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**** Excellent                                        
title Restless Shadows
Author     Jennifer Cloud
Publisher     Midnight Showcase
Publisher's website      www.midnightshowcase.com
ISBN 1-4116-4251-1
Genre Dark Romance
Length        238 Pages
Cover Artist: Scott Carpenter

Two college students, Anna Carswell and Nick Edwards both had childhood experiences that left them with more than just a fear of death.  Anna found she could see where death would strike next.  Having this ability made her life a series of difficulties.  She felt the need to confront this problem.  Nick's brush with death was tied to the death of his sister and he also felt the need to confront death.  They are drawn together and start a romance just before going on a trip to Europe with their professor Charles Archel, who also wants Anna.  A trip that both Anna and Nick believe will help them confront their obsession with death.

Jennifer Cloud takes the concept of death and makes it a demanding part of the lives of two college age adults.  Readers will explore a demonized fantasy that revolves around how death can affect a person's life.  The author pulls the reader along in a series of experiences that keeps the reader on edge and wanting more.  The descriptions of the scenes and the actions of the characters are believable and intriguing.   Weaving in a romance between Anna and Nick along with a professor that wants Anna gives this type of story a special twist.
Reviewer   Sen Che Grand @MayReviews.com
***** Superior
Title: Lipstick
Author: Petula Ceasar
Publisher: Phaze
http://www.phaze.com
ISBN: 1-59426-541-0
Genre: Dark Romance
Length: Anthology
Cover Artist: Stacey L. King


 Cherishing a frozen spatula, learning the important techniques of proper fellatio, and desperation of a foot fetish( to name a few), this Anthology of erotic short stories will have you wondering what your neighbors are up to! I could not take my eyes from the screen on this one. It was highly erotic, funny and so very true. There are so many people out there that discover things about themselves that some may consider freaky.

 I thought it was spectacular! Ms. Ceasar has a fresh point of view about the real goings on in the real world. Not everybody belongs in polite society, and this collection of short stories will make you wonder; where do I belong? Her writing technique and choice of words made this collection a wonderful read with minimal flaws. An erotic rendition of numerous sex scenes left nothing to the imagination, with characters who find out the hard way, what love and lust is all about. Truly sensational! Recommended Read.

Reviewer: Bon @MayReviews.com

*****Superior
Wonderland King of Hearts

Author Cheyenne McCray

Publisher  Ellora’s Cave

Pub website  www.ellorascave.com

Cover art  Christine Clavel

Genre  Fantasy Fairy

Rate  Sizzle BDSM Dom/sub group, sharing m/f f/f

 

 

Alice fall down a hole and lands in a kingdom where women are submissive to males.  The King has claimed her as his property and began training her as a sub. His is a shape shift and a strict master. He and four brothers rule, but her man is the High King.  I will stop to prevent giving away too much. 

 

This is an interesting twist on an old tale.  The sex is hot and heavy in this story, but there is plenty of plot and the characters are interesting and believable.  If you haven’t read a submissive story this can be intense, but if you love variety this is a keeper.  The author has a wonderful imagination and she knows how to transfer it from her head to words.

 

Reviewer: May at MayReviews.com

 

****Excellent
The Internet Bonds Series Book 1: The Rebirth of Rachel
Author Christy Poff
Publisher Whiskey Creek Press Torrid
Publishers website  www.whiskeycreekpresstorrid.com
Cover Artist   Scott Carpenter
Genre   Contemporary
Isbn: 1-59374-382-3
Release date:  April 1st, 2005

Rachel is miserable with her life and has grown to hate her abusive husband. Her children are grown, now she is ready to make a new life and find happiness.  She meets Rafael online and they discuss submission.  He agrees to train her for a week while her husband is away.  Once she arrives at his home, Rafael begins her education in submission.  He is gentle in his training of her and considerate.  Rafael had never met anyone that was a natural submissive, but Rachel was everything he wanted in a woman and he plans to keep her. But her husband doesn't agree with the plan

