Men Love Curves

by Ruby Madden

11 sexy BBW romance stories, from 11 best-selling authors, in 7 different genres to get your pulse racing ...

BEAR SHAPESHIFTER PARANORMAL ROMANCE
- Bear & Bear Alike (Blackwood Brothers, Bk 3) by Marie Mason
- Norelle's Bear (Clan Conroy Brides, Bk 3) by Emma Alisyn
- SHIFTER: Black Bear, Part 1 by Emerald Wright
- Bearly Sleeping (Fairy Tales with a Shift, Bk 1) by Cara Wylde
- Bear Protection (Pleasant Valley Shifters, Bk 1) by Marlie Monroe

WEREWOLF PARANORMAL ROMANCE
- Ruled by The Pack by Anna Craig

SPORTS NEW ADULT
- Chasing Day by Twyla Turner

EROTIC CONTEMPORARY
- The Capture of Grace by Ruby Madden

BILLIONAIRE CONTEMPORARY
- Owning Her Curves by Miranda Cougar

BAD BOY ROMANCE
- Bedding the Bad Boy by Penelope Silva

SCIENCE FICTION ROMANCE
- Curvature, Part 1 by Amber Stuart

Genres: Anthologies, Science Fiction, Paranormal, Romance

Kindle Edition

First published May 7, 2016

About the author

Author of 'SEXY' fiction - I write about Strong Heroines w/ Heart. Please consider joining my mailing list: http://bit.ly/1qY1MyO

Reviews

[Sherill · Rating 5 out of 5]

MEN LOVE CURVES-CAPTIVATING & SIZZLING ROMANCES!

What you’ll find in these stories; spectacular story-lines, remarkably impressive and engaging characters, pent-up rage, phenomenal banter, picturesque and dynamic scene descriptions, gut-wrenching moments, gripping suspense, a bit of drama, and skyrocketing jaw-dropping sensual romance...

BEARLY SLEEPING-{FAIRY TALE WITH A SHIFTER TWIST}-by Cara Wylde-Tavian, is the son of one of the courtiers at the palace and has been Princess Rose’s friend since childhood. He adores her and wants her for himself, but the Princess has been promised to wed a Prince. Rose feels the same towards Tavian, has dreamed of him but keeps her true feelings tucked away. When Tavian hears that Rose is going to try to prove that the hundred year sleep curse is a myth he tries to talk her out of it, but Rose feels she has to prove to her wicked girlfriends that she is not a coward. Tavian leaves the castle to find a way to make sure he is well and alive when the time comes to wake the sleeping beauty in a hundred years with true love’s kiss...A fabulous tale with a heart melting conclusion.

RULED BY THE PACK -WICKED WOLF SHIFTERS-by Ann Craig- Jackson Rule had been on vacation for two weeks and has come home in time for his Alpha’s wedding. He spent his vacation carousing, but his mind slipping to intoxicating visions of Tasmin Reginald, his Alpha’s sister and off limits to him. Now that Trevor and his mate Cassie are wed, they are on their way to a blissful honeymoon in Europe for a month. Trevor has left Tasmin and Jackson in charge of all pack duties. Tasmin has always stayed away from Casanova Jackson, but of late her feelings towards him have changed leaving her bewildered and stressed. Their heated attraction has grown, but unfortunately, Jackson finds himself in a heap of trouble with Tasmin, and desperately hopes he can worm his way out of it...Incredible sultry read with a cliffhanger ending.

WOW/CAPTIVATING fast paced exhilarating reads by truly gifted authors. The authors do not disappoint by giving readers credible characters, intriguing plots, fabulous dialogue and romance keeping you glued to the stories from start to finish. The romances are genuine and filled with fiery passion. I so enjoyed each story, most entertaining reads. If you treasure shifter romance this is a terrific set for your library. {I was gifted these books, and this is my completely truthful review}. In the world of shifter romance the possibilities are endless and always fascinating. Without reservation I recommend this set.

[Rochelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

*I received this ARC from the author in exchange for a honest review*


MEN LOVES CURVES by Various Authors


Wow a very interesting and entertaining collection of books. They were fast paced but very enjoyable. These authors are amazing and so creative, and have such great styles of writing. Each story, captivating and intriguing for various reasons, which drew me in from the start and kept my interest. There was some great dialogue and humorous moments between the characters, as well as moments that made you want to scream and cry. But these are all qualities of a great writer(s). Loved all the stories!

[Racy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this set for a honest review.

Ruled by The Pack by Anna Craig:

Jackson Rule was the beta of the pack. He was also know as the playboy of the pack. I found his character a little sexy. He was a bad boy so to speak. Jackson was use to getting his way, but when he found that there was a pull to a female wolf he could not have it was hard when she did not so easy give in but that does not mean Jackson will stop trying.

Tamsin who was the alpha’s sister was so feisty. I think the attraction she was feeling toward Jackson, along with the knowledge they could not be together, and the fact that he was a playboy was what was irrigating Tamsin so much. She finds it hard to resist but does her best.

There is a hot and heated scene between Tamsin and Jackson but a book in a series and ends in a cliffhanger.



Bear And Bear Alike by Marie Mason:

What an awesome read. I just love shifter books and this book had plenty of shifter in it. I loved the fact that the Blackwood family was so close. Ryland and Ryker was twin bear shifters. They had caught the scent of their mate and was having a hard time finding her. Ryland and Ryker were having a hard time dealing with the fact that fate was being curl and sending them a mate to share.

