Best of
Erotic-Romance

2004

Submission & Seduction


Lora Leigh - 2004
     As a favor to her daughter, she allows James Wyman, Jesse's twin, to stay the week in her new home. James. Dominating. Sexy. Younger. The man that has filled her most secret fantasies, her most forbidden desires. And James is determined Ella won't escape him again. This time, she will submit. Seduction - Jesse Wyman knows Terrie's reluctance to accept the desires that are a natural part of him. Desires he sees lurking in the darkest depths of her eyes. But Terrie must accept those needs herself. In a bold and risky turn, Jesse dares her to seduce him. Challenges her to accept her needs, to push her own boundaries. She must convince him. She must be willing to risk her heart, her very soul, for the ultimate prize. But is Terrie more daring than even Jesse knew?

Primal Heat


Lora Leigh - 2004
    A man whose secrets and unquenchable hunger will change her life forever... "Pack Law" by Lorie O'Clare Series: Lunewulf, #1 Pack law states every female shall have three mates. It's a necessary action in order to keep the lunewulf breed alive. Sophie Rousseau has just learned who her three mates will be. And one of them is the sexy Nik Alexander who has invaded her dreams since high school. Though Sophie's nervous about fulfilling pack law, she can't wait to mate with Nik. Nik has lusted after Sophie, wanted her for his mate and mother of his children. He gets his way, but by pack law, Sophie cannot be his alone. Nik will share her with two other werewolves. But only on his terms. "Running Mate" by Jaci Burton Series: Devlin Dynast, #1 Senator Jason Devlin is a man with a secret. A big one that could ruin his political career and his family. He guards his secret closely, allowing no outsiders to penetrate his intimate circle. Kelsey Harper is a reporter itching for an interview with the elusive senator. When a case of mistaken identity lands her in his bed, she gets much more than an interview. "Wolfe's Hope" by Lora Leigh Series: Wolf Breeds , #2Hope believed Wolfe was dead, but he was only waiting for the right time to claim her. He is a man whose DNA was altered, infused with the genetic code of the wolf. His unique genetic makeup has created a male unlike any other and will make itself known in the most surprising ways. Now Hope must convince her mate she hasn't betrayed him, and they must defeat the plans of a scientist gone mad.

Four Degrees of Heat


BRENDA L THOMAS - 2004
    Thomas. But when her secret double life follows her home to Philadelphia, things swing wildly out of control as she tries to walk the line between sexy woman and sex object. Worlds collide when a street-smart beauty scores with a multimillionaire during a summer that climaxes with the New York City blackout. Crystal Lacey Winslow captures the edgy thrills—and the dark side—of carnal pleasures in Sex, Sin & Brooklyn. In Rochelle Alers' Summer Madness, a sexy brother with a mysterious past turns a pretty librarian's play-it-safe Hamptons vacation into a torrent of sensual delights. But can she trust him without knowing his whole story? A jilted bride is on the Rebound in ReShonda Tate Billingsley's tale of passion in unexpected places. A Houston attorney goes solo on the Belize honeymoon she was supposed to share with her husband—and makes a sizzling connection with a handsome stranger in paradise.

Fever


Kimberly Dean - 2004
    Uncontrolled desire. And a man to slake her every need. Delia Jenkins is distressed when a raging fever forces her to leave work on the day before a big bid. She's brand new on the job, but her delirium has pushed her to the point where she can't think straight. She goes home to recuperate, but the heat inside her only builds. That night, a man shows up at her apartment to care for her. He's concerned about her well-being, but the fervor has reached a ravenous pitch. There's only one way to douse the flames. It's only after the fever breaks that Delia realizes her work situation has gotten hotter than ever before.

Passionate Destiny


Dee S. Knight - 2004
    Margaret Amis-Hollings wanted was to find a love that means everything. A love and passion that transcend time. But, after a broken marriage and broken trust, she'd given up finding it. Then she inherited an old house in Virginia. Moving there while repairs are being made, she discovered that such a passion does exist--when a ghost from more than a hundred years ago makes her feel what no man in her own time had. At first, Aaron Belton fears for Margaret's emotional health when he finds that she believes a ghost inhabits her house. But then all he wants is to make her feel the bond for him that she has with the soldier from The War Between the States. Is it possible that they too can find that special passion? A love that crosses ages? The passion that is their destiny?

