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Men Out of Uniform
The hottest thing about a man in uniform is imagining him out of it...
They may enforce the rules, but when men in uniform are off duty and under the covers, they're experts at breaking them. In this searingly sexy anthology, popular authors Maya Banks, Sylvia Day, and Karin Tabke present men in uniform-unzipped...
Taking the Heat by Sylvia Day
It’s time for protected witness Layla Creed to come out of hiding and take the stan. Layla has only three days to reconnect with federal marshal Brian Simmons—and slake the white-hot lust that has simmered between them for years…
Soul Possession – Maya Banks
Jessie spends a hot night with two sexy-as-sin detectives, only to be accused of murder the very next day. But when Jessie becomes the target of a serial killer, her two detectives will risk everything to have her back in their arms—and in their bed…
Karin Tabke’s Wanted follows the X-rated exploits of bad-boy cop Colin Daniels and the soon-to-be-ex-wife of a mob boss. He’s been hired to guard her body, but it drives him to distraction instead, putting his career—and his life—on the line…
They may enforce the rules, but when men in uniform are off duty and under the covers, they're experts at breaking them. In this searingly sexy anthology, popular authors Maya Banks, Sylvia Day, and Karin Tabke present men in uniform-unzipped...
Taking the Heat by Sylvia Day
It’s time for protected witness Layla Creed to come out of hiding and take the stan. Layla has only three days to reconnect with federal marshal Brian Simmons—and slake the white-hot lust that has simmered between them for years…
Soul Possession – Maya Banks
Jessie spends a hot night with two sexy-as-sin detectives, only to be accused of murder the very next day. But when Jessie becomes the target of a serial killer, her two detectives will risk everything to have her back in their arms—and in their bed…
Karin Tabke’s Wanted follows the X-rated exploits of bad-boy cop Colin Daniels and the soon-to-be-ex-wife of a mob boss. He’s been hired to guard her body, but it drives him to distraction instead, putting his career—and his life—on the line…
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First published January 1, 2011
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October 5, 2011
Soul Possession by Maya Banks
Maya Banks starts this anthology off with a bang, throwing you right into the burning fires of passion. Two detectives and best friends, Rick and Truitt, frequent a bar where the meet pretty waitress Jessie Callahan. Both men want her, so instead of fighting over her and potentially ruining their friendship they decide to go after her together. Finally convincing her to join them in a ménage a trios Rick and Truitt bring Jessie home for a night to remember, only afterwards they want more than just one night. But when they find out the next morning that Jessie is a prime murder suspect can they believe that she is innocent, or did she just use them as an alibi?
Soul Possession was hot hot hot, but the relationship aspect of the story was a bit unbelievable to me. These two alpha men want Jessie for themselves, are each possessive of her, but decide that they can share her with each other. The sharing just didn’t jive with their characters and I didn’t see how a happy future was possible for the three of them together. The suspense was interesting, with a few twists thrown in, but due to the novella length maybe, I didn’t feel that it reached its full potential. At least, what I’ve come to expect from Maya Banks. Overall though, Rick and Truit were sexy as all get out and it was still a good little read that had me fired up for the rest of the anthology.
Wanted by Karin Tabke
Bad-boy cop and ladies man, Colin Daniels, is sent to guard a high profile criminal’s soon-to-be ex-wife, Sophia Gilletti, and bring her out of hiding and to New York to testify against him. He has 24 hours to deliver her to his superiors before he’s a wanted man himself. When Colin comes face-to-face with Sophia though, after rescuing her from a hit man, she seems a little too familiar. Can this be the same girl that disappeared with his heart over a decade ago? Danger follows the pair on their journey but it doesn’t stop the desire that still burns strong between them.
This was my first taste of Karin Tabke’s work, though I have read her series under Karin Harlow, and wow - am I craving some more now! Despite being only a little over 100 pages, Wanted was bursting with romance, action and suspense. I really enjoyed this pair reuniting and getting to delve into each of their characters. Both have some tragedy and insecurities to deal with but they bring the best out in each other, not to mention their sizzling attraction and how Colin is smokin' hot! *fans self* A great read!
Taking the Heat by Sylvia Day
This was my favorite story out of the anthology! Layla Creed has been in witness protection, given a whole new life and identify for the murders she witnessed, but it is time to come out of hiding and take the stand against the man who killed her friend and protector. Federal Marshal Brian Simmons fills in for the assignment and walks into a disaster when he goes to pick Layla up. The man Layla is set to testify against does not want her making it to California and will do anything to stop her but Brian will put his life on the line before he lets anything happen to the woman he loved and let walk away five years ago.
I absolutely loved this story of second chances! Taking the Heat was filled with danger, excitement and raw passion. The chemistry between Layla and Brian was intense, bursting through the pages, and the sex scenes out of this world. The reconnecting of this pair tugged on my heart strings as they worked out their misunderstandings and insecurities over their past relationship, hoping to build a solid foundation for a new one within three days. With a full and vivid plot, relatable and sex-ay characters and a humorous and naughty dialogue - this was one story that I did not want to end!
A super sexy anthology by three awesome, must-read authors about strong, feisty women determined to get those spectacularly sexy men out of their uniforms and into their beds for good!
Maya Banks starts this anthology off with a bang, throwing you right into the burning fires of passion. Two detectives and best friends, Rick and Truitt, frequent a bar where the meet pretty waitress Jessie Callahan. Both men want her, so instead of fighting over her and potentially ruining their friendship they decide to go after her together. Finally convincing her to join them in a ménage a trios Rick and Truitt bring Jessie home for a night to remember, only afterwards they want more than just one night. But when they find out the next morning that Jessie is a prime murder suspect can they believe that she is innocent, or did she just use them as an alibi?