Abby and Emma were twin panthers. They had a hard life. Seem like no matter how much they long for a break they were not getting it. Bother sisters were very protective of the other. Abby was not only on the run from a very bad shifter that wanted her and her sister but on the run from her mates as well. She hated the thought of being separated from her sister. How could fate be so cruel and send her not just one but two mates knowing her twin would never have one.

The play interaction that you read between Ryker, Ryland, Emma, and Abby was so funny. I love that we got to see the protective nature that a shifter has for his mate. This book was so good I will have to make sure to check out the previous books in the series.



Norelle's Bear by Emma Aliyn:

What a great book and a different route the author took.

The council only wanted shifters that did not have the defective genes to produce cubs. Male shifters had a duty to find a human and mate with them. I had to look at the council’s reasoning as sick, curl, and twisted.

Norelle Conroy carried the defective gene. I cannot imagine what it was like to be told at such a young age that you would not be allowed to mate. That you would not be allowed to have a cub of your own. Not that she was not capable of getting pregnant but she was found unworthy, unclean, and unfit. As reading this story I had to wonder what kind of person her mother was to allow her daughter to go through this. As a mother she should of been willing to fight for your daughter instead of allowing your daughter to be brainwashed to the council’s ways.

Cassius was a bear shifter. I found his story interesting and the fact that he was Norelle’s future mate. He was truly perfect for her, she is just not ready to see it yet. Cassius had waited for so long to find a woman that would stir his bear within. Now here he is faced with Norelle who wants to get him to come back and meet the councils demands.

There are a few hot and steamy parts between Norelle and Cassius. Cassius will have his work cut out for him if he plans on making her his.


Bearly Sleeping (Fairy Tales with a Shift) by Cara Wylde:

This is the first book I have read from Cara Wylde. I absolutely loved this story. This story puts a different spin on the sleeping beauty fairy tale. You do not only have the sleeping beauty thing going on but you have a bear shifter in the story. Defiantly a must read.

Rose was a princess. She was a beautiful curvy woman. The thing Rose was missing in her life was confidence. She did not see that beauty that she had. She hated her curves. She had these 3 friends that were so mean to her. They put her down each chance they got.

There is a curse that hangs over Rose’s head and that is if she pricks her finger on a spinning wheel her and her kingdom would fall in a deep sleep for 100 years. Some of the people believed in the curse where there were some that did not.

You cannot read this book and not fall in love with Tavian. Rose was so in love with Tavian. She knew she could never have him so she never acted on her feelings. Tavian was in love with Rose as well. All he wanted to do was keep her safe. When he sees that is not possible he starts to make plans on how to save her.

Everything Tavian does is for Rose. He will go to great lengths to save her and make himself worthy of her love. I just loved reading this great love story. I will defiantly be checking out other books by this author.



Reluctant Bad Boy by Raina Curves:

WOW!!! A must read. Just loved this story.

Bernadette Michaels was this beautiful successful woman that worked for BBW Runway Magazine. I can only imagine what a fun job this could have been. Bernadette is been giving a chance of a life time and that is to meet and interview Billionaire photographer Blaze Spark. She has had this huge crush on Blaze for as long as she could remember. So to say she was a little excited would be putting it mildly.

Blaze Sparks taking advice from his brother was pretty funny. I almost fell in my chair laughing reading the interaction between him and his brother. His brother wants him to be this bad boy but is telling him all wrong how to be a bad boy.

I almost felt sorry for Blaze and his brother James. To have that monster as a father. The night with Bernadette does not start off as plan. That does not mean the night does not get better.

There are a few hot and steamy parts. This is a short story and well worth a read.


Bear Protection by Marlie Monroe:

Another great book. If you love shifter books you will love this one.

I really like Sophie. She was stronger and braver then what she thought. It took a lot of courage to leave a crazy abusive ex. She was determined to start over and was doing a decent job doing so far. Moving to the small town of Pleasant Valley and getting a job working in the library was a good start.

I found it funny that Sophie’s co-worker/friend Deb wanted to set Sophie up with a man. Deb wanted to see Sophie happy but Sophie was not ready to start dating yet. How long will that last when fate steps in?

Rick Gideon was a bear shifter. He had wanted so long to find his mate. The first met between Sophie and Rick was way to funny. Rick finds he wants to do everything in his power to keep his distance but add a crazy ex in the mix and we will see how long it takes for his protective nature takes over.



SHIFTER: Black Bear, Part 1 by Emerald Wright:

I received this for a honest review. I have read several books from this author. I should of known that she would end part 1 in a way that makes you stomp your feet and scream for book 2. My thoughts to the author is “You little tease”. LOL

Ryker was more than this handsome bear shifter. He was in the military and was in the Special Forces Unit. The military knew he was a shifter and used that to their advantage. Ryker was just out enjoying nature and wanting to let his bear free for a bit. What he was not looking for was his mate. Ryker did not want a steady woman at the moment. He wanted to spend more time with his military career.

Charlene was a beautiful plus size woman. She had a hard life putting up with an abusive ex. No this did not make her weak. Charlene was every bit of a strong woman. She was a survivor. I found I had a lot of respect for Charlene.

Charlene had found herself hurt with a twisted ankle hiking up to her destination on Emerald Lake. Lucky for her she had the sexy angel come along and help her out.

