Mariposa Soul (a contemporary gay erotic romance excerpt)

Primal Magic: Swan's Lake by Adrianna Dane. Now available from Amber Heat, the erotic imprint of Amber Quill Press. First chapter excerpt. A sensual tale of seductive shifters, good vs. evil, and dark, enchanted lust vs. a unique, pure and passionate love in the magical world of Vallariana. Managing to free herself from a brutal captor, Martine, a swanshifter, escapes through the swan arch landing in the enchanted world of Vallariana. For information on other stories visit www.adriannadane.com.

Wings of Salvation by Adrianna Dane. Now available from Amber Heat (www.amberheat.com). Winged male twins were an enigma on Vrotia. Growing up, they shared everything. Except the female they both had adored since childhood. Her destiny lay with a mate of another race. She would never belong to either twin. Or would she? Destiny sometimes plays a surprisingly delicious sleight of hand. For information on this and other stories visit www.adriannadane.com.

lThe Midas Bride by Adrianna Dane. Now available from Amber Heat (www.amberheat.com). Once upon a time there was a modern woman who wasn't looking for prince charming. Not anymore. But there was indeed a prince who needed to find his princess bride or suffer the full effects of the curse brought down upon his family. He tossed a magic coin out into the world in hopes of finding his true soul mate–the one woman who could tame the beast inside his soul and halt the curse. Only her love could save him. But will a greedy witch find her first and destroy his one chance at happiness? For information on other stories visit www.adriannadane.com

Jewel of Niveka by Adrianna Dane. Now available from Amber Heat. Bastet plays matchmaker to Sahrametatiri as a reward for her eternal service. But Sahra doesn't think she's ready for love or trust and she bows to no man. Until she meets Ben Solomon. Taming this immortal wildcat will take the patient determination of a modern man. Find out about other stories by visiting www.adriannadane.com

Achilles' Charm by Adrianna Dane. Now available at Amber Heat (www.amberheat.com). The demure crossing of her beautiful ankles during mass that day is what first drew Ross Carpenter to the lovely girl he wanted to possess. Theirs was a passionately intense relationship. The diamond ankle bracelet Ross clasped around Agnes Mary O'Connor's ankle was an unspoken promise. In the end, she was his weakness, his only desire, and then she left without a word, taking his heart with her. Four years later, she still wears the anklet and he's determined to find out why she left. Find out information about this and other stories at www.adriannadane.com.

The Lion and the Rose by Adrianna Dane. Now available from Amber Heat (www.amberheat.com). Mikelas, half man, half beast, caught between worlds, needs his bride desperately. As tradition demanded, he invoked the magic of the ancient coin, but his Midas mate didn't answer and without her he is doomed to revert to his animal form forever. At one minute to the stroke of forever, a new scrying is performed and Rosemarie Edwards receives a very special gift meant only for a woman of Midas blood... For information on other stories visit www.adriannadane.com.

Breathless Peaks by Adrianna Dane, a contemporary erotic romance. Now available from Amber Heat (www.amberheat.com).

Who do you trust? Eleven thousand feet above the ground, in the company of a rugged, masterful man experienced in climbing to the highest peak. The mountain and the man were what Heidi remembered and yearned for still. And what she had turned her back on so long ago. Now she was back and he was more than ready to take her to the breathless peaks she remembered so well. But first there was the matter of a little discipline for leaving in the first place....

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Closing Time by Adrianna Dane. Now available from Amber Heat (www.amberheat.com). Risking her reputation, Evelyn travels to Boston for a little taboo excitement. From the hot encounter behind the stage with the sexy guitar player, to a steamy confrontation in the back room of the Esmerelda library, Evie must face her fears and risk everything for a chance at love. For information on other stories, visit www.adriannadane.com

Tempt Me Not by Adrianna Dane. Now available from Amber Heat (www.amberheat.com) In a moment of weakness and bad choice, Diantha made a deal with a seductive demon. Zacchias wants something from Diantha that she's unwilling to give. Asher has also made a deal with Zacchias. If Diantha breaks her contract by making love with Asher, she will lose her soul. If she does as Zacchias wants, she could lose much more, including a love she has only just discovered. Scorched by the seductive flame of temptation, love will find a way. For information on this and other stories, visit www.adriannadane.com.

Esmerelda's Secret by Adrianna Dane. Now available at Amber Heat (www.amberheat.com). Esmerelda, Massachusetts, a community built on tradition, held secrets and painful memories. John William (J.W.) Dalton and Willow MacKenzie had once been passionate lovers, two halves of one soul, torn apart by greed and misunderstanding. Now, ten years later, J.W. is sheriff and Willow has returned to Esmerelda to finally lay to rest the tormenting ghosts that continue to haunt her. Her love for J.W. has never died. Willow's return will open old wounds. Can J.W. protect her from the destructive truth that awaits? For information on other stories visit www.adriannadane.com.