If you are curious to learn about submission and the proper way to be a dominant this is the book to read. Christy Poff has written a training manual for the submissive and dominant partner. The storyline is excellent, detailing a woman's flight from an oppressive life to a life of submission.  The lines between the two being that her husband hurt her mentally as well as physically. I like the gentle and considerate manner of Rafael, he is controlling but not abusive in his manner.  Her new master punishes her, but she likes it because she knows he is not doing it to be harmful. The sex is heavy. M/f  BDSM 

 

Reviewer: Tod at MayReviews.com

*****Superior
Internet Bonds Series  Book 2 Black Heart
Author Christy Poff
Publisher   Whiskey Creek Press Torrid
Pub website  www.whiskeycreekpresstorrid.com
Genre  Contemporary  BDSM Mystery
ISBN:  1-59374-383-1
Cover artist  Jinger Heaston

Sandra is a submissive and her Dom/lover plays a game of cards and gambles her away for a weekend to a brutal master.  Peter the Cruel want Sandra for himself, and after winning her has no intention of returning her to her Dom/

Sandra escaped and is hiding for her life.  Assuming a new identity she has become a Dom instead of the sub.  She meets a cowboy on line and agrees to train him. But evil Peter is still looking for her.  The cowboy is really a cop and he is investigating serial murders while exploring being a submissive to a beautiful lady.

This was a great story, plenty of hot sex, but the story is intriguing and keeps you glued to find out what is going to happen next.  There is a murder mystery being investigated at the same time. This story keep you tense from constant suspense. It is a wonderful murder mystery combined with the Dom/sub experience and a great love story.  You'll love to hate Peter the Cruel and Cowboy Kyle will steal your heart.  MS Puff has done an excellent job.  The characters are realistic, the flow good, and the story grabs your attention from the beginning.  The climax of the story is satisfying.  If you like murder mysteries you are gonna enjoy this book, the steamy sex adds to the delicious flavor.  

Reviewer: May  at MayReviews.com

*****  Superior

Stranded

Author Victoria Michaels

Publisher  Loose ID

Publishers website   www.loose-id.com

Genre  paranormal erotica

Rated  Scorcher by publisher

 

Alexandria Kenya is fantasizing about being a sexual slave, when she is abducted by aliens and plopped in a lake.

            John Hawke paddles his boat to the center of the lake at the command of the aliens.  Suddenly a woman appear in the air and falls into the lake.  He jumps in and saves her.  Taking her to shore he quickly fills her in that they are in what he calls  a fish bowl, and that the aliens will be sending a monster any moment.  As they always send a monster after giving him something.  Even half-drowned, she looked like a wet dream. John fights the monster, then informs her that he is the law and makes the rules as he will be fighting for her almost every day to save her life.

            John is a hunk with the image of a strong Tarzan and a brawny Conan fighting with a sword.  He must keep her alive, and supply all of her needs, in return he demands sex.  He can tell right away that she likes being ordered so he is happy to oblige.  The story has a twist at the end that is unexpected. 

 

Although this was a short story  89 pages, I have to admit that I loved this story.  I give it full marks for being original, amusing, intriguing, and sexy.  The sex is hot and the characters believable.  The ending is perfect.   I will be looking for more by this author.

 

Reviewer  Kim  at MayReviews.com

 

 

 **** Excellent

Mistress  of Midnight

Author Marianne LaCroix

Publisher Venus Press

Publisher’s website   www.venuspress.com

Genre,   Vampire, erotica

Short Story

 

Mistress Kira is the leader of her underworld clan in Paris.   A Vampire stranger appear and introduces himself as Johan, Master of the Clan Vilhelm.  He proceeds to inform her that she is to be his  destined mate.  She cannot bow and be submissive to a master before her clan and a mate is a problem.  Not that she doesn’t find him attractive.  Johan has magical powers and challenges her to a physical battle in which he will not touch her.

 

There is of course a sub-character that resembles Dracula.

 

This is a short story and I don’t want to give too much away.  But this is great read, imaginative story line, good characters the sex is hot. I can recommend this to reader interested in a quick fix, you don’t even need to be a vampire lover to enjoy reading this romance. 

