ITALIAN STALLIONS - Karin Tabke and Jami Alden
Kensington Aphrodisia (Trade Paperback)
ISBN: 978-0-7582-2559-7
July 2008
Erotic Contemporary Romance Anthology

In His Bed - Karin Tabke
San Francisco, California - Present day 

Gia Cipriani has always been a good Catholic girl, but when she meets Gabe La Motta, she’s suddenly sure there’s one place she belongs, despite her lack of experience, and that’s In His Bed. Gabe isn’t looking for romance, after all, as a Special Agent currently working undercover, he’s a busy man. However, once he spots the innocent Gia, and learns that the mafia boss he’s investigating has his eye on her, Gabe is determined to keep her safe, even if that means keeping her very close. 

Mmm… who doesn’t like an Alpha male determined to keep you safe, oh yeah, and one who wants to keep you very satisfied as well. ;-)  

Will That Be All? - Jami Alden
San Francisco, California - Present day 

Theresa Bellessi has made some mistakes in life, mainly in choosing her ex-boyfriend over her family. But Mark showed his true colors, and though it took her a while, Theresa got out and came home, hoping to start her life over. A safe place to live, maybe some college classes, and getting back in her father’s good graces is all Theresa wants. Certainly she’s not looking for another relationship. So, that being the case, Vince Mattera, a handsome businessman who’s a loyal customer at her cousin Gia’s restaurant (where Theresa works as a waitress) will just have to find someone else to flirt with. ‘Cause really, it’s not going to happen, no matter how sincere, sweet and nearly irresistible she finds him. 

Okay, you don’t really think Theresa is going to ignore Vince do you? I mean, c’mon, he’s handsome, well off, and a truly nice guy! Sure, he doesn’t think he’s looking for a serious relationship, but hey, everyone’s got their faults.  

If ITALIAN STALLIONS doesn’t make you want to go out and find the nearest guy with dark eyes and gorgeous olive skin and give him a great big ole kiss, well then, something is obviously wrong with you. Then again, maybe you’re just taken. But hey, that still leaves room for daydreams. ;-) Seriously though, with two hot stories, characters who are realistic and make you care about them, and authors who’ve done a great job in combining their talents to tell the stories of cousins Gia and Theresa, ITALIAN STALLIONS is a must read. 

Lori Ann