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Wounded Warriors #3
Erin's Kiss
Desire explodes and passion flares in #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh's story Erin's Kiss, previously published in the anthology Hot Alphas, now in ebook format.
Ex-Marine Turk has become Erin's sworn protector. The target of her CIA-operative brother's foes, Turk is the only port Erin has to cling to in a storm. He promised her brother long ago never to touch her, but how can he resist a woman who aches to be with him as much as he burns for her?
76 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 19, 2015
About the author
Lora Leigh
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Lora Leigh is a New York Times bestselling author of erotic romance novels. Leigh started publishing with electronic publisher Ellora's Cave in 2003. Leigh's longest-running series is The Breeds. She won the 2009 RT Award for erotica. Leigh was born in Ohio and raised in Martin County, Kentucky, US.
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Lora Leigh is a New York Times bestselling author of erotic romance novels. Leigh started publishing with electronic publisher Ellora's Cave in 2003. Leigh's longest-running series is The Breeds. She won the 2009 RT Award for erotica. Leigh was born in Ohio and raised in Martin County, Kentucky, US.
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July 10, 2017
I don't know why I still try reading Ms. Leigh's books - especially her novellas. This one particularly felt like it was plucked from a longer book, because second characters came and go with no introduction and I was left wondering who the heck they were and where the heck the story was going. Ack!
May 7, 2026
My Review:
Erin's Kiss was such an improvement from the 2nd book. This is a story that is more about pining and embracing the moment. In this one, our couple have been working together in a bar for quite a long while and have this chemistry and pining that has been building up. We see them embrace what they are feeling for each other. There is a very short suspense plot and a secret reveal. This story is connected to one of her other series I am sure. I really liked the vibes in this one here. The first book of the series of novellas is by far my favorite. But this one has me intrigued to read more of the connecting characters.
Overall this was a short but spicy sassy read and I am having a blast working through Lora Leigh's backlist.
Erin's Kiss was such an improvement from the 2nd book. This is a story that is more about pining and embracing the moment. In this one, our couple have been working together in a bar for quite a long while and have this chemistry and pining that has been building up. We see them embrace what they are feeling for each other. There is a very short suspense plot and a secret reveal. This story is connected to one of her other series I am sure. I really liked the vibes in this one here. The first book of the series of novellas is by far my favorite. But this one has me intrigued to read more of the connecting characters.
Overall this was a short but spicy sassy read and I am having a blast working through Lora Leigh's backlist.
October 27, 2020
Nayeli - per RFS
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“Guardati. Sempre sulla difensiva e super controllato. Braccia conserte, gambe divaricate. Come se dovessi affrontare un nemico, mentre invece stai solo affrontando le tue paure, o qualunque cosa sia scattata tra noi ieri notte. Cosa vuoi, Turk? Hai bisogno che sia io a sedurti? ― Fece una risata breve e sprezzante. ― Scusa, ma ho delle cose da fare stanotte. Ci vediamo in una prossima vita. Allora forse sarò abbastanza disperata da permetterti di nasconderti dal tuo stesso desiderio e magari anche incolpare me di tutto.”
(Tratto dal libro)
Si tratta di una storia molto breve, purtroppo, che non si dà il tempo di approfondire gli sviluppi e le caratterizzazioni. L’autrice ha uno stile potente, capace di esaltare quel poco che c’è in queste cento pagine: protagonisti tosti e determinati (non solo il super testosteronico Turk, ma anche l’eroina Erin, capace di tenergli testa) e tante belle frasi (fatte, ma comunque funzionanti) molto evocative, che nascondono però una sostanza quasi impalpabile: la trama si svolge in pochi giorni, nell’arco dei quali due persone che si desiderano immensamente si incontrano, fanno sesso e terminano con una dichiarazione d’amore.
*
“Accidenti! Era troppo bello.
Che fosse dannato per aver messo i piedi in quello che lui sapeva sarebbe stato un inferno pronto ad accoglierlo.
Nonostante tutto, capì che era impossibile resistere.
― Sei una fottuta strega. Dovrebbero bruciarti sul rogo ― l’accusò, mentre scosse di piacere gli attraversavano l’inguine.
Gli occhi verdi della ragazza gli promettevano erotiche delizie, mentre si muoveva sul suo sesso con un’avidità tutta femminile.”
