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Author: Shiela Stewart | Website
Raised on a rural farm in Saskatchewan, Shiela Stewart relied on her vivid imagination to fill her days. Never did she realize that her need to tell a story would someday lead to becoming a published romance author. In the fall of two thousand and six, Shiela published her very first book and hasn't stopped since.
When not writing, Shiela spends time with the love of her life, William and their three children. She has a strong affection for animals which is evident in the five cats, one dog, three turtles and ten fish she owns. Some of her passions aside from writing are drawing and painting and proudly displays her artwork in murals in her home.
Her favorite time of day is sunset and loves to stargaze.
Published Works & Book Reviews
A Taste of Humanity
One night of passion could be lethal! Wanting some excitement in her life, Penny Parker heads to Vegas. She’s hoping the guy Madame Evangeline has set her up with will give her more than a thrill. Cade O’Donnell is a virgin…of sorts. Wanting something he’s never had before, he signs up for the 1NightStand service. Deciding to meet his match in Vegas seems the right setting for his tryst. What better place to have a fling than in Sin City. Thrills are abundant when Penny and Cade get together. But will it be more than she bargained for? Has Cade bitten off more than he can chew?
Reviewer: Krystal Larson
Review: Aug 25, 2011
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance
This was more of a novella than a book. The reader will finish in about 20 minutes to half an hour. It's perfect for those who don't like to sit for long periods of time to uncover the plot and characteristics of the main characters.
Penny and her "lover" met through a website for one night stands, a first for both of them. Penny later learns she was chosen for an entirely different purpose. Penny and he
Awaken the Demon
Abused for years by a sadistic fiancé, Missy Green has finally had enough. Running away is her only recourse. Wanting a new life, she takes refuge with a group known as the Stargazers. Taken in by the illustrious Draco Starr, Missy is elated to finally find peace. Yet, something doesn’t seem right about her host. Born in the pits of hell, Draco Starr was once a fearsome Demon. For centuries, he collected soul s for Satan. Having done his time, Draco sets out to start a new life. Even with more wealth and prestige than anyone could ever want, something is missing in his life. Love. Missy is about to have her world turned upside down. Discovering Draco is a demon is terrifying enough, but finding out she too is a demon is more than she can handle. Can Missy deal with her new life, and the affection she is beginning to feel for Draco, or will her past come back to haunt her?
Reviewer: Bookgrrl1976
Review: Sep 6, 2011
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Demons
Have you ever read a book and when you get to the end think, "what? It's over already? I need more!" Awaken the Demon was that book for me today. Missy Green has stared death in the face, in the form of her fianc‚, Ronald. When she flees, she finds a bus full of people called the Starr Gazers. They had been personally invited to Draco Starr's palatial home, in order to study the stars. Draco, for his par
Horsing Around
Sara Miller needs a real man. One who can give her what she desires—in and out of bed. So far, none have met her expectations. She’s hoping all that will change after submitting her application to Carnal Desire’s internet dating service. As the owner of several prize-winning horses and more money than he knows what to do with, Andy McDonald has it all. Except for the love a good woman. He’s sick of flighty bimbos wanting only his money and not satisfying his sexual desires. After a friend pressures him into looking online for a woman, Andy gives in and submits his application.
Sex takes on a new twist when Sara and Andy get together and nothing is taboo.
Reviewer: Tigger9
Review: Feb 23, 2011
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary
Horsing Around was a good read. I was drawn in and really enjoyed it but thought it was too short. I definitely wanted more. The sex is hot and great. The characters are genuine but we don't get to get in deep. Both of the main characters are looking for a relationship and are willing to give it a try. They have a connection that they want to explore and feel differently than they ever have before. I wish tha
Surviving the Darkness
When death is on your trail, the only thing you can do is run. Heading home to Jacob's Cove after her abductor is released from jail, concert pianist Deborah Carmichael just wants to find some peace. What she finds is a town run by monsters, and a kind night club owner willing to help her get her self-confidence back. Problem is, he's a shape shifter and his bar is frequented by demons. Owner of the Demon's Lair, Zachary Adams has had to deal with all sorts of evil. Hearing about Deborah's horrifying ordeal, breaks his heart and he is determined to help her overcome it as best he can. But as the two grow closer, someone is lurking in the shadows. When Deborah is abducted again, Zach is willing to do anything to get her back. Will he be able to save her before it's too late?
Penetrating the Darkness
Felicity Hawthorne is finally waking up-literally. Everything about her sheltered life in the Land of Mystics has been a lie, including the whopper that her natural mother is evil. Determined to find the truth, she breaks free.and touches down in the middle of stark, cold Jacob's Cove, surrounded by a pack of bloodthirsty demons. Dusty Ryder didn't ask to be turned into a vampire. Even now, on the brink of his unwilling initiation, he is looking for a way out. A reprieve comes in the form of a dark-haired goddess whose beauty drives him to rescue her from his new "family". Except she's not quite as helpless as she looks. As they embark on a journey of self-discovery, they uncover more secrets that bring Felicity face to face with her forgotten past-and make Dusty wonder if he's gotten in over his head. But it's too late. Now that he's had her in his arms, he can't bring himself to let her go. Until Chaos rains down on them, threatening to end it all.
