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The Best of Jaid Black

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Jaid Black is one of my favorite erotic romance authors. Her stories are some of the steamiest I have read. And so, I couldn't wait to pick up The Best of Jaid Black. This collection features three of her most popular Ellora's Cave novellas. These novellas are three of the best I've read by Ms. Black. She has earned her nickname Queen of Steam. My favorite novella is Tremors. I love heroes with wounded souls and Fredrik was as wounded and as dark and mysterious as they come. I loved the development of this story and the erotic scenes were smoldering to the max. I liked the whole gothic backdrop as well. The Obsession is my second favorite novella. This one features a rather uninhibited heroine and how she brings out the brazen side of one conservative and sensible lecturer of mathematics. I love this novella because the heroine is the one who takes the reins of seduction and drives the man over the edge with her daring ways. I was a bit confused with the title of the novella though. When I first read the title, I thought I was going to read a dark novella. This story is not dark at all, but it is the most erotic one in the book! My least favorite was Vanished. The premise and opening chapters of the novella did not grab me, but I continued to read on. It turned out to be a good read, but the whole rapist scenario in the first three or so chapters and the heroine's way of coping with the situation were not my favorites. I took away a star because of the aforementioned things. All in all, The Best of Jaid Black is a book I recommend if you're in the mood for some moving love stories coupled with delectable sex scenes that will satisfy you to no end (so to speak). Jaid Black is an author that guarantees a naughty read in more ways than one. I recommend this collection, but I warn you that this is a sheet burner through and through!

This book includes three stories by Jaid Black.

3.5 stars for VANISHED.
Lynne gets lost driving on a mountain due to a traffic accident detour. Her car hits a tree and Jesse finds her and tends to her healing. Jesse escaped from prison and has been living in a cabin on the mountain. There is some bondage.

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Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: eight. Setting: present day West Virginia, Appalachian mountains. Copyright: 2002. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.


3 stars for TREMORS.
Only ok. A little bit sad. A Scottish man thinks he is unattractive and he has been a recluse for 10 years. Someone died on his property 10 years earlier, and Marie thinks he may be a murderer. He sees Marie at a museum and is immediately drawn to her. He arranges for her to have a flat tire and come to his home. He then asks her to stay one week.

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Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: ten. Setting: present day Sweden and Scotland. Copyright: 2001. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.


3 stars for THE OBSESSION.
Quiet, humble math professor meets gorgeous and exciting author Valentina.

CAUTION SPOILER: They have a great weekend together but afterwards they each think the other doesn't want to continue the relationship. This is one of my pet peeves: where conflict is created from vague communication and inaccurate assumptions. Other than that it was a nice story with some good sex scenes and a fulfilling ending.

Data:
Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: twelve. Setting: present day Scotland. Copyright: 2001. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.


OTHER BOOKS:
For a list of my reviews of other Jaid Black books, see my 5 star review of "One Dark Night" posted 4/2/08.

This is a three story compilation. I bought it in hopes that there would be three different stories included. I found the sex scenes redundant. I was surprised that she used the same verbage verbatim to describe her sex scenes in each of the three novels. Maybe if these stories were not read back to back they would be more tantalizing, but if you've read one you've basically read all three.

Not bad i thought the stories were good, i almost didnt get it because of some of the reviews. First story termors WOW loved it he was so mysterious and sexy gave me goose bumps (not speaking for everyone just for myself). But they were ok, quick read.Reviewed by
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I won't deny it; I am a fan of Jaid Black. I haven't yet read one of her books that I didn't like, and most of them I have loved. This book is a collection of three novellas, each one in the Romantica style.

The first and the third stories feature a man who is dark and threatening and yet sexually powerful, and a woman who is bound to him and learns of his hidden depths. The second book features a man who is conservative and conventional, and a woman who becomes obsessed despite herself.

I liked the stories, their romance and their hot sex. I thought that the author did a great job of writing it in an exciting manner that never comes off as exploitive. I really liked it!

(Review of The Best of Jaid Black by Jaid Black)

I loved these three separate stories from Jaid Black. They are so hot and have much comedic undertones. My favorite is Obession and then Vanished. Loved it.

Not sure if these are the best of Jaid Black but they are worth the read. I have read a couple others I liked better. Looking foreward to reading more of Jaid's work.

I am a fan of Jaid Black, but after reading the three novellas, or short stories in this book, I've begun to see a pattern in her writing; she's definately into the theme of Domination/submission or male dominance--both sexual and non-sexual--which is not a problem for me, I do like it. Yet, I think the three stories could have been a little more diverse in the male to female character relationship/sexual dynamics. Also, I have found that her words are somewhat redundant, in that she's prone or really likes to use the same words repeatedly when it comes to her descriptions.

Out of all the three stories, I found the last story, "Vanished," to be the most entertaining.

As others have said, Jaid Black has saved marraiges with her books- and that includes mine. (Though the wedding hasn't happened yet, LOL!) I must agree with one reviewer, who has entitled Fredrik as a very captivating hero. Although it isn't one of her bests or one of my faves, I recommend it to those looking for satisfaction that'll leave you breathless.