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SEALs On Fire #8
Tripped Up
Karen James accepts and enjoys her generous curves but still lacks confidence when it comes to the opposite sex. She's perfectly capable of flirting with the pumped up, fake cover models her partner photographs. But real men, like the handsome SEAL her best friend tasked her with babysitting, put her on shaky ground. He ramps up her snarky attitude and keeps her body humming with a constant arousal that won't be sated.
Garrett "Trip" Trippington is the easiest going, most laid back, steady member of Team Arapahoe. Nothing ruffles his feathers or causes him to falter; not even being shot while on a mission. All that changes the moment he first sees Karen, a curvy vision of feminine perfection with a razor-sharp tongue. He's tripped up, falling hard, and experiencing feelings that make his head spin. For the first time, his duties as a SEAL seem an easier mission.
Garrett "Trip" Trippington is the easiest going, most laid back, steady member of Team Arapahoe. Nothing ruffles his feathers or causes him to falter; not even being shot while on a mission. All that changes the moment he first sees Karen, a curvy vision of feminine perfection with a razor-sharp tongue. He's tripped up, falling hard, and experiencing feelings that make his head spin. For the first time, his duties as a SEAL seem an easier mission.
67 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 25, 2013
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Nicole Austin
82 books99 followersBestselling author Nicole Austin writes provocative erotic romance stories that push boundaries and release inhibitions, resulting in extreme reader satisfaction. Her tales of hunky heroes and badass heroines include BDSM, contemporary romance, edgy role play, erotic horror, ménage, paranormal, sci-fi, shapeshifters, stepbrother romance, vampires, and much more.
Nicole has an Associate degree in Radiology Technology and a Bachelor in Health Care Services. When not writing, she loves the fast-paced excitement of working night shift in the Emergency Room.
Nicole has an Associate degree in Radiology Technology and a Bachelor in Health Care Services. When not writing, she loves the fast-paced excitement of working night shift in the Emergency Room.
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September 25, 2013
I picked this up for FREE yesterday during one of my one-click sessions. I thought that the blurb sounded pretty great and added it to the pile of 400 books to be read on my Kindle. Last night I finished the book I was currently reading and wasn't quite ready for bed or ready to start a long book, so I thought what the heck, I started reading Tripped Up.
Karen is preparing to help with her best friends wedding and part of that duty is to help babysit, Tripp one of her friend's fiancé's navy seal friend.. Tripp arrives and interrupts Karen in a bit of a private moment, one thing leads to another and pretty soon these two are burning up the sheets.
This story is hot, short and sweet. I felt like I got what I needed from this story and enjoyed every second of it. We are briefly introduced to the other characters that must be part of the other books in this series and after reading the teaser for Melting Ice, the book that is about the couple getting married in this book, I HAVE to read that.
I don't usually hold my breath or expect much from FREE books, because sometimes I find you get what you pay for, then there are cases like this where, the FREE book did exactly what it is supposed to do- it drew me in and now I want more, and the best part.. it didn't leave me with a cliffhanger to get there!
I give this a solid 5 Stars and will be looking for more by these authors!
ONE NOTE: After writing this, I went to check out the previous works in this series, they are all less than 100 pages most are closer to 50 than 100. I would love to read more about this series, I really loved this, but think I will wait for a box set. I have a hard time paying even $2 bucks for less than 100 words. - Not downplaying this series at all- I think the writing is fantastic, it just needs to be worth my money in content as well as quality.
Karen is preparing to help with her best friends wedding and part of that duty is to help babysit, Tripp one of her friend's fiancé's navy seal friend.. Tripp arrives and interrupts Karen in a bit of a private moment, one thing leads to another and pretty soon these two are burning up the sheets.
This story is hot, short and sweet. I felt like I got what I needed from this story and enjoyed every second of it. We are briefly introduced to the other characters that must be part of the other books in this series and after reading the teaser for Melting Ice, the book that is about the couple getting married in this book, I HAVE to read that.
I don't usually hold my breath or expect much from FREE books, because sometimes I find you get what you pay for, then there are cases like this where, the FREE book did exactly what it is supposed to do- it drew me in and now I want more, and the best part.. it didn't leave me with a cliffhanger to get there!
