Behind The Red Doors [Mass Market Paperback]

Vicki Lewis Thompson (Author), Stephanie Bond (Author), Leslie Kelly (Author)

Book Description

Series: Sensual Romance | Publication Date: January 1, 2003

You'll never guess which one leads to love.

Door #1-Vicki Lewis Thompson

Jamie Ruskin never considered using her knowledge of aromatherapy to help her attract men -- until now. This Valentine's Day, she's going to get the guy she's lusted after for years -- rugged Dev Sherman. Armed with essential, sensual oils, Jamie's planning to seduce Dev's senses -- and then hope that the rest of him will follow . . .

Door #2-Stephanie Bond

Faith Sherman never thought she'd set eyes on her firstand only love, gorgeous Carter Grayson, again. So she'ssurprised -- and privately thrilled -- when she discovers he's the new security guard at The Red Doors. At least, until Carter asks Faith to help him pick out a diamond ring -- for another woman . . .

Door #3-Leslie Kelly

Schoolteacher Meg O'Rourke never guessed when she agreed to let "Shear Delights," a trendy new Chicago salon, use her digital photo that her image would be displayed wearing the scantiest, sexiest underthings she'd ever seen. Or that one customer, in particular, would really like what he saw. . . .

There's someone for everyone . . . Behind the Red Doors

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373835698
• ISBN-13: 978-0373835690
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #617,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very highly recommended, February 4, 2003

By 

C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Behind The Red Doors (Mass Market Paperback)

BEHIND THE RED DOORS links three extraordinary shops that market scent, jewels and lingerie. Through these doors wishes come true. These searing tales should not be reserved just for Valentine's Day. Indeed, readers who enjoy anthologies with a united theme and story line will absolutely treasure BEHIND THE RED DOORS.

Door #1 - "Heaven Scent" by Vicki Lewis Thompson
In an innovative marketing ploy, customers uncomfortable browsing have the option to use computer kiosks to order their favored items and pick them up on their way out the door. To ascertain men's preferences and offer suggestions to shoppers, Jamie Ruskin asks long time friend and secret crush Dev Sherman to fill out a questionnaire. Certain his sister is somehow involved, Dev gives opposite answers, never suspecting that Jamie will use his own answers against him. The result is a sizzling, yet playful romp that combines erotic fantasy and aromatherapy in a sent-sational combination.

Door #2 - "Diamond Mine" by Stephanie Bond
Valentine's Day went desperately wrong between Faith Sherman and Carter Grayson when she expected more than just a friendly dinner. When a diamond on loan requires increased security, Carter reenters her life. Only this time he claims a fiancé and soon Faith finds herself recommending diamonds for someone else. Bond's characteristic flair for combining romance and humor truly sparkles.

Door #3 - "Sheer Delights" by Leslie Kelly
Conned into a photography session by her cousin, schoolteacher Meg O'Roarke becomes an inadvertent sexy model for lingerie. Her gasp of shock when she sees her body plastered on the store's kiosk screen brings an unexpected rescuer. But Joe Santori will be hard pressed to explain that the lingerie hanging in his closet was for her-a fantasy woman he had not even met. Kelly's dynamic storytelling ability truly results in an unexpectedly sheer delight.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Anthology!, August 24, 2005

By 

Kathryn J. Blake "K.J. Blake 2" (Phoenix,AZ) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Behind The Red Doors (Mass Market Paperback)

So the three stories here are all linked- 3 gals- one store as the central thing that ties the stories together.
1- Vicki Lewis Thompson's tale is pure sex, wit, comedy and fun!
2- Stephanie Bond- some danger, crossed wires, a hero who needs to grow up and quit being a guy and more of a man to get the woman. This one is not your typical guy meets girl again story- much meatier than I expected from a short novella.
3- Leslie Kelly- bashfully buxom nice girl is the star of men's fantasies at a naughty lingerie shop! And the guy she meets is one of her biggest fans.... sensitive handling of how being built like Dolly Parton when you are not a country western singer is handled well.

There should be a follow up to this book! Plenty of characters introduced here could be expanded on for more.

For more reads - I recommend the Vicki Lewis Thompson Blaze titles and Nerd in Shining Armor.
I love the Stephanie Bond Harlequin Temptation and Harlequin Love & Laughter titles- esp WIFE is a 4 Letter Word.
Leslie Kelly is improving- her more recent offerings are better than her earlier ones.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sexy and Entertaining, August 13, 2003

By 

John Savoy "International Film Maker" (California,) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Behind The Red Doors (Mass Market Paperback)

Behind The Red Doors, has something for every romance lover. I enjoyed all the stories. The characters, dialogue, and plots in all of them are both steamy and entertaining, and will satisfy even the most die-hard romantic!

John Savoy
Savoy International
Motion Picture Inc.
Beverly Hills, California