Closing Time

Esmerelda's Lovers

by Adrianna Dane

Risking public censure and the possible loss of her job as head librarian, Evelyn travels to Boston on weekends to add some excitement to her small-town life in Esmerelda. There, she meets Reuben, a rock musician, and discovers much more than she ever bargained for. And when it came to taking risks, she's about to redefine the term 'hot sex.' From that first sizzling encounter behind the stage at the bistro, to the steamy confrontation in the back room of the Esmerelda library at closing time, Evie found she wanted a whole lot more than public respect from the small town where she grew up...

She wants to find love!

Contemporary / The Arts / Exhibitionism / Public Places

Genres: Ebooks

Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Adrianna Dane (who also writes as Tess Maynard) has been putting pen to paper since the age of ten. She currently resides in the state of Washington and is a member of Romance Writers of America, EPIC. and Broaduniverse.

The first defining love story Adrianna read back in junior high school was "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte, and that set her on the road to her long standing love affair with the romance genre. Her inspiration in writing often can be found by listening to song lyrics and reading poetry by such poets as Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Edgar Allen Poe, and Ranier Maria Rilke. But finding inspiration for her stories truly has no boundaries for Adrianna.

She freely admits she is a romantic by nature and adding sensual heat to romance with a dusting of suspense is her motto. "Esmerelda's Secret" released by Amber Quill Press in June of 2004 was Adrianna's first book, and with that story and her subsequent books has firmly established herself as a voice within the sensual/erotic romance genre.

Adrianna always looks forward to hearing from her readers and she may be contacted at adriannadane@yahoo.com. Find out more about her current releases as well as planned future releases and book signings by checking for updates at her website periodically.

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Reviews

[Adrianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Angels!! ...Closing Time is my new favorite of AdriannaDane. I love the idea that Evelyn believes that her pristine, upstanding librarian reputation could be ruined if her double life as Evie is found out. Reuben is a refreshing male role model who is loving and caring and he knows how to show it. Closing Time is a wonderful tale of love, letting go, and starting anew... --Tracey, Fallen Angel Reviews

4/5 Stars!! ...Evelyn’s feelings touch your heart and you want this upright citizen of Esmerelda to find the love that she deserves.... The sex is emotionally hot and fun, slaying Evie’s demons one by one and making her feel cherished and alive. ... This story warmed my heart and makes me believe in that power called love! -- Mahaira Fatima, Just Erotic Romance Reviews

4 1/2 Hearts!! ... The sensual scenes are tastefully done and inserted in just the right places. I liked the chemistry between these two colorful characters and how their love grows. A recommended read to anyone who likes great love stories with light mysteries thrown in... --TJ, The Romance Studio

[PJ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this story rushed. It didn't grab my attention. The sex wasn't that hot and quick.