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Veterans Affairs #1-3
The Complete Veterans Affairs Romances
SMALL TOWN. BIG LOVE.
Meet the Veterans of Red Deer, Colorado, and the men who love them. Five stories of love, friends, families, and home. Happy endings guaranteed.
INCOMING - Book 1 - a Troy & Dmitri novel
How do you comfort someone who won’t admit they’re hurt?
Sparks fly on a hot 4th of July weekend between army vet Troy Johnson and veterinarian Dmitri Wellington. But war is not easily left behind, and the demons Troy is running from are hot on his heels.
First time gay & hurt/comfort themes. Contains mention of PTSD & nightmares & a great service dog named Sweetie.
CHRISTMAS OUTING - Book 2 - a Troy & Dmitri novella
Troy and Dmitri have worked everything out - well, almost everything. Except for the part where Troy's family doesn't know Dmitri exists. Now Christmas is coming, and his mother can't be put off any longer, not unless Troy wants to break her heart. But Troy's fears that going home with a boyfriend and service dog in tow will break his Momma's heart just as much.
PAPER HEARTS - Book 3 - Mikey & Benny novel
You never forget your first love. No matter how hard you try.
The day of his high school graduation after getting caught making out with a boy in his parent’s kitchen, Benny left his best friend (and unrequited crush) Mikey behind when he stormed off in a righteous teenage rage and joined the Marines.
One dishonorable discharge and a few alcohol-soaked years later, things are looking up. He’s almost a year sober. He has a new job in a new town where no one knows his history of failure. He’s totally got this.
When the smoking hot masked man he hooks up with during Pride turns out to be his ex-best friend Mikey, Benny's world explodes. When he meets Mikey's four-year-old daughter and realizes he loves her as much as he still loves Mikey, Benny realizes he’s screwed in more ways than one.
Contains three sets of grandparents, great friends, & an angry hispanic mother.
PAPER ROSES - Book 4 - Mikey & Benny novella
First comes love, then comes marriage. Assuming you survive the wedding.
Mikey Washington really does want to marry Mikey. Maybe “Do you want to marry me or not, pendejo?” wasn’t the world’s most romantic proposal, but Mikey had meant every word of it. And Benny had been making Mikey crazy since they were twelve-years-old, he was used to it. So why did planning this wedding feel like facing a firing squad?
Poochie, the not-so-bright service dog saved the day. People cry. Bonus Honeymoon in Puerta Vallarta!
BRONZE STAR - Book 5 - Jay-Cee & Chris novel
Rich, beautiful, and talented, Chris Dobbs is used to getting what he wants, and what he wants now is his dangerously handsome and intensely private boss, former Army Ranger, Jay-Cee.
Chris learns that while giving Jay-Cee his body and his submission is as simple as breathing, Jay-Cee wants things Chris can never give him - his heart, his soul, and his trust.
Both haunted by their pasts, the deep connection holds the promise of healing for both of them, but if they are to build a sanctuary from the rubble of their broken hearts, they are going to have to risk losing everything.
A May/December romance. Warning: Contains mention of past drug use, D/s elements, & poor communication, (They fix it eventually!)
Meet the Veterans of Red Deer, Colorado, and the men who love them. Five stories of love, friends, families, and home. Happy endings guaranteed.
INCOMING - Book 1 - a Troy & Dmitri novel
How do you comfort someone who won’t admit they’re hurt?
Sparks fly on a hot 4th of July weekend between army vet Troy Johnson and veterinarian Dmitri Wellington. But war is not easily left behind, and the demons Troy is running from are hot on his heels.
First time gay & hurt/comfort themes. Contains mention of PTSD & nightmares & a great service dog named Sweetie.
CHRISTMAS OUTING - Book 2 - a Troy & Dmitri novella
Troy and Dmitri have worked everything out - well, almost everything. Except for the part where Troy's family doesn't know Dmitri exists. Now Christmas is coming, and his mother can't be put off any longer, not unless Troy wants to break her heart. But Troy's fears that going home with a boyfriend and service dog in tow will break his Momma's heart just as much.
