Twelve worlds. Twelve women. One fate they can’t escape.From bestselling authors of fantasy and paranormal romance comes a breathtaking set of all new stories, available for a limited time only.Whether kick ass, shy, or vulnerable, the women in Tempted by Fae get more than they bargain for when mysterious and sexy immortals cross their paths.Give in.It’s only forever.
I do not typically read Anthologies, preferring to read longer stories, however I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Each author has written a short, succinct story that gives us a snapshot into the life of the characters and worlds they have created. While many of these stories are part, or will be part, of a larger story line, there are some that are a standalone, full short story. The authors have clearly stated if these stories are part of an existing story-line or will be developed into a larger world. The worlds these authors have created are in many cases new and I cannot wait to see how they develop.
While not all of these stories were my cup of tea, I will admit that as a whole they worked well together. All stories have a similar theme, but each story is written with the different styles of each author. Some of the authors are new to me, however I am sure that once their stories have been read in this Anthology, other readers will do what I will be doing and reading more of their works.
As this is a review for the entire Anthology I will not go into each story in detail, however I can say some are sweet, some are hot as hell, and some are a little bit of both. There are a lot of fun times and a bit of humour thrown in. There is definitely something for everyone in this book.
If you enjoy reading about the Fae or if this is your first time in the PNR genre, or are looking for something a bit different ,please give it a go I can honestly say you will not be disappointed.
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I recieved this book as an arc for free for a voluntary review. I enjoyed reading stories from some authors I have not read before, I will definitely look into reading more from these authors.
I got so into reading some of these stories and was like noooo when they ended I hope in future there will be full books to read of these stories.
I like all the characters and about the different types of fae characters. Storylines were good and look forward to reading more.
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This is a book with fae stories from different writers.
So if you like to read about the fae like me, there is definitely a story for you in this too.
There all kind of stories some with action, all with some kind of love in it, some with hot steamy moments, other with fights, stories about trust, with magic and more.
Most stories are full short stories and two had an open ending (not my thing, because I want to know what is going to happen next)
And two stories situated in countries I really like, Ireland and Scotland, so that was a nice bonus.
A great way to discover some new writers or read stories from writers you already like.
Good set of stories. They are all about the Fae, but other than that are very different. Which means that there is sure to be something that almost everyone likes in this set.
My review is for Kiss of Eternity by S. Young
I absolutely love Rose & Fionn and once I knew there was more of this couple I couldn’t wait to dive in. It was short but definitely good story.
I was thrilled to get a copy of this ARC, especially when I learned that Patricia Eddy’s included novella would be a follow-up to her recent novel, Twisted Captive. My initial review is for her novella alone, with an update below after having read the anthology.
Crowned Torment opens with Kat, a human in the human realm, unhappily seeking an artifact for the demanding boss of a video game company. Of course, said artifact is cursed, binds itself to the unsuspecting woman, and somehow transports her to the realm of the Fae.
Adrian, the son of the former king, is slowly healing from the centuries of magical torment and imprisonment that he faced at his father’s hands. He stumbled across Kat, saves her life in one harrowing moment, and then finds himself drawn to both her and the mystery of her curse.
Though from different worlds and both struggling with the ill-effects of magic, they must come together to break the curse and put a stop to the forces behind it – and see if they can walk away from each other at the end.
I enjoyed Twisted Captive, and this novella was a great sequel to its events. We got to see how Adrian fared after his release, and meeting Kat gave him purpose he desperately needed, both in finding a reason to heal himself and to take a place back amongst the Fae. The chemistry ad pull between him and Kat was immediate and fierce, which is nothing less than I’d expect from any of Patricia Eddy’s stories.
Updated to add:
The anthology as a whole has a great mix of stories, and it has definitely led me to look into a couple of the other authors’ works as a result. Overall, a great read, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Despite a few sfn cliffhangers (grrr) this was a terrific collection of yummy fae adventures with varying amounts of steam. Normally I can easily pick out a favorite or two in an anthology, but this time I actually loved all the stories for different reasons, and I enjoyed getting to read works by a few authors I had never heard of before too.
I received a free copy of Tempted by the Fae, but that did not affect my review.
A wonderful collection of fae stories. A variety of different genres with Fae and the otherworldly as the lead characters. I definitely found a few new authors with these stories.
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This is a great boxed set of 14 novellas. My review is for, K. Loraine, and Patricia D. Eddy
Fires of Valor by K. Loraine
This is a fast paced sweet, fun and steamy. The world building is great. I enjoyed it! K. Loraine never disappoints.
Crowned Torment by Patricia D. Eddy
I love Patricia D. Eddy writing. This story is really well written, intriguing and suspenseful. The world building is well done and captivating. I enjoyed it.
