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Reviews for
413 Remembrance Lane: Diary of a House
5 Blue Ribbons
SNIPPET: 413
REMEMBRANCE LANE: DIARY OF A HOUSE is sinfully
delicious! From pirates and vampires to same sex loving,
there is something that will appeal to everyone in this
book from today's hottest authors.
Midnight
Confession-1750 by Cheri Valmont
Catherine Ashbury is
in disguise as a pirate. She is in New Orleans trying to
find her beloved Drew when she and her companions are
kidnapped by a group of men. They are taken to a huge
house where she is tossed into a room to await her fate.
She wants to know why Drew broke their engagement and
where he's disappeared to. Apparently, the captain that
resides in this strange house has the answers. When
Catherine discovers her nanny has bespelled the diary
she gave her, Catherine soon realizes she's tied to 413
Remembrance Lane for better or worse. How in the world
does Drew tie into this strange place and will she ever
actually get the answers she seeks?
This was a very
sensual and heart-breaking story. Drew basically fakes
his own death to protect Catherine from ever finding out
the truth about him. Catherine has waited for so long to
be with the man she loves, she's not going to let
anything stand in her way, especially him. The passion
that finally erupts between them is spellbinding.
MIDNIGHT CONFESSION is definitely the story to start
this collection with. It's grabbed hold of me and I
can't wait to see what the other authors have to bring
to the table!
An Extraordinary
Request-1815 by Emma Wildes
When Arthur arrives
at 413 Remembrance Lane, he thinks it's just to spend a
month with his closest friend and his new wife. However,
when Henri and Serena beg him to help Serena father a
child, Arthur is dumbstruck. Henri is impotent now due
to a spider bite, but he and Serena always wanted
children. How can Arthur possibly refuse this desperate
couple? Serena and Arthur never expect to find
themselves actually attracted to one another
Baby making isn't the
only thing going on in Serena's life, however. She has
discovered the diary left in the house. By writing in
this diary, Serena will magically be able to receive her
hearts desire. However, what is Serena's heart's
desire…Henri, her husband, or Arthur, the man that
brought passion back into her life?
AN EXTRAORDINARY
REQUEST is quite addictive. I really love the tie-in of
the diary through each of these stories so far. I felt
so bad for Serena, all she wants is her husband but he
doesn't think he's a man anymore. Henri is such a
self-conscious fellow. If only he'd believe his wife's
words instead of thinking since he can't offer her sex,
she won't want him. Henri brings in his best friend,
Arthur to have sex with his wife which was totally hot!
I really enjoyed this story a lot and will be looking
for more of Emma Wildes stories soon!
Of Death and
Desire-1898 by Jude Mason
Jonathan and his
lover, Philip, are descending to 413 Remembrance Lane on
a vacation of sorts for Philip to try to rest. Philip
has consumption and no treatments have been able to help
him. When Philip dies, Jonathan is inconsolable. He's in
a non-stop drunken rage, up to his neck in his own vomit
and ready and willing to end his own life. Something
strange is happening here at Jonathan's new home. He is
actually feeling Philip touch him, caress him and is
sure it's Philip bringing him to orgasmic delight. But
how can that be? Philip died! Jonathan has cut back on
drinking and is taking better care of himself so are
these hallucinations or Philip's last wish in the diary
finally taking hold?
OF DEATH AND DESIRE
had me bawling my eyes out. It was such a heartbreaking
story. These two men basically had to hide what they
were from the world. During the time period, gay men
didn't exist. With Philip's illness, my heart tore for
Jonathan. I couldn't believe how much I fell for these
characters. The romance between these two men is
exquisite. It's very heart-felt and truly an
inspiration. The diary is a huge event in this story and
by the end, I was still crying, only this time in
gratification. Philip and Jonathan definitely earned a
place in my heart.
