Duty and Desire: Military Erotic Romance (Paperback) Edited by Kristina Wright

Full bibliographic data for Duty and Desire

Title

Duty and Desire

Subtitle

Military Erotic Romance

Authors and contributors

Edited by Kristina Wright

Physical properties

Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 228
Width: 140 mm
Height: 203 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight: 181 g

Audience

General/trade

Language

English

ISBN

ISBN 13: 9781573448239
ISBN 10: 1573448230

Classifications

BISAC category code: FIC018000
BISAC category code: FIC003000
LC classification: PS
BISAC category code: FIC005000
BICMainSubject: DQ
Nielsen BookScan Product Class: F2.6
Dewey: 813.01083538
Dewey: FIC

Publisher

Cleis Press

Imprint name

Cleis Press

Publication date

13 November 2012

Publication City/Country

San Francisco/US

Biographical note

Kristina Wright had no idea what to expect from military life when she married an enlisted Navy sailor after a whirlwind long distance courtship just three months before the first Gulf War. She can say it may not be for everyone, but it's a hell of a ride! In the over two decades since they said "I do," her husband James has worked his way up the ranks to Lieutenant Commander and she has become an award-winning author whose erotic fiction has appeared in over 90 anthologies. They have lived in three states, endured seven deployments (two while her husband was assigned to Navy Special Warfare) and countless months of underway training exercises and counter narcotics operations, made the happy transition from "snail" mail to e-mail and had two children. Their first son was born in 2009 while James was on an eight month deployment to the Middle East, but he was lucky enough to be stateside when their second son was born in 2011. Inspired by her South Florida roots and tales of drug running and espionage, Kristina received the Golden Heart Award for Romantic Suspense from the Romance Writers of America for her first novel. She is also the editor of six other Cleis Press anthologies, including the best selling "Fairy Tale Lust" and "Best Erotic Romance." She currently lives with her husband and sons in Hampton Roads, VA, home to the legendary SEAL Team Six and the largest naval base in the world.

Review quote

"This collection of short stories provides both a stimulating collection of erotic tales and a thumbnail sketch of the various challenges that face the men and women who serve their country by being part of the military. The different perspectives provided by this talented group of authors vividly paint a moment in time that gives an opportunity for lovers to escape the harsh reality of war and separation, sometimes even though they are miles apart figuratively or literally. Many of these authors were new to me but all of them have penned a concise and entertaining read. "Duty and Desire: Military Erotic Romance"" is an anthology of 18 short stories edited by the talented Kristina Wright. This collection of spicy tales gives a glimpse of the sacrifices and challenges that face those who choose to serve their country. The tales range from delightfully carnal encounters to reminders that those who have been wounded still have a libido although their lovers may have to deal with handicaps, physical and/or mental. Among the many enjoyable entries are Delilah Devlin's "The Long Ride Home," a wickedly carnal description of a homecoming for two soldiers whose respective previous relationships didn't survive the stresses of deployment, Christine d'Abo's "Wilco" which is a sizzling tale of the role reversal that takes place when a navy woman takes a dominatrix position over her commander, and Kristina Wright's "For Better or Worse" that reminds us of the sacrifices that are willingly made and the stolen moments that lovers share that helps them make it through their terms of service." -Night Owl Reviews "Be ready to get up close and personal with the military when you pick up this collection. Featuring well-known erotica authors, including Delilah Devlin, J.K. Coi and Christine D'Abo, this anthology will give readers a lot to love. While each story has special meaning, it is Ericka Hiatt's "Fighting for Fresno" that stands out as a passion-filled tale, with incredi

Back cover copy

Epic Stories of Love and War The only thing stronger than the call of duty is the call of desire. "Duty and Desire" enlists a team of hot-blooded men and women from every branch of the military who serve their country and follow their hearts. Stateside and abroad, these warriors meet passion and danger head-on. From the army grunt who unwraps his wife like a gift in "Fighting for Fresno," to the injured soldier who sets his heart on the line for the nurse who healed his body and soul in "Out of Time," these tales embrace the ache of deployment and celebrate the sweet relief of shore leave. With a foreword by bestselling author Cat Johnson, "Duty and Desire" features stories of U.S. soldiers, sailors, aviators, marines and many more. Uniforms have never been sexier.