Seductive Solutions

Others of Seattle #3.5

by Brandy L. Rivers

18+ Sometimes the only solution is the seductive one... As a nymph, Scotty needs some level of intimacy to survive. Watching two of his closest friends thrive in a true bond made him realize he would never be free of his mate's hold. He has sworn off women, letting himself fade away. Toryn would do anything to save Scotty. The solution involves Isadora and he doesn't know how to ask. Even if they do restore his health, it's only a temporary solution. Isadora knows something is wrong with Scotty. With some digging she finds a solution, one she won't attempt alone. The question is, can she convince both men she can break the ties. Bonds of friendship are only so strong-they will have to test those limits to save Scotty from his cruel mate.

Genres: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy

Unknown Binding

First published June 17, 2015

About the author

I've always loved books, especially about monsters and magic, so I started writing. I'm working on a prequel and the next few books in the Others of Edenton series, and I have a head full of stories to share.

I'm a stay at home mother with a wonderful husband who lets me write and write to my hearts content.

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.

A great, steamy read.

Isa can see that Scotty is fading away and knows that something must be done quickly. As she dreams, she can see the past and what Saressa done to Scotty. Knowing what must be done, she confides in Toryn and together they confront Scotty and go over their plan.

Scotty can't believe that his friends would do this for him, and he's not even sure that it will work. However, he won't turn down the chance to live out his fantasy with Isa, even if it kills him.

What worked/what didn't: It all worked... Ms. Rivers can write steamy and seductive all daaaay long.

Heat Level: Off the charts -- even for Nymphs.

~~Wicked Reads Review Team~~

[Ruthie Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~

What a great pleasure to be back with Ms Rivers's Other of Seattle gang. The series has gone from strength to strength and this novella finally rights a great wrong which was done to Scott centuries ago. As it happens the solution gives us a scorchingly hot encounter. It was really good to catch up with Isa and Toryn and share some special moments. It was rather nice to see everyone without too much tension!

[Sassy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was honoured to be given a copy of Seductive Solutions by Ms. Rivers and what a delightful surprise it was to read.

I must say that I have not read nor had much interest in stories about Fae. However, Ms. Rivers may have just converted me with the hot, spicy story.

Scotty has given up and is gradually fading away. He is in the clutches of Sarassa's magical bond. In order for Scotty to break this bond with her, Isa and Toryn put their heads together to figure out what they can do to break this spell and give Scotty back his life and freedom.

Isa dreams and comes up with an idea for a way the spell can be broken. But, will Toryn and Scotty go along with it???
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[Emery LeeAnn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short story in The Others of Seattle series. Scotty is fading fast. His friends Isa and Toryn are beside their selves trying to find a way to bring their friend back to them.
The only way is to break Saressa's hold on him. Love and sexual physical contact are just what the ailing nymph needs. Now to convince him of that.
This book has extremely smoking hot splash water on yourself and turn the fan on graphic sex scenes between 3 longtime friends. I know I for one thoroughly enjoyed it!

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank goodness Brandy Rivers put a disclaimer in the front Changing Destiny to read this book first to enjoy Changing Destiny more because I would have been missing out had I not read this!!!

It's no secret that Toryn and Isa are my favorite couple that Brandy Rivers has ever written so this was like icing on the cake for me. It was PERFECT. Everything was sizzling hot and my heart just filled more and more for Scotty, Toryn and Isa.

I absolutely am flying into Changing Destiny now as I need MORE Scotty!

[Colleen Everly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a novelette to go with The Others of Seattle series, which is one of my favorite series. I really loved what Isa and Toryn did for Scotty. He really needed it. Even thought this was a short story it was fantastic. It made me smile.

[Brittany · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a novella in the Others of Seattle. I read the first one awhile ago and do not really remember anything. This is just smutty but not much story that I could follow.

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads

Shorts stories are a mixed bag for me, I enjoy them because they give great filler information in the series, but how to express what you enjoyed to others without spoilers? So let do my best to explain why this book is a MUST READ, if you follow Ms. Rivers and her Others series. From the onset of the Toryn and his love I have longed to find out more of the evil yet little know about Saressa. Well this book delivers that history with a BANG, leaving me to question if the former Air King is really the evilest of them all. This book as gives us a glimpse into the strong mate bond between Toryn and Isa. To see what this two would give and risk to help out a friend, well let's just say I have a new level of friendship goals LOL. Now don't misunderstand there is PLENTY of hot and steamy scenes with River's flare for WOW! But I feel that this story is foundation to what is to come in the series, I could be wrong but it my gut! Thank Rivers for another amazing story!

