A Kiss of Death by venomedveins

A Kiss of Death by venomedveins

Nasir and Agron have an unconventional relationship. Agron is the right-hand man to vampire Rebel King, Spartacus, and Nasir is his human companions (or pet to other vampires), who has recently been freed from a lifetime of cruel slavery. Pets are common amongst vampires, but Nasir is special. Agron does not want to share his human and he will do everything in his power to protect the fragile creature.

I really enjoyed this alternate look at the Spartacus storyline. Agron is sexy as hell as a powerful vampire, and Nasir, as always, charms with his quiet demeanor and simmering sensuality. Agron's possessiveness is actually quite appealing and not at all overbearing in my opinion, but I also appreciated the quieter, more intimate moments between the unlikely lovers. Definitely give this one-shot a shot! You will not be disappointed!

~ M

photo credit: dennys ilic photography

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

This is one of my favorite times of the year! I love snuggling under a blanket and watching cheesy slasher films...which I've been doing for the past two weeks thanks to AMC's marathons of the Friday the 13th and Halloween franchises!

What are some of your favorite Halloween traditions, and what are some of your favorite scary movies?

~ M

Book Review: A Holiday Job Zombie Run (Holiday Jobs that Don't Suck #12) by Jackie Nacht

Drake, a confirmed bachelor who only believes in one night stands, is shocked when one of his recent conquests stirs something inside of him he cannot deny. Wilson (or Will to his friends) has harbored a secret crush on Drake since he first saw him. He's aware of Drake's reputation, but he can't help but want to experience even a small taste of his crush's affections, knowing deep down that nothing could ever become of it.

I've enjoyed all of the Holiday Jobs that Don't Suck series so far, so I was excited to discover this new installment. I liked that Will was able to "tame the beast" if you will, and Drake was actually quite endearing once you got past his reputation. The haunted house scene was hilarious and definitely showed a different side to Drake! I thought the development of Drake and Will's relationship was rushed, but I chalk that up to the short length of the story as a whole (34 pages on my tablet). All in all this was a solid, cute Halloween-themed story that brought a smile to my face.

Buy links
eXtasy Books | Amazon

~ M

The Keys by Gaia_bing

The Keys by Gaia_bing

After months of fighting and lack of communication, Agron and Nasir have decided it would be best if they parted ways. However, saying their final goodbyes is so much harder than they imagined.

Wow! For a relatively short one-shot, this story packs an emotional punch! You will feel Agron and Nasir's pain as they try to come to grips with the fact that they are longer be a couple. Will they be able to let go, or is there a small spark of hope for the future? Definitely check out this quick read that will pull you in immediately!

~ M

I ❤ Yaoi: Heart no Kakurega by Natsume Isaku

Greetings, friends! Today's yaoi review is Heart no Kakurega by Natsume Isaku!

Izumi returns from a business trip to find his apartment ransacked to the bone. Practically penniless, he moves into the only shelter he can afford: a room in a battered multi-family complex. As if the less-than-livable conditions weren't bad enough, he has to put up with his new weird, rude and tactless neighbors - and one of them is Haruto, the building superintendent.

This is a pretty cute story about a man who moves into an apartment complex full of misfits and weirdos. Even though they drive him crazy at times, he does (kind of) consider them friends, especially the building manager, Haruto, who is the typical expressionless love interest who really has a heart of gold. I look forward to reading more about Izumi and Haruto as well as the other neighbors!

~ M

Mine and Mine Alone by venomedveins

Mine and Mine Alone by venomedveins

Nasir has an interesting conversation with a fellow rebel about Agron and matters of the heart.

After having my heart shattered by venomedveins' latest installment of her Fire Starter series, I desperately needed something to life my spirits. This one-shot was the perfect remedy.

Short, sweet and very cute, I found myself smiling as Nasir talked to new rebel, Lycus, about the man who owns his heart. I don't want to give too much away, but definitely check it out. I know you'll enjoy it!

If you haven't already, also check out venomedveins' Fire Starter series! It's so good!

~ M

Slashsessed Loves... Book Review Round-Up!

Slashsessed Loves... Book Review Round-Up!

Just in case you missed one of my book reviews over the past few weeks, I thought I'd consolidate them into one handy dandy post, so you can you read them at your leisure! I've read some really great books recently, so I hope you try at least one, or all, of them out!

p.s. How utterly adorable is Pana Hema Taylor in The Brokenwood Mysteries? *swoon*

• Dakota Skies by Taylin Clavelli ~ 4 stars
• Paint the Sky by Lily G. Blunt ~ 3.75 stars
• Secret Energy by Chris T. Kat ~ 3 stars
• Yakuza Pride by H.J. Brues ~ 3 stars

~ M