’s mother doesn't want them around anymore. She is not really the mothering type. She decides that she needs to take them to another town and just leave them there to fend for themselves. The twins hear her telling their father what she is going to do and decide to figure out a way to find their way home. It takes them longer than they thought it would but they eventually find their way home. Their mother is furious that they came home. The next day they have breakfast with their parents. The twins start to feel dizzy and the next thing they remember is waking up in the middle of a stand of trees. This is the beginning of a harrowing experience for the twins who had only been away from home one other time.

To start I should say that this story has a good bit of sex, some that may not appeal to everyone. This is not your average fairy tale. It was very well put together and descriptive. I was drawn to the twins and their struggles. Everyone knows how the original story ends and they do live happily ever after with a twist. I enjoyed very much how well the story flowed and it didn't feel like a big stretch from the original. I was very impressed with Mr. Daemon’s storytelling capabilities.

Reviewed by Breia Brickey

ParaNormal Romance Reviews

July 16, 2008

Review: Leader of the Pack

Leader of the Pack
Leighann Phoenix
eXcessica
June 1, 2008
ISBN# not assigned
EBook
Heat Level: eXcess 4
Paranormal/Shifter
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Working for a scummy boss in a sleazy bar was not all it’s cracked up to be. Aislinn could complain, but she needed the job and the money it brought. She had a past she was running from and nowhere to run to, until she met Cullen. Cullen was a werewolf not to be trifled with. Cullen is drawn to Aislinn in a way that neither one could believe was possible. When he realized that he wanted Aislinn, he knew no one could stop him from having what he wanted. Struggles within his pack and with Aislinn's past threaten their new found relationship. They realize that they are stronger together than apart and they will fight to get what they both want.

This is a wonderfully written and descriptive story. There isn’t a shortage of action in this story. The love scenes are just as nice as the action and I enjoyed every minute of it. This story shows me that supernatural or not, everyone has things to work out in their family. Most of the characters are loveable and the ones that aren’t, you love to hate. I found this story flowed very nicely. My only regret is that I want more from Cullen’s pack. There are stories there waiting to be told and I look forward to hearing more from Leighann Phoenix. I hope to read more on this pack.


Reviewed by Breia Brickey
ParaNormal Romance Reviews
June 16, 2008