Irrevocably Claimed

by Angela M. Shrum, Lori King, K. Webster

ONE FORBIDDEN NIGHT by Sherri Hayes

Justin has had a crush on his best friend’s little sister, Kim, since high school. When she shows up on his doorstep, offering herself to him for one night, will he be able to say no? Or will he give in to one forbidden night with the woman who has haunted his dreams for years?


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THREEPEAT by A.M. Shrum

Madison’s best friend, Lillian, is constantly sharing the details of her perfect life with husband, Adam, including her off the charts sex life. It’s great, except that Madison has been harboring a secret fantasy: she doesn’t just want to hear about the great sex that Lillian and Adam are having, she wants to experience it for herself…with them.
One night after drinks, the three friends agree to a deal: One night. The three of them. Together. And anything goes.
Will a night of heated passion be exactly what they all need? Or will it go too far and destroy everything they have?


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LOVER’S SWEET DISCOVERY by KD Jones

Claire Vanderling has reached middle age but doesn’t feel like she has anything to show for it. As the manager of a prosperous art gallery, she works hard, but her personal life is practically nonexistent. Her son, Thomas, has graduated college and is about to start a new IT company in Japan with his best friend. She might not see him for six months, so she arranges for them to have one more trip to a family beach home in the Hamptons. When her son’s best friend shows up, she finds much more than just a simple vacation—she discovers a passion long buried inside her.
Jacob Tanner is excited to be starting a new company with his best friend. He wants to go directly to Japan to get settled, but Tom insists that they spend time this summer with Tom’s mother. He met Claire once before while he and Tom were still in school together. When he sees her again, he is surprised to find that he cannot take his eyes off her. How had he not realized how sexy Claire was?
As desire flares up and passion is unleashed, will they give in to their bodies’ demands or will they be able to resist lovers’ sweet discovery?


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THE ENCOUNTER by Susan Ward

Jena was Holly’s best friend when they started high school. By graduation, Holly avoided Jena at all cost. Their friendship had become confusing, the emotions so complex, and at times unnerving, that Holly couldn’t even risk being near Jena.
Seven years later, unhappily married Holly is thrown together with Jena at a bachelorette party. Was forbidden desire beneath their unsettling friendship all along? And will Holly surrender at last to Jena’s pursuit?


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ZEKE’S EDEN by K. Webster

Following Daddy’s rules has always been easy.
Smile. Nod. Repeat.

Until I met Zeke.
Dark. Dirty. Sinner.
A hungry beast, released from his cage.
And I’m on the menu.

Tonight, I’m Zeke’s Eden.
His sugar.
His whore.

Daddy’s little girl is all grown up…


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COUNTRY METAL by Michael Schneider

Sweet as iced tea, her life was the very anthem of a country song. Blue skies, cornfields and cotton fed her soul.
Tattooed and pierced, he’s the lead singer for Violent Standard. His idea of country is a trek through Central Park.
His band is in town to film their newest music video. Can heavy metal and a country twang blend into a perfect harmony? Will he claim the southern belle before the last note fades?


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HER SECRET SERVICE by Demi Duke

Presidential candidate’s daughter, Cammie Douglas, needs her wild ways tamed and kept out of the news. So Jude Warner, a tall, dark, and handsome Secret Service agent, is called up for duty. His orders: Control Cammie no matter what it takes… Even if she’s drawing him into her sexual thrall. Will he risk it all for her? Or have to tame his own desires?


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DREAM WEAVER by Cherry Shephard

When Charlotte is caught by one of her college students in a moment of pleasure, she awakens the Dream Weaver . . . the Master . . . her Dom. Can he revive her confidence and prove to her just how desirable she is?


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TEMPTING TANNER by Lori King

Ashley Gahl lost her virginity in a whirlwind of passion after a night of celebration, and Tanner Lake has haunted her dreams ever since. One-night flings aren’t suitable for relationships, so she’s determined to pretend it never happened, only he reappears in her life, and throws her carefully laid out plans into disarray. When he becomes a permanent fixture in her world as her new stepbrother, she knows she should put their passionate past behind her, but she finds herself craving him more and more. Is she really ready for the whirlwind that Tempting Tanner with bring?

Genres: Anthologies, Romance, Erotica, BDSM

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First published November 6, 2015

About the author

32. Mother. Wife. Designer. Coffee Lover. Book Addict. Self-Deprecating Best-Selling Author.

I pretend for a living.

Genres: Young Adult, New Adult, Erotica, Contemporary, Romance, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Fantasy, and Paranormal.

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Reviews

[Nikki "The Crazie Betty" V. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m exceptionally surprised by this, but I actually loved this whole anthology and enjoyed all the stories! Keep in mind these are, for the most part, just singular sexual encounters of the characters. There’s not tons of back-story but just enough to get us interested in what’s happening so we can feel the anticipation and the lust right along with the characters. This is a super long review so I apologize to all of you in advance.

One Forbidden Nigh by Sherri Hayes

This was a steamy story about a girl whose had the hots for her brother’s best friend for years. And he has always felt the same about her. After accidentally finding her best friend’s “toy box” she asks her to friend to take her to a BDSM club so she can see what all the fuss is about. While there, she surprisingly sees her brother’s friend there, and decides she needs just one forbidden night with him to hopefully get him out of her system, but also to experience the pleasures of BDSM for the first time, and at the hands of an experienced and skilled Dom. We only get the taste of this one night between the two of them but the story ends with a feeling of hope that these two can have more than just one night.

Threepeat by A.M. Shrum

Madison’s best friend, Lillian, is constantly sharing the details of her perfect life with husband, Adam. It’s great, except that Madison has been harboring a secret fantasy: she doesn’t just want to hear about the great sex that Lillian and Adam are having, she wants to experience it for herself…with them.

