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More the Merrier #1
Jingle Ball
This year, rocking the office holiday party has taken on a whole new meaning.
All receptionist Wendy Stanton wants for Christmas is a chance for a relationship with her sexy, sweet, dominant boss, Des. When that chance comes, she gets a whole lot more from the bargain than she’d anticipated—mainly a few steamy, mind-blowing encounters that include her other equally sexy boss, Cole Warner. Her body enjoys every bit of their attention, but her heart still wants more. She wants Des outside of the boardroom and the bedroom and in her life for good. But he’s hiding secrets and she’s hiding her feelings, and soon they’re drifting farther apart instead of growing closer.
But if anything can get them to come together, it’s Christmas Eve…
Author’s note: In this book, sex and candy is not a euphemism. And some of the ornaments from the tree have more than one use...just sayin'. Oh, and boys touch in this story. Often.
Author’s note part deux: Jingle Ball was originally published by Cari Quinn in 2012. It has been re-edited and includes an epilogue.
All receptionist Wendy Stanton wants for Christmas is a chance for a relationship with her sexy, sweet, dominant boss, Des. When that chance comes, she gets a whole lot more from the bargain than she’d anticipated—mainly a few steamy, mind-blowing encounters that include her other equally sexy boss, Cole Warner. Her body enjoys every bit of their attention, but her heart still wants more. She wants Des outside of the boardroom and the bedroom and in her life for good. But he’s hiding secrets and she’s hiding her feelings, and soon they’re drifting farther apart instead of growing closer.
But if anything can get them to come together, it’s Christmas Eve…
Author’s note: In this book, sex and candy is not a euphemism. And some of the ornaments from the tree have more than one use...just sayin'. Oh, and boys touch in this story. Often.
Author’s note part deux: Jingle Ball was originally published by Cari Quinn in 2012. It has been re-edited and includes an epilogue.
71 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 2, 2013
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Cari Quinn
124 books2,152 followersUSA Today bestselling author Cari Quinn grew up wanting to be a singer more than anything else. When she realized she probably wouldn’t be hired as the opening act for the Foo Fighters, she stopped singing and started writing. Now she happily writes about rock stars, MMA fighters, suited heroes, bodyguards and everything in between. And she blasts her music as loud as the neighbors can stand, because hey, she’ll always be a rock star in her own head.
She's also half of the duo Cari Quinn & Taryn Elliott, as well as one half of the USA Today bestselling author Taryn Quinn, who writes steamy small town romantic comedies (among other things.)
Visit Cari at www.quinnandelliott.com to sign up for her newsletter and visit the Word Wenches on Facebook, her fun, sexy reader group with Taryn Elliott! https://www.facebook.com/groups/34642...
She's also half of the duo Cari Quinn & Taryn Elliott, as well as one half of the USA Today bestselling author Taryn Quinn, who writes steamy small town romantic comedies (among other things.)
Visit Cari at www.quinnandelliott.com to sign up for her newsletter and visit the Word Wenches on Facebook, her fun, sexy reader group with Taryn Elliott! https://www.facebook.com/groups/34642...
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December 10, 2018
Jingle Ball: a MMF Holiday Romance is book one in the More the Merrier series by Taryn Quinn. I love a fun, sexy ménage story and I love Christmas books so this was a win/win for me. It was most definitely a hot one but the characters were sweet as well. It was a fun, quick read!
Wendy Stanton has worked at Martin & Warner Real Estate for about a year now and is thrilled to have such a fabulous job with two wonderful bosses, Cole Warner and Des Martin. Both of them were crazy good looking but it was Des she has had a crush on for pretty much the entire time she worked there. It’s almost Christmas and it’s time for the annual party. Wendy may have had a little bit to drink and was by herself in Cole’s office just looking for a little quiet. When Des came in and caught her doing something surprising, he called Cole in and their relationship changed forever. Wendy, Cole and Des began having some really steamy office meetings. But for some reason, Des held back. And in reality, Des was all Wendy really wanted. All the times the three of them were together, all she wanted was Des. Can she accept what he is willing to offer or should she just end this play time and go back to being strictly co-workers.
