Dark Romance
***Great
Crimson Ambrosia
Author Sabrina Luna
Publisher Mardi Gras Publising LLC
ISBN 10-0-9789024-2-4
ISBN 13978-0-9789024-2-1
Cover Artist Dyana Lynaris
Genre Dark Romance /Vampire
Length Short Story
Silas Elmagus is a vampire living in an apartment in New York City. It was the change of the season from summer to fall and he always seemed to long for a lover during the season change. Tonight he sat with his cat Elmo, sipping a fine aged wine that he had made long ago. Because of this longing for a paramour Silas’s thoughts turned to the long ago night when his brother and he were traveling and they came up a band of gypsy’s camping for the night. They enjoy the music and entertainment while planning to only take blood from a few of them while they slept. His brother and he were starved. Then across the campfire he noticed a handsome young lad speaking to the leader of the gypsies. The young man, Ivan was handsome and Silas knew he had found his paramour for the night. The lad was asked to dance and he moved with elegant gestures around the campfire while Silas’s lust grew. His brother retired to a tent with a gypsy woman and Silas is invited into the trees for a moonlight walk by the lad.
This story does have and unexpected twist, almost as though one had stepped into the twilight zone. I did enjoy this quick read, but I wished there had been more, perhaps the author will write more soon. I liked the character of the Vampire it was well rounded, while the description of the brother and the youth are vague I believe the author did this on purpose while focusing on the vampire’s feeling. I would be happy to read more of this story, hint hint, should the author decide to expand, however this story is a stand alone. I felt the tale was a sensual temptation, and sweet remembrance.
Kim @ Mayreview.com
**** Excellent
title Restless Shadows
Author Jennifer Cloud
Publisher Midnight Showcase
Publisher's website www.midnightshowcase.com
ISBN 1-4116-4251-1
Genre Dark Romance
Length 238 Pages
Cover Artist: Scott Carpenter
Two college students, Anna Carswell and Nick Edwards both had childhood experiences that left them with more than just a fear of death. Anna found she could see where death would strike next. Having this ability made her life a series of difficulties. She felt the need to confront this problem. Nick's brush with death was tied to the death of his sister and he also felt the need to confront death. They are drawn together and start a romance just before going on a trip to Europe with their professor Charles Archel, who also wants Anna. A trip that both Anna and Nick believe will help them confront their obsession with death.
Jennifer Cloud takes the concept of death and makes it a demanding part of the lives of two college age adults. Readers will explore a demonized fantasy that revolves around how death can affect a person's life. The author pulls the reader along in a series of experiences that keeps the reader on edge and wanting more. The descriptions of the scenes and the actions of the characters are believable and intriguing. Weaving in a romance between Anna and Nick along with a professor that wants Anna gives this type of story a special twist.
Reviewer Sen Che Grand @MayReviews.com
***** Superior
Title: Lipstick
Author: Petula Ceasar
Publisher: Phaze
http://www.phaze.com
ISBN: 1-59426-541-0
Genre: Dark Romance
Length: Anthology
Cover Artist: Stacey L. King
Cherishing a frozen spatula, learning the important techniques of proper fellatio, and desperation of a foot fetish( to name a few), this Anthology of erotic short stories will have you wondering what your neighbors are up to! I could not take my eyes from the screen on this one. It was highly erotic, funny and so very true. There are so many people out there that discover things about themselves that some may consider freaky.
I thought it was spectacular! Ms. Ceasar has a fresh point of view about the real goings on in the real world. Not everybody belongs in polite society, and this collection of short stories will make you wonder; where do I belong? Her writing technique and choice of words made this collection a wonderful read with minimal flaws. An erotic rendition of numerous sex scenes left nothing to the imagination, with characters who find out the hard way, what love and lust is all about. Truly sensational! Recommended Read.
Reviewer: Bon @MayReviews.com*****Superior
Wonderland King of HeartsAuthor Cheyenne McCray
Publisher Ellora’s Cave
Pub website www.ellorascave.com
Cover art Christine Clavel
Genre Fantasy Fairy
Rate Sizzle BDSM Dom/sub group, sharing m/f f/f
Alice fall down a hole and lands in a kingdom where women are submissive to males. The King has claimed her as his property and began training her as a sub. His is a shape shift and a strict master. He and four brothers rule, but her man is the High King. I will stop to prevent giving away too much.
This is an interesting twist on an old tale. The sex is hot and heavy in this story, but there is plenty of plot and the characters are interesting and believable. If you haven’t read a submissive story this can be intense, but if you love variety this is a keeper. The author has a wonderful imagination and she knows how to transfer it from her head to words.
