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The Best of Jaid Black: Tremors + The Obsession + Vanished
Three sizzling tales from the Queen of Steam, Jaid Black
Tremors: Marie Robb went to Europe to find herself, but she ended up finding more than she bargained for in the process. When a flat tire on a deserted back road puts her at the mercy of a mysterious, reclusive man, she must decide between following the dictates of her heart and body or heeding the advice of the villagers... The same villagers that say Fredrik S rebo is nothing but a monster. Newly revised, more erotic than ever before... Tremors.
The Obsession: Neil Macalister, a conservative and oh-so-proper lecturer of mathematics at the University of Edinburgh, thought he was happy with his sensible, ordinary life. But from the moment he laid eyes on Valentina Jason-Elliot, a sexually liberated woman ten years his junior, he became obsessed with having her. Neil quickly discovers there aren't any lengths he won't go to in order to capture the object of his desire, for he's determined to have Valentina bound to him...in the heart and in the flesh.
Vanished: Lynne Temple is driving through the Appalachian mountains and toward her new life. She made grand plans to start fresh after her divorce, including settling into a new town. An overturned semi on the West Virginia turnpike forces Lynne to use a temporary detour route through a remote rural area high up in the mountains... A detour route from which she will vanish without a trace.
Tremors: Marie Robb went to Europe to find herself, but she ended up finding more than she bargained for in the process. When a flat tire on a deserted back road puts her at the mercy of a mysterious, reclusive man, she must decide between following the dictates of her heart and body or heeding the advice of the villagers... The same villagers that say Fredrik S rebo is nothing but a monster. Newly revised, more erotic than ever before... Tremors.
The Obsession: Neil Macalister, a conservative and oh-so-proper lecturer of mathematics at the University of Edinburgh, thought he was happy with his sensible, ordinary life. But from the moment he laid eyes on Valentina Jason-Elliot, a sexually liberated woman ten years his junior, he became obsessed with having her. Neil quickly discovers there aren't any lengths he won't go to in order to capture the object of his desire, for he's determined to have Valentina bound to him...in the heart and in the flesh.
Vanished: Lynne Temple is driving through the Appalachian mountains and toward her new life. She made grand plans to start fresh after her divorce, including settling into a new town. An overturned semi on the West Virginia turnpike forces Lynne to use a temporary detour route through a remote rural area high up in the mountains... A detour route from which she will vanish without a trace.
262 pages, Paperback
Published November 12, 2004
About the author
Jaid Black
95 books752 followersJaid Black is the pseudonym of Tina Marie Engler—the founder/owner of the former Ellora's Cave Publishing. Engler has been featured in every major news outlet such as Forbes, Publisher's Weekly, Salon, and Time Magazine. Ms. Engler was officially recognized by Romantic Times Magazine with their first ever Trail Blazer award for being the mastermind of adult (erotic) romance as you know and love it today, as well as for the pivotal role she played in popularizing the e-book.
Writing as Jaid Black, her books have received numerous distinctions, including a nomination for the Henry Miller award for the best literary sex scene written in the English language. Most of her novels and novellas are a hybrid of sci-fi and adult romance. She is a proud member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA.)
Also writing as Jasmine LeVeaux
Writing as Jaid Black, her books have received numerous distinctions, including a nomination for the Henry Miller award for the best literary sex scene written in the English language. Most of her novels and novellas are a hybrid of sci-fi and adult romance. She is a proud member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA.)
Also writing as Jasmine LeVeaux
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March 16, 2018
Several times in the beginning I was uncomfortable, but as it went on, I found a lot of humor. Definitely a LOT of sex. Definitely a male centric world, with magic sex slaves and were nudity, public fondling and sharing pleasures are as common as breathing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 12, 2008
I really liked this book much more than I thought I would. I would have like to give it 4.5 stars, but since I can't I gave it 4 stars. It consists of three different stories and I liked all of them.
Tremors
This had a definate Beauty and the Beast theme to it. Marie Robb travels to Europe to think. Think about her life and where it is going. Spotting Fredik Sorebo at a banquet she is fasinated and frightend. The local villagers warn her of Fredick being a monster and cruel, but despite herself she is attracted to him. Going back to her hotel, she has a flat tire and it "rescued" by a mysterious Fredick. I liked this story because the trust that developed between them seemed geniune and not too contrived. Their relationship really seemed to work itself out.
