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Emery Brothers #2 (Sensual Magic)
What Happens In Vegas...After Dark
Las Vegas…it's the town that lives up to the promise of its nickname, Sin City. A gambler's paradise for innocent tourists, it conceals a darker, sexual world where the ethereal and wraithlike meet to play a different game…
If there's one thing succubus Deitre understands it's revenge. That, and enticing men into arousing, exciting and, okay, perilous sex (for him). Beautiful on the outside, demon on the inside, she's going to get back at the naughty firefighter in Darkness…unless he plays his cards right…
Bounty hunter Nell is a hell of a tracker. Now she's in Vegas on the tail of the witch who dared to steal from her clan. She's going to get to the unsavory harlot through the woman's ex-fiancé, and nothing about their charged encounters will be shallow, quick or friendly.
When the half-blood fae male comes to club Darkness, Elena can't resist acting on the mind-blowing heat coursing between them. She might be betrothed to another, but fae culture says sex with other men until marriage is most definitely foretold.
Tattoo artist Devi is the latent vampire the warlocks need to heal all wounds. But taking her power is a sexually exhausting and dangerous task requiring dark deception…and gambling on her life.
If there's one thing succubus Deitre understands it's revenge. That, and enticing men into arousing, exciting and, okay, perilous sex (for him). Beautiful on the outside, demon on the inside, she's going to get back at the naughty firefighter in Darkness…unless he plays his cards right…
Bounty hunter Nell is a hell of a tracker. Now she's in Vegas on the tail of the witch who dared to steal from her clan. She's going to get to the unsavory harlot through the woman's ex-fiancé, and nothing about their charged encounters will be shallow, quick or friendly.
When the half-blood fae male comes to club Darkness, Elena can't resist acting on the mind-blowing heat coursing between them. She might be betrothed to another, but fae culture says sex with other men until marriage is most definitely foretold.
Tattoo artist Devi is the latent vampire the warlocks need to heal all wounds. But taking her power is a sexually exhausting and dangerous task requiring dark deception…and gambling on her life.
432 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 21, 2009
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About the author
Jodi Lynn Copeland
41 books72 followersJodi Lynn Copeland lives with her husband and two children minutes from Michigan’s state capital. She learned early on that family and friends and love and laughter are the most important ingredients in happiness. While attending Central Michigan University, she discovered her love for writing and that those same ingredients blend for the perfect romance. Over the years and across the genres, Jodi has found that one thing remains the same…a dash of heat and humor and a heaping spoonful of love make for the best recipe of all.
Jodi’s books have received various awards and commendations, including 4½ Star Top Pick reviews from RT BOOKclub Magazine, Recommended Reads from The Road To Romance and Reviewer’s International Organization (RIO), and nominations for such awards as the National Reader’s Choice Award, the EPPIE Award and the Lauries Bookseller's Best.
Jodi’s books have received various awards and commendations, including 4½ Star Top Pick reviews from RT BOOKclub Magazine, Recommended Reads from The Road To Romance and Reviewer’s International Organization (RIO), and nominations for such awards as the National Reader’s Choice Award, the EPPIE Award and the Lauries Bookseller's Best.
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November 9, 2009
Overall, What Happens in Vegas…After Dark was a pretty good collection of stories. There were a few that kept my attention better than some, but you’re going to get that with any anthology collection. The one thing I did like about it as a whole was that each story involved characters we were introduced to in What Happens in Vegas. If you’re looking for a few quick erotic reads, definitely pick up this collection.
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August 8, 2020
This collection was definitely spicy. I guess I didn't find the stories appealing enough to give a better rating.
April 16, 2009
I missed the first book as I just recently started reading Lauren Dane.Lauren Dane
I always worry a little bit about anthologies because they can be hit and miss based on the authors included. However, this book was a total HIT. Each of the stories can be read as a stand alone, and in Ms. Dane's book, a continuation of the story from "What Happens in Vegas" is a complete story on its own.