PAPER HEARTS - Book 3 - Mikey & Benny novel
You never forget your first love. No matter how hard you try.
The day of his high school graduation after getting caught making out with a boy in his parent’s kitchen, Benny left his best friend (and unrequited crush) Mikey behind when he stormed off in a righteous teenage rage and joined the Marines.
One dishonorable discharge and a few alcohol-soaked years later, things are looking up. He’s almost a year sober. He has a new job in a new town where no one knows his history of failure. He’s totally got this.
When the smoking hot masked man he hooks up with during Pride turns out to be his ex-best friend Mikey, Benny's world explodes. When he meets Mikey's four-year-old daughter and realizes he loves her as much as he still loves Mikey, Benny realizes he’s screwed in more ways than one.
Contains three sets of grandparents, great friends, & an angry hispanic mother.
PAPER ROSES - Book 4 - Mikey & Benny novella
First comes love, then comes marriage. Assuming you survive the wedding.
Mikey Washington really does want to marry Mikey. Maybe “Do you want to marry me or not, pendejo?” wasn’t the world’s most romantic proposal, but Mikey had meant every word of it. And Benny had been making Mikey crazy since they were twelve-years-old, he was used to it. So why did planning this wedding feel like facing a firing squad?
Poochie, the not-so-bright service dog saved the day. People cry. Bonus Honeymoon in Puerta Vallarta!
BRONZE STAR - Book 5 - Jay-Cee & Chris novel
Rich, beautiful, and talented, Chris Dobbs is used to getting what he wants, and what he wants now is his dangerously handsome and intensely private boss, former Army Ranger, Jay-Cee.
Chris learns that while giving Jay-Cee his body and his submission is as simple as breathing, Jay-Cee wants things Chris can never give him - his heart, his soul, and his trust.
Both haunted by their pasts, the deep connection holds the promise of healing for both of them, but if they are to build a sanctuary from the rubble of their broken hearts, they are going to have to risk losing everything.
A May/December romance. Warning: Contains mention of past drug use, D/s elements, & poor communication, (They fix it eventually!)
1108 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 27, 2017
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About the author
A.E. Wasp
42 books621 followersAfter time spent raising children, earning several college degrees, and traveling the world with the U.S. State Department, she is returning to her first love - writing.
A dreamer and an idealist, Amy writes about people finding connection in a world that can seem lonely and magic in a world than can seem all too mundane. She invites readers into her characters’ lives and worlds when they are their most vulnerable, their most human, living with the same hopes and fears we all have. An avid traveler who has lived in big cities and small towns in four different continents, Amy has found that time and distance are no barriers to love. She invites her readers to reach out and share how her characters have touched their lives or how the found families they have gathered around them have shaped their worlds.
Born on Long Island, NY, Amy has lived in Los Angeles, London, and Bangkok. She currently lives in Fort Collins, Colorado for who knows how long.
A dreamer and an idealist, Amy writes about people finding connection in a world that can seem lonely and magic in a world than can seem all too mundane. She invites readers into her characters’ lives and worlds when they are their most vulnerable, their most human, living with the same hopes and fears we all have. An avid traveler who has lived in big cities and small towns in four different continents, Amy has found that time and distance are no barriers to love. She invites her readers to reach out and share how her characters have touched their lives or how the found families they have gathered around them have shaped their worlds.
Born on Long Island, NY, Amy has lived in Los Angeles, London, and Bangkok. She currently lives in Fort Collins, Colorado for who knows how long.
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September 29, 2017
Could use a good editor
I was really excited to read these books by the very talented A.E. Wasp. The characters were well developed and the story telling was solid but the editing was horrible. I'm not talking about just typos, which are inexcusable in a published book, but major editing flaws such as continuity and flow. The worse examples were in books 3 and 4, Paper Hearts and it's follow up story. The main characters, Mikey and Benny, were often mixed up and the 4 year old daughter, Jasmine, was referred to as Julia, the dead mother, on at least one occasion. These multiple errors seriously affected the stories' flow and were very distracting as one figured out what was really going on. And there were plenty of typos throughout all 5 books. These books are examples of what is great about ebooks - getting stories to more audiences at a reasonable price- and what is horrible about them- the proliferation of poorly edited stories churned out without regard for editorial standards. I would have given the collection 2 1/2 stars if possible. If the editing were fixed, it would be a solid 5 stars, but in its current state, I cannot recommend it.