The War
Within-1945 by D. Musgrave
William is just
returning home from the war. He and his love, Sheila had
bought 413 Remembrance Lane before he was whisked away,
and now he's returned home to surprise her. He's always
loved the old plantation house and he and Sheila hoped
to have a happy life here. Unfortunately, William isn't
as carefree about his time in the war as he lets on to
Sheila. He is having flashbacks of his time fighting the
guerillas and he's sure he's hearing them scream. Things
are getting stranger and stranger however, when
William's flashbacks get so extreme, it's like he's
having out of body experiences. When he strikes his
wife, he knows he's in serious trouble.
William decides it's
time to talk to the voodoo witch. When he finds and
talks to both her and the spirit of pirate Drew
(MIDNIGHT CONFESSION), he is instructed to find the
diary hidden in the house. Only with this diary can
William and Sheila truly be set free from the spirits
trying to claim their souls. Will William head their
advice and locate the diary in time?
THE WAR WITHIN both
spooked me and left me dying to know how it was going to
end. I can't imagine coming home from the war and
reliving all of my friend's deaths and being haunted by
evil spirits. I sure as hell can't imagine being Sheila
and having some strange spirit, who I thought was my
husband, bringing me to orgasm. William is a hero to me
and the lengths he goes to in order to protect his wife
and his home will have you enthralled with this story in
no time. D. Musgrave has become one of my favorite
authors and THE WAR WITHIN definitely cements him there.
This story will have your blood turning cold, your
libido shooting up to the moon and leave you wondering
just how much this diary in the house is capable of.
Let the Sunshine
In-1971 by Jamie Hill
Scott and Terri left
California to get away from the crime spree ripping
through the area. Moving into 413 Remembrance Lane
should be making both of them very happy. However, Terri
hasn't been in the mood for making love as of late,
which is really surprising to Scott. She's been feeling
very jumpy lately and now Scott is having weird dreams.
Ever since he and Terri met Rafe in the diner, Scott has
found himself having very erotic dreams about the man.
However, Scott soon discovers he's not the only one
having sinfully delicious dreams of Rafe…so is Terri!
When Rafe comes to
dinner with some wine, friendship suddenly turns to a
whole lot more. Scott and Terri get an experience with
Rafe they never could have imagined. When they discover
that Rafe has a whole other side to him, they are unsure
whether they should run screaming for the hills or just
embrace his furry side. He really is the most amazing
thing to happen to them, after all. When Terri remembers
the diary she found in the house they realize that they
may just be able to wish for Rafe to be all man. Wishing
on the diary always comes with a price though. Is this
threesome ready to pay it?
LET THE SUN SHINE IN
is orgasmically delicious! I couldn’t get enough of the
scrumptious sex between Rafe and Scott. Terri wasn't my
favorite character in this story for some reason. I just
couldn't really relate to her like I could to Rafe and
Scott. To me, they stole the story and Terri was just
kind of along for the ride. This is not meant to be
critical of Jamie Hill at all. I just felt the romance
and passion more between Scott and Rafe then either or
both of them with Terri. This was a spellbinding tale of
lust, trust and acceptance. I honestly can't see just
two of these characters together. They all really
belonged in this threesome they created! I am a huge fan
of all of Jamie Hill's work, but I have to say, LET THE
SUN SHINE IN is my all time favorite! I love her male on
male action and can't wait to see what else she has in
store soon.
My Vampire, My
Love-1993 by Skyler Grey
Candice has just
moved into 413 Remembrance Lane. She's already
discovered the diary in one of the rooms and how to open
it. Candy has also discovered a new friend on the
property…a mangy black and white cat. When a man calls
her explaining that he's the nephew of the owner of the
home and wishes to speak with her, Candice is nervous to
say the least. However, the man's voice sends her
insides to quivering and she cannot seem to stay no to
him. He introduces himself as Avakis. His touch melts
Candice from head to toe and she can't seem to get
enough of him. He should not be able to touch her this
way! Why can't she seem to stop him?
Avakis is a vampire,
cursed to take pleasure from women until he finds a
virgin, whom he must turn over to his master to be
tortured. He discovers that he can't give his master
Candice. He is hopelessly in love with her. There is no
way he can remain with her without his master finding
out. Is there? When Candice explains the diary, both
discover that they may be able to be together after all.
