Denise Rossetti Denise Rossetti i(A102722 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Ours to Embrace Denise Rossetti , Sydney : Momentum Books , 2015 8804782 2015 single work novel science fiction romance

'She's sweet, serious and prim - and she's messing with his head.

'Shuttle pilot Cory Olsen figures he'll live fast and die young. After all, his is one of the most dangerous jobs on the Earth Ship Siren. Out among the stars, on the long journey to the penal colony on Solitaire, Cory parties hard, laughing and loving, no commitments, nothing serious.

'Which would be fine if he could ignore Bella - Prisoner 2844 - and move on to the next pretty face. He can't work out where he's going wrong. The woman's all lush temptation - skin like velvet, mouth like honeysuckle - but Bella's crankier than his temperamental shuttle craft and twice as mean.

'Since Bella's doing seven years for sedition, she can't afford entanglements of any kind, not with her old associates - and especially not with a handsome, reckless flyboy who makes her laugh at all the wrong moments. With tension on the Siren reaching fever pitch, a ruthless leader emerges from among the convicts. When violence starts to escalate, rebellion seems inevitable.

'If Bella's not careful, she could lose a lot more than her wary heart. She could cost Cory Olsen his life.

'Perfect for fans of Laurann Dohner and Evangeline Anderson. ' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mine To Keep Denise Rossetti , Sydney : Momentum Books , 2014 8001165 2014 single work novella science fiction fantasy

'All Sandy wanted was some R&R in Sydney before joining the Earth Ship Siren as head of Military Police. What she gets is a night of mystery and pleasure with a man so wickedly fascinating he can’t possibly be law-abiding.

'For professional con man Peter Stanton, Master Sergeant Alanna Sanderson, with her kick-arse body and cool blue eyes, is the most fun he’s ever had. Eight months later, on the Siren, he gets to meet her again, but now he’s Prisoner 141, and they’re out among the stars, half way to the penal colony on Solitaire.

'When a micrometeroid shower strikes the convoy, Sandy and Prisoner 141 are stranded on a stricken ship. Will he pull off the ultimate confidence trick and sacrifice Sandy for his freedom?

'If only she could command her heart as easily as she wields her stun gun, because when he betrays her, as he surely must, she’s going to have to kill him.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Yours To Desire Denise Rossetti , Sydney : Momentum Books , 2014 8000962 2014 single work novel science fiction romance

'It’s 2202 and on board ES Siren, the brilliant Doctor Lily Kwan has worked in secret to develop an antidote for the aphrodisiac rape drug, sexmeth.

'She’d be overjoyed if it wasn’t for an embarrassing problem: the antidote has no effect on her extraordinary reaction to Connor Madison, the Siren’s tough quartermaster. Scientifically, it should be impossible, but the man’s a raging fever in her blood. If a single dark glance sets Lily on fire, a kiss might kill her dead but what a way to go!

'A former gang rat from the slums of a dying world, Con came up the hard way, so when geeky Doctor Kwan tops his hit list of possible drug runners, nothing’s going to save her not her family’s money, nor her clever mind.

'Not even the smile in her eyes.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Dark Rose Denise Rossetti , New York (City) : Berkley Sensation , 2012 6896592 2012 single work novel romance fantasy

'Rosarina of the Garden is the most desired courtesan of her time. She is also a spy, sent on a deadly mission to Green IV. She cannot afford to trust anyone, least of all the Quintus, a Technomage with his own agenda - and the unnerving ability to crack her cool composure.

'Rose is a challenge Quin can't resist, but he's a threat she's been ordered to...neutralize.

'Duty and passion are a dangerous combination in the paranormal world of the Four-Sided Pentacle.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Lone Warrior Denise Rossetti , New York (City) : Berkley Publishing Corporation , 2011 6896529 2011 single work novel romance fantasy

'Walker, an earth shaman, has dedicated his life to the annihilation of the demon warriors who destroyed his desert tribe. As the lone survivor of the massacre, he atones by wreaking vengeance as a lethal mercenary. But his latest captive is a daring and new kind of challenge.

'She is the assassin Mehcredi, forced to work alongside Walker as penance for her crimes. Abandoned as a child, Mehcredi has no concept of human relationships, no reserve, no fears, and she boldly walks through Walker’s barriers as if they were mist.