I was really excited to read these books by the very talented A.E. Wasp. The characters were well developed and the story telling was solid but the editing was horrible. I'm not talking about just typos, which are inexcusable in a published book, but major editing flaws such as continuity and flow. The worse examples were in books 3 and 4, Paper Hearts and it's follow up story. The main characters, Mikey and Benny, were often mixed up and the 4 year old daughter, Jasmine, was referred to as Julia, the dead mother, on at least one occasion. These multiple errors seriously affected the stories' flow and were very distracting as one figured out what was really going on. And there were plenty of typos throughout all 5 books. These books are examples of what is great about ebooks - getting stories to more audiences at a reasonable price- and what is horrible about them- the proliferation of poorly edited stories churned out without regard for editorial standards. I would have given the collection 2 1/2 stars if possible. If the editing were fixed, it would be a solid 5 stars, but in its current state, I cannot recommend it.
September 11, 2018
The stories are ok. 3 stars. The editing is atrocious.
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November 10, 2017
So many mistakes!!
I am not sure if anyone edited this book at all, if they did they should be fired. There were so many blatant mistakes and typos that I honestly had trouble getting through this set. Wrong words were used, the wrong characters' names were used... I would be so disappointed if I put out a book with so many errors.
On the up side, and the only reason I have more than one star, the characters were great. The stories were all well thought out. There was a good amount of back story for each person. I became emotionally invested in these people's lives. I am so upset that I could not give a higher rating, but my biggest pet peeve is poor editing.
I am not sure if anyone edited this book at all, if they did they should be fired. There were so many blatant mistakes and typos that I honestly had trouble getting through this set. Wrong words were used, the wrong characters' names were used... I would be so disappointed if I put out a book with so many errors.
On the up side, and the only reason I have more than one star, the characters were great. The stories were all well thought out. There was a good amount of back story for each person. I became emotionally invested in these people's lives. I am so upset that I could not give a higher rating, but my biggest pet peeve is poor editing.
April 13, 2018
I must say that some of the stories I felt deserved 5 stars and some 3 so I split the difference. I loved the first story and the third story. I liked the 2nd and the 4th but was not as big a fan of the 5th story and plus my ending had the finally chapter twice so I read it then it says Epilogue and it was the mist of the same stuff I had already read at the end of the last chapter. I was extremely confusing until I realized that it was some kind of error. Plus the story with Mikey and Benny had a LOT of name confusion. I would be reading and the name mentioned did not fit the contents of the story and I would realize that it was the other guy. I loved the stories but my biggest complaint about the last one is I am never a big fan of a series that has one book and then the next book follows or can even just back before the previous story. I then get confused sometimes.
November 13, 2017
This was a good story which touched on the important issues of military vets with issues after serving in dangerous war situations, the impact of the horrific things they faced and had to do, and the friends and families around them coping with the damages when they return. The characters were interesting and the situations felt real. The editing was really poor, however, and could be irritating to many. I'm also pretty sure even some of the characters' names were switched around mid-paragraph, as if the author had changed her mind about which character should be experiencing the subject of the paragraph, or more likely was writing fast and confused them.
October 16, 2018
3.5 stars
This was an amazing story arc involving several couples, and I enjoyed it a lot but I would have enjoyed it a lot more if it was edited properly. There are places where one character is called by another character’s name and places where words should be but aren’t and places where words are repeated or just in the way and throws off your reading grove and takes you out of the story. And there is a good part of the epilogue in the last chapter, but you don’t figure that out until you’re a couple pages into the epilogue.
All that being said I would still recommend reading these stories they will pull at your heart strings and really make you think.
This was an amazing story arc involving several couples, and I enjoyed it a lot but I would have enjoyed it a lot more if it was edited properly. There are places where one character is called by another character’s name and places where words should be but aren’t and places where words are repeated or just in the way and throws off your reading grove and takes you out of the story. And there is a good part of the epilogue in the last chapter, but you don’t figure that out until you’re a couple pages into the epilogue.
