Lani Aames Reviews

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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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Added December 11, 2004

Jingle's Belle

novella in Nicely Naughty

Author: Lani Aames
Publisher: Loose-Id, LLC
Available At: www.loose-id.net
Publishing Date: December 2004
Genre: Romance: Erotic/Holiday/Contemporary/Werewolf/Paranormal
Format: Ebook download in PDF/HTML
Price: $5.99
ISBN: 1-59632-065-6
Author Email/Website: www.laniaames.com
Reviewer: Ayden Delacroix
Rating: 8.5 Gargoyles

Jingle, a Christmas elf, has been singled out by Santa for a special mission. With his dark unruly hair, golden brown skin and short six feet something frame, he is often teased and ignored by his fellow elves. Yet his mission to restore Belinda Cooper's Christmas spirit proves to be his salvation.

After the death of her mother a few Christmases past, Bel had no interest in the holiday. Why celebrate if you have nobody to share the festivities? Finding an elf claiming to be "her" Christmas elf has her questioning her mental state.

After his arrival, Jingle takes charge, accepting party and caroling invitations, volunteering baked goods and decorating. Slowly but surely Bel's Christmas spirit returns leaving only sadness at Jingle's imminent departure. Will Santa leave a special gift for Bel this year?

A wonderful by talented authors, Nicely Naughty brings the beauty and wonder of Christmas to life. Of the three novellas, Jingle's Belle is definitely my favorite. It has a tenderness that the others lack. And the epilogue gives the reader a new respect for Santa. Ms. Aames is a magnificent author with a magical gift. Ms. Harte's masterful weaving of the carol Twelve Days of Chrismtas left me smiling. And the interplay between Mari and Rome was sparkling. I didn't want the story to end. The most lighthearted of the three, Santa Claws had me laughing from start to finish. The by-play between Alec and Giselle was only part of the magic. It was the little details that turned this novella into magic. Make room on your must-read-Christmas list for Nicely Naughty. It's not to be missed.

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