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Bad Boys of the Bay #3
Dare Me Again: A Christmas Chronicle
"Tabke's edgy and delicious tales hold a top spot on my must-read list!" —Sylvia Day
"No one writes hot cops better than Karin Tabke!" ~ Bella Andre, New York Times bestselling author of The Sullivans series
An old enemy plays Grinch to Simon and Kat’s first Christmas together…
"No one writes hot cops better than Karin Tabke!" ~ Bella Andre, New York Times bestselling author of The Sullivans series
An old enemy plays Grinch to Simon and Kat’s first Christmas together…
- GenresRomance
77 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 11, 2014
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About the author
Karin Tabke
38 books723 followersKarin is a multi-published, national bestselling, award-winning author.
Karin has sold more than a dozen stories to US publishers: Kensington, Simon & Schuster, and Penguin Random House. Her self-publishing debut, THE CHRONICLES of KATRINA, was met with resounding enthusiasm. Never one to disappoint her readers, Karin happily launched the spinoff series The Bad Boys of the Bay, featuring the heroes she knows so well–hot cops. Translation rights to Karin’s books have been licensed in Japan, Thailand, Germany, France, Spain, Brazil, Italy, Portugal and the UK.
In 2008, Karin’s novel JADED (Simon & Schuster) won the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Erotic Romance Suspense. In 2011, her paranormal romance BLOOD LAW (Berkley) won the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice award for Best Erotic Fiction and was the first book in her Blood Moon Rising series. In 2012, the second book in the trilogy, BLOODRIGHT, was nominated for the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Erotic Paranormal Romance. Karin’s other awards include a CAPA and the Holt Medallion, as well as a finalist nod for the Prism. Her debut single title, GOOD GIRL GONE BAD (Simon & Schuster), was featured in the October 2006 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.
Karin’s most rewarding award, however, was not bestowed for her storytelling skills but for her mentorship of unpublished writers. She was honored to receive RWA’s (Romance Writers of America) Pro Mentor of the Year award in 2008. She has served as president of her local RWA chapter in San Francisco and as Director-at-Large on the RWA National Board of Directors.
Karin has been married to her own hot cop–now licensed Private Investigator–for over thirty years and she writes what she knows. She has also started and sold several profitable businesses, but her true love is writing passionate love stories. When she isn’t writing, Karin loves to travel and does so extensively, meeting readers and sharing her knowledge via workshops at writer conventions and conferences.
Karin has sold more than a dozen stories to US publishers: Kensington, Simon & Schuster, and Penguin Random House. Her self-publishing debut, THE CHRONICLES of KATRINA, was met with resounding enthusiasm. Never one to disappoint her readers, Karin happily launched the spinoff series The Bad Boys of the Bay, featuring the heroes she knows so well–hot cops. Translation rights to Karin’s books have been licensed in Japan, Thailand, Germany, France, Spain, Brazil, Italy, Portugal and the UK.
In 2008, Karin’s novel JADED (Simon & Schuster) won the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Erotic Romance Suspense. In 2011, her paranormal romance BLOOD LAW (Berkley) won the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice award for Best Erotic Fiction and was the first book in her Blood Moon Rising series. In 2012, the second book in the trilogy, BLOODRIGHT, was nominated for the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Erotic Paranormal Romance. Karin’s other awards include a CAPA and the Holt Medallion, as well as a finalist nod for the Prism. Her debut single title, GOOD GIRL GONE BAD (Simon & Schuster), was featured in the October 2006 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.
Karin’s most rewarding award, however, was not bestowed for her storytelling skills but for her mentorship of unpublished writers. She was honored to receive RWA’s (Romance Writers of America) Pro Mentor of the Year award in 2008. She has served as president of her local RWA chapter in San Francisco and as Director-at-Large on the RWA National Board of Directors.
Karin has been married to her own hot cop–now licensed Private Investigator–for over thirty years and she writes what she knows. She has also started and sold several profitable businesses, but her true love is writing passionate love stories. When she isn’t writing, Karin loves to travel and does so extensively, meeting readers and sharing her knowledge via workshops at writer conventions and conferences.
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April 5, 2015
Dare me Again by Karin Tabke – Book 5
This is a gripping short story that happily sees Simon and Katy together after the trial and imprisonment of Evan Scott.
Though after Evan strikes up a deal, he is released and tagged and out of prison, and set to get revenge on Katy for destroying his life. Simon as possessive for Katy safety and afraid of losing her will do anything to protect her, even if it means selling his soul to the Devil – Aka Brick, which he knows he’ll paid for later on.
As ever the story was gripping, steamy and well written, my only bug bear is not getting the names right! In this book Livy or AKA Olivia – Simon’s niece is called Gracie and also in ‘The Consequence’ Evan is referred to as ‘Stone’ not ‘Scott,’ which I forgot to mention in my review for that book and this is a little off putting especially as Evan is a main threat in the book, hence by 4.5*!
