Sin &amp; Tonic

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I read this book for Mira Lyn Kelly’s story – All In.

Jason was the owner of a hotel where Laine has a lot of weddings booked so they have to work together a lot. They have a sort of love-hate relationship and after one disastrous wedding, they acted upon the lust that they have for each other. I had one issue with that, they ruined a perfectly good cake. The cake didn’t hurt anyone but I digress. Jason does explain why he is the way he is about relationships and that gives an insight into his mind but can Laine change it and make him want more. This book was off the charts – funny, romantic and sexy. That epilogue – one word - wonderful

I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about the other 4 books but once I was finished with this set, it is very easy to say that each book is great in its own way. So even if you come for one author, you will leave with loving all 5 authors.

I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

Jessica Alcazar

4,407 reviews624 followers

July 20, 2019

Wild Thang- USA Today Bestselling Author, Tessa Layne – A million stars. I now own every book she has ever written!

All In- USA Today Bestselling Author, Mira Lyn Kelly – I loved this story before it was even All In so … :)

French Kiss- R. L. Kenderson – My first by the author and I liked it. For its length, I expected a bit more depth to the characters, but I liked it. Sweet story about coming home and finding your place.

Irish Legend- K.C. Enders – Not gonna lie, when I started to read this one something felt off. Like I should know things. So I went on Goodreads to investigate. And what do you know, their journey to this place in time actually takes place in a whole different book. It’s not mentioned anywhere except at the very end (whaaaat? … not cool). So I’m not that happy at the moment. I skipped the whole thing obviously and I’ll read it when/if I read their other book.

Redheaded $lut - USA Today Bestselling Author, Kayti McGee – I don’t know what it is about this author but it is always a good/bad seesaw with me. I read one book and I don’t feel it but the next is spectacular. It was spectacular’s turn this time LOL

If I could rate half stars, I would most certainly give this anthology 4.5 overall but since I can't, 4 will have to do.

Sharon Noble

2,198 reviews6 followers

July 22, 2019

This set of books was brilliant & beautiful written! Give Authors come together with their own story with one common thread, there is a Speak easy bar named There in Spirit. Five different story with five different drinks!

Nate

24.2k reviews19 followers

August 16, 2019

I really enjoyed this collection. These five authors really pack a punch...lol. Great characters & you won't be able to stop reading. I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review for a copy of the book via booksprout.

Jennie Fortna

2,550 reviews29 followers

August 11, 2019

ARC for honest review with no compensation received from BookSprout

Sin and Tonic is a collection of short novellas by some authors I have read before and some that are new to me. Some are standalones and some are part of a series. You can expect laughter, sexy times, great characters, HEA and a recipe for some amazing drinks!

Jenniekenn

575 reviews3 followers

WOOHOOO!!! Get your drink on and sit down and enjoy this amazing anthology. I am part of R.L. Kenderson’s ARC team and read this ARC mainly for their story but holey-moley I’m so happy I read them all because I have some new favorite authors to follow (I mean stalk). I’m a huge fan of stories that have the instant chemistry and a great story and funny side characters. This anthology gives you some fun drinks to try, some mile-high club fun, some great push and pull, some laughs and definitely same “awwww” moments. And I am excited to find out that some of the stories .. Like Tessa are actually part of other series (another plus for me) so I can’t want to read those stories.

I loved Jake and Lacey in French Kiss and I really loved, Mason and Luci in Wild Thang and All In with Jason and Laine...that speech (I won’t ruin it by saying more)!!!!

Buy this anthology and you will really enjoy it I promise!

Laura

1,488 reviews16 followers

Anthologies can be such a mixed bag but I really enjoyed every story in this one.

Some of these authors were new to me and a couple will definitely be added to my TBR!!

My favorite story in this collection is Irish Legend. I loved checking in with Finn and Addie and seeing the next part of their story.

I loved the drink recipes and how all of these stories were connected by the same speakeasy. I'll definitely be checking out the backlists of some of these authors!!

