New Review For CHOOSING MADISON

From Susan at Love Romances and More:

"...Madison is a great heroine and she gamely falls in line with the new culture she is exposed to. This was a great adventure and this reader would like to learn more of the world Ms. Quinn has imagined."


Never fear, gentle reader. Very soon I hope to get together with my CP and brainstorm a sequel.



"Dogs never bite me. Just humans." ~Marilyn Monroe

Excerpt From SEASONS OF SEDUCTION VOLUME 1

Gaelen Brecca and Leax Ilan are sent to retrieve their leader's errant bride. The princess becomes stubborn, plus they're attacked by enemy Raiders, and so end up taking Earth woman Madison Marquette along as well. The two men are enchanted by her beauty, her bravery, and her wit. She might just be the woman these bond-brothers need to complete their triad.

Madison has lived an adventurous life--vicariously through the wild tales of her best friend, tales that Madison has turned into sci-fi romance novels. Grabbing onto the opportunity to truly have an adventure, she is stunned to find lust and love as well. She must overcome her natural tendency to look for safety and make a life for herself with her two alien lovers. Can they secure her sensual surrender?

~ * ~

Through the wide view screen at the front of the ship’s bridge, Gaelen Brecca stared at the planet his space vessel currently orbited. “I’ll teleport down, grab the woman, and we’ll be out of here before anyone knows what happened. Stay out of range of their satellites, Chardon. And be ready,” he cautioned his communications officer, who also manned the teleportation controls.

“There have been reports of Raiders in this area, and you know how much they’d love to get their hands on a royal princess. The ransom they’d get for her would fund their weapons deals for years.”

“I’ll be on guard, my lord.” The blond man didn’t look up from his control panel. “Sensors indicate there is another woman with Supreme Lord Travven’s betrothed. You may want to take a pacifier, sir.”

“Thank you, Chardon.” Gaelen moved into the maglift. “Have Commander Ilan meet me at the teleport pad.”

The maglift whisked Gaelen to deck fifteen, where he stopped at the med bay to pick up a tranquilizer pistol. He snorted as he remembered what Chardon had called it. A pacifier.

Doctor Braden Tabari stepped out of his small office. “What can I do for you, my lord?”

Gaelen scowled. “With every last person on this ship ‘my lording’ me, Bray, I’d hoped I wouldn’t hear it from you, too.”

“You are now the First Province of Drace, my lord,” the doctor replied, seemingly unperturbed by his captain’s burst of ill temper. By the mischief sparking in his dark eyes, Tabari actually seemed to be enjoying it. “It would be inappropriate for us to address you as anything other than ‘my lord’. Or would you prefer ‘Lord Brecca’? Or perhaps ‘Brecca, Bearer of the Most Sacred—’”

“Oh, for the love of Mystros,” Gaelen muttered. “I’d prefer that you call me Gaelen. We’re friends, remember?”

Smiling faintly, Tabari clasped him on the shoulder and squeezed. He dropped his hand and asked again, “What can I do for you, my lord?”

“Kotka njall.” After growling the curse, Gaelen raked his hand through his hair. If he’d known that becoming First Province of Drace would put such formality between him and his friends, he’d have told his cousin Rafe to retrieve his own damned woman. Or, better still, to go fuck himself. He just might yet, after this fool’s mission. He was governor of the largest province on Reivas and the captain of the fleet’s flagship. His last mission shouldn’t be as some goddamned babysitter for the runaway bride of the Supreme Lord.

Family could be a real pain in the ass sometimes.

With a shake of his head, he brought his thoughts back to the matter at hand. “I need a tranquilizer pistol, just in case the princess refuses to cooperate.”

Tabari’s eyebrows rose. “That’ll go over well with the Talarians. You tranquing their princess and all.” The doctor opened a cabinet and withdrew a small, silver gun. “Obviously you’ve located her.”

Gaelen grunted. “After four months of following her trail and stopping by three other planets, yes, we’ve finally found her.” He nodded toward the tranq gun. “I’ll only use it if she leaves me no other choice. Make sure you load it with enough for two.”

“What, you’re planning on bringing a female back for yourself?”

“No.” Gaelen didn’t appreciate the humor and sent Tabari a dark look. “I want it in case I need to tranq the woman with Juliska if she gives me any trouble.”

“What woman with Juliska?” Tabari pushed two vials into the chamber and primed the barrel.

