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Special Operations #2
Tattooed & Taken
[Siren Classic Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, light spanking, HEA] Deputy Robby Harrison wanted Wren Crivello from the moment they met, but no matter how hard he tries, Wren seems to only want to be friends. When Robby gets fired from his job by his brother, he suddenly realizes he’s chasing after a lost cause. In a fit of anger and depression, Robby ties one on at the local bar, only to wake the next morning in bed with a naked woman. Totally freaked out, Robby runs only to end up in the arms of the very man he was trying to forget. Warned away from Robby six months ago, Wren tried to let things take their natural course. When Robby arrives home after being missing for hours, Wren loses the tight grip he had on his control. What follows is a wild ride that neither of them have any desire to stop. When the dust settles, Wren is overjoyed that Robby is finally his. But someone else thinks that Robby belongs to them and they will do anything, including threaten Robby’s family, to keep Wren and Robby apart. The marine motto is "When everyone runs from danger, marines run towards it," and Wren has every intention of facing the danger head-on. He just has to keep Robby alive long enough to discover who is after him and why. ** A Siren Erotic Romance
154 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 12, 2013
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Stormy Glenn
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I believes the only thing sexier than a man in cowboy boots is two, or three men in cowboy boots. I also believes in love at first sight, soul mates, true love, and happy endings.
I live in the great Northwest region of the USA, with my gorgeous husband and soul mate, two boxer/collie puppies, one old biddy cats, and three fish. When I'm not being a mother to my six teenagers or cleaning up after my two 70 pound lap puppies, you can usually find me cuddled in bed with a book in my hand and a puppy in my lap. Or on my laptop, creating the next sexy man for one of my stories.
I welcomes comments from readers, so drop me a line. stormyglenn@hotmail.com
What do I do ?
I'm a writer of erotic, paranormal, werewolf, futuristic, contemporary, gay, and Ménage a Trois romances. I'm currently published with Siren Publishing, Torquere Press, and Noble Ellora's Cave.
I believes the only thing sexier than a man in cowboy boots is two, or three men in cowboy boots. I also believes in love at first sight, soul mates, true love, and happy endings.
I live in the great Northwest region of the USA, with my gorgeous husband and soul mate, two boxer/collie puppies, one old biddy cats, and three fish. When I'm not being a mother to my six teenagers or cleaning up after my two 70 pound lap puppies, you can usually find me cuddled in bed with a book in my hand and a puppy in my lap. Or on my laptop, creating the next sexy man for one of my stories.
I welcomes comments from readers, so drop me a line. stormyglenn@hotmail.com
What do I do ?
I'm a writer of erotic, paranormal, werewolf, futuristic, contemporary, gay, and Ménage a Trois romances. I'm currently published with Siren Publishing, Torquere Press, and Noble Ellora's Cave.
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April 23, 2019
I just knew I was going to love Robby and Wren's story. Robby is a sweet soul and Wren is a hot possessive OTT alpha male. He literally tattoos his name on Robby's ass! Love it!
Of course, the suspense/drama is OTT and not at all believable but oh well...
Of course, the suspense/drama is OTT and not at all believable but oh well...
June 27, 2017
*** Special Ops #2. *** This book is just as exciting as the first.
Young Deputy Robby,
who we've met before is Sheriff John Henry's brother. Robby and
Wren, a big Marine Sniper,
have had an eye on each other awhile now. John Henry and husband, Marine Commander Charlie have 2 kids, plus the Marines under his command, as they go to-and-from their missions; Manny, Haus, Asa, Porter and Wren. Robby gets fired as Deputy and is mad as hell. He gets drunk and wakes in an unusual bed. Wren is waiting when he gets home and finally claims him. Then when Robby's story comes to light, all gather at John Henry's.
There's a mystery afoot, and Robby didn't know - but he's a target.
More is happening as Robby and Wren cement their feelings and get tattooed.
There someone bad causing mayhem; a wreck, a fire, a shooting, and a kidnapping. Rescue is right on the trail as the Marines scramble into action. Wren gets himself in place with his sniper rifle as the warriors circle. Big action, torrid love scenes with steamy M/M sex.