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Jessica

1,240 reviews10 followers

August 8, 2019

Sin and Tonic is a collection of short romances all centered around bars, speciality drinks, a speakeasy, and all the emotions! Only one of these authors I’ve read before, and I wasn’t sure if I was going to read each of these stories, but I’m so happy I did!! I found new authors to follow, new couples to fall in love with, a huge helping of laughter, a dash of tears, mixed with drama, and poured through a strainer of love right into my reader! I loved these stories and definitely recommend this collection!

Wild Thang by Tessa Layne - Mason and Luci have known each other for the past two years, but now is Mason’s chance to convince Luci to stay... hopefully with him. He has twenty four hours - can they fall for each other? This book is the perfect blend between sweet and spicy, with a connection between the characters that’s fun, engaging, with a dash of conflict. I loved reading this book - it felt almost like a fairy tale for me because it all happens so fast, and it’s amazing what all can happen during a day, but I fell in love with these characters and am so excited about this new direction for a series by Ms. Layne. Mason is romantic and sweet, Luci is fun and tends to wear her heart on her sleeve, and they just made a couple that really suits each other! This is a fantastic beginning and bridge, and I really hope to see more of Mason and Luci!

All In by Mira Lyn Kelly - Jason and Laine have worked together for the past two years, and they both have some serious feelings for the other. But Jason has a reputation and has already pushed Laine away once. Will he be able to convince her that his feelings are true and he wants love? Oh my, once I started this romance, I didn’t stop until it was done! I was completely captivated by the romance between Jason and Laine, the angst, the love, the intense chemistry! My favorite parts were when they were both vulnerable and opening up, and I adored the lengths that Jason went to for Laine! So romantic! Ms. Kelly is a new author for me, but now I just want to devour her books, especially since side characters already have a book!

French Kiss by R.L. Kenderson - Lacey’s father just passed away and has left his beloved bar to Lacey, only if she can stay in the states for a year and work with Jake. Jake and Lacey start as enemies, but when a dared kiss comes between them, is there hope for more? I wasn’t sure what to think about this romance at first, because I didn’t love Lacey, but I’m happy I kept reading because I ended up really enjoying this story! Lacey and Jake have a ton of chemistry that they both deny, but I loved their slow change from enemies, to lovers, to friends, and falling. They have a few issues to work out between them, there’s a few hiccups that come their way, but I loved their determination and enjoyed reading how their relationship evolved! This was my first romance by these authors, but I definitely want to read more, it would be awesome if there were more centered around this small town, and overall enjoyed Lacey and Jake!

Irish Legend by K.C. Enders - Finn and Addie have been together for a while now, and both have huge, life changing plans set for their trip. But with Finn acting strange, secrets, and some miscommunications, will the perfect plans come crashing down? Oh my goodness, this is my first taste of Finn and Addie, and I’m completely addicted! They’re so perfect for each other, my heart strings were completely pulled! Addie has some insecurities and anxieties, but Finn is so good about settling her down. I love that we, the readers, know what’s going on the whole time, from both points of view, and you’re simultaneously cheering them on and cringing at the potentials that could go wrong. I definitely fell for this couple, for their current trials, and can’t wait to read more about them and from this author!

Redheaded $lut by Kayti McGee - Bridget is about to get married, but the night before, she finds out her fiancé has been cheating on her. Making a spectacular show, she ends her engagement and decides to marry Phoenix, her DJ, instead. Could this impulsive action be the best decision she ever made? This romance was pretty fun, but Bridget took a little getting used to. She seems a little brash and bold, but I love that she’s unapologetic about who she is and the family she’s surrounded by. She tries so hard to balance “being an adult,” aka, being settling and responsibilities, with trying to have fun and going after what she wants. I loved that we see so much of her sisters and I was cracking up over the hierarchy of favorite sisters. This was a fun, short little read with lots of emotions, bold actions, and a surprising romance!

CarolKat

2,280 reviews29 followers

Wild Thang - Tessa Layne

This book had me giggling almost from the start. As Mason makes the effort to seduce Luci with his words in a NY airport lounge.

