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5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless Tales 5 Star Review, October 9, 2003
by Amy L. Turpin Celeste and Corinne Carson are writers of science and romantic fiction, respectively. Both have created alpha type male heroes and both feel a special connection to their characters. What they don't realize is that their writings are coming true in their hero's universes, a fact they are about to find out in a most alarming way . . . Jarred Varrain and Mykhayl Rhodyonovich are the tormented characters of the sisters' fantasies. Trapped in a kind of limbo when the girls are brainstorming, and then helpless to change the eventual outcome once back in their own lives, the men have had enough! For ten long years they have had to watch as their lives are plotted and executed with malicious precision, and now the men finally have a chance to take revenge on their tormentors by kidnapping the women and whisking them off to their individual universes. Mykhayl's dimension is one of magic and fantasy. As he spirits Corinne away from her home, he can think of nothing other than punishing her for his years of suffering. After completely consuming her, he finds she has possession of him as well, a fact that does not sit well with him. He knows her for the sorceress she is, and after the things done to him by another sorceress, he can not trust her--especially with his heart. Corinne knows he can never love her, but the least she can do is to use her newfound skills to reverse the damage she caused in one of her stories. But will her courage and determination be enough to give this mighty king the queen he needs and the son he deserves? Jarred's universe is one of science and technology. When Celeste finds herself face to face with the gadgets she invented, the reality is more alarming than she could have ever imagined. Especially her ultimate creation--the brawny, sexy, cyborg/human glaring down at her with malice. She knows him as well as he knows himself and when the look she has described a thousand times, the one associated with that of the executioner-Jarred, she is more terrified than she can ever remember being. His intentions, however, are not as grim as her impending death, but he will use her then throw her away . . . so to speak. The sex they share is unlike either of them has ever experienced. Just when it seems Jarred's icy exterior is melting in Celeste's favor, her special powers are revealed to him. He realizes then that she has kept this secret from him for almost the entire time of her stay with him. Knowing Jarred's life will soon be jeopardized, Celeste is determined to keep him from harm--knowing he will never love her. But the danger comes from the most unexpected source and it's up to Celeste to neutralize the threat before it's too late. Two fabulously written tales, two fabulously written romances! This anthology is written with humor, imagination and a generous amount of love. The beginning grasps the reader's attention immediately and the ending is in no way predictable, but perfectly logical. All the parts in between--well, you'll just have to read it for yourself!
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A raunchy, slightly kinky Perfect 10, August 31, 2005
In a plot straight out of an erotic version of The Twilight Zone, sisters Celeste and Corrine Carson have reached the pinnacle of success as authors. Corrine writes historical fantasy romances featuring Mykhayl Tibronson, the High King of Torhtremer, and his family, while Celeste is the author of a futuristic/sci-fi series starring Jarred Varrain, an enforcement officer. Mykhayl and Jarred have each gone on many dangerous adventures through the sisters' books. What Corrine and Celeste don't know is that somehow, some way, what they've written has become reality in two alternate universes. Worse yet, Jarred and Mykhayl know about them and plan to take their revenge. In a bold move, Jarred and Mykhayl penetrate our dimension and kidnap the sisters (while they're in the middle of trying out lingerie, no less). Now it's payback time for Corrine and Celeste as they each face a furious and handsome (not to mention well-endowed) warrior.
In Diane Whiteside's BOUND BY THE DRAGON, Mykhayl Tibronson, the High King of Torhtremer, has brought back his tormentor for punishment. Thanks to Corrine, Mykhayl has been imprisoned and tortured numerous times by his enemies. Worst of all, she caused an ice serpent to bite him and render him sterile. An intolerable situation for a king. Mykhayl intends to make sure that this sorceress will no longer be able to make his life hell, even if he has to shackle her to his bed.
Bewildered, bemused and definitely aroused (after all, she's very familiar with every inch of that physique) Corrine finds herself accused of being a sorceress and being eyed as a tasty snack both my Mykhayl and the imperial dragon, Khyber! Wanting to make amends for all that she unknowingly put him through, Corrine is determined to cure his sterility and help him fight his enemies, even if it means being stuck in this universe forever.
In Angela Knight's BOUND BY THE DREAM, Jarred Varrain finally has his chance to avenge himself on Celeste. Because of her he'd been betrayed by the woman he loved, tortured by alien reptiles and, worst of all, had watched her plot his best friend's death but was powerless to stop it. Yet for all she's put him through, Celeste has also been his obsession for years. To ensure she will wreak no more havoc in his world, Jarred plans to give Celeste to his friend De'Lar as a new sexsub. But first, Jarred is going to torture her slowly, exquisitely, on his specially made pleasure rack. He was going to rid himself of his fixation once and for all.
Once she realizes that everything she's written has truly come to pass, Celeste expects Jarred to kill her. Instead, she's tortured with pleasure and Celeste slowly realizes a truth she's hidden for a long time. She's never been able to have a real relationship because a part of her has always been in love with her hero, Jarred. Now he's real, but her days with him are numbered unless he can forgive her and she can convince him they belong together.
CAPTIVE DREAMS wraps itself around that eternal question "What if?" and the result is raunchy and a lot of fun. Corrine and Celeste make fabulous heroines who, after learning to believe in the improbable, immerse themselves in their new worlds and find a way to adapt and relish their new roles. Mykhayl and Jarred evolve from men bent on vengeance to heroes worthy of their unusual heroines. Erotically charged, lushly romantic, and yes, slightly kinky, this delicious anthology may not be for everyone but it's a Perfect 10 in my book.
TheSchemer
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Truly outstanding romance erotic fantasy, October 22, 2006
Celeste and Corinne Carson are sisters and both are writers who are having problems with their characters: Corianne with Mykh the King of an alternate Earth and avatar of the dragon Khyber one of the kingdoms two protective deities; Celeste is having problems with Jarred and interstellar law enforcer from the far future. The book is in 4 sections a prologue then Bound by the Dragon dealing with Corianne with Mykh and their problems and then Bound by the Dream dealing with Celeste and Jarreed. Then finished with an Epilogue.
In Bound by the Dragon Diane Whiteside does an excellent job of writing erotic fantasy. Character development is largely limited to the principals with the others being largely spear carriers except for the huge black leopard Mazur who is overjoyed to have someone to talk to (Corianne is the only living sorceress and so can talk to animals) but this is the major stalling point as Mykh was held captive and tortured by the Gray Sorceress so he hates and fears any sorceress. The plot is nicely convoluted and well done and there is some humor as when Corianne realizes that Khyber is real and when Mazur dumps Mykh in the pond. The erotic scenes are very well done with some BD but mostly Ds and over all an outstanding job.
In the second half Angela Knight does an outstanding job of dealing with the conflict between Celeste and Jarreed. Jarred is very attracted but also annoyed that she has killed off his best friend. Some humor along with the erotic as with the Rekan Torment Rack as modified by the Kirystari to be a sex toy, and then there is an innovative use of VR as well. More humor in the case where Celeste is dressed as a sexsub (sexual submissive) at De'Lars palace on Kirystari and uses her telekinesis to dump an offensive palace guard. Over all nice characters, well written BDSM and Ds erotica with a good threesome as well. The plot is a little light but overall outstanding.
Not a 5 star home run but a truly great read.
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