We already know some of the cast members as we have met them in the Cade Creek series, but each book can stand alone.
It is a typical of Stormy Glenn's great writing, amazing characters, and fast, thrilling tales.
We get no cliffhangers and a HEA ! ENJOY !
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Young Deputy Robby,
who we've met before is Sheriff John Henry's brother. Robby and
Wren, a big Marine Sniper,
have had an eye on each other awhile now. John Henry and husband, Marine Commander Charlie have 2 kids, plus the Marines under his command, as they go to-and-from their missions; Manny, Haus, Asa, Porter and Wren. Robby gets fired as Deputy and is mad as hell. He gets drunk and wakes in an unusual bed. Wren is waiting when he gets home and finally claims him. Then when Robby's story comes to light, all gather at John Henry's.
There's a mystery afoot, and Robby didn't know - but he's a target.
More is happening as Robby and Wren cement their feelings and get tattooed.
There someone bad causing mayhem; a wreck, a fire, a shooting, and a kidnapping. Rescue is right on the trail as the Marines scramble into action. Wren gets himself in place with his sniper rifle as the warriors circle. Big action, torrid love scenes with steamy M/M sex.
We already know some of the cast members as we have met them in the Cade Creek series, but each book can stand alone.
It is a typical of Stormy Glenn's great writing, amazing characters, and fast, thrilling tales.
We get no cliffhangers and a HEA ! ENJOY !
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March 31, 2013
I want to read the book that those other reviewers were reading, ’cause it sure wasn't this one. The author’s evil twin struck again. Boy, did she strike.
I dunno what happened to Robby. He seemed like a decent man in the previous book. Now? He’s a petulant kid.
And Wren is seriously unbalanced. They joke about it but he honestly strikes me as the villain of the piece. He certainly qualifies as a psychotic stalker. This is just way beyond the healthy level. (And I generally enjoy desperately possessive love, so that’s saying something.)
Maybe I was lucky in that the book wasted no time to become stupid, so I did not have my hopes raised. That first sex scene? Violent oral sex is something that disgusts me, sorry. Not a fan of violent sex in general but considering how much harm this can do and how fucking personal and disrespectful it is to do that to someone else’s face, while simultaneously making him or her unable to voice a protest… No.
“So you may have had unprotected sex while drunk last night. Why don’t we both get tested and if we’re clear we skip the condoms?” (Summarized.) … Yeah, that would be a great idea if not for the fact than most infections of STDs won’t show instantly. You won’t get a clear on the big one for the next six months, moron. This is not made better by then proceeding to fuck the guy again, this time without a condom. I just… I give up. Getting huge tattoos of each other’s name when your relationship is neither clear nor more than a few hours old is just the icing on the stupid cake.
And, Robby, I am sure it’s cool that you normally don’t pass out from your customary two beers, but we watched you drink a hell of a lot more, so, quite honestly, the conjecture that you were drugged is waaaaaaaaaaay contrived.
Seriously, the non-logic is killing me. I am so very tempted to pick apart what and why, but I’m trying to stop myself. What’s the point, anyway? There’s just so much of it that makes no sense. Contradictions in every sentence. I am not exaggerating. (I wish I was.) Let me sum it up as “nothing made sense and people were wholesale stupid”.
I’ll just revisit the age issue, since I puzzled about it the last time. *groan* We learn that Robby took his parents’ death hard. We know from the previous book that John Henry was ten when it happened, and we see here that Robby was seven when he snapped out of the denial of his parents being dead, “a few years later”. So. At the most he is five or six years younger than John Henry. Who has to be in his mid-thirties going by his life history. What the fuck was that about Robby becoming sheriff once John Henry retired, then? Argh. And Robby’s worked as a deputy only for five years! John Henry spent six years with the Marines, returned home and was elected as sheriff four years ago. And those things can’t have followed seamlessly. Twenty-four-year-olds do not get to be sheriffs. Jeez, this is so warped that my mind is exploding.
To add insult to injury, this book went there. It actually used “molten lava”. I’d hoped I had left that expression far, far behind. But no such luck. FYI, you can’t melt lava. Lava is molten rock. (Some dictionaries might quibble with me over this, but either way it’s one of the most stupidly redundant expressions used in romance writing.)
