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Enchanted Dreams: Erotic Tales of the Superna

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I really like and respect Nancy Madore. I think she's a brilliant writer that offers insightful modern stories that [at least in her previous works] are cleverly supported by the familiar framework of an old fairy tale. Truly enjoyable. Impressed by her style and her mission [to discover & publish stories that reflect the contemporary woman's most popular sexual fantasies] - I've eagerly jumped into any work with her name on it.

Well, this jump landed me in cold water without a life jacket. Her writing was solid; her creativity and originality still top notch; but the stories themselves were [in MHO] not erotic or romantic and honestly left me more baffled and/or horrified than intrigued or even entertained.

She abandoned the fairy tale structure but really, this was no sweat - she's still a fab writer, so I wasn't concerned. I should have been.

I honestly think I missed the marketing boat on this one - when the subtitle mentioned "supernatural" I thought we'd get our mundane unrequited love with a ghost, shapeshifter, werewolf, etc. I thought I'd read stories that, at worst, raised an eyebrow or at best, made me hot & bothered.

Instead, I got stories that truly left me scared or disturbed - not what I'm looking for in something marketed to me as a romantic/erotic novel. I didn't want to read about some weirdo who filed her canines down to become fangs so she could attack and drink the blood of a vampire [one of the happier stories, I assure you] and I sure didn't want to read about cannibalism.

This novel was a Halloween special and I unfortunately missed the clues. Perhaps in another genre [mmm, like Horror?], these stories deserve 5 stars [although from a technical point of view, the last story seemed rushed, was boring and had that familiar whiff of "uh oh - I needed to make my deadline like yesterday"], but for Romance/Erotic I'm going to give her 3.

In short, I was freaked out & unhappy. One story gave me a damned nightmare. I read romance for a reason people - I have a vivid imagination and prefer to let only "happy" things invade my dreams. If that's not you - then perhaps you can appreciate these stories as they ARE well written and creative. However, if you're looking for romance... run away from this novel or you'll wish you did.

I give the first story 5*'s & the rest 1 or 2 *s! I'm only giving a 3* to avoid penalizing the first story too harshly.

The first story was really well written. If this had been a novella, or short story, and only that portion included, I'd rate it 5*s, even though the ending was quite disappointing for a story of this type. The scenes in this story were original and imaginative. The writing was well done. It definitely kept my attention.

The other stories? Well, I couldn't even make myself finish some of them. The one with the alien hybrids? I did finish that one, but only because I am at the end of my self-imposed Kindle budget for the month and wasn't in the mood for a free classic. Quite frankly, I would have spent my time better scrubbing the grout. Sex with an alien with multiple appendages? All I could think of was that this woman was having sex with an octopus like alien. She had appendages in every orifice.

A book with the word erotic in its title implies something completely different to me than what some of the stories in this book provided. However, to each his (or her) own...

I am not a fan of this book. I have read her other 2 Enchanted books and really enjoyed them. This one was very strange and the stories were not easy to follow. I am disappointed in the stories that were point into this book.

4 1/2 STARS!!!!

I was delightfully surprised and impressed with Nancy Madore's 'Enchanted Dreams'. While I had prepared myself to be shocked, and I was, it was in a way that was wholly unexpected. Ready for anything and filled with anticipation for some very erotic and perhaps uncomfortable scenarios that would blow open my developed boundaries, none of Madore's novellas approached or surpassed my limits as a reader of erotic novels. On the contrary, my opinion is that the contents, while superbly arousing, consisted mostly of light erotica combined with rampant emotional intensity and a spattering of paranormal elements.

Each of the novellas in Madore's collection set its hooks in me astonishingly fast and before I knew it I had devoured the book's entire contents. Some novellas invoke an eerie feeling while others had me gasping in sudden surprise. I found myself anticipating the ending of each tale knowing that something was going to happen that would take me completely, yet pleasantly, off guard.

One novella in particular prompted me to really think about human nature in the realm of relationships. I was awe struck by the simple truth that was spoken by the characters and while it's somewhat depressing, the details were familiar while still being enlightening. I've yet to determine if I agree or if I merely accept that this is in fact some people's rational. Either way, Madore's characters challenged me and I found that immensely enjoyable.

While 'Enchanted Dreams' is an Erotic Novel, there is romance to be had. There's romance in Madore's words, in the description of her scenes. She is a beautiful, if not an elegant writer whereby transcending the reader into her fairy tales with magical and flowing prose. A good many of her novellas embody romantic plots as well whether it's again the beauty of Madore's words or the characters themselves and their actions. There is an especially romantic novella at the very end of the collection. The relationship that one woman embarks upon with three other men was beautifully romantic and I found myself falling for each man right along with their collective heroine. Another novella proved that love can be powerful enough to conquer a nasty and determined incubus. But don't expect a "Happily Ever After" in all or any of these tales. While some novellas ended with an HEA-esque conclusion, others ended abruptly and in some cases with subtle terror.

Which leads me to the paranormal elements. While interesting, the elements didn't overshadow the characters or their journeys but rather they enhanced them. Some novellas are highly paranormal in plot while others are only subtly so. Madore breathes new life into the vampire myth as well as the fierce cunning of the incubus. In one novella, even aliens make an erotic appearance. Or do they? That question can be argued both ways I believe. Then there is the power of hypnosis, a revolutionary scientific program with the ability to see the future, and a woman who feeds on the flesh of men. One novella even features an enchanted forest filled with erotic delights but there's also an eerie undertone and an ending that will give you goosebumps.

