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Crazy About Curves: 10 Luscious Reads
Rock your inner big girl!
What do rock stars, a movie star, several billionaires, some alpha wolves, a mercenary and a couple of guys next door have in common? They're all Crazy about Curves and they are all part of this collection of ten romances, from sweet to scorching, featuring plus-size heroines and the men who crave their lush, curvy bodies. Brought to you by today's hottest New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Authors and romance's future stars!
Captive Heart - Adriana Hunter (NYT/USAT). Lainey Matthews will stop at nothing to rescue her brother, even if it means contacting a dangerous mercenary with a shady past. But when she comes face to face with Gideon Wolfe, it doesn't take long before she has to wonder whether she might be the one that needs saving...from him.
Curve Contract - Christa Wick (NYT/USAT). Cheated by her PR firm's CPA, Pippa Jones is about to lose everything - until billionaire Blake Cross offers to fix both their problems with a fake marriage. But with Blake worshipping her body 24/7, the cost of saving her firm just might be a broken heart.
Scarlet (Alpha Marked #1) - Celia Kyle (NYT/USAT). Thirty and single? Well, getcha ass to the Gathering! As if hitting thirty wasn’t enough, unmated Scarlet is summoned to this year’s Gathering. Marked to mate an Alpha pair, she can only find happiness with two werewolves. Which means werewolf speed dating. Great.
Curvy, Crazy, and Confused (Plush Daisies: BBW Romance) - Ava Catori (NYT/USAT). Samantha finds her uptight neighbor boring. Christopher thinks she is loud and annoying. Being trapped in an elevator together should be their worst nightmare. So why can't Sam stop thinking about him, and why is the claustrophobic Chris more than ready for another elevator ride with the plush beauty?
Ripped - Olivia Rigal (USAT). Lyv wants a life far removed from her dysfunctional family and the diner they own, especially now that Ten, her best friend and lifeline to normality, is spending a semester in Europe. What she gets is an absent rock-star baby daddy and one helluva choice to make - unless it's ripped from her first.
Bought by the Billionaire Brothers - Alexx Andria. Twins Nolan and Vince hatch an indecent plan to put accountant Penny McDaniels in their bed at any cost. Soon enough, their feelings for Penny go beyond the physical, but they never imagined their older brother Dillon would return home and threaten everything in their world.
Bikini Curves - Charlotte Summers. Rescued from drowning, layout artist Maddy Davis never expected her hero to be womanizing actor Alex Stone or for the event to be aired live on TV. Now she's part of a PR stunt to save his tarnished reputation. But how much of Alex’s interest is a role and how much is real?
Reluctant Billionaire, A BBW Billionaire Romance - Danielle Duncan. After a failed affair with a billionaire, Sophie swears off workplace romance and takes a job as another rich man's chef. Then she falls hard for Rhys, mistaking him for a mere gardener. Can love survive his secret, her ex-lover and a lawsuit that threatens everything?
Something True (A New Adult Rockstar Romance) - Malia Mallory (NYT/USAT). Irish superstar Liam Smith is in trouble with the law - again - and must perform community service. A music charity that entertains hospitalized kids seems like the perfect fit, especially since its director Shelley Taylor is as curvy as his favorite guitar and he wants to play her.
Laid Bear 2: The Kodiak Clan (Laid Bear #2) - Marina Maddix (NYT/USAT). After six years a widow, bear shifter Veronica Muir falls in love, with a human. Her secret might be the one thing marine biologist Jess Slade can't accept - if a group of human-hating werebears doesn't rip the couple apart before he can even decide.
What do rock stars, a movie star, several billionaires, some alpha wolves, a mercenary and a couple of guys next door have in common? They're all Crazy about Curves and they are all part of this collection of ten romances, from sweet to scorching, featuring plus-size heroines and the men who crave their lush, curvy bodies. Brought to you by today's hottest New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Authors and romance's future stars!
Captive Heart - Adriana Hunter (NYT/USAT). Lainey Matthews will stop at nothing to rescue her brother, even if it means contacting a dangerous mercenary with a shady past. But when she comes face to face with Gideon Wolfe, it doesn't take long before she has to wonder whether she might be the one that needs saving...from him.
Curve Contract - Christa Wick (NYT/USAT). Cheated by her PR firm's CPA, Pippa Jones is about to lose everything - until billionaire Blake Cross offers to fix both their problems with a fake marriage. But with Blake worshipping her body 24/7, the cost of saving her firm just might be a broken heart.
