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THIRDS #9.5
Gummy Bears & Grenades
A THIRDS Novella
THIRDS agent Dexter J. Daley can’t wait to marry his fiancé, Team Leader Sloane Brodie, but first he’s looking forward to celebrating his bachelor party—which he intends to be a shenanigans-free evening of getting his groove on with family and friends.
Of course events don’t work out as planned, but for Dex that’s nothing new. One thing is for sure, dodging drug dealers and hired thugs amid booze, dancing—and even a bear costume—will guarantee it’s a night Dex will never forget. Now he just needs to survive all the fun.
Enjoy this bonus story from the THIRDS universe. These events occur between Darkest Hour Before Dawn and Tried & True in the series timeline. While reading this story would enhance your experience of the THIRDS series, it is not essential to read before Tried & True.
102 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 4, 2017
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Charlie Cochet
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Fueled by a love for classic rock and Cuban lattes, Charlie resides in Central Florida with her rascally Doxiepoo and a very opinionated German Shepherd. When she isn’t writing, she’s losing herself in a whirlwind of books and movies.
Charlie’s stories will stir your imagination and ignite your passion. So grab your favorite coffee, turn up the music, and prepare for your next adventure.
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June 12, 2019
Re-read: 12.06.2019
It's still a cute novella, short and still full of action, however, the two things that bothers me still is: Dex and Sloane were apart for most of the book and it doesn't feel right that Wolf is better than Sloane. It just doesn't. On to the last re-read of the series.
First read review:
Okay, though this book isn't exactly necessary in the series as a whole, it was still an alright read where you get to see more bonding time between the family and some action. I mean, there's Dex, and trouble seems to follow that guy everywhere.... no wonder Sloane has some grey hairs. You get to see the whole family again; Ash and Cael, Hobbs and Calvin, Rafe and Nina, Seb and Hudson, Austen and Zach, Bradley and Lou, and of course most importantly Sloane and Dex. Though you don't get to see much of Dex and Sloane together, you can still feel the love. The book of course, it about Dex's bachelor party, which he is having separately from Sloane. And Sloane is with Tony (which is Dex's plan; he wants them to bond).
So don't expect just a party. It's Dex after all. Drugs, kidnapping and unwanted flirting... all a normal day for Dex. He just hopes he won't have to sleep on the couch.. Overall, it was nice to see my darling again, but I'm struggling with the fact that Wolf seems like this badass dude that can take everyone, including Sloane. I mean, haven't they trained just as long and all that? I get that TIN and Thirds are a little different, but I hate that he can supposedly take Sloane.... It doesn't feel right. On to the next one! Which is also the last in the series..... Oh and I liked the Tony and Sloane pages.
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (Adult) ParanormalRomance (M/M).
Series: - Series, Book Nine.Five.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - Dexter ‘Dex’ ‘Rookie’ J. Daley.
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Yes.
Would I recommend this book/series? - Yes, Sloane and Dex is worth it.
Will I read this again in the future? - No.
Rating - 2.5/3 stars.
It's still a cute novella, short and still full of action, however, the two things that bothers me still is: Dex and Sloane were apart for most of the book and it doesn't feel right that Wolf is better than Sloane. It just doesn't. On to the last re-read of the series.
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First read review:
Okay, though this book isn't exactly necessary in the series as a whole, it was still an alright read where you get to see more bonding time between the family and some action. I mean, there's Dex, and trouble seems to follow that guy everywhere.... no wonder Sloane has some grey hairs. You get to see the whole family again; Ash and Cael, Hobbs and Calvin, Rafe and Nina, Seb and Hudson, Austen and Zach, Bradley and Lou, and of course most importantly Sloane and Dex. Though you don't get to see much of Dex and Sloane together, you can still feel the love. The book of course, it about Dex's bachelor party, which he is having separately from Sloane. And Sloane is with Tony (which is Dex's plan; he wants them to bond).
He turned to Tony and gave him a pointed look.
“Why are you looking at me? You’re the one marrying him.”
“He’s your son.”
“He’s an adult.”
Sloane thrust his hand at the TV.
“Okay, maybe adult is too strong a word here. What I meant to say is he’s your fiancé. Deal with it. Don’t act like this is the first time he’s done something weird.” Tony turned his attention back to the screen. “You know, I suddenly feel marginally better about the whole TIN thing.”
“Oh?”
Tony nodded. “Yeah, because whoever your new boss is, they’re going to have to deal with a lot worse than this all day, every day.” He motioned to the TV and the close-up of Dex’s reddened face as he promised Sloane on national television that it wasn’t what it looked like.
So don't expect just a party. It's Dex after all. Drugs, kidnapping and unwanted flirting... all a normal day for Dex. He just hopes he won't have to sleep on the couch.. Overall, it was nice to see my darling again, but I'm struggling with the fact that Wolf seems like this badass dude that can take everyone, including Sloane. I mean, haven't they trained just as long and all that? I get that TIN and Thirds are a little different, but I hate that he can supposedly take Sloane.... It doesn't feel right. On to the next one! Which is also the last in the series..... Oh and I liked the Tony and Sloane pages.