I rather found myself enchanted with 'Enchanted Dreams'. Interestingly enough, these stories are based on actual "real-life" research. Yet despite being rooted in fact, Madore really provides something refreshingly original to an otherwise gluttoned market (paranormal wise). The fantasies that she pens are uniquely feminine and easily identifiable. I challenge any woman to read this novel of shorts and walk away without finding at least one novella that didn't bring to life some inner desire, thought, or fantasy. Combined with the paranormal thrills, this novel was a fascinating read and I'm genuinely motivated to check out Nancy Madore's other collections with the expectation of being enchanted.

I liked these collections of short stories very much. If you like fantasy and erotica together you will agree. The sex was erotic rather than smutty which was good, and the stories are well written and read like sexy fairy stories. I think you will enjoy these if you have an open mind, and plenty of imagination.

I wish I'd have taken the advise of the reviewers who had said to NOT buy this book or otherwise rated it negatively. It is neither erotic or engaging. This book earns an "F" for "Failure to Entertain". Too bad I can't get a refund for the time spent reading it. Into the recycle bin it goes- it's THAT BAD.

There are seven erotic supernatural stories in this collection. There's vampires, aliens, ghosts and even fairies involved in the stories. If you're a fan of this genre, and like the supernatural, you'll probably enjoy this one. Among my favorites were The Enchanted Forest, where a woman on a hike trips and bumps her head then wanders upon a beautiful section of the forest where nothing is what it seems. I liked this first story in the collection, it was an erotic fairytale. You can see this story depicted on the front cover of the book. I also enjoyed Disenchantment, where a woman on a blind date finally meets the man of her dreams. But when she explains how she feels about love and relationships, he sets out to prove her wrong. This one had a creepy twist at the end that I had no idea was coming. I also liked Dying For It, where a shy woman falls in love with a vampire. The other stories are Expecting, Flowers for Angela, Jimmy and The Incentive Program. This was an interesting collection because of the supernatural elements added to the stories. I really didn't like Expecting too much, mainly because i'm afraid of aliens and don't ever see how they can be added to an erotic story. But for the most part, I found this to be a good collection.

Enchanted brought out the naughtiness of your favorite fairytales, then Enchanted Again brought out the dark side to eroticism. Now Nancy Madore returns with Enchanted Dreams. This time she tackles the paranormal/fantasy genre. You will get the tale of a woman lost in quite an interesting forest. Why is the forest misbehaving? Then there is the futuristic/time travel story of a lonely 2019 woman who takes voyeurism to a whole other level. A woman might be having an alien's baby, while another woman cheats on her fiance with a ghost who knows just what she wants and how she wants it. But none of these stories compares with the one about a troubled young woman and her encounter with a sexy but deadly vampire.

There is something for everyone here. No matter what sort of science fiction/fantasy fan you are, I'm sure you'll love at least one of these stories. All the better if you love erotica. These stories are sexy and fun -- great escapism through and through. Madore has taken her unique series to a whole other level and I hope she considers expanding her writing to this genre, especially if they center on vampires. (You can tell that Dying for It is my favorite short story in the book!) A must read!

"The Enchanted Forest". Catherine once ran marathons; now she runs the rat race. Thus with a few days of R&R, Catherine returns to outdoor activity. However, her hike into the forest seems to be calling her to go deeper as if someone is calling for her.

"Disenchantment". Maryanne knows nothing has gone right lately as each man she meets on line has proven not up to the image they depict. However when she meets Dan she falls in love and him with her until he begins to find Maryanne's biting flaws pushing him to sever the relationship.

"Dying For It". Anna and Vincent are opposites as she is an introvert and he is an extrovert; that is what each displays to others. Inside Anna is an extrovert while Vincent is an introvert. When they meet, each conceals a dark secret that define their personalities in public and in private, but neither quite understands blood will tell.

"Expecting". Emilie sees the blue mark that indicates uncertainty to her and David whose comfort feels alien. Yet her dreams increases her trepidations that what happened will occur again as she is locked away with Dr. Rozzi providing therapy, but she knows they are expecting her soon.

"Flowers for Angela". In the psychiatrist's journal, the first entry mentions middle age patient Eleanor dealing with the deaths of her husband and her shrink, but nothing is quite what it seems as her negative emotions are modified so every moment is joyful.

"Jimmy". The clairvoyant warns Sara that Jimmy the incubus haunts her to get at her boyfriend, Ray.

"The Incentive Program". In 2019 Georgia runs a simulation program that predicts humanity's future. She likes what she sees in 2304 especially what happens to volunteers Cassie and Peter as she wants that for herself.

These seven well written erotic tales run the gamut between the supernatural and science fiction as Nancy Madore enchants those who prefer something different.

Harriet Klausner

These enchanted tales were everything a girl could wish for. Yes, they were an absolute turn on. Yes, the stories were fantasticly engaging. But what I liked best was how original it was. Not the same old same old for sure. Both the stories and the sexual parts were creative in the extreme. I love when this happens! A quick rundown on the stories in this grouping (without spoilers): First up is Enchanted Forest, about a secret place in the woods where the wildlife really comes alive. This one had a super surprise ending that fit the story well and sent chills up and down my spine. Next is Disenchantment, which combines the realities of romance with a fantasticly supernatural ending. Dying for It is a very unique vampire story that will certainly please the romantic. Expecting was a favorite of mine and I'm not sure why. It's just so memorable. A woman is abducted by aliens, or is she? One is not sure, but it left me wanting to hang outside on a dark night. Flowers for Angela was another one of those stories where you just shake your head thinking where does she come up with this? Excellently written and executed, the story takes mind control to another level and makes you wonder. Jimmy was another favorite.The sex scenes in that one truly were out of this world.I had mixed feelings about that ending. The last and longest story is the Incentive Program and this is another one that amazed me. It is the most romantic story in the group. And that's what's so amazing about it. There's a hauntingly subtle tone to these paranormal stories that makes you think you're reading real life. I really enjoyed Nancy Madore's Dancing Princesses a few years back but this was over the top good.