Gaelen shrugged. “A friend, perhaps? We’ll be teleporting directly into the house where they are. I doubt she’s seen people appear out of thin air before. I want to be prepared for trouble.”


Choosing Madison, part of SEASONS OF SEDUCTION VOLUME 1 - available at Ellora's Cave and Amazon.com!

And The Hits Keep Coming!

The latest review is in, this one from Fallen Angel Reviews.

5 Angels! "Seasons of Seduction is an extremely fitting title for this collection. Readers are seduced by the powerful men and courageous women that leap out of each story. I am happy to say that this is yet another collection that is well worth buying in print."

And specific to my story, Choosing Madison: "The heat that Gaelen, Leax, and Madison generate is truly amazing to witness. The sensuality as well as the carnality in their encounters is a treat and I found myself gobbling up this story."


Seasons of Seduction Volume 1 - available at Ellora's Cave!


"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes their way." ~Author Unknown

SEASONS OF SEDUCTION Rocks!

At least, according to RRT Erotic it does:

"Once again Ellora’s Cave has brought together six extremely talented authors to create a tantalizing anthology with something for every taste. Don’t miss this fabulous collection of short stories guaranteed to please. Buy your copy of SEASONS OF SEDUCTION VOLUME 1 today."

And regarding my story: "Oh my, Madison is a very blessed woman, a single gal couldn’t get much luckier then being claimed by Gaelen and Leax. Yum."

Ellora's Cave SEASONS OF SEDUCTION VOLUME 1 - available now!



"The truth is there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else. The only real nobility is in being superior to your former self." ~Whitney Young

Just To Balance Mrs. Giggles...

...here's a review from Just Erotic Romance Reviews for SEASONS OF SEDUCTION VOLUME 1:

4 1/2 Stars!

"This is one of the best compilations of wildly romantic stories that I have ever read. No two stories are the same, as they span the genres from historical to contemporary, from futuristic to paranormal. The one thing they have in common is that all the main characters are driven to seduce each other while falling in love… This whole anthology should come with an extreme erotic content warning. From ménages to fantasy sex, all scenarios are going to set the readers’ panties on fire. I just couldn’t (sit) still while I was reading and kept on feeling the zings even when the stories were over… What I really enjoyed was the fact the each author has remained true to the word count and the number of pages. The solid plots and the easy flowing stories make Ellora's Cavemen: Seasons of Seduction I a worthwhile read and definitely a keeper on my cyber shelf."

Now that's more like it!


SEASONS OF SEDUCTION VOLUME 1 - available at Ellora's Cave!


"Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't." ~Pete Seeger

I've Been Giggled

Mrs. Giggles has reviewed SEASONS OF SEDUCTION VOLUME 1. While it didn't come off with a glowing review from her (who does?!?), I think I managed to at least hold my own. Here's the kinder parts of what she had to say:

"Ellora's Cavemen: Seasons of Seduction Volume 1 offers a mixed. [insert my snipe here--a mixed...what? She doesn't say.] The first three stories showcase bad comedy sex from authors who probably should consider looking into performing stand-up comedy instead of trying so hard to write erotic romances... The last three stories however are enjoyable to read. It's as if the person compiling these stories has a Mr Hyde and then a Dr Jekyll moment during the editorial process."

And, later on, she writes:

"...the three good stories that I enjoy reading do go some way in making up for the three horrid stories... I don't completely regret purchasing this anthology, but in hindsight I'd have done better purchasing the longer works of the authors of the three better stories."

All in all, she gave the anthology a 67 (out of 100)--making it an "average" read.

My story, Choosing Madison, is one of the last three she found enjoyable. Phew! But she apparently takes exception to my use of the words "mates" instead of "husband" and "bonding" instead of "marriage". But, come on! We're talking about people from a different planet--you think (if they really exist) that they're going to have the exact wording and phrases that we do? I'm trying to show the cultural differences here. AND she called my story a "cheesy space romance."

That's quite all right. I happen to like cheese. And I like space romances. How can you go wrong by putting them together? LOL

She goes on to say about Choosing Madison:

"...Still, this story actually has a story that flows well, the characters aren't walking braindead Slot A being filled by Tab B, and the heroine, especially, isn't a walking braindead like the heroines in the previous short stories."

That's just the nice part. If you want to read the entire review, click here. And I have two things to say:

1) Never ever did I even have the remotest thought of Fabio in my mind when I created my heroes, and 2) I never knew I had the power to put people off from watching a terrific movie (Sleepless in Seattle) by just referencing it in one of my books! Go me!!

