Excerpts:
Little Red – Tysche Dwai
There's something wicked in the woods tonight, as Constance "Red" Caldicott
discovers on her way to her grandmother's house. Handsome Vladimir Drakul, with
his poet's shirt and dreamy accent seems a bit young for Grandmother, but Red
would sure be willing to become better acquainted. Things are looking up in
Enchanted Forest after all...
Butterfly – Decadent Kane
On Lacey's last trip through Hell to gain her powers, she took more than she
was allowed. She stole the demon she fell in love with. Now the devil's finally
caught up with them and she must pay his dues to save the demon she loves. But
is the price too steep?
One Way to Say Goodbye – Robin S. Crawford
Her lover has been unfaithful for a second time. Not willing to give him
another chance, she confronts him, determined to put an end to the relationship.
He knows before she says a word that he’s been found out. Unaware of how she
plans to say goodbye, he attempts to seduce her one last time.
Last Kiss –D. F. Krieger
Lana and her husband Jeremy are spending their final days together, even as
the wound on his arm festers and his mind falls apart. Can she still the grief
in her heart long enough to appreciate their last kiss, or will the pending
murder she must commit steal the remaining moments they have?
No Change in Policy in Room 8 – Torie James
Nerdy sexpot, Maggie, is good at minding her own business. But when Tall,
Dark, and Horny makes his presence known, she answers the siren call of
anonymous lust on the first ring. Able to get her juices stirring, she's more
than willing to give this contender a shot. Thinly veiled secrets don't hold
water when mystery bleeds into misery and pleasure demands payment with pain.
The Dark Man – H.K. Sterling
What if life was as simple as a game of dice or poker? What if humans lived
their lives unaware that they were pawns, played on a board by those who were
just a little more than human? Would fate intervene? Would love mean anything?
If you were a God among humans, wouldn't you be just maybe, slightly, bored?
Blindfold – Jay Wilburn
Tracy misses the outside, ruled by the monsters from whom she hides. She
plays with Paul and uses what power she has over him in their game through the
wall. As danger closes in, their playtime reveals the secrets they have tried to
hide from each other and the world. Put on the blindfold, obey her commands, and
hide the truth as long for as possible.
Dangerous Desires – Jen Bradlee
Emily Poe likes to write about dangerous men, but she never intended to come
face to face with one. When a masked vigilante kills two of her attackers, she
finds the lines between fiction and reality blurred. How dangerous can one man
really be?
Three Little Men – Dianne Hartsock
I've been dating my sexy boyfriend for months now, so when Billy asks me to
spend Valentine's Day with him in a secluded cabin, I don't think twice. Time
alone in the woods will be perfect. Only we're not alone. There's something in
the trees that terrifies me. Something that scratches at the windows and bangs
on the door. Something that Billy invites in to join us.
Awaiting Our Reunion – Christine Morgan
Oh, for that one special night, that chance to be together again! How far
would you go and how long would you wait for the sake of your lover? To keep the
promises you made? What would you do to rekindle your romance when all else
seems lost? Will you be able to forgive each other and overcome the tragedy that
first tore you apart?
Rhythm and Blues – Brantwijn Serrah
She fled to Memphis for a weekend's escape her monster of an older brother.
But on the banks of the Mississippi River, Ronnie's about to meet another
monster... and this black-magic boy brings with him all sorts of wicked,
malicious promises.
Tempting Sin – Shelli Rosewarne
Isaura is an angel; she should be above feelings of restlessness and desire.
Yet one scorching kiss from a demon, and she’s tempted beyond belief. All she
can think about is that she desperately wants more. But for that Isuara would
need to fall from heaven, risking her body and her heart on the chance that she
can tempt sin as well.
Rebirth with a Rose – Kera Faire
Most people want hearts and flowers. She just wants life. Sadly the one man
she choses to help her achieve this isn't up to the job.
Someone else is, but if she choses—and uses—him, there can only be one
winner. It has to be her.
Can she have her rebirth, and live? Or will he win, and all her sacrifices
have been in vain?
Invoking Ostara – Lisa A. Adams
Macey has the training, the knowledge, and the willpower to complete the
sacred ritual of invoking the goddess Ostara. The one thing she lacks is
courage. Entering the cold chamber, Macey's training fails. She knows what she
has to do but is unsure that she is willing to give her virginity to a stranger.
Brandon knows his part to play and is looking forward to it. But he also
hides a secret. This ritual will be like no other, and he will do whatever it
takes to make sure of it.
Spider Prince – Iyana Jenna
Unable to control himself, the monster spider, Ghaelt, caught Aleich in his
web. Ghaelt soon found himself falling for unconscious captive. Trying to be
careful, Ghaelt couldn't resist the temptation; but then Aleich woke up.
Stormy Night in Old Town – Kelly Ryan
Amber finds herself trapped in a virtual ghost town as a desert snowstorm
shuts down the town. She seeks shelter with the only other person around, the
man whom she has lusted after from afar. Now that they are alone all their pent
up longing for each other is being unleashed in a flash. Is it just their own
wants and desires driving them, the craziness of the storm heightening the
tension between them, or is there something more guiding them into each other's
arms?
Aphrodisiac – Roni Sharpe
On his way to a meeting, a supernatural predator is drawn to a human female
in the elevator. He’s not normally the type to take a detour, especially when
he’s already fed, but this woman presents a unique opportunity for him to
experience a meal he thought didn’t exist.
Siren's Call – Shelli Rosewarne
Ciaran is well aware that he’s not exactly God’s gift to women, so when a
midnight stroll on the beach leads to the most beautiful woman he’d ever met
jumping his bones, he assumes he must be dreaming.
The fact that she disappears into thin air the next morning only adds to
that, but Ciaran finds he just can’t let it go. He will do anything to see his
mystery woman again. Anything.
Feral – Decadent Kane
Nova's always been curious about the drow, those dark diseased elves. Society
cast them aside, but when she meets Dace and the danger he represents to her,
she can't seem to control herself. She'll have to give up her soul to save
everyone from his madness. Will it be enough to sate his Feral?
The Shed – Brantwijn Serrah
A trip to the river is Rebekah's annual escape. This year, though, she has a
new neighbor, and he's a bit of a strange one. Then one night, the sounds of
screams jerk Rebekah out of her sleep, and she's horrified to realize they're
coming from her neighbor's backyard shed...
Under the Shadow of Wings – H.K. Sterling
All kinds of species exist on Earth. Kat is one of them, just learning her
way around, beholden to her relatives. Their burden rests on her. In a world
where possession is nine-tenths of the law, what's a girl to do for dinner?
Now, now, remember not to play with your food.
