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Dragon's Soul #1
Stealing My Heart
Be it in another time, another dimension, or another world, the authors of the Stealing My Heart Anthology will take you away to a world where male/male love and passion reign.
Stolen Memories by Carol Lynne
On the eve of his mother's funeral, Aden Brousseau met Victor DePasse for the first time. For years his mother had warned him to stay away from the dark-haired neighbour, but on that particular evening, Aden hadn't listened. He'd been fascinated with the handsome man since the day he'd overheard his mother and grandfather refer to Victor as a vampire.
Now, twenty years later, Aden once again is in the presence of Victor DePasse. Only this time he's older and knows exactly what he wants.
After years of visiting his charge in his dreams, Victor suddenly has the man he's fallen in love with in front of him. Does he defy his orders and make Aden his, or does he obey and give Aden up to his destiny?
Stealing Rain by A.J. Llewellyn & D.J. Manly
In the not too distant future, water becomes so scarce the hunt is on for any drop on other planets. Drew and Trace, former lovers find that love, not just rain, is high at any price.
Drew Lecour was once the pride of the military, until he'd decided to leave the federation and became a rogue, selling water to the highest bidder. Trace had a history with Drew, one that involved some hot sex and broken promises. And now, after not seeing him for years, Drew and his crew suddenly show up on a planet Trace has been contracted to protect, a planet where Drew is set to drill for water.
Trace doesn't have a choice. He has to defend the water supply. His men are waiting for their leader to give the order to kill, but he can't bring himself to do that. So he confiscates Drew's equipment and takes him prisoner; but having Drew naked and at his mercy proves far more challenging than he'd anticipated, and then, there are others forces at play.
Hotwired Heart by Jaime Samms
Tales from Rainbow Alley #1
A good car thief needs sixty seconds, but grand theft heart might take even less time than that.
Freedom and trust; opposite sides of the same coin that could give expert car thief, Marky, the win he's looking for. Little does he know escaping his gang ties will lead him through heartbreak and into cuffs he hadn't even thought to watch out for. Now he can trust the powerful man who wants to help, or he can keep running.
It all depends on how much he values his freedom, and whether or not Roland has managed the impossible; hijacking Marky's carefully guarded heart.
The Magic Thieves by Serena Yates
Elryk Muyd'omir is the most powerful lightning wizard born on Tah'Nut in two hundred years and a pacifist. When he refuses to co-operate with the illegally ruling Xoh'kas family they torture and kill his lover. Rather than risking the death of thousands by losing control over his lightning magic in his rage, he flees to Earth—a place without magic. When the gateway that connects Tah'Nut to other worlds opens Elryk knows that the Law Forces have found him. It is time to either face cruel punishment or fight.
Kaythan Vs'urr is a Law Force Commander who is sent to retrieve the criminal wizard Elryk. He is expected to return him to Tah'Nut for ‘reprogramming'. Secretly disgusted with the Xoh'kas' lack of determination to stop the magic thieves, he has decided to win Elryk for his plan of defeating them. All they need to do is find the fabled Magic Shield to prevent further thievery.
Can Elryk trust the gorgeous Law Commander who wants his help? Will the two men be able to work together to defeat the Xoh'kas and eliminate the magic thieves?
Stealing Michael by Jambrea Jo Jones
Can one wrong make it right?
Robert's mother pushes him into stealing a painting. He is in over his head when the homeowner catches him in the act. It leaves him wondering what to do now?
Michael's life turns in a new direction when a stranger enters his home and the urge to protect the thief overcomes his common sense. He knows he should be angry but who can resist a thief that looks like an angel?
Dragon's Eye by Stephani Hecht
Dragon's Soul #1
After a decade of living under the iron rule of a sorcerer, dragon shifter, Duncan Moore finally has his chance for freedom. With his former master dead, all Duncan has to do is steal the very thing that has been holding him captive all these years, his dragon's eye. The stone holds his magic and his dragon self and without it, he can never go home again.
