Delighted

by Bertrice Small, Susan Johnson, Nikki Donovan

You've been Captivated and Fascinated. You've kept turning the pages All Through The Night. With this new anthology, prepare to be utterly
Delighted

Bertrice Small

The Awakening

Marguerite Abbott, the most enchanting courtesan at the most elegant brothel in Paris, has lost her heart to no man until an irresistible visitor from New Orleans teaches her the true meaning of Eros' delights.

Susan Johnson

Out of the Storm

A soaking downpour a gamekeeper's remote hut a night of unforgettable passion vivid memories shockingly reawakened at the formal introduction of smolderingly handsome Prince Radovsky to his new stepsister, the fiery Lady Darlington

Nikki Donovan

Enchanted

When Lord Blackhurst spies the alluring Esmay picking wildflowers in the forest, he knows he must make her his but how can he break the terrible curse that prevents an exquisite beauty from knowing the ecstasy of being in his arms?

Liz Madison

With His Promise

Victoria Woodville is any man's equal. Fabled knight Stephen de Burgh realizes this as he helps her to victory during a siege. She's a woman of unparalleled appeal who inflames his desires as never before, igniting a rapturous alliance as they face danger and betrayal from a formidable enemy.

Genres: Romance, Erotica, Anthologies, Historical Romance, Historical, Erotic Romance, Fiction

390 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Bertrice Williams was born on December 9, 1937 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, the daughter of Doris S. and David R. Williams, both broadcasters. She studied at Attended Western College for Women and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School. On October 5, 1963, she married George Sumner Small, a photographer and designer with a History Major at Princeton. They had a son Thomas David. She lived on eastern Long Island for over 30 years. Her greatest passions were her family; Finnegan and Sylvester, the family cats; Nicki, the elderly cockatiel who whistles the NY Mets charge call; her garden; her work, and just life in general.

Published since 1947, Bertrice Small was the author of over 50 romance novels. A New York Times bestselling author, she had also appeared on other best-seller lists including Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and the L.A. Times. She was the recipient of numerous awards including Career Achievement for Historical Romance; Best Historical Romance; Outstanding Historical Romance Series; Career Achievement for Historical Fantasy; a Golden Leaf from the New Jersey Romance Writers chapter of Romance Writers of America; an Author of the Year (2006) and Big Apple Award from the New York City Romance Writers chapter of RWA, and several Reviewers Choice awards from Romantic Times. She had a "Silver Pen" from Affair De Coeur, and an Honorable Mention from The West Coast Review of Books. In 2004 she was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by ROMANTIC TIMES magazine for her contributions to the Historical Romance genre. And in 2008 she was named by ROMANTIC TIMES along with her friends Jennifer Blake, Roberta Gellis and Janelle Taylor, a Pioneer of Romance.

Bertrice Small was a member of The Authors Guild, Romance Writers of America, PAN, and PASIC. She was also a member of RWA's Long Island chapter, L.I.R.W., and is its easternmost member on the North Fork of Eastern Long Island.

Reviews

[Susan (the other Susan) · Rating 1 out of 5]

Oh, the crap I used to read back when explicit sex scenes written for women were still a rarity.

[Joycee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hot, hot, hot! No surprise there ...

"Enchanted" was the only one that brought tears to my eyes ... because of the Beast Lord's insecurity and concern for Esmay.

"With His Promise" featured a new scene for me - the coupling on the horse. Interesting ...

"The Awakening" ... it took me so long to read that I don't recall what I really thought of it.

"Out of the Storm" brought to mind the blended Brady Bunch ... and my modern sensibilities couldn't quite empathize with their reluctance to be together - they're not blood relations, for goodness' sake!

[Juliet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bertrice Small The Awakening 2 stars
Susan Johnson Out of the Storm 1 star
Nikki Donovan Enchanted 4 stars
Liz Madison With His Promise 3,5 stars

[Catherine · Rating 1 out of 5]

The stories were ok, but it seemed all sex. I like the sex, but I like a story. I just can't get into stories with just sex.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read....needed to take my mind off things.

[penelopewanders]

Strangely I can't find the hardcover edition for this book, and mine is not a paperback. This is an anthology of erotic tales, all historical, but spanning the early days of the automobile to chatelaines and knights... I don't always warm to novellas, and these were entertaining but not unforgettable.