Twice Bitten


Delilah Devlin - 2004
    After he rescues her from the unwanted attentions of another partygoer, she succumbs to his kisses and spends an evening engaged in wicked-sexy lovemaking. Sure she's just a one-night stand, she tries to exit gracefully, but soon find she needs Dylan's special skills when her world is turned upside down by a blood-drinking killer and his gang who target her for their next meal. Dylan O'Hara only wants a night of passion to slake his sexual needs, but finds Emmy is a full-bodied, red-blooded siren whose innocence and humor draws this Master vampire like a moth to a red-hot flame. When Emmy attracts the attention of a serial-killing vampire, Dylan vows to protect her, but he fears he'll lose Emmy once she discovers her "Dracula" has real fangs My Immortal Knight - Love Bites By Delilah Devlin book 2 in the My Immortal Knight series On the trail of a serial killer, vampire Quentin Albermarle is mistaken for the killer by a police special task force. Once the smoke clears, Quentin finds himself in a delicious position-atop one of the unit's crack officers, Darcy Henry. In need of Quentin's access to the vampire sub-culture, the task force leadership invites Quentin to join the crime unit as a special advisor, much to the chagrin of the men in the unit, and especially, of Darcy. A no-nonsense cop with no time for romance, Darcy suddenly finds herself embroiled in a steamy love triangle between her mortal partner, Joe, and the handsome vampire. Going from abstinence to wantonness, she is unable to resist the two men'srelentless seduction or her own sensual curiosity about a vampire's special "kiss." When the real killer threatens the life of someone close to her, Darcy makes a choice that forever binds the three of them together

Submissive Dreams


Claire Thompson - 2004
    As Tracy struggles with the guilt and confusion of a dying marriage, she also embarks on a potentially dangerous journey into sadomasochistic experimentation and sexual self-discovery. Ultimately, Tracy must find the courage not only to confront, but also to embrace her deepest sexual secrets and desires. In Julie's Submission, a young widow isolates herself in fantasies of long nights with her lost husband. But Julie's world is turned upside when an enigmatic young stranger named Bill enters her life. As Julie gets to know Bill, she begins to fall under the spell of this beguiling young man. Soon Julie finds herself enslaved in a world of sensual B&D, responding physically as she never has before. But she has doubts — about Bill's motives, about the secret world of sexual pleasure they share, and about what her own submission to it means.

A Maid for All Seasons, Volume 3: Education at Red Blossom College


Devlin O'Neill - 2004
    Darcy Weller, Lisa's friend and mentor, dies in an auto accident and bequeaths Lisa a chain of clothing shops, with Michael Swayne, Lisa's employer, as trustee. Darcy's strict leadership helped Lisa to concentrate, but now even Mr. Swayne's old-fashioned correction methods fail to keep her focused on her job and university education. She becomes moody and argumentative, spoiled by unaccustomed wealth, so Mr. Swayne insists she attend Professor Travis's private college for pampered young ladies. The last thing Lisa wants is another class, especially one where rules are enforced with palm, paddle, and slipper on bare schoolgirl bottoms, but Mr. Swayne convinces her to go. Despite her misgivings, Lisa finds new friends at the college who have similar interests, as well as a similar inability to stay out of trouble, and together they endure the indignity, the sting, and the complicated emotions aroused by the handsome professor's antiquated discipline.