I give this a solid 5 Stars and will be looking for more by these authors!
ONE NOTE: After writing this, I went to check out the previous works in this series, they are all less than 100 pages most are closer to 50 than 100. I would love to read more about this series, I really loved this, but think I will wait for a box set. I have a hard time paying even $2 bucks for less than 100 words. - Not downplaying this series at all- I think the writing is fantastic, it just needs to be worth my money in content as well as quality.
June 7, 2014
4 stars
This was a very good story. I liked Trip and Karen and their story was short but well written and it worked considering the length of the story.
Karen is a BBW that (after some dieting and struggles) accepts her body as is. Unfortunately, she doesn't have much luck in finding guys that appreciate her curves. Karen works with her BFF, Syn, who is getting married and Karen is one of her bridesmaids. Karen promised to look after the groom's only single friend and fellow SEAL, Trip, while he's in town.
Trip is a Navy SEAL and loves his job. He is on a SEAL team with some buddies, one of which is getting married, Sam aka Ice. Trip is the only single member of the team and he's not looking to get tied down. Trip agreed to help Ice out and by hang with the only single bridesmaid while he's in town for the wedding but expects it to be a onerous task since he was told she has "a great personality".
Karen is waiting for Trip to arrive and setting up the photography studio she and Syn work in for a shoot that's going to take place in a few days. Karen and Syn have apartments upstairs from the studio and Trip is supposed to be showing up to stay at Syn's place since she wont be there. Karen is setting up the studio for a bedroom scene and with the bed and all she starts fantasizing and gets a little self absorbed with self pleasuring. So self absorbed that she doesn't realize that Trip had arrived until he offers her a hand. LMAO! Well that brought Karen to Earth very quickly and doesn't start them off on the best of terms. Trip goes up to Syn's apartment to get some rest but before he leaves he makes Karen a sexual proposition she wants to take but wonders if he's serious (because she thinks he's way to hot to seriously want her). Karen gathers up her courage and decides to see if Trip was serious and finds out very quickly that he was. They indulge in some hot and dirty sex and they both quickly realize that what's between them is more than just lust. Trip (surprisingly) decides to pull the girl card and "talk about their feelings". Karen doesn't trust that Trip is serious but he's very insistent that he'd like for them to date exclusively and see where things go. Karen has some trouble believing that Trip wont suddenly change his mind about her but Trip realizes that what he's found with Karen is something precious and rare and he's not about to let it slip away without a fight. Trip convinces Karen and by the end of the story they're both committed to staying together and trying to make things work between them, long term. They don't drop the L-bomb but are together...I'd say the ending is more of a HFN heading in to a HEA. :D
This was a very enjoyable story. Trip and Karen were both likable characters and I couldn't help rooting for them from the beginning. I'm curious enough that I'll probably read more of the series down the road. I'd recommend this story. :D
This was a very good story. I liked Trip and Karen and their story was short but well written and it worked considering the length of the story.
Karen is a BBW that (after some dieting and struggles) accepts her body as is. Unfortunately, she doesn't have much luck in finding guys that appreciate her curves. Karen works with her BFF, Syn, who is getting married and Karen is one of her bridesmaids. Karen promised to look after the groom's only single friend and fellow SEAL, Trip, while he's in town.
Trip is a Navy SEAL and loves his job. He is on a SEAL team with some buddies, one of which is getting married, Sam aka Ice. Trip is the only single member of the team and he's not looking to get tied down. Trip agreed to help Ice out and by hang with the only single bridesmaid while he's in town for the wedding but expects it to be a onerous task since he was told she has "a great personality".
