Ecataromance
Reviewed by: Sheryl
5 stars!

As the Alpha of her female pack, Caidi has led them from hard times to prosperity, all without the help of a male but now Caidi wants a baby and for that she definitely needs a male. Getting pregnant will not be easy but with careful planning she intends to achieve her goal. But then everything falls apart. Raven is the Alpha of the Shadatai Zarain pack and when Caidi chooses him to impregnate her she is unaware that not only is he an Alpha but also her mate. When Raven learns that she is his mate he will do whatever it takes to make sure she knows it, even if he has to storm her barricades. Will they be able to live in harmony together?

Where women control their pack and men are nonexistent, Primal Quest will introduce you to men who want to protect their women, even if it means doing everything in their power to make them listen. Caidi is a woman used to doing things her way and when she discovers Raven, she is unsure of what to do but there is one thing she is certain of, he is her mate and more Alpha than her. Whereas Raven knows that Caidi is his and although he has trouble making her understand that fact, he is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her, even if it drives him insane. These two characters were absolutely perfect for one another, they were both strong and knew what to do to survive. My favorite part would have to be when Caidi and Raven first met, that part just cemented the whole story for me, it made me delve more into it as I read on. If you are a fan of the shapeshifter and futuristic genre then Primal Quest is a book that cannot be passed by, you need this one in your collection.

Romance Junkies
Reviewed by Angel

Title: Primal Quest
Category: Paranormal
Reviewer: Angel
Authors: Rebecca Airies
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Release Date: March 2006
ISBN: 141990549X
Blue Ribbon Rating: 4.5
Format: EBOOK

Caidi Satoan just wants to find away to keep her tribe from extinction. She never figures on finding her mate at the same time.

Caidi decides it’s time to replenish the tribe, so she and some friends decide to go to another planet to find acceptable males to impregnate them. Figuring they are safe, they have no idea that the men they have chosen are actually their mates. Caidi is the leader of her tribe and knows she must prepare her people for the new alpha male. She knows that Raven won’t stop until he finds her; question is can her female tribe accept a male ruler?

Raven can’t explain the intense attraction he feels for the woman he meets. After he finds out that she is his mate, he is even angrier that she would try to run from him. For their race, finding a mate is rare and when you do, you certainly don’t let them get away. Determined to find Caidi and make her submit to him, Raven will do whatever it takes to prove to her that they are meant to be together. However, there is an evil lurking waiting to ruin their newfound happiness.

PRIMAL QUEST is an exciting novel with plenty of action to keep the reader happy. Raven is sexy and dominant with an intense darkness that will make you melt. Caidi is a great heroine and puts the needs of her tribe first. Together this couple is dynamite and the explosion is nuclear. Love scenes are so hot, it’s a wonder the pages don’t catch on fire. Rebecca Airies has done a fantastic job of creating characters that readers are sure to remember long after the story is over. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with for her next book.

Coffee Time Romance
Reviewed by:

Ms. Airies gives readers a compelling story with wonderful world building, intriguing characters, and a well developed plot. ... With the creation of such wonderful worlds and characters, I hope as a reader that we will have a chance to revisit some of these interesting places and characters. I wish Ms. Airies much success with future endeavors.

Fallen Angel Reviews
Reviewed by: Rachelle

A more complex tale of shifters than I’ve read before, Primal Quest gives readers an up close and personal look at a new world of shifters. ... What I found really fascinating is the culture given to Caidi’s pack and how it gave this story a complexity I didn’t anticipate when I first started reading.

Just Erotic Romance Reviews
Reviewer: Suni Farrar
Rating: 5 Stars
Heat level: O

Shadatai Zarain warriors are among the most feared shape-shifters. They are the last species that Caidi, alpha female of her pack, had in mind when searching for males to father the all female pack's children. Despite her well thought out plans, things go horribly wrong when Caidi seduces Raven.

Raven falls instantly in lust with the luscious blonde-haired woman. It does not take long for him to have her and soon after, he realizes he has searched many worlds for Caidi. She is his mate and he will never let her go. It does not matter how much she fights his interference in her life.

