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Dark & Dirty
Introduction by USA Today bestselling author Jenika Snow.
Four dangerously dark and delicious stories that will awaken your dirtiest fantasies.
NOT ONE NIGHT by D.C. Stone:
One night of pleasure isn’t worth losing a lifetime of friendship. Or a reputation. Or a career. A spot in the social standing. That irritating innocence. Or the always-so-present pride.
...
But it is worth losing her heart.
REDEEMER by Kastil Eavenshade:
His family has the wealth and power to give him anything … except approval.
Gianni Bencivenni marks his time in lines of cocaine. One lover is the same as the next within the walls of addiction—until his family puts a contract out on his life. On the run with the last man he wants to be in close quarters with, Gianni has to decide whether his yearning for acceptance and love can overpower his need for a drug-filled haze.
Johnny “Butcher” Mascagni marks the black sins he commits. Death is his profession and ghosts of the dead haunt his waking moments. His penance for the dark life he’s led. Through all the men who have shared his bed, love is a promise that eludes him. When a former lover becomes his last assignment, Butcher must decide if he can set his demons free and open his heart again.
SLICK by Lea Bronsen:
Ex-convict Luke has been fortunate enough to land a small job as a kitchen assistant, but he’s lonely and crippled by baggage from the past.
CEO Roman Spencer also has his share of problems. It doesn’t help that a tough and hot-headed kitchen worker begins to plague his mind…and body.
The more Luke runs into Roman, the more his dark fantasy turns into attraction. If he surrenders, his thug pride will effectively go down the drain.
ADDICTIONS by R. Brennan:
Alexis Harrison is a mess. She’s managed to blow out her knee, lose her scholarship, and get hooked on painkillers. Now she’s playing mule to her dealer, who is her only friend, to support her ever-increasing habit.
If something doesn’t change soon, her addiction is going to cost Lexi more than just everything.
Four dangerously dark and delicious stories that will awaken your dirtiest fantasies.
NOT ONE NIGHT by D.C. Stone:
One night of pleasure isn’t worth losing a lifetime of friendship. Or a reputation. Or a career. A spot in the social standing. That irritating innocence. Or the always-so-present pride.
...
But it is worth losing her heart.
REDEEMER by Kastil Eavenshade:
His family has the wealth and power to give him anything … except approval.
Gianni Bencivenni marks his time in lines of cocaine. One lover is the same as the next within the walls of addiction—until his family puts a contract out on his life. On the run with the last man he wants to be in close quarters with, Gianni has to decide whether his yearning for acceptance and love can overpower his need for a drug-filled haze.
Johnny “Butcher” Mascagni marks the black sins he commits. Death is his profession and ghosts of the dead haunt his waking moments. His penance for the dark life he’s led. Through all the men who have shared his bed, love is a promise that eludes him. When a former lover becomes his last assignment, Butcher must decide if he can set his demons free and open his heart again.
SLICK by Lea Bronsen:
Ex-convict Luke has been fortunate enough to land a small job as a kitchen assistant, but he’s lonely and crippled by baggage from the past.
CEO Roman Spencer also has his share of problems. It doesn’t help that a tough and hot-headed kitchen worker begins to plague his mind…and body.
The more Luke runs into Roman, the more his dark fantasy turns into attraction. If he surrenders, his thug pride will effectively go down the drain.
ADDICTIONS by R. Brennan:
Alexis Harrison is a mess. She’s managed to blow out her knee, lose her scholarship, and get hooked on painkillers. Now she’s playing mule to her dealer, who is her only friend, to support her ever-increasing habit.
If something doesn’t change soon, her addiction is going to cost Lexi more than just everything.
190 pages, Paperback
First published November 14, 2016
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About the author
Lea Bronsen
24 books169 followersAward-winning author Lea Bronsen likes her reads hot, fast, and edgy, and strives to give her own stories the same intensity. After a deep dive on the unforgiving world of gangsters with her debut novel Wild Hearted, she divides her writing time between dark erotic romances, romantic suspenses, historical romances, and crime thrillers.
She’s signed with Evernight Publishing, Decadent Publishing, and Insatiable Press. She also publishes a selection of her books under Thorned Rose Publishing and has participated in the making of several anthologies.
She’s signed with Evernight Publishing, Decadent Publishing, and Insatiable Press. She also publishes a selection of her books under Thorned Rose Publishing and has participated in the making of several anthologies.
