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BOOK REVIEWS/MEDIA
Private Dicks Reviewed as a "Hot and Sexy Read" by Blackraven's ReviewsAugust 10, 2010"Private Dicks by Katie Allen is a hot and sexy read. Ms. Allen provides a great cast of secondary characters as well as an engrossing plot that really delivers a strong effective story." Read this entire book review >> | More about Private Dicks by Katie Allen >>
Blackraven's Reviews calls Hide Out a "Recommended Read"August 10, 2010"I thought Hide Out by Katie Allen was an excellent story with strong characters and an intriguing plot. It was great to read Trevor's story after falling in love with him in Private Dicks, as he is a very engaging and charismatic character. Ms. Allen delivers a well-rounded and thoroughly engaging read." Read this entire book review >> | More about Hide Out by Katie Allen >>
Book Binge gives Experimenting with Ed 4.5 out of 5 RatingAugust 7, 2010"This was such a great book. Ed was the epitome of the strong silent type but you could see his personality coming through with just the few words he said. This is the 5th book that I’ve read by Katie Allen and I have to tell ya I think she’s now an auto-buy for me." Read this entire book review >> | More about Experimenting with Ed by Katie Allen >>
Experimenting with Ed Called "Steamy Hot Romance" by Literary NymphsAugust 3, 2010"The romance between Ed and Claire is steaming hot with a little BSDM thrown in and left me needing a fan and cool drink afterwards. This is a nice story by Ms. Allen and she does a great job of storytelling." Read this entire book review >> | More about Experimenting with Ed by Katie Allen >>
Experimenting with Ed Earns Four Stars from Night Owl RomanceJuly 23, 2010"The romance between Claire and Ed was smoking hot and plentiful, but the author managed to convey a story as well. I look forward to more in this series." Read this entire book review >> | More about Experimenting with Ed by Katie Allen >>
Experimenting with Ed Receives High Marks from Seriously ReviewedJuly 3, 2010"Ms. Allen has done it again. Amazing characters, amazingly hot sex and a story that will have you ignoring the phone, the kids, and your family just so you can keep scrolling the pages." Read this entire book review >> | More about Experimenting with Ed by Katie Allen >>
Hide Out Reviewed as "an action packed adventure ride" by Fallen Angel ReviewsMay, 2010"I could not put this book down; I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I eagerly devoured page after page of action, suspense, and hot man-on-man action. Hide Out is an action packed adventure ride that left me begging for more!" Read this entire book review >> | More about Hide Out by Katie Allen >>
Hide Out is "Joyfully Recommended" by Joyfully ReviewedMay, 2010"Prepare yourself for a wild ride in Hide Out! Well drawn characters, witty dialogue and eroticism fill the pages in this action packed unconventional romance. Hide Out is a laugh out loud story with scalding hot sex, lethal action and killer entertainment."  Read this entire book review >> | More about Hide Out by Katie Allen >>
Hide Out Reviewed and Praised by Book BingeApril 25, 2010"This was a great follow up to Private Dicks which is Wash and Rhodes story. Allen truly knows how to tell a realistic story with great dialogue and a believable plot." Read this entire book review >> | More about Hide Out by Katie Allen >>
Hide Out Receives "Top Pick" from Night Owl ReviewsApril 19, 2010"What a fun and sexy read. With a few dips into the voyeuristic pool with Wash and Rhodes, this delivered a great story and mystery along with a satisfyingly happy ending." Read this entire book review >> | More about Hide Out by Katie Allen >>
Hide Out Earns High Marks from Seriously ReviewedApril 10, 2010"Crisp dialog, tight storytelling, it was simply a pleasure to read. Ms. Allen has become a favorite must-read author. A romantic suspense with laugh out loud moments. When the final page was turned, I wanted to read it again." Read this entire book review >> | More about Hide Out by Katie Allen >>
Hide Out Receives 4.5 out of 5 "Nymphs" from Literary Nymphs ReviewsApril 6, 2010"Katie Allen has brought us yet another amazing story. There’s plenty of action, suspense, romance, humor, and sexual tension throughout this fast-paced tale. With just a slight touch of BDSM at play, the erotic scenes are charged and sensual." Read this entire book review >> | More about Hide Out by Katie Allen >>
