All three stories in this anthology were very good -- you don't always get that from an anthology.
Pam B. (PamelaK) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 1217 more book reviews
Three stories of latent, unrequited love that finally comes to fruition. The writing is adequate; the sex scenes are strictly vanilla, and the whole thing is so predictable as to be borderline boring.
Robin M. (robinmy) -
I read the first two stories in this anthology:
Mystery Lover - After a storm spooks her horse, B.J. Branscom seeks refuge in a dark cave. But she is inside only for a minute when she hears someone else entering a cave. She realizes it is Jonas Garfield, the man she has secretly fantasized about since she was a teenager. In the pitch black, Jonas doesn't know who the sexy woman is that he has stumbled across. But he isn't going to give up the chance to meet her again. All he has to do is wear a blindfold when he enters her house.
This was an OK story. B.J. is watching a house for a friend, so he doesn't suspect that B.J. is the mysterious woman. I found it hard to believe he would keep going back and submit to the blindfold. My rating: 2.5 Stars.
After Hours - After being dumped by her fiance, everyone keeps telling costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine to get out there and date. But the only man who spikes her interest is Michael Pierce and he's married. Michael owns "Incognito", a restaurant where the staff dresses in various costumes. When Michael drops by Rebecca's shop one night, he witnesses her wearing a sexy costume, one that transforms her from mousy shop owner to beautiful siren. She is the first woman who has interested him since his divorce and he wants to see what other costumes she will model for him.
I liked this story. Both think the other in unavailable, so they keep their distance. Finally, when they realize they are both single, things get interesting. My rating: 3.5 Stars.
Mystery Lover - After a storm spooks her horse, B.J. Branscom seeks refuge in a dark cave. But she is inside only for a minute when she hears someone else entering a cave. She realizes it is Jonas Garfield, the man she has secretly fantasized about since she was a teenager. In the pitch black, Jonas doesn't know who the sexy woman is that he has stumbled across. But he isn't going to give up the chance to meet her again. All he has to do is wear a blindfold when he enters her house.
This was an OK story. B.J. is watching a house for a friend, so he doesn't suspect that B.J. is the mysterious woman. I found it hard to believe he would keep going back and submit to the blindfold. My rating: 2.5 Stars.
After Hours - After being dumped by her fiance, everyone keeps telling costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine to get out there and date. But the only man who spikes her interest is Michael Pierce and he's married. Michael owns "Incognito", a restaurant where the staff dresses in various costumes. When Michael drops by Rebecca's shop one night, he witnesses her wearing a sexy costume, one that transforms her from mousy shop owner to beautiful siren. She is the first woman who has interested him since his divorce and he wants to see what other costumes she will model for him.
I liked this story. Both think the other in unavailable, so they keep their distance. Finally, when they realize they are both single, things get interesting. My rating: 3.5 Stars.
Amy F. (AmyFred) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 11 more book reviews
Good book!! Wonderful short stories by three great authors!!
Chris P. (Satin43) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 157 more book reviews
Three great stories by three great authors. Who wouldn't want their fantasies brought to life? Hot reads. Each story has a spin-off story. I may have to get all of those too!
Three of Harlequin's best, steamiest authors... in one book... excellent!
Amie C. (gatatter) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 28 more book reviews
Story by Thompson ties in with Notorious.
Story by Raye ties in with The Pleasure Principle, The Sex Solution, and The Fantasy Factor. All books can be read as stand alones, unless you're like me and have to know what happens to everyone!
Story by Raye ties in with The Pleasure Principle, The Sex Solution, and The Fantasy Factor. All books can be read as stand alones, unless you're like me and have to know what happens to everyone!
Erika M. (Eureka) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 13 more book reviews
3 great authors....must read
Ronda -
This is a surprisingly good read. I liked all three stories in this anthology, not typical for me. Stephanie Bond's story was particularly good.
Laura E. (lauramsellis) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 331 more book reviews
MYSTERY LOVER - Vicki Lewis Thompson - "When an unexpected storm hits, rancher Jonas Garfield takes cover in a nearby cave . . . and finds himself seduced senseless by an enigmatic temptress who refuses to tell him her name. All he knows is that this sexy woman wants him. And for Jonas, that's enough - for now . . ." The writing was smooth, the characters believable, and the love scenes were not only hot and well-done, but also unbelievably imaginative and adventurous.
