Maxine Mansfield, Touched By The Magic

Title:  Touched By The Magic

Author:  Maxine Mansfield

Rating:  Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre:  Fantasy

Sub-Genre:  Erotic 

Keywords:  Erotic Scarlet Rose, Humor, Multiple Partners, F/M/F/M, Voyeurism, F/F/M/M, Graphic Language

Page Count:  374       

ISBN E-Book:  978-1-61217-371-9

Price:  $5.99

ISBN for Print:  978-1-61217-370-2

Price:  $14.99

Publisher:  The Wilder Roses

Buy-Link:  http://www.wilderroses.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=182&products_id=872

Reviewer:  Rhonda J Callum-King

Blurb/Summary:

New to The Academy of Magical Arts, Briarlarn Tumbleweed wants to learn the art of a True Healer, but her nerves get the best of her when she’s paired in the sexually dynamic healing class with Uthiel Stoutheart, Paladin of the Realm. Between burning off his eyebrows and overturning a candle on certain exposed male parts, she isn't making a very good impression. But how can she focus when Uthiel is strong, brave, and touches Briar in a way that leaves her weak in the knees, quivering with pleasure, and begging for more?

Falling in love with the accident-prone but talented Briar was not what Uthiel had planned, but life with the sexy healer is adventurous, hilarious, mind-blowingly stimulating, and clearly his destiny. His soul awakens while taking her to new heights of ecstasy, yet he can't allow his own pleasure. There’s no getting around it—he must leave The Academy and pursue his quest to right the wrongs done to his people if he can ever hope to find happiness with Briar.

But is their love strong enough to mend the magic so desperately needed to preserve their world, and that touches both their souls with a searing heat?

Review:

Touched By The Magic was a lighthearted, fun read.  A wonderful blend of the erotic and humour tied together with leather bands of fantasy.  And yes, it touches on bondage but manages to turn it on its head to where you want to laugh at the circumstances that Briar and Uthiel find themselves in.  I managed to read through the entire book in two evenings, reading way past the time that I should have turned in.

Briar, has a secret, in a world where most much younger than her have received training in the arts of love, she is without an education.  Worse yet she has lied on a school application for a job that requires said training.  Uthiel also, has his issues.  He is a paladin, sworn to protect dragons, which he is determined to kill due to previous heartache.  Together, they manage to botch almost every lesson the school of magic has to teach, while managing to save the world. 

And if that isn't amusing enough for you, throughout the book are cameos by a perverted, potty mouthed gnome who likes to steal woman's underwear for the blow up sex doll he carries with him almost everywhere.  If you are looking for some lighthearted fantasy, with hot sex scenes, this is the book for you!

Corinne Shaw, Alex's Christmas Wish

Title: Alex's Christmas Wish

Author: Corinne Shaw

Rating: Three Siren Stones

Genre: Erotic

Keywords: Scarlet Miniature Rose

Page Count: 132

ISBN E-Book: d3740

Price: $4.25

Publisher: The Wilder Roses

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/wilderroses/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=87&products_id=796

Reviewer: Cia

Blurb/Summary:

Private Investigator Alex Flaherty wants only one thing under the tree on Christmas morning--a curvaceous, sexy woman. A lead on the shady lawyer he's investigating wouldn't hurt, either. When Alex is stranded during a snow storm days before Christmas, his wish seems little more than a pipe dream…until fate intervenes.

After a bitter divorce, Delilah Adams is spending her first Christmas alone and wishes for love to fill her stocking. When she gives a ride to a handsome stranger caught in a snow storm, she never imagines his sinfully delicious smile will turn her life around and give her hope for a special holiday.

Alex and Delilah find friendship and intense pleasure in one another…but can the hope of a budding relationship overcome obstacles from the past? Or will the danger that lies ahead ruin Alex's Christmas Wish?

Review:

While Alex’s Christmas Wish was grammatically correct and in parts a very wonderful read, the overall tone of the story was over the top. Instead of feeling the joy of the Christmas spirit and family, it was overshadowed with both verbal abuse and physical violence. In any other story I’d have welcomed the villainy however not for a holiday read.

Rhian Cahill, Doing Logan

Title: Doing Logan

Author: Rhian Cahill

Rating: Five Siren Stones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Keywords: Erotic

Length: Quickie

ISBN E-Book: 978-1419930942

Price: $2.49

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

Buy-Link: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-8774-doing-logan.aspx

Reviewer: Stacey Krug

Blurb/Summary:

Logan has been in love with Meredith for as long as he can remember. Seeing her with another had been its own brand of torture, but now that she’s free, nothing can stop him from claiming what is rightfully his.

The magnetism of Logan has never been lost on Meredith, but crossing the line between friend and lover scares her, even after dumping her slime ball ex. When Logan kisses her, an attraction like she’s never known ignites, sweeping her into an affair she can’t walk away from.

As Logan fights to win her heart, Meredith wages a battle of her own. Is she willing to admit her interest stretches way beyond merely doing Logan?

Review:

Doing Logan is a story full of fun and playfulness between the main characters, Meredith and Logan. This story sucked me in at the beginning and held me until the very end.

It’s easy to make the ex husband and the new bimbo wife seem like villains once you get to know sweet and fun Meredith. You’ll root for her to find love again with Logan.

The chemistry and love scenes will leave you panting for more in this erotic short story. I will be seeking other stories by Rhian Cahill.