Des has been admiring Wendy since the day they hired her. But he won’t go there. He won’t sleep with her. She is his employee and that never works. When they enter into their three-way fun times, he absorbs every bit of it he can knowing it’s all he will allow himself. But when Christmas Eve comes around, it makes him wonder if he’s made a mistake.
Des and Wendy are so adorable. I haven’t quite figured out Cole yet. And wow is this a hot one. It’s a quick and fun read and I completely enjoyed it. It seems like there is more to this story to tell with Cole and perhaps their other office worker, Vanessa. This is my first book by Taryn but I’m definitely planning to read more.
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Wendy Stanton has worked at Martin & Warner Real Estate for about a year now and is thrilled to have such a fabulous job with two wonderful bosses, Cole Warner and Des Martin. Both of them were crazy good looking but it was Des she has had a crush on for pretty much the entire time she worked there. It’s almost Christmas and it’s time for the annual party. Wendy may have had a little bit to drink and was by herself in Cole’s office just looking for a little quiet. When Des came in and caught her doing something surprising, he called Cole in and their relationship changed forever. Wendy, Cole and Des began having some really steamy office meetings. But for some reason, Des held back. And in reality, Des was all Wendy really wanted. All the times the three of them were together, all she wanted was Des. Can she accept what he is willing to offer or should she just end this play time and go back to being strictly co-workers.
Des has been admiring Wendy since the day they hired her. But he won’t go there. He won’t sleep with her. She is his employee and that never works. When they enter into their three-way fun times, he absorbs every bit of it he can knowing it’s all he will allow himself. But when Christmas Eve comes around, it makes him wonder if he’s made a mistake.
Des and Wendy are so adorable. I haven’t quite figured out Cole yet. And wow is this a hot one. It’s a quick and fun read and I completely enjoyed it. It seems like there is more to this story to tell with Cole and perhaps their other office worker, Vanessa. This is my first book by Taryn but I’m definitely planning to read more.
If you want more about this book and so many more, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
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November 30, 2018
3 Fun Smut Stars!
This was a very quick, fun Christmas treat. Not much of a story but what there was held promise, I think it was just a little too short for my liking.
But I enjoyed it for what it is, a hot little smut read!
This was a very quick, fun Christmas treat. Not much of a story but what there was held promise, I think it was just a little too short for my liking.
But I enjoyed it for what it is, a hot little smut read!
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Blurb:
This year, rocking the office holiday party has taken on a whole new meaning.
All receptionist Wendy Stanton wants for Christmas is a chance for a relationship with her sexy, sweet, dominant boss, Des. When that chance comes, she gets a whole lot more from the bargain than she’d anticipated—mainly a few steamy, mind-blowing encounters that include her other equally sexy boss, Cole Warner. Her body enjoys every bit of their attention, but her heart still wants more. She wants Des outside of the boardroom and the bedroom and in her life for good. But he’s hiding secrets and she’s hiding her feelings, and soon they’re drifting farther apart instead of growing closer.
But if anything can get them to come together, it’s Christmas Eve…
Blurb:
This year, rocking the office holiday party has taken on a whole new meaning.
All receptionist Wendy Stanton wants for Christmas is a chance for a relationship with her sexy, sweet, dominant boss, Des. When that chance comes, she gets a whole lot more from the bargain than she’d anticipated—mainly a few steamy, mind-blowing encounters that include her other equally sexy boss, Cole Warner. Her body enjoys every bit of their attention, but her heart still wants more. She wants Des outside of the boardroom and the bedroom and in her life for good. But he’s hiding secrets and she’s hiding her feelings, and soon they’re drifting farther apart instead of growing closer.
But if anything can get them to come together, it’s Christmas Eve…
December 7, 2018
This book was just all kinds of awful. I don't mind a menage when all parties are on board, but the one here felt SO forced and awkward. Not to mention the whole "six degrees of separation" thing Cole, Des, Wendy, and Van had...blah.