AFTER HOURS - Stephanie Bond - "Michael Pierce has always considered costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine no more than an associate - until he drops by her shop one night and witnesses the mousy wallflower's transformation into a seductive siren. Suddenly, he's desperate to know her much better. But which woman is the real Rebecca?" This was the weakest of the three stories, although it's still above-average for a novella. The Michael character was, I think, better drawn than the Rebecca character. The writing is good, the love scenes erotic, and the story itself was very atmospheric. But I think the characters were less well-developed than in the other two stories, and the relationship between them wasn't quite as believable.
SHOW AND TELL - Kimberly Raye - "A naughty lingerie party. A forbidden fantasy. When Texas bad boy Dallas Jericho finds a slip of paper left over from the party, he is surprised - and aroused - to discover that he is good girl Laney Merriweather's wildest fantasy. So what can he do but show the lady what she's been missing . . ." The characters of this story were particularly well-developed, with good explanation of their motivations. The theme of the story (two long-time adversaries fight secret attraction) is an old and popular one, but it's handled well. The love scenes are well-done and imaginative and the writing is smooth.
AFTER HOURS - Stephanie Bond - "Michael Pierce has always considered costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine no more than an associate - until he drops by her shop one night and witnesses the mousy wallflower's transformation into a seductive siren. Suddenly, he's desperate to know her much better. But which woman is the real Rebecca?" This was the weakest of the three stories, although it's still above-average for a novella. The Michael character was, I think, better drawn than the Rebecca character. The writing is good, the love scenes erotic, and the story itself was very atmospheric. But I think the characters were less well-developed than in the other two stories, and the relationship between them wasn't quite as believable.
SHOW AND TELL - Kimberly Raye - "A naughty lingerie party. A forbidden fantasy. When Texas bad boy Dallas Jericho finds a slip of paper left over from the party, he is surprised - and aroused - to discover that he is good girl Laney Merriweather's wildest fantasy. So what can he do but show the lady what she's been missing . . ." The characters of this story were particularly well-developed, with good explanation of their motivations. The theme of the story (two long-time adversaries fight secret attraction) is an old and popular one, but it's handled well. The love scenes are well-done and imaginative and the writing is smooth.
Cindy W. (cindyw) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 11 more book reviews
3 stories in one book, what a good deal.
Cindy W. (cindy27) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 133 more book reviews
Very sexy!
Jennifer reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 2 more book reviews
you will find yourself engolfed in the stories of these people, can't wait for the follow-ups!
Diane S. (dianes) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 26 more book reviews
Very short, quick stories. Quite recreational and fun.
Shirley D. (bookattic) -
Three-in-one books; each about the main character's romantic fantasy. Good, easy to read book!
Heather B. (HeatherLovesSpike) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 114 more book reviews
MYSTERY LOVER - Vicki Lewis Thompson - "When an unexpected storm hits, rancher Jonas Garfield takes cover in a nearby cave . . . and finds himself seduced senseless by an enigmatic temptress who refuses to tell him her name. All he knows is that this sexy woman wants him. And for Jonas, that's enough - for now . . ." The writing was smooth, the characters believable, and the love scenes were not only hot and well-done, but also unbelievably imaginative and adventurous.
AFTER HOURS - Stephanie Bond - "Michael Pierce has always considered costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine no more than an associate - until he drops by her shop one night and witnesses the mousy wallflower's transformation into a seductive siren. Suddenly, he's desperate to know her much better. But which woman is the real Rebecca?" This was the weakest of the three stories, although it's still above-average for a novella. The Michael character was, I think, better drawn than the Rebecca character. The writing is good, the love scenes erotic, and the story itself was very atmospheric. But I think the characters were less well-developed than in the other two stories, and the relationship between them wasn't quite as believable.
SHOW AND TELL - Kimberly Raye - "A naughty lingerie party. A forbidden fantasy. When Texas bad boy Dallas Jericho finds a slip of paper left over from the party, he is surprised - and aroused - to discover that he is good girl Laney Merriweather's wildest fantasy. So what can he do but show the lady what she's been missing . . ." The characters of this story were particularly well-developed, with good explanation of their motivations. The theme of the story (two long-time adversaries fight secret attraction) is an old and popular one, but it's handled well. The love scenes are well-done and imaginative and the writing is smooth.
AFTER HOURS - Stephanie Bond - "Michael Pierce has always considered costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine no more than an associate - until he drops by her shop one night and witnesses the mousy wallflower's transformation into a seductive siren. Suddenly, he's desperate to know her much better. But which woman is the real Rebecca?" This was the weakest of the three stories, although it's still above-average for a novella. The Michael character was, I think, better drawn than the Rebecca character. The writing is good, the love scenes erotic, and the story itself was very atmospheric. But I think the characters were less well-developed than in the other two stories, and the relationship between them wasn't quite as believable.
