ALLURING TALES

Author: Cathryn Fox, Delilah Devlin, Vivi Anna, Sylvia Day, Myla Jackson, Sasha White, Lisa Renee Jones ISBN: 9780061463174 11/2008 ANTHOLOGY Publisher: AVON RED

The holidays are heating up—with seven wickedly sensual stories guaranteed to spice up those chilly winter nights! A psychology student goes online hoping to live out her steamiest fantasy—and ends up on a hot mystery date with a wickedly imaginative stud who brings out her inner pole-dancer. . . A determined lady comes home, burning for her girlhood crush—a sexy lawman who totes a big gun. . . A creative ad man's passion is aroused when he sees his buttoned-up coworker in a revealing new light—dressed in sizzling red satin on a giant billboard. . . A professional dominatrix wishes upon a star, and her fantasy appears—an insatiable alpha male in biker boots who's literally out of this world. . . A tall, dark, handsome warlock finds himself obsessed with his "familiar"—a sleek and sexy cat-woman who turns out to be the purr-fect lover. . . She was always hot for big brother's best friend—and now her erotic dream is here in the taut and tempting flesh. . . A pair of fugitive lovers finds themselves warm and toasty in a sultry Caribbean paradise—and ready for some red-hot fun in the sun. . .

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

ALLURING TALES is an erotic anthology that is sure to bring a sizzle to any cold, wintery night.

Peaches and Cream by Cathryn Fox begins with a suggestion from her best friend that Jennifer "Google" the man she's being set up with. The story is short, the energy high and the blind date is something to remember.

Indecent Exposure by Delilah Devlin shows that while people can age, they don't necessarily grow up. A teenage crush takes on a whole new meaning when Harmony decides to catch a cop.

Forbidden Fruit by Lisa Renee Jones tells the story of Laura and Blake, a couple every one of their friends hoped would finally get together.

Billboard Babe by Myla Jackson proves that inside A.J.'s sensible gray suit lurks a woman who is comfortable wearing red satin and posing provocatively on a billboard. She loses her advertising executive persona in a heartbeat, releasing her inner wild woman.

Wish Upon a Star by Sasha White is an entertaining story. Sarah wonders where all the good men have gone. She makes her living by fulfilling others' fantasies, but who will fulfill hers? When she sees a streak in the sky, she wishes on the fallen star. What happens next gives weight to the old adage "Be careful what you wish for."

That Old Black Magic by Sylvia Day shows Christmas Eve in a whole new light. Victoria is a familiar, a sleek black cat whose previous warlock has been killed. Max has claimed her for his own but has made Victoria a promise—he cannot know how high a price his promise may demand.

Silver Waters by Vivi Anna shows just how idyllic life on a secluded island can be.

One of the best things about ALLURING TALES is that there is something for almost everyone in this little collection. The stories are short and steamy, well-written and interesting. Definitely not your average holiday fare, but sure to please!

Kay James