Intense, sexy short from the Bend-Bite-Shift world!
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I love Olivia Hardin's characters and any insight into them and their past is a thrill to get.  But even if you've never read Hardin's Bend-Bite-Shift Trilogy, this story is a great one.  Mysterious past, vampires, fae, dhampirs...great sex...what's not to like?
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Scorching and erotic short story!!! It left me wanting more of Tessa and Rhys!

Complimentary copy received in exchange for an honest review - this did not influence my opinion in any way.
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Their sexiness sends a shiver down my spine.  Whew!  What a fast, wild adventure this book is!  It certainly does not lack for hotness though!  Dragon fire or the naughty kind!  It did feel a little rushed with how it went from eating at a restaurant to....well the rest of the story.  It does jump from one part to the next, in an almost too-hurried of a movement, but if you are looking for a short hot read, then this is THE story for you!  Personally I would have loved to have seen this be a novella or even a full novel.  There is enough story to this to have easily created a great longer one, but that is just me!  My preference is always for more story!  However that does NOT mean that this is a bad story, or one to pass on!  In fact, its just the opposite!  It is a great short story that held my attention from start to finish, but I was just a little surprised at the pace of it.  This is my first story from these two authors and I am curious to read more!

I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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With gritty realism, Shari Slade starts us off on what promises to be a bumpy, sexy ride in this first part of a 5 part serial. It's not intended to be read as a standalone, but the parts are planned to be released in a reasonably quick succession so you won't have long to wait between them. And this is a good thing because once you start reading, you'll be ready for more! Told from Star's point of view, she gives us a glimpse of what life is like as a waitress in a diner, barely making ends meet when at the end of a long day He walks in.

He is Noah, a rough and ready member of the Devil's Host motorcycle club. He's there to collect a debt from Harry, Star's cousin who works with her at the diner. Upon seeing Noah, Harry disappears out the back door, running for his life and leaving Star to pay his debt, which Noah plans to collect -in the flesh.

I love how you get sucked into the story right from the first page as all of Star's thoughts and emotions are laid bare - her depression at the way her life is going, her instant yet fearful attraction to Noah, and her realization that if she doesn't have a choice, she might as well enjoy the ride. Yet though Noah has a tough exterior and a hard way about him there are glimpses of tenderness towards Star as the story progresses that make her suspect there is more to him than meets the eye. The sex between them is hot and intense and written with a bare honesty - no flowery words, love laments or the like - it's dirty all the way.

Star has to make some choices and the ones she makes are going to direct the course of her life. The ending of this part is set in such a way that if you wanted, you could let Star ride off into the sunset with Noah (so to speak) and assume they have a happily ever after. But there are enough clues to indicate that things are going to get worse before they get better, and Noah is clear that his MC life is driving all his decisions, including ones about Star. The intense sexual connection between them is what pulls you into this first part of the story and I can't wait to see where they are headed! 4 stars.
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FALLEN CREST NIGHTMARE by Tijan

Not having read the Fallen Crest series I was a little lost with the characters and their connections in Tijan's short story. Without that....this was one scary, horror novella. The whole story is a bit uncomfortable from beginning to end. There are characters with drinking problems (despite being in college...I think), a serial killer on the lose, and just all around odd relationships. I didn't feel that it truly fit in with the other more jovial novellas of the anthology. But for those that are fans of darker romance...this could beep your alley.

SO MUCH MORE by J. Daniels

MY BAMA BOYS. I laughed. I cried. I needed a minute to compose myself. Then I cried again. Daniels' gives us another look into each Bama Boy & Girl in our lovable gang and how they are handling life. There's Ben & Mia with adorable Prince Nolan (#RYAN! OMG! J BETTER WRITE THE ONE STORY WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!) Then we have the jaw-dropingly dirty Reed and Beth who somehow have a heartfelt and naughty moment at the same time. Luke and Tessa's short story will leave you in tears (with only a little laugher ) but OMG i can't give any of them away. And finally CJ...sweet, southern, sexy CJ will leave you all in bouncy squeaky masses of happiness. I LOVED THIS LOOK IN TO OUR BAMA FAMILY!

