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Down & Dirty #3
Ante Up
Thomas Crawford is Lonely River’s beta, and it’s high time he settled down. He’s had his eye on Charlotte Daniel, the owner of the Full Moon Saloon -- and independent cuss of a woman -- for months, but she either hasn’t noticed his gentle courting… or she’s ignoring him. But when some local wolves lodge a complaint about her questionable business practices it’s Thomas’s job to investigate, even if it means the woman he wants will hate him forever.
Lottie has noticed Thomas’s courting, all right, but it’s a little too polite for her tastes. She wants a man with fire and sensuality, not daisies and poetry. Then he kisses her. Once she gets a glimpse of the passion burning in him, Lottie decides a slow, careful seduction isn’t a bad idea at all. But she’ll do it her way.
Lottie has noticed Thomas’s courting, all right, but it’s a little too polite for her tastes. She wants a man with fire and sensuality, not daisies and poetry. Then he kisses her. Once she gets a glimpse of the passion burning in him, Lottie decides a slow, careful seduction isn’t a bad idea at all. But she’ll do it her way.
60 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 7, 2009
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Moira Rogers
83 books909 followersHow do you make a Moira Rogers? Take a former forensic science and nursing student obsessed with paranormal romance and add a computer programmer with a passion for gritty urban fantasy. Toss in a dash of whimsy and a lot of caffeine, and enjoy with a side of chocolate by the light of the full moon.
By day, Bree and Donna are mild-mannered ladies who reside in the Deep South. At night, when their husbands and children are asleep, they combine forces to unleash the product of their fevered imaginations upon the page.
By day, Bree and Donna are mild-mannered ladies who reside in the Deep South. At night, when their husbands and children are asleep, they combine forces to unleash the product of their fevered imaginations upon the page.
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July 1, 2014
It wasn't the best story, but it was very good. Streamy hot sex and a lot of beautiful dialogues like the one from the end.
March 27, 2023
4.5 stars
This one definitely deserves the full 4 stars AND also the extra .5 one too. Enjoyed the heck out of it.
This one definitely deserves the full 4 stars AND also the extra .5 one too. Enjoyed the heck out of it.
September 21, 2010
Of these three novellas, I thought Wild Card was the best. It would have been good on my part had I gone to Ms. Rogers website to get the background on this series. I assumed this was a historical paranormal (well, an erotic historical paranormal) when in fact it wasn't. [Classifying books into genres can be so confusing.] Regardless, Wild Card was the best of the bunch for me. I loved Jack's gruff exterior and Ginny's refusal to back down or take "orders". She's a woman who knows what she wants, and I absolutely adore heroines with that kind of gumption.
We're introduced to Hazel, the heroine of Calling the Bluff, in Wild Card, and her transformation from novella to novella is startling. Hazel's the cause of much trouble between werewolves and humans, you see, because she's going into her first mating heat. And the man she wants doesn't want anything to do with her! When she's in trouble, however, something inside Oliver snaps. He's surprised to find that he does indeed want Hazel.
Ante Up was the novella I thought I'd like most. Unfortunately, I never really felt a connection between Lottie and Thomas, certainly not one that had been aluded to in the two previous novellas.
We're introduced to Hazel, the heroine of Calling the Bluff, in Wild Card, and her transformation from novella to novella is startling. Hazel's the cause of much trouble between werewolves and humans, you see, because she's going into her first mating heat. And the man she wants doesn't want anything to do with her! When she's in trouble, however, something inside Oliver snaps. He's surprised to find that he does indeed want Hazel.
Ante Up was the novella I thought I'd like most. Unfortunately, I never really felt a connection between Lottie and Thomas, certainly not one that had been aluded to in the two previous novellas.
September 2, 2013
I have a soft spot for wolves who hide their power for the good of the pack. Thomas does just that. Unfortunately, that means that Lottie doesn't know how deep his emotions run. Poor Thomas. Pushing his own desires aside so that he's the go-to guy when people need help. *sniffle* Buttoning down all that power and emotion can't be good for a guy.
