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Pick up five new, exclusive contemporary romance standalone by USA Today and international bestselling authors in one anthology, available on a temporary basis.

Would they be receptionists or TV stars, these characters have one thing in common... they all had one big, incredibly embarrassing wardrobe malfunction that leaves them quite exposed.

Exposed includes A Nerdy Holiday - a Some Girls Do It novella by May Sage - Virgin Island by Demelza Carlton and more.

435 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 6, 2018

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May Sage

143 books1,926 followers
May Sage is a USA Today Bestselling romance writer dabbling in different genres.

When she isn’t writing, she spends her time with her German Shepherd and her two Savannahs. She loves reading, ballet, running, and cake. Mostly, cake.

May Sage also writes longer fantasy romance novels as Alexi Blake.

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1,808 reviews11 followers
January 10, 2018
A Nerdy Holiday by May Sage
A fun little story of falling for the right person at the wrong time. Quinn and Leila are perfect for each other. From the first time they meet they are meant to be together, but Quinn is married, he is separated but still he is married. Once his divorce is finalised he needs to make up to Leila. They eventually get their happy ever after.
Virgin Island by Demelza Carlton
Flavia and Dean meet under strange circumstances but they have a chemistry that can’t be denied. Flavia is running from her past where she has picked the wrong guy and make a few bad decisions. Dean is just trying to figure life out. Together they make a great couple.
Dickslip By Gwyn McNamee
Andy and Rafe have a forbidden relationship but it is one neither of them could say no to. Their connection is deep and overpowering and even though it costs them both their careers they can’t resist. They do get their happy ending.
Runway Mis-Hap by Nicole Garcia
Dominic knows what he wants and he goes after it. Melissa doesn’t realise that her life is about to change and Dominic is the cause. Dominic and Melissa make a really cute couple.
Carved in Ink by Marissa Farrar
Art and Tess are opposites but their attraction is undeniable. They both have both lost loves but they come together and get their happy ever after.
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871 reviews14 followers
January 13, 2018
There are five short stories in this anthology. All of these stories involve an element of someone being exposed- usually through some sort of wardrobe malfunction, although not exclusively. I enjoyed all of these stories although I admit I had read one before in a different anthology (no longer available) and already knew I enjoyed it:- Carved in Ink about a London tattoo artist and his new American landlady. The other stories were all good, one really stood out for me:- A Nerdy Holiday, but all were enjoyable reads, and sexy to boot. I would definitely recommend this if you like hot guys and girls finding each other in every way possible- even nerdy, but good looking ones and aren't put off by the odd F word or two. Fun.
95 reviews3 followers
January 11, 2018
Loved this anthology! A very sexy collection of quick reads.

A Nerdy Holiday: Leila Thomas takes an entry level position working at Wolves Entertainment. On her first day a handsome stranger points out the very embarrassing fact that her wardrobe has malfunctioned and she is in fact exposing herself to the entire subway car she is on. As if that's not bad enough, that stranger turns out to be one of the owners at her new job, one Quinn Wolf. Things get very messy for Leila and Quinn.

Virgin Island: Flavia has worked hard to leave her past behind her. Working as a chef on a yacht hired by some rich people on holiday, she hopes she can do just that. Then her horrible coworker, who's been inappropriate with her the whole trip, learns her secret and threatens her safety. She decides to take her chances and jump ship. Meeting the only guy on the island when he walks into the small laundry hut she's fallen asleep in while he's completely nude is just the beginning of the story.

Dickslip: Andy has worked her butt off to get to where she is as the new CEO of the studio. Her first week on the job and she is facing the slip up of all slip ups. The TV personality for their children's show The Bone Doctor, Rafe, has exposed himself accidently during a charity basketball game. The slip up was televised live in addition to the room full of people at the game. Things get even more complicated with the undeniable attraction between Rafe and her. To fire or not to fire?

