Anthology Reviews

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Added October 27, 2006

Fated Mates

Authors: Delilah Devlin, Sally Painter and Charlotte Boyett-Compo
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Available At: www.ellorascave.com
Publishing Date: Available Now
Genre: Romance: Erotic/Futuristic/Rubenesque
Format: Ebook download in PDF/HTML/LIT
Price: $7.99
ISBN: 1-4199-0164-8
Author Email/Website: www.delilahdevlin.com
Author Email/Website: www.sallypainter.com
Author Email/Website: www.windlegends.org
Reviewer: Lisa Lambrecht
Rating: 7 Gargoyles

Three of today's top authors come together to give their readers three stories of fated lovers.

Warlord's Destiny by Delilah Devlin

The time has come for Mora's family to keep the promise they made to the Kronaki Warriors. Because of the help they offered in defeating their enemies, Mora's father was to give his oldest daughter over to the Kronaki leader to marry. But as Mora's sister was too weak, she sacrificed herself and took her sister's place. She married the Kronaki leader and lived with him on his cold world. Will Mora be able to soften the heart of this great warrior? Is it possible true love could be hers if she reaches out and takes it?

Warlord's Destiny is a quick but very well written tale. The hero is a man who is hardened and tough but also a man who shows much caring as well. The heroine is a very strong woman. Not one to moan her fate but make the life given to her all that she can. Truly outstanding characters combined with an exciting story line make this an amazing story.

Love Me Tomorrow by Sally Painter

Shalene and her troops went out on a recon mission in hopes of possibly killing some of the aliens that had invaded and taken over their world. On this recon trip, they were able to shoot some of the invaders and capture a man who looked to be human that was with them. While interrogating this "human" man, Shalene could feel a bond between them and learns he is only working with the invaders to save his own troops that were captured. Working together they hope to save both of their people and take out the long time threat. Will Shalene and Micah be able to stay alive long enough to accomplish their goal?

Love Me Tomorrow is a wonderful quick read that is set in the future and filled with enough adventure to keep the readers on their toes. Romance, adventure and steaming sex mixed all together makes this a great story to read.

Secrets of the Wind by Charlotte Boyett-Compo

Major Chastain Neff was one of the best Riezell Guardian's around. She finds out that her new assignment is to guard a prince who doesn't wish to be guarded so she must go undercover. She finds once she is in his world things change and her assignment turns out different than she believes. With the help of the Queen she finds out who her real parents are and that she was brought here for another purpose as well. Chastain finds herself drawn more and more to the prince. She also learns the Queen brought her there not only to guard the prince but to hopefully fall helplessly in love with her son. Will Chastain believe in true love and embrace it?

Secrets of the Wind is a well written romance story filled with action and self enlightenment. Loveable characters, action and adventure, sweet and true romance make this a very heartfelt story.

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Added September 4, 2006

Party Favors

Author: Dominique Adair, Jennifer Dunne, Madeleine Oh
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Available At: www.ellorascave.com
Publishing Date: Available Now
Genre: Romance: Erotic/BDSM
Format: Ebook download in PDF/HTML/LIT
Price: $7.99
ISBN: 1-84360-649-6
Author Email/Website: www.romancewithabite.com
Author Email/Website: www.jenniferdunne.com
Author Email/Website: madeleineoh@yahoo.com
Reviewer: Lisa Lambrecht
Rating: 7.5 Gargoyles

Three of today's talented erotic romance authors join together to bring us BDSM tales. Women relinquishing control to the man of their dreams.

Dancing in the Dark by Jennifer Dunne

Keri Montero lives a very normal life. Keri Montero lives a normal life. She lives alone, volunteers at the local Opera house, and has a very demanding job but one that she loves. After receiving an invitation to a Halloween party at the Opera house where she volunteers, she decides to go as a character from an opera. A slave girl. She orders her "slave girl" costume online, sight unseen. Imagine her surprise when she receives her costume the day before the party and learns she bought a submissive costume instead of a slave girl. Determined to make due with what she had, she wears her costume to the party. There she meets a masked but intriguing man who wants to show Keri the way of a true submissive. Will Keri be brave enough to accept his offer?

Dancing in the Dark is a very intriguing BDSM story by Jennifer Dunne. The story is well written and sheds light on how the world of D/s is lived. A very hot tale.

Trick or Treat by Madeleine Oh

Growing up, Katie and her cousin Andrew were always very close, so it wasn't unusual for them to get together and discuss anything. While buying a gift for their cousin's wedding shower, Katie tells Andrew to find her a sexy man in exchange for her watching his cat while he's on vacation. Andrew knows exactly what type of man his cousin needs, even is she doesn't. He takes her to a Bondage-themed store to buy the shower and gift and meet one of Andrew's friends. Kate is intrigued by Jud but not sure if she wants what Jud is offering. Relentless pursued by Jud, will Katie allow him to show her the world of BDSM?

Trick of Treat is a breathtaking story. Madeleine Oh creates characters that know what they want and are not afraid to go after it. Very pleasurable with a captivating, sizzling plot.

Louisiana Heat by Dominique Adair

David Hunter attends his cousin's birthday to find out the birthday boy took off with a Dominant woman. Some of the women his cousin had met online and invited to his party are dismayed when they learn Remy disappeared. When a woman David knows walks in, he decides to take advantage of the situation and act on his attraction. He pretends to be his cousin and spends an incredibly erotic weekend with her. What will happen when Kay learns the truth about David pretending to be someone else? Will she run or understand his motives?

Louisiana Heat is a superb story filled with intense sex, deceit, and possibly love with no boundaries. Dominique Adair tells a great, down-to-earth tale and tells it well. The hero is a man you hate to love; the heroine a woman you can relate to. A brilliant and heartfelt story.

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Added September 4, 2006

A Day in Mossy Creek

Authors: Deborah Smith, Sandra Chastain, Virginia Ellie, Debra Dixon with Susan Goggins, Maureen Hardegree, Carolyn McSparren, Dee Sterling, Carmen Green and Sabrina Jeffries
Publisher: Belle Books
Available At: Bookstores everywhere
Publishing Date: February 2006
Genre: Fiction
Format: Trade Paper
Price: $14.95
ISBN: 0-9768760-4-3
Reviewer: Joyce Handzo
Rating: 9 Gargoyles

You won't want to leave Mossy Creek! These pages offer readers a taste of country charm with some characters that feel like family. (Okay, you may not want to have a couple of them as actual relatives, but you will feel closely connected to them!)

This fifth book in the series was easy to follow, considering I hadn't read the previous ones. There was enough background information to understand the characters' motivation, although with a series like this, I would suggest starting with the first book. The stories are clearly building on past events, gathering an emotional momentum that readers won't want to miss.

Each chapter features a different character and is written by a different author. Surprisingly, all of these individual units blend to form a complete overall look at this town and its people. This unique style of writing actually makes the stories more realistic, as readers seem to go from house to house collecting tantalizing tidbits of gossip.

The events in this small town are both fun and fascinating. From yard sales to years-old yearnings, there is something in these pages that touch a chord of familiarity. The mundane appears more meaningful when the characters are loved. And that's where this book shines. The people that walk through these pages are similar to those we know in real life, only better. There is a wonderful emotional connection to them, causing the pages to turn with a steady rhythm.

A Day in Mossy Creek is a Southern soap opera with significance!

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