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SEEDS OF LOVE is a romance anthology to benefit Ukraine. This collection of short romance stories is not available anywhere else. 100% of the royalties will be donated to United Help Ukraine, a charitable organization dedicated to helping the Ukrainian people affected by Russia’s invasion. They are a grassroots, entirely volunteer-based organization that provides aid to wounded Ukrainian warriors, assistance to their families, and support to internally displaced people.
This anthology features 47 authors. The stories include various sub-genres of contemporary romance, paranormal romance, dark romance, and romantic comedy.
SEEDS OF LOVE is only available for a limited time! Stand with the people of Ukraine and get your copy today!
Participating authors:
Amber Garr, Amy Thorn, Barb Shuler, Brooke Summers, Cassidy London, Cyndi Faria, D.M. Davis, Dakota Willink, DD Lorenzo, Denise Wells, E.H. Lyon, Emery LeeAnn, Erica Himy, Fei Marie Perez, Gabbi Black, Gabbi Grey, Hannah Blake, Heather G Harris, Jenna Lynn, JS Mercier, KA Graham, Kaje Harper, Katherine Moore, Kelly Kelsey, Lane Bellemore, LC Taylor, Liz Durano, LJ Evans, Lux Miller, M.L. Broome, Mel Walker, Miranda Grant, M Guida, Pandora Snow, Persephone Autumn, Raisa Greywood, Ramsey Savage, Remy Reigns, Shelly Hixson, Sophia Henry, Stella Moore, Syd Ryan, Tara Conrad, Tiffany Carby, Vi Summers, Vivian Murdoch, Willow Fox, Yolanda Olson
SEEDS OF LOVE is a romance anthology to benefit Ukraine. This collection of short romance stories is not available anywhere else. 100% of the royalties will be donated to United Help Ukraine, a charitable organization dedicated to helping the Ukrainian people affected by Russia’s invasion. They are a grassroots, entirely volunteer-based organization that provides aid to wounded Ukrainian warriors, assistance to their families, and support to internally displaced people.
This anthology features 47 authors. The stories include various sub-genres of contemporary romance, paranormal romance, dark romance, and romantic comedy.
SEEDS OF LOVE is only available for a limited time! Stand with the people of Ukraine and get your copy today!
Participating authors:
Amber Garr, Amy Thorn, Barb Shuler, Brooke Summers, Cassidy London, Cyndi Faria, D.M. Davis, Dakota Willink, DD Lorenzo, Denise Wells, E.H. Lyon, Emery LeeAnn, Erica Himy, Fei Marie Perez, Gabbi Black, Gabbi Grey, Hannah Blake, Heather G Harris, Jenna Lynn, JS Mercier, KA Graham, Kaje Harper, Katherine Moore, Kelly Kelsey, Lane Bellemore, LC Taylor, Liz Durano, LJ Evans, Lux Miller, M.L. Broome, Mel Walker, Miranda Grant, M Guida, Pandora Snow, Persephone Autumn, Raisa Greywood, Ramsey Savage, Remy Reigns, Shelly Hixson, Sophia Henry, Stella Moore, Syd Ryan, Tara Conrad, Tiffany Carby, Vi Summers, Vivian Murdoch, Willow Fox, Yolanda Olson
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Dakota Willink
102 books1,547 followersDakota Willink is an Award-Winning USA Today Bestselling Author. She loves writing about damaged heroes who fall in love with sassy and independent females. Her books are character-driven, emotional, and sexy, yet written with a flare that keeps them real. With a wide range of published books, a magazine publication, and the Leave Me Breathless World under her belt, Dakota's imagination is constantly spinning new ideas.
The Stone Series is Dakota's first published book series. It has been recognized for various awards and bestseller lists, including USA Today and the Readers' Favorite 2017 Gold Medal in Romance, and has since been translated into multiple languages internationally. The Fade Into You series (formally known as the Cadence duet) was a finalist in the HEAR Now Festival Independent Audiobook Awards. In addition, Dakota has written under the alternate pen name, Marie Christy. Under this name, she has written and published a children's book for charity titled, And I Smile. Also writing as Marie Christy, she was a contributor to the Blunder Woman Productions project, Nevertheless We Persisted: Me Too, a 2019 Audie Award Finalist and Earphones Awards Winner. This project inspired Dakota to write The Sound of Silence, a dark romantic suspense novel.
Dakota often says she survived her first publishing with coffee and wine. She’s an unabashed Star Wars fanatic and still dreams of getting her letter from Hogwarts one day. Her daily routines usually include rocking Lululemon yoga pants, putting on lipstick, and obsessing over Excel spreadsheets. She enjoys traveling with her husband and debating social and economic issues with her politically savvy Generation Z son and daughter. Two spoiled Cavaliers are her furry writing companions who bring her daily smiles.