Scarlet (Alpha Marked #1) - Celia Kyle (NYT/USAT). Thirty and single? Well, getcha ass to the Gathering! As if hitting thirty wasn’t enough, unmated Scarlet is summoned to this year’s Gathering. Marked to mate an Alpha pair, she can only find happiness with two werewolves. Which means werewolf speed dating. Great.
Curvy, Crazy, and Confused (Plush Daisies: BBW Romance) - Ava Catori (NYT/USAT). Samantha finds her uptight neighbor boring. Christopher thinks she is loud and annoying. Being trapped in an elevator together should be their worst nightmare. So why can't Sam stop thinking about him, and why is the claustrophobic Chris more than ready for another elevator ride with the plush beauty?
Ripped - Olivia Rigal (USAT). Lyv wants a life far removed from her dysfunctional family and the diner they own, especially now that Ten, her best friend and lifeline to normality, is spending a semester in Europe. What she gets is an absent rock-star baby daddy and one helluva choice to make - unless it's ripped from her first.
Bought by the Billionaire Brothers - Alexx Andria. Twins Nolan and Vince hatch an indecent plan to put accountant Penny McDaniels in their bed at any cost. Soon enough, their feelings for Penny go beyond the physical, but they never imagined their older brother Dillon would return home and threaten everything in their world.
Bikini Curves - Charlotte Summers. Rescued from drowning, layout artist Maddy Davis never expected her hero to be womanizing actor Alex Stone or for the event to be aired live on TV. Now she's part of a PR stunt to save his tarnished reputation. But how much of Alex’s interest is a role and how much is real?
Reluctant Billionaire, A BBW Billionaire Romance - Danielle Duncan. After a failed affair with a billionaire, Sophie swears off workplace romance and takes a job as another rich man's chef. Then she falls hard for Rhys, mistaking him for a mere gardener. Can love survive his secret, her ex-lover and a lawsuit that threatens everything?
Something True (A New Adult Rockstar Romance) - Malia Mallory (NYT/USAT). Irish superstar Liam Smith is in trouble with the law - again - and must perform community service. A music charity that entertains hospitalized kids seems like the perfect fit, especially since its director Shelley Taylor is as curvy as his favorite guitar and he wants to play her.
Laid Bear 2: The Kodiak Clan (Laid Bear #2) - Marina Maddix (NYT/USAT). After six years a widow, bear shifter Veronica Muir falls in love, with a human. Her secret might be the one thing marine biologist Jess Slade can't accept - if a group of human-hating werebears doesn't rip the couple apart before he can even decide.
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First published May 19, 2014
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May 21, 2014
This is ten bootylicious books! Can someone say love! I am reading the others...But I have finished Scarlet by Celia Kyle. I love me some Celia. This is a shapeshifter Menage book, the first book in the Alpha Marked series. This is an extremely passionate book so the faint at heart beware!!! I am not brave enough to handle two alpha men but after reading the description of Keller and Madden, well its considerable, lol. I really enjoyed the relationship the triplet sisters have. And the way the Alpha werewolves had such different personalities well it was very exciting. A great short read, get ready for your toes to curl. yum.
This is a story about Scarlet Wickham, she is a 30 year old triplet. The one with the curves and all of the attitude. She is ordered to attend the Werewolves Gathering along with her sisters, she is marked, and has no choice she will be mated to an Alpha pair. She is not to happy to be up rooted from her life. Until she meets her mates, then things get interesting.
Scarlet has found her Alpha pair, but soon learns they are the Ruling Alpha pair Keller and Madden. They are pleased with Scarlet, she is perfect for them, curvy and sassy. They can't not wait to mark her as their territory. But before they can complete their bond, there is a challenge to the death for Scarlet's attentions.
some of my favorite passages:
"She imagines Gabby waving her hands around, fingers fluttering, and she smiled. Her sister in a tizzey was something to watch."
"What? I mean, Burgers a cat, they're wolves. I don't want them eating him." Silence met her." Just sayin."
"Relationships between a marked and wolves were more along the lines of: You're our mate. Bend over. We mate you now. That'd be followed by a grunt."
"If Scarlet had know wolves were chock full-o-hotness, she would have haunted them up long ago. Or at least, she wouldn't have been so cranky about attending the Gathering. Yum."
"So for now, I'm stuck in butt sniffing limbo."
"Well, I have to give up my job as an administrative assistant as well as my life in Tampa, that's all. Maybe my cat. Will you eat my cat? Burger is really sweet when hes not peeing on things."
"Yeah she could deal with squishy for a long, long, lemma-come-some-more-time."
