Customer Reviews

Forbidden Fantasies (Ellora's Cave)

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I am always hesitant to buy these combo books - but there also comes along a story that I want to complete a series I am reading. So I buy them anyway and them have a ton of mixed feelings. I bought this book due to the Jory Strong story. Maybe one day I will get a kindle so that I can just get one of these quickies without having to get a bunch of other stuff...
Story 1) Bossy and Clyde 32 pages = 1 star. Characters were OK - but come on 30+ pages??? Psychic meets Building Contractor.
Story 2) Legends Passion 72 pages = 3 stars. Werewolf bites human during a hookup in the park.
Story 3) Eternal Triangle 47 pages = 1 stars. Dom / 2 vamp submissives. Didn't really do anything for me.
Story 4) Lady Elizabeths Choice 65 pages = 1 star. I'm not crazy about Victorian pieces (set in London 1816).
Story 5) Selfless 59 pages = 3.5 stars. Liked this story, but wanted more background on our hero Dante. Part of the Sterling series.
Story 6) Wild Ride 57 pages 3 stars. Both good characters and some cops/bad guys throw in.
Story 7) Wicked 62 pages = 3 stars. Lunewulf and Cariboo Lunewulf.
Story 8) First Sharing 52 pages = 4 stars. Fallon series - story of first trio. I am glad to have this story, but hope you can get the book on sale or discounted... unless you love these mini stories.

Seriously, that's how I summarize this book.
Then again since the book is designed for anthologies, it should be expected. If you're looking for character development that's seamless and not forced, this is not a good book. If you're looking for a good erotica read, then dive in because this book is more of an erotica than on romance. You might even enjoy it.
However like most of the buyers, I bought the book because of one or two authors that I like. Except for a book or two, the stories features strong modern women and asserting their place in in bed and in the lives of the men around them.
Jory Strong's FIRST SHARING just wetted my appitite and will definitely buy her next book on the Fallon Mates series.
Sherri L. King's SELFLESS is a new twist on fantasy sci-fi and intriquing. At least to me, since I am not into her corner of sci-fi fantasy and paranormal. But I like it.
Jaci Burton's LEGEND'S PASSION is a good read but either I've read a lot of contemporary werewolf or just not in the mood because it just read like any other book about werewolves.
Overall, good for quichies but don't expect to be invested on the characters like any other longer stories.

I thought the different types of stories in this book were equally hot! I especially like the paranormal stories! A great mixture!

"This was a great read filled with many giggle inducing moments as well as deeply touching ones. The indecision faced by the heroine was realistic and the emotional journey she went through as she struggled with the most important decision in her life was riveting. However, it was Spence that really made this story special to me as he was humorous, tender, and very, very sexy. His determination to win the woman he loved with sheer unadulterated passion was just adorable."

"An enchanting read that will be remembered for some time to come." - 5 Hearts, Auriel

I bought this book because it contained stories by two of my favorite authors, Jaid Black and Lorie O'Clare. I have also read stories by the other authors and like their work. After such a long wait for a new story by Jaid Black, I was really disappointed. Bossy and Clyde had bland characters and seemed like it was rushed. It is the shortest of the stories and I couldn't help feeling cheated. Although I have enjoyed many stories by Ann Jacobs, the first of her Eternal series put me to sleep and this installment did the same. At least I was not disappointed by Lorie O'Clare's Wicked. Out of all her series, I liked the Cariboo Lunewolf the most and was so happy to have a new one. I just wish I could have bought it as a single title. At least I bought the book within the first 3 days it was out so I am in the running for the PC Tablet and I get 25% off Ellora's Cave books. This has helped alleviate some of the disappointment and the high price of the book.

Waiting impatiently for new stories by Jaid Black, Ann Jacobs - some of my favorite romance authors - etc. I was sorely disappointed. The stories are so short, you always have the feeling there are chapters missing. The usually steamy scenes seem abbreviated. I wonder if Ms. Black, Ms. Jacobs and some of the others still enjoy writing or if it has become duty only. As crestfallen as I would be if they announced their retirement, it would be better than spending a lot of my hard-earned money on disappointments like this. So I hope for (way) better reads in the future again und tell everybody else to save their money and wait.

This is a great anthology. All of the stories are well written, AND by authors that I not only like, but normally eagerly await new stories from, as well. Being that all the entries are originals I'd highly recommend this anthology to anyone looking for a little spice or just a great read.

I thoroughly enjoy anything published by Ellora's Cave. I have probably read 95% of their books and enjoy all of them.

I've been looking forward to Ellora's Cave first Hardcover anthology and it was so worth the wait. This book is full of short stories/novella's from a number of authors I have read from EC and others that are new to me. Definitely now will be looking for these new authors for me to read more of. I won't go into detail of each book since Amazon has the list of books above. All genres are included in here, contemporary, romance suspense, paranormal, fantasy, historical and more. So there's a bit of everything if you like a variety to read but too a great way to try a genre you might not have read. I haven't read much of Science Fiction erotic romance but I will be looking up more of these. This is a perfect bedside book. I read a story each night before sleeping and I was able to have it last a bit longer! This is erotic romance so expect the sensuality of this genre. If you have not read erotic romance before, don't expect the sensuality of the mainstream romance. If you want to try this genre, you can check out their ebooks first to find a short book to attempt first. If you love reading this genre of erotic romance, as Ellora Cave calls it, Romantica, then this is a great anthology that's a keeper. I highly recommend this and if you don't know where to start, start from the beginning, or some of my favorites there, in no particular order, Jaci Burton, Anne Jacobs, Sahara Kelly, Cheyenne McCray, Lorie O'Clare and Jory Strong. Too remember these are not novels, they are SHORT STORIES, so they will be stories of established relationships or similar situations. If you want more of a longer and in depth read, a novella or novel is suggested. Just quick sizzling reads here and worth it.