Luci definitely gets the best of him when she throws her grant rejection in his face. Not so easy now is it Mason.

Plans thwarted, Mason gets creative and gets on the same plane with Luci. Conversation heats up as turbulence scares Luci. I think my kindle melted.

Lots of fun, laughter, and plenty of heat!

All In - Mira Lyn Kelly

For Lanie Malone, the wedding planner there is nothing worse than a disgruntled bride with a destroyed wedding cake. Being the resourceful person she is, she enlists the help of the hotel owner Jason Henley and between the two of them they find another cake. Then things get even worse as the bride catches the groom with a bridesmaid and calls everything off.

Jason and Lanie seem to be fighting an incredible attraction. Even as her boss is close to firing her because of the cancelled at the last minute weddings that seem to be plaguing her.

Lots of laughs, some sticky situations, and plenty of heat in this very enjoyable read.

French Kiss - R.L. Kenderson

Lacey left town and moved to France as an au pair years ago. Her father had expected her to stay or at the very least come home for more than just a visit. When he dies he leaves her his bar The Leather and Lace Lounge with some very specific conditions to be met. Conditions that were a shock to her system.

A year where she can't leave or sell and has to run the bar with Jake Russo otherwise he gets it all. She does have some time to consider this, a couple of days anyway.

This one is a lot of fun too. These two go head to head and lips to lips almost right away on a dare.

Plenty of heat, some misunderstandings and other little unexpected twists.

Irish Legend - K.C. Enders

Oh my! Addie has some severe anxiety and OCD, I would think she'd be on some sort of medication to help with it but I guess it's necessary for this story.

Finn on the other hand is outgoing and flirty. He's also madly in love with Addie. Getting her to fly to Kansas City for her annual visit to her parents, meet up with friends and go to the music festival is all part of a larger plan for him. One where she flies to Dublin with him.

But first he is going to ask for her hand in marriage, that is if he gets a moment alone with her condescending father.

Now Finn's plans for the proposal go awry and he really should have listened to his friend.

Addie also has to come to terms with her own issues, but she does realize she loves Finn.

Finn's got his work cut out for him after a very public rejection, and the hope Addie finds in a visit to Sierra at There In Spirits.

I loved the way this story plays out, a fun read with laughter, tears and quite a bit of heat.

Redheaded $lut - Kayti McGee

Nothing like finding out your fiancé is a cheating SOB while at your bachelorette party. I really love the way Bridget handles it though.

Now after walking out on the groom and going to the reception, one would expect a wild time. Well that it was but it also has Bridget marrying the DJ Phoenix.

Lots of laughs, fun, some tears and plenty of sizzling heat.

Viper Spaulding

3,147 reviews25 followers

"The rainbows are back, and this time they brought kittens!"

All five of these short stories were delightful to read, filled with plenty of steam and swoon-worthy heroes. Four are standalone romances, while the other is more of an extended epilogue for a couple whose story was previously told. Each story is also complemented by its own cocktail recipe, several of which I plan to try for myself. A certain popular romance author makes a cameo appearance in more than one of the stories, acting as a sort of fairy godmother dispensing much needed wit and wisdom.

In "Wild Thang," Mason and Luci heat up the skies as they fly back to Kansas. Mason convinces Luci to give him 24 hours to make his case, and boy, does he use his time wisely! There's a bit of opposites-attract chemistry at play here, and everything works together perfectly.

Jason and Laine are "All In" as they dance around their mutual attraction and his playboy reputation to get to the heart of the matter. She's a wedding planner with scheduled weddings every weekend at his hotel, and the line between their working relationship and the possibility of something more becomes harder to discern as they tumble into the sweetest relationship ever.

"French Kiss" sends Lacey home from Paris to her small town after her father's death only to discover that she has to stay there for a full year in order to inherit her father's bar. The same bar that's being managed by her father's protege, the deliciously and irritatingly handsome Jake. One dare-fueled kiss leads to so many possibilities, right up until she heads back to Paris. This one is my favorite of the set, with its vividly portrayed setting and perfect enemies-to-lovers tension between the two.