After partaking in some mind altering substances, the three friends end up on the dance floor of a lavish party. With the music and close proximity it doesn’t take long for Adam and Lillian to finally put it all out there to Madison. They want to have a three-way and Madison is the only one they trust, the only one they want. F/F/M are my favorite threesome story combos and this one did not disappoint. I loved this story and thoroughly enjoyed the dynamic of these three friends as much as I enjoyed their sexual chemistry (which was WAY up there). The sex scene was seriously hot and it actually felt very fluid and natural. Easily one of my absolute favorites of this anthology.

Lover’s Sweet Discovery by KD Jones

Claire has reached middle age but doesn’t feel like she has anything to show for it. Her son, Thomas, has graduated college and is about to start a new IT company in Japan with his best friend, Jacob. She might not see Thomas for six months, so she arranges for them to have one more trip to a family beach home in the Hamptons. When Jacob shows up without Thomas, she finds much more than just a simple vacation—she discovers a passion long buried inside her.
This was a sexy and heart-warming read. I really enjoyed reading about the mutual attraction between Jacob and Claire. I honestly love it when we get to read about older women getting the younger guy, I just don’t think there’s enough of that. I would have to say that I thought the sex scenes in this story were some of the best in the collection. You could feel the anticipation, anxiety, and excitement between these two characters regarding not just what they were doing in their lust filled haze, but also how their attraction to each other is affecting the mentally and emotionally given the age difference and the fact that he’s her son’s best friend. I also loved the ending for this one, it’s definitely an HEA.

The Encounter by Susan Ward
This story was extremely hot and sexy but I would definitely say be wary of possible low-key triggers. Nothing exceptionally bad happens in my opinion, but this is basically a cheater’s story. The MC gets married right out of high school in order to ignore the possibly confusing feelings she has had for her best friend Jena. Seven years later the MC decides to go with her friend Michelle to the bachelorette party of one of the girls in the ol’ gang. The bachelorette party being led by none other than Jena. It isn’t until the night at the club is starting to come to a close, and the 4 women are crammed into a limo, that she finally starts to realize what she’s been hiding. She’s wanted Jena since she was in high school, and it’s about time she finally puts her fears aside to find out what she’s been missing. This was a little stranger of a story than the others only because there really isn’t anything that leads you to think there could be anything deeper between these two women than some occasional hot f/f sex on the side (being that she’s married). Jena also makes it pretty clear that she’s done this with a lot of married women and is totally ok with it. I love f/f stories but this one definitely lives up to its slightly ominous and uncomfortable feeling title, “The Encounter”.

Zeke’s Eden by K. Webster

Newly turned 18 year old good girl daughter of a preacher, Eden, is going out with her best friend, who also just turned 18, to have some fun at a bar with some fake ideas. Her friend is determined to lose her ‘V’ card that night but it’s Eden that is taken fast and furiously by Zeke, the bartender, whose 11 years older than her and fresh out of prison.

I’m usually anything but a fan of the newly 18 virginal stories but I actually seriously loved this story. Enough so that when it was done I sent a message to the author to find out if she was going to continue with the story. I really liked Eden; she’s been raised to be the perfect preacher’s daughter, right along with basically being put into an arranged relationship to a boy that’s going to preacher school. But Eden is struggling being with a ‘boy’ she doesn’t feel like she loves and that she doesn’t have passion for. Hand holding only gets you so far and she’s ready to stop being the good little girl that her Dad forces her to be.

After an incredible night with Zeke (who is definitely no ‘boy’ but who turns out to be so damn sweet and caring to her) she breaks up with her 2 year-long platonic boyfriend (because really that’s all he is) and then gets confronted first thing in the morning but her Dad and said ex-boyfriend. Calling her all sorts of names and basically calling Zeke the devil, and taking her away from her new knight in not so shiny armor. I enjoyed the ending because it leaves it open for Zeke and Eden to get their HEA. There isn’t necessarily one in this story but there’s that same level of hope that there was in One Forbidden Night.

Country Metal by Michael Schneider

Sweet as iced tea, her life was the very anthem of a country song. Blue skies, cornfields and cotton fed her soul. Tattooed and pierced, he’s the lead singer for Violent Standard. His idea of country is a trek through Central Park. His band is in town to film their newest music video. Can heavy metal and a country twang blend into a perfect harmony? Will he claim the southern belle before the last note fades?

This was probably my least favorite story in this collection, only because the lead singer of the heavy metal band is seriously a douche through the whole story. There are times that I just can’t get over a character who acts purely out of physical need. Now don’t get me wrong, I love the lust and passion and raw desire but what makes this different is that she can’t really stand him at all through the whole story but decides he’s hot so she’ll just have a one-nighter with him. Personally if I was going to have a one-night stand I wouldn’t want to do it with someone I wanted to punch in the face every time I saw them or they opened their mouth. Regardless of how hot they were. I just really didn’t like his character at all and was honestly rooting for her to dismiss him completely and never have sex with him (which would’ve defeated the purpose of this story being here in the first place). I did think the writing was very well done and for the most part I really liked the story but probably would’ve enjoyed it more had it been longer and allowed for some more redeeming moments for the male MC. As it was, I really didn’t care whether they were together or not but I did enjoy the banter and the differences between the city boy and the country girl.

Her Secret Service by Demi Duke

Presidential candidate’s daughter, Cammie Douglas, needs her wild ways tamed and kept out of the news. So Jude Warner, a tall, dark, and handsome Secret Service agent, is called up for duty. His orders: Control Cammie no matter what it takes… Even if she’s drawing him into her sexual thrall. Will he risk it all for her? Or have to tame his own desires?

Short and sexy, I really enjoyed this highly sexual story between a devastatingly handsome and sexy former secret service agent, and a slight hellion of presidential candidate’s daughter, who is really just looking for some attention. That kind of attention happens to be topless pictures and heavy partying. Staying out of the press doesn’t really get her any attention from her Dad and when it comes down to it, all of us girls want our Dad’s approval in some way. Since Cammie can’t get his approval, she’ll just go with getting his attention in any way necessary. What she gets for her trouble is Jude…brooding, unhappy with his current assignment, and smoking hot Jude. Jude gives in to Cammie’s whiles and both get some much needed attention so that by the end of the story we get a very satisfying HFN.

