The Awakening by Rynne Raines

Title:  The Awakening

Author:  Rynne Raines

Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press

Publication Date:  2007

Genre:  Paranormal

Length:  12 pages

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Author Email:  rynneraines@rynneraines.com

Rating: 4.5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Sweet and sensual

Other: Oral

Reviewer:  Starla Kaye

Date: 10-6-10

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Natalie Kendrick is haunted by erotic dreams and they are getting worse—better?—about a man from her past. Except he can’t be real, couldn’t have been real even in her past. She worries about her sanity. How can she want this phantom man so badly?

Alexander once used his vampire gifts to save a young girl’s life, but he didn’t think of all the consequences at the time. He has long watched over her, loving her for saving him. But he finally comes to her, believing he must let her move on with her life. He must admit what he did to her and let her go.

This is a very short story with intriguing characters, each trapped by a love they don’t understand and can’t deny. He was a hero to admire and she was a heroine worthy of him.

The Awakening by Jamieson Wolf

Title: The Awakening

Author: Jamieson Wolf

Publisher: Breathless Press

Publication Date: 2009

ISBN: 978-1-926771-07-6

Genre: Paranormal erotic romance

Length: 36 pages

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Author Email: jamiesonwolf@gmail.com

Rating: 4 Diamonds

Heat Level: Erotic

Other: Oral play

Reviewer: Paris Beauchamps

Date: 01/31/2010

Cleopatra, the young Egyptian queen, has powers that she herself does not completely understand. She is able to see and converse with Isis, the goddess of motherhood and fertility; and her dreams not only transport her into supernatural realms, but also seem to prophesy her own future as well as Egypt’s.

Osiris, Isis’ lover and husband, has been abducted by Anubis, the god of the Underworld—accomplishing the wicked kidnapping with the assistance of Osiris’ brother Set, who desires the beautiful Isis and wishes to make her his wife. The distraught Isis visits Cleopatra, and pleads with her to rescue her imprisoned husband Osiris. Cleopatra, who has witch-like powers, finds the entrance to the Underworld, travelling there to confront Anubis even though he has powers which greatly surpass her own.

While in the Underworld, Cleopatra discovers her true identity as well as the true extent of her magical powers. The final outcome of her mission is unexpected and satisfying, making this read an interesting and very enjoyable experience.

Cleopatra’s passion for the virile and sexy Mark Antony sizzles, and the richness of their true love for each other is reflected in the author’s detailed and stimulating descriptions of their sexual intimacy. In the end, their mutual love for each other helps to consummate a happy ending for the two lovers, Isis and Osiris, and all of Egypt. I highly recommend this novelette. Well-done Mr. Wolf!