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Savage Tales #1

How To Break A Cowboy

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Meet Tessa Savage. With no fixed address, Tessa travels the world for business...and in search of pleasure. From the Rocky Mountains to the Greek Islands, there's no place Tessa won't explore and very few sexual positions she won't try. At the end of the day, Tessa believes that love is love, no matter who you are, where you live and what your tastes.

Tessa shows up at the Lazy L Ranch looking forward to another threesome romp in the hay. But a conflict between her two favorite cowboys threatens to ruin her chances of a repeat performance. Undeterred, Tess has an idea...why not invite the 'conflict' to join them? The question is, can the men's relationship handle another set of ranch hands? Can Tessa?

Join Tessa in her journey of sexual discovery. Check out, SAVAGE SHORTS, an erotic series.

Warning: This is an erotic tale with explicit language and content including male/male/female lovin' - western style. Hold onto your hat, because it's going to be a wild ride!

Watch for HOW TO TRAIN A LOVER - A Savage Interactive - a fun new way to read erotica!

148 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2012

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Daire St. Denis

51 books113 followers
Contemporary romance author, adventure seeker, seasonal hermit and wine lover...

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Profile Image for Carrie.
3,577 reviews1,696 followers
August 7, 2016
Tessa Savage has her two favorite cowboys at her beck and call until a new man walks into the picture. But what better way to solve the conflict between the three men than to bring Dallas into her life and bed along with Connor and Wade.

I picked up How to Break a Cowboy as an Amazon freebie and this one reminds me an awfully lot of the old saying you get what you paid for. In other words I wasn't impressed with this at all.

The first problem with this book was the fact that after chapter one is over it jumps into an about the author and previews of other books section. Um, why? Someone really missed on the formatting and finishing up of this book.

But besides the weirdness of wading through other excerpts to get to the rest of the story there just really wasn't even a story to speak of. If you are looking for nothing but an erotic read with multiple partners then maybe this would work for you but there wasn't much else to it and I personally wasn't impressed with what was there.

Overall, 1.5 stars.

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Profile Image for  Rosebud.
1,052 reviews194 followers
April 8, 2014
Tessa Savage has a 'friends with benefits' sort of relationship with Wade & Connor, owners of the Lazy L Ranch. Looking forward to spending a weekend with her guys she's concerned when things don't seem quite right. Is it a case that their relationship has run it's course or have they found someone new to replace her. Or could there be another reason?

In case it is the last weekend together Tessa plans to make it memorable.


A quickie HAWT and heavy erotica read with no real story line to speak of. Not a read for anyone looking for a meaningful plot. This is the kind of book to grab when you're looking to read something for the adult content alone. There are oodles and oodles of mixed themed scenes including m-f, m-m, m-m-f, and m-f-m-m with a D/s slant. Abrupt ending.
Profile Image for Janell.
58 reviews5 followers
August 6, 2014
This was a short, but enjoyable romp that appears to serve as an introduction to a series featuring the female MC, Tessa Savage. I was reminded of Lorelei James' Rough Riders series (#5 especially), but this was a straight-up sex-a-thon (still loved it!!!). Tessa's amorous cowboys appeared to be cowboys in name only, but then again - this shortie only spanned one weekend, and it was jam-packed with other, ahem, activities that didn't include ranching.

I'm intrigued about the series - I mean, what more can this woman do? After reading this "Savage Tale" - I'm sure you'll be asking the same thing.
Profile Image for Karen.
1,646 reviews136 followers
April 20, 2015
If you want to read a quick sexy book just to get you in the mood - this is the one. I read it on a long car journey and I think the Tarmac melted.

Tessa Savage which cowboy will she pick?

Cowboy number 1 Wade, tall, blonde, bossy, alpha. He will make you wait and beg for sex.

Cowboy number 2 Connor, dark, stocky. He is going to give you it quick and hard.

Cowboy number 3 Dallas, dark Native American. New boy, likened to a thorough bred stallion.

Why chose when you can have all 3? I love a good ménage and Wowzers trousers this was hot stuff.
Profile Image for Daisy Sloan.
776 reviews115 followers
June 4, 2013
I waffled between 2 and 3 stars on this one. It was short and hot but I didn't get much from the storyline.

In the beginning she was talking about a grey wolf so it led me to believe there was paranormal shifter - action in this. However, there wasn't, so that part confused me. I'm not sure what the point of that was.