What should be an easy theft turns complicated when he finds that someone has beat him to the eye and he has no idea where it could be. To add to things he suddenly finds himself teamed up with the dead sorcerers' son, Trent. For years Duncan has longed for Trent, but had never dared act on his desires. Then one night of passion between the men changes everything and Duncan realises that he could lose something far more valuable...
Stolen Memories by Carol Lynne
On the eve of his mother's funeral, Aden Brousseau met Victor DePasse for the first time. For years his mother had warned him to stay away from the dark-haired neighbour, but on that particular evening, Aden hadn't listened. He'd been fascinated with the handsome man since the day he'd overheard his mother and grandfather refer to Victor as a vampire.
Now, twenty years later, Aden once again is in the presence of Victor DePasse. Only this time he's older and knows exactly what he wants.
After years of visiting his charge in his dreams, Victor suddenly has the man he's fallen in love with in front of him. Does he defy his orders and make Aden his, or does he obey and give Aden up to his destiny?
Stealing Rain by A.J. Llewellyn & D.J. Manly
In the not too distant future, water becomes so scarce the hunt is on for any drop on other planets. Drew and Trace, former lovers find that love, not just rain, is high at any price.
Drew Lecour was once the pride of the military, until he'd decided to leave the federation and became a rogue, selling water to the highest bidder. Trace had a history with Drew, one that involved some hot sex and broken promises. And now, after not seeing him for years, Drew and his crew suddenly show up on a planet Trace has been contracted to protect, a planet where Drew is set to drill for water.
Trace doesn't have a choice. He has to defend the water supply. His men are waiting for their leader to give the order to kill, but he can't bring himself to do that. So he confiscates Drew's equipment and takes him prisoner; but having Drew naked and at his mercy proves far more challenging than he'd anticipated, and then, there are others forces at play.
Hotwired Heart by Jaime Samms
Tales from Rainbow Alley #1
A good car thief needs sixty seconds, but grand theft heart might take even less time than that.
Freedom and trust; opposite sides of the same coin that could give expert car thief, Marky, the win he's looking for. Little does he know escaping his gang ties will lead him through heartbreak and into cuffs he hadn't even thought to watch out for. Now he can trust the powerful man who wants to help, or he can keep running.
It all depends on how much he values his freedom, and whether or not Roland has managed the impossible; hijacking Marky's carefully guarded heart.
The Magic Thieves by Serena Yates
Elryk Muyd'omir is the most powerful lightning wizard born on Tah'Nut in two hundred years and a pacifist. When he refuses to co-operate with the illegally ruling Xoh'kas family they torture and kill his lover. Rather than risking the death of thousands by losing control over his lightning magic in his rage, he flees to Earth—a place without magic. When the gateway that connects Tah'Nut to other worlds opens Elryk knows that the Law Forces have found him. It is time to either face cruel punishment or fight.
Kaythan Vs'urr is a Law Force Commander who is sent to retrieve the criminal wizard Elryk. He is expected to return him to Tah'Nut for ‘reprogramming'. Secretly disgusted with the Xoh'kas' lack of determination to stop the magic thieves, he has decided to win Elryk for his plan of defeating them. All they need to do is find the fabled Magic Shield to prevent further thievery.
Can Elryk trust the gorgeous Law Commander who wants his help? Will the two men be able to work together to defeat the Xoh'kas and eliminate the magic thieves?
Stealing Michael by Jambrea Jo Jones
Can one wrong make it right?
Robert's mother pushes him into stealing a painting. He is in over his head when the homeowner catches him in the act. It leaves him wondering what to do now?
Michael's life turns in a new direction when a stranger enters his home and the urge to protect the thief overcomes his common sense. He knows he should be angry but who can resist a thief that looks like an angel?
Dragon's Eye by Stephani Hecht
Dragon's Soul #1
After a decade of living under the iron rule of a sorcerer, dragon shifter, Duncan Moore finally has his chance for freedom. With his former master dead, all Duncan has to do is steal the very thing that has been holding him captive all these years, his dragon's eye. The stone holds his magic and his dragon self and without it, he can never go home again.