 

Reviewed Tod  MayReviews.com

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***** Superior Passion’s Vintage Author  Morgan Hawke Publisher  Extasy Books Publishers website   www.Extasybooks.com Authors website.   Cover Art   Martine Jardin Genre   Dark Fantasy   Author Bryn  slides on the snow and hits a ditch, then the won’t start.  A famous  movie star named Connor stops and gives her a lift.  Connor has a guest named Nick that is also a star and in exchange for her rescue he asks that she allow them to seduce her.   These handsome vampires also wish to save Bryn from some bad vampires that wish to capture her and drain her.  After sharing some drop dead sex they offer their protection.  When she refuses they insist.   I believe this story had me sweating from the beginning.  The suspense is great. The evil vampire you quickly hate, and if not pleased with the vampires rescuing Bryn  you have to respect their concern for their new toy, whom they happen to respect.  They do punisher her when she is bad and love her when she is good.   Sweating hot,  voyeurism,  group and shared sex. BDSM.  I recommend this books to all readers of erotic vampire tales.  This is a keeper, I know I will be reading it again,  plus looking for more by this author.     Reviewed by May  MayReviews.com   ***** Superior Trick and Treat Author Erin Aislinn Publisher  Venus Press Publishers website   www.venuspress.com Genre    Fantasy Cover Artist   D.L. Taylor   Roman is a hot vampire on the prowl for sex.  He takes what he wants then erases the subjects mind.  It Halloween and crowds of people in costume are in the streets.  Then he spots a female on the prowl and instantly wants her.  Shannon is searching for a sexual conquest.  Dressed in a costume that arouses the men, she moves through the crowd looking for someone to provide fantastic sexual fulfillment.  When Roman suddenly appears she senses danger and  rejects him.  But this costumed vampire is persistant.   This was  a wonderful tale.  Well written and thought out.  The sexual situations are hot and the storyline held my interest from the beginning.  This is a keeper folks. The author has a great imagination and I look forward to reading more by her.   Reviewer  Pat MayReviews.com	**** Excellent Color Erotica Author Emy Naso Publisher Venus Press Publisher’s website   www.venuspress.com Genre  Dark  Fantasy  Sci-Fi Cover Artist  Marianne LaCroix   Her village attacked and everyone left behind killed, homes burned,  Arianrhod watch from cover as her twin Efniseien is take captive onto a ship.  A wise wind rescues her from capture and tell her to seek her future by traveling south.  Along the way she encounters many stranger creatures, some wanting to kill, others wanting to trap her, she discovers that color reveals secrets.  Each encounter involves a different color, did problem, and threat.    A sister’s love to find and rescue her brother takes Arianrhod on a wild adventure through strange and dangerous lands.  The sexual encounters are odd, as well as the creature.   This author has a great imagination.   I am amazed at this authors imagination, I believe you will be also.    Reviewer   May  MayReviews.com     ****Excellent Gift of the Nightflyer Author Sultry Summers Publisher  Venus Press Publishers website.   www.venuspress.com Genre  Dark Fantasy Cover artists   Marianne LaCroix Length  Novella     Count Ignatio Magonoff stopped on a deserted road to help a stranded ladies that was in danger of being attacked by wolves.  Lady Leslie Romanoffski is a vampire that has laid a trap for the Count.  She returned to his castle with him, seduces him and turns him into what she believes will be the perfect companion.  But the Count is unhappy about being turned and is vicious to Leslie,  she grows to love his ruff and painful sex, but there is no love.  New arrivals Jamie and Margaret are broke down and the Count offers them assistance.  The Count falls in love with Margaret who is pregnant with Jamies child.   Wow this was a story of four separate love stories.  The sexual situation are sometimes violent, the is BDSM and voyerisum, m/f sex.  This was an interesting read, and intense during the brief sexual joining.  This could also be called a dark romance. The sex is urgent and over quickly but it drives the story forward.   Reviewed by Deb  MayReviews.com