Ellora's Cave: Erotic reads that are hot, hotter, hottest
Just a friendly note: This here post is about erotic romance, so if that kind of thing makes you blush, then this probably isn't for you. Just sayin'.
Looking for some hot erotic romance to read this weekend? You might be interested in checking out new releases from Ellora's Cave. (All information provided here is courtesy of the publisher.):
Angel in Marble, Elaine Coffman (Blush, 19th Century historical)
Blush sensuality level: This is a sweet romance (kisses only, no sexual content).
Mackinnons, Book One.
Nicholas Mackinnon always gets the woman he wants, until he comes to Indianola, Texas, to build a ship and encounters spirited but wounded Tibbie Buchanan. Hurt by the past that surrounds her like a self-imposed prison, she shuns all men. But Nick isn't a man who's easily discouraged. He chips away at her defenses, vowing to gain her trust and proving that her destiny is to be loved by him, even if he has to follow her to the ends of the earth … as he almost does.
Publisher's Note: This book was previously published elsewhere in 1991.
The Italian, Lisa Marie Rice (romantic suspense short novel)
Stefano Leone is closing in on one of the most dangerous mobsters on earth. He's surrounded by armed men, his life under constant threat. He's not had time for sex in years, let alone love. A beautiful American woman, however, slips right under his guard, into his bed and his heart. But does she truly want Stefano? Or has she been sent to seduce him — or worse?
Designer Jamie McIntyre is on a working vacation in Palermo, Sicily, soaking up the sunshine and the art, trying to contact a former law student of her grandfather's. She's thinking "nerd in a suit." But Judge Stefano Leone is as far from a boring suit as possible. He's also the toughest, sexiest man she's ever met, in bed and out. There's no resisting his commanding presence or his beautiful body. Jaime quickly falls under his mesmerizing spell.
Until Stefano's enemy strikes, dealing a devastatingly personal blow … and forcing Jaime to make an impossible choice.
Lusting the Enemy, Mel Teshco (fantasy, shifter novella)
Akeisha is on a mission to be chosen as part of a harem for the desert king, Judas. She'll use her body to entice and beguile, do anything it takes to save the near-extinct larakytes, her shape-shifting silver panther tribe, from Judas' human subjects, who are trying to eradicate them.
She never expects to succumb to the wild ecstasy in his arms, a pleasure that threatens to expose her inner cat even as it transcends anything she's ever felt from one of her own kind.
Falling in love with a human enemy was never part of the plan, but maybe there's more to Judas than meets the eye.
Pleasure Express, Rea Thomas (EC for Men quickie)
Marty, a workaholic whose personal life has taken a back seat, rides on the last train home every night. It's on this train that he meets the ultimate fantasy woman — sexy, beautiful and naughty, and she seems to enjoy toying with him.
It starts out innocently enough, but before long Marty is bearing witness to the nameless woman's far naughtier side — a little cleavage, the uncrossing of her legs and more that guarantees Marty will never miss the train again.
He's pretty certain nothing more could ever develop between them; after all, he's far too reserved to approach her and he suspects she enjoys the voyeuristic side to their wicked games. Then one night, she admits it's her last trip onboard the train. She's leaving town — and wants to give Marty the ride of his life before she goes.
Sinful Skin, Sax Alexander (male/male, paranormal quickie)
Val never expects a day of pampering to celebrate his 21st birthday will lead to mind-blowing sex with a stranger in a public locker room. The guy is too gorgeous to be real and the ornate tattoo decorating that perfectly sculpted chest is oddly mesmerizing, but anonymous hook-ups aren't Val's style. The out-of-this-world sex definitely proves worth it — at least, what he can remember of it. Then another surprise, this one shocking, awaits Val at his best friend Jude's Upper East Side condo …
When his gorgeous tattooed hottie shows up again amid a crisis, Val must come to terms with who he really is and what he truly desires.
