Amazon Under the Moon Category:  Romance Publisher: Under the Moon ISBN-10:  1934153141 Type: Fiction Pages: 154 Copyright: December 2006 Unrepentent, cursed by the Fairy Queen of the Seelie Court to be imprisoned alone, forever, in a human city park for trifling with her daughter, Branigan Darkman finds a chance for companionship in one human, Alicia Turner. Alicia has always felt compelled to come to the city park her father has taken her once to play in. At first she doesn't know why, then she meets Bran and when he takes her blood her soul becomes his. Ten years flew by; a drop in the bucket of a fey’s life. Endless throngs of people came to and left the park. Each day at noon and each night at midnight, I sent out my call to Alicia, trying to draw her back. But it seemed her soul was stronger than my magic. Finally though, I had won. Our connection had proved stronger than her soul and force of will. Alicia stood next to the fairy ring at midnight, her head sunk down between her shoulders in broken submission. “I’m here, Bran.” A wealth of pain colored her voice. I magicked myself from my place and appeared next to her. “Alicia.” The light of the full moon lit up the area. I saw she had grown older, a few lines painting her face. Tiredness filled her eyes, fading them from the sparkle that I remembered. I sniffed the air about her. “You’re still pure, I see. Good.” “I tried to give myself to several guys that I dated, but something wouldn’t let me.” She reached up with her hand and touched the side of my face. “It was you I kept seeing and I just couldn’t do it. You cursed me as much as that fairy queen cursed you to this park.” I lifted her up into my arms and stepped into the circle. We vanished from human sight and entered my home. My prison. Once inside, I loosened my hold and her body slid slowly to the ground against mine. I molded her against me, letting her feel the hardness between my thighs. With a click of my fingers, the room lit up with a million tiny lights that glittered like stars. I moved away and stalked over to an extra-large bed that dominated the room. I sat down on the edge and with a smile, gestured to Alicia. “Join me.” Her hands knotted together, she swept her eyes around the room, lighting momentarily on the armoire, the table with two chairs and the Roman bath. I laughed, sounding bitter. “As you can see, I have all the amenities of home and comfort. Queen Anu did give me that, at least.” I stood up and went over to Alicia, trying to draw her toward the bed. “Now, I have the companionship that I’ve been denied all these years.” She stood in my arms and I bent my head, whispering into her ear. “Let me show you why they call me the Love Talker. Let’s talk about the sensuality of the flesh, mortal and immortal.” I kissed her. “Let’s talk about the eternal dance of passion. How I will relieve you of your innocence and show you such erotic things you can’t even begin to imagine.” I captured her mouth. Soft like velvet, I drank in her unique, sexy taste. I moaned. It had been so long. . .

Ck's Kwips and Kritiques' Reviews
Being bad never looked so good….

Playing Games by Brenna Lyons kickstarts this anthology. Detective Denise Roberts is called in to investigate a rash of mysterious attacks in which the victims are left hypo-anemic and confused. Her search for answers leads her to the mysterious Antonio Polero. What will happen when Denise finds herself in the midst of a supernatural battle?

Playing Games sets a fast pace from the very first page! Brenna Lyons writes a sensuous story with Denise caught between two very sexy men. Readers will enjoy the combination of the supernatural and the suspense as it keeps them breathless with anticipation, wondering just what will happen next.

CJ England’s An Unholy Embrace is the beautiful love story of Teran and the vampire Sebastian. Sebastian rescues Teran from several would-be rapists but can he save her from himself? Will their love flourish or die once Sebastian’s powers of enthrallment are used?

CJ England certainly knows how to write a steamy love story and An Unholy Embrace is no exception! Sebastian is a much darker character than some of her other heroes but this reviewer expects that this tortured hero will quickly win over the hearts of readers. Sebastian struggles with his vampiric nature while Teran seeks to teach him the true power of love. Crank up the air conditioning for this one as it’s hot hot hot!!

