5 Stars
A hot and sexy collection
Some of the authors in this grand collection, I've read before, and some are new authors to me. I must say as a collection, this anthology contains stories that fit with each other. Each one of the stories, though, is great on its own merits.
So, in this review, I'll comment on each of these great stories.
The Vampire's Return: Yes, vampires and werewolves surround this story, but it's about Desi. A human determine to bring down vampires, but finds something else. A Dom and himself. The desire of heat is great within the story and I like the way it builds. I like how the story was put together, and how it flowed perfectly. There was something very intense between Desi and Oscar, something that always brings them together. A very intense and dramatic story, loved the ending. I enjoyed the story and look for more from this author.
Rule 1: In the opening, the author mentions this story is from characters of her series, "“The Keswick Chronicles”, and since I haven't read that, it's a book that I will look into. It's written in first person, and I think that works for this story.
It's a fun, romantic story between bandmates, and they're trying to be together, on a tour bus. I enjoyed the story and look for more from this author.
Scratching an Itch and The End: The stories go together, the first about Ryan looking for his latest one-nighter so he could scratch an itch, and the next about that one-nighter ... and that there's more to the story. I first thought it was just a typical short about a one-night stand, but it grew from there. Magnificent segway into what is was really about. An extremely powerful story. I enjoyed the story and look for more from this author.
Always and forever: A great and intense story about Troy, Rico, and Marshall, and about their desires and demons within. I like how it's written in third person, but there are parts that are focused on Troy, Rico, or Marshall. Each man is intense, has his own secrets and tries to protect the other. I enjoyed how it was put together, and how the story unfolded perfectly. I enjoyed the story and look for more from this author.
Blood Eternal: The birth of a new vampire, created against the rules. Something about the undead and what happens between Nunzio and Jeffery. The POV is first person, and it's done with both characters. The story leads up to the turning of Jeffery, and shares the real reason Nunzio went against the rules to do it. It's an intense story of vampires and blood lust, and erotic and romantic in a twisted, paranormal way. I enjoyed the story and look for more from this author.
Collide: The quest for finding that one love, in a place he'd never thought. Oliver and Mason. They just click. I like the build up of the story, and how it isn't perfect. It's a connection that great. The story is well written, as it brings together everything that works within a short story. I enjoyed the story and look for more from this author.
Hero's Quest: Hero is not just a hero, and according to the Orc, it's just a word. However, this story brings together the orcs and a human ... Kez. It's a great story that builds up and adds the tension of the chemistry between Kez and Hero. Hero is Kez's unlikely savior. I enjoyed the story, and it flowed very well, adding both humanity and connection between two species. I enjoyed the story and look for more from this author.
His Reckoning: Powerful and intense encounter in a dirty alley brings Benjamin to realize his hidden desires. It's a great story that kept this reader engaged, wondering what would happen next, and how it would play out when Benjamin found his Sir again. And then, the final twist came at the end. I enjoyed the story and look for more from this author.
Rules of the Game: A story about both Kendall and Joe. Kendall being Joe's client. The POV is third person, but you get the perspective of both men. Kendall is bi, but Joe is under the impression that Kendall is straight, leading for some great story telling and chemistry between the two. I've read this author's work before, and I was definitely not disappointed. I enjoyed the story and look for more from this author.
Seductive Secrets: An incredible story between Jace and Reese, and some interesting encounters in the dark that make you wonder. There is chemistry between Jace and Reese, and they've had a relationship to start the story off with, but there’s some secrets and seduction going on, and even the ending still makes you wonder. I've read this author's work before, and I was definitely not disappointed. I enjoyed the story and look for more from this author.