GETTING DOWN by Helena Hunting

Hunting's new world of Bane and Ruby is back! We've got a sexy sneak peek in to the new couple's life as a Halloween party turns in to a costume gala. We UNFORTUNATELY get to see Amie with her fianc Armstrong as he continues to be the douche-canoe (I'd say pardon my French but we all know we're supposed to hate him) we all know and hate him to be. BUT Hunting likes to tease us to the story of HOOKING UP as there is an interesting testosterone battle between Armstrong and his brother, Lex. WHAT IS HAPPENING? Now we must all wait for Amie's story, HOOKING UP coming later this year to find out what's going to go down.

UNSAFE HAVEN by Bella Jewel

Jewel's short story was another heartfelt halloween party. I don't know the previous characters stories but Jewel does a good job setting it up with letting you know who the story is truly going to be about. We meet Jade and Oliver, two shy and quiet people who work at a women's shelter and obviously come from rougher pasts. When terror strikes the shelter on the night of the Halloween party, somehow Oliver and Jade have to help figure out what's going on. All while navigating how they may feel for one another.

THE PUMPKIN THAT WAS STUFFED by Tara Sivec

Ok this last novella was just plain wacky....so much craziness! We follow Noel as she tries to navigate her family during a halloween themed wedding. There's a neighborly feud with the house across the street the makes her father bonkers....I mean i was generally embarrassed for this man and his antics. Noel's new husband Sam is sweet and caring but his best friends (who is the groom) is also on the wacky side. Although this novella is one the oddball side, it's sweet and ends on a happy note.
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I really liked, Kacey Hammell's novella, Stirring Up Dirty! It's a short, sexy and hot novella with two beautiful characters, Candy and Eric! I had fun following these two!
Candy is a very determine young woman, she usually gets what she wants, and she needs Eric's sister, Melissa, for her model agency. But Eric, becomes a challenge to her! They'll start the cat and mouse game! Sparks flare! And the fun began!
If you like short stories worth reading, then check this one!
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A Foreign Evil: Diablo Snuff 1 is a short story told from the guy's POV. It is an erotic horror and definitely fits that genre! This is my first book of this genre to read and I liked it more than I thought I would! It was interesting, sexy, and had a little humor thrown in...and then it got super crazy, weird, and horrifying! Michael goes with his friends for a bachelors getaway in Panama for a few days. He meets a stunning lady and things get heated after awhile! Looking forward to an awesome, fun night, he leaves with her. But when they get to where she takes him, he knows something isn't right...but she's amazing and he has to have her. What the night turns into is completely insane! Not gonna give away any spoilers, but it was definitely nothing I seen coming or expected! Lol This is also my first book by this author to read and I can promise I will be reading more! So if you are wanting a short read to take you to a whole other world of craziness that a night of meeting pure evil can bring, you have to try this one out!
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Wow! My first Carrie Ann Ryan read and I am pretty happy with the story she created within such a limited number of pages! I will warn you all that it is packed full of bad language and seriously explicit sex scenes. Not everyones cup of tea, so if not, then you probably shouldnt read this author. With as much as she managed to include in this novella, I am willing to steak my life on the fact that there is probably MUCH MORE in her full length novels. That said, I don't mind so much, so I kept on reading. LOL

Shep is basically in a mid-life crisis. He knows he wants more out of life. He enjoys what he does, but lately its become somewhat repetitive and he wants his work to have meaning again. Enter his new muse. Shae is that Southern debutante that is trying to break into the life that she longs for, free from the one she was groomed for. What better way to show your rebellion than by getting inked? But Shep knows she needs to do something personal, rather than a cookie cutter image from a book. So he gets her to agree to spend time with him so he can figure out what it is he will permanently mark her with. Things get hot and heavy quick and they stay that way. There is a small amount of conflict that is quickly snuffed out and dealt with.

