Tempting Fate

Here we find the Fates, who don’t always have good things for man. In these four outstanding stories, the authors show that passion has it in for the Fates.

The Rogue Soul by Kara Fey

Tony is able to defy death, but doesn’t realise that he could unravel the Fates perfectly woven Tapestry and cause the existance of mankind to cease. Chloe shows up to end his life and thus bring everything back to order and Tony just can’t resist seducing the beautiful goddess. Chloe now needs to decide if forbidden love is worth the risk to the humans she is bound to protect and to her heart.

Kara Fey has written a beautiful story that draws the reader in and holds her captive. She has woven a story of forbidden love, revenge and the power of the gods and goddesses. Ms. Fey’s characters are deep, interesting and will certainly find their way into the reader’s heart. There is a rather delicious shower scene in this story. There is a lot of emotion and the reader is sure to enjoy this fascinating story.

The Fate of Lachesis by Rena Marks

Lachesis is surprised one day when Ares, her ex-lover turns up with a mortal who wants to see her. When she meets Aaron of Arcules, she realises that during her work, her daydreaming led her to create the man of her dreams. Mortal woman can’t keep up with his libido so she offers him one night to give him a taste of satisfaction. She wants to keep him but her sister, Atropos is getting ready to cut his thread and end his life.

This story is very emotional and had this reviewer reaching for a hanky. Lachesis is the more emotional and happy of the three Fates and her involvement with Aaron is very sensual, romantic and sizzling. Rena Marks writes a story that entices the reader, teases the reader and holds the reader tightly in her sensual web. Then she squeezes the reader’s heart and on a satisfied sigh lets it go again. This reviewer loved this story very much.

The Awakening by Kally Jo Surbeck

Atropos, the eldest of the Fates is responsible for deciding when someone should die. She deals out death impartially, uncaring, a duty that has to be done and she gets it done. One thing she craves for is a connection. She feels she is dying emotionally. Then Narcissus comes along with an offer. Can he be more than a stunningly handsome man? Can she feel without shattering? Attie learns that with love comes strength.

Here we have the tortured heroine. In Attie, we see a woman with a duty that is threatening to take her very soul. Kally Jo Surbeck writes a gripping story about such a woman and her awakening. Ms. Surbeck gives her readers a sexually, sensual read. And readers, Narcissus has his own story too, and you may be very surprised about what really happened between him and Echo. A very enjoyable read.

Chasing Luck by Melissa Schroeder

Luck is the outlaw of the Fates. Just doing as she pleases. She really just wants to be normal, so ends up in a small town and opens a bookshop. What she finds is Chase Franklin, the sheriff. Now Chase has a big secret, he’s a god who has been plotting revenge for a long time. When Hera comes along with a chance to finally get his revenge he accepts, but doesn’t plan on falling in love with that chance.

This is a delicious story about the important things in life. Luck and Chase are just so right for each other even though at first they fight their attraction. Thanks to Hera, Chase decides to go after her. This is also a very sensual story, with emotions running hot! This reviewer has been a fan of Melissa Schroeder for some time and has always enjoyed her stories. This story has definitely been no exception.

A unique anthology that this reviewer can highly recommend, TEMPTING FATE will warm up any cold winter night!

January 2007