A CHRISTMAS THREESOME – Jade James

ISBN: 1-59836-409-X

December 2006

Erotic Contemporary Romance with Ménage

Rated: Aphrodite

RRT Rating: Missionary

 

Joy Green has it all and couldn't be happier – the love of her gorgeous fiancé, Cain Lee, and the occasional ménage a trois with Cain's identical twin, Abel.   But when Joy gets devastating news from her doctor, she panics and disappears on her lover.  Now, Cain has finally tracked her down and with a little help from his brother, they're going to convince her that she needs to come home.   While it's hard for me to agree with Joy's decision to leave a man who obviously worships and would do anything for her, this erotic short is filled with fiery passion and tenderness.

 

Isabelle Spencer - 12//29/06

 

 

A DARK NIGHT IN PARIS - Andrea Glenn
All Hallows Eve
ISBN: N/A
October 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Heat Rating: Aphrodite (Moderately Erotic)
RRT Rating: Missionary

Paris, France

On the dark streets of Paris, Adrianna Wade walks along watching the other couples with envy, wishing she had a man. She enters a pub and sits down to enjoy a drink and a dance. Then she spies the handsome dark stranger across the crowded room watching her. The next thing Adrianna knows she's walking down the darkened streets with Vincente Desiderio. His accent drives her wild, his kisses make her hot, and his fangs...did I say fangs? Oops! Why does Vincente insist that Adrianna knows him and how does he know her name? She never told him that.

A DARK NIGHT IN PARIS is a short steamy encounter between a vampire and a lonely woman. The heat between Adrianna and Vincente is instantaneous and very hot. In only a few pages author Andrea Glenn delivers a fascinating story.

Sinclair Reid - 10/20/06

 

ARTISTICALLY INCLINED - Alessia Brio, Will Belegon
ISBN: 1-59836-371-9
September 2006
Erotic Contemporary Romance
Heat Rating: Hephaestus (Ultra Erotic)
RRT Rating: Multiple O’s

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cyndi and Kevin are each victims of failed marriages and neither wants to see the relationship they have with each other go down the same boring road.  Cyndi, a beautiful artist whose passion and sexuality live in her paintings, decides she needs to take steps to keep the fire alive in her relationship with Kevin.  She suggests that for Valentine’s Day they each give each other a list of five erotic fantasies -- it will be up to each of them which they will fulfill.  Public sex, ménage à trois -- what will this intrepid pair dare?

Sexual tension starts on page one and the consummation is incendiary!

Terrie Figueroa - 10/25/06

BELONGING TO MACGREGOR - J.J. Massa
ISBN: N/A
October 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Heat Rating: Aphrodite (Moderately Erotic)
RRT Rating: Multiple O’s

MacGregor Castle, Gregorstac Isle - Present Day

Nearly three hundred years ago, Laird Eian MacGregor was murdered by a Campbell. Just before his death, Eithne Findley, the young woman with him, tells him he will remain in limbo until one of her daughters calls to him for help. He will rescue her from a Campbell, and in doing so, will save himself as well. When Elizabeth Findley returns home to Gregorstac Isle to deal with her people's problems, she brings with her the paintings she's done of Eian MacGregor. Ever since she was a young girl Elizabeth has loved Eian, and wishes daily that he were flesh and blood and by her side to lead and guide their people. Elizabeth gets her wish, but is she ready to take that final step and belong to MacGregor?

J.J. Massa is fast becoming a favorite author and auto-buy for this reviewer. Her characters are captivating, her storylines bewitching, and the sex hot enough to burn. Each time I open one of her books, I'm transported into the story and can easily imagine myself as the heroine. BELONGING TO MACGREGOR is no different.

Sinclair Reid - 10/15/06
 

CALL ME LUCIFER - Tilly Greene
ISBN: 1-59836-3751
September 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Heat Rating: Aphrodite (Moderately Erotic)
RRT Rating: Missionary

New York City, New York - Present Day

Nia Adamson has a soft, angelic appearance that she enhances with her demure attire.  She is actually a "tough-as-nails" assistant district attorney with a sensuous, hourglass figure, which she obscures, to highlight her intelligence and power.  Abandoned as a baby, unadoptable because of health issues, she has had to fight to survive, learned to thrive and to fight the dregs of society successfully.  Now, called to a meeting with Satan, she must face who she is and what she truly desires.

