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Mounted Release
Gordon Thomas isn’t just an ordinary constable of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, he’s also a bit of a bear—literally. He’s been on his own for so long he’s shocked when he discovers another Mukswa in his territory, and a female at that. The woman brings out the true beast in him, one which he's been controlling for far too long. Sheridan Stevens is on the run. When she crashes on an isolated road, her savior is the only male of her kind within one hundred kilometres. He’s kind, gorgeous and stirs her desire to a burning crescendo. A snowstorm causes them to seek shelter. As the mercury drops outside, the temperature inside is rising. Neither Gordon nor Sheridan can contain the primal lust singing in their blood. But even as their passion burns brighter than the northern lights, Sheridan’s predator stalks them…ready to make his kill.
Reviewer: Hitherandthee
Review: Apr 1, 2012
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance, Shapeshifters
Sheridan Stevens is on the run to save her life. She had fled her clan to escape the clutches of a sadistic man meant to be her mate after witnessing him murdering her family. So run she does. She runs right into a snowstorm, only to be rescued by a highly unlikely rescuer, Constable Gordon Thomas of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. I say unlikely as he is a loner, having left his own clan years before over
Bentley Gal
Superstar of the Brooklands racing circuit, David Garr makes all the ladies swoon. Too bad he’s actually a lady too. Davina Wentworth should be happy. She has it all—money, a gorgeous fiancé—but ever since her brother’s death, the good life isn’t enough. Dressing as a man and racing under the name David Garr gives her the thrill she needs—until George Dyson becomes her number one rival, both on track and off. George left the States to escape Prohibition and his broken heart. He vowed never to trust a woman again—until he meets his sponsor’s fiancée, who captivates him. Though he knows he shouldn’t pursue her, he can’t help himself. Davina has only felt alive behind the wheel of her Bentley, until George crashes through the barriers of her heart.
Gladiator's Seduction
Darius and Jason have been hiding secrets. Several secrets, including the fact that Darius is still a slave to the Roman Empire. They have vowed to keep Darius’ identity safe, but both of them are lying to each other and neither of them know what the other knows, until an Egyptian seductress is placed in their midst.
Husn can immediately tell the men desire each other as much as they desire her, and she feels it is her duty to bring them together—as it is her duty to kill them both.
Husn will fight the purist sect that wants to place a Ptolemy heir back on the pharaoh’s throne, but they hold her sister’s life in their hands. Husn must decide if she can turn to the two men she loves, or if she will have to use their secret to destroy them.
Gladiator's Atonement
When Eratos gains his freedom from his violent master he has only one thing on his mind—atonement. He chases his former master Thelonius back to Antioch, and a ghost from his past emerges from the shadows, none other than his master’s wife—a woman who hates the man as much as Eratos does. Helena detests her husband, but thankfully he is never home and doesn’t desire her. Now he has returned home to lick his wounds and Helena wonders what has him so nervous. When she spies a shadow lurking she is thrilled Eratos has returned and realizes why her husband is fearful. Helena decides to get her own revenge on the man who destroyed her life, and to finally taste ecstasy in the arms of Eratos, the man who stirred her dormant passions long ago. Eratos has thought only of Helena from the moment he first saw her, and having her under his former master’s nose sounds like sweet revenge indeed. But Thelonius stands in their way, a man who they both want dead.
Reviewer: Crisgee
Review: Feb 20, 2012
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Historical Romance
Eratos has returned to Antioch determined to kill his former master, Thelonius, who tortured and abused him. He also wants to see Helena, Thelonius' wife, because she comforted him after the abuse and he has not been able to forget her. For Helena, it has been five years since she has seen Eratos, but she, too, never forgot the enslaved Celtic warrior. She has also dreaded the return of her husband. Now both
Male Order
Angela West is a romance author whose muse has flown the coop since her ex-husband left her for a younger woman. She forgot about sex and lust, until a new man started delivering her mail.Bastien, a mocha-skinned god with a Cajun accent, is the new mail carrier, and his smoldering looks promise more than politeness--much, much more.Deciding to throw caution to the wind and not live vicariously through her characters, Angela seduces Bastien, but instead of a one-night fling she finds something more in his arms. Yet, Angela has been burned before and doesn’t know if she can let her heart be hurt again.
