by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 3, 2022 | Book Reviews
My Body Swap With Candi by Jane Doe is a part of the Forced Feminization series. It is only 49 pages long but is it worth $9.99 to buy? That is too steep (thank goodness for Kindle Unlimited) … especially considering that the story feels unfinished and rushed. Pixi gave Chris the same conditions but he somehow didn’t end up getting stuck in Candi’s body. Instead, our main character, whose name I don’t recall being mentioned, ends up swapping bodies with “Candi” and the former host, Chris, ends up in his.
So … what did Chris do differently that allowed him the opportunity to transfer to a new male body? I don’t think it is consistent with the rules and is unfair to the main character.
So after what Chris does intentionally after, our main character is now stuck in Candi’s body and that is it? She has no choice but to service men every 30 minutes for the rest of her life and just live with it. That’s it? End of story?
I don’t need a happy ever after. That isn’t necessary for every story. But it is necessary to go through all the steps of Freytag’s pyramid for it to be a GOOD story: exposition, initial incident, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and denouement.
This story missed the last two. It just isn’t right. I feel cheated. This could have been more meaningful than just a parade of blowjobs and fucks.
Jane Doe has written so many better stories than this so while I did not enjoy this, I am not giving up on her yet. Read this if you have a KU subscription, otherwise, don’t bother getting it as you won’t get value for money. 🙁 ⭐⭐
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 2, 2022 | Book Reviews
Alpha Logan by Bryant is the first book of the Bloodmoon Pack series. Logan Kinsley is not the firstborn. In any other pack but Bloodmoon, he would not be the Alpha. At the Bloodmoon Pack, the Alpha is selected by whichever of the Alpha heirs manifests the Bloodmoon wolf. This means that despite his elder brother, John, receiving all the training, Logan ended up the Alpha.
For many years he searched far and wide for his mate, traveling to gatherings all over the country and overseas. Little did he know that he didn’t need to travel far for his mate, he just needed patience as she just wasn’t old enough yet.
I could understand Logan’s frustration and longing, especially since wolves believe in “forever” … Bloodmoon, specifically, revere the mate bond so much that they have a law against rejection unless the mate is abusive.
Logan and Aurelia’s first encounter was magical. When Jericho, Logan’s wolf, noticed Aurelia as she got off the bus I got the shivers and I eagerly turned the pages to see how quickly they will meet and how soon they will both acknowledge the mate bond. Every touch spark the bond and their first “sexual” encounter was so hot, I thought my iPad would burst into flames, lol! I put quotes because I’ve seen that many authors only count penetration as sex, so if it is cunnilingus or fellatio it’s … foreplay?
In any case, the main reason I love this story is that Aurelia is such a strong character. Despite only being 17 at the beginning of the story, I could already see what a badass Luna she was going to be and a perfect foil for Logan.
Alpha Logan by Bryant is definitely on my top shelf of book recommendations! You can read this at Goodnovel or grab your copy on Amazon available in Kindle format and paperback.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 1, 2022 | Book Reviews
When I read the first chapter of The Alpha’s Girl by Ashley Breanne I was instantly enamored and felt compelled to read the whole story. I just thought that Olivia and Gabriel’s first meeting was the cutest thing! How was it possible that a young girl and a wolf cub were able to hear each other’s thoughts? Was it the mate bond manifesting very early? It surely was!
But this leads to people thinking she is crazy. A few years later she and her sister go and try to find proof that it wasn’t a delusion and she “stumbles” into a pack and discovers that her little wolf is now the Alpha of the pack.
Alpha Gabriel and his pack have been watching over Olivia from afar for years so they knew who she was when she showed up. Everyone knew she was his mate and, therefore, their Luna. They also knew that she is human.
Can a werewolf-human relationship work? Will Olivia survive being marked by Gabriel? Will she turn into a werewolf? Can she become Luna if she remains human?
I enjoyed every moment of reading this book. It isn’t all lollipops and roses and that is what makes this story great! Between Olivia and Gabriel, barely any drama … from outside forces, though … lots!