(Tratto dal libro)
*
Non c’è tempo per approfondire i sentimenti tra loro, dato che i momenti insieme sono dedicati al sesso e alla lussuria (bei momenti e ben descritti, devo dire) o a brevissime scene d’azione di cui ho capito poco (troppo poche le premesse e le spiegazioni della trama thriller, caotiche e confuse le battute esplicative).
Prima del finale non si fa mai cenno a romanticherie o a colpi di fulmine, solo a una grandissima attrazione che fa esplodere i reciproci sensi del piacere, in modo anche un po’ caricaturale, eccessivamente intenso.
Eppure dopo una notte insieme i nostri due protagonisti dichiarano di non poter stare senza l’altro e già si parla di Amore con la A maiuscola e di stravolgere la propria vita. Suona artefatto, esagerato, irrealistico.
Insomma, nessuna preparazione ai punti di svolta, nessun tempo di “cottura” per portare i protagonisti al punto di rottura e a compiere il passo successivo, che sembra quindi capitare per caso.
Non posso dire che non sia una lettura piacevole, in quanto le frasi sono senz’altro intense, cariche e capaci di raggiungere lo scopo di dipingere un affresco con bei colori. Ma è come se a questo affresco mancassero intere sezioni di calcinacci crollati, lasciando ai lettori solamente pochi momenti scollegati e frammentati.
“Una simile devastazione, indipendentemente dal desiderio e dalla rinascita che ne derivava, non poteva essere mitigata, l’anima si presentava troppo vulnerabile di fronte a tutto quel caos, e sotto l’impeto di alcune tempeste, era impossibile trovare un riparo. La brama di un uomo, il suo bisogno di amore. Il richiamo di una donna, e un sentimento più durevole della lama più affilata.”
(Tratto dal libro)
.
“Guardati. Sempre sulla difensiva e super controllato. Braccia conserte, gambe divaricate. Come se dovessi affrontare un nemico, mentre invece stai solo affrontando le tue paure, o qualunque cosa sia scattata tra noi ieri notte. Cosa vuoi, Turk? Hai bisogno che sia io a sedurti? ― Fece una risata breve e sprezzante. ― Scusa, ma ho delle cose da fare stanotte. Ci vediamo in una prossima vita. Allora forse sarò abbastanza disperata da permetterti di nasconderti dal tuo stesso desiderio e magari anche incolpare me di tutto.”
(Tratto dal libro)
Si tratta di una storia molto breve, purtroppo, che non si dà il tempo di approfondire gli sviluppi e le caratterizzazioni. L’autrice ha uno stile potente, capace di esaltare quel poco che c’è in queste cento pagine: protagonisti tosti e determinati (non solo il super testosteronico Turk, ma anche l’eroina Erin, capace di tenergli testa) e tante belle frasi (fatte, ma comunque funzionanti) molto evocative, che nascondono però una sostanza quasi impalpabile: la trama si svolge in pochi giorni, nell’arco dei quali due persone che si desiderano immensamente si incontrano, fanno sesso e terminano con una dichiarazione d’amore.
*
“Accidenti! Era troppo bello.
Che fosse dannato per aver messo i piedi in quello che lui sapeva sarebbe stato un inferno pronto ad accoglierlo.
Nonostante tutto, capì che era impossibile resistere.
― Sei una fottuta strega. Dovrebbero bruciarti sul rogo ― l’accusò, mentre scosse di piacere gli attraversavano l’inguine.
Gli occhi verdi della ragazza gli promettevano erotiche delizie, mentre si muoveva sul suo sesso con un’avidità tutta femminile.”
(Tratto dal libro)
*
Non c’è tempo per approfondire i sentimenti tra loro, dato che i momenti insieme sono dedicati al sesso e alla lussuria (bei momenti e ben descritti, devo dire) o a brevissime scene d’azione di cui ho capito poco (troppo poche le premesse e le spiegazioni della trama thriller, caotiche e confuse le battute esplicative).
Prima del finale non si fa mai cenno a romanticherie o a colpi di fulmine, solo a una grandissima attrazione che fa esplodere i reciproci sensi del piacere, in modo anche un po’ caricaturale, eccessivamente intenso.
