Cops and Cowboys

This two-story collectio by two of my favorite authors has made it to the top of my "hot reads" pile and is likely to live there for a while. 1) Her Wildest Dreams by Shiloh Walker - Definately a five star read. I'd give it six or seven stars if I could. This is a sequel to "Good Girls Don't" (which I have only been able to find in e-book form). As a warning, Allie and Alex like sex rough, raw and no-holds barred. This story is one of the hottest I've ever read and at the same time the love story aspect is very emotional. In my opinion, this is Walker's best. 2) Cowboy and the Captive by Lora Leigh - This one would rate about four stars for me. While the storyline is good, I didn't like the premise, but Leigh is a good enough writer she could have pulled it off had she expanded this into a longer, book-length story. In direct contrast to Walker's story, this one takes a huge step back from sex. Because Leigh is so known for her sexy stories, and because EC teamed it with such an over-the-top-hot tale, I really was expecting more steam from this one. Leigh kept the focus firly on the storyline, though, which involved twin confusion (one of my peeves) and pulls in a cameo from one of the August brothers. No matter your mood, this two-in-one will have a story to suit you. if you want drama, read Leigh. If you want sexy, read Walker. It's an excellent duo and well worth the purchase price.

I bought this book for the Lora Leigh story (Cowboy & the Captive) but staid for the Shiloh Walker story. Don't get me wrong Leigh's story is good but I gave the five stars here for the first book;(Her Wildest Dreams). I liked the fact that the heroin did not cower away when she was pushed aside in the beginning by her hero and that she took herself on a trip purely for self redemption. The love scenes are scalding hot and the chemistry between the two is so strong you can reach out and touch it. I simply fell in love with Ms. Walker's book.

Lora Leigh fans will not be disappointed! The Alpha Males in this book showed compassion and tenderness to Cat's situation where she is once again being punished for her evil identical twin's ruthless actions. The sex scenes were erotic and even had the main Alpha character proposing to get the woman who has stolen his heart. I am a fan for Victorian romances and I love the way that Cat had that touch of innocence. Anal scenes were not kinky but a touch romantic as well. I have read this book over and over.

Allie Ryan is the quintessential invisible woman. Shy, timid, colorless, she is taken advantage of at a job she's being to hate and is treated like a sister by the man she truly loves. In "Her Wildest Dreams" Allie longs for an aggressive man to fulfil her forbidden desires, but only one man will do. One night as she leaves her beloved bookstore, a crazed meth junkie attacks her for her purse. Instead of doing the safe thing and letting him have it, the adrenaline kicks in and Allie fights back, unwilling to be a victim. As she's getting ready for another attempt, who should come to her rescue but Alex O'Malley, tough cop and best friend to her brother Mike, who is also a cop. Allie's heart speeds up at the sight of him, filled with rage yet sexier than any man has a right to be. After berating her for her foolish behavior, he brings her back to the police station, and then later, drives her home. Reality sets in, and Allie gives into the tears that come pouring out. Alex takes care of her,bringing her home and getting her to fall asleep in his arms. Exhausted himself, he joins her in slumber....and experiences one of the most erotic encounters of his life, with his best friend's sister. Two weeks later, Allie finally has a slight breakdown, which prompts her to do some soul-searching. She's not happy - not with her job, her life, her lack of friends. She decides to leave her job, change her looks and her life, and make some new friends. Allie is going to start taking care of Allie for a change. A memorable trip to Ireland leaves her with a romantic momento, and she's now ready to go back home, where at the airport she encounters Alex for the first time in months. Alex isn't prepared for the new Allie, nor the jealous streak he discovers when he thinks of her with another man. No, Alex realizes that the friend he's known for years is a sexy, fiesty woman who makes him hot. But will she be able to handle the dark fantasies that excite him? And will he be able to convince her that he truly loves her, and wants to spend his life with her? "Her Wildest Dreams" is a sexy, exciting story about a woman who discovers herself and her fantasies with the man she's always loved. The images are very graphic, and some may find Allie's and Alex's fantasies a little overwhelming, but rest assured it is all consensual and exists in a loving, trusting relationship that is made stronger by their lifelong friendship that brings happiness to them both. Allie and Alex belong together - their bodies know it, and ultimately so do their hearts. This is a scorching tale of erotic love that is filled with healthy passion and satisfaction that will leave you breathless. Shiloh Walker is a master at her game here, and can write a contemporary story that concentrates on the emotional rather than the paranormal, another area of expertise with the author. Walker fans will not be disappointed. Fellow erotic romance writer Lora Leigh is another author