This is a story about Scarlet Wickham, she is a 30 year old triplet. The one with the curves and all of the attitude. She is ordered to attend the Werewolves Gathering along with her sisters, she is marked, and has no choice she will be mated to an Alpha pair. She is not to happy to be up rooted from her life. Until she meets her mates, then things get interesting.
Scarlet has found her Alpha pair, but soon learns they are the Ruling Alpha pair Keller and Madden. They are pleased with Scarlet, she is perfect for them, curvy and sassy. They can't not wait to mark her as their territory. But before they can complete their bond, there is a challenge to the death for Scarlet's attentions.
some of my favorite passages:
"She imagines Gabby waving her hands around, fingers fluttering, and she smiled. Her sister in a tizzey was something to watch."
"What? I mean, Burgers a cat, they're wolves. I don't want them eating him." Silence met her." Just sayin."
"Relationships between a marked and wolves were more along the lines of: You're our mate. Bend over. We mate you now. That'd be followed by a grunt."
"If Scarlet had know wolves were chock full-o-hotness, she would have haunted them up long ago. Or at least, she wouldn't have been so cranky about attending the Gathering. Yum."
"So for now, I'm stuck in butt sniffing limbo."
"Well, I have to give up my job as an administrative assistant as well as my life in Tampa, that's all. Maybe my cat. Will you eat my cat? Burger is really sweet when hes not peeing on things."
"Yeah she could deal with squishy for a long, long, lemma-come-some-more-time."
July 18, 2014
I received an ARC eBook in exchange for an honest review.
Book 1 "Captive Heart" by Adriana Hunter: Give me a man like Gideon Wolfe any day!!! This short story was full of hot and sexy romantic suspense! It didn't feel too short and had plenty of passion! I loved every delicious second of it! 5 Stars!!
Book 2 "Curve Contract" by Christa Wick: This is the first book I have read by Christa Wick and it won't be my last! I loved Blake and Pippa's story! Sexy billionaire rescues full bodied lady with an offer of a temporary marriage to solve her financial problems. Only Pippa's afraid she will be left with a broken heart once it's all said and done! Hot, luscious and deliciously sexy! I highly recommend it! 5 Stars!!
Book 3 "Alpha Marked #1: Scarlet" by Celia Kyle: This the first book I have read by Celia Kyle. Scarlet's mating with Alpha wolves Keller and Madden was nothing less than pure erotica. It was well written and extremely graphic. It's not the type of romance I care to read as I like traditional one on one relationships with a hint of mystery. I was uncomfortable reading most of this book due to the graphic profanity and explicit sex. I recommend it only to people who love paranormal ménage situations. 3.5 Stars!
Book 4 "Curvy, Crazy, and Confused" by Ava Catori: This was a quick read that I enjoyed with what seemed to be a never ending story. Instead if ending when the Hero and Heroine realize they are in love or getting married it continues into their marriage life. Samantha and Christopher's story was sweet, filled with awkward and embarrassing at times moments that showed how they got past them to what truly mattered. This was my first book I read by Ava Catori and the second in her Plush Daisies BBW Romance series. 4 Stars!
I will update my review as I finish each book in the set.
Book 1 "Captive Heart" by Adriana Hunter: Give me a man like Gideon Wolfe any day!!! This short story was full of hot and sexy romantic suspense! It didn't feel too short and had plenty of passion! I loved every delicious second of it! 5 Stars!!
Book 2 "Curve Contract" by Christa Wick: This is the first book I have read by Christa Wick and it won't be my last! I loved Blake and Pippa's story! Sexy billionaire rescues full bodied lady with an offer of a temporary marriage to solve her financial problems. Only Pippa's afraid she will be left with a broken heart once it's all said and done! Hot, luscious and deliciously sexy! I highly recommend it! 5 Stars!!
Book 3 "Alpha Marked #1: Scarlet" by Celia Kyle: This the first book I have read by Celia Kyle. Scarlet's mating with Alpha wolves Keller and Madden was nothing less than pure erotica. It was well written and extremely graphic. It's not the type of romance I care to read as I like traditional one on one relationships with a hint of mystery. I was uncomfortable reading most of this book due to the graphic profanity and explicit sex. I recommend it only to people who love paranormal ménage situations. 3.5 Stars!
Book 4 "Curvy, Crazy, and Confused" by Ava Catori: This was a quick read that I enjoyed with what seemed to be a never ending story. Instead if ending when the Hero and Heroine realize they are in love or getting married it continues into their marriage life. Samantha and Christopher's story was sweet, filled with awkward and embarrassing at times moments that showed how they got past them to what truly mattered. This was my first book I read by Ava Catori and the second in her Plush Daisies BBW Romance series. 4 Stars!
