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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 Klovers! Courtesy of CK2S Kwips & Kritiques, March 3, 2007
HarperCollins Avon Red has created an anthology of stories guaranteed to warm even the coldest winter night!
Wow! Individually, each of the stories in the anthology Alluring Tales - Awaken the Fantasy more than sizzle, but united in one hot little book, they are downright combustible! The title promises alluring tales, and it definitely delivers!
With some anthologies, you find several stories you like or love, and maybe a story or two that aren't quite up to par. It would be hard to find anyone who could say this about Alluring Tales - Awaken the Fantasy! Each story is just as good as the last one. I personally would be hard pressed to choose a favorite between them, and am very grateful I don't have to!
~ Lover's Locket by Cathryn Fox ~
When an old gypsy presses Caira to accept a mysterious locket, Caira finds love, and risks losing her soul to save his!
This is the first story I've ever read by Cathryn Fox, and I find myself compelled to look for more of her work after reading it. Lover's Locket is a surprisingly complex story of ancient curses, forbidden love, and reincarnation. I use the word complex due to its brevity. Fox has woven an intricate history for her leading lady in this story, proving her skill with the short story format.
~ Kili's Ice Man by Delilah Devlin ~
In a futuristic world, Kili attempts to ease her lust for her celebrity crush, the Ice Man, over her lunch hour with one quick virtual reality session in order to calm her nerves before a business meeting with him that very afternoon. But her VR fantasy man seems all too real...
I confess to a love of Science Fiction and I am always intrigued by Virtual Reality themes. I wasn't disappointed with Devlin's addition to this anthology! Kili programs her Virtual Reality session with what she believes is her dream man, but all bets are off when the Ice Man himself gets wind of her plan! Gunnar proves to be a remarkably sensitive he-man type, taking both Kili and the reader by surprise!
~ The Hottest One Night Stand by Lisa Renee Jones ~
One stormy night and a broken down car bring Jessica the opportunity to find her sexuality with a sexy and compelling stranger. But he soon proves to be something very different from what he seems...
I wanted to read this anthology because of Lisa Renee Jones contribution to it, having thoroughly enjoyed other stories written by her. Even had I not enjoyed any of the other stories in this anthology, Jones' story would still have made this a worthwhile read! She reaches into every woman's fantasy of an anonymous encounter with a dangerous man, and then turns the tables on both the leading lady and the readers when he turns out to be so much more!
~ Out of the Shadows by Myla Jackson ~
What will a Vampire Hunter do when the woman he loves becomes the very thing he hates above all else?
From the very start, Jackson fosters empathy for her hero, with the reader sharing his confusion and frustration for the woman he loves. When we are finally allowed insight as to her reasons for turning TJ away, our heart breaks for both of them.
~ A Familiar Kind of Magic by Sylvia Day ~
Who will really be tamed when a powerful Warlock, Max, tries to collar the rogue Familiar, Victoria?
With A Familiar Kind of Magic, Day proves a woman can find strength and power in letting go. Max proves himself as a gentle and sly Dominant when he sets out to tame Victoria, simultaneously empowering her and allowing her to unleash the needs she has subjugated for years.
~ Tempting Grace by Sasha White ~
Ex-stripper turned Probation Officer Grace isn't looking for love, and especially not with the minister's son, Lukas. But Lukas proves persistent, and persistence has a way of paying off...
Sasha White is also a new author for me, and I will recommend her without reservation to anyone interested in this genre! She has included a wonderful contemporary tale that proves love isn't always where we expect it to be, nor in the form we anticipated.
~ Quick Silver by Vivi Anna ~
Sangria knows this delivery is trouble waiting to happen - a suspicion more than confirmed when an ambush gives her a good look at the merchandise she is transporting!
I'm not quite certain just how Vivi Anna included so much plot in so few words, but she did - and did it well! Sangria's tale is one of loneliness and hardship, but she finds a way out in the most unlikely of places...
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awaken your fantasies with these seven ALLURIING TALES, February 27, 2007
LOVER'S LOCKET by Cathryn Fox
Caira knows exactly what she wants in a man. Unfortunately the only man who incites her desires is immortalized in a painting that's been handed down through the family for generations. When she finds a beautiful locket at a new boutique, she's drawn to it. It's called the LOVER'S LOCKET. By reciting the incantation etched on it Caira's true love will be revealed, but with that revelation comes great danger as well.
Cathryn Fox will charm readers with this tale of a forbidden love that has remained strong throughout the centuries. I loved the air of mysticism throughout this story and the raw passion between Zarek and Caira.
KILI'S ICE MAN by Delilah Devlin
Kili's fascination with the gladiator Ice Man has her in a constant state of arousal. It's her job to present the sales pitch for the network spots with Centurion. How is she going to present a professional air if she's drooling all over the man during the presentation? Fortunately her friend, Willa, has a way to get her mind of the hulking gladiator - a virtual vacation. Only Ice Man talks the technician into hooking him up with her without her knowing it.
Delilah Devlin allows readers to indulge in their secret fantasies about the celebrities we love to watch. Kili and Ice Man practically ignite the virtual mechanism and make it sound so promising that I'd love to give it a try.
THE HOTTEST ONE NIGHT STAND by Lisa Renee Jones
Jessica's trip to her nephews birthday party takes an unexpected detour when she encounters a man who reminds her of Zorro and makes her think of wild, uninhibited, orgasmic sex - the kind she's never experienced. Circumstances arise that have them sharing a motel room and one wild night that neither will ever forget.
