Ellora’s Cave
January 2008
The Virgin’s Blood necklace is legendary. Simple in appearance, it wields a sexual power only its true owners can experience…
Hannah doesn’t understand why the newest acquisition at her family’s jewelry store makes her ache so deliciously. When Colin visits the shop and tells the necklace’s erotic tale, Hannah’s further enflamed—for the necklace and the man.
Borrowing the necklace, she has mind-blowing sex with Colin, the power of the stones overwhelming. But for normally shy Hannah, the experience is bittersweet. Her alluring aggressiveness isn’t real—it’s the Virgin’s Blood Jewels. She can’t keep the necklace, and fears she’ll lose Colin without it. But Colin knows more about the jewels than he’s telling.
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Reviews
Lynda at Simply Romance Reviews Gave Virgin Jewels an A+!
“Virgin Jewels by Karen Erickson is a very steamy story. The attraction between Colin and Hannah jumps off the pages and you can’t help but be drawn in.”
Claudia at JERR Gave Virgin Jewels Four Stars!
“Garnet: Virgin Jewels is a wonderfully written love story. I loved Hannah, so shy, repressed, wanting to get rid of her troublesome virginity. Hannah suddenly becomes more assertive after wearing the necklace, surprising her sister, Colin, and herself. She’s a wild thing in Colin’s arms but quickly allows doubt to seep into her budding relationship. Is the necklace responsible for their passionate lovemaking or is it Colin? The sex between them is explosive and left me breathless in its intensity. Colin has a fight on his hands, trying to get Hannah to realize her own potential. He’s a great partner for her because he gives her the space to come to her own conclusion that love is behind her motives, not the necklace. I enjoyed that pieces of the necklace’s legend slowly trickle throughout this novella, adding to the richness of Hannah and Colin’s story. I found Garnet: Virgin Jewels a highly entertaining story and look forward to reading more works by Ms. Erickson in the future.”
Nicole at Manic Readers said about Virgin Jewels:
“Karen Erickson composes a hot, delicious story with the perfect hero! The long sultry love scenes make your legs shake with anticipation. The characters are perfect together and the ending is heartfelt. Erickson scores with this sensual creation!”
Midnight Minx at Literary Nymphs Gave Virgin Jewels Four Nymphs!
“I really enjoyed this book. The sex was hot, as Hannah explored her new found boldness, and Colin is a refreshing mixture of sweet and demanding. This short story leaves you feeling satisfied and even a little envious by the end.”
Jenn L. at Romance Junkies Gives Virgin Jewels Four Ribbons!
“VIRGIN JEWELS is an erotic tale that is fast paced and extremely well written. A novel that in my opinion can be enjoyed again and again placing it firmly on my keeper shelf.”
Nicole at Manic Readers gave Virgin Jewels Four Stars!
“Karen Erickson composes a hot, delicious story with the perfect hero! The long sultry love scenes make your legs shake with anticipation. The characters are perfect together and the ending is heartfelt. Erickson scores with this sensual creation!”
Excerpt
“Colin.”
A sweet murmur sounded behind him and he turned around, his eyes going wide at the sight before him. Hannah Anderson stood in a clingy, black strapless dress, her creamy shoulders exposed, the length of her long, long legs emphasized by the shortness of the skirt and the high-heeled black sandals on her feet. Her strawberry blonde hair hung in loose waves around her face and her dark eyes sparkled with unmistakable arousal. Her lips were ripe and red, and looked as if they’d just been thoroughly kissed.
She looked the same yet different—different in a good way. A very good way. Whereas before her expression had been hesitant and shy, now she appeared bold. Her eyes drank him in from head to toe, her little pink tongue sneaking out to stroke across her upper lip. Sultry, seductive…the entire image of her intoxicating to his senses.
Then he noticed the Virgin’s Blood Jewels sparkling around her neck.
All the blood in his body went straight to his cock, making him painfully huge in mere seconds. The overtly sexual woman with the exposed nipple long forgotten, Colin reached out a hand and Hannah took it. He pulled her close, tilting his head so that he spoke directly in her ear.
“You have the necklace on.”
“So I do.” A wet sensation tickled his ear and he realized it was her tongue. “Do you like it? I wore it just for you.”
“You look beautiful.” He didn’t want to admit that her last words touched him but they did. The idea of her thinking about him as much as he’d thought about her warmed him, leaving him with an unfamiliar feeling he didn’t quite recognize. Ignoring it, he smoothed a hand down her back, settled his palm against the lush curve of her ass.
“Thank you.” She pulled away, smiling at him. “I’m surprised to see you here.”
He cocked a brow at her. “Why? This is my showing, after all.”
“Oh!” Her mouth dropped open, those pretty, plump red lips tempting him beyond reason. He curled his hands into fists to keep from yanking her against him and kissing her senseless. “You’re the artist?”
“I am.”
“Wow.” She smiled again and leaned toward him, her soft scent surrounding him. “You’re full of surprises.”
Her whispered words in his ear had his cock ready to jump out of his pants. “So are you.”