Official Website: www.dakotawillink.com
The Stone Series is Dakota's first published book series. It has been recognized for various awards and bestseller lists, including USA Today and the Readers' Favorite 2017 Gold Medal in Romance, and has since been translated into multiple languages internationally. The Fade Into You series (formally known as the Cadence duet) was a finalist in the HEAR Now Festival Independent Audiobook Awards. In addition, Dakota has written under the alternate pen name, Marie Christy. Under this name, she has written and published a children's book for charity titled, And I Smile. Also writing as Marie Christy, she was a contributor to the Blunder Woman Productions project, Nevertheless We Persisted: Me Too, a 2019 Audie Award Finalist and Earphones Awards Winner. This project inspired Dakota to write The Sound of Silence, a dark romantic suspense novel.
Dakota often says she survived her first publishing with coffee and wine. She’s an unabashed Star Wars fanatic and still dreams of getting her letter from Hogwarts one day. Her daily routines usually include rocking Lululemon yoga pants, putting on lipstick, and obsessing over Excel spreadsheets. She enjoys traveling with her husband and debating social and economic issues with her politically savvy Generation Z son and daughter. Two spoiled Cavaliers are her furry writing companions who bring her daily smiles.
Official Website: www.dakotawillink.com
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April 2, 2022A wide array of authors writing all flavors of short romance-- sweet and erotic, M/F, M/M, and more-- are coming together to put out this charity anthology. Proceeds will go to United Help Ukraine, a charitable organization dedicated to helping the Ukrainian people affected by Russia’s invasion. Release date will be April 26th - my story is a 10,000 word second-chances with a single dad.
I hope this will raise some money for a good cause, while being a sampler for a whole lot of authors (including many I have not read.) Looking forward to it.
I hope this will raise some money for a good cause, while being a sampler for a whole lot of authors (including many I have not read.) Looking forward to it.
May 28, 2022
(Last updated: 4.26.2022 — 4 stories reviewed)
🌻 THE VENOM IN A QUIET MIND by Yolanda Olson
RATING: 4⭐️
🌼 B L U R B 🌼
𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘏𝘦'𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦.
That's why I’m here. It's why we're having this conversation now. I know you're afraid, and I’ll be honest when I tell you that you should be. You took something from me that I could never get back, masked it as an act of love, and thought I would probably forgive and forget. I ... I can forgive you; in fact, I already have. But forgetting is something that I’ve never been good at, and you know that. I'm as sorry as you are, which is to say not at all. But first, you need to understand why, and then when you finally do?
𝘐'𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦.
🌼 R E V I E W 🌼
Families aren’t always what they were meant to be. Sometimes you end up with a bad hand in life and must take corrective actions for the betterment of yourself and the one you love. I’m a huge fan of revenge stories and Yolanda didn’t hold back on emotion and devastation with this one.
Told through the words of Jeremiah Blue we see how both his twenty-four year old and seven year old selves were impacted by the acts of one individual. We witness how cruelty can lead to desperation. How hope can blind a person to what’s clearly in front of their faces. And how time allows for an intricate plan of revenge to form and be executed. The Blue family got what they deserved. I won’t spare a tear for them. I would enjoy a follow up with Jeremiah and Judah though. Maybe as they go about knocking off other charlatans - you never know they could have acquired a new passion, right Yolanda 🤣
🧏🏼♂️ MC with a disability - deaf 😈 sweet revenge 😈 false prophets and faith healing 😈 brotherly love handed down in the family 😈
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🌻 CHANCE ENCOUNTER by Emery LeeAnn (MF)
RATING: 4⭐️
🌼 B L U R B 🌼
What do you do when the store you’ve devoted your life to gets robbed? As a single young woman, and bookshop owner, Kendall must figure out who she can trust.
Officer Aidan Porter never expected to meet the girl of his dreams the night he answered a call for an alarm. Will the case get in the way, or will chemistry overtake all?
Find out in their Chance Encounter.
🌼 R E V I E W 🌼
I’m not usually a fan of stories told in third person but this multi POV story was very easy to get engrossed in and read.
