Cover Artist, MARTINE JARDIN
Phantom Lover
by A.J. Llewellyn
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Phantom Lover
Reviewed
by Heather
Coffee Time Romance
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Rating: Four Cups - Outstanding Great Read (VERY RARE from CTR!!!)
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In a story as rich in peaks and valleys as the islands on which it’s set, Phantom Lover is hot and lush as a Hawaiian rain forest. Bobby’s voice is heartfelt and real, his struggles and triumphs surprisingly relatable for me. Any reader with a pulse will fall immediately in lust with the powerful and sexy Kimo. His virile presence seems to leap off the page and rise before me in rich, vivid color. AJ Llewellyn has crafted a story in the timeless tradition of romantic texts everywhere, both with a modern and ancient twist. I’m glad to know I need not wait long for his next installment in this romantic saga.
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"For writing a tale that makes me ache to visit Hawaii, and a piece of art that is so well thought out, highly erotic and delicious, I give Phantom Lover a French kiss." |
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Phantom lover wasn't at all what I expected but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. A.J Llewellyn has weaved a beautifully, orgasmic tale of forbidden love on a sensual island. A.J has mixed highly erotic pleasures with history that leaves you hanging on to every word of the tale. This story is rich with an energy that leaves you hanging on to every word of the tale.
Phantom Lover is rich with history and Hawaiian culture that is breath-taking in its perfection. It is eveident that the author has done thorough research which is a breath of fresh air. The characters were highly flawed and were real with emotion that emanated off the pages. Hot sex, beautiful scenery, conflicts that pulled me to the edge of my seat and pulled at my heart, then add a dash of magic and you get a wonderfully delightful experience.For writing a tale that makes me ache to visit Hawaii, and a piece of art that is so well thought out, highly erotic and delicious, I give Phantom Lover a French kiss.
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Phantom Lover
Reviewed
by Logan M. Whyte, author of The Chronicles of the Phoenix: Book One – Ashes to Ashes
loganmwhyte.com |
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With a literary voice that immediately transports the reader to Hawaii, A.J. Llewellyn has crafted a tale straight out of Hawaii's rich cultural background.
With scorching hot sex scenes that would put even Mistress Pele to shame, be sure you have enough time set aside to read this in one sitting. Compelling doesn't even come close to describing Phantom Lover.
You will find yourself lost in Bobby's trials as he pursues the object of his desire: the powerful Kimo. Emotional peaks and valleys take the reader on a wild ride of awakening and a journey to everlasting love only few can find. |
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Phantom Lover
Reviewed
by Elisa Rolle
Live Journal |
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This book is like a porn: you claim aloud to hate it and blame its naughtiness, but at night you see it in trance. So it's this book: I read it in
rapture to know what will happen next and to be true, sometimes, I was not able to anticipate the events. |
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Phantom Lover
Reviewed by Brett
Rainbow Reviews 5 Stars |
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A.J. Llewellyn does a wonderful job of presenting true
Hawai'ian society while seamlessly blending in a story of
true, scorching hot man/man love. This book was hot and
compelling and I had a very hard time putting it down.
Llewellyn makes me want to go learn more about Hawaiian
culture and mythology. |
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From
Literary Nymphs: Five Nymph Review by Chocolate Minx: |
 Phantom
Lover is an excursion into the cultural
heritage of the Hawaiian people, with the traditional hula
dances, chants and rituals. A.J. Llewellyn intertwines this
with an extraordinary storyline of intense, erotic love
scenes, and relationships so emotional, it leaves you
feeling heartbroken for a moment. It is amazing how much
Bobby endures and survives, Bobby is very lovable. Kimo
learns how real love can enhance his life, and bring him the
bliss he has never known. This is a brilliant story that I
enjoyed immensely, and I recommend it for your reading
pleasure. |
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Night Owl Romance gave Phantom Lover 4 out of 5
hearts!
Here's what Zollyanna said:
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A.J.Llewlyn
has done an excellent job weaving a romantic suspenseful
story, with some history behind it of the Hawaiian culture.