Charlene and Ryker cannot deny the attraction for one another. Ryker feels the strong need to protect her and keep her safe. The problem is Ryker has a secret. One that he must protect. How will Charlene react when she finds out he is a shifter? Will Ryker be able to keep Charlene safe?



The Capture of Grace by Ruby Madden:

WOW…Ruby you have blown me away with this book. So much heart and emotion must have gone into writing this book and I felt every bit of it when reading about Grace, Greg, and Clay.

Grace Feller was a beautiful plus size woman. She was very comfy in her skin. She loved reading, movies, and spending alone time. She was a very content person. Grace did have one dark hidden secrete. It was one that left her “damaged” in her mind, one that she did not want to speak of and hope to forget. This secrete kept her from allowing a man to get close. Left her shut off and lonely.

Clay McAllister was this smoking hot salesman. He was every girls dream. Like tasty milk chocolate on a girls tongue..YUM!!!! *snicker* Clay had a lot on his plate; he had to deal with his father who was dying of cancer. Clay was lonely and had no one he could lean on. He just never found anyone he could connect with. One that was caring and loved to eat. He wanted a girl that could let her hair down and be herself no matter what others thought. He loved a woman with curves. One like Grace, but it seemed like the universe was throwing curve balls in their way every time they met or saw each other. But then again it was like fate had a purpose and kept reintroducing them.

Greg was truly an amazing, caring, and unselfish man. I really did like Greg. Anyway he was guy going to chef school. He loved a curvy woman and one that loved food. He loved it when he could feed a woman and hit that G-spot where she would have her very own food orgasm Yip I said it, food orgasm..LOL

Though I do not remember the author mentioning it I could almost hear Grace moan a sexual moan every time she was feed by a man. This was such an awesome book. Ruby seems to never disappoint in her writing. Thanks Ruby for all the hard you put into your writing. I am one reader that you pull right into your stories. Yes, I would recommend this book.


Curvature Part 1 By Amber Stuart:

Hannah lived in space. She found it hard to find a man to take her v-card. All they guys she worked with looked at her more as a sister and was very protective of her. She was getting her first chance to visit earth and she had plan taking care of the v-card problem. She had planed going to Madam Suri’s Pleasure House and getting a pleasure worker.

Xasper was a pleasure worker. He was getting burned out and needed a vacation. He was a man the was part shifter which made him good at his job. Madame Suri wanted him to wait until he pleased one more client. This girl was special and giving VIP status.

They will soon find out there is something strange going on. There is a magnet pull that is pulling Xasper and Hannah together. Xasper has been taken by surprise and needs to figure out what is going on.

[Coral Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

*explicit contents*

- Ruled by The Pack by Anna Craig (4*)
As the fearless, loyal second-in-command of the powerful Wicked Mountain Wolf Shifters, Jackson Rule has sheer animal magnetism, almost limitless influence in his pack, and legions of adoring female fans. He's prowled through life as a charming bad boy for centuries, and so far it's been one sweet ride. Except for the undeniable temptation by the only woman he can never have: Tamsin, the incredibly captivating but utterly off-limits sister of his pack's alpha. As sister of the alpha, Tamsin Reginald is strong, reliable, and completely driven by the needs of her pack. She's always stayed far away from wild Jackson and his ladykiller ways. Besides, her eventual mating is expected to be a smart political alliance. And impossibly sexy Jackson is anything but a smart decision.

Before Jackson leaves on vacation, Tamsin confronts him in a confusing encounter. Both try to avoid one another and the feelings developing between them. Jackson is not one to settle down with one woman, but he cannot get Tamsin off his mind and only desires her. Ends in a cliffhanger and I am anxiously awaiting the next book.

- Chasing Day by Twyla Turner (4*)
Daylen Daniels and Chase McCoy are as different as night and day. Chase is the beautiful golden boy. Gorgeous, popular, and the quarterback of the football team. Daylen is the quiet introvert. Lovely curves, shy, and sees herself as an orchestra geek. After Day moves next door to Chase, a run-in with a bully, a domestic dispute, and one treehouse hideout, an impenetrable bond is made. Take a journey with these two best friends through first love, heartbreak and tragedy from childhood to adulthood as the two find that young love isn't as strong as they'd hoped. A story of true growing pains in…Chasing Day.

Daylen and Chase grow up next door to one another and Chase finds solace in her home with her mother. The pain of his childhood seems too much for him to overcome, as he continues in the path set by his father. This is a beautiful coming of age story. Does end in a cliffhanger.

- Bear & Bear Alike by Marie Mason (4*)
Ryland and Ryker Blackwood were twins. Identical, thigh clenching, bear shifter twins who had no trouble getting women into their beds. Or bed. They’d shared just about everything in life—even their women. The scent of the cat shifter they found on their construction site was driving both Blackwood brothers crazy with lust. Every time they thought they were getting closer to finding the woman who would be their mate, one of their bears backed away. The hot and cold feeling they were getting from their animals was confusing them.

A wonderful short story with an ending. The twins have shared women before, but their mate brings out an angst between them they do not understand. Abby and Emma have been on the run and hiding from a nightmare for two years. They must decide if they can trust Ryland and Ryker to help them.

- Norelle's Bear by Emma Aliyn (4*)
Norelle Challenged the Alpha and lost. Exiled to Seattle until she drags home a rebellious billionaire to face the Council, she discovers a possibility for love and family, but only at the expense of her future position in the Council. Cassius has no love for the Council. If they’d had their way, he would never have been born. When a angry Bear female bursts in on a business meeting, he knows instantly she is his mate. But she is also a staunch supporter of the Council, the very shifters he can’t stand, and would consign to hell given the chance.