Try out The Alpha’s Girl by Ashley Breanne. It is available on Goodnovel and currently contains 2 books … The Alpha Girl, and its sequel, Warrior’s Woman.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 30, 2022 | Book Reviews
Sarwah Creed, you have redeemed yourself in my eyes with A Boss With Benefits. Unlike Naughty #TeXXXt, this story is more story than sex, but what there is, is hot, hot, hot! This is a story I can truly get behind.
To Ross Hamilton, young secretaries are little more than sexual harassment cases waiting to get filed. While he is never mean to women, he also makes it known that all he is after is sex, and only sex. With his parade of secretaries, they would have the added bonus of actually knowing how to do secretarial tasks.
Olivia is his virtual assistant and he asks her to come and work at the office for the next 6 weeks as he closes an important deal. He thinks she’s a spinster with cats and discovers on her first day that she is sex on legs.
But his reaction to her is different. Yes, he wants her, but he also appreciates her mind and wants to get to know her better. Gasp! Has Ross fallen in love?
In 18 chapters we are witness to their romance and passion as it blossoms as they both don’t fight too hard to resist the attraction. My one regret is that 2 Macs had to sacrifice their lives as they expressed their lust for each other at work. I would categorize this as light reading with a helping or 3 of raw sex and a happy ending.
You can find A Boss With Benefits by Sarwah Creed on Goodnovel.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 30, 2022 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
MANILA, SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 – Shopee is collaborating with the country’s leading brands to bring Filipinos bigger, better, and mas mura deals on brand favorites with the 10.10 Brands Festival. From October 1 to 12, official brand stores are working with Shopee to offer eager shoppers 50% off brand deals, 15% off daily discounts, and free shipping vouchers with no minimum spend.
The 10.10 Brands Festival is the second in Shopee’s series of year-end shopping events, giving Filipinos more exciting deals to look forward to and get a head start on their holiday shopping. Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines enthused, “The 10.10 Brands Festival continues to enliven the promise of offering mas mura prices to Filipino shoppers. We have worked closely with our partner brands in bringing the best of brand deals to create a more meaningful year-end shopping experience.”
Toni Gonzaga joins the Shopee Fam as the newest brand ambassador
To drum up anticipation for its 10.10 sale, Shopee welcomes Toni Gonzaga as their newest brand ambassador. Dubbed the Ultimate Multimedia Star, shoppers can look forward to watching the talented performer belt out the “Mas Mura sa Shopee” jingle as she stars in Shopee’s latest TV commercial. Fans will also be treated to entertaining content when they visit the app and Shopee’s official accounts on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Exciting, mas mura brand deals from October 1 to 12
The 10.10 festivities begin as early as October 1, with a wide assortment of official brand stores on Shopee offering exciting discounts for shoppers. The sale kicks off with back-to-back Super Brand Days from October 2 to 9, where users can enjoy up to 50% off on products from leading brands in fashion, electronics, beauty, and home & family essentials.
Unbeatable offers from top brands also await early-bird shoppers with the Big Midnight Sale from 12 midnight to 2 AM on October 10. Users can get a jumpstart on their holiday shopping with limited deals on bestselling wearable devices like the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and OPPO Band B1, as well as trendy fashion and lifestyle items such as the Crocs Crocband™ Flip and Insulated Water Bottle from the widely popular brand Aquaflask.
Shoppers can also expect more exciting deals from other leading brands including Tiny Buds, Realme, Platinum Karaoke, INSPI, Johnson & Johnson, Huggies Philippines, Uni-Care, Cetaphil, Garnier, Unilever, Enfagrow, Nestlé, Lovito, SACE LADY, Adidas, Infinix, GameXtreme, TP-Link, Ace Hardware, and Huawei.
The Big Midnight Sale also allows new parents to enjoy big savings with ₱1 deals on these Pampers Baby Dry Taped Diapers. Meanwhile, beauty lovers can score fan favorites like the Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick and this Issy & Co. Brow Refiner, both at 50% off.