And if you want to see how much you agree--or disagree--with Mrs. Giggles, you can pick up your own copy of SEASONS OF SEDUCTION VOLUME 1 at Ellora's Cave.


"Three things in human life are important: The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind." ~Henry James

My First Ellora's Cave Book...

...is in my hot little hands. Woohoo!!! It's so purty! LOL

I've already had my first request for a signed copy, from a friend of my sister's. She even offered to pay me for the autograph. An offer I declined, by the way.

And just because I can't get enough of staring at the gorgeous cover...


You get to stare at it again, too! LOL

And here's another terrific review, this time from Sarah at A Romance Review:

4 Roses! "This story is just plain fun... Gaelen, Leax and Madison make a charming triad and it's obvious that more than lust brings them together. Respect, humor, and growing emotions all help this unusual situation seem not so out of the ordinary."


Choosing Madison, part of Seasons of Seduction Volume 1 - available at Ellora's Cave!

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Hey, come on over to SEx today and read excerpts and chat with the authors of the Edge of Night anthology. I'd love to hear from you!



"The game of life is the game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy." ~Florence Shinn

Romantic Times Review For Seasons Of Seduction

4 Stars!

"This most recent Ellora's Cavemen anthology offers something every reader will enjoy--sassy contemporary heroines, paranormal thrills, medieval heroes and futuristic settings..."

Read an excerpt or buy.



"Personality can open doors, but only character can keep them open." ~Elmer G. Leterman

It's Time To Be Seduced!

Available TODAY at Ellora's Cave! Check out what early reviews have said about Seasons of Seduction:

The Romance Studio
5 Hearts!

"Vampires, aliens, banshees and more are featured in this wonderful anthology of stories... Rich characters and sexy action make for a novel of delightful fantasies. These six stories have something for everyone and are well written. This is a fast-moving, intense book for anyone looking for a quick, spicy read."

Romance Junkies
5 Blue Ribbons!

"The next generation of ELLORA'S CAVEMEN is here with Seasons of Seduction. With this book readers will have the opportunity to sample a variety of tales that are sure to titillate your senses... All of the stories in Seasons of Seduction are well written and exciting. I know I eagerly read through each story and would love to see sequels written for several of them."


Read an excerpt here. Click here to get your own copy!


(If you're looking for the newest installment of The Wanderer, check out yesterday's post. I put the story up early because of today's release of Seasons of Seduction.)


"A little bad taste is like a nice dash of paprika." ~Dorothy Parker

Seasons of Seduction Garners Another 5!

From The Romance Studio:
"Vampires, aliens, banshees and more are featured in this wonderful anthology of stories... Rich characters and sexy action make for a novel of delightful fantasies... This is a fast-moving, intense book for anyone looking for a quick, spicy read."


And check out what the reviewer had to say about my story, Choosing Madison:

"Anyone who likes a quick, hot read will like this story. Madison, Gaelen and Leax are richly described and the sexual tension adds to the dynamics of this short read... The science fiction aspects of the story don't overwhelm the romantic side of it, but add to the reality of the situation. This erotic romp on the futuristic side is done very nicely."

Read the full review here.


Seasons of Seduction Volume 1, coming March 21st at Ellora's Cave.






"Money frees you from doing things you dislike. Since I dislike doing nearly everything, money is handy." ~Groucho Marx

First Review For Seasons Of Seduction

I've received my first review for Seasons of Seduction Volume 1, coming March 21st to Ellora's Cave.




Woohoo! Would you look at that?!? 5 blue ribbons at Romance Junkies! The review isn't posted yet, but here's a little snip of what the reviewer had to say about the anthology overall:

"Treat yourself to the newest Cavemen book from Ellora’s Cave, Seasons of Seduction. You just may discover an exciting new genre or author that may become your favorite."

And here's what Chrissie wrote about my story, Choosing Madison:

"Sherrill Quinn thrilled me with this spicy tale of intergalactic love. Madison, Gaelen and Leax practically sizzle the pages with the raw emotion that the reader can feel between them. I really loved this story and hope Ms. Quinn has plans to make this into a series."



*Doin' the muppet flail*


Look for Seasons of Seduction Volume 1 in 3 weeks at Ellora's Cave!







"It's better to be looked over than overlooked." ~Mae West

My Cover For My First Ellora's Cave Book!

