THIS IS A BOXSET that contains 6 FULL Length Novels about the Rock Band 69 Bottles. $24.00 worth of books bundled into ONE!
PLUS!!
An Exclusive 5 Chapter Sneak Peak into Zoey’s Upcoming Release: Aryn’s Desire - A Bold Security Novel — A Spinoff of 69 Bottles!
The Trio’s Trilogy: Claiming Addison, Craving Talon, Redeeming Kyle - Books 1-3 in the 69 Bottles Series
For Addison Beltrand, PR rep for Bold International, Inc. climbing the corporate ladder is all that matters in life. Her hard work is finally rewarded with the promotion she’s worked her ass off to earn—but the gig comes at a price. She leaves in two days for a twelve-week tour with America’s hottest alternative rock band, 69 Bottles.
Two men. One dilemma.
Talon is wild, reckless and loves control.
Kyle is calm, collected and loves passion.
The perfect balance…or Addison’s ultimate undoing?
Talon and Kyle push their boundaries and Addison’s, but can they throw their reservations to the wind and claim her together?
Two men. One woman. A rock band. A tour bus. One Wild Ride…
Dex & Raine Duo: Taming Dex and Devouring Raine - Books 4-5 in the 69 Bottles Series
Dex Harris, Drummer for America's Hottest Alternative Rock Band 69 Bottles, has never gone looking for love—for good reason. After an ill-fated night after a tour stop in Phoenix, his wicked demons resurface. Is he strong enough to resist falling back into the black hole that was once his life or will he let addiction consume him?
Defining US: The Calvin & Eric Story: Book #6 in the 69 Bottles Series.
Loving someone completely means giving them your heart, soul, body and mind. What happens when your heart and soul love someone, but your mind and body refuse to follow?
For Calvin Caldwell, being the lead guitarist of America’s hottest rock band 69 Bottles has its perks. Performing night after night with his closest friends, he finds peace with a guitar in his hands. Playing music wipes away his unimaginable past, albeit temporarily. He struggles not only with who he is as a person, but with who he wants to become and what he is hiding.
*** CONTENT WARNING ***
Read this book if… you enjoy unconventional relationships, reading one handed and you’re ready to dive into the rock god world that is 69 Bottles. This massive box set contains the following: M/F, M/F BDSM, F/F, M/M, M/M/F, M/F/M, and some fun female on male action. It also includes BDSM, rough sex, fun as hell sex, and sex scenes that may have you reaching for your vibrator. Batteries are not included. Defining US may also contain triggers and stories of abuse, neglect and conversion therapy and it’s aftermath.
Best Selling Erotic, Paranormal and Contemporary Romance author Zoey Derrick comes from Glendale, Arizona. Zoey, was a mortgage underwriter by day and is now a romance and erotica novelist full-time. She writes stories as hot as the desert sun itself. It is this passion that drips off of her work, bringing excitement to anyone who enjoys a good and sensual love story. Not only does she aim to take her readers on an erotic dance that lasts the night, it allows her to empty her mind of stories we all wish were true. Her stories are hopeful yet true to life, skillfully avoiding melodrama and the unrealistic, bringing her gripping Erotica only closer to the heart of those that dare dipping into it. The intimacy of her fantasies that she shares with her readers is thrilling and encouraging, climactic yet full of suspense. She is a loving mistress, up for anything, of which any reader is doomed to return to again and again.
Craving Talon and Redeeming Kyle were good, but I started to find contradictions in storylines when it came time for Taming Dex and Devouring Raine.
I mean how does Raine not know who Michael really is? that didn't make sense to me. Then there was a timing issue with when Dex and Raine got married that was different at the end of Addison, Talon and Kyle's storylines, then what actually happened.
I kept going back to the original three stories to figure out if I was mistaken with what I had read in a couple of cases. And I wasn't It felt like the author wrote the first three books in the series. Then decided later to write the rest and there were some inconsistencies that were glaring.
I didn't dig Defining Us at all. I just wasn't drawn into the story. I didn't get the connection between Cal and Eric. I got Cal's issues and how deep there were and that saddened me, but didn't read the connection for them at all. I'm not generally a fan of M/M stories, but I don't think that was the issue.
Therefore I'm struggling with rating. I liked it enough to read all of it, but still had issues with it and really sort of skimmed some of the last book in the series.
What to do... what to do... I guess I'm going to go for a 3 star rating.
*****5 Star reads ***** All 6 Books in the 69 Bottles Series by Zoey Derrick
The following review is based on the individual reviews I posted for each of the stories in the 69 Bottles Series.