Download the Shopee app and discover mas mura deals from leading brands at the 10.10 Brands Festival. Head on to Shopee’s 10.10 page to know more about the latest promos or share your memorable 10.10 moments with the hashtag #ShopeePH1010BrandsFestival.
About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalize and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services and uplifting local communities.
Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.
Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena, and SeaMoney.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 29, 2022 | Book Reviews
I rarely post negative reviews so I will try my best to give some pros and cons about Naughty #TeXXXt by Sarwah Creed.
Pros:
- only 24 chapters but each chapter is long enough that you don’t feel cheated
- the men in the story are not abusive
Cons:
- large jumps in the story
- lots of sex, but not enough story
Bianca’s dad is a conman who is using her to get money from a rich former classmate. They meet him and his triplet sons, well-known as rich playboys in their school who have little respect for women.
These three decided a long time ago that they will only be involved with one woman only to keep their family together since the last time one of them had a relationship on his own almost ruined their relationship with each other. She avoids them.
Somehow as the story progresses she ends up being accused and threatened by Alessandro before he pushes her against the wall and kisses her passionately. Then Carlo decides to woo her and they go out on a few dates. To cut to the chase, she loses her virginity to him in a locker room. And they continue dating. Then, the story fast-forwards in the next chapter and she encounters Adolfo at the bar she works at while closing up and she goes down on him behind the bar. After, she invites him to her place and tells him Carlo could join in.
At some point in the story, Alessandro joins in, and all three end up in a relationship with her. There is some mention made about their dad’s mafia connection, her dad dying, etc, but most of it is just sex, sex, sex. In the end, she is pregnant and proposed to by one of the three but is still in a relationship with all of them.
If what you are in the mood for is porn, smut, or something for your spank bank, then this is probably up your alley. But if you like the heat and want more substance, then I have a few excellent authors to introduce you to … some of whom I’ve already posted reviews on over the last few months here.
So … this is not amongst my favorites but it isn’t the worst I’ve read.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 29, 2022 | Advocacy
To help the Filipinos devastated by the torrential rains and fierce winds brought about by Typhoon Karding across Central, Northern, and Southern Luzon, Shopee launches its Shopee Bayanihan: Typhoon Karding Support initiative wherein users can buy donation vouchers from Shopee’s partner charities on the app. This initiative is part of Shopee Bayanihan, the company’s umbrella CSR arm that seeks to provide support for communities in need through partnerships with various humanitarian organizations.
From September 28, 2022, to October 9, 2022, Shopee users can purchase the donation e-vouchers that will be used for water kits, health, and sanitation stations, and other essentials such as food and clothes from partner charities GMA Kapuso Foundation, UNICEF, Habitat for Humanity, and Waves for Water. Users can view Typhoon Karding Support vouchers through https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-bayanihan and purchase them via Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, ShopeePay.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are incredibly saddened by the immense devastation that Typhoon Karding has brought to our fellow Filipinos across Central, Northern, and Southern Luzon. Shopee remains committed to using our platform and resources to benefit the local communities we operate in. Through this initiative, we hope to support our kababayans in times of need.”
To donate to those affected by Typhoon Karding, users may:
- Head to the microsite https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-bayanihan.
- Choose the e-voucher of your preferred charity.
- Click “Buy Now” to purchase the donation vouchers using ShopeePay.
Typhoon Karding is the 11th tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines this 2022 affecting major areas in Central, Northern, and Southern Luzon such as Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, and more. With Shopee Bayanihan, Shopee is committed to making e-commerce accessible for everyone by helping communities benefit from the power of digital transformation wherever they are in the Philippines.
To know more about Shopee Bayanihan: Typhoon Karding Support, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-bayanihan.
About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalize and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services and uplifting local communities.
Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.
Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena, and SeaMoney.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 28, 2022 | Book Reviews
Her Forbidden Alpha is the story that started it all for me with Moonlight Muse. The title intrigued me, I was curious about exactly how “forbidden” this would be. Thankfully it is a relationship between steps that didn’t really grow up with each other so, as far as taboo goes, it was acceptable to me, if not to the people around them who see them as siblings.
