Keket's Curse - Masters of Desire Anthology
Kensington Aphrodisia
Anthology, January 2009
Available at Barnes & Noble
Length - Novella
4 1/2 Stars from Romantic Times!
Given
as a handmaiden to the ancient temple of Goddess Hathor, Jamila's body and
beauty mesmerize all men. Cursed by a jealous priestess, she can never be truly
satisfied--until centuries later, still young, still beautiful, she is saved by
David. His kiss explodes her bonds--and sexual ecstasy is next...
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Excerpt:
Prologue
Temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt, 1123 B.C.
The night air teased Jamila’s skin through the fine linen robe. Just
thinking about the warrior Bomani sent damp fire through her core. Her body
ached for him with an insatiable lust. No other man attracted her this way. His
hard body and thick sword would soon claim her once again.
Given to the temple at the age of five, Jamila grew up surrounded by luxury and
debauchery in equal measures. The Goddess Hathor granted her temple maidens
freedom to love where they wanted. Introduced to the art of pleasure at
eighteen, Jamila learned her lessons well. Now twenty-three and one of Hathor’s
handmaidens, she could have her choice of lovers. And she chose Bomani.
Jamila leaned around the column where she hid, seeking sight of her lover. The
clear night sky cast the light of a thousand stars over the courtyard.
Anticipation whetted her desire. Secrecy only heightened the erotic nature of
their meetings. Three weeks had passed since her last tryst with the tall,
muscled warrior. Three weeks too long.
A shadow moved toward her. The soft swish of linen accompanied silent footsteps.
Intense pleasure shivered through her body leaving her panting. Bomani must have
seen her. His stride quickened.
“Bomani!” The soft gasp was muffled by his lips on hers.
Hard muscles pressed her against the temple column. Already erect, his cock
pushed into the soft flesh of her stomach.
“I want you now.” Bomani’s hoarse groan fanned the fire in her pussy.
“Yes...” Jamila tugged the edge of his linen tunic up until her hands found the
thick, swollen shaft. Grasping his cock in one hand, her fingers not quite
closing around the girth, she stroked him. “I need to feel you in me. Now.”
More than any other man, Bomani stirred her desire. She dreamed of his thick
veined flesh plunging deep in her aching pussy. Thoughts of his arrival had held
her on the edge of orgasm for days. Now, with satisfaction imminent, she almost
came just from touching him.
Rough calloused hands grabbed her ass and squeezed. Frantic fingers rolled up
the sheer material until her gown bunched around her waist. Pushing her against
the limestone column, Bomani grabbed her thighs and pulled her up.
Jamila released his weeping cock and flung her arms around him. Her legs circled
his waist. The blunt head of hot flesh nudged her wet, aching hole. His thick
shaft slid deep in one hard stroke. She bit the tight muscle of his shoulder to
keep from screaming her pleasure.
The cool evening air contrasted with the heat of his cock. His soft linen tunic
caressed her breasts through her near- transparent robe. Her nipples tightened
to hard points. She rubbed the sensitive nubs against his heavily muscled chest.
Intense pleasure rolled through her body as his long, hard cock withdrew before
plunging again. The hard column bracing her against her lover grated against her
back.
His musky scent blended with the heady aroma of her own juices. He once again
impaled her with his thick sword. Her body shuddered with pleasure at the
invasion.
Muffled groans combined with the wet slap of flesh. The dank smell of the Nile
delta mingled with the pungent scent of arousal. Pleasure burned through Jamila
as her body raced toward ecstasy. A few more strokes would be all she needed to
quench the fire in her body.
“Bomani!”
The icy voice of the Priestess Keket washed over Jamila like a sudden cold
shower. Even her obvious fury didn’t cool the fire in Jamila’s loins.
Jamila’s legs tightened on Bomani’s waist to keep her lover from pulling away.
“No,” she moaned. Her determination was no match for his strength. The hot flesh
she’d desired for weeks slipped free of her aching cunt. She tottered off
balance when her legs dropped and her feet hit the ground. “No!”
Caught having sex with Keket’s lover, Jamila should have been afraid. Her
lust-driven mind wouldn’t recognize the seriousness of her situation. Jamila
could be banished from the Temple.
Little did she know the power the High Priestess Keket wielded.
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Romantic Times Book Reviews
4.5 Stars
Reviewer: Bella March
What Bella said:
These three deliciously erotic paranormal romances are about cursed
characters and the lovers that free them. Packed with blazing hot sex scenes,
likable characters and just enough suspense to fully engage the reader, this is
one anthology that's bound to heat up any winter night.
Summary: In Jackson's "Pirate of Mystique Island," Lord Rafe Herrington's
been cursed by an island witch, and only a sweet but seductive siren named
Melodie can free him. Will she love him or kill him?
Truda Borg arrives at Wybjorn Castle to study her ancestor Garet the
Protector. Then she meets the ghost himself, and simple research turns into a
fevered search to free him from his curse and make him her own in "Ghostly
Legacy," in Chase's story.
In "Keket's Curse," by Kersten, an ancient Egyptian temple maiden is cursed
after a tryst with the high priestess's lover. Today, her kiss kills any man she
dares to love ... until David, who sates her sexual hunger like no other.
(APHRODISIA, Jan., 304 pp., $12.95)
Review in the January 2009 issue of Romantic Times Book Reviews.
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The Merry Genre Go Round Reviews
5 Stars
Reviewer: Harriet Klausner
"These three entertaining erotic romantic fantasies each contains a lead
character cursed with their only hope of liberation being their respective
beloved. Sub-genre fans will relish these heated novellas starring strong
protagonists trying to sexually and otherwise overcome a curse."
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Coffee Time Romance
3 Cups
Reviewer: Lototy
"This is undeniably my favorite story in this book. The characters are
captivating, the plot mysterious and well developed, and the love scenes
sizzling hot. A definite must read."
Review sent by email. No link to the site.
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Two Lips Reviews
5 Kisses Recommended Read
Reviewer: Tina
"Shayla Kersten has a imaginative, witty, and down right sexy novel in
Keket’s Curse. ... Shayla Kersten is definitely an author you should have on
your keeper shelf."
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