Once I got over my rage I was just laughing for the rest of it. Until the boredom became too much, at which point I hastily skimmed through the pointless sex to finally be done with it.
Thank god it’s over.
This explains why I was enthusiastic over the first volume. I’d been expecting something like this, so my gratitude was profound. If not for some re-used expressions I wouldn’t believe that the same person wrote these two books. Honestly, whenever this happens I can’t wrap my head around this author’s dual writing persona, although it's the first time (that I recall) that it happened within the same series. :(
I dunno what happened to Robby. He seemed like a decent man in the previous book. Now? He’s a petulant kid.
And Wren is seriously unbalanced. They joke about it but he honestly strikes me as the villain of the piece. He certainly qualifies as a psychotic stalker. This is just way beyond the healthy level. (And I generally enjoy desperately possessive love, so that’s saying something.)
Maybe I was lucky in that the book wasted no time to become stupid, so I did not have my hopes raised. That first sex scene? Violent oral sex is something that disgusts me, sorry. Not a fan of violent sex in general but considering how much harm this can do and how fucking personal and disrespectful it is to do that to someone else’s face, while simultaneously making him or her unable to voice a protest… No.
“So you may have had unprotected sex while drunk last night. Why don’t we both get tested and if we’re clear we skip the condoms?” (Summarized.) … Yeah, that would be a great idea if not for the fact than most infections of STDs won’t show instantly. You won’t get a clear on the big one for the next six months, moron. This is not made better by then proceeding to fuck the guy again, this time without a condom. I just… I give up. Getting huge tattoos of each other’s name when your relationship is neither clear nor more than a few hours old is just the icing on the stupid cake.
And, Robby, I am sure it’s cool that you normally don’t pass out from your customary two beers, but we watched you drink a hell of a lot more, so, quite honestly, the conjecture that you were drugged is waaaaaaaaaaay contrived.
Seriously, the non-logic is killing me. I am so very tempted to pick apart what and why, but I’m trying to stop myself. What’s the point, anyway? There’s just so much of it that makes no sense. Contradictions in every sentence. I am not exaggerating. (I wish I was.) Let me sum it up as “nothing made sense and people were wholesale stupid”.
I’ll just revisit the age issue, since I puzzled about it the last time. *groan* We learn that Robby took his parents’ death hard. We know from the previous book that John Henry was ten when it happened, and we see here that Robby was seven when he snapped out of the denial of his parents being dead, “a few years later”. So. At the most he is five or six years younger than John Henry. Who has to be in his mid-thirties going by his life history. What the fuck was that about Robby becoming sheriff once John Henry retired, then? Argh. And Robby’s worked as a deputy only for five years! John Henry spent six years with the Marines, returned home and was elected as sheriff four years ago. And those things can’t have followed seamlessly. Twenty-four-year-olds do not get to be sheriffs. Jeez, this is so warped that my mind is exploding.
To add insult to injury, this book went there. It actually used “molten lava”. I’d hoped I had left that expression far, far behind. But no such luck. FYI, you can’t melt lava. Lava is molten rock. (Some dictionaries might quibble with me over this, but either way it’s one of the most stupidly redundant expressions used in romance writing.)
Once I got over my rage I was just laughing for the rest of it. Until the boredom became too much, at which point I hastily skimmed through the pointless sex to finally be done with it.
Thank god it’s over.
This explains why I was enthusiastic over the first volume. I’d been expecting something like this, so my gratitude was profound. If not for some re-used expressions I wouldn’t believe that the same person wrote these two books. Honestly, whenever this happens I can’t wrap my head around this author’s dual writing persona, although it's the first time (that I recall) that it happened within the same series. :(
April 27, 2020
2nd read April 2020
OMG, I hated John Henry and Charlie much more this time around. And Wren?! GRRR! Made me so mad.
1st read 2-23-14
Wow. I liked Wren in the first book, but in this one? Eh. Not so much. Especially in the beginning. 6 months pass and he doesn't expect Robbie to move on?