All that being said I would still recommend reading these stories they will pull at your heart strings and really make you think.
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October 3, 2021Relatively minor spoilers for the first story. (2/5)
I liked Troy, maybe even more for his difficulties with PTSD and fears about handling it. Dimitri is another story. Comes from a loving family but has all the drama you could ever want and way more than necessary. He's a lethargic introvert which leads to relationship issues. By the end there's a rotation of friends visiting and his coworkers were lining up to be his friend? Seriously? I would have called the story okay if not for the unbelievable ending.
I didn't read the rest, though not because of this story. I read that there are really bad grammatical issues. It'll take me out of thr story and I'll hate it.
I liked Troy, maybe even more for his difficulties with PTSD and fears about handling it. Dimitri is another story. Comes from a loving family but has all the drama you could ever want and way more than necessary. He's a lethargic introvert which leads to relationship issues. By the end there's a rotation of friends visiting and his coworkers were lining up to be his friend? Seriously? I would have called the story okay if not for the unbelievable ending.
I didn't read the rest, though not because of this story. I read that there are really bad grammatical issues. It'll take me out of thr story and I'll hate it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 27, 2017
Good story-too many errors
The basic stories of this collection are great. Only a few times did the stories drag, and the honeymoon chapters could have been omitted completely. There are so many errors (probably one per page) that really yank the reader out of the stories. Some good proofing and editing would have made this a five-star read.
The basic stories of this collection are great. Only a few times did the stories drag, and the honeymoon chapters could have been omitted completely. There are so many errors (probably one per page) that really yank the reader out of the stories. Some good proofing and editing would have made this a five-star read.
August 14, 2018
The Complete Veterans Affairs Romances by A. E. Wasp. There are so many fantastic characters in these books! The story’s are wonderful! These are the books that have made me one of this authors fans. I believe I have read everything this author has written so far and will read anything she writes in the future. These books are definitely a must read!
October 5, 2017
Learning to live and love.
This was a fantastic series that I would totally recommend to anyone who likes everything from romance to mild bdsm, and characters that are trying to overcome their addictions and come to terms with ptsd, life and love in general.
This was a fantastic series that I would totally recommend to anyone who likes everything from romance to mild bdsm, and characters that are trying to overcome their addictions and come to terms with ptsd, life and love in general.
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April 17, 2020An Emotional Ride
This box set has everything I look for in a series. Great characters, great emotions and well written storylines. She really did her research on veterans and have them great men to love them!
This box set has everything I look for in a series. Great characters, great emotions and well written storylines. She really did her research on veterans and have them great men to love them!
September 7, 2017
Good stories about what happens to vets after service.
October 2, 2017
Super Good
I read them backwards. These are a must read for everyone. Three sets of couple and there are five books.
I read them backwards. These are a must read for everyone. Three sets of couple and there are five books.
October 23, 2017
Loved it
A great read wish it was longer. What more aunt Sissy. Great characters and storyline. Can't wait for more. Please.
A great read wish it was longer. What more aunt Sissy. Great characters and storyline. Can't wait for more. Please.
November 25, 2017
Some of these I liked ok.. but many came off as insta love to me and I am just not a fan
August 17, 2018
Very Impressive
This was a very enjoyable grouping of stories about Vets and they become after service and finding happy endings for each of them.
This was a very enjoyable grouping of stories about Vets and they become after service and finding happy endings for each of them.
August 21, 2018
Wonderful collection.
I really enjoyed these stories. Fabulous characters with such great storylines. I was gripped reading them. I would recommend them.
I really enjoyed these stories. Fabulous characters with such great storylines. I was gripped reading them. I would recommend them.
September 5, 2018
Loved Reading these Stories
I enjoyed reading these stories, I loved the characters of each story. I liked the storylines, each story was well written.
I enjoyed reading these stories, I loved the characters of each story. I liked the storylines, each story was well written.
