BOUND AFTER MIDNIGHT by Sascha Illyvich, Margie Church and Bonni Sansom

Sizzler Editions/Amazon Digital

February 20^th, 2013

ASIN: B00BJ9AIWG

BDSM Paranormal, Anthology

E-book ARC

Reviewed by Dawn (love2read28@gmail.com)

Obtained by Author

 

Three hot and sexy stories set within the world of the paranormal. The darkness surrounds you as you try to ignore the red eyes, the feeling of being watched and as you finally succumb to the darkness, pleasure awaits in ways you only imagined. Get ready to be BOUND AFTER MIDNIGHT.

First up is Finding Eternity by Sascha Illyvich. When a vampire saves warrior Solan, he finds himself drawn to the beauty even as he tries to resist the desire she causes in him. All he knows is fighting but when he loses Katherine, the woman he has grown to love, he finds that life is more than fighting. It is about love, hope and more.

This first story really was a hit or miss for me. I was a little confused by the setting. At first I thought it was in the past but then the future then back to the past….well you get the idea. It was never clear where the story was set and wished it was a bit more clearer though I do have to admit, I really liked the character development in this story. In novellas, that aspect is a hit or miss in my opinion as well but Mr. Illyvich delivers a some intriguing characters to enjoy. The story was extremely hot so I warn you, get those ice cubes or warn your significant other because it is about to be one hot night.

The next story is Cream on the Crop by Margie Church. When a politican’s daughter escapes to her newly bought farm, she doesn’t expect to find a ghost or desire.

I absolutely loved this one. Margie Church delves into the world where a ghost can martilize at will, seduce Neha and both find the love they long for. This is one hot story. Lots of sexy bdsm action and the reader are drawn into this story completely. I loved the connection between Neha and Jamaal and found their characters to be well written.

Finally we have Bonni Sansom’s Hunter’s Bounty. Vampire Lana is tasked to finding Devon’s sister and in the process finds a man who she can fall in love with, if she just let’s herself believe in it again.

I got to admit, I loved this one the most. Ms. Sansom’s story is a roller coaster of a ride that leaves you breathless. The sex scenes are hot and the story flows at a nice even pace. I loved the connection between Lana and Devon and the twist at the end left me shocked. A very nice ending to this hot anthology.

Overall, BOUND AFTER MIDNIGHT gives the reader three lovely tales of the paranormal that will surely heat your night up. I do recommend keeping a towel near by or your partner for this anthology is one hot read from start to finish. Though the stories vary in strength, put it all together and all three novellas are a satisfying read to soothe any reader who needs their paranormal &/or BDSM fix. I look forward to more from these three authors in the future.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement

OVER THE MOON by Marie Harte, Aurora Rose, Jude Mason, Jenna Barnes, Victoria Blisse, Jambrea Jo Jones and Sascha Illyvich

Publisher: Total E-bound Publishing
Date published: November 2009
ISBN: 978-1-907280-46-7 (electronic)
978-1-907280-79-5 (Print)
Paranormal/Werewolves/Anthology
E-book/Paperback
Reviewed by Dawn
Obtained by Publisher


Six stories centered on wolf shifters and werewolves and it will leave you eager for more. Are you ready to sample OVER THE MOON?

First up, Enemy Red (Marie Harte): This is the kick off to the Mark of Lycos series and it introduces Fenris, a rare golden wolf, who was living with his uncle’s Silver Clan until he finds out he has to wed. Running off, he finds himself caught by a sexy female wolf and an alpha to boot. One slight problem- she wants the Silver Clan to die, one wolf at a time.

I absolutely loved this story. It was a hot, wicked ride that left me eager to jump the significant other or jump in a cold shower. The characters were detailed and felt like they could step off the pages into your home. Ms. Harte delivers a great introduction into a series that I am adding to my reading list.

Next up was, Trapped (Jude Mason & Jenna Barnes): Sienna and Garth are crazy in love and werewolves. When during a run, Sienna is captured by poachers, Garth will do anything he can to get her free and stop them from harming any other were. Will the poachers take the bait or will Sienna be trapped forever?

This was an interesting story to read. The story flowed smoothly; characters came to life wonderfully and engaged the reader impeccably. The one thing I found a little lacking was that I would have loved to read more about their life as werewolves if the story were a bit longer.

