An odd paranormal anthology, Unusual Seductions. None of these stories have a vampire, werewolf or shifter around, these reads are full of valkyrie, gargoyles, ghosts, hellhounds and demigods,
Symphony of Night (Chronicles of the Fallen) by Julie Morgan The veil has lowered and the human race now realizes they are not alone. We live among the supernatural, but there’s a catch; you only see them if you have the supernatural gene. Humans want to declare war, but how do you fight against a force you cannot see? My name is Jac and I’m the last Valkyrie. My best friend and guardian, Rowan, is a gargoyle. The portal to our world has closed, keeping the supernatural trapped on earth. That is until word is out about a stone with powers to open it. It’s not just any stone, it is THE stone. Tasked by Archangel Michael to locate this stone, I manage to pick up a band of misfits willing to help me in my quest. One of them is Kai, an Oni. Samuel, the first of the Fallen, is also out for the stone, and plans on using to his advantage. What happens if the stone falls into the wrong hands? Appearances can be deceiving, and alliances will form. Are the humans in the right for raging war, and are the supernatural justified to fight back? How do you choose who’s right, and who’s wrong?
Sex and the Supernatural by Stella Price (S.A. Price) Sex and the Supernatural by Stella and Audra Price: Tara Gavin belongs to the Nightshade Society, an elite group that takes care of all the nasties that roam the night,especially ghosts in all their wicked incarnations. A woman with secrets of her own, she is plagued by an insatiable need for physical contact on a daily basis. Two nights before Halloween, she's called in to save some stupid amateur ghost hunters from a house that has long been on the Society's black list, and gets trapped inside. Trapped with a sexy man with horns that is not supposed to be there. Antaeus Folle is a demon who was tricked into the caretakership of the Hoyt Mansion and its murderous inhabitants. When all Hell breaks loose and he finds a sexy, dangerous as hell woman snagged in a trap room, he realizes that if he plays his cards right, he could end his tenure as babysitter and go back to the life he was ripped from. He just didn't count on the woman he sees as a savior being the biggest temptation he's ever had. Having to work together, despite growing attraction on both sides, is not going to be easy. Ant will have to open his world up to another, and Tara will have to trust a demon with her life, and possibly her heart.
Sealed in Blood- The Hellbound Chronicles by Christine Alvarez An agreement sealed in blood, forged by the blind love of a mother for her daughter, but was it the right choice? Claire, a being created from the union of man and angel, has been hidden in plain sight, her lineage kept a secret from everyone - including herself. Kyon, a Hellhound, has been sent to collect her soul, but one look and those plans have changed. What happens when fate intervenes? When you fall for the soul you were meant to take? Or for the being that was meant to kill you? All Hell breaks loose and you take on the demon’s wrath.
My Name is Cer - Mythogical Messes Redux by Tilly Greene Cerberus, the hellhound of the Underworld,is given the task to accompany his queen wherever she wants to go and she picks modern day London. The duo is ready to indulge in shopping for her and plenty of naked willing ladies for him, only they're greeted in the new world by violence. Leaving a horrifying mess of blood and bodies behind, they find a hotel and connect with Kate Bentley. As a staff member, she sees that their every need is fulfilled and more with a visit to a lingerie shop. The playful and randy sides of Cer merge together with Kate and he can't shake what he starts feeling for her. Cer is a dog at heart, but after an erotic show, a kinky bra, Kate calling him Sir, and a couple men from Scotland Yard, there may be too many changes for them to go back to where they were.
Loving the Monster Within by Cassidy Kristi O'Connor Penelope Harbough has dedicated her life to her job at a home for battered women and children. With such a stressful and heartbreaking job, she finds her solace in the arms of Frank – a gargoyle statue that sits atop her building watching over the city. She spills her heart to him daily while watching the sun rise.
Asald sold his soul for the woman he loved. After upsetting the prince of Hell, he is cursed to become the monster he feared was inside him. To make up for some of the guilt, he takes it upon himself to protect the women of the shelter. A vigilante. A modern day winged Robin Hood, of sorts. Until he’s forced to reveal himself…
Goated by the Gods by Sheri Lyn Their family cursed by the God Thor long ago, the Maddux brothers are forced to walk the earth as both goats and men. Maddening at first, the family has since learned to use their curse to their advant...
Whether traveling or sitting in her office, Tilly Greene researches and writes erotica and erotic romance novels in a variety of genres and sub-genres like shape shifter, paranormal, contemporary and futuristics, and themes such as BDSM, multiculturalism and ménages. Every day she looks forward to writing about women who are independent and confident, the men who love them, and their twisting passionate path to each other.