Runway Mis-Hap: Melissa is not your average overly skinny super model, she doesn't even want to model any more, but Dominic wants her for the final revile in his up coming Diamond show. He even wants to do the final fitting himself. While he takes plenty of time making sure the jeans for his new line fit her exactly perfect... the top seems to be given much less thought and being a bit snug, pops off on the runway leaving Melissa completely bare with cameras snapping everywhere. Is this the end of her career? Or the beginning of something more?

Carved in Ink: Small town life is hard. Everyone knows everyone else's business. Just when it feels like life might suffocate her, Tess learns she has inherited a building from her aunt in England. The building includes a flat. Tess jumps at the opportunity to shake up her life and move to England, all of her worldly belongings in one suitcase. She was not prepared for all that came with her new building.

Each of these stories stands on its own, but all of them are well worth the read!!
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1,404 reviews6 followers
January 15, 2018
A Nerdy Holiday
What a quick and good read. It is amazing how an author can put so much into a short novella to where you feel like you missed nothing. A very nice insta love story where a man screws up but makes up for his mistake as well.
Virgin Island
This story was great too! The history that Flavia had is very sad and definitely gives her a reason to be weary around men and what they may expect from her. Luke was a horrible man, and I hope she makes it to the authorities to get him in some serious trouble. The way she met Dean was a bit humorous even though I’m sure terrifying for Flavia but luckily he was able to ease her fears. I loved watching their friendship grow into a relationship of love for each other. I am very eager to read more about them in Demelza’s full length novel later this year.
Dickslip
The first chapter in this book sucks you in and you can’t stop until you’ve read it all. I enjoyed seeing the super fast way their list escalated and the way Rafe was able to overcome the whole ordeal. I would have liked to see how Andy will end up after everything that happened. Hopefully we will get a continuation in the future.
Runway Mis-hap
This story is amazing! A little quickie that you enjoy from beginning to end. I love how even though Missy is a model she is not rail thin. To me that is the best thing that could have been pointed out. You are beautiful with all your curves and Dominic sees this too. The relationship moves super fast but realistically that is how it has to go with novellas. I hope to see Nicole expand on this story for ya in the future. I just loved Missy and Dominic but hearing more about Kendra or Sebastian would be a treat as well.
Carved in Ink
This was almost an enemies to lovers book just because of the way they had to meet. Art fights his attraction to Tess but in the end it is a battle that he can’t win. A very good read!
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824 reviews8 followers
February 11, 2018
A Nerdy Holiday: I loved this. It was funny and sweet. While thoroughly enjoyable it was a bit predictable, but I loved it anyway. Leila and Quinn were so adorable I couldn't help but the love the entire story.

Virgin Island: I loved the beginning of Dean and Flavia's Story. This whole story is a bit off beat, but those always make the best couples. I love how Flavia is a "nope screw that I'm taking care of myself" kind of person. Dean wanting to take care of her, but being smart enough to know when to back off just makes everything better. I can't wait to read the bigger story.

Dickslip: I loved reading this and smiling at the funny parts and getting angry at the right parts. This is a pretty well balanced story, but it makes me want to read more of it and find out what happens next.

Runway Mis-hap: I love how this story is sweet and funny with a splash of follow your dreams added in. Dominic and Melissa are adorable and sassy and add a yummy spice to make the story even better. This really was an awesome story that I'll have to read again.

Carved in Ink: This was an emotional roller coaster of a read. The contrast between Tess and Art make this story spark. I loved reading it and getting to know these two. This was a really great read and I couldn't feel happier having read it.
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3,149 reviews25 followers
January 7, 2018
Four out of five stars for this set, because I absolutely LOVED four out of the five stories included.

My favorite is Dickslip by Gwen McNamee. You can imagine the wardrobe malfunction just from the title alone, but that infamous incident not only brings our two leads together, it also ends up seeming tame compared to the shocking scandal that really threatens both their careers. This romance was empowering, hilarious, sexy, smart, and loads of fun.

I also really enjoyed the angsty Carved in Ink by Melissa Farrar. In this love story set in London, both lead characters struggle to move beyond the tragedies in their pasts and find a new lease on life together.