Soul Possession was hot hot hot, but the relationship aspect of the story was a bit unbelievable to me. These two alpha men want Jessie for themselves, are each possessive of her, but decide that they can share her with each other. The sharing just didn’t jive with their characters and I didn’t see how a happy future was possible for the three of them together. The suspense was interesting, with a few twists thrown in, but due to the novella length maybe, I didn’t feel that it reached its full potential. At least, what I’ve come to expect from Maya Banks. Overall though, Rick and Truit were sexy as all get out and it was still a good little read that had me fired up for the rest of the anthology.
Wanted by Karin Tabke
Bad-boy cop and ladies man, Colin Daniels, is sent to guard a high profile criminal’s soon-to-be ex-wife, Sophia Gilletti, and bring her out of hiding and to New York to testify against him. He has 24 hours to deliver her to his superiors before he’s a wanted man himself. When Colin comes face-to-face with Sophia though, after rescuing her from a hit man, she seems a little too familiar. Can this be the same girl that disappeared with his heart over a decade ago? Danger follows the pair on their journey but it doesn’t stop the desire that still burns strong between them.
This was my first taste of Karin Tabke’s work, though I have read her series under Karin Harlow, and wow - am I craving some more now! Despite being only a little over 100 pages, Wanted was bursting with romance, action and suspense. I really enjoyed this pair reuniting and getting to delve into each of their characters. Both have some tragedy and insecurities to deal with but they bring the best out in each other, not to mention their sizzling attraction and how Colin is smokin' hot! *fans self* A great read!
Taking the Heat by Sylvia Day
This was my favorite story out of the anthology! Layla Creed has been in witness protection, given a whole new life and identify for the murders she witnessed, but it is time to come out of hiding and take the stand against the man who killed her friend and protector. Federal Marshal Brian Simmons fills in for the assignment and walks into a disaster when he goes to pick Layla up. The man Layla is set to testify against does not want her making it to California and will do anything to stop her but Brian will put his life on the line before he lets anything happen to the woman he loved and let walk away five years ago.
I absolutely loved this story of second chances! Taking the Heat was filled with danger, excitement and raw passion. The chemistry between Layla and Brian was intense, bursting through the pages, and the sex scenes out of this world. The reconnecting of this pair tugged on my heart strings as they worked out their misunderstandings and insecurities over their past relationship, hoping to build a solid foundation for a new one within three days. With a full and vivid plot, relatable and sex-ay characters and a humorous and naughty dialogue - this was one story that I did not want to end!
A super sexy anthology by three awesome, must-read authors about strong, feisty women determined to get those spectacularly sexy men out of their uniforms and into their beds for good!
October 4, 2011
Soul Possession by Maya Banks - This story seriously disappointed me. I didn't like the threesome aspect of the story. Truitt and Rick have been frequenting a bar where Jessie is a waitress for a few weeks. After a couple of weeks of seeing her at work and minimal conversation, they both want her and after one night with her, they both develop feelings for Jessie. I know that this is a novella and that the plot has to progress quickly, but I did not find it believable. And then to throw into the pot Jessie being accused of murder and then being threatened by a serial killer, I felt it was too much for only 140 pages. For me, there was really no suspense in this story. When the killer was revealed, it was anti-climatic and I didn't really care.
Rating: D-
Wanted by Karin Tabke - I really liked this one. I loved the history between Colin and Sophia. Colin is a very sexy hero and is not the whoring douche that people thinks he is. There's more to him that meets the eye and you see a different side of him when he's around Sophia. The story was very sexy and hot and the plot was great and full of action. I didn't feel like anything was missing. This story could have easily been a full-length novel because there was so much going on.
Rating: B+
Taking the Heat by Sylvia Day - My favorite story. I loved Brian and Layla's chemistry. It was off the charts. Brian is a dirty talker and is commanding in bed. He's not afraid of expressing what he wants. This novella had some of the best lines that made me giggle and the best sex scenes that made me grab a towel to sit on. Brian and Layla never stopped loving each other and both want to use the 3 day trip to clear out any misunderstandings. At times Layla comes off as immature but she is 6 years younger than Brian so she doesn't have the life experience that Brian has. I liked that she didn't wallow in her self-pity and they both owned up to their mistakes. I absolutely loved their story and I didn't want it to end.
Rating: A
Overall: B
Rating: D-
Wanted by Karin Tabke - I really liked this one. I loved the history between Colin and Sophia. Colin is a very sexy hero and is not the whoring douche that people thinks he is. There's more to him that meets the eye and you see a different side of him when he's around Sophia. The story was very sexy and hot and the plot was great and full of action. I didn't feel like anything was missing. This story could have easily been a full-length novel because there was so much going on.
Rating: B+
Taking the Heat by Sylvia Day - My favorite story. I loved Brian and Layla's chemistry. It was off the charts. Brian is a dirty talker and is commanding in bed. He's not afraid of expressing what he wants. This novella had some of the best lines that made me giggle and the best sex scenes that made me grab a towel to sit on. Brian and Layla never stopped loving each other and both want to use the 3 day trip to clear out any misunderstandings. At times Layla comes off as immature but she is 6 years younger than Brian so she doesn't have the life experience that Brian has. I liked that she didn't wallow in her self-pity and they both owned up to their mistakes. I absolutely loved their story and I didn't want it to end.
