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Anthologies
December 2009
This exciting collection contains 25 short tales of adventure and love. Join the dashing characters as they slip through the ages, finding themselves transported back to settings including medieval Scotland, sixteenth-century England, and the nineteenth-century American West—or sometimes forward to the present day and even the future. 
2008
The Back cover copy says: From the biggest names in paranormal romance, here are over 25 tales of a hunger like no other. In the world of the Undead there are strange codes of conduct, dark rituals, and dating games, as they seduce the locals and engage in the most sensual encounters you’ll sink your teeth into on this side of the grave. These ain’t your mother’s vampires! * * * Janean said: Just read "The Music of the Night" in The Mammoth Book of Vampire and all I can say is WOW!!! You did something with this book that no one has ever done before and as a reader I have been wanting this very much!! Don't want to say what and give the book away but you know what I mean. I read it in the car on the way home from the bookstore!!! I only wish it could have been longer and more in depth! Do you think maybe someday you might make it into a full-length novel Hint Hint :) Thanks for such a great story and for making me scream and yell in the car as I read it, hubby just smiled and said you must me be reading Amanda's story!! He knows you are my fav!!! * * * You can order the book from Amazon 
November 2004
Four of today's hottest paranormal authors come together in STROKE OF MIDNIGHT, with four gripping stories of romance and suspense. Whether you've read any of the connected books or not, STROKE OF MIDNIGHT is an anthology not to be missed. Jennifer Bishop ~ Romance Reviews Today * * * * Amanda Ashley's Born of the Night is the second novella in this anthology. In this shapeshifter story in a fantasy setting, the heroine, Lady Shanara Montiori, is captured and held hostage by her father's enemy, Lord Reyes. Reyes' father had been betrayed and murdered by Shanara's father and he seeks vengeance. When it becomes obvious that bodily harming her is out of the question, he realizes that his best vengeance will be to marry Shanara. This sweet story almost read like a fairy tale. It has a dark and brooding hero, a kind-hearted heroine, and a nicely paced story that had me eagerly turning every page. Reviewed by Mireya for A Romance Review * * * A Reader said: Born of the Night: This has been my first work of Amanda Ashley's as well. It was my favorite of the four stories in this anthology. 
November 2003
The back cover says: Handsome and sensual, surrounded by an aura of danger, mystery and the forbidden, a lover steps from the shadows. But is he mortal? Or is he an ancient god, a sorcerer, or a mythical beast who ca possess a woman's heart...and her very soul? Four of romance's most popular authors have created this spellbinding collection of stories filled with dark passion and desire. Under the cover of darkness, their heroes inhabit worlds haunted by ageless hungers and deadly forces stronger than any seen by day...and vanquished only by the power of love. Now travel into realms where dazzling wonders roam the night, where magic replaces reason, and where a kiss unleashes a raging fire in the blood. And here, if you dare, discover the seduction that begins at the bewitching hour when a man and a woman partake in...MIDNIGHT PLEASURES. Kelsey Swanson said: This was different from what I’ve read of Amanda Ashley in the past. Though this had a completely different plot, it stayed true to her unique style of writing. I enjoyed the storyline a lot and the characters were well-written. I tend not to read stories with magic in them, but this kept me captivated. Darkfest was an interesting character and I would have even maybe liked to see him in a full-length book. He had so much depth and mystery to his character that I found myself wanting to read more to find out what made him so special. There was mention of a tapestry in the story and it was described in such detail that I thought it was some sort of foreshadowing (you’re going to have to read the story to find out what happens!) I really liked how Darkfest was able to shape-shift and had seemingly boundless powers. It was really creative and it made me want to read more. The descriptions were beautiful and they had the power to transport me that only really good writing can—though it was less than 100 pages. I’ll be sure to read more of Ashley’s work in the future. 
October 2003
An excerpt from a letter by the Silhouette editors says: "...we are delighted to bring you this special collection featuring three brand new stories about a Native American legacy and the hote it brings to three different couples as they fall in love. The legend begins with a historical romance set on the Western frontier, "Wolf Dreamer" by Madeline Baker. In this dramatic story, a woman's spirit is restored by the proud Indian warrior who saves her life. And her happiness is secured by a cradleboard created to protect the lives of her future children." The other two stories by Kathleen Eagle and Ruth Wind are contempory; all three stories are tied together by the cradleboard. 
September 2001 .