The Obsession
Neil MacAlister is bored. He is bored with his life and believes that is just dull and conservative. The minute he lays eyes on Valentina he becomes obsessed. Overhearing that she is traveling to a beach for relaxation and for holiday, he decides to follow her and brighten up his dull existance, and to take a chance at love.
Valentina is amazed by Neil. He is not the typical man who is attracted to her free-spirited ways, nor is she usually attracted to someone who is conservative. She quickly develops feelings for him, and when he runs from his feelings for her, she goes after her man.
I really liked this story because I liked the Heroine. She came, she saw, she conquered...I liked her assertiveness, and the fact that she goes to outrageous efforts to get her man.
Vanished
Lynne Temple is driving through the Appalachian mountains. Just out of a messy marriage, she is looking for a fresh start and a new life. When she is forced to take a different route a snowstorm starts and she unprepared has an accident.
Jesse Redshaw is on the run. Being accused of a crime he did not commit, he is staying at a remote cabin in the mountains, alone. Coming across Lynne, he rescues her and nurses her back to health. Lynne is very worried about her rescuer, knowing he is as convicted man.
But, soon she sees the man inside, and hears the innocence in his voice and soul, and she falls for him.
I really liked this story as well. I liked Jesse. He was strong, but wary of trusting.
I am fairly new to Jaid Black's stories. I really like her writing. Also, I found myself caring about all of the characters outcome in all of the stories in this book. I plan on reading more by her. She isn't as intense as Lora Leigh. She writes with a lighter emotional flair between the characters...in my opinion.
Tremors
This had a definate Beauty and the Beast theme to it. Marie Robb travels to Europe to think. Think about her life and where it is going. Spotting Fredik Sorebo at a banquet she is fasinated and frightend. The local villagers warn her of Fredick being a monster and cruel, but despite herself she is attracted to him. Going back to her hotel, she has a flat tire and it "rescued" by a mysterious Fredick. I liked this story because the trust that developed between them seemed geniune and not too contrived. Their relationship really seemed to work itself out.
The Obsession
Neil MacAlister is bored. He is bored with his life and believes that is just dull and conservative. The minute he lays eyes on Valentina he becomes obsessed. Overhearing that she is traveling to a beach for relaxation and for holiday, he decides to follow her and brighten up his dull existance, and to take a chance at love.
Valentina is amazed by Neil. He is not the typical man who is attracted to her free-spirited ways, nor is she usually attracted to someone who is conservative. She quickly develops feelings for him, and when he runs from his feelings for her, she goes after her man.
I really liked this story because I liked the Heroine. She came, she saw, she conquered...I liked her assertiveness, and the fact that she goes to outrageous efforts to get her man.
Vanished
Lynne Temple is driving through the Appalachian mountains. Just out of a messy marriage, she is looking for a fresh start and a new life. When she is forced to take a different route a snowstorm starts and she unprepared has an accident.
Jesse Redshaw is on the run. Being accused of a crime he did not commit, he is staying at a remote cabin in the mountains, alone. Coming across Lynne, he rescues her and nurses her back to health. Lynne is very worried about her rescuer, knowing he is as convicted man.
But, soon she sees the man inside, and hears the innocence in his voice and soul, and she falls for him.
I really liked this story as well. I liked Jesse. He was strong, but wary of trusting.
I am fairly new to Jaid Black's stories. I really like her writing. Also, I found myself caring about all of the characters outcome in all of the stories in this book. I plan on reading more by her. She isn't as intense as Lora Leigh. She writes with a lighter emotional flair between the characters...in my opinion.
September 15, 2010
Pretty good stories, not the author's best, but I liked them.
This book includes three stories by Jaid Black.
3.5 stars for VANISHED.
Lynne gets lost driving on a mountain due to a traffic accident detour. Her car hits a tree and Jesse finds her and tends to her healing. Jesse escaped from prison and has been living in a cabin on the mountain. There is some bondage.
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Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: eight. Setting: present day West Virginia, Appalachian mountains. Copyright: 2002. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.
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3 stars for TREMORS.