Sloane took position at the end of the table. “It’s on. You’re going down, old man.”
“Son, don’t make me get out Old Betsy.”
“Sorry, sir.” Sloane cleared his throat. “That was the booze talking. You’re not old. I mean, you’re only, what? Sixty?”
Tony narrowed his eyes. “Not until end of next year. Just shy of a year after your wedding. To my son, who highly values my opinion.”
“Um, right.” How about you not piss off your fiancé’s dad? That would be good. Also, he has a baseball bat that he’s named and threatened you with before. Who names their baseball bat? And why Old Betsy? Why not the Hulk, or Thor? Dex would probably name his something crude and inappropriate. No, wait. He’d definitely name it Bat just so he could call himself the Bat Man. Dork. Sloane snickered.
“Boy, you okay?”
“Hm?” Sloane blinked at Tony. “Sorry, what?”
“You were staring off at nothing at all, then laughed at nothing.”
“Oh, I was having a conversation with myself.”
“You know, sometimes I wonder who the real nut in your relationship is. I thought it was Dex, but after tonight, I’m not so sure.”
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (Adult) Paranormal
Series: - Series, Book Nine.Five.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - Dexter ‘Dex’ ‘Rookie’ J. Daley.
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Yes.
Would I recommend this book/series? - Yes, Sloane and Dex is worth it.
Will I read this again in the future? - No.
Rating - 2.5/3 stars.
October 10, 2017
4.5 Stars
Love, love, love, love!!!!
That was a pure burst of awesome in an otherwise exhausting and dreary week. God bless Cochet with her endless ability to bring pure joy into my life with every single extension of this epic series.
Here, we get a night in the life of Dex and Sloane, mainly chronicling Dex’s (mis)adventures as he is treated to the night of his life by his friends and family as they take him out on the town for his much anticipated bachelor party.
The gang are ALL present and accounted for, thank god – give me lots of Hobbes, lots and lots of Hobbes! And, as usual, the fun and hijinks are perfectly balanced out with the epic feels, the scorching hot sex and the edge-of-your-seat action scenes.
I think of myself as quite a joyful, bubbly person in life, and I love to laugh, but, interestingly, I actually find it kind of a rare occurrence to truly lose myself in laughter while reading. It’s why I find this series and its characters so fantastic. They make me laugh, loud and plentiful, even hours after the fact just at the mere memory of the shenanigans that ensued. It has something to do with Cochet’s ability to make her characters so honest and vivid, and how she writes the scenes in question in a way which is so visually accessible that I can’t help but feel like I’m there with these guys in those particularly hilarious or ridiculous moments.
Needless to say, I loved this mini addition to the THIRDS universe and I can’t wait for the next instalment (Tried & True). The whole THIRDS experience is basically the ideal combination of all my favourite book elements rolled into one, and for that reason alone, this will no doubt continue to remain a personal favourite series for me.
Love, love, love, love!!!!
That was a pure burst of awesome in an otherwise exhausting and dreary week. God bless Cochet with her endless ability to bring pure joy into my life with every single extension of this epic series.
Here, we get a night in the life of Dex and Sloane, mainly chronicling Dex’s (mis)adventures as he is treated to the night of his life by his friends and family as they take him out on the town for his much anticipated bachelor party.
The gang are ALL present and accounted for, thank god – give me lots of Hobbes, lots and lots of Hobbes! And, as usual, the fun and hijinks are perfectly balanced out with the epic feels, the scorching hot sex and the edge-of-your-seat action scenes.
I think of myself as quite a joyful, bubbly person in life, and I love to laugh, but, interestingly, I actually find it kind of a rare occurrence to truly lose myself in laughter while reading. It’s why I find this series and its characters so fantastic. They make me laugh, loud and plentiful, even hours after the fact just at the mere memory of the shenanigans that ensued. It has something to do with Cochet’s ability to make her characters so honest and vivid, and how she writes the scenes in question in a way which is so visually accessible that I can’t help but feel like I’m there with these guys in those particularly hilarious or ridiculous moments.
Needless to say, I loved this mini addition to the THIRDS universe and I can’t wait for the next instalment (Tried & True). The whole THIRDS experience is basically the ideal combination of all my favourite book elements rolled into one, and for that reason alone, this will no doubt continue to remain a personal favourite series for me.
January 18, 2018
4 Stars!
By now, unless something seriously makes Cochet vastly deviate from her surefire formula, this series most likely will not be getting anything less than a 4 from me. This was certainly no different.
As always, what I love most is the group dynamic plus the awesomely possessive claiming proprietary love that has blossomed, and only grown stronger, between Dex and Sloane. When you get all of these shifters and humans together, anything less than absolute fun fuckery is just not gonna happen.