A man hunts for a woman. Yet what if he is no ordinary male, but a predator in search of prey? A dark soul looking for the light? A vampire, a werewolf, a mythic being who strikes fear into the hearts of mortals. Three of romance's hottest bestselling authors invite you to explore the dark side, to taste the forbidden, to dive into danger with heroes who fire the blood and lay claim to the soul in these striking tales of sensual passion. When day fades into night, when fear becomes fascination, when the swirling seduction of everlasting love overcomes the senses, it must be...AFTER TWILIGHT. Author's Note: AFTER TWILIGHT turned out to be everything we hoped it would be. It made #33 on the NEW YORK TIMES list. It was also #61 on the USA TODAY list and #4 on the Waldenbooks Bestseller list. Chris and Ronda and I were thrilled. It was also voted Best Paranormal Romance by the readers at Loves Romances, and placed 2nd in the Dorothy Parker Award of Excellence. 
July 1999
The lush, tropical beauty of Hawaii has inspired plenty of romance. But then, so have the croonings of a certain hipshaking rock'n'roll legend. In these tales of love by some of romance's brightest stars, four couples put on their blue suede shoes and learn they don't need a Hawaiian vacation to find paradise. Whether they're in Las Vegas, Nevada, or Paradise, Pennsylvania, passion will blossom where they least expect it - especially with a little helping hand from the King himself. The Writers Club Romance Group on AOL Reviewer Board said: Madeline Baker captures us in the magic relationship as it grows between Kathy and Jessie, bringing us into the story as it quickly unfolds. Her characters are riveting, and her emotions strike true, as she quickly brings us to the enthralling conclusion. In Jessie's Girl Ms. Baker has woven a story that will please Elvis fans and romance fans alike. 
December 1994
MASQUERADE Madeline Baker's Masquerade is about a vampire determined to protect the woman he loves - from himself. *This book is out of print, but my story, Masquerade, has been reprinted in the Leisure anthology, AFTER TWILIGHT. 
September 1994
Being reissued by Cerridwen Press Affaire de Coeur said: There's magic in every page of ENCHANTED CROSSINGS, a hauntingly beautiful anthology that contains one novella starring the sexiest ghost in creation, and two futuristic short stories that perfectly mix action, adventure and passion. Heart of the Hunter Kelly McBride, the owner of a Montana ranch, is torn between two lovers: a Lakota spirit warriors who guards gold, and his flesh-and-blood descendent. There seems no way possible for Kelly and the ghostly spirit to make a life together. Lee Roan Horse, an embittered ex-con, descends on the ranch to steal the gold of his ancestors, but finds in Kelly the love of a lifetime that he's afraid to acknowledge. As death comes to claim Kelly, the spirit and Lee form an alliance to protect the woman they both love, one that defies the laws of life and death. HEART OF THE HUNTER, by Madeline Baker, is a definite keeper. From Library Journal Anthologies focusing on a wide variety of themes are becoming increasingly popular and are a good way to sample the works of various writers. In vastly different ways, these three stories by veteran romance writers defy time and space to ensure the romantic destinies of their characters. Madeline Baker's "Heart of the Hunter" is the longest of the three and features a ghostly Native American hero. Anne Avery's "Dream Seeker," which explores the relationship between romance and imagination, and Kathleen Morgan's "The Last Gatekeeper," a sometimes violent story of love, duty, and sacrifice, are both short, though dissimilar, futuristic romances. |
ExcerptsIn The Works
What I'm working on now Coming Soon
LOVE'S SERENADE
2-book anthology Amanda's Vampire Romances
NIGHT'S PLEASURE
Sequel to Night's Master NIGHT'S MASTER
Sequel to Night's Touch DEAD PERFECT
Vampire Romance NIGHT'S TOUCH
Sequel to Night's Kiss DESIRE AFTER DARK
Sequel to After Sundown AFTER SUNDOWN
Sequel to Shades of Gray SUNLIGHT, MOONLIGHT
Alien/Vampire Cerridwen Press
Time Travel
Signet Historical Romances
Leisure Historical Romance Series
RECKLESS EMBRACE
Includes covers and cover copy for Reckless Heart, Reckless Love and Reckless Desire Futuristic
Leisure Historical Romance
CHASE THE WIND
Sequel to Apache Runaway COMANCHE FLAME
The first book I wrote Fantasy
Anthologies
Anthologies
After Twilight Stroke of Midnight Midnight Pleasures The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance The Mammoth Book of Time Travel Romance Paradise |