Norelle is Alpha in every way, except she is female. She has been raised to follow the Councils orders, no matter how she feels, and believes they are correct. That is, until she is reunited with Cassius and sees the many options available. The council may have chosen the most short sighted option to their problems. A wonderful, standalone story.

- Bedding the Bad Boy by Penelope Silva (3*)
Beck is a star football quarterback and self-described manwhore. He uses his money to drink and sleep with women who do not matter to him. His team hired a new PR Manager, Isla. Isla sees what everyone else does, a rich, spoiled, quarterback who throws money at everything. His latest fiasco is about to land him in hot water and his quick solution is to announce his engagement to Isla, all to improve his image. Isla has no idea what is happening and is trying to put out Beck's PR fires everywhere. Beck's luck seems to have run out and Isla is beginning to see the real man beneath the swagger.

Tons of drama in this story. Beck cannot seem to pull his head out long enough to realize he is not the center of the universe. He has a lot of growing up to do and seems bent on continuing to act like a child. It does not help that his antics are applauded and assisted by his teammates and no one is willing to tell him what a jerk he is. I hate that the entire team is made up of lowlife idiots, all sleeping around with no direction in their lives.

- Bearly Sleeping (Fairy Tales with a Shift) by Cara Wylde (3*)
Curvy Princess Rose doesn’t believe in the curse that was cast on her when she was born. While seven good fairies offered her gifts of beauty, grace, and wit, an evil fairy cursed her to prick her finger on a spindle and sleep for 100 years. Her best friends don’t believe in it either, and they convince Rose to prove everyone they were wrong by trying the only spinning wheel left in the kingdom. Tavian has always been in love with the Princess. Unfortunately, she was promised to someone else. When he can’t stop her from playing with fire and challenging the curse, he leaves the kingdom and vows to return for her when the time is right. But to be there to wake her after the 100 years are up means to find a way to become immortal, or at least prolong his life. The evil fairy is the one who comes with the solution: she turns him into a bear-shifter.

A short re-telling of Sleeping Beauty. Rose is not confident and very naive to the jealousy and poor manners of her "friends."

-Reluctant Bad Boy by Raina Curves (3*)
Nice guy, Blaze Sparks fell head over heels in love with curvy fashion reporter Bernadette Michaels at first site. Neither have met in person but have followed each others careers. Blaze's brother talks him in to acting like a horrible player to make Bernadette want him.

A different type of bad boy billionaire story, which made it refreshing. Blaze is wonderful but he needs to be himself. The story was a bit jumpy at times but overall refreshing.

- Bear Protection by Marlie Monroe (4*)
Sophie moved across the state to escape her abusive ex. Deep in the heart of shifter territory, the last thing she’s looking for is a new relationship. But after she bumps into a sexy stranger at the grocery store, she can’t get him out of her mind. Grizzly shifter Rick doesn’t let many people close—especially humans—but it’s impossible to resist the pull of his mate. The need to care for her and protect her pulses with every beat of his heart. When Sophie’s ex tracks her down, he’ll stop at nothing to take his revenge.

A full, standalone story with great characters. Rick lives with and finished raising his brother when his parents died. He is comfortable with how things are. Maybe not happy, but used to being alone. Rick is hesitant to admit to a human that she is his mate. Sophie is still looking behind her, even after filing a restraining order against her ex. She does not trust men. She is not looking for a relationship but she can only think of Rick after bumping into him at the grocery store.

- SHIFTER: Black Bear, Part 1 by Emerald Wright (4*)
Ryker needs a day alone to allow his inner bear out. Fate has something else in mind for Ryker and he discovers it on the trail, up close and personal. Charlene never meant to be in trouble, but for whatever reason, trouble has a bad habit of finding her. She’s running from a monster. A monster who made a habit of beating her nearly every week and she’s had enough. She’s on the run and leaving her soon to be ex-husband behind.

Ryker has his life planned, with no interest in having any committed relationship beyond the military. An interesting meeting between Ryker and Charlene. Charlene planned for and left her abusive husband, hoping he would not find her. Ends in a cliffhanger.

- The Capture of Grace by Ruby Madden (4*)
Grace has been hurt and has a difficult time trusting men. She spends her workdays avoiding and evading unwanted male attention, spending most of her evenings and nights home alone, reading books and watching movies, while eating sweet indulgences to bury her pain. Spellbound from their initial encounter, Clay seeks to know Grace better and discovers they have something in common. Just like her sweet disposition, Grace very much loves her sweet indulgences and secretly, Clay has been seeking just such a woman to indulge, pleasure and love. Clay puzzles over how he can capture Grace’s sensual appetite and desire.

Grace and Clay's meetings are very serendipitous, yet the timing never seems right for them to be together. Grace is still healing from being raped when she was seventeen and cannot handle an intimate touch. This is a sad but fulfilling story of real affection, growth, and appreciation for who we truly are.

- Curvature, Part 1 by Amber Stuart (3*)
A Space Command employee who wants to eliminate her V-card. A pleasure worker in need of a sabbatical. Their introduction to sex magic and discovering how it can help a crippled Earth and the human race.

An interesting start to a different story. I do wish more would be explained. The synopsis offers more to why this strange pull between Hannah and Xasper is important than the actual story does.