Runway Mishap and A Nerdy Holiday are also excellent novellas, each with likable characters, hot love scenes, and solid writing.

The fifth book was off to a great start, but then it ended before the story did. It was merely an extended prologue, designed to give the reader a bit of backstory and first meeting but saving the bulk of the story for a book to be published later.

Ignoring that one selection, the other four books are all top-notch standalones and are well worth one-clicking this collection. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this collection.
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969 reviews12 followers
January 8, 2018
I so enjoyed this anthology. So many great and fast reads.

A Nerdy Holiday
I don't think I've ever read a nerdy love story before :) I was excited the whole time I was reading it. Quinn and Leila are perfect for each other...and he's married. Separated and getting a divorce, but it is the cause of the problem and the way the story plays out is incredible.

Virgin Island
Dean loses his job for speaking his mind. Flavia runs for her life right into Dean on a remote island. Four days of bliss until the rest of the world invades. Quite the read!

Dickslip
This one starts with a dickslip and ends in a new discovery! Dickslip - a great freaking name for an incredibly hot, sexy story. The sexual tension between Andy and Rafe is out of the hawtosphere.

Runway Mis-hap
Missy hates modeling but she does it anyway. Her best friend and agent convinces her to do a show and the fun begins. She meets the designer and he's going to dress her for the finale. And what a finale! Talk of the town...literally.

Carved in Ink
Two people running from something. Thrown together by a twist of fate? Art owns a tattoo shop in London and that is his life. Tess is running from her small hometown in America. Two very different people trying to make an uncomfortable situation better.
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762 reviews9 followers
January 8, 2018
Really good little anthology! I really enjoy anthologies with authors I already know I enjoy (in this case Nicole Garcia) because I can pretty much guarantee I will love one of the stories and then hopefully find a new (to me) one click author which is exactly what happened in this case. I LOVED Nicole's contribution Runway Mishap, so cute and funny (and she even threw in some mentions of some other characters from her other stories I've read or am looking forward to reading which was super cute!), and poor Missy! I won't go into it but she gets over it better than I would, I'd have been mortified lol. The other stories were all good and stuck with the common theme of exposure. They were all told well, I loved the humor, and my second favorite had to be Nerdy Holiday by May Sage probably because I'm a big nerd myself and I loved all the awkwardness and Star Wars references. Overall just a cute, funny, group of wardrobe malfunction stories that are really perfect for discovering a new to you author and getting a quick romance fix when you are short on time. I'd definitely recommend it!
80 reviews
January 8, 2018
"As this is an anthology, I will rate by collection, but review the stories individually.

A Nerdy Holiday - The story of Quinn and Laila is part of the Some Girls Do It series. So if you like the series, you will enjoy this story. I really had fun reading it, as it was the usual mix of funny and bad-ass I've come to expect from May.

Virgin Island - When Dean finds Flavia sleeping on his dirty laundry, he isn't sure what to do, but quickly they form a bond. a fun read, stems from a traumatic event.

Dickslip - When host Rafe flashes his privets to a bunch of people, CEO Andy tries to handle the situation, and all hell breaks loose. The tension was obvious, but I still had t ruble relating, though Andy is kinda awesome. An OK read.

Runway Mis-hap - On first glance, this story was a hard one for me, as it started with an overbearing mother, But Mellisa and Dominic's dynamic was interesting to see unfold.

Carved in Ink - When Tess inherits her aunt's building, including Art's tattoo shop, sparks starts to fly. this story starts off blazing, and sets an intriguing pace between the two. A solid good read."
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5,078 reviews41 followers
January 12, 2018
This is a great way to find new authors at a fraction of the price. Great value. Great reads.

A nerdy holiday
4
Nice quick read. Nothing too complicated. Flows lovely as well as written well. Looking forward to the next book!

Virgin island
4
Enjoyable read. Not too in dept but the full length book coming out in 2018 will go deeper into the characters and the storyline.

