Another erotic tale from the team that brought you Stirred Up, NYT, USA Today & Amazon Best Selling authors Angela Graham and S.E.Hall.
One lonely woman. One mysterious man. Not all secret admirers write poetry.
As intrigued and aroused as she is frightened and appalled by the continuous stream of profound-yet-perverse letters arriving in her office mailbox, shy wallflower Amelia Hill, thinks she’s going insane. Notes turn to text messages, luring her to meet the elusive stranger in a room as dark and hidden as his intentions. Once there, Amelia realizes gut instincts should be heard louder than the deceptive call of temptation.
NYT and USA Today Bestselling author of the Harmony series.
Angela lives in Tipp City, Ohio with he three little darlings and a beautiful feline companion that keeps her company during late night writing binges.
No sé ni que nota darle. La historia empezó bien aunque "siniestra". Era pasable incluso interesante, original y diferente pero empezó a llegar a un punto que era SINIESTRA estilo "me estás dando un yuyu que se me están poniendo los pelos como escarpias". Adiviné rápidamente quién era el acosador, las autoras dieron pistas sutiles pero fáciles de entender pero ese final con Mabry siendo una perra cabrona no tenía mucho sentido tampoco. El final-final como digo yo, también fue soso y rápido. Si, original la historia pero a mí un tío me aborda con este "estilo" y el 112 tiene más llamadas mías que los de atención al cliente de las compañías telefónicas vamos...
So, you see that vague synopsis up above. I am pretty sure that it is vague because the lovely ladies who wrote this crazy good erotic short do not want to spoil it for you. So, I will not be telling you much about what this book is about because even if I told you the smallest detail it might ruin it for you. I have read every single S.E. Hall book and Angela Graham book including their two part novella, Stirred Up, (which I loved hard) but nothing quite prepared me for Packaged.
I was certainly shocked when I finished Packaged at 1am last night. It took me a bit to process the fact that I stayed up until 1am devouring a book that I found slightly creepy and little darker than I am used to from two of my favorite authors. What surprised me even more was how incredibly sexy I found this creepiness. I am sure you will find yourself feeling the same way; all hot and bothered and even more bothered because your hot. LOL
The two characters in this book were both very intriguing because, well, I never knew what either one of them were going to do. Packaged lacks the light heartedness that Stirred Up has but that is in no way a bad thing because it makes up for it with so much sensuality. It did have some of the hilarity that I expected after reading Stirred Up but, wow, this book was ten times hotter! So DAMN HOT!
So, if you are a fan of lots of dirty talk and foreplay, like I am, you will absolutely love this book. Packaged is a complete novella and although sometimes I find novellas rushed, I did not at all with this book. It wasn’t rushed but was deliciously slow; letting me enjoy every stinking detail of the sexy craziness I was devouring.
This is an absolute must read, guys! I cannot say enough good things about it. It seems that Angela and SE like to have a bit of shock or twist in their books together. They really upped the ante with Packaged, so I have no idea how they will try to fool me with Handled, but I cannot wait to find out!
Packaged is a new erotic short by Se Hall and Angela Graham and boy was it HOT and Sexy! I absolutely loved their previous collaboration of Stirred Up and knew that I would just as much enjoy this one too!
"The man's considerate, hot as hell . . . and I'm two drinks and one sip in. And let's not forget I'm closing in on fifteen months."
Without giving anything away (cause boy do you want to be surprised)I will say that this was not what I was expecting but I went into this story completely blind and highly recommend you do the same. It was so much more erotic and sexy than I thought it would be and loved the twists in the story too! How does one review a story that kept you on your toes and shocked you without giving anything away. LOL! I will say that I can only wish that my FedEx man was this sexy and smooth.
"Is today the day I finally get to touch you, feel that smooth, alabaster skin writhing beneath my hands, mouth, tongue and body?"
Not only is this story very sexy and somewhat dark it is fun and witty, something these two authors do very well. I love it when author move past both their and my comfort zones to write something that makes you both excited and uncomfortable at the same time and when SE Hall and Angela Graham get together this seems to be what happens. I am so happy my co-blogger and good friend, Amie turned me on to these authors and their great books and I will definitely be looking forward to more in the future.
PACKAGED WELL DELIVERED from SE Hall and Angela Graham!
quick·ie \ˈkwi-kē\ noun : something that is done very quickly: an act of sexual intercourse that is done in a very short amount of time
an·tic·i·pa·tion \(ˌ)an-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən\ noun : a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen: the act of preparing for something —this is the definition of quickie and anticipation from Merriam-Webster which I guarantee that you will experience while reading this novella!! Unique story line, funny, and hot! The kind of book that will sucked you up from the beginning until the very last page!
