ALL HALLOWS THIEF - Jade James
ISBN: 978-1-60088-065-0
November 2006
Romantic Suspense
Rating: Wanton
RRT Rating: Missionary

New York City - Present Day

Lacy Adams has been hired by a company to find out who stole a million dollars. She's closing in on the culprit, but unknown to her, someone is planning to eliminate her. After someone pulls a gun on her at her apartment late on Halloween, Lacy runs to the one man she knows who will protect her...Detective Dante Deluca. Lacy lusts after Dante, but he refuses to take their relationship beyond casual dating. But once he sees she's in trouble, will that change as he intends to protect her, body and soul, from a killer?

ALL HALLOWS THIEF is a quick, suspenseful thriller involving an accountant (Lacy), an enigmatic detective (Dante), and a killer motivated by greed. Who is out to get rid of Lacy? Will Dante be able to stop the killer? In between the suspense are scorching hot love scenes as Lacy and Dante embark on a sexual relation tempered by the threat hanging over her. The plot will grab you and the sex will have you fanning your face. Don't miss this enthralling tale from Cobblestone Press.

Holly Tibbs - 12-15-16

 

BRANDED - Emma Petersen
ISBN: 1-60088-030-4
September 2006
Erotic Contemporary Romance - Nibble
Heat Rating: Wanton
RRT Rating: Missionary

Parsons Pass, South Dakota - Present Day

Five years ago, Tyson Parsons lost his father and the girl her really loved when she disappeared after a night of passion without saying good-bye.

Now Jenny Gardner has come home to help her grandmother after her grandfather’s death and Ty is still angry at the way she left.  Jenny left to avoid ruining her life.  Ty was engaged to another woman, and Jenny couldn’t stand by and watch him love another.  But Ty had no intention of marrying Shanna, until Jenny ran away.  Will Ty be able to forgive Jenny for breaking his heart, and will Jenny be able to trust Ty enough to love him the way she truly wants to?

BRANDED is a short and heated romance about two people who grew up as friends and for reasons of their own fought their feelings for each other.  A pleasant read, with a bit too much telling instead of showing, I had a hard time understanding the actions of both characters. My biggest complaint with BRANDED is that it is too much story for so few pages.

Terrie Figueroa - 10/5/06

 

DIARY OF DREAMS - Madison Layle
ISBN: 1-60088-019-3
July 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Rating: Wanton
RRT Rating: Multiple O's

Heartland Valley - Present Day

What if the man of your dreams knew exactly what to do to make you happy?  For Dori Wagner, survivor of an abusive relationship, new neighbor Sloan Michaels is too good to be true.  Each night she writes her fantasies in her diary and the next day, Sloan makes them come true.  Skittish, Dori wonders whether to push him away or go for the brass ring.  What will she do when she discovers Sloan's secret?

A sweet and funny tale, DIARY OF DREAMS is, at heart, a romance.  Sloan is a good guy (I'd like to have one just like him!) who literally woos Dori out of her shell.  Initially, she's just interested in satisfying an itch, but with Sloan, forever becomes a possibility, secrets and all.

Phillipa Ann - 9/20/06

 

DRAGON'S MATE - Emma Petersen
Dragon Kin, Book 1
ISBN: 978-1-60088-051-3
October 2006
Erotic Fantasy Romance
Heat Rating: Wanton
RRT Rating: Multiple O’s

Santiago, Chile and Los Angeles, California - Present Day

As Primul Leader of her Dragon Kin clan, Maya Ayida knows others of her kind will be looking for her to either breed with or to kill her for her position during breeding time. The last time she went through this, Eric Dogori almost killed her, but marked her as his mate instead. Holed up in Chile, Maya is shocked when Eric finds her and wants to claim the mate he left behind. Can she trust his words and the feelings only Eric can bring to life, or is he just after her position?