Check. It. Out:


Oy. Is that gorgeous, or is that gorgeous? And that I'm sharing the book with Jory Strong, Delilah Devlin, Allyson James, Denise Rosetti and fellow EC newbie Lillian Feisty is just a bonus!

Here's the story blurb and an excerpt from the beginning of the book:

Gaelen Brecca is asked by the leader of his world to track down the leader's errant fiancee, who's hiding out on Earth. In the process, Gaelen has no choice but to take Madison Marquette as well. Finding a mate was the last thing he and his bond-brother, Leax Ilan, expected on their mission.

Tired of being the only person in the family who isn't a thrill-seeker, Madison is ready for a grand adventure. She's immediately drawn to Gaelen and his bond-brother Leax, who make no secret of their attraction for her. Can they secure her sensual surrender?

~ * ~

Through the wide view screen at the front of the ship’s bridge, Gaelen Brecca stared at the planet his space vessel currently orbited. “I’ll teleport down, grab the woman, and we’ll be out of here before anyone knows what happened. Stay out of range of their satellites, Chardon. And be ready,” he cautioned his communications officer, who also manned the teleportation controls. “There have been reports of Raiders in this area, and you know how much they’d love to get their hands on a royal princess. The ransom they’d get for her would fund their weapons deals for years.”

“I’ll be on guard, my lord.” The blond man didn’t look up from his control panel. “Sensors indicate there is another woman with Supreme Lord Travven’s betrothed. You may want to take a pacifier, sir.”

“Thank you, Chardon.” Gaelen moved into the maglift. “Have Commander Ilan meet me at the teleport pad.”

The maglift whisked Gaelen to deck fifteen, where he stopped at the med bay to pick up a tranquilizer pistol. He snorted as he remembered what Chardon had called it. A pacifier.

Doctor Braden Tabari stepped out of his small office. “What can I do for you, my lord?”

Gaelen scowled. “With every last person on this ship ‘my lording’ me, Bray, I’d hoped I wouldn’t hear it from you, too.”

“You are now the First Province of Drace, my lord,” the doctor replied, seemingly unperturbed by his captain’s burst of ill temper. By the mischief sparking in his dark eyes, Tabari actually seemed to be enjoying it. “It would be inappropriate for us to address you as anything other than ‘my lord’. Or would you prefer ‘Lord Brecca’? Or perhaps ‘Brecca, Bearer of the Most Sacred—’”

“Oh, for the love of Mystros,” Gaelen muttered. “I’d prefer that you call me Gaelen. We’re friends, remember?”

Smiling faintly, Tabari clasped him on the shoulder and squeezed. He dropped his hand and asked again, “What can I do for you, my lord?”

“Kotka njall.” After growling the curse, Gaelen raked his hand through his hair. If he’d known that becoming First Province of Drace would put such formality between him and his friends, he’d have told his cousin Rafe to retrieve his own damned woman. Or better still, to go fuck himself. He just might yet, after this fool’s mission. He was governor of the largest province on Reivas and the captain of the fleet’s flagship. His last mission shouldn’t be as some goddamned babysitter for the runaway bride of the Supreme Lord.

Family could be a real pain in the ass sometimes.

With a shake of his head, he brought his thoughts back to the matter at hand. “I need a tranquilizer pistol, just in case the princess refuses to cooperate.”

Tabari’s eyebrows rose. “That’ll go over well with the Talarians. You tranquing their princess and all.” The doctor opened a cabinet and withdrew a small, silver gun. “Obviously you’ve located her.”

Gaelen grunted. “After four months of following her trail and stopping by three other planets, yes, we’ve finally found her.” He nodded toward the tranq gun. “I’ll only use it if she leaves me no other choice. Make sure you load it with enough for two.”

“What, you’re planning on bringing a female back for yourself?”

“No.” Gaelen didn’t appreciate the humor and sent Tabari a dark look. “I want it in case I need to tranq the woman with Juliska if she gives me any trouble.”

“What woman with Juliska?” Tabari pushed two vials into the chamber and primed the barrel.

Gaelen shrugged. “A friend, perhaps? We’ll be teleporting directly into the house where they are. I doubt she’s seen people appear out of thin air before. I want to be prepared for trouble.”

* * * * *

Madison Marquette pulled her legs underneath her and settled more comfortably on the plush sofa. She flicked a piece of lint off the skirt of her flirty yellow sundress—her favorite one with flowers—then grabbed her bowl of ice cream. “I’m getting ready to hit the play button, Julie,” she called. “Hurry up.”