Eppure dopo una notte insieme i nostri due protagonisti dichiarano di non poter stare senza l’altro e già si parla di Amore con la A maiuscola e di stravolgere la propria vita. Suona artefatto, esagerato, irrealistico.
Insomma, nessuna preparazione ai punti di svolta, nessun tempo di “cottura” per portare i protagonisti al punto di rottura e a compiere il passo successivo, che sembra quindi capitare per caso.
Non posso dire che non sia una lettura piacevole, in quanto le frasi sono senz’altro intense, cariche e capaci di raggiungere lo scopo di dipingere un affresco con bei colori. Ma è come se a questo affresco mancassero intere sezioni di calcinacci crollati, lasciando ai lettori solamente pochi momenti scollegati e frammentati.
“Una simile devastazione, indipendentemente dal desiderio e dalla rinascita che ne derivava, non poteva essere mitigata, l’anima si presentava troppo vulnerabile di fronte a tutto quel caos, e sotto l’impeto di alcune tempeste, era impossibile trovare un riparo. La brama di un uomo, il suo bisogno di amore. Il richiamo di una donna, e un sentimento più durevole della lama più affilata.”
(Tratto dal libro)
February 12, 2022
I was hanging out with my friends while one of them was painting a mural in the library, so I grabbed a random book from the shelf, and my other friend and I took turns reading it aloud as our entertainment for the evening. I had no idea what to expect, but there was tons of spice with barely any plot, so I’m giving it 2 stars for the chaotic experience because we just laughed the whole time we were reading it.
June 8, 2020
2 1/2 stars.
Anyone who's read female erotica usually recognizes the name Lora Leigh. She writes exceptionally hot sex scenes, ones that are both powerful and sensual and extremely detailed. She describes emotional and physiological responses that leave this reader pretty keyed up.
So it was no surprise what a 90-some page story by Lora Leigh is all about: lots and lots of hot sex, with a minimal amount of background scenery to describe characters or plot. Consequently, since I had never read the first two stories in this series, I had zero clue what the hell was going on, until the clothes came off.
And for once, I was okay with that.
Anyone who's read female erotica usually recognizes the name Lora Leigh. She writes exceptionally hot sex scenes, ones that are both powerful and sensual and extremely detailed. She describes emotional and physiological responses that leave this reader pretty keyed up.
So it was no surprise what a 90-some page story by Lora Leigh is all about: lots and lots of hot sex, with a minimal amount of background scenery to describe characters or plot. Consequently, since I had never read the first two stories in this series, I had zero clue what the hell was going on, until the clothes came off.
And for once, I was okay with that.
June 14, 2017
LOVE THIS!
August 4, 2020
In quell'istante Turk trovò quello che aveva cercato di notte, nei lunghi anni persi a scrutare l’oscurità. Se stesso. Quella parte di sé che avrebbe completato la sua anima solitaria.
E l’aveva trovata la notte in cui aveva incontrato i suoi occhi, poi l’aveva reclamata la notte in cui l’aveva baciata.
Lei lo completava."
Altra brevissima novella della Leigh, con la solita tonnellata di sesso bollente, un maschio alpha e scostante e una donna che cerca di sembrare la dura della situazione ma sembra più una bimba capricciosa con velleità da agente segreto (ma anche no) XD Le sue storie seguono uno schema ormai consolidato, quindi ovviamente non manca anche una parte prettamente suspense, con sparatorie e guardoni nell'ombra XD Il tutto però risulta molto veloce e superficiale, e di fatto la questione rimane aperta senza risolversi nemmeno parzialmente...peccato! Interessanti i personaggi del patrigno e fratello di Erin, l'autrice li introduce senza grandi contesti o spiegazioni ma vorrei leggere la loro storia perché indubbiamente mi hanno colpita più dei protagonisti stessi XD
E l’aveva trovata la notte in cui aveva incontrato i suoi occhi, poi l’aveva reclamata la notte in cui l’aveva baciata.
Lei lo completava."
