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Hell on Earth #3.6 (Hell Is Where the Heart Is)
A Red Hot Valentine's Day: An Erotic Romance Anthology―Paranormal, Regency, and Steamy
Cupid is hot to trot! One fateful weekend at a country estate, a beautiful, well-bred widow is caught between a rock and a very hard place when she must choose between two deliciously irresistible lovers...in Lacy Danes's seductive tale of courtship à la mode, Torn Desires . Long-distance lovers Edie and Ty are counting the hours until their scorching Valentine's Day reunion, each titillating the other with steamy letters describing their erotic journeys. And getting there is definitely half the fun in Megan Hart's wickedly wild Get There . Eternal damnation has its perks—especially for a voluptuous succubus who is about to receive a very special, very hot Valentine's Day "gift" from her demon lover...in Jackie Kessler's ode to paranormal passion, Hell Is Where the Heart Is . London's most irresistible rake has one week to prevent the woman he loves from marrying another. And he plans to do so by adeptly employing his most well-practiced arts—seduction...sensation...and erotic love—in Jess Michaels's sumptuous feast of juicy Regency romance, By Valentine's Day .
304 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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February 24, 2010
I've only read Megan's Hart and Jess Michaels' stories.
In Megan Hart's story, a couple exchanges some erotic stories in e-mail, before they get to meet together in real, since they live too far from each other.
The story was not bad, but it was not particularly interesting either for me. I would only rate it with 3 stars.
In Jess Michaels' story, a historical romance, the heroine goes to her remote estate to consider a marriage proposal. She has agreed to reply until Valentine's day, which is two weeks apart. In the estate arrives unexpectedly her brother's close friend and her first love. The storm forces them to spend the night together in the estate and old and new feelings come to life.
I loved this story. It was worth 4.5 stars for me. I love how Jess Michaels always makes me feel her heroes' anguish and pain, and it happened here as well.
The first story is a historical about a woman having to choose between two men. In order to choose between them she has sex with each one, while one of the men has encounters with two other women. This IMHO was only sex and had nothing to do with romance and I only skimmed through it.
I still haven't checked out the third one.
In Megan Hart's story, a couple exchanges some erotic stories in e-mail, before they get to meet together in real, since they live too far from each other.
The story was not bad, but it was not particularly interesting either for me. I would only rate it with 3 stars.
In Jess Michaels' story, a historical romance, the heroine goes to her remote estate to consider a marriage proposal. She has agreed to reply until Valentine's day, which is two weeks apart. In the estate arrives unexpectedly her brother's close friend and her first love. The storm forces them to spend the night together in the estate and old and new feelings come to life.
I loved this story. It was worth 4.5 stars for me. I love how Jess Michaels always makes me feel her heroes' anguish and pain, and it happened here as well.
The first story is a historical about a woman having to choose between two men. In order to choose between them she has sex with each one, while one of the men has encounters with two other women. This IMHO was only sex and had nothing to do with romance and I only skimmed through it.
I still haven't checked out the third one.
February 19, 2019
One fateful weekend at a country estate, a beautiful, well-bred widow is caught between a rock and a very hard place when she must choose between two deliciously irresistible lovers...in Lacy Danes's seductive tale of courtship à la mode, Torn Desires.
Long-distance lovers Edie and Ty are counting the hours until their scorching Valentine's Day reunion, each titillating the other with steamy letters describing their erotic journeys. And getting there is definitely half the fun in Megan Hart's wickedly wild Get There.
Eternal damnation has its perks—especially for a voluptuous succubus who is about to receive a very special, very hot Valentine's Day "gift" from her demon lover...in Jackie Kessler's ode to paranormal passion, Hell Is Where the Heart Is.
London's most irresistible rake has one week to prevent the woman he loves from marrying another. And he plans to do so by adeptly employing his most well-practiced arts—seduction...sensation...and erotic love—in Jess Michaels's sumptuous feast of juicy Regency romance, By Valentine's Day
Heather's Notes
I am not sure this should be a Valentine's Day collection. The first story "Torn Desires" was just sex. There was no real plot and it wasn't even that smexy. The heroine was a bit slutty and then the guys were not very likeable either. Did not like the story.
"Get There" was better. There was just as much smut (which I like) but this was better. It was a couple, that stayed with each other. Eddie was the more inventive of the two, but Ty held his own, and I really liked the ending where he surprised her. I would have liked to know what she got him for Valentines day, but all in all a good story.
"Hell is where the Heart is" this is part of a series so maybe I was missing something, but it wasn't really my cup of tea either. It was about two lust demons and their "relationship" if you want to call it that. They see each other occasionally between 'clients' that they sex to death. I didn't find it very romantic.
