Birthday Games

Spy Games #1.5

by Mia Downing

What do you get the spy who has everything for his thirty-fifth birthday? A menage, of course. Secret Agent Jake Anderson can't believe his good fortune. He's always had the hots for his best friend's blonde bombshell wife, but Kate is also his partner and he knows better than to cross the line unless Chase gives the word. But all lines are erased for a night of sinful pleasure with his best friends, and even better, Jake gets to be in charge. Since Jake loves nothing more than missions that end in gun fights and car explosions, he's gearing up for one smokin' hot birthday party.

Birthday Games is a short, erotic story featuring Chase and Kate Sanders and of course, Jake Anderson, spies from the Spy Games series by Mia Downing. This sexy, hot read gives eager readers a glimpse of what happens between books 1 and 2. There is nothing revealed that you won't learn eventually, but sometimes having advanced knowledge is half of the fun!

Story contains: Explicit language, smokin' hot, kinky sex between consenting adults. Expect to enjoy light BDSM, spanking, m/f/m action, birthday cake and more!

Genres: BDSM, Menage, Erotica, Romance, Erotic Romance, M F M, Contemporary

76 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 10, 2012

About the author

Mia Downing started creating heroes at age four, but her heroes back then rode ponies to the rescue and only kissed her on the cheek. Today, Mia’s heroes still rescue those in need, but the price of their toys and the expertise of their seduction leads to a whole lot more.

When Mia isn’t busy creating new stories for her readers, she ensures justice runs smoothly in a New England courthouse. She lives on a small farm with her family, and enjoys horses and knitting.

Fun facts: Mia can juggle poorly, create balloon animals, and face paint. She was the hit entertainment of two family parties. No clown suits were involved.

Reviews

[MissyGirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy Birthday to ME!!!! Ok, it's not really my birthday, but it felt like it when I was reading this saucy little number!

Jake is turning 35 and for his birthday, he's getting a ménage (a hell of a present if you ask me!)!! :) Ms. Downing certainly knows how to write yummy sex scenes, and she REALLY excels when it involves a trio of people! HOT!! But, besides the heat I was feeling, it also made me laugh out loud. Sexy AND funny, a great combination!

Yes, it's shorter than the actual novels in this series. But, I didn't feel shorted at all when I was done. It was a great way to get my "fix" while waiting for another full dose of the sexy spies I've come to crave!

[BookAddict ✒ La Crimson Femme · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's always best to read books in order. This is what I tell myself and for the most part, I follow this rule stringently. Why did I break this rule? I have no idea. It certainly didn't help me here. I was confused for parts of this story. It felt as though I was missing some vital pieces of information. I think I did myself a disservice by reading this story first.

Still, Ms. Downing did a great job of relating some of the information from a previous book. I wasn't completely lost. This book can function as a standalone. My guess is that it wouldn't be as enjoyable. What it did do was two things. One, I want to read the first book in this series. Two, the menage was HAWT and made me horny! I liked the little special game Jake played with Kate and Chase. That was not only hot but rather creative. I've read my share of menage and this is something I've never come across. So kudos to Ms. Downing for inventiveness. She's also made me want to work on my languages again. It sucks to not know many languages. If there is one thing I regret, is my parents not forcing me to learn five different languages when I was a child. I think Kate can sympathize with my regret. Although I don't know if I could learn Russian. It would be interesting.

This book is a sweet inside look at three people who are more than just co-workers. The BDSM in this story is lite. Not exactly SugarKink but sweet enough that I can recommend to the devoted SugarKink readers.

[Christi Snow · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Review:

*sigh* I just love these three characters and love how at-ease the three of them are together. They truly love each other...and not in a romantic way, although they are all very sexual beings so when they express their love that way, it gets really hot, really quickly.

And this is one HOT little novella, but even in the midst of all that wonderful heat...(as Diana says, this book will leave you squirming in your seat)....there is more of that wonderful emotional angst that Mia writes so well. Jake is torn. He's always been drawn to Kate, so having permission to "whatever he wants" is a dream come true for him, but thoughts of Tia keep intruding (giving you little glimpses of what's to come in Book #2.