Kendall is this seemingly meek bookstore owner, except she’s not. She initiates the quickie with Aidan not Officer Porter. And she’s may me a devious mastermind. Those last few sentences shad me actually laughing at how perfect an ending it turned out to be. Sometimes what you need is literally hiding under your toes (or is it nose 🤔)
🖤 Officer & the Bookstore Owner 🖤 almost a meet-cute 🖤 quickie becomes forever 🖤 hilarious ending 🖤 unsolved mystery… or is it 🖤
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🌻 A LOVE SO WRONG by Brooke Summers (MF)
RATING: 4⭐️
🌼 B L U R B 🌼
Georgina's life is turned upside down with just one kiss. The man she wants isn't a man that she should be with. After all, he's the man that's been a huge part of her life since she was sixteen. But the heart wants what it wants and Georgina's wants Wayne. Her step-father.
🌼 R E V I E W 🌼
Wayne Rollins is the right-hand-man to the head of the Lomas Crime Family, and Georgie’s mother Debbie thought she could play him for a fool. Turns out the jokes in her. Wayne knew her plan and agreed specifically for Georgie, her fifteen year old daughter. Call it safety or desire, it was still skeptical motives. But once you see deeper into the connection the two share and see even those around knew it was meant to be, you start to agree too.
“𝑰 𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒚 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 [𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰’𝒎 𝒉𝒊𝒔, 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏, 𝒊𝒔] 𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒕, 𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑰'𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒆.” ~ Georgie
I had to laugh, I seriously expected some drama but the way it was all settled was too perfect. This man knew what he wanted and damn everyone and everything that stood in the way to his happiness.
🔥 step ’daddy’ forbidden agegap romance 🔥 mafia and MC themes 🔥 18yo virgin h 🔥 47yo H 😍 unaliving for love 😍 breeding kink 🔥
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🌻 REESE by Persephone Autumn (MM)
RATING: 3⭐️
🌼 B L U R B 🌼
Never thought I’d settle down. Not until he walked into my life. Trent Callahan. One of the most affluent people in the area with a self-built empire. The man with my heart in his hands. The night he followed me home, I never expected more than a one-night stand. A year later, I still call him mine. Well, mostly mine.
I want more than just someone to warm my sheets. For once, I want to be put first. But I fear that’s not possible. Because he loves his job more than anything. Even me.
🌼 R E V I E W 🌼
This one was angsty and emotional. You glimpse real life problems and insecurities that a couple navigate. Reese Triggs works two jobs to make ends meet. He isn’t rich by any means but is comfortable in life. Trent Callahan is the son of a billionaire and wealthy in his own endeavors. But these two met in a night club and money has never been an issue. So as they best a year into their unspecified relationship everything comes to a head. It’s time to stop and really figure out what they are where they plan on going. Thankfully it sends on a happy note.
Want more Reese?
Find him in the Insomniac Duet.
Restless Night—Insomniac Duet 1
A Love So Bright—Insomniac Duet 2
𝓋𝓍𝒽𝑒𝓍𝓃 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹𝓈
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🌻 THE VENOM IN A QUIET MIND by Yolanda Olson
RATING: 4⭐️
🌼 B L U R B 🌼
𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘏𝘦'𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦.
That's why I’m here. It's why we're having this conversation now. I know you're afraid, and I’ll be honest when I tell you that you should be. You took something from me that I could never get back, masked it as an act of love, and thought I would probably forgive and forget. I ... I can forgive you; in fact, I already have. But forgetting is something that I’ve never been good at, and you know that. I'm as sorry as you are, which is to say not at all. But first, you need to understand why, and then when you finally do?
𝘐'𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦.
🌼 R E V I E W 🌼
Families aren’t always what they were meant to be. Sometimes you end up with a bad hand in life and must take corrective actions for the betterment of yourself and the one you love. I’m a huge fan of revenge stories and Yolanda didn’t hold back on emotion and devastation with this one.
Told through the words of Jeremiah Blue we see how both his twenty-four year old and seven year old selves were impacted by the acts of one individual. We witness how cruelty can lead to desperation. How hope can blind a person to what’s clearly in front of their faces. And how time allows for an intricate plan of revenge to form and be executed. The Blue family got what they deserved. I won’t spare a tear for them. I would enjoy a follow up with Jeremiah and Judah though. Maybe as they go about knocking off other charlatans - you never know they could have acquired a new passion, right Yolanda 🤣
🧏🏼♂️ MC with a disability - deaf 😈 sweet revenge 😈 false prophets and faith healing 😈 brotherly love handed down in the family 😈
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🌻 CHANCE ENCOUNTER by Emery LeeAnn (MF)
RATING: 4⭐️
🌼 B L U R B 🌼
What do you do when the store you’ve devoted your life to gets robbed? As a single young woman, and bookshop owner, Kendall must figure out who she can trust.
Officer Aidan Porter never expected to meet the girl of his dreams the night he answered a call for an alarm. Will the case get in the way, or will chemistry overtake all?
Find out in their Chance Encounter.