Nell was a strong heroine, which I really appreciate, and did not take much crap from the hero William, who has his own issues. I don't want to ruin the story for everyone, but the way they end up together is a great story, complete with sweetness, frustration, and hot scenes. I especially liked there was character development in this story, as that is my main reason for reading authors and their stories.
The other stories in the anthology by Jodi Lynn Copeland, Anya Bast, and Kit Tunstall are equally compelling.
Ms. Copeland's story was a wonderful read because it is about how love can interfere in revenge, and the decisions that are made based on which is the stronger motivation.
Anya Bast's story about a half-fae man who is unexpectedly introduced to his heritage and his soul mate is amazing. While I also don't want to run this one, the hero, Damien is not as he appeared in the first installment last year, and Elena is just right for him, if they can get past her father.
Kit Tunstall's story was the one I had the hardest time getting into, mostly because the description of the story did not really match the story. From the description, it appeared it might be a story where the hero is a jerk and the heroine goes all wimpy and gives into him. I'm very happy to tell you I was wrong on this, but I think the story blurb should be changed as it does not give the reader an accurate idea of what the story is about.
I've told my friends about this book, and they are now clamoring for release date, and I recommend this book to anyone who likes strong heroines, good storylines, all told with searing sensuality.
I always worry a little bit about anthologies because they can be hit and miss based on the authors included. However, this book was a total HIT. Each of the stories can be read as a stand alone, and in Ms. Dane's book, a continuation of the story from "What Happens in Vegas" is a complete story on its own.
Nell was a strong heroine, which I really appreciate, and did not take much crap from the hero William, who has his own issues. I don't want to ruin the story for everyone, but the way they end up together is a great story, complete with sweetness, frustration, and hot scenes. I especially liked there was character development in this story, as that is my main reason for reading authors and their stories.
The other stories in the anthology by Jodi Lynn Copeland, Anya Bast, and Kit Tunstall are equally compelling.
Ms. Copeland's story was a wonderful read because it is about how love can interfere in revenge, and the decisions that are made based on which is the stronger motivation.
Anya Bast's story about a half-fae man who is unexpectedly introduced to his heritage and his soul mate is amazing. While I also don't want to run this one, the hero, Damien is not as he appeared in the first installment last year, and Elena is just right for him, if they can get past her father.
Kit Tunstall's story was the one I had the hardest time getting into, mostly because the description of the story did not really match the story. From the description, it appeared it might be a story where the hero is a jerk and the heroine goes all wimpy and gives into him. I'm very happy to tell you I was wrong on this, but I think the story blurb should be changed as it does not give the reader an accurate idea of what the story is about.
I've told my friends about this book, and they are now clamoring for release date, and I recommend this book to anyone who likes strong heroines, good storylines, all told with searing sensuality.
June 3, 2016
I don't know how this book came into my possession but it was not what I expected. The first story, about a succubus wanting revenge on the firefighter who couldn't save her best friend from a fire, was too crude for my taste. I realize this is erotica but I didn't feel comfortable with the language being used. The second story was an improvement. A bounty hunter needs to find the woman who stole from a witches clan and the only way to do that is through the woman's ex-boyfriend who loathes his ex. It was a little less crude and had a little more story but it still didn't draw me in. The next story, about a warlock needing to drain a latent vampire's power in order to save his father's life but then having second thoughts after meeting the vampire in question was definitely a standout and brought the book to a 3 star rating. I liked the characters, the sex was hot and the conflict was interesting. The final story about a fae princess betrothed to another who falls for a half-fae who has no idea of his heritage was also interesting. But overall, I found the book more crude than erotic.
February 17, 2018
Prequel to the Deal, one year before Cassidy's story. A fae love story, bad timing, heartstrings. Interesting, loving, hot, itsy bit kinky
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 27, 2019
Just ok
Entertaining enough but not something I need to read again. A couple of the 4 stories started out good but then…not so much.
