"This is a hot, hot anthology - Magic, Suspense and Lusty Games"

For her first release with Ellora's Cave, this author has written two very hot, steamy stories. Illusions is a narrative of suspense, intrigue and magic, while Commitment portrays two good time lovers who need to take the leap to the next step in their relationship.

Illusions This story begins with Drake Conover, a famous magician who realizes he is using sex as a way to revive his monotonous life. Deciding to turn over a new leaf on his way to a charity magic show for a hospital in Pittsburgh, Drake meets an extremely fascinating woman who stirs some hidden desires.

Little does he know that Erienne Duval is a CIA agent who has been assigned to find out if the magician is really a spy. Her fiance was murdered by an Islamic fundamentalist just before their wedding day. She is hell bent on finding out the truth and exposing the American traitor. She never counted on the problem she would have keeping her mind on her assignment when all she can think about is Drake. The erotic entanglement these two lovers weave is almost destructive. Each plays their part to the end.

Commitment When one lover falls for the other, a relationship changes dramatically. Brent d'Angelo, a plastic surgeon, has for five years had a no-strings, strictly sexual involvement with Gaelen Reston. But now... discovering that he has fallen in love with his fantasy woman, he sets out to convince her that settling down together is the best idea for both of them.

Gaelen thoroughly enjoys the current arrangement with Brent... erotic, sexual, sizzling and with no commitments. Everyone in her family has a history of bad luck with marriage, so she wants to keep her relationship with Brent strictly non-committal.

Brent invites Gaelen away for two weeks of sexual games and even though she is hesitant about going to his home, she agrees to the adventure. She never contemplates the consequences of Brent's wild scheme and her falling in love with the giving doctor.

Whereas the two stories are both different, the author has written remarkable tales that will keep you fascinated and begging for more. Keep an eye out for her next book. I know I will.

Sensuality -- NC-17: oral sex, sex toys.

Reviewed by Sharon M. Bressen
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted November 28, 2002

Summary

Illusions
Master magician Drake Conover is a showman and a playboy. Dark, dangerous, and handsome, the press describes him. But an international terrorist?
Agent Erienne Duval doesn't think so, but it's her job to find out...by any means necessary, especially seducing him.

Commitment
No promises, no pain is Gaelen Reston's mantra. She's perfectly satisfied with living out all her sexual fantasies with long-time lover Brent d'Angelo.
But now Brent wants more: a woman to cherish for a lifetime. He must persuade Gaelen after just one week of living together that they can have it all...every fantasy they've ever dreamed of and commitment.

Sexual Content: NC-17. Genre: contemporary & paranormal