Claiming Addison (Book #1) The smart and sassy PR Exec - Addison is thrown into turmoil when she has to attend to the one band she fan girls after - 69 Bottle. She forms an immediate attraction to the bands lead, Talon but she also has a major attraction to the band manager Kyle. No more spoilers though - just know that Zoey Derrick takes a very hot situation and writes it exquisitly. She encompasses all the passion and fire of this unique relationship as well as the emotional rollercoaster of past trauma and new found desires! Awesome read & one worth putting on your Kindle!
Craving Talon (Book #2) Book 2 in the 69 Bottles series and more passionate, hot and explosive. Love the characters with their individual intricacies but love some of the dramatic events that happen to Talon, Kyle and Addison. Great character development by Zoey Derrick keeps me coming back for more 69 Bottles.
Redeeming Kyle (Book #3) Redeeming Kyle sent my emotions into overdrive and over the moon! Zoey Derrick has sent me spinning with the final instalment of the story of Talon, Kyle and Addison. No spoilers - it was heartbreaking & heartwarming, sexy as sin and sad as well. It candidly addresses the many emotional issues that this trio faces in order to seek their HEA!
I feel like someone has taken away my best friends but I know that Zoey Derrick is following through with books about the other band members. I can see a whole lot more posibilities for this wonderful cast of characters.
Taming Dex (Book #4) Zoey Derrick never seems to disappoint and she has taken the 69 Bottles series to new heights with Taming Dex. You just want to punch some sense into Dex and his manwhore ways but he's met his match in Raine. The feisty, but some what personally scarred PR rep, sent to help out Addison on the tour will work her butt off to tame Dex of his whorish ways.
Their relationship (for want of a better word) is volatile, smokin hot and very rocky.
Can't wait for the follow up book " Devouring Raine".
Devouring Raine (Book #5) Raine Montgomery ( the assistant PR Rep for 69 Bottles) and Dex Harris (Drummer for 69 Bottles) continue their torrid relationship in Devouring Raine - the follow up book to Taming Dex.
Without giving any spoilers, readers will be pulled apart and mashed back together by the emotional, soul splintering, sexy as hell and heartwarming situations within this story. It continues the exploration of the relationship between two very soul beaten and broken people, allowing them to be the glue and string that binds each other's lives back together.
What a stellar story this wonderful writer has woven through the lives of not only her 69 Bottles characters but also the complimentary characters that inhabit her other wonderful works.
I recommend readers definitely need to read Taming Dex before embarking on this story.
I would also recommend that to truly understand the relationships amongst the characters in this story, readers would enjoy reading the stories of the contributing characters in Zoey Derricks other stories including her Claiming Addison, Craving Talon and Redeeming Kyle - The Trio's Trilogy -69 Bottles. The Loves Wings series which introduces Cami and Tristans relationship and One Week - 365 Days where we fall hard for Dacotah and Dereck in their story.
A truly marvellous story and I look forward to reading more about the characters from 69 Bottles.
FAVOURITE QUOTE FROM DEVOURING RAINE - Zoey Derrick
"when she pulled me from taking steps toward destruction, that she was what I needed, that she was the light, the sunshine, that would pull me out of the tunnel I lived in."
Defining Us - The Calvin And Eric Story (Book #6) It was my total pleasure to have read the conclusion to the 69 Bottles Series. Zoey Derrick has taken her characters to the heights and depths of emotions and none more so than in this moving story of Calvin Mouse Caldwell and Eric Peacock Richardson.
Calvin is the lead guitarist for the hotter than hot 69 Bottles but he's running from a past, so traumatic, that it won't allow him to explore the one relationship he craves.
Eric is the bass guitarist for 69 Bottles and the best friend of Calvin, but Eric's deepest wish is to take his love for his friend beyond friendship.
The sexual tension between these guys is off the charts and at times, circumstances conspire to hijack their burgeoning relationship.
Their friends are more like family and are a wonderful support and an integral part of the story. The way that Zoey Derrick handles the complicated physical and psychological and emotional scars of these characters is to be commended.
I have read many M/M stories but Defining Us broke my heart and then stitched it back together with such warmth and love, it was just wonderful.
I recommend this book for readers prepared to risk their emotional wellbeing to truly appreciate a poignant and very topical storyline. Kudos Zoey Derrick, you managed a difficult subject of gay rights, equality and understanding with delicacy and aplomb.
One of my favourite quotes from the book is by Addison Beltrand to Calvin Caldwell.
