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Must Love Vampires
Tall, dark, & fangsome…
LOVE AT FIRST BITE
Nightclub dancer Chloe Lamoureaux just met the man of her dreams: Aidan Raines is charming, considerate, rich, and hot. Of course, he’s a little mysterious about his age. And his favorite drink. And he’s not much for sunlight. But he’s asked her to marry him, and she’s ready to do it. Sure, she has a few secrets too—but they’ll have plenty of time to work things out while they’re living happily ever after. Right?
Her identical twin sister, Chuck, isn’t so sure. Maybe reporting for the local Bigfoot-sighting tabloid doesn’t make her an expert, but to Chuck, Aidan and his brother Sebastian look like honest-to-Dracula vampires. Especially Sebastian: beguiling, seductive, and just a hint of dangerous. Maybe she wouldn’t mind him taking a little taste. But with Chloe’s life in the balance, she has to know—do they want hot love or hot blood? Or maybe…a little of both?
Reviewer: Missyb0103
Review: Sep 20, 2011
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Vampires
Must Love Vampires is the tale of two twin sisters and two vampire brothers. This book was fun and very entertaining. The first story tells of Charlotte "Chuck" Lamore and is titled Vampnapped! I just love the title! Chuck is a writer for the "tattler", a smutty paper that pays the bills. At least she gets to do something she loves to do, write. So she is on her latest story, to prove that her sister's (Chl
The Bite Before Christmas
In Heidi Betts's collection of holiday novellas, vampires turn to Angelina Bertolli—vampire matchmaker extraordinaire—to help them find that special someone to curl up with under the mistletoe...
"All I Vant For Christmas"
Connor loves trimming the Christmas tree, baking gingerbread cookies, and hanging the mistletoe. But his vampire siblings won't help. His friend Angelina sends party planner Jillian to the rescue. But when Jillian, who's mortal, discovers she's decking the halls for a family of vampires, will she run—or will Connor have a beautiful woman to share the holidays with?
"A Vampire in Her Stocking"
When Vivian learns that her secret crush Nick is terminally ill, she's heartbroken. Confiding in Angelina, Vivian refuses to turn Nick into a vampire. Deciding to play Santa, Angelina changes Nick and leaves him wrapped in a red bow on Vivian's doorstep...
"It's A Wonderful Bite"
Although Angelina is happy with her boyfriend Sergio, she's ready for a commitment. After drinking eggnog and watching It's a Wonderful Life on Christmas Eve, Angelina falls into a dream where she is mortal and Sergio isn't interested in her. Talk about the nightmare before Christmas! But Santa must have checked his list twice because this Christmas Angelina's wishes are coming true...
Reviewer: Lexile
Review: Jan 4, 2011
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Anthologies, Vampires
When you think of Christmas do you think of Vampires? Do you wonder if Vampires celebrate Christmas? I honestly don't tend to. Paranormal folks are all the range right now, but I wouldn't judge that trend by this collection however.
"All I Vant for Christmas"
I'm not a stranger to navigating prickly relatives during the holiday (just ask me how many serving platters we go through each year), but m
The Gift of Love
Edited by New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster-a heartwarming anthology of all-new stories that celebrate family love.
Families come in many configurations, and every one is unique, made up of the personalities of each member. But the love that connects families is universal. Whether it is the love of parents for their children, the love between a husband and wife, the love between siblings, a love that transcends generations, or even the love for a family member never met, the family ties that bind us are the strongest and deepest emotional connections we experience. Families influence a person's development, how they treat others, and how they view life. In The Gift of Love, eight exceptional writers offer a variety of unique perspectives on what family love means and how it impacts our lives in ways profound and often surprising.
Reviewer: ELF
Review: Jul 7, 2010
Genre(s): Contemporary, Anthologies
Lori Foster has edited and contributed to a heartwarming collection of eight stories about love that overcomes handicaps in The Gift of Love. The obstacles can be physical as in Atticus Gets a Mommy by Ann Christopher, A Fairy Precious Love by Gia Dawn, or Heidi Betts’ Skin Deep. Barriers can be erected by emotional scarring such as occurs in The Second Time Around by Helen Kay Dimon, Lori Foster&
Loves Me, Loves Me Knot
THIS IS KNOW YOUR AVERAGE LOVE STORY
Jenna Langan knows what she wants, and as she tells her best friends after their weekly knitting group, she doesn’t need a man to give it to her…only a few of his best swimmers. And just because her marriage to undercover vice cop Gage Marshall ended badly doesn’t mean he can’t still give her the baby she’s always wanted. In fact, she’s willing to bet a couple of her favorite hand-knit boas that she can tie him up in knots he’ll definitely enjoy…
BUT TRUE LOVE IS MORE THAN JUST SKEIN DEEP
An unexpected seduction is one thing, but stud service? No, thank you. Gage had his reasons for pulling the plug on his happily ever after with Jenna, and nothing that’s happened since their divorce has changed his mind. That is, until Jenna got it into her head to tie him up and drag him down. Now he has no choice but to stick around until he knows for sure if his ex-wife is pregnant. But the more time he spends with Jenna, the more his resolve begins to unravel…
Reviewer: Angi
Review: Feb 15, 2010
Genre(s): Contemporary, Romance
Jenna Langan wants a baby and she’s willing to go to just about any length to have one. Including luring her ex-husband Gage Marshall to her aunt’s house, drugging him, tying him to her bed and seducing him. Needless to say Gage isn’t as thrilled the next morning as Jenna is. When Gage decides he’s moving in till a pregnancy test can confirm if Jenna’s plan worked or not, Jenna i
Knock Me for a Loop
SHE’S CUTTING HIM LOOSE
When it comes to relationships, talk show host Grace Fisher won’t stand for cheating—especially not from her fiancé, star hockey goalie Zack Hoolihan. Her weekly knitting group backs her up when she calls it off, but it doesn’t entirely ease the sting of betrayal. She won’t listen to Zack’s indignant explanations of innocence—she just wants to tie up loose ends and move on. Until he winds up injured, that is, and she finds herself playing nursemaid…
NOW HE’S THROWN FOR A LOOP
Zack doesn’t know how that woman got into his hotel room, but he does know losing Grace has put him so far off his game, he ended up with a busted knee and a broken heart. If things aren’t mended fast, he’ll miss the playoffs, miss his girl, and lose everything. But if Grace is willing to push him into physical therapy, maybe he can pull her back into his arms—before their truce unravels. This time, he’ll do everything it takes to knit their relationship back together…
Reviewer: Angi
Review: Feb 18, 2010
Genre(s): Contemporary, Romance
Grace Fisher and Zack Hoolihan are the ultimate super star couple. Grace is a beloved talk show hostess and Zack is the star goalie for the Cleveland Rockets hockey team. They are engaged to be married and both are extremely happy. Until Grace makes a surprise visit to Zack and finds a strange woman mostly naked in his hotel bed. Grace is convinced Zack has been cheating on her, something she won’t tole
Realmen Last All Night
Today’s top erotic romance writers come together for a steamy read of four sexy stories about women who discover that real men last all night...
