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Something Wicked This Way Comes, 1

The Addiction by Jaid Black

The long-awaited sequel to The Possession!

John Calder has everything most men would kill for-golden-Adonis looks, endless money, a steely reputation as a savvy businessman and beautiful women throwing themselves at his feet. Then he meets Shelli Rodgers, a quirky, klutzy Ph.D. student who takes John on an emotional and sensual journey, giving him the one thing he's never attained-happiness.

Captain of Nara's Heart by Laurann Dohner

Nara knew she was taking a risk with illegal trading. Sure enough, she's been arrested, caged-and will be auctioned as a sex slave. One look at the scary alien buyers and she frantically makes a deal, agreeing to be sold to Captain Vellar, who turns out to be large, sexy and seriously in heat. Offering her body to the captain is a given.but Nara didn't expect to lose her heart in the process.

Dangerous Addiction by Desiree Holt

Having finally realized his dream to own a ranch, Cord is ready for the next step-settling down with the perfect sub. And he's found her in Fallon. A single glance from the smart, sultry beauty makes him hard, but abuse at the hands of her ex-Dom has kept Fallon away from the lifestyle she loves. Needs. It will take bondage, mind-blowing sex, a gentle hand and expert flogging for Cord to help her rediscover her favorite dangerous addition.

Highland Tryst by Eliza Knight

Having sworn off love, Kari Howard isn't adverse to a little lust when a hot Highlander lands at her feet. Literally. Fin has traveled through time, and given what he's packing under his kilt (good Lord!), Kari expects the sexy Scotsman to make her quake. But she doesn't expect Fin to shake her very foundation.or cherish her for who she is.

Tattoo Witch by Kathy Kulig

There cannot be good without evil, light without dark. At a seaside resort, lovers Sam and Anita meet a mysterious, heavily tattooed couple who refers them to Sinful Designs. The owner is a witch whose magical tattoos grant scorching, kinky sex beyond their wildest fantasies-but there's a catch. Each successive tattoo comes with a darker and scarier curse. Sam and Anita can break the spells.but at what cost?

Dragon Heat by Mel Teshco

A highly skilled operative, Grace has been trained to track, fight and kill paranormal creatures. Only after she's in the clutches of her latest target, a devastatingly sexy dragon-shifter, does she discover betrayal in her ranks. Suddenly the hunter is the hunted. Grace will soon uncover her ex-agency's horrific agenda-but not before seeking solace in all the pleasures of the flesh her new dragon ally has to offer.

Reviewer: Chris
Review: Dec 16, 2011
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Anthologies
An anthology is always a challenge to review. Some stories stand out like a beacon to the reader while others have little appeal. While the story with a BDSM theme was my least favorite I liked them all. I will write my reviews in the order the stories appealed to me. The Addiction by Jaid Black was totally hilarious while also being poignant and emotional. A feat not often pulled off in erotic fiction

Identity Shift

Alexia Leigh is determined to prove big-cat shape-shifters exist. But she never expected Blake Powell, the key to the shifter race, to rescue and seduce her-never expected to want him like he's her last damned breath! She's never experienced such raw pleasure, has forgotten what it is to truly feel alive. And now she is torn between him and the proof she needs.

Reviewer: Yadkny
Review: Dec 30, 2011
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance, Shapeshifters
Action-packed, dangerous, sexy, and romantic - with words like those you'll definitely want to check out this new short by Mel Teshco. Ducati riding, leather-clad Alexia is about to go on the ride of her life after leaving her father's burial service. The misgivings and unanswered questions surrounding her father's apparent suicide drive her to hunt down the one man she knows can set the public memory of he

Red-Hot Lovers

A hot-blooded gargoyle, Zahlee knows that Steele, her gargoyle lover and leader of the Triskellon clan, is her perfect match in every way. But she burns for just one more touch from Saul, the human lover she left behind so many years ago. The same human she entrusted to raise and care for her son, Pascal-to keep him safe from the dangers of the gargoyle lifestyle.

Steele banishes Zahlee from the Triskellon clan and forces her to return to Saul and extinguish all yearning for her mortal ex. She quickly discovers a renewed lust for the only man she has ever loved. Their chemistry cannot be denied and combusts into a raging wildfire she never wants to end.

Zahlee yearns for happiness with her son and her human lover. A gargoyle must sacrifice much to live in the human world, but she is willing to give all for their love.


Galactic Burn

Humans have been almost wiped out. All the males are gone and only a few hundred females worldwide survived the devastation. The same deadly virus annihilated the female population of a mighty alien nation, and their three kings—Dar, Ezra and Maddox—are looking for one special female, Lillian, to capture and seduce.

Though Lillian survived, she has no memory and struggles with the fact that three alien men have become her lovers. One by one, they take her, make her burn for release and satisfy her every sexual need. She craves their touches, their kisses, their comforting embraces while forming strong emotional bonds with each. Lillian is falling for her sexy aliens and agrees to become their life mate in a special ceremony—her three males will make love to Lillian as all the surviving alien males watch.

But, as the ceremony nears, Lillian begins to remember. The aliens lied and covered up the horrible truth. Their happy, new life together might not be possible after all.

Reader Advisory: This book includes very brief M/M sexual contact involving secondary characters. 

