Hearts Aflame Collection I

Lust After Dark Collection #1

by Melissa F. Hart

From the bottom of my heart and for the love of books, I'm offering this amazing bundle of books as a thank you for your support.

- Hunter's Heart

In a world of vampire clans and expected alliances, Garrett is a loner. He hurts no one. He helps no one. But his very refusal to join a clan puts him in danger from the often vicious blood families. When a nearby clan sends a hunting party to convert or kill him, he encounters the deadly and beautiful Tahlia. The sparks immediately fly between the two vampires, leading to a final confrontation that could put them both at risk.

- Falling for an Angel (Angel at Large, Book 1)

Adrian is a messenger angel. He loves nothing better than zipping through the realms, dodging the enemies who try to keep him from doing his duty. He is fast and swift and as dedicated as they come. But he’s a fun loving individual. Even though he likes being an angel, he is lonely and can’t help wondering what it would be like to have someone that belongs to him, and that he belongs to. So when his best friend, the guardian angel Cassel falls in love with his mortal and he finds out that the only hope is for him to also find love, he embraces the challenge in his usual fun loving way. How hard can it be to find a mortal who will love him? He’s good looking, smart and can show her a good time. Unfortunately, he meets and is instantly attracted to Melissa, the only mortal woman in the world who is not impressed either by his good looks, his wit or his charm. To win her heart, he will have to reach deep into himself to discover what she really wants.

- Christmas Choices (When Naughty Becomes so Nice, Book 1)

When Andie Nichols breaks up with her controlling boyfriend Evan Harrington just before the big Christmas party, she dreads going and having to see him there. Still, she doesn’t want to give him the satisfaction of knowing that she didn’t go just to avoid him, so she takes up residence at the free bar, just hoping to avoid him That’s when she meets Ryan Miller and kisses him to show off to Evan. Ryan is shocked, but likes it. They leave the party together, and Ryan reveals a shocking secret of his own. He likes a woman who isn’t afraid to demand what she wants and offers to be her sex slave. The choice is all hers, but if she is willing to be a little naughty, he promises to make her feel oh so very nice.

- It's Not Enough (The Clover Leaf Café, Book 1)

Jeff Masterson is a cynical businessman. He has no time for love and no time for women except in the bedroom. Lisa Smith is vulnerable when her long term boyfriend dumps her for a man. She felt an instant attraction to Jeff but working in The Clover Leaf Café, she had heard of his reputation as a one night stand man and agrees to go off with Jeff but it will only be one night. What she does not count on though is the flood of feelings that night releases in her. She can’t seem to get Jeff out of her mind. She knows she is just another one night stand but the way Jeff keeps coming at her, she is beginning to think he might see her as more. But she’s not sure she is ready to trust again so soon.

Genres: Romance, Paranormal, Erotica, Paranormal Romance, Vampires, Ebooks, Fiction

114 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

I started writing romance fiction since I was 16 years old. I'm now a published writer thanks to the wonderful world of ebooks.

I live in Canada and I love the winter months. As you can see, I wrote several books related to the winter holidays.

I'm currently an accountant but my dream is to be a full-time independent writer of hot erotic romance books.

Reviews

[❤️ Dorsey aka Wrath Lover Reviews ❤️]

Kindle Freebie 11/28/14

[Caro · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an ok freebie. The story lines were good. These were shorter books so there was a simplicity to them and there wasn't as much depth to the characters. I wasn't really drawn in but they weren't bad and they had some of a fun element to them. A couple seemed a little hurried to get all the facts or scenes in but pretty good. Overall a good read for pretty much anytime or just something to pass time or to read.

[Marj Cinqualbres · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good stories but could considered cliffhangers...

4 first in a series books. Even though they stand on their own to find out if there is a n HEA you will need to read the other 2 books

[Jacqueline Driggers · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a joke as a box set. The 'books' are only about 4 chapters each. I didn't bother to read it even.

[Sarah Stein · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a new to me author. Her collection of stories were a good read. Some didn’t pull me in, but they were still enjoyable. I’ll definitely read more of her work in the future.

[Frogger · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bored. Couldn't get past the first chapter and didn't read any further.

[Jodi Gonzalez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I normally dont like short stories. But two out four was really good.

[Christie Taylor]

Not my cup of tea. Stayed to read, boring. Probably not author issue. Didn’t read more than a few pages.

[Mrs.L.Starkey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emotions

Some trust.
Some found happiness.
Some had issues.
All in All I enjoyed reading each section, oh btw expect CLIFFHANGER’S

[Gloria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I knew it was 4 stories but I don’t think I knew they were all novellas. More like a 25 page essay, not long enough for a novella. The characters & story were wrapped up very quickly. I would have loved more pages, more story, more detail. Very quick read

[Melissa Levine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall there were a lot of grammatical errors throughout all 4 stories. I get this was a free bundle pack but still. These stories made me think like the author typed them up and sent them out to be published. No editor or reread of any kind.