What should be an easy theft turns complicated when he finds that someone has beat him to the eye and he has no idea where it could be. To add to things he suddenly finds himself teamed up with the dead sorcerers' son, Trent. For years Duncan has longed for Trent, but had never dared act on his desires. Then one night of passion between the men changes everything and Duncan realises that he could lose something far more valuable...
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First published January 1, 2010
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March 5, 2010
I would have bought this book regardless of the authors involved. The idea behind it ~ fighting ebook piracy ~ is enough for me to buy the book. Add to that, the authors are all among my favourites and auto-buys, you better believe I bought and own
Stealing My Heart
!
And many thanks and huge kudos to AACT ; these authors put their hearts and souls into this with one aim and I'm with them all the way!
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* Carol Lynne - Stolen Memories : Review: While different from the books of Carol Lynne's that I've read to date ~ I'm horribly backlogged ~ I was quickly entranced by her story. Aden and Victor are men, or man and vampire, that I quickly found myself attracted to and really enjoyed watching as their relationship developed. Some interesting elements added a bit of an exotic touch to the experience.
* A.J. Llewellyn and D.J. Manly - Stealing Rain : Review: Another story by two favourite authors ~ A.J. Llewellyn and D.J. Manly ~ that was a departure from other stories that I've read by them writing individually as well as together... but I really like what they did. Drew and Trace were sizzling and I loved as they were able to work through their differences. And then there is the whole idea of water being an extraordinary resource; I couldn't help comparing it to the common theme of the anthology. Often people look at books and stories as just another source of entertainment, a means to spend some time. But stories are more, a LOT more, than that to the authors; they are their hearts and sweat, dreams and frustrations, and I loved the way that A.J. and D.J. made the correlation with such a great story.
* Jaime Samms - Hotwired Heart : Review: Jaime Samms' stories are very much among my favourites and with Hotwired Heart she's once again illustrated just why I love them so much. While I wasn't sure at the beginning just where she was headed, I knew that everything would become clear as the story progressed... and I was right. Not only did I get what exactly Marky was fighting, but I really felt for him, for his struggles and his successes. But, like most other things in life, while wanting to do it for ourselves, we often need the support of others. I fell in love with Marky and Rollie... and I'm hoping that this will not be the last we hear of them or of Rollie's club and some of the people there. What a world to explore!
* Serena Yates - The Magic Thieves : Review: Just when I thought that I had figured everything out, along comes this treasure from Serena Yates, another author whose stories have touched my heart. While futuristic sci-fi isn't really high on my list of favourite sub-genres, there's something so wonderfully basic and elemental (pun intended) about Elryk and Kaythan. I found the tale to be well-developed and quite entrancing. Again, a wonderful illustration for the theme of this anthology.
* Jambrea Jo Jones - Stealing Michael : Review: Robert is a character that I could really feel for and Michael was just plain great. Michael was a man committed to being the best person he could be, even when acting completely against all his instincts. In many ways this entry in the Stealing My Heart anthology is a modern fairy tale. A talented author, Jambrea Jo Jones has come up with a wonderful story that again makes a graphic point towards the theme. Very nice.
* Stephani Hecht - Dragon's Eye : Review: This is the only story by an author who is still new-to-me. I've read a story that she collaborated on with another author writing in this anthology and really liked it. But now I'm definitely going to be doing some searching for her solo works... that's one thing that I like so much about anthologies. And again, I'm hoping that there will be more to come in tales from this world of mages and dragon shifters... what's not to like?!
And many thanks and huge kudos to AACT ; these authors put their hearts and souls into this with one aim and I'm with them all the way!
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* Carol Lynne - Stolen Memories : Review: While different from the books of Carol Lynne's that I've read to date ~ I'm horribly backlogged ~ I was quickly entranced by her story. Aden and Victor are men, or man and vampire, that I quickly found myself attracted to and really enjoyed watching as their relationship developed. Some interesting elements added a bit of an exotic touch to the experience.