[sherri jones-teachout · Rating 5 out of 5]

11 absolutely hot, sexy stories. Four stories end in cliffhangers. The continuation of three of them hasn't been published yet, but the fourth one has and I purchased it. The remaining stories are complete. These stories have everything, conflict, terror, jealousy, self doubt, and always love.
Ruled By The Pack by Anna Craig is a continuation of her Wicked Wolf Shifters series, but is a stand alone book. Tamsin, the sister of the alpha pack leader, and Jackson the alpha's second in command, realize they are all of a sudden attracted to each other, but before things can heat up, choices Jackson made in the past come back to cause problems. Will they get together or will his past playboy actions doom them?
Chasing Day by Twyka Turner was the most beautiful but frustrating story. Day and Chase grew up together as best friends then became lovers, but circumstances kept separating them. I was so mad at some of the choices Chase made. This story spans their lives over 30 years, and is a must read. You will get angry at the main characters, get frustasted with them, love them, but always root for them and their happily ever after.
Bear and Bear Alike by Marie Mason is about two twin female jaguar shifters, and two twin male bear shifters. The sisters are on the run from a shifter who wants to enslave them, when they find their true mates (the twin brothers) in one of the towns they are hiding in. Even though there is conflict and the bears need to rescue the women and keep them safe, the lengths the women go to at the beginning to avoid their mates was funny and creative. The men keep smelling the women's sent all over town, but each time the women see the brothers, they hide or duck out the back door of a store. The men are confused and sometimes can't stand scenting their mate, but sometimes the men are indifferent to the scent. Because the men don't know there are two different fe n ales they are looking for, it creates a couple of funny situations. Please read to find out what happens to these four.
Norelle's Bear by Emma Alisyn is hilarious. Norelle is a strong take no crap bear shifter who has been lead to believe that she can't mate and produce children because she has a defective gene, which could weaken the gene pool of her Den. She is sent on a mission to the city, and meets a former childhood friend whom she had feelings for. When she gets to the city she takes on the leader of a lion clan, her former friend, and his head of security. She is absolutely funny and tough, barges in with full guns blazing, and the men don't know how to deal with her.
Bedding the Bad Boy by Penelope Silva is about Beck the star football player, and Isla the PR woman hired by his team to make the team look better in the public eye. Beck is a carefree playboy, who flits through his life not caring about anyone or anything except football. At first I couldn't stand him. He started out using Isla and putting her in situations that jeopardized her job, to get himself off the hook from going to jail for bad decisions he had made. At one point he tells her he will get her pregnant, so he will look like a family man to the press and then they will leave him alone. As the story progresses, we find Beck has hidden depths, and someone has been trying to sabatoge his career. By the end of the story you will love him, but Beck and Isla have to go through a lot of trials and conflict to get their happily ever after.
Bearly Sleeping by Cara Wylde is one of her Fairy Tales With A Shift. about a unique tale on Sleeping Beauty.
Owning Her Curves by Raina Curves is about a Billionaire who loves big curvy women, is tired of meaningless affairs, and wants to find his wife. His wife must be big and curvy, and he has a creative way of finding his woman, and molding her to his standards. His contract is so ridiculous but funny.
Bear Protection by Marlie Monroe is about Sophie who is running away from an abusive relationship, and Rick a bear shifter. He realizes she is his mate but fears Sophie isn't strong enough to be with him so he tries to avoid her. Fate intervenes, and he must protect her from the psycho ex.
Shifter Black bear Part 1 by Emerald Wright is about Charlene who is running from a terribly abusive husband, and Ryker a special forces bear shifter, who stumbles across Charlene, hurt in the woods. He helps her, they are attracted to each other, but her husband tracks her down. Charlene had suffered such physical abuse that she had developed a high tolerence for pain. Even though she has been beaten down, she finds the strength to leave her husband and try to move on with her life. Unfortunately this story ends in a cliffhanger so I can't wait until Part 2 is published.
The Capture of Grace by Ruby Madden is about Grace and Clay. Grace is a young woman who had something terrible happen to her at seventeen, and she is shy and skittish around men. She doesn't want anything to do with them. She bumps into Clay and for the first time is attracted to a man. Clay is just as attracted to her, however circumstances keep happening to these two tobkeep them apart, even though they both can't forget the other. This story evolves over many months of Grace and Clay meeting and missing each other, and even both getting involved with other people before finally bringing them together. Grace is a lovely sweet person who has to go through a lot of healing to come out a sexually confident, strong woman.

[**Elle**Bee**Double U** · Rating 4 out of 5]

**I was given an ARC of this bundle for honest reviews**

As an overall bundle this was an amazing set of stories!
I love getting to read about men loving their women, curves and all. No matter what society says about them, or how others make them feel.
That being said, like any bundle, there were a few I loved more than others, and some I couldn't finish. But I did find some new authors and new books to read after finishing this bundle!

Ruled by the Pack by Anna Craig: My first impression of this story was I came into reading it at the middle. There were a couple issues that I didn't understand, and maybe I should see about a first book. However, Tamsin and Jackson's story was awesome and definitely ended too soon for me! Now I will definitely have to buy the next one. There were a few issues with words being used that shouldn't or typos (for example in the sentence it said "client" and I'm pretty sure it was suppose to be clit.) But overall it was a great story and a new author I will have to check out more of.

