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Eros Island
Centaur Heart by Lucinda Betts
In a sacred glade in ancient Greece stands Chiron, a godlike man who radiates sexual power. The Princess Akantha is spellbound--and consumed with desire for him. Chiron is tall and muscular with otherworldly eyes and a mane of hair that gleams like polished bronze. But is he truly a man. . .or a centaur? Akantha is about to be swept away for the wildest ride of her life. . .
The Dream Well by Dawn Thompson
A knight lost within the mists of a Celtic wood finds a magical well--and as he touches its stones, a goddess rises from its depths, beautiful, naked and unashamed. Gar Trivelyan is instantly aroused by the breathtaking sight of Analee's body, half veiled in the silken fall of her coppery hair, and her matchless eyes. When the Samhain moon is full, she whispers, I may choose a lover. And I have chosen you. . .
Thunderstruck by Devyn Quinn
Danicia Ryan works magic in marble--her sculpture of Herakles.is the epitome of nude male beauty and unbridled virility. When the sculpture turns to living flesh during a violent thunderstorm, Danicia is dazzled by the intensity of Herakles's sexual appetite. And she's ready, eager, and willing to take everything her dream god has to give. . .
WARNING! This is a REALLY HOT book. (Sexually Explicit.)
In a sacred glade in ancient Greece stands Chiron, a godlike man who radiates sexual power. The Princess Akantha is spellbound--and consumed with desire for him. Chiron is tall and muscular with otherworldly eyes and a mane of hair that gleams like polished bronze. But is he truly a man. . .or a centaur? Akantha is about to be swept away for the wildest ride of her life. . .
The Dream Well by Dawn Thompson
A knight lost within the mists of a Celtic wood finds a magical well--and as he touches its stones, a goddess rises from its depths, beautiful, naked and unashamed. Gar Trivelyan is instantly aroused by the breathtaking sight of Analee's body, half veiled in the silken fall of her coppery hair, and her matchless eyes. When the Samhain moon is full, she whispers, I may choose a lover. And I have chosen you. . .
Thunderstruck by Devyn Quinn
Danicia Ryan works magic in marble--her sculpture of Herakles.is the epitome of nude male beauty and unbridled virility. When the sculpture turns to living flesh during a violent thunderstorm, Danicia is dazzled by the intensity of Herakles's sexual appetite. And she's ready, eager, and willing to take everything her dream god has to give. . .
WARNING! This is a REALLY HOT book. (Sexually Explicit.)
304 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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September 28, 2011
Ok, I've had this book forever and finally got around to picking it up after checking readers review ratings. A lot of people thought it was HOT HOT HOT. (I should lend them my reading glasses.) I posted the following review on Amazon and wouldn't be surprised if it gets boo'd off...(well I did tone it down some)
************ SPOILER ALERT **************
3 short novellas, rating each separately I've averaged the book a solid 2 star rating.
1. CENTAUR HEART by Lucinda Betts - 3 Stars and the best of the lot.
I thought this story was interesting. The world created took place in an ancient time period, when goddesses lived, centaurs roamed and the elements were ruled by gods. I don't remember much of Greek mythology, but decided, yes, Centaurs would be bulls-eye shots with their arrows. This author did a fine job creating her characters. I felt I could easily picture them. For being short, it was done well, although the story encompassed only one big event. All the characters that were involved received great attention as to who they were, what they were about, and were easy to categorize by this reader (are they good, smokin hot, bad, or worse). And yes, the heat sizzled. From beginning to end, I felt the story was complete in spite of it's word length.
2. THE DREAM WELL by Dawn Thompson - 1 star
I didn't enjoy this story at all, but read it anyway because it's getting swapped as soon as I finish my review.
The story idea was a good one. But this author couldn't pull it off and blew it at the get-go. Her writing seemed disjointed to me, and very amateur. Scottish lore of the fey and the otherworld was the setting for this one. A Knight is the H who grew up on Scottish lore at his mother's knee. (Knights were English, right?). A Centaur was plopped in it also, along with goddesses, etc. I couldn't work up any interest in any of these characters, let alone the story.
The goddess of the well's main purpose was to have sex and more sex and enslave the captive with even more sex. The Centaur who is her consort watches, behind a tree no less, as she has sex with the captive knight whom she granted a wish to. Give me a dominate dangerous possessive Alpha anytime, but a male who stands hidden shooting his arrows randomly (well not randomly, he shot them threateningly) at the knight boinking his goddess? This is his big BAD Centaur self? And the knight the goddess of the well has enchanted with sex and more sex? He falls for a seal (yes, she's a selkie, he just "knows" this in spite of her whiskers and fins and a big furry coat. How does he know, because she has long lashed, soulful eyes and when she strokes him with her fin, well it is just so loving and sensual (LMAO here) (give me a break !!).
In spite of all the sex in this story, there was not ONE flicker of heat generated, or, enjoyment in reading the scenes. They were tiresome and boring.
Anyway,
3. THUNDERSTRUCK by Devyn Quinn - 2 1/2 stars. Really wanted to give it 3, but can't because the author compromised the potential of this short story.
