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"Love, Lust and Terror: Tales From the Compound" is another exciting novel written by the talented and experienced Gloria Shepherd. I read and reviewed "The Compound" last year and I could not wait to review this one. The story is complex and wholesome and closes out the series with an uplifting tone. 

This is a MASTERPIECE in regards to plot, character development, story progression and action. A suitable sense of closure will prevail as you read the last words. The story ends but it has the ability to continue as the characters, with so many enemies and missions in the background, start their new lives, still together. Through what I have written one could imagine and visualize the scenes that play out. But, if you read the book from cover to cover, there is so much more than one reviewer can point out. "Love, Lust and Terror: Tales From the Compound" is a "buffet" of images, emotions and characters that will satisfy anyone's hunger for great literature.    Tyrone Banks/Reviewer

Writer's Room Magazine Says:
Rivals Tom Clancy or Sidney Sheldon!
“Gloria Shepherd has delivered an in-depth soul-searching thriller that will rival any Tom Clancy or Sidney Sheldon book on the market. She is the ultimate story teller of our decade. She knows what you want and gives it in spades.”
Pamela James/Reviewer ************

Reviewer- Bea Sigman
RomanceJunkies.com

Snippet: The return to The Compound is filled with just as much love, lust and terror as the first book. Reunite with Carly, Ken and Russell and see how love has changed them and what terror they fall into.

This erotic, psychological thriller is sure to keep you entranced until the very last page. Finding out how everyone will get out of the situations they find themselves in makes this a real page turner. While filled with love and lust, LOVE, LUST & TERROR also has some shocking moments, such as rape and torture scenes. This is not your faint hearted romance, but a down to earth and very realistic story. The twist of Russell and Ken both being in love with Carly tops off this very intriguing story.
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“An intense story filled with plenty of danger and sex."

A perfect follow-up to THE COMPOUND; LOVE, LUST & TERROR is an erotic thriller that will not only shock you, but keep you entranced. This is not your average love story. The romance between Ken, Carly, and Russell is unique; the sex can be graphic. There are also some torture and rape scenes, but it adds to the suspense of the story, making the story more intense and pulling you deeper into the book. The three have a very tight bond that sees them through some of the most terrible of ordeals. If you are looking for an amazing erotic suspense, this is the perfect book to add to your reading list.

Reviewed by The Best Reviews

“Author is a very talented writer who knows how to weave a good story. She uses her strengths in depicting characters of varying nationalities with dialogue that clearly defines their individuality. ”

“Prologue draws reader into the story.”

“Excellent initial setting for conflict between the two major characters-the husband and wife.”

“Great job of creating settings and painting a picture.”

“Fantastic job of easing reader into another character's point of view.”
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BRILLIANT!  Gloria Shepherd is brilliant!! A style all her own . . . Both The Compound and its sequel Love, Lust & Terror are amazing! I rank her writing talents right up there with three famous and previous favorites of mine--Danielle Steel, Nora Roberts and James Patterson. She has quickly become a new favorite author of mine. Ms. Shepherd's colorful and creative writing captures her reader's interest and imagination with every exciting, energy-packed page turned. What a unique talent, in my opinion. Ms. Shepherd is quickly becoming one of the best authors in the industry! If you're looking for reading filled with human ambition, adventure and at times a provocative twist, then Gloria Shepherd's novels are a must read!                                                 Reviewer:  Karen H - A Colorado Fan

“I read and re-read certain passages from the book and was fascinated by the different interpretations and emotions I felt throughout the many intense and somber areas. When I thought I couldn't hold my breath any longer waiting to see what happened next, the author amazed me by providing a comedic moment easing the tension.”
Reviewer: gerry-apple from New York City

“Love, Lust & Terror draws you in subtly at first, then intensely, and finally you're so immersed you can't read fast enough to get to the outcome. The combination of intertwined relationships, sense of duty, thrilling action-packed rescues, and the emotional heart wrenching tortures of the mind and body create a stunning follow-up to the beginning of these three lives as in The Compound.”
Reviewer: Diane M. D. - A Fan

“A riveting, page turning continuation of The Compound. International intrigue with a taste of down home U.S.A. Sexual tension is high with dynamic characters. A terrific weekend read.”
Reviewer: Jill M. - A Colorado Reader

“I came across Ms. Shepherd's first book The Compound and loved it, so I was anxious to read the sequel, LOVE, LUST & TERROR. I was not disappointed. LOVE, LUST & TERROR brings to life the adventures and excitement of the Special Forces and takes the reader to far-off lands where danger is an all-too-common occurrence. The characters are well written and evoke emotions from laughter to sorrow as they make their way through the many adventures that await them. The relationships among the characters are modern and allow the reader the opportunity to get to know them on a personal level. I give this book a 5 star rating. It is definitely a must read.”
Reviewer: Alex Tuceau - USA

“A suspense-filled page turner! This book has every element to keep you guessing. From foreign intrigue to bedroom seduction, there is a surprise around every corner. The heroes and heroine are caught in a web of danger and terror that defies the imagination.”
Reviewer: S. Hunter - Ft. Collins, CO

“A riveting, page turning continuation of The Compound. International intrigue with a taste of down home U.S.A. Sexual tension is high with dynamic characters. A terrific weekend read.”
Reviewer: Jill M. - A Colorado Reader

[Writer's Room]   [Independent Review Board]
[RomanceJunkies.com]   [Reader Reviews]

Rivals Tom Clancy or Sidney Sheldon!