Sweet
Hard Candy by Amy Ruttan A golden ticket to a hedonistic club, that’s the marketing idea Lenore Byrne offers her newest client Pallator Sinclair as a way to promote his Innocent Pleasures Candy Company. Candy that is for adults only. Landing this account will make her career and it doesn’t hurt that her client is damn sexy.
Pallator has been up and down Madison Avenue, but no one gets his vision for his company. That is, until he meets Lenore. He offers her the chance of a lifetime, a tour of the hedonistic club. It’s an offer she can’t refuse, but can she turn down his other offer? To completely let herself go with the sinful man she hardly knows.
Candy-Coated Passion by Kat Alexis Natalie Semenova has everything she wants. Except her younger sister’s college tuition is past due and Nat can’t even begin to remember the last time she had sex. When two large orders are placed in her candy shop, everything starts to look up. Until a horrible mix-up involving chocolate penises brings Nat’s ex-lover to her door.
Dane Falken knows he has to make up for the biggest mistake of his life to win Natalie back, but all she’s interested in is the orgasms he gives her. When two people determined to get what they want end up in bed together, what happens is sweeter than candy
Lollipop Kings by Brigit Zahara One blackmailed beauty and two delicious brothers in the candy biz equals one very sticky situation for the three of them.
Reilly’s Rockets executive assistant Sherry Martin is coerced into spying on the candy corporation’s number one professional rival by a man from her former life and now Reilly’s new VP of Marketing. She comes face to face with Ethan and Sterling Lancaster, the notorious and gorgeous Lollipop Kings. That’s when Sherry discovers firsthand that there’s more than one way to lick the competition.
Body Candy by Taylor Tryst Sophia Maddox is not only living her dream, but her fantasies, creating edible Body Candy to aid in sexual fulfillment. Until a sexy detective knocks on her door and threatens to expose her secrets. Little does he know, Sophie will do anything to protect those secrets, even using him as a sexual guinea pig for her newest candy creation.
Though not what he seems, Brody Burkett must investigate a murder, save his silent partner, and prevent his death. But add Sophie to the mix and his sweet tooth—and desire for her—can’t be satiated, even with both of their lives in danger.
Gladiator's Revenge
Taranis had one thing on his mind since the Romans enslaved him. Revenge. Until he laid eyes on the innocent beauty of Lavina, a daughter of his enemy. It was then that he knew how to wreak revenge against those who’d wronged him—by taking one of Rome’s daughters, over and over again.
Lavina is humiliated by the decadence, greed and violence of Rome. When she meets the gaze of the condemned gladiator across the Circus Maximus, he stirs a deep yearning in her heart, but it is not meant to be. She is destined to marry a man who’s soul is as black as night.
On a whim, Emperor Nero grants Taranis freedom with his choice of a wife. Taranis chooses Lavina, much to the horror of her parents. Only Lavina is not disgusted by this prospect and revels in Taranis’ touch. He finds himself caring for and falling in love with the little Roman.
Yet, a shadow falls on their happiness and soon Lavina will have to choose between her home and her heart.
Reviewer: CYD
Review: May 2, 2011
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Historical Romance
After Boudicca's armies were defeated, Iceni warror Taranis was captured and enslaved by the Romans, and shipped from Brittania to Rome... Seeing the Romans baying for blood in the gladiator matches, and witnessing their pleasure obsessed culture and amoral behavior, makes Taranis hate them even more. His status as a slave means that he has no opportunity to get back home, or even to spill Roman blood. Aft
Sorceress From The Sea
Ratings: Heat - 3
Genre: Romance Sub Genre: Fantasy
He saved her life. Little did he know, demons were part of the bargain… When Alfwyn’s father nearly dies, he realizes that he’s done nothing with his life. He has much to do in order to prove himself—maybe too much. But events are set in motion when, on a trip to the Westfold, Alfwyn rescues a maiden clinging for her life to a rock as the tide rolls in. The woman is mysterious, like no one he has ever seen. Desperate to avoid a forced marriage to a powerful, demonic Warlord, Morag was driven to fake her death and have her body put to sea. The magic potion that set her free sends her to the safety of Alfwyn’s arms. But just as she is on the brink of falling in love with the melancholy, passionate man word reaches the Warlord that she still lives. Alfwyn’s sword arm may be strong enough to ward off a legion of possessed warriors from hell, but only an extraordinary man has the courage to reach for heaven…in a sorceress’s arms.
