MELTING THE SLOPES by William Maltese, Jason Edding and Ethan Day

Publisher: Manlove Romance Press
Date published: December 2009
ISBN: 978-1608200849 (Paperback)
Contemporary M/M, Anthology
Trade Paperback
Reviewed by Dawn
Obtained by Publisher


Three stories about winter, snow, fun and loads of romance by three of the hottest authors out there who deliver stories that will keep the reader entertained till the very end.

First up is Snow Ho by Ethan Day. Boone is up at a nice resort of Summit City, thinking he is getting away with his boyfriend of one year when he gets dumped and ends up spending a week of fun with Wade, a ski instructor there. What begins as a one night stand ends up becoming something much more.

I loved this story. It had me chuckling especially when Boone teased Wade and the budding romance between the two had me hoping they would make it in the end. The characters were well written, the story was interesting and the author had me longing to find my own ski instructor. Boone and Wade have really good chemistry and the interaction between the townsfolk’s and Boone had me chuckling at times. Very enjoyable and one I hope Mr. Day comes back to in the future.

Next was Bottoms Up by William Maltese. This is a story of emotions that spans over three years. Alain is an agent with the crown and he loathes the lengths he has to go to get information. When he finds himself falling for a man he has to investigate, Alain finds himself trying to decide if he should continue his job or walk away.

William Maltese’s Bottom's Up is one hot story that will continue the melting in this wonderful story of a man conflicted when he meets the man of his dreams. The sex scenes are scorching hot and the story moves along nicely.

Finally we got One Fire, One Ice by Jason Edding. Grant is back in town and dealing with the aftermath of his parent’s deaths. In love with his best friend Babhru for years, he tries to figure out a way to tell Babhru what he hopes his future will include-Babhru himself.

I love this author’s work and this story was no exception. Full of doubts, fears, desire and more, Mr. Edding delivers a highly romantic story of friendship that turns to love. The story moved a nice, even pace and kept me glued till the very end.

Overall, MELTING THE SLOPES is one hot anthology that will heat anyone’s night up-be it in the middle of a summer heat wave or a winter blizzard. There was a lot of humorous moments that left me chuckling as I flipped pages and with some intriguing characters, these three authors deliver something for everyone. If you haven’t picked up this anthology, then I suggest you run to grab it. It is the perfect way to be introduced into these three authors writing.

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

THE EDGE OF DESPERATION by James Buchanon & Jason Edding

Published: Manlove Romance Press
Date published: April 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60820-042-9 (Electronic)
978-1608200429 (Paperback)
Futuristic M/M
E-book/Paperback
Obtained by publisher
Dawn


In the distant future, lives are lost, love is found and these two authors deliver two stories that will drive you to the EDGE OF DESPERATION.

In DARK ROBE EDGES: DARK ROBE SOCIETY 2 by Jason Edding, we find Jack and Edge on the run again and drawn into a battle that will take them from the farthest reaches of space and back to Earth, where Jack’s adventure began long ago. Add in battles, lust and betrayal to give the reader an action packed ride from start to finish.

I have to say I was excited to continue reading Jack and Edge’s adventures as they battle the Dark Robe Society. With a few twists, turns and some new faces as well, enemies and friends, Mr. Edding has delivered a great story to keep the reader highly entertained. With a nice balance of personal relationships and action-adventure, this author kept me glued to the pages, hoping Jack, Edge and their allies come away unscathed by the Dark Robe Society. I hope Mr. Edding delivers more Jack and Edge stories in the future.

In BEYOND DUTY by James Buchanan, we meet many different cultures and creatures. Alad is an officer who doesn’t always play by the rules. On a night on the town, he is prowling for something to ease his mind and body when he meets Hirah, a man who Alad is drawn to. After one unforgettable night together, Alad goes back to his command and even though he wants another night with Hirah, he is resigned to the one night stand…until he finds himself ordered to be in Hirah’s command. Surprises, passion and betrayal follow as Alad and Hirah fight to stay alive as they go to war and learn to follow their hearts, even amidst the time of war.

BEYOND DUTY is a fast paced, lust filled ride from start to finish. The characters are well developed and Mr. Buchanan delves deep into the future with different cultures, aliens and other fun stuff. I loved the dynamics between Alad and Hirah as they tried to work out a way to be equals even as they become lovers. With a fast paced storyline, the reader is treated to a time that may happen in the future.