January 12, 2019
Fantastic
Absolutely adored these stories. Each one had its own unique moments that just made you cheer and pray for the wonderfully written characters.
Absolutely adored these stories. Each one had its own unique moments that just made you cheer and pray for the wonderfully written characters.
July 15, 2019
I loved these stories and the characters will stay with me for a long time.The book would have benefited from a little editing though. Still that did not take away from the stories.
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December 28, 2021Rated in individual books.
February 21, 2022
INCOMING
Troy & Dmitri
Army vet Troy Johnson and veterinarian Dmitri Wellington. But war is not easily left behind, and the demons Troy is running from are hot on his heels.
CHRISTMAS OUTING
Troy & Dmitri novella
PAPER HEARTS
Mikey & Benny
The day of his high school graduation after getting caught making out with a boy in his parent’s kitchen, Benny left his best friend (and unrequited crush) Mikey behind when he stormed off in a righteous teenage rage and joined the Marines.
One dishonorable discharge and a few alcohol-soaked years later, things are looking up. He’s almost a year sober. He has a new job in a new town where no one knows his history of failure. He’s totally got this.
When the smoking hot masked man he hooks up with during Pride turns out to be his ex-best friend Mikey, Benny's world explodes. When he meets Mikey's four-year-old daughter and realizes he loves her as much as he still loves Mikey, Benny realizes he’s screwed in more ways than one.
PAPER ROSES
Mikey & Benny novella
Mikey Washington really does want to marry Mikey. Maybe “Do you want to marry me or not, pendejo?” wasn’t the world’s most romantic proposal, but Mikey had meant every word of it. And Benny had been making Mikey crazy since they were twelve-years-old, he was used to it. So why did planning this wedding feel like facing a firing squad?
BRONZE STAR
Jay-Cee & Chris
Rich, beautiful, and talented, Chris Dobbs is used to getting what he wants, and what he wants now is his dangerously handsome and intensely private boss, former Army Ranger, Jay-Cee.
Chris learns that while giving Jay-Cee his body and his submission is as simple as breathing, Jay-Cee wants things Chris can never give him - his heart, his soul, and his trust.
Troy & Dmitri
Army vet Troy Johnson and veterinarian Dmitri Wellington. But war is not easily left behind, and the demons Troy is running from are hot on his heels.
CHRISTMAS OUTING
Troy & Dmitri novella
PAPER HEARTS
Mikey & Benny
The day of his high school graduation after getting caught making out with a boy in his parent’s kitchen, Benny left his best friend (and unrequited crush) Mikey behind when he stormed off in a righteous teenage rage and joined the Marines.
One dishonorable discharge and a few alcohol-soaked years later, things are looking up. He’s almost a year sober. He has a new job in a new town where no one knows his history of failure. He’s totally got this.
When the smoking hot masked man he hooks up with during Pride turns out to be his ex-best friend Mikey, Benny's world explodes. When he meets Mikey's four-year-old daughter and realizes he loves her as much as he still loves Mikey, Benny realizes he’s screwed in more ways than one.
PAPER ROSES
Mikey & Benny novella
Mikey Washington really does want to marry Mikey. Maybe “Do you want to marry me or not, pendejo?” wasn’t the world’s most romantic proposal, but Mikey had meant every word of it. And Benny had been making Mikey crazy since they were twelve-years-old, he was used to it. So why did planning this wedding feel like facing a firing squad?
BRONZE STAR
Jay-Cee & Chris
Rich, beautiful, and talented, Chris Dobbs is used to getting what he wants, and what he wants now is his dangerously handsome and intensely private boss, former Army Ranger, Jay-Cee.
Chris learns that while giving Jay-Cee his body and his submission is as simple as breathing, Jay-Cee wants things Chris can never give him - his heart, his soul, and his trust.
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September 18, 2017I could not get into this book.
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October 9, 2017I love all of the different stories but also connected. The dialog and communication between characters was excellent. The main problem was editing and spelling.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 25, 2018
Appalling lack of editing has knocked a star off this book. Good stories, lovely characters, but glaring cock ups, that completely change the meaning of sentences and pull you right out of the story. Careless mistakes that really spoil a good read.
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