I will update my review as I finish each book in the set.
May 22, 2014
WOW, WOW, WOW, So Hot It Sizzles
I bought this book because it included stories from some of my favorite authors. I read this book because the stories are so good I could not put the book down. Every story warrants a 5 star review but my favorite was by author Christa Wick. The sexual chemistry between the two main characters was off the charts. The trickery the hero engages in to get his woman had me swooning. I loved it! You will too. Great authors, great stories, and a great value for your money.
I bought this book because it included stories from some of my favorite authors. I read this book because the stories are so good I could not put the book down. Every story warrants a 5 star review but my favorite was by author Christa Wick. The sexual chemistry between the two main characters was off the charts. The trickery the hero engages in to get his woman had me swooning. I loved it! You will too. Great authors, great stories, and a great value for your money.
January 27, 2015
Some of these books were absolute torture to read. The writing subpar and the plots worse but there were a couple that were enjoyable to read, just not many.
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June 27, 2024Never could get it open to read, I can never get any of my books to open so I can read
July 25, 2016
With a line up of authors as talented as these, this boxed set is nothing less than stellar! With strong and sexy characters, engaging storylines, and passionate love scenes, there is something here to please everyone. Take a chance on this amazing boxed set. You won't be disappointed!
My Reviews:
RIPPED by OLIVIA RIGAL - 5 stars
I loved, loved, LOVED this story! The way that Lyv's love story developed was phenomenal. She is torn between two lovers, Ten and Alex who, strangely enough, start out as friends. The three become involved in passionate relationships that leave them hurting, but are able to find comfort and love in the end. Lyv is such a strong and resilient character as she works towards independence, finding herself and choosing her perfect match. Wow, just... wow. The family dynamics that influenced Alex, Ten and Lyv were heart wrenching, each in their own complicated way.... it's such a sad world we live in sometimes. The supporting characters, that include friends, family and outside love interests, are dynamically developed; I especially loved the triad of Jimmy, Steven and Laura.
With so many intense situations including a kidnapping, teen pregnancy in the 1970's, abortion vs. adoption, and lots of sexual exploration, this is a story that touches on a lot of deeply emotional topics. The twist and turns of the storyline kept me guessing from start to finish, at times I thought I would lose my mind wondering what was going to happen next. I just couldn't read fast enough! Even though it is a happy-for-now and leaves lots of questions unanswered I loved the ending too. There is a pretty powerful quote that sums up the whole book perfectly... but I'll let readers discover that on their own!
A well written, dramatic, fast paced and sometimes controversial story. This is powerfully emotional and will stay with readers long after the final page. Due to graphic sexual scenes and intense themes that may be disturbing to some readers, I would not recommend it for anyone under the age of 18
LAID BEAR: The Kodiak Clan by MARINA MADDIX - 5 stars
I loved this story! Marina Maddix delivers again with a well written and developed story line that is suspenseful, with, engaging characters, laughter, love and a few unexpected surprises.
CAPTIVE HEART by ADRIANA HUNTER - 4 stars
Opposites attract in this passionate story about two broken hearts thrown together in the most unexpected of ways. Well written and edited with complex characters and a fast paced storyline, Captive Heart will leave you feeling the heat!
Caution: Unprotected sexual encounters of an adult nature, for mature readers only.
A copy of Crazy About Curves was provided by author Olivia Rigal in exchange for an honest review.
My Reviews:
RIPPED by OLIVIA RIGAL - 5 stars
I loved, loved, LOVED this story! The way that Lyv's love story developed was phenomenal. She is torn between two lovers, Ten and Alex who, strangely enough, start out as friends. The three become involved in passionate relationships that leave them hurting, but are able to find comfort and love in the end. Lyv is such a strong and resilient character as she works towards independence, finding herself and choosing her perfect match. Wow, just... wow. The family dynamics that influenced Alex, Ten and Lyv were heart wrenching, each in their own complicated way.... it's such a sad world we live in sometimes. The supporting characters, that include friends, family and outside love interests, are dynamically developed; I especially loved the triad of Jimmy, Steven and Laura.
With so many intense situations including a kidnapping, teen pregnancy in the 1970's, abortion vs. adoption, and lots of sexual exploration, this is a story that touches on a lot of deeply emotional topics. The twist and turns of the storyline kept me guessing from start to finish, at times I thought I would lose my mind wondering what was going to happen next. I just couldn't read fast enough! Even though it is a happy-for-now and leaves lots of questions unanswered I loved the ending too. There is a pretty powerful quote that sums up the whole book perfectly... but I'll let readers discover that on their own!