The story is tender and the characters are well rounded. A.J.
gives us a wonderful story that you will not want to put
down till you finish it. It is truly a keeper and one for
the shelves. |
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Fallen
Angel Review of Phantom Lover: Five out Five Angels!!
Reviewed by Teresa |
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A.J. Llewellyn has created a
fascinating story that blends modern social issues with
ancient Hawaiian history. I loved how Kimo lives in the
modern world but has many very spiritual aspects to his
personality. The reader isn’t sure for a while if he
really sees and hears things beyond the normal realm
until Bobby himself acknowledges it. Bobby is sure of
who and what he is and is willing to give his feelings
for Kimo a try even though his chances aren’t good. Kimo
appears to be very strong, but underneath he has the
same problems as everyone else. Come watch Bobby and
Kimo as they fight to overcome not only the outside
forces, but themselves to find a love that could change
their lives forever.
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Cover Artist, MARTINE JARDIN
Fly Me To The Moon
by A.J. Llewellyn
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Fly Me To The Moon
Reviewed
by Elisa Rolle
Live Journal |
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This sequel doesn't put in question the love between Lopaka and Kimo, but only makes it stronger. In this second enstallment, I haven't found any part of the book I didn't like: there are a lot of hints about Lopaka and Kimo and possible children (I will not go further to not spoil the book), so I think the author is planning another installment...I hope so... |
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Fly Me To The Moon
Reviewed by Teresa
Rainbow Reviews 4 Stars |
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Llewellyn has taken the twelve days of Christmas and put
a new face to it. I will never look at the song and each
individual day the same way ever again. The cleaver way
Lopaka approached each day was very cleaver and very
entertaining. The love between Lopaka and Kimo was both
beautiful and fun. I loved how Hawaiian lore was used to
enhance and supplement the plotline. Kimo and Lopaka’s
special powers added to this overall effect. I will be
looking for other stories about Kimo and Lopaka, two men
who fill the world with laughter, love and the sheer
enjoyment of life. |
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From
Literary Nymphs: Five Nymph Review by Chocolate Minx: |
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Fly Me to the Moon is the
sequel to Phantom Lover. In this equally sexy
rendition, A.J.Llewellyn gives an update of Bobby
and Kimo, leaving the door open just enough for a
future story. I look forward to what I hope will be
another episode.
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Fallen Angel Review of Fly Me To The Moon: Four out Five
Angels!! Reviewed by Teresa |
Mr. Llewellyn has taken the twelve days
of Christmas and put a new face to it. I will never look
at the song and each individual day the same way ever
again. The clever way Lopaka approached each day was
amusing and very entertaining. The love between Lopaka
and Kimo was both beautiful and fun. I loved how
Hawaiian lore was used to enhance and supplement the
plotline. Kimo and Lopaka’s special powers added to this
overall effect. I will be looking for other stories
about Kimo and Lopaka, two men who fill the world with
laughter, love and the sheer enjoyment of life.
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Cover Artist, MARTINE JARDIN
Publication date: March 15, 2008 |
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Forbidden
Island
Reviewed by Chocolate Minx
Literary Nymphs 5 Nymphs |
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The Forbidden Island is yet another
exciting episode in the Phantom Lover series. Johnny
is the former boyfriend of Lopaka. Johnny’s issues
of not being able to commit to any one person is a
wake up call for him in this episode and he learns
how heartbreaking relationships can be if you are
not both committed. Johnny and Aloha both learn the
extremes obsessed unwanted lovers will take. The
extraordinary A. J. Llewellyn produces another work
of genius that transports you to the land of blended
cultures, highlighting the passionate couples, and
the mystical power of love and family. This is an
incredible series that I enjoy immensely.
Thanks so much Chocolate Minx and Literary Nymphs!!!
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Rating:
Zollyanna, Night Owl Romance 5/5 -
Reviewer
Top Pick |
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A.J. Llewellyn really is one of the
brightest and talented writers I have had a privilege to
review for. He again shows us his talent with another
book in his Phantom Lover Series. Forbidden Island has
everything you could want in a book romance, mystery,
comedy, passion, and more. He added complete depth to
Aloha and Johnny’s characters to bring them to life. You
feel like you are there in Hawaii with them on the beach
or in the bungalow. This is definitely another I will
add to my ever-growing e-book collection and A.J.