Rating: A
Overall: B
February 28, 2020
Chris McGranitt - per RFS
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On Desire di Sylvia Day
Brian Simmons è un U.S. Marshal bello e libero come il vento, se non si considera il suo lavoro che lo tiene sotto pressione ogni giorno; ma a lui sta bene poiché vive e respira di esso, almeno fino a quando non rivede la sua ex, e farà di tutto pur di salvarla e riconquistarla.
Layla Creed non pensava che le cose potessero andare peggio di così, ma si accorgerà ben presto che tutto ciò che di storto può accadere succederà. Iniziando dall’incontro col suo ex, avvenuto grazie a un maldestro ed estremo tentativo di dimenticarlo, si ritrova nei guai e deve testimoniare. Tra una pioggia di proiettili scoppierà di nuovo la passione… basteranno tre giorni per riconciliarsi o dovranno di nuovo dirsi addio?
Fuoco alle polveri, verrebbe da urlare. In un incontro al cardiopalma, i nostri protagonisti dovranno mettere da parte, momentaneamente, tensioni e vecchie ferite per salvare se stessi, eppure sono consapevoli del fatto che c’è molto di più in gioco.
Qui, la parola chiave è fiducia, ma anche la mancanza e la voglia di recuperarla; lungo il corso del racconto viene spiegato il loro rapporto, già avviato da tempo, quando ancora forse non erano così maturi. Adesso invece sono più sicuri di ciò che vogliono, anche se durante la loro fuga verso la salvezza dovranno chiarirsi su molte cose, magari a letto, giusto per lasciar stemperare la rabbia a beneficio di una tensione molto più erotica che ci darà un bel po’ di soddisfazioni.
Ho apprezzato di più questo volume rispetto al primo: mi ha dato decisamente più emozioni e molto erotismo non solo a livello fisico; mi è piaciuta la sensazione che ho provato nel vedere i protagonisti giocare con l’equilibrio, cioè non ho riscontrato disparità di sessi alla “lui Tarzan e lei Jane”, bensì un uomo che deve lottare coi suoi sentimenti ancora nascosti dentro di sé, e che ovviamente sa fare il suo lavoro, e una donna che lotta con le sue scelte sbagliate e non si tira indietro prediligendo l’onestà. Resta da vedere chi avrà la meglio in questo testa a testa tra fiducia e sopravvivenza… e soprattutto amore.
Attrazione Profonda di Maya Banks
Jessie Callahan è una dolce cameriera dagli occhi nocciola e riccioli color miele che lavora in un locale. Questo posto viene visitato spesso e volentieri dai sexy detective Rick e Truitt, profondamente attratti da lei, in particolare per il suo essere acqua e sapone. Così, i due non esitano ad avvicinarla in circostanze propizie che rendono possibile una notte di fuoco… a tre.
Rick e Truitt sono diversi tra loro: capelli corvini e lisci il primo e un po’ più alto e con l’orecchino il secondo. Alcune di queste caratteristiche li rendono oltremodo sexy e appetibili agli occhi di Jessie, veramente tentata da loro che flirtano spudoratamente con lei.
E così, durante una notte di fuoco e passione, scopriranno quanto sia labile la fiducia al risveglio quando non si dona completamente se stessi all’altro; il tutto mentre un serial killer cercherà di portare via al trio, oltre a un possibile amore, anche la vita di uno di loro. Tante domande e poco tempo per le risposte, non ci resta che leggere per sapere come andrà a finire… che la caccia abbia inizio.
Non sono una puritana, nella mia vita ho letto di tutto e devo dire che Maya Banks è riuscita nell’intento di rendere appetibile un ménage à trois senza ridicolizzarlo e farlo risultare obsoleto. Non è la prima volta che leggo questa storia in particolare e ammetto che merita di essere riletto: sentimenti, passione, erotismo… tutto dosato nelle giuste quantità senza eccedere, con l’aggiunta di un pizzico di adrenalina che non guasta. A ogni pagina si sussegue un brivido, ora per la magia erotica scaturita dal suo scritto, ora dalla traccia thriller presente lungo il corso della vicenda. Trovo sia una storia avvincente, seppur breve, con qualche piccola sorpresa giusto per rendere più succosa la suspense. Ciò riconferma l’autrice come regina dei romance ad alta tensione. Che dire di più? Leggetelo, ne resterete pienamente soddisfatte… in tutti i sensi.
Gioco Pericoloso di Karin Tabke
Colin Daniels è sexy come il peccato e ama la varietà: è un seduttore seriale fin dall’adolescenza e non ne fa alcun mistero, ma anzi proprio questo lato lo mette nei guai facendolo andare in missione, ovviamente sotto copertura, per far testimoniare Sophia Gilletti, presto ex moglie di un mafioso estremamente geloso e pazzo. Ciò che non si aspetta è di trovarsi davanti a una donna che conosceva con un altro nome e in un tempo lontano, di cui ora come allora è ancora attratto. Che sia colei che gli farà mettere la testa a posto, a patto di uscirne vivi?
Sophia Gilletti sa perfettamente chi ha davanti e non è chi dice di essere: ricorda come sia stato bello farsi stringere dalle sue braccia ma lui a quanto pare no; quindi ciò che non apprezza è ricordare (ed essere la sola a farlo) e, soprattutto, essere rapita dal suo rifugio per testimoniare contro quel folle del suo ex. Eppure, sarebbe così bello farsi riscaldare intimamente da un uomo come lui anche se per poco, anche se potrebbe essere l’unica volta prima di perdere la vita.
