When shapeshifters mix it up with threesomes, you can be sure that sparks are going to fly. That's the idea behind Shifting Them, a collection of ménage shapeshifter stories that mix the boys with the boys with the girls, from big cats to wolves and beyond. From the glamorous world of modern-day magicians to a futuristic universe filled with danger, the stories in Shifting Them will sweep you away into a whole new universe, where wolves scrabble about on city streets, where snake shifters plot from their nests, where a seemingly innocuous dog helps to make sparks fly between humans. Whether it's fur or fangs, these very human creatures have a wild side, one that excites and amazes. Mix the shifters' inherent sexiness with a threesome, and you've got a volatile, romantic combination. With stories from C.C. Bridges, Anah Crow, Dianne Fox, Kiernan Kelly, J Rocci, and BA Tortuga, the raw, animal magnetism of Shifting Them proves that adding a third person--in life and in bed--can make for a happy, and hot, ending.
The alleged Vincent Diamond is a former Central Florida writer now transplanted to North Carolina. When not at the keyboard, I'm in the dressage ring, trying to pick up the correct diagonal at the trot--usually unsuccessfully. Diamond gleefully buys smutty periodicals for “research materials” and lists them on a Schedule C every year. The IRS has yet to question this deduction.
“Plus One” by Camren August explains how Ritchie gets both lipstick and razor burn near his scratches and bite marks, thanks to the enthusiasm of both Toni and Trey. The three are actors that meet when working on the same daytime soap. They immediately form a close friendship, and are as surprised as anyone when new desires begin to develop. This was a nice story about finding love in places you never expected, and opening yourself up to new possibilities.
“Oliver’s Famous Clam Chowder” by Erin O’Riordan has more typical love bites, from werewolves and vampires. Natalie and Matthew are werewolf mates, completely committed to each other in every way. When a friend suggests they visit the Horned Owl Inn and partake of Oliver’s phenomenal clam chowder, they are intrigued. Nothing goes quite as expected, when both the food and Oliver are irresistible. Both Natalie and Matthew find their deepest desires are uncovered in this delectable story.
“Catseye” by C.C. Bridges finds Jason falling for his study partner Cooper, who unfortunately already has a girlfriend. When he meets a mysteriously arousing woman at his favorite coffee shop haunt, Jason is even more torn. He finally agrees to meet Cooper at the local club Catseye and is blown away by what he discovers. He soon finds himself the recipient of marks that show he belongs to another. This story explores how ownership can be intertwined with love and how chances must be taken to uncover what you truly want out of life.
“Birds of a Feather” by Dianne Fox introduces some unique shapeshifters. Ross is unable to shift, stuck as part bird and part human, and easy prey for a gang of bullies. His only supporter is Lindy, a snake shifter, who takes care of him but cannot protect him. After being rescued from his tormentors by Tau, a lion, his situation goes from bad to worse. Ross comes to realize that he has not one but two people looking out for him, wanting to take a bite out of him. These three very different people show that love and compassion can cross all types of boundaries ~ and species.
“Tilt-a-Whirl Kisses” by Vic Winter finds Callie delivering flowers to sexy rocker bad boy Buzz Sol, who also happens to be Billy Solomon, the first boy she ever kissed. At his hotel room, Callie is shocked to find her husband Josh. She comes to find out that she and her husband have even more in common than she thought possible. The three relive their past and enjoy each other’s company to the fullest. Callie opens herself up to new experiences, and as a result is the proud owner of two dark marks. This is a fun story that proves we never get over those first kisses behind the Tilt-a-Whirl.
“Marked” by BA Tortuga opens with Troy and Law in a bar bonding over their matching lipstick tattoos and bite mark scars. The two men are vampires who were turned, and subsequently dumped, by Jo. They find a new level of confidence with each other and are convinced they can prove to Jo that they all belong together. This is an intensely erotic story and it is exciting to watch as Jo surrenders to the irresistible advances of Troy and Law.
“Quittin' Time” by BA Collins is the story of Gail, who is not your typical female. She works with some tough guys in a machine shop to earn money for college. She focuses on her job, tries to hide her attraction to Ewen and evade the advances of Frank. After they all receive a quarterly bonus, the three head out for a drink. They quickly learn that there are multiple levels of attraction at play, and eventually decide to stop fighting their feelings. This was a wonderful story the sex between these coworkers is erotic and captivating.
“The Regular” by Giselle Renarde is an ingenuous twist on the classic tale of Cupid’s arrow. Toby and Saada are friends that have been working together at a local coffee shop for years. When the cafe regular knows to the two as “Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome” enters the shop, the friends begin a wild ride of sex and passion with Q. But something strange is going on as time seems to disappear, and in the end Toby and Saada are left alone. This lovely story explores how love is often found in the most unexpected places, with the people we see each and every day.
This is an enjoyable collection of stories about men who love both men and women, and women who understand the arousing potential of two male lovers. All of these menage stories involve bites of some kind, and varying levels of love and emotional connection. The sex is always erotic and intense as the characters explore the wonderful potential with three lovers. This collection is a wonderful mixture of authors with stories that blend together fantastically and is definitely a recommended read!
One neck. Two sets of bites. Or bruises. Maybe hickeys. What more could a guy, or girl, ask for? Three lovers, three hot bodies; if you love ménage stories, then Love Bites has it all. From modern day working folks to werewolves and vampires to rock stars, the men and women of Love Bites generate enough heat to make us sweat, to keep us warm on even the coldest night. Soap stars get busy in Camren August's Plus One. Erin O'Riordan's Oliver's Famous Clam Chowder sends a pair of werewolves to a vampire for the ultimate eating experience. C.C. Bridges sends grad students clubbing with hot results in Catseye, and in Birds of a Feather, by Dianne Fox, more than one unusual shapeshifter finds out that love comes in all shapes and sizes. Tilt-A-Whirl Kisses, by Vic Winter proves that husbands and wives can have the same first love. Vampires play a hot game of one-upmanship in BA Tortuga's Marked. Quittin' Time, by BA Collins, has co-workers making nice in their time off, and Giselle Renard shows just how tempting it can be to find love in a coffee shop. Two hot guys and one smokin' girl will leave their mark on you! Read Love Bites today! ___________________________
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