Dream Weaver by Cherry Shephard

When Charlotte is caught by one of her college students in a moment of pleasure, she awakens the Dream Weaver . . . the Master . . . her Dom.

All I can think of every time I read this title is the song “Dream Weaver” by Gary Wright; which has absolutely nothing to do with this story and is more just a side comment.

The “Dream Weaver” college student catches Charlotte with her hand down her pants while she looks on at his glistening young body on the basketball court. What stems from there are a series of night time visits from her new Dom who wants to introduce Charlotte to the many pleasures she’s been missing. This was a highly sexy but incredibly unrealistic story. Read it just for the pure entertainment of their sexy games because if you start looking into this from a realism standpoint, you’ll be sorely disappointed. We have very inappropriate behavior for a college professor scattered throughout this story; getting a ride home from a student on his motorcycle (where all of the staff and students can see her), wearing a wireless vibrating egg to her class where she is lecturing, not to mention that old cliche of teacher sleeping with student. At least this was college and not high school. Moving that stuff aside, which you really need to if you’re going to read these kinds of stories, I really did enjoy their involvement with each other and I enjoyed seeing them get closer. This story also leaves us with a HFN with the possibility of a HEA.

I would recommend this collection to any erotica fan. It was very well done and very well put together. All of the authors brought something different and unique to the collection, and while I didn’t LOVE all of them, I found many talented writers who I will be looking for in the future.

I received a copy of the book for free in exchange for my honest review, through Goodreads BDSM Group read2review.

[Serena · Rating 3 out of 5]

Received from the author in exchange for an honest review via the BDSM Group on Goodreads

3.1 stars

One Forbidden Night by Sherri Hayes ***
This isn't a bad story, and Sherri is a good writer... it just felt a bit "eh" though that could be more from being hit repeatedly over the head by the fact Justin and Kim could never be together than anything else. The narrative was good and there was a chance to get to know a bit about them, and the sex scenes were smoking hot. Still, while I would recommend it I don't have any interest in learning more about the characters or their story.

Threepeat by A.M. Shrum which should really be Angela M. Shrum ****
Why haven't I read anything by Angela before? This is a well written, engrossing story that is fun and oh my god sexy. I love how Lillian handles Madison's insecurities and brings her into a threesome with Adam. And that it works without being all weird and strange. And I'm looking forward to seeing how Elijah grows up and becomes someone interesting. Basically, I am looking forward to more of Madison's story and picking up more of Angela's writing.

Lover's Sweet Discovery by K.D. Jones **
This is such a stilted story that it's hard to get into or feel much for Jacob and Claire. The writing isn't bad, it simply feels contrived and artificial without any depth or emotion.

the Encounter by Susan Ward ****
An intense story as much psychological as erotic, the interplay between the girls and especially between Jena and Holly is exquisite in its not always subtle power exchange. Not to mention the sex is hot, erotic, and enough to turn anyone bi.

Zeke's Eden by K. Webster ***
This is an ok story, nothing spectacular or bad, just eh. The writing occasionally slips into "adult pretending to be a little girl" which is annoying but doesn't happen too often. There's no real development or any reason to bond with the characters which is to bad as Zeke has an interesting story to tell, it just isn't here.

Country Metal by Michael Schneider ****
What a wonderful story, sweet and sexy with a lot of heart and a bit of naughty. I would love to read more of Aiden and Jo, Violent Standard, or pretty much anything else she would like to write about.

Her Secret Service by Demi Duke ***
I don't know if it's the laughable dialog, the so-called plot or what. But this is one of the silliest stories I have every read. Honestly, it doesn't inspire me to find out more about Jude and Cammie or anything else Demi has written.

Dream Weaver by Cherry Shephard **
There are major continuity issues that make reading this a head shaker since you have no clue what's going to be thrown in or why. The narrative is simplistic and the dialog is better off not even talking about. There is no plot and no character interest or progression.

Tempting Tanner by Lori King ***
A fun story, with a pair of protagonists that are fun to read, Tanner and Ashley have chemistry and a lot of heat going for them. The story had a nice flow and good balance though the dialog was a bit awkward sometimes. Still it wasn't enough to throw you out of the story.

My Rating System:
* couldn't finish, ** wouldn't recommend, *** would recommend, **** would read again, ***** have read again.

[Simplistic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overall 4.6

One Forbidden Night Sherri Hayes
Absolutely loved it, I pains me to say I give it a 4.9 but that is entirely because I can't get past when they say almost all his toys were new. Not that he would ever use a toy twice I'm not sure. I am new to reading BDSM and just the idea creeps me out. I think as in being at the clubs maybe the toys used should be given to whichever sub it was purchased for, Yea I know I don't know a lot lol. I hope this story will be continued!!!

THREEPEAT by A.M. Shrum
The Story flowed nicely they all had well thought out story lines.

LOVER’S SWEET DISCOVERY by KD Jones
Kind of a disappointment. Felt rushed. The story line could be great if it had been nurtured. We didn't get to learn much about Claire and Jacob. Also felt stilted.

THE ENCOUNTER by Susan Ward
I do not like cheating stories and usually leave them alone, its one thing if the partner knows of the relationship is happening and doesn't care but no, not cheating. But read this to complete the ratings. This story was all over the place and just strange.

ZEKE’S EDEN by K. Webster
I was totally hooked on this story until he decided he wanted to hurt and take her innocence away. The fact that he decided he didn't care if he had on a condom or not. She is 18 wanting to go to college he is 29 and if she has a baby who is going to have to raise it? Her. She would be the one who has to give up her life to take care of a child. She has never been away from daddy and as exciting as it all seems being with him, she is still young and should be given a change to find out what she really wants out of life. I felt like she just wanted to be excepted by anyone. And she done this because of that. True this may be it but with her life so controlled and never let out of Daddy's site much she can't know that yet. Zeke needs to let her adjust to being with someone not trying to control her just as daddy did.

COUNTRY METAL by Michael Schneider
Absolutely loved this one!! I hope it IS continued.
She done a good job with this story! I hope Aiden does reach out. I can understand where Jo kept some secrets but maybe they will come to light with good results.

