Sydney Croft Books

“Fans of JR Ward have a brand new writer to add to their auto-buy list – Sydney Croft.
-Julie Bonello, SingleTitles.com

Whatever the scientists must say, if we take the supernatural part out of life, we leave only the unnatural.
– Amelia Barr

Sydney Croft is the pseudonym of Larissa Ione and Stephanie Tyler. Sydney’s erotic paranormal action/adventure romances will be available from Bantam Dell in 2007/2008. For more updates and information, please check back here or visit SydneyCroft.com!

Riding The Storm by Sydney Croft

Riding The Storm - Available NOW!!!
ISBN: 0-385-34080-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-385-34080-9
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The storm is over.
But the seduction is just beginning…

A storm’s rage. A woman’s desire.
A man with the power to set them both free.

He can summon lightning at will. Emerge unscathed from the center of a tornado. Strip a woman down to her barest defenses through the sheer force of his sexuality. He’s gorgeous, dangerous and the target of parameteorolgist Haley Holmes’s latest mission. Haley has been dispatched to the Louisiana bayou to investigate the phenomenon known as Remy Begnaud – a man with a gift he never wanted: the ability to control a storm’s fury. But even a woman trained in bizarre weather phenomenon has no defense against the electrifying power of the ex-Navy SEAL…a power his enemies would kill to control.

With her agency monitoring their every move, Haley’s job is to seduce Remy, gain his trust – and help him harness his extraordinary gift. But who will protect her from this voracious lover who’s introducing her to a new world of erotic thrills – a man who grows increasingly insatiable with each new weather event? Haley knows a big storm is approaching – and with it will come unexpected delights. But, so, too, will the storm unleash her greatest fears: An enemy bent on destroying Remy. And her worst fear of all…falling in love with this magnificent man, then having to betray him…

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“Riding the Storm will ride your every fantasy….A power punch of erotic heat, emotion and adventure. Remy takes you on an adventure you won’t soon forget.”
~Lora Leigh, USA Today Bestselling Author

“Riding the Storm is electric, a deliciously erotic thrill ride that will have readers on the edge of their seats!”
~Angela Knight, USA Today Bestselling Author

“…a deft combination of erotic heat and page-turning story.”
Jenna Black, author of Watchers in the Night

“In this action-packed, inventive tale, each character’s strengths and weaknesses are more fantastic than the next. The various plots and characters ebb and flow together seamlessly…Croft redefines sizzle and spark with weather-driven passion. ”
—Romantic Times BOOKclub Magazine, 4 STARS!

“A a fury of electrifying passion and exciting action. RIDING THE STORM by Sydney Croft is a definite keeper for the readers of erotic romance.”
TOP PICK - Romance Reader At Heart

“Absolutely fabulous!! RIDING THE STORM has the perfect balance of action/adventure and hot, steamy sex.”
Fresh Fiction

“Riding the Storm is an electrifying, powerful, action-packed read. The characters of Remy Begnaud and Haley Holmes are beautifully drawn and developed as well as share an amazing chemistry. The erotic scenes between these two are scorching, sizzling and require a fan nearby to cool off with. Riding the Storm is a keeper and must read for lovers of erotic romance. ”
Night Owl Romance Reviews

“There is only one word that comes to mind to describe this book — HOT!!! If you like erotic romance, X-Men and stories like Rachel Caine’s Weather Wardens then this will be right up your alley!”
Bewitched By Books

“Riding the Storm is one powerful scorching ride…Sydney Croft crafts a spellbinding read that puts the reader right in the center of the storm, with absorbing characters, and a non-stop thriller, as two people try to control their own raging storm.”
- Cherokee, Coffee Time Romance

“Fans of JR Ward have a brand new writer to add to their auto-buy list – Sydney Croft. Exhilarating, erotic and engrossing, paranormal romance readers will not want to miss this sizzling debut! Riding the Storm is a novel that is not for the faint of heart! Sydney Croft has written a sensual tale of secrets and passions that will delight paranormal aficionados everywhere.”
-Julie Bonello, SingleTitles.com

“Yum. Just … yum. If you want technical, I’ll say that there are very good descriptions throughout of various weather, especially of hurricanes, tornadoes, etc … and I’m a good authority on that as I live in Louisiana, and I’ve lived in the areas described in this book. But what it comes down to is …Go. Read.”
-Jennifer L. James-Montestruc, Book Fetish

“Riding the Storm is the start of a fantastic new series, and readers should start marking their calendars now so that they can pick up the next book as soon as it hits the shelves. The potent combination of power and passion smokes the pages and scorches the mind’s eye with erotic imagery that will be hard to put aside. The book crackles with electricity and intensity which means that the first read is a breathless plunge to the final page, and the second time brings the all of the passion roaring to the surface. I would give this book 10 roses if I could, but since I cannot, all I can say is “WOW!”
-Paula, A Romance Review