Dickslip
4
This was a 3.5 read for me as I didn’t understand what the storyline was supposed to be. It’s a bit of a non storyline. I like my books to have a bit of angst but this whole book was full of it and not much happiness.

Runway mis-hap
5
This was a great quick read. I enjoyed seeing the insecurities of such a public figure and how she deals with the lime light. Dom is such a loveable character as well, I hoping Nicole will write a full length book about this couple.

Carved in ink
5
Wow, this one got me. Absolutely brilliant. A book that takes on a number of emotional issues and keeps you gripped. Very well written.
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361 reviews3 followers
January 31, 2018
This anthology is one of the best yet!

My motivation for reading this collection began with Dickslip by Gwyn McNamee. I am a huge fan. HUGE! And this quickie started out with my favorite 'F' word. Hilarious wardrobe malfunction! Very unlucky for poor Rafe though. However the wicked attraction that immediately sparks between Rafe and his boss Andie is off the charts hot. Smoldering by the time they part ways during their meeting. Sizzling when their paths cross at the bar. They both fight the pull knowing it could crush their careers. Can they be careful? Keep it private? Will they just get it out of their systems or are they meant for MORE? Or will everything go up in smoke?

Fantastically written. Great humor. Sexy. All played out and perfectly paced in this sweet read!

Next I read A Nerdy Holiday. What a fantastic story. Leila is one of my favorite heroines. Her and Quinn's story is delectable. Sweet & unique. Even the supportive characters are brilliant. They need their own book. Love, love, love!

Off to read the rest!


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516 reviews3 followers
January 9, 2018
I am loving all these stories and am reviewing "Runway Mishap" by, Nicole Garcia
Melissa Stanton is a fashion model who really wants to be a fashion designer. Her mother, Sophia Stanton has been directing her daughter to follow in her footsteps since she was a toddler..... thing's are about to change for Melissa.
Diamond Wear Fashion, owned by Dominic del Toro, the famous designer wants Melissa to model the new jeans for next year. Dominic also has his sights set on Melissa herself.... then due to an embarrassing mishap on the runway, Dominic has the opportunity to wisk Melissa away from all the reporters. He takes her to his home in Spain. ...
This is exactly the kind of stuff I've come to expect from this Author. Laughable antics, hot smexy romance, and we even get a glimpse of some old friends.... so does Melissa get her chance to realize her dream? I'm not telling. You're gonna have to read it for yourself.
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1,200 reviews7 followers
January 16, 2018
This is an excellent compilation of stories by some great authors. My favorite is by Demelza Carlton and is from her Romance Island series. It is a spin-off and does have a cliff hanger, but it was still a great read. The story is titled Virgin Island and features Flavia and Dean. Flavia is trying to put her time with Jay behind her so she signs up as tour guide. Things don't go as she plans though. Once you start this quick read, it's hard to put it down. The characters are very likable and the story has some comedy and some drama. I can't wait for the full book to come out. I volunteered to read this book.
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345 reviews
January 16, 2018
I read 4/5 of the stories. The one I didn’t read, the blurb stated that it involved a virginity auction, and those aren’t my thing so I skipped it. The other ones I enjoyed. Dickslip by Gwyn McNamee was one of my favorites. There was some humor in most of the stories I read, which I liked. I enjoyed Carved In Ink, but wondered when the exposure would come in. When it did I felt that it didn’t fit the theme quite as much as the other stories. Nerdy Holiday was also one of my favorites because it was fun to read. Overall, a good set of stories.
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1,308 reviews29 followers
January 10, 2018
5 amazing authors coming coming together for this anthology is wonderful. I loved reading Runway Mis-Hap by Nicole Garcia, Melissa is a model and what I love about her is that she has a few more curves then your typical girls. The Mis-Hap was unfortunate but having a designer like Dominic by your side through it all doesn’t hurt. I like how each story is it’s own, overall the stories blend together in theme but you don’t need to read them in any particular order. Well done by all these amazing women. Grab your copy now. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.
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2,520 reviews53 followers
January 21, 2018
This was an okay anthology.

