Published by Pretty Things Press, Lipstick on Her Collar is an anthology of lesbian romance tales edited by Sacchi Green and Rakelle Valencia. Twenty-three stories make up this refreshing book which includes every different type of lesbian love imaginable. From dykes to butches to femmes- there's something for everyone.

I thought it would be useful to include the first line of a few stories that readers will especially like:

"It started when I kidnapped her dog."
This is a delightful tale about a dog who brings two neighbors together. It's almost like he has a dual personality- eating bacon and eggs with one woman and running on the beach while waiting for the other to come home tired and pat him on the back. These ladies seem perfect for one another and have more in common than just location. Pet owners will definitely appreciate this one.

"You've been with Langston Brothers quite a while now."
This powerhouse short brings two lady executives together. Meredith is the shark patrolling the waters for a new 'friend' and a smart co-worker. One attractive Chinese lady fits the bill perfectly. There's no future for her at Langston Brothers. Making a career change has never been quite so much fun.

"I skimmed the newspaper as I waited for my girlfriend, Leah, to come home from work."
This was a cute story that addresses the mid-life yearning for us all. An enticing personal ad convinces Julie to step out on her relationship with Leah who works long hours and pays her little to no attention. The surprising twist at the end helps turn guilt to satisfaction.

"Let's talk about the eroticizing of the female breast."
Kaitlin refers to herself as a 'frisky little dyke'. Her attendance in Elizabeth Hollingsworth's women's studies classes is no mistake. She has a huge crush on the woman. Ineptness in class leads to a private reprimand and an offer that Kaitlin won't be able to resist.

"I perched on the chintz chair, chatting with my hostess as I waited for my girlfriend Vanessa- not a morning person by any stretch- to come down to breakfast."
This short story will have readers awwwing and sighing, a cry might even fit in there too. Kylie and Vanessa are in love, overseas visiting a friend, and it's Valentine's Day. There is little time to be together without offending their sweet hostess so the two find themselves stranded in separate bedrooms. V-Day has to be the exception. The two finally hook up, tour the country-side, and come to face the reality of their future together. A must read for the romantic at heart!

"My fetish for femmes started in Sister Mary's Scholastica's fourth grade Catechism class and my mother's 1974 kitchen with avocado green and harvest gold appliances."
A short story that takes you back in time to the 70's is a always good. Madame Cecile is a shop owner who takes in a young girl for part-time help. Put together a dressing room, lingerie and two women and you'll get lust. There's one thing her new apprentice must do before she leaves for college and Madame Cecile is just the mentor to help.

"My eyeballs were so hot with rage that I saw the two women through a red blur."
Tara owes someone money and they are not happy with her. Peacemaker Lorraine steps up to the plate and offers to be an indentured servant for one week- no holes barred. Cleaning, washing, and organizing are not the only good things that will occur due to this arrangement. She doesn't plan for the spankings but the effects more than make up for the unplanned activities.

All of the stories in this anthology are amazing. Readers may find a new idea, position, toy, or term while reading this one.

Megan has been a single mother for a while now. In fact she's done everything in her power to keep it that way. Charlotte is a beautiful child who has never seen her father, Luigi Costanzo, one of the most powerful men in the country. It is Christmas time and Megan finds more than a scarf at the mall, she sees her long lost husband. Of course she hurries home and hopes beyond hope that he did not see her- no such luck. Luigi shows up at her home that very evening. It seems that she left him without telling him why or where she was going, and oops, that she was pregnant. He finds out anyways and mad isn't saying enough about how he feels. He was deceived by his own wife. How could she have done that?

Luigi strikes a bargain with Megan. Bring Charlotte and stay with me for the holidays. I want to get to know my daughter. When his first pleas go unanswered he threatens Megan and she caves. She will have her own room and so will Charlotte, but it this the best thing for either of them? Isn't that the very reason she left in the first place, so that he wouldn't become the father she knew he would be? And what about the fact that he wants his wife back in every way?

Readers will sympathize with Megan and her plight. They will slap the hero's hand one minute and smile at him the next. All of it comes down to the daughter, Charlotte. Margaret Mayo has done Harlequin proud. This is a soft romance like the Harlequins I remember as a young girl. It is part of the Presents line.

Raquel has everything- beauty, power, and all the money she could ever want. What she doesn’t have is a faithful husband. Match that with a prenuptial agreement signed in haste and no proof of infidelity and you have one vengeful lady. Revenge is a dish best served sweet and Raquel knows how to turn up the heat. Her own husband won’t recognize her as the passionate woman she longs to be, but maybe someone else will.

Tess Mackall has taken the traditional plot of infidelity and vamped it up a hundredfold. Gabriel is the epitome of all female fantasies. His character is raw and in charge. Readers will be mesmerized with the description, storyline, and, of course, the ending. Be prepared to salivate and yearn for more from this new erotic author. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

This book is available from Dark Eden Press as an ebook.
http://www.darkedenpress.com/book_tess-mackall-gr1-gabriels-horn.html

Time travel is rebuffed by Josie, a modern career minded ghost-buster who proves or disproves the existance of ghosts in people's homes. When Amelia brings Josie out to her castle she is dependent on a ghost being present- it's all she needs to open her home to the public and save it from falling apart. Weeks are spent searching but to no avail. It's only when Josie is prepared to leave that the ghost reveals himself, and his carefully calculated plan to retain the family home.

Josie finds that the plan is dependent on not only her participation but her ability to act as if she belongs in the past. Meeting her ghost in person is disconcerting at best. His affect on her multiplies in materialized form. Her mission is to reveal someone as a fraud and to find the family jewels. She is the only one capable of preventing a swindle to take the family's fortune. Will Josie live up to Deverell's expectations?

Laurie Brown has outdone herself with her latest historical novel, Hundreds Of Years To Reform A Rake. The Regency time period proves to be a magical setting for Josie and her ghost Deverell Thornton, the ninth Earl of Waite.

Sexual tension starts early and builds throughout the story. The conflict between the ghost of Deverell and the 'real' Deverell is pragmatic writing at its best. Readers will find this struggle between characters to be almost humorous. Josie's interaction with each of these characters is what builds the plot of this story. She is drawn to both of them in different ways but can't stand to be without either of them.

The romantic elements in this story were frequent and awe inspiring. All who read this will be drawn away to the Regency Era. Ball gowns, corsets, secret tunnels, cravats, and carriages abound. The relationship between Josie and Deverell goes from sweet to fated soulmates. Their journey will take your breath away.

You will need to set aside an entire weekend to finish this novel. Once you start reading you'll be transported to another time and won't want to return until the very last page is digested.