anthology

A Christmas anthology of novellas by three contemporary authors. The only one I really liked was the one by Jennifer Crusie (whom I adore), and even it was not up to her usual good work.

From the back cover:
“Red-hot kisses. Secret wishes. A gift too scandalous to share…

A little uneven (as all anthologies tend to be) but there were some real gems in here, and it helped me discover authors I might not have found otherwise.

James Patterson edits this collection with some of the top names in the business of writing thrilling tales....

I am not a big fan of anthologies, but MJD does a great job with them.  The first story is about Sinclair and Betsy and deals with their honeymoon in NYC.  Unfortunately for them, Jessica and Nick decide to tag along with them.  Even worse for all of them is when a child ends up dead in front of their hotel.

Paranormal romances.  I read this a few years ago then found it again. Two stories are historicals, which really aren't my thing.  One is about Erin and V'Aiden and I liked that one, about a creative person being sucked dry by dream demons like the hero. 

Paranormal romances.  Ok.  The one by Banks made me unhappy and sob like a baby because the heroine died and could only see the hero once a year (no happy ending). 

What a wonderful anthology!

The stories: Real Good Man by Kimberly Raye - Cheryl Anne Cash wants a more exciting life so she gets rid of her boyfriend. Dayne Branson always played it save. He didn't want to risk the relationship with the woman he loves. To win her back he shows her his wild site.

I've read quite a few Brava anthologies lately and this is my favourite so far. It is the only one were I liked all the stories. And I got to discover another new to me author.

The story: Three stories taking place in the South. Suspense with Jill Shalvis, fun with E.C. Sheedy and magic with JoAnn Ross. All of them very HOT.

A graphically erotic paranormal anthology consisting of 15 stories featuring a variety of creatures and settings. Not for all readers.