🌼 R E V I E W 🌼
I’m not usually a fan of stories told in third person but this multi POV story was very easy to get engrossed in and read.
Kendall is this seemingly meek bookstore owner, except she’s not. She initiates the quickie with Aidan not Officer Porter. And she’s may me a devious mastermind. Those last few sentences shad me actually laughing at how perfect an ending it turned out to be. Sometimes what you need is literally hiding under your toes (or is it nose 🤔)
🖤 Officer & the Bookstore Owner 🖤 almost a meet-cute 🖤 quickie becomes forever 🖤 hilarious ending 🖤 unsolved mystery… or is it 🖤
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.
🌻 A LOVE SO WRONG by Brooke Summers (MF)
RATING: 4⭐️
🌼 B L U R B 🌼
Georgina's life is turned upside down with just one kiss. The man she wants isn't a man that she should be with. After all, he's the man that's been a huge part of her life since she was sixteen. But the heart wants what it wants and Georgina's wants Wayne. Her step-father.
🌼 R E V I E W 🌼
Wayne Rollins is the right-hand-man to the head of the Lomas Crime Family, and Georgie’s mother Debbie thought she could play him for a fool. Turns out the jokes in her. Wayne knew her plan and agreed specifically for Georgie, her fifteen year old daughter. Call it safety or desire, it was still skeptical motives. But once you see deeper into the connection the two share and see even those around knew it was meant to be, you start to agree too.
“𝑰 𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒚 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 [𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰’𝒎 𝒉𝒊𝒔, 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏, 𝒊𝒔] 𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒕, 𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑰'𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒆.” ~ Georgie
I had to laugh, I seriously expected some drama but the way it was all settled was too perfect. This man knew what he wanted and damn everyone and everything that stood in the way to his happiness.
🔥 step ’daddy’ forbidden agegap romance 🔥 mafia and MC themes 🔥 18yo virgin h 🔥 47yo H 😍 unaliving for love 😍 breeding kink 🔥
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🌻 REESE by Persephone Autumn (MM)
RATING: 3⭐️
🌼 B L U R B 🌼
Never thought I’d settle down. Not until he walked into my life. Trent Callahan. One of the most affluent people in the area with a self-built empire. The man with my heart in his hands. The night he followed me home, I never expected more than a one-night stand. A year later, I still call him mine. Well, mostly mine.
I want more than just someone to warm my sheets. For once, I want to be put first. But I fear that’s not possible. Because he loves his job more than anything. Even me.
🌼 R E V I E W 🌼
This one was angsty and emotional. You glimpse real life problems and insecurities that a couple navigate. Reese Triggs works two jobs to make ends meet. He isn’t rich by any means but is comfortable in life. Trent Callahan is the son of a billionaire and wealthy in his own endeavors. But these two met in a night club and money has never been an issue. So as they best a year into their unspecified relationship everything comes to a head. It’s time to stop and really figure out what they are where they plan on going. Thankfully it sends on a happy note.
Want more Reese?
Find him in the Insomniac Duet.
Restless Night—Insomniac Duet 1
A Love So Bright—Insomniac Duet 2
𝓋𝓍𝒽𝑒𝓍𝓃 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹𝓈
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April 26, 2022
Wow! This anthology is huge. If you're looking for a way to help benefit Ukraine while also getting your eyes and mind on a tasty collection of stories, then grab this quick. Stories are relatively short and it is, yet again, another great way to get a sampling of authors you might not normally read AND get your eyes on some stories from authors you love. Raisa Greywood's story takes place in the Four Horsemen universe and we get Sierra's story. If you've read any of those books in that series, then you'll be familiar with the woman and her love of whips. There are so many other authors participating in this anthology, that it's worth it along just to grab their stories. Some of my faves include: Brooke Summers, Cassidy London, KA Graham, Stella Moore, Syd Ryan, Vi Summers, Vivian Murdoch, Willow Fox, and Yolanda Olson. So, go! Go-go! Get yourself a copy and help out a great cause.
May 2, 2022
The Lightkeeper’s Love Affair by Gabbi Grey is an uplifting gem of a forced proximity/meet cute featuring Ben, a recently graduated elementary school teacher, and Isaac, a lightkeeper on his way home to his solitary island existence. Stranded at the same seaside hotel during a storm, there is only one room available – with one bed, and Isaac offers to share… what ensues is a mutual rescue of sorts, and their joining is organic. I was fully invested in this story with its themes of loneliness, attraction, and the joy of that moment when the universe presents you with your forever person… with your sweet beagle at your side to give his paw of approval.