Of course, this made me laugh, it made me swoon, I got ferklempt a few times as well. Cochet really knows how to bring it. I can’t wait for more!!
By now, unless something seriously makes Cochet vastly deviate from her surefire formula, this series most likely will not be getting anything less than a 4 from me. This was certainly no different.
As always, what I love most is the group dynamic plus the awesomely possessive claiming proprietary love that has blossomed, and only grown stronger, between Dex and Sloane. When you get all of these shifters and humans together, anything less than absolute fun fuckery is just not gonna happen.
Of course, this made me laugh, it made me swoon, I got ferklempt a few times as well. Cochet really knows how to bring it. I can’t wait for more!!
January 30, 2022
Reread via Audiobook January 2022: Narration = ***3.5 Stars***
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Original review October 2017:
Exactly! And I thought I knew what I was getting into... sort of.
I'm a THIRDS fan of the first hour and this series is, was and always will be one of my favorites. I never gave a book less than four stars and even if three stars is far from being a bad rating, it almost physically hurt when I clicked on the third star.
After my last book(s) I wanted - needed - something funny and sexy and thought these guys were a safe bet. Well, they were, but what I also got was OTT bordering on being ridiculous sometimes. I always enjoyed Dex's shenanigans, only not this time. Maybe it's because this is a short story and everything is a bit conglomerate, I don't know, but it was a tad... too much.
That does not mean I'm done with this series, quite the contrary. I will never get tired of the banter between Ash and Dex, Sloane will always be my hero and I still get heart eyes whenever Sloane and Dex are together.
It was great to see more of Zach and Austen here and Wolf... yeah, Wolf... This is a character I so need to see more of!!!
Aaaaaand I want to see Sloane and Dex getting married, so of course I'm looking forward to the next book! ;-)
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Original review October 2017:
"Why do things always get weird with you guys?"
Ash pointed to Dex. "That's why."
Exactly! And I thought I knew what I was getting into... sort of.
I'm a THIRDS fan of the first hour and this series is, was and always will be one of my favorites. I never gave a book less than four stars and even if three stars is far from being a bad rating, it almost physically hurt when I clicked on the third star.
After my last book(s) I wanted - needed - something funny and sexy and thought these guys were a safe bet. Well, they were, but what I also got was OTT bordering on being ridiculous sometimes. I always enjoyed Dex's shenanigans, only not this time. Maybe it's because this is a short story and everything is a bit conglomerate, I don't know, but it was a tad... too much.
That does not mean I'm done with this series, quite the contrary. I will never get tired of the banter between Ash and Dex, Sloane will always be my hero and I still get heart eyes whenever Sloane and Dex are together.
It was great to see more of Zach and Austen here and Wolf... yeah, Wolf... This is a character I so need to see more of!!!
Aaaaaand I want to see Sloane and Dex getting married, so of course I'm looking forward to the next book! ;-)
October 21, 2024
It’s so funny what Dex can get himself into even at his bachelor party. Man, I sure do hope Wolf gets a book. I do love a good anti-hero.
September 8, 2022
4.5***** stars
It’s Dex’s Bachelor Party and literally EVERYTHING is happening that can possibly happen in one night where Dex is concerned. It was hilarious as fuck!
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All my reviews for the THIRDS series:
Book #1 - Hell & High Water - 4.25 stars
Book #2 - Blood & Thunder - 4.5 stars
Book #3 - Rack & Ruin - 4.5 stars
Book #4 - Rise & Fall - 4.5 stars
Book #5 - Against the Grain - 4 stars
Book #6 - Catch a Tiger by the Tail - 4.25 stars
Book #7 - Smoke & Mirrors 4.75 stars
Book #8 - Thick & Thin (novella) - 4.25 stars
Book #9 - Darkest Hour Before Dawn - 4.5 stars
Book #9.5 - Gummy Bears & Grenades (novella) - 4.5 stars
Book #10 - Tried & True - 4.75 stars
It’s Dex’s Bachelor Party and literally EVERYTHING is happening that can possibly happen in one night where Dex is concerned. It was hilarious as fuck!
Sloane shook his head.
“Where…? How…?”
“Really?”
“You’re right. I should know better,”
Sloane said with a sigh. He turned to Tony and gave him a pointed look.
“Why are you looking at me? You’re the one marrying him.”
“He’s your son.”
“He’s an adult.”
Sloane thrust his hand at the TV.
“Okay, maybe adult is too strong a word here.