I rather enjoyed the first two (Nerdy Holiday & Virgin Island) and last (Carved in Ink) stories. They pulled me in quickly and kept my attention with pretty good plot lines. My favourite, though, was Nerdy Holiday, and I am looking forward to Vincent's story later this year.

The other two stories (Dickslip & Runway Mishap) were initially interesting, but something felt as though it were missing from the plots. These were the reason the anthology didn't get a higher rating from me.

I voluntarily read & reviewed an ARC of this anthology.
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2,083 reviews55 followers
January 13, 2018
5 cute little fast romance stories from 5 different authors. I enjoyed the stories. All of them deal with different situations but end in love. I only know one of the authors (Nicole Garcia), but look forward to reading more from all of these. Can't wait to read Vincent's story Quinn's brother from the first story. Flavia's story before The Virgin Island.
I received an ARC and volunteered to leave a review.
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2,881 reviews27 followers
January 8, 2018
A Nerdy Holiday by May Sage
Interesting Novella in World of Some Girls Do It. Nerdy girl, bilionaire guy, funny situations and complications - what more can a Reader ask from Novella?

Virgin Island by Demelza Carlton
Only begining of Full story. It have a taste that Reader will be hungry for.
I highly recommend reading Flavia and Jay'sJay' S story First - Rock Star Virgininty.
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463 reviews
January 10, 2018
A terrific collection of stories that deal with things beyond our control. How sometimes when things like wardrobe malfunctions or when something we want to keep hidden is Exposed, it happens for a reason. This collection has humor, steam and compassion within it's pages from some great authors. With contributions by several of my favorite authors, it is a must buy if you love romance.
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542 reviews3 followers
January 12, 2018
Very disappointed in most of the stories. May Sage's story was alright and rather liked Marissa's Farrar's story but hated Gwyn Mcnamee story. Of course the women suffers more from an indiscretion at work then the man and she worked hard to get where she was. I did not even care if they stayed together or not. Do not quite remember the other two stories.
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2,879 reviews119 followers
January 15, 2018
Wow wow wow I never thought a nip/penis slip would lead to so much comedy and love! Each story had its own embarrassing slip and each one lead to a road of utter embarrassed meant but it was also not the end of the world! Each story had a strong hero and heroine and though I had previously read McNamee the other authors were knew to me and ones I can’t wait to read more of!!

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1,743 reviews9 followers
January 9, 2018
ARC - I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
It was a very interesting bundle.
Sexy characters + Sexy stories.
You will not be disappointed w/ this bundle!
Loved the storytelling + the characters!
108 reviews1 follower
January 13, 2018
I'm a fan of Marissa Farrar & also read & enjoyed several Demelza Carlton books, the other authors were new to me. This was a very enjoyable collection of lighthearted romantic reads, highly recommended.
90 reviews1 follower
January 13, 2018
Very good

A good selection of short stories, worth reading. I have read and enjoyed books by May Sage but didn't know the other authors. All were well written and I will be checking out their other work.
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353 reviews3 followers
January 15, 2018
This is an anthology of five sexy stories about wardrobe malfunctions that lead to so much more. Each author has a must read story in this anthology. I loved them all.

It is a great book and definitely worth reading!!
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4,939 reviews22 followers
January 16, 2018
Really good little anthology! I really enjoy anthologies, because I can read about new authors and authors I already know (I like Nicole Garcia! In Runway Mishap, she mentions some of her other characters!). I really appreciate my reading.
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Author 25 books110 followers
January 9, 2018
Loved it! Full of sassy girls and men who get it right in the end. Made me laugh and cry.
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Author 4 books391 followers
January 17, 2018
A nerdy holiday - great story, minimal drama and had me smiling all the way through. Not one bad character in the bunch. Looking forward to Vincent’s story. 5 stars
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17 reviews7 followers
January 14, 2018
Awesome

Loved it! The way the stories all had something in common was to cute they all had me laughing and saying dang haha would definitely recommend e one! Can't wait for more from these authors!
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