Julie isn't feeling festive this Christmas. She wants a hunk to kiss under the mistletoe. Then Jab enters her life. Again. He left her once, and though sexual sparks still burn hot between them, trusting him isn't easy. Only after she learns why he left does she open her heart to him, realizing holiday wishes can come true. Xmas Affair is a 6,100 word story by award-nominated author Ruth D. Kerce.

Initiation Ruth D. Kerce Book 1 in the Xylon Warriors series Warrior Braden Koll is on a mission to retrieve DNA-compatible women for breeding on the planet of Xylon. His current assignment is to locate an Earth woman—Alexa Sandor—found to be a match, and sexually initiate her into The Lair of Xylon. The lesser problem is she doesn't know anything about The Lair, him, or that she is a Xylon by birth. The greater problem is that, after meeting Alexa, Braden wants this woman for himself, even though the Warrior Council decreed she must mate another. Alexa Sandor is experiencing nightmares about a strange planet and a responsibility she doesn't understand. Now a man, supposedly from that planet, has come to "initiate" her into their society. The sexual ceremony, he explains, is to prepare her for breeding, so she can help produce children to save Xylon from domination by the Egesa—a half-creature, half-humanoid race of Slave Masters. Despite her initial disbelief, this powerful, sexy man captures her heart with his strength and tenderness. He shows her things about herself and her body that she never thought possible. Ultimately, she believes his story, wants to help, and stay by his side forever. But... She needs to find the strength to leave Earth and travel to an unknown planet. If she can't, she will have to turn away from the only man she's ever loved. And her decision will not only affect the future of Xylon, but Earth as well.

Val has a chocolate fetish. Nathan's fetish is more interesting. One stormy night, Val's life is changed by a man with delicious chocolate eyes and a drool-worthy body. He harbors a fetish for light bondage, something she's longed to try. No way can she send him away and back into the storm. Into the Storm is a 5,500 word sensual story by award-nominated, erotic romance author Ruth D. Kerce.

Book 3 in the Wanton series.Heading back West, Emma wonders if Joe Jackson, the former gunslinger she once craved, will even remember her. She's been in Boston a long time and hasn't heard from him since she left. She still sometimes dreams of doing decadent things with the sexy man but won't be indulging those fantasies. She isn't planning to stay in New Mexico beyond a few days. Besides, she's accustomed to more refined gentlemen now.When Emma Bray temporarily returns to Elk Valley, Joe is determined not to let her rip out his heart a second time. But that's not going to stop him from sampling her body every way he can. Seems she's turned into a proper city woman with an uppity attitude to match. Once he gets her in his arms, he intends to strip away that attitude, right along with her clothing. He's going to show her the erotic pleasures of the flesh and bring to the surface her every wanton desire.A Romantica® erotic romance from Ellora's Cave.

Genres & Themes: Futuristic; Shapeshifter In this relationship, he’s the fox. Literally. Dox -- part fox, part dog, part sexy man -- is a Hybrid, a shapeshifter, a quasi-human. And an engineer in the International Pod Program. Dox does what feels good, in bed and out, with no excuses or apologies. Dr. Gabriella Matson, his mission boss, is a communications specialist and all woman. She loves Dox’s sexual wildness, for he serves all her erotic needs. When space debris threatens their pod, they must work together to survive. They’ve formed a strong bond and know that only their love and trust will save them.

Virgin Seeks Bad-Ass Boy Ruth D. Kerce Alice Sutherland is tired of being a virgin. At twenty-four, she wants to experience wild and passionate sex. And she wants a real bad boy between her legs, preferably one with a heart deep down. Caleb Sawyer doesn't know how to react when his sexy neighbor confesses that she wants him to de-virgin her. He's shocked. He's also intrigued. But he's not sure Ali has any idea what sex with him entails. Caleb is used to no-holds-barred, dirty, sweaty, try anything sex. Alice is not naïve, just inexperienced. What Caleb doesn't know is that she has seen him in action…and he's her man. Oh, is he ever. The answer to all her needs, her deepest desires, her darkest fantasies. What starts as one weekend of raw passion, soon surpasses anything that either of them ever expected.

Adam 483 feels more at ease in space than he did on Jenway Station. After coming face-to-face with his new boss, he's determined to serve not only as her personal security bot, but as her private eroti-bot. But he's harboring a secret, and he'll be killed if anyone discovers it. He needs her on his side as badly as he needs to be between her legs. Captain Tyree Samou doesn't want a robot following her every move, even if he is sexier than most human males. And now the robot seems determined to get inside her uniform, too. Something about him intimidates her, draws her, and makes her crave being sexually dominated by him. She's never been so affected by a man, let alone a mere machine. Adam takes Tyree through a sexual journey like nothing she's ever known, showing the commander the pleasures of submission and the power of trust. What he doesn't expect is to fall in love with Tyree, and he now realizes that she holds his future in her hands.

Book 2 in the Xylon Warriors series. Warrior Erik Rhodes demands compliance from his men and submission from his women. He's found the woman he wants and intends to Brand as his own. His "erotic visions" of her indicate that she is his true breeder-mate. Nobody will dispute his claim. Leila Abdera hasn't submitted to a man in years. Now the Xylon Leader demands that she complete a sexual re-initiation to gain the ability to self-heal. She will need to submit to Erik…and to an entire Alliance of men during the rite. If the ceremony is successful a team of Warriors, all self-healers, will travel to the main moon of Xylon to retrieve a sterilization formula. Created by the Egesa Slave Masters-a half-lizard, half-humanoid race-the compound threatens the future of Xylon. Leila puts aside her fears and completes the re-initiation so she can go on the mission. Learning to trust isn't easy, but she falls in love with Erik and actually begins to crave his sexual dominance. And Erik learns that though he may control Leila's body, she holds his heart and soul in her hands.

Genres and Themes: Hot Flash; Futuristic; Shapeshifter Jared Duncan is a scientist, stuck in space in a pod with a cat. The sexual software programs aren’t enough to satisfy his passionate appetites. What’s a man to do? Savannah isn’t an ordinary cat. She’s a Hybrid, a shapeshifter, a quasi-human, and an expert navigator. She’s happy to provide Jared with whatever he needs – as long as he returns the favor. When an explosion threatens their lives, they work together to survive, refusing to let anything tear them apart.