Cocktales

Stage Dive #2.5 incl.

by Penny Reid, Nana Malone (Foreword), Dylan Allen

About the Cocktales Anthology:
Cocktales is a limited-release anthology (available *only* from May 26 – August 26, 2018) of original, never before published material, some of which is raw and unedited. Each story was specifically written for this anthology.

The goal of the Cocktales Anthology is to raise funds to fight against obstruction of creative expression. Specifically, what we believe are obstruction attempts through the trademarking of common (single) words for titicular use in books / or as a book series (eBooks, print, and audio).

*ALL* net profits will be donated to:
1) Authors already impacted by creative-obstruction (10%), and
2) Romance Writers of America (RWA) (90%) as a general donation intended for their Advocacy Fund.

Disclaimer: This anthology is not being conducted on behalf of RWA, nor does RWA endorse this anthology or effort. They have, however, graciously agreed to accept the funds.

Authors with material included (as they appear in the anthology):
Nana Malone, USA Today Bestselling author – Foreword
Dylan Allen – 'Cocked and Loaded'
Jana Aston, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Double Cocked'
Whitney Barbetti – 'Cocksure Grin'
Author Sawyer Bennett, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'A Wicked, Cocky Plan'
K.f. Breene, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Magical Cock and Bull'
Ruth Clampett, Amazon top 20 Bestselling Author – 'Don’t Get Cocky'
L.H. Cosway, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Illusionist Seeks Neanderthal'
Mariah Dietz – 'Landmines'
Amy Daws, Amazon Top 25 Bestselling author – 'Cock and Balls'
BB Easton, Amazon Top 100 Bestselling author – 'Cocky BB: Two Boys, One Prom.'
Jaymin Eve, USA Today Bestselling author – 'The Cockier the Dragon, the Harder They Fall'
Emma Hart, NYT and USA Today Bestselling author – 'Tricky Bond'
Staci Hart, Amazon Top 10 Bestselling author – 'Cockamamie'
Jessica Hawkins, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocky Couture'
Julie Johnson Amazon Top 100 Bestselling author – 'Culinary Cock-Up'
Karpov Kinrade, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Crimson Cocktail'
Adriana Locke, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Swag'
Lex Martin, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Love & Hate at the Stallion Station'
Aly Martinez, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Going Down'
Katyi McGee - USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocksure Co-Star'
Corinne Michaels, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cockblocked'
Liv Morris, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Getting It Up'
Red Phoenix, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Her Cocky Russian'
Daisy Prescott, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Confessions of a Cockblocked Wingman'
Jessica Prince – ‘A Cocky Corruption Engagement’
Meghan Quinn, Amazon Top 20 Bestselling Author – 'Fight or Flight'
CD Reiss, NYT and USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocky Capo'
Penny Reid, WSJ and USA Today Bestselling author – 'Beard and Hen'
Julie Richman, USA Today Bestselling author – 'The Color of Love'
Aleatha Romig, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Aligned'
Kennedy Ryan, Top 40 Amazon Bestselling author – 'All'
Kylie Scott, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Short Story with Mal and Anne from The Stage Dive Series'
Sierra Simone, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Until the Cock Crows'
Tara Sivec, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Chocolate and Cockup'
Kate Stewart, Amazon Top 30 Bestselling author – 'The Golden Sombrero'
Leia Stone, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocky Alpha'
Karla Sorensen – 'Tristan & Anna: A Bachelors of the Ridge short story'
Rachel Van Dyken, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocky Mafia'
April White, Amazon Top 100 Bestselling author – 'Code of Conduct'

Genres: Romance, Anthologies, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Short Stories, Adult, Fiction

998 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 26, 2018

About the author

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Penny Reid is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of the Winston Brothers and Knitting in the City series. She used to spend her days writing federal grant proposals as a biomedical researcher, but now she writes kissing books. Penny is an obsessive knitter and manages the #OwnVoices-focused mentorship incubator / publishing imprint, Smartypants Romance. She lives in Seattle Washington with her husband, three kids, and dog named Hazel.