Tracy's Place gives Private Dicks Strong ReviewApril 1, 2010"Katie Allen knows how to create great stories with likable characters. What Allen does very well is she lets her characters see the humor in things. It’s not slapstick funny but just average everyday events where you can find something to laugh about. I love that in life so I truly love seeing in books." Read this entire book review >> | More about Private Dicks by Katie Allen >>
Hide Out Reviewed as "Smoking" by Tam's ReadsApril 2, 2010"This is a great follow-up [to Private Dicks]. For those who loved Wash and Roadie there is lots of them in this book. It's smoking." Read this entire book review >> | More about Hide Out by Katie Allen >>
Hide Out Receives "Sizzling" 4.5 out of 5 Stars from Sensual ReadsMarch 30, 2010"Katie Allen is an amazing author. Her characters leap from the pages and captivate the imagination. With out a doubt this is a must read novel and revisiting past characters makes it all the more fun." Read this entire book review >> | More about Hide Out by Katie Allen >>
Hide Out Earns 4.75 out of 5 Stars from Reviews by JessewaveMarch 15, 2010"I was hoping that Hide Out would be just as terrific as Private Dicks and I got my wish in spades with two plus two hot, hunky heroes, a fun adventure, murder most foul, and a bunch of characters in a small town that would make you want to move to the big city...any big city." "Hide Out is a book you will read many times and I can’t wait for the next M/M romance from this writer. This story can be read as a standalone but you will definitely want to pick up Private Dicks if you haven’t read it. Highly recommended!" Read this entire book review >> | More about Hide Out by Katie Allen >>
Chasing Her Tail Earns "5 Cherries" Rating from Whipped CreamFebruary 17, 2010"Chasing Her Tail gets the high marks from me for the sheer inventive point of view from a woman gone to the dogs. I experienced a gamut of emotions while reading this book - from amazement, joyful laughter, worry, suspense, sappy happiness, fast breathing from all those bedroom antics (and other rooms)."  Read the entire book review >> | More about Chasing Her Tail by Katie Allen >>
One-Two Punch Receives "Best Book" Rating from Whipped CreamFebruary 3, 2010"One-Two Punch hits all my happy buttons, strums all my emotional strings and fires up the lust-o-meter to dizzying heights. The book had me laughing so hard, I fell in love with the heroine."  Read the entire book review >>
Chasing Her Tail Reviewed as "A Treat to Read" by Alternative-Read.comDecember 14, 2009"This is a hoot! While laced with serious undertones there is enough humor threaded throughout to cause delicious smiles in the most unusual places. It's a keeper." Read the entire book review >>
Chasing Her Tail Earns 5 Stars from Night Owl ReviewsDecember 14, 2009"Katie Allen’s newest release, Chasing Her Tail, is a wonderfully written paranormal romance that sweeps readers up and into an intriguing and spicy book. The sexual tension between the three main characters is hot enough that sparks seem to jump off the page."  Click here to read the rest of the review.
Chasing Her Tail Reviewed as "Erotically Spellbinding" by Coffee Time RomanceNovember 4, 2009"From the moment I started reading Chasing Her Tail, I was hooked! Katie Allen tells such an erotically spellbinding story that I did not want the novel to end. I can guarantee this is one tale I will be reading over and over again for years to come."  Click here to read the rest of the review.
Chasing Her Tail Gets Rave Review from Seriously ReviewedNovember 21, 2009"Oh My God! This book is hilarious! Ms. Allen has thought of everything. This fresh, fun novel turns a typical shifter story on it’s ears. Exciting, sexy, funny as hell." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Chasing Her Tail Earns 5 Hearts from The Romance StudioNovember, 2009"Katie Allen once again demonstrates her incredible ability to create a sultry and delectably erotic story brimming with passion. Ms. Allen builds a strong foundation by depicting events and character experiences, paying attention to the finest detail for a well crafted page-turner. Throw in a few bad guys, the right amount of suspenseful adventure and danger along with everything else and you have a mesmerizing story to be swept away with." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Private Dicks Receives 4.5 Stars from Reviews by Jesse WaveSeptember 9, 2009"The action is fast and furious and the story is kept at a high intensity level. I can’t think of anything I didn’t like about Private Dicks. Definitely recommended!" Click here to read the rest of the review.