Karen is waiting for Trip to arrive and setting up the photography studio she and Syn work in for a shoot that's going to take place in a few days. Karen and Syn have apartments upstairs from the studio and Trip is supposed to be showing up to stay at Syn's place since she wont be there. Karen is setting up the studio for a bedroom scene and with the bed and all she starts fantasizing and gets a little self absorbed with self pleasuring. So self absorbed that she doesn't realize that Trip had arrived until he offers her a hand. LMAO! Well that brought Karen to Earth very quickly and doesn't start them off on the best of terms. Trip goes up to Syn's apartment to get some rest but before he leaves he makes Karen a sexual proposition she wants to take but wonders if he's serious (because she thinks he's way to hot to seriously want her). Karen gathers up her courage and decides to see if Trip was serious and finds out very quickly that he was. They indulge in some hot and dirty sex and they both quickly realize that what's between them is more than just lust. Trip (surprisingly) decides to pull the girl card and "talk about their feelings". Karen doesn't trust that Trip is serious but he's very insistent that he'd like for them to date exclusively and see where things go. Karen has some trouble believing that Trip wont suddenly change his mind about her but Trip realizes that what he's found with Karen is something precious and rare and he's not about to let it slip away without a fight. Trip convinces Karen and by the end of the story they're both committed to staying together and trying to make things work between them, long term. They don't drop the L-bomb but are together...I'd say the ending is more of a HFN heading in to a HEA. :D
This was a very enjoyable story. Trip and Karen were both likable characters and I couldn't help rooting for them from the beginning. I'm curious enough that I'll probably read more of the series down the road. I'd recommend this story. :D
October 10, 2013
3 shortie stars
Sexy Navy Seal Cowboy, Sexy curvaceous-cynical woman, set up to spend time with each other as they attend the wedding of their friends. Karen isn’t used to the attention that Trip sends her way, but he's gonna make sure when their time comes to an end she see's how crazy she makes him. As things heat up quickly they both are taken by surprise with what they find in each other. Sexy playful banter and a healthy dose of lovin’ this was a quick fun easy read. Wouldn’t mind sprinkling these in-between my read.
All you have to do is say yes, and he’ll make you his entire world.
Sexy Navy Seal Cowboy, Sexy curvaceous-cynical woman, set up to spend time with each other as they attend the wedding of their friends. Karen isn’t used to the attention that Trip sends her way, but he's gonna make sure when their time comes to an end she see's how crazy she makes him. As things heat up quickly they both are taken by surprise with what they find in each other. Sexy playful banter and a healthy dose of lovin’ this was a quick fun easy read. Wouldn’t mind sprinkling these in-between my read.
“Shush, I’m trying to explain the facts of the world to you, little girl. Now hush up and listen to your wise and well-hung hunka burning love.”
“Wise and well hung?” She snorted and dramatically rolled her eyes.
“Gonna argue?” He did that sexy move again, the one where he managed to lift one black eye brow while smirking down at her.
“Of course not, oh wise and ancient grand poobah.”
March 15, 2019
3 to 3 1/2 stars
April 29, 2015
This was a fun, short, hot read. I love when an alpha male loves a curvy woman.
October 19, 2017
This the last book of the series. With all of the books, there's a lot of hot sex, great characters but the story goes too fast. There's many mentions of SEALs but there are no missions other than getting laid with the possibility of forever.
I did like this one a bit more as it closed the loop on one of the other books in the series.
I did like this one a bit more as it closed the loop on one of the other books in the series.
October 7, 2019
Good read
Enjoyable seal romp with a very opinionated woman and a smooth talking cowboy who happens to be a seal. Part of a series of authors contributing to the story.
Enjoyable seal romp with a very opinionated woman and a smooth talking cowboy who happens to be a seal. Part of a series of authors contributing to the story.
October 21, 2013
Tripped Up (SEALs On Fire #8) What can you say bad about a Navy SEAL Cowboy? Nothing. But what I can say is this is a short but sweet story but mainly about guess what you surely won’t guess. SEX! Gasp! I have loved most of the other SEAL books that you all had. Really strong back stories to go with them, sizzle too but this was not bad... I love the whole insecure full figure girl storyline. That is great and how he likes everything about her but comes on just a little rushed don’t you think. Even for a cowboy who we all know like to do it nice and slow…
Trips is a nice guy and all, but really this girl is at work and she is going to be self-pleasuring herself when her apartment is just out the back door, really? So, anyone can walk in? Oh guess who, Trip walks in. This is just so out of the crazies it just did not ring anywhere near believable so it made it hard to get into. Now that is really wrong because I like BBW’s stories, Cowboys & SEALs.
Trips is a nice guy and all, but really this girl is at work and she is going to be self-pleasuring herself when her apartment is just out the back door, really? So, anyone can walk in? Oh guess who, Trip walks in. This is just so out of the crazies it just did not ring anywhere near believable so it made it hard to get into. Now that is really wrong because I like BBW’s stories, Cowboys & SEALs.
