The Wizards of Venus Book One: Magic Touch (28 page)

ABOUT DAKOTA TRACE

Dakota hails from the home state of the Hawkeyes, corn and pigs. Surrounded by
children’s laughter and the corn fields, she crafts her stories. She enjoys writing
romances and sci-fi/fantasy stories. She is a romantic at heart, so even the sci-fi
stories have an underlying romantic plot. She started writing at the tender age of
fourteen and hasn’t stopped since. Although it is a mystery to most where she
finds the time to write. Aside from being a full time wife and mother, she also
works the dreaded overnight shift at a clothing company.

To find out more about Dakota visit her at http://dakotatrace.wordpress.com/

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THE CHOCOLATE MADE ME DO IT

By Dakota Trace

Annabelle is in love with the creamy chocolate confections Zephyrus Raincloud
crafts in his shop, “The Delights”. While it wouldn’t take much for Annabelle to
fall in love with him, she’s leery of risking her heart on a man who can’t see past
the color of her skin to the warm affectionate woman she is. After one brief
encounter, she swears it can’t happen again. But Zephyrus has decided she now
belongs to him. How far will this chocolate maker go to seduce her into his way of
thinking?

Dark Angel Review by Frost, 5/5 ANGELS!

…(S)mooth and tasty, a delight to enjoy. A truly romantic story with a sensual
subtext and hope for a happy ending propels the reader through this scintillating
and delicious read. A light touch with the sexuality and a strong emphasis on
romance and affection make this a fine addition to the Chick Lit genre, a read-at-one-sitting enjoyment which will leave readers hungering for both good chocolate
and a good man.

Warning: This title contains graphic language and sex.

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Excerpt From THE CHOCOLATE MADE ME DO IT:

“Zephyr.”

“What?” He turned away from the door to look at her impatiently.

“She’s locked us in.”

“I know, but I don’t understand.”

“Here.” She handed the dry erase board to him. She watched as he read the note. “I guess there’s one good thing.”

“What’s that?” He looked at her warily.

“Well, two actually. One is that I’m locked in my favorite chocolate shop which means you get to feed me all kinds of yummy things. And two, I’ll have time to finish the rest of your paperwork.”

“Wait a minute. What do you know about doing financial or accounting paperwork?” He frowned.

“Everything! Where you may be the master of chocolate, Zephyrus, I am the master of finance.”

When he continued to look at her as if she had grown three heads, she frowned,

“What? I’m a financial advisor, and yes, I am degreed and licensed.”

“Okay.” He watched her turn back towards the kitchen. “Where are you going?”

“To get my fee.”

‘What!” He reluctantly followed her into the kitchen. He found her at the work counter where he had just finished coating his raspberry brownies. She had one in her hand and had it halfway to her temptingly open mouth.

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“What do you think you are doing?” He watched her take a bite out of the brownie. When she moaned softly, he stilled. Was this how she always reacted to his brownies? Annabelle turned towards the shocked man standing in the doorway, swallowed her little taste of heaven first, then smiled broadly at him.

“You make the best brownies I’ve ever tasted. As for what I’m doing, well, your sister and I made an agreement–I do your books and get the financial details in order and she feeds me your chocolates.”

“Is this how you always react to my brownies?” His eyes turned darker as desire flared in them.

“You mean as if I’ve died and gone to heaven? I’m sure I’m not the first to tell you that. You know that you are damn good at making chocolate delights and other yummies.” She caught her breath in response to his heated stare.

“Well, I try.” He watched her take another bite out of the brownie; when she moaned again, he felt himself harden behind the fly of his jeans.

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BARELY THERE

By Dakota Trace

When Nicola Rambaudi approaches Empress Chikowski, a plus size ladies
clothing store owner, with his new clothing design, sparks fly. While she thinks
the design is too risque for her customers, he’s convinced it isn’t. In fact, he
offers her a chance to put him in his place: a focus group on his design. If the
group agrees with her, he takes his designs elsewhere…but if they agree with
him, he wins the contract and gets to see Empress personally model it!

Warnings: This title contains public nudity, graphic language and sex.

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THE MATING OF REBEKAH

By Dakota Trace

Rebekah comes from a long line of women who have pledged to serve Diana, the
Goddess of Hunt. Diana’s latest summoning has Rebekah racing to stop a mass
demon possession on All Hallows Eve. Rebekah is warned however, if she
doesn’t find her mates, failure is imminent. Diana also conveniently forgets to
mention that Pluto, the God of the Underworld, is behind the mass possession, in
an effort to reclaim the huntress Diana has stolen from him. The same huntress
Diana merged with Rebekah as a newborn. When Rebekah finds out the only way
to not have her huntress taken from her is to allow herself to be mated, she is
livid. Not knowing where to find the Sons of Apollo, who are to be her mates, she
enlists the help from her best friends, Jase and Dustin, never dreaming they are
the mates she is looking for. When Rebekah finds out, she refuses to allow the
brothers to mate her. Will time run out or will the brothers claim her before Pluto
comes for her huntress?

Warnings: This title contains graphic language, anal sex, menage and violence.

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JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS

By Dakota Trace

Seth Anderson and Isabella Carnetti have been best friends since grade school.

They live and work next to each other and are content with the status quo until
the day that Seth realizes that Isabella is a desirable woman. She is leery of a
relationship with him especially when she finds out he’s into tying up his lovers.

He won’t rest until he has her in his bed. Then his ex shows up wanting to him
back. Can Seth and Is have a relationship or will Seth’s ex be enough to tear them
apart?

Night Owl Romance Review by Terri - Reviewer TOP PICK! 4.5/5!

The plot was excellent. The sexual scenes while graphic were well written. The
emotional ties that were needed were present making Seth and Bella’s
relationship come to life. …a fun book with great characters.

Warnings: This title contains graphic language, light bondage, toys and exhibitionism.

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AN OFFICER AND AN ITALIAN

By Dakota Trace

Sergio Rambaudi is enchanted when he’s pulled over by the feisty K-9 police
offer, Rachel Arnsworth. Getting close to Rachel is proving to be a challenge for
the Italian. When cookies and flowers aren’t working he’s willing to try anything,
including find a nude beach to get his chance to woo Rachel.