"By Valentines Day" started off good, but ended up leaving a bad taste in my mouth. In the end, I felt Colin deserved more from her. She rejects him because of his reputation, then finds out he is telling the truth about changing and takes him back.
Long-distance lovers Edie and Ty are counting the hours until their scorching Valentine's Day reunion, each titillating the other with steamy letters describing their erotic journeys. And getting there is definitely half the fun in Megan Hart's wickedly wild Get There.
Eternal damnation has its perks—especially for a voluptuous succubus who is about to receive a very special, very hot Valentine's Day "gift" from her demon lover...in Jackie Kessler's ode to paranormal passion, Hell Is Where the Heart Is.
London's most irresistible rake has one week to prevent the woman he loves from marrying another. And he plans to do so by adeptly employing his most well-practiced arts—seduction...sensation...and erotic love—in Jess Michaels's sumptuous feast of juicy Regency romance, By Valentine's Day
Heather's Notes
I am not sure this should be a Valentine's Day collection. The first story "Torn Desires" was just sex. There was no real plot and it wasn't even that smexy. The heroine was a bit slutty and then the guys were not very likeable either. Did not like the story.
"Get There" was better. There was just as much smut (which I like) but this was better. It was a couple, that stayed with each other. Eddie was the more inventive of the two, but Ty held his own, and I really liked the ending where he surprised her. I would have liked to know what she got him for Valentines day, but all in all a good story.
"Hell is where the Heart is" this is part of a series so maybe I was missing something, but it wasn't really my cup of tea either. It was about two lust demons and their "relationship" if you want to call it that. They see each other occasionally between 'clients' that they sex to death. I didn't find it very romantic.
"By Valentines Day" started off good, but ended up leaving a bad taste in my mouth. In the end, I felt Colin deserved more from her. She rejects him because of his reputation, then finds out he is telling the truth about changing and takes him back.
May 27, 2018
Some rather heated romance. Pleasantly surprised. Hard to put down once started reading.
February 26, 2021
Loved all three stories. 🌟⭐🌟⭐🌟⭐🌟⭐
February 15, 2022
There were 4 stories in this book. All smut no story line. I stopped reading the book half way through.
I do not recommend this book if you are looking for a good page turner.
I do not recommend this book if you are looking for a good page turner.
April 18, 2012
Part 1: Torn Desires
Not really my kind of story; but well written and clearly well researched. I liked the ending more than the beginning, two people who were lost find one another despite were they started.
Part 2: Get There
Wonderful story, I loved the back and forth between Edie and Ty. They fight to make their relationship work despite the obstacles and they find their way to a happily ever after that works for them... This story is much more realistic than most of the ones out there, Edie and Ty compromise and find a middle ground. It may not be a dream come true but they are together in the end and that is what matters most.
Part 3: Hell Is Where the Heart Is
Really interesting story, great introductions and back story for the characters, well written... I think I am going to have to look at the novels that go with this story. (I also recommended this author to a friend who loves paranormal novels.)
Part 4: By Valentine's Day
This was a really well executed story, I really liked that the characters had such an interesting history and that Colin does not want to let his chance at happiness pass him by (and that he is willing to fight for a happily ever after with the woman he loves). Charlotte's brother really should have said something to her years before, or pushed his friend to take action sooner... at least they found each other before Valentine's Day.
Not really my kind of story; but well written and clearly well researched. I liked the ending more than the beginning, two people who were lost find one another despite were they started.
Part 2: Get There
Wonderful story, I loved the back and forth between Edie and Ty. They fight to make their relationship work despite the obstacles and they find their way to a happily ever after that works for them... This story is much more realistic than most of the ones out there, Edie and Ty compromise and find a middle ground. It may not be a dream come true but they are together in the end and that is what matters most.
Part 3: Hell Is Where the Heart Is
Really interesting story, great introductions and back story for the characters, well written... I think I am going to have to look at the novels that go with this story. (I also recommended this author to a friend who loves paranormal novels.)
Part 4: By Valentine's Day
This was a really well executed story, I really liked that the characters had such an interesting history and that Colin does not want to let his chance at happiness pass him by (and that he is willing to fight for a happily ever after with the woman he loves). Charlotte's brother really should have said something to her years before, or pushed his friend to take action sooner... at least they found each other before Valentine's Day.
November 26, 2013
I’m giving it a 5 star rating based solely on Daun’s and Jezzie’s story!
DAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUNNNNNN!!!! My favorite demon in the whole wide spectrum of literary fantasy!