This is pretty much proven when he goes and accidentally gets his horn on with Lottie. And she loves it! It's exactly that sort of passion she's looking for and Thomas gives it to her and then gives it to her again. Whew! I love it when those wolves get their sexy on!
Danger! Tension! Sexy times in a number of places! All good things.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
This is pretty much proven when he goes and accidentally gets his horn on with Lottie. And she loves it! It's exactly that sort of passion she's looking for and Thomas gives it to her and then gives it to her again. Whew! I love it when those wolves get their sexy on!
Danger! Tension! Sexy times in a number of places! All good things.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
March 14, 2017
One of my pet peeves is when authors take a male supporting character who was pretty beta in a series and gives them their own book where their personality does a complete flip. Seriously, beta heroes are attractive, you don't have to turn them into an overbearing ass when they get romantically involved with someone. This is what Rogers does with Thomas and it was pretty disappointing. I'll admit that Rogers doesn't take it to the extreme, but still. Despite that, I still, for the most part, enjoyed this short story.
April 27, 2013
Lottie thought he was just this quiet restrained man but she has no idea that he has to be that way in front of the pack as is his position as Beta to help keep things running smoothly. But boy did she find out that Thomas is wild and rough and is an Alpha in his own right! Ohh Lottie and Thomas are absolutely perfect for each other because they both like to be rough, wild and free! Great series, loved it!
December 31, 2014
The plight of a beta Is always having to listen to everyone else's whining, sparing the alpha the trouble. Thomas is more alpha than beta, and he makes a damn good show of it with Lottie until his alpha side breaks free to snatch her up. Always a pleasure to read a Moira Rogers short.
October 1, 2012
The final book in the trilogy.
Well, novella, I guess I'd call it, instead of a book.
It was well-done, and there was some action but it was rushed, like it was an afterthought.
I like a story with bite, and this had it, but it was still just too short.
Well, novella, I guess I'd call it, instead of a book.
It was well-done, and there was some action but it was rushed, like it was an afterthought.
I like a story with bite, and this had it, but it was still just too short.
October 30, 2012
Thomas has been after Charlotte for 3 years trying to be patient and court her, but Lotte thinks he really doesn't want her or he would have kissed her by now. Once Ginny tells her what she know about why Thomas has been so patient Lotte takes control. Great quick read!
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June 17, 2013
Another hot and tasty story in the series.
Lottie would love a man and some passion in her life, but Thomas Crawford, the pack beta, has been courting her far too politely for her taste. Once he kisses her and she gets a taste of the passion he's kept hidden, it's on.
Lottie would love a man and some passion in her life, but Thomas Crawford, the pack beta, has been courting her far too politely for her taste. Once he kisses her and she gets a taste of the passion he's kept hidden, it's on.
February 24, 2014
The story premise was great. The story itself was too short, moved too fast. Shifters but not much of that happening. I purchased this book and the other two in a bundle set from Amazon. So my feelings are the same for all three.
December 5, 2014
Whew, this one was a lotta fun. Once Lottie and Thomas decided to go for things, they went for it in a big way and didn't let anything get in their way. I did love how both of them showed what was important to them and especially how Lottie took care of her girls.
March 31, 2011
I'm not sure why but there was just something about this story that rubbed me the wrong way.
I didn't mind the characters but I just couldn't get into the story.
I didn't mind the characters but I just couldn't get into the story.
September 25, 2023
Once again I felt bum-rushed. Zero plot, characters are paper thin and the story reads like a chapter in a book instead of a novella.
September 25, 2020
3.5 Stars
April 11, 2014
A nice little romance story. Very short, very focused, but not bad.
Just not as great as others I have read by Ms. Rogers...
Just not as great as others I have read by Ms. Rogers...
October 7, 2014
Felt it was too short, but isn't that what all good books feel like XD
July 5, 2019
This has a pretty big dangling plot thread that's gonna drive me insane for the next few hours. I would have enjoyed seeing more of Thomas and how he dealt with being an alpha in a beta role.
January 28, 2016
I did not like this one as much as the first two. No sex for three years, really?
July 6, 2017
A sweet little story to finish off the series.
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