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All my reviews for the THIRDS series:
Book #1 - Hell & High Water - 4.25 stars
Book #2 - Blood & Thunder - 4.5 stars
Book #3 - Rack & Ruin - 4.5 stars
Book #4 - Rise & Fall - 4.5 stars
Book #5 - Against the Grain - 4 stars
Book #6 - Catch a Tiger by the Tail - 4.25 stars
Book #7 - Smoke & Mirrors 4.75 stars
Book #8 - Thick & Thin (novella) - 4.25 stars
Book #9 - Darkest Hour Before Dawn - 4.5 stars
Book #9.5 - Gummy Bears & Grenades (novella) - 4.5 stars
Book #10 - Tried & True - 4.75 stars
October 4, 2017
I have read and loved every single book in this "Thirds" series and that includes all the novella's. Now this may be another shorty, but just like the others, that doesn't make it any less awesome !! I for one laughed my ass off :P
Sloane and Dex are among my top favorite MM couples and think they always will be ;) They have come a long way since book 1 and things haven't always been easy for them. They did it though and now that they are about to tie the knot...it's bachelor party time !!
To be specific.. it's Dex's bachelor party and this scares the crap out of Sloane. He has reason to be scared though....
"I think I should wear my work boots. They're flame resistant".
Sloane is convinced that the world will be coming to an end. He is not worried about Dex so much...He is worried about everyone who will be in his proximity.
Their city was in danger of being thrust into chaos the likes of which it had never seen.
Of course Dex's party is awesome... I mean how can it not be with Cael, Ash and Hudson in charge. There is dancing, 80's music, a striptease with a happy end, and lot's and lot's of gummy bears :P
But Sloane is always right.. so there are also drugs, grenades and a familiar villain making a special appearance...
You might say this is the party of the century and it isn't even their wedding yet !!! I was so happy to see how very much in love these two still are though and I am sure their wedding will be epic !!
Even though this is a shorty, it is filled with emotion, action, steam and lot's of fun... Now I will leave my review with one of my favorite scenes in the book that had me rolling on the floor laughing...
Now if you want to know what all that is about.... I strongly suggest you read this book, but make sure you have read all the other ones first !!
I highly recommend this series and I myself can't wait for the next book "Tried and True" which should be released at the end of the year.
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September 14, 2020
In a continuation of the Dex antics, we now have his Bachelor party. All of his and Sloane's friends come and help him celebrate. But leave it to DeX to find drugs, go after drug dealers and thwart an attempted kidnapping of Austin.
Lots of laughs and action.
Lots of laughs and action.
September 26, 2017
Gummy Bears & Grenades is a perfect little novella that celebrates Dex & Sloane's bachelor parties and upcoming marraige. If you are a fan of the THIRDS series and universe then you will undoubtedly highly enjoy this little treat! I loved the little glimpses of all our favorite couples, and of course, watching Dexter & Sloane battle for dominance in some of the most creative ways! Who ever said Apex Predators weren't soft, cuddly, and prone to bouts of loud purring, obviously never met our two favorite kitty-cats!(or half-cat).
So, once again - a purr-fect story and as we get closer to Dex & Sloane's big day, I feel like it's going to be a wedding for the books! Make sure you check out this quick and sexy as hell gem - get ready for Tried & True coming soon!!
5 stars!
P.S. This Novella is currently being published alone, but I also understand it's going to be part of the paperback version of Thick & Thin being released the same day.
Review Copy of Gummy Bears & Grenades provided by Dreamspinner Press for an honest Review.
So, once again - a purr-fect story and as we get closer to Dex & Sloane's big day, I feel like it's going to be a wedding for the books! Make sure you check out this quick and sexy as hell gem - get ready for Tried & True coming soon!!
5 stars!
P.S. This Novella is currently being published alone, but I also understand it's going to be part of the paperback version of Thick & Thin being released the same day.
Review Copy of Gummy Bears & Grenades provided by Dreamspinner Press for an honest Review.
November 12, 2017
I'm so glad this came out on audio!
I absolutely love Mark Westfield's narration of this series and was so happy Dreamspinner Press decided to release an audio for this fun, funny, sexy, and action packed novella. This hit all the right notes. I loved the dual POV, getting to see Sloane spend one on one time with Tony, and all the bachelor party shenanigans that were so typical of Dex - and everything is terrifically narrated by Westfield.
I had a great time listening to this and am looking even more forward to getting the next book, Tried & True, on audio! ❤
Audio copy of Gummy Bears & Grenades (THIRDS #9.5) provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
October 17, 2017
There's a party going on here...
'Gummy Bears & Grenades' is a brief interlude from the danger that is the life of the members of THIRDS...or it's suppose to be.
It's time for Dex's bachelor party and what a party it's going to be. I'm totally a THIRDS addict so of course reading this one was a no brainer. I dove into this one without hesitation and I loved if from start to finish. It was fun and funny and just so Dex.
As Dex and Sloane's big day draws closer the inevitable pre-wedding events are happening and this one is all about 'the bachelor party'...specifically Dex's, which explains why Sloane is being left behind or even worse being left to have an evening of bonding with his soon to be father-in-law, Tony and doesn't that end up being it's own adventure. Seriously, when someone tells you 'don't play air hockey with the man' it's probably wise to heed their advice...but after one stop to give his fiancee a very steamy surprise and a few drinks...like enough for even a Therian to get a good buzz, Sloane decides that a game or 12 of air hockey couldn't possibly be all that bad of an idea...lol!!! foolish man.