Who hasn't fantasized about some man you may have seen one time in passing? Lisa Renee Jones examines the possibilities with this hot little tale. I love how this story played out right through to the end.
OUT OF THE SHADOWS by Myla Jackson
TJ works as a vampire killing cop in Houston. With a hurricane heading their way, the citizens of the city have been ordered to evacuate but that there will be people who stay behind to brave the storm. TJ's concerned about his neighbor Cassidy. They shared a passionate encounter but she's been avoiding him ever since. What could have happened to cause her retreat from him?
Myla Jackson composes a tale that makes waiting out a storm very enticing. TJ and Cassidy are characters that readers will adore. They're both so `noble' and well matched and have really hot sex.
A FAMILIAR KIND OF MAGIC by Sylvia Day
Since the death of her beloved warlock, Darius, Victoria has turned feral and enjoyed defeating the High Council's wishes to collar her at every turn. They've stepped things up a notch with the latest hunter they've sent to rein her in - Max Westin. Max is a Hunter and he knows exactly how to conquer Victoria - by loving her.
Simply delightful is the best way to describe this tale. Sylvia Day brings out all the playfully fun things that make reading about familiars so much fun and adds a suspense element that'll have you glued to the pages waiting to learn of Max and Victoria's fate.
TEMPTING GRACE by Sasha White
For the past month Grace has consistently turned down all of Lukas's requests for a date. He thinks that he's lucked out when she finally agrees. Only she's not agreeing to a date, she wants one night with no dinner and no promises. Grace needs to be with someone, to feel a warm body next to hers. Can Lukas tempt her to extend their `one night' to involve dating, dinner, and everything else she's trying to deny?
Sasha White is quickly becoming a `must read' author and this tale is a prime example of why readers love her books. Grace and Lukas are polar opposites. She's an ex-stripper and he's a preacher's son. She doesn't think that she's good enough for him. He's out to prove that she's wrong.
QUICK SILVER by Vivi Anna
Sangria makes a living transporting mostly illegal cargo around the country. Her newest client's attitude and knowledge of Sangria's true identity gives her reason for concern. Sangria knows that her fears are well founded when she's in an accident and discovers what it is that she's being paid to transport - a sex worker named Vance.
Vivi Anna gives readers a thrill with this story. QUICK SILVER is full of unexpected events, thrilling sex, and a kick butt ending that had me snickering. Sangria and Vance aren't your typical hero/heroine couple but that's what makes them so delightful.
The Allure authors did a fantastic job compiling this anthology! All of these tales are vastly different, full of fascinating characters, hot sex, emotional situations, and witty dialogue. This is one of the few anthologies that I've read where I loved all of the stories. Each story flowed easily into the next one and I never felt like I had to stop reading before continuing onto the next author's contribution. Wonderfully done ladies! I hope to see many more collaborative efforts in the future.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful anthology, March 6, 2007
Lover's Locket by Cathryn Fox
Caira was fascinated by the portrait of a man that is hanging in her living room, what she doesn't know is that it is her lover from a past life, who was banished by a curse into this portrait. Only the incantation on the locket will free him, but his freedom will come with a high prize and a challenge.
Lover's Locket is a fascinating story that really bewitches its reader. Ms. Fox knows how to captivate her readers from the beginning. This story is a good start for the anthology.
Kili's Ice Man by Delilah Devlin
Gunnar was so interested in Kili that he became part of her virtual fantasy, but the big problem was that she chose a very primitive setting and he has to woo her in a very limited way.
Ms. Devlin wrote with Kili's Ice Man a funny, sexy and really interesting story. Just to come up such an idea is really hilarious. One really suffers with Gunnar when he finds out what kind of situation he has landed himself in.
The Hottest One Night Stand by Lisa Renee Jones
Jessica is depressed that her husband left her not only because he has another girlfriend but also because he said that she was sexually suppressed. Will a one-night stand with a sexy stranger awaken the sensual woman in her?
The Hottest One Night Stand is the story of a woman, who finds out that there is a very sensual woman lurking in her and how she finds a way to free this part of her personality. It's a very sexy story.
Out of the Shadows by Myla Jackson
Cassidy hoped that there would be a chance to be with TJ Evans, but one momentous night destroyed all her hopes. TJ would never be able to love a vampire and she feared that she would hurt him or worse.
Out of the Shadows is a wonderful and emotional story. It will keep glued to the pages, because you want to know what happens next to TJ and Cassidy.
A Familiar Kind of Magic by Sylvia Day
Victoria loves nothing more than mischief, so it is no surprise that the High Council assigns Max Westin to collar and tame her. A battle of wills starts and neither Victoria nor Max knows who will become the seducer.
A Familiar Kind of Magic is a wonderful story that is absolutely spell-binding. You will absolutely fall in love with these characters. Ms. Day did a terrific job with this story and it's a real keeper.
Tempting Grace by Sasha White
As a former bad girl, Grace is weary to accept the offer of help from the much younger Lucas, because she fears that she will loose her acceptance. But being bad can be so good?
No one can write better bad girl stories than Sasha White and she proves again with Tempting Grace. It's a great story.
Quick Silver by Vivi Ana
Sangria knows how to do her job as messenger/delivery person, but she is quite shocked when she discovers after an accident that her cargo was a real man, who is sexy as hell.
Ms. Ana delivered with Quick Silver a terrific futuristic story, which is really sexy. It's great end to a terrific anthology which brings seven different fantasies to life.
This reviewer was sorry when she reached the last page of the book; you just want to read more. You really have to keep your eye on those authors, because they write great stories
Courtesy of Loveromancesandmore[...]
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