September 29, 2013
I liked this a lot cause I liked the characters Trip and Karen but I would have liked it more if it was longer and the characters got to build their romance/relationship more. It feels like they got really serious really quickly despite not really talking much and spending most of the book in bed! I mean they had great chemistry together but I'd have liked more time with them to see the attraction and strong feelings for each other mature into love. I can see that they're heading that way and I'm glad their were no declarations of love when they haven't even taken time to truly get to know each other out side of a night spent in bed together with Tripp admitting he hadn't felt for a woman the way he feels for Karan before but saying he wouldn't call it love yet. I respect that and it's why I'd have loved the book to be longer so we could see them fall in love!
April 30, 2015
Karen James a generous curvy girl has agreed to keep Garrett "Tripp" Trippington company for the wedding of her best friend and boss to his fellow SEAL In Tripped-Up ~ SEALs On Fire series. Little did she know what she was in for when the irrepressible grinning SEAL comes upon her in an embarrassing situation that leads to an explosive developing relationship for these two. Neither of them was looking for her razor-sharp witty tongue and his easy flirty comebacks that lead to a night of mind-blowing sex. For the guy with the nickname "Tripp" because he is known for always keeping his cool as he set explosives and blows them up in combat, Karen lights his fuse and keeps his head spinning, as they both try to figure out what hit them. Tripped Up ~ SEALs On Fire #8 another one of the sexy SEALs on Team Arapahoe has found the woman that is just right for him.
December 11, 2013
Karen James knows that men don’t find her curves attractive, on the one side she is content with who she is but working with cover models does do a little dent to her pride when they don’t glance her way. When she is asked to take care of Garrett “Trip” Trippington a SEAL who is in town for his best friend’s wedding.
Trip wasn’t expecting a goddess as his host, she is snarky, sensual and pure vixen. Trip wants to get to know her better, but Karen thinks he is wanting a roll in the hay until something better comes along. Trip plans to show Karen that she is all that he needs if she is willing to take the chance.
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Trip wasn’t expecting a goddess as his host, she is snarky, sensual and pure vixen. Trip wants to get to know her better, but Karen thinks he is wanting a roll in the hay until something better comes along. Trip plans to show Karen that she is all that he needs if she is willing to take the chance.
Full review on Sensual Reviews
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September 27, 2013
I received this as a freebie on amazon - very short story of a curvy girl and Navy SEAL who hook up for their friend's wedding. It's essentially PWP, porn without (much of a) plot. Nothing wrong with that, as long as you know what you're in for.
Here, Karen and Trip have alright chemistry but the relationship felt kind of forced considering they know each other for literally hours. There is very little buildup. But there are very sexy scenes and...that's about it.
Bottom Line - if you're looking for a quick, sexy read - big on the sex, little on the plot, then you may be interested in this.
Here, Karen and Trip have alright chemistry but the relationship felt kind of forced considering they know each other for literally hours. There is very little buildup. But there are very sexy scenes and...that's about it.
Bottom Line - if you're looking for a quick, sexy read - big on the sex, little on the plot, then you may be interested in this.
May 26, 2014
#8 and last in the SEALs on Fire series
2 1/2 stars
Trip and Karen. Karen is Syn's assistant from Melting Ice. She and Trip hook up when they meet for Syn and Ice's wedding.
Karen is kind of hard to like and both of them were all over the place with their feelings. Luckily, the love scenes were hot and the Trip is a dirty talker so there you go.
Overall the series is a 3. I got most of them for free or bought cheap so that counts for something. In all the stories the instalove takes place in 24/48 hours and it's believable in some of the stories not so much in the others. Still super quick and entertaining, I probably wouldn't re-read them though.
2 1/2 stars
Trip and Karen. Karen is Syn's assistant from Melting Ice. She and Trip hook up when they meet for Syn and Ice's wedding.
Karen is kind of hard to like and both of them were all over the place with their feelings. Luckily, the love scenes were hot and the Trip is a dirty talker so there you go.
