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"The unmistakable sound of a woman being pleasured echoed through the woods above the village of Carbrey. The sound was deeply sensual, and powerful - as if she dared anyone to defy her needs." So begins Rampant, Saskia Walker's sensual and haunting tale of witchcraft and ghostly possession in an enchanted Scottish village. Zoe Daniels is a practical personal assistant from London on holiday in Carbrey. She rents a seaside cottage called Her Haven, which unbeknownst to Zoe is haunted by the restless spirit of the former owner, an 18th-century witch named Annabel McGraw.

Upon arrival at Her Haven, Zoe finds that the entire town of Carbrey has an eerie, powerful hold on her. She senses her control slipping as she is taken over by her sexual desires. Her encounters with certain locals add to her unease. She meets Elspeth McGraw the cottage caretaker and postmistress, Crawford Logan the local boat builder, and a mysterious restaurateur named Cain Davot. But the one she is most captivated by is her sexy neighbor Grayson Murdoch who seems just as intrigued with her. She soon discovers that a coven of local witches lead by Cain Davot who practice the dark arts and thrive on sexual energy want to use her as a vessel to reincarnate Annabel. White witch Grayson is determined to keep that from happening. And Annabel's spirit seems to have an agenda all her own as she desperately tries to communicate with Zoe through visions.

I loved this story. It was beautifully written. The descriptions of the characters, town and surrounding landscape were amazing; I could easily picture myself there, sharing the experiences with the characters. The coast of Scotland sounds like such a beautiful, magical place! The book flows nicely, and the erotic scenes blend smoothly into the story and never overshadow the plot. I really enjoyed the paranormal aspects of the story. I couldn't wait to find out Zoe's fate and the real story behind Annabel's death centuries earlier. I highly recommend Rampant to fans of erotica and paranormal romance.

I was initially drawn to Rampant because of the paranormal aspects. Erotica isn't something I usually read but I found the synopsis for Rampant interesting so I decided to check it out. I'm glad that I did.

Yes, this book was naughty but it also had a great plot. The author has a very beautiful and descriptive style of writing. You couldn't help but to hate the bad guys and love the good ones. The setting was a beautiful coastal town in Scotland which just happens to be one of my favorite places to visit when opening a book. The descriptions of the terrain were so vivid it made me feel as if I was there seeing it all through the character's eyes. As if that wasn't enough the romantic interest was a gorgeous man with a Scottish brogue. Men with accents always win my heart. There was no exception when it came to Grayson Murdoch the blonde witch and love interest of Rampant's protagonist Zoe.

Rampant is a beautifully written work of erotic romance. It contains fascinating characters and steamy love scenes all set in the gorgeous country of Scotland. All in all I found this a very entertaining read. I'd recommend it to those that enjoy paranormal romance and whose senses aren't offended by more risqué sex scenes.

Zoë Daniels has come to Carbery, Scotland for a vacation. She's attracted to the beauty of the area, and she loves her rented cottage, Her Haven. But soon after she arrives strange things start happening. She feels a deep, sexual pull to any person who crosses her path. And there are many gorgeous men for her to choose from. There's her neighbor, sexy Grayson Murdoch, restaurant owner Cain Davot, or boat builder Crawford Logan.

But Zoë quickly realizes something is going on in Carbery. She senses a presence in her house, one that makes itself known and lets Zoë know that she is needed for a special, supernatural purpose. As Zoë's time at the cottage progresses she learns about Annabel McGraw, the eighteenth century witch who used to live in Her Haven.

Sinister things start to happen, and the events are tied to Annabel, and by turns Zoë. Can Zoë figure out who to trust in order to stop the dark magic that's already been started, and will she survive the ordeal and live to find her true love?

Oh my...grab a bucket of ice, set it by the fan and then turn off the phone, because once you start this novel you won't want to put it down.

Rampant is by turns sexy, erotic and dark, and it kept me enthralled, page after page. I fell in love with Zoë from the opening scene. She is an independent woman who doesn't allow herself to be lead around by the nose. Her reactions to the things that happen are realistic and heart-felt, and at times I could see myself with her, wondering what was happening and what she was going to do about it.

To say I loved the ride this book took me on is an understatement. When I had to put it down I thought about when I could go back to Carbery and see what would happen next; and when I finished it I wanted to read it again, just so I could absorb more of the story.

If you enjoy books that explore the darker side of love you'll savor this one. I know I relished each sexy, dark angsty moment. Rampant is definitely a keeper for me, and a Joyfully Recommended title.

Amelia
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When I elected to read this work, I expected the suggested paranormal elements to be used merely as a catalyst for several sexual escapades. While this expectation was met, what I didn't anticipate was how well and how fully realized the world of witches, magic, and possession would be in this story. It provided an eerie atmosphere and an underlying sense of danger that framed what was a really good story.

The characters were fantastic. Zoe was immensely likeable and fragile, but strong when faced with a situation that would break many people. Watching her cope with the danger gathering around her, enveloping her, was a real treat. Grayson, who didn't initially seem like he'd be a good match for her was a wonderful complement and perfect for both her and this story. The secondary characters were just right, the dialogue was good, and the pacing of the story increased as it went along to heighten the sense of danger. The setting couldn't have been better. I absolutely loved this story. The author did a tremendous job of taking what looks like just another paranormal erotic work and creating a tale that is unforgettable. - Roxanne

Rampant is a hot and steamy erotica/mystery/paranormal delight. A tight-laced personal assistant finds herself drawn into a battle of white vs. black magic while on vacation. A modern coven led by a Warlock practicing black magic seeks to use Zoe as a vessel for bringing back the ghost of the most famous Witch of the village. However, all is not as it seems, as the ghost actively engages Zoe on her own in a final act of revenge against the Warlock responsible for her death. Trusting the scholar/white witch Grayson seems Zoe's best chance to survive the plans of the coven while still helping the ghost to seek justice. This very sexy mystery is fun, engaging read with enough plot depth and story continuity that the depictions of "sex magic" are a treat.

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