Ragazze, Mister Bollore qui presente è un “Alpha da 10 e lode” da prendere a schiaffi inizialmente, ma che pian piano si farà apprezzare. Certo, il racconto è breve e mantiene alcuni punti oscuri che vorrebbero essere approfonditi, ma in poche frasi riesce a rendere bene i sentimenti che normalmente richiederebbero un po’ più di qualche trafiletto. Nonostante non sia il mio racconto preferito, scorre magnificamente dosando azione ed erotismo in modo equilibrato e in certi punti compensa tutto ciò che trovo odioso nel caratteristico uomo-Don Giovanni.
Per quanto riguarda Sophia, devo dire che pensavo fosse uno zerbino, ma cercando di mettermi nei suoi panni, ho notato i sacrifici che ha fatto nel condurre una vita essenzialmente imposta, specie quando la famiglia non è una base solida sulla quale poggiarsi, e l’ho rivalutata fino alla fine. Per questo, le perdono per aver ceduto a Colin (scherzo, la capisco benissimo). Onestamente, si sarebbe meritata un maggiore sviluppo del suo vissuto e della sua forza interiore che si evince in soltanto pochi cenni. Nonostante questo, trovo che sia una lettura gradevole che bilancia bene le precedenti storie; quindi valeva la pena lanciarsi in questo gruppo di uomini belli e impossibili per noi, ma assolutamente accessibili per le donne, sopravvissute e fiere, descritte in questa raccolta.
E voi, vi lascerete tentare e catturare dal loro magnetismo? Vi sfido a farlo.
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On Desire di Sylvia Day
Brian Simmons è un U.S. Marshal bello e libero come il vento, se non si considera il suo lavoro che lo tiene sotto pressione ogni giorno; ma a lui sta bene poiché vive e respira di esso, almeno fino a quando non rivede la sua ex, e farà di tutto pur di salvarla e riconquistarla.
Layla Creed non pensava che le cose potessero andare peggio di così, ma si accorgerà ben presto che tutto ciò che di storto può accadere succederà. Iniziando dall’incontro col suo ex, avvenuto grazie a un maldestro ed estremo tentativo di dimenticarlo, si ritrova nei guai e deve testimoniare. Tra una pioggia di proiettili scoppierà di nuovo la passione… basteranno tre giorni per riconciliarsi o dovranno di nuovo dirsi addio?
Fuoco alle polveri, verrebbe da urlare. In un incontro al cardiopalma, i nostri protagonisti dovranno mettere da parte, momentaneamente, tensioni e vecchie ferite per salvare se stessi, eppure sono consapevoli del fatto che c’è molto di più in gioco.
Qui, la parola chiave è fiducia, ma anche la mancanza e la voglia di recuperarla; lungo il corso del racconto viene spiegato il loro rapporto, già avviato da tempo, quando ancora forse non erano così maturi. Adesso invece sono più sicuri di ciò che vogliono, anche se durante la loro fuga verso la salvezza dovranno chiarirsi su molte cose, magari a letto, giusto per lasciar stemperare la rabbia a beneficio di una tensione molto più erotica che ci darà un bel po’ di soddisfazioni.
Ho apprezzato di più questo volume rispetto al primo: mi ha dato decisamente più emozioni e molto erotismo non solo a livello fisico; mi è piaciuta la sensazione che ho provato nel vedere i protagonisti giocare con l’equilibrio, cioè non ho riscontrato disparità di sessi alla “lui Tarzan e lei Jane”, bensì un uomo che deve lottare coi suoi sentimenti ancora nascosti dentro di sé, e che ovviamente sa fare il suo lavoro, e una donna che lotta con le sue scelte sbagliate e non si tira indietro prediligendo l’onestà. Resta da vedere chi avrà la meglio in questo testa a testa tra fiducia e sopravvivenza… e soprattutto amore.
Attrazione Profonda di Maya Banks
Jessie Callahan è una dolce cameriera dagli occhi nocciola e riccioli color miele che lavora in un locale. Questo posto viene visitato spesso e volentieri dai sexy detective Rick e Truitt, profondamente attratti da lei, in particolare per il suo essere acqua e sapone. Così, i due non esitano ad avvicinarla in circostanze propizie che rendono possibile una notte di fuoco… a tre.
Rick e Truitt sono diversi tra loro: capelli corvini e lisci il primo e un po’ più alto e con l’orecchino il secondo. Alcune di queste caratteristiche li rendono oltremodo sexy e appetibili agli occhi di Jessie, veramente tentata da loro che flirtano spudoratamente con lei.
E così, durante una notte di fuoco e passione, scopriranno quanto sia labile la fiducia al risveglio quando non si dona completamente se stessi all’altro; il tutto mentre un serial killer cercherà di portare via al trio, oltre a un possibile amore, anche la vita di uno di loro. Tante domande e poco tempo per le risposte, non ci resta che leggere per sapere come andrà a finire… che la caccia abbia inizio.
Non sono una puritana, nella mia vita ho letto di tutto e devo dire che Maya Banks è riuscita nell’intento di rendere appetibile un ménage à trois senza ridicolizzarlo e farlo risultare obsoleto. Non è la prima volta che leggo questa storia in particolare e ammetto che merita di essere riletto: sentimenti, passione, erotismo… tutto dosato nelle giuste quantità senza eccedere, con l’aggiunta di un pizzico di adrenalina che non guasta. A ogni pagina si sussegue un brivido, ora per la magia erotica scaturita dal suo scritto, ora dalla traccia thriller presente lungo il corso della vicenda. Trovo sia una storia avvincente, seppur breve, con qualche piccola sorpresa giusto per rendere più succosa la suspense. Ciò riconferma l’autrice come regina dei romance ad alta tensione. Che dire di più? Leggetelo, ne resterete pienamente soddisfatte… in tutti i sensi.