"Irish Legend" delivers the proposal phase of a couple who have been together for quite a while. Finn and Addie are true opposites who share an amazing chemistry and a soul-deep love, but miscommunications still manage to derail the best laid plans.

"Redheaded Slut" is a wacky drunk-marriage farce that reminded me of the screwball comedies of the 1940s. Bridget's wedding day is almost a complete bust, but a change of groom saves the day and all that's left is to figure out if these two strangers can actually make a relationship out of an impromptu wedding.

Most of these are told in alternating first-person POV, with the last being only in the female's POV. Each one took me a little more than an hour to read. I loved each one, and highly recommend this set. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

JigsawGirl

4,171 reviews

August 8, 2019

I would give the collection 3.5 stars, but some of the stories I would rate higher. r
5 short stories that are sweet, sexy, ridiculous, provide a HEA (somewhat), and a cocktail recipe to boot for each book. The Tessa Layne and Mira Lynn Kelly books were my favorites.

Wild Thang - Tessa Layne
Wow. Luci and Mason burn up the pages in this book. It's instalove, but not really since they met two and a half years before this encounter.

I liked both characters. They liked each other. They actually respected each other. Their banter was sweet, sarcastic, and sexy. It looks like they may be well on their way to a HEA.

All In - Mira Lynn Kelly
Jason and Laine's cake scene was epic. I don't think I have ever read anything like that before. I didn't think the situation with Sophia added much to the story. It felt more like it was an added situation that wasn't completely developed, or just left unfinished.

A sweet, sexy story about two people that are "all in" for their relationship.

French Kiss - R. L. Henderson
I didn't think I would like Lacey at the beginning of the book. She seemed to want to blame Jake for something for which he had no responsibility. Gradually, the hostilities lessened and the friendship and sexual tension increased. Lacey became a more likable character.

Her behavior seemed a bit childish at times and Jake seemed to react to that. Once again, everything worked out for the HEA.

Irish Legend - K. C. Enders
Finn and Addie were together and in love. There is obviously an issue with her parents, specifically her father. There is another issue with Eddie and anxiety.

Finn and Addie seem to be very different, but very much committed. I felt like I walked in to the middle of a relationship at the beginning and by the end of the book, it felt like so much was left unsaid. Seems like these two have a story to finish telling. The reader is directed to a book titled "Twist" if you want to read about Addie and Finn's beginning.

Redheaded $lut - Kayti McGee
This book was short and sheer ridiculousness. I thought it was quirky until we got to the wedding and reception. That is when the ridiculousness set in and it continued until the end of the book.

The couple had no chemistry and no purpose. I kept feeling like what is the point.

I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of Sin & Tonic.

1,147 reviews

Great stories!

Wild Thang - I call this story the fantasy woo. The way Mason pulled out all the stops to convince Luci to give him a chance is the stuff of dreams. No need to win the lottery when you have Mason

All In - This story almost made me cry when Lanie and Jason split up. I’ve read tons of romance books but this is the first time I’ve read it done in cake. Seriously, Sophia is a b!tch.

French Kiss - The way Jake and Lacey’s relationship developed feels natural. Between Jake’s confidence and caring and Lacey’s unapologetic decisiveness, this story has the best characters.

Irish Legend - What’s with that female jeweler?! Also, I understand that Addie is anxiety-ridden but you’ve got to appreciate Finn’s effort in showing the world how much he is owned by her.

Redheaded $lut - It’s a very fun read but I thought it’s the least developed story of the bunch. Too many Rileys to keep track of.

Common among the five stories are the heartwarming romance, steamy sex, interesting characters, and swoon-worthy book boyfriends. Great collection of short stories! [I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.]

KylieAtkinson

769 reviews5 followers

The great thing about anthologies is reading stories/authors that are similar to each other. It gives you a small taste of something you might not have experienced before. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. This one definitely works. I’ve found some new authors that I will seek out their other books.

Wild Thang -Tessa Layne. ❤️ Tessa is the reason I have read all of these. I love her work and this story was as steamy and fun as the others I have read.

