Midnight Pleasures

By Amanda Ashley, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Maggie Shayne

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Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Paperback, 384 pages Published In: United States, November 2003 Quantity Available: 110 Ships within 6-10 days Handsome and sensual, surrounded by an aura of danger, mystery, and the forbidden, a lover steps from the shadows. But is he mortal? Or is he an ancient god, a sorcerer, or a mythical beast who can possess a woman's heart...and her very soul? Four of romance's most popular authors have created this spellbinding collection of stories filled with dark passion and desire. Under the cover of darkness, their heroes inhabit worlds haunted by ageless hungers and deadly forces stronger than any seen by day...and vanquished only by the power of love. Now travel into realms where dazzling wonders roam the night, where magic replaces reason, and where a kiss unleashes a raging fire in the blood. And here, if you dare, discover the seduction that begins at the bewitching hour when a man and woman partake in..."Midnight Pleasures" Publisher: St. Martin's Press ISBN: 0312987625 EAN: 9780312987626 Dimensions: 17.37 x 10.62 x 2.64 centimeters (0.19 kg)

I found Ashley's offering to be a refreshing change from the run-of-the-mill paranormal romance (if their is such a thing), that being said I believe the story had some great potential which the author failed to achieve. Kenyon's story was absolutely wonderful (and the reason I bought the book) it lived up to my hopes with its warm, witty and action-filled plot which left me begging for more, even if it did come to a satisfactory conclusion. Shayne's contribution I found to be strange at the best and down right minimum standard at the worst, while she manages to write amazing vampires, to me it seems that this story (about wicca) just really wasn't up to par with her other work. Finally Thompson gave us a werewolf romance with enough difference to make it original and so well written as to have me going back and reading it again. In all, for me this book lived up to half of its potential, both Kenyon and Thompson were marvelous but the others just didn't make it to the same standard. Better borrow this one from the library unless you're a collector like I am.

I must admit, i was drawn in by the title ready for a thrilling and edge-of-your-seat read....how disappointed was i! Amanda Ashley's story was bearable but the rest were most disappointing. I usually enjoy short stories of most varieties because you don't ahve to stick to them for very long...These however...... well, a different - boring- story all together!