“I’m coming, I’m coming.” Her friend, Julie Grant, hurried into the room, carrying a cup of freshly brewed coffee. Even with her honey-blonde hair pulled back into a casual topknot, she still managed to look elegant. She set the cup on the table between the sofa and recliner and dropped down into the easy chair. Clicking the footrest out, she stretched her long legs and sighed. “Don’t get your panties in a fist.”

“Panties in a twist,” Madison automatically corrected. In the two years she’d known Julie, the woman consistently used mixed-up idioms. But Madison considered her to be her closest friend, even if she did claim to be from another planet. She was ditzy but not dangerous.

“So, you never did answer my question.” Julie raised an eyebrow. “Since we’re getting ready to watch While You Were Sleeping, I wanna know. What do you look for in a man?”

She’d asked the question at the video store and again in the car on the way home. Madison knew her friend would keep after her until she answered. “Well, I’m not that different from most women, I suppose,” she said, thinking aloud. “I want a man who’s strong, who’s capable, but who doesn’t try to control me. He needs to know and trust that I can take care of myself. I want someone who’s stable, dependable. Safe.”

She thought about what she’d just said and felt a deep pang of loneliness that was almost a physical hurt. Her last serious relationship had ended over three years ago, after she’d found her fiancé in bed with another woman. What a cliché, but it seemed to be the way her life ran. After the break-up, she’d decided to swear off men for a while, never dreaming the dry spell would last so long.

What she’d told Julie was true. While she wanted someone dependable, she didn’t need a man to provide for her. Partially because of Julie’s incredible imagination, Madison had turned the stories her friend dreamed up about life on other planets into bestselling steamy futuristic romance novels. She was doing very well for herself. Her sixth novel in two years was due out in a couple of months and she was fast approaching the deadline for her seventh. Her career was right where she wanted it. Her personal life was another matter entirely.

What she needed, what she craved, was intimacy. Not just sex, although it had been so long since she’d made love with a man she almost forgot what it felt like. She missed curling up on the couch in a man’s strong arms and watching a movie together, or holding hands while taking a walk. Simple stuff.

And, since she was being honest with herself, she missed sex. She loved being with a man, smelling his unique scent, feeling the sweat gathering on his skin, seeing the pleasure steal over his face when he came. She missed a man’s cock surging inside of her, rippling over the muscles of her pussy.

Battery operated boyfriends just weren’t the same.

“There’s no such thing as a safe man.” Julie’s dry tones broke into her thoughts. “What’s this fantasy man look like?”

Madison pushed aside her sadness. “I’ve always liked 'em tall, dark and handsome, of course. Broad shoulders, nice collarbones, a muscular chest with a smattering of hair. You know, just enough to have a nice trail that leads down to more interesting places. Not that I’ve gotten anything remotely close to that.” Her fiancé had been rather short, with a bald spot and a tendency to spit when he talked.

“I know what you mean.” Julie picked up her coffee cup. “Next question. What’s your secret sexual fantasy?”

Just as Madison opened her mouth to tell her friend it was none of her business—some things were private, even among best friends, that’d be why they were called secrets—there was a flash so bright she closed her eyes against the glare. When she opened them again, two tall men in formfitting black uniforms stood in front of her.

Madison yelled. She slammed her bowl of ice cream onto the end table and jumped over the back of the couch, putting the bulky weight of it between her and the two men. They looked at her and she caught a flare of sexual interest in their eyes before they turned their attention to Julie.

The one on her left was very tall, well over six feet, with shoulder-length black hair and penetrating glass-green eyes. Those eyes had heavy brows drawn over them in a scowl, the same frown that curved his sensual lips. A deep cleft bisected his sexy chin.

The other man was just as tall, just as muscular, with long, dark reddish-brown hair and deep, chocolate-brown eyes. A thin, jagged scar ran the length of his jaw line on the right side of his face. It in no way detracted from his scrumptious good looks. Rather, it took what otherwise would have been a face almost too pretty and turned it into something lethally handsome.

“Tighinn ne, Juliska Argante tan Talar,” the green-eyed man said to Julie, his voice a low growl.

The sound rumbled through Madison’s body and lit all her nerve endings on fire. Especially the ones between her legs. For crying out loud… She really needed to get laid if she could get turned on at the same time she was being scared spitless.

Copyright ©2007 Sherrill Quinn. All Rights Reserved.



Available March 21st at Ellora's Cave!





"A woman in love can't be reasonable--or she probably wouldn't be in love." Mae West