Entertaining enough but not something I need to read again. A couple of the 4 stories started out good but then…not so much.
October 12, 2019
Great short stories from authors you love. A must read.
February 29, 2024
Really good
June 14, 2012
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS...AFTER DARK: HOT FOR REVENGE\THE PROMISE\SENSUAL MAGIC\DIVINE DESIRES
Original post: FANGS, WANDS & FAIRY DUST June 14, 2012
by
Jodi Lynn Copeland, Anya Bast, Lauren Dane, Kit Tunstall
Published by Harlequin Spice
On sale date: May 1, 2009 (as paperback)
E-Book publication date: May 15, 2012
Category: Erotic Fiction
Purchased
File size at Harlequin: 382 KB on Amazon Kindle Ed. 509 KB
Paperback: 432 pages
Las Vegas...it's the town that lives up to the promise of its nickname, Sin City. A gamblers' paradise for innocent tourists, it conceals a darker, sexual world where the ethereal and wraith-like meet to play a different game...
Jodi Lynn Copeland
Hot for Revenge
If there's one thing succubus Deitre understands it's revenge. That, and enticing men into arousing, exciting and, okay, perilous sex (for him). Beautiful on the outside, demon on the inside, she's going to get back at the naughty firefighter in Darkness...unless he plays his cards right...
Lauren Dane
Sensual Magic
Bounty hunter Nell is a hell of a tracker. Now she's in Vegas on the tail of the witch who dared to steal from her clan. She's going to get to the unsavory harlot through the woman's ex-fiancé, and nothing about their charged encounters will be shallow, quick or friendly.
Anya Bast
The Promise
When the half-blood fae male comes to club Darkness, Elena can't resist acting on the mind-blowing heat coursing between them. She might be betrothed to another, but fae culture says sex with other men until marriage is most definitely foretold.
Kit Tunstall
Divine Desiresabove quoted copy Harlequin
Tattoo artist Devi is the latent vampire the warlocks need to heal all wounds. But taking her power is a sexually exhausting and dangerous task requiring dark deception...and gambling on her life.
Each story in this anthology occurs withing the framework of the same world: the same town, same casino, same magically cloaked bar. The supernaturals are not out to the mundane world. It's an interesting device that cuts down on world building and lends continuity to the disconnected stories.
The two stories I enjoyed the most were Lauren Dane's "Sensual Magic" with it's sexy witch and casino bar owner and Kit Tunstall's "Divine Desires."
Dane uses the word "cunt" a little more than I am comfortable with, especially coming from the mouth of a character who is portrayed otherwise as an erudite, well educated American male (I've been told it's perfectly acceptable in Britain), But she also uses non-slang words and somehow makes it okay. She writes very exciting sex, even if it happens at an accelerated pace.
Kit's story, "Divine Desires" combines sweetness, danger, betrayal and a wicked hot guy. It had a languorous feeling when the action was focused on Devi. It was somewhat less interesting to me when they went to Mal's home and encountered his brothers acolytes. I felt the brother was thinly developed. That is the danger of the short story/novella format. But, I think I would enjoy more stories about this race of beings and these characters.
Jodi Lynn Copeland's story, "Hot for Revenge," didn't feel erotic to me; it was the story of one persona taking advantage of another in the form of judgment and then punishment. Yes, it was succubus to human but still one person to another). When I see that I just get turned off. I didn't like the characters, although I came to feel a little sympathy for Ryan.
"The Promise" was a story about which I was mixed. I hadn't read any Anya Bast that I recall so I was looking froward to checking out the writing of this popular author. On the one hand I like the fae aspect and on the other hand I had issues with the language. I have been honing in on language in erotica lately. But this used in a first encounter between two soulmates, two fae (Damian just learned he is fae and Elena was the one who told him)t. after describing the body parts it in non-slang in the paragraph before, just bugged me:
"I want to fuck that pretty cunt of yours, and I will. Make yourself come for me first."
I like my fae more on the ethereal side; they wouldn't be tacky or uncouth in bed.