HER SECRET SERVICE by Demi Duke
Liked this story I think Jude may have found his match. Though it was careless having sex with her the first time without a condom. But I guess he saw just how much when she was with the two men hours later. I do not like seeing the characters having sex with someone else in the story after they meet, and for sure not with him there.The one they are meant to be with in the story :( Hope she continues it.

DREAM WEAVER by Cherry Shephard
I liked this story a lot but also had issues with it. Like her going so willingly into a club in front of people when she had never done this before, risking her job. Maybe there are people who will do this with someone they don't know but seems far fetched letting two men have sex with her and only the one mention of protection and her not even knowing then if it was used, or ever seeing the man. But I did like the story other than that I liked that he made her push herself, Just not to much into the sharing. aspects Truthfully she didn't know Dom and to let that happen for me was something I can't understand. But there are people who do this in their everyday life so on that aspect trying to keep an open mind.

TEMPTING TANNER by Lori King
I didn't like Ashley she acted like a brat for most of the book. Though I did like the story line. Tanner was always the gentleman so I could get her feelings for him, but the way she acted not so much his feelings for her. I get there are a lot of people who look down on step siblings getting together but they weren't raised together and knew each other before they knew the parents were together. So it seemed her attitude was a little out there. But did I love her mother's reasoning telling her we love who we love. Also it was hard to believe her mother knew nothing of her fear of the water. I knew my son had one, I also know of the fears my nieces and nephews have. So that also kinda factored into my rating.

[Kat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, this book was fun and a great way to preview different authors. It was nice to see a little bit of many styles but I wished a few were longer. I found a few authors I will read from again.



One Forbidden Night- This was pretty good. I thought some of the dialog was awkward, but I enjoyed their energy. I would read a sequel and would like to know what happens with the MCs. 3.5

Threepeat-This was ok for me, I think the bar scene would have been better without the drugs. I liked the ending and it was not what I expected. 3

Lovers Sweet Discovery- I enjoyed the characters in this one. The older woman/younger man isn't explored in romance as much as it should be. I wish the author had more word count to develop the MCs more. I liked the ending a lot.....for her career and their relationship. I could have done without the son being involved at all. 3.5

The Encounter- I wasn't feeling this one. I think the characters were immature and hard to connect with. I didn't enjoy the manipulation or the popularity contest. 2

Zeke'e Eden- Where is the sequel???? I'm dying to know what happened with them. The dialog could be cleaned up a little, but I loved the characters and the unique plot. If Eden was 5 years older and Zekes complexity had been fleshed out more it would have been amazing. 4

Country Metal- Again, where is the sequel???? This was a fun story country story. I wish the author had more space to develop the characters and town. I enjoyed the twist on the video. I also really want to know what is next for the MCs. 4

His Secret Service- This happened too fast for me. I felt like it was sex scene after sex scene with a sprinkle of dirty menage and BDSM. 3

Dream Weaver- I liked the ending of this story, and it left me happy for the MCs. Throughout the book, Charolotte was kind of dippy. I didn't think Dom did a good job of taking care of her at times when she was distraught. He kept disappearing and that seemed irresponsible and anti-Domish. 3

Tempting Tanner- This was kind of cute. I liked Tanner but I thought Ashleys bratty could be toned down. 3.5


I got this book from the TPE Bar in the BDSM group in exchange for my honest review.

[Leanne ~ Tales From The Heart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this set from Lori King.
Wow, a seriously hot collection of stories from various authors I hadn't heard of before. Many variations of taboo; menage, same sex, milf etc. I'll certainly be checking back on these authors.

ONE FORBIDDEN NIGHT by Sherri Hayes, My first time reading this author and wow, sizzling hot. A forbidden night of BDSM between Justin and his best friend's sister who he's had a crush on since High School. The story was pretty much one long sex scene, but I'm not complaining. It was written well and kept my attention the whole time. I didn't want it to end and really want to know what happens next, maybe the author is leaving that to my imagination. I'll certainly look up this author for other books.
THREEPEAT by A.M. Shrum, also my first by this author. 2 women who had a sexual experience together when they were teens. One is married and constantly discusses her sex life. After one drunken drug fueled evening anything goes and they have their threesome fantasy. It was sizzling hot and I will look up this author to see what else they have.
LOVER’S SWEET DISCOVERY by KD Jones A taboo tale of falling in love with your best friend's mother. I loved that the woman was confident and mature, more so when she found herself feeling attractive due to the attentions of a much younger man.
THE ENCOUNTER by Susan Ward Forbidden encounter between two ex high school girl friends.
ZEKE’S EDEN by K. Webster I liked this one, goody two shoes preacher's daughter finds her tattooed bad boy. It was hot.
COUNTRY METAL by Michael Schneider Southern Belle and tattooed rock star share a week of sizzling sex. The ending grabbed me...what happens next, I need to know :)
HER SECRET SERVICE by Demi Duke Some big chemistry between the body guard and the Senator's daughter. I liked this one immensely.
DREAM WEAVER by Cherry Shephard I'm a fan of Cherry and had a peek at this one earlier. Another older woman younger man theme...there's hope for me yet finding my toy boy.
TEMPTING TANNER by Lori King I'm a new fan of Lori, this one was a great ending for the collection.

[Janka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received a free copy for an honest review

One Forbidden Night by Sherri Hayes
Good short story, it is a mild introduction to BDSM. The story is easy to read, flows nicely. I just don't feel the connection between Justin and Kim.

Threepeas by A.M.Shrum
I enjoyed this story very much. It is very well written, flows great. Shame it is a short story, I want to know what happens next. The sex scene is really good.

Lovers' Sweet Discovery by KD Jones
Such a shame this is a short story, I would love to see the story develop a bit more as everything happened so quickly but it is such a lovely story. It is a bit of a taboo to have an older woman in love with her son's best friend but I'm glad the writer took the risk.

The Encounter by Susan Ward
Did not enjoy this one much. Not my first FF story but it left me a bit confused. And I found it all over the place. Raised a lot of questions.