Chasing Day by Twyla Turner: OH MAN! Talk about a cliffhanger! Day and Chase are the friends who become lovers. But when growing up life, distance, even death seem to constantly try their relationship. But no matter what these two always find a way back together...Or will they?
This was such a good book that I really stayed up until I finished. I just couldn't stop in the middle. Then I went and bought Catching Day (Chasing Day Book 2) right away!

Norelle's Bear by Emma Alisyn: I'm not exactly sure where to start on this one. I liked parts but others I just felt Norelle was being a bit stubborn. But then again after years of being told you can't mate and reproduce, you start to believe that it would be wrong for a child to endure the same pain you have.
I really LOVED Cassius. I'm a big sap for the geeky bear that looks like sex on a stick =)

Bedding the Bad Boy by Penelope Silva: This was a so-so story for me. I was quite annoyed at the main characters and couldn't help but roll my eyes so many times during this book. The main character, both Isla and Beck were immature. I also just want to point out that the contract the team managers tried to have Isla sign for a job would NEVER hold up in court. I would've also liked to know why they were so interested in keeping Beck and Isla from being together.

Bearly Sleeping by Cara Wylde: A cute retelling of Sleeping Beauty. I've read a few of the other fairytale retellings this author has written and they were kind of a miss for me. But this one I did enjoy reading.
However, I have to admit, I was kind of annoyed at how easily Rose was manipulated by her "friends".

Reluctant Bad Boy by Raina Curves: Oh what can I say about this book...I really liked Blaze Sparks. He's not your typical "billionaire playboy". Every career that he has pursued he has worked hard to make a name for himself and get himself out of his father's shadow. Bernadette was kind of cute in a weird way. But getting off in the bathroom while at work? I guess I'm just not that adventurous, but ok?
I was annoyed that the story ended so abruptly. Blaze is making jokes that makes Bernadette feel insecure then BAM Epilogue! I think it would've made for a smoother transition if maybe the author continued the chapter to show Bernadette explaining why Blaze's joke hurt her so much would've made this not seem like such an abrupt ending.

Bear Protection by Marlie Monroe: Rick and Sophie are such sweet characters. I honestly loved reading this cute short story.
After being under the thumb of an abusive man Sophie is finally free. But Lou isn't willing to give her up and just let her run away. But with a bear shifter on Sophie's side she starts to feel a bit safer. Except she knows she is losing her heart to Rick, the big teddy bear who is determined to show Sophie how great of a mate he can make.

The Capture of Grace by Ruby Madden: I was blown away by this story. I've actually never read anything by this author, but if all her books are like this then I will be an emotional wreck after each one.
Grace is a woman who enjoys food and is comfortable in her own skin. She knows what she wants and only hopes to find a man who will appreciate her confidence in herself, but be gentle enough to understand her previous sexual encounters that have scarred her.
Both Clay and Greg have an appreciation for women who society consider to be 'overweight'. But being in love with the same woman was never expected. But Greg sees the love between Grace and Clay, and for him to be unselfish and give up his opportunity of happiness is truly amazing! I can only hope we may get to see Greg again (hint hint ;) )

Curvature: Part 1 by Amber Stuart: A great start to a new series (at least for me). But if you are like me and hate cliffhangers don't read if you don't have intentions of getting part 2. I had to go and buy part 2 right away!

[Pam Louis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Norelle's Bear by Emma alisyn
Norelle had challenged her brother (alpha ) and lost so she had to leave the pack and go to the big city to live for a month. The mothers (older clan women who make rules and get in everyones business) ordered norelle to talk Cassius into mating with a human woman and have cubs for the clan. Once he and his bear saw norelle they knew there was no possible way they were walking away from their mate to have mate with someone he didn’t want for any reason.
This story was awesome so much going on fun, drama, action and hot spice. You will not be disappointed in this book. The characters development on this is wonderful. I connected right away.

Black bear part 1 by emerald wright
Ryker is a black bear shifter working in the military. On a much needed day off her was running in the woods heading to Emerald lake. He ends up almost falling over Charlene who had hurt her ankle so he carred her. On the hike he finds outs she is running from an ex.
Great story. Love the characters and the build in the story. It's a really fun read.

Amber Stuart curvature part 1
OMG I love this
Hannah ad got a problem. You see she grow up on a station. While her Co workers are male they think of her as one of the guys or a little sister. So to get a guy that she is not in the sister zone she gas got to go on vacation to earth.
Love it great idea.

[Kel (Faerie-bookworm) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Men Love Curves - Anthology
Author: Many
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Romance/Sci-fi
Format: Ebook
Rating: 4.5
Heat: 5

Thoughts: Wow, this was a lot bigger than I thought it was (giggle). Great stories about not so thin women and the men that adore them. I really enjoyed reading all the different stories and finding new to me authors to stalk. I have posted reviews to each book individually but here is my breakdown.

Ruled By The Pack by Anna Craig – 4 – Cliffhanger
Chasing Day by Twyla Turner – 5 – Cliffhanger
Bear and Bear Alike by Marie Mason – 5 – HEA
Norelle’s Bear by Emma Alisyn – 4 – HEA
Bedding the Bad Boy by Penelope Silva – 4 – HEA
Bearly Sleeping by Cara Wylde – 4 – HEA
Reluctant Bad Boy by Raine Curves – 5 – HEA
Bear Protection by Marlie Monroe – 5 – HEA
Shifter by Emerald Wright – 5 – Cliffhanger
The Capture of Grace by Ruby Madden – 4 – HEA
Curvature by Amber Stuart – 4 - Cliffhanger

Warning: A few of the books are cliffhangers!!

