Hi Charlene. I do like anthologies. You get a varied set of stories all in one book. Great cover for the anthology. He is hot.

I do like them usually. Sometimes I love a short story and being able to read many authors that I might not otherwise try. It's a great way to find new favorites.
Ashley

And I'm lusting over your cowboy, too!

AHEM! Back to topic.

I love being able to pick up a short little story that's complete when I don't have much time.

I love being introduced to new to me authors through anthologies.

I love seeing what some of my favourite authors do in the shortened format.

What's funny though is I'll sometimes sit down with an anthology with the idea that I'm just going to read one or two of the stories and usually read the whole thing straight through!

I like both the anthologies where there is a common theme (a holiday maybe) or where all of the stories connect in some way.

I just love anthologies!

ani

I just have to say, that whoever does the covers, loves me. You know I have serious cowboy love and I've been seeing lots of covers that make me drool. He's a naughty cowboy, isn't he?!?!? lol

To answer the question, I like them because they are usually quick reads and a way to try new authors. I do tend to grab them faster, if I see an author I like though. Well this book will be a musy have for me. Can't pass that guy up:0

Sometimes I just don't have time to read a full blown book, but good anthologies usually hit the spot--short, sweet/smart/funny/sexy... Perfect for the short time I have before someone wakes up/needs to be transported to their next activity/dinner needs to be made/consumed/cleaned up... This one sounds great--will have to put it on my wishlist!

I really like the variety of the stories you described -- I don't read too many anthologies, since usually they are themed and I only pick them up if the theme appeals to me, but I think this way of coming at an anthology, where they have a lot of different kinds of stories, is really appealing and clever!

Not to mention the title I Was an Alien's Love Slave just kills me... love it.

I'll definitely pick up a copy. :)

Sam

I love anthologies. You get a mix of stories. I also like the ones that have a connected story or theme. Looking forward to reading this one. I also love the cover! lol

I love Anthologies!!! I am one of those people who can't put a book down once I start it...the shorter stories in Anthologies give me the opportunity to get things done in between stories:)

I love them because its a great way to try out a bunch of new authors and learn their writing style and see if it works for you

I love atnhologies. They are a great way to find new authors.

I especially like this anthology. *g* I'm honored to have a story alongside such fabulous writers.

I love anthologies. I am reading one right now in fact. They are a great way to try out new authors and see if you like their writing style. I love the variety in the stories you find. There is usually somthing for everyone.

I am pretty particular about my anthology selections, I want to enjoy more than one or two stories, and found that Ellora's Cave consistently puts together great authors and stories that definitely work for me.

I love anthologies. They are a great way to take a short break and to discover new authors.
Your cover is Hot!

I just recently read my first!!! I was introduced to them via the Secrets series and I have picked up some others including the Bad Boys books and am hooked. Just perfect for a quick pick-me up. I really put off reading them because I always thought there could be no substance in such a short story but I was soooo wrong.

Pam

Charli..I LOVE anthologies!! They're just the right length to get a quick read in at the Dr.'s office, or when I have to go to bed early but need my fix...or when I'm just in the mood to read about something in particular, like Christmas or Halloween to get me in the mood. I sometimes buy them for one particular author~~that's how I discovered Susan Sizemore~~but just as often for what they're about. I love a great short story!!

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Thanks to everybody who came out to chat about anthologies! I'm glad I'm not alone in my love of a short reading break that I can finish in one sitting.

I like reading these I have a chance to read different stories by several authors.

I like anthologies because it gives me a chance to try "new to me" authors, as well as, I can easily finish a story and put the book down. Whereas, a normal novel, I get irritated when I have to put it down to do whatever needs doing. I want to finish my stories and not have to wait to see what is going to happen!

~Wendy

I really like anthologies, because of the variety of books that you can find in them

I enjoyed your post.

I like anthologies because sometimes you want a quick read that you can finish in one sitting. I especially like anthologies with stories written by several different authors. That way if there is an author you haven't read before, you can see whether you like their style of writing and look for more of their work.