SHOW AND TELL - Kimberly Raye - "A naughty lingerie party. A forbidden fantasy. When Texas bad boy Dallas Jericho finds a slip of paper left over from the party, he is surprised - and aroused - to discover that he is good girl Laney Merriweather's wildest fantasy. So what can he do but show the lady what she's been missing . . ." The characters of this story were particularly well-developed, with good explanation of their motivations. The theme of the story (two long-time adversaries fight secret attraction) is an old and popular one, but it's handled well. The love scenes are well-done and imaginative and the writing is smooth.
Tracy (Poohbear) -
Loved all three stories.
Tabatha G. (TabbieG) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 377 more book reviews
Three very HOT Stories.
Leslie Jane F. (LeslieJane) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 63 more book reviews
From the back cover
Mystery over Vicki Lewis Thompson
When an unexpected storm hits, rancher Jonas Garfield takes cover in a nearby caveand finds himself seduced senseless by an enigmatic temptress who refuses to tell him her name. All he knows is that this sexy women wants him. And for Jonas, thats enough for now
After hours Stephanie Bond
Michael Pierce has always considered costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine no more than an associate until he drops by her shop one night and witnesses the mousy wallflowers transformation into a seductive siren. Suddenly, hes desperate to know her much better. But which woman is the real Rebecca?
Show and Tell Kimberly Raye
A naughty lingerie party. A forbidden fantasy. When Texas bad boy Dallas Jericho fnds a slip of paper left over from the party, he si surprised and aroused to discover that he is good girl Laney Merriweathers wildest fantasy. So what can he do but show the lady what shes been missing
Mystery over Vicki Lewis Thompson
When an unexpected storm hits, rancher Jonas Garfield takes cover in a nearby caveand finds himself seduced senseless by an enigmatic temptress who refuses to tell him her name. All he knows is that this sexy women wants him. And for Jonas, thats enough for now
After hours Stephanie Bond
Michael Pierce has always considered costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine no more than an associate until he drops by her shop one night and witnesses the mousy wallflowers transformation into a seductive siren. Suddenly, hes desperate to know her much better. But which woman is the real Rebecca?
Show and Tell Kimberly Raye
A naughty lingerie party. A forbidden fantasy. When Texas bad boy Dallas Jericho fnds a slip of paper left over from the party, he si surprised and aroused to discover that he is good girl Laney Merriweathers wildest fantasy. So what can he do but show the lady what shes been missing
Pat M. reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 52 more book reviews
Fantasy #1 MYSTERY LOVER--When an unexpected storm hits, rancher Jonas Garfield takes cover in a nearby cave...and finds himself seduced senseless by an enigmatic temptress who refuses to tell him her name. All he knows is that this sexy woman wants him. And for Jonas, that's enough--for now...
Fantasy #2 AFTER HOURS--Michael Pierce has always considered costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine no more than an associate--until he drops by her shop one night and witnesses the mousy wallflowers' transformation into a seductive siren. Suddenly, he's desperate to know her much better. But which woman is the real Rebecca?
Fantasy #3 SHOW AND TELL--A naughty lingerie party. A forbidden fantasy. When Texas bad boy Dallas Jericho finds a slip of paper left over from the party, he is surprised--and aroused--to discover that he is good girl Laney Merriweather's wildest fantasy. So what can he do but show the lady what she's been missing...
Fantasy #2 AFTER HOURS--Michael Pierce has always considered costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine no more than an associate--until he drops by her shop one night and witnesses the mousy wallflowers' transformation into a seductive siren. Suddenly, he's desperate to know her much better. But which woman is the real Rebecca?
Fantasy #3 SHOW AND TELL--A naughty lingerie party. A forbidden fantasy. When Texas bad boy Dallas Jericho finds a slip of paper left over from the party, he is surprised--and aroused--to discover that he is good girl Laney Merriweather's wildest fantasy. So what can he do but show the lady what she's been missing...
Carla B. (Carla) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 123 more book reviews
Book is a little worn looking.
Mystery Lover- When an unexpected storm hits, rancher Jonas takes cover in a cave and finds himself seduced by a mystery woman who refuses to tell her name. The seduction continues until she is revealed.
After Hours- Costume shop owner is trying on a revealing costume after hours when a recently divorced costumer surprises her and they strike up a business and personal relationship.
Show and Tell- A good girl's fantasy is unintentionally revealed to the object of her fantasies-bad boy Jericho. He decides to show her what she's been missing and provide.