* A.J. Llewellyn and D.J. Manly - Stealing Rain : Review: Another story by two favourite authors ~ A.J. Llewellyn and D.J. Manly ~ that was a departure from other stories that I've read by them writing individually as well as together... but I really like what they did. Drew and Trace were sizzling and I loved as they were able to work through their differences. And then there is the whole idea of water being an extraordinary resource; I couldn't help comparing it to the common theme of the anthology. Often people look at books and stories as just another source of entertainment, a means to spend some time. But stories are more, a LOT more, than that to the authors; they are their hearts and sweat, dreams and frustrations, and I loved the way that A.J. and D.J. made the correlation with such a great story.
* Jaime Samms - Hotwired Heart : Review: Jaime Samms' stories are very much among my favourites and with Hotwired Heart she's once again illustrated just why I love them so much. While I wasn't sure at the beginning just where she was headed, I knew that everything would become clear as the story progressed... and I was right. Not only did I get what exactly Marky was fighting, but I really felt for him, for his struggles and his successes. But, like most other things in life, while wanting to do it for ourselves, we often need the support of others. I fell in love with Marky and Rollie... and I'm hoping that this will not be the last we hear of them or of Rollie's club and some of the people there. What a world to explore!
* Serena Yates - The Magic Thieves : Review: Just when I thought that I had figured everything out, along comes this treasure from Serena Yates, another author whose stories have touched my heart. While futuristic sci-fi isn't really high on my list of favourite sub-genres, there's something so wonderfully basic and elemental (pun intended) about Elryk and Kaythan. I found the tale to be well-developed and quite entrancing. Again, a wonderful illustration for the theme of this anthology.
* Jambrea Jo Jones - Stealing Michael : Review: Robert is a character that I could really feel for and Michael was just plain great. Michael was a man committed to being the best person he could be, even when acting completely against all his instincts. In many ways this entry in the Stealing My Heart anthology is a modern fairy tale. A talented author, Jambrea Jo Jones has come up with a wonderful story that again makes a graphic point towards the theme. Very nice.
* Stephani Hecht - Dragon's Eye : Review: This is the only story by an author who is still new-to-me. I've read a story that she collaborated on with another author writing in this anthology and really liked it. But now I'm definitely going to be doing some searching for her solo works... that's one thing that I like so much about anthologies. And again, I'm hoping that there will be more to come in tales from this world of mages and dragon shifters... what's not to like?!
January 16, 2016
Stolen Memories by Carol Lynne - 2,5 stars
Stealing Rain by A.J. Llewellyn & D.J. Manly - 1 star
Hotwired Heart by Jaime Samms - 3 stars
The Magic Thieves by Serena Yates - 2 stars
Stealing Michael by Jambrea Jo Jones - 1.5 stars
Dragon's Eye by Stephani Hecht - 2,5 stars.
Stealing Rain by A.J. Llewellyn & D.J. Manly - 1 star
Hotwired Heart by Jaime Samms - 3 stars
The Magic Thieves by Serena Yates - 2 stars
Stealing Michael by Jambrea Jo Jones - 1.5 stars
Dragon's Eye by Stephani Hecht - 2,5 stars.
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October 22, 2013I'm not sure if I maybe had been reading some totally different book, but mine didn't work for me it all. I normally rather like Carol Lynne's stories, but this one was not good :/ Full of bad vampire cliches and group sex at the end. Then I started the second story by my favorite DJ Manly and AJ Llewellyn and it started out good, but later on turned into some multi-partner sex scene and I gave up.
Maybe another time.
Maybe another time.
March 5, 2010
This is an amazing collection of stories, and even though one of them is mine (and I don't want to rate that), I still think this anthology as a whole deserves five stars.