A well written, dramatic, fast paced and sometimes controversial story. This is powerfully emotional and will stay with readers long after the final page. Due to graphic sexual scenes and intense themes that may be disturbing to some readers, I would not recommend it for anyone under the age of 18
LAID BEAR: The Kodiak Clan by MARINA MADDIX - 5 stars
I loved this story! Marina Maddix delivers again with a well written and developed story line that is suspenseful, with, engaging characters, laughter, love and a few unexpected surprises.
CAPTIVE HEART by ADRIANA HUNTER - 4 stars
Opposites attract in this passionate story about two broken hearts thrown together in the most unexpected of ways. Well written and edited with complex characters and a fast paced storyline, Captive Heart will leave you feeling the heat!
Caution: Unprotected sexual encounters of an adult nature, for mature readers only.
A copy of Crazy About Curves was provided by author Olivia Rigal in exchange for an honest review.
May 27, 2014
I enjoyed all 10 stories in this anthology, especially the variety from shifter, to contemporary, to a couple of billionaire stories and a rocker story. The heat level for me varied from a 2 to 3 on a scale of up to 5. There were two M/F/M menages but I didn't find them any hotter than a 3. While the binding theme is supposed to be BBW heroines, there were two stories where it wasn't mentioned at all, except maybe "soft stomach".
All the stories were readable, though the one by Ava Catori had a lot of biological references (hemorrhoids, puking, incontinence) which was a bit off putting. A couple, Ripped and Bought by the Billionaire Brothers, had unexpectedly deep moments. There was no one story which was a home run for me though.
I received a copy from one of the authors in exchange for my honest review.
All the stories were readable, though the one by Ava Catori had a lot of biological references (hemorrhoids, puking, incontinence) which was a bit off putting. A couple, Ripped and Bought by the Billionaire Brothers, had unexpectedly deep moments. There was no one story which was a home run for me though.
I received a copy from one of the authors in exchange for my honest review.
July 3, 2014
10 scorching books that are guaranteed to raise your temperature and with not a single 'skinny minny' amongst them, well not for the main female characters anyway.
Thoroughly enjoyed this box set, some stories more than others as you often find with a box set, but no story let down the others and they were all well written with brilliant characters. A box set to lose yourself in and enjoy!
There is a mix of Paranormal and Contemporary in this set so if you don't like both then maybe you'll find yourself skipping through some. HOWEVER, as a fan of both, I loved it. Worth every penny and new authors to follow up on too. Bargain.
Thoroughly enjoyed this box set, some stories more than others as you often find with a box set, but no story let down the others and they were all well written with brilliant characters. A box set to lose yourself in and enjoy!
There is a mix of Paranormal and Contemporary in this set so if you don't like both then maybe you'll find yourself skipping through some. HOWEVER, as a fan of both, I loved it. Worth every penny and new authors to follow up on too. Bargain.
December 12, 2014
Loving those curves
Beautiful stories about big beautiful women and their hopes and dreams, their insecurities and inner scars, their aspirations and disappointments, but most of all, seeing themselves through the eyes of someone who really loves and appreciates them. Simply a great collection,
Beautiful stories about big beautiful women and their hopes and dreams, their insecurities and inner scars, their aspirations and disappointments, but most of all, seeing themselves through the eyes of someone who really loves and appreciates them. Simply a great collection,
June 26, 2014
Enjoyable
Each book was an enjoyable read. My only complaint is that some of the stories were not longer. If any of the writers would or have made series out of their story, I would get the series.
Each book was an enjoyable read. My only complaint is that some of the stories were not longer. If any of the writers would or have made series out of their story, I would get the series.
May 26, 2014
A mixture of shifters, erotica, romance.
May 29, 2014
This box set was fun to read! All the authors were good and the stories were so cute. A must read.
May 28, 2014
Cheap read, you might find some new authors to follow. I DNF'd a couple of stories, but read all the rest. It was worth the $.99 I paid for it.
June 5, 2014
I read all of these except the last one. I got 1/3 of the way through the last one and I wanted to wring the neck of one the female characters. She was TSTL.
August 2, 2014
Totally forgettable. The writing seemed elementary. I would not recommend this to anyone. For great BBW romances I would recommend books by Angela Verdenius.
August 9, 2014
A couple of the stories held my attention, but overall not something Id recommend
July 7, 2015
Ahh scuh hotness loved sexiness and the curves were just to die for which each male did to get her curves must read really worth the time. Awesome authors and books that will melt your body at night.
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