Bücher von Elizabeth Coldwell

It's the end of the world as we know it. Peace and plenty are ideals barely remembered. Everything we used to rely upon has crumbled away, and pleasure is something few can afford. Every joy has to be fought for. When all the trappings of a civilised life are taken away, all we can hope to truly call our own are our bodies and our hearts. In the ashes, we make alliances where we can, and find solace and humanity in unexpected places. And maybe even a little hope for the future…Lust in the Dust brings together ten erotic short stories set in times where civilisation and the rule of law have crashed and burned. The aftermath of a terrible war, a zombie invasion, a cityscape over-run by nature, a medieval fortress. Wherever there is life, there is lust.Edited by Janine Ashbless - with stories by S. Nano, Elizabeth Coldwell, Raven Sky, Sommer Marsden, Cara Thereon, Jones, Gregory L. Norris, Nicole Wolfe, Janine Ashbless, Quiet Ranger.

He will fight for the one he loves, no matter what it takes.Cesare Bianco is a shifter without a pride. Exiled from his home town of Padua after losing a leadership fight to his corrupt, self-serving uncle, he travels to Rome in search of a new beginning. A chance meeting sees him taking a job on the catering crew of a Hollywood blockbuster. When he meets the movie''s handsome lead actor, Hayden, he knows he''s in the presence of his mate. But Hayden is human. Even though he offers the possibility of lasting love, Cesare must fight all his instincts to make it happen.Hayden Skarz is on the verge of the big time. Landing the lead in sci-fi adventure Thrown to the Lions has put him on the road to stardom. Filming in Rome is a difficult new challenge for him, though being around Cesare, the hunk who works in the catering truck, makes his job much sweeter. Sex between them is passionate and wildly inventive. But Hayden has a stalker, who''s tired of being ignored in favor of other men. When what started as a crush turns into murderous obsession, can Cesare help Hayden make it off the film set alive?

He doesn''t believe in the paranormal. Can a gorgeous shifter prove him wrong?Ethan Wayne is a paranormal investigator for the hottest reality show on TV, Spirit Seekers, but his love life is decidedly lukewarm. Reeling from a sudden break-up, he finds himself heading for France, where his team will be exploring the Château LeBlanc, searching for the ghost of a murdered kitchen maid. When he meets the château''s reclusive owner, Jean-Luc LeBlanc, the attraction is fierce and instant-but Jean-Luc is keeping secrets the skeptical Ethan could never have imagined.Jean-Luc''s world collapsed with the death of his beloved Benoît. He no longer cares about producing his award-winning Champagne and even his closest family members can''t rouse him from his self-imposed solitude. The last thing he wants is a team of ghost hunters intruding on his privacy and discovering the truth of his nature. The realization that one of these brash Americans is destined to be his new mate seems like a sick joke. But soon Jean-Luc has bigger things to worry about than his distrust of humans. His home and family are under threat-can he do what it takes to save all he holds dear, and let Ethan into his heart in the process?

''Honey and Decadence'' by Wendi ZwadukRoxy loves her job at the Delight Tonight restaurant, but she longs for more. She''d rather find employment using her accounting skills. Her boss, Sean, has mentioned he''s interested in bringing her on as an accountant. Can she keep her wits about her or will she cave in to the blossoming feelings she has for him?''More Than Vanilla'' by Elizabeth ColdwellOliver Honeyman owns a chocolate shop in York, a business that has been in his family for over two hundred years, and that he runs with his girlfriend and long-time submissive, Nina Lee. But times are tough, sales are down, and Oliver and Nina know they have to do something to bring Honeyman''s into the twenty-first century and attract new customers.''Satisfying Desires'' by Victoria BlisseThe tall and tanned Greek chef, Lucas, wants to look after Sally...and not just by feeding her with his delicious fried foods. He invites her back to enjoy a meal with him alone that night once the café is closed.''Five Courses by Ayla Ruse''Trent and Mike rule their kitchen like they do their subs-with firm command and guiding strokes. Only they haven''t enjoyed a sub in months, not since Melissa moved in with them. She''s getting over a broken heart and seems so fragile that they don''t want to scare her away.''Subterfudge by Normandie AllemanWhen Roger asks his live-in sub Ashley to learn to cook she eagerly agrees, assuming it''s going to be a breeze. After all, she''s a bright, accomplished woman with a successful career-how hard can it be to prepare some food?''The Interview by Caitlin Ricci''Chef Anne is ready to move on from her first restaurant but she''s not going to leave her baby with just anyone. Plenty have applied for the position of executive chef and all have failed miserably. She expects perfection and knows with the right candidate she''ll get just that. A colleague''s request to give his son a chance may be exactly what she needs.