I received a free copy from one of the authors in exchange for an honest review.

[Linda Levine · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are some great books included in the collection. Some I had read before and others were new to me.

I am a big fan of paranormal romances and there are some great ones in this collection. They are great introduction to new series and new authors.

Ruled by The Pack by Anna Craig is one of my favorites. I had read other stories in the series and loved the characters. It ends on a major cliffhanger so you will want to read more about Jackson and Tasmin's and their forbidden relationship.

Bear & Bear Alike by Marie Mason is another great story that I had read when it was initially released. The sisters have lead quite a life in trying to stay safe and meet brothers that may be the mates they have been looking for.

Norelle's Bear by Emma Aliyn is about a female shifter struggling to do what is right for herself and her clan. She meets an alpha bear who won't let her go.

For those who like other types of romances, there are plenty of those too to keep your interest.

I received a copy in return for a honest review

[Mimirureviewbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review is from: Men Love Curves: BBW Romance (Kindle Edition)
I received this ARC from the author in exchange for a honest review. MEN LOVES CURVES by a team of authors is a wonderful collection of 11 very interesting and entertaining stories. It's a fast paced book box set and I really enjoyed very much. All the stories have humor, intrigue, danger, twists, romance, sexy curvy females, hot alpha males and other lovely characters. Love them all but Ruled by the Pack was my favorite! Jackson and Tamsin story is spectacular, the chemistry between them is strong, and their romance is very hot and sensual. So if you are a fan of steamy romances stories with a twist of paranormal then this collection is for you.

[Marie Brown (Marie's Tempting Reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marie's Tempting Reads ARC Review:

So many stories from different authors and different genres of romance. I loved how we got some shifter romances, some contemporary romances, science fiction etc all in one box set! The most extraordinary thing is the majority of the stories were 4-5 STARS with just one or two 3 STAR reads. Wonderful and so worth getting.

I loved the different authors. I like this type of box set where we get a variety of stories. One could be a paranormal, and then the next could be a contemporary. It was enjoyable indeed.

Since it would be time consuming and long, instead of rating each individual story, I gave this box set a FINE FOUR AND A HALF STARS! Mainly because the many of the stories were either 4 or 5 STARS.

[Patricia Hoffstaetter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This box-set has 11 wonderful short stories written by different authors (only 4 ended in what I would call cliffhangers, the other stories are complete) that make you want more of the same. I do not want to write anything more about the stories as I hate to give anything away. These various stories offer drama, suspense, intrigue, and erotic scenes covering shapeshifters, big curvy women, psycho ex-husbands, bad boys and billionaires. In all the stories, the story-lines were well written and steady and the characters had needs and desires according to their personality. If you like your alpha men hot, sexy and prime then I would recommend this book to people that like to read box-sets like this.

[Angel Hatfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

**At this point I've only read one story in the series. I will update my review as I read more.
-Ruled by the Pack by Anna Craig
Tamsin is the sister of the Wicked Mountain wolf shifters alpha and completely off-limits. Jackson is the pack Beta and lothario. Up until recently, neither had ever looked at the other in THAT way. But something shifted and now neither of them can resist this change.
Wow, I wasn’t sure what to expect from this, especially being a novella in a series, but once I started reading, my eyes were glued to the pages until I finished. My biggest problem is now waiting for the next part. What a twist!!!
**I received an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This "box set" offers readers a variety of BBW romance stories to read. A few of the stories are not complete or parts of a series, so do read the descriptions of each before delving in if you know you don't want a cliffhanger. And since there is a variety, readers can choose to read what they already enjoy (I personally prefer the shifter/paranormal romance stories) or read something new to them. All in all, I liked the stories I read and can see myself picking up the other books in the series for some.

[Leona Bowman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a awesome box set. it has a little of each gender, and genre so what ever you read you will find it in this box set.. Plus some awesome authors. Like Bearly Sleeping (Fairy Tales with a Shift) by Cara Wylde and Emerald Wright with a new series SHIFTER: Black Bear,.
you wil find sci-fic. I always say a box set is great way to find out new writers or ones you never writers you have never read there story..
even if you read only like one or two stories this box set is worth the price. so don't miss out.. I was given this story has a ARC for a honest review.

[Laura Furuta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my, this set of stories shows that Men Do Love Curves!! This box set has something for everyone. I love shifter romance stories. I have read other stories by some of the authors however I have now added a few more to my list to download to my Kindle. The authors have really put a lot of work into these books and it shows in the wonderful characters and storylines. I highly recommend this book set if you love to read about sexy Alphas. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Christine Croke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sexy, hot, and sensual! An eleven book box set that will leave you wanting to read more. Some stories are complete books and others are part of a series. Ali are very well done. You'll find romance, suspense, quirky banter, along with the hot scenes. The characters are well thought out and engaging.

I was given this e-book by the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. My conclusions are my own. I was not compensated in any way

[Christine Karmelreads2665 W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many flavors of love


Oh I can give you a review of each book individually but I don't want to ruin your enjoyment of each book. Let me just say there's not a book in this set that you won't love. Each author brings something different to the table with the tales of the men and the women they choose to love and Lord knows the women are definitely all different.