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Reviews

[Penny Reid]

Cocktales is a limited-release anthology of original, never before published material, from some of your favorite bestselling authors is coming May 26th!

Each story was specifically written for this anthology.
The goal of the Cocktales Anthology is to raise funds to fight against obstruction of creative expression. Specifically, what we believe are obstruction attempts through the trademarking of common (single) words for titicular use in books / or as a book series (eBooks, print, and audio).

** Cocktales will only be available May 26th-August 26th **

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Contributing Authors Include:
Nana Malone, USA Today Bestselling author – Foreword
Dylan Allen – 'Cocked and Loaded'
Jana Aston, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Double Cocked'
Whitney Barbetti – 'Cocksure Grin'
Author Sawyer Bennett, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'A Wicked, Cocky Plan'
K.f. Breene, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Magical Cock and Bull'
Ruth Clampett, Amazon top 20 Bestselling Author – 'Don’t Get Cocky'
L.H. Cosway, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Illusionist Seeks Neanderthal'
Mariah Dietz – 'Landmines'
Amy Daws, Amazon Top 25 Bestselling author – 'Cock and Balls'
BB Easton, Amazon Top 100 Bestselling author – 'Cocky BB: Two Boys, One Prom.'
Jaymin Eve, USA Today Bestselling author – 'The Cockier the Dragon, the Harder They Fall'
Emma Hart, NYT and USA Today Bestselling author – 'Tricky Bond'
Staci Hart, Amazon Top 3 Bestselling author – 'Cockamamie'
Jessica Hawkins, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocky Couture'
Julie Johnson Amazon Top 100 Bestselling author – 'Culinary Cock-Up'
Karpov Kinrade, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Crimson Cocktail'
Adriana Locke, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Swag'
Lex Martin, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Love & Hate at the Stallion Station'
Aly Martinez, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Going Down'
Katyi McGee - USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocksure Co-Star'
Corinne Michaels, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cockblocked'
Liv Morris, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Getting It Up'
Red Phoenix, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Her Cocky Russian'
Daisy Prescott, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Confessions of a Cockblocked Wingman'
Jessica Prince – ‘A Cocky Corruption Engagement’
Meghan Quinn, Amazon Top 20 Bestselling Author – 'Fight or Flight'
CD Reiss, NYT and USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocky Capo'
Penny Reid, WSJ and USA Today Bestselling author – 'Beard and Hen'
Julie Richman, USA Today Bestselling author – 'The Color of Love'
Aleatha Romig, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Aligned'
Kennedy Ryan, Top 40 Amazon Bestselling author – 'ALL: A Grip & Bris Story'
Kylie Scott, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Short Story with Mal and Anne from The Stage Dive Series'
Sierra Simone, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Until the Cock Crows'
Tara Sivec, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Chocolate and Cockup'
Kate Stewart, Amazon Top 30 Bestselling author – 'The Golden Sombrero'
Leia Stone, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocky Alpha'
Karla Sorensen – 'Tristan & Anna: A Bachelors of the Ridge short story'
Rachel Van Dyken, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocky Mafia'
April White, Amazon Top 100 Bestselling author – 'Code of Conduct'

*ALL* net profits will be donated to:
Authors already impacted by creative-obstruction (10%), and Romance Writers of America (RWA) (90%) as a general donation intended for their Advocacy Fund.

*Disclaimer: This anthology is not being conducted on behalf of RWA, nor does RWA endorse this anthology or effort. They have, however, graciously agreed to accept the funds.

For more information, visit: https://www.cockyauthors.com

[Melanie (meltotheany) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This anthology was inspired by a gross human being making poor choices, and I loved reading and supporting this! Also, you only have until August 26th (a day before my birthday) to buy this collection of stories from so many amazing and beloved authors! Don't miss out, loves! All net profits will be donated to the authors already impacted by creative-obstruction (10%), and Romance Writers of America (RWA) (90%) as a general donation intended for their Advocacy Fund.