Next was Stripped Bare (Aurora Rose): Josie Hawkings is on a mission to get the scoop of the century as she lays in wait for the Festival of the Night Lord to commence. Looking around, she stumbles across the Night Lord himself and is whisked away for a night of sex. Lucian, Lord of Istanis, won’t let any woman capture his heart until he spies Josie and finds himself drawn to the innocent beauty. Secrets are hidden from each other as Lucian and Josie fall in love but can both find the strength to reveal them in the end?

Oh man, I think this was one of the best stories in the bunch. I loved how this author captured my interest from the beginning with her twist on werewolves/wolf shifters and it had me eager to read more. With each page, I was drawn more and more into this author’s web and I couldn’t get enough. I would love to read more about the Lord of Ishtanis and the people there. It sounds like a fascinating place. I hope the author comes back to this wonderful world again in the future.

Moonshy (Victoria Blisse): A male werewolf who hates what he has become, a female werewolf who thrives on the kill and a human woman who will step between them. Can Lowell save Jenny from Desdemona before it’s too late?

This was a strong story that I could really get into. Characters that intrigued me, romance that started off as a friendship but turned to love and secrets that could shatter a relationship or make it stronger are all within the pages of Moonshy and it will have you rooting for Lowell and Jenny to finally be together.

In Dreams (Jambrea Jo Jones): This is a debut of the Seeds of Dawn series. Anabella “Bella” has powers that have caused her to shun society and making her life far from normal. She finds her life is changed forever when David Sanders walks into her life and she is shocked to see it is her mysterious dream man. Danger is stalking Bella and David and forces are loose that will have them both either accepting the changes that are forced upon them or leaving them vulnerable to the evil stalking them?

I liked this story a lot. It had mystery, adventure, romance and more all wrapped up with a bow. As this author sets up the series, she delivers a wild, erotic story that will leave you clamoring for more. I really enjoyed the dynamics between David and Bella a lot. There was just one tiny problem I had with Bella-she gave in too easily and I would have loved to see her go toe to toe with David more but overall it worked nicely in this anthology. The ending had a hint of upcoming stories and I am eager to see what those may be about.

Finally, Bound To Her (Sascha Illyvich): Luka has united the packs in Northern California. When an elder, Lojon, tells him in order to continue to be alpha of the wolves under him, he needs a mate. Michele hates being a lupine and when she meets Luka, she finds herself intrigued by him even as she tries to stay her course against the wolves. Can these two find a way to bridge their differences and find a passion that will turn into love before it is too late?

The final story was intriguing. What I liked about it was how the characters interacted nicely with everyone else. There were moments of D/s but it was light and the story flowed smoothly. Luka was sexy, dominant and determined to keep his place as Alpha after all his hard work came to fruition. Meeting Michele has him intrigued and though she seemed a bit too bitter at times, Luka seemed to be able to bring out the desire that hummed between them. What didn’t I like was how in one moment Michele would complain and whine she hated wolves and the next drop her clothes and moan over Luka. Granted this was a short story per say, I would enjoyed seeing this as a longer story that gave the backgrounds of Luka and Michele in greater detail. Overall, it was a satisfying story to read.

OVER THE MOON was a good anthology if you are really into werewolves and wolf shifters. Each story delivered something for everyone and the sex was very hot. If you enjoy wolf shifters and werewolves then this anthology is for you. I look forward to checking out these authors other works and seeing what piques my interest next.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

NECTOR OF THE GODS ANTHOLOGY by Ashlyn Chase, Isabelle Drake, Marianne LaCroix, Sascha Illyvich & Annmarie Ortega

Publisher: Total E-Bound Publishing
Date published: August 2008
ISBN 978-1-906811-07-5
Paranormal Erotic
E-book
Reviewed by Dawn

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Five stories of the gods of Mount Olympus enthrall the readers’ with such delectable delights that include Ares, Poseidon, Apollo, Adrian and Dionysus all find that love comes when you least expect it. Get ready for the NECTOR OF THE GODS.

First up was Warrior Lover by Marianne LaCroix which kicks off this fabulous anthology full of gods/goddesses, mortals and historical events that play over the pages of NECTOR OF THE GODS. In Warrior Lover, we meet Ares, God of War who doesn’t believe that he needs to love. A “love’em & leave ‘em” type, he shuns the soft emotions of love…that is until one cool night he meets the woman who has the face of a goddess and a warrior’s heart. It’s 1944 and the day before D-Day and Ares is deep in the fight for peace in WWII. When he lays eyes on Belle, a French Resistance fighter, he loses his cool and finds himself falling for the one woman who keeps him on his toes. Will Ares be able to let the one woman find her destiny or will he keep her locked up, safe from all harm in a gilded cage?

