Review: Steamy and Sexy!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 30, 2012
NOTHING ELSE MATTERS by Megan HartIn the first book of the "Hot and Haunted" anthology, we visit with Lira and Anthony after the world has been attacked and virus has been spread killing humans only to resurrect them to spread the virus even more. Kira, Anthony and a few other humans have taken refuge in a Synagogue and Kira is their only salvation. The only one who has come in contact with the virus and has survived. That is, until she meets Mac, a soldier who has defected and is trying to warn any humans he can that the military has decided to wipe out everyone in an attempt to stop the virus from spreading.I love anthologies. The stories are short and to the point. Ms. Hart had this storyline moving constantly. It was quick, witty and packed with some really hot sex. It was also a love story between Kira and Anthony ... a story about trust and love. The only way Kira can get the sight and sounds of the Resurrected from her mind is with sex. Sex with Anthony and then sex with Mac after he rescued her. Something they both needed. When Mac shows up at the Synagogue, Anthony knows but he loves Kira enough to understand why and move forward and trusting Mac to get them all to safety.PICK ME UP by Lauren HawkeyeWell, I was a little confused with this story in "Hot and Haunted". That is, until the end. Ms. Hawkeye kept you on your toes throughout this little ditty. Brody finds Holly stranded during a torrential rain storm, almost hitting her with his car. But, was she really stranded, what is her end-game? Holly goes from hot to cold, sexy to embarrassed, sane then insane throughout the story. Brody is an optometrist, a little geeky and falling for the act that Holly is putting on.See, Holly's fiancee cheated on her (I think) so she is out looking to get her revenge on him with a stranger. Standing in the middle of the road with a white dress on, she plans on stopping the next vehicle that comes by - male or female - it didn't matter to her. Brody swerves to miss hitting her and ends up in a ditch. Taking Holly into the car starts her plan and her seduction. Everything ends with them rolling around in the mud, with Brody giving orders and Holly begging for more. But, was Brody set up, is she really who she says she is, is her fiancee really the one in the pick-up truck?Yes, this story is a real mind-f***! I'm still not sure what Holly was up to or if the stories she told Brody were real or not. The writing was clever and fast-paced and really had you thinking throughout. Is there an HEA, well probably not for Brody!LITTLE RED'S BIG BAD by Saranna DeWyldeYum, werewolves! Hot werewolves, sexy werewolves, bad werewolves. Gotta love em!In the final story in "Hot and Haunted" we get to meet red-headed U.S. Marshal Miranda Garrick who has been called in to track escaped serial killer Dean Harvey Webster. Enter FBI Special Agent Aden Brewster. Miranda works alone but really has no choice but to allow Aden to help in the investigation. What happens in the snow-bound cabin is wild, fun and oh, so very, very hot.Aden has leads on Dean that can't be ignored and leads the two of them to the cabin in Alexandria, MN. Aden is hinting at Dean being a werewolf - preparing her for what is to come. She's not convinced but becomes a little concerned when all the wolves start howling as they are making their way to the cabin in the whiteout. After a wonderful night in front of the fire, with Aden showing Miranda that "skin to skin is the best way to keep warm", all hell breaks lose. Dean has found them only after Miranda makes a big mistake in judgment. What happens is fast, furious and eye-opening to Miranda. But, what she still does not know is that she has been bitten 3 times.I loved "Little Red's Big Bad". It was witty, playful and fun. Ms. DeWylde kept the action moving and the sex hot and heavy making this quick, erotic read a real joy!Review copy provided for an honest review.