Wild Wishes [Paperback]

Stephanie Burke (Author), Lena Matthews (Author), Eve Vaughn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 3, 2007

"A Happy Effin Valentine" by Stephanie Burke

If it weren't for bad luck, Effin wouldn't have had any luck at all...until that pretty kitty passed her way. Suddenly, bad dates, worse clothes, and the sister from Hell were a thing of the past. It just so happens that the pretty kitty is actually a lucky, lusty shape-shifting Neko. But could Effin believe in the staying power of her luck and her sexy lucky charm?

"Into Temptation" by Lena Matthews

Themed parties are never a good idea, especially when they incur the wrath of a God.

All Billie Fowler wanted to do was spend a little extra time with her office crush, Tomas Mendez. The notion that a small Anti-Valentine Day's party might turn into the craziest night of her life never entered her mind, but then, she had never been on Cupid's bad side before.

Tired of being cast in the role of "just friends" with Billie, Tomas couldn't resist the opportunity to spend the day of love with the woman he'd fallen for. However, Tomas hadn't counted on Cupid showing up and turning one misspoken wish into reality.

Now under a spell, Billie and Tomas are locked on a sensual roller coaster that's been engineered by a sulking love deity who's gone missing. Giving into temptation might be their only saving grace.but then again, so might love.

"Tag's Folly" by Eve Vaughn

Nothing makes Dr. Taggert Webster wearier then the two words "love" and "marriage." Having grown up in an environment where "marriage" meant "the time before divorce" and "love" meant nothing, he wants to avoid them both. Unfortunately, his live-in lover Alex doesn't share his opinion. Her need for his love and a deeper commitment is driving a wedge between them and ruining what he considers a perfect relationship.

During a heated argument, Tag mutters, "I wish you'd leave me alone.." All too soon, Tag discovers the true meaning of the words "be careful what you wish for." Not only does Alex leave his life for good, she doesn't remember their past year together. With Alex gone Tag realizes his folly; he's loved her all along.

Little does Tag know that Psyche granted him a wish in exchange for saving her life. Now they're both in hot water. With her help, Tag must get Alex to remember what they'd shared before Valentine's Day or the wish will become permanent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 356 pages
• Publisher: Loose Id, LLC (October 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596320265
• ISBN-13: 978-1596320260
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,095,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Have You Been Flashed?

It's the question Stephanie Burke is asking.
Stephanie is a multi published multi award-winning wife and mother of two whose unparalleled imagination causes her no end of trouble.
From sex shifting shape-shifting dragons to under sea worlds, up to sexually confused elemental fey and homo erotic mysteries, all the way to pastel challenged urban sprites, Stephanie has done it all, and hopes to do more.
Stephanie an Orator on her favorite subject of writing and world building, a sometimes teacher when you feed her enough coffee and donuts, an anime nut, a costumer, and a frequent guest of various sci-fi and writing cons where she can be found leading panel discussions or researching more and varied legends and theories to improve her writing skills.
Stephanie is known for her love of the outrageous, strong female characters, believable worlds, male characters filled with depth, and interracial that make the reader sit up and take notice.
Currently Stephanie writes for Changeling Press, Ellora's Cave, Loose-Id press, Red Rose, Renaissance E Books, Tease Publishing, Broken Sword Press, and hopes to add more to her resume.
You can reach Stephanie at Theflashcat.net, http://www.facebook.com/TheFlashCat ,[e-mail], http://www.facebook.com/TheFlashCat or email her at [e-mail].

Stephanie would love to hear from you.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Joyfully Reviewed!, April 17, 2008

By 

Natalie S "ns65" (Nashville) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: Wild Wishes (Paperback)

A Happy Effin Valentine:

Effin Damnwell Hurtzs is having a bad year; no, make that a bad life.
Born on Friday the 13th, it seems that Effin can either have no luck or
bad luck. Just when Effin gives up on dating, her horrified best
friend Christa sets her up on a date with a C.P.A. Figuring that a
C.P.A. is boring and that nothing bad can happen, Effin sets in to make
herself presentable. Evidently fate is working against her yet again
when her supposedly C.P.A. date is actually a hoodlum, and the BMW he
is driving is possibly stolen.

Masataka loves women. Loves them. Especially ones with nice butts.
However, this love he feels gets him into trouble because Masa has the
bad habit of falling for women who are not free. On one such instance,
Masa made a husband so angry that he cursed Masa to a lifetime of being
a simple house cat until the right woman comes along. Masa figures it
won't take long, but now, after years and years of being a cat, Masa is
dying to settle down and be human again. When Masa happens to come
across a crying Effin, he does what any cat would do and rubs against
her. Effin, in her surprise, brings the cat home and the rest is
history.