[Wendy Bianco · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This novella is an other installment in the Others of Seattle series by Brandy Rivers. Scotty has lived the past century tortured by his mate bond with the evil Saressa, hating her but unable to contain the lust his body feels at the mere thought of her. When his best friend Toryn finally finds happiness with Isa, Scotty makes a decision. Knowing he will never find a true bond while bonded to Saressa, he decides to stop seeking the meaningless sex that keeps his body alive but kills his soul. He decides to fade away. Toryn and Isa see his decline and refuse to let him go. Being Fae means that sex is a way to recharge their bodies and souls, so it shouldn't be a shock when Isa realizes the only way to help Scotty is to indulge in a long held fantasy. Knowing she can severe the connection to Saressa that has tormented Scotty and free him to find his true bind mate is only part of the solution though. The other is to convince both Toryn and Scotty to agree to accept the help only Isa can give.

Brandy crushed it once again. She gives us more of Toryn and Isa's story, which is always a treat, and expands Scotty's to more than just the friend of a main character. Be prepared because she also give us some scorching, I mean melt the ice in your glass, need to take a cold shower, sex scenes between Toryn, Isa and yes, Scotty. I love how she always weaves in characters from other books in her series making the world well rounded and oh so inviting.

[Cherri-Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

He loved her, but hated her more. 5 stars

He loved her with every fiber of his being. His hate festered a hundred times stronger. Scotty Nothing would tear them apart. Toryn
WOW & WHEW!!! What a fantastic story. This is my first book by Brandy, and oh boy oh boy oh boy do I ever want to, no, NEED to read all of the 'Others' now!! *snicker* I normally do not read books out of series reading order, but I did with this one. Even without having any background or prior knowledge of the characters, it still was a fantastically wild ride that I didn't want to end! Actually, I read it twice already! As soon as I finished it, I started it again! That just shows you how much I loved it! I felt so sad for Scotty! To be driven to.... and the 'lengths' that Toryn & Isa...or what about when... Sorry! You will have to read it for yourself. No spoilers here! I am very impressed with Brandy's writing style. Even from reading this one shorter story I can tell that Brandy is one very gifted writer who has the talent & ability to have so perfectly created a world, or rather worlds I should say, with multiple 'species' who all have varying magical capabilities, there is a rich history, the characters are well developed and I can’t wait to get to know them all!!!

[Samaris Creech · Rating 5 out of 5]

Toryn, Isa and Scotty have been friends for what seems like forever. While Toryn and Isa have found true love with one another and are very happy they are worried about their friend Scotty. He is slowly deteriorating because of Seressa’s evil, vindictive bond that she has forced on him. Being a nymph Scotty needs intimacy in order to survive yet because he is bound to a psycho he can never really get that intimacy without feeling self-loathing afterwards. Isa and Toryn are desperate to help Scotty but how can they when he seems to have all but given up? Isa formulates a plan to help but can she pull it off? Will Scotty allow Isa to help or linger in his self-destructive behavior until it ends him for good? What would you do to save someone you care about? Would you be able to push all the necessary boundaries if it meant saving them? Can Isa and Toryn break through to Scotty before it’s too late? Even if they manage to bring him back from the brink of death will he just end up back there again?

[Roxie's Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Hot hot hot!!!"
A incredible book from an amazing series!
This is a story about some super sexy Fae. The characters are truly amazing!. Scotty is a Fae who feels like giving up. Scotty is Isa and Toryn's friend. Toryn is worried about Scotty now so is Isa. Scotty is a Nymph with out sex they will fade away and Scotty has been refusing to bad any one. Years before Scotty had been forced to bond with an evil Fae woman who forced unspeakable acts on him. Scotty got away from her but the bond is still there. Scotty feels he has no hope till Isa has a dream of how to break the bond. Only it will take a menage between her,Scotty and Toryn. Toryn is ok with it but can they convince Scotty to do it!. If they break the bond Scotty will be free to find true love!. This book is scorching hot and touching to!. You will love this book! Brandy is such an amazing writer you can not help but to enjoy her books!

