A NIGHT OWL REVIEWS BOOK REVIEW | Reviewed by: Chris
An anthology is always a challenge to review. Some stories stand out like a beacon to the reader while others have little appeal. While the story with a BDSM theme was my least favorite I liked them all. I will write my reviews in the order the stories appealed to me. The Addiction by Jaid Black was totally hilarious while also being poignant and emotional. A feat not often pulled off in erotic fiction. I will return to this story again and again just for the laughs. Captain of Nara's Heart by Laurann Dohner was another favorite and this is no surprise since I adore anything this author produces. With her usual sexual flair and yummy alpha male she draws you in and leaves you yearning for your own version of one of her heroes. Dragon Heat by Mel Tescho was my third favorite story. Sent on a mission to eliminate a paranormal Grace finds herself thrown back into her own horrific past as her target reveals who she really is and what her future could be if she embraces love instead of revenge. A story that moved fast and was well-written and managed to relay a lot of detail without being confusing. Highland Tryst by Eliza Knight starts with a bang when Kari finds out her boyfriend is cheating on her. Again. Only one thing can make her believe in true love. A man falling from the sky dressed in a kilt. Guess how that worked out? Cute and totally out of the realm of reality with some scorching public displays of affection thrown in. Tatoo Witch by Kathy Kulig was dark and disturbing with a somber message about morality. That's an awful lot to pack in short read but the author managed. Brings to mind the old saying "You don't know what you've got til it's gone" with a vengeance. Anita and Sam pass a test of basic humanity with flying colors while getting more than they wished for, in spades. Spooky and sexy at the same time. Dangerous Addiction by Desiree Holt was a BDSM story. What turned me off a little is that finding a submissive was just another thing on Cord's to-do list. What if he'd met Fallon before it fit in his schedule? The story was sexy and erotic, but I couldn't get past that personal roadblock.
Dec 16, 2011 | 9781419936906
5 - Rare Top Pick | 4.5 - Top Pick | 4 - I Liked It | 3.5 - Enjoyable | 3 - OK | 2.5 - It just didn't click
Book Blurb for Something Wicked This Way Comes, 1
The Addiction by Jaid Black The long-awaited sequel to The Possession! John Calder has everything most men would kill for-golden-Adonis looks, endless money, a steely reputation as a savvy businessman and beautiful women throwing themselves at his feet. Then he meets Shelli Rodgers, a quirky, klutzy Ph.D. student who takes John on an emotional and sensual journey, giving him the one thing he's never attained-happiness. Captain of Nara's Heart by Laurann Dohner Nara knew she was taking a risk with illegal trading. Sure enough, she's been arrested, caged-and will be auctioned as a sex slave. One look at the scary alien buyers and she frantically makes a deal, agreeing to be sold to Captain Vellar, who turns out to be large, sexy and seriously in heat. Offering her body to the captain is a given.but Nara didn't expect to lose her heart in the process. Dangerous Addiction by Desiree Holt Having finally realized his dream to own a ranch, Cord is ready for the next step-settling down with the perfect sub. And he's found her in Fallon. A single glance from the smart, sultry beauty makes him hard, but abuse at the hands of her ex-Dom has kept Fallon away from the lifestyle she loves. Needs. It will take bondage, mind-blowing sex, a gentle hand and expert flogging for Cord to help her rediscover her favorite dangerous addition. Highland Tryst by Eliza Knight Having sworn off love, Kari Howard isn't adverse to a little lust when a hot Highlander lands at her feet. Literally. Fin has traveled through time, and given what he's packing under his kilt (good Lord!), Kari expects the sexy Scotsman to make her quake. But she doesn't expect Fin to shake her very foundation.or cherish her for who she is. Tattoo Witch by Kathy Kulig There cannot be good without evil, light without dark. At a seaside resort, lovers Sam and Anita meet a mysterious, heavily tattooed couple who refers them to Sinful Designs. The owner is a witch whose magical tattoos grant scorching, kinky sex beyond their wildest fantasies-but there's a catch. Each successive tattoo comes with a darker and scarier curse. Sam and Anita can break the spells.but at what cost? Dragon Heat by Mel Teshco A highly skilled operative, Grace has been trained to track, fight and kill paranormal creatures. Only after she's in the clutches of her latest target, a devastatingly sexy dragon-shifter, does she discover betrayal in her ranks. Suddenly the hunter is the hunted. Grace will soon uncover her ex-agency's horrific agenda-but not before seeking solace in all the pleasures of the flesh her new dragon ally has to offer.
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