Dreams and Desires: A Collection of Romance & Erotic Tales

by Marci Baun (editor), Debbie Mumford

True love, freedom, money, knowledge, revenge... Dreams and desires of the ordinary woman, or man. From best friends who discover love to a bank teller who exacts revenge to a succubus who loves art more than men, this collection of nineteen stories celebrates the attainment of all one can dream or desire. Which one do you secretly yearn for? By purchasing this collection, you can help turn someone's nightmare into the pursuit of dreams. Every year, four million women are assaulted by their partners. At Freya's Bower, we want to do our part to bring this statistic down to zero. To this end, all net proceeds from every Dreams and Desire anthology purchased will go to a battered woman's shelter. Through education and support, we can make a difference.

Genres: Paranormal, Anthologies, Fantasy, Short Stories, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance

307 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Monkeegurl · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you're reading this for Richelle Mead's story, she incorporated it in Succubus Shadoews

[Angie · Rating 2 out of 5]

http://www.richellemead.com/books/ant...

"Brushstrokes" by Richelle Mead in Dreams and Desires

This short story tells the story of succubus Georgina, back when she lived during the Italian Renaissance. "Brushstrokes" follows Georgina as she takes on the identity of Bianca, a noblewoman in Florence, during the middle of the Bonfire of the Vanities--a time when many great works of art and literature were destroyed. Georgina soon finds herself working with a sexy artist who's intent on saving Florence's art, no matter the risk.

[Jess M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Richelle Mead's Georgina (Succubus) short story is so great!

[Babe King · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great way to sample a wide variety of authors and stories. All money raised goes to a woman's shelter so the authors do this out of love. It's a great cause, which is why I have stories in the second and third annual editions.

[♥ I’d Rather Be Reading ♥ · Rating 3 out of 5]

*Note: This rating/review is based on a partial read of only some of the stories in this anthology. If/when I read the others I will revise my rating/review accordingly.

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Brushstrokes by Richelle Mead: (3 stars)
(Georgina Kincaid, #5.5)
Read May 6, 2012 - May 22, 2012
According to other reviews this is a story that is a flashback that takes place in Succubus Shadows, which I've already read and you can read my review for it here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rochelle]

"Brushstrokes" in Dreams and Desires

This short story tells the story of succubus Georgina, back when she lived during the Italian Renaissance. "Brushstrokes" follows Georgina as she takes on the identity of Bianca, a noblewoman in Florence, during the middle of the Bonfire of the Vanities--a time when many great works of art and literature were destroyed. Georgina soon finds herself working with a sexy artist who's intent on saving Florence's art, no matter the risk.

[Margaret · Rating 3 out of 5]

The only part of this book I read was the Richelle Mead short, Brushstrokes. I enjoyed the story, even though it wasn't anything new. I remember the story being a part of another one of the series. It was a bit disjointed, but it was nice to read the story from Georgina's past.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great romance stories

[Miss]

Brushstrokes by Richelle Mead

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hard book to find but I got though:)

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm rating this a 5 based on Richelle Mead's Brushstrokes.

[Gia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only read Brushstrokes by Richelle Mead

[Leon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only read Richelle Mead's "Brush Stroke" which a great novella about the early life of Georgina Kincaid as Bianca Grinaldi.

[Katrina Hartsook]

Short Story

[Jemma · Rating 2 out of 5]

Love the sex scenes not much else.

[Betty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for Richelle Mead's contribution--which I loved. I simply adore Georgina Kincaid!! :)