This is a collection of 39 short, but very steamy, reads. I only had read a handful of the authors that were a part of this, but now I have so many new authors on my TBR! Also, please know that this is for sure a collection of sexy stories, many with explicit scenes!

I have two negative things to say! First, there is way too much heterosexuality in this. There is only one confirmed queer relationship, and it’s m/m. With this many stories? Come on. And how great would a f/f story been in an anthology called Cocktales? What a missed opportunity. I’m not familiar enough with all these authors to know all their ethnicities, but I am aware that it’s probably mostly white authors, and that’s not okay either. Next, I’ll say that many of these are short stories from the authors’ already established worlds and series. Therefore, some of these just felt pointless, short, and I was completely unable to connect with them. So, know that going in, because it was for sure a problem I had with a lot of these.

But I did enjoy so many of these stories, too! A few of my favorites were from Jana Aston, Karpov Kinrade, Lex Martin, Liv Morris, Kylie Scott, and Leia Stone! But my ultimate favorite was Until the Cock Crows by Sierra Simone! I need the full-length version of this now. Please. This was perfection.

But, like I do with all anthologies, I’ll break down all my thoughts and feelings about all the stories in this collection!

➽ DYLAN ALLEN Cocked and Loaded ★★
This one is about a woman in her thirties wanting to get back at a boy who was rude to her when she was twelve, so she comes up with a revenge plot to leave him wanting more of her via Tinder. I just didn’t think this was too believable, especially holding a grudge that long over something so dumb. Also, their screen names were totally something that no human in their early thirties would ever use, hence the title of this short. Yet, I did like the sex scene a lot.

➽ JANA ASTON Double Cocked ★★★★★

“It's a slippery slope back there, ladies. Admitting you enjoy their finger in your ass quickly escalates to their cocks prodding for entry.”

You all, I loved this one. It stars a strong (some would say unlikeable) woman who knows what she wants, and she isn’t afraid to tell her sexual partners or anyone else. And what she wants is a polyamorous relationship. This was dirty, this was hot, and this was everything I wanted from this collection. But there are a couple of jokes made in bad taste, but the sex in this was honestly some of the hottest word combinations I’ve ever read. And the ending was high key perfect. I’d give this six stars if I could.

➽ WHITNEY BARBETTI Cocksure Grin ★★
This was a cute story about an unexpected blind date unexpectedly turning into a good date, especially since the main character was never expecting to see said blind date again. This was fine, but it just didn’t feel like anything special to me.

➽ SAWYER BENNETT A Wicked, Cocky Plan: A Prequel to Wicked Force ★★★
First off, this is set in Vegas, so it immediately got brownie points with me. But this is a story about a famous singer who is being stalked, and after a close call with her life, she goes to a person from her past who has always kept her safe (and owns a security firm), even if they didn’t leave each other on the best of terms twelve years ago. And a fake relationship begins! But, sadly, this entire story is just a teaser for the start of the full story that will come out in 2019! But, I am super excited for more.

➽ K.F. BREENE Magical Cock and Bull ★★★
You know, I’m always looking for a new Adult Fantasy Romance, so I think I’m going to check this author out. This was a steamy and magical read about a vampire and a shifter who happen to have their paths cross, and then they choose to cross them one more time.

➽ RUTH CLAMPETT Don’t Get Cocky ★★★

“And who does he think he is, having his lawyers send cease and desist demands to existing users of the title when we haven’t even made a cartoon yet?”

I didn’t love this story, but holy moly did Ruth Clampett go in! Like, the parallels in this story had me grinning from ear to ear. And even though this wasn’t my favorite in the collection, I’m giving her all the props and respect for this tale she created.

➽ L.H. COSWAY Illusionist Seeks Neanderthal ★
This just reads like a black sheep on the collection. Nothing romantic or sexy happens. Just borderline cheating and gross comments about girls and math, kids and videogames, and the use of the slur g*psie. No sexy times, just uncomfortable banter. And maybe I would have enjoyed more if I knew these two characters from the author’s previous works, but I didn’t.