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December 19, 2017
Redeemer - Well the author wasn’t lying when they said dark!! Drugs, addiction and semi non-consensual sex!! Also alluding to sexual act with an object not meant for sex... ticking all the dark and dirty boxes n not in the hot sexy way for that part!!
But this is a tale of forbidden love... and I mean that strictly cos they have to hide who they are or get killed for loving each other.
Gianni was not an anti-hero that’s giving him too much credit but I could feel his pain! Having to hide who you are, getting lost in drugs to make it go away. Damn poor tortured bastard!!!
If you’re not into prison sex thats borderline sadistic then skip this book, not for you! But if you like that or like me you’re waiting for the redemption part go for it!!! I won’t lie some of the scenes in the book took me aback. Like legitimately, but God... I feel bad for the guy like he’s punishing himself for being born into the wrong family with no way of escape that’s no way to live.
Ooo then she threw in a guy that could talk to ghost or was hallucinating who knows but I dig that. We didn’t get enough background but it was a short story soo I’ll let that go, I felt like there were thing put in that if this was a full length woulda made so good.
This book is not pretty legit not pretty! It’s bloody, it’s tragic, did I mention bloody too!! N the imagery was hella vivid!! Sledgehammers and drug usage and well you get me.
I won’t lie there were some punctuation issues which made reading the book a little trying. But all in all I wanted more of Gianni & Butcher! Not the parts that came before but I woulda like to see where they went as a couple.
Slick- Guy with huge chip on his shoulder bout the 1% check✔️...
Random point the book switches between “I” and “Roman” which isn’t good or bad but worth pointing out. So I guess first and 3rd person.
Now this one I wanted to punch Luke who’s one of the MC’s, you’re supposed to feel bad for him, young guy who gets railroaded when he’s 15, has served time, he’s perfect to feel sorry for, but he’s a dickhead. He’s a reverse snob n I felt like he was playing with the other MC Roman! Which I found super annoying.
Especially when they were about to get together that whole show of domination is cool if you’re into that that but Luke implying Roman was stupid for letting him get with really really made me dislike Luke but then he went all mushy so I forgave him! Lol!
I like that they are well suited but I woulda like to have more background on them. You know cos they were actually interesting characters and it being a short book did them a disservice.
There were some cringe worthy moments but you’ll live!! I legit woulda read a full length book bout them though. Especially Luke OMG when he said, it’s possible but I was passed out, I cried!! Legit cried for him.
What 15 year old gets charged as an adult for an accident. I found that super annoying won’t say implausible since the American judicial system is flawed sooo.. ya!!!
But this is a tale of forbidden love... and I mean that strictly cos they have to hide who they are or get killed for loving each other.
Gianni was not an anti-hero that’s giving him too much credit but I could feel his pain! Having to hide who you are, getting lost in drugs to make it go away. Damn poor tortured bastard!!!
If you’re not into prison sex thats borderline sadistic then skip this book, not for you! But if you like that or like me you’re waiting for the redemption part go for it!!! I won’t lie some of the scenes in the book took me aback. Like legitimately, but God... I feel bad for the guy like he’s punishing himself for being born into the wrong family with no way of escape that’s no way to live.
Ooo then she threw in a guy that could talk to ghost or was hallucinating who knows but I dig that. We didn’t get enough background but it was a short story soo I’ll let that go, I felt like there were thing put in that if this was a full length woulda made so good.
This book is not pretty legit not pretty! It’s bloody, it’s tragic, did I mention bloody too!! N the imagery was hella vivid!! Sledgehammers and drug usage and well you get me.
I won’t lie there were some punctuation issues which made reading the book a little trying. But all in all I wanted more of Gianni & Butcher! Not the parts that came before but I woulda like to see where they went as a couple.
Slick- Guy with huge chip on his shoulder bout the 1% check✔️...
Random point the book switches between “I” and “Roman” which isn’t good or bad but worth pointing out. So I guess first and 3rd person.
Now this one I wanted to punch Luke who’s one of the MC’s, you’re supposed to feel bad for him, young guy who gets railroaded when he’s 15, has served time, he’s perfect to feel sorry for, but he’s a dickhead. He’s a reverse snob n I felt like he was playing with the other MC Roman! Which I found super annoying.
Especially when they were about to get together that whole show of domination is cool if you’re into that that but Luke implying Roman was stupid for letting him get with really really made me dislike Luke but then he went all mushy so I forgave him! Lol!
I like that they are well suited but I woulda like to have more background on them. You know cos they were actually interesting characters and it being a short book did them a disservice.