John Henry is an ass, too. Robbie was too forgiving. He's not a child, he can make up his own damn mind. Let people make their own mistakes, it's called life. He's bound to make some, he'll hopefully learn from them. If someone is constantly holding his hand what doesn't teach him anything except no one trusts him or believes he can do anything.
OMG, I hated John Henry and Charlie much more this time around. And Wren?! GRRR! Made me so mad.
1st read 2-23-14
Wow. I liked Wren in the first book, but in this one? Eh. Not so much. Especially in the beginning. 6 months pass and he doesn't expect Robbie to move on?
John Henry is an ass, too. Robbie was too forgiving. He's not a child, he can make up his own damn mind. Let people make their own mistakes, it's called life. He's bound to make some, he'll hopefully learn from them. If someone is constantly holding his hand what doesn't teach him anything except no one trusts him or believes he can do anything.
April 15, 2018
As much as I love this author I’m not particularly thrilled with this series so far. There are a lot of inconsistencies and for a crack team of marines plus a county sheriff, these people aren’t the brightest at figuring things out. 😳 There’s also a lot of back and forth of intentions in the investigation that never seems to go anywhere.
However, Wren and Robby are smoking hot and I loved how alpha Wren is. Very sexy.
However, Wren and Robby are smoking hot and I loved how alpha Wren is. Very sexy.
February 13, 2013
Absolutely loved this book. Robby and Wren are so easy to identify with. I won't say more and spoil it for anyone. I REALLY can't wait to see what happens next! Thank you, Stormy for another GREAT book!
January 5, 2015
3.5 stars
Merged review:
I loved Wren and Robby, but the story lacked something... not sure what, but it felt like it was over before it started.
Merged review:
I loved Wren and Robby, but the story lacked something... not sure what, but it felt like it was over before it started.
April 23, 2019
To my great delight, this is Robby's story. I'd been looking forward to it ever since this younger brother of John Henry appeared in the first book, and I wasn’t disappointed. As with the first book in this series, the characters and the story are very hot, there is quite a bit of action, and the mystery around "who did it" was nicely developed and solved.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
August 26, 2013
Eh. An almost 3 star rating. Didn't connect with the MC's, and the plot was kinda lame. But, this book served its purpose as a quick and predictable entertaining read for a day of boredom.
November 18, 2013
i liked the first one a little more. these books are so ridiculous to me i have to read them for fun.
May 17, 2019
Major character flips. Robby was erratic and TSTL. Wren was too passive the previous 6 months. John Henry was an asshat. Story was lame. For being LE and Special Forces, everyone was fumbling around unable to investigate a simple setup and black mail.
June 5, 2016
Wren and Robby are at a cross purpose but only one of them is aware of the miscommunication. But when secrets threaten their romantic connection will Wren step up and make sure Robby knows to whom he belongs to once and for all? In Taken & Tattooed the second installment of the Special Operations series by Stormy Glenn we find out just how far both men are willing to go.
I really enjoyed Wren and Robby. Wren didn’t follow his instincts and his actions lead Robby to believe he doesn’t feel as strongly about having a romantic relationship. And when efforts to protect Robby back fire, more than a romantic future is at stake. When Wren decides to stand by his man he does so with a vengeance. When he decides to follow his gut, a future with Robby is attainable. These characters fit. Robby accepted Wren as he is and even needs someone just like Wren. Wren accepts himself and realizes the his desires and needs dovetail nicely with Robby’s. Once they start talking and stop listening to others instead of each other, their future takes shape. Ms. Glenn provides us with a well-rounded and enjoyable story. I love these men and can’t wait to watch each one find their happily ever after.
Four Twinkling Stars
I really enjoyed Wren and Robby. Wren didn’t follow his instincts and his actions lead Robby to believe he doesn’t feel as strongly about having a romantic relationship. And when efforts to protect Robby back fire, more than a romantic future is at stake. When Wren decides to stand by his man he does so with a vengeance. When he decides to follow his gut, a future with Robby is attainable. These characters fit. Robby accepted Wren as he is and even needs someone just like Wren. Wren accepts himself and realizes the his desires and needs dovetail nicely with Robby’s. Once they start talking and stop listening to others instead of each other, their future takes shape. Ms. Glenn provides us with a well-rounded and enjoyable story. I love these men and can’t wait to watch each one find their happily ever after.