April 27, 2022
I've only had a chance to read Kaje Harper's lovely second-chance gay romance "Out of the Blue" (who could resist that sweet kid, and a veterinarian, yum), Gabbi Grey's fascinating gay romance "The Lightkeeper's Love Affair" (I love stories that give a glimpse of secondary characters from other tales in a series), and Gabbi Black's sizzling erotic romance "Toronto Twist" (nice way to celebrate an anniversary!) , but all were delicious, and I can't wait to read the rest of the stories in this anthology.
April 19, 2022
48 short stories in one book is like being given a little gem as a romance fan!
I read - To Have And To Lose
By Miranda Grant
Never read a RomCom Fantasy with Dark Humor?
Well now is your chance !!
Miranda Grant took the best of the romance sub genres and delicately wove an incredible story filled with laugh out loud dark humor, solid character and world building and all the while leading to the kindling romance between the two MC’s.
It’s a Brothers Best Friend / Frenemies to Lovers trope.
I read - To Have And To Lose
By Miranda Grant
Never read a RomCom Fantasy with Dark Humor?
Well now is your chance !!
Miranda Grant took the best of the romance sub genres and delicately wove an incredible story filled with laugh out loud dark humor, solid character and world building and all the while leading to the kindling romance between the two MC’s.
It’s a Brothers Best Friend / Frenemies to Lovers trope.
May 16, 2022
Read the beautiful story To Have and To Lose written by Miranda Grant about Jace and Arianna. It developes their story from enemies and evolves their relationship. From mischief pranks to growth, sacrifice and hard decisions. It helps understand Death Due Us Part also from Miranda Grant. Lovely to read, entertaining with a little spice on the side. Action and romance
May 25, 2022
I am reviewing Ember by Lux Miller and LC Taylor. This was such a quick read. So much witty banter in this as a girl with a crush goes for what she wants. Can’t wait for the full book to come out.
Lucille is a high school senior with a big secret she started this school in the middle of the year. She o KU has one friend, Carter. Carter is the star basketball player that was assigned to tutor Lucille in Chemistry. And he just had a bad break up with his now ex girlfriend.
Lucille being the small nerdy girl, is upset to miss out of senior prom. So Carter asks her to go with him. This is her chance to finally show him how she feels. But her parents are utterly horrible and refuses to let her go to prom as it’s a waist of her intelligence. Ugh. So Carter shows up, helps her sneak out of her house, takes her to his house where his sister and mom help to makeshift a dress for her last minute. But what comes next is a shock to both of them.
Such a page turner, a quick read that will have you laughing. I can’t wait to read the full story when it releases as well as other stories in this anthology.
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Review of Breaking Free by Dakota Willink
This is the first story that I’ve read of Dakotas. It was short, steamy and right to the point. I loved that about this.
Struggling with issues from their past, billionaire Alexander and his wife Krystina decide to head to Vegas for some much needed sinful city time. Though they are taking 2 of their friends as well. With a quick tease in the back of the limo, it sets this story off with spice.
For forward to arriving at the hotel in Vegas and a 3 hour time slot of having their separate ways from their friends, the steam picks up. And boy was it pleasure and hot.
Can’t wait to read the full story and more from Dakota.
I received an arc and am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
Lucille is a high school senior with a big secret she started this school in the middle of the year. She o KU has one friend, Carter. Carter is the star basketball player that was assigned to tutor Lucille in Chemistry. And he just had a bad break up with his now ex girlfriend.
Lucille being the small nerdy girl, is upset to miss out of senior prom. So Carter asks her to go with him. This is her chance to finally show him how she feels. But her parents are utterly horrible and refuses to let her go to prom as it’s a waist of her intelligence. Ugh. So Carter shows up, helps her sneak out of her house, takes her to his house where his sister and mom help to makeshift a dress for her last minute. But what comes next is a shock to both of them.
Such a page turner, a quick read that will have you laughing. I can’t wait to read the full story when it releases as well as other stories in this anthology.
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Review of Breaking Free by Dakota Willink
This is the first story that I’ve read of Dakotas. It was short, steamy and right to the point. I loved that about this.
Struggling with issues from their past, billionaire Alexander and his wife Krystina decide to head to Vegas for some much needed sinful city time. Though they are taking 2 of their friends as well. With a quick tease in the back of the limo, it sets this story off with spice.
For forward to arriving at the hotel in Vegas and a 3 hour time slot of having their separate ways from their friends, the steam picks up. And boy was it pleasure and hot.
Can’t wait to read the full story and more from Dakota.