There were some cringe worthy moments but you’ll live!! I legit woulda read a full length book bout them though. Especially Luke OMG when he said, it’s possible but I was passed out, I cried!! Legit cried for him.
What 15 year old gets charged as an adult for an accident. I found that super annoying won’t say implausible since the American judicial system is flawed sooo.. ya!!!
February 26, 2018
Slick Lea Bronson
It's al about pushing buttons, power exchange and showing your bare soul...
Intense to the bone, full of emotions, sensual, intriguing, dark, raw and highly highly .... everything.
Read the blurb and you know the subject..
I'm in love with Lea Bronson.....- correction..my emotions are speaking- in love with Lea's writing!!
Kindly received a copy from the author
Slick is part of four separate stories. Slick and Redeeming which I will read also are the m/m parts
It's al about pushing buttons, power exchange and showing your bare soul...
Intense to the bone, full of emotions, sensual, intriguing, dark, raw and highly highly .... everything.
Read the blurb and you know the subject..
I'm in love with Lea Bronson.....- correction..my emotions are speaking- in love with Lea's writing!!
Kindly received a copy from the author
Slick is part of four separate stories. Slick and Redeeming which I will read also are the m/m parts
November 20, 2016
A great group of hot naughty stories, long enough to satisfy, but short enough to gobble up in one sitting. IF the kids aren't too demanding.
A great group of hot, naughty stories, long enough to satisfy, but short enough to gobble up in one sitting. IF the kids aren't too demanding.
A great group of hot, naughty stories, long enough to satisfy, but short enough to gobble up in one sitting. IF the kids aren't too demanding.
May 25, 2017
Each story has its own unique contemporary plot and sexy characters. I enjoyed them all. If you’re looking for sweet romance then run right along. If you like things on the edgy side then definitely give this book a try.
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January 9, 2017
So the problem with novella's is, I always want more.
I loved all four of these stories. The characters were amazing, the stories amazing and the writing is what I would totally expect from these wonderful authors.
Thank you ladies! Keep writing!!
I loved all four of these stories. The characters were amazing, the stories amazing and the writing is what I would totally expect from these wonderful authors.
Thank you ladies! Keep writing!!
December 4, 2025
5 stars for Lea Bronsens story Slick.
The story of Luke and Roman stood out most to me.
Their story is a beautiful story of two worlds colliding, overcoming prejudices, second chances and a strong tension turning into love.
It's intense, hot, great & strong charakters, has a great story.. it has all that is needed.
This story could easy expand and be a whole book.
The way Lea writes her books always immediately captivates me!
The story of Luke and Roman stood out most to me.
Their story is a beautiful story of two worlds colliding, overcoming prejudices, second chances and a strong tension turning into love.
It's intense, hot, great & strong charakters, has a great story.. it has all that is needed.
This story could easy expand and be a whole book.
The way Lea writes her books always immediately captivates me!
February 11, 2018
For now, I'm reviewing Slick by Lea Bronsen. I'll update my review once I've read the other stories.
I really enjoyed the interactions between Luke and Roman. I did feel Luke was often too cold toward Roman, but I understood that came from a place of needing to protect himself after the difficult life he'd lived so far. Roman wanted to protect himself, too, having been blindsided by what he believed was a strong and happy marriage, turning into a nightmare. He'd also never been attracted to another man, so he spent some time trying to deny his feelings for Luke.
When the men weren't trying to freeze each other out of their lives, they were so good for each other. And when they finally let their walls crumble, they were beautiful. I'd love to see a continuation of their story, but if all I can have is this novella, I can still say I'm satisfied.
I really enjoyed the interactions between Luke and Roman. I did feel Luke was often too cold toward Roman, but I understood that came from a place of needing to protect himself after the difficult life he'd lived so far. Roman wanted to protect himself, too, having been blindsided by what he believed was a strong and happy marriage, turning into a nightmare. He'd also never been attracted to another man, so he spent some time trying to deny his feelings for Luke.
When the men weren't trying to freeze each other out of their lives, they were so good for each other. And when they finally let their walls crumble, they were beautiful. I'd love to see a continuation of their story, but if all I can have is this novella, I can still say I'm satisfied.
February 6, 2018
I read Slick by Lea Bronsen and I really enjoyed it. It's a short story but is very well written and developed. Luke, an ex-con, and Roman, a CEO, are wonderful characters with a strong connection. Total opposites but their attraction is undeniable. I really like that their relationship is a slow build and how understanding and compassionate Roman is with Luke.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
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