Because of a lie she has told, the devil has been given seven days with Nia to make her realize that he is the man she loves and will spend her life with.  He has waited for years to have this chance with Nia, his weakness, who could leave him a broken and ruined man if he doesn't succeed in gaining her love and trust.  With his command to CALL ME LUCIFER, he begins to tap into her innermost needs and desires.  He must convince her to see him as a man, not his job title with all of its negative connotations, and that he will never hurt her, will never let anyone else hurt her and will give her everything she wants.  Nia begins to respond to him immediately, with a vague sense of familiarity that she can't quite place and a trust that another man, whom she can't quite recall, had once asked for.

CALL ME LUCIFER is a sensuous story of submission and trust.  The erotic encounters are all about trust and desire rather than dominance and possession.  Lucifer is shown as man with a CEO's responsibilities rather than the normal evil punisher of mortal sins and it works very well in this story.  There is a nicely worked twist at the end that is satisfying and concludes the story well.  CALL ME LUCIFER is nice choice for a quick read.

Jennell Morel - 10/15/06

 

CASTING SHADOWS - Teresa Wymore
All Hallow’s Eve
ISBN: NA

October 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Heat Rating: Aphrodite (Moderately Erotic)
RRT Rating: Sleeper

Detroit, Michigan, Reno, Nevada, Latin America and Central Europe - Present Day

After roaming the earth for more than three centuries as a vampire, Nadzia is seized by a restlessness that she can’t explain.  Her void is only filled when she is in the company of Charlotte.  She knows that Charlotte is off limits, but has secretly longed for her for the past three years.  When circumstances allow Nadzia to be with Charlotte for the first time, she seizes the opportunity.

This nibble included a little too much philosophy and not enough sizzle for my taste.

Ariel Summer - 10/15/06

 

DEAL WITH THE DEVIL - Annmarie Ortega
Mystical Signs: Libra
ISBN: 1-59836-389-1
October 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Heat Rating: Aphrodite (Moderately Erotic)
RRT Rating: Missionary

Marie has had to watch her co-worker Kim get the promotion that should have been hers.  It is truly galling because Kim only got it by sleeping with their boss.  While Marie drowns her sorrows by drinking in a bar, she thinks of what she still wants but knows now will never be.

When the man sitting beside her says just wanting something isn't enough, she is startled and ready to leave.

But he has a proposition for her: sign a contract with him and the promotion will be hers.  Is Nick the Devil?  Marie doesn't know.  She signs the contract ... he does not require that the signature be in blood...and as promised, the job is hers.  All he wants in return is mind-blowing sex whenever and wherever he wants.

Neither expects there to be anything more, but circumstances often change lives forever and Marie and Nick discover that lust can sometimes turn to love.

DEAL WITH THE DEVIL is an interesting little piece, a fantasy told with just the right touch of steaminess and levity.

Maggie Anderson - 11/15/06

 

FORGET EVER AFTER - Kallysten
All Hallows Eve
ISBN: N/A
October 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Heat Rating: Aphrodite (Moderately Erotic)
RRT Rating: Foreplay

Since her fiancé's disappearance seven months ago, Lena's been on auto-pilot, continuing her studies because she knows that is what Liam would want her to do.  When her roommate cajoles her into going to a nightclub that caters to vampires, she finally finds her missing love.  Turned against his will, Liam is finally accepting his new life as a vampire.  There's just one thing missing in his life…Lena.  But will she love him enough to become a vampire too?  The reader is up close and personal with Lena's emotions but Liam remains a dark horse in this very short tale that ends on a surprising note.

Isabelle Spencer - 11/15/06

 

KEEPER OF THE NIGHT Ava McKnight
ISBN: 1-59836-380-8
October 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Heat Rating: Aphrodite (Moderately Erotic)
RRT Rating: Missionary

Wolf Creek Pass, Montana - Present Day

Zora Valent is awakened one night by a deep, sensual voice telling her to return to Wolf Creek Pass.  Zora left years ago, after her family was mutilated and murdered by a pack of wolves, and has no desire to return.  The deep voice insists she must return to find the truth she seeks about the death of her family, and to protect other people from those who draw evil from the KEEPER OF THE NIGHT.

Vaughan Lariat is a vampire who has been keeping silent track of Zora in the years since she left Wolf Creek Pass.  He has always known that she is the last descendant of an ancient tribe that is imbued with the powers needed to stop a group of shapeshifting wolves from acquiring the power they seek and almost have.  He also knows that she is meant for him.