“LOVE, LUST & TERROR by Gloria Shepherd is all that it promises to be and more. It's chock full of romance, lust, love and international intrigue, a page-turning thriller and a heart stopping romance! Ms. Shepherd has delivered an in-depth soul searching Special Forces thriller that will rival any Tom Clancy or Sidney Sheldon Book on the market. She knows how to win the battle, the war, and your heart. Gloria Shepherd writes with passion, conviction and determination and in the end you have a story a heart stopping thriller you can't turn away from. Ms. Shepherd is the ultimate story teller of our decade. She knows what you want and gives it in spades.”
Pamela James/Reviewer ************

Reviewer- Bea Sigman
RomanceJunkies.com

Snippet: The return to The Compound is filled with just as much love, lust and terror as the first book. Reunite with Carly, Ken and Russell and see how love has changed them and what terror they fall into.

LOVE, LUST & TERROR - TALES FROM THE COMPOUND is broken into four very interesting parts, The Rescue, The Affair, Payback and Family Ties. Each section brings you closer to the terror, the love and the secrets that Carly, Ken and Russell have experienced. This erotic thriller is sure to give you chills and set your blood on fire.

In Part One, The Rescue, Ken runs off on a mission after he finds Russell and Carly making love on the pool table. His plane crashes and Ken barely makes it out alive. Russell leads the search and rescue mission for his best friend, hoping to make it in time to save Ken and set their relationship right. And while the two men in her life are away, Carly escapes and heads to Russia in hopes to get help in saving her husband. But trusting the one man who was ripped out of Carly's life might end up killing Ken instead of saving him. All Ken wants is to make it out alive and back into Carly's arms.

In Part Two, The Affair, everyone has returned to the compound. A bit beat up emotionally and physically, but they are ready to work through this tangled love affair that has been born. Ken has and always will be Carly's true love. But she cares for Russell in a way that she cannot ignore. Both men are in love with the same woman, another bond they share. Ken and Russell are inseparable, best friends, adopted brothers, life partners till the end, so it is no wonder that Russell would fall in love with Ken's wife.

In Part Three, Payback, Carly is kidnapped by a man who hates Ken and wants revenge. In order to get Carly back, Ken has to hand himself over to her deranged captor. Of course, Russell is never far behind and goes with Ken to get Carly back. They are counting on their strong wills and an experimental device to get them rescued.

In Part Four, Family Ties, the story is pulled to a conclusion. Finding Ken and Russell's real parents is Carly's mission; giving her men and her children the family they deserve. More than anything, Carly wants them all to live as one big, happy family.

This erotic, psychological thriller is sure to keep you entranced until the very last page. Finding out how everyone will get out of the situations they find themselves in makes this a real page turner. While filled with love and lust, LOVE, LUST & TERROR also has some shocking moments, such as rape and torture scenes. This is not your faint hearted romance, but a down to earth and very realistic story. The twist of Russell and Ken both being in love with Carly tops off this very intriguing story.

“Author is a very talented writer who knows how to weave a good story. She uses her strengths in depicting characters of varying nationalities with dialogue that clearly defines their individuality. ”

“Prologue draws reader into the story.”

“Excellent initial setting for conflict between the two major characters-the husband and wife.”

“Great job of creating settings and painting a picture.”

“Fantastic job of easing reader into another character's point of view.”

“Solid manuscript.”

“Exceptional rendering of taking lead characters from the original book and turning them inside out.”

“Plenty of action-some pretty brutal.”

“Author features her major strength-showing the romance.”

“I read and re-read certain passages from the book and was fascinated by the different interpretations and emotions I felt throughout the many intense and somber areas. When I thought I couldn't hold my breath any longer waiting to see what happened next, the author amazed me by providing a comedic moment easing the tension.”
Reviewer: gerry-apple from New York City

“Love, Lust & Terror draws you in subtly at first, then intensely, and finally you're so immersed you can't read fast enough to get to the outcome. The combination of intertwined relationships, sense of duty, thrilling action-packed rescues, and the emotional heart wrenching tortures of the mind and body create a stunning follow-up to the beginning of these three lives as in The Compound.”
Reviewer: Diane M. D. - A Fan

“A riveting, page turning continuation of The Compound. International intrigue with a taste of down home U.S.A. Sexual tension is high with dynamic characters. A terrific weekend read.”
Reviewer: Jill M. - A Colorado Reader

Alex Tuceau from Illinois “I came across Ms. Shepherd's first book The Compound and loved it, so I was anxious to read the sequel, LOVE, LUST & TERROR. I was not disappointed. LOVE, LUST & TERROR brings to life the adventures and excitement of the Special Forces and takes the reader to far-off lands where danger is an all-too-common occurrence. The characters are well written and evoke emotions from laughter to sorrow as they make their way through the many adventures that await them. The relationships among the characters are modern and allow the reader the opportunity to get to know them on a personal level. I give this book a 5 star rating. It is definitely a must read.”
Reviewer: Alex Tuceau - USA

“A suspense-filled page turner! This book has every element to keep you guessing. From foreign intrigue to bedroom seduction, there is a surprise around every corner. The heroes and heroine are caught in a web of danger and terror that defies the imagination.”
Reviewer: S. Hunter - Ft. Collins, CO

“A riveting, page turning continuation of The Compound. International intrigue with a taste of down home U.S.A. Sexual tension is high with dynamic characters. A terrific weekend read.”
Reviewer: Jill M. - A Colorado Reader

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