While reading, it struck me that Ms. Quinn really has a talent for writing, but she wasted it in this one. What a shame.
The story begins as an artist has just completed her masterpiece sculpture in a marble likeness of a Greek god. Quinn's writing got my complete attention because it was done so well (in the beginning of the story). I was drawn to this artist heroine and then, BLAM, the story went to hell.
How? The marble comes to life and the interesting, warm, likeable artist sculpturor, who gave her heart and soul to creating this masterpiece...turns into a completely different individual. She is now a sex obsessed, libido centered, one dimensional character who I didn't give a sh_t about.
There was more sizzle and burn when the sculpture was marble then when it took on the persona of the man god.
Only upped the star rating to the 1/2 because I saw Devyn Quinn's talent at the beginning of her story. I so hated to see that talent wasted and her gift compromised in the last part with such lousey writing. I just couldn't give more.
One thing I learned - never read a professional Reviewer's reviews. Obviously the publishing companies have them in their back pocket.
I probably won't be reading anymore of this crap writing - going to have to filter my shelf and just start tossing.
************ SPOILER ALERT **************
3 short novellas, rating each separately I've averaged the book a solid 2 star rating.
1. CENTAUR HEART by Lucinda Betts - 3 Stars and the best of the lot.
I thought this story was interesting. The world created took place in an ancient time period, when goddesses lived, centaurs roamed and the elements were ruled by gods. I don't remember much of Greek mythology, but decided, yes, Centaurs would be bulls-eye shots with their arrows. This author did a fine job creating her characters. I felt I could easily picture them. For being short, it was done well, although the story encompassed only one big event. All the characters that were involved received great attention as to who they were, what they were about, and were easy to categorize by this reader (are they good, smokin hot, bad, or worse). And yes, the heat sizzled. From beginning to end, I felt the story was complete in spite of it's word length.
2. THE DREAM WELL by Dawn Thompson - 1 star
I didn't enjoy this story at all, but read it anyway because it's getting swapped as soon as I finish my review.
The story idea was a good one. But this author couldn't pull it off and blew it at the get-go. Her writing seemed disjointed to me, and very amateur. Scottish lore of the fey and the otherworld was the setting for this one. A Knight is the H who grew up on Scottish lore at his mother's knee. (Knights were English, right?). A Centaur was plopped in it also, along with goddesses, etc. I couldn't work up any interest in any of these characters, let alone the story.
The goddess of the well's main purpose was to have sex and more sex and enslave the captive with even more sex. The Centaur who is her consort watches, behind a tree no less, as she has sex with the captive knight whom she granted a wish to. Give me a dominate dangerous possessive Alpha anytime, but a male who stands hidden shooting his arrows randomly (well not randomly, he shot them threateningly) at the knight boinking his goddess? This is his big BAD Centaur self? And the knight the goddess of the well has enchanted with sex and more sex? He falls for a seal (yes, she's a selkie, he just "knows" this in spite of her whiskers and fins and a big furry coat. How does he know, because she has long lashed, soulful eyes and when she strokes him with her fin, well it is just so loving and sensual (LMAO here) (give me a break !!).
In spite of all the sex in this story, there was not ONE flicker of heat generated, or, enjoyment in reading the scenes. They were tiresome and boring.
Anyway,
3. THUNDERSTRUCK by Devyn Quinn - 2 1/2 stars. Really wanted to give it 3, but can't because the author compromised the potential of this short story.
While reading, it struck me that Ms. Quinn really has a talent for writing, but she wasted it in this one. What a shame.
The story begins as an artist has just completed her masterpiece sculpture in a marble likeness of a Greek god. Quinn's writing got my complete attention because it was done so well (in the beginning of the story). I was drawn to this artist heroine and then, BLAM, the story went to hell.
How? The marble comes to life and the interesting, warm, likeable artist sculpturor, who gave her heart and soul to creating this masterpiece...turns into a completely different individual. She is now a sex obsessed, libido centered, one dimensional character who I didn't give a sh_t about.
There was more sizzle and burn when the sculpture was marble then when it took on the persona of the man god.
Only upped the star rating to the 1/2 because I saw Devyn Quinn's talent at the beginning of her story. I so hated to see that talent wasted and her gift compromised in the last part with such lousey writing. I just couldn't give more.
One thing I learned - never read a professional Reviewer's reviews. Obviously the publishing companies have them in their back pocket.
I probably won't be reading anymore of this crap writing - going to have to filter my shelf and just start tossing.
March 23, 2021
I hate 1st POV. And the first story made no sense. Plus, read other reviews. Not worth my time.
July 8, 2008
I wanted to read this book because it has a story by Dawn Thompson in it. But found all three stories strongly written. Very different styles, but each amazingly talented authors. Thompson was 'The Dream Well'. I really enjoyed this because it made me think of the Clootie Wells in Britain. The lore was strong, the story hot, yet with a wonderful plot, and Thompson's usual twist you don't see coming.
Devyn Quinn's story was 'Thunderstruck'. She is a new author for me, but I will be buying more after reading this. A Sculpture comes to life -- boy does he! Okay, it's been done a time or two, but Quinn breathes new life into the tale.