DRAGON'S MATE is a scintillating tale of danger and desire. 10-25-06

Lori Ann

 

FINDING PARADISE - Emma Petersen and Crystal Jordan
ISBN: 978-1-60088-068-1
November 2006
Erotic Contemporary Romance
Rating: Wanton
RRT Rating: Multiple O's

Peru - Present Day

Dr. Elena Malaga has been at odds for years with Dr. Ian Lucas as they have searched for the elusive Paradiso flower, which is reputed to be a possible cure for cancer. Elena and Ian were once lovers, but his overbearing attitude toward Elena has her fuming. He doesn't think women belong out in the field doing dangerous work. Once deep in the jungles, they become lovers again, and Elena soon learns what makes Ian tick. Is it enough to bring them together, or will she have to make a choice between her career and the man she loves? Will they locate Paradiso?

Action moves pretty fast in FINDING PARADISE as Elena and Ian once again rekindle the spark between them. Comrades in work and love, can they find a common ground for happiness?  At fewer than fifty pages, I can see this as a story that could be fleshed out for a longer tale. While the chemistry between Elena and Ian is good, the short length makes it difficult to settle in and get to know them. But overall, it is an enjoyable read.

Holly Tibbs - 12/15/06

FULL SWING - Crystal Jordan

ISBN: 1-60088-036-3

August 2006

Erotic Contemporary Romance

Heat Level: Wanton

RRT Rating: Multiple O's

 

Jill and Tyler have been married for five years.  Four of those years were wonderful, but the last year has been hell.   Tyler, an Army Ranger, was severely wounded in combat and his career as a Ranger is over.  Jill took time out of her career as a professional golfer to help Ty recover.   But all they do is fight and make love.  When Ty says it's over, Jill thinks her heart will break.  FULL SWING is a well-written romance about a couple who need to learn to live together when everything isn't perfect -- the sex scenes are hot, but the emotion is the treat.

 

Isabelle Spencer - 9/20/06

 

GONE WITH THE WOLF - Loribelle Hunt
Vegas Magic, Book 2
ISBN: 978-1-60088-052-0
October 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Heat Rating: Wanton
RRT Rating: Missionary

Las Vegas, Nevada - Present Day

After a tough day at work, a witch deserves a little fun, especially on Halloween.  So Scarlet Nelson and her friends Ari and Sam attend the party at the Crypt casino – the favorite haunt of witches, werewolves and vampires in Las Vegas.  Of course, being at the Crypt means Scarlet will have to work very hard to avoid running into the head of security, Grant Anderson, the Alpha werewolf of the local pack.  While Scarlet wouldn’t mind getting to know the very enticing man better, wolves have a tendency to get very possessive after mating, and Scarlet wants none of that.

But Halloween is a night where anything goes, especially for the paranormal community, and Scarlet is going to get a lot more than she bargained for.

An enchanting story, GONE WITH THE WOLF has interesting characters with sizzling chemistry, and a little bit of magic.  At just under forty pages, GONE WITH THE WOLF is a short tale, but definitely satisfying.

Jennifer Bishop 11//5/06

 

INVASION EARTH - Loribelle Hunt
ISBN: 1-60088-042-8
October 2006
Erotic Futuristic Romance
Heat Rating: Wanton
RRT Rating: Missionary

Some time in the future - Earth

The Earth has been decimated by years of pollution, famine, and warfare.  When the Delroi arrive from another planet with smaller numbers but superior technology, the fighting is brief.  Chief military strategist Sergeant Major Laney Bradford knows when it's time to put down arms and pick up peace talks.  She just never thought she herself would be the trade for peace between the two worlds.

General Alrik Torfa knows as soon as he sees Laney across the battlefield that she is the heartmate he has been looking for.  However, getting Laney to acknowledge their connection will be a whole different battle.

A sexy and scintillating romance, INVASION EARTH kinda makes you wish the invasion was for real.  Who wouldn't want a heart-stoppingly handsome warrior who only cares for your well-being joining the planetary population?  Well, the men of Earth maybe, but the women should rejoice and Laney is the first in line waving the flag.  Still, it's not the white flag of surrender, but the red flag of enticement, and it certainly works on Alrik.

INVASION EARTH -- great plot, well-developed characters, and erotic sex -- what more could you ask for?