All In - Mira Lyn Kelly. 🎂 Really loved this one. A sweet ( but not too sweet ;) ) story of work friends that have put off their feelings for too long. A new author for me and I will read more of her books.

French Kiss - R L Kenderson. 🍺 Another great read from a new author for me. I liked the plot - refreshing from all the billionaire stuff lately.

Irish Legend - K C Enders. ☘️ Unfortunately, it seems this is part two of a previous story which bummed me a bit because I don’t like reading stories out of order. Not too bad but I think the lead female character is a bit too dramatic.

Red headed Slut - Kaci McGee. 💄*** yet to read this one but wanted to get my review in. I will amend it once I’ve read it ***

Karen Hrdlicka

1,347 reviews27 followers

August 23, 2019

What an interesting concept for an anthology, finding love in a bar. So far I have read the entries by by RL Kenderson and KC Enders and found them both to be stories that I love.
I have been a fan of RL Kenderson's books for awhile now. I totally loved Jake and Lacey's story, French Kiss, a cross between first chance at a crush from the past and enemies to lovers. The story is fast-paced but the characters are well-developed and very likable. Forced to work together in her father's bar as a condition of the her father's will, Lacey is less than happy about giving up her life in France and run the bar her father loved. Jake found a father figure in Lacey's dad and wants to own the bar without having to deal with Lacey. As always this duo delivers great banter and hotness that might just require a pint or two to cool off.
KC Enders is a new to me author but after reading, Irish Legend, I'm a fan. I am totally going seek out the rest of Finn's story. What's better than a hot Irishman totally in love with a woman, and he owns a pub? Nothing. I highly recommend you grab this collection before it is gone.

Cheryl

1,912 reviews18 followers

All In and Wild Thang were the draw for me in this anthology, because I'm already a fan of both Mira Lyn Kelly and Tessa Layne, but my list of authors has expanded to include the other ladies in this set. Each story, while short in length, was long on fun.
Luci is quite the little spitfire in Wild Thang, tempting and surprising Mason at every turn. I love the lengths he's willing to go to so she'll stay in town!
Who knew cake could be such an interesting addition to a bit of private time for Jason and Laine. Their chemistry is electric, even as she tries to fight it. I love her honesty and his determination in showing her how good they can be together.
French Kiss is another winner, although it took me a bit to warm up to Lacey. Irish Legend and Redheaded **** were okay, but I felt I was missing something by not having read previous K C Enders books...maybe Irish Legend is part of a series? I liked McGee's writing style, but the loud and obnoxious heroine's family turned me off of both her and them.
Grab this set right away...it won't be here that long!

Lisa Spofford

867 reviews20 followers

This is an anthology of four short stories written by authors and based in Kansas City: Tessa Layne, Mira Lynn Kelly, R. L. Kenderson, K. C. Enders, and Kayti McGee, and the book was edited (I think) by Sierra Simone, who showed up as a character in two weeks of the stories. I was only familiar with the first and last author in this group prior to reading this collection. The stories were all light, sexy, and sweet. They made me interested in reading more from the authors I have never read before And hopefully will have more with which to judge their writing. The stories were a fun read, but they didn’t have a real grab to them or much depth. Due to the length of these stories the characters were not really three dimensional. The stories seemed to exist on the surface level of the genre. As I indicated, they were interesting enough for me to look further at the authors and see whether a longer story would pull me in deeper to their worlds.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Simone Dyers

153 reviews

October 8, 2019

I loved how these stories were brought to life.
Each book had a sass of its own.
Wild Thang - it’s amazing how a wedding can not only bring the couple getting married together, but people that never thought they had a chance, this is Mason and Luci. Find out how he plans to make her stay with him in their hometown.

All In - Jason and Lanie has always had this special connection going between them. But as Lanie is booked just to work in the hotel, things become more steamy all with the help of a wedding cake. Jump into their love hate relationship and weddings.

French Kiss - imagine having a hate hate relationship with sex on legs, this is Jake and Lacey. Forced to work together, they have to put their differences aside and pull it off. But one night everything changes and they can’t keep their hands off each other.

