| REVIEWS AFTERNOON DELIGHTS |
| "The Magic of Passion" from Afternoon Delights MacKenzie Reed Erotic Short Story Available from Liquid Silver Books June 2003 ISBN 1-931761-67-1 Mykaela is devastated when she surprises her fianc� and finds him in the arms of another woman. Seeking out her mother for comfort and support, she manages to surprise her too. The most gorgeous man she's ever seen, an exotic stranger, is visiting her mother and Mykaela's sexually-charged attraction to Alexander nearly brings her to her knees. Alexander seems to know what she is thinking, knows the depth of her desires. Mykaela soon discovers she is being ensnared in his web of magic, mystery and passion. The Magic of Passion is a magical blend of paranormal romance and romantica at its best. Ms. Reed's clever combination of vivacious heroine and mysterious, dominating hero made this story, their verbal skirmishes sharp and witty. While this reviewer would like to have seen the final confrontation extended a bit, I have to say that overall this is a very well-written story. The author's voice is distinct, has pizzazz. Don't miss it! Overall rating: Sensuality rating: Explicit Reviewer: Holly Hewson June 11, 2003 ************************************************************** AFTERNOON DELIGHTS, VOL. 1 by Anthology 2003 ISBN: 1-931761-67-1 Liquid Silver E-Book Rating: Check the Publishers Page Afternoon Delights, Volume 1 has ten stories by ten different authors. With that many stories I�m sure you will find something you like. Not only will you have several different genres to chose from but also a few favorite authors as well. There is no way I can review all ten stories, so I will give you my thoughts and maybe highlight a few stories that touch me and some that didn�t. Afternoon Delights in my opinion starts off a little slow and left me wanting more from the stories. Sure they found someone but will they stay together? The first few stories left me feeling dissatisfied, I needed to know more. I can only hope that a few of them will appear again with the same characters in a little long story. There is a story of time travel - not only traveling back in time but to other dimensions as well - that I would like to know more about. There was a story of love lost due to a tragedy in the family, that I really enjoyed and it was fun to see how they had reenacted one night of pleasure and added a new twist to it years later. There was a story about an Incubus that I enjoyed as well. If only our dreams were like those, we would rush to sleep as well. Oh, and let's not forget about the Warlock as well. Talk about mind reading, this one has it along with another surprise as well that left the heroine open to the Warlock. This is one story I would like to know more about or read something similar in a longer story. We can�t forget about the military or firefighters, yes, both have a story as well. Both will pull on your heartstrings and you wish a solution could be worked out for them to be together. I know a little secret about the firefighter one, which I am not willing to share, but know that I will be on the lookout for more from the author. The military story deals with the Internet and the love that can be found in the least expected place, an online chat room about archaeology. The people who are military, including the wives and daughters will be able to relate to this story. All in all, I enjoyed the ten stories. The stories kept getting better one after the other. Afternoon Delights, Volume 1 has stories by Aurora Rose Lynn, Ana Loranger, Vivian Black, Margrett Dawson, Francis Drake, Rhiannon Neely, Mercy Fallon, Lauren Agony and Jan Springer, MacKenzie Reed, and Dee S. Knight. If you have a few minutes to spare here and there, these stories are quick reads and you can pick and choose at your leisure. But I would not skip any of the stories; you don�t want to miss any of them for they have their own twist and turns. Some might even give you a few ideas if you haven�t already tried them. There are a few of these authors that I will be on the lookout for in the future to see what they offer in longer stories. Reviewed in August 2003 by Pam. A Romance Review ***************************************** Afternoon Delights An ENE Review of the anthology Afternoon Delights Reviewed by G. Russell The diversity of plots here is actually quite surprising. The stories herein demonstrate quite considerable imagination in their construction without sacrificing plausibility. And more importantly from an erotic viewpoint, they are all wholly convincing. Perhaps a more appropriate title for this anthology would be "Evening" Delights as although the slant is firmly towards romance and emotional interplay, the sex scenes are articulately detailed, without ever descending into thoughtless crudities. The emphasis in Afternoon Delights is firmly on heterosexual sex, on relationships and plot rather than straying into sub genres of erotica. But given that, there is remarkable variation of theme here. From the trials of a modern day Heroine who finds herself transported back in time to serve as a prostitute in the temple of Aphrodite, to a story of two estranged lovers who exact their revenge on the gangster responsible for the death of their son. There is a wide range of choice here. To give the reader a feel for the sort of stories displayed here I'd like to highlight two of my own personal favourites, "El Tigre" By Vivian Black, who has been published in various men's magazines and three other erotic anthologies, and Ana Loranger's debut: "Bonds of Blood." "El Tigre" tells the story of one woman's flight from an unsatisfactory relationship, and how she finds fulfilment with a travel guide in the sweltering heat and lushness of the Peruvian rainforest. Vivian knows how to build up to a sex scene. She writes convincingly when she's describing the lush, steamy beauty of the rainforest. And she writes with considerable passion when it comes to sex: "Their lips touched lightly, brushing over each other like a butterfly's wing. Bailey moaned as their flesh touched. Carlos tightened his hold on her neck and smashed his mouth to hers. Bailey's restraint broke. She fisted her hands into his hair as he savaged her mouth. He tasted like coffee and something wild. She was lost with the taste of him. She wanted to taste all of him." Vivian has an uncanny ability to write evocatively and knows how to transport the reader into the tale so that we believe, and care for the characters. "Bonds of Blood" merits attention because it's just so unusual, powerful, and resonates with the reader for some time after being read. Set in some mythical time, it tells the story of a slave girl destined for the auction block and a grisly end at the hands of the telepathic vampiric Blood Lords. The story takes some unexpected twists and turns along the way before the stories' thankfully happy climax. ********************************************************* Afternoon Delights - Discerning erotic romance for the reader who cares for rounded character development and believable, yet steamy sex encounters. The cover art work by Shirley A. Schult makes it a handsome book to have lying around for when you want to seduce your partner with the promise of an early night with a sizzling read. The Liquid silver book's website has a wide ranging choice of story, and an easy to use order system. Well worth having a look at. Afternoon Delights � An Anthology Liquid Silver Books � 2003 ISBN: 1-931761-67-1 E-book formats: HTML, PDF, Palm, and MR, Rocket $6.95 Reviewed by Denise M. Clark � 7/03 Afternoon Delights is a collection of ten (and racy) short stories that range in genre from thrillers to dark fantasy to time travel romance. Each of the stories takes the reader on sensory journeys from ancient Greece, courtesy of author Aurora Rose Lynn, to a place of Bloodlords and vampires, a la author Ana Loranger. Author Vivian Black takes the reader on a trip to the depths of the Amazon jungle, while Margrett Dawson ventures to a literal Fantasy Island. Mr. Francis Drake offers the reader a trip down memory lane with his tale of lost opportunities and second chances, while Ms. Rhiannon Neeley compels the reader to escape with shape-shifters in her tale of nightmares turned into paradise. Author Mercy Fallon takes the reader through a story of temptation and rule-breaking, while co-authors Jan Springer and Lauren Agony take the reader on a wild ride with bikers, undercover heroes and dormant desires. Ms. MacKenzie Reed pens a dark fantasy of a mind reading and seductive Italian who has sought love for centuries. In her tale, Dee S. Knight throws caution to the wind when she ventures into an Internet Chat Room. So, you see, there really is something for every reading taste, and each and every one of these stories is well written and populated by a vast variety of characters and personalities. While some of the stories are more �plot-worthy� than others, if you�re looking for something on the racy side, this collection of stories will tickle your fancy. |
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