'Centaur Hear' is Lucinda Betts' entry. I really enjoyed this story. Betts' has a smooth style. I will check out more of her books after this. Usually anthologies have one strong writer and two newer ones. These three ladies each deliver, giving a very strong anthology. Super sexy. Great cover. Great writing.
Devyn Quinn's story was 'Thunderstruck'. She is a new author for me, but I will be buying more after reading this. A Sculpture comes to life -- boy does he! Okay, it's been done a time or two, but Quinn breathes new life into the tale.
'Centaur Hear' is Lucinda Betts' entry. I really enjoyed this story. Betts' has a smooth style. I will check out more of her books after this. Usually anthologies have one strong writer and two newer ones. These three ladies each deliver, giving a very strong anthology. Super sexy. Great cover. Great writing.
September 7, 2011
Honestly I don't really take the time to write about the books I read but I felt I needed to say what was on my mind for the future readers...
Story 1 - The concept was ok but I never got into character with either of the main ones and I never saw the "love" build up with each other so to say I liked the story would be exaggerating... don't get me wrong I've read a book from Lucinda Betts already (which was great) and that's what lead me to this book but I was disappointed.
Story 2 - Let me begin by saying I never got to read the whole thing...I felt forced to read it because I bought it and was hoping that I would somehow actually understand and even begin to like the story... never happened.
Story 3 - What can I say? Never even began to read it!
Believe me I would sell it back if I could (it's on my kindle for peeps sake!) but everyones got a different taste in what they like so let me not discourage you from buying it.
Story 1 - The concept was ok but I never got into character with either of the main ones and I never saw the "love" build up with each other so to say I liked the story would be exaggerating... don't get me wrong I've read a book from Lucinda Betts already (which was great) and that's what lead me to this book but I was disappointed.
Story 2 - Let me begin by saying I never got to read the whole thing...I felt forced to read it because I bought it and was hoping that I would somehow actually understand and even begin to like the story... never happened.
Story 3 - What can I say? Never even began to read it!
Believe me I would sell it back if I could (it's on my kindle for peeps sake!) but everyones got a different taste in what they like so let me not discourage you from buying it.
June 6, 2008
Eros Island is a collection of 3 different Erotic stories.
The first tells the story of a Princess who is rescued from an evil King by a very sexy Centaur who can change at will from Centaur to Man. Together, they must defeat the evil King.
*Wasn't too impressed with this story, it seemed rushed compared to the others.
The second story tells about a shipwrecked warrior who is taken captive by a Goddess. But who is the strange little Selkie the Goddess dislikes so much and why are they being kept separated?
*This was my second favorite story.
Third story doesn't have much plot. Pure Erotica, when a lonely artist carves herself a perfect God who comes to life to fill her every fantasy and bring her back to life.
*Favorite story. Sweet and very, very sexy.
The first tells the story of a Princess who is rescued from an evil King by a very sexy Centaur who can change at will from Centaur to Man. Together, they must defeat the evil King.
*Wasn't too impressed with this story, it seemed rushed compared to the others.
The second story tells about a shipwrecked warrior who is taken captive by a Goddess. But who is the strange little Selkie the Goddess dislikes so much and why are they being kept separated?
*This was my second favorite story.
Third story doesn't have much plot. Pure Erotica, when a lonely artist carves herself a perfect God who comes to life to fill her every fantasy and bring her back to life.
*Favorite story. Sweet and very, very sexy.
June 29, 2012
3 stories of erotic mythical scale was better than I imagined. I thought the writers would give skimpy penance to the very real mythical origins but I was drawn in by their authentic descriptions. At least for the first two stories. The third story was of a contemporary sculpture artist who creates a larger than life Greek God. I think if you enjoy a trip back to Athens and Celtic underworld, with all the drama, hot romanceand linguistic flourishes to envelop your senses, you will appreciate these short stories more than a traditional romance novel.
April 6, 2011
A good start, but I felt as if the book became disappointing as I went. Loved the first story and would like to see more. The second was slightly less captivating, though imaginative and well drawn from fairy legend. The last had me putting down the book often and having no urge to continue other than to finish; it wasn't bad, just OK.
April 23, 2012
EROS ISLAND
Thunderstruck by Devyn Quinn
3 Stars-I enjoyed this short story.
Centaur Heart by Lucinda Betts
1 Star-I didn’t like this short story.
The Dream Well by Dawn Thompson
1 Star-I didn’t like this short story.
Thunderstruck by Devyn Quinn
3 Stars-I enjoyed this short story.
Centaur Heart by Lucinda Betts
1 Star-I didn’t like this short story.
The Dream Well by Dawn Thompson
1 Star-I didn’t like this short story.
September 15, 2011
it was okay. it wasn't great or anything. I think the best story is the last one by Devyn Quinn
March 14, 2016
This novel in turn contains 3 short stories about creatures that may or may not exist. The last story of my favourite out of three of them.
January 17, 2016
I only read the Dawn Thompson story and I wasn't impressed.
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