Irish Legend - a sweet romance with a girl that’s always in her head and a guy that tries to help her to get out.

Redheaded Slut - every girl dreams of her wedding day and everything going perfect, until it doesn’t and things change.

Jenn H

710 reviews7 followers

This is a collection of stories by some fantastic authors! R.L. Kenderson and their French kiss will have you rooting for love after heartache when a daughter comes home to bury her father and finds stipulations of her inheritance. All in by Mira Lyn Kelly will have you laughing at the antics between the wedding planner and the hotel owner. Wild thang by Tessa Lang will have you hoping and wishing that the billionaire can convince his crush to stay and find/fulfill her dream in their hometown rather than leaving. And in Irish legends by K.C. Enders, can an Irish pub owner who loves being in the centre of attention convince his girlfriend who’s his polar opposite to join him in the spotlight? And lastly in Redheaded $lut by Kayti McGee can a bride who finds out something drastic about her groom the eve of their wedding find her happily ever after? And if the stories weren’t enough each author has included a drink recipe for their story!!’ Yum

Jennifer Pierson

11.7k reviews188 followers

This Anthology was a tall glass of Sin & Tonic for the soul, and everything else you can imagine. These 5 authors took me on a super great ride with a lot lotta sexy, that I never wanted the fun to end. Each story gripped me, and I found myself not being able to put it down until every last page was inhaled, so it became quite the day project that I needed more of. Every story is well written, and even though they're of the short(ish) variety, I didn't feel like I was cheated. And even though each amazing author has their own stories, the common thread is speak easy bar, There in Spirit. Plus, each story has it's own drink as well (including the recipe), along with a ton of sparks that flew everywhere. So instead of boring everyone with my cryptic review (I feel like it's so much better to go in blind), I'll just say get your one click on, as you'll want to be There in Spirit too! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

11.6k reviews49 followers

July 22, 2020

Finding love among the drinks

*** 4 1/2 Stars ***

I picked up this anthology from the author R.L. Kenderson last year to read and review. Sin & Tonic contains 5 books, really novellas, each by a different author. I enjoy anthologies as they give me a chance to try out authors I have not read before to see if I like their writing and story-telling styles. Sometimes you hit that jackpot and sometimes not so much.
This anthology has the theme of finding love at a bar/pub/lounge/tavern, not like it doesn't happen in real life but each author has a different take on it. Each book has a different couple but they are all fun, flirty, steamy and enjoyable. Plus add in a drink recipe matching the title of each story and you get to really have some fun..........just don't read the entire anthology all in one evening or you may wake up with some unintended consequences.

I received a copy of this book for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.

Lynda

78 reviews3 followers

Ruby The Romance Enthusiast

What a great collection of short romantic stories. Each is set around a great drink or bar. Some of the authors I've read before and some were brand new. I'm so glad I read this book. Now I have an entire new list of authors to follow.

My favorite book happens to be from an author that I already follow. She is amazing and this book is incredible. Tessa Layne does it again. Wild Thing had me laugh and fall in love with Luci and Mason. Although they met several years prior, one the meet again you can feel the love almost immediately. Mason will do just about anything to get Luci to stay with for him. Can he convince her? You'll have to read and find out. I received an advanced readers copy of this book from BookSprout for my honest & voluntary review.

I hope you are able to get this book and read all these romantic stories by these fantastic authors. Great job!!

The Mysterious Reader

3,589 reviews66 followers

August 14, 2019

Sin & Tonic is a great mix of romances by five different but talented writers. The stories are all set in some sort of Frank’s establishment, be it a bar, speakeasy, tavern, cocktail lounge or pub, bit each story and the stars on them are very different. Having said that, they all have in common great writing and fun plots filled with neat characters (and most definitely heat). Read the publisher’s blurb for decent summaries of each story and then download, sit back and enjoy. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises. This collection of stories definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the collection is most definitely one to read, and it is easy to recommend its five tales.