➽ AMY DAWS Cock and Balls ★★★★★
You all, this one just worked for me. I loved the couple and how she was a doctor and he was football player. I loved the Scottish setting. I loved the eloping. And I know fireplace, big, fluffy, furry rug sex is a little cliché, but I loved it too. I’m for sure going to check out this author’s other works!

➽ MARIAH DIETZ Landmines ★
This was so short, and honestly just felt like another tease to buy more from the author. But the super short snippet wasn’t enough to make me want to.

➽ BB EASTON Cocky BB: Two Boys, One Prom ★★★★
Okay, this really intrigued me for a few reasons. One, the author writes about her real life. Two, the story was super addicting. And three, this has a super sexy scene that left me wanting more. Some of the elements were on the problematic side (lots of TW for abuse, drug use, and eating disorders), but I was so invested with the story and it was completely able to captivate me.

➽ JAYMIN EVE The Cockier the Dragon, the Harder they Fall ★★
I really liked the introduction to this world, and dragon-shifters sound freaking amazing, but I felt like I couldn’t connect just because I was so unfamiliar with the world.

➽ EMMA HART Tricky Bond ★
I just… didn’t love this one. I feel like to enjoy this one, you’d really have to be familiar with the author’s other works and worlds. But, I just didn’t care about this couple on a bird hunt. And the ending left so much to be desired.

➽ STACI HART Cockamamie ★★★★
You know what? I loved this one. It was short, and left you wanting more, and totally felt like it was created specially for this anthology. Also, all the props for coming up with as many cock references as this author did. I’m so impressed. And I can’t wait to read more about the mis-sent email!

➽ JESSICA HAWKINS Cocky Couture ★★★★
This was super well written and super sexy. I loved this, and I loved the dynamic of a relationship between a photographer and a secret model. Love, love, loved. This would have gotten five stars, but the photographer got a little too toxic when he didn’t want to photograph her (from the front) in a thong, but was okay with her wearing nude, sheer, things that made her look naked. Like, what? But, I still loved this.

➽ JULIE JOHNSON Culinary Cock-Up ★★★★

“Looking at you, Shmordon Shmamsey—and no one makes a peep about it. Meanwhile, we females are expected to coddle and comfort our way to the top, soothing our staff into basic competence instead of scolding them for lacking it entirely.”

Okay, I never thought I needed an enemies to lovers romance from after culinary school, but here we are. I loved the premise of this, and I want so much more. Also, this brought up some great gender double standards in the kitchen and out of it, and I was so here for it.

➽ KARPOV KINRADE Crimson Cocktail ★★★★★

“And so, our adventures begin. Oh, the libraries I will see. The books I will read. The lives I will live. And all with this man beside me.”

Um, I fell so completely in love with this. Librarian, Las Vegas, and… Vampires? Holy moly, this was perfect. And this is one of the main reasons I love anthologies. I can’t wait to read more from this world.

➽ ADRIANA LOCKE Swag ★
Again, I didn’t know these characters or care about these characters. I don’t care about whose in charge of the will. And I surley don’t want to read about a girl being insecure about her body and stretchmarks, while her husband convinces her they make her more beautiful. This one really didn’t work for me.

➽ LEX MARTIN Love & Hate at the Stallion Station ★★★★★
You all, I loved this one. I normally don’t like the “cowboy” romance thing, but this was adorable and sexy, respectful and dominant, and just made for a perfect read. This was a cute mix of enemies to lovers, and also friends to lovers, but also a second chance romance sort of too. I don’t know, but I loved it. Also, the sex was 11/10. For sure a favorite of the entire collection.

➽ ALY MARTINEZ Going Down ★★★
Finally, something not straight! I actually thought this was a cute m/m romance! And it was quick and funny, but still really heartfelt and romantic!

➽ KAYTI MCGEE Cocksure Co-Star ★★★★★
This was funny as hell, and sexy as hell. The enemies, to fuck buddies, to lovers, was so great between these two people who were forced to become costars. And their energy and banter together was perfection. I loved this one. And I really, really want to read more about these two!