DANGER! This isn’t your normal PNR. Read this only if you want to expand your idea of what PNR is. These six talented authors have stretched the boundaries of what we would call normal and introduce us to the sexy darker side. Demi-gods, Gargoyles, Demons, Angels, Hell-hounds and more. Are you ready?
Sex and the Supernatural by Stella Price (S.A. Price) - Tara Gavin works for the Nightshade Society protecting mundane humans from the things that go bump in the night. While rescuing some ghost hunters from their own stupidity Tara comes into her own powers and maybe has found the demon of her dreams. If horn licking turns you off skip this one.
Symphony of Night (Chronicles of the Fallen) by Julie Morgan – It is obvious that this story takes place in an established world/series but stands on its own just fine. War between the supernaturals and humans is imminent and Jac, the last Valkyrie, who is just now coming into her powers is the fortold one. She is the key to stopping it. With help from a Gargoyle, an Oni demon, an Archangel, a fallen angel and a band of misfits she can do it but at what cost? This is a fun read with a sexy ménage.
My Name is Cer - Mythogical Messes Redux by Tilly Greene – This was my favorite and is the kinkiest of the six. We all know that Cerberus is a 3 headed hellhound and the Guardian of the Underworld. What happens when he escorts Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld, to modern day London? I adored Cer. In his human form he is a big sexy puppy. He is stubborn, loyal and playful. When he meets a woman that knocks his socks off there isn’t much he wouldn’t do for her. This one will require you to believe in magic.
Sealed in Blood- The Hellbound Chronicles by Christine Alvarez – Never make a deal with a demon. They will find a way to screw you over. Claire is the daughter of an angel and a human. When she was 5 her mother was dying and summoned a demon and bound it to protect Claire. What she didn’t realize was the demon added a clause that said he got to take Claires’ soul when she turned 25. It is two days before her 25th birthday and the demon sends a human/hellhound hybrid Kyon to collect but Kyon’s hellhound side claims her for his mate. Keeping her safe is going to be a full time job.
Goated by the Gods by Sheri Lyn – m/m This story had me laughing out loud. This is a story of 3 brothers affected by a temper tantrum Thor threw a thousand years ago. Thor wants to make it right so he and Loki go into the match making business. They are going to find the 3 goat shifter brothers their mates. Much hilarity ensues.
Loving the Monster Within by Cassidy Kristi O'Connor – This is a sweet tale of redemption and love. Penelope works in a battered womens shelter and cries on the shoulder of the gargoyle on the roof. She doesn’t know he can come to life until he does to save her life. A fun sexy romp.
I love anthologies where I can try new to me authors or try new stuff from authors I know. This is a hot read that will take you to new places in your imagination.
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I'm a huge paranormal fan and this anthology blew me away. Six great authors with an great variety of stories that sizzle off the pages (or ereader). SA Price starts the fire with Tara and four more incredible authors stroke the fires until the blaze ignites with Cassidy O'Connor's Penelope. From hunters, shifters, hell hounds, demons, and gargoyles this book has everything you could ask for and more. Great stories, hot romance, steamy sex, paranormal creatures, and six authors what more could you ask for?!?!
Loved, loved, loved this book! This is the first anthology that I've read and I can't say enough about it. I love paranormal and these amazing authors delivered some unusual and awesome stories. If your a fan of paranormal and looking for something new to read, this is definitely it.
I absolutely love every story in this anthology. Each and every one is refreshingly different from most everything out there. Ghosts, demons, hellhounds, valkyrie, gargoyles…there’s a little something for everyone.
Sex and the Supernaturl – S.A. Price Tara works for the Nightshade Society – an organization that takes care of all the bad supernatural creatures that humans don’t know how to handle. She gets a call to save some humans that are trapped in the Hoyt Mansion, a very well-known no no for humans and supes alike. When she arrives, a gruesome scene greets her, as well as Ant, a demon trapped inside as well. Will they survive? Can she get them all out alive?
Symphony of Night – Julie Morgan War between humans and supernaturals is coming, but who is in the right? Jac is the last of her kind, a Valkyrie, and she holds the power to stop the war. With the help of her protector, Rowan, who also happens to be a gargoyle, and Khai, an Oni demon, she could very well accomplish that task. In Symphony of Night, we see some of our old favorites from the Chronicles of the Fallen series, and are also introduced to some very interesting new players.