Meanwhile Dex is out with Ash, Cael, Hudson, Seb, Calvin & Hobbs and the rest of the gang dancing, eating booze soaked gummy bears and wearing gummy bear suits, having encounters with Wolf, avoiding hired thugs and just generally having a good time.
I enjoyed everything about this story and basically smiled and laughed from start to finish. It was Dex and the members of THIRDS at their rowdy, raucous best and I loved seeing them all cut loose and yet, the still managed to save the day.
While the blurb says that you don't need to read this before reading the next book in the THIRDS series, I would definitely advise having read the THIRDS series before reading this one. This story's way more fun when you understand all the dynamics of the relationships and events that have led this this occasion.
'Gummy Bears & Grenades' is a wonderful warm up for whats coming next and soon...next month, in the lives of the members of THIRDS as they transition to the next phase of their story.
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An ARC of 'Gummy Bears & Grenades' was graciously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
'Gummy Bears & Grenades' is a brief interlude from the danger that is the life of the members of THIRDS...or it's suppose to be.
It's time for Dex's bachelor party and what a party it's going to be. I'm totally a THIRDS addict so of course reading this one was a no brainer. I dove into this one without hesitation and I loved if from start to finish. It was fun and funny and just so Dex.
As Dex and Sloane's big day draws closer the inevitable pre-wedding events are happening and this one is all about 'the bachelor party'...specifically Dex's, which explains why Sloane is being left behind or even worse being left to have an evening of bonding with his soon to be father-in-law, Tony and doesn't that end up being it's own adventure. Seriously, when someone tells you 'don't play air hockey with the man' it's probably wise to heed their advice...but after one stop to give his fiancee a very steamy surprise and a few drinks...like enough for even a Therian to get a good buzz, Sloane decides that a game or 12 of air hockey couldn't possibly be all that bad of an idea...lol!!! foolish man.
Meanwhile Dex is out with Ash, Cael, Hudson, Seb, Calvin & Hobbs and the rest of the gang dancing, eating booze soaked gummy bears and wearing gummy bear suits, having encounters with Wolf, avoiding hired thugs and just generally having a good time.
I enjoyed everything about this story and basically smiled and laughed from start to finish. It was Dex and the members of THIRDS at their rowdy, raucous best and I loved seeing them all cut loose and yet, the still managed to save the day.
While the blurb says that you don't need to read this before reading the next book in the THIRDS series, I would definitely advise having read the THIRDS series before reading this one. This story's way more fun when you understand all the dynamics of the relationships and events that have led this this occasion.
'Gummy Bears & Grenades' is a wonderful warm up for whats coming next and soon...next month, in the lives of the members of THIRDS as they transition to the next phase of their story.
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An ARC of 'Gummy Bears & Grenades' was graciously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
August 3, 2020
Oh man, I laughed so hard during this book.
Dex will never cease to surprise me with his antics *smh*
This was short but still a treat <3
And *happy sigh*, Sloane and Dex have become one of my favorite couple <3 <3 <3
“It’s kind of scary how much I love you,” Dex said quietly.
“I was just thinking the same thing,” Sloane admitted.
“Yeah?”
Sloane nodded, his fingers tracing Dex’s spine as they moved together.
“You’ve become everything. I can’t think of a better way to spend the rest of my life than at your side.”
Dex will never cease to surprise me with his antics *smh*
This was short but still a treat <3
And *happy sigh*, Sloane and Dex have become one of my favorite couple <3 <3 <3
“It’s kind of scary how much I love you,” Dex said quietly.
“I was just thinking the same thing,” Sloane admitted.
“Yeah?”
Sloane nodded, his fingers tracing Dex’s spine as they moved together.
“You’ve become everything. I can’t think of a better way to spend the rest of my life than at your side.”
May 7, 2019
There's nothing better than jumping on board the Dex crazy train. Gotta love a bit of Dex being ..... pure Dex!
Book 9.5 and I'm still loving this series.
Book 9.5 and I'm still loving this series.
April 19, 2018
4 stars for the story, 5 stars for the audiobook
Tucked in between Darkest Hour Before Dawn and Tried & True, Gummy Bears & Grenades is a nice little angst-free present from Charlie Cochet to THIRDS fans. The timing on this one is perfect coming right when we need it the most, and just like the rest of this series these books must be read in order.
Gummy Bears & Grenades is three and a half hours of hilarious! Mark Westfield is at his all time funniest narrating this one, and it was a pleasure to just laugh the whole way through. All the players make an appearance and lay some groundwork for future episodes in the THIRDS series.