Zeke's Eden by K. Webster
Oh what a fantastic read! So raw a powerful and so naughty. I do want to read more about Zeke and Eden.

Country Metal by Michael Schneider
This story had me laughing quite a lot. I love Aiden, he is so arrogant and ignorat, typical star. And Jo is great at ignoring his advances. Without giving away too much I'm not 100% sure about the ending. But good story.

Her secret service by Demi Duke
This is a good stiry, just all happened way too fast. I wish there was a bit more happening between the characters than just sexual lust.

Dream Weaver by Cherry Shephard
I'm sorry but this story is not for me. I do not agree on a relationship between a teacher and a student whatever age they are. Also there were few inconsistencies.

Tempting Tanner by Lori King
Fab story, very well written. Such a shame it is so short. I wanted yo know more about Ashley and Tanner.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vast Variety of Romantic, Naughty Fun

4 Stars

Disclaimer: I don't normally read erotica. It's not my favorite category. That may come as a shock to some. I am judging this anthology based upon its category, and I found that there were other things mixed in (such as genuine romance), and that made this so much more palatable. This is a totally honest review. It's just a rarity in my world. It's an eye opener. Some authors can tell stories driven by sex that have a lot of heart. I didn't know that as well as I do now. There are real stories here and real heat. For the current price of $0.99, I recommend buying first and thinking later. ;-)

"Irrevocably Claimed" is a sexy, virtual cornucopia of romantic, naughty fun! Multiple (mostly full-length) stories by multiple very talented authors are contained within these pages, and, for me, it was an easy one-sitting read! I never knew what I was going to find next, and some of the novels took my breath away.

In my opinion, the first (One Forbidden Night by Sherri Hayes) and last (Tempting Tanner by Lori King) are the best, but I loved a few in the middle too.

Don't skip or you might miss something you never expected to love! :)

I'll be honest and say that 1-2 of the stories in the batch weren't "my thing," but, overall, this was an awesome deal and a terrific read.

[EscapeNBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for Zeke's Eden by K. Webster

"I was snared in his sinful trap that bubbles with ill-intentions and lust."

Zeke's Eden by Author K. Webster was a fast and exciting read that literally left me begging for more. Characters like Zeke and Eden may have been introduced before in the romance genre, but NEVER like this. Zeke is a smooth talker and easy mover. He is the inherent bad boy set to corrupt all that is good. Eden is exactly as her name would make it seem. She is pure and untouched, but secretly she wants more. Knowing this bit of information makes our mouths water for a story that is sure to test and stretch boundaries.

"You make me feel, Zeke. The pain, the pleasure - I like them with you."

Told in first person points of view, Zeke's Eden was a stimulant the reader in my craved. The tension between Zeke and Eden was pulsating. The reverberating heat generated by these two was sinfully good. My senses were on high alert from the words on the page. Each turn of the page introduced more mystery and character depth that culminated in a story ending that may be just the beginning. It was fantastic!

"The moment I saw you, I know fate sent you to me."

[Kristine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great anthology of short steamy stories. I think anthologies are a great way to find new authors - I always do! I really enjoyed Lover's Sweet Discovery by KD Jones. This is about a May/December romance with a woman and much younger man. I thought the story was sweet and tender. I would love to read more about these characters. Another story I really enjoyed was Zeke's Eden by K Webster. This is about Daddy's little girl growing up and becoming a woman. This story left me wanting more, I can't wait to read what happens next. I also really enjoyed Lori King's, Tempting Tanner. I thought this was an interesting, hot and steamy story, I liked it a lot. The collection of stories is a great one I would recommend.

I was provided an advanced reader's copy from one of the authors in exchange for an honest review.

[Rae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Could not put this book down. There were some great stories. There were some not so great stories. But there is several stories for anyone. You definitely won't be disappointed in this collection.

I also have it from a great source that it will not be the last time you hear from the characters of One Forbidden Night by Sherri Hayes. I also hope that many of the others expand their stories also.

Great Job ladies.

[Linda Rimer-Como · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have only read a couple of the stories in this anthology so far and I can't wait to read the rest. Several of these authors are new to me but I will read more by them in the future. The stories were intriguing and had interesting characters the have unique interactions. I enjoyed them very much and highly recommend you do not let this one slip by you.

Gifted a copy for an honest review.

[Kristen Gough · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great collection of super hot stories that will definitely leave you wanting more and I highly recommend picking this one up! I literally could not put this down until I had read every single story and my only disappointment was when I was finished! At the current price this is a great deal and shouldn't be passed up. I received a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

All great stories with some with impossible odds, disappointing hopes and dashed dreams. Others have endings that leave you breathless. Definitely a reread. A great variety of authors.



** Free for honest review

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly Recommended Steamy Boxed Set!

Amazing boxed set of steaminess! Some authors I'd read before and some were new to me, but each story kept me turning the pages and wanting more.
Highly recommended read!

[Jennifer Poggenborg-Gassman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was gifted an ARC for a honest review! Super hot and totally awesome! I have never read an anthology that had no one clear superstar! All of these authors gave 200% in each of these stories! Will definitely check out other books by each. Super steamy extra juicy!

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given this book in exchange for my honest opinion and a review.

When I first caught glimpse of all these books bundled in too one I was really excited and it helped that one of my all time favourite authors Lori King was one of the authors amongst this set. But too me it was hit and miss I loved some of the stories and didn't like others especially F/F books I thought they were wrongly placed in this box set.

My review is based on my 2 Favourites that made the whole set and made me give a higher rating.

LOVER’S SWEET DISCOVERY by KD Jones

Claire Vanderling is middle age and feels like she doesn't have anything to show for it. She is the manager of an extremely prosperous art gallery, she is a hard worker, but as for her personal life well she doesn't have one at all. Her shining star is her son, Thomas, he has graduated college and is just about to start up a new IT company in Japan with his best friend.