Private Dicks Earns "Reviewer Top Pick" from Night Owl RomanceAugust 10, 2009"The chemistry between the two heroes was phenomenal and their relationship with one another a hoot. The case that the men are working on is serious and scary and kept my attention. A great read."  Click here to read the rest of the review.
Private Dicks Awarded 4.5 Stars from Sensual Erotic Romance & Erotica 24/7July 31, 2009"High heat, edge of the seat suspense, incredible passion and chilling tension can all be found in the pages of Private Dicks by Katie Allen. Sit back, relax and be prepared to be entertained." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Private Dicks Described as a "Treat to the Senses" by Joyfully ReviewedJuly, 2009"Prepare to be enthralled, amused and down right entertained with Private Dicks. Amidst mayhem, child slavery and carnal encounters are two wonderful ordinary guys with the hearts of heroes." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Private Dicks Receives High Marks from Fallen Angel ReviewsJune, 2009"Well written, enticing characters, and interesting plot make Private Dicks a great way to spend your time relaxing." Click here to read the rest of the review.
The Romance Studio gives Private Dicks 5 HeartsApril, 2009"This funny, light-hearted romance will melt even the toughest critic. Private Dicks is well-worth reading for any amount. Katie Allen is now one of my favorite authors." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Raw Footage earns 4 Stars from Sensual Erotic Romance & Erotica 24/7May 12, 2009"The sizzling romance between the two main characters will entice the reader, while the danger and suspense will keep them hooked. There is a wealth of drama, intrigue and sexiness that adds depth to the basic storyline." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Private Dicks receives 4.5 Nymphs from Literary Nymphs Reviews OnlyMay 8, 2009"Katie Allen brings action, suspense, mystery, and erotic encounters to us in this story. I absolutely enjoyed reading Private Dicks and I hope to read more of Katie Allen’s stories in the near future." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Breaking the Silence reviewed as "blazingly hot" by Joyfully ReviewedApril, 2009"Breaking the Silence was blazingly hot and boldly passionate. On the edge of my seat I happily watched two lost souls fall in love with each other and I, in turn, fell in love with their story. Don’t miss Breaking the Silence. It is terrific!" Click here to read the rest of the review.
Raw Footage receives four stars from The Romance StudioFebruary, 2009"The romance is the one between Lily and Rob, and is indeed satisfying. Roberto's family is interesting, amusing, but not intrusive in the story line. This is a very enjoyable read." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Breaking the Silence earns "Incredible" marks from Babbling About Books, and MoreJanuary 24, 2009"Breaking the Silence is an emotional and so very romantic story. Not many books make me want to go on and on why they are so very special, and Breaking the Silence is one of them. Katie Allen has definitely caught my eye." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Breaking the Silence Receives "A-" from Good and Bad BooksJanuary 27, 2009"I loved this book. It was so sweet and well-done. I can't recommend it enough." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Raw Footage Now Available!February 28, 2009Click Here to Purchase Raw Footage (e-book version) >>
Seeing Blind Becomes Available in Print FormatFebruary 23, 2009Click here to purchase the printed version of Seeing Blind.
Breaking the Silence Receives 4 Stars from Sensual Erotic Romance & Erotica 24/7February 12, 2009"Breaking the Silence is a beautiful story of love and finding one’s self. The characters are unique and intriguing. Their story is rather timeless and the passion they share is intoxicating. There is a simple joy in reading a novel that captivates the senses and makes a person stop everything around them in order to complete the story. Katie Allen’s writing is a true joy. Without a doubt this is a must watch author." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Breaking the Silence Earns Great Review from Fallen Angel ReviewsFebruary, 2009"Breaking the Silence will have readers rooting for these two and hoping that they can overcome their emotional obstacles and find love together. This book is an unexpected treat, and reading it is time well spent." Click here to read the rest of the review.
