Promises by Kristy McCaffrey---Marine biologist Maddie needed a boat on one of her expeditions and fate put her into the arms of the hunky Cam. After a wonderful time together, she leaves without giving him any notice of her true intentions. When she doesnt return as he had expected, he decides to find her.

And turns out that both are in for some surprises.

Unfinished Business by Marguerite Turnley---When Steve barges in on Vanessa, having discovered that his ex-wife Janice had had his child and hadnt even given him the news, he realizes that Vanessa has been the perfect mother to not only her own son, but to his also. Left to deal with two newborns when her husband ran off with Steves ex-wife, she has handled the situation very well. In an evening, this woman ignites feelings within him hed thought dormant. Is it possible they can make this situation work out well for all involved?

Next Door to Heaven by Marguerite Turnley---Widow Lucy, having an unhappy marriage behind her makes a major change in her life and moves to another city to start over again. That hasnt included, until now, another man in it. She is surprised, and rather curious, when notes from a Secret Admirer are slipped under her door.

The Last Party by L. C. Martin---The Berkleys have hired David and his catering company to take care of a special party. While David first attempts to fend off the wifes blatant seduction routine, his willpower fails and he comes to with a feeling of mass regret. Spotting a picture in the house, panic begins to set in. He sees the image of life as he has known it recently crumbling right before his very eyes.

One Drop by K. B. Ross---Beckys friend, and fellow secretary, Nancy talks her into going to the annual Halloween party. The mention of Beckys secret swarm has her thoughts drifting into very pleasant territory. But odd things start happening over the next few days and when her friend produces a special potion and makes her take a drop, things get really peculiar.

Hello Again by K. B. Ross---Katie and her daughter Beverly are going through the family home separating the items to keep and those to get rid of. Sharing memories of days long past, pictures of a friend from 40 years before and Beverly knows she is on to something. When Katie visits her daughter at work, she gets the surprise of her life.

Revenge by Harmonie Loberg--Marriage, to many, is often experienced as a prison and sometimes that can be handled by both fairly amicably (if one can use that word when referring to a prison), without undue violence on either part, and at other times, with the arrogance of certain participants, the situation might turn out exactly the opposite, with a lot of violence. Little does George know of the hidden depths to his downtrodden wife Mary. But violence isnt always tied to bloodshed.

Sweet, sweet romance in just about every story, well, okay, not in the last one. Several of the stories will give you a warm cozy feeling and make you want to snuggle up with your loved one, another has the reader rooting for the hero to get his life together again and the last one will show you that revenge can be sweet. This is quite a mix of stories with each enjoyable in its own right. I must confess that the mix was somewhat unusual for me with a couple of the stories not the sweet romance of some of the others. But definitely enjoyable reading.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Sweet

Reviewer: Glenda K. Bauerle
November 28, 2005