Apart from that, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and enjoyed reading a clip from Breaking Bad ; )
This is a gripping short story that happily sees Simon and Katy together after the trial and imprisonment of Evan Scott.
Though after Evan strikes up a deal, he is released and tagged and out of prison, and set to get revenge on Katy for destroying his life. Simon as possessive for Katy safety and afraid of losing her will do anything to protect her, even if it means selling his soul to the Devil – Aka Brick, which he knows he’ll paid for later on.
As ever the story was gripping, steamy and well written, my only bug bear is not getting the names right! In this book Livy or AKA Olivia – Simon’s niece is called Gracie and also in ‘The Consequence’ Evan is referred to as ‘Stone’ not ‘Scott,’ which I forgot to mention in my review for that book and this is a little off putting especially as Evan is a main threat in the book, hence by 4.5*!
Apart from that, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and enjoyed reading a clip from Breaking Bad ; )
November 13, 2014
Review Coming Soon
November 16, 2014
Dare Me Again A Christmas Chronicle)
Dare Me again catches us up with Katrina and Simon (and Jack and Stevie in supporting roles) I must confess I love the Katrina chronicles, I was hooked by the first few pages and could not wait to see a Simon and Kat reunion and this did not disappoint. My complaint is that it is not long enough!!!! Yes I know it is a novella but is this case more is good.
It starts off with a bang, pun intended goes up hill from there. An Old “friend” comes back their lives just in time for Christmas and Simon and Kate work together to keep their plans on track.
I mentioned in a review for Breaking bad and it deserves repeating, the author creates women characters that are strong independent woman that can take of themselves, they don’t need the big strong man coming in to save her. When Kate settles in with her crossbow, I mean just WOW! I want to take lessons.
Again this is a novella so you finish waiting more Simon and Kate, and is it so fiendish of me to want Simon to have deal with a daughter…….
Dare Me again catches us up with Katrina and Simon (and Jack and Stevie in supporting roles) I must confess I love the Katrina chronicles, I was hooked by the first few pages and could not wait to see a Simon and Kat reunion and this did not disappoint. My complaint is that it is not long enough!!!! Yes I know it is a novella but is this case more is good.
It starts off with a bang, pun intended goes up hill from there. An Old “friend” comes back their lives just in time for Christmas and Simon and Kate work together to keep their plans on track.
I mentioned in a review for Breaking bad and it deserves repeating, the author creates women characters that are strong independent woman that can take of themselves, they don’t need the big strong man coming in to save her. When Kate settles in with her crossbow, I mean just WOW! I want to take lessons.
Again this is a novella so you finish waiting more Simon and Kate, and is it so fiendish of me to want Simon to have deal with a daughter…….
November 16, 2014
Wow!!! Simon West will always be the best book boyfriend & he only gets better in Dare Me Again. Simon and Kat continue their hot and steamy love as husband & wife while an old enemy comes back for revenge.
Karin Tabke expertly brings a Christmas Tale with a top cop that will go to all lengths to save his Cinderella.
Karin Tabke expertly brings a Christmas Tale with a top cop that will go to all lengths to save his Cinderella.
December 2, 2014
This 5 star novella is an amazing catch up with the characters from The Chronicles of Katrina. A storyline that continue with the same action ,suspense,and sexiness. It leaves you wanting and needing so much more. One of those can't get enough. Excellent !!!! AndreaAH
November 18, 2014
I love the whole series. I do believe this one was not as great as the others. At the same time I like how Karin left it open with Simon now owing some strange man a favor. Especially with helping save his woman. Interesting to see where Karin takes this story line, if at all.
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November 11, 2014
WOW
Love it! Simon and Kat are perfect for each other. Can't wait for more; can't wait to see what happens next. Way to go Karin.
Love it! Simon and Kat are perfect for each other. Can't wait for more; can't wait to see what happens next. Way to go Karin.
November 17, 2014
Who DOESN'T love Simon?
November 29, 2014
How do you not love more Simon? The only way this story would've been better was if it had been longer, longer, longer!
December 9, 2014
What a fun,intense,nail biting,steamy catch up story with our favorite characters.I don't think I will ever tire of reading about these characters. I can't wait for more!
April 2, 2015
AMAZING!!!! Karin knows how to spin a hot cop sexy tale, and throw in some Christmas spirit. It's a WINNER
July 26, 2015
short but sweet
love simon and katrina
love simon and katrina
December 19, 2015
Enjoyed this short story very much! Loving me some sexy cop named Simon :P
January 12, 2016
This was a great book. Each book gets better and better. Can't wait to read Flynn.
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