Overall the series is a 3. I got most of them for free or bought cheap so that counts for something. In all the stories the instalove takes place in 24/48 hours and it's believable in some of the stories not so much in the others. Still super quick and entertaining, I probably wouldn't re-read them though.
August 10, 2016
I actually really liked this short book a lot. Karen is a girl with curves, and she is pretty happy with her body most of the time. She has to babysit a friend of a friend coming in town fora wedding. She is surprised that her charge Tripp is so sexy! And apparently he finds her to be the sexiest woman he has ever met. These two set the sheets on fire, and after some insecurities, fall for each other. These characters are so realistic. I loved that even though this is a short story, you come to understand these two, and I loved the steam that rises with them. Check it out if you need a little sexy pick me up to escape to!
October 1, 2013
As I was reading this book, I was thinking wow this is a good book. It has steamy sex, humor and a female main character with extra cushion. As I was getting into the beach scene, I turned the page and the book was at its end. So very disappointing for me. I finished the book before I finished my lunch break. Unfortunately, I will not purchase any of the other books in the Seals on Fire series for fear they will leave me hanging as this story did. I feel like this story had potential, I want to hand it back to the author and say "please finish".
September 25, 2013
I grabbed this Kindle Freebie this afternoon then I opened it up just to peruse before it went to on the bookshelf.
DUDE. And one big fat YOWZA.
This packs an immediate and uproariously funny sexy wallop. Suffice to say I then devoured it in about thirty minutes, and, let me tell you what, it is delicious.
My only complaint is now I feel compelled to read the series of books that leads up to Tripp and Karen, and are there really 8 books? Lordy.
DUDE. And one big fat YOWZA.
This packs an immediate and uproariously funny sexy wallop. Suffice to say I then devoured it in about thirty minutes, and, let me tell you what, it is delicious.
My only complaint is now I feel compelled to read the series of books that leads up to Tripp and Karen, and are there really 8 books? Lordy.
November 12, 2013
This is a great quick easy read, Karen and Trip are wonderful together she's curvy and mostly happy with her body but has a few lingering hang ups from past guys and he is well, six-three, solid muscle and scorching hot plus he has the hots for Karen. Could Trip be the answer to Karen's prayers could he want and desire her just as she is, if nothing else hot sex is definitely on the table, as well as other places.
Well worth a read.
Well worth a read.
September 25, 2013
I need to remember that I don't really care for Nicole Austin. This isn't bad erotica really. Its fine hot Navy Seal and curvy gal with self esteem issues. He is more likable than she is. There is a of sex beginning with a self pleasure scene that has to get in there so we have sex of some kind ASAP.
Happy for Now Ending. Nothing terrible but nothing memorable.
Happy for Now Ending. Nothing terrible but nothing memorable.
September 26, 2013
This quick read is filled with lots of passion and sex. I didn't want this book to end. But I have to say I wished the authors wouldn't have mentioned love. After 5 minutes of talking it's not realistic to think of love. But the humor in the story kept me laughing until the sexy scenes took over. Great read. WaAR
October 1, 2013
Sexy sweet story of meeting the man and woman of your dreams. For these two it was lust at first sight.....or was it more? Quick read about deciding to take a chance with your heart and see where it leads.
September 26, 2013
I grabbed a free copy of this short story from Amazon and enjoyed it. It was a quick read with a good story line and pretty high steam factor.
September 26, 2013
Steamy! It was a good read. Short, but to the point.
September 26, 2013
it was a cute short book. I wish it would of been longer.
September 27, 2013
cute very quick read
September 27, 2013
Super short, but well written.
October 7, 2013
As much as I liked Trip, something felt off about this one. The other books in this series were mostly about the SEALs, but this one seemed to focus too much on the heroine.
October 1, 2013
Kindle freebie. I DID enjoy it ( what's not to enjoy when it features sexy Navy Seals???) but it has no real Story line. But it is a nice "NoThinkinRequired" read
September 30, 2013
Nice short read. I got it for free so I cant complain. Wish there was a little more about them but it was a quick read.
October 30, 2013
3.5 stars
November 13, 2014
A hot erotic quickie for those with a busy schedule still craving a steamy read.
Military cowboy fulfills the stereo type fantasy every girl will love.
Military cowboy fulfills the stereo type fantasy every girl will love.
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