I received an arc and am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
May 4, 2022
A wonderful collection of short stories going toward a great cause to help the Ukrainian people. I have not read this whole collection that was given to me, but the ones I've read were very enjoyable. I started from the beginning so the story "A Love So Wrong" by Brooke Summers which is about Georgina who is attracted to her stepfather Wayne after he kissed her was an engaging "Daddy" romance theme. Georgina who caught her boyfriend Derek cheating is going out to forget and have fun gets caught returning home late. What occurs after Wayne kisses her is an engaging steamy read. The next "A Trivia Pursuit" by Jenna Lynn is about Emma a history teacher who goes to McNally's pub trivia night with her friend Layla and is bothered by the interactions between Layla and Bradford a member of her team. What occurs after trivia night as Bradford who is attracted to Emma and is worried about her was an engaging enjoyable read as Emma realizes her feelings about Bradford. The next story "An Affair to Die For" by Lane Bellemore is about Blake Ellery a student and Professor Owen St. James. Blake spills coffee over herself when she bumps into Owen. Owen takes her to his office and gives her a shirt to change into. Walking toward the parking lot on campus, Owen admits his attraction toward Blake and kisses her, only to be seen by his ex-wife who is determined that Owen is hers. What occurs in this story is fraught with danger and steamy romance in this engaging story. The other stories by the wonderful writers I look forward to reading in this delightful collection that I volunteer to read and review.
May 12, 2022
I haven’t gotten to read the the whole boxset yet but I’ve found what I’ve read so far to be quite enjoyable.
Each story is short and easy to read. Perfect for a quick pick me up on a coffee or lunch break.
A couple of the ones I’ve read are Breaking Free by Dakota Willink and Give Me A Reason by Liz Durano.
Give Me A Reason is my favorite. It’s the sweet second chance story of Devyn and Todd. The two have been separated for years but have never stopped loving each other. Now with a little help from fate and their family and friends they’ve been given the chance to say the things left unsaid. They just need to take the leap and follow their hearts.
As a side note, If you’ve never read the Different Kind of Love series I would definitely recommend checking them out.
Breaking Free follows the story of Alexander and Krystina from the Stone Series. The two have been through a lot and need a break. A chance to slow down and just be together, a chance to rekindle their flame. Their bite size story is sweet and full of steam.
Each story is short and easy to read. Perfect for a quick pick me up on a coffee or lunch break.
A couple of the ones I’ve read are Breaking Free by Dakota Willink and Give Me A Reason by Liz Durano.
Give Me A Reason is my favorite. It’s the sweet second chance story of Devyn and Todd. The two have been separated for years but have never stopped loving each other. Now with a little help from fate and their family and friends they’ve been given the chance to say the things left unsaid. They just need to take the leap and follow their hearts.
As a side note, If you’ve never read the Different Kind of Love series I would definitely recommend checking them out.
Breaking Free follows the story of Alexander and Krystina from the Stone Series. The two have been through a lot and need a break. A chance to slow down and just be together, a chance to rekindle their flame. Their bite size story is sweet and full of steam.
April 26, 2022
This wonderful and massive anthology offers an array of enjoyable short romantic stories that will let you get your read on, get all up in your Feels and do some good at the same time. There is a ton of variety here, so whether you want something on hand for when you need a palate cleanser or are just in need of something quick to satisfy you romance craving or whether you intend on diving in and not stopping until the last page is read, this anthology definitely has you covered. There are so many fun stories here but one of my favorites has to be Devil In The Details by Raisa Greywood. This reverse age gap, BDSM romance had my heart melting as my temperature soared and left me feeling absolutely swoony! I am posting an elective, objective review.
May 24, 2022
Seeds Of Love is a charity anthology benefiting the people of Ukraine and it is packed with wonderful stories. The book is split into four parts, Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Dark Romance. Although I loved all of the books in this anthology some of my favorites include: Devil in the Details by Raisa Greywood, Breaking Free by Dakota Willink, and Give Me a Reason by Liz Durano. This is an awesome collection of short stories by amazing authors and it's for a wonderful cause. I definitely recommend this anthology to everyone who wants to help out the people of Ukraine and read some great stories at the same time. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this anthology.
April 19, 2022
I read the short story in this Anthology titled To Have and To Lose by author Miranda Grant. I plan on buying the book once it is released. This story is a prequel to Miranda's book titled, Death Do Us Part. It follows Jace and if you read or have read Death Do Us Part, Richard's younger sister, Aurelia. It is a frenemies to lovers story. No spice in it, but I am betting that is because it is a short story. The story starts when the characters are kids and follows as they get older. I was quickly drawn into it and finished it in one setting. My only complaint is I want more. You should definitely pick this up, not only to benefit Ukraine, but also because it's just a good rear.
