Ellora's Cavemen: Legendary Tails I [Paperback]

Six scorching stories of finding love make up this newest anthology from Ellora's Cave. Callista Arman starts us off with her story, The Changeling. This story of a married couple rekindling their romance will strike a chord with many readers. I loved the underlying theme, "be careful what you wish for," and found the marital relationship believable, yet still hot. The husband/hero came around in the end.

BJ McCall brings a powerful futuristic tale in Breaking the Rules. Love comes to two very strong willed individuals in this tale. I loved the fact that both individuals were too strong to break, but they did bend, and the take-charge attitude of the heroine really lit up the pages. A touching rescue brings the emotions full-circle with this story.

Abduction by Lynn Lafleur brings a new twist to the typical alien abduction story. These best friends suddenly know more about each other than they anticipate, and getting to the bottom of the mystery is only half the fun. I really liked this story of good friends who became more, and the "truth" behind the abduction is a touch of whimsy that brought a smile to my face.

An interesting vampire tale makes Dark-Pilot's Bride by Cricket Starr an enjoyable read. A not so young virgin is left to appease the dark-pilot, when she takes the place of her younger, and more beautiful, sister. Only the Dark-Pilot appreciates the rounded contours of a mature woman, and the two find themselves in an interesting tale.

Laughter reigns supreme in The Windsday Club by Charlotte Boyett-Compo. Six men get together for gambling and carousing each Windsday, and when one of them meets the woman of his dreams, he finds that men aren't the only one who can have fun behind closed doors. This story takes a menage to a new level, and brings intriguing possibilities to mind.

Manacles of Love by Elizabeth Lapthorne takes two complex characters and places them opposite each other. She only wants revenge. He's trying to bring down criminals. Yet when their plans collide, it sends sparks flying. The fact that each has always wanted the other brings additional layers of tension to the story.

The Cavemen on the cover may catch the eye, but it's the stories inside these beguiling anthologies which will keep you riveted long after the last page has been turned. The wide mix of stories in this volume creates a range of reading experiences. A great mix of stories, and all with a happy ending.

This one has something for everyone - as long as you are not faint of heart. Charlotte Boyett-Coimpo's Windsday Club leaves you begging for more. I'll definately check out more of her Wind Series after this one!

As one of the authors in this excellent anthology, I am honored to have my short story..The Windsday Club by Charlotte Boyett-Compo...among such talented writers. There is something for everyone here and you will be astounded at the imagination and heat lurking in the pages of this book. Legendary Tails I is getting rave reviews from all over so give it a try. I don't believe you'll regret it!

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