She is sad that she might not see her baby boy for six long months, so she decides to arrange for them both to have one more family trip to the beach home they both always loved in the Hamptons. But when her son’s best friend shows up instead of its a pleasant surprise, she finds that this is becoming way more than a simple vacation.

she soon discovers a passion that has been buried way inside of her for too long.

Jacob Tanner is beyond excited to be starting up a new company with his best friend. He wants to go straight to Japan to get settled in and started asap, but his friend Tom persuades him that they should spend time this summer with Tom’s mother.

Jacob had met Claire once before whilst he and Tom were still in school. When he sees her again, he cannot believe it is her he is surprised to find that she is simply stunning and he cannot tare his eyes away her.

How had he never realized how utterly stunning Claire was?

Now as passion and desire and quickly ignites between them the full furry of this is unleashed, will they give in to this passionate fury of desire? or will it all come crashing to an end?

This is the first book I have read by KD Jones whilst I am very familiar with her work I just never got around to getting one of her books now I no I need them all, Miss Jones has such a class about her writing, she has mad skills to be able to produce such a fantastic story in a short allotted space. The characters Jacob and Claire were spot on, it was such a different but worthy and extremely sexy romance.


TEMPTING TANNER by Lori King

Ashley Gahl had lost her virginity in a whirlwind of sheer passion after a night of celebration. And ever since Tanner Lake has haunted her dreams.

One-night flings are just not suitable for relationships, so she has decided to pretend that it just never happened at all, only he has reappeared in to her life, and has thrown all of her laid out plans into a flurry of disarray.

And know to her utter horror he is becoming a permanent fixture in her world as she knows it .... he is going to be her new stepbrother.... she knows in her heart that she should just put their hot passionate past behind her after all it was only one night right? she can get over it? but she has found that she is craving him more and more as each minute passes as each hour goes by and she gets to no the real Tanner.

Is she really ready for this whirlwind?

Will she see Tanner for what he truly is?

Omg I wish this story was full length... as always Lori King has put her magic touch in to this story she has made all her characters come alive. it was so easy to follow so hot to read and simply stunning exactly what I get from every book that Miss King writes. Talented heck yes she is and then some. I totally learnt allot from this book and that we really shouldn't judge a book by its cover or should I say a bartender.

Tanner was the one I connected with he was utterly incredible so sweet loving yes he was angry that Ashley just up and left him but he has such a compassionate nature that his true self comes through even more. especially I will say in the boating scene.... so sweet so amazing I want me a Tanner in my life.

I also very much liked the first story in this box set it was hot as hades but it lacked the proper romance the happily ever after that I craved but I will say that Sherri Hayes writes very well.

Only criticism I have with this box set is the F/F stories I wish whoever that chose them to be in there hadn't.

4 Out Of 5 From Cariad Books

[Jennifer Zamora · Rating 4 out of 5]

OK there are a few of these I skipped over due to not being interested in the M/M, F/F or Menage. Over all the ones I read are fairly well written and enjoyed reading them. Broke down the books I did read. I have to say I am a little disappointed to find ALL the stories I read were either shorts, or felt like they just ended in the middle of the story.

One Forbidden Night:
OK This is a BDSM story, and also not usually not my thing. Kim finds herself intrigued by some things she finds at her friends apartment. So she decides to take her friend on her offer to show her around a "members only club". While there Kim happens to see the object of her desire as long as she can remember. Her older brothers best friend Justin
*Flash*
Justin opens the door to find his best friends little sister standing there. After inviting her in he finds she is wearing NOTHING under her jacket. Suddenly they can live out all their fantasies together. My biggest problem with this story other than it ends with that, is that both are in their 30s and the biggest thing that they are concerned with is what the brother will think if they dont keep it a complete secret.

Zekes Eden
As I read this, I have to say there is a familiar ring to the story. Im not really sure if Ive read this story before or if its really that similar to another Ive read. "Michelle"is the absolute symbol of innocence and purity. LITERALLY. As the daughter of a very popular TV evangelist shes daddys little girl through and through. Then she sees HIM....
Zekes life has been hell for 4 yrs. And one night he sees her... His own little piece of heaven.
OK I had several problems with this story. This is your typical virgin turns sex goddess in 30 secs. This barely 18 year old is suddenly getting her first experience, and is suddenly begging to be taken over and over. AND roughly (leaving bruising) all in one single night.

Lovers Sweet Discovery
This had to be my favorite. Absolutely loved the writing style.Hard to say too much without giving anything away, because again really short. Older woman falls for sons best friend. Finds out (Immediately) that it is mutual though.

Country Metal
Really enjoyed the writing. For the most part enjoyed story line. THought the ideas were great. Didnt care for ending, nor how the story between the 2 mains ended.

Her Secret Service
Was a little disappointed with this one. It has great potential. Really enjoyed where I thought it was going. It begins with the presidents daughter who has daddy issues beyond belief, and starts acting out to get attention. She is assigned a Hotter than hell bodyguard, they have sex (first day), she has "friends" over. They leave. Some more sex story over. All one day.

Dream Weaver
Interesting idea. A well respected teacher suddenly has a man show up in her room in the middle of the night. She believes said man is a student (college though). They have rough BDSM sex. This continues for a bit ONLY in the middle of the night as he breaks in. Really like the ending. Just the rest seemed odd to me.

Tempting Tanner
Again a very short story. This is a step sibling romance. I find the idea of the Taboo of steps intriguing, but this stories is of a pair in their 20s when the parents marry. Making them step siblings.
Ashley and Tanner have one unforgettable night. Thinking that is the last time theyll see each other. Then suddenly theyre parents are getting married and after 6 mos they see each other again in a very awkward setting. After the shock wears off at seeing each other and the whirlwind romance of their parents, this story moves full speed ahead. Enjoyed this story. Probably my 2nd favorite.

[Ally Web · Rating 4 out of 5]

Complete Review:

I enjoyed most of these stories. They were all well written. Some of them weren't really up my alley, but I know they would be perfect for some of the people I know. It's hard to rate an anthology so I'm going to give this four stars, as there are a few stories I will not forget (and I'm waiting patiently for the rest of the story!)