Starquest


Kate Douglas - 2004
    After weeks of nightly telepathic visits with Captain Sander, Mara develops an intimate mental relationship with her unseen alien lover. She experiences his need, his passion, and his sensual touch, but it is a bittersweet relationship for the laws of the Explorers forbid them to ever meet. An accident in space changes everything and Mara and Sander are given the chance they never thought they'd have. Threatened by World Federation troops from without and jealous hatred from within, their survival now depends on the strength of their bond and a ragtag army of young Sensitives willing to risk their lives for an alien starship captain. StarQuest 2 - Night of the Cat Jenna Lang is ready for a change, but traveling to a future earth and landing in the middle of a rebellion between Sensitives and the World Federation was not on her list. A sensual encounter with a ferocious but intriguing Lion of Mirat is something Jenna could never have imagined. Is Garan her ultimate sexual fantasy come true, the one love she has always dreamed of...or is he both? StarQuest 3 - Pride of Imar Sheyna of Pride Imar makes the journey to earth because she knows she can help the rebels. She immediately goes to work with Malachi Franklin, the Rebellion's healer, but their work is interrupted when both of them are captured by the leader of the World Federation. Sheyna and Malachi discover that a powerful bond exists between them during these trying times. However, once they are freed by Rebellion forces, they must determine whether the bond they feel is one borne of love or necessity.

Your Desire


Dee S. Knight - 2004
    Which will win out? "Awards Night" tells of two people who give trust and share passion for a brief moment. Will one night change the rest of their days? Magical? Yes! But then, it's Your Desire. Reviews: ". . .opens with a hint of magic and by the time you are done reading, the authors and characters will have you believing in magic as well ... a book few will want to miss out on." - 5 Angels, Recommended Read, Amanda, Fallen Angel Reviews ". . .a wonderful romance fantasy with passion hot enough to melt the polar caps." - 5 Hearts, Diane Tugman, The Romance Studio "[The Artist and the Director is] a wonderful, sexy, fun, page-turning tale. . . . Awards Night [is] a perfect love story. I highly recommend this book to everyone!" - 5 Ribbons, Kimberly Leslie, Romance Junkies ". . .a delightfully sensual book about discovering what lies beneath the layers of one's expectations and dreams . . . sprinkled with just enough magic to make me want to believe." - 4.5 Stars, Amelia Richards, eCataRomance Reviews "Like me, you'll be swept into another world with this fun fantasy for two." - 4.5 Stars, Aggie Tsirikas, Just Erotic Romance Reviews ". . .sexy, steamy, and indeed, magical. . . . . Indulge yourself in two tales of romance and some happy-ever-after." - Ansley Velarde, Road to Romance

The Kissing Game


Deanna Lee - 2004
    Once there she meets a man named Jason Wells. Jason, a sexy ex-military man, offers her a challenge and a game that she could not resist. The game she agrees to play with him will teach her about herself, about desire, and about the insatiable thirst for a kiss. She doesn’t know what his endgame will be, but Stephanie quickly discovers that she’s playing for keeps.

The Cattleman


Mlyn Hurn - 2004
    He and Julie Bradley had grown up on adjacent properties. No matter how many times they butted heads and tempers flared, there had always been sparks between them. Confused by the attraction to a man she'd been constantly on edge with and a future she hadn't planned, Julie ran away to escape conflict. Traveling around the world did nothing to lessen the attraction when she returned and passion flared. Julie thought she was older and wiser, but lust was turning to love. Maybe the time had come to stop running away and face the man she'd loved for a long time.

Just One Look


P.J. Womack - 2004
    He's determined to win her love by fair means or foul. Only one obstacle stands in his way ... Lauren is consumed with hatred for the man responsible for her father's death--Victor Raven himself. Rating: Contains graphic sexual content and adult language and situations.

Bella Donna


Margrett Dawson - 2004
    But when her cruise ship sinks off the coast of Mussolini's Italy and she is mistaken for her dead maid, she finds herself the prisoner of a dashing and dangerous rogue with secrets all his own. Marco Antonioni whisks her from her life of sheltered privilege into a world of risk, lust, and betrayal, where every move is a test of loyalty. He opens her eyes to sensuous delights and forces her to reevaluate all she has known about men and life. Together they dance through passion and danger in a land rife with volatile politics.

As If You Never Left Me


Elizabeth Jewel - 2004
    Then, suddenly, it all fell apart. Joely left Rey in a fit of anger, moving halfway across the country to make a new life for herself in Colorado. Now, fourteen months later, he's back. Sexy as ever, and asking for a second chance. The last thing Joely wants is to let herself be hurt again. But he's still Rey, still the man she fell in love with, still the man who can send her heart racing with a look. And Joely's having a very hard time resisting him