“Life is too short for what ifs. It’s way too short for never and it’s never going to be long enough for you to realize you’re ready. Regardless of what the past tells you, there is happiness in your future and he’s right on stage."
A final word about this series.
Thank you Zoey Derrick for making your characters a part of my life. I highly recommend the 69 Bottles Series to any reader who is truly prepared to commit to a series that will feed your soul, tickle your funny bone, fan your flames of desire and make you a total quivering mess of emotions by the end. This series has it all!
This is my shortened reviews of all 6 books individually as they were read. If you want the full reviews, check out each book then. I love this series and hope you do too. **Claiming Addison (Book 1) This story had me from the very first page and I was about ready to throw my kindle because it ended. This story is hot, sexy and will have you reaching for a fan, bottle of something stronger than water, tea or soda and by the end ready for a long cold shower. Addison works for a PR company that takes care of celebrities. It is her job and she does it well. When she is assigned to a band, 69 Bottles, she can't believe her luck. She loves there music but knows nothing of the band members. **Craving Talon (Book 2) Addison, Talon and Kyle are getting closer and the concerts are getting better with each show. There are things that happen that will break your heart and things that will make you smile. So Jump into the world of 69 Bottles and enjoy the ride. **Redeeming Kyle (Book 3) With a series that keeps you on the edge of your seat, you wonder if the author can hold your interest through three books. Well you don’t have to wonder with this series. Redeeming Kyle picks up where Craving Talon left off. Addison, Talon and Kyle are a working threesome, the love each person has for the other is unwavering. When life takes an unexpected turn, you have to wonder who will run first. **Taming Dex (Book 4) Taming Dex is one of those stories that will have you in a love/hate relationship with him and you will be so happy for it. Dex Harris is a man-whore and everyone knows it and he is proud of it. He never gets their name, he just uses them for his pleasure and theirs. After all he is Dex Harris, drummer for 69 Bottles and everyone loves this alternate rock band. After the lead singer, most fall in love with the drummer and why not he is gorgeous, sexy and very lickable. **Devouring Raine (Book 5) Oh what to say about this book, only one thing comes to mind. Absolutely Perfect. Raine Montgomery works for Bold, a PR firm for celebrities and she is assisting Addison on the 69 Bottles tour. With Dex Harris, drummer for the band, Raine is learning what she wants in a relationship and Dex is all to happy to help her. As they get closer and their feelings become more, they have to deal with crazy people after Raine. ** Defining Us: The Calvin & Eric Story (Book 6) Being part of the rock band 69 Bottles, Eric Richardson(Peacock) has finally come out to the band. He has had no problems being gay. His family is supportive and the band has no problems either. While Calvin Caldwell (Mouse) was raised very different in a Podunk town from Eric, he can't give in to his feelings for a male or female. His demons are real and always on his mind, he can't be who he wants to because of them. ~A rock band, A tour bus, One wild ride…~ Oh and enjoy the teaser into her next series which is a spin-off this series with the security team. Can't wait for more from Zoey, she is fabulous.
Well, this series was recommended to me because of the steam factor and I will say, that did not disappoint. If you are looking for a book with a very basic story line but serious hotness, this is it. I was actually looking forward to the story line as well though, and if I'm honest if it weren't for the sex scenes I wouldn't have kept reading, as it is I only read the first three books. Its not that the story wasn't realistic, which it totally wasn't/but its fiction come on, but some of the conversations between Addie and well anyone were beyond annoying. I want to say they were too mature but thats not really the word I am looking for. I quit after the third book, the story itself has serious potential but the execution lacked. That brings me to book three, I am not sure I have ever read something so rushed. The first two books seemed to go into every thing, every little detail often many that were ridiculously unneeded. Then book three, it skipped through so much with nothing more then a "we had fun for the remainder of the tour..." I don't mean to sound harsh if I am I just had higher hopes and many parts of this story I actually really liked. It all just got ruined with the ending.
This Complete Box Set is nothing short of a fascination that you will become enthralled in. Putting it down is not an option for fear you might miss a word or two that this author writes a journey that will have you incomplete AWE...
Follow the 69 bottles series with your hearts open to all possibilities of life. Never underestimate or think you know what will happen cause when you do the author throws twists in that will make your heart soar to new eruptions.
OMG!!! This is a hot hot hot and steamy series! You might need a new Kindle when you finish. Zoey Derrick is an outstanding author! You will defiantly fall in love with her and her books.