HUNTER'S HEART:

Why did the female vampire (I forgot her name) have the syringe? She kept telling them that he had to either die or join a clan, but then would go back to the fact that she was there to kill him.

Considering this was a vampire story, I found it kinda funny that instead of just using their supernatural speed and whatnot, they were using guns.

The Garrett gets into his cabin, "and closed himself inside." But then a few lines later, "He slammed the cabin door..." I doubt he ended up opening the door again (without the reader being informed) and slammed it shut.

"He dropped her on the couch." (That's Garrett dropping the female.) But when he shoots the net gun at her, it "was trapping her to the floor..."

The female ends up saying that her and her clan had been studying him for months. Yet, none of them seem to know anything about him.

Best way to describe a flaccid penis: his sleeping sex. I liked that one.

The female ends up saying that her and Garrett have joined. But one of her goonies says how she "can only join with another of your kind..." so how did she end up with the none witch vampires that were her clan?

***Either way good short story***

FALLING FOR AN ANGEL:

"Shalom, Messenger." IDK, I just found it strange an angel would be using a Hebrew greeting.

Considering Adrian is knew to the lovey dovey kinda stuff, he seems to catch on quickly when it comes to terms of endearment: honey and baby. Just surprising.

Why did it seem like Melissa was mad when Adrian told her he was an angel? I didn't get that.

***This was an okay story.***

CHRISTMAS CHOICES:

Whose Christmas party was this? If it was for Evan (the ex's) work, I don't get why Andie would have gone at all. We know it's not her work place either.

For whatever reason, there were a ton more mistakes in this story then the others. Bad day? Who knows?!

Andie is described as basically having submissive type personality, in the beginning anyways. Given the fact she was with Evan for 2 years, with his controlling and abusive ways, it was hard for me to imagine her jumping back into bedroom/relationship so quickly. I mean it's only been a few days.

Andie and Ryan chat about BDSM. She acts as though she has no clue what he's referring to. But then a little later, we learn that she did now about it because it was taboo.

Andie and Ryan are now in the bedroom. She's blindfolded and suddenly handcuffed to her bed. Where did the handcuffs come from? Does Ryan, a chef, naturally carry them around with him in his back pocket?

In the end, did Andie really have to think about which guy she would choose?

***Wasn't a fan of this one. It didn't match up for me, with how Andie was and what she'd been through and what she ended up doing in the story.***

IT'S NOT ENOUGH:

So the main female is Lisa aka Liz. With having an already short name, did she really need a nickname? Kinda stupid there.

This story was a lot more robotic then the others in this bundle. The author also seemed to have an issue with tenses.

"With her too short skirt and too tight top and the multiple piercings on her ears and tongue; it was hard to believe she was anything other than a sexual siren." Um...this was such a weird description because it was Lisa describing herself.

"He slipped a thumb in and found the nub just inside of her and put pressure on it." What nub? Let me rephrase that, the only 'nub' I know about is OUTSIDE of the body, but he found one inside her?

What's with characters always shouting out each others names when orgasming? Especially when it's the first time they've slept together? I never get that.

***This was an okay read. I did like finding why the main guy, was the way he was.***

[Breanna Eichhorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hunters Heart: Garrett is at a cafe enjoying a cup of coffee when he hears a woman scream for help. He was hoping that one of the other patrons of the cafe would go out and help the woman, but no one does. So he leaves the cafe to go help this woman and it turns out to be a vampire hunter who hunts rogue vampires to kill them or force them into their clan. Garrett is a lone vampire since his sire was killed.
Falling for an Angel an Angel at Large: Adrian is a messanger angel. He delivers messages to earth. When he came back from his last mission he was told that he was being sent to earth to see if he could find his one true love. When he asked why he is being sent to earth again he was told that Cassel has fallen in love with his mortal and the only way that the council will let him stay on earth is that if companions Kaine who is a warrior angel and Adrian can find their true love but the only thing is that they only have two weeks to find and fall in love with the mortal woman without using their magic.
Christmas Choices: Andrea Nichols broke up with Evan Harrington and his controlling ways. He would pick out what she wore, what to eat, the places she could go and who she could be friends with. Andrea went to a Christmas party knowing that her ex was going to be there. When she saw Evan at the party he started on his way over to her. She didnt know what to do so she grabbed another man and started to kiss him. When they left she introduced herself to Ryan. They went out to pizza so Ryan could find out more about Andrea and about Evan. Ryan and Andrea hook up.
It's Not Enough:
Liz saw her boyfriend Harry and Shawn having sex. Di told Liz that Brad is going to flip if he has to man the bar alone tonight. Di is Liz's sister. Brad and Di are boyfriend and girlfriend. Liz and Di work at the Clover Leaf. When Jeff Masterson walks in Liz ignores him at first. Liz thinks that if anyone can help her its one night stand Jeff. So she gets up enough courage to go pick up Jeff.
I truly enjoyed all these stories they were all right up my alley.

[Jeanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a nice freebie to check out a few of the author's series. I liked all four stories, but Hunter's Heart and It's Not Enough were my favorites. I'll probably read the rest of each series eventually. I have to agree with the review that said It's Not Enough was the most poorly edited. but I've read worse - far worse.

Part of me wants to put this author on my must read list but I hesitate because her writing is so inconsistent. I'm not sure if some stories were written earlier and just now published or if she just rushes some books out before polishing them up and putting them through a good editing phase. Overall not bad, but not exceptional either. Nice for quick reads before turning out the light or taking a break.

[Allie Ritch · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a freebie, so I can't really complain. I enjoyed the first book, Hunter's Heart, the most, but I have a soft spot for paranormal romance. Falling For An Angel was all right, though too rushed for me, and the fact that the hero was an angel almost felt beside the point. Christmas Choices was hands down the hottest of this four-book bundle. It's Not Enough was the most poorly edited of the bunch and flat didn't do anything for me. So kind of a mixed bag. If this had been a two-book bundle with only Hunter's Heart and Christmas Choices, I would have rated it higher.

[T. · Rating 3 out of 5]

The writing is really good, but the stories themselves are pretty weak. Four stories in the collection, but not one of them was more than interesting. I understand that these are only short stories, but character development is important if the reader wants to stay invested in the story-- No real character development, but the plots were enough to keep me reading. It was a free collection, so I rated the book(s) as middle of the road-- not a total loss, and maybe an okay read for 30 min segments, but nothing special.

[Raven]

This is a set of four very, very short stories. There is no plot and they end just as they might get interesting. I read two and started the third one and gave up. They would be good for someone with a short attention span, but for the highly involved reader who enjoys a good plot and a story that sucks you in, they are a waste of time. Luckily, I did not spend any money on them as I got them when they were offered for free.

[Chantelle Mast · Rating 1 out of 5]

I gave this a valiant effort. I pulled up my big girl panties and convinced myself I would finish, but this was painful. I only got about halfway through each story before I was in tears...and not the good kind either. I'm shocked these were ever published. LAME. Not only were the stories horrible (you can't expect much from short stories as it is) the plots, characters and settings were just ridiculously horrendeous. Gosh, my eyes are still burning from trying to read this crap.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a pretty good freebie. It's Not Enough and Hunter's Heart were my favorite. The second book, Falling for an Angel was good enough as well. I didn't care for Christmas choices though. I give it 3 stars because all books need some editing and also becausesometimes, I just hate those short reads because they turn out good and I want so much more from it!

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contained four sexy short stories, three of which are the first stories of other series. There were a number of typos but nothing that couldn't be read over.

I'd like to see how a couple of the stories progress in their own series, but the cost for the other series is expensive for the length of the stories.

The stories contained in this collection thought, were quick easy reads.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

4 stories

1. A female vampire and her crew are hunting down a lone vampire to kill him.
2. An Angel came to earth to find love and he found her.
3. She kissed a stranger in front of her ex and the stranger taught her about kinky sex.
4. Lisa worked in a bar, and Jeff came in and they were supposed to have one night
of sex.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of books was really interesting and had a lot of confrontation in the book. It had so much tense parts it was awesome and I loved every story in the collection of books!:) I thought that the books would be a little to much for me but they were great and very eventful!:)

[Yonina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hearts Aflame is a collection of stories by Melissa F. Hart........ready for fantasizing as the heroes and heroines enjoy their hot love.......and interesting tales of adventure and love.
Worth spending the hours of reading which for me, as a pensioner, are many......Thanks, Melissa.....

[lisa Putney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a taste

Just a smallness of books that leave you wanting more. The love between people with troubled pasts will have you aching for them and looking for the next edition of the book you've just finished.

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun short stories.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

First two books didn't float my boat lol, but the last two were very good.

[Rachel]

*downloaded free on ARE

[Michele Reise · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unimpressed. Four incomplete short stories that just did not capture my attention.

[M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read

I enjoyed the books. It's was a really quick read so if you have 15 - 20 minutes this collection is great.

[Esther T · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute stories

[Nikita Isaac · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great start to meet a new author to read.