Into the Black by Ally Blue is a futuristic space story involving the relationship between Taz and Colt. Taz and Colt work for Etienne L’arisian, the head of a leading crime family. When betrayal occurs, what will Taz and Colt choose to do?

Ally Blue pens a darkly fascinating M/M tale with Into the Black. The character development of both Taz and Colt is well done and the relationship between them is strong. Into the Black vividly portrays the lengths people will go to for both love and survival.

Soul Seduction by Sapphire Phelan is a tale of the Fey. Cursed to remain in a human park, Branigan Darkman, an Unseelie Fey, wreaks havoc on humans until he encounters the lovely Alicia Turner. Will the Love Talker finally meet the one human he can respect and possibly even love?

Branigan Darkman is one sexy member of the Fey! His wicked ways simply beg for the heart of a good woman to change him. Sapphire Phelan’s tempting story of the Fey is enthralling from the very first paragraph. Soul Seduction will enchant readers and should garner Ms. Phelan some new fans.

Astrid Cooper’s Master of the Night is an erotic tale of a meeting between Faucon the Hunter and Fleur the librarian. Fleur’s emergence as Circe the seductress is guaranteed in the hands of this Master of the Night. But who is truly the Hunter and the Hunted?

Astrid Cooper offers readers a sensual delight. The exquisitely detailed couplings between Faucon and Fleur are very steamy. Faucon is aptly named although one feels a bit of sadness for the life he must live.

Night Wolfing by Brenda Williamson focuses on blood wolves. As a dormant blood wolf, Etta is unaware of her potential until she meets Dimitri. Dimitri knows he has found his soul mate in Etta but will he be in time to save her from another?

Brenda Williamson’s fascinating tale adds a new dimension to the traditional werewolf lore with Night Wolfing. Dimitri is one sexy hero as he seeks to gain the trust of Etta. Ms. Williamson provides readers with an interesting twist as she crafts a tale that is both suspenseful and spicy!

Before Dawn by Terri Pray is a story of the Gladiator Turos. Forced into a life almost like slavery, Turos has a deep hatred for the Patrician class. However, one woman, Juliana, is willing to go to any lengths to meet him…

Before Dawn is an eye-opening story about the life of the Gladiators. Terri Pray provides an entirely new perspective to an often glamorized time period. This stark tale is very dark with an almost brooding atmosphere that is very seductive.

Between Two Thieves by Rian Monaire is told primarily from the perspective of Reven Drake. Reven is a killer for hire until his encounter with Brandy Lewis. A strange twist occurs as things go seriously awry for Reven.

Rian Monaire certainly knows how to hook her readers into a story! Between Two Thieves is quite clever. Readers will be thoroughly surprised by this story. The unexpected twist is a stroke of sheer genius by Rian Monaire!

Eternity by Terri Pray is a tale of ghostly love. The narrator has a need to possess Melissa even after his death. Sometimes emotions and feelings can last an Eternity….

What a positively wicked little tale! Terri Pray manages to combine both horror and the sensual to create a very sinister yet seductive tale. The eerie atmosphere coupled with the spicy scenes will leave readers shivering with delight over Eternity.

FORBIDDEN LOVE ISSUE ONE: BAD BOYS also contains some extraordinary artwork as well as a spectacular vampire poem. I Remember by Phylis Sullivan conveys such a wealth of emotion in such a seemingly simplistic poem. Don’t be fooled, however, as Ms. Sullivan’s words are powerful despite the brevity of the poetry format.

FORBIDDEN LOVE ISSUE ONE: BAD BOYS is sinfully delightful. Each one of these talented authors will take you into realms you never even imagined, and dare you to step outside the box. Just be forewarned, not every story ends in happily ever after and some of the tales deal with some rather dark issues, including rape and murder. If you want to get a taste of the wild side and a bit of FORBIDDEN LOVE, then this one is definitely for you!

Reviewed by Anne