A Happy Effin Valentine by Stephanie Burke has to be one of the
funniest books I have read in a long time. Full of mishaps and just
plain bad luck, it is a keeper. Masa is endearing and, oh, so yummy!
Effin, well, Effin made me laugh hysterically as I continued to read
and listen to her story. Stephanie Burke has penned a wonderfully sexy
and extremely funny book with A Happy Effin Valentine.

Tag's Folly:

Dr. Taggert Webster is stressed and he doesn't know why. Well, yes, he
does. Tag is a plastic surgeon, has a great house, and for the last
year, a beautiful live-in lover, Alex. Only things aren't as they
seem. Tag feels like Alex is pushing him towards marriage, something
that he does not want for reasons that are his alone. While outside
smoking and contemplating all this, Tag watches an elderly woman
crossing the street. Suddenly, he notices a speeding truck, knows it
is going to hit her, and rushes into the road to save her. In
gratitude, the woman promises him a wish.

Tag goes home and forgets about her promise. That is, he forgets until
the next day when, while arguing with Alex, he states out loud that he
wished she would leave him alone and forget all about her thoughts of
marriage and if she couldn't, then she needs to forget about him as
well. When he comes home later that day, the house is empty and every
single sign of Alex is gone. Stumped, he remembers the old woman's
promise but decides that there is no way that magic is real. Knowing
that Alex will come to her senses and return, Tag immerses himself into
his work until a month passes and he is totally miserable.

Alexandra Harrison fell for Dr. Taggert Webster the moment she met him
during an office visit with her niece. He was striking, forceful and
when he smiled at her, she was instantly in love. Now, a year later,
Alex loves him more than ever but knows that he doesn't feel the same
way. She doesn't like the fact that she is good enough to sleep with
and make love to, but is not good enough to marry. Doubts have been
plaguing her because of Tag's refusal to even consider anything more
permanent.

Alex doesn't have to have marriage, but having Tag verbally state that
he loves her would make her feel a whole lot better. During an
argument tempers fly and Tag screams that he wishes she would forget
about marriage and if she couldn't then she just needs to forget about
him too... which is exactly what happens.

I absolutely adore how in Wild Wishes: Tag's Folly Eve Vaughn makes her
characters real. She takes real life issues like Tag's aversion to
marriage, and is able to weave a tale that actually made me feel sorry
for him! I was on Alex's side to start with, but by the end, I was
dying for her to go back to Tag. However, I have to hand it to Alex;
she stuck by her guns and didn't give in to Tag just to placate him.
They were just a good combination. Add some valentine magic, extremely
erotic and sexy encounters, and I was hooked.

Wild Wishes: Tag's Folly is just an all around good read and is perfect
to any one in the 'Valentine' giving mood. Tag's Folly is just one of
the many reasons why Eve Vaughn is one of my favorite authors and I
highly recommend this book. If you like steamy love scenes, a hot
hero, strong heroine, and a bit of magic, Wild Wishes: Tag's Folly is
the book for you!

Natalie S.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Delightful, It's Delicious, It's Delovely!, December 8, 2007

By 

Good Lovin' "hot reads" (kansas city) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wild Wishes (Paperback)

In a "Happy Effin Valentine" by Stephanie Burke Effin is a down-on-her-luck girl with a wicked little elf named Neko who makes all her wishes come true....in and out of bed!!! Lena Matthews' "Into Temptation" has Billie Fowler and hot Latino, Tomes Mendez heating things up at the office Valentine's day party. "Tag's Folly" by Eve Vaughn is about a wish gone wrong for Dr. Taggert Webster. His live-in girlfriend wants committment & marriage while Tag want to be "left alone" until Alex loses all memory of him and he fights the clock to win her back before Valentine's Day. Also pick up Alex's sister's story "The Devil's Plaything" by Eve Vaughn. All of these stories are wonderful with lots of erotic romantic scenes to keep you turning those pages. This is a winner and worth every cent!!! Here you get three of the best romance authors in the business in one book....this is a win-win!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Three Wishes, February 29, 2008

By 

M. Litchmore "ebony&ivory" (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Wild Wishes (Paperback)

I Thought the stories regarding the background of the female characters were relatable, honestly how many of us have been there done that -with reality's less than favorable outcomes sigh:(.
You know, call me real dense it took me to the end of the book to make the magical reference to "three wishes".
The sex scences where quite vivid and there were times that I experienced them vicariously-lol.
I also admired all three female characters who openly basked in their sexuality and femininty, and their men who encouraged such expressionism (sic).
Ultimately, I have to say that Three Wishes was one of the most liberating interracial works that I read,so far I have read 18 such novels to date.
Truly an enjoyable read.