Altra brevissima novella della Leigh, con la solita tonnellata di sesso bollente, un maschio alpha e scostante e una donna che cerca di sembrare la dura della situazione ma sembra più una bimba capricciosa con velleità da agente segreto (ma anche no) XD Le sue storie seguono uno schema ormai consolidato, quindi ovviamente non manca anche una parte prettamente suspense, con sparatorie e guardoni nell'ombra XD Il tutto però risulta molto veloce e superficiale, e di fatto la questione rimane aperta senza risolversi nemmeno parzialmente...peccato! Interessanti i personaggi del patrigno e fratello di Erin, l'autrice li introduce senza grandi contesti o spiegazioni ma vorrei leggere la loro storia perché indubbiamente mi hanno colpita più dei protagonisti stessi XD
October 27, 2020
This was so much better than the second book in this series, Sheila's Passion. It was pretty on par with the first, Cooper's Fall. After reading Sheila's Passion, I was worried about reading Erin's Kiss and am so happy my worries turned out to be for nothing. As this is the final book in the Wounded Warriors series, though, I'm curious to know if thre story continues. The watcher is still eating and thr betrayer had not yet been discovered. The story can't end there, especially since we haven't heard Jake or Iron's stories yet.
June 19, 2017
3.25 Stars
This book was first featured in the hot alpha’s anthology. Which I haven’t yet read.
I liked this story but I finished it so confused. I was left with a lot of unanswered questions, which irritated me slightly. At times I felt like I had started a book in the middle of a story. The things that confused me was; Erin’s profession. She was a bartender, and then she was also a secret operative/spying. I wanted more information on that. Also Turk, I needed more of him. I liked the small glimpses of Erin’s bond with her stepfather and stepbrother.
I liked Erin; she was kick ass and didn’t take no messing.
I wish this book were slightly longer and not as confusing. I am currently full of flu so I am not sure if its because of that I felt confused by the story. Or if the story was actually confusing. I will probably re read this again at some point and if that is the case then I will update my review.
This book was first featured in the hot alpha’s anthology. Which I haven’t yet read.
I liked this story but I finished it so confused. I was left with a lot of unanswered questions, which irritated me slightly. At times I felt like I had started a book in the middle of a story. The things that confused me was; Erin’s profession. She was a bartender, and then she was also a secret operative/spying. I wanted more information on that. Also Turk, I needed more of him. I liked the small glimpses of Erin’s bond with her stepfather and stepbrother.
I liked Erin; she was kick ass and didn’t take no messing.
I wish this book were slightly longer and not as confusing. I am currently full of flu so I am not sure if its because of that I felt confused by the story. Or if the story was actually confusing. I will probably re read this again at some point and if that is the case then I will update my review.
March 22, 2020
Little reading pleasure to be had here since this book is a middle of the series novella. I think anthologies should include stand alone novellas since your not really getting your moneys worth unless you followed the series. Still it’s a Lora Leigh book and who can resist that?
What did I like? Turk Rogan security for the Broken Bar has his eye on the bartender Erin. After closing one night he gives into his body’s demand for one kiss.
Would I recommend or buy? Unless you’ve read this series there is little pleasure to be had from reading this novella. So go forth and do what you will.
Thoughts for the author? Stand alone for anthologies would be greatly appreciated.
What did I like? Turk Rogan security for the Broken Bar has his eye on the bartender Erin. After closing one night he gives into his body’s demand for one kiss.
Would I recommend or buy? Unless you’ve read this series there is little pleasure to be had from reading this novella. So go forth and do what you will.
Thoughts for the author? Stand alone for anthologies would be greatly appreciated.
June 7, 2019
Recommend
It was a fast paced romance thriller book. Sex scenes were very well written but for me, I just don’t like the “P” word. My opinion only because I do believe there are other words to use.
I don’t know if there was a book before this one and I missed information but if not then a bit more info could have been provided at the beginning. Overall not bad for a short story.
It was a fast paced romance thriller book. Sex scenes were very well written but for me, I just don’t like the “P” word. My opinion only because I do believe there are other words to use.
I don’t know if there was a book before this one and I missed information but if not then a bit more info could have been provided at the beginning. Overall not bad for a short story.
December 27, 2020
Sono rimasta un po' indietro con la lettura delle ultime pubblicazioni di questa CE, ma ora recupero pian piano. Ho voluto leggere per primo questo terzo volume della serie "Wounded Warriors". All'inizio ho un po' faticato a ricordare gli eventi dei due libri precedenti tutto si è fatto più chiaro man mano che proseguivo la lettura. Storia di passione e suspence. Un mix che, secondo me, non va mai sottovalutato. Non vedo l'ora di leggere il continuo.