One-Two Punch Receives High Marks from JoyfullyReviewed.comDecember, 2008"Ms. Allen scored a knock-out with One-Two Punch. [It] was filled with sizzling sex, angst and intrigue. I loved this story and I'm sure you will too so I am Joyfully Recommending it to you." Click here to read the rest of the review.
One-Two Punch Earns 5 out of 5 Hearts from The Romance StudioNovember 6, 2008"Katie Allen is a talented storyteller with the gift to entertain the reader with a wildly explosive story that packs a pleasantly intense punch! This author has a provocative voice that can be compared easily to some of the hottest erotic romance authors in the market today." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Fallen Angel Reviews gives One-Two Punch High MarksOctober, 2008"Sex, ménage, and danger all rolled into one. It doesn’t get much better than that! Ms. Allen is talented and I look forward to reading more of her work." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Alternative-Read.com "Thoroughly Enjoys" One-Two PunchOctober 28, 2008"It made me laugh...as well as simply enjoy the endearing qualities given them all by Ms. Allen. I thoroughly enjoyed this." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Wild on Books gives One-Two Punch 5 out of 5 BookmarksSeptember, 2008"A ménage book, done well, is hot, hot, hot. This book is hot, hot, hot. ONE-TWO PUNCH has characters I really liked, a plot that was tightly crafted and interesting, and all around HOT sex." Click here to read the rest of the review.
One-Two Punch Receives 4 Stars from Romance JunkiesOctober, 2008"One-Two Punch is fiery hot and decadently sinful but most of all, it is a story of love and acceptance. My keeper shelf is one book heavier!" Click here to read the rest of the review.
One-Two Punch Receives Excellent Rating from Erotic-EscapadesOctober, 2008"...the intensity and emotions of One-Two Punch envelope you. The sex is explosive and continuous as it seems practically impossible for them to keep their hands off each other." Click here to read the rest of the review.
One-Two Punch Receives Excellent Rating from The Romance Readers ConnectionSeptember, 2008"Oh my goodness! ONE-TWO PUNCH, definitely threw this reader for a loop. Hot, developed, interesting, emotional, there was nothing about this story that detracted from it. It is infrequently that I come across such a well rounded erotica story, with plot and character development all created seamlessly. If you like your books hot, and I mean scorching, then ONE-TWO PUNCH is just the ticket for you. Enjoy!" Click here to read the rest of the review.
One-Two Punch Receives 5 Stars from Sensual Erotic Romance & Erotica 24/7September 20, 2008"Katie Allen is a very gifted author. One-Two Punch is a true feast for the senses. There is passion, sensuality and drama plus tons of hot men. This story is a truly decadent delight that can be appreciated by anyone who likes their romances to be steamy and spicy." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Seeing Blind Receives 4.5 Stars from TheRomanceStudio.comJuly 18, 2008"I loved this story. Ty and Cassie have a sizzling chemistry that practically scorches the pages of this book. Their love scenes are edgy and very erotic. This story has a bit for everyone, a love story, a murder, a little psychic phenomena, and more than a little humor." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Seeing Blind Receives Strong Marks from Alternative-Read.comMay 6, 2008"I enjoyed this enormously. The characters were great and truly "small town" (I know this as I grew up in one), while murder, mayhem, humor, and an unwilling psychic blended with it, make make this story very entertaining." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Seeing Blind Receives 4 Stars from Night Owl RomanceApril 2008"Seeing Blind is a scorching read with well-rounded characters and a captivating plot that grabs the reader right from the beginning. Cassie and Ty's growing emotional ties and erotic lovemaking will have you burning through the pages anxiously to see what happens next." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Seeing Blind Receives 4.5 Stars from Sensual Erotic Romance & Erotica 24/7March 2008"Katie Allen’s Seeing Blind is a definite “must have” for any reader’s “to be read” list. This is a fabulous book with lots to offer. The hot and steamy romance is everything that it should be and the mystery is truly well conceived and delivered. This is definitely a great book with a great ending." Click here to read the rest of the review.