From start to finish, Primal Quest was an exciting adventure that warmed the heart and increased my blood pressure. The battle for power between Caidi and Raven caused me to shake my head, when I was not laughing. These two are used to others following their orders without question. Art imitates life in this story. Caidi, an alpha female pack leader, was willing to accept the changes occurring in her world. Raven, a macho, everything must go my way male, would not budge. Caidi just wanted a little respect for her abilities to lead and protect her pack mates. Raven wants her in the bed waiting for him. I wanted their war to go on forever. The sex generated from their friction sent sparks through my body. They would fight then make up, and I would need a toy break. It helped that I really enjoyed the characters and all they represented. It is a great thing that Primal Quest has a worthy plot, interesting worlds, and characters to go along with the hot sex. I thoroughly loved my time with this novel. I cannot wait to see what comes next. I have no doubt Ms. Aires has something fabulous up her sleeve.

Rebecca Airies, Primal Quest is awesome. The plotline is well-written and packed with some elements of suspense, a whole lot of fantasy, some shape-shifting characters, an antagonist or two, a few humans and love scenes that are bound to set your sheets or your seat on fire because the words paint such visually stimulating pictures in your head. Caidi is independent, determined and used to taking care of her pack. Although she is the alpha of her pack, she wants to turn control over to Raven but knows that the Shadatai way of life is not necessarily what is right for her pack. Thus, she faces a dilemma. Bring him back to the pack or run. She chooses to run. Raven is a one hundred percent red blooded alpha male. He's possessive, domineering, determined to get his own way and willing to chase Caidi to whatever world he has to in order to claim her. So when she runs, he follows. What ensues is a changing of the guards, reorganization from within and an interweaving of the two packs as well as the development of love and trust between the packs’ two strong-willed alphas. Having finished the tale, I was sad to leave the Shadatai Zarain shape-shifters’ world in Ms. Airies, Primal Quest and hope she honors readers with another story set amidst the Shadatai Zarains.

Romance Reviews Today
Reviewer: Connie Ruebusch

PRIMAL QUEST is sexy and wildly imaginative. Rebecca Airies creates a world, or shall I say worlds, which are rich and incredibly descriptive. The main characters are strong, brave and the ideal match for one another. ...if you are a fan of sexy science fiction, don’t miss this one.

From Just Erotic Romance Reviews
5 Stars
Heat Level: O
Reviewer: Oleta M Blaylock

Laci Trion is on the trail of a scientist who is wanted for crimes against an artificially created race of beings. She doesn't realize that when she lands on Viaga that she will find more than a criminal. She will find the answer to the dreams that have been plaguing her for so long. Laci is a Third Generation Arcein "Artificially Created being" and a Hunter.

Darion Malan and Alek Teyan are after the same scientist hoping that she can fix the virus that is affecting their crew and others on their planet. They also don't realize that part of their past is about to be dropped in their laps. They have been searching for Laci for a long time and finding her on the planet with the mad scientist is like a dream come true. They are also pleased to see that she is nothing like the mate that she was cloned from, Satira. Laci struggles against her destiny; not wanting to lose the freedom that she has worked so hard for. However, Alek and Darion do not intend to let her go.

Second Chance is an amusing, sexy, fast-paced story that will have you hoping for more of the same. Laci is a strong, intelligent and independent woman, but there is a part of her that wants to be dominated. Darion and Alek are the strong alpha males that are bound to each other and their mate. There is a lot of hot, steamy sex in this book that ranges for m/f to m/m/f. Ms. Airies has not just written a story of sex but of what happens when scientists are given free rein and to heck with the cost. This is what I hope is the beginning to a great series. She has put so much effort into the worlds and the people that they deserve to be explored fully.

Reviewer: Kirra Pierce
Rating: 4 Stars
Heat level: O

This is a tough future world where the Norik, as Alek and Darion's people call themselves, have been experimented on to learn the secrets of their people's long life and other abilities. Once free, they still have enemies to deal with and information to obtain and, therefore, the weak would not do well here. Alek and Darion's personalities reflect these tough surroundings. Laci is the innocent in the story. She is genetically identical to their first mate, Satira, but unlike Satira she is trustworthy and caring. I found it easy to see why she would capture her men's hearts. The complexities of this future world are slowly revealed and the reader is held in suspense along with Laci who struggles to understand what has happened. It makes for an interesting journey. Although extremely forceful in their intentions, Alek and Darion are equally determined to bring pleasure to Laci and to ultimately make her happy. Their insatiable sexual drive will have you reaching for someone as well! Enjoy this hot futuristic tale with a significant other nearby.

