Review: A Hot, Fun Anthology
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 12, 2014
If you are looking for a fun read for Valentine's Day, or any day really. I recommend this anthology! It is a fun, Hot, quick read, and did I mention HOT!!!! I love to pick up these anthologies or novella collection, for when I want a quick read or a new to me author. I picked up this book because I love Debra Kayn's MC series and I knew there was one in here that I HAD to read!The first story is Bloom by Rachel Cross, I had not read any of her other books. I was so surprised by how much I liked this story, I have now gotten her other 3 books and devoured them. This is Ava's and Nathanial's story. Ava is an LA event coordinator and she does huge fundraisers. One of her biggest clients and friends asks her to go out in the country and check on a friend, she reluctantly agrees and curses the whole time getting there. Nathanial used to be a Rock Star, but left the lifestyle for organic farming. It may sound a little far fetched, but I promise once you get to know the characters and their back story you will LOVE it! Cross always makes her characters believable and with real life problems that aren't sugar coated and still manages to get the HEA.The second story is Laying Down His Colors by Debra Kayn. I couldn't wait to see what Kayn had in store for Bruce the bartender at the Cactus Cove. Biker's aren't all hearts and flowers kind of guys, but they like sex, so I knew I would be in for a HOT treat! I don't think you necessarily have to have read any of the previous MC books of Breathing His Air(personal favorite of 2013,)  Aching to Exhale, Soothing His madness and Grasping For Freedom (out 2/14/14) But I think you should! They are awesome books and you will understand the characters a little better. Bruce is in love with another MC member's daughter, Kristen, and that is against the rules. The previous Valentine's Day (which Kristen calls "Bruce Rocked My World Day) they gave into their feelings for each other and it was a night neither of them forgot, but Bruce had to leave Kristin alone or it could get him killed. Kristen doesn't understand why Bruce is ignoring her and decides that she is going to give him to this Valentine's Day to notice her again or she is going to walk away.  I don't want to spoil it for you, but when these two get together it is smoking HOT, fan yourself, get a glass of water HOT!!!!! Of course there are some things that have to worked out like the issues with her Dad and Bruce being able to stay in the MC. I actually love this series so much, that I wish it was a longer story, but it is perfect just the way it is.The 3rd story is Trapped By Cupid by Nicole Flockton. I had never read Flockton's books before but I have now added them to my TBR list. This is a complete story, but it definitely left you wanting more and I hope we get to see more of the characters. Lisa Wheeler is a nurse and she gets trapped in an elevator with a very arrogant doctor, Noah. Of course things aren't always what they seem. Lisa and Noah have great chemistry and Flockton does a great job of  showing us this. This was a fun, short, steamy read.The 4th story is A Demoness Matched by Holley Trent. I will admit that this is not my typical genre. The story is part of her series and if you like paranormal stories or stories with demons or werewolves, you will love this novella.