Four Twinkling Stars
October 3, 2015
These are just my notes because I have too many reviews to write.
Robbie's an ass for running the next morning without waking her.
Going on way too long about how horrified he is that he might have slept with a woman.
Too much telling.
Good mentioning that men get raped far more often than we think because of the stigma.
Robby is TSTL for not thinking of the waitress as the person he might have slept with.
Why would he think that having slept with a woman while drunk would make Wren not want him?
Called him mate. This is not a shifter story.
They never clean up after sex or even refer to the mess.
No of course the good woman couldn't be a lesbian! She was forced! Geez. Even though the other apparently wasn't a lesbian either, they pushed that she was a lot too and never once said outright that clearly she wasn't a lesbian. Anyway there was the evil woman and there was the stupid mark and those were all the women in the book. Ms. Glenn's sexism yet again.
There was great danger and potential for peril but it just fizzled. I wanted someone wounded, damn it!
Robbie's an ass for running the next morning without waking her.
Going on way too long about how horrified he is that he might have slept with a woman.
Too much telling.
Good mentioning that men get raped far more often than we think because of the stigma.
Robby is TSTL for not thinking of the waitress as the person he might have slept with.
Why would he think that having slept with a woman while drunk would make Wren not want him?
Called him mate. This is not a shifter story.
They never clean up after sex or even refer to the mess.
No of course the good woman couldn't be a lesbian! She was forced! Geez. Even though the other apparently wasn't a lesbian either, they pushed that she was a lot too and never once said outright that clearly she wasn't a lesbian. Anyway there was the evil woman and there was the stupid mark and those were all the women in the book. Ms. Glenn's sexism yet again.
There was great danger and potential for peril but it just fizzled. I wanted someone wounded, damn it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 5, 2015
Fun characters - I really enjoy Wren's reactions and how they keeps showing up in later books too.
This is the 2nd of 5 books in the series so far but there is definitely room for more. What I like is that each book is a full story based on 2 characters with a beginning, middle and end but, you get to see other characters from the other stories throughout.
This is the 2nd of 5 books in the series so far but there is definitely room for more. What I like is that each book is a full story based on 2 characters with a beginning, middle and end but, you get to see other characters from the other stories throughout.
February 13, 2013
3.5 Stars
While I enjoyed most of this book,(Stormy never lets me down)the ending or should I say 'who done it' did. I felt the ending was a little flat and summed up. Plus no surprises at all.
Hope brother Bill get his story next.
While I enjoyed most of this book,(Stormy never lets me down)the ending or should I say 'who done it' did. I felt the ending was a little flat and summed up. Plus no surprises at all.
Hope brother Bill get his story next.
February 13, 2013
Another good hot read about alpha male Wren who finally gets his guy!
February 23, 2013
I really enjoy this book. I like the humor that the author includes on their books, always put a smile on my face and for that I thanks the author for sharing her work
February 17, 2013
Nice!!!
February 21, 2013
3.5 stars
September 11, 2013
Normally I don't really go for the whole overly possessive stories, but this one just worked.
August 24, 2016
Tattooed & Taken [Special Operations 2]
This was so great and I Loved it can't wait to read the next one in this series ......And I will be reading it next woohoo can't wait...
This was so great and I Loved it can't wait to read the next one in this series ......And I will be reading it next woohoo can't wait...
April 3, 2024
5*
This is the second book in the special operations series by the amazing Stormy Glenn, the race is on to find Robbie's stalker before he comes to harm
This is the second book in the special operations series by the amazing Stormy Glenn, the race is on to find Robbie's stalker before he comes to harm
October 12, 2023
My favorite in this series because the main character is a big guy whom is possessive, caveman and dominant toward a small one whom is sweet and loving.
January 4, 2018
I love an alpha man and Wren was a big time alpha ;-) Him and Robby were perfect for each other!
August 30, 2013
3.5 stars
July 4, 2014
3.5 stars
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