Oh my, this was one very hot beginning to the NECTOR OF THE GODS anthology. Ms. LaCroix delves right into war, love and the way the gods/goddesses play with mortals right off the bat. With the right amount of passion, adrenaline and purpose, she delivers a story that will keep you reading even after the story is done. I really enjoyed the way Belle went toe to toe with Ares over his highhandedness and the characters really come alive in Warrior Lover. Ms. LaCroix does a fabulous job capturing her characters and the way she made the setting of the story come alive made me feel like I was there beside them. This was a very satisfying start to the anthology.

Next up was Oh My God by Ashlyn Chase. This one had me laughing hysterically in spots and then moaning in delight over the antics of Dionysus, the god of wine, women and song. After falling down and bumping his head, Big D as he is called by people he doesn’t remember, finds himself trying to figure out who the heck he is. In the process, he meets two beautiful women who convince him that in order to give up one very bad habit, he must replace it with another. Is this the key to being stone cold sober. Can the Big D find out who he is before it is too late? Will Mandy and Brandy be able to help Dionysus with his identity crisis and in the process maybe find love as well?

Ms. Chase does a masterful job in capturing Dionysus and the way he had flashes of a life he just couldn’t remember had me giggling like mad. Add in two very naughty women and some well meaning siblings, stir it all together and you get delicious chaos. This is one fun; rollicking good time in the Big Easy and MS. Chase definitely gives some sizzle to Dionysus and the women in his life.

Next up was Fate Unbound by Isabelle Drake. A story of oracles, children of the god Zeus and finding out what you really want in life. Meet Taryn, a woman forced to leave her home in Ancient Greece, used to being adored for her beauty and body and having to deal with an Oracle’s declaration: She must submit to all men who ask of it of her yet she cannot the same. In the process, she will find the one man who will desire submission of her and in the process be the right man for her. What Taryn hates is the way her life just went to hell in a hand basket very quickly. Thrust in modern LA, bored and restless, she finds the one man who makes her long for something more; the one man she thought she left behind in Ancient Greece.

Fate Unbound was a nice way to recharge after reading the first two passionate stories. Full of intriguing characters and an oracle’s declaration, Ms. Drake delves into Taryn and Adrian’s story with abandon and delivers a sensual twist that will leave you breathless.

Apollo’s Choice by Sascha Illyvich was a fun read with Apollo finding himself banished after years of popularity on Mount Olympus by Hera. Cursed in a body of a bass player for some grunge band, he tries to find a way back to the life he had and the powers he used. It is only when a delectable redheaded beauty has him thinking with his heart when the opportunity comes for him to go back home. Will Apollo chose love over hearth?

Author Sascha Illyvich does a wonderful job delivering a passionate yet strong story that captures Apollo’s emotions and the way he has to make a decision between going home or to the woman who holds his heart. With strong strokes of the pen, Sascha brings the story alive with the right amount of erotic passion, intrigue and multidimensional characters that pull you in and don’t let go, even after the last page is read.

Finally, Possessing Poseidon by Annmarie Ortega was the climatic ending of this fabulous anthology. Greek god Poseidon falls for Beth a woman with a past, one that will find past and present collide when secrets come out in the open and Beth finds that her lover, Den has a secret that will change the way she looks at him. Can Poseidon keep Beth alive long enough to see that some things are worth fighting for?

The final story in this enthralling anthology came from author Annmarie Ortega and has Poseidon falling in love with a mortal woman who only knows him as Den. Beth has a dangerous secret, one that will force Den’s secrets to the surface and have him racing to convince Beth that the love they share is real after all. An interesting twist on this God and very well written, Ms. Ortega delivers a coupe de grace with Possessing Poseidon and delivers a story that will keep you gasping for more after the final page is read.

NECTOR OF THE GODS is a delightful anthology full of randy gods and the women who tame them, though if one of these guys comes for me, I just might melt. Each author delivers a beautiful and rich story that captivates you and will deliver some spine tingling moans of delight in the process. Run to grab this wonderfully amusing anthology and get ready to enjoy the antics of some delectable gods of Olympus.