"Hot and Very Steamy"

Private Eyes by Dominique Sinclair Niccola Black is a private investigator specializing in tracking down straying husbands. After an unsatisfying marriage, she doesn't really know what the big deal is about sex -- her mother was such a sexual creature that she had always been determined above all else to be a lady. That is, until she meets a stranger who changes her whole attitude toward sex and she realizes how stimulating and tantalizing a sexual encounter can really be, whether it is on her own or with the handsome stranger. Who is this mystery man named Grey who is determined to have Niccola?

This novella is VERY sexy but I never quite got to know the mystery man -- he remains a mystery throughout. The story could have been a bit longer so that the intriguing Grey could have been fleshed out a bit more and the reader could feel the love growing between the hero and heroine. The premise of meeting a handsome stranger is a strong and fascinating fantasy.

The Ruination of Lady Jane by Bonnie Hamre The wealthy Lady Jane, ward of Lord Grantham, is to be married to an older gentleman much to her chagrin. Is it any wonder that she runs away wanting the freedom to do as she wishes? Lord Grantham sends his brother Havyn recently home from India but the feisty Lady Jane refuses to return. Havyn has learned much of a sexual nature on his travels through India and is attracted to Lady Jane with her voluptuous figure and tart tongue but when she asks him for more than he should give, what should a gentleman do?

The book takes place in Regency England and Lady Jane is more than willing to be ruined by the oh-so-handsome gentleman. Havyn has studied and learned his lessons well to give much pleasure to his lady as his lust turns to love. This novella has well developed characters, very hot exciting love scenes and is an erotica romance at its best. Whew!!

Code Name: Kiss by Jeanie Cesarini Lily has been transported to the Hot Zone armed with a transmitter to help the Americans against the terrorists. When she meets her contact, the emir, she hopes to pass the transmitter with a kiss. On the mission, she thinks about the man she loves, Seth, her commanding officer, and that helps her get through all she must do to accomplish her task. She will be chosen by one of the terrorist commanders as his sex slave and she must act the part as the terrorists as well as Seth monitor everything. She is stripped of her clothing and chosen by the terrorist turned defector, Xavier Jareb, and as Seth watches, he realizes the feelings he holds for the brave and beautiful Lily.

There is a little voyeurism in this tale as Lily loses her virginity to a man other than her true love but the sizzle begins when Seth rescues her.

The Sacrifice by Anne Dubois We are forewarned that this is the sexiest of Ms Dubois' stories to date and although I have not read her others, I can believe it - particularly the group scene with the Count's men. Antastasia will take her final vows in a few days and become a nun. Although she wants to give her all to her vocation, she has sexual feelings that she does not understand. She decides to go to the master of seduction, Count Maxwell, so that she can experience one sexual encounter and know just what she is giving up before she takes her vow of chastity. Going to the Count's home turns out to be quite an erotic adventure and yes, this is a VERY exciting and sexual story that would be difficult to top.

I have heard some talk about the SECRETS books but had never read any of them so now I know what the excitement is all about!! SECRETS, VOLUME 10 contains four short stories of sexual discovery and erotic encounters that touch our secret and deepest fantasies. All are hot steamy romances so if you enjoy erotica romance, you are sure to enjoy SECRETS, VOLUME 10. All this reviewer can say is WOW!!

Reviewed by Marilyn Heyman
Posted August 9, 2004

Summary

Private Eyes by Dominique Sinclair
When a mystery man captivates private investigator Nicolla Black during a stakeout, she discovers that her no- seduction rule is bending under the pressure of long denied passion. She agrees to an erotic seduction, but he demands her total surrender.

The Ruination of Lady Jane by Bonnie Hamre
To avoid her upcoming marriage to a man more than twice her age, Lady Jane Ponsonby-Maitland flees straight into the arms of Havyn Attercliffe. When she begs him to ruin her rather than turn her over to her odious fiancé, he can't refuse. But when their lust is sated, will the Lady now be willing to wed?

Code Name: Kiss by Jeanie Cesarini
Agent Lily Justiss is on an official mission to defend her country against terrorists—a mission that requires giving up her virginity as a sex slave. But as her master takes possession of her body, only desire for Seth Blackthorn, her commanding officer, fuels her mind. Now all Seth can think about is Lily's safety . . . and making her his own.

The Sacrifice by Kathryn Anne Dubois
Lady Anastasia Bedovier is three days from taking her vows as a Nun. Before she denies her sensuality forever, she wants to experience pleasure. Count Maxwell, the infamous Lord of Pleasure, who is known for his mastery of dark, sexual secrets, is the perfect man to initiate her into erotic delight. But can they forget the intense passion that still inflames them?