I don’t want to give anything away, but there are so many absolutely priceless moments in this one I can’t resist just a few teasers to prick your curiosity. As fans would expect, there are some big surprises in store for Dex at his bachelor party. Hudson is too funny, he gets really drunk and starts over sharing about his lovelife with Seb (it’s always the quiet ones, right?). We also get some interesting details from Ash on the mating between feral Therians. One of the highlights is when Dex uses his match-making skills on Zach and Austen, I have a feeling their story is next and I can’t wait!
There are some sweet, heartfelt revelations mixed in with all the drunken shenanigans. Sloane shares his insecurities and we see just how far he’s come over these past four years. We also get some very interesting information from Austen about his story, which is really sad. And both Sparks and Wolf try to explain their actions, though no one is giving them much sympathy.
Gummy Bears & Grenades is a fun little peek into the lives of my favorite THIRDS agents on their down-time. In the end the guys take the opportunity to reaffirm their vows, to each other, to their family, and to their mission. Life goes on for the THIRDS agents, come what may.
Tucked in between Darkest Hour Before Dawn and Tried & True, Gummy Bears & Grenades is a nice little angst-free present from Charlie Cochet to THIRDS fans. The timing on this one is perfect coming right when we need it the most, and just like the rest of this series these books must be read in order.
Gummy Bears & Grenades is three and a half hours of hilarious! Mark Westfield is at his all time funniest narrating this one, and it was a pleasure to just laugh the whole way through. All the players make an appearance and lay some groundwork for future episodes in the THIRDS series.
I don’t want to give anything away, but there are so many absolutely priceless moments in this one I can’t resist just a few teasers to prick your curiosity. As fans would expect, there are some big surprises in store for Dex at his bachelor party. Hudson is too funny, he gets really drunk and starts over sharing about his lovelife with Seb (it’s always the quiet ones, right?). We also get some interesting details from Ash on the mating between feral Therians. One of the highlights is when Dex uses his match-making skills on Zach and Austen, I have a feeling their story is next and I can’t wait!
There are some sweet, heartfelt revelations mixed in with all the drunken shenanigans. Sloane shares his insecurities and we see just how far he’s come over these past four years. We also get some very interesting information from Austen about his story, which is really sad. And both Sparks and Wolf try to explain their actions, though no one is giving them much sympathy.
Gummy Bears & Grenades is a fun little peek into the lives of my favorite THIRDS agents on their down-time. In the end the guys take the opportunity to reaffirm their vows, to each other, to their family, and to their mission. Life goes on for the THIRDS agents, come what may.
August 26, 2022
Voto: 4.5
RECENSIONE A CURA DI SLANIF
Sloane Brodie vorrebbe davvero riuscire a rilassarsi, a fidarsi che tutto – per una volta – filerà liscio. Ma come può farlo quando di fronte ha il suo fidanzato e promesso sposo Dexter J. Daley, che sembra attirare situazioni improbabili e stranezze come una calamita? Oltretutto che, ora che l’ha marchiato e Dex è diventato un ibrido umano-teriano, le complicazioni sono solo che aumentate… Però non può impedirgli di partecipare al suo addio al celibato, giusto? Non può chiuderlo nell’armadio e tenerlo perennemente sott’occhio, per quanto gli piacerebbe.
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RECENSIONE A CURA DI SLANIF
Sloane Brodie vorrebbe davvero riuscire a rilassarsi, a fidarsi che tutto – per una volta – filerà liscio. Ma come può farlo quando di fronte ha il suo fidanzato e promesso sposo Dexter J. Daley, che sembra attirare situazioni improbabili e stranezze come una calamita? Oltretutto che, ora che l’ha marchiato e Dex è diventato un ibrido umano-teriano, le complicazioni sono solo che aumentate… Però non può impedirgli di partecipare al suo addio al celibato, giusto? Non può chiuderlo nell’armadio e tenerlo perennemente sott’occhio, per quanto gli piacerebbe.
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April 16, 2025
5th re-read April 2025
December 9, 2017
Rating: 4* of five
This THIRDS novella is not for the heterosexual male. In fact, you are strongly cautioned not to pick up any of these books for fear that the gay will prove infectious because Brother Man these books are So. Mother. Fuckin. QUEER!
Yep. Your DNA will be reprogrammed and you'll be staring at guys' packages with more than mild curiosity and I shudder to think of the scenes at the gym and the SHOWER! Oh dear.
For the rest of us, this here's the story of Dex's bachelor party and, since you're reading this, you already know who that is and therefore what is likely to happen only trust me you don't and you very much want to.
This THIRDS novella is not for the heterosexual male. In fact, you are strongly cautioned not to pick up any of these books for fear that the gay will prove infectious because Brother Man these books are So. Mother. Fuckin. QUEER!
Yep. Your DNA will be reprogrammed and you'll be staring at guys' packages with more than mild curiosity and I shudder to think of the scenes at the gym and the SHOWER! Oh dear.
For the rest of us, this here's the story of Dex's bachelor party and, since you're reading this, you already know who that is and therefore what is likely to happen only trust me you don't and you very much want to.
