Lani Aames, Lusty Charms: Invictus

Title: Lusty Charms: Invictus

Author: Lani Aames

Rating: Four Siren Stones

Genre: Fantasy

Keywords: Magick, D/s, Spanking

Length: Quickie

ISBN E-Book: 978-1843604402

Price: $.49

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

Buy-Link: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-5614-lusty-charms-invictus.aspx

Reviewer: Stacey Krug

Blurb/Summary:

Serena Blackstone, a non-magickal mundane, is the new librarian at Strange Castle. Irresistibly drawn to the dark and dangerous Dungeon Master, Invictus Cross, Serena sets out to seduce him.

Invictus Cross takes her up on her invitation with the intent of discouraging the sexy mundane. She shouldn't be at Strange Castle and she shouldn't be with him. His dark past is sure to come back to haunt him and he doesn't want Serena caught in the crossfire.

Serena is shocked by Invictus' sexual demands, but rallies to the challenge. After all, her enchanted robe has revealed that Invictus Cross is her one true love. And for that, she'll put herself at his mercy…

Review:

Lusty Charms: Invictus is a short story about D/s with some magic weaved into the story. Invictus Cross is the hero of the story and the dominant one. Serena is the heroine and, unknown to her, submissive. The author, Lani Aames, gives us some background information on both characters and tells us how they came to be in the same place.

Serena does the pursuing of Invictus and we get to read about her results. Little did Serena know that it would turn out to be an amazing, erotic night. Invictus soon indoctrinates her into his world of D/s, but he also falls into Serena’s world of love.

This is a well written story, but I have to say I was a little disappointed that it ended so abruptly. There is quite a build up around the evil DeMonica, but nothing ever comes to fruition regarding this character. What happened to that part of the plot? I also really want to know, what’s going to happen in the dungeon the next night? What is in store for Serena when she enters Invictus’ world on his own turf? Maybe some of these questions will be answered in a following story.

In spite of my questions, this was a fun story to read and it held my attention from beginning to end. I would check out other works by Lani Aames.

Lani Aames, Dreamscaper’s Desire

Title: Dreamscaper’s Desire

Author: Lani Aames

Rating: Three And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: Romance

Sub-Genre: Paranormal

ISBN E-Book:9781419927751

Publisher: Ellora's Cave

Buy-Link: http://www.jasminejade.com/pc-8338-101-dreamscapers-desire.aspx

Reviewer: Brigit

Blurb/Summary:

Carmen dreams of a handsome, sexy man who fulfills all her fantasies. His touch ignites her body and makes her soar to new heights of fiery sensation. But Nicodemus is merely a dream, isn’t he? A figment of her imagination conjured in her sleep because there is no real man in her mundane life.

When Carmen comes to the difficult decision to find a way to give up her dream lover, a friend tells her about a place where sleep habits and dreams are studied. Sounds like exactly what Carmen needs.

Nicodemus spends hot, sweaty nights locked in Carmen’s embrace, making all her dreams come true. There he finds true peace and love. But Nic knows demons can also escape through Carmen’s dreams and he’s fighting to keep the real world from turning into a nightmare.

Review:

Hot dreams and fantasy guys, what more could a girl ask for?

Certainly not demons and to be a gateway for them. And yet that is just what Carmen gets.

A wonderful concept that had the potential to be out of this world. However, it was only off the planet a little. While I appreciated the work the author put into the book, it lacks the emotional pull which would draw me into the story, so that I felt connected to the characters.

It was interesting enough that I want to read the second one, but I am not invested into what happens to Carmen and Nic. If you are looking for a quick, easy read that doesn’t take much from you, then this is a good book for that.