[Juliana Ignácio · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
This box is full of very good stories. I couldn't put it down before reading all of them.
I really enjoyed all the stories and authors. And there are stories of all genres, which please any reader. I loved it!

[Angel Mcduffie · Rating 5 out of 5]

hated to put the set down. i'd put my phone in my dash just so i could continue to read the stories while driving. a set i'll read many times.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruled by the Pack by Anna Craig---Jackson Rule has a reputation of bedding any woman he meets and he has just arrived from a vacation that his Alpha insisted on. Tamsin is the Alpha's sister and equal to the Beta, Jackson. Since he returned he has had funny feelings when he is around her and Tamsin does, too. Neither is acknowledging their feelings. Jackson goes for a run and decides to take a dip in the pool with a waterfall. Tamsin is behind the waterfall when Jackson decides to go behind the waterfall. She has been avoiding him whenever possible, but now? What will they do?

Chasing Day by Twyla Turner---

Bear and Bear Alike by Marie Mason---Abby and Emma are looking for their father, but it looks like he was killed. If he was ok, he would be at the Blackwoods Brothers Construction. They are running from Henry Jacobson. He was responsible for their mother's death and their father's if he is dead. Emma plans to leave Abby with her mates. Emma isn't looking for her mate because she was born without a scent. Odd things happen when Ryland and Ryker find their mate.

Norelle's Bear A Clan Conroy Bear Shifter Romance by Emma Alisyn---Norelle is ordered to Seattle by her Alpha. He has decided that males will mate human females so the cubs won't have the defective gene. She is to bring Cassius back to the Den to mate with a human female. Norelle has the defective gene and agrees with the Alpha and the Council to not mate and have a cub since shifter females only wed male shifters. Such a double standard! Cassius' parents disagreed with the Alpha and left the clan before Cassius was born. Cassius is Alpha to an unsanctioned Territory in Seattle. Cassius is trying to explain that the lions could not just take human females. Norelle has no patience with the Head of Security and when he realizes that she is not afraid of him, he lets Norelle see Cassius. Everyone in her Den is afraid of her, but the three men in the office have differing opinions about her. Will Cassius return to his Den to satisfy the Alpha's wishes? Will Norelle really be able to enjoy Seattle?

Bedding the Bad Boy by Penelope Silva---

Bearly Sleeping by Cara Wylde---Reviewed as a single. This is the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. Rose has three “friends” who insist she test the curse of the spinning wheel. There is one left in the kingdom and it belongs to a servant's grandmother. Of course, everyone in the kingdom fall asleep and will stay that way for 100 years. Tavian is a friend to Rose and secretly loves her. He knows that Rose is not strong enough to refuse the friends so he left the kingdom a few days earlier. How will he be able to be awake 100 years from now to kiss her?

Bear Protection A Pleasant Valley Shifter Story by Marlie Monroe---

Shifter: Black Bear, Part 1 by Emerald Wright---

The Capture of Grace by Ruby Madden---

Curvature: Part 1 by Amber Stuart---

[DebA · Rating 5 out of 5]

The “Men Love Curves” Anthology gets 4.5 stars! This book is packed with great stories.

With this collection you get to experience what these delightful authors have to offer. Readers get to experience diverse stories and character dialogues, which enhance the stories. You just might find your next great escape read in this collection. These different genres and writing styles might just be what the heart wants. The authors are transporting in their descriptions.

--Ruled by The Pack, Book 5, Wicked Wolf Shifters Series by Anna Craig

I enjoyed the twists and turns of Jackson and Tamsin's novella. Beware! This riveting story has a cliffhanger. I want more from Anna Craig. It gets 4.5 stars!


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[Nadine Bookaholic]

BEAR SHAPESHIFTER PARANORMAL ROMANCE
- Bear & Bear Alike by Marie Mason
- Norelle's Bear by Emma Aliyn
- SHIFTER: Black Bear, Part 1 by Emerald Wright
- Bearly Sleeping (Fairy Tales with a Shift) by Cara Wylde
- Bear Protection by Marlie Monroe

WEREWOLF PARANORMAL ROMANCE
- Ruled by The Pack by Anna Craig

SPORTS NEW ADULT
- Chasing Day by Twyla Turner

EROTIC CONTEMPORARY
- The Capture of Grace by Ruby Madden

BILLIONAIRE CONTEMPORARY
- Owning Her Curves by Miranda Cougar

BAD BOY ROMANCE
- Bedding the Bad Boy by Penelope Silva

SCIENCE FICTION ROMANCE
- Curvature, Part 1 by Amber Stuart

[Karen Shortridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this for my honest review. What a great collection of stories for a great price by a brilliant mix of authors. All of these stories feature a sexy BBW who finds a man who shows her just how much he really does love her curves, with a story for everyone making this a boxset for a tastes. The stories are a mixture of contemporary romance, shifter romance, Bad boys, magic and even some sci fi thrown in. This is a definite boxset you should add to your collection, I really enjoyed reading these.

[Lea Dimovski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Teaser anthology

I enjoy anthologies as they give an introduction to authors I've not read before. A taste for their wares.
The formatting could've been better you don't want anything to put of a new reader.
Nothing took my fancy to explore more of but I did find out I don't know much about the whole shapeshifter realm.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Great boxed set, by different authors. Some of the stories are complete while others end on cliff hangers. barwatts@telus.net

[Judith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Men live Curves

The stories were excellent but so many of them were only the first part of a continuing saga. I get frustrated with that.

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Men Love Curves