'Embarking on a journey of naked revenge—and pure ecstasy—they will discover pleasures once alien to them both. But in their shadow is the most powerful and reviled demon warrior of them all—the Necromancer. He’s vowed to destroy Walker and Mehcredi once and forever, even if he must hold the entire world ransom to do it...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Guilty as Sin Denise Rossetti , Ohio : Ellora's Cave , 2011 6892058 2011 single work novel romance fantasy

'Michael’s bad, bad, bad—all the way to the bone. A single heated encounter with the master thief, and level-headed Liseriel the Gray has never been so furious—so intrigued—in her life. Neither has Michael. Danger’s always been his drug of choice.

'With his huge bronze wings and sweet, serious smile, Daxariel the Burnished is everything the thief is not—a generous, shining spirit; an honest, loving soul—and a virgin.It’s going to take two Aetherii to catch a thief. Lise and Dax are both so godsbedamned good, Michael can’t wait to debauch and defile, to make his Aetherii beg for dark erotic pleasures. It’s the only way he knows to win—and win he must, because there’s something about wings and tails and trust freely given that has him reeling.

'Exquisitely trapped between Michael’s intoxicating wickedness and Dax’s steadfast love, everything Lise believes about duty is dust on the wind. How can she crave both these men, different as night and day?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 Rhio's Dancer Denise Rossetti , 2010 single work novella romance
— Appears in: Laced with Desire 2010;
'Rhio's a battle-scarred veteran of both love and war, a soldier right down to his bootstraps. But he's never met a woman as fierce, as fascinating—as dangerous—as Dancer. And she's up to her pretty neck in political intrigue. She just might kill him before they're through, but what a glorious way to go!' Source: author's website (http://www.deniserossetti.com/books.html). Sighted 28/03/2011.
1 y separately published work icon Thief of Light Denise Rossetti , New York (City) : Berkley Sensation , 2009 Z1768746 2009 single work novel romance 'In the subtropical city of Caracole, Erik the Golden is widely known as irresistiblehis Voice an instrument of incredible pleasure. But the Voice is a curse as much as a blessing, for once Erik used it to steal a soul, and now he must pay. Pruella Takimori McGuire is the business manager for the beautiful courtesans of the Garden of Nocturnal Delights. She deals in numbers, not Magick, and when Erik turns his charms in her direction, she sees only vanity, not a golden gift. If Erik cannot use his power to win Prue's heart, how can he truly possess her? And all the while, a far darker power corrupts the foundations of Caracole—the Necromancer, who feasts on souls. When the Necromancer's hired assassin kidnaps Prue, Erik must harness his air Magick to recover the woman he has come to love more than life itself'. Source: bookseller's website.
1 Rubies and Black Velvet Denise Rossetti , 2008 single work novella romance
— Appears in: Unlaced 2008; (p. 349-448)
1 The Four-Sided Pentacle Denise Rossetti , 2008 series - author novel
1 y separately published work icon Strongman Denise Rossetti , Akron : Ellora's Cave , 2008 Z1567336 2008 single work novel romance fantasy 'A hard-bitten mercenary who's had a gutful of mud and blood and death, Fortitude McLaren joins the Ten Nations Fair as a roustabout. Tough, cold and competent, he's shocked and angered by his hunger for Griff, a circus acrobat. Brought up in the bigoted society of the Straight Church, Fort regards manlove with casual contempt. Not for him. Never for him. Athletic, cocky and single-minded about what he wants, Griff sets about getting it. Fort fights with everything in him, but Griff affects him like no one else. It's not just his strong, supple body. Fort is irresistibly drawn by the friendship the other man offers so freely. Fort may have found a friend, but the cruel memories of his childhood are the greatest enemy of all. When a job for Jan the Aetherii puts Griff in danger, Fort discovers what's really at risk - everything he is and everything he's ever believed in. To save Griff's life and preserve his own sanity, Fort must not only fight the battle in his soul, he must win it.' Source: www.deniserossetti.com/ (Sighted 12/03/2009).
