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Silken Seduction

Selling her jewelry designs is on the top of Temair O’Hara’s agenda. That is, until sexy Brit Evan Lyndsay stops by her booth at the trade show and sets off a series of fantasies that leave Temair breathless. Sure, she wants him to recognize her talent as an artist. A contract with his company would make all her professional dreams come true. But after a few heated exchanges, she begins to realize he may have designs on her for reasons other than her talent. And that would be just fine with her. If he weren’t so much younger.

Evan has a thing for sexy feet and legs. A big thing. And one woman in particular has a set that sends his libido into overdrive. But she seems reluctant to see in herself all that he does. Perhaps some special attention to the area he loves will loosen her up and make her open to all he has to offer. Because now that he’s had her in his bed, he has no plans to let her go.


Portal to Passion

Transported by a magical mirror, Deveney lands in a dimension ruled by passion. Instant attraction draws her to the leader of this world of shapeshifters. An overwhelming desire for sex neither can control brings them together. Whether he desires it or not, she’s determined to win his love.

When a gorgeous woman travels through the Mirror of Azure, Tor’s judgment is tested. On the verge of extinction, the men of his world need mates before they reach one hundred years old or face becoming their inner beasts forever. Women are scarce. It is up to him to save his people.

Deveney is a temptation he can’t resist. Their magic intertwines and gets stronger with each sexual encounter. Stubbornly, Tor refuses to believe she’s his mate. He’s determined Deveney must return home before anyone discovers her arrival, or it will lead to chaos and war.

When word of her existence leaks and another clan kidnaps Deveney, Tor must finally admit she’s his mate and fight to save her, or lose his only chance at survival.

Reviewer: Heather
Review: May 2, 2012
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance
Tara Nina’s release, Portal to Passion is an enchantingly hot paranormal romance that I fell in love with. Ms. Nina has woven a wonderfully spellbinding story that will transport readers on a magical romantic adventure. Her characters are compelling, believable and intelligent. The storyline is intriguing, alluring and scorching hot. The sexual chemistry between Deveney and Tor is out of control in a really f

Cursed Laird

While diving for treasure, Caledonia uncovers a statue of a hot Scottish laird. When a lovelorn ghost appears with a sad tale and anti-curse, Caledonia’s life takes a spin toward the implausible. Especially when nightfall comes and the statue transforms into a gorgeous hunk right before her eyes. Her need to help turns into uncontrollable lust that a one-time, mind-blowing sexual adventure in his arms cannot sate.

Struan MacKinnon wakes to learn over two hundred years have passed. He lands in the arms of a lass with a sexual drive that matches, if not surpasses, his own. The little wildcat ignites his lust and warms his heart in a way he has never experienced. But he is not free to love her.

Imprisoned by a curse, he’s man by night, stone by day. Caledonia has her work cut out for her. She must win his heart in order to save his soul. 

Reviewer: Arianne
Review: Oct 21, 2011
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance, Scottish, Shapeshifters
The author has created a tale that will keep you interested to the very end. Characters are likable and intelligent. It is a captivating romance. This story is not a stand-alone. It's book three in a series. You need to read other stories in the series to get background information on the story that is missing in the book. However, with that being said you are offered mostly new characters in this book. So

Double Dilemma


Emma Jean Dupree is a woman on the verge of turning forty. Repeated dreams of having sex with two men keep waking her at night. She takes it as a sexual sign and decides to pursue the two gorgeous men in her life.

David Delaney’s a police detective with boyish, all-American charm and good looks. But he has a straitlaced sexual nature that needs Emma’s experienced hand to undo. Earl Lightfoot is every woman’s Native American dreamboat of a hunk. He has a secret that Emma uncovers with an innocent slap. Earl likes it rough—and wants to be dominated.

Separately, she samples their sexual attributes only to discover she wants them both. Will they comply and fulfill her fantasy? It takes a strong-willed woman to convince two men to love her as much as she loves them.

Two men, two cocks, oh my. 

Reviewer: Tigger9
Review: Feb 3, 2011
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Menage / Multiple Partners
Emma Jean is very confident about her sex life, even though she has not really had one for about three years. She knows what she wants though and is willing to go after it. The two men that she wants have no idea what is coming but once she starts they seem to enjoy every aspect of it. Earl is trying to cope with how much he wants Emma Jean but his past won't allow him to give in to her or to enjoy himself wi

Night Prey

With unwanted lands thrust upon him by King George III, Alessandro Pantera feels caged. His nightly ritual of pacing the castle walls in panther form leads him into a fight to save a beautiful woman from harm. The moment he first sees her, first touches her, a raw, primal desire to claim her ignites within him. But a man such as he, the Black Knight, deserves no woman of his own.