Llewellyn collection as well. |
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Elisa Rolle/Live
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An A.J. Llewellyn's book
has a style of its own. They are like haunting books,
something that lures you into the story despite your
better intention. I don't like menage; I don't like
cheating men. But even if this book has both of them, I
like the book. Can you explain it to me, please?
The story is almost haunting, very filled of Hawaiian
legends and customs. Actually sometime it's almost like
reading a travel guide on the island, due to the
detailed description of the author. One time I read that
Betty Neels' fans used her books to visiting Holland...
The Forbidden Island is like that, you could take
foothand notes on all the places in the book, to visit
if you have the fortune to make a travel there.
Lopaka and Kimo are very present supporting characters
and a very important event takes place in this book that
will be the starting point for their second own story,
Summer Love. Truth be told, I was very happy reading the
interactions between the two and sometime they steal the
scene to Johnny and Aloha, but they are also, somewhat,
the vehicle that brings the two toward their life
together. |
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Cover Artist, MARTINE JARDIN
Publication date: April15, 2008 |
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Shipwreck Bay
Cata-Network
Readers: Reviewer Elise Lyn
Rating: Four Stars |
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With a beautiful and
romantic setting, enough steam to fog your glasses and a
lesson in love, Shipwreck Bay will have you panting and
looking for pirates of your very own. Dragan was
extremely hurt by Marek’s action and Marek resolves to
get him back the only way he feels he can. And what a
way! How? Run out and pick this one up. Grab something
cool and prepare to be entertained by Shipwreck Bay. |
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Cover Artist, MARTINE JARDIN
Publication date: May 15, 2008
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Summer Love
Fallen Angel
Reviews: Teresa
Rating: Five Angels and Recommended Read |
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A.J. Llewellyn
has continued his Phantom Lover Series with this
phenomenal story. I love how Hawaiian lore and mysticism
are intertwined in every page of the story. The reader
obtains great insight into the history and culture of
Hawaii. I love how we get to know each of the characters
more intimately as the story progresses. The erotic
scenes between Kimo and Lopaka are sensual, very erotic
and at times hysterical. I loved reading how Lopaka gets
roped into teaching the women how a popsicle can be used
for more than just eating, Kimo did enjoy showing this
in detail with Lopaka, Literally. Never fear, Lopaka
gets his revenge in the most delightful way! I for one
can’t wait until the next book is released to learn more
about the lives of Kimo, Lopaka and all of their family.
Thanks go to A.J. Llewellyn for another
incredible book.
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Summer Love - Night Owl Romance review
by Zollyanna
Hearts: 5 |
A.J.
Llewellyn never ceases to amaze us with the Phantom
Lover series and with his wonderful and sensual sequels
that gets better and better as they go on. Kimo and
Lopaka seem to have better and better adventures. A.J.
makes the stories hotter and hotter and I will keep
adding them to my collections any time they come out.
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Elisa Rolle Live
Journal:
Summer Love is a fun escapade. The strange and mystical
events that were only hinted in Phantom Lover, here have
a main role, and Kimo is more relaxed and funny than
before. All the book is from Lopaka's point of view, and
like it should be for a good mother, he is more quite
and steady, steadier and strong. It seems that Kimo is
now allow to be more free and relaxed and Lopaka instead
is growing in a mature man, with more responsibility:
there is an exchange of power between the two men that
make the pair more balanced.
As in the previous books, the beautiful Hawaiian islands
are picturing in details, with some interesting tips
that make them something more than a beautiful postcard.
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Cover Artist, MARTINE JARDIN
Publication date: July 1, 2008 |
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Rent Boy by Elisa Rolle - Live
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Rent Boy is a little sexy romp: Kimo
Wilder is on Maui without his husband Lopaka and he
rents a boy, Agapito, and andalusian guy who usually
escorts women, but he is fascinated by Kimo, and so, for
the first time, he accepts to be with a man.