February 1, 2021
Eh niente anche questo una delusione... questa scrittrice mi piace tantissimo (di solito) ma questo libro come il precedente è troppo frettoloso ha poca storia e poi finisce con un continua... (scusate lo spoiler ma tanto non ne vale la pena) ma continua di cosa che la serie è finita, non capisco davvero. Mi auguro che escano libri suoi degni di essere dei libri come la serie elite ops, the seals serie e tempting seals serie.
November 12, 2017
Recommended to all Lora Leigh fans.
I have missed Lora Leigh's passionate way of writing intricate stories. Her hero is always alpha to the core with a dry wit to match, as her females were no damsel in distress, with a temper and skills that could match their mates. The story was fast and intriguing albeit short.
The epilogue made me want to ask for more. 😌
I have missed Lora Leigh's passionate way of writing intricate stories. Her hero is always alpha to the core with a dry wit to match, as her females were no damsel in distress, with a temper and skills that could match their mates. The story was fast and intriguing albeit short.
The epilogue made me want to ask for more. 😌
June 16, 2017
This short story reminded me why I stopped readying Leigh. Everything is too intense and the "most" "best" "most amazing" ever. Blah. Also, once in a while I'd like there to be a correlation between the past and the reason why a person refuses to fall in love. I should have skipped it.
August 15, 2017
I was expecting something far different from Lora Leigh. I love her Breeds ad Nauti boy series but this book seemed unfinished or written to fast. With that being said I will continue to follow Lora Leigh and read her books that interest me.
May 22, 2018
This is the the third and final novella in the Wounded Warriors series and is best read after reading the two previous stories since many of the characters and storyline are holdovers from the others. All three are quick reads with lots of sex, protective alpha males, you know the formula.
March 12, 2019
The insta love aspect was not my favorite. Erin's brother kind of creeped me out and we never found out who the betrayer or the watcher is. The story felt too open-ended and didn't have a full/concise ending.
July 7, 2020
Part of a linked series.
Read and reviewed previously. Review missing.
Enjoyable but not really a standalone. There is a back story and a lot of characters in this short novella that just aren’t explained.
I know I have read all of these but just don’t remember them.
Read and reviewed previously. Review missing.
Enjoyable but not really a standalone. There is a back story and a lot of characters in this short novella that just aren’t explained.
I know I have read all of these but just don’t remember them.
August 4, 2017
Erotica.
Sex to story was over the top, you had no time or way to 'bond' with characters.
Sex to story was over the top, you had no time or way to 'bond' with characters.
October 30, 2017
Awesome story
It’s had me reading till I was done with the whole book. I love it. Lora always have me wanted more!
It’s had me reading till I was done with the whole book. I love it. Lora always have me wanted more!
March 26, 2018
Love it!
Lora Leigh is an amazing author. I have never read a book of hers that I didn't like and this one is no different. A true page turner.
Lora Leigh is an amazing author. I have never read a book of hers that I didn't like and this one is no different. A true page turner.
April 11, 2018
Had like zero plot.
May 14, 2018
Erin's kiss
Very good short story .Characters were well developed in this brief story. Definitely one of her better stories. This had the field of a breed story.
Very good short story .Characters were well developed in this brief story. Definitely one of her better stories. This had the field of a breed story.
May 28, 2018
Lots of mystery with the mysterious watcher, then Erin is targeted and Turk and her finally give in to their passion.
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November 20, 2018
Good, quick read. This short story had the Great Hot stuff along with the Hot Alpha male. =)
October 16, 2019
GREAT STORY
I. Enjoyed the story and have to complete the series, it looks like a great series and I will bring looking for the next book....
I. Enjoyed the story and have to complete the series, it looks like a great series and I will bring looking for the next book....
December 24, 2019
Great story 👍.
May 5, 2022
Wow!
Fast paced,full of surprises. I read it quickly and wanted more. Thanks for writing this book. I enjoyed it immensely.
Fast paced,full of surprises. I read it quickly and wanted more. Thanks for writing this book. I enjoyed it immensely.
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