ONE FORBIDDEN NIGHT by Sherri Hayes
This story was hot! At the beginning, I wasn't really sure it was going but my god did it get there. It probably doesn't help that my husband's name is Justin. haha Sherri Hayes sure knows how to open an anthology! 'One Forbidden night' is a great intro into BDSM. I was pleasantly surprised. I would love to read where their relationship is going, because it's obviously going somewhere

THREEPEAT by A.M. Shrum
I read this one after a few glasses of wine. While the sexy parts were hot, I couldn't get into the story. I'm really not into threesomes. It's just not something I kind very sexy. If that's something you're into, go for it. I think Madison's story with someone else(no spoilers) would be interesting. I liked her character.

LOVER’S SWEET DISCOVERY by KD Jones
While I'm sure this is probably fantastic to some people, it just wasn't my cup of tea. I will say that it was very well written and I enjoyed the characters! I just found the son's best friend thing to be out of my comfort zone. I really enjoyed the ending.

THE ENCOUNTER by Susan Ward
I'm not going to lie, I seriously hope she leaves Rob. I need more of this story! What happens? I need to know! haha Mean girls, all grown up. love it.

ZEKE’S EDEN by K. Webster
Another great piece from K. Webster. My husband said 'You seem really into that story babe.' and I replied 'I just hit K. Webster's story.' he just nodded because he knows I love her writing. I haven't read a book of hers that I didn't completely love. That short story was not enough. I need more of Zeke and Eden! I'm in love with them. I hope I don't have to wait too long!

COUNTRY METAL by Michael Schneider
Okay, I wasn't sure about this one at the start..but I liked it a lot. It was pretty cute, and kinda realistic. I would like to read the rest of the story if it gets continued. No. I WILL read it if there is more. haha

HER SECRET SERVICE by Demi Duke
This was alright. I don't really have too much to say about it. I think it would have been better if it focused on the story between him and his friend's wife.

DREAM WEAVER by Cherry Shephard
I didn't really get this one. He tells her to only refer to him as master, and I don't think she ever did. There were parts I just wanted to know if she was crazy or not. Around the end when the principle(?) called her into the office, I totally thought she was going to get busted for stalking a student.

TEMPTING TANNER by Lori King
This was okay. I liked the few interesting twists. I found it to be Sweet and cute. I thought Ashley was a little bratty, but that's just her personality.

I received this in exchange of an honest review.

[Sheri Cordell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing Anthology & Tanner the Trueheart!!

***I was graciously provided an ARC from the author for my honest opinion. All thoughts and views expressed are my own.***

I am only halfway through the stories but I am really enjoying what I have read so far. I have discovered a few authors that I will definitely be checking out their other books when I am done with this one. This is a great anthology for readers who may be new to erotica and aren't really sure if this genre will appeal to them.

Having said that, my review is on Tempting Tanner by Lori King, an author who I have spent many enjoyable hours reading. Ashley and Tanner's story is more on the sweet but HEA side of erotica which is fine, but not what I normally prefer or read from Ms. King. Still, I enjoyed this fast paced read which was quite entertaining and at times humorous.

Ashley is your typical good girl, studies hard, makes good grades, "boring" as her college roommates might say, and at 21 still a virgin. To celebrate getting into medical school, they convince her to go out with them to celebrate. This is where Ashley meets Tanner who is one of the bartenders and she is immediately attracted to him and vice versa. So, Ashley decides to have some real "fun" for the first time in her life with Tanner and has a one night stand.

Cut to six months later, and now I feel like a voyeur (in a good way) watching Ashley get blindsided with the sudden appearance of Tanner in her home and the news that her mother is going to marry his father!! Tanner takes everything in stride while Ashley struggles to find her way as well as redefine her relationship with Tanner. At first, she misjudges Tanner but it's his actions that speak louder than any words ever could. Ladies, trust me when I tell you that every man should have just a little bit of Tanner in him.

This was an excellent contemporary novella by Lori King and I highly recommend it and this anthology; don't let them pass you by. Even I had fallen in love with Ashley's knight, "Tanner the Trueheart" by the end of the story!

[Amy Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

All in all a great set of short stories. Some I liked more than others but still very good read.
One Forbidden Night by Sherri Hayes: I like the story and the connection that Justin and Kim have with one another. I do hope to see their story expanded because I was left wanting more.
Threepeat by A.M. Shrum: The story was definitely hot and naughty. Madison, Lillian, and Adam were good together.
Lover's Sweet Discovery by K.D. Jones: I enjoyed the other woman and younger story of Claire and Thomas. Even though they have a huge age gap you couldn't really tell it. I also likes that this is something different from KD's normal writing very interesting would love to read more .
The Encounter by Susan Ward: The story was ok . To me I wanted more from this story although Jena and Holly did have a great connection together.
Zeke's Eden by k Webster: This one was a favorite of mine. Zeke a good guy gone bad and Eden is innocent as they come. the two of them work together beautifully and I look forward to reading more of their story.
Country Metal by Michael Schneider: This story left me with questions and wanting more from the two main character.
Her Secret Service by Demi Duke: A hot little read a spoiled brat and her bodyguard get down and dirty. I wish there was a little more than this between them.
Dream Weaver by Cherry Shepard: The story was another ok one for me. Teacher and student being naughty together then they pay the consequences. I just wanted a little more.
Tempting Tanner by Lori King: I liked this story with Ashley and Tanner sweet yet hot at the same time. This is also a different kind of story that Lori usually writes about and I would definitely like more of these.