This is such a delightful collection of stories! I thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. Each one is different, and I’m looking into other books that the authors wrote.
Best you get comfy before you start this collection as once you start the only time you will move is to look for more books by each author. This is a great collection to sample other authors work as well as visit their existing worlds and find new authors to read and enjoy.
I loved how Patrica D. Eddy’s contribution to this collection Crowned Torment was a novella based in her book Twisted Captive’s world. It was great to be back in crazy fae world and I just loved Kat and the fact that Adrian stumbles upon her is great especially as they are great for each other. It was a page turner as they work together to save Kat by stopping the Phoenix curse and try not to fall for each other!
My review is for Marina Simcoe’s Menagerie of Oddities. Although a short story, I thought it was pretty good.
Ivy fell for Zeph in Paris. They had a whirlwind relationship, and then Zeph disappeared without even saying goodbye. Now back home, Ivy and her friend Fleur are at a fair and decide to take a tour of Madam Tan’s Menagerie of Oddities. Once the tour is over Ivy decides to sneak back in too see if she can get a peek into the VIP section.
What Ivy doesn’t expect to see is Zeph in a tank. Ivy manages to get Zeph out of the tank and they escape the fair. Now that Ivy knows what Zeph really is, will she be able to accept him?
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These are amazing stories in this collection. I love reading stories about the Fae. All of these authors have amazing stories. I loved them all. Each story is standalone from the others. I can’t pick a favorite since they are all so good. I enjoyed going back into the Fae world by K. Lorraine and seeing Queen Maeve again. I am looking for the next installment to Voron and Arnarra’s story by Ariel Marie.
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This anthology was largely written and edited cleanly, with few typos for most of the stories in this anthology, in the ARC version. The highlight of this anthology was the story by Marina Simcoe. That one was absolutely lovely! Some of the other stories were also enjoyable, but I gave this anthology three stars because at least half of the stories in it were ended on a cliffhanger or were a short slice of life story from a previous novel which I had not read. I really enjoyed this anthology a lot less than I otherwise would have because of the plethora of cliffhanger endings. It left a bit of a nasty taste in my mouth. I recommend this anthology only to readers who enjoy or don’t mind cliffhanger endings or who are already fans of these authors’ other works, not someone like me who had not read anything else written by most of these authors before. I will definitely not be buying myself a keeper copy of this anthology, for those reasons.
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I’ve been following some of these authors now since they collaborate together often and this was amazing. I loved getting to read the new stories put into the anthology. They have everything so there is a little something for everyone. I also got to discover some new authors I hadn’t read before.
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I’m not quite through this anthology yet, but I wanted to share my thoughts. This is a refreshingly varied anthology, with a vast range of writing styles and types of stories, and that makes it perfect for the current world situation – you can dip in and snack, or you can sit down and feast on the stories. I’m a Patricia D. Eddy fan, but the other authors were new to me, and, logically, I started with Patricia’s “Crowned Torment,” a follow-up to Twisted Captive, a book I loved when it was released. And the story doesn’t disappoint. While it’s a follow-up/follow-on, it can be read as a standalone without that prior reading.
The anthology as a whole is one you’ll want to keep coming back to – Andie Long’s “Come What Fae” is another re-reader. I recommend that you read it as I am doing – in those times when you want something special and an escape from reality.
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This anthology was chalked full of paranormal/fantasy goodness! Each author brought a unique story and escape to the pages for us readers to enjoy and fall in love with.
Each story was packed full of romance, desire, love and so much more! When these authors come together something magical happens. They create worlds, words and stories that you can’t help but love.
Short novellas from each author jammed packed full of stories you will want to read!
This anthology is a collection of writing from a group of talented authors. Each story is entertaining and has a unique story. Each story has love, romance, twists, and magic. This is a fantastic collection.
I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased, honest review.
The authors did a great job with this anthology. The books all had a fairly smooth flow to them. The story lines were good and the character work was great. There were some books that I liked better than others. I was highly entertained from beginning to end. I look forward to more from these authors.
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Tempted….by Her Fae Warrior
This review is for Her Fae Warrior by Ariel Marie. I will try slowly to review more of the other stories but I have such a hectic schedule and the other authors are unknown to me, other than Ariel, but I will try at a later date to get more of these stories read
I really enjoyed Ariel’s story as it focuses on the General of Faery’s Army and the Princess. It had a familiar feel to it like I’ve read a similar storyline and I’m wondering if this story is one that Ariel has written already before but with different characters and a slightly different storyline. Anywho, the story is good and I hope to see more of these characters as I’d like to see what happens next
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