Reviewer: Silvermage
Review: Oct 23, 2009
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance
It’s 2026
Dusty Ryder recently got turned into a vampire and also captured by the vampire Chaos. He is made to drink the blood of others.
Soon after he meets Felicity Hawthrone who has powers like making things disappear. Enter Felicity’s mother and you have an interesting situation. Felicity thinks her mother is evil…but maybe it’s not that simple.
Will Felicity and Dusty find th
Tempting the Darkness
For twenty long years, Cooper Hawthorne has kept the brightest light in his bleak existence a deeply hidden secret. All this time, his beloved Gabriella has slept safely in cryogenic stasis, awaiting the day he finds a cure for her terminal cancer. As love blooms amidst the Darkness, and still no cure in sight, loneliness drives Cooper to drastic measures. He awakens Gabriella and breaks his last promise to her-by turning her into a vampire. Gabriella's sense of betrayal weighs heavily on her attempts to deal with what Cooper has done to her. Pushing him away, she turns to his friends for support-and finds she isn't the only one hurt by his actions. Cooper fights the temptation to use his powers to wipe her mind of the damning memories. But, when he comes face to face with the monster that created him, he knows what he must do. Will Gabriella be able to save him before it's too late? Or will the Darkness swallow him whole?
Reviewer: Kyraninse
Review: Nov 1, 2009
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance
Note: This book is not stand-alone and cannot really be read without reading the previous books. Much of the plot of this book hinges upon reading what happened previously.
Considering that this is the fifth book in the series, I thought that it would have been useful to have had a little more background information than was in the book. For example: I wasn't clear as to why Rajana stole Felicity,
Charming the Darkness
Unlike his twin brother Dante, Daniel Vega had never been comfortable as a human. When he was offered eternal life as a vampire, he turned his back on his family and welcomed the darkness. All was well until Chaos, the one man Danny thought he could always count on, went missing. Now, shunned by his own kind, it seems that leaving Jacob's Cove is his only option. Until he crashes into a high-spirited redhead. Born from witches, Starla Raine has spent her entire life learning to control and manage her powers. Then she discovers and is drawn to Jacob's Cove, a city magically cloaked in darkness. When Starla runs into Daniel Vega, a man connected to the infamous spell, she knows just what to do. Hold him hostage and, using any means possible, convince him to give her what she wants. Soon, the two forge an unlikely partnership and a bargain is struck. Danny agrees to help Starla find the ritual, but only if she'll work with him to locate Chaos. At first he doesn't mind using her magical abilities, or her body, for his own gain. Sex is just sex, after all. until someone's heart gets in the way.
Consuming the Darkness
In Jacob's Cove, where death is as common as apple pie, a serial murderer is a first. Lieutenant Sienna Storm, the town's newly minted homicide detective, is eager to prove she's up to the job of tracking down the demon who rips out his victims' still-beating hearts. Even if it means using her innate ability to connect with him through his blood. Detective Nathan Powers lost his partner to the aptly named Heartless Killer, and the trail of bodies leads him straight to Jacob's Cove. However, this is no typical small town. It's a strange world populated with bloodthirsty demons and run by a vampire. Still, the leggy blonde Sienna is a pleasant distraction. Until he discovers she's after the same killer-and she's not sharing. Minds clash as the hunt intensifies, but the more they run into each other, the harder it is to stay apart. Together they discover not only clues, but a searing need that rises higher by the day. That need may be their downfall when Nathan becomes the killer's next target, and Sienna must risk everything to get him back.
Sex Therapy: Spiritual Style
Therapy was never so sexy.or so dangerous. Paranormal Investigators, Gina and James Anderson have lost the pizazz in their marriage. Despite being near the verge of separating they take a job investigating a haunted house. Little do they know the spirit within has ulterior motives. Sex is the name of the game and the spirits are determined to win.