Mystery Lover- When an unexpected storm hits, rancher Jonas takes cover in a cave and finds himself seduced by a mystery woman who refuses to tell her name. The seduction continues until she is revealed.
After Hours- Costume shop owner is trying on a revealing costume after hours when a recently divorced costumer surprises her and they strike up a business and personal relationship.
Show and Tell- A good girl's fantasy is unintentionally revealed to the object of her fantasies-bad boy Jericho. He decides to show her what she's been missing and provide.
VICKY J. (CAJUN) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 339 more book reviews
EVERY ONE OF THESE GIRLS KNOW HOW TO WRITE GOOD REALITY OF FANTASY.
Joy K. (peanut) reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 71 more book reviews
Fantasy #1...
MYSTERY LOVER, by Vicki Lewis Thompson
When an unexpected storm hits, rancher Jonas Garfield takes cover in a hearby cave...and finds himself seduced senseless by an enigmatic temptress who refuses to tell him her name. All he knows is that this sexy woman wants him. And for Jonas, that's enough...for now...
Fantasy #2...
AFTER HOURS, by Stephanie Bond
Michael Pierce has always considered costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine no more than an associate -- until he drops by her shop one night and witnesses the mousy wallflower's transformatin into a seductive siren. Suddenly, he's desparate to know her much better. But which woman is the real Rebecca?
Fantasy #3...
SHOW AND TELL, by Kimberly Raye
A naughty lingerie party. A forbidden fantasy. When Texas bad boy Dallas Jericho finds a slip of paper left over from the party, he is surprised - and arroused - to discover that he is good girl Laney Merriweather's wildest fantasy. So what can he do but show the lady what she's been missing...
Midnight Fantasies....Feel the heat!
MYSTERY LOVER, by Vicki Lewis Thompson
When an unexpected storm hits, rancher Jonas Garfield takes cover in a hearby cave...and finds himself seduced senseless by an enigmatic temptress who refuses to tell him her name. All he knows is that this sexy woman wants him. And for Jonas, that's enough...for now...
Fantasy #2...
AFTER HOURS, by Stephanie Bond
Michael Pierce has always considered costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine no more than an associate -- until he drops by her shop one night and witnesses the mousy wallflower's transformatin into a seductive siren. Suddenly, he's desparate to know her much better. But which woman is the real Rebecca?
Fantasy #3...
SHOW AND TELL, by Kimberly Raye
A naughty lingerie party. A forbidden fantasy. When Texas bad boy Dallas Jericho finds a slip of paper left over from the party, he is surprised - and arroused - to discover that he is good girl Laney Merriweather's wildest fantasy. So what can he do but show the lady what she's been missing...
Midnight Fantasies....Feel the heat!
Natalie B. (Hawaiianstar) - reviewed Midnight Fantasies: Mystery Lover / After Hours / Show and Tell on + 680 more book reviews
Mystery Lover by Vicki Lewis Thompson
When an unexpected storm hits, rancher Jonas Garfield takes cover in a nearby cave...and finds himself seduced senseless by an enigmatic temptress who refuses to tell him her name. All he knows is that this sexy woman wants him. And for Jonas, that's enough - for now....
After Hours by Stephanie Bond
Michael Pierce has always considered costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine no more than an associate - until he drops by her shop one night and witnesses the mousy wallflower's transformation into a seductive siren. Suddenly, he's desperate to know her much better. But which woman is the real Rebecca?
Show and Tell by Kimberly Raye
A naughty lingerie party. A forbidden fantasy. When Texas bad boy Dallas Jericho finds a slip of paper left over from the party, he is surprised - and aroused - to discover that he is good girl Laney Merriweather's wildest fantasy. So what can he do but show the lady what she's been missing....
When an unexpected storm hits, rancher Jonas Garfield takes cover in a nearby cave...and finds himself seduced senseless by an enigmatic temptress who refuses to tell him her name. All he knows is that this sexy woman wants him. And for Jonas, that's enough - for now....
After Hours by Stephanie Bond
Michael Pierce has always considered costume shop owner Rebecca Valentine no more than an associate - until he drops by her shop one night and witnesses the mousy wallflower's transformation into a seductive siren. Suddenly, he's desperate to know her much better. But which woman is the real Rebecca?
Show and Tell by Kimberly Raye
A naughty lingerie party. A forbidden fantasy. When Texas bad boy Dallas Jericho finds a slip of paper left over from the party, he is surprised - and aroused - to discover that he is good girl Laney Merriweather's wildest fantasy. So what can he do but show the lady what she's been missing....