[Melinda ~ Twinsie Talk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book from the author for an honest review.

This is a novella about Scotty losing his will to survive and Isa trying to save him. Scotty is matted to the evil Saressa and the only way to brake the bond is death until Isa gives him another way out but it will include a threesome with his best friend and her mate Toryn. If it works will their friendship still be the same and will Isa and Toryn relationship be the same?

I loved this story how three friends come together for the good of one no matter the consequences. The trust and love between them is phenomenal not to mention the love scenes. To see the depths of evil Saressa has I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of her. The glimpse of future we see for Toryn and Isa had me tearing up. I'm so excited to see where An Others of Seattle Is going from here.

[L.M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

How far would you go to help a friend? Scotty is spiraling fast, the one he is connected to by a bond he can't break is slowly killing him. She maybe in another realm, but that doesn't stop how deep her nails close around his heart choking the life out of him. Dreams maybe dreams for most, in Scotty's case they are a never ending cycle of hell.
Toryn is watching his closet friend slowly fade away, Isa knows the pain Scotty is going through. Isa wants to help in anyway she can she just hopes her idea won't tear what she and Toryn have apart. The lengths Toryn will go to save his friend seem infinite at this point.
I loved this novella so much I kept hoping for more, that somewhere there would be hidden pages that would magically appear! Thank you for the Arc Brandy! You've written another amazing story to add with the Others of Seattle!

[Kristen Gough · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a novella from the Others of Seattle series and is the story of Scotty, Toryn and Isa. Toryn and Isa are a couple featured in another book from this series and in this story Scotty is being constantly tormented by his connection to the evil Saressa and has made the difficult decision to stop feeding from his sexual experiences and to allow himself to fade into nothing. Isa and Toryn see this and as his friend they decide not to allow this to happen to him. Their plan to save him is pretty intense and will require a whole lot of trust on everyone's part, but if it works it could end up with everyone being extremely satisfied in the end. This is a great short story and a wonderful addition to the series as a whole and I recommend this to anyone to read. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book in exchange for an honest review (LoP or Lovers of Paranormal).

This short story is amazing.
Scotty isn't coping well with his best friend having found his mate while hes still bound to Saressa and is unable to find his real mate due to that bond. He needs to have sex to keep his body alive, however he has decided to stop since it's killing his soul. But Isa has a plan that involves her, Toryn and Scotty to bring back the man he was.

This book is so steamy and fantastic, its got drama, suspense, angst, love, friendship.
Once again Rivers style of writing is superb, and imaginative. I never know what to expect in her books and i was not disappointed.
Im so glad that we got to experience more of Isa, Toryn and Scotty. absolutely loved it

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being a nymph, Scotty needs more than love to survive, he needs intimacy too, meaningless sex just isn't cutting it anymore. Unable to have this because of his unwilling bond to the evil Saressa, Scotty gives up the will to survive. Isa and Toryn can't stand to watch their friend slip away. Coming up with a plan to break to bond and give Scotty his freedom, Isa doesn't know how Toryn will react to her proposition, but it has to be done before it's too late. Toryn will do anything to save his friend, anything and everything, creating one well-written, hot, erotic novella.
(Gifted an ARC for independent review)

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given an ARC from the author for an honest review.

Seductive Solutions is an Others of Seattle novelette written by Brandy L Rivers. This is the story of Scotty, a nymph who needs intimacy to survive. After being enslaved and tortured by Saressa, his “mate”, Scotty is at his wits end. His magic revolves around intimacy, love, and sex. Scotty’s friends Toryn and Isadora see that their friend is fading fast. In an attempt to help him, Isadora comes up with a resolution that will test their friendship. The question is will Toryn and Scotty be okay with solution? And if they agree will Scotty survive and will they still remain friends?

[Maria Dodd · Rating 5 out of 5]

This really is a terrific series. As is everything from Brandy L Rivers.

The characters are so beautifully written you don't doubt for a moment they are real and just friends you haven't met yet. Their interactions are realistic and believable.

