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Love With a Chance of Zombies

Lena Stanton’s a sharpshooting zombie hunter with a hot-pink rifle and an attitude. Her latest assignment—guard bitten hero, Dr. Lucas Nye, and be ready to shoot the moment he starts to turn zombie.

In the meantime, considering she’s the last female the man will ever see, Lena’s happy to indulge the doc in hot, steamy sex until he becomes symptomatic. What? She has to do her part to repopulate the planet, right?

When last-minute research and a daring treatment could save Lucas, Lena has to choose. She can follow her heart and give the man a chance to live…or follow her commander’s orders and shoot to kill.

Publisher’s Note: This book was previously self-published by the author and has been revised for Ellora’s Cave.

Reviewer: PaulineMichael
Review: May 22, 2012
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance, Science Fiction, Zombies
Delphine Dryden delivers an action packed, emotional and erotic tale. Lena Stanton is one kick butt heroine who deserves a happily ever after. I love reading zombies as heroes because a talented author should be able to suspend my disbelief and I am always interested in how a zombie can become a believable hero. Lucas is a fabulous hero and despite his predicament or because of it he shines. This couple was d

The Lamplighter's Love

Mary has trained for years to become the next Lamplighter of London. When her chance comes, however, she realizes the massive difference engines of the Lampworkers’ guild would be a cold substitute indeed for the passion she’s begun to explore with the current Lamplighter, Nicholas.

Though fate, it seems, is determined to separate them. A rival threatens to upset all Mary’s hopes and dreams within the guild, and with her newfound love.

Through intrigue and deception, bitter contention and scorching erotic discovery, Mary and Nicholas find new ways to get what they need as they create a future in which their love light shines. 


Tangled Truth

Drew likes Eva. But he also likes to tie girls up for fun.

Eva likes Drew. But she keeps insisting ropes aren’t her thing.

When a friend’s fluke accident lands them in a bondage-themed photo shoot, however, Drew soon discovers why the lady doth protest too much. And Eva overcomes personal demons to discover a whole new world of freedom within the loving constraint of a well-tied rope. 

Reviewer: Bookgrrl1976
Review: Jul 12, 2011
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, BDSM
Tangled Truth, by Delphine Dryden, is about Drew and Eva. Drew, known as the bondage Boy Scout, really likes Eva. Eva, known as the Ice Princess, really likes Drew. No worries, right? Uh, not quite. Drew also really likes to tie girls up. He isn't so much into the BDSM scene, but a finely crafted knot just really does something for him. Eva is wary of the scene- and bondage in particular. She had one

Roses and Chains

Take one adorable suburban couple just starting to realize their D/s relationship isn’t quite enough to satisfy. Add one cute and quirky sub who can’t seem to find a Dom to suit her tastes. Place them in a room full of sex toys and candlelight, roses and chains…

And after a few smoking-hot nights of pleasure and exploration, all three just might find what they’re looking for.

Reviewer: Aiobhan Belen
Review: Feb 20, 2012
Genre(s): GLBTQ, BDSM, F/F
Roses and Chains is a part of the 1-800-Dom-help series from Elloras Cave. This is a new author and series for me. The premise of the series is simple: a protagonist is given a plain business card simply embossed with the number they are to call that number whenever they want to partake in something that their bodies are craving for but do not know how to find it on their own. All they need to do is call the

Naked Truth

After pulling herself out of a nasty marriage, Stella Devlin has rebuilt her life. She loves her freedom, loves her business and has two rescued Greyhounds to help keep her warm at night.

But when “just one drink” with an old flame turns into the sexiest night of her life, Stella finds herself hoping it’s never too late for a second chance at love.

Reviewer: Diana Coyle
Review: Nov 9, 2010
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary
Stella Devlin has come out of a nasty divorce and has changed her life for the better in so many ways. She loves not being tied down at the moment and enjoys coming and going as she pleases. She’s doing well in her business and loves her two Greyhounds to pieces. What more could she ask for now?   But deciding to have a drink with one of her ex-boyfriends seems like a harmless thing to do until s

Art of the Lie

Up-and-coming designer Lindy is going through a lot of changes. A fabulous career opportunity, a big show at a local art gallery and even a promising flirtation with the town’s most eligible bachelor. It’s a lot for a shy, small-town girl to handle. Now if she can just find the time (and nerve) to seduce her sexy neighbor Richard.

Lindy’s wanted Richard since college, and her unrequited crush hasn’t lessened now that they live in neighboring lofts. A wickedly handsome ladies’ man, Richard isn’t boyfriend material. Lindy knows that. But she suspects he’s perfect for the job she has in mind—getting rid of her pesky virginity once and for all.


How to Tell a Lie
Length: Short Novel
 
Allison Moore does her psychology research from the safety of the internet, where she can study her subjects’ lying ways without the need for pesky human involvement. Online games are the perfect place to look for liars and have fun at the same time.
 
Seth Brantley is a fellow professor who can make even economics seem sexy. When he and Allison realize they’ve been “researching” in the same game, a face-to-face meeting seems inevitable. After all, they’re practically neighbors—they’ve been working in adjacent buildings for years.
 
Fresh from a breakup and afraid to take a risk, Allison wants to keep her affair with Seth strictly electronic…but she can’t deny their virtual antics are hot enough to melt their keyboards. Can Seth convince her to give up the safety of cybering and take a chance on passion in the real world?
Reviewer: Heather
Review: Jan 2, 2010
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary
Delphine Dryden’s newest release, How to Tell a Lie is a smoking hot quirky contemporary romance that will delight readers from beginning to end. Ms. Dryden has written a captivating story with intriguing characters and plenty of kink in throughout the plot. Her characters are well-written and intelligent. The plot is unique and fascinating. This book is absolutely being added to my keeper collection.

Snow Job

When lawyer Elyce Anderson threatens to sue her estranged husband to stop construction on a environmentally fragile inlet, he proposes a deal. If Elyce attends his family’s annual Christmas vacation—playing the role of dutiful wife—he’ll save the inlet from development.

Once at the vacation cabin, the guise of happy couple takes a turn—particularly in the bedroom. Karl wants Elyce back, and wastes no time demonstrating how much. He’s forceful, demanding…taking her in the bed, in the bathroom, against the wall—even administering a “punishment” that leaves them both breathless with lust.

Elyce is shocked at Karl’s new approach to sex—and even more shocked to find her mind losing the battle with her body as she succumbs again and again. Intense and erotic, the long, hot winter nights leave her struggling to adjust. But despite her husband’s sudden and sexy change, Elyce knows some things remain the same…perhaps even her love for Karl.

 

Reviewer: Chris
Review: Jan 22, 2009
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary
Together for years, Elyce and her husband Karl appear to have it all. Staunch supporters of the environment, regardless of Karl’s roots, they live together in harmony. Then Karl, who was groomed to take over the family land development empire but turned his back on it, is now turning towards it. And Elyce, unable to understand or accept the change in her husband, leaves him. He&rsquo

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