MY VAMPIRE, MY LOVE
is a titillating good time to be had by all. Avakis is
so protective of the only woman he's ever loved.
Explaining to her that he is a vampire would shock and
scare the hell out of most people, but Candice takes it
in stride because she loves him. She's willing to fight
his master along side him to remain with Avakis forever.
Once again, the diary plays a pivotal role in their
lives which I absolutely love! I definitely want a diary
like this to make my wishes come true. Avakis and
Candice were wonderful together. The passion that
explodes between these two will leave you breathless!
The Life Not
Lived-2000 by Michelle Houston
When Natasha's
divorce goes through, she gets to keep her house at 413
Remembrance Lane. She also receives a strange package in
the mail. Figuring it's from her sister, she dons the
beautiful necklace inside. Natasha has been hiding a
side of herself for a very long time. Being a closet
lesbian has always stood in the way of her and her
husband's relationship, but Natasha can't fight it
anymore. She needs a woman in her life that will give
her everything her heart and body craves.
When Natasha's
erotic imaginings become a reality and she finds a
strange woman with her in the bed, she freaks! The woman
tells her she is called a succubus. She is sure she is
just dreaming the woman bringing her untold pleasure,
but decides what the hell, my as well ride it out. The
succubus is here to help Natasha change her fate. Once
upon a time, Natasha left behind the woman she loved
more than anything to pretend to be normal. Maybe, with
the help of the diary Natasha has found in the house,
she can go back and change her mistakes. No fake
marriage, no pretending to me straight when she's not
and most of all, a chance to be completely and utterly
happy again.
THE LIFE NOT LIVED
was phenomenal! I truly fell in love with Natasha. I
understood her hesitation at ever telling anyone that
she was a lesbian. Growing up in the times that she did,
she would never have been accepted. However, like she
discovered too late, marrying a man to hide your true
self will never work. I wanted Natasha to find the
diary, to make her wish and to find her lost love. I was
really rooting for her throughout. She brought tears to
my eyes on more than one occasion, and the provocative
pleasure she discovers will make your teeth melt.
Michelle Houston is a favorite author of mine and I am
so happy to have been able to delve into another one of
her masterpieces yet again!
413 REMEMBRANCE
LANE: DIARY OF A HOUSE is sinfully delicious. Be
prepared to disappear into a multitude of time periods
for a few hours. Each author brings their own special
ingredients to this heart-stopping collection. There is
no way I can pick my favorite story, as each one I
seemed to love more than the last. From pirates and
vampires to same sex loving, there is something that
will appeal to everyone in this book from today's
hottest authors. The diary itself really kept my
attention. I would love to be able to find one in my
home and share all the other inhabitants' adventures!
This was such a unique storyline that kept my attention
riveted to each individual story. I will be talking
about this collection to everyone I know for a very long
time to come.
Reviewer: Amanda
Haffery
Reviewer: Adrianna
Heat Level:
 M/M,
F/F, Ménage
Rating:
Midnight Confessions
by Cheri Valmont
The year is 1750. Catherine has gone from London to America in search of her
beloved Andrew. While inquiring of him she and her servants are captured and
taken to the house at 413 Remembrance Lane. The owner is Captain Chadwick, a
pirate who uses the house as his getaway. By writing in her diary Catherine
has bound her love for Andrew to the house. Will she find happiness and love
where she least expects it to be?
Cheri Valmont has written a vibrant story of love and courage of a woman
willing to cross the ocean and face danger for the man she loves.
Extraordinary Request by Emma Wildes
The year is 1815. Serena and Henri Duclos are happy in the house at 413
Remembrance Lane. One day at the port Henri is bitten by a spider. After a
very miraculous recovery Serena and Henri learn that he is impotent. Henri
asks his best friend Arthur Roland to help get them with child. Arthur
accepts and tension in the household flares. What will happen when Serena
writes in the diary? Will the diary and the house rescue their marriage from
ruin?
Emma Wildes has written a story packed with selfless decisions and the
bounds of true friendship. Her character deals with the need to complete the
family and the sense of inferiority when impotence comes between husband and
wife. Serena and Henri keep their love blazing even through uncertainty.