Gioco Pericoloso di Karin Tabke
Colin Daniels è sexy come il peccato e ama la varietà: è un seduttore seriale fin dall’adolescenza e non ne fa alcun mistero, ma anzi proprio questo lato lo mette nei guai facendolo andare in missione, ovviamente sotto copertura, per far testimoniare Sophia Gilletti, presto ex moglie di un mafioso estremamente geloso e pazzo. Ciò che non si aspetta è di trovarsi davanti a una donna che conosceva con un altro nome e in un tempo lontano, di cui ora come allora è ancora attratto. Che sia colei che gli farà mettere la testa a posto, a patto di uscirne vivi?
Sophia Gilletti sa perfettamente chi ha davanti e non è chi dice di essere: ricorda come sia stato bello farsi stringere dalle sue braccia ma lui a quanto pare no; quindi ciò che non apprezza è ricordare (ed essere la sola a farlo) e, soprattutto, essere rapita dal suo rifugio per testimoniare contro quel folle del suo ex. Eppure, sarebbe così bello farsi riscaldare intimamente da un uomo come lui anche se per poco, anche se potrebbe essere l’unica volta prima di perdere la vita.
Ragazze, Mister Bollore qui presente è un “Alpha da 10 e lode” da prendere a schiaffi inizialmente, ma che pian piano si farà apprezzare. Certo, il racconto è breve e mantiene alcuni punti oscuri che vorrebbero essere approfonditi, ma in poche frasi riesce a rendere bene i sentimenti che normalmente richiederebbero un po’ più di qualche trafiletto. Nonostante non sia il mio racconto preferito, scorre magnificamente dosando azione ed erotismo in modo equilibrato e in certi punti compensa tutto ciò che trovo odioso nel caratteristico uomo-Don Giovanni.
Per quanto riguarda Sophia, devo dire che pensavo fosse uno zerbino, ma cercando di mettermi nei suoi panni, ho notato i sacrifici che ha fatto nel condurre una vita essenzialmente imposta, specie quando la famiglia non è una base solida sulla quale poggiarsi, e l’ho rivalutata fino alla fine. Per questo, le perdono per aver ceduto a Colin (scherzo, la capisco benissimo). Onestamente, si sarebbe meritata un maggiore sviluppo del suo vissuto e della sua forza interiore che si evince in soltanto pochi cenni. Nonostante questo, trovo che sia una lettura gradevole che bilancia bene le precedenti storie; quindi valeva la pena lanciarsi in questo gruppo di uomini belli e impossibili per noi, ma assolutamente accessibili per le donne, sopravvissute e fiere, descritte in questa raccolta.
E voi, vi lascerete tentare e catturare dal loro magnetismo? Vi sfido a farlo.
October 12, 2011
I really wish I could give this antho a better rating, but I just can't. All three stories were predictable, and two were very similar. Out of the three, Sylvia Day's was the best, IMO. I've never read Ms. Day's work before, though I've wanted to, and I will definitely try another of her books. I'm sure this antho will sell well, but as a fan of Maya Banks, particularly, I was disappointed. Just my opinion - others will probably love the stories.
November 11, 2011
As a whole this book was great. The best story by far was Banks. It was well written and felt like a complete story. I loved the story and how Rick and Truitt won the heart and body of Jessie. I have to admit that I don't care for Karin Tabke's writing. I've tried more then once to read books by her but can't get into them. Day's story was enjoyable too. I liked the characters and how there story panned out.
August 30, 2016
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trois nouvelles TRES érotiques et plutôt inégales.
La dernière n'est QUE de l'érotisme, les deux autres tentent de mettre un peu d'enjeux, mais seule la première s'en tire honorablement selon moi.
Ensuite, puis-je me permettre, POURQUOI la pénétration anale doit-elle être le fantasme ultime de M. et que Mme aime automatiquement ?
trois nouvelles TRES érotiques et plutôt inégales.
La dernière n'est QUE de l'érotisme, les deux autres tentent de mettre un peu d'enjeux, mais seule la première s'en tire honorablement selon moi.
Ensuite, puis-je me permettre, POURQUOI la pénétration anale doit-elle être le fantasme ultime de M. et que Mme aime automatiquement ?
September 4, 2013
STEAMY....beware. Maya Banks begins- It seemed very textbook erotic, not like her other reads; give the novella 2*.
Karin Tabke’s Wanted-silly. But still hot. 3*
Taking the Heat by Sylvia Day-Wicked and fun. Then Let me say it’s the first Sylvia Day I actually liked. You have to love happy endings.
Karin Tabke’s Wanted-silly. But still hot. 3*
Taking the Heat by Sylvia Day-Wicked and fun. Then Let me say it’s the first Sylvia Day I actually liked. You have to love happy endings.
June 2, 2016
Men Out of Uniform has three stories by Maya Banks, Sylvia Day and Karin Tabke. This is a must read book. It was very good. I love Maya Banks & Sylvia Day books. This is the first one of Karin Tabke I had ever read and was impressed. If you like hot guys in uniform you will love this book. It's full of sex and suspense.