I could have dealt with a little less sex and f-bombs and a bit more character depth. I didn't connect to these characters at all on a level that made me wish the story was longer so I could find out all of their deep dark secrets. The erotic scenes were quite descriptive to the point that I knew exactly every move they were making. Not that that is a bad thing. And I was quite curious about a couple of piercings I hadnt heard of before after reading this novella. That said, it is what it is. A novella. It is confined to a certain number of pages, so character depth isn't generally something that comes along with such a short read. What this quick story DID do, was show me the style of Ms. Ryans writing. You will know from this book if you are a good fit with this author and her inked world. It also did something else that I can appreciate. A lot of times I am pressed for time and I just want a quick story that gets down right hot and dirty in all of its erotic glory  you know  satisfying the itch that us readers get sometimes and we know we just don't have the time to jump into a full length novel  or you pull out one of those reads where you know exactly where to find the hawt scenes and go straight to them. Well, this novella was completely satisfying in that way. Not a bad way to spend about an hour, if I might say so myself. And instead of flipping through a scene, I get a pretty good story with my time spent reading.

So there you have it. Based on the writing style and elements Ms. Ryan uses in this book, I would say you are either going to be yes or no as a fan of her future work. I, for one, would like to see how far she develops her characters in a full length book. And in the meantime, I know that if I am wanting something down right naughty, Ms. Ryan will be on my go to list.

Kindle version purchased for personal library
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This is abviouly a very short intro to the series, but highly erotic, well written, and thought provoking! One decidedly dominant and decisive business woman with an untouched submissive side, flys to Vegas for a business conference and connects immediately with a very dominant delicious fellow passenger. I can't wait to find out just how far this wild ride will go.
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Merryn Dexter delivers a knockout with A Mates Redeeming Touch, her second novella for the Black Hills Wolves series! Her debut novella, A Mates Healing Touch, was a 5 Star read for me. It encompassed everything a great novella should be; tightly written, well-developed characters all wrapped up in a satisfying short story from start to finish. The chemistry between her characters emanates from the pages in sizzling scenes that solidify the mate bond they are fated for. If I remember correctly, I said: Merryn Dexter has made a significant splash into the author pool. Suffice it to say, this time, Ms. Dexter has done a cannonball of a splash!

After getting a glimpse of Caitlyn Burrows in A Mates Healing Touch, I knew hers was the next story I wanted to read. Ten years ago, a brutal attack by the packs former Alpha left Caitlyn terrified of men. She sticks close to family and keeps to herself. She wants desperately to fulfill her role as Omega but is paralyzed with consuming guilt that she let her family down by falling victim to Magnum. For ten long years, shes believed she is the chink in her familys armor. Marjorie Burrows, on the other hand, thinks it high time her daughter let go of the past and find her mate. Mama wolves know best, even though the road she sends Caitlyn on is one challenge after another. It seems her true mate is one very hunky Native American with long dark hair, black eyes and a delicious scent. Unfortunately, even though he recognizes her as his mate, he wants nothing to do with Caitlyn. His very poor manners and nasty attitude should have sent her scrambling, but Caitlyns wolf has decided otherwise.

Ven Thorne suffered his own abuse at the hands of his no-good uncle. Ven learned early on that family, the ones you should be able to count on, are just as apt to let you down as everyone else. And that the only way to survive is to keep the bastards in life away by becoming the meanest one of them all. Ven has remained in his wolf form too long and is called out by the Enforcer of the pack to straighten up or else. His new job is to refurbish the gas station just outside of town and keep an eye out for possible trouble. The only trouble he sees is Caitlyn Burrows. When she shows up Vens wolf recognizes her as their mate and will stop at nothing to get her.

I loved seeing Caitlyn transform from the scared rabbit into the Omega wolf and take charge of her life. To say Ven has a sharp personality is putting it mildly. His bad attitude is the mother of all bad attitudes! Hes rude and dismissive to Caitlyn. When his wolf demands he claim her, Ven fights tooth and nail against it. His reasoning...he isn't good enough for the sweet, beautiful, sexy Omega. And yet, he cant stay away. Vens wolf criticizes him for being a jerk, demanding he calms and soothe their mate. And once he eases into the role he was destined to play, he finds he wants nothing more than to protect and care for his little Red.

Their road to bliss is riddled with potholes as Ven puts one paw forward for every two backward. Caitlyn decides to pull out all the stops, wearing sweet and sexy sundresses, reading hot romance novels in front of him, and letting him take whatever time he needs to come to his senses. Personally, I would have clobbered him over the head more than once.