Claiming Addison (book 1) This was my first book by this author...it most definitely won't be my last. keeps you hanging..on your toes..awesome read. will be reading more of her!!! Craving Talon (book 2) Talon is my kind of guy...loved this book. Keep'em coming Zoey.. Redeeming Kyle (book 3) Well worth the wait!! Redeeming Kyle... awesome. Zoey keeps you on your toes! Keep tissue handy! The more I read from Zoey, the more I fall in love with her work! Keep'em coming Zoey. Fan for life!!! Taming Dex (book 4) Dex is the bad boy man whore of the group. Can Raine tame him or will he break her heart? This is an awesome series and I would live to be riding on this tour bus. Keep the band moving and bring on more of 69 Bottles. Devouring Raine (book 5) Another awesome story from Zoey Derrick from the 69 Bottles tour bus. In this story we learn more about Raine's past and the life she ran from. When her past comes back to haunt her, will she let Dex help or will she push him away to keep her independence? Will Dex take control and keep her safe? I recommend this story and this author but read the warnings because Zoey has no filter when it comes to her writing. Enjoy!!! Defining Us (book 6) Eric has been in love with Calvin for over a decade. Calvin is afraid his past will scare Eric away. Will Eric stand beside Calvin? Will Calvin push Eric away? This author is an amazing author. If you haven't read 69 Bottles yet, I highly recommend you read the whole series. I guarantee you won't put them down!!!
This series is HOTTER than HOT! I received the first book Claiming Addison free in a reading challenge... I loved it so much I had to purchase this boxed set so I could read the rest of the series and I will say I was not disappointed. I LOVED everyone of theses books! Talon, Addison & Kyle were my favorite because what woman doesn't want to have to gorgeous men loving and pleasuring her and each other! Then Dex & Raine... Raine is a lucky lady to have been able to tame that sexy man and find what they both truly needed in their lives. Then Eric & Calvin the emotions in this story. Calvin's past was heartbreaking! He had a lot to work through to get where he would need to be. Thankfully he was ready to try and admit to Eric what he had always felt for him and Eric was also ready to do the same. I can't get enough of Zoey's books and I'm truly addicted! I can't wait to begin reading more of her work!
what a fabulous box set this is . I have read all the this series and OMG it's the hottest thing I've read in a very long time 69 bottles leaves you not only hot and bothered but tormented by emotions that a good series should inflict . The characters are sexy, funny but more importantly believable. The storyline throughout the series is exciting, sexy and addictive . I have to say the first three book which are Addison, Talon and Kyle story are the hottest M/f/M I've read and believe me I've read more than my share . The other books continue with the journey of the 69 bottle bands and the good the bad and the ugly that follows the band and friends around . Zoey Derrick had definitely wrote an fantastic series that would attract any read regardless of what genre you read Zoey can cater for all. I would highly recommend this series and have done.
OMG!!! Best series I have read in a very very long time. I laughed, I cried, I wanted to throw my kindle and I yelled at my kindle (like the characters could hear me lol) The series was so well written and I truly enjoyed how when Talon, Kyle & Addison's story was complete then it picked right up with Dex & Raine, yet filled in missing pieces as it went and the same when we got to Eric and Calvin's story. I want to find these characters and become part of their family. The way they stick together and support each other is amazing even through tough ups and downs and their love for each other is never wavering and unconditional. I can't wait to get my hands on more books from Zoey Derrick, she has found a loyal reader for life in me.
Wow!!! I love Zoey!! This series was amazing to read. It was sexy swoony alphas all around with some kink thrown in. Kyle, Talon & Addison's story was long & drawn out into 3 books, but was fantastic nonetheless. Dex & Raine's story was put into 2 books, but really could have been a long 1 book. The last book was about Eric & Calvin. These books almost insta love with tons of other twists & turns thrown in. I can wait to read more about the sexy body guards!! If u don't enjoy reading sexy books with some parts risky, kinky & sexy swoony alpha then this series is not for u. Great great series!!!
HOT! HOT! HOT! If you don't like the mmf twist with m/m interraction -- this is not the book for you. However, if that's your kink, then prepare yourself to fall down rabbit hole. Don't get me wrong there's HEA in here that do not have m/m interraction, but for the full effect, it's the only way to go. They struggle to find themselves, accept themselves and learn to love with heartbreaking decisions along the way. The pages smoke from the sexy scenes that leave you panting for more. This is definitely one I'll be re-reading again!