July 11, 2019
Another winner from Ms Cochet. This was a short novella featuring most of the characters from the THIRDS series, many steamy moments between Dex and Sloane *fans herself furiously* and plenty hilarious situations that had me in stitches. But as always with guys from Destructive Delta, besides having the time of their lives they managed to kick a$$ and take names all in one night! A marvelous addition to series!
October 6, 2017
This was a super cute Bachelor Party novella. Dex & Sloane are such a smokin combo, funny, romantic and hot ! I loved that all the friends & family were involved in this event and of course drama occurs because it always follows Dex. My only issue was it went WAY too fast ! Can't wait for the next full book ❤️
October 25, 2017
I'm still scratching my head of why Dex gets a bachelor party, but Sloane doesn't. Made no sense to me! This was a little over the top for me, but still enjoyable.
October 4, 2017
A Joyfully Jay review.
4 stars
Gummy Bears & Grenades is a cute novella that fits into the THIRDS world between Darkest Hour Before Dawn and the upcoming Tried & True. Although the story does touch on a few key series threads, like a reappearance of Wolf, the big picture and overarching story arc of the series aren’t really in play here. This is a chance to catch up with all the guys, hang out with Dex, Sloane, and a host of side characters, and watch them have fun and get into crazy adventures. Sloane isn’t technically at the party, but we get plenty of time with him as well, including some hot, sexy times with him and Dex.
Most of the story is pretty light, with lots of Dex craziness and some silly hijinks, though we also touch a bit on some heavier subjects as well as the story continues. I found the tone shift a tiny bit jarring as we went from light and fun to more intense, but mostly it works. While there are some times where the guys have to do their jobs, there isn’t a case or an investigation here. More of a “night in the life” of these guys. I did wonder why at six months out from the wedding they were already having a bachelor party, let alone had already sent out invitations and received RSVPs, but that isn’t really important in the scheme of things.
Overall this one is cute and fun. It is not designed as a stand alone, and per the author’s note you don’t necessarily need this one to move on to Tried & True. But it is a fun story and if you are a fan of the series, you are not going to want to miss it.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
4 stars
Gummy Bears & Grenades is a cute novella that fits into the THIRDS world between Darkest Hour Before Dawn and the upcoming Tried & True. Although the story does touch on a few key series threads, like a reappearance of Wolf, the big picture and overarching story arc of the series aren’t really in play here. This is a chance to catch up with all the guys, hang out with Dex, Sloane, and a host of side characters, and watch them have fun and get into crazy adventures. Sloane isn’t technically at the party, but we get plenty of time with him as well, including some hot, sexy times with him and Dex.
Most of the story is pretty light, with lots of Dex craziness and some silly hijinks, though we also touch a bit on some heavier subjects as well as the story continues. I found the tone shift a tiny bit jarring as we went from light and fun to more intense, but mostly it works. While there are some times where the guys have to do their jobs, there isn’t a case or an investigation here. More of a “night in the life” of these guys. I did wonder why at six months out from the wedding they were already having a bachelor party, let alone had already sent out invitations and received RSVPs, but that isn’t really important in the scheme of things.
Overall this one is cute and fun. It is not designed as a stand alone, and per the author’s note you don’t necessarily need this one to move on to Tried & True. But it is a fun story and if you are a fan of the series, you are not going to want to miss it.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
September 16, 2017
Dex is having a bachelor party! What could possibly go wrong, right? Right?! Fortunately for us, Dexter J. Daley doesn't know the meaning of "low-key".
Gummy Bears & Grenades is a fun, low-angst short that is high on the cheese and shenanigans and even a touch of excitement!
The series plot isn't really advanced. In fact, the author has stated that you don't need to read Gummy Bears & Grenades prior to the next major novel in the series, so just a bit of cheesy, sappy fun, here. With gummy bears. And maybe a grenade, or two. And a clandestine visit from a certain spy.
What I really enjoyed with this story (as I tend to enjoy with all the Dex/Sloan stories) is watching Sloan stake his claim on Dex. Over and over again. Gummy Bears & Grenades was a sexy read, just as I have come to expect from this author and series.
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ARC of Gummy Bears & Grenades was generously provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.
Gummy Bears & Grenades is a fun, low-angst short that is high on the cheese and shenanigans and even a touch of excitement!
The series plot isn't really advanced. In fact, the author has stated that you don't need to read Gummy Bears & Grenades prior to the next major novel in the series, so just a bit of cheesy, sappy fun, here. With gummy bears. And maybe a grenade, or two. And a clandestine visit from a certain spy.
What I really enjoyed with this story (as I tend to enjoy with all the Dex/Sloan stories) is watching Sloan stake his claim on Dex. Over and over again. Gummy Bears & Grenades was a sexy read, just as I have come to expect from this author and series.
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ARC of Gummy Bears & Grenades was generously provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.
