"Whew! These stories will make you squirm!"

Even though I have purchased all of the SECRETS volumes, I've not gotten a chance to read them so I was delighted when I was asked to read and review SECRETS Volume 9. I must say they are as intriguing as I've ever heard about them and I will definitely be looking forward to reading more.

Wild About You by Kathryn Anne Dubois is the first story and is a delightful jungle kidnapping story. Georgie is 26 and still working on her college degree. Her parents finally put their foot down and told her enough is enough. So she's on her last 12 hours and she'll be finished. Then a modern day Tarzan type savage kidnaps her. His ape family has all mated and now it's his turn and he wants Georgie. Oh my!

Kimberly Dean gives us the next story called Wanted. This is the story of Danielle (Dani) Carver. She's been framed for selling government secrets to another country. Now Special Agent Jeff Reno is on her tail and he's not about to quit tailing her any time soon. Still every night she stops, she and he have long conversations via internet chat so who is baiting who?

Secluded by Lisa Marie Rice tells us the story of Nicholas Lee, a one time bad guy who is trying hard to live right but his enemies have long memories. Still he's intrigued by Isabelle Summerby when he sees her on television. He makes a deal with her father that he will forgive his debts if he can have one week with Isabelle. Isabelle's father reluctantly agrees. Nicholas knows he cannot have a lifetime with Isabelle because that would be putting her in grave danger. He will take what he can get and deal with the consequences later.

Bonnie Hamre's contribution to this collection is Flights of Fantasy and is the more risqué of the collection. Still it is quite the intriguing story. Chloe Atkinson is very close to burn out so her boss sends her on a yacht trip. He tells her it's a command performance. Chloe is skeptical but in order to keep her job she goes along with the situation. She finds out that two of her former lovers are also aboard and she decides she'll just leave but Mr. Yancey, the owner of the yacht tells her it's too late for that because they are underway. He also tells her that he knows her from college and has been intrigued by her since that time. This scares but also intrigues Chloe so she decides to just play along for the time being. What will finally happen?

These stories played out fantasies as old as time and equally as intriguing. Tell me who doesn't enjoy a good erotic fantasy once in a while? I enjoyed each and every one of the stories in this book and eagerly look forward to reading more stories in the SECRETS volumes!

Reviewed by Kathy Boswell
Posted October 17, 2003

Summary

Wild About You by Kathryn Anne Dubois
When college intern, Georgie, gets lost and captured by a wildman of the Congo, she soon discovers this terrifying specimen of male virility has never seen a woman. The research possibilities are endless! Until he shows her he has research ideas of his own.

Wanted by Kimberly Dean
FBI Special Agent Jeff Reno wants Danielle Carver. There's her body, brains—and that charge of treason on her head. Unable to clear her name, Dani goes on the run, but the sexy Fed is hot on her trail. What will he do once he catches her? And why is the idea so tempting?

Secluded by Lisa Marie Rice
Nicholas Lee had to claw his way to the top. His wealth and power come with a price—his enemies will kill anyone he loves. When Isabelle Summerby steals his heart, Nicholas secludes her in his underground palace to live a lifetime of desire in only a few days.

Flights of Fantasy by Bonnie Hamre
Chloe has taught others to see the realities of life but she's never shared the intimate world of her sensual yearnings. Given the chance, will she be woman enough to fulfill her most secret erotic fantasy? Join her as she ventures into her Flights of Fantasy. . .