I really don't know where to begin with this review, I love this series so much and I'm so glad I got in the boxed set so I could keep reading !!!! Everyone of these guys stole a price of my heart all for very different reasons and if you love Rockers you need to read this series. 69 Bottles will leave you hot and bothered because every member of this band is seriously hot and they all have personalities you can't help falling in love with. Fantastic Must Read Series
This series was just wonderful! It followed the lives of the rock band 69 Bottles and their publicists, manager, record label owners. It was so insightful and emotional. Sometimes fun and flirty, sometimes gut-wrenching and heart-breaking, but always full of friendship and love. I'd recommend it to anyone who is a little open-minded and would give it 10 stars if possible!
Wow this was an amazing box set. The characters just seem so real and you fall in love with them instantly. Each book just pulls you in and shows you that anything can happen and that love comes in many ways and forms. What you seek may already be infront of your face all you need is just a little push.
Yes.... I have read this series several times! I read each book as it came out (no pun intended). And then I read the box set when it was released. Chances are when the next book in the series is released, I'll go back and reread all of the books.
Addison, Kyle, and Talon. Pretty immature character development, motivations, self-understandings, etc. and backstories are also simplistic. Too bad. Sex scenes need work: alternate between porn-y and stupid and yet some hot bits mixed in. Ménage relationship had possibilities but again too simplistic. So a key part of the problem is poor editing: there are extra unnecessary words and phrases, repetitious and/or simply unneeded, in almost every paragraph. The result is a story is mired in tons of unneeded minor details that do nothing to further the plot nor build up the textures of the story, but that tax a reader’s patience....
First heroine I’ve ever read who had a boob job.
Eventually, painfully made my way through the three books on the threesome (but didn’t do the other books in this series/box set): Claiming Addison (#2 end @loc 2897) Craving Talon Redeeming Kyle
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“There has always been something about him, something that drew me in without a second thought. But it wasn’t love or lust or even a desire to be with him, but something was always there, under the surface and now, I think I know what it was. “Do you ever feel like destiny is taking over your life?” I ask....” (Loc 3726).
“My moans are cut off by Kyle’s cock in my mouth as I pump him harder and faster, pleading for him to give me his orgasm. “In tandem, I hear their cries of pleasure and feel their seed pouring into me, reaching my soul and making me whole once again.” (Loc 4400)
Like, what the fuck is this supposed to mean: “I reach for my fly and tear it open. I pull out my cock, hold it firmly in my fist. “Take it,” I command him. I watch as his body goes into full submissive mode. I’m not a dominant, but there is something special about topping Kyle.” (Loc. 4547)
This was a great series. I’m not going to review each of the six books individually but I’ll give a little bit about each one. Books 1-3 focus on the Addison, Talon, Kyle dynamic. My only issue with book 3 is that the epilogue gives details about the other couples that are featured in books 4-6. Books 1-3 all have multiple POVs primarily Addison, Talon and Kyle. These books explore the budding relationship of a triad, which was quite interesting as none of those involved had ever strayed too far outside of vanilla and heterosexual relationships. Books 4-5 focus on Raine and Dex and are primarily from their POV. These books have a mild BDSM component but nothing too taboo. Book 6 focuses on the last two members of the band, Mouse and Peacock. I’m not going to give anything away so you can enjoy it for yourself. Overall, book 6 was the most emotional for me. All of them had lots of steamy scenes and some humor to keep everything going. Some of the other reviews were lower because of the “unbelievable” nature of things (insta-love, willingness to experiment, etc) but this is romance so I expect those things. They also mentioned the repetitive nature of previous scenes and the over abundance of sex but I honestly didn’t care about that at all.
This is my second time reading this box set and I love it! A fabulous story with emotions and depth in addition to be romantic and erotic. No unnecessary descriptions of surroundings Lots of good dialogues Characters is well developed in to realistic personalities that makes me feel their familiar to me. It’s a long book but I love every second of it.
If you like ménage, mm romance, mf romance and little bit of BDSM this give you all of it in addition to a great storyline
LOVE!!! ok, so, Zoey D. writes like no other writer I have ever read. This trilogy pulled every emotion out of me, like a roller-coaster. I even learned a few things about myself, as I was learning and loving there characters. I wanted to jump in the pages and defend human rights to love. I wanted to kick some psycho butt. I also (mostly) wanted to join the gang on the tour bus - listen to some raw jam sessions - be a voyeur - and have a family of friends that loved!
I don’t even know where to begin with this series. It was fantastic. A big fan of rocker series and this one did not disappoint. Loved how all the characters intertwined while dealing with their own demons and finally coming to their own happiness...no matter what that may be. While I loved each story Dex and Raines’s quickly became my favorite characters. Cannot wait to read more.