Bonded, Ria Candro (Sci-Fi, ménage novella)
Book 2 in the Mating Ritual series
When Inara crash lands on a deserted planet, the last thing she expects is to run into two stunning men from the planet Spygia — who claim she is their mate. While she'd love nothing more than to indulge in a steamy encounter — or two or three — with these gorgeous hunks, she's on the run from the barbaric Malucons who decimated her home planet. And she's on a mission to find her cousin, the only other survivor. Nothing, not even the promise of paradise to be found in the Spygians' arms, is going to stop her.
When Inara refuses to be bonded to them, Neichon and Valeron strive to uncover what secrets she's hiding before they unveil a few of their own. How will their reluctant mate react when she learns she's destined for, not two, but four Spygian men?
Just so you know — this story contains explicit M/F/M and M/F/M/M/M scenes. Enjoy!
Like There's No Tomorrow, Caitlyn Willows (contemporary quickie)
Hot, hungry and horny, Jim's looking for a night of scorching no-name sex. Desperate to feel alive, Julia's on the prowl for a hot, hard body before the Marine Corps sends her back to war. Who knew a one-night stand could be more than either of them ever hoped for? Or that they'd have such little time to enjoy it? Sometimes a person has to take a chance. Do something a little crazy. Live like there's no tomorrow.
Only for a Knight, Michelle Miles (Blush, paranormal, fantasy short novel)
Sequel to One Knight Only
Blush Sensuality Level: This is a sensual romance (may have explicit love scenes, but not erotic in frequency or type).
After saving her love, Princess Elyne returns to the Otherworld by order of her mother. But it's not the homecoming she expects. Furious Elyne has meddled with humans, the queen imprisons her and strips away her magic. To get it back, Elyne must perform one selfless act.
When Queen Maeve sends Derron to find the Guardian of the Sword of Light, he can't leave without releasing Elyne. But freeing the princess comes with a price — he must take her with him on this dangerous quest, and both must deal with the love growing between them, as well as past hurts.
Their search becomes more than a pursuit for the missing Guardian as Lord Kieran rises to dominate the Unseelie Court. He'll stop at nothing to gain control of both the Otherworld and the human realm. Even with the help of Elves, dragons and their human friends, the odds are stacked against Derron and Elyne.
Dangerously Mine, A.M. Griffin (Sci-Fi novel)
After aliens invade and conquer Earth, Eva is transported to a distant slave-trading planet. Freedom and escape are her only priorities, but none of her martial arts training could have prepared her for enslavement to the warrior King Taio. Eva finds herself drawn to this sexy alien male who ignites her heart and body.
Taio is disgusted with the idea of owning a slave — until now. From the moment he sees her, he knows Eva is his for the taking. Torn between lust and duty, Taio discovers nothing will stop him from protecting his little warrior.
Publisher's Note: This story was previously published elsewhere under the title Taken: Eva and has been revised for Ellora's Cave.
Reader Advisory: Eva's sexual awakening includes brief female/female exploration.
Warlord's Bounty, Cynthia Sax (Sci-Fi novella)
The bigger the bounty, the more dangerous the fugitive.
Khan, a Chamele warlord, has a huge bounty on his head. His enemy is willing to pay an outrageous amount to secure him. Khan wants to be apprehended, especially if the bounty hunter is a particular brown-eyed female with razor-sharp daggers and an even sharper tongue. He'll allow her to subdue him sexually, his passion and prowess not inhibited by restraints, and when she collects her bounty, he'll collect his revenge, killing his enemy and claiming his little bounty hunter forever.
Zeta doesn't do forever. She captures the worst scum in the galaxy and trades them for credits. Khan is fierce and sexy and the most dominant male she's ever encountered, but he's also a fugitive. Once she sates herself with his body, she'll betray him. That's her job.
Fairy Gay Father, Jambrea Jo Jones (male/male quickie)
Although this book can be read on its own, we recommend reading Steamy Reunion first.
Ryan Keats is tired of his escort ways. No new tricks and the same old partying friends just aren't cutting it anymore. A chance encounter with a random stranger has him ticked off and intrigued at the same time. Cordell Winston is hot and bossy. Cord could be the man to get Ryan out of his funk, or the big oaf could be just another notch on his bedpost.