August 21, 2018
This is a cute little novella consisting of the night of Dex’s bachelor party. There are so many funny moments, of course there is because this is Dex we’re talking about.
February 16, 2020
That was so much fun. 💖
September 25, 2017
3.5 stars
I can't believe I read another Sex & Dlonae story. Yeah, that's how I refer to them. I keep saying I'm going to stay away because its so much stuff happening that I can't keep up at times. Well obviously, I didn't keep my word and read it right away. I liked it enough. It had its funny moments, it had its smexy time moments big time, and about time I saw Austen & Zachary!!! I'm waiting on their story. It doesn't seem to be coming fast enough. Dex is his usual annoying self, and Sloane has managed to turn into a neutered jaguar, but hey Wolf was totally in this one. I can't wait to read more on him.
Pre-gaming for a wedding is definitely a necessity. I enjoyed all those festivities in my own, and can acknowledge that Dex wanted his own. I was a little leery on Sloane not having the same, but once you read it then you totally get it. Ummm, I'm trying to figure out who the mole is. I mean, Dex isn't a celebrity so for these events to happen then it'll have to be someone close to him giving up all the deets. I'm trying to step away from this series, but its addictive & aggravating all in the same sentence.
I do like seeing all the couples come together and celebrate this union. I know we are near the ending of this series, and I'd like to see a few couples spotlights and maybe see Tony & Sparks really come together publicly. Yeah, I want pops happy. Fans of the Thirds Series will really enjoy this. Don't read this series out of order, you really won't understand.
I can't believe I read another Sex & Dlonae story. Yeah, that's how I refer to them. I keep saying I'm going to stay away because its so much stuff happening that I can't keep up at times. Well obviously, I didn't keep my word and read it right away. I liked it enough. It had its funny moments, it had its smexy time moments big time, and about time I saw Austen & Zachary!!! I'm waiting on their story. It doesn't seem to be coming fast enough. Dex is his usual annoying self, and Sloane has managed to turn into a neutered jaguar, but hey Wolf was totally in this one. I can't wait to read more on him.
Pre-gaming for a wedding is definitely a necessity. I enjoyed all those festivities in my own, and can acknowledge that Dex wanted his own. I was a little leery on Sloane not having the same, but once you read it then you totally get it. Ummm, I'm trying to figure out who the mole is. I mean, Dex isn't a celebrity so for these events to happen then it'll have to be someone close to him giving up all the deets. I'm trying to step away from this series, but its addictive & aggravating all in the same sentence.
I do like seeing all the couples come together and celebrate this union. I know we are near the ending of this series, and I'd like to see a few couples spotlights and maybe see Tony & Sparks really come together publicly. Yeah, I want pops happy. Fans of the Thirds Series will really enjoy this. Don't read this series out of order, you really won't understand.
May 7, 2018
4 stars! for this short novella. It does not really advance the story or any of the plot-lines but is fun to read. The entire team is there so there's plenty of humor and little action on the side. It's medium on the hotness scale but the one interlude is pretty sizzling hot.
February 4, 2024
Funny, bit cheesy, filler novella, didn’t add much to the overall plot but a nice quick light read.
Cover and title are so cringey 🙈
Cover and title are so cringey 🙈
September 10, 2018
Dex is wonderfully ridiculous! 😅 That last part with Wolf was GOLD. Wolf seems so sure of himself when it comes to Dex, I wonder if anything will truly happen Huhuu. (Wolf's future book is the only one with only his name as the title. It's making me way too curious!)
I also wonder how Austen will finally open up to Zach. SO many lovely COUPLES. *SIGH*
I also wonder how Austen will finally open up to Zach. SO many lovely COUPLES. *SIGH*
October 12, 2017
Well this reader has come to expect antics galore with Dex, and his bachelor party is no exception to that rule. It's a fun evening, but my favorite had to be Tony and Sloane bonding while Dex and crew partied on. Wolf's cameo made it even better.
What a blast to read!
What a blast to read!
October 4, 2017
There’s a lot of fun to be had with this novella set in the THIRDS series. If you’re new to the series, then you probably don’t want to start with this one. While this little nugget is just as hilarious as one of the full length books, the events in this book are really just for the fans who want a taste of the boys again. In this novella, readers will be hit with something big, so be prepared because once you throw a party with these boys, there’s bound to be trouble. Worse is the fact that this is a is a bachelor party. Yup. I told you it was going to be crazy.
So like I said, a lot of this book is about the good times and the banter. It’s really a fun book to read. I was in a bit of a reading slump and needed something to pick me up and this was the perfect book to help with that. It’s on the shorter side, just over 100 pages, but it’s enough to give you a good shot of the boys. I think the loyal fans will absolutely love this one.
However, it does worry me a little bit. It feels like an ending is coming and I don’t know how I will feel once it’s all said and done. This is my favorite M/M series in the last couple of years so I’ll be sad once it finished. So if you haven’t read this series yet, then you must start at the first book now!
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