➽ CORINNE MICHAELS Cockblocked ★
I’m really not into military romances, and I’m really, really, really not into possessive fathers that use fear tactics to scare their daughter’s dates. Especially when the daughter is even constantly saying that they are only friends, not that that should even matter. This just didn’t work for me and I hate that people keep romanticizing this toxic, gross, behavior from adult men.

➽ LIV MORRIS Getting It Up ★★★★★
You know what? This was the perfect story for this anthology, because it’s only all about a cock. This stars a doctor who specializes in penis, and a baseball player that feels like his member is no longer working, that is, until he meets her. And then she becomes his only hope! It’s a little corny, it’s a bit over the top, and it even has a scene where the woman reads him erotica aloud, but it’s perfect for this anthology and it made me want to read more by this author. Oh, and bonus points for the Hitachi! I loved this. Perfection! Easily one of my favorites in the collection.

➽ RED PHOENIX Her Cocky Russian ★★★★
This was pure erotica, but it totally and completely worked. This starred what I think was a polyamorous relationship, that was Dom, Dom, sub (m/m/w) and it was all kinds of naughty.

➽ DAISY PRESCOTT Confessions of a Cockblocked Wingman ★★★★
I really enjoyed this one! This was a cute story, about a man who is shopping for his wife, with their new son, and he’s getting a lot of attention in the grocery store. But he goes home and is thankful to share his life with his beautiful family. This was just sweet, and pure, and sexy, and I really enjoyed it.

➽ JESSICA PRINCE A Cocky Corruption Engagement ★★
This was cute, but just disjointed. It’s about a girl shopping with her friend for her friend’s wedding, when she gets a big surprise herself. This wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t memorable.

➽ MEGHAN QUINN Fight or Flight ★
Again, this was a tease for a new series, and nothing happened. It is about two air force cadets, and the authors note at the end said a “big twist” is coming, but, like, I think it’s just going to be a m/m romance. And, the set up wasn’t very good, if I’m being completely honest.

➽ PENNY REID Beard and Hen ★★★
This was cute and sweet, but I love Penny Reid and her writing so much that I was just expecting more. But she really did embrace what this collection is about and took it to that “cock” level in the truest form. This was a fun read, but not my favorite.

➽ CD REISS Cocky Capo ★★★★★
This is easily the most well written in the collection. I honestly forgot I was reading a short story, and felt like I was reading the start of a brand new book. This was sad, sexy, and heartfelt. Really well done, and for sure a star of this anthology

➽ JULIE A. RICHMAN The Color of Love ★
I just felt very uncomfortable reading this one. The way the boy love-interest’s skin color was described was also not well done. And I feel like a full-length story could turn into something more problematic.

➽ ALEATHA ROMIG Aligned ★★★
This story just felt like so many of the major pieces were missing. I didn’t dislike it, but it read so hard to follow. I really enjoyed the bonus story though. A lot, a lot. I kind of wish it was the only part included.

➽ KENNEDY RYAN All: A Grip & Bris Story ★★★★★

“I believe in all the things cynics despise. First kisses on Ferris wheels. Soul mates and once-in-a lifetime loves. I believe in fifty years and forever.”

Oh my word, I loved this. I am sad that I haven’t read this series yet (soon, I promise), but Kennedy Ryan can write a sex scene. I loved the characters, I loved the celebration of motherhood, I loved this. And this felt like a full story, too. This was a romantic and sexy treat to read and I loved every page.

➽ KYLIE SCOTT Short Story with Mal and Anne from The Stage Dive Series ★★★★★

“If you didn’t get girl juice all over your hands and at least half your face when you gave head, then frankly, you weren’t doing it right.”

Okay, I know “girl juice” is a gross term, but that quote is true. Also, this was one of the few short stories that take place in a series I’ve always read! I loved seeing Mal and Anne from The Stage Dive series, and this is probably TMI - but I’ve kind of always wanted to have sex in a bookstore. Also, this was just a fucking cute and sexy roleplay scene and I was living for it from start to finish.

➽ SIERRA SIMONE Until the Cock Crows ★★★★★

“For a preacher, he sure fucked like a god.”