June 20, 2010
"Stolen Memories" by Carol Lynne [2 stars:]: Like many of Carol Lynne's fics, there just seemed to be too much in this short, too many characters and too many tie-ins, for anything to real sink in or have an affect. The main character is a writer who is abused by his boyfriend but then saved by a vampire who has [basically:] been stalking and lusting after him his whole life. Then there's the vampire's best friend, the vampire's best friend's 'Papi' [who is a brawny human cop:], and all of them have no problems with sharing each other in bed. Then there comes the main chara's genetic history and ... well, it was just too overwhelming and didn't capture my interest even in the midst of what could have been a great read if only a few things could have been left out.
"Stealing Rain" by DJ Manly and AJ Llewellyn [3 stars:]: From vampires to space-men ... "Stealing Rain" is about two men who used to be lovers but fell apart when one took the military track and the other took the merc way of life. Water is an extremely rare commodity which is an interesting twist, and the history the men have with water and rain in specific is romantic and sweet. But the action was pushed forward by jealous 'friends-with-benefits' who turns a bit psychotic as the story moves on, and both men are kept prisoner and border-line sexually abused by the other [despite the fact that they still love each other??:]. Again, great idea to begin with but not so much in the execution.
"Hotwired Heart" by Jaime Samms [5 stars:]: On first beginning this short story I wasn't sure I'd like it; started out with a theft, murder, shady relationships and a casual look on sex with strangers that I'm just not fond of. Sticking with it though, I'm happy to say it fleshed out and became one of the most charming stories I've read. Mark is a genuinely good guy stuck in the wrong circumstances, with a sense of duty and loyalty that aren't seen in too many people. The willingness he showed in accepting Rolly's kindness and help - tempered by the insistence he held to make it on his own instead, build his own life from the scraps, is admirable. And yet his fondness an love for Rolly - shown more in actions than words, especially regarding the leather cuffs. I'll definitely be looking for more from this writer.
"The Magic Theives" by Serena Yates [3 stars:]: Very unique, and very creative. The relationship/pairing seemed a bit rough and rushed, as did everything really. I can't help but thinkit was condensed too much and came out only half as good as it would have been, should the story have been allowed to tell itself without the boundaries of word or page limits. If it's ever re-written, fleshed out, and turned novel-length, I was soooo read it again and with pleasure.
"Stealing Michael" by Jambrea Jo Jones [4 stars:]: Definitely enjoyed this one. It was so drastically different than what I expected; still, I would have wished that Robert didn't seem so 'simple-minded' especially in the beginning, and there were a few parts that just didn't make much sense. Robert would have had a crappy job, no place to go, no way to get there, and yet he managed to get his own apartment and live separately from Michael for two whole years? Seemed like a far stretch for me, but I would have been interested to see how the author explained that happened.
"Dragon's Eye" by Stephanie Hecht [3.5 stars:]: I kept getting a bit turned around in the formation of these characters, which I've noticed happens often with the Stephani Hecht novels I read. I kept thinking of Duncan as the smaller one, possibly the meeker character, and when it turned out to be the sorcerer Trent I was kind of taken off-guard. The rest of it, happily, was great quality. The story is intriguing if not completely original, the conflict between Trent and Duncan's family is honest and believable, and the resolution, while tidy, was alright. There WAS a great deal of schmex and I kind of felt like in the end Trent and Duncan's relationship just hadn't emotionally progressed like it could have.
"Stealing Rain" by DJ Manly and AJ Llewellyn [3 stars:]: From vampires to space-men ... "Stealing Rain" is about two men who used to be lovers but fell apart when one took the military track and the other took the merc way of life. Water is an extremely rare commodity which is an interesting twist, and the history the men have with water and rain in specific is romantic and sweet. But the action was pushed forward by jealous 'friends-with-benefits' who turns a bit psychotic as the story moves on, and both men are kept prisoner and border-line sexually abused by the other [despite the fact that they still love each other??:]. Again, great idea to begin with but not so much in the execution.
