Phoenix Rising

Like the legendary bird, the heroines of Phoenix Rising rise up from defeat, rebuilding their lives, and their loves, one night at a time.Fallen Angel -- Lena AustinAngie's an exotic dancer with a secret that could ruin her entire family. There's a fanatic with a gun about to erase all her options but one -- the mysterious biker known as Tree...Draggin' In Phoenix -- Belinda McBrideAlan's no stranger to the cross-dressing scene, but when he spots the new face on the stage for the Coming Out pageant, it's like a kick to his gut. Then again, Alan's heard imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. Things really heat up when Jesse and Lana go Draggin' in Phoenix!Fertility Rites -- Anne KaneBeltane begins at sundown, and tradition dictates Rhys choose his life-mate from the single females who will dance for him. Tamara's determined to win his heart -- but she's not alone.What Doesn't Kill -- Tuesday RichardsRebecca's determined to start a new life with Rick. But her past still haunts her -- despite the restraining orders. This time her ex may have pushed her just a little too far...The Phoenix Rising anthology's royalties go entirely to Save the Quiet Kitty, a fund organized to help our fellow writers with unexpected medical expenses and disaster relief.