I just read a book by this author this year! And I was not expecting a story about a Reverend in this collection, but I was so pleasantly surprised! Also, even though this is a relationship between a man and a woman, he never assumes she’s straight. And they both heavily stress consent and talk about their history and bodies before acting upon any urges; making sure they know what the other one wants. This was a breath of fresh air. I actually loved this. Also, this was hot as fuck. Easily some of the best sex in this collection. And the first talk was A+. This was my favorite of the collection. And I’m really not sure what that says about me, but I was honestly crossing and uncrossing my legs constantly while reading this. Perfection.

➽ TARA SIVEC Chocolate and Cockup ★★
What and the fuck did I just read? Oh my word. Okay, I’m giving this two stars because I’m impressed the authors went there. This is a story about six older people, living in a retirement home together, when they spent their lives together owning a sex toy business. Let your imagination take the wheel. Bye.

➽ KATE STEWART The Golden Sombrero ★
I would have guessed this was written by a man, honestly. There are some gross gender stereotypes all up in this story. And It didn’t even make sense that the dudes thought that not allowing themselves to have sex would help them with their baseball training. On top of ignoring their wives needs. So, the reader is forced to read about these wives throwing themselves at their husbands for sex. Like, miss me with all this. Please.

➽ LEIA STONE Cocky Alpha ★★★★★

“That smart-mouthed asshole came into my shop every new moon, and it took everything in me not to throw a penis shrinking spell right at his crotch. He was the cockiest alpha male I’d ever met, and that was saying a lot for a witch who ran a supernatural spell shop.”

Witches, werewolves, and vampires, oh my! This was a paranormal romance treat. I loved Dax and Tatiana and this was such a perfect addition to this anthology. I can’t wait to read more from this author and more from this world!

➽ KARLA SORENSEN Tristan & Anna: A Bachelors of the Ridge short story ★★★★
This was such a cute and heartwarming story about two people who are about to start their lives together; both in marriage and parenthood. And the use of the rooster in this was so dang clever. This was a really sweet read that I really enjoyed!

➽ RACHEL VAN DYKEN Cocky Mafia ★
Like, I’ll never be here for a dude getting mad at a male doctor because he’s looking at his wife’s vagina. Especially to deliver a baby. Like, miss me with all that gross thinking and enforcing please. I’m so sad that this was one of the last stories.

➽ APRIL WHITE Code of Conduct ★★
I liked that not only did the main character mention gaming, I am pretty sure this is the only story to have disability rep, because the main character has a prosthetic leg. But I felt like this was a really odd choice to close this anthology off with. It was an alright story, but it really didn’t feel like it fit in the collection, and especially not to wrap up the anthology.

Out of a possible 195 stars (5 stars possible for each of the 39 stories) this collection accumulated 122 stars (~63%). But I very much recommend, just because of #CockyGate!

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[Julie Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Sophia Triad · Rating 4 out of 5]

A limited-release anthology (I think it is until August 2018) of never before published material.

It contains some of my favorite authors like Sawyer Bennett, Meghan Quinn, Penny Reid, CD Reiss, Aleatha Romig, Sierra Simone, Tara Sivec and so many others.

The stories are really short. I have already read a few stories and I loved it!

It is incredible seeing so many different writing styles in one book.

ALL proceeds will go to fight Trademark Bullying.

Some random cocky quotes:

A Wicked, Cocky Plan by Sawyer Bennett
"Stay," he commands, and for a heartbeat, I almost obey him. That voice of his . . . all cultured sounding but incredibly arrogant and demanding almost ensnares me. I used to obey him a lot when it came to sex, but I chalk that up to the fact I was just oh so young when we were together.
I'm not young and naïve anymore, so I keep walking.

Fight or Flight by Meghan Quinn
I don’t need this, they need me.
I come from a lineage of fighter pilots, its in my blood.
The sky is where I belong, flying through the clouds, protecting my country.
I might be cocky, but I have a reason to be.