KEEPER OF THE NIGHT is tale of finding strength and courage, and of course, love, even after everything has been torn away and buried.  This is a nice, sensual nibble to look for.

Jennell Morel - 10/20/06

 

KEY TO SIN - Skylar Sinclair
ISBN: N/A
December 2006
Erotic Fantasy Romance
Heat Rating: Aphrodite (Moderately Erotic)
RRT Rating: Missionary

An unspecified city in the United States and the Isle of Ametheysea (A.K.A. the Bermuda Triangle) - Present Day

When a scrolled golden key falls out of Shana’s work locker along with a note that says she’ll find her man when she fits the key in its lock, she’s intrigued.  Then a beautiful Victorian dollhouse shows up in the Gift and Glass department of Fallon’s Department store, and the key fits in the door.  In a flash Shana finds herself in an opulent room in front of a huge man, King Sindale (or Sin for short).  Sin takes great pleasure in welcoming Shana and in telling her that she is his Mate-of-souls.  Will Shana give up everything she knows to stay with the sexy King, and if she says no, will he let her go?

Sin is the perfect name for a man so delicious, how could any woman resist?  Although a little more editing could have improved my enjoyment of this hot little tale, it’s still a good story and deserves to be considered for your next book purchase.

Lori Ann - 12/29/06
 

LIFE IMITATING ART - Shawna Moore
ISBN: 1-59836-369-7
September 2006
Erotic Contemporary Romance
Heat Rating: Aphrodite (Moderately Erotic)
RRT Rating: La Petite Mort

New York City, New York

An art gallery owner, Kelli Culver and her police officer fiancé Jake Dayton are madly in love with each other and can’t get enough of each other. Their trysts are sinful and hot, with Kelli using some of the props from her gallery, such as a riding crop and Jake getting a nipple ring. Jake would do anything for Kelli, but even he can’t protect her when a crazed woman decides the only way to get rid of Kelli’s gallery is to get rid of the owner.

Short in pages but long in erotic scenes between Kelli and Jake, readers can’t help but care for this engaging couple as they explore the steamy side of sex. When Kelli starts getting threats by an activist, she dismisses it, thinking nothing will come of it. But is she wrong?  Shawna Moore’s LIFE IMITATING ART is a delightful tale that readers looking for a quick, hot read should not miss.

Holly Tibbs - 10/20/06

 

LOST TREASURE – K.L. Bjork

ISBN: 1-59836-406-5

December 2006

Erotic Paranormal Romance

Rated: Aphrodite

RRT Rating: Missionary

 

For years, Elena Flabear has been visited by a mystery man in her dreams.  He makes passionate love to her and tells her to find a golden chalice edged with rubies.   Her dream man has been a source of inspiration for Elena as she works side by side with her father on archeological digs.  But when tragedy strikes and her father is killed, her dream lover urges her to hurry and find his chalice, for evil is stalking Elena and the cup may be her only salvation.

 

Ambitious in scale, LOST TREASURE packs a lot of romance and adventure in less than fifty pages.  Hopefully, the abrupt and sudden ending is just the beginning of an interesting new series.

 

Isabelle Spencer - 12/15/06

 

MORGANDY'S LOVER - Brenda Williamson
ISBN: 1-59836-367-0
September 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Heat Rating: Aphrodite (Moderately Erotic)
RRT Rating: Missionary

Peregrine Manor, England - 19th Century

When Morgandy Fairfax finds a naked man passed out on her land while riding, she feels the stirrings of a desire that can’t be denied.  When Hunt Peregrine awakens to find a sweetly scented temptress exploring his body, he’s of no mind to dissuade her.  But what will happen when the identity of MORGANDY’S LOVER is exposed?  For an interesting tale of sacrifice and sex, don’t miss this spicy nibble.

Lori Ann - 10/25/06

 

PURR FOR ME - Skylar Sinclair
All Hallow’s Eve
ISBN: N/A
October 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Heat Rating: Aphrodite (Moderately Erotic)
RRT Rating: Multiple O's

Halloween, Present Day

Hello, my name is Panteara and I’m a beast-shifter with an unusual twist…I only shift on my birthday, which is Halloween, and also after I mate. Well, today’s my birthday and I’m going to a friend’s Halloween party in my beast form and I won’t need a costume. I’m looking forward to a purrrrfect time! At the party, I spy a gorgeous hunk of a male who’s barely in his costume. Roarke’s dressed as a lion tamer, but man oh man, he’s sleek and parts of him are well…purrfect.  Oh, boy, does the fur fly…and I don’t mean in a fight. Purrrrrrrrrr…

PURR FOR ME by Skylar Sinclair is a cute little story I wished had been a little longer to flesh out not only the characters, but the plot. The chemistry between Panteara and Roarke sizzles the moment their eyes meet and soon they’re all over each other like an animal in heat. Don’t miss this delicious little tale from Venus Press.

