Lani Aames Reviews

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Added June 10, 2006

Eternal Passion

Author: Lani Aames
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Available At: www.ellorascave.com
Publishing Date: Available Now
Genre: Romance: Erotic/Vampire
Format: Ebook download in PDF/HTML/LIT
Price: $5.95
ISBN: 1-84360-910-X
Author Email/Website: www.laniaames.com
Reviewer: Summer Lasaire
Rating: 8 Gargoyles

Jobina Davidson sat alone at her table in Casey's waiting for her best friend, Tricia, to arrive. Without warning, in walked Noah, her ex-fiancé, with the blond bimbo that he'd been seeing on the side during their engagement, which he then left her for. It's been 6 months since their break up and Noah's enjoying his life, while Jo continues to stagnate in her past. However, on seeing her ex-fiancé again and not about to let him see he's getting the best of her, she ends up leaving for the night with a complete stranger.

Vincenz Christescu moved to Shadow Valley to live his final days on this earth in a small town which reminded him of home. He has only loved two women in his life, neither of which, could accept him for what he was. It is for this reason that he had decided to end his existence, that is, until he meets Jobina and they end up in bed together.

The following morning Jobina finds out that her best friend was murdered while she was with Vincenz. Feeling incredible guilt at having had the best sex of her life while Tricia lay dead beside a dumpster outside of Casey's, Jobina tells Vincenz that she needs some time alone. Shortly thereafter, Vincenz confesses to something that will convince Jobina that he is a murderer and not just any murderer, but the murderer of her best friend Tricia.

I loved this story. It has romance, sizzling sex scenes, and the mystery of whodunit. Jo and Vincenz are wonderful characters that quickly came to know and love, and I was easily pulled into their struggles. I couldn't stop reading Lani Aames' Eternal Passion until the final word. I will certainly be picking up more books from this very talented author.

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Added October 7, 2005

Must Be Magic

novella in Enchanted Rogues

Author: Lani Aames
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Available At: www.ellorascave.com
Publishing Date: March 2005
Genre: Romance: Erotic/Paranormal/Fantasy/Holiday
Format: Ebook download in PDF/HTML/LIT
Price: $7.99
ISBN: 1-4199-0108-7
Author Email/Website: www.laniaames.com
Reviewer: Safiya Tremayne
Rating: 8.1 Gargoyles

Prince Myghal was in trouble. The heir to the Pixie Kingdom, he had to marry before the next Equinox or Pixieland came back under the authority of the Faeries. Kidnapped by faeries, Myghal's only chance was to use the Heart Match dust. This special pixie dust was designed to bring his Hearth Match to him. His only chance was to change the incantation and request he be taken to his Heart Match. Before he could ensure his companions safe passage, the Faeries appeared and Myghal used the dust.

Kerry O'Neill was on the verge of losing her garden nursery due to the large chain Sir Plantsalot store right across the street. She didn't have time to deal with a nut job dressed like an elf, much less one that claimed he was a Pixie and she was his Heart Match. But with her body reacting to him like they were lovers and her heart crying out for him, she couldn't turn him away.

Myghal knew he only had a few more days to marry or his people would become no more than slaves to the Faeries. How was he supposed to persuade a mortal woman he was a Pixie, gain her trust and love and marry all in a few days time? Throw in an ugly troll with his own agenda, a gnome who can only lend his aid secretly, and the lack of Pixie dust; Myghal certainly has his problems.

When the troll kidnaps Myghal, Kerry must choose between accepting Myghal's story and conquer her fear of tunnels. Not an easy task, but she had the best magic in the world...love.

Must Be Magic is heartwarmingly sweet. Aames pens a sensual and erotic fantasy, bringing life to old fairytales. Myghal is the prince everyone woman dreams of; Kerry's innocence and kindness makes you long for her to have a happy ending. What makes this story even more enchanting is the realization of what Pixie Dust really is. *grins* I'm not telling, you'll have to read it for yourself.

Enchanted Rogues is another wonderful, unforgettable themed anthology from the award-winning Ellora's Cave. It combines great stories and gifted authors. Not be missed.

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