Twin sisters Allie and Zen have always shared everything: including an unconventional upbringing at Pagan Spirits Farms. They even fall in love at the same time. Pagan priestess Allie thinks she's met the man of her dreams in her buttoned-down lawyer fiancé, Paul Phillip. But is he everything he seems? Zen, a witch gifted with the sixth sense, falls for Orlando. But there's a catch: Orlando is married to someone else. As the celebration of Beltane nears, the sisters seem destined to be unlucky in love. But the Goddess moves in mysterious ways, and May Day may turn out to be magic for them after all.
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Smart Spiritual Sexy, April 30, 2009 By A. Hughes "Lady April" (Eastampton, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
Beltane is smart, spiritual, & sexy. The novel is vivid, fast paced, and imaginative. Her interesting characters make Beltane a genuine page turner. Beltane has few wasted words or actions and moves along with magnificent pacing. There are elements of suspense, and O'Riodan has an astonishing ability to, handle stasis without allowing things to stagnate; furthermore she created an element of mystery that drives the story forward. I particularly enjoy that she has incorporated bits of world mythology and folklore into her book. But be forewarned; the sex is erotic and intense. The storyline is of course an erotic romance that swirls around twin sisters Zenobia & Allegra Van Zandt who are most definitely modern-day witches. Allie and Zen as they are affectionately called have always shared everything: including there childhood at Pagan Spirits Farms. They even fall in love at the same time. When Zen meets Orlando, her intuition tells her he's the man of her dreams, even if he is married to someone else. At the same time, Allie, a pagan priestess, is finding out some not-so-flattering truths about her love, Paul Phillip Washington, after she'd already convinced herself that he's the love of her life and married him. As Beltane ( May Day) nears these two sisters are questioning what the Goddess, has in store for them, but we all know that the Goddess moves in mysterious ways, and May Day turns out to be magic for them both after all. And oh what unexpected romantic delights happen that very evening. What a wonderful beginning to her 12-part romance series; I look forward to reading all of her Pagan Spirit Novels. If you have a chance to read this book be prepared to be overwhelmed by the almost impossible and intimate moments and discover who romances who. An absolutely stunning first novel. Comment| Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)
An Unbiased Opinion By Erin O'Riordan (Midwest USA)
As the author, I can't give an unbiased opinion, so I defer to the words of the experts.
Bitten by Books says:
"There are some great elements to the book, particularly the fresh Midwestern setting of Milwaukee...Zen and Allie live in a believably multi-cultural world, a place where a Japanese organic gardener could be their foster mother and Zen's lover could be a first-generation American whose Slovenian mother is always available to babysit his son Armin. There are also neat little details..."
Kerensa at Crave More Romance writes:
"BELTANE is the heartfelt journey of finding that one special person we're meant to be with that every reader can relate to. It's Ms. O'Riordan's ability to put the reader in her character's shoes with each new development that makes this story so special. BELTANE reminded me of A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT DREAM where even though nothing happens exactly like I'd expect, everything is resolved beautifully in the end."
Blodeuedd at The Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell writes:
"We get to follow them in their relationships, the ups and downs, the hardship, and yes the sex. Because that there are. Not tasteless or too much, not so that it interferes with the story. But woven in so it makes sense. One scene did make me go oh no, oh really, and I couldn't wait to see how it turned out."
Denisse Alicea at The Pen and Muse wrote, "Beltane is a must read for those who love erotic romance with a dash of paranormal magic!"
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Beltane Erin O'Riordan
“Beltane” by author Erin O Riordan is about a character named Allie who is a pagan priestess who thinks she is marrying the man of her dreams but it seems that Paul Phillip is hiding something from his soon to be wife. Allie’s twin sister Zen is a witch who has the gift of empathy; she meets Orlando Parisi while giving him a reading. He just found out that his wife was cheating on him with his best friend. Orlando doesn’t even know if his son is really is or not. Beltane is a pagan holiday that celebrates the fertility of the earth and is also know as May Day. Can these two pagan sisters find love before the Beltane feast? I found “Beltane” to be very engaging and in all honesty I could not put it down. “Beltane” is a story which has a wonderfully great plot and characters that you feel something for as you read about them. The love making scenes are tastefully done.