Tessa just seems to be conduit between three hot cowboys. There didn't seem to be much else to this. Quick, Hot read.
Profile Image for Donna Porter.
1,034 reviews9 followers
May 23, 2013
All I can say is Wow After reading one of her books I wasn't expecting what this book was about. Three men and one woman. I just can't see it. My tastes are a little more simple. There wasn't enough story and too much sex for me. But if you like this sort of book I am sure you'll enjoy it
Profile Image for Smut Junkie.
136 reviews81 followers
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May 29, 2012
Whew! I'm not a smoker, but I fee like I need a cigarette! What a quickie - no pun intended! ;) That being said - quick but smokin' hot story. Definitely left me wanting more!
Profile Image for George B.
29 reviews
May 31, 2012
you could fry and egg on the amount of hot in this book.
Profile Image for Skye Louise.
378 reviews13 followers
January 1, 2023
DNF
Couldn't get into this book. Found myself skim reading to find that 'hook' but it never happened. Lots of references to another book or series written prior, but this shows as book #1.
Profile Image for M.J. Weiner.
Author 1 book1 follower
October 15, 2016
This book contains possibly objectionable content. It includes M/M/F and rough sex. It is explicit and I strongly recommend you avoid it if easily offended or less than fully open about sexuality.

With that said, I LOVE THIS book. The sex was hot, the characters hotter. The cowboys in this book will make any reader want to save some horses. There IS a story to the book as well, beyond the sex. It is a short read, and great for getting in the mood *wink, wink*
Profile Image for Karen.
1,320 reviews41 followers
November 7, 2013
I liked this and at the same time I did not like it so I give it 3.5 stars. Confusing I know but there were just things that bugged me about how it was laid out. I liked the concept of the cowboys, particularly since we got to come out of Texas for them, but I would still have liked more about my surroundings. It moved along fairly well and the scenes between the characters were nicely done but the story was lacking. More to the point there was no complete story to enjoy.

Tessa Savage has a job which takes her all over the world, she enjoys her job and the fringe benefits of not being tied to one location. When she has a free weekend she decides to go visit her two favorite cowboys at the Lazy L Guest Ranch. Wade Messing and Connor O'Reilly have been together for six years and have a very fulfilling relationship with Tessa. When she arrives she knows that something is not right but since Wade says things are fine, she goes along.

Wade and Connor have added another hand to the ranch, one who makes Wade, a control freak lose control when he is around. Dallas is young and good looking and Wade is pushing Connor into his arms because he cannot handle the feelings he has. When Tessa realizes what is happening she decides that they have to remedy the situation and decide that if you can break a horse how hard can it be to break a cowboy.

I liked the guys immediately, except maybe for Dallas, it took a while to warm up to him. They all sounded yummy and just what you would visualize a cowboy being. I never really warmed up to Tessa, she seemed a bit self absorbed, even if she was willing to help, it was still about her pleasure in the end.

Like I have said I was a bit ambivalent about this but may give another one a try at a later date. This contains MM, a three way, and a foursome, so be warned.
Profile Image for Erin.
1,923 reviews64 followers
October 16, 2013
Short is almost an understatement with this one. It's only like 50 pages long.

It wasn't bad.

The smexiness wasn't bad either.

We don't really know anything about Tessa. Like I wouldn't know that she travels the world for business if I hadn't just gone and read the blurb here on Goodreads. I don't even remember what she does for a living, but it involves business plans and bottom lines.

I felt more connected with Dallas than I did Tessa. Hell, we know more about him than her!

I liked all the boys. Wade, Conner, and Dallas.

Kind of sad that we'll never see them again.

But as the author really really liked to tell us, Tessa isn't a Grey Wolf (who mates), and now she's off to have more fun. (I'm assuming.)

There was no plot. 3 stars because I love me some Bisexual Cowboys.

I think also I was taken in once again by the novelty of erotica from other countries (which is so ironic with myself being a recent transplant from USA to UK.). Recently I discovered Australian erotica and it was so new and exciting and novel that I had to text my bestie about it. And guess what, she got a text this morning about Canadian cowboy erotica! (I think when I first spied this one I saw 'Rocky Mountains' and went 'ooooh Colorado! Since I've spent the last 16 years in Colorado. Which is why I was confused when it turned out to be the Canadian Rockies lol. It was a pleasant surprise.)
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473 reviews3 followers
July 13, 2017
It's rare to read erotica that is not all about the wham-bam, thank you, ma'am. I really enjoyed "How to Break a Cowboy" because there's an actual plot amidst all the hot, steamy sex.

Although this is my first (but not last!) Daire St. Denis story, I can tell she has a very deft hand writing sex scenes. Heck - she just writes very well, period. The dialogue, the characters, the setting - there really isn't too much for me to criticize.