My Name Is Cer – Tilly Greene In this one, we meet Cer, the hellhound who is guardian of the underworld. Hades asks him to accompany Persephone so that she may travel and see the world. Eager to get away and walk on 2 legs, he goes, but he never expected to meet Kate. When Scotland Yard’s finest catch up with he and Persephone, will Cer be able to leave her behind?
Sealed In Blood – Christine Alvarez A dying mother makes a deal with a demon to protect her daughter – a Nephilim named Claire. Claire grows up not having a clue who she is, where she came from, or that she has powers. Fast forward a few years and the contract for Claire is up, and Kyon is sent to collect her soul. What he wasn’t expecting was to fall for the soul he was sent to take. Now he will do anything to protect her.
Goated by the Gods – Sheri Lyn Cursed by Thor thousands of years ago, the Maddux brothers have been forced to walk the earth half man, half goat. The shapeshifting has helped them become great at their jobs and rescuing people, but it has seriously affected their love lives. Feeling guilty for the curse lasting so long, Thor and Loki take it upon themselves to find the brothers their mates.
Loving the Monster Within – Cassidy K. O’Connor Penelope works at a home for battered women and children. With such a stressful job, she spends her time unwinding in the arms of Frank, a stone gargoyle, on the roof of her building. She tells him everything, including all her secrets and worries. Unlucky in love, she can’t figure out why every guy runs after the first date. Meanwhile, there’s a vigilante in the city beating up the criminals and saving people, but who is it? Does the town, and Penelope, have their very own guardian angel?
Sex and the supernatural- A great short about trusting your instincts and learning about yourself. Tara and Ant are drawn to each other and have a passionate relationship. I enjoyed watching them discover each other and Tara discover herself. I look forward to reading more from this world.
Symphony of Night- Julie brings back some of her characters from her other series to join her new characters in Symphony of Night. Jac and Rowan have a relationship of protector and protected, but can it be more? What happens when Ajax tries to save Kai from police brutality? Jac slowly realizes her talents and destiny with the help of friends and loved ones. Passion, action, and a bit of mystery. All the things we love from Julie's stories!!!
Loving the monster within- Cassidy puts a unique spin on curses and true love. Asald is a true alpha and compliments Penny with his gallantry. A story to reinforce the belief that true love conquers all. Penny is independent and strong. Great characters and a sweet story around difficult topics.
Hosted by the gods - Omg!!! Loki and Thor were hilarious in this tale! They truly complement each other with their comedy. This was a tale full of overcoming prejudice, following your heart, and humor. A great quick read lol.
Unusual Secdution is a book of six short paranormal romance stories. I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. It's was a nice change reading short stories even though I love novels. These contain strong hero's and heroines that would make any reader happy. I think the second story was my favorite! A man protecting a woman that he's fallen for and she is definitely off limits. She in turn has fallen for him and sees his feelings for her but cannot understand why he refuses to act upon them. This was a fun book and would recommend for some light reading! Four heats for this one! Reviewer for Romance Authors That Rock!
Damn I love an anthology, and this one I can tell will become one of my favourites. With novellas ranging from kinky to threesome, M/F to M/M Unusual Seductions had it all. With authors taking inspiration from the paranormal I enjoyed every story in this anthology even the M/M which aren't my favourite this anthology introduced me to authors that I had never read before and I loved it. Obviously with these being novella's I can't say much without giving the stories away but with a godly orgy and demonic sex you shouldn't be disappointed.
Review for Symphony of Night: The portal to the supernatural world has been closed trapping them on Earth, and the humans no they're not here alone. The humans want the supes gone but with the portal closed, a war is coming. Jac, the last Valkyrie is the only one that can stop them. But the one question remains, how can the humans know they're not alone when they can't see the supernatural in their true form? Someone has gone against their own. Really enjoyed this story, if you have read any of the Chronicles of the Fallen then you will see repeat characters like Samuel and Michael. Hope to have more of this mini little spin off series.
These authors know how to do anthology. The fact that I knew they could do unusual just made it all that much better. Just like the "cover" states it has every kind of vampire, werewolf or shifter, valkyrie, gargoyles, ghosts, hellhounds and demigods... I'm sure there are more! I DEVOURED this book in just a little over a day on my vacation and it was awesomeness all the way through. To point out one as a favorite would not give credit where all the stories are due some part of the favorite that will make me come back to this anthology time and again.
This was the best group of stories I've read in a long time. The hotness factor was out of this world. Sexy demons, fallen angels, hot gods and shifters, and yummy gargoyles. Everything a girl could ask for.
The title tells it all. An anthology of unusual shifter types. After meeting a few of the authors I had to see what they had to offer. I wasn't disappointed.