Holly Tibbs -10/20/06

 

SEXUAL MAGIC - Skylar Sinclair
Faeful, Book 1
ISBN: 1-59836-370-0
September 2006
Erotic Fantasy Romance
Heat Rating: Aphrodite (Moderately Erotic)
RRT Rating: Foreplay

Los Angeles, California and Faeland - Present Day

In 1977, five babies, while laying in a maternity ward, are infected with UnFaeful, or evil magic, which will take over the five infants around their thirtieth birthdays, unless it can be stopped.

Lee Harrison recently divorced, broke and looking for a job, posts her resume on the Internet. When she gets a response from Fae-Makeup Company, she hopes her luck has changed.

Faeful United Creation Keepers, or F.U.C.K for short, has to find Lee before the UnFaeful magic engulfs her. Philet, a faery, is sent to the human world to bring her back to the Faeful realm. He needs to mate with and impregnate Lee as soon as possible, but will he get her pregnant in time? And why does he have such strong feelings for her?

The first in the Faeful series, SEXUAL MAGIC is short, maybe too short for readers to completely believe that Lee and Philet could feel such passionate love for each other in that amount of time. But it does have an interesting premise which Ms. Sinclair executes pretty well.

Nickole Yarbrough - 10/15/06

 

TALSON'S NET – Marie Harte

Talson's Temptations, Book 3

ISBN: 1-59836-403-0

November 2006

Erotic Futuristic Romance with Ménage

Rated: Aphrodite

RRT Rating: Missionary

 

While investigating space piracy and sabotage going on in her uncle's company, Rowe Trainer 'Or Ryi ends up in the clutches of Valis Talson.   Val's family may be the enemy, but he makes Rowe hot, bothered and bewildered.   Barely escaping with her virtue intact, Rowe struggles to concentrate on her task even as Val's promise of sexual retribution echoes in her mind.   As it turns out, Rowe is in her time of Selection – when her body instinctively searches for her proper mate.   Exuding pheromones all over the place, Rowe is soon attracting the attention of every male in the vicinity.  Some girls just have all the luck in this super sexed up space odyssey.

 

Isabelle Spencer - 11/25/06

 

THE JASON FACTOR – Amelia June
ISBN: N/A
December 2006
Erotic Contemporary Paranormal

Rated: Aphrodite
RRT Rating: Missionary

 

Present Day

 

A psychology student studying for her PhD., Jen has always enjoyed her roommate, Katya’s erotic stories – especially the ones that feature Jason Bell.  Unfortunately, Katya isn’t as enamored of Jason.  His insatiable sexual appetites were okay at first, but lately Jason can’t seem to get enough, and starts popping into Katya’s other stories.  Jen figures that “the Jason Factor” is something Katya is repressing psychologically, and decides to help Katya out, by using a Ouija board to “contact” Jason.  She never expected Jason to actually appear – nor for his offer to fulfill all of Jen’s fantasies.

 

THE JASON FACTOR is a hot little tale, with some interesting characters.  Jen would like to experiment in the bedroom more than her typical lovers would like, and Jason is just the man for the job.  Check out this entertaining short story.

 

Jennifer Bishop - 12/5/06

THE STRAW MAN - Bonnie Dee
All Hallow’s Eve
ISBN: 1-59836-393-X
October 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Heat Rating: Aphrodite (Moderately Erotic)
RRT Rating: Multiple O’s

Somewhere in the countryside - Present Day

It’s the perfect time of the year for reflecting on life and where it’s heading.  For Marie, that means calculating the profit her farm made this year and planning ahead for next year.  While she wouldn’t trade her peaceful country life for anything, Marie yearns for something, or someone, different.  When she catches herself talking to Sam, her scarecrow, Marie realizes that she’s on the scary side of different and makes a desperate plea to God, or whoever is listening, to have someone, just for a night.  When her wish is fulfilled in the form of a sexy and newly alive Sam, Marie can only wish she’d asked for a lifetime of love and not just one night.  After reading THE STRAW MAN you’ll be hunting for a scarecrow of your own. <g>

Lori Ann - 11//5/06