Beard and Hen by Penny Reid
Lost of words, I settled on whispering the truth, “I’d like nothing more than rip off your underwear and—”
“No need, I’m not wearing underwear.” Jenn bent her head and placed a kiss on my knuckles.
Meanwhile, I needed. . . another minute.
What?
“What?” Equal measures of astonishment and lust drove away any of my remaining good intentions, leaving me only with lust.

Cocky Capo by CD Reiss
My wife was naked with a belt in her teeth, bent over the footboard with her wrists tied to the rails and her ankles tied to the bed’s legs. She had a pillow under her abdomen so the bar didn’t dig into her. The only discomfort she should feel should come from me.

Aligned by Aleatha Romig
“Oh, Nox. I’m good with continuing to try, but lack of confidence has never been your problem.”
Some call it cocky.

Until the Cock Crows by Sierra Simone
I was full of him and under him and being held by him, and it was just him. Him, him, him, this cocky preacher I thought I hated.

Chocolate and Cockup by Tara Sivec
“It’s okay, Kevin. You can say it,” Liz states, patting poor Kevin on the back as he stares around the party room at the retirement facility in a state of shock. “Here a cock, there a cock, everywhere a cock-cock.”

[Corinne Michaels · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cocktales, a limited-release anthology of original, never before published material, from some of your favorite bestselling authors is coming May 26th!

LIVE!
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/cocktales-Amazon
iBooks: http://smarturl.it/cocktales-ibooks
Nook: http://bit.ly/cocktales-nook
Kobo: http://smarturl.it/cocktales-kobo
Google Play: https://bit.ly/2ImisBR 

The goal of the Cocktales Anthology is to raise funds to fight against obstruction of creative expression. Specifically, what we believe are obstruction attempts through the trademarking of common (single) words for titicular use in books / or as a book series (eBooks, print, and audio).

Cocktales will only be available May 26th-August 26th.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still available for purchase!!!!

RELEASE 26/05 - HAVE YOU GOT YOUR COPY YET? WELL I HAVE. SUPPORT THE CAUSE.


Foreword by Nana Malone. 4☆

Glad you found a tribe to help you.

I never really liked the word cocky but now I despise the word. Go with cheeky and not cocky was the best choice even if your hand was forced.

Cocked & Loaded by Dylan Allen. 3☆

Although said to be part of the crowd it was a douche move Chuck. The whole revenge trope because he was a twerp isn't for me.


Double Cocked by Jana Aston. 5☆

Light, love and cock. That's my motto.

Jennifer got what she deserved IMO. Being dumped twice on your birthday nice touch there. We are warned that she is a b$tch but in a way it is hilarious.

Cocksure Grin by Whitney Barbetti. 3.5 ☆

Quick romp, next day she finds out that the Hero is the new boss. Sweet an well written.

A wicked, cocky plan: A prequel to wicked force by Sawyer Bennett.

Not rated as I'm not interested in the series.

Magical Cock and Bull by K.F. Breene. 4 ☆

This is a bonus short story set in the Fire/Ice & Magical/Mayham series. I've read anything by this author but will sure to check them out. Not really a fan of the fang but I love witches and druids.

Don't get Cocky by Ruth Clampett. 5 ☆

Team, let me introduce to you our next star….Sie Cocky! His full name is Sir Cocky Doodle Do!

Oh this book was priceless and on a scale from 1 to 10 on the hilariousness of it I'd say a whooping 50. On my list to read Animate Me with Nathan & Brooke.

#noregrets

Illusionist Seeks Neanderthal by L.H Cosway. 3 ☆

One act of kindness can change a persons life.

This takes place before there was ever a Quinn and a Matilda. Jay & Janie meet on the street while he is doing some of his tricks they hit it off and go for a drink. I loved the banter between these two.

"Do you want me to American technology company the address or not?" Marie whipped out her phone. "Not. People located addresses for centuries prior to the advent of Google."


Cock & Balls by Amy Draws. 3.5 ☆

Another author I need to add to my list to check out.

This was hilarious and adorable.

Cam & Indie get eloped without the Fam.