Rescued from bandits, Rose Smythe lands in the arms of a male shapeshifter. As black panther and as man, he’s fierce and intimidating to all who cross his path. But not to Rose. His presence initiates her inner white panther’s need to mate—and her heart is set on Alessandro.

A heated night of passion neither can resist bonds them as eternal mates. A macabre twist of fate places Alessandro in the battle of his life. Kill or be killed in the fight to save his mate from the demon Mephistopheles, the creator of the darkness within his soul—the Black Knight.

Publisher’s Note: This story was previously published elsewhere and has been revised for Ellora’s Cave.

Reviewer: Angibabi4
Review: Sep 6, 2011
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance
This is the story of Alessandro and Rose. Each are searching for something. Alessandro for a way to calm the beast inside and Rose is looking for a way to awaken hers. They meet in the most unlikely circumstances. Rose and her father intercept a message that they were never supposed to see. Along the way they get accosted by highwaymen. Alessandro comes to the rescue. Both have a secret. Together can they fin

For Your Heart Only

MINDWARP – Treasury: Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Treasury Agent Nolan O’Connell loves nothing more than taking away money from terrorists, drug dealers, and bad guys, while Amelia Morris’s battle of the bulge lands her at the mercy of an unscrupulous hypnotist. The two are drawn together along with a Jeopardy-playing parrot who points them on the path to love in the world of money and high intelligence.

For more details about this book visit: www.foryourheartonly.us

A portion of all sales will be donated to the SpecialI Operations Warrior Foundation.


Arian's Angel

When burned-out action star Arian Adams arrives at his parents’ home, he stumbles into bed and lands in the arms of a mysterious stranger named Angel. Their connection appears to be fated, bringing to life the predictions of his agent-manager—danger and an angelic beauty will be his next great adventure. Shaken by visions of his astrological sign drinking from the water of Aquarius each time he touches Angel, Arian’s strong belief in astrology warns him—she’s his Venus, his life mate. But she can’t be, he knows nothing about her other than she’s beautiful and makes him aroused just by standing near him. Though Arian wants her, he’s got one big problem—not knowing her past.

Angel is on the run, desperately hoping to evade her past. She seeks solace in a small town named Chance, hoping the town’s name will signal a normal life. But it’s far from normal when a gorgeous hunk jumps in her bed and ignites an insatiable need for hot sex. Though Angel wants him, keeping her secrets from Arian could destroy their connection forever.


Holiday Op

All I Want for Christmas is a Marine Locate, identify, observe, and report that’s what Staff Sergeant Mitch Sinclair’s squad of Force Recon Marines did best. When the objective shifts, it becomes an extraction of a hostage Mitch will never forget and it’s up to him to fulfill her Christmas wish.

For more details about this book visit: www.holidayop.us

A portion of all sales will be donated to the SpecialI Operations Warrior Foundation.


Night Ranger's Moon

Weylin Anthropos is a Lykoian with anger issues and a demon in his past that haunts his soul. He’s a Night Ranger, one of the elite protector’s of the Lykoian clans. Without the backing of the council, Weylin sets out to find his brother. The trail leads him to Mississippi and a village that many Lykoians would rather forget. Ghosts of the past linger on these hallowed grounds but are disturbed by an intruder…an enemy from his ancestry. One he must face and defeat if he is to survive and find his brother.

Long and lethal, a charcoal gray wolf from an unfamiliar clan interferes in his surveillance. Her presence toys with his mind, body, and soul. Where did she come from? How did she find him? And most of all, what did she want?

Reviewer: Missyb0103
Review: Nov 7, 2010
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance
Night Rangers Moon is a sexy blend of suspense, action, romance, and Lykolans! Welyin is a hard core Night Ranger and he takes his job seriously! No room for errors and least of all a woman. I loved how smart, sexy and focused he is while trying to find his missing brother. I also loved reading about family and how they stick together. The chemistry between Welyin and Zeva is instant and powerful! She is ju

Blue Moon Rising

Missing children, werewolves and a mysterious castle in the swamps of South Carolina test Rae Richardson's version of reality. Strange things happen around her convincing her that maybe werewolves do exist. The sight of a large black wolf in the swamp only fuels her overactive imagination. Crossing paths with a handsome man ignites a fire in her soul she refuses to acknowledge. Something about this stranger raises her suspicions. Did he have a hand in the children's disappearance? Or was it the over-powering need in her gut to be near him the reason for her mistrust?

Nick Anthropos is on a quest, one that does not include saving children or meeting the woman of his dreams, his Lykoian soul mate. Her scent teases his senses and keeps him on edge. It's obvious to him she doesn't know her true self. But can he teach her to be the wolf he knows lies within her soul and save her from the very creature he set out to destroy? If he fails she would be lost forever.

Lykoian's get one chance in life to bond with their soul mate forever. Failure is not an option.