Phillipa Ann - 10/15/06

 

IT HAPPENED ONE CHRISTMAS EVE – Jodici Belle
ISBN: 978-1-60088-077-3
December 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance

Rating: Wanton
RRT Rating: Missionary

 

Present Day

 

Audrey Dreyer’s Christmas goes from bad to strange, when she is rescued from a mugging by a handsome, if oddly dressed man.  He receives an injury while rescuing her, and as Audrey bandages his hand, he tells her that his name is Ka’ael Siridarnith, and he’s an elf.  Right now, Ka’ael is working for Santa as a List Checker, and he needs to find out just what Audrey wants for Christmas.  But will Audrey be able to believe enough to get her heart’s desire?  Pick up IT HAPPENED ONE CHRISTMAS EVE to find out.

 

Jennifer Bishop - 12/29/06

 

RAINDROPS KEEP FALLING ON MY DEAD – Mia Romano

ISBN: 978-1-60088-059-9

November 2006

Erotic Paranormal Romance

Rating: Wanton

RRT Rating: Foreplay

 

Unlike most humans, Cindy Plunkett knows that paranormal beings do exist.  After all, she was raised by her Uncle Buck, a shapeshifter who likes to change his animal form every time he "dies."   While at the reading of the will for his latest demise, Cindy is appalled to find her former lover, Tanner Stone, in attendance.  Things go from bad to worse when she finds herself caught in an battle between her uncle's clan, the Volarimites, and their enemies, the Hidnights.   Forced by her uncle's will to work with Tanner to defeat the Hidnights, Cindy's world goes topsy turvy as she deals with unresolved feelings, emerging psychic powers and an uncle running around in his latest animal incarnation…a chimpanzee.  

 

Like Alice in Wonderland on an acid trip, RAINDROPS KEEP FALLING ON MY DEAD is funny, original and just plain weird.   I'm still scratching my head over the "rodeo as a paranormal power source" angle.   You'll just have to read it for yourself to believe it.

 

Isabelle Spencer - 11/25/06

 

STORM SURGE - Jennah Sharpe
ISBN: 978-1-60088-051-3
October 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Heat Rating: Wanton
RRT Rating: Multiple O’s

Utopia Camping on a rocky key north of the island of Hispañiola in the Antilles - Present Day

As a cryptozoologist, Mia Craven’s specialty is sea beings, mermaids, and mermen in particular, are her favorites.  So here she is on a rocky little key in the Caribbean investigating the reported sightings of a merman in the past week.  But will Mia get more than she can handle when she meets the mysterious and primal Tydon?

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to have a relationship with a sexy merman, STORM SURGE is definitely the story for you.

Lori Ann - 11/15/06

 

VINDICATION - Lyric James
Adventures of a Private Jane, Book 1
ISBN: 1-60088-045-2
September 2006
Erotic Romantic Suspense
Heat Rating: Wanton
RRT Rating: Multiple O's

Memphis, Tennessee - Present Day

Private Investigator Karyn Harris is bound and determined to find out the identity of her sister Jessica's killer and not even the threats on her own life will stop her. Jessica was a good cop and then a good detective who was killed in the line of duty. But Karyn isn't satisfied with that explanation so she decides to investigate all on her own. If it wasn't for her lover, Zechariah Washington, rich boy and law student, Karyn wouldn't have the release she needs to continue with her job. Yeah, yeah...sure a booty call might not seem important to you, but without it, Karyn would be an explosion waiting to happen. However, on this night Zechariah ups the ante by saying those three little words...I love you. Before Karyn can figure out her response, there's a break in her sister's case and she's off and running with Zechariah right by her side. Will Karyn figure out how she feels before it's too late?

VINDICATION is a steamy romantic suspense told from the heroine's point of view. Karyn is smart, sexy, and although, she won't admit it, she's madly in love with Zechariah. Now as far as him being the hero, Zechariah is perfect for the job...in bed and out. Together these two not only fog up the windows, but they bring to the forefront deep hidden feelings. The added element of suspense just makes VINDICATION all the more exciting.

Sinclair Reid - 10-25-06