One hot woman, two incredibly handsome gentlemen, how can this get any better? Fed up with stupid men who can't decide what they want, Anneke leaves work one afternoon and ends up going out with a few girlfriends only to spy two cute guys watching them. Specifically, they're both paying attention to her. Wondering what it would be like to have them both to herself, Anneke arranges to meet the guys sans her girlfriends just so she can get into a little trouble on her own! Reader Advisory: This story was released as part of the Caught in the Middle Anthology by Total-E-Bound.
Sascha Illyvich writes dark paranormal romance and urban fantasy where morally gray characters navigate dangerous worlds—and even more dangerous attractions.
His books feature fated mates with complications, enemies-to-lovers tension, alpha heroes who aren't afraid to show their claws, and heroines who give as good as they get. Whether it's werewolf mafia enforcers, vampire outlaw MCs, or detectives hunting interdimensional predators, Sascha specializes in stories where the romance is intense, the stakes are high, and the darkness is part of the appeal.
When he's not writing about supernatural creatures falling dangerously in love, Sascha can be found smoking fine cigars, listening to progressive death metal, and contemplating which Burgundy pairs best with plotting a character's downfall.
Current series:
Wolves in the Fae Court (Fated mates dystopian paranormal romance) Undead Souls MC (Vampire motorcycle club romance) Shifter Spies (Fated Mates meets Spy Action) Bound by Blood & Fang (Dark mafia paranormal romance) - Coming 2026 The Frequency of Shadows (Detective paranormal thriller) - Coming 2026
I will be posting the full review on each other's page for their stories in Caught in the Middle anthology as to not having to separate all of them. My rating will be based on the authors for their individual story:
First story - Did not read Swingtime by Desiree Holt - I do not like stranger sex. - Rating 1*
Second story - Charity's Auction by Ashley Ladd - this book has a HFN with her now on doctor boyfriend shares her with the other doctor which is a 1 time thing. She dropped him initially due to rumors. Come on she is a head nurse should know better and needs to grow up. She knows the other one from work but only by his rep. I do not like stories where there is no relationship - I rate this story poorly. – Rating 1*
Third story - Between Tooth and Paw by Kim Dare - this was an okay book - I am not a fan of BDSM so it might work for others to rate it higher but do not take my word for it. - Rating 2*
Fourth story - Mating Season by Nadia Aidan - It is a good story. I wish it had more of a back story rather than the little bit offered. - Rating 4*
Fifth story - Magical Ménage by Crissy Smith - One of the best stories in this anthology. I wished though it was longer to find out how things go and there is Master Vamp and head of the werewolf pack. It would be nice to read more about both groups. This is the best story in bunch. I purchased this book just for her story as I have enjoyed her other books. - Rating 5*
Sixth story - Trouble for Three by Sascha Illyvich - started to read and did not finish. It seems to be another stranger story which as I have previously stated I do not like this type of story. - Rating 1*
My overall rating is 2.33 for the whole book but I will give it a 3 since I can only do whole numbers.