My one critique though is this: I felt the reason Wade resisted Dallas, and its resolution was fairly weak. From the beginning, I did get the sense of Wade as a controlling man (not in a bad way). So the reason Wade did not want to continue a sexual relationship with Dallas beyond the one night they shared was because Wade was afraid of losing control? OK, but then when they did resume sex, Wade very quickly established his bedroom dominance! His "conflict", therefore, to my mind was needlessly manufactured drama/angst. But this is a minor quibble.

I thought the Tessa character was wonderful. I like stories where the female protagonist is a woman who knows her own mind, is confident in herself, and lives life on her own terms. The three males - Wade, Connor, and Dallas were also great. Each is different in looks and personality, and of course, all are smoking hot.
I enjoyed my first foray into the world of Daire St. Denis. As I said, this was my first Daire St. Denis story, but surely not my last.
Profile Image for Cindi.
1,716 reviews84 followers
October 29, 2013
3.5 stars


Tessa has had a sexual relationship with the men at the Lazy L Ranch on and off for years. She only visits every year or so but each time is spent in the arms - and beds - of Wade and Conner. Wade and Conner are a couple (obviously bisexual) and they look forward to Tessa's visits because they both know that Tessa is up for anything sexually. But on this particular visit, a new character is introduced: Dallas. Dallas is a new worker on the ranch and it's obvious to Tessa that there is some type of relationship between the three men. Wade, however, is distant and a bit rude when it comes to Dallas. As a result, he is quickly pushing Conner away. Tessa knows there is more to it than just sex with Wade and Dallas so she steps in with a plan (and her body) to try to bring all three men together so they can have a M/M/M HEA. It's obvious that Tessa is up for ANYTHING and will do anyone. She uses her body (among other things) to help the guys out.

Nice story. The sex is hot. I like all three men. I'm not sure of my feelings about Tessa. No matter. Everything comes together nicely in the end.
Profile Image for Jenn.
330 reviews27 followers
August 12, 2013
What a strange and sexy book.


I know, weird way to start a review, but trust me, it fits! Well, except for the whole cross-dressing thing...


This was a short little diddy that I finished in one evening. As the cover implies, it will get you all hot and bothered! Two sexy cow- oh wait!! Three sexy cowboys??!?!?! Ok. I'm dead. Died of a heart attack...


At the same time, I was kind of confused. She basically played an X-Rated Dr. Phil. Yup. That about sums it up. They were a trio with communication issues that was interferring with their bond... Bust she saves the day with an orgy!!
Profile Image for Elin.
219 reviews2 followers
August 4, 2016
Tessa Savage travels a lot in her work, and now she has a weekend off, she's visiting her cowboys in the Rocky Mountains. Connor and Wade are a couple, have been for years, and she's been with them many times over the years.




Mostly sex, but with some feelings woven in too, I would have liked more story to it though. I'm not sure what to think of the writing style, not my favorite, felt a bit distant.
Profile Image for Chalice.
293 reviews1 follower
October 11, 2016
I knew this was going to be a short one but wow! Good thing I didn't blink. Our lead female MC is businesswoman meets sex worker meets Dr. Phil. I can't throw stones but I never really warmed up to her. Her cowboy friends were cute and all but the length of the story didn't give me a chance to really empathize with anyone. Wade was annoying, Conner was too passive, and Dallas didn't have enough screen time.

The hot stuff was okay but did not rock my literary world. Just kind of confirms that I need longer books and more relationship. Don't get me wrong, for a short story, there was frequent sex and I heartily approve. 90% of what I read could use a significant boost in sex to story ratio. This book had an okay balance but not enough time to tell a good story.
Profile Image for Crystal Marie.
1,483 reviews68 followers
November 5, 2013
3.5 Stars!!!

Well if you are looking for a smutty book, then you should check this one out for sure! There really isn’t that much happening in the book besides the sex, but I do have to say that the sex is really hot. (Like really hot.)
We meet Tessa, who is meeting up with some hot cowboys for some weekend fun. And boy does she have it! There are 3 men, yes you read that right THREE men who are able to help make her happy over the course of the weekend.
This is one of those books that are completely worth the read if you are just looking for smut, besides that? There isn’t really anything on happening in the book that will keep your attention.
April 28, 2015
This is the book in a nutshell...