1 2 y separately published work icon The Flame and the Shadow Denise Rossetti , New York (City) : Ace Books , 2008 Z1567299 2008 single work novel romance fantasy 'Grayson of Concordia, known on countless worlds as the Duke of Ombra, is a mercenary, a sorcerer of shadows - a man whose soul is consumed by darkness. For Gray, the bleak savagery in his heart is manifest in an entity he calls Shad. He has long resisted Shad's enticements, but when he is hired to kidnap a fire witch, he seizes the chance to restore his soul - no matter the cost." "Cenda's heart is ash. Since the death of her precious baby daughter, life has lost all meaning for the fire witch. Slowly, she has worked to master her powers and go on living. But when she encounters Gray, her will is no match for her desire. But her love may not survive the terrible discovery of Gray's betrayal.' Source: Book jacket.
1 Come Howling Denise Rossetti , 2007 single work short story
— Appears in: Ellora's Cavemen : Season of Seduction, Vol. I 2007;
'Being a banshee is a lifetime Curse - and a magical pain in the ass. It's lonely, oh so lonely. Needing a career change in the worst possible way, Maeve O'Brien the banshee visits an employment agency. Surely someone will listen! Luc hangs on every single word. The woman's voice is sex incarnate. She might dress in bag lady chic, but a single whisper and he's got the hot chills. Two sentences and he's hard enough to pound nails. It's his brother's agency, but to help Maeve - Hell, Luc would do anything, even go to devil.' Source: www.deniserossetti.com/ (Sighted 12/03/2009).
1 Coming On Strong Denise Rossetti , 2007 single work short story romance
— Appears in: A Red Hot New Year 2007;
'Sam Jones's laid-back charm and Aussie drawl have never failed him - until he meets Gina McBride. The little Yank has to be the most skittish woman he's ever met, and the most intriguing. Making love with her is an experience that makes Sam's eyes roll back in his head, but she won't do it with the light on. Then there's that sexy little growl in the back of her throat when she comes, and she's so strong...' Source: http://www.deniserossetti.com/books.html (Sighted 12/03/2009).
1 y separately published work icon Tailspin Denise Rossetti , Akron : Ellora's Cave , 2007 Z1356400 2007 single work novel romance fantasy 'From his magnificent tawny wings to his wicked feathery tail, Miriliel the Burnished is masculine perfection. One glance, and Fledge knows she's outclassed. After all, she's a small, ordinary circus girl with no education, no looks and no prospects. Mirry's not only a warrior of the Aetherii but a scholar of renown. Mesmerized by the power of his personality and her desire to be mastered, Fledge gives herself up for lost. But she can't help thinking, if only she had wings, she'd soar with Mirry in a Mating Flight for the ages. If only. Mirry has lots of things on his oh-so clever mind. An ageless demon's captured his friend, Janarnavriel the Noir, and it's using the dark warrior's beautiful body for a perverted playground. All Mirry has to do is rescue his friend, finish his encyclopedia and educate Fledge. By the time he's finished, she'll know how to read, write and submit for her pleasure-and his. In between, he needs to kill a deathless demon, sort out his complicated feelings for Jan and show Fledge the secret of an Aetherii orgasm. Not to worry. He's made a list.' Source: http://www.deniserossetti.com/ (Sighted 12/03/2009).
1 Phoenix Rising Denise Rossetti , 2006 series - author novel romance fantasy
1 1 y separately published work icon Gift of the Goddess Denise Rossetti , Akron : Ellora's Cave , 2006 Z1356393 2006 single work novel romance fantasy 'The Law of the love goddess Lufra states that no man may take his pleasure inside any part of a woman's body, unless she has climaxed first. Each time, every time. But when warrior-scout Anje is taken captive by Brin, Lufra's shaman, she discovers that not even divine law can protect her from the erotic wiles of two determined men. Huge, dark and enigmatic, Brin wears a tattoo of the holy dragon on his magnificent body. Years of erotic training have given him skills and stamina Anje cannot match. But it's the strength of his will that threatens to conquer her very soul, while his beautiful young friend, Trey, has a bravado and a vulnerability that make her mouth water. Anje fears Brin's arrogant prediction may be true-"You'll surrender, scout, and you'll glory in it. You'll abandon yourself and adore it. Because you trust - trust absolutely." Screaming and cursing her ecstasy, she learns that dark raptures are addictive. But neither man is what he seems and all three are pawns in a suicidal scheme to placate an angry goddess. Saving her lovers will take everything Anje's got - as a woman and a warrior.' Source: http://www.deniserossetti.com/ (Sighted 12/03/2009).
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