December 1, 2018
Wendy's been in love with her boss, Des, forever but she's practical and smart enough to know nothing will ever come of her feelings. Des only sees her as a friend and employee, right? But when Des catches her in an um solo moment in his co-owner's office during the company Christmas party, something comes over him and he decides to make her pay for her daring while in Cole's office. One explosive encounter later and now Wendy knows that Des isn't so immune to her. And as the encounters between the three keep happening, but never the main event between her and Des, she's really starting to doubt where they stand. She's starting to wonder if he only wants her when Cole is there, too. Perhaps it's Cole he's in love with, really wants, not her. And now Christmas is upon her, and she's alone. What's a poor woman to do but sulk at home alone while her mother is out with her aunt.
But perhaps Santa just may grant her lovelorn wishes and gift her the man she's in love with.
If you're in the mood for something hot and naughty just in time for Christmas, 1-click Jingle Ball today!
March 28, 2017
Meh. Not a bad dirty book, but a little rushed.
December 6, 2019
3.5 stars RTC 😍😈
August 24, 2024
It was okay, you must read near the holiday to get the affect of the theme I guess
December 22, 2018
This should have been called Candy Cane not Jingle Ball and if you read the book you'll find out why. This was a hot and sexy quick read with a really soft centre (in a good way). I loved the characters and could have read more about them. That said I thought this book was well rounded and enjoyed every minute.
December 4, 2017
He was dumb and selfish and she deserved better tbh.
October 15, 2023
The first story in this book is Jingle Ball. Wendy works for a real estate company. It is Christmas time, and they are getting ready for the annual party for their clients. Wendy is attracted to her boss, Des. He will not do anything with Wendy. His partner in the company, Cole, tells him that he knows Des is attracted to Wendy. The two of them begin an affair with Wendy but Des will only go so far. Cole is all in for whatever Wendy wants. Can she ever get Des to show his attraction for her? Will she stay?
I enjoyed this story. There is just enough loving between the three of them. I was glad when Des goes to Wendy's to find her alone on Christmas Eve as her mother went to her aunt's. The two of them let their walls down and begin communicating and showing what they mean to each other.
The second story is The Boss, Part 1. Grace's grandmother had recently died. Grace then learns that her grandmother's house is in foreclosure and has been sold by the bank to Blake Carson. She goes to see him to see if she can get her grandmother's (and her) home back. When she walks in, he thinks she is there for a job interview. She tells him off about his company. He hires her. They try to pretend there is no attraction between them until the night they get stuck in the office building.
Will she tell him about her grandmother's house? Will they act on their attraction?
I liked this story. There is a lot of tension between Grace and Blake. Everyone tries to warn her about Blake but she is going to prove them wrong. She has no self-preservation and blurts out what she thinks even in business meetings. This is all told from Grace's point of view. She has got a temper and is not afraid to let Blake see it. I can hardly wait to read the second part of this story.
I enjoyed this story. There is just enough loving between the three of them. I was glad when Des goes to Wendy's to find her alone on Christmas Eve as her mother went to her aunt's. The two of them let their walls down and begin communicating and showing what they mean to each other.
The second story is The Boss, Part 1. Grace's grandmother had recently died. Grace then learns that her grandmother's house is in foreclosure and has been sold by the bank to Blake Carson. She goes to see him to see if she can get her grandmother's (and her) home back. When she walks in, he thinks she is there for a job interview. She tells him off about his company. He hires her. They try to pretend there is no attraction between them until the night they get stuck in the office building.
Will she tell him about her grandmother's house? Will they act on their attraction?
I liked this story. There is a lot of tension between Grace and Blake. Everyone tries to warn her about Blake but she is going to prove them wrong. She has no self-preservation and blurts out what she thinks even in business meetings. This is all told from Grace's point of view. She has got a temper and is not afraid to let Blake see it. I can hardly wait to read the second part of this story.
December 19, 2019
My least favorite from this duo
This is probably the worst thing to come from these authors. And I say "thing" bc this isn't a complete story. It felt forced, especially with the menage aspect bc Wendy isn't even that much into Cole but she's settling in order to get to Des. (Side note: was Des short for something? Idk total head scratcher). Then it gets to a point where a possible four way comes to thought but all I could think was "why?!" There's no connective romance. It's fine if they wanna have the threesome fun but it's painfully obvious that it's happening bc Wendy & Des can't come out & actually communicate with each other until they've banged with Cole a few dozen times & he leaves for Christmas with his family, leaving Wendy & Des alone. This was honestly just some bad porn & all kinds of wrong.