October 22, 2018
pretty good. the only reason I don't give it really good is b/c I got tired of the damsel-in-danger, chronically mind-blowing sex things. Accidentally left it on the table where my teenage son does homework. At least he'll learn something about consensual sex between consenting adults and condom use.
June 30, 2016
Great hot summer evening read! Not always a fan of short stories, but sometimes they are fun when it's a busy time and I don't want to wade through a lot of back story. I didn't really have a favorite...they were all good. Break them out when your attention span is short;)
October 20, 2011
Good trilogy of stories.
Maya Banks- nice menage- 4 stars
Karin Tabke - former lover story I liked least - 3 stars
Sylvia Day - best of all the stories - 5 stars
Maya Banks- nice menage- 4 stars
Karin Tabke - former lover story I liked least - 3 stars
Sylvia Day - best of all the stories - 5 stars
August 7, 2013
3 well-written and naughty stories. they are filled with drama, great/realistic characters and enjoyable lovestories.
July 20, 2014
Not bad. I think the third story was probably the best of the three.
October 21, 2011
Soul Possession by Maya Banks
Favorite Quote: Hell, she had no idea what she was going to do with all this cock but she was sure as hell going to have a good time figuring it out.
Rick and Truitt have been partners in the police force for a long time. They are currently deeply involved in a serial killer case. Someone has been kidnapping women, only to let them go and then hunt them in the woods. Needing to let some stress out, they have decided tonight is the night they are going to take home the bartender Jessie Callahan…together. They have flirted with her for a few weeks, and she has always batted away their advances, but tonight they want action.
Jessie is having a rough night. Being wrongly accused of stealing money from the cash register and being fired, she is feeling a little crazy..and decides tonight is the night she will act on her attraction to Rick and Truitt. From here, the story unfolds with sexy times between Jessie, Rick and Truitt, and the hunt for the serial killer.
This kind of felt like the standard m/f/m erotic story. Especially when we start with this description:
****
She wasn’t a virgin, but she was woefully behind in the sex education department, and somehow she knew they were so far out of her league that she hadn’t a prayer of satisfying either.
They were bad boys and she was a wholesome, sweet good girl, and if that wasn’t enough to disgust her, she didn’t know what was.
****
Rick and Truitt want to take care of her, and want to protect and hover over her. And of course, Rick and Truitt usually date separate women, but now they are both attracted to the same woman and refuse to give her up. So they enter into this very erotic threesome. The sex was okay but again it felt like I’ve read this same story before. After one or two nights together they all just feel like they are in love and ready for this very non-traditional romance.
There is a nice balance between the suspense and sex in this one and I enjoyed reading the epilogue which takes place 6 months into the future. But the sex and instant love we get didn’t really do it for me.
Rating: C-
Wanted by Karin Tabke
Favorite Quote: Colin raced down the stairs to get dressed. The captain called after him. “Did you put a GPS in her with your dick? Otherwise, only pure luck will help you find her.”
Undercover cop Colin Daniel loves sex and women. Working for FIST, or the Federal Investigative Strike Team, he works on a task force that goes after the crime families in the big cities. Because of his job, he doesn’t do commitment – but that is fine by him. His current assignment is to fly out to California and find Sophia Gilletti. She has run from her mafia husband after suffering extensive abuse. FIST wants her brought in to testify against him, and in return will give her protective custody. But first they need to find her and bring her back to New York. Colin must go in very quietly as to not alert the other mafia members that are also hunting her. Her soon to be ex husband is a very dangerous man and will do everything to get Sophia back in his grip.
I really enjoyed this story. Colin is so cocky in his job – and okay, he is totally cocky when it comes to women too – but it really works well in this story. He also comes across as humorous and warm. He actually went to high school with Sophia, and they spent a passionate night together where Sophia lost her virginity. But then he moved onto his career, and Sophia was basically sold into the mob, and they lost touch. They both think the other one doesn’t remember who they are for a lot of the story . But that burning passion is still between them.
Sophia is a tough cookie – and is a nice match for Colin. This story is a little lighter on the sex scenes, but works because Colin probably shouldn’t be sleeping with the woman assigned to him on a case. Plus she has gone through so much with her husband, that she isn’t in the best place. Even though this is a short story, their romance develops nicely.
My favorite part are the fun car chases, and crazy gun battles. Plus there is humor. When I read the very last page at first I wanted to roll my eyes, but then I just started laughing. There is a corny moment, but is cute and works in the story. This is the first I’ve read of Karin Tabke but I’ll be looking for more from her.
Rating: B
Taking the Heat by Sylvia Day
Favorite Quote: “Ignore that,” he said.
Instead, she rolled her hips, stroking herself with the hard length of his cock.With her lips to his skin, she whispered, “It’s too big to ignore.”
US Marshall Brian Simmons was in love with his best friend’s sister. But his job is demanding and he craves the adrenaline that comes with it, so their relationship didn’t last. Now five years later, he is fighting for her life.
Layla Creed got accidentally involved with the Mexican cartel, and ended up in the Witness Protection Program. Now her cover is blown, and her life is in danger. Brian needs to get her to San Diego, but he doesn’t trust anyone. So he goes rogue, risking his career, but having a second chance with Layla.
This story has a little less suspense in it, and it is more heavily focused on the sex. But I think the sex scenes in this one are my favorite. Brian and Layla have had a past relationship, so falling back in love is easy for them to do. They think they only have three days together, until Layla will be placed back into the Witness Protection Program, so their romance is intense and heavy. They are on the run throughout the book, but the bad guys don’t come into play as much as the previous two stories. But that was okay with me because I really liked these two in bed. Or in the shower. Or up against the wall.