Ms. Dexters writing is absolutely wonderful! Her way with words puts you smack dab in the story. The pace is fast, the sex is hot, and the story compelling.  Every emotion her characters experience is real and true to life in such a way they float off the page and sink into you as you read. A Mates Redeeming Touch is a stellar addition to the Black Hills Wolves series you won't want to miss!
****Reviewed for Xtreme Delusions****
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I was so taken with this utterly HOT!! and magnificently intense tale from the beginning.
In Anna Devine Jasinda Wilder has so vividly created a strong, take no nonsense and entirely sexy image of this gorgeously curvy heroine.
But when she finds herself the centre of Chase Delany's attention, a superb male specimen designed to make her knees weak and toes curl can our ever sceptical Anna believe he could possible want more from her than just one night?
In 'Big Girls Do It Better' Ms Wilder's ability to titillate the senses with her sensually charged and delectably explicit love scenes will leave u gasping for breath.
Fortunately at just 29 pages there's really no need to come up for air.

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I hesitate to give a novella a 5 star rating, but truly, Dungeon Games earns it.

Very brief synopsis - A serial killer is on the prowl, targeting subs who play at BDSM clubs in the Dallas area. Derek's ex-wife outs him as a Dom to his superiors, and as a Dallas detective, he catches the case. Karina, a PI who does work for McKay-Taggert, has been targeted as the killer's next victim. Derek and Karina are attracted to each other, but each has their reasons for not wanting to get involved. Karina reluctantly agrees to pose as Derek's sub in order to draw the killer out.

What worked - Lexi Blake writes such great male characters. Derek is twisted up tight, with a deep need to control...well, everything. He has very definite ideas about what he wants in a sub, or a slave, which is what he thinks he wants. He is buttoned up tight, still dealing with events that occurred during the war, still dealing with his divorce. Still trying to understand why he is so drawn to Karina, who is everything he doesn't want...I love when he lets his guard down, and shows his vulnerability. Derek is so weary, and so lonely. He tugged at my heart something fierce.

Karina is a strong woman who, due to some pretty serious mistakes, sees herself as "less than". Big shame issues keep her from sharing her whole self with Derek. Karina also has abandonment issues. She is kind of an emotional mess, but for completely legitimate reasons. Karina is also a lot more resilient than she gives herself credit for.

These two are perfect together. Unwillingly, their physical attraction grows to real affection. When they forget to be cautious around each other, they fit. And the sex? Whoa...smokin' hawt.

Both Derek and Karina grow so much emotionally over the course of the story. Derek realizes details don't have to be perfect if the person is the perfect one for you. Karina comes to see her harsh journey has made her the woman she is today, and isn't something to be ashamed of. And she really appreciates Derek's OCD-like housekeeping skills!

It has to be said - Derek's crazy a$$ ex-wife, Maia, is fascinating, and a little terrifying. I loved Maia and Derek's "relationship". I especially loved how Karina paid her back for some spectacularly unkind comments Maia made when she and Karina first met.

As this book takes place during the same time frame as Dungeon Royale, some of the M-T team is unavailable. Little Tag, or Sean,(swoon!) has some page time. Liam's reaction to his and Sean's cover for the op is hysterical.

What didn't work as well - Nothing. Okay, well, I cottoned on to the bad guy almost immediately, but it was still an interesting set up.

Bottom line - Run, don't walk, to your computer if you have not read the Masters and Mercenaries series. Start at the beginning, and read them all. If you like erotica, BDSM, well written stories, emotional depth, comedy, Romantic Suspense, well, this series has it all. I've said it before but it bears repeating - Lexi Blake is a genius at this writing thing. Time and money extremely well spent.
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I thought that this was a wonderful erotic short story. I really enjoyed the twist to this classic tale. It was fun and super sexy. It definitely got my heart racing and my juices flowing! I would love this book even more if it were a full-length novel!! I will most definitely be reading more from Skye Warren <3
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Desiring Red is short, sharp and sexy. It's also a serial which was a surprise to me. This is Part 1 of 3. It is also part of Entangled's new Scorched imprint. Scorched is supposed to be more sexy than the Brazen line and given how quickly this launched into the sexy times, I'd say yeah, they've definitely upped the heat scale in Scorched. I'd even go out on a limb and say this is much more akin to an erotic romance with a sex scene in almost every chapter. There much less world building and character development, and a lot of sex. I didn't mind the sex. I enjoy a good sexy read now and then, and this was definitely a sexy read.