This is probably the worst thing to come from these authors. And I say "thing" bc this isn't a complete story. It felt forced, especially with the menage aspect bc Wendy isn't even that much into Cole but she's settling in order to get to Des. (Side note: was Des short for something? Idk total head scratcher). Then it gets to a point where a possible four way comes to thought but all I could think was "why?!" There's no connective romance. It's fine if they wanna have the threesome fun but it's painfully obvious that it's happening bc Wendy & Des can't come out & actually communicate with each other until they've banged with Cole a few dozen times & he leaves for Christmas with his family, leaving Wendy & Des alone. This was honestly just some bad porn & all kinds of wrong.
December 6, 2020
Des Martin, Wendy Stanton & Cole Warner
Kindle Unlimited. Dual POV. HOT!!!! Standalone, no cliffhanger. Trigger warnings: spanking, dominance, light bondage, MFM, & MM.
Wendy is very interested in her boss Des but Des doesn't get involved in office relationships. Wendy is caught in a compromising position at the company Christmas party that leads to a physical relationship with both Des & his business partner Cole. Wendy knows she isn't happy and only wants to be with Des. It takes Des knowing that Wendy is spending Christmas Eve alone to come to his senses. JP
Kindle Unlimited. Dual POV. HOT!!!! Standalone, no cliffhanger. Trigger warnings: spanking, dominance, light bondage, MFM, & MM.
Wendy is very interested in her boss Des but Des doesn't get involved in office relationships. Wendy is caught in a compromising position at the company Christmas party that leads to a physical relationship with both Des & his business partner Cole. Wendy knows she isn't happy and only wants to be with Des. It takes Des knowing that Wendy is spending Christmas Eve alone to come to his senses. JP
November 9, 2021
Jingle Ball by Taryn Quinn (originally published by Cari Quinn, now re-edited and with additional material) is a hot little holiday read. Wendy Stanton has been longing for Des Martin. When he and his partner Cole Warner propose a little extra festivities, she can hardly resist.
Des believes he’s a bad bet, and has no intention of pursuing the beautiful Wendy despite his fierce attraction to her.
But this Christmas, maybe they’ll all get their hearts’ desire…. A fun and sizzling read for the season!
Des believes he’s a bad bet, and has no intention of pursuing the beautiful Wendy despite his fierce attraction to her.
But this Christmas, maybe they’ll all get their hearts’ desire…. A fun and sizzling read for the season!
March 6, 2017
This was an okay read but I did not really get into the characters that much and I am still not quite sure why Des had such an issue. This book was a free read, will I read the next book, maybe.
I enjoyed the basis for this story and I like ménage stories but the ending left me feeling off when Vanessa basically talks Wendy into doing a foursome for the next book.
Wendy only had a promise ring not an engagement ring 9 months later.
Not my type of HEA
I enjoyed the basis for this story and I like ménage stories but the ending left me feeling off when Vanessa basically talks Wendy into doing a foursome for the next book.
Wendy only had a promise ring not an engagement ring 9 months later.
Not my type of HEA
July 4, 2017
I got a free copy of this book and I voluntarily chose to review it. I loved it. It is a Ménage story so please remember that when you are getting this one. If your not into Ménage stories you won't like this one. It was a quick easy read for me. I was traveling and I read it while my husband was driving to our vacation spot. It is worth your time and effort. Also remember it's a Christmas story. I encourage everyone to get this book. Cari Quinn has become a favorite of mine.
December 4, 2018
Thoroughly enjoying
This was refreshing. A secretary in love with her boss and the boss also wanting her but both unsure of how it could work. It took the other male boss to partake and it was one hot story. It hooked me with this author and looking forward to reading her other books. I only wish I was able to read what happens when they bring in Vanessa and Cole and do Van and Cole get their HEA.
This was refreshing. A secretary in love with her boss and the boss also wanting her but both unsure of how it could work. It took the other male boss to partake and it was one hot story. It hooked me with this author and looking forward to reading her other books. I only wish I was able to read what happens when they bring in Vanessa and Cole and do Van and Cole get their HEA.