“Riding the Storm is full of hunky alpha males and strong, independent women who know what they want and aren’t afraid to go after it. For me, Riding the Storm went from a I-have-to-read-for-review book to a I-can’t-wait-to-finish-it-and-start-the-next-one book as quickly as a tornado moves through Texas. Ms. Croft has crafted a Joyfully Reviewed Recommended Read for me, and I’m anxiously awaiting the second book in the ACRO series.”
-Amelia, Joyfully Reviewed

“The story is so good, I had to double check that it is an erotic title. Believe me, it is erotic, but it in no way sacrifices quality authorship…This book is the first in a series about a secret agency called Agency for Covert Rare Operatives, or ACRO. This agency is a para-military organization that finds and trains people with rare, special abilities. They have psychics, telekinetics, mediums, people who control or release energies, all kinds of cool stuff. Very X-Men, very well done and very fun!”
-Alicia, The Good, The Bad, The Unread

“Sydney Croft has proven with RIDING THE STORM that they, like Remy, are a force to be reckoned with…RIDING THE STORM is exceptional beginning to a series full of promise and a unique twist on the paranormal genre. Sydney Croft writes with a passion and strength that will assuredly win them fans with every installment. RIDING THE STORM is by far one of the best debut novels I’ve read in a long time. It’s a definite keeper.”
-Jenn L., Romance Junkies

Unleashing The Storm by Sydney Croft

UNLEASHING THE STORM - Available NOW!!!
Bantam Dell
ISBN-10: 0-385-34081-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-385-34081-6
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Beyond desire. Beyond seduction.
Into the eye of the storm…

Feel the heat. Hear the roar.
The fever has begun…

There’s a storm rising. Electricity crackles in the air. For Kira Donovan, it’s that time of year again: when the need floods her flesh, when almost any man—the bigger and the stronger the better—will do. For Kira, an animal psychic, the heat is a matter of life and death, and this year it has come at just the right time. Tom Knight, a natural born predator, has arrived at her isolated Idaho farm—for reasons all his own…

At first Kira isn’t interested in Knight’s motives. She only needs him—his body, his hands, his scent. But soon, through a daze of desire and distrust, Kira discovers Knight’s world—the world of a covert operative, one man among dozens of secret agents waging an astonishing global war. Knight’s mission is to bring Kira–kicking and screaming if necessary–into the Agency for Covert Rare Operatives and harness her extraordinary gift. He never expected the powerful emotions she would ignite in him, or the fierce desire to keep her safe from harm. For as darkness gathers around them, Kira is feeling the heat once again, leading them both on a wild ride of delicious thrills…and terror beyond imagining.

Read Chapter One of Unleashing The Storm

“UNLEASHING THE STORM is one of those rare reads where the characters linger long after the story ends. Intense intrigue, action, eroticism, and a fascinating world combine to create an enthralling winner. Sydney Croft is a fabulous new talent.”
~ Cheyenne McCray , USA Today bestselling author

“Feeds the animal within yet leaves you hungry for more. Keep your eye on Sydney Croft…this Storm packs one powerfully erotic punch..”
Jaci Burton, Nationally Bestselling Author

“Fresh, fun, and sexy as sin! Sydney Croft will seduce you!”
- Lara Adrian, author of The Midnight Breed Series

“This erotic romance delves deep into the paranormal world of ghosts and humans with special abilities. Croft’s current heroine is an animal psychic with a few animal tendencies of her own. The duo writing as Croft moves this story along by building on and expanding relationships from their previous novel, Riding the Storm. Each page is filled with attitude, danger and sex that heats up fast and goes well beyond the norm…”
—Jennifer Madsen, Romantic Times Magazine, 4 Stars

“Unleashing the Storm is a sexy; intense read which will whet a reader’s appetite for the next book in this series.”
-Danni, Night Owl Romance

“A great paranormal story with action, romance and lots of sex.”
—Victoria, Midwest Book Review

“Ms. Croft has managed to outdo herself with this second installment of her ACRO series. She blends the supernatural seamlessly with the romance in this novel making UNLEASHING THE STORM a perfect example of a paranormal romance.”
-Jenn L., Romance Junkies, Blue Ribbon Rating: 5!