The ending felt rushed – I’m not sure why they always have to end with a marriage proposal rather than just in love, but otherwise this is a very hot read.
Rating: B
Overall, while disappointed in the first story, the last two are quite strong. This is a fun book to just escape in for awhile with some crazy suspense scenes and steamy hot romance.
Overall Rating: C+
Favorite Quote: Hell, she had no idea what she was going to do with all this cock but she was sure as hell going to have a good time figuring it out.
Rick and Truitt have been partners in the police force for a long time. They are currently deeply involved in a serial killer case. Someone has been kidnapping women, only to let them go and then hunt them in the woods. Needing to let some stress out, they have decided tonight is the night they are going to take home the bartender Jessie Callahan…together. They have flirted with her for a few weeks, and she has always batted away their advances, but tonight they want action.
Jessie is having a rough night. Being wrongly accused of stealing money from the cash register and being fired, she is feeling a little crazy..and decides tonight is the night she will act on her attraction to Rick and Truitt. From here, the story unfolds with sexy times between Jessie, Rick and Truitt, and the hunt for the serial killer.
This kind of felt like the standard m/f/m erotic story. Especially when we start with this description:
****
She wasn’t a virgin, but she was woefully behind in the sex education department, and somehow she knew they were so far out of her league that she hadn’t a prayer of satisfying either.
They were bad boys and she was a wholesome, sweet good girl, and if that wasn’t enough to disgust her, she didn’t know what was.
****
Rick and Truitt want to take care of her, and want to protect and hover over her. And of course, Rick and Truitt usually date separate women, but now they are both attracted to the same woman and refuse to give her up. So they enter into this very erotic threesome. The sex was okay but again it felt like I’ve read this same story before. After one or two nights together they all just feel like they are in love and ready for this very non-traditional romance.
There is a nice balance between the suspense and sex in this one and I enjoyed reading the epilogue which takes place 6 months into the future. But the sex and instant love we get didn’t really do it for me.
Rating: C-
Wanted by Karin Tabke
Favorite Quote: Colin raced down the stairs to get dressed. The captain called after him. “Did you put a GPS in her with your dick? Otherwise, only pure luck will help you find her.”
Undercover cop Colin Daniel loves sex and women. Working for FIST, or the Federal Investigative Strike Team, he works on a task force that goes after the crime families in the big cities. Because of his job, he doesn’t do commitment – but that is fine by him. His current assignment is to fly out to California and find Sophia Gilletti. She has run from her mafia husband after suffering extensive abuse. FIST wants her brought in to testify against him, and in return will give her protective custody. But first they need to find her and bring her back to New York. Colin must go in very quietly as to not alert the other mafia members that are also hunting her. Her soon to be ex husband is a very dangerous man and will do everything to get Sophia back in his grip.
I really enjoyed this story. Colin is so cocky in his job – and okay, he is totally cocky when it comes to women too – but it really works well in this story. He also comes across as humorous and warm. He actually went to high school with Sophia, and they spent a passionate night together where Sophia lost her virginity. But then he moved onto his career, and Sophia was basically sold into the mob, and they lost touch. They both think the other one doesn’t remember who they are for a lot of the story . But that burning passion is still between them.
Sophia is a tough cookie – and is a nice match for Colin. This story is a little lighter on the sex scenes, but works because Colin probably shouldn’t be sleeping with the woman assigned to him on a case. Plus she has gone through so much with her husband, that she isn’t in the best place. Even though this is a short story, their romance develops nicely.
My favorite part are the fun car chases, and crazy gun battles. Plus there is humor. When I read the very last page at first I wanted to roll my eyes, but then I just started laughing. There is a corny moment, but is cute and works in the story. This is the first I’ve read of Karin Tabke but I’ll be looking for more from her.
Rating: B
Taking the Heat by Sylvia Day
Favorite Quote: “Ignore that,” he said.
Instead, she rolled her hips, stroking herself with the hard length of his cock.With her lips to his skin, she whispered, “It’s too big to ignore.”
US Marshall Brian Simmons was in love with his best friend’s sister. But his job is demanding and he craves the adrenaline that comes with it, so their relationship didn’t last. Now five years later, he is fighting for her life.
Layla Creed got accidentally involved with the Mexican cartel, and ended up in the Witness Protection Program. Now her cover is blown, and her life is in danger. Brian needs to get her to San Diego, but he doesn’t trust anyone. So he goes rogue, risking his career, but having a second chance with Layla.
This story has a little less suspense in it, and it is more heavily focused on the sex. But I think the sex scenes in this one are my favorite. Brian and Layla have had a past relationship, so falling back in love is easy for them to do. They think they only have three days together, until Layla will be placed back into the Witness Protection Program, so their romance is intense and heavy. They are on the run throughout the book, but the bad guys don’t come into play as much as the previous two stories. But that was okay with me because I really liked these two in bed. Or in the shower. Or up against the wall.
The ending felt rushed – I’m not sure why they always have to end with a marriage proposal rather than just in love, but otherwise this is a very hot read.
Rating: B
Overall, while disappointed in the first story, the last two are quite strong. This is a fun book to just escape in for awhile with some crazy suspense scenes and steamy hot romance.
Overall Rating: C+
March 9, 2020
There are three stories in this book. All of them are implausible. :-) Still, there is fun to be had here.