So, as a way to check out these writers' styles this is a good anthology. I liked the same place and world device—it was clever and lent continuity to the anthology. If the series by Tunstall or Dane were continued I would read the series.
February 25, 2017
I only read the short by Luaren Dane since it's the prequel in her Bound by Magic series. Pretty good even for a short. Good story, fair amount of sex but good characters and a decent enough plot to make it more than just about the sex.
Now I can go back to Heart of Darkness which is the first in the series.
Now I can go back to Heart of Darkness which is the first in the series.
January 4, 2015
The book as a whole only rates 3 stars. Certain parts were definitely better than others.
Hot for Revenge by Jodi Lynn Copeland this one rates 4 stars on its own
For a short this one was very entertaining and had a decent story line given the shortness. The characters were s little but wild but when the lead female is a succubus that is to be expected. Well that and lots of sex. This story gave me such high hopes for the rest of the book. Unfortunately not all the others measured up as well.
Sensual Magic by Lauren Dane on its own I grudgingly give it 2 stars.
Nell the bounty hunter and trying to save her coven or something like that. I honestly can't remember. I simply know it took me WEEKS to finish this one it was so boring and poorly written. I've been told I would enjoy Lauren Dane and her writing style so I suspect it was simply the fact she wrote paranormal and that's not her forte. I've yet to talk myself into confirming this though. It gets 2 stars simply because the potential was there it was just very poorly executed in my opinion.
It took me months after finishing the Lauren Dane story to get around to finishing the rest of the book because of how bad it was.
Divine Desires by Kit Tunstall it gets 2 stars for being ok
Family feuding. A dormant vamp who has to be turned to save her. A dying father who has to become a vamp to save him. About the only thing really intriguing about this story was Devi's job, a tattoo artist. It was just blah. Too predictable for my liking.
The Promise by Anya Bast rates 4 1/2 stars
Damian and Elena. Instant chemistry. Instant intrigue. Battle for their love. It just draws you in. I actually wanted to read this one from start to finish which after the two before it really surprised me. For being a short their was a lot of detail and a lot of story to this one. This is the only one I would say would ever be worth rereading.
Hot for Revenge by Jodi Lynn Copeland this one rates 4 stars on its own
For a short this one was very entertaining and had a decent story line given the shortness. The characters were s little but wild but when the lead female is a succubus that is to be expected. Well that and lots of sex. This story gave me such high hopes for the rest of the book. Unfortunately not all the others measured up as well.
Sensual Magic by Lauren Dane on its own I grudgingly give it 2 stars.
Nell the bounty hunter and trying to save her coven or something like that. I honestly can't remember. I simply know it took me WEEKS to finish this one it was so boring and poorly written. I've been told I would enjoy Lauren Dane and her writing style so I suspect it was simply the fact she wrote paranormal and that's not her forte. I've yet to talk myself into confirming this though. It gets 2 stars simply because the potential was there it was just very poorly executed in my opinion.
It took me months after finishing the Lauren Dane story to get around to finishing the rest of the book because of how bad it was.
Divine Desires by Kit Tunstall it gets 2 stars for being ok
Family feuding. A dormant vamp who has to be turned to save her. A dying father who has to become a vamp to save him. About the only thing really intriguing about this story was Devi's job, a tattoo artist. It was just blah. Too predictable for my liking.
The Promise by Anya Bast rates 4 1/2 stars
Damian and Elena. Instant chemistry. Instant intrigue. Battle for their love. It just draws you in. I actually wanted to read this one from start to finish which after the two before it really surprised me. For being a short their was a lot of detail and a lot of story to this one. This is the only one I would say would ever be worth rereading.