This book is yet another masterpiece from two talented women who never fails to deliver a very complete PACKAGE when it comes to writing books! A MUST READ Quick Read!
Whoa! Excuse me while I finish fanning myself, it's still a bit hot in here. 5 stars!
S.E. Hall is on my list of "I will read anything she writes" authors and I have definitely enjoyed Angela's books before as well. However, novellas make me nervous because I'm not always a fan. You don't get the same character or story development which means an author doesn't have much time to hook you, keep your interest and then satisfy you with the ending.
I am very happy to give this novella 5 stars. I was immediately drawn in by the storyline...a shy and somewhat lonely administrative assistant starts receiving letters at work from a mysterious stranger. The longer they go on, the steamier they get.
Amelia alternates between being turned on and being creeped out by her 'stalker' but as he gets more bold, she can't deny the sparks that fly when they finally meet. The problem: she still doesn't know who he is. He's determined to keep his identity a secret and after a few super steamy encounters, Amelia feels used and unwanted.
Of course there is always another side to the story so her stranger gets a chance to make amends and come clean on his identity. Amelia then has to decide whether she can forgive his behavior and trust him enough to build a relationship.
As with all novellas, we don't even know a ton about Amelia or the man in question but we get enough to enjoy them and their story. The writing style is great and in my opinion better than the last novella from Angela and S.E. The dialogue and thoughts are peppered with witty comments. The sex is hot and while there is quite a bit of it, there is a storyline here as well.
Packaged is a good length for a novella and an excellent light read. I believe we meet the guy who will star in 'Handled', the upcoming release from these two authors and if I'm right, we're in for another fun ride. The characters from Stirred Up even make a brief appearance here though the stories are completely unrelated. *You do not have to read Stirred Up before Packaged.
I was given a ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Well well well. Angela and Steph have done it AGAIN. These bitches are amazing. Seriously. Together they are the Batman and Robin of writing. The dynamic duo for sure. Stirred Up was AMAZING and hot. But Packaged was even hotter and had even more twists and turns and surprises around every corner. It was hot and intriguing from the start. Amelia is getting these love/stalker notes and she starts to reply and then she realizes maybe he isn't all that bad. And then she finally comes face to face with her sinfully sexy stalker. Will he be everything she hoped for and more? can they actually have a shot at a relationship or will certain aspects be too much to over come?
It was pure brilliance from the start and I loved every single second of this book. I commend these lovely ladies. I truly hope they never strop writing together.
"Forgive me, Amelia. I believed if body won, no one would get hurt. But you have my mind completely."
I was so excited to read this book and it did not let me down. I loved everything about it. The mysterious letters and who could the person be. It was Hot and i could not put it down. SE Hall and Angela Graham did a fantastic job. I can not wait to read the next book from these two. Go one click this baby tomorrow. You will not be disappointed
Complimentary copy provided by author for an honest review.
Wow, S.E. Hall and Angela Graham have done it again with Packaged! This book is a short quick, but super hot read! I was so excited to see this one appear on my Kindle and dove right in. I loved this book and could not put it down!
Packaged is HOT and will have you guessing through out the entire book on who this mystery man is, and once you find out, OMG! I did not want this story to end, and even though I loved it, I want more!
If you’re looking for a hot, sexy read that will have you guessing all the way to the end, Packaged is it! This is a quick read, but so worth it, I loved this book and believe S.E. Hall and Angela Graham should wrote many more books together, because each book they write is a hit!
I was given an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Once again, SE Hall and Angela Graham have teamed up to give us another steamy short read.
I love how the storyline unfolds and you are kept guessing, right up until the very end. In the first few chapters, I was wondering where the heck this plot was taking me. If you've read anything by either of these authors, you know it's best to just hold on and enjoy the ride (and holy bananas, what a ride!). There is one scene in particular.... woah... HOT doesn't even begin to describe it! !
SE Hall and Angela Graham teaming up again? Don't mind if I do. And I'm so happy I did. They "packaged" this one quite lovely. This book was so hot and panty melting, I read it in one sitting. Elliott said and did some very noteworthy things that would make any woman with a pulse, squirm in her panties. This is a quick, hot, erotic, sexy definite must read. I would have loved to keep reading all the different ways he played with Amelia. Now, let's see if I can find myself an Elliott.
"This isn't romance. It's f**king, and it's incredible."