"Now that I thought about it, though, boys and popsicles were similar. Long, juicy, lickable, and suckable, with those suggestively rounded heads. Why hadn't I realized what a perfect metaphor the popsicle was? It would have been easy, so easy, to close my eyes and allow myself to be lost in a phallic fantasia of fruity flavors and icy satisfaction. Of course, Thom Reno would be the star of my private ice show…
"It may have been all in my imagination, since it was late November, but I almost would have sworn I heard the melodious jingle of the ice cream truck outside."
Bomb-Pop (n): 1. A classic American frozen treat, a fruit-flavored popsicle in the red, white and blue of the American flag. 2. The story of Gretchen Malone, a second-grade teacher who normally keeps her wits about her, especially when it comes to workplace romances. That is, until hunky kindergarten teacher Thom Reno brings up a long-buried memory from summers past and a repressed schoolgirl crush along with it.
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Bomb Pop Erin O'Riordan
In the erotic tale “Bomb Pop” by Erin O’ Riordan Gretchen Malone has a major crush on fellow teacher Thom Reno: so much so that she fantasies about him in the most delicious way she can think of…his penis is a bomb pop.
This erotic story is well written and the sex scenes are hot and steamy. If you are looking for good erotica this is the book for you.
**** 4 Stars
Carol Langstroth, Manager
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Midsummer Night Erin O'Riordan
Available 12-14-09
In Midsummer Night, Zen has fallen in love with a biology grad student and modern Pagan, Ramesh Sudhra. One thing stands in the way of their happiness: his traditional Indian-American family doesn’t welcome Zen. Between his stern mother’s disapproval, Zen’s one-year vow of celibacy, and her assistant’s romantic troubles with a wild new witch, Zen’s life may never be the same.
Midsummer Night is the second book in the 12-part Pagan Spirits series.
Book Review/s to share: In the sequel of Beltane, Midsummer Night, we find Allie and Orlando give birth to Antonio and Zen taking the first steps in becoming a Pagan Priestess. She is studying to become a nurse-midwife and a vow of celibacy for 4 seasons and boyfriend Ramesh is not too happy about it but decides that since he loves her he will wait for her.
Zen’s employee Gillian finds love in the strangest place with a woman named Astrid Dejonghe. However this romance doesn’t go smoothly. Is Astrid the right person for Gillian?
“Midsummer Night is another winner of a book from Erin O’Riordan. The book has very interesting characters and hot steamy loves scenes. The plot makes you really look into the lives of Allie, Zen and those around them.
**** 4 Stars Carol Langstroth Mind Fog Reviews Email to share: erinoriordan@sbcglobal.net
MIDSUMMER NIGHT Erin O'Riordan
In the sequel of Beltane, “Midsummer Night”, we find Allie and Orlando give birth to Antonio and Zen taking the first steps in becoming a Pagan Priestess. She is studying to become a nurse-midwife and a vow of celibacy for 4 seasons and boyfriend Ramesh is not too happy about it but decides that since he loves her he will wait for her. Zen’s employee Gillian finds love in the strangest place with a woman named Astrid Dejonghe. However this romance doesn’t go smoothly. Is Astrid the right person for Gillian? “Midsummer Night” is another winner of a book from Erin O’Riodan. The book has very interesting characters and hot steamy loves scenes.The plot makes you really look into the lives of Allie, Zen and those around them. **** 4 Stars Carol Langstroth Mind Fog Reviews
Erin O'Riordan has contributed smart, honest short stories, articles and film reviews to Playgirl, Hustler Fantasies, and quality webzines including Clean Sheets, The Erotic Woman, and Oysters & Chocolate. This collection showcases some of the short stories, along with a special sneak preview of her full length novel, Beltane, from Eternal Press. Also included is the exclusive, previously unpublished "Herbert."
Book Review/s to share: In The Erotica Anthology there are six short erotic stories that are hot and steamy. The titles are Herbert, Beltane, Anatomy of a Lesson (A Tribute to Our Bodies, Ourselves), 900, Innocent and Going With the Flow. It offers something for everyone that reads erotic stories.
This reviewer’s overall opinion is that I found this to be a decent book with tasteful scenes however, I felt like the short stories were wanting for more of a plot. If you love erotic short stories then this is for you
*** 3 stars Carol Langstroth, Manager Mind Fog Reviews
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