Laci Trion is a human-alien hybrid created by corrupt scientists, and has escaped their labs. One by-product of her creation is she must answer all questions truthfully, or suffer horrific pain. Laci finds herself captured and being questioned by two men named Alek and Darion. What is confusing for her is these men have haunted her fantasies and dreams.

Alek Teyan and Darion Malan are known to the world as human-alien hybrids too. They are “First Generation” and disappeared over fifty years ago from their creators. These two men have a special bond and lead their people with arrogance and utter confidence. In addition, they claim Laci to be their mate and must reawaken her memories of them. This will be challenging as Laci fights them.

Laci awakens to find she is naked and in restraints at the feet of Alek and Darion. To her shock, these men state she is their mate. Nevertheless, Laci disbelieves their claim, even though she feels an instantaneous lust for them. To garner her trust, the men release her as promised. When Alek and Darion finally have Laci back, they turn up the heat on her senses by sexually stimulating Laci at ever turn. In addition, these three must also contend with the threat of certain individuals who wish to use them again for their evil purposes.

This story will have you burning up with desire as Laci is served a sexual feast. Alek and Darion bombard Laci with hot, blistering sex. In addition, Laci watches the men she loves stroke and excite each other in a couple of m/m scenes. There is also adventure as she helps to free some women from captivity. Enjoy this book as it grabs you from the first page and refuses to let you go until the last.

Candy Cay
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
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4 1/2 Lips from Two Lips Reviews
Reviewed by Tara Renee

Second Chance is a fascinating book. Laci was betrayed by the men at their first meeting and watching the men fight to claim her is very enjoyable because Laci is strong and feisty. Rebecca Airies does a tremendous job with her characters. Alek and Darion are super sexy in their determination to have Laci. Brace yourselves for the love scenes. They will bring you to your knees, they are so hot. There is a bit of male/male sex in the story that ratchets up the heat. The plot of Second Chance is original and interesting. Rebecca Airies develops both the story and the characters creating a book fantasy erotica readers will not want to put down.

TRS reviews
4 hearts
Reviewer: Anita
Sensuality rating: Explicit

To Laci life as a human-alien hybrid is hard. She spends all her time hunting down her enemies. In her dreams she fantasizes about two sexy men that she can be with without fear of hurting them. When she awakens naked and chained at the feet of these same men she realizes her dreams were more than just fantasies. Somehow she knew these men, it just a matter of time before she remembers more. She is angry at these men for taking her prisoner but she is even angrier about how her body responds to them. What's worse they knows how she feels because they can smell her desire. Darion and Alek have been looking for their mate for years but they realize she is much different from what they remember. Can they trust her when their enemies are out to destroy them all?

Second Chance is about renewing a relationship. Rebecca Airies takes the readers on an erotic adventure into the imagined future for the purpose of bringing three characters together to remind them of the love and emotions they once shared. It is easy to imagine oneself in the place of Laci as she goes through each of the emotions. You can imagine being taken from everything you know and thrown into a situation and told how to act. You would be angry and want to strike out at every chance. The fact you feel desire and are attracted to your captors would make you angry at them as well as yourself. These emotions are expressed clearly throughout the story.

The one thing the three shares is an overpowering desire for one another. These scenes are excitingly steamy and delightfully naughty. They contain same sex relations, anal sex and scenes that involve ménage a trios. The story is filled with such hot and extremely stimulating scenes, definite fantasy material here. The only problem I had with all this wonderful sex is that the men used sex as a mean of manipulation. I felt it was wrong that instead of answering her questions and helping her deal with her feelings they would turn to seduction and avoidance. They did not seem to care for Laci the way they should if they really wanted to re-establish a relationship. It would have been nice to see them take their time and help her through this transition into a new life. I felt she was used and should have been a lot angrier than she was described even if she was remembering what they once shared. Darion and Alek come across as arrogant and overbearing. Just once would I like to see her take them on with a good knee applied where it does the most good.

