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Secrets: The Best in Women's Erotic Romance, Vol. 4

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Anyone who had read the Black Lace books will recognize Emma Holly's name. She is one of the best writers of erotica that I've come across. On my quest to collect everything ever written by her, I found Secrets vol. 4. Let me say that I was pleasantly surprised by the other stories in this collection.

Each story is based on a romantic premise, so readers of romance novels will enjoy this book. The "steam" factor has been pumped up, so readers who don't like graphic love scenes should avoid these stories. However, people looking for one-handed reading would do well to remember that these stories have PLOTS. That said, I enjoyed every one - but especially Emma Holly's.

Others have done a wonderful job reviewing the contents of this book, so I won't rehash. This review is just to emphasize how much you will NOT regret purchasing Secrets vol. 4. :-)

A good anthology, but flawed by "The Bodyguard," which seemed cobbled together, and suffers from an absolutely terrible ending that had my mouth falling open in disbelief. Not what I expect from the series, at all!
"An Act of Love" is entertaining and steamy, a good contemporary romance that apparently picks up a character from a previous volume. Made me want to get the original!
"Enslaved" was OK, but the heroine annoyed me, which wrecked the story. That's more personal bias than any fault of the author - I need a really strong female protagonist in period romances.
"The Love Slave" was AMAZING, the best story I've read in the Secrets anthologies. I read it twice through in two sittings. The sci-fi premise is similar to another novel I read by a different author but the characterization and romance are so much stronger I found myself thinking, "This is the book the other author was trying to write." Terrible, I know, but honest!
Steamy, steamy, hot erotica - heart-tugging romance - Emma Holly is my new hero. lol I'd recommend this volume on the strength of this one story alone.

I skipped over a couple of installments because Emma Holly is featured in Secrets Volume 4. I am a big Emma Holly fan and I've devoured everything she's written. The Love Slave, her novella in this anthology, is so hot it sizzles! Set in make believe times, Princess Lily has to choose three gorgeous men to attend to all of her needs. While she revels in the attention of two of the slaves, it is the tall, dark, gorgeous and mysterious Grae that refuses to submit to her desires. Not only is he rough and insubordinate, he has a painful secret that keeps him at bay. This is a beautiful erotic story that awoke my senses as well as my intellect. Emma Holly has done it again!

Desiree Lindsey's Enslaved is my second favorite. This is a wonderful novella of dark desires and exquisite building of tension. Nicholas Summers is one of the most insatiable heroes I've ever read and the scenes are smoldering and delicious. I'm not familiar with Ms. Lindsey's work, but I'll be sure to look for her stuff in the future. The other two novellas, An Act of Love and The Bodyguard, are contemporary romanticas that failed to spark my interest. I guess I was in the mood for some fanciful stories. The Love Slave and Enslaved more than satisfied my craving for the same. I recommend Secrets Volume 4. Emma Holly's delectable story is well worth the cover price!

I just love this series & was so pleased to read Jeanie Cesarini's story, "An act of love". It's a must just for that story alone. It follows on from her earlier story "The spy who loved me". Shelby, was mentioned in the previous story finally got her own story & it was brilliant. It was great to see Paige & Chris again.

The others are equally as brilliant, I was not disapointed with any of the stories.

They are:
Enslaved - Desiree Lindsey
The bodyguard - Betsy Morgan & Susan Paul
The love slave - Emma Holly.

Romance Comm says, "In ENSLAVED Lindsey adds a unique twist to a classic plot creating a passionate story of love lost and found. Her characters live and breathe in this appealing tale producing a powerful impact not soon forgotten. Exquisite, erotic love scenes sear the senses. ENSLAVED will take your breath away. Hot! Hot! Hot! ~

"Desiree' Lindsey has penned an evocative tale of a love refusing to be denied. In ENSLAVED, emotions run deep and explosive. This story shackled me from the first passionate word through the breathtaking climax. Read it with the man you love..." ~ Lynda Sue Cooper, multi award winning author

"Fabulously sensual and sweetly erotic, this story will light the fires of your imagination!" ~ Kathleen Harrington, bestselling, multi award winning author

"A well-written tale of forbidden lust and love that will keep you turning the pages. Desiree' Lindsey is a as hot as it gets!" ~ Kat Martin, national bestselling, award-winning author

"In ENSLAVED, Desiree' Lindsey creates a tender, erotic fantasy certain to satisfy fans of fresh provocative romance." ~ Teresa Medeiros, national bestselling author

"Desiree' Lindsey takes the reader on a delightfully sinful romp to historical London in her novella ENSLAVED. I got so caught up in the tender, yet passionate love between Crystal and Nicholas I couldn't put it down. ENSLAVED is sure to please..." ~ Amy Marie Sandrin, award winning author

"Author Desiree' Lindsey's debut brings new meaning to sizzle and burn. ENSLAVED rocks!" ~ Deb Stover, bestselling, award winning author

~ENSLAVED~ He'd awakened her passion, captured her tender heart, then silently stepped aside to let his best friend marry her. Now a childless Lady Crystal Halverton turns in desperation to friend and libertine Nicholas Summer to ask the unthinkable... Nicholas thought his life without Crystal was hell--until she seeks his aid in the one request capable of bringing him to his knees.... Check out Lindsey's site for excerpt and details on her exciting diamond necklace giveaway