428 reviews34 followers

August 5, 2019

Sin & Tonic is a sexy collection of novellas by quite a few reputable authors.

I have only read from one of the authors in this list but that didn't deter me from enjoy them as every bit as Tessa's. Each story is written in a way that will captivate your attention as well as your time and a guarantee that you won't be disappointed with the content.

There is definitely some sexy sinning going on while alcohol was involved. Each story is filled with what you'd expect with a name like Sin & Tonic.

Expect a nice amount of x-rated chemistry.
Expect a nice amount of laughs.
Expect a nice amount of funny secondary characters.
Expect a nice of amount of love going on between the pages.

It is hard to explain about each story without giving all the details away. I suggest and recommend that you buy this anthology and get your fix of hot men and happy endings.

ARC generously supplied by Booksprout.

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Donna Smith

1,273 reviews12 followers

What a compilation of stories. I loved Mira Lyn Kelly's All In. The story between two coworkers that really weren't was a slow burn but add in some cake and things move faster than a kid on a sugar high. She is a wedding planner and he is the hotel owner/ manager. They have been working with each other for years but he had been burned in the past and she was gun shy of commitment. Every one at the hotel is rooting for them since they all see what the two of them can't. That they are head over heels and can't seem to see it. Although this is a quick story Ms Kelly sucks you into their lives so that you feel that you know them. Love her writing and I look foward to more.

Kathi

3,071 reviews17 followers

Great Way to Read These Authors!!

Wild Thang – Tessa Layne – 5 stars

Luci is on her way out of the country to start a new business after a local grant is refused. Billionaire Mason has just a few hours to change her mind (and apologize for not reading her grant application).

Sweet and sexy vignette of two people trying to find their way in the world. Mason loves her sass as most kowtow to him due to the dollars in his bank account. Humor and following through on a request that may have started as a joke add to the depth of this great story in this exciting collaboration.

*** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book ***

Debbie

133 reviews2 followers

I skimmed through the titles of this collection. My review is mainly focused on Tessa Layne's story, Wild Thang. For a short story, it is steamy, sassy, and satisfying. And it was definitely wild!! Mason Carter & Luci Cruz had instant chemistry. Luci was a firecracker and Mason was a bit of a charmer. She didn't indulge Mason the way other women have. She made him work for it. The 24 ultimatum was a genius idea. And, it had Mason going through hoops to pull it off. Can't wait to see what Tessa has in store for us next.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Stephanie Erickson

247 reviews4 followers

July 25, 2019

Read this book to read Tessa Layne Wild Thang.

Luci Cruz and Mason Carter have known each other for a while now. Now as they wait in the airport for a flight to Kansas City they talk and realize that there is something there that they have never let themselves see of feel before.

Luci gets to see how sweet and sexy Mason can be and she melts. But she has a plan to try to get her life in order. But can she change her plans?

Mason has twenty four hours to convince Luci not to leave Kansas City and to stay and have a relationship. He wants to give Luci everything.

Marichus Real

3,526 reviews27 followers

August 8, 2019

A collection of five books. The first three were very enjoyable, sweet, romantic and I enjoy them a lot. However, the last two were not good enough. One of them was the second part of a trilogy which I think was not a very good idea to include it in this collection and the last one was an absurd story. So, this is my punctuation for them:
Wild Thang by Tessa Layne 5 stars
All In by Mira Lyn Kelly 5 stars
French Kiss by Renae Au & Lara Kennedy 5 stars
Irish Legend by K.C. Enders 3 stars
Redheaded $lut by Kayti McGee 2 stars
Sorry about the last two stories, but I’m just been honest.

Brenda Moser

9,376 reviews140 followers

This is an entertaining collection of five short novellas , each with their own hot couple with their own story to tell. The characters are strong and have a hot chemistry. The author brings humor,drama and tons of emotions in these stories. She brings some fun drink mixes along with the hot romances and weaves a fun and sexy book that will give you hours of reading pleasure. The stories move quickly and smoothly and I enjoyed reading.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

J. Ockenhouse

1,743 reviews18 followers