And there are repercussions from this book which reverberate into Book #2. No, you absolutely don't have to read the whole series to be able to enjoy ANY of the books, but believe me...YOU WANT TO! This entire series rocks!!! And is HOT! And always leaves me crying. So freaking good!!!

(short review for a short novella)...hehe.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the mission in Trained for Seduction, Chase, Jake and Kate could use a little fun...and um W.O.W. they do get it in these spicy little novella. It's short, but packs a seriously hot punch that will leave you breathless. You get more of a glimpse into Jake's feelings here and where the series is headed with the next book. I'm so happy the author did this because it gives us a look at the hero's frame of mind before we head into the next story. You don't have to have read the first book to enjoy this novella, but you will want to!!

[Sandra Dailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

What comes between 1&2. Mia Downing has made the perfect fit with book 1.5 of the Spy Game series. It's Jake's birthday and he's given another night with Chase and Mia. He also gets control. The problem is, controlling his feelings. I love Jake!

[Fer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet short story about Jake´s birthday. Chase offers Jake a threesome with his wife as birthday present... Her idea not entirely his. It follows the life of Chase, Jake and Kate´s job and personal life with some back story too. We know Charlotte is still part of the team even though Kate doesn´t like her much. We are also introduced to Tia, another spy that is apparently sleeping with Jake. We don´t really meet her in the book but she is introduced to get us prepared for Jake´s book "Lethal Limits" Yeah.!!!

I like reading about menages M/F/M not the other way around. How they command her and how she calls them back("yes, sir" "yes, husband").

They go to the club and they spend a super kinky evening pleasuring one another. Kate sees a flicker of something she can´t quite interpret in Jake´s eyes when he looks at her. She thinks she is imagining things cause that look is lost when he´s talking with Chase.

Chase is so happy to share his wife with his best friend which he also loves..He feels safe and happy sharing a woman with Jake in the past and now wife because of the connection they both have in the act.

Jake loves Emma/Kate as a second cousin he will fuck but things change and he starts living in conflict with himself. He thinks he is falling for his best friends wife...NOT GOOD.!!! even though he is super respectful to her even while on missions where they have to fake being married.


I think Chase is kind of bisexual and he start developing emotional feelings towards his partner since Paris when they had faked being a couple. I guess he enjoyed it more than he wants to admit and thats why he feels so troubled when talking about it. The only time he can get sexual with Jake is while doing threesomes feeling him through a woman. But that´s just me.. I wouldn´t care either way. Emma/Kate is so lucky to have two super hot guys in her bed. I envy her :(

[Kati · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one hot novella! I really enjoyed reading more about Chase, Jake & Kate. This is a continuation from Trained For Seduction so I would highly recommend you read it first. You can read my review here.

Jake is a loyal friend and a great spy. He knows Chase has trouble sending Kate into the field and is determined to bring her back at all cost. I think the danger and dependence lead him to feeling more for Kate than he should. He also seems to be a bit of comic relief and I love a hero that can make me smile.

Kate loves Jake because he is her work husband but she is not in love with him. She loves Chase with all her heart even if he drives her crazy. She is a damn good spy and a bit of a bratty sub. She has come into her sexuality and no longer holds it back.

Chase has the hardest time because he is the boss, husband and best friend. That is a lot of hats to wear and he does it well. Giving to Jake, Kate as a birthday present showed Jake how much he meant to him. He also knew Kate would appreciate it.

I love the dynamic between the characters. You can tell they all care about it each. They love fiercely even if it is a different love. If a book makes me laugh out loud then it automatically goes into the re-read pile and this book made it happen a lot. The razzing between the characters makes it seem more real. The sex scenes were insanely sexy and well written. I was amazed by how unique the sex scenes were; you won't find any boring scenes here! I love how they ate the cake. ;) It made me giggle. If you are in need of some hot spies then the Spy Games series is for you!