"Booker, would you tell Camden that I'm not speaking to him?" Booker looks at me and replies, "He's standing right her and can clearly hear you, so no, I'm nit telling him that."

#cocktales ahoy. #goodcause

All for a good cause.

Join the cockytale brigade.



Why buy?

*ALL* net profits will be donated to:
Authors already impacted by creative-obstruction (10%), and Romance Writers of America (RWA) (90%) as a general donation intended for their Advocacy Fund.
*Disclaimer: This anthology is not being conducted on behalf of RWA, nor does RWA endorse this anthology or effort. They have, however, graciously agreed to accept the funds.
For more information, visit: https://www.cockyauthors.com

[Leo (Queen of the Rants and Spoilers)]

Not planning to read anytime soon but I still bought it. Never been more than happy to pay this amount of money on a book.
I'm 1000% supportive of this cause.

[Sabrina]

Don't miss out on this anthology! Only a few more days to get it before it won't be available to buy.

US: https://amzn.to/2k3ADhc
UK: https://amzn.to/2rRWbAQ

[Wendy'sThoughts · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Cocky Smart, Cocky Sexy, Cocky Brilliant Stars
* * * * * Spoiler Free
When I was a teen, Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors was a big deal. You could go in there and get overwhelmed by all the choices of ice cream they had available. Most of the time, I would end up with ole standbys...

One time I decided to fill a container with every flavor I loved plus others I hadn't tried before. There had to be about 10 different ones in there. Yes, I did share it with friends. We went to the movie 2001 Space Odyssey and eating that ice cream mixture was something I never forgot. Each spoonful was an adventure. Major excitement in discovering something new.

I mention all of this because reading Cocktales is exactly like that past experience. I have been reading favorite authors contributions, loving what they wrote specifically for this and now having the opportunity to experience other authors which were new to me.

All under the umbrella of Cocktales, with a specific cock, cocky touchstone in each story. All genres are represented, meaning no matter what your mood, you will find something to interest you.

This is a limited edition and I cannot say enough of what a hoot this is...It is like all these presents waiting to be opened. The joy of each read adds to the next. I have already worked through more then half.

There is an added benefit in supporting Cocktales. This video has many of the authors sharing what all of this means to them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_co...

Do not let this anthology slip by.

>~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
COCKY A DOODLE DO -IT'S LIVE
I have this in my grubby little hands
and can't stop COCKY CROWING About It!
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Where could you go to find all of your favorite authors together...
Why in Cocktales-The Anthology, of course...

Only there will you be able to enjoy new, fresh stories done just for this project...
By Authors you have supported and loved...
But don't delay, put off or forget...
As it is only available from May 26 – August 26, 2018

All Net Profits will be donated

For more Reviews, Free E-books and Giveaways

[Optimist ♰King's Wench♰]

If anyone's missed the #cockygate kerfuffle, a certain author lost her damn mind, bullied other authors and is trying to trademark a FGHJKLKMJNBVGHUIOIKJHBGVBNM word!



If you want a few minutes of entertainment on the matter... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in9OR...

Anyhoo, I know RWA isn't perfect. They need to do a better job of embracing diversity but they went to bat for authors that were immediately impacted by this BBA who went straight to Amazon and wielded their ridiculous rules with impunity. She had books with "cocky" in the title removed, costing those authors money and threatening their livelihoods.

Her assholery has sparked a sizable backlash all of which I approve of, but what I like about this anthology (that I've already pre-ordered) is it's proactive:

The goal of the Cocktales Anthology is to raise funds to fight against obstruction of
creative expression. Specifically, what we believe are obstruction attempts through the
trademarking of common (single) words for titicular use in books / or as a book series
(eBooks, print, and audio).

*ALL* net profits will be donated to:
Authors already impacted by creative-obstruction (10%), and Romance Writers of America (RWA) (90%) as a general donation intended for their Advocacy Fund.

I like giving my money to a cause that will benefit others and this benefits authors who write in my preferred genre and hopefully protect them from asshattery in the future.

#Romancelandia is better than this whackadoodle and here