January 1, 2020
No triangle wanted
This was an interesting storyline. Des (the boss) was what he thought infatuated with his secretary Wendy. His partner Cole knew his feelings and tried to push him after they did some extra work activities together. This book contains BDSM so if you are not into it you might want to pass. Read how they got together. I found the ending of the book short and open for Cole and Val's story but not sure
This was an interesting storyline. Des (the boss) was what he thought infatuated with his secretary Wendy. His partner Cole knew his feelings and tried to push him after they did some extra work activities together. This book contains BDSM so if you are not into it you might want to pass. Read how they got together. I found the ending of the book short and open for Cole and Val's story but not sure
December 4, 2018
Jingle Ball is a quick, fun and steamy read in an office holiday setting It does have some taboo storylines such as sex between Des, the company owner and attorney, his young secretary Wendy and Des' business partner Cole. It is a stand a lone and ends in an HEA with the promise of more steamy times ahead.
December 11, 2018
If you are looking for a quickie read this is it, however do not read if extreme domination and menage action is not your thing.
Smutty and sort of sexy, here and there, but really not my favorite out of the books have read penned by this author or her writing partner.
This is a re-release with extra in the form of an epilogue so extended story not necessarily a new one.
Smutty and sort of sexy, here and there, but really not my favorite out of the books have read penned by this author or her writing partner.
This is a re-release with extra in the form of an epilogue so extended story not necessarily a new one.
December 17, 2018
So Hot!
I love MMF stories and I definitely enjoyed this one! It was so hot! Wendy had a crush on her boss Des but was too shy and didn't want to risk losing her job. It all changes one day when he calls her and his partner, Cole to the office for a briefing they will definitely remember for a while! I can't wait to read more hot books by Taryn Quinn!
I love MMF stories and I definitely enjoyed this one! It was so hot! Wendy had a crush on her boss Des but was too shy and didn't want to risk losing her job. It all changes one day when he calls her and his partner, Cole to the office for a briefing they will definitely remember for a while! I can't wait to read more hot books by Taryn Quinn!
December 17, 2018
A holiday romance and wow is it ever hot.
Wendy has been working for Des and Cole for a while and lusting after Des for about as long. That her mind sometimes falls to fantasy with both is another matter.
When the boss finds his secretary in his office during the Christmas party, fantasies are fulfilled all around.
Wendy has been working for Des and Cole for a while and lusting after Des for about as long. That her mind sometimes falls to fantasy with both is another matter.
When the boss finds his secretary in his office during the Christmas party, fantasies are fulfilled all around.
December 2, 2018
This isn't your typical group love. Instead we have a couple that include a partner to break the ice. And don't think it's all for the woman either; this author isn't afraid to include some guy-guy action.
December 3, 2018
Jingle Ball
A deliciously wicked tale to get you in the mood...for Christmas. Very hot, but leads to very real emotions. A quick way to pass the time and enjoy a little happily naughty ever after.
A deliciously wicked tale to get you in the mood...for Christmas. Very hot, but leads to very real emotions. A quick way to pass the time and enjoy a little happily naughty ever after.
December 4, 2018
Office romance
What is it about an office romance that sucks you in & has you cheering for the secretary to get her HEA? This was a fun read that had me wondering how things was going to turn out. If you are looking for a fun dirty read check this one out.
What is it about an office romance that sucks you in & has you cheering for the secretary to get her HEA? This was a fun read that had me wondering how things was going to turn out. If you are looking for a fun dirty read check this one out.
January 4, 2020
A great MMF read, although, it's not a through and through reverse harem. Wendy, Cole, and Des play together for most of the book, but Wendy is truly a one-man kind of girl. The scenes where they participated as a threesome were hot, hot, HOT!
December 28, 2016
This one is hot, hot, HOT. There are MMF, MFM, MM, MF scenes. This is an erotic quickie you won't forget. It's short, overflowing with steam and sexy.
July 2, 2017
Wow
Sweet story about 3 bffs who are attracted to each other and their journey well written and the characters well developed
Sweet story about 3 bffs who are attracted to each other and their journey well written and the characters well developed
November 24, 2017
Nice quick read. Loved it
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