“As paranormal readers know, there is so much out there to choose from, if you come in as a new author you really have to stand out. Croft definitely does that…I really think this series is going places. I highly recommend paranormal lovers give it a try. ”
—Casee, The Book Binge

“The story line is fast-paced and filled with action…Fans will root for the lead protagonists while appreciating this cleverly done romantic suspense erotic fantasy and seek the previous ACRO saga RIDING THE STORM. ”
—Harriet Klausner

“Absolutely Delicious! The erotic scenes are just the tip of the iceberg. The characters are engaging and the story electrifying…I couldn’t put this book down. I absolutely loved this book and am eagerly awaiting future titles by this author.”
-AMG, The Romance Studio

“This is an author to watch.”
-Katie Cuthbert, All About Romance

“…Ms. Croft has created an intriguing paranormal world with hints of more stories to come. A captivating tale, pick up your copy of UNLEASHING THE STORM.”
-Jennifer Bishop, Romance Reviews Today

“The author team behind Sydney Croft really outdid themselves. The first book of the ACRO series, RIDING THE STORM, in which the readers met Tom “Ender” Knight for the first time, was already fantastic, but this one is brilliant. This reader’s recommendation is to fasten your seatbelt and enjoy this emotional roller coaster ride. The story is full of action, emotion and steamy hot sex scenes. From the first page onward the readers are immediately caught up in the story and it will have them on the edges of their chairs. The chemistry between Tom and Kira is really explosive from their first meeting on; it’s like they waited their whole life for each other. Both of them bring out the best in the other one and they help each other find joy in life again… For this reviewer Sydney Croft is one of the best newcomers in 2007. They write captivating paranormals with a refreshingly different voice. This reviewer highly recommends UNLEASHING THE STORM to all fans of paranormal books with fascinating alpha heroes and equally strong heroines. The book is a real keeper!
-Danny, Love Romances and More

“This innovative and intriguing paranormal series is steamy and sexy…This second book in the ACRO series is fabulously sexy and intriguingly hot. I have become addicted to the collaboration of the two authors known as Sydney Croft, and I’m ready to find out what happens next. Definitely a must-read.”
-Mandy Burns, Fresh Fiction


SEDUCED BY THE STORM - May 2008
ISBN - 10:0385340826
ISBN - 13:978-0385340823
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Pleasure. Power. Fury.
A seduction so hot…it’s off the radar

DANGER IS THE ULTIMATE APHRODISIAC…

They met in a steamy Florida bar—then spent a night of mind-bending passion. Two secret agents who each possess unique telekinetic gifts—and whose combined sexual powers leave neither of them unscathed. For ex–Navy SEAL Wyatt Kennedy, assigned by the Agency for Covert Rare Operatives to the most treacherous mission of his career, the woman in black leather and lace has just become more than a one-night stand. Because Faith Black is the sole barrier to the success of his mission—and not even Wyatt’s legendary seduction skills can penetrate her deep cover.

Faith’s psychic gifts make her one of the world’s most dangerous women—but she hides a secret pain she shares with no one. Until Wyatt. And Faith has an agenda of her own: using her unique powers to save someone close to her—a move that pits her against a man she thought she’d never see again. For as a deadly hurricane is unleashed across the eastern seaboard, desire reignites between Faith and Wyatt, exposing secrets that thrust them both into harm’s way. With the hurricane sweeping closer—and their erotic hunger for each other growing—these two wary hearts must come together to heal, to trust . . . and to harness the power of a storm that could consume everything in its path.

READ AN EXCERPT OF SEDUCED BY THE STORM HERE


SHADOW PLAY
Anthology Novella in HOT NIGHTS, DARK DESIRES
Bantam Dell / May 20, 2008
ISBN-10: 0553385178
ISBN-13: 978-0553385175
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Pleasure comes in threes…

Inspired by the sultry heat and sensual ambiance of New Orleans , this steamy collection delves into the erotic underground of the Big Easy. Here is a tantalizing trio of stories by three rising stars that will tease your imagination—and seduce your senses.

Lush, haunting, and provocative, New Orleans has something to satisfy every desire—as three very lucky women are about to discover.

In “Shadow Play” (by Sydney Croft) an ex-supermodel desperate to revive her career seeks the help of a gorgeous, reclusive photographer with a special gift—and offers him anything he wants in return. The result is a series of erotic positions captured on film—along with a mind-blowing physical connection neither expected….

In “The Art of Desire” (by Eden Bradley) a sheltered young woman turned on by the idea of getting tattooed dares to make her fantasy a reality. But as her arousing sessions with a dangerously handsome tattoo artist move from the tattoo parlor to the bedroom, they make an impression that’s more than skin deep….

And in “Night Vision” (by Stephanie Tyler) when artist Catie Lanford hires professional cooler Bat Kelly to whip the failing bar she’s recently inherited into shape, she’s not looking for a lover—until she lays eyes on the sexy wild man. Soon they’ve agreed to mix business with pleasure, and Catie discovers that Bat is just what she needs to set her artist’s imagination—and her body—on fire.

Abandon your inhibitions and excite your spirit with a gathering of tales that’s as sexy and spicy as the city of New Orleans itself.<

READ AN EXCERPT OF SHADOW PLAY HERE