THE EDGE OF DESPERATION is a fun read to while the hours away in the day. Both authors keep the right balance of character development and fast paced action scenes. The sex scenes keep the reader glued even as the next action scene takes aim. With these two talented authors, the reader is thrust into battles as the characters worm their way into your heart. I look forward to seeing more stories by these two authors in the future set in the worlds they have created here. I highly recommend THE EDGE OF DESPERATION for those who enjoy multi-dimensional characters, action and adventure amid the stars.

THIS IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT OF THIS BOOK. THIS IS AN OBJECTIVE UNBIASED REVIEW.

SPACE ESCAPES by Jason Edding and Angela Fiddler

Publisher: Manlove Romance Press
Date published: October 2008
ISBN; 978-1-934531-76-1
Futuristic Erotic GBLT/Anthology
E-book
Obtained by Publisher
Reviewed by Dawn




CLICK TO PURCHASE! Come into the imaginations of two talented authors in SPACE ESCAPES.
Dark Robe Heart: Dark Robe Society 1 Jason Edding tells the story of Jack Harrow who is disillusioned by the society he has worked for and in 2575, the world is under military control and the new life he is hoping to have is about to get complicated in the form of Edge Fland, a young man who stirs him like no other has. But Edge has a secret that will either kill Jack or save him as the society wants what Jack holds at all costs.

The Bright Side of Midnight by Angela Fiddler tells the story of a deadly drug that has people dying because of it. Tavish knows all about it as his lover is one of those dying from it and he is on a mission to find a cure before he loses the one man who means the world to him. Going to Alpha Site, he meets the man behind it all and Tavish is pushed to the boundaries as he tries to get the truth out. Will Tavish succeed in getting the help he needs or will it be his ruin?

SPACE ESCAPES gives two wildly entertaining stories for the reader to get lost in. Set in the future, the reader is treated to two stories that will keep you glued to the edge of your seat as you take a journey into the stars above. Both authors deliver sterling stories that had me breathless and looking for more once the last page was read.

In Jason Edding’s Dark Robe Society 1, he introduces the reader to Jack Harrow, a an who is an endless clone of himself. In a world where clones are the norm, Mr. Eddings delivers a wildly fantastic new futuristic to enjoy with this introduction into the Dark Robe Society. Jack and Edge are clones yet they have human feelings for each other. The only time you get a glimpse they are not exactly human is when Edge goes into his “Killer” mode the way his creators designed him to be. This was a great contrast compared to other futuristic I have read in the past. Mr. Eddings deftly weaves a web around the reader and captivates them from the first page to the last. I was enthralled reading Jack’s adventures especially as he falls head over heels in lust with Edge while on the run from the Assassins of the Dark Robe Society. I loved the dynamics and look forward to the continued stories as the world struggles against the Dark Robe Society.

In Angela Fiddler’s The Bright Side of Midnight, we get introduced to Tavish. A man who is trying to get the truth out about a drug that was supposed to help people, instead it turned deadly, killing many. Tavish has to find the truth before his lover dies and he loses the one man who means more to him than anything else. The characters are wonderful mixed bag of unsavory thugs, backstabbers and politicians. A mix of suspense and political intrigue keeps the reader guessing who is the bad guy in Ms. Fiddler’s The Dark Side of Midnight. This is an author who keeps the reader glued to the edge of their seat as she takes them on a wild journey along with Tavish as they race to find a cure to a drug that has no rhythm or reason. It keeps the suspense going and as the reader is drawn more and more into this world, Ms. Fiddler kicks it up a notch with Tavish as he fights for a cure and the truth. Full of multidimensional characters, a fast paced storyline and a romance that sears the soul, Ms. Fiddler definitely delivers a pulse pounding ride from start to finish.

SPACE ESCAPES is a true gem in the two authors who are showcased here. Mr. Eddings and Ms. Fiddler are both masterful storytellers who keep the reader on the edge of their seat as they race across the skies fighting bad guys, finding love and trying to stay alive in the process. If you enjoy futuristic stories then grab SPACE ESCAPES. I am definitely a fan of both these authors now and look forward to reading more from them.

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