Enemy Enchantress
The war is over, but the battle has just begun. Aislinn knows the husband she wishes for is no more than a fantasy. Her discovery of a man to be hers brings no comfort, for a Centeris could never love her for what she is: Sidhe.
As she tries to hide her true self from the gentle warrior, death stalks her. The perpetrator behind a series of attacks wants more than to destroy the precarious peace—they want her powers.
To save her people, she must reveal herself and risk his love or leave him to face the challenge—alone.
Reviewer: Tigger9
Review: Jul 23, 2010
Genre(s): Sci-Fi / Fantasy Romance
I loved Enemy Enchantress. It’s a page-turner of a story. It kept me guessing from the very beginning and I never wanted to stop reading.
Aislinn and Edwin are wonderful characters that come to life for the reader. Aislinn worries that her former enemies will not accept her because of who she is, even without knowing that she is Sidhe. Edwin is enchanted by his enchantress from the first moment that he
Rain God
A thousand years in the future there is no water on Earth and the Interstellar Space Organization is finding a way to bring it back, but the Hazoor faction is intent on stopping them.
On a mission to the dead planet, sexy Commander Shana Kelley discovers a mysterious cavern and a turquoise stone. Not what it seems, the stone contains an ancient rain god who claims he can make the water come, but on one condition, she must come first, mating with him deep inside the cavern.
Shana gives in to all her erotic desires, letting T’koh, the sensual rain god, show her the power of water over life.
Reviewer: Chris
Review: Mar 28, 2009
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Sci-Fi / Fantasy Romance
It’s a thousand years in the future and for all appearances Earth is dead. No longer inhabited, there is no water and the Interstellar Space Organization is searching for a way to bring it back, but the Hazoor faction is intent on stopping them.
Commander Shana Kelley is on a mission to the dead planet and discovers a mysterious cavern and a turquoise stone. Palming the artifact and sneakin
Fox's Bride
Being married to a woman halfway around the world has its advantages — except when that woman is a pirate.
Lord William Foxton wants his wife and will do anything to protect her from those who want to see her hanged for piracy and those who want the plantation in Montego Bay and his wife for their own.
Lady Madeline Foxton, the Dread Pirate Captain Meg, will do anything to save as many slaves as she can, constantly putting her life at risk. She decides she's had enough, but the Commodore of the King's Navy decides Captain Meg will not be allowed to simply disappear. He will see Madeline Middleton hanged for piracy, no matter who he has to kill to get her there.
Reviewer: Tamazon
Review: Jun 27, 2008
Genre(s): Historical Romance, Pirates, Romance
A Female Pirate - OH MY!
When Madeline Middleton, a six-year-old plantation heiress, is married off to an 11-year lord across the sea she expected to meet him face to face at some point. She is now in her late 20's and he has never shown up. He just continues to get his stipend, while she runs the plantation in the Caribbean. Soon William Foxton, her husband, is on his way to the plantation when he finds o
Masque of Desire
Miranda Carter is a very successful attorney. Trick or treating is for kids, but when a very influential client she has never met invites her to an authentic eighteenth-century masquerade she quickly suits up to attend his masked ball at a haunted plantation.
Violet Hall is home to a mysterious ghost of the former owner, Aleksandr Valquet. He has haunted the grounds for two hundred and fifty years, waiting for his true love to return and break the curse of his immortality. It seems the so-called ghost has set his eyes on Miranda.
Miranda succumbs to a masked stranger's advances and spends an evening of pleasure in his arms, a stranger who seems awfully familiar as her past life unfolds.
Reviewer: Diana Coyle
Review: Oct 29, 2007
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance
Miranda Carter, a thirty-three year old attorney, worked her way through Harvard Law and worked her way up to being the youngest partner in her firm. One of her clients was a very wealthy man from France. She helped him buy and restore a Georgian plantation on the outskirts of New Orleans. As a thank you to her for helping with the restoration project, her client, Aleksandr Valquet, invited her to a mock m
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