As I was reading it I couldn’t help but get excited by the naughtiness of their “questionable” relationship. Constantly worrying about their parents’ reactions made the situation more intense.
In my opinion, the mate bond manifesting validated their relationship. It didn’t matter what anyone else thought because their relationship was Goddess-blessed!
And this is just the first book in the Alpha Series! You can find this story in Goodnovel and on Amazon in Kindle and paperback format.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 26, 2022 | Business
Mr. Loyal Cheng, TCL Philippines CEO
TCL Electronics, one of the dominant players in the global TV industry and a leading consumer electronics, held its grand media launch introducing its new C series 98-inch TV and its new split-type air conditioner FreshIN series.
“Still moving forward with TCL’s mission of providing customers with world-class and innovative technologies that focus on giving a simpler, faster, and smarter way of living.” TCL Philippines Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Loyal Cheng delivered his opening speech to start off the grand event.
Meet The New TCL FreshIN Split Type Air Conditioner
To start the evening, TCL introduced its first main highlight of the event by unveiling the all-new FreshIN air conditioner presented by its Product Manager of air conditioners, Mr.Bert Cheung.
A Fresh Indoor Experience
The TCL FreshIN Series is the latest premium addition to the TCL smart home ecosystem.
Different from conventional AC that circulates air inside the house, TCL FreshIN Series features an all-around fresh air system that transports the fresh air from the outdoors to the indoors, helping increase the oxygen and humidity level to offer users an unprecedented intimate experience of health and care.
With the patented blue wing fresh air module generating micro-positive pressure, fresh air is imported from outdoors through QuadruPuri Filters and Heat Exchange, which creates a clean and healthy indoor environment with sufficient oxygen and comfortable temperature, regardless of the outdoor environment.
Air purification has now become a priority to consumers and the FreshIN series features a highly efficient system using QuadruPuri Filters: the fresh air will pass through 4 different layers (a preliminary filter, a silver ion antibacterial layer, a HEPA high-efficiency filter, and a high- density filter). The FreshIN series includes premium key features, such as its “FreshIN+” that will let you know when fresh air enters your room with a blue light.
Premium Cooling Air Conditioning
FreshIN models feature a high-powered Air Engine that can deliver up to 60 metric cubic meters, ensuring the best air quality for its users. FreshIN series is also equipped with a Temperature Balancing feature that intelligently adjusts and controls temperature fluctuations by warming up or cooling down the fresh air drawn by ±0.5°C from the desired temperature to ensure maximum comfort.
Convenience and Interconnectivity
Connected with the TCL Home App, the FreshIN series is compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa, which gives users control of the Air Conditioner 24/7 with a smartphone or TCL TV with simple voice commands.
Pricing and Availability
The TCL FreshIN is currently available in 1.0HP and 1.5HP. Suggested Retail Price (SRP) starts at Php60,995 for 1.0HP and Php66,995 for 1.5HP. Consumers can also get a chance to win this new Air Conditioner just by joining TCL Philippines’ new TikTok Challenge #FreshInChallenge that will run from September 26 to October 7.
Meet The New TCL 98-inch C735
TCL also has officially launched its latest innovation, 98-inch C735 4K QLED TV presented by Product Evangelist for TV, Ms. Jean Ann Barra.
Stunning Imagery in Big TVs
Thanks to TCL’s innovation and production capabilities, most TCL C and P series now include a 75-inch model. Expanding and solidifying TCL’s stand amidst increasing competition in Philippine Market, and the biggest TCL TV to date, the 98-inch model for C735.
Immersive Experience with Smoother and Crisper Visuals
To provide users with a convenient game experience, C735 also has an exclusive game mode function. With Game Master, C735 optimizes the display in video game use. It allows all-in-one optimization, for example, to turn on functions such as VRR/ALLM with one key.
Not only that, but through the TCL Game Bar, C735 offers users real-time display statistics, aiming aid, toolbox functions, as well as the quick setting dashboard that helps users achieve the ultimate gaming experience.