That quote. Right there, is how I feel about this Erotic Quickie. Angela Graham & S.E Hall are amazing as individuals, but writing as a duo? Blows my freaking mind! This novella was HOT and DEFINITELY got the feels flowing! *wink* I loved seeing the gang from Stirred Up in here and can not wait for HANDLED!!! Girls, I bow down...LEGENDS!!
Angela Graham & SE Hall did it again. this is one of my top reads this year. I got sucked in wanting to know more and who ''yours" is? The mystery behind it all was great!
Eeeek, I have been waiting to read this ever since I found out S.E Hall and Angela Graham were writing another novella together. And it did NOT disappoint! Angela and Steph have done it AGAIN.
I was hooked by the storyline as soon as I read it. Packaged was hot and intriguing. Amelia is getting these love/stalker notes at work. They were funny, sweet and sexy. She doesn't know whether to be creeped out or turned on. I felt the same way she did because some of the notes were HOT but then again she had noo idea who was sending the notes. For all she knew, they could have been some grungy dude not some Greek God. Amelia starts replying and comes to realize that he isn't that bad.
This is a must read novella and I highly recommend it!
SE Hall and Angela Graham have definitely delivered on their co-writing capabilities once again! Packaged, notated as an Erotic Quickie is just that, quick and erotic! This story line brings you a touch of mystery, entertaining and witty character banter, and the erotic scenes fuel you continue cover to cover! This lil' novella is PACKED with heat and makes you want more and more!
"This isn't romance. It's f**king, and it's incredible." That is the downright honest straight to the point review of this book! 1-Click it, DO NOT MISS OUT!
What can I say bout this book? Well it's brilliant! The whole storyline is very unique, unlike any I've read before. These 2 authors have done it again coming together and creating amazing work!
Hot damn, these are just getting better! Review to come...
**FULL REVIEW**
“My heart is in fact racing, and like the masochistic degenerate I feel, my panties are drenched. Does he want to hurt me? Am I an unhealthy obsession for a crazed, still-lives-with-his-mother lunatic, or a sexy, shy, and obviously linguistically advanced professional?”
Everyone loves a romantic letter…the jury is still out on the anonymous part. Amelia is the not only the object of a secret admirer’s affection, but also his sometimes crude, sometimes romantic gestures in her office mailbox. Not knowing how to necessarily handle things, she responds…over and over again, becoming more enraged and aroused with each message sent and received.
Problem is, when does one draw the line between romantic and just plain creepy? And if the lines are blurred, how can one tell when it’s no longer safe to continue?
“I lower the book, contemplating the meaning. My Phantom is not just some random deviant pervert, but an open-minded, albeit somewhat twisted, intellectual. He wants to show me that which I haven’t seen, what I don’t know. All the splendor of what it could be.”
Mmhmmm…
So, there you go. Lust always wins out over safety…and what a lusty ride this book is. I was intrigued once again from the very first page and have found that the more I read, even if uncomfortable at times because of the obvious creeper, I had to know what would happen next. It was perfect…all of it. I loved the witty banter put to paper, the chance meetings and trysts, the recalling of other characters (that is always a favorite of mine), just all of it. Again, I was able to be surprised with the ending and that is what sets this book apart from other novellas. It’s a complete story (too short of course because all of the best ones are) with a great little twist!
So, enjoy Packaged. It’s a delivery you really don’t want to miss out on!
**5 If All Creepers Were Just Misunderstood Romantics, Stars**
Two fantastic authors, SE Hall and Angela Graham, collaborate together again and deliver us one heck of a package with this quick but hot read full of steamy yumminess and hot damn moments.
"...The things I long to do to you, for you, over and again. One day, it will be my name you scream until your throat burns and your voice goes hoarse..."
"...No Escape, Beauty..."
"...You're mine and I don't share..."
"...Is he the most callous bastard on the planet or simply perpetuating the allure in his enthralling game of slow seduction we've been playing?..."
"...We all have regrets..."
Get lost in the mystery surrounding 'Yours' and watch as Amelia unravels the all the clues and the sexy, erotic world he opens sweet book nerd Amelia up to. I'm going to have to give this book a Nerd Alert A++ or 5 stars and tell you to go one click this book now! I can't wait until the release of their next book together in August!
First I loved that I honestly really had no clue what this book was about going into it. The synopsis is so mysterious and I love that! Too many times we read a book with so many teasers and spoilers going into it that there's no element of surprise. Well, this one surprised me. For sure.