June 2, 2022
I always love getting anthologies to find new authors to read. This time I just happened to get to support charity too so double win! So far I’ve only gotten time from my busy schedule to read one story but I’ll update my review as I get time to read the others.
Devil in the Details by Raisa Greywood - I worried I wouldn’t like this cause I tend to not read Domme books BUT I absolutely adored Ezekiel & Sierra’s story. Theirs may be a shorter book but I still connected with the characters, could relate to Sierra and Ezekiel was just amazing. Can’t wait to see what happens with Club Apocalypse next.
I’m also very excited to see what the other stories bring!!
Devil in the Details by Raisa Greywood - I worried I wouldn’t like this cause I tend to not read Domme books BUT I absolutely adored Ezekiel & Sierra’s story. Theirs may be a shorter book but I still connected with the characters, could relate to Sierra and Ezekiel was just amazing. Can’t wait to see what happens with Club Apocalypse next.
I’m also very excited to see what the other stories bring!!
April 25, 2022
Not all stories Read will update as I go
Sades of Love anthology
Contemporary
Ember LC Taylor & Lux Miller
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💙 Nerdy girl
💙 Friends to lovers
💙 Smart Jock
💙 High school sweethearts
Oh my goodness I've had the pleasure of beta reading for most of this series so when I met Lucille and Carter I was over the moon with their dynamic as me and my partner are similar. But this kills snidbit of their high school lives confirmed. It only left me wanting more of my favorite side couple. I'm a Harley awaiting for the next installment in these phenomenal series.
Sades of Love anthology
Contemporary
Ember LC Taylor & Lux Miller
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💙 Nerdy girl
💙 Friends to lovers
💙 Smart Jock
💙 High school sweethearts
Oh my goodness I've had the pleasure of beta reading for most of this series so when I met Lucille and Carter I was over the moon with their dynamic as me and my partner are similar. But this kills snidbit of their high school lives confirmed. It only left me wanting more of my favorite side couple. I'm a Harley awaiting for the next installment in these phenomenal series.
April 26, 2022
A large number of authors came together to create this book. Understandably, the levels, type and genre of the stories differ a lot. There's something for every kind of readers. With the majority of the novellas are contemporary, there is quite an appeal for them. However, lovers of rom-com, paranormal and dark ( my preferred genre) have a shot in this book. The final result doesn't disappoint and it's for a good cause so why not to try? Recommended!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 28, 2022
While I haven't read all of these stories yet, the ones I have read have been great! Shorter stories that get you excited to go looking for more from each author. One of my favorites was from Raisa Greywood, Devil In The Details. It's set in her new series, Club Apocalypse, featuring Mistress Sierra and male submissive Ezekiel. I loved this so much and it was nice to watch their relationship grow. Both of them messed up but will they each forgive each other and stay together? I'm hoping that we get to see more of them in future books in this series! Loved this so much!
April 28, 2022
Devil in the Detail by Raisa Greywood
Set in Club Apocalypse, the story of Sierra and Ezekiel. Sierra sees Ezekiel as younger, and a coworker, two categories of men she doesn't get involved with. He's the perfect kind of submissive for her, strong and yet more than willing to serve her and kneel at her feet.
After three years of waiting for her to realize they'd be good together, Ezekiel pushes and Sierra comes around and begins to see what is in front of her. There are bumps in the road, but all ends well.
April 28, 2022
A great range of stories and a very important cause to support.
This book offers a range of novellas sorted into four different categories - Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Dark Romance. They are by a wide range of authors giving you the chance to try out new authors and find some new favourites.
I thoroughly enjoyed this range of stories and it's such a great cause as well.
Money well spent.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book offers a range of novellas sorted into four different categories - Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Dark Romance. They are by a wide range of authors giving you the chance to try out new authors and find some new favourites.
I thoroughly enjoyed this range of stories and it's such a great cause as well.
Money well spent.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 16, 2022
This is one amazing book, an anthology to raise money for an even more amazing cause. There are so many authors, many of the new to me, more than a few that I'd like to check out. Some of the stories are complete; some are teasers of a few chapters; all of them are amazing. An added bonus for music lovers... some incredible playlists. There is so much to this book that I have not read all of it, having skipped around a bit. But I have enjoyed everything that I've read so far. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 5, 2022
You get a major bonus of 45 authors writing short stories in the romance genre. Many are favorites, but I added quite a few more to my list to check out. Definitely something here for everyone from mild to dark. Perfect to binge read anywhere. So far, I have not read anything that has turned me off and instead just eager to read until the end. Love the characters and the plot lines. Totally enjoyed this collection and the cause is terrific as well. Thanks to all the authors for doing this.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 19, 2022
This review is for - To have and to lose by Mirand Grant.