Once you pick up one of these books you can't put it down and just want to carry on through to the end with no interruptions. Be warned, although there is no cliffhanger, each book carries on beautifully from the one before and you really will want to go straight to the next.

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review Lovers of Paranormal. Thank you!

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scotty is ready to give up but his friends aren’t willing to let him slip away. Toryn & Isa both care way too much about Scotty to let his essence just slip away. They are willing to fight his connection to Saressa, & give him back his chance at finding his true mate, any way necessary. When Isa comes up with a plan she’s a little worried that Toryn might not be willing to go along but she needn’t have worried. He’s ‘behind’ it all the way. Will Scotty agree? Will it work? Read this fantastic novella to find out!!!!

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one out of the box solution!

Wow! A extra hot quick read to get us ready for the next full length novel ;) Most of the characters we've met before. And now a bit about the story...

Scotty is a nymph, but he was tricked into a bond over a hundred years ago. His love and hate relationship with his "mate" has him so depressed he is about to give up. Both Isa and Toryn have an idea, but are worried about asking the other, but they have to get creative to save Scotty...

Favorite passage: “This means everything to me.”“No, that’s Isa’s role, as your mate should be.”

[♔ Marli ♔ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scotty, Isadora and Toryn... 4 smoking HOT stars!!!

ARC was provided by the author for an honest review *thank you*

I'm not usually into reading menages, but after finishing Changing Destiny (the book after this one) I just had to know how exactly my poor Scotty's bond to Saressa was broken.

Always knew that Toryn was a kinky bastard, but this surpassed my expectations and I was not disappointed. Wouldn't mind to have a hot night with these two guys! *wink*

Brandy, thank you for an excellent piece of writing.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book in exchange for a review.

Scotty is fading fast because he needs intimacy and sexual contact. Isa and Toryn are worried about him. Isa searches her memories for a solution to breaking his bond with the evil Saressa. She finds a solution but wonders if Toryn and Scotty will agree. A night of love between the three friends will solve the problem. Both men agree.

I enjoyed this book. It is a short, easy read and very hot! If one woman and two men offend you, this isn't the book for you.

[Julie Garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book for an honest review WOW.....an I mean WOW!!! This has to be one of the hottest sexiest books I have read. This story follows Scotty, Isa an Toryn trying to release Scotty from Saressa's magical bind she has on him. The trust an love between these 3 is powerful. Brandy Rivers knows how to tell a story an make you feel as your part if it. I cant really say anymore I don't wanna give away any of the good stuff......:)

[Anima · Rating 3 out of 5]

Given for my honest review as part of the anthology Romancing the Paranormal.

My first Rivers book and it was very erotic. Scotty is a nymph bound to a wretched woman and cannot be intimate with others, thus his health is deteriorating. His friends, a magical couple, decide to help him gain his strength. This is a menage romance with M/F/M scenes, while tastefully written it's not for everyone.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first time reading this author. What a super hot read! Toryn and Isa can't be any better at this point in time but their very best friend is giving up his will to live because he has a spell cast on him to make him think he's mated to an evil woman who just hurt him over and over. So they have the solution but will Scotty go for it. It includes a very hot, hot, hot night of the three of them together. May not be for everyone but I loved it.e

[Cindy T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Toryn and Isa have never been better. They are instead really worried about their friend Scotty. Having a spell cast over him to think one person is his love when she really isn't. Can they help him find a way out of it? or will they lose their friend forever..

Another book that just can't be put down until it's finished.

[Nelta · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Seductive Solutions" by Brandy Rivers is an erotic tale of nymph,Scotty, and the "seductive solution" offered to break the unhealthy bonds placed on him by his two friends. After suffering for hundreds of years, one night....one menage' a' trios freed him to find his one true mate. An enjoyable read but not for everyone.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Toryn and Isa's relationship! Will Isa find the strength to bring up the solutions she has come up with to save their friend from fading away? Will Toryn agree or will bonds be tested? Can they break the curse and free their friend, no matter the cost? True friendship and love will find a way!

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Brandy L. Rivers for the ARC of this book!

This book was a very different read for me. I don't think I've ever read a book about a Fae before, it was interesting. The story was well written and kept my interest up (good amount of sex will do that).