It's panty-melting, heart racing, wild and crazy ride is one that I got sucked into and couldn't stop reading. Be prepared to fall in love and swoon because this erotic quickie is definitely erotic and oh so yummy. I loved Amelia's character and how she could be sweet but feisty. I found the entire book so beyond enjoyable there are really no other words.
And can I just say that the duo SE Hall and Angela Graham is truly one to watch? Their talent alone is incredible and put them together and only greatness is written. One click this one - you won't be disappointed!
When I heard these two amazing authors were doing another novella, I couldn't wait! After reading Stirred Up and Stirred Up 2, this was another hit!
This book is hot and I was drawn in from that first note. Throughout the book, you want to know who this guy is. I thought I knew and turns out I was wrong! Totally didn't see that twist, but I LOVED it!! When everything started to unfold, by the time I got to the end, I was so happy. Hopefully we'll get a little follow up down the line :) If you read Stirred Up 1&2, the characters from there make a brief appearance. It was great catching up with them.
I love these two authors together and look forward to the next book: Handled. I know it will be another hit!
Looking for a quick, hot read? This is it! You won't be disappointed :)
Once again this team packs a punch in the steamy qiuck read category!! I thought it was predictable then i double guessed myself throught the entire book!!! Absolutely love the angst of the entire story and can not wait to read more from team Hall/Graham Kudos ladies!! I was gifted a copy of Packaged from a friend!!
There is nothing quickie about this novel. Angela Graham and S.E. Hall should team up more often. This PACKAGE was delivered suspenseful, and most definitely erotic. The suspense alone killed me, but erotism (is this a even a word?) made up for all that. Loved this book. 5 stars all the way. I highly recommend you try it.
There hasn't been a better combo than SE Hall and Angela Graham since peanut butter and jelly...since salt and pepper...since Laverne and Shirley! You get where I'm going here? I love every single one of SE Hall's books and I have thoroughly enjoyed the books that this author team has written. Stirred Up 1 & 2 had me riveted and glued to my Kindle so obviously I have been anxiously awaiting the release of Packaged and I have to say I was most definitely NOT disappointed! These two authors have found their groove and are an amazing team. Their writing styles compliment each other well and together they deliver some serious steam, humor and an overall great story!
I started Packaged Tuesday morning and I could NOT put it down! Finished it in one sitting. Amelia, a medical field admin assistant, is going through a serious dry spell when she begins getting notes from an admirer. I loved watching Amelia go through all the emotions the notes provoked. Hot and bothered, nervous, pissed off, scared...her references to her admirer/stalker had me pee my pants laughing.
"Both classic, and probably best advised, cliches ring in my head, and I hesitate...but then, louder, "It rubs the lotion on its skin" prominently sounds off."
Who doesn't love a good Silence of the Lambs lotion reference?? And as much as l loved the notes, then the text messages started. Sa-woon!! I am a sucker for some sexy texting and these messages were the cat's meow!!
" I can't wait another minute to touch you, taste you, to indulge the body that belongs to me. Rest tonight, it's been a long week, but tomorrow night-you're mine."
I was fanning myself and couldn't read fast enough. I had to KNOW who her sexy admirer was and although I had an "idea" , these ladies threw me just enough curve balls to keep me on my toes and guessing, which I loved! It was a true Scooby Doo and the Gang mystery and I found myself wanting to stock up on Scooby Snacks and fire up the Mystery Machine!
I won't say much more other than you NEED to read this book!! There is no cliffy and I promise you will love it! One click this deliciously delightful gem today :)
Given an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Amelia Hill is a plain girl. She works at a hospital in the administration department, she keeps to herself, has few friends, and her idea of a good night is curling up with a glass of wine and a good book. So imagine her surprise when she starts receiving letters in her mail box at work, ones that start off creepy and stalker-like, but turn into little pieces of paper that turn her on, that make her crave the feeling of having someone inside her… Soon the letters turn into texts on her phone. Those soon turn into rendezvous in dark closets and parking decks… and she still doesn’t know who he is. I absolutely loved this book. This story has NEVER been done before, at least not that I have read. It was definitely fun reading, even though I knew who it was from the beginning. I do have to give these two four stars. The only reason is that I could sometimes decipher who was writing based on the styles. I know SE Hall’s writing style pretty well, so I could sometimes tell when it was her, and to me, that took away from the story. But as I said, this story is original. And they alluded to a few classic literature works, some of which I am now interested in learning about. I think that brought a lot to the story, and to the mysteriousness of who the letter writer is. I highly recommend this book to those that love these two writers and to anyone that loves erotic romances. This one will melt your panties and have you writhing for relief. It’s also a fun “who is it” story, unless you’re like me, and was like “it’s that guy, it’s so that guy.” Then it’s still fun, and you get to gloat at the end that you were smart enough to figure it out from the beginning.
