Review: Diverse, Fun Collection of Short Stories
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 27, 2011
4.5 Stars OverallI have chosen to review this book as a whole and individually on each story; I admit I was skeptical because this book covers so many genres; however every last author delivered.  What I was skeptical about was just damn fun to read this is a book that will satisfy your craving for all types of romance be BDSM or Paranormal or the simple sweet romance.  It was really a fun read.Captain of Nara's HeartBy Laurann DohnerIn this paranormal romance we meet Nara who has been captured and sold as a sex slave, she is an Earther who is unfamiliar with all the galaxy inhabitants but refuses to lose her dignity as a sex slave.  When she see's what her choices are she agrees to become the "food" for Captain Vellar (Yummy Alien Male). Captain Vellar has miscalculated his mating cycle and is in desperate need without the essence of woman he will become a ravening beast. Oh this was such a fun story and to watch these two fall in love it was just an awwwwwwwww pick me type of read. For a short story this was just fun and there was plenty of humor ......can you say "pod people"?  I give this story 4stars.Dragon HeatBy Mel TeshcoIn this story we encounter a paranormal assassin sent to kill the last remaining Dragon Shift (damn is he HAWT).  The moment these two meet bombs explode, fireworks are just too tame for the heat these two emit. Grace our deadly female assassin soon learns the nature of her psychic abilities in her attempt to complete the assignment of killing Benson.  In this story of betrayal, love and redemption we are made to wish we all had our very own shifter to call our own and snuggle with.  I give this story 3.5 stars.Dangerous AddictionBy Desiree HoltOh how I love the D/s relationship and watching this one unfold in this short story lovely, I don't think a writer will ever have enough time to cover all the dynamics of this alternate lifestyle.  However Desiree did a wonderful job of putting enough information in this story to have you wanting to read more. We meet Cord (our sexy as sin Cowboy Dom) who has been eyeing his public relations rep Fallon whom he instantly recognized as a Sub.  Fallon is coming out of an abusive D/s relationship and is very cautious on embarking on anything alternative again however she has the need for that bite of pain with her pleasure.  Is Cord the man to be all that she needs, wants, desires and loves; read this story to see how Cord manages this task.  This was a lovely read that I give 4 Stars.Highland TrystBy Eliza KnightIn this short story we meet Highland Laird Fin as he is in battle with the Laird Douglas, as Douglas is about to deliver the killing strike Fin is transported to another world.  It is in this world he meets Kari and so begins the seaside fantasy romance with a Highland twist.  Men in kilts just do it to me every time and this was one sweet romance with laughter, and triumph. It was a refreshing read and I enjoyed it especially Fin's Scottish Brogue and his naughty way I give this story four stars.Tattoo WitchBy Kathy KuligNow this story took a minute for me to grasp as it begins we encounter two lovers Sam and Anita as they are vacationing.  They happen upon a husband and wife making love in a boat and from there it gets real interesting.  Between cursed tattoo's and wicked wild sex this story takes you for a ride make sure you pay attention otherwise you will miss what Kathy is trying to tell you about love and fantasy.  I gave this story 3.5 stars.The AddictionBy Jaid BlackThis was the sweetest romance and oh was it funny too we find John Calder billionaire playboy also known as a pimp (wow right?) and Shelli Rodgers an uncoordinated exotic dancer who is a graduate student.  That sentence alone should tell you just how damn funny this story is but oh the romance and the love is so tender and beautiful this one almost brought me to tears. There was something about this story that just touched me and although it was fantasy it was just lovely (deep sigh) this one makes a girl wish upon that star. 5 Stars