Of Death and Desire by Jude Mason
The year is 1898. Jonathan and Phillip travel from Memphis to New Orleans to
spend the last of Phillip’s days in the comfort and peace of 413 Remembrance
Lane. Soon after moving in, Phillip’s consumption takes his life. Jonathan
spends weeks in a fit of drunken depression. He finally cleans himself up
and buys the home they loved so much. Soon he begins feeling Phillip’s
ghostly touch and haunting voice whispering to find the diary. Once found
what will his wish be and what will he give up to have it?
Jude Mason’s story is about the life changing grief of losing someone you
love. Readers can grasp the emotions of death and relate to the dream of a
second chance by making a simple wish.
The War Within by D. Musgrave
The year is 1945. William has come home from World War Two to the house at
413 Remembrance Lane and his beautiful wife Sheila. The war has changed
William; he is haunted by flashbacks and relives the deaths of his platoon
members daily. The first night he is home William has a flashback and
strikes Sheila while they are in the middle of lovemaking. To save himself
and Sheila he seeks the bayou voodoo witch. William is told to find the
diary and write his story and make his wish. What will his wish be and will
the couple be able to overcome the effects of the war?
The War Within touches everyone’s heart. Coming home without being twisted
by the horrors of war is impossible. This story provides hope that all
families can survive the effects of war with a little bit of magic and
courage.
Let the Sunshine In by Jamie Hill
The year is 1971. Terri and Scott Walker are given the house after Scott’s
father dies. After moving in, they meet Rafe McAllister in a local diner.
One thing leads to another and they find themselves in a whirlwind
relationship of carnal appetites and love. Rafe is the key to close the door
on the tragedy of Terri’s miscarriage. Then the bombshell is dropped. Rafe
admits to being a werewolf. To makes matters worse Terri thinks she is
pregnant. They seek the diary to see if they can salvage the life they have
built together. What does the future hold in store for all of the lovers?
Let the Sunshine In is more of a theme then a little short story. Jamie Hill
has written a unique read of love.
My Vampire My Love by Skyler Grey
The year is 1993. Candy Thibodeaox moves into 413 Remembrance Lane and
immediately finds the house’s diary. A short time after moving in she
receives a late night visitor, Avakis Dregan. She invites him in and he
seduces her willingly and takes her maidenhood. The next morning upon
waking, Candy finds him gone. Crushed, she spends the day agonizing over her
carelessness. The phone rings and its Avakis. He confesses his love and a
secret; he’s a vampire who has promised his master the next virgin he finds.
Avakis doesn’t want to risk losing Candy to his master so he is leaving
forever to protect her. Grieving, Candy turns to the diary and wishes for
Avakis to be mortal. Two lonely years go by and Candy still pines for him.
What is the sacrifice made for writing in the diary? Will they ever be
together?
Skyler Grey has made love at first sight seductive and alluring with her
handsome blond vampire. This short story makes you wish Mr. Right would
knock on your door late at night.
The Life Not Lived by Michelle Houston
The year is 2000. Natasha divorced her husband Andrew after almost thirty
years together. She didn’t feel right carrying on the lie of loving him when
she is attracted to women. She is visited one night by a red-haired
succubus. After pleasuring her to an extraordinary release, the succubus
takes the locket Natasha found in the house. The succubus tells her that if
she continues to live unhappily she will end up a succubus herself. What
will Natasha write in the diary? Will Natasha be able to save her happiness?
Michelle Houston has written an awesome story of the difficulty of making
decisions with your heart and mind. She shows the reader the life long
heartache of making choices to appease others. In The Life Not Lived a
single epiphany can change your life for the better.
413 Remembrance Lane is an awesome read. The different time periods and
authors flow together, making this anthology a heartfelt celebration of
life. As you read you discover how much diversity an old house can hold,
from tragedy to love, and heartbreak to bliss. This house has recovered,
grown in strength and brought together lifestyles and families. All of these
authors have come together and told the life story of a grand New Orleans
house. Each story flows seamlessly through the timetable, straight into your
heart.
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