This is such an hilarious and excellent short story (it's the prequel to 'Death do us part' but it does not matter if you've read this or not). I loved seeing what actually happened between Jace and Aurelia! It has the perfect amount of brutally hilarious banter and easy world building to sucker you in and then send you on an emotional rollercoaster.
I received an arc of this story and I am leaving a review voluntarily.
This is such an hilarious and excellent short story (it's the prequel to 'Death do us part' but it does not matter if you've read this or not). I loved seeing what actually happened between Jace and Aurelia! It has the perfect amount of brutally hilarious banter and easy world building to sucker you in and then send you on an emotional rollercoaster.
I received an arc of this story and I am leaving a review voluntarily.
April 26, 2022
Devil in the Details - Raisa Greywood
What a sweet story in the world of Club Apocalypse. Ezekiel is hatching a plan to get Mistress Sierra to notice him as something other than a club sub. It is inevitable that something goes wrong but all is not lost, in fact everything works out. This is also a story that shows how we often don’t see what is in front of us, we stereotype people and don’t really see them but rather what we expect to see and what we may be missing as a result.
What a sweet story in the world of Club Apocalypse. Ezekiel is hatching a plan to get Mistress Sierra to notice him as something other than a club sub. It is inevitable that something goes wrong but all is not lost, in fact everything works out. This is also a story that shows how we often don’t see what is in front of us, we stereotype people and don’t really see them but rather what we expect to see and what we may be missing as a result.
May 4, 2022
Love these short stories and for such a worthy cause.
I only know one of the authors in this short story compilation.
I love the fact that I get to learn about other authors and their style of writing.
I can read an authors story in a day in between work or running errands or before bed.
I also love that it covers a variety of genres, so it helped me to open my eyes to some new styles of writing.
I highly recommend this book. ❤️
I only know one of the authors in this short story compilation.
I love the fact that I get to learn about other authors and their style of writing.
I can read an authors story in a day in between work or running errands or before bed.
I also love that it covers a variety of genres, so it helped me to open my eyes to some new styles of writing.
I highly recommend this book. ❤️
May 11, 2022
Four different genre are contained in this book: Contemporary, Paranormal, Romantic Comedy and Dark Romance. I get to take a pick whatever I fancy reading for the day.
I knew some of the authors here and the others are new. Reading a collection of stories is a great way of discovering new authors, and I did.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I knew some of the authors here and the others are new. Reading a collection of stories is a great way of discovering new authors, and I did.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 25, 2023
Disgusted.
I have a pretty open mind and have read some heavily smut filled books... but I am disgusted by the fact that the first book in this anthology is a story about a 17yr old girl and her stepfather... she calls him daddy ffs!!!
Shame on the people who decided this was an appropriate story for this charity book!
I feel sorry for all the other artists who contributed to the anthology... I won’t be reading their stories.
I have a pretty open mind and have read some heavily smut filled books... but I am disgusted by the fact that the first book in this anthology is a story about a 17yr old girl and her stepfather... she calls him daddy ffs!!!
Shame on the people who decided this was an appropriate story for this charity book!
I feel sorry for all the other artists who contributed to the anthology... I won’t be reading their stories.
April 30, 2022
A gift of hope
It warms my heart that all these authors came together very quickly to make this amazing book of short stories. This collection has it all, whatever your in the mood for, you can find a short story to fill a short amount of time. I loved that I could finish a story or two in the span of my lunch hour or while sitting awaiting an appointment.
It warms my heart that all these authors came together very quickly to make this amazing book of short stories. This collection has it all, whatever your in the mood for, you can find a short story to fill a short amount of time. I loved that I could finish a story or two in the span of my lunch hour or while sitting awaiting an appointment.
May 11, 2022
This was a great anthology with so many authors and so many stories. So many different varieties from novellas short stories each of them with their own personalities. Help me find even new authors to follow. It’s nice proceeds go to help United Help Ukraine.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 12, 2022
Seeds of Love was a truly amazing anthology published to benefit Ukraine. I can't think of a better to show your support to the people of Ukraine. There is definitely something for everyone in this collection. Almost every genre you can think is featured in this anthology. Not only is this for a good cause but its a great way to discover some new authors. Definitely recommend.
May 13, 2022
This is a great collection of stories for a great cause.
So many wonderful authors. Many one clicks like Dakota’s story. A short yet complete story that leaves you feeling good. A great way to make a difference.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
So many wonderful authors. Many one clicks like Dakota’s story. A short yet complete story that leaves you feeling good. A great way to make a difference.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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