There are brief scenes of action that could have been expanded or added to increase interest in the story for this reader. There is a lot of information given about what the people involved are fighting against but not a lot of fighting shown. I wonder if this is just the first story and more is to follow in that case this story does well in establishing a history. But if not the history is simply used help remind Laci of the relationship they once shared and could have again. Rebecca Airies gives the reader an passionately intimate view into the lives of three individuals as they begin to trust, desire and fall in love again. Readers will enjoy this unique look into a future filled with imagination and passion.

Romance Junkies Reviews
Reviewer: Bella Marie
Blue Ribbon Rating: 5

Dreaming about two sexy men who want to ravage her isn't exactly a hardship, but Laci Trion is in for the shock of her life when she awakens, bound at their feet. Reality isn't quite as pleasant as her fantasy-world at first, especially when her captors accuse her of being in league with an enemy intent on destroying them. As a genetically-engineered hybrid, half-human, half-alien herself, Laci is after the same foe. Darion and Alek are First Generation creations, and Laci is Third Generation. They're similar, yet different in many ways. One thing's for sure, though. When it comes to sexual compatibility, the three of them come together naturally.

It doesn't take long for Laci to realize she's in over her head, especially when Darion and Alek insist she's their long-lost mate. She has memories of a past life, of belonging with the two of them, but the woman she used to be is very different from the woman she's become. She doesn't want to be that woman, but her feelings toward these two men tell her she's meant to be theirs. Can they find common ground, or will Darion and Alek's possessive natures drive Laci away and ruin their Second Chance?

In SECOND CHANCE, Ms. Aires has created a spectacular futuristic romance. Darion and Alek are bold, courageous men who would do anything for their mate. Any woman would love to be in Laci's place, being admired and fawned over by two gorgeous men. Yet her apprehension is also understandable, especially as she discovers threads of truth about her past. Each one of the three main characters is extremely well developed, adding an extra level of believability to the relationship.

Individually, Laci, Darion and Alek are wonderful, but together, they're spectacular. The chemistry between them sizzles from the first page, and never lets up. In addition, the futuristic world Ms. Aires has created is also remarkably structured and beautifully detailed. The rich history and cultural detail with which the author imbues each scene is breathtaking. For a futuristic erotic romance you won't easily forget, look no further than SECOND CHANCE.

Romance Junkies
Reviewer Chrissy Dionne
Ellora's Caveman: Seasons of Seduction II
4.5 Blue Ribbons

Devon's Vix--
Rebecca Airies’s contribution to this anthology is sure to be a hit with readers. The characters are larger than life, passionate and involved in situations that will have you holding your breath in anticipation of each new action-packed scene.

SOSII--
Ellora’s Cave brings readers the newest Cavemen anthology with SEASONS OF SEDUCTION II. Between the covers of this book you will find a variety of genres by six very talented authors. These stories are all full of emotional appeal, realistic characters, plots that keep the reader riveted to the pages and of course, plenty of sex scenes for readers to salivate over (be sure not to drool into the keyboard if you’re reading an e-book).

RRTerotic, Review by CeCe Johns
"If you love vampires and gorgeous men, Devon's Vix will cause your blood pressure to rise. Warning: stay away from sharp teeth!"
"...SEASONS OF SEDUCTION Volume II is sure to have several stories that will appeal to everyone. Short stories that are quickly read are just the thing for an hour around the pool this summer. "

Just Erotic Romance Reviews, Reviewer: Anya Khan
Seasons of Seduction II, a part of the Ellora's Cavemen series, is a wonderful anthology that kept me up for days, reading the whole book almost continuously. I wish I could have called in sick to finish without silly interruptions like sleep and work. I enjoyed the stories separately and as an anthology, felt the book flowed well from story to story. I could find a connection with each chapter even though each one was an excellent stand alone story. This is the one of the reasons Ellora’s Cave has had such success with their anthologies. Viking’s Pledge is a “bodice ripper” that reminds me of why I started reading romances while Wendy’s Summer Job is the hot and shocking contemporary that I enjoy with amazingly hot heroes. Not a single chapter missed the mark as each had interesting characters with a clear plotline and wonderful sex. To me though, Taking it All by Ms. McCray was the highlight of the book. It was clever with the right amount of humor and a heroine I could truly identify with even as the book went to the most extreme sexual games. For an excellent collection of short stories readers will love Seasons of Seduction II.

