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Secrets: The Best in Women's Sensual Romance, Vol. 2

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Snowbound by Bonnie Hamre****
Historical-London Society: Justin Stowe, fifth Earl of Howden is snowbound in his bachelor's establishment deserving a break from the manipulating ladies of ton seeking his title. Sarah Walker interrupts his solitude by collapsing on his settee dripping mud with an infant bundled to her. Justin is shocked that she has gone to such lengths to trap him. After having to get in his bed with her (in order to keep her warm with his "body" heat)-- he must have her. Listening to her explanation for her arrival, he quickly comes up with alternate solutions to allow him more time with her-for her own good of course.

Savage Garden by Susan Paul****
Historical: Lady Raine LeFleur is the daughter of a French Major. Dr. Miguel Chavez is fighting on the opposite side of the war seeking revenge for the slaughter of his family. Miguel intercepts bandit's heist of the carriage bound to take Raine home to get married. Thankful for being rescued by her lover, Raine finds herself kidnapped instead.

Roarke's Prisoner by Angela Knight****
Sci-Fi: Elise Morrell captains Coalition Stellar Service Intelligence ship the "Star Raker" which has been ducking and dodging Captain Michael Roarke of Rebellion Starforce much larger ship the "Liberator" for a year. Chased down and defeated, she puts her crews safety above her owns and reluctantly agrees to his demand for HER total surrender.

Surrogate Lover by Doreen DeSalvo***
Contemporary: Sarah goes to see Dr. Adrian Ross for sex therapy. While coaching Sarah to enjoy sex and become "comfortable" with her sexuality, he falls in love with her. How UNprofessional....

Don't read this on the bus! You'll miss your stop! This is fabulous anthology, particularly Doreen DeSalvo's story -- which is UNBELIEVABLY steamy and intimate and sensitively told. it really pulls you in. Looking forward to more from her!

Angela Knight's futuristic space romance (and it *is* romantic!) is worth the cost of the book all by itself. The others all range from good to great, but I considered them just a bonus. "Roarke's Prisoner" tells of two enemy starship captains who had a sensual run-in in the past and have not been able to stop thinking about one another. Finally, he has captured her and has her at his mercy. As much as he hates her cause, his personal feelings for her run deep and what could be a cruel and vengeful imprisonment instead becomes an incredibly erotic entanglement. I'd give this story 10 stars if I could! I have read all of the Secrets books but this is the only one I have kept, because I re-read this story so often.

I have loved all the Secrets anthologies but especially the ones with stories by Angela Knight. She has another great one here called "Roarke's Prisoner" A wonderful futurisitc love story with a very sexy hero and strong smart heroine.
Loved it!

These secrets books are a great way to find new authors. After reading these short but very steamy stories I want to find more from them. Roarke's prisoner (Angela Knight) was my favorite out of the four, with Snowbound (Bonnie Hamre) coming a close second. This series is turning into a very enjoyable read & i'm looking forward to the rest.

I LOVED this anthology and thought all the stories were good, but I have to single out "Surrogate Lover" by Doreen DeSalvo. Great story (which I'm sure many a woman can relate to!), great writing, and just plain fun. I highly recommend it. This author should definitely be more widely read, and I'm looking forward to more of her work!

In Regency England, the notorious rake the Earl of Howden suddenly finds himself "SNOWBOUND" with a sensual miss.

In the "SAVAGE GARDENS" of 1865 Mexico, revolutionary Miguel Chavez seeks revenge upon the hated French in the person of Lady Raine LeFleur...but becomes ensnared in her siren call.

In this action-packed futuristic adventure, Coalition Capt. Elise becomes "ROARKE'S PRISONER" when she surrenders her starship to Rebellion Capt. Roarke--who has plans to keep her in his bed...indefinitely.

Dr. Adrian Ross is a sex therapist for women who can't achieve sexual climax. He comes highly recommended by Sarah's shrink as the perfect "SURROGATE LOVER."

The tales put out by Red Sage are cutting edge steamy, and all are very good. However, most fade from memory as soon as I put them down. Not so with Angela Knight. Everyone one of her tales alone are enough to make you buy the book. But in Roarke's Prisoner WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is best one!!!

WHY this is not made into a movie I have no idea!!

It is a SCi-FI tale that is about some of the best reading I have seen anywhere!! He is the Captain of a rebel ship, and she is on the other side. They have a 'close encounter' before, she got away. This time he intend to keep his prisoner - for more reasons than one!! This is one of those tales that will stick in your mind for decades to come.

I LOVED these stories...I want more!! The great thing about this collection is that although the tales are short, they give enough to make you want more. I also have Volume I and it was just as enticing. I am an avid romance reader, but it was wonderful to get a burst of fantasy in a short story!

Although a bit of a novice to erotic literature, I found this book richly romantic. I've read several letters to Penthouse over the years, but was always left a bit longing for some real passion. Each fevernt yarn is sensitive and deliciously sexual. A good choice for any women with romantic and sensual fantasies.