Review: Ellora's Cavemen: Jewel of the Nile Vol 1 by various authors
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 5, 2013
I received a complimentary copy of this book from one of the authors in exchange for a fair and honest review.  I rated it 5 out of 5 stars.Reviewed for TwoLips Reviews LLC4 1/2 kisses, 2 peppers-group sex scenes, anal sex, sex with aliens, neck bitingEarthly Pleasure by BJ McCallRenee Tremaine, daughter of Zelda, house of Aasi, lives on Earth and provides sanctuary and healing to the legendary warriors who are injured while battling evil on the peaceful planets. Itan, son of Rane, house of Tanzer, is one of the legendary warriors. He is mildly injured and calls Prioress Renee to aid him and stay at the sanctuary while he heals. Renee doesn't know what comes over her. She's seen naked warriors before, but none has inflamed her like this one. He is so tall, so muscular, so everything. But she knows better than to get involved with a warrior. They leave and never return. Itan wants Renee to stay with him while he heals. Slowly he seduces her and starts to feel guilty over the secret he has kept from Renee. How will Renee act when she learns the secret Itan has kept from her?I really enjoyed Earthly Pleasure by BJ McCall. The story has a great plot that is very intriguing. Renee is a strong, confident woman who is alone, but learns to trust her feelings. She also feels somewhat betrayed by Itan, but quickly forgives him. These are all traits that I think make a perfect heroine. Itan is handsome, strong, and finds love where he least expects it. A great hero in my opinion.Erotic Sacrifice by Cynthia RayneBronwyn Steele feels her time for finding love is running out. So she decides to be the Carnal Sacrifice this year. The only man she has really thought she wanted was Gabriel Trueblood, but he doesn't know she's alive. Gabriel has desired Bronwyn for a long time, but for some reason hasn't acted on his feelings. It's time once again for the Carnal Sacrifice. A long time ago a deal was made between the demons and humans to keep the peace. After all, humans would be appalled to find out that demons lived among them. Certain female humans are chosen to sexually sacrifice themselves to The Dark Lord of the demons. Bronwyn is totally looking forward to her Carnal Sacrifice.Erotic Sacrifice was such a yummy story. I loved every word of it. Cynthia Rayne writes an extremely sizzling read with some unexpected outcomes. The characters are well written and defined, and the setting is very believable. I am so going to check out reading more from this author.Hot Under The Collar by Katie BluEmma Leeds owns and runs a bakery and has started donating day old bread to the church since the new preacher arrived. Reverend Eric Johns hasn't been able to take his eyes off Ms. Leeds when she comes to church. Emma is so sure she is going to hell for lusting after the new preacher. But she can't help it. He is so hot. After an embarrassing incident during a sermon, Rev. Johns asks Emma to his office. They engage is some of the most hot and steamy sex Emma has ever had. But this can't really be happening. After all, this man is a preacher!Hot Under The Collar was a clever and witty little story that had me laughing sometimes and gasping other times. Katie Blu writes a great book with an unexpected twist that this reader really enjoyed. Emma was so funny and so real. Eric's language sometimes made my jaw drop. But his character was right for Emma. I am still smiling as I write this review.Incensed by Kate HillCori Ricci is so mad she could spit. Her sister was engaged to the perfect man and now she has called off her engagement and is going to marry someone she just met. Cyril Stratton has been traveling all over for a long time and has finally decided to settle down and open his shop Soul Scents. He makes personal incense and can find soul mates through their scents. All Cori knows is that this man is a fraud and must be stopped and put out of business. But when Cori agrees to have her incense made, both Cyril and she are shocked to find who her soul mate is.What a totally clever book. Kate Hill writes a wonderful story with such an intriguing plot. Incensed is so unique, I know you will enjoy it as much as I did. Cori is self supporting and has given up a lot to raise her younger sister. I admire anyone who can put others ahead of themselves. Cyril seems so lonely and has a secret that has haunted him for years. I felt so bad for him I just wanted him to find some happiness.Making The Madam by Delilah DevlinMerry Winslow lost her husband and now her Aunt Millie. But Millie has left Merry Millie's Emporium. Not understanding why the lawyer is trying to get her to sell the business to someone, Merry feels she can run the Emporium. After all, how hard can it be to cut bolts of cloth? Nathan Boone, a rich playboy who frequents the Emporium, has an offer for Merry.I still have to chuckle at how nave Merry is. Making The Madam is a very short story, but not short on sex, or emotions. Merry is definitely shocked when she finds out what kind of business she owns. I like Merry's emotions; they felt real and true. Delilah Devlin does a nice job with Nathan's character. He is so sly. I wouldn't mind meeting a guy like Nathan. This is such a lighthearted and entertaining read.The Emissary by Jenna ReynoldsShina has been waiting for the day she will no longer be a virgin and can begin servicing clients. Her virgin auction should be soon. But a threat to all those in the Hegemony from an alien race called Kjartans may permanently delay her auction. When a head government official arrives at the house to arrange for a courtesan to service the alien, the most popular girl refuses. They then learn the alien prefers a virgin. Placing all hopes of keeping peace with the Kjartans, Shina is selected. She is afraid because no one has ever seen these aliens. The night of passion between Shina and the alien brings forth unintentional feelings.Jenna Reynolds has chosen an interesting setting for The Emissary, the customs and clothing of Japan. Shina was very brave in going through what was asked of her. I don't know if I could do that. I admired her determination and bravery. I loved the secret of the alien; it made me shiver with desire.I found all stories in the anthology Ellora's Cavemen: Jewel Of The Nile Vol 1 to be highly erotic page turners with strong characters and great settings. I am very glad I had the opportunity to review this book.