Luring Lucy by Lori Foster
All Lucy was looking for when she went to her vacation home was in innocent fling to quell the yearning she had felt since her husband died four years ago. She never expected her longtime friend Bram to lure her into a love affair so hot.
Cooper’s Fall by Lora Leigh
Former rangerturned bar owner Ethan Cooper never expected to get an eyeful of prim Miss Sarah Fox from his attic window one hot summer afternoon. But now his blood is on fire for the delicious little minx.
The Edge of Sin by Cheyenne McCray
Zane Steele lives a life of extraordinary danger as a government agent and has never let anyone get too close. Then he sees the one woman who changes his life forever.
Wanted: A Real Man by Heidi Betts
Claire left her high school sweetheart Linc, in search of a better life. Ten years later she needs his help as a U.S. Marshal to find her missing daughter…Linc's daughter. Reeling with the knowledge of a daughter he’s never known, Linc sets out to claim what’s his.
Reviewer: Priscilla
Review: Jul 3, 2009
Genre(s): Contemporary, Anthologies
These gifted erotic authors introduce 4 alphas that are guaranteed to rev up your libido with intense heat and sensuality. They’ve truly outdone themselves, and if you haven’t fallen in love exactly 4 times by the end of this tale, something is very wrong! But don’t take my word for it – sit back and enjoy the ride.
Cooper's Fall - Lori Leigh
Bar owner Ethan
Tangled Up in Love
ARE THEY FIT TO BE TIED?
Ever since Dylan Stone beat Veronica Chasen out of a prime position at the Cleveland Courier, they’ve been bitter rivals, engaging in a very public war of words in their competing newspaper columns. They routinely challenge each other to go bungee jumping, white water rafting, or into tattoo parlors to see who will wimp out first. But Veronica’s latest taunt may be Dylan’s toughest assignment yet: She dares him to learn to knit.
OR WILL DESIRE UNRAVEL THEM BOTH?
Dylan is notgoing to let something his grandmother can do scare him off. He’s man enough to make a scarf—and attend Veronica’s weekly knitting circle. But when the infuriatingly handsome Dylan shows up at the craft shop and charms all the ladies, Veronica starts to get all knotted up in something that feels a lot like love…
Reviewer: Angi
Review: Dec 8, 2008
Genre(s): Contemporary, Romance
Veronica “Ronnie” Chasen and Dylan Stone are rival columnists at two Cleveland newspapers. And their rivalry has become more than just a war of words, but also a war of dares. Each trying to out do the other on their dares, and hoping each would fail miserably and publically. When Ronnie challenges Dylan to learn to knit things begin to heat up for the dueling duo. Dylan goes looking for help lear
Heat Wave
A little con Investigator Lucy Bell is looking for a runaway groom. Fortunately, the almost-best-man (who's tastier than a double chocolate cheesecake) likely knows where he is. All Lucy needs is a little deception and a whole lot of hot 'n' sweaty persuasion! A little magic Single mom Allie Cavanaugh has played nice with others for too long. Then Allie finds herself kissing a powerfully magnetic hypnotist at a carnival in front of an audience! Sure, maybe she's mesmerized, or maybe the 'real' Allie is finally waking up.... And a little late-night mischief! Abby Weaver abandons the cool haven of her pharmaceutical basement for a girls-only week of sun, sand, and fruity drinks. That was the plan until Abby finds herself going solo. But the beach is a funny place you never know just what (or who!) will wash up onshore....
Reviewer: Paloma
Review: Jun 26, 2007
"Heat Wave," a compilation of three contemporary short stories, is a perfect summertime read. Beaches, bikinis, and hot bodies feature prominently in each story.
In the first, "Rex on the Beach" by Stephanie Bond, a female private investigator goes undercover to locate a missing groom, by targeting the best man. She gets close to him in a hurry, just for information, or so she tells herself. Knowing w
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