Reviewer: Tigger9
Review: Aug 15, 2010
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance
Blue Moon Rising is a very fast paced read for the most part. This novel keeps you guessing from the very beginning. It is one mystery on top of another. Tara Nina gives hints along the way, but until the end you never really get the whole picture. The story can be confusing if you are not paying attention because of the details, but it is hard to put down, let alone, not pay attention. The characters are en

Devilish Delights

An older woman with a secret sexual addiction meets a younger man with the desire to play. Can he be taught? Shelley takes a chance on a one-night stand, but gets more than she bargains for in her young stud.

Jack is enticed by a woman whose vibrating silver balls land at his feet. Finally, a woman with a desire to experience more than vanilla flavored sex. This woman fits the criteria of perfect dating material.

Now, if he can just convince her that their age difference doesn’t matter. Great sex rules and he intends to teach Shelley the true meaning of orgasmic fun and sexual playtime. But when a complication arises in connection to a trial they’re both apart of, Shelley is abducted. Jack must choose—justice for a bootlegger or the perfect woman’s survival.

Reviewer: Tigger9
Review: Aug 23, 2010
Genre(s): Erotic Romance
Devilish Delights was a fun, quick paced read. Jack and Shelley are great characters. Shelley loves playing with toys but keeps it a secret for quite a few reasons. Jack is new to town but not the kind of cop that she is used to. Jack and Shelley are perfect for each other. They are both fun loving people that like more than just vanilla sex in the bedroom. Jack wants to experiment and has finally found a w

Operation: Love

NAVY, COAST GUARD, AIR FORCE, ARMY, & MARINES

Five sweet romantic stories delving into the world of Special Operations from authors whose family and friends are part of the military community.

The memorable twists in FUNNY BONE, B&B BIVOUAC and ANGEL FROM ABOVE will tug at your heartstrings, while the action and adventure of MISSION: DEVIL DOG and SO OTHERS MIGHT LIVE will get your heart pumping.

OPERATION: L.O.V.E. - Locate, Observe, Vector, and Encounter – may it share optimal methods for securing the sweetheart of your dreams.

Reviewer: Melinda
Review: Jul 14, 2009
Genre(s): Contemporary, Anthologies
Mission: Devil Dog by Tara Nina   Riley Worthington made the biggest mistake in her life and career. She left the “Right One” years ago with a broken heart. Now she is determined to win Sergeant Jack Stone back even if its mean embarrassing him with a pink paintball shot in front of his comrades. Can she prove to Jack that she is not the same woman she used to be but an equal? Funny Bone b

Eyes of Stone

Frozen in stone for over two hundred years, Ian has been freed. Landing in the arms of a strange woman with a fiery temper and a tempting body ignites his dormant lust. The place he wakes is familiar, but the world has changed. A different era and a hot-blooded woman are his to explore. Yet, revenge for the loss of his family burns in his gut.

Izzy spoke the words releasing him from stone. Ian is the same lover who visits her in dreams yet never responds to her touch or kiss. Using the right motivation, can she kick-start Ian’s emotions and make him hers?

Together they must fight the evil set to destroy all who bear the name MacKinnon or lose their chance at love.

Reviewer: Heather
Review: Feb 3, 2009
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance
Tara Nina’s latest release, Eyes of Stone, is an intriguingly enchanting paranormal book.   Ms. Nina has fleshed them out wonderfully and has woven them into an edgy and complex plot. The story flows along nicely and Ms. Nina adds just the right touch of drama. I like how the passion and red hot sexual tension blends well within the story and doesn’t seem out of place. This book is a fast-p

Curse of the Gargoyle

Gavin has been entombed in stone for hundreds of years, waiting for the right person to break the curse that put him there. After the voice of an unknown woman speaks the special words to free him, he finds himself in a time that is no longer his own. Though this woman pleasures him in every imaginable way, he's still racked with anguish for all he's lost. Duty, honor and his deep-seated need for revenge consume him.

Ericka thought flying to Scotland was the toughest feat of her life. That was until she met a ghost and freed a seventeenth-century Scottish hunk from stone. Ghosts aren't real and curses don't exist. Hot sex with Gavin fuels her imagination, but he can't possibly her soul mate, or can he…

The evil behind the curse lingers. Gavin is stone by day, man by night. Together they fight, determined to overcome the source behind the curse. But if they fail, their love could be lost for eternity.

Reviewer: Deidre
Review: Apr 2, 2007
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance
Ericka travels to Scotland to join her Aunt May, where May has recently bought a Castle. The Castle is known as Castle MacKinnon, a castle that Akira MacDonnell writes about in her heart-rending diary that speaks of love, struggle and the horrors of curses and death. Ericka's first night in the castle leads strange dreams of ghostly imagines and to sexual dreams and wonder. As Ericka spends more time i

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