"Hotwired Heart" by Jaime Samms [5 stars:]: On first beginning this short story I wasn't sure I'd like it; started out with a theft, murder, shady relationships and a casual look on sex with strangers that I'm just not fond of. Sticking with it though, I'm happy to say it fleshed out and became one of the most charming stories I've read. Mark is a genuinely good guy stuck in the wrong circumstances, with a sense of duty and loyalty that aren't seen in too many people. The willingness he showed in accepting Rolly's kindness and help - tempered by the insistence he held to make it on his own instead, build his own life from the scraps, is admirable. And yet his fondness an love for Rolly - shown more in actions than words, especially regarding the leather cuffs. I'll definitely be looking for more from this writer.
"The Magic Theives" by Serena Yates [3 stars:]: Very unique, and very creative. The relationship/pairing seemed a bit rough and rushed, as did everything really. I can't help but thinkit was condensed too much and came out only half as good as it would have been, should the story have been allowed to tell itself without the boundaries of word or page limits. If it's ever re-written, fleshed out, and turned novel-length, I was soooo read it again and with pleasure.
"Stealing Michael" by Jambrea Jo Jones [4 stars:]: Definitely enjoyed this one. It was so drastically different than what I expected; still, I would have wished that Robert didn't seem so 'simple-minded' especially in the beginning, and there were a few parts that just didn't make much sense. Robert would have had a crappy job, no place to go, no way to get there, and yet he managed to get his own apartment and live separately from Michael for two whole years? Seemed like a far stretch for me, but I would have been interested to see how the author explained that happened.
"Dragon's Eye" by Stephanie Hecht [3.5 stars:]: I kept getting a bit turned around in the formation of these characters, which I've noticed happens often with the Stephani Hecht novels I read. I kept thinking of Duncan as the smaller one, possibly the meeker character, and when it turned out to be the sorcerer Trent I was kind of taken off-guard. The rest of it, happily, was great quality. The story is intriguing if not completely original, the conflict between Trent and Duncan's family is honest and believable, and the resolution, while tidy, was alright. There WAS a great deal of schmex and I kind of felt like in the end Trent and Duncan's relationship just hadn't emotionally progressed like it could have.
August 8, 2010
THE RATINGS ARE ONLY FOR JAIME SAMMS'S AND STEPHANI HECHT'S STORY
Hotwired Hearts by Jaime Samms
Awww, I love Jaime Samms's stories. I love how she could write so many things in a short story without cramp it out. This story starts out in Marky stealing car and ending up in Rolly stealing his heart. It's a beautiful story -- a touch of D/s too (but not hardcore, but does involve handcuffs) and I love the two guys.
Dragon's Eye by Stephani Hecht
Ms. Hecht has become one of my favorite authors. In here, she writes about a dragon shifter and a sorcerer. I thought both guys are so endearing (especially Trent, the sorcerer). I enjoy the idea of dragon's eye as a source of power. Lovely, lovely story.
Hotwired Hearts by Jaime Samms
Awww, I love Jaime Samms's stories. I love how she could write so many things in a short story without cramp it out. This story starts out in Marky stealing car and ending up in Rolly stealing his heart. It's a beautiful story -- a touch of D/s too (but not hardcore, but does involve handcuffs) and I love the two guys.
Dragon's Eye by Stephani Hecht
Ms. Hecht has become one of my favorite authors. In here, she writes about a dragon shifter and a sorcerer. I thought both guys are so endearing (especially Trent, the sorcerer). I enjoy the idea of dragon's eye as a source of power. Lovely, lovely story.
May 2, 2012
Finished! Sorry, but I have just two good things to say: First, I'm glad I got it with a discount and second,now it's off my TBR. This book might be for someone liking vampire, sci-fi and what-have-you all thrown in together, but not one story really got my interest. The nicest of the bunch was Stealing Michael.
2.5*
2.5*
October 23, 2011
overall 4.5 stars
February 16, 2013
1 star for the first three stories and 2 stars for the last three.
April 10, 2015
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