[Roxie's Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

"An Incredibly hot collection of stories!"
There are some fantastic stories in this incredible collection!. The story lines are steamy hot!. The characters are amazing!.
" Tempting Tanner" by Lori King -Ashley had a one night stand with Tanner the hottest night of her life. She was twenty-one and still a virgin. She was about to start Med-school so her and her friends went to a bar. this is where she met Tanner. Who knew one night of hot sex with a stranger would come back to hunt her months later. When Ashley finds out Tanner is going to be her step-brother. This story is sweet,touching and steamy hot!.
"Zeke's Eden" by K. Webster- Zeke is a Bad Boy just out of prison. He lucked out when his best Bud gives him a job at his bar. Years before he had been a law abiding citizen working for the government. An investigation into a high powered Con organization and his temper landed him in jail. Eden is the Daughter of a well known televangelist pastor. She feels so controlled by him even though she just turned eighteen. Her Bff them a fake ID and talks Eden into going to a bar with her. This is where Eden meets Zeke. When Zeke sees Eden he knows he is taking her to his bed by the end of the night. Zeke falls hard for Eden and he will not let anyone come between them not even her controlling Father!. Wow this story is intense and super hot!.
These are just a couple of examples of the amazing stories in this collection! This is a 5-star plus An Erotic Anthology ...!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent group of hot short stories.
"One Forbidden Night"- Sherri Hayes: Can one night be enough when you've thought about it
for years? For Justin and Kim that is all they have. So they have to make it count. Oh
yeah!
Threepeat- A.M. Shrum: Fun menage story.
Lovers' Secret Discovery- KD Jones: Wonderful story. Well written. I would like to read
more of Jacob and Claire's story. It works. It doesn't matter the age difference.
The Encounter- Susan Ward: A bachelorette party turns into a F/F encounter.
Zeke's Eden- K Webster: Eden goes with her friend to a bar and gets more than she
expected. Cliff hanger that sounds even better than the 1st part!
Country Metal- Michael Schneider: Heavy metal band makes a video on a Texas farm. The lead
singer wants the daughter. There is a surprise ending.
Her Secret Service- Demi Duke: Jude has to babysit the Senator's daughter. This is a
steamy hot read!
Dream Weaver- Cherry Shepherd: The story of a professor and her student. But who really is
the teacher?
Temping Tanner- Lori King: A one night stand gets complicated when they meet again after
six months. They find that their parents are getting married. A sweet and sexy story. Not
to be missed!
*** I was given this book as a gift from the author in exchange for my honest review. ***

[Lori Hammons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved all the stories in this anthology with a special mention for Zeke's Eden by K. Webster. I have to know the rest of their story and will be following up. I also especially loved County Metal by Michael Schneider. There has to be more to that story too...Aiden has to come back to...no spoiler! I was very happy with the ending of Lover's Secret Discovery by KD Jones. Threepeat by AM Schrum was a dream come true on three fronts, and Madison will finally give the younger man a chance. The Encounter by Susan Ward had Holly finally figuring what it was since high school. Justin and Kim have to have more in One Forbidden Night by Sherri Hayes...hint, hint. Her Secret Service, Demi Duke's first novella had Jude and Cammie finding each other. In Dream Weaver by Cherry Shephard, Dominic shows Charli how to be confident and gives her a wonderful gift. I just loved that Ashley came to terms with her conflicting emotions in Tempting Tanner, by Lori King. Thank you for excellent anthology ladies!

[Kate Mclaughlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy moles this book is hot! I won't pretend to lie and say I've managed to get through them all in four days but wow I gave it a darn good try. I am picking and choicing the stories which I want to save till last but even those I have read are fabulous, the characters are natural and the plots believable something which is not easy to find post 50 (the book which shall not be named) A special mention goes to Lori King as I received an ARC of Irrevocably Claimed for an honest review, wow you know how to light up my night and blush in the darkness. And my confession... I was late to work one evening as I missed my train stain by 2 stops as I was so engrossed on the raw desire in the first story in the book. My friends you are in for a treat

[Cheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of the anthology Irrevocably Claimed is Tempting Tanner, by Lori King: An enjoyable Step Brother short. In this case the meeting and attraction came before he becomes her step brother. Later mom introduces not only the man she is marrying but his son--surprise.

She is hung up on the relationship and what people will think. Can she get past that to take a chance with a man who turns out to....no spoilers you need to read. Set aside a little time for a good read. You won't feel you are left wanting as with some shorts.

I am looking forward to reading the rest of the set.

I was provided with an ARC for an honest review

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far I have only read Tempting Tanner and as I read the others I will update my review.

Tempting Tanner - Ashley goes out to celebrate with her friends when they get into med school and ends up losing her virginity to Tanner in a one night stand. Six months later she runs into him again and finds out that her mom is marrying his dad.

She freaks out a bit but eventually things work themselves out for the best for all parties. I really liked this book and loved Tanner. He is so much more than Ashley first thinks.




I was given an arc for an honest review. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in this anthology.

[Andrea (mrsaubergine) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great little anthology with a wide variety of kinkiness, from menages to F/F to BDSM and exhibitionism. My favourite story would have to be One Forbidden Night by Sherri Hayes - one night with Justin is nowhere near enough! - but I also enjoyed Zeke's Eden by K. Webster and Threepeat by Angela Shrum. Some of the heroines left a lot to be desired (in particular I didn't like the last three) but the heroes were all ridiculously hot. Looking forward to reading more from some of these authors.

[United Indie Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book from United Indie Book Blog in exchange for a honest review

This is a complication of 9 authors who give you a taste of everything from BDSM ( not to graphic), threesomes, cougar love, lady love , and bad boy. There's a rock star, bodyguard, and even a stepbrother. You will definitely find something to enjoy and maybe even find something new!! Each book is well written and the characters for the most part are believable and endearing. I, highly recommend this book to anyone who like Erotic stories.

Review by Jenni.

[Jo Cartwright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tempting Tanner by Lori King.

So far I have only read Lori King Book but if the rest of the set is as good as this book it will be a very enjoyable read. Once I started reading Tempting Tanner I couldn't put it down, the story flowed from start to finish.

I received an ARC in exchange for a honest review.

[Ria Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put this one down!!!!!

Loved this Anthology!!! Every story is just superb.

My favourite would have to have been Dream Weaver by Cherry Shephard.
The topic was just so taboo!!!! Charlie and Dom - what a combination!!!
Such a surprise ending!!!!

Congrats everybody on such a wonderful Anthology.

FIVE STARS from me!!!