With Dolby Vision IQ, C735 enhances the demonstration of Dolby exclusive contents, by displaying a greater number of colors, increasing contrast, and boosting brightness levels
C735 also supports both 120Hz Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation (MEMC) as well-as HDMI 2.1 to deliver the best possible smooth imagery and audio for both TV and multimedia. The 98C735 can adjust to the content to produce smoother, sharper, and crisper motion even for sports and action-packed scenes with the help of 120Hz MEMC.
A Cinema Audio Experience at Home with ONKYO Sound and Dolby Atmos
Because it is all about immersion, TCL 98C735 TVs feature ONKYO sound with Dolby Atmos.
Acoustically designed for sound clarity and precision, ONKYO speakers a cinematic Dolby Atmos audio experience at home: whether it’s intimate dialogue or a complex soundscape, every detail comes alive in rich clarity and depth, for a crystal-clear sound.
Pricing
The Beastly 98-inch C735 Will be Retailed at PHP349,995 Suggested Retail Price (SRP)
TCL Philippines Brand Endorser
Chito Miranda
For the last highlight of the grand media event, TCL welcomed a very special guest, Mr. Chito Miranda, the lead vocalist of the popular Pinoy band Parokya ni Edgar. Mr. Chito shared messages and testimonials about his experience with TCL products with the audience.
As the evening’s event draws to a close, Ms. Angeli, Brand Manager of TCL Philippines, delivered the closing remarks for the grand media launch’s culmination together with a teaser of a big Filipino celebrity as the up-and-coming TCL Philippines’ newest Brand Endorser.
Watch the whole event here: https://www.facebook.com/TCLPhilippines/videos/1250227795796304/
About TCL Electronics
TCL Electronics is a fast-growing consumer electronics company and a leading player in the global TV industry. Founded in 1981, it now operates in over 160 markets globally. TCL specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, to audio, and smart home appliances.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 23, 2022 | Book Reviews
After reading Alpha Gray which was passionate and tempestuous, Alpha Theo by CJ Primer changes the pace to a slow burn. I thought it was awesome that no matter how much of a player Theo used to be Brooke had him tripping over his own feet without even trying.
All the retro music references brought me back and I couldn’t help but search for them on Spotify and make an Alpha Theo playlist. I wondered why they didn’t have Bluetooth portable speakers or earbuds to use but then I suppose the wired buds did force proximity on Theo and Brooke if they wanted to listen to something together. Btw, go to Spotify for the official Brooke’s Playlist created by CJ Primer.
Even though Fallon (from Alpha Gray) is Brooke’s identical twin their personalities are as different as can be.
My thoughts on the bike? Super hot! But I get Brooke’s fear when Theo would go fast … especially since she has that problem with her wolf.
You can get a copy of Alpha Theo on Amazon or you can read it on Goodnovel.
For many years he searched far and wide for his mate, traveling to gatherings all over the country and overseas. Little did he know that he didn’t need to travel far for his mate, he just needed patience as she just wasn’t old enough yet.
But this leads to people thinking she is crazy. A few years later she and her sister go and try to find proof that it wasn’t a delusion and she “stumbles” into a pack and discovers that her little wolf is now the Alpha of the pack.
To Ross Hamilton, young secretaries are little more than sexual harassment cases waiting to get filed. While he is never mean to women, he also makes it known that all he is after is sex, and only sex. With his parade of secretaries, they would have the added bonus of actually knowing how to do secretarial tasks.
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalize and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services and uplifting local communities.
Pros:
As I was reading it I couldn’t help but get excited by the naughtiness of their “questionable” relationship. Constantly worrying about their parents’ reactions made the situation more intense.
All the retro music references brought me back and I couldn’t help but search for them on Spotify and make an Alpha Theo playlist. I wondered why they didn’t have Bluetooth portable speakers or earbuds to use but then I suppose the wired buds did force proximity on Theo and Brooke if they wanted to listen to something together. Btw, go to 
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