Esmerelda's Lovers Author:Adrianna Dane Esmerelda, a small, sleepy town with passion as its foundation. It is a community built on tradition, holding deep secrets and painful memories for some. Lives intertwine as usually happens in a small town, but as the past explodes into the present, the futures of these lovers will alter forever. Previously available only in electronic format, t... more »hese torrid tales of erotic romance by award-winning author Adrianna Dane have now been combined for a paperback collection. Included are the tales......Esmerelda's Secret (A 2004 Amber Heat Wave Contest Winner!...John William Dalton and Willow MacKenzie had once been passionate lovers, two halves of one soul, torn apart by greed and misunderstanding. Now, ten years later, J. W. is sheriff and Willow has returned to Esmerelda to finally lay to rest the tormenting ghosts that continue to haunt her.)......Smooth Finish (Back in high school, Cody Marx and Jared Creed had been attracted to each other. But when Jared's father died and his half-brother, Kenny, got into trouble, they drifted apart. Years later, a remodeling project draws them together once again. This is one revitalization Cody can't wait to begin.)......Ruthless Acts (Elizabeth Anthony, a hot-house flower, the pampered daughter of a powerful man. Isandro Santario, a secretive ex-con with a powerful desire for revenge. One from hell, the other from heaven. Can they discover paradise together? Or will they both end up burning in the smoky depths of purgatory?)......Closing Time (Risking her reputation, Evelyn travels to Boston for a little taboo excitement. From the hot encounter behind the stage with a sexy guitar player, to a steamy confrontation in the back room of the Esmerelda library, Evie must face her fears and risk everything for a chance at love...)« less