But why Kimo decided to betray his husband? Is maybe a
thing due to the imminent parenthood? Maybe he starts to
feel the weight of a family, and sex with Lopaka is
becoming a routine?
The story is a long sex scene of less than 30 pages and
it has a twist in the middle that puts me at ease with
all the story. Anyway kudos to A.J. Llewellyn to have
the courage to "play" with his characters.
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Night Owl Romance review
by Angi
Hearts: 4.5 |
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When I first started
reading this short story my first inclination was to
reach through my computer and smack Mr. Llewellyn right
upside his head and ask him "WHAT THE HECK? How could
you have Kimo cheat on Lopaka?" Then I continued reading
and found that Mr. Llewellyn is a very sneaky boy
indeed. I completely enjoyed the little twist that was
thrown in to throw off the readers.
If you've read any of the previous works about Kimo and
Lopaka, you'll enjoy this title. It's a quick read and
very very hot and steamy, as any 4th of July story
should be. But it's also very touching and will have
your heart giving a little sigh. |
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Cover Artist, MARTINE JARDIN
Publication date: July 15, 2008 |
| My Hawaiian Song of Love
- Review by Bonnie Rose
Leigh |
OMG… I got to say this is a totally awesome
book. Within the first ten pages I wanted to hop
on the nearest plane and fly to Hawaii to see
everything for myself. And the characters and
plot, completely spellbinding. Katie is a woman,
dumped the night before her and her boyfriend’s
big move to Hawaii, a move they painstakenly
planned for ages. Within hours, she lands a job,
a home, and a man. Soon after, Bachelor #2 takes
an interest in her, (an Ahola Cop). When she
finds out that not only Man 1 and Man 2 know
each other but are in a long-term committed
relationship, she’s hurt for being played. Who
wouldn’t?
But that’s just the beginning of this tale. Kimo
and Lopaka are very stong secondary characters
in this one as well as others. I was so
enthralled with the richness of details, depths
of characters, and emotional turmoil throughout
the book, I had no choice but to stay up all
night to finish it around 5 am this morning. And
by the way, when Katie’s men screw up, (as men
are wont to do) they do so royally. I can’t say
enough positive things about this book. AJ you
rock.
I urge you all to run over
HERE and get this book NOW! |
Nymph Rating: 5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs reviewer: Chocolate Minx
Book Five in the Phantom Lover series. In
this episode, you get an informative tour of exotic
hideouts, a touch of magic and vivid characters
featured. Katie is rebounding from a recent
rejection. I got the impression that her submissive
acceptance of the two men is more from fear of being
alone. She loves Kahanu, but he is very much under
the control of Nohea. Both men claim to love her and
want to be with her, but the games that Nohea is so
fond of playing places doubts in Katie’s mind about
what they really feel about her. The brilliant A. J.
Llewellyn presents another masterful story with
bigger than life characters that lure you into the
middle of the action. Like all great stories, the
series has become an addiction and I cannot wait to
read what happens next. This is an incredible and
very enjoyable series. |
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Cover Artist, MARTINE JARDIN
Coming Soon from eXtasy Books
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Beyond the Reef
Nymph Rating: 5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs reviewer: Chocolate Minx |
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This is a wonderful story of taking a
leap of faith and trusting with your heart that
everything will work out for the good. Tony is a good
guy who lands in the middle of chaos and bad attitudes;
he is immediately surrounded by a cast of characters
with less than pristine sexual morals, including his
mother, who has been the source of his unhappiness from
an early age. All Tony wants is love, but before that
can truly happen, he must learn to look inside himself
and deal with the issues buried there. Frank is there to
help Tony; to pave the way of discovering what is in his
heart and because Frank loves Tony, the lessons=2 0Tony
must learn is hard on Frank also. The brilliant A.J.
Llewellyn has produced another incredible story that
exhibits realistic characters, heart wrenching emotions,
humor and very sensuous love scenes. I thoroughly
enjoyed this excellent saga.
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