I have been so excited for this one since reading Stirred up 1 and 2. When S.E Hall and Angela Graham team up for an erotic quickie it is going to be sexy, funny and unique. Since this is quickie book it will be a quickie review....don't want to spoil anything.
Amelia has been sought out by an admirer and she has no clue who he could be except he might work in the same building. She is not sure if the letters she is receiving if she should be flattered or scared about but she is intrigued. This mystery man doesn't give much away besides the fact that he knows her and sees her in a different way than others do.
She doesn't know what he looks like but there is still some kind of connection. It gets hot and heavy and he is still hiding who he really is. She is so confused since she shouldn't be trusting someone that she knows nothing about except that he makes her feel alive....how can a stranger do this to her?
I love this quickie so much!! It was so sexy and I found myself needing to fan myself and that is just from his words. He is sure knows how to get a woman going and knowing that he likes to read is a plus. The mystery and way they communicate is so hot...I can not wait to read Handled.
Quotes:
"What's vice today may be virtue, tomorrow." ~ Henry Fielding
It's the most enticing, alarming rollercoaster ride to find myself on and at times, I scare myself t how lost in the overwhelming mystery I delve.
Interesting. Is it wrong that I'm looking forward to investing my day in a book left for me by a so-called stalker? Probably, but then again, nothing better to do on a Sunday.
Mmmmmmmmmmm. How do you sum up the Erotic Quickie, Packaged by Angela Graham and S.E. Hall? The hot, steamy, mysterious, have a spare pair of panties waiting novella from these two authors who are quickly becoming a duo to reckon with.
As quiet, reserved Amelia is trying to go about her busy but rather boring work day she begins to receive these intriguing yet mysterious letters. They start off short and sweet and then pick up in both length and steam and get sexier and creepier? Hmmmm…Amelia can’t decide and we are left guessing right alongside her. Who is this mystery admirer?
As he ups the ante and texts start coming in and all of Amelia’s senses are heightened, I was right there with her. I sat there reading and fervently wishing I had some mysterious stranger sending me hot and sexy messages that could make me lose myself completely with just some texts. And then pulling back and wondering just how freaked I would be if that really happened! Will they meet? Will Amelia discover who her mystery man is?
Angela Graham and S.E. Hall sure got this right when they labeled it an Erotic Quickie. Packaged was a wonderful Quick read. It has a definite storyline but it most certainly is Erotic and well done at that! I highly recommend this read. It will keep you entertained, in every sense of the word, from the moment you open it up until you swipe that last page.
I received a complimentary copy from the authors in exchange for an honest review.
A hard book to rate. At the beginning I had to put it down because it got a little tedious. Our h, Amelia, is being "stalked" by someone in her office that is leaving her provocative notes and then text messages. At first she is scared, looking at strangers and wondering if they are her stalker, but that morphs into being slightly enamored and turned on to out right lust the night she meets him face to face (however he is in costume so she never sees his face) and he services her in a closet and then walks out the door just saying goodbye. She's turned on, angry at his dismissal and totally confused as to what's going on.
The notes and texts are romantic and cute, but maybe they just went on a little long because it was right here I had to put the book down for awhile.
But, I'm glad I picked it up again because it got pretty hot, especially when our amorous stalker cornered her in a dark parking lot and pretty much made it clear that he no longer just wanted her, but needed and craved her.
Both from the name of the book and because we knew the stalker was someone whom she saw everyday at work, I imagine most everyone could figure out who he was. But it was fun and hot and I loved both the h and her stalker.
I LOVED this book. It was sweet, sexy, mysterious and had me guessing as to who our hero was. This book was surrounded by suspense.
This is Amelia and her mystery note man. Amelia begins to get mysterious notes in her box at her work. As she begins to suspect she has a stalker by the way his notes are sexy with a borderline of creepy and some are just riddles. As she and her mysterious stranger embark on a sexual escapade full of surprises and new experiences, they begin to fall for each other. But deception is a dangerous game and can burn the ones we love.
I loved the mysery man and loved the suspense that built until the end! I was shocked and totally did not expect the BIG reveal. I also love how these two authors constantly keep you on the edge of your seat and deliver some very sinful scenes (yes they still have lots of steam even with the mystery!!).