I can’t believe I hadn’t unearthed this story before now!!!!
YAY!!! MORE DAUN!
I always wished there was more to their story! Too bad.. sniff… But this sure makes up for it! EEEPPPP!!!
But seeing how they met and setting up the game to show that Daun really cared makes it 5 stars in my book! If you haven’t read the series get your butt to Amazon and buy Hell’s Belles! :D
YUM!
DAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUNNNNNN!!!! My favorite demon in the whole wide spectrum of literary fantasy!
I can’t believe I hadn’t unearthed this story before now!!!!
YAY!!! MORE DAUN!
I always wished there was more to their story! Too bad.. sniff… But this sure makes up for it! EEEPPPP!!!
But seeing how they met and setting up the game to show that Daun really cared makes it 5 stars in my book! If you haven’t read the series get your butt to Amazon and buy Hell’s Belles! :D
YUM!
September 24, 2010
Overall I didn't enjoy this anthology I'm sad to say, even though one of my favorite erotica authors has a story in here. My recommendation would be to borrow this from the library or a friend, I wouldn't waste my money on it...
Torn Desires by Lacy Danes- 3 stars. This is the first story I have read by this author, and it was just an average historical romance. I know it's a novella, but it felt too rushed at the end to be believable. The heroine is torn between two men- one who lied to her and one who says he doesn't want anything permanent. Who will she decide to be with?
Get There by Megan Hart- 1 star. Contemporary romance. Boring. Two long distance lovers are finally moving in together. I couldn't finish it.
Hell is Where the Heart is by Jackie Kessler- 2 stars. Paranormal romance about Demons. Boring, but readable. Tried too hard to be cute.
By Valentine's Day by Jess Michaels- 3 stars. One of my favorite erotica authors, however this short story was predictable was just average, nothing special. Historical romance. A family friend of the heroine is trapped in her family's home during a snow storm.
Torn Desires by Lacy Danes- 3 stars. This is the first story I have read by this author, and it was just an average historical romance. I know it's a novella, but it felt too rushed at the end to be believable. The heroine is torn between two men- one who lied to her and one who says he doesn't want anything permanent. Who will she decide to be with?
Get There by Megan Hart- 1 star. Contemporary romance. Boring. Two long distance lovers are finally moving in together. I couldn't finish it.
Hell is Where the Heart is by Jackie Kessler- 2 stars. Paranormal romance about Demons. Boring, but readable. Tried too hard to be cute.
By Valentine's Day by Jess Michaels- 3 stars. One of my favorite erotica authors, however this short story was predictable was just average, nothing special. Historical romance. A family friend of the heroine is trapped in her family's home during a snow storm.
February 15, 2009
I picked up this anthology because it featured two of my favorite authors (Megan Hart and Jackie Kessler). The other two featured were not authors I'd read before (Jess Michaels and Lacy Danes), and both of their stories were historical (not one of my preferred genres).
But I enjoyed all four stories. All very well-written, engaging, with lots of steamy sex. I finished reading the anthology a few days ago, just in time for Valentine's Day, so even though the holiday has passed, I do recommend it.
But I enjoyed all four stories. All very well-written, engaging, with lots of steamy sex. I finished reading the anthology a few days ago, just in time for Valentine's Day, so even though the holiday has passed, I do recommend it.
June 30, 2009
This volume of short stories, all by new-to-me authors, left me with mixed feelings. I liked 2 of the stories, was "meh" about another, and the first story in the volume was the worst piece of dreck I have EVER read in all my years of reading. Without further ado...
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April 1, 2013
Down right hated the first story, UGH. The second story slightly better. The third story around the same as the second. The last story the best of all four. Due to the outcome of all these stories I was originally going to give 1 star but because the stories finally ended on a good note I'll give them a 2.5 star.
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February 25, 2009
A lively set of 4 romance novellas. Two period pieces, two roughly contemporary. All are definitely on the raunchy side, which for this reader is a bonus.
August 15, 2009
Do yourself a favor and skip the first story. It sucks.
November 8, 2009
some of the stories are better than the others - normally the case in an anthology.
February 4, 2010
Love Jess Michaels and and Megan Hart was another favorite
May 2, 2013
liked the second and 4th books (hart and michaels); the first (danes) - holy nuts on the purple prose and was completely lost on Kessler's book
June 4, 2013
***4.5 stars*** for Jess Michaels's sweet short story!! others are baah:(
February 12, 2015
The only story I liked was Jess michaels.
April 4, 2014
Only read stories by Megan Hart & Jess Michaels.
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