Reviewer: May at MayReviews.com
****Excellent
The Internet Bonds Series Book 1: The Rebirth of Rachel
Author Christy Poff
Publisher Whiskey Creek Press Torrid
Publishers website www.whiskeycreekpresstorrid.com
Cover Artist Scott Carpenter
Genre Contemporary
Isbn: 1-59374-382-3
Release date: April 1st, 2005
Rachel is miserable with her life and has grown to hate her abusive husband. Her children are grown, now she is ready to make a new life and find happiness. She meets Rafael online and they discuss submission. He agrees to train her for a week while her husband is away. Once she arrives at his home, Rafael begins her education in submission. He is gentle in his training of her and considerate. Rafael had never met anyone that was a natural submissive, but Rachel was everything he wanted in a woman and he plans to keep her. But her husband doesn't agree with the planIf you are curious to learn about submission and the proper way to be a dominant this is the book to read. Christy Poff has written a training manual for the submissive and dominant partner. The storyline is excellent, detailing a woman's flight from an oppressive life to a life of submission. The lines between the two being that her husband hurt her mentally as well as physically. I like the gentle and considerate manner of Rafael, he is controlling but not abusive in his manner. Her new master punishes her, but she likes it because she knows he is not doing it to be harmful. The sex is heavy. M/f BDSM
Reviewer: Tod at MayReviews.com
*****Superior
Internet Bonds Series Book 2 Black Heart
Author Christy Poff
Publisher Whiskey Creek Press Torrid
Pub website www.whiskeycreekpresstorrid.com
Genre Contemporary BDSM Mystery
ISBN: 1-59374-383-1
Cover artist Jinger Heaston
Sandra is a submissive and her Dom/lover plays a game of cards and gambles her away for a weekend to a brutal master. Peter the Cruel want Sandra for himself, and after winning her has no intention of returning her to her Dom/
Sandra escaped and is hiding for her life. Assuming a new identity she has become a Dom instead of the sub. She meets a cowboy on line and agrees to train him. But evil Peter is still looking for her. The cowboy is really a cop and he is investigating serial murders while exploring being a submissive to a beautiful lady.
This was a great story, plenty of hot sex, but the story is intriguing and keeps you glued to find out what is going to happen next. There is a murder mystery being investigated at the same time. This story keep you tense from constant suspense. It is a wonderful murder mystery combined with the Dom/sub experience and a great love story. You'll love to hate Peter the Cruel and Cowboy Kyle will steal your heart. MS Puff has done an excellent job. The characters are realistic, the flow good, and the story grabs your attention from the beginning. The climax of the story is satisfying. If you like murder mysteries you are gonna enjoy this book, the steamy sex adds to the delicious flavor.
Reviewer: May at MayReviews.com***** Superior
Stranded
Author Victoria Michaels
Publisher Loose ID
Publishers website www.loose-id.com
Genre paranormal erotica
Rated Scorcher by publisher
Alexandria Kenya is fantasizing about being a sexual slave, when she is abducted by aliens and plopped in a lake.
John Hawke paddles his boat to the center of the lake at the command of the aliens. Suddenly a woman appear in the air and falls into the lake. He jumps in and saves her. Taking her to shore he quickly fills her in that they are in what he calls a fish bowl, and that the aliens will be sending a monster any moment. As they always send a monster after giving him something. Even half-drowned, she looked like a wet dream. John fights the monster, then informs her that he is the law and makes the rules as he will be fighting for her almost every day to save her life.
John is a hunk with the image of a strong Tarzan and a brawny Conan fighting with a sword. He must keep her alive, and supply all of her needs, in return he demands sex. He can tell right away that she likes being ordered so he is happy to oblige. The story has a twist at the end that is unexpected.
Although this was a short story 89 pages, I have to admit that I loved this story. I give it full marks for being original, amusing, intriguing, and sexy. The sex is hot and the characters believable. The ending is perfect. I will be looking for more by this author.
Reviewer Kim at MayReviews.com
**** Excellent
Mistress of Midnight
Author Marianne LaCroix
Publisher Venus Press
Publisher’s website www.venuspress.com
Genre, Vampire, erotica
Short Story
Mistress Kira is the leader of her underworld clan in Paris. A Vampire stranger appear and introduces himself as Johan, Master of the Clan Vilhelm. He proceeds to inform her that she is to be his destined mate. She cannot bow and be submissive to a master before her clan and a mate is a problem. Not that she doesn’t find him attractive. Johan has magical powers and challenges her to a physical battle in which he will not touch her.
There is of course a sub-character that resembles Dracula.
This is a short story and I don’t want to give too much away. But this is great read, imaginative story line, good characters the sex is hot. I can recommend this to reader interested in a quick fix, you don’t even need to be a vampire lover to enjoy reading this romance.
Reviewed Tod MayReviews.com