In Desiring Red, we meet Ivy, new to the area and about to be initiated into the Arcana Pack. We also meet Reaper, estranged ex-Alpha of the pack, back on family business and Lukas, the current Alpha.

Ivy is about to be led before Lukas to be potentially be chosen for some sexy times with him before she has to choose a mate to bond with. Before the ceremony, she meets Reaper. Lots of sexy times ensue between her and Reaper, thinking she won't be chosen by Lukas.

It's hard to glean much about the characters of Ivy, Reaper and the Alpha in the short 50 pages of this serial. There's just so much sexy times going on!

From what I could tell Ivy seems to be a bright, curious girl who is trying to find a place to belong. Reaper is broody, dark, predatory and sexy as all heck which is a contrast to the Alpha who is suave, sophisticated and somewhat deceptive in his demeanor cos there's a hint of kink there that seems to be waiting to let loose.

I loved the dual POV in the story, switching between Ivy and Reaper. I particularly loved Reaper's POV because dang! I love getting inside the hero's head. It's so darned captivating. I adored Reaper's passion and desire for Ivy. How raw and uncontrollable it was. I know some people might take exception to how quickly Ivy and Reaper got it on, but hey, it's paranormal, it's an erotic romance, and I'm fairly certain there's some fated mate stuff going on in there somewhere which we haven't touched on yet.

I'm curious to see how this story continues as Ivy is torn between Reaper and the Alpha but dang! I hate serials and having to wait for each installment. If I had known, I would have waited to the end and all parts were out before reading it. I do feel somewhat cheated by having the serial aspect of the book creep up on me without me knowing. Personally, I'd rather wait longer for a complete book than get it dribbled out to me in a serial format. Grrr ... I'm still going to read the rest of it though cos now I'm sucked in and I'm committed. And heck, I love Reaper and I want more of him.

Ps. Desiring Red also ends in a cliffhanger. Don't say I didn't warn you. There's more to come. What happens between Ivy and Lukas? Will Ivy and Reaper be together again? Who's undermining the pack and trying to gain control? Will Reaper get over his need for vengeance? Will he find vengeance?
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Great super short sexy read. With this book, you must read her warning because she pushed the limit with this book and used words she has not in this series. Forced Submission Newbies, read the warning please!

Pros
-I never know what to expect at the end, which is why I love this series so much.
-The Dirty Dirty Talking Men
-The Fight in the heroine
-The Sex scenes are OFF THE CHARTS!

Cons
-Super short, so you don't get too much background information of the character.
-No Epilogue but it makes sense because there wasn't much of a character build up.

Should you read it? Yes! Yes! Yes!
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Teresa Gabelman is an automatic 1-click for me, and her VC Warriors are loads of hot, sexy, snarky fun. When I found out she was adding shifters to the world she created in her Protectors series, I was thrilled, and her Lee County Wolves do not disappoint!
This short story, which I originally read in the anthology in which it was first published, is a great introduction to a new facet of the Protectors' world. The story itself is worthy of 5 stars, but there was just one too many editing mistakes (almost entirely punctuation and syntax errors) to give it that fifth star. Despite that, I still loved this story and can't wait to read more about the Lee County Wolves!
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I wasn't expecting to devour the book so quickly. I like how the story was told by both perspectives because getting in the man's head is so freaking sexy!  I really wouldn't call him a bad boy, just a little edgy in all the right places.  It is a short read but well worth my time.  I actually wish it would have been a little longer but alas, it ended all too quickly with everything tied up neatly into a little bow.  Now I am going to give Unleashed a try.  (The first book in the series)  If it is even half as titillating as this one I will be a very happy girl.