Dreams of Ecstasy

"Ms Craft has used her talent to create a lush paradise as the backdrop for this romantic who-dunnit that will leave the reader in delicious anticipation from the first ripple to the last tidal wave of this literary love cruise."--Romantic Times Book Review

Gina Campbell, a top-of-the-charts singer-songwriter is trying to deal with the murder of her brother and the breakup of her marriage to Joe Dauterive, a cop. When he asked for a a divorce, she fled to her island in the South Seas, Lyric, and it is there that Joe finds her after learning that her life is in danger. It adds to the stress that her ex-husband and manager is on the island and may be trying to kill her. The mystery of the Tarot cards, madness and intrigue all come together to threaten Gina. But Joe is determined that nothing will stop their love this time.

As a result of her parents' messy divorce Keysa Donovan refuses to celebrate Christmas or to let herself fall in love. A successful marketing exec she's positive she doesn't need anyone else in her life to be happy. Until Ian Sanchez, her sexy co-worker, catches her off guard with homemade cocoa, old holiday movies and kisses that promise the heat of pleasure. Now, Keysa's second guessing everything she thought she beleived and wondering if Ian's touch is worth risking her heart this holiday season.

Melodye Carter, widowed single mom of twins and plus-size designer and boutique owner, has her hands full. Her late husband's death has been declared a murder and Lieutenant Detective Jim Ryman is investigating. The man is a hunk and Melodye knew him in high school, but hurt and pain have made her swear off love for life. And Jim is no stranger to hurt and swears he'll go it alone forever. But these two reckon without his mother, her grandfather and her adorable twins. The final straw is that they reckon without knowing their own blazing desires and tender, yearning hearts.

A good book. Sherri and Byron are well-defined characters who lend themselves well to an interesting and unique plot.--Romantic Times Book Reviews

Well written and highly engaging. More than once I found myself on the edge of my seat anticipating what would happen next. I really enjoyed reading this novel as well as others by this author.-- RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Sherri Pinson owns an upscale, successful spa. She was devasted when her beloved husband was murdered, leaving her to raise their precocious daughter. She is slowly getting it together when Byron Tate intrudes on her sorrow. This takes her near the edge because he is the forer close friend that she feels betrayed her husband and caused his death. But she knows well that Byron has just lost his wife and child in a horrible accident and she cannot deny that sympathy. As the daughter's godfather, Byron leans on Sherri to let him back in their life again. He knows things about her late husband that she doesn't know, but he doesn't want to hurt her.

Then Sherri's life is threatened by a deranged killer and Byron knows that he will fight to save her, no matter what the cost to himself.

As owner of Your Wildest Dreams, Erica Cole specializes in creating over-the-top fantasy date nights for her clients, although she never anticipated the headaches that would come with owning her own business. When a consulting firm shows interest in franchising Your Wildest Dreams, Erica is over the moon at the thought of her longtime dream becoming a household name…and the financial payoff that is sure to come. Now, she must create the ultimate Valentine’s Day experience, and Erica knows just who to call to help her plan it.

Since Gavin Foster opened Decadente Artisan Chocolates, life has never been sweeter. The former tech company CEO has found his true calling, creating high-end chocolates for the discerning palettes of New Orleanians…and the best friend whom he wishes were more, Erica Cole. When Erica requests his help in creating a Valentine’s Day fantasy, Gavin sees it as the perfect opportunity to show her just how sweet their reality could be.

This a novella of approximately 35,000 words. 

Gabriella Jackson knew her life was about to change the night Damian Frinks came to her rescue behind a Harlem nightclub. At first sight, Gabby wasn't sure if he was friend or foe. Still, the intriguing Jamaican male had a sex appeal that captivated Gabby the instant she gazed into his bottomless dark eyes.

Damian, who swore no woman would ever have his heart, was just as captivated by Gabriella. The petite, chocolate-toned beauty was headstrong and confident. Moreover, she possessed a determination which surprised him.

Though the attraction was mutual, Damian and Gabriella were plagued by misunderstanding. For Gabriella, it was the feeling that Damian was pursuing her with intentions of adding another name to his list of conquests. Damian's interest, however, was more than sexual. He had never met a woman with no desire to stroke, pamper or feed his sometimes overbearing ego. What Damian felt was both powerful and extraordinary. He was a man accustomed to having what he wanted and Gabriella was exactly what he wanted. Of course, things weren't easy. Tempers soared, as did the passion whenever the accomplished entrepreneurs succumbed to the attraction between them. Nevertheless, that attraction brought them together frequently and. Damian and Gabriella were determined to overcome all obstacles in the pursuit of promised ecstasy.

A dangerous Donovan.

Benjamin Donovan is one of Las Vegas' top defense attorneys, his dynamic and debonair personality winning kudos in the courtroom, while breaking hearts in the process. But Ben draws the line at going against his ethics, except when those ethics lead a line of murder right to his door.

And the woman that steals his heart.

She'd been rejecting him for as long as she'd known him and years later, prosecutor Victoria Lashley is still giving Ben a run for his money. Only this time Victoria has no choice but to team up with Ben as her job is on the line and the killer she's prosecuting has set his sights on her.

Will she lose the biggest case of her career, along with her life? Not if a Donovan has anything to do with it.

"Kept me glued to my seat"! --Joyfully Reviewed.

Torn apart by her ex-fiance who went to prison for his wrongdoing, Dosha Steele flees to the Canary Islands on the coast of Spain. Here she meets the brooding, handsome millionaire banker, Christian Montero and they fall head over heels in love. But from the beginning strange things begin to happen. Back in the States to be married, Dosha receives a portrait of herself -- dead. And back in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain, the danger and the intrigue speed up. Christian's grandmother is an expert at reading Tarot cards and her vision grows darker as the couple settles in. His Cousin, Francisco, and he are competing for the same position, and Francisco is a vicious man. Christian's father is head of the Homicide Division. Can he save his son and Dosha before it's too late