SRR GRADE: B+

Purple hair, pointed ears, fangs and blue green skin make the heroes in the Fire Princes’ Bride quite remarkable…and they are extremely sexy, arrogant, playful, and gorgeous and did I say sexy? Rebecca Airies spins a fine web of a tale about twin Princes of the fire element and their mate from the ice elements – and who says opposites don’t attract? This threesome sizzles and burns their way through this story, leaving you panting and seeking something cold and refreshing.

Karissa is from the Ice Court, and young for their people only 25 – but she is very powerful. Her power will cause her to seek her mate so she doesn’t go crazy from it, but she yearns to stay single and have some fun.

Callan and Tyral are Fire Princes and the heir to the thrown, they have received a prophecy that they will find something very dear to them but they must go where they don’t expect. So when they are arbitrarily thrown through a vortex and end up on a prison planet they realize they need to stay put for a while. It isn’t long before Karissa practically falls in to their laps.

Fire and Ice may not go together but don’t tell these three, they practically combust with need every time they touch. Ms. Airies fantasy is a very enjoyable one, and I definitely recommend the Fire Princes’ Bride. I loved these characters, from the playful outrageousness of the princes to the stubborn streak a mile wide in Karissa. I enjoyed the interplay between the elementals – in some ways it was almost like making this threesome into six….the sarcastic interchanges were humorous and the sex scenes were scorching. Sit and have a visit with the Sobrin Royal Family, you’ll be happy you did. I’ll be looking for more of Ms. Airies books to read in the future.

~Reviewed by Lynda, From Simply Romance Reviews

As a powerful Elemental, Karissa Moshen knows she'll be sent to find her mate much sooner than most women. It's not something she's ready to do, yet being female means she has no choice. Being an experienced Aliara from the Frejan Realm, she didn't expect to find her mate during a mission; though she found not one, but two, as it appeared she is destined to mate both Fire Princes. But if Tyral and Callan expect docility, both are in for a rude awakening.

Tyral and Callan Forain are the Princes of the Volirian Realm who don't bother to tell Karissa that she is their mate, figuring they have time to let her get accustomed to them—wrong. It seems a few people have serious intentions of making the mating of the fire and ice realms a "not happening" event. While trying to keep their future bride safe they discover more of what makes Karissa tick (so they think). These two share not only the twin-speak ability, but also the burden of teaching her to obey their rules.

Magic, cools ways of travelling, treachery, plots against the throne were just a few of the treats in store when I read this book. Add in some explicitly erotic sex, pride and strength of character, and this becomes an exciting romp from which I got a great deal of enjoyment. I found the serious undertones completely believable, while the humor and wit interwoven throughout showed the realistic emotions of "human" beings as well as making them fully rounded individuals. This is one to keep.

Alternative-Read.com, Reviewer: WitchGiggles

“Ellora’s Cavemen: Jewels of the Nile, Volume II” contains a collection of short stories that have huge touches of fantasy and eroticism. In “Ladies Choice” by Rebecca Aries, a woman is stationed on an uncolonized world with two sexy Calazi men who have chosen her to be their mate. In “From the Sea” by Maxie Cooper, a sexy naked man, from the sea, enters into the life of a lonely woman on a vacation. He has some answers as to who she is.

In “Surrender Dorothy” by Anna J Evans, a young lady has some magical encounters with a man who has been sent to protect her. In “The Debutante” by Samantha Kane, a debutante finds a man who can fully appreciate what she has to offer him, and it doesn’t involve her dowry. In “Sunrise” by Natasha Moore, a once heartbroken woman learns to take the chance at love again. Finally, in “After Dark” by KyAnn Waters, a magical pendant leads a woman to a vampire who not only helps her recover from her divorce; he teaches her about how truly special she really is.

I enjoyed each of the stories in “Ellora’s Cavemen: Jewels of the Nile, Volume II.” Each author used their special talents to pull you into their stories and get caught up in the passion. I always love a story with a touch of the paranormal and I found this in many of the stories. All of the sensual scenes were well written and definitely a pleasure to read. This collection is great for someone who needs some quick respite from the mundane world.

Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (7/08)

AFTER DARK by KyAnn Waters
Kayla March is tired of not being able to find sexual gratification. She has a good feeling regarding a new club she’s heard about and is hopeful that she’ll meet a man there who will make her fantasies come true. What she doesn’t realize is that AFTER DARK is a vampire feeding ground, but not to worry, the man destined for her will find her – and she’ll learn a few truths about her own background that could shatter everything she’s ever believed.
KyAnn Waters has proven herself to be a versatile writer and with this vampire tale she solidifies herself as an author to keep on the auto buy list. Kayla and Alandro will touch your heart and leave you hungry for more.
http://www.kyannwaters.com

FROM THE SEA by Maxie Cooper
Kelli Rhodes loves the beach – the sights, the smells, the sounds – but she’s terrified of the water. She’d rented the seaside cottage seeking peace and solace while she paints. Imagine her surprise when a gorgeous man walks from the water. She paints underwater seascapes, is it possible they’re more than simply her imagination?
I’ve always admired seascapes and Maxie Cooper makes them even more magical by incorporating them into this storyline in a magical way. I found myself fascinated by Maxie and her love/hate relationship with the sea and loved learning the reason for her fear.
http://myspace.com/maxiecooper

LADY’S CHOICE by Rebecca Airies
Kyna has worked hard to find acceptance as a Laurati soldier. She’s learned to guard her heart because her own society has ostracized her because of her background. Now that she’s amongst the Calazi she’s finding temptation in the form of two superior officers, Commander Finn Tarn and Drace Amon. When the three are trapped in the kitchen area during a blackout things heat up but what will happen when the power returns and their rendezvous in the dark is over?
Rebecca Airies doesn’t disappoint with this futuristic menage a trois story. I love how Kyna, Finn and Drace interact and agonized over how the men would react when she reveals her secret worry.
http://www.rebeccaairies.net/

SUNRISE by Natasha Moore
Caroline isn’t looking for a happily-ever-after. All she wants is smoldering hot sex with no demands and no expectations - well aside from breathtaking orgasms. She’s been meeting Alan on the beach at sunset over the past several months and so far managed to keep all their encounters in the dark. Alan wants more than satisfying sex. He’s ready for more of a commitment but can he persuade her to trust him with her heart?
Natasha Moore’s SUNRISE takes readers into the mindset of a woman who’s been burned by love once and has no intention of going through that again. Told entirely in 1st person this story is an emotional adventure that touches the heart.
http://www.natashamoore.com/

SURRENDER DOROTHY by Anna J. Evans
Gelsey is fortunate to be working as a costume mistress at a local theatre. Her biggest problem is she’s lusting over the Tin Man, a.k.a. Stephan and fraternizing amongst the staff is forbidden. Much to her surprise Stephan is definitely aware of her and certainly plans to make her his, but there are complications and it looks like the Wizard of Oz may resemble Gelsey’s reality more than she could ever believe.
Anna J. Evans makes the Wizard of Oz seem tame compared to this tale. I love how Gelsey and Stephen appear to be perfectly normal but then their true natures come out and there’s no doubt that they’re perfect together.
http://annajevans.com/

THE DEBUTANTE by Samantha Kane
Dominic, Viscount Lethbridge, isn’t interested in any of the lily white virginal simpering debutantes who are constantly being thrown his way. That doesn’t stop him from taking interest in a particular debutante who may not be a raving beauty but she has the backbone and sensuality he finds desirable. Clarissa doesn’t care about getting married but she does have an interest in the experiencing carnal desires - and Dominic is just the man to teach her all about passion - and then some.
Samantha Kane tells intensely unexpected historical stories and she certainly doesn’t disappoint with this tale. I love that Clarissa isn’t your typical debutante and there’s no doubt that she’s ready for everything Dominic has to offer.
http://samanthakane.us/

ELLORA’S CAVEMEN: JEWELS OF THE NILE II is a prime example of what an anthology should be. Each story is full of impassioned characters who leave the reader in awe of the authors’ talents. What I especially love about the Cavemen anthology is the mixture of genres. It’s the perfect opportunity to try out a new genre or even an author you haven’t tried before.

Blue Ribbon Rating: 5, By Romance Junkies Reviewer: Chrissy Dionne

The Romance Reader's Conection
Reviewed by Angela Etheridge, Rating: 4