Reviewer: Emma
Review: Oct 24, 2011
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Menage / Multiple Partners, Science Fiction
Lillian has no idea who she is. After waking up in the woods, she finds that she can't remember anything about herself but she does know an alien when she sees one. Actually, a gorgeous hunk of alien with the promise of two more who will join him. A virus has killed all of the males and most of the females on Earth. An alien civilization was also decimated by the same virus but only the men survived on that p

Moon Thrall

Elyse Wellston escapes from her brutal, violent ex-fiancé to a remote cabin in Australia. Fearing for her life, Elyse knows it doesn’t make sense for her to react the way she does upon meeting the enigmatic Dane Maddox.

Only when she discovers he is a werewolf and she is his weren—his mate and a werewolf herself—does she begin to understand the hot, sexual yearning within. No longer does she need to act out a desire she doesn’t feel. Dane is everything she wants. But will her ex end her happiness and her sexual fulfillment before it even has a chance to begin?

Reviewer: Angibabi4
Review: Apr 1, 2011
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance, Werewolves
I never expected to get so much enjoyment out of a short story, but this one was great. I had a fun romp in Australia with Elyse and Dane. Elyse leaves behind an abusive relationship by escaping to a rustic cabin in the wilds of Australia. Once there she makes a journey of self-discovery, love, and inner strength. Dane has waited for her his whole life. Elyse comes to him with a passion and love that he nev

Carnal Moon

On the first night of each full moon, werewolves cannot resist the calling—the instinctual need to mate.

Living a double life has never been difficult for Holly, but in her world, if her species is to survive, all she can look forward to is down-and-dirty, uninhibited sex with a different partner each month. She has never had reason to complain though. Until now.

She’s fallen for Ricky Mandela, her hot, sexy, human lover. Holly can’t pretend she has a chance at a family and happily ever after. Those are human dreams. But she can’t give him up either. Will she have to lie and cheat to hold on to the man she loves? 


Ice-Cold Lover
Celeste has been having vivid sexual dreams starring Pascal Daniels. The son of a mobster, he is every woman’s most dangerous fantasy. Pascal leads a charmed life and can have any woman he wants, any time he wants her. Celeste is determined to have him—but just once. Because she has a secret she will fight tooth and nail to protect. She is human in every way but one—hideous bat-like wings, a permanent legacy from her once-cursed gargoyle father, Cray.
 
Pascal is used to attention from women, but he’s looking for someone special. He’s interested in the ice queen, Celeste Diamond. He thinks hers is the perfect female form, one he’d do anything to possess. Pascal has decided it’s way past time to warm up the mysterious, elusive Celeste.
 
And perhaps he’ll share some secrets of his own.
 
Reviewer: Eaim
Review: Nov 18, 2010
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance
Ice Cold Lover is a wonderfully woven tale of Pascal and Celeste by Mel Tescho. As a reader, right away, you feel the intense emotional cravings of the characters. It's fast paced read. You get a lot of heat in this fast paced book. You wonder at the seeming obsession of Pascal for Celeste until their secrets are revealed, beautifully to each other. Just when you think that’s it, we learn the true reaso

Kallie Revealed
Length: Quickie
 
When Kallie’s fairytale life turned into a nightmare, she dealt with the stress in a way she never would have imagined. For too long she’s yearned to live life outside the box, experience things she has always been too afraid to try.
 
Becoming every man’s fantasy as a stripper drives away the constant ache within and makes her feel beautiful again. She discovers her dark side and sets out to explore her secret desires.
 
Seth Masterton is a rising star in the corporate world and he is everything Kallie has ever wanted. He’s watched all Kallie’s performances and never hides his lust for her. She knows it is time to face her demons and make some changes in her life. Maybe this possessive man is all she really needs. Tonight, she’ll find out.
 
Note: This book contains a brief female/female sex scene, which takes place during a steamy, male/female group sex scene.
Reviewer: Tigger9
Review: Jul 16, 2010
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary
Kallie Revealed was a good quick read. It was hot and had a great twist at the end. This short story shows Kallie trying to find herself and gain her self confidence back. She wants to be who she was but with improvements. She does not want to be the selfish rich girl but to find herself and be happy with who she is. Seth, a man that has watched her dance every night, seems to be the key. Kallie has to get t

Stone-Cold Lover
Heiress Loretta Shaw is notorious for her loose morals and sexual needs. Trouble is, it’s taken her one too many one-night stands to realize that no man can extinguish the sexual fire she feels toward her guardian, Cray Diamond.
 
A long-ago curse made Cray immortal—a gargoyle, a guardian, who is impelled to protect a human chosen by the curse. He is imprisoned in stone during daylight hours but dusk returns him to flesh and bone to carry out his immortal duty.
 
That Cray can shift between human and living gargoyle at night bothers Loretta not one bit. She’s seen him naked many times and her desire for him—in any shape or form—knows no bounds. She’s tired of his resistance. He’s her gargoyle…and she wants him in her bed.
Reviewer: SamanthaAnn
Review: Sep 20, 2009
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance
Loretta finally realizes the one she truly loves is her guardian, Cray. Unfortunately, Cray was cursed 100 years ago and is stone gargoyle by day, living gargoyle only at night. Forced by the curse into servitude as guardian, he has sworn to himself he wouldn’t become emotionally involved with the one he protected despite his physical and emotional craving for his current ward. Can nothing end this curs

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