The first story features a waitress who ends up with two cops madly in love with her and they form a polyamorous relationship basically on the spot and everyone is open and communicative and they guys totally want to take care of her while still giving her space to be a badass woman. There’s graphic sex, but you knew that already.
There’s also a minor serial killer backstory to just have something for the cops to do (besides sex) and even it makes the female lead look more badass.
It was heartwarming how the three main characters figure out their situation.
Stories two and three were also ok and both of those involve a missed relationship fixing itself years later.
The first story features a waitress who ends up with two cops madly in love with her and they form a polyamorous relationship basically on the spot and everyone is open and communicative and they guys totally want to take care of her while still giving her space to be a badass woman. There’s graphic sex, but you knew that already.
There’s also a minor serial killer backstory to just have something for the cops to do (besides sex) and even it makes the female lead look more badass.
It was heartwarming how the three main characters figure out their situation.
Stories two and three were also ok and both of those involve a missed relationship fixing itself years later.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 25, 2018
Maya Banks's Soul Possession:
Jessie Callahan, Rick Broughman, Truitt Cavanaugh--these two detectives manage to convince a lovely waitress to give them a chance. Throw in a murder charge, a serial killer, and she's got a full plate. I liked that she wasn't a shrinking violet despite some rough life circumstances, and interesting twist on the criminal.
Karin Tabke's Wanted:
Colin Daniels, Maria Sophia Castavettes--bad boy cop, soon to be ex-wife of a mob boss. A bit of a second-chance story.
Sylvia Day's Taking the Heat:
Layla Creed, Brian Simmons--she's about to enter WITSEC, he's a federal marshal... they have three days to reconnect before life as they know it changes forever.
Jessie Callahan, Rick Broughman, Truitt Cavanaugh--these two detectives manage to convince a lovely waitress to give them a chance. Throw in a murder charge, a serial killer, and she's got a full plate. I liked that she wasn't a shrinking violet despite some rough life circumstances, and interesting twist on the criminal.
Karin Tabke's Wanted:
Colin Daniels, Maria Sophia Castavettes--bad boy cop, soon to be ex-wife of a mob boss. A bit of a second-chance story.
Sylvia Day's Taking the Heat:
Layla Creed, Brian Simmons--she's about to enter WITSEC, he's a federal marshal... they have three days to reconnect before life as they know it changes forever.
September 7, 2018
I never read any of these authors and maya banks had an ok story. But the other two were lacking in surprises and I guess the “villain” in last story before I got to the end. The second story was just fake. It made me think of the people who get married in a moment then hate the rest of the their lives because the sex wasn’t love. Surprise surprise.
I put my speed reading to good use though -haha-
I put my speed reading to good use though -haha-
October 10, 2025
3.75⭐️. 3.5/4🌶️. 18+ mature audiences only. Anthologies. 3 separate stories each by a different author. Although the 2nd & 3rd stories were 1/2 the length of the first, I liked the 2nd & 3rd stories best. To me the 2nd & 3rd stories had better emotional character develoment and spicy scenes connection. The first story was intriguing with a MFM storyline, but I felt like the storyline was surface-layer in regard to the depth of emotional feelings.
November 28, 2018
Although, the novellas featured in this anthology were good and entertaining, I just cannot give it more than 3 stars. I think the stories were hampered due to the fact that they were short novellas. In my opinion they could have been better if they were longer especially Taking the Heat by Maya Banks.
April 7, 2018
Don't let "Erotic Surrender" stop you.
All three authors created fantastic stories of intense suspense. The "erotic surrender" is mutual to all three heroines. I had a hard time putting this down.
All three authors created fantastic stories of intense suspense. The "erotic surrender" is mutual to all three heroines. I had a hard time putting this down.
May 4, 2018
Taking the Heat by Sylvia Day - 5
He's a U.S. Marshal, she's his ex and in the WITSEC program after seeing a murder. He has 72 hours before she disappears back into the WITSEC program. Hot, sexy, full of love.
He's a U.S. Marshal, she's his ex and in the WITSEC program after seeing a murder. He has 72 hours before she disappears back into the WITSEC program. Hot, sexy, full of love.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 9, 2018
Hot, Hot, Hot!!!
These ladies know how to burn up the heat! Some of the most enjoyable novellas I've read in a while.
These ladies know how to burn up the heat! Some of the most enjoyable novellas I've read in a while.
September 27, 2018
Typical of this type of anthology. Studly men, pretty women, suspenseful plot, romance, and lots of sex.
December 15, 2018
Excellent!
Loved the Sylvia day book. Didn't read the other two a little to racy for me. Syria's books never disappoint!
Loved the Sylvia day book. Didn't read the other two a little to racy for me. Syria's books never disappoint!
January 12, 2020
The story I cared the least for was "Wanted" by Karin Tabke. Something about her writing didn't match well with me. The stories by Maya Banks and Sylvia Day were good, even if they were predictable.
May 7, 2020
These were three separate books, but in a way it felt I read the same book three times. They were a lot a like, just a few things different, but who doesn't like a man in uniform... or out.
July 13, 2020
4.5⭐ for Soul Possesion by Maya Banks
2.5⭐ for Wanted by Karin Tabke
3.5⭐ for Taking the Heat by Sylvis Day
2.5⭐ for Wanted by Karin Tabke
3.5⭐ for Taking the Heat by Sylvis Day
June 12, 2022
Love
I absolutely love these 3 authors. I have read several of their books. I have loved each one. Looking forward to reading more.
I absolutely love these 3 authors. I have read several of their books. I have loved each one. Looking forward to reading more.
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