Dreams and Desires releases today!

Dreams and Desires: A Collection of Romance and Erotic Tales

True love, freedom, money, knowledge, revenge… Dreams and desires of the ordinary woman, or man. From best friends who discover love to a bank teller who exacts revenge to a succubus who loves art more than men, this collection of nineteen stories celebrates the attainment of all one can dream or desire. Which one do you secretly yearn for?

By purchasing this collection, you can help turn someone’s nightmare into the pursuit of dreams. Every year, four million women are assaulted by their partners. At Freya’s Bower, we want to do our part to bring this statistic down to zero. To this end, all net proceeds from every Dreams and Desire anthology purchased will go to a battered woman’s shelter. Through education and support, we can make a difference.

Here are the authors and stories included in this collection:

“Forest for the Trees”–Jenna Bayley-Burke (sweet, contemporary)
“Song Without Words”–Faith Bicknell-Brown (sweet, contemporary)
“Love @ First Site”–Amanda Brice (sweet, chick lit)
“The Christmas Prize”–Sela Carsen (sweet, contemporary)
“Romance for One”–Rachelle Chase (spicy, chick lit)
“Confessions of a Bombshell Bandit”–Gemma Halliday (sweet, chick lit)
“The Velvet Mask”–Candace Havens (sweet, contemporary)
“Road of Misgivings”–Zinnia Hope (sweet, contemporary)
“To The Core”–Jackie Kessler (tangy, paranormal)
“Taking the Alleys”–Susan Lyons (sweet, contemporary)
“Brushstrokes”–Richelle Mead (spicy, historical paranormal)
“Red’s Merry Mischief”–Debbie Mumford (tangy, fantasy)
“Baring it All for Mr. Right”–Rhonda Stapleton (sweet, chick lit)
“The Wedding Policy”–Bebe Thomas (sweet, historical)
“Blood and Feathers”–Emily Veinglory (sizzling, paranormal/gay)
“The Mirror”–Sasha White (sizzling, contemporary)
“The Reluctant Bridesmaid”–Lois Winston (sweet, chick lit)
“The Forge: Jezren Dark Sky”–Shaunna Wolf (tangy, sci fi/fantasy)
“Secret Valentines”–Kit Wylde (sweet, contemporary)

Want to read interviews with all the authors? Check out Amanda Brice’s interview marathon series at her blog.

So you can see that there’s a little something for everyone here. The book is also available in a variety of formats, from ebook ($7.99) to paperback ($19.95) to hardcover ($29.95), which sounds steep, but it’s for a good cause.

Here’s what others are saying:

“DREAMS AND DESIRES features terrific short stories ranging from sweet to sizzling and penned by some of the leading lights in today’s romance and erotica genres. Buy it to help a great cause, read it for the great stories!”
~ Lauren Baratz-Logsted, author of VERTIGO and HOW NANCY DREW SAVED MY LIFE

“With a story to suit every appetite, Dreams and Desires is a delicious collaboration. Kudos to the authors for taking readers on a delightful journey while promoting a wonderful cause.”
~ Joanne Rock, author of DON’T LOOK BACK and THE KNIGHT’S COURTSHIP

“From the first story to the last, these stories are filled with hope, love, and the promise of the future… I highly recommend Dreams and Desires for those of you who cherish your romances… a fantastic read…”
~ Rose, Reviewer for Romance at Heart

“Anthologies can be risky for a reader – will all of the stories live up to the same high expectations? Will the next story be as good – or better – than the one just finished? With Dreams and Desires , the answer is a resounding yes; I’ll be looking for many of these authors in the future. When you reach the end of Dreams and Desires , you’ll be left craving more of these short reads.”
~ 5 Kisses from Deborah Barone, Romance Divas

I’m off to buy my copy right now.