Alluring Tales--Awaken the Fantasy

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 brin

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 wo

LOVER'S LOCKET by Cathryn Fox Caira, bakery owner and independent woman, wonders if she'll ever find true love. The portrait hanging in her living room, passed down through several generations of her family seems to mock her. The handsome warrior in the portrait is a constant reminder of what she doesn't have in her life. One day, while browsing in an antique shop, Caira finds herself drawn to a locket and is told that reciting the etched incantation will help the owner find true love, but at the risk of evil. Caira makes the decision to recite the incantation, surprised by the appearance of her true love. But she and her lover are faced with an unfathomable darkness; will their love be strong enough to overcome? Caira and her unexpected lover are wonderfully appealing in this tale of undying love by Cathryn Fox. Caira's previous failures at love have been experienced by every woman, are well-written, and enable readers to understand in her disappointment. LOVER'S LOCKET is an excellent offering in the Alluring Tales anthology.******KILI'S ICE MAN by Delilah Devlin Kili Wilder's love for and knowledge of the Gladiator series is a plus when it comes to successfully doing her job of marketing network spots. Her attraction to Gladiator Gunnar Thorsson is strong, and when Gunnar first spots Kili in her office, he is equally and almost instantly attracted to her as well. That is until he eavesdrops on a conversation between her and a friend wherein they agree that someone like him, perhaps not too bright, might make for an interesting partner. He then manages to put himself in the middle of her virtual reality fantasy, in an effort to prove to her that he is more than just a body, and that he is worth taking a chance on. KILI'S ICE MAN might be short, but the relationship between Kili and Gunnar heats up fast, and is very satisfying. Ms. Devlin's contribution to this anthology is a fun bit of fantasy, and Kili and Gunnar and their reactions and attraction to one another are a sensual treat.******THE HOTTEST ONE NIGHT STAND by Lisa Renee Jones When Assistant D.A. Jessica Montgomery stops at dingy bar to use the phone after her cell phone dies, she immediately spots a gorgeous Latino man and is unable to take her eyes off him; she is disappointed when he leaves before she has the opportunity to talk to him. She leaves shortly after he does, even more discouraged when her car breaks down and the only hotel in the area doesn't have any rooms available. Indulging herself in a good cry, she is startled by the appearance of a man at her car window; it's the same man she had ogled at the bar. He invites her to share his hotel room, and she cautiously decides to take him up on his offer. After a long, sensuous night spent together, Jessica wakes up alone, totally sated, but somewhat sad, upon finding that her passionate stranger was gone. When undercover DEA agent Dominic Montez surprises Jessica at her sister's home a week later, will he be able to convin

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