Interview from LadyJaded.com2/29/2008Tell us about your upcoming release and what you hope readers will enjoy about it. Katie: SEEING BLIND is a contemporary paranormal thriller (something for everyone!) about Cassie, who has moved to a farm outside the small, Midwestern town of Napping in order to escape from her psychic abilities and the unwanted attention that they brought. For two years, Cassie has lived a lonely but blissfully vision-free existence with her horses, quirky neighbors and steamy daydreams featuring the hot, local sheriff, Ty. Her peaceful life is shattered, however, when she is struck by a vision of a local woman's murder. Guilt forces her into her own investigation, drawing the sheriff's close-very close-attention. As their relationship heats up, Cassie struggles to expose a murderer without revealing her psychic abilities to Ty, which she fears would drive him away and destroy her last chance at happiness. I hope that readers of SEEING BLIND will enjoy their escape to the small town of Napping and into the lives of Cassie, Ty and all the other residents. Writing these characters, I was amazed at how they took on a life of their own, as if they were reading the computer screen over my shoulder, giving me a poke in the arm once in a while and complaining, "What are you doing? I wouldn't say that-here, just give me the keyboard." It's a nerve-wracking experience, putting these characters out in the world, hoping that everyone will love them as much I do. If you could have one special super or magical power, what would it be? Katie: Now this is a stay-up-all-night-to-debate sort of question! I'm always tempted by invisibility, but I have to go with mind-reading. A handy skill! What's your favorite smell? Katie: Cookies. Yum. I like candles, body lotions, lip balms, etc. that smell like food (sweet things, not meatloaf)-vanilla, pumpkin, cinnamon, raspberry-mmm-now I'm getting hungry. What do you like to do when you're not working? Katie: Ride horses (dressage and eventing, mostly), do gymnastics (yes, I do realize that I'm 34 and way too old to be doing that. I don't care-it's fun to do flips), dance, read, knit, box, travel, stare into space and think about new book plots, walk past the local fire station and wave at the firemen, hike, sled, scuba dive, paint (pictures, not houses), hang out with my family and friends, eat jellybeans and watch "guy" movies (my taste in movies is sadly adolescent). What makes a man sexy? Katie: For me, there is nothing sexier than a man who can dance. It doesn't matter what his age, body type, amount of hair left, what style of dance he's doing-ballroom, modern, just shaking it at the club-if he can move, he's hot. What's the most interesting thing you've ever done? Katie: This is a hard question. Accidentally walk in on a showering professional football player (actually, I did that twice-two different players. At what point does that stop being an accident?), hold a sea cucumber in my hand, hang out backstage at Red Rocks during a Roots/311 concert, swim on a horse in the Jamaican surf... I have to say, though, that the most interesting thing I've done is write this book. Boxers or briefs? Katie: Not to be contrary, but boxer briefs. Bad boy or perfect gentleman? Katie: My initial instinct is to say definitely bad boy. Then I started thinking about Ty, the hero in SEEING BLIND, and how he leaned more toward the perfect gentleman side (bossy gentleman, but still). I think the perfect guy is a blend of the two, since, although bad boys can be so much fun, they can also be tough to live with. That's the great thing about writing books-you can be Dr. Frankenstein and create the ideal blend of the two-bad boy and gentleman smooshed together into the perfect man. Vin Diesel or George Clooney? Katie: Vin Diesel. I like my guys big, strong and macho. I'm not very evolved that way-I still look at guys in the "Can he chase down dinner and then beat up the Neanderthal next door who's been bugging me?" way. Well, that and "Wow, he looks hot in that wooly mammoth loincloth." What else would you like readers to know about you or your work? Katie: I'd just like everyone to know how excited and grateful I am that people are reading my book and enjoying the story that I created. It's such an amazing feeling, like talking with a stranger in line at the grocery store and finding out you know the same people. Pretty soon, you're clutching each other's hands, jumping up and down and squealing, "I know! I love them, too!" Anyway, you are taking very good care of my precious characters, and I wanted to thank you for that.
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