Reviewer: Chanda
Review: Oct 16, 2009
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance
Sex Therapy: Spiritual Style by Shiela Stewart is a short hot read. Ms. Stewart did a wonderful job of packing this novella with loads of sexual tension, emotion, and just a little suspense. Initially, I was drawn in by the obvious problems that Gina and James are experiencing in their marriage. I could feel their frustration pouring off the page. They still love each other, but neither seems to know exactly
Mercy in Passion
Nothing is ordinary in the small town of Passion, especially the love. Wild, rebellious, and perpetually in trouble, Justin Davis was labeled the town troublemaker and an embarrassment to his father, chief of police in small town Passion. After being framed for a crime he didn’t commit, Justin impulsively leaves the the town he called home, vowing never to return.For six years Beth Healy has pined away for Justin, the boy she grew up with and had hoped to become intimate with. Now an officer of the law, Beth is shocked when her pursuit of a speeding driver leads her to the one man she’s been longing to find—Justin Davis—and after all these years he’s finally come home. Despite the sizzling attraction, Beth’s feelings of hurt and betrayal linger and acceptance and forgiveness don’t come easy. Justin soon discovers that begging for mercy and allowing Beth time to grow to love him again might be the only way to win her back. Then an enemy of Justin’s begins to threaten his life, forcing Beth to make a choice. Will she be able to put the past behind her and trust in the man that Justin is now? Welcome to the town of Passion
Reviewer: Melinda
Review: Aug 26, 2009
Genre(s): Romantic Suspense
Okay I have to say, I just love this series and I can’t believe it’s already over…I hated to see it end as I want more. I’ve just discovered the works of Shiela Stewart and highly recommend her work…she is a very talented writer.
Disappointment that is all he is to his family. Justin Davis grew up in a normal life, his father Victor Davis and Julia loved him. His Uncle
Escape in Passion
Nothing is ordinary in the small town of Passion, especially the love. Victor Davis is a man trying to escape the tragedy of his past. Several months ago, a bullet that was meant for him killed his girlfriend by mistake. Now struggling to move on, Victor's taken over as the chief of police of Passion. Vic knows everyone in Passion, so naturally he can't help but notice when beautiful stranger Julia Wilson moves into the small town. Mysterious and alluring, Julia came to Passion with one thing on her mind, avenging the death of her sister. Desperate to find the truth, and keeping her true identity a secret, Julia enters into an affair with the one man she thinks might be able to give her answers-Victor Davis. Lust and love run rampant when Victor and Julia enter into a torrid romance. But Julia's deception turns dangerous and secrets from Victor's past soon threaten their fragile relationship. Murder, kidnapping, and an escape that you'll never forget. Welcome to the town of Passion.
Reviewer: Melinda
Review: Aug 26, 2009
Genre(s): Romantic Suspense
Her mission was to find Victor Davis and kill him. He needs to be killed for the murder of her sister. At least that is what she thought. No instead now Julia Wilson is confused. Her employer told her Victor was ruthless and a murderer. He killed her sister and Victor must pay for what he did. Yet Julia is not sure that Victor could be a murderer. The way he speaks about his past is like he lost something in
Discovery in Passion
Nothing is ordinary in the small town of Passion, especially the love. Wanting to start fresh, Cassie Evans relocates to the small town of Passion where she moves into the home of her dreams, complete with dreamy next door neighbor, artist, and handyman Thomas Healy. The only problem is, the house she bought just might be haunted. Thomas Healy lives a life of solitude and that suits him just fine. Then Cassie Evans moves in next door and begins to turn his peaceful live upside down. He tries to ignore her, but ignoring a woman as beautiful as Cassie isn't so easy, especially when she shows up at your door, naked, begging for you to paint her. Thomas' first mistake was to agree to it; his second was to take Cassie to bed. Now she's all he can think about. When their blossoming love is overshadowed by a ghostly haunting, the curious Cassie launches an investigation into the life and death of her home's previous owner, uncovering a mystery and attracting the attention of a killer. Where will Cassie's discovery lead her. To the love of her life? Or to death itself? Welcome to the town of Passion.
Reviewer: Melinda
Review: Aug 26, 2009
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance
Cassie Evans is not your average heroine. No instead she is a modern Marilyn Monroe who has the sultry looks, bodacious body, blond hair and brains. For the first time she’s on her own and will not stop to prove that she is all grown. Everybody says she should just forget about the house she bought, that she should just pack up and leave. Giving up is not something Cassie Evans knows how to do. Somethin
Desiring the Darkness
With the cloak of darkness surrounding Jacob's Cove, Dante Vega must work to protect the humans from the blood-thirsty vampires trying to take over the human race. When a half-naked young woman races into his arms begging him to protect her, he is compelled to help despite the fact that she is a vampire. Before all hell broke loose, Gypsy Dawn was an average woman carrying on with her ordinary life.until she's turned into a vampire. With no family and no where to go, she clings to Dante. Aside from his dark, mysterious, good looks, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. And when his life is threatened she discovers just how protective she has become. Trying to bring back the sun is not easy, especially when the creature responsible has gone into hiding. With Dante's long lost brother working with the enemy, one friend is killed and another is taken hostage. Will Dante be able to save him before it's too late?
Reviewer: Heather
Review: Nov 12, 2008
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance
In Sheila Stewart’s newest release, Desiring the Darkness, Dante is still looking for his brother and working with Basil, Trinity, and Jonah.
Out one night scouting for vampires to capture in order to find out where Chaos is hiding so they can bring back the sun, he sees a half-naked woman running from some vampires chasing her. After taking her back to his house, he wakes up to find her suckin
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