Only ok. A little bit sad. A Scottish man thinks he is unattractive and he has been a recluse for 10 years. Someone died on his property 10 years earlier, and Marie thinks he may be a murderer. He sees Marie at a museum and is immediately drawn to her. He arranges for her to have a flat tire and come to his home. He then asks her to stay one week.
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Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: ten. Setting: present day Sweden and Scotland. Copyright: 2001. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.
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3 stars for THE OBSESSION.
Quiet, humble math professor meets gorgeous and exciting author Valentina.
Data:
Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: twelve. Setting: present day Scotland. Copyright: 2001. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.
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OTHER BOOKS:
For a list of my reviews of other Jaid Black books, see my 5 star review of One Dark Night.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
This book includes three stories by Jaid Black.
3.5 stars for VANISHED.
Lynne gets lost driving on a mountain due to a traffic accident detour. Her car hits a tree and Jesse finds her and tends to her healing. Jesse escaped from prison and has been living in a cabin on the mountain. There is some bondage.
Data:
Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: eight. Setting: present day West Virginia, Appalachian mountains. Copyright: 2002. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.
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3 stars for TREMORS.
Only ok. A little bit sad. A Scottish man thinks he is unattractive and he has been a recluse for 10 years. Someone died on his property 10 years earlier, and Marie thinks he may be a murderer. He sees Marie at a museum and is immediately drawn to her. He arranges for her to have a flat tire and come to his home. He then asks her to stay one week.
Data:
Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: ten. Setting: present day Sweden and Scotland. Copyright: 2001. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.
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3 stars for THE OBSESSION.
Quiet, humble math professor meets gorgeous and exciting author Valentina.
Data:
Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: twelve. Setting: present day Scotland. Copyright: 2001. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.
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OTHER BOOKS:
For a list of my reviews of other Jaid Black books, see my 5 star review of One Dark Night.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
March 18, 2010
This book was not very good. It may appeal to readers who don't mind forced sex but I'm not one of them. The first story was very "Beauty and the Beast". I didn't care about the heroine or the hero. I thought she was pretty stupid. The second story was better. I like the whole geek angle. No forced sex in this one. The third story...OMG! Bad. She thought he was a serial rapist and murderer. This heroine was so dumb I wanted to punch her in the face. This hero was actually ok. Very tragic.
Overall, I can't believe this is the "Best of" anyone.
Overall, I can't believe this is the "Best of" anyone.
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February 6, 2011
Not bad i thought the stories were good, i almost didnt get it because of some of the reviews. First story termors WOW loved it he was so mysterious and sexy gave me goose bumps (not speaking for everyone just for myself). But they were ok, quick read.
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Feel free to join my book group on facebook ( Romance Novel Junkies) we have over 450 members and counting which includes well known and indie authors and avid readers as members who are apart of this group who would love to hear about new books and thoughts also check out our kindle and ebook lending library
August 7, 2010
I really enjoyed all these erotic stories. The first one Tremors was my favorite about Marie visiting Sweden, getting a flat tire then 'rescued' by Fredrik who must have her (I just love possessive men). Next Obsession, conservative Scottish math professor Neil meets sexually liberated writer Valentina. Lastly Vanished, Lynne is on her way to start a new life ends up crashing her car in a mountain snowstorm and rescued by escaped convict Jesse.
June 19, 2010
Three novellas of sorts from Ms. Black..
Tremors - an all right tale, that has a let down ending. I wanted it to have more punch
The Obsession - again, an all right tale -- my favorite of the three. I think it was the best written.
Vanished - a little too dark for me. I like the bondage side of it, but the rest...eh.
Tremors - an all right tale, that has a let down ending. I wanted it to have more punch
The Obsession - again, an all right tale -- my favorite of the three. I think it was the best written.
Vanished - a little too dark for me. I like the bondage side of it, but the rest...eh.
September 4, 2010
I enjoyed these stories for what they were, good Jaid Black shorts.
October 11, 2010
Definitely not my favorite by Jaid Black. The first story was just not that good. The other two stories had some really hot sex.
March 13, 2011
The 3 stories were good!
August 6, 2012
really good all 3
February 24, 2016
i want more! they are a little bit short
December 12, 2011
I really like these stories, very steamy.
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