ETERNAL DARKNESS - Sean Michael, Sara Bell, Angel and Star, Jennifer Joyce, Syd McGinley, BA Tortuga

Torquere Press - www.torquerepress.com

ISBN - 10: 1-934166-22-7

ISBN - 13: 978-1-934166-22-2

November 2006

Erotic Paranormal Gay Anthology

In ETERNAL DARKNESS, get ready to meet six vampires who are all blind. In some way or another they have lost their sight and are seeking aid on a dark night. <g> Of course they don't really need any help but that's beside the point.

Love Is Blind - Sean Michael

Kieran is sitting in the local bar with his friends wanting some excitement, something to get his blood to pumping. Then a tall, handsome stranger walks in, I mean, is led in, and comes straight over to him and his friends. The man strikes up a conversation with Kieran, introducing himself as Lucian. Kieran and Lucian hit if off and before you know it, they are strolling back to Kieran's for a hot night. But Lucian has a secret and he wonders how Kieran will react when he learns it.

Author Sean Michael writes a very steamy story with Love Is Blind. I liked both Kieran and Lucian and their scenes together were hot!

The Hit - Sara Bell

A witch and a hired assassin, Carter Denton does his job and does it well. His grandfather wants him to take up the head witch or whatever he calls it, but Carter isn't sure that's the route for him. His latest target looks vaguely familiar but Carter can't place where he knows Kalimus from. Something else is bugging Carter about this assignment. They say Kalimus is killing humans but Carter gets the feeling the Council isn't telling him everything. When Carter tracks down Kalimus he's shocked for two reasons. One, Kalimus is blind, and two, he's the man in Carter's dreams. His very erotic and dangerous dreams. Who is Kalimus and what does he have to do with Carter?

Very interesting indeed! Secrets hidden and two men destined to be lovers, are what Sara Bell has for readers in The Hit.

Hunger For The Edge - Angel and Star

A yuppie rich boy tired of his life, Zach Nelson, is looking for excitement, and a hint of danger maybe. A sightless vampire, Adrien Carriere, is searching for his next meal when he runs across Zach. The helpless act works well, and Adrien finds himself in bed with the hot-bodied Zach. The two are inseparable, but Zach wants more. He wants to be a vampire. However, is he ready for everything that goes with it? Is Adrien willing to take a chance on his young lover leaving him behind once he's turned?

Well-written and intriguing, Hunger For The Edge by Angel and Star is a pleasant read.

A Light To His Darkness - Jennifer Joyce

For as long as he can remember, young Jean-Pierre has been in love with his Master, Pierre. As he grows older, all Jean-Pierre can think about is one day expressing his love for Pierre physically. Unfortunately, the one time Jean-Pierre dared kiss Pierre, the vampire pushed him away. The time has come for Jean-Pierre to marry. Will Pierre let him go or will he show Jean-Pierre what it means to be loved by a vampire?

A Light To His Darkness is a wonderful interlude that this reviewer truly enjoyed. Watching Pierre valiantly fight his love for the younger Jean-Pierre was admirable.

Blinded By The Light - Syd McGinly

Zeke lives with his companion, Tiggy, although he is unsure of what exactly Tiggy is. However, since Zeke is a blind vampire and must depend on Tiggy for aid, then beggars can't be choosers. One night he goes in search of the young doctor who had helped him through the grief of a lost lover, and instead finds himself captured. Zeke soon learns his captor is Marco, who just happens to be his doctor lover. What does Marco want? Is he going to leave Zeke to bake in the sun?

Nicely written and a pleasing read, Blinded By The Light is good for a cold winter's night.

Guapo - BA Tortuga

In search of fresh blood, Dieter is out walking when he smells a scrumptious aroma. Dieter heads in that direction and finds exactly what he is looking for. Mago's scent is spicy, musky, and delightfully pleasing to Dieter. However instead of immediately making a meal off Mago, Dieter finds himself getting to know the young man. Is there something more than a simple slaking of hunger and lust stirring between them? Is Mago ready to deal with what Dieter truly is?

I enjoyed reading Guapo. BA Tortuga does a wonderful job of creating two likeable characters and making them lovers.

Steamy sex scenes, sexy-to-die-for men who just happen to be vampires and a hint of danger to add just the right amount of spice and you've got ETERNAL DARKNESS.

Sinclair Reid