September 16, 2012
Four short stories all set in Vegas, where at least one of the leads in each is some sort of paranormal being - demon, witch, warlock, vampire, fae. All suffer from a lack of fully developed plot, but I fully understand that plot isn't the driving motivation behind these stories. I liked the mysterious nightclub on the strip that plays a role in all the stories, only those with paranormal blood can see it. My favorite story by far was the last one by Anya Bast, about a fae princess and her heartstring newbie fae commoner love. Odd for me, because I usually think fae are stupid. Elena and Damian were witty, sexy, and fun, and their connection didn't seemed forced to me like the others did. Now that I type those character names, I just realized another reason why I probably liked them best. Anyway, not really great, but decent. Glad I didn't buy though - go library! 3.5 stars for the last story, 2.5 stars for the others.
March 14, 2017
An anthology of four paranormal romance stories set in Las Vegas.
Series
"Sensual Magic" (Emery Brothers, 2)
The Stories
Jodi Lynn Copeland's "Hot for Revenge" set the pace for the entire collection…lame, obvious, and written in the shallows.
Lauren Dane's "Sensual Magic" was the best of the four…that's the best I can say.
Kit Tunstall's "Divine Desires"' only claim to interest is as another take on vampire life.
Anya Bast's "Promise" was lame…eye-rollingly lame.
Series
"Sensual Magic" (Emery Brothers, 2)
The Stories
Jodi Lynn Copeland's "Hot for Revenge" set the pace for the entire collection…lame, obvious, and written in the shallows.
Lauren Dane's "Sensual Magic" was the best of the four…that's the best I can say.
Kit Tunstall's "Divine Desires"' only claim to interest is as another take on vampire life.
Anya Bast's "Promise" was lame…eye-rollingly lame.
January 27, 2011
Once again Lauren Dane is really only good thing about this book. Jodi Lynn Copelands story was ok better than in the first book. at least I could get through it. Kit Tunstalls story was not good it in no way tied into the previous book. Anya Basts story was eh. It was interesting to get Damiens side of the story.
February 19, 2011
I really enjoyed this book, had a little trouble getting through the very first story and was hoping that the rest were better and I was pleasantly surprised. Really intense, fast romance with some very hot steamy sex. Over all a nice read!
August 8, 2011
Kumpulan cerita tentang mahluk-mahluk gaib yang cukup menarik, terutama Anya Bast yg ekspert soal ini...hm, standar deh, jadi ga perlu review ...
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February 14, 2013
I had read the contemporary series counterparts for a couple of the books, and was surprised to recognise familiar characters and locations. The paranormal aspects were a bit surprising but enjoyable nonetheless. Overall good reads.
October 14, 2010
Nell and Williams was my favorite story from all three.
Want to read
June 21, 2010I read about half of the first story, then just kept passing over the book to read other thing. Maybe one day... but not for me at the moment.
Read
May 3, 2013I think I want to read it seems good so far
September 9, 2012
Hot for revenge, By Jodi Lynn Copeland - 3 STARS
Sensual Magic, By Lauren Dane - 4 STARS
Divine Desires, By kit Tunstall - 3 STARS
The promise, By Anya Bast - 4 STARS
Sensual Magic, By Lauren Dane - 4 STARS
Divine Desires, By kit Tunstall - 3 STARS
The promise, By Anya Bast - 4 STARS
August 31, 2011
"Sensual Magic" by Lauren Dane
February 21, 2012
I only read Sensual Magic by Lauren Dane. Great story. Very nice intro to the Bound by Magick series. I just wish I had read it prior to Heart of Darkness. :)
July 17, 2012
Sensual Magic by Lauren Dane - 3.5 stars
July 24, 2013
A giant lack of creativity. I honestly expected more than D-grade smut.
October 10, 2013
Great book by an amazing author. highly recommend.
March 14, 2014
Not bad, it was just ok for me.
Want to read
December 4, 2014i think this book is amazing
February 5, 2025
Hot For Revenge - Jodi Lynn Copeland
Sensual Magic - Lauren Dane
Divine Desires - Kit Tunstall
The Promise - Anya Bast
Sensual Magic - Lauren Dane
Divine Desires - Kit Tunstall
The Promise - Anya Bast
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