Sex sex and lots more sex. I mean, did you expect anything else? lol

Tess wants sex so she goes to meet up with alpha male cowboy Wade and Wades lover Conner for some m/m/f fun. But there is trouble in paradise because Dallas wants to get in on the action with Conner. So the solution to all this... One big orgy with all three cowboys and Tess squeezed somewhere in the middle. This, of course, answers all of Wade, Conner and Dallas' problems and they ride off into the sunset.

It was an okay book...I didn't expect much but some good smutty sex and that is what I got. I most likely won't pick up anymore of these books.
Profile Image for Shiloh Saddler.
Author 39 books14 followers
June 27, 2013
Tess Savage visits a working ranch/dude ranch for the weekend to pay a call on two cowboys she has spent time with before alpha cowboy Wade and his partner Connor. What she didn't expect was for a Native American cowboy Dallas to always want to join the fun.

There is little character development and no plot. It is just sex, sex, and more hot sex.

I give it three stars only because I enjoyed it despite all its faults. The sex was smoking and not the usual I've read before. Everything rang true, especially the western language.

If you are looking for a quick m/m/m/f fun you might want to check this book out. I got this free and it was definitely worth that price!
Profile Image for Mad Giles (Giles A. Madding).
133 reviews23 followers
June 4, 2014
Three in the Chute and a Filly to Boot


3.25 Stars

There’s not much to the plot, but man oh man is this quickie hot.

Do you like a well-built cowboy? Well this book gives you not one but three. All crazy for each other and more than willing to give a friendly lady a weekend to remember.

Don’t come to this read expecting a gripping story arc to linger with you long after the last word is read. But if you’re looking for some steam up your glasses kinky fun, you will enjoy the ride.

My only wish is that the series would have continued with the three men, didn’t really connect much to Tessa.



Profile Image for Kumiko Lei  ~Lost In A Book~.
222 reviews20 followers
June 3, 2013
Tessa Savage enjoys her polyamorous lifestyle and she's off to visit her two favorite cowboys for the weekend. She notices the tension but isn't sure what its from but can only conclude it has something to do with the new ranch hand Dallas.

This is a hot, steamy read. I like the fact that there is a relationship already built so its not exactly an insta-attraction.

Tessa fixes her 3 cowboys leaving them with their HEA and she's off for her next adventure.

I really did enjoy this. I'll probably read more of this series at some point.
Profile Image for Nichole ~Bookaholic~.
735 reviews4 followers
June 8, 2013
While short, this story packs quite the punch..sex, sex and more sex. And while it was hot...hello 3 hot cowboys...makes a nice little fantasy...

Anyway, in short Tessa shows up at the "Ranch" for a weekend with Wade and Connor and while it starts out with just them, Dallas becomes a part of it...Wade has been trying to push Connor and Dallas together because he is afraid of his feelings making him lose control...Tessa gets them all together for a fabulous night and happy with her work heads off to new adventures.



Profile Image for Beauty and the Book.
138 reviews6 followers
July 12, 2013
Niceeeeeee story, was looking for a short read in between of ARC reads and this was a great pick.

The narrator Tess is your guys girl...that lady you know has spent to much time with guys and picks up male mentality, like sleep with anyone you want and more on (i do admire this). Tess travels alot for work but one thing never fails, her need for Wade and Connor.

As she gets to the ranch she learns whats changed in more than a year since shes been away and what a ride shes in for.

Great short read, not expensive, it gets HOT with M/F/M/M stream!
Profile Image for Chelsea.
Author 5 books150 followers
May 5, 2013
This book was smoking hott! I thought the love story was intense, it is a short read so you don't delve into their lives as much as you want, but it is good anyway. I was a bit shocked as how nonchalant Tessa was. Obviously she was supposed to be, but in my book when you tell someone you love them, and mean it, you don't go away looking for something or someone else...but whatever it was just a story. Good short, hot, read!
Profile Image for Charlene.
893 reviews69 followers
June 6, 2013
Ok. let's be honest here...this one is mostly about the sex. And the sex is...sizzling! Tessa comes to visit her favourite Canadian cowboys for the weekend, and ends up in a four-way with 3 gorgeous men. There's actually a sweet love story in here too. Not much of a plot, but as I said, this one's really about the sex. Surprisingly well-written for something like this as well. Really enjoyed it...3.5 stars (rounded up, just because!)
Profile Image for Tabatha.
688 reviews79 followers
August 11, 2013
If you want to read a short story with a lot of sex, then this one should be a good read for you. And while it was totally hot, because who wouldn't love 3 sexy cowboys, this one just didn't sit right with me. I thought at first it was going to have a paranormal spin to it with all the grey wolf talk, but it was your basic menage scenario with a happy for now ending that didn't turn out how I thought it would.
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