1 stars (Save your money - This is not Erotica) - Or at least it doesn't compare at all to what I've previously read. The first two stories are like any Harlequin short story. The handcuffs added a touch of humor to the stories and the abduction, if it can be called that, was pretty mild mannered. The biggest disappointment was the Jaid Black story. The first few chapters were good, the plot, the leading lady, but after the Hunter claimed his "rights" to marry, it turned into a disaster. The dialogue was crude and uninspired. It felt like being catapulted into a bad parody of an x-rated movie. Before trying to sell this anthology as Erotica, the publishers should have researched the subject by reading an Emma Holly book, or a Black Lace novel. 2 stars (Not Memorable) - I'd pass on this one if i were you. The stories were blah and the writing uninspired. I have enjoyed other Sherrilyn Kenyon books, and would recommend some of them. For really memorable erotic reading try one of these: 1) Bedtime Stories for Women by Nancy Madore, 2) Shameless by hanne Blank, 3) Big Guns by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 4) Sex Chronicles by Zane 2 stars (Very Disappointing) - The title is very attention grabbing. And Sherrilyn Kenyon is a "must buy" for me, and will always remain so. While I usually stear clear of anthologies, with Kenyon's name on the book, I couldn't resist. Romantica, no. Fluff, yes. ... Pocket Books :: Fiction-Romance - Adult :: Jaid Black :: Melanie George :: Sherrilyn Kenyon :: :: Tie Me Up- Tie Me Down
5 stars (New clothes? How about no clothes?) - Ahhhheemmm. Cough, cough (fanning blushing face as we read). Let's see, how to start. Well, first of all, everyone should keep in mind that this is a one hundred percent complete fantasy. It's about a totally new culture and race of people. I think Jaid Black did a superb job of creating another world. Even with all the sex in this book (and I mean A LOT of sex), the author still manages to develop her characters sufficiently enough to make a reader happy. At least, happy enough with this type of genre, which is, of course, erotica. That said, I absolutely hated the High King, Zor! Before I get too ahead of myself, I'll summarize. Kyra, our main gal, is on a retreat on good 'ole present day earth with her best pal, Geris. She's trying to find inner peace after her sister has been missing for a year. At the end of their retreat, the woman are more than up for a little letting loose, but as they prepare to leave, they spy two too-good-to-be-true gorgeous men ogling them. Without further ado, Kyra's clothes are literally ripped (yes, as ridiculous as it sounds, ripped) from her body as the dark haired man roars towards her. That dark haired man is our main guy, the High King of the Trek Mi Q'an Galaxy (try saying that six times fast), a.k.a Zor. This guy, Zor, is a totallly domineering larger than life, at times Neanderthal-like hunk of a speciman. In fact, all the men from his seventh dimension are. He has claimed, and kidnapped, Kyra to be his High Queen and Empress. Not only is she only allowed to wear these ridiculous sheer outfits in public, but she has to be completely naked whenever in her unasked-for husband's presence. Did I mention all the sex before too? Yes? Okay. Keep in mind it's a manditory part of the culture in the book(My, my, aren't we lucky little readers). This book is dedicated to exploring their relationship as it develops from one of difficulty to one of... well, read it for yourself. I'm not spoil... Ellora-s Cave Publishing Inc :: Fiction-Romance - Adult :: Computer Bks - Languages & Programming :: Jaid Black :: :: The Empress- New Clothes
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