~ Special Thanks to Mia for the loan of this book in exchange for an honest review~

[I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com) · Rating 4 out of 5]

What do you get when you combine 3 sexy secret agents in a private birthday party? You get a whole lotta trouble… make that hot and naughty trouble!

When Secret Agent Jake Anderson is presented with the perfect gift all wrapped up in a beautiful and sexy package, how could he resist? Jake has been secretly pining over his best friends wife, Kate, since he can remember, he just can’t walk away when he finds out his birthday present is a chance to finally have a little taste of what he has always wanted…Kate. The catch? He can’t keep her and Chase, Kate’s husband gets to participate – beggars can’t be choosy, so Jake takes the plunge. Can’t say that I blame him, this is definitely the hottest 35th birthday party I have ever heard about!

BIRTHDAY GAMES is a sexy quickie that will whet your appetite for more secret agent action and what a great way to get to know a little about the characters in the new SPY GAMES series by Mia Downing! Though this is part of a series, BIRTHDAY GAMES can definitely be read as a stand alone if you are looking for some quick action!

✳✳ Copy provided by the author/publisher for an honest review.

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Rhayne's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

4.75 Stars

Spy Games: Birthday Games is an exciting, funny, smoking hot short story that gives us another glimpse into the lives of Chase, Kate (Emma) and Jake.

This book is just a little more of everything we got to enjoy in the first one. We get a little more history on some key players, we get a little more insight on how Jake really feels about being Chase and Kate’s third, and we get a lot more sweaty sheet, headboard rockin’ ménage action.

For being such a short story the detail and the description was explained well. As with all of Ms. Downey’s work, she does an exceptional job of painting a picture with words in your mind. This story is much more than just a few chapters of sizzling sex. There was a lot of information handed out about the team and in particular Charlotte, that help set the ground work for future books.

There is a BDSM aspect in the background of the ménage scene. It’s told in a fashion that it is going to keep you invested and keep you turning pages if that is your pleasure. It’s also light enough that it’s not going to push your comfort zone if it’s not your typical reading material. It’s a very well developed mix.

Now here is the best part: It’s free on Amazon (I’m not sure how long, so run grab it now). You have nothing to lose and one very steamy, passionate, sexy tale to keep you entertained.

[Daisy Sloan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Birthday Games continues the story of Jake, Chase and Kate. Kate decides to give Jake a threesome for his birthday. Jakes comes to realize he loves Kate, even though she's married to Chase. He also realizes he's tired of being a man-whore.

This was a nice interlude and was quite hot! It does a nice job of setting up the next story. We are introduced to Tia (although she's not in this book, she is discussed). Tia is Jake's new fling in the next book. It also sets up the next mission for Jake.

I have a feeling we're also being set up to get Charlotte's story. We met Charlotte in the first book and will most likely be seeing more of her in the next one. I'm REALLY hoping we get Charlotte's story at some point.

A copy of the book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

[Rhayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75 STARS

This book is just a little more of everything we got to enjoy in the first one. We get a little more history on some key players, we get a little more insight on how Jake really feels about being Chase and Kate’s third, and we get a lot more sweaty sheet, headboard rockin’ ménage action.

I am such a huge fan of this series. I can't wait for the next installment to see what the talented Ms. Downing has in store for us.

Entire review posted here: http://www.guiltypleasuresbookreviews...

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jake should be one HAPPY camper after the amazing birthday gift he receives from his besties, Chase and Kate. He's got a big smile on his face, BUT...deep down inside is a fear that he's falling for Kate. Jake is feeling confused... he needs his own true love, STAT. :) Can't wait to read Lethal Limits to find out what happens...

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a HOT, FUN, fantastic read!! The only bad thing about it was that it left me wanting more! Jake's vulnerability really shows in this novella, which makes me anxious to read Lethal Limits. Mia is a fantastic writer and I highly recommend reading this one after "Trained for Seduction".

[Vikki ~ *squee* lite ~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great follow up - I loved seeing Kate Chase and Jake again - but man the end made me so sad for Jake - gotta go get his story now!

[Sarah Louise]

Free on amazon ;-)

[PepsiGirl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this quickly never really getting into this plot. It not only seemed too forced it actually was. The premise of the story was a proposed ménage between friends. The only problem was that everyone involved was pretending it was okay with them to do this, even though it had happened before. Things have changed since the first time, Kate is now married to Chase and is the one that came up with the idea,(twisted I think). Chase wants Kate to be happy so he isn't going to say no. Then you have Jake. The intended third, who has fallen in love with Kate without revealing his true feelings. So this ménage takes place and it's a curious dance of pushing each other to their limits when in fact they are all at red when it starts. It was painful to read, it just seemed so wrong in so many levels and the whole time it was going on Jake kept thinking that it didn't feel right but he powered on through as did Kate and Chase. It was a fd' up situation. I gave it three stars because it wasn't what I thought was going to happen, I will be honest that even though the subject line is questionable and the fact that they went ahead and carried out their plan, it really showed how they questioned their actions. That was done very well. So the writing is solid I just had a hard time falling for these role players. They all have their secrets.

[Mia Downing]

From Kate at Kinky Book Reviews

“Spy Games: Birthday Games” was an exceptional book right out of the gate. Mia Downing did a great job of grabbing the reader’s attention immediately and hooking you in. This book is M/F/M menage with a BDSM kick. The main character Jake, is given a threesome as a birthday present from his best friend, Chase Sanders. This threesome includes not only both men, but Chase’s hot wife Kate. Neither Chase nor Jake are bi-sexual, but they are both exceptional Doms. Kate is a bratty submissive through and through.

The sex scenes between the three were absolutely hot! Sometimes menage books can overdo the physical aspects and the reader can get lost, but Ms. Downing did an excellent job keeping things believable, plausible and still hot as hell. I was very pleased with the progression of the storyline between the three main characters…before, during and after the “birthday gift.” I had not read the other books in the “Spy Games” series, but did not find that a problem at all, in fact it worked really well because I wanted to get the other books just to read more about the group! I give it 4 hotness stars!"

[~ Lei ~ Reading Is An Adventure ~ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kate, Chase and Jake celebrate Jake's 35th birthday with an mfm menage. Light and fun, unfortunately, Jake is starting to believe he wants more from Kate, Chases's new wife which leads us into Book 2 .

It was hot little read, would have loved some mm action, alas no.

[☆.。.:*・°☆Love2Read♡HEAs☆.。.:*・°☆ {Anne} · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

This is a mini continuation of book 1, Forced Seduction that you don't have to read to follow the series but does help and is so much fun!

This is about celebrating Jake's (BF of H from book 1). And celebrate they do - good grief was it scorching!

Mia Downing knows how to write a good story and some super uber-licious sex scenes to go with them.

Like I said, this is a short story and it's focus is primarily tearing the sheets up!

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like how this short handed off the story from Chanse and Kate over to Jake. I can see how it's not needed to move into Lethal Limits, but it did help with a little backstory.

And man was that threesome hot! Yuummmmmy!

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great one to read if you are reading the Spy Games series (which you should because it's good). I don't think I would like this as much if I didn't already know the characters. This is definitely best read as part of the series and not a stand-alone. I read books 1 and 2 before this one, and it's nice to experience in this book some of what Jake was referring to in the 2nd book.

[Hbeebti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deliciously naughty.

[Marilicious · Rating 3 out of 5]

very smexy birthday but Jake realizes he has feelings for Kate that he shouldn't be entertaining.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very hot, very sexy. Definitely read it after book one because it helps with familiarity with the characters.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I quite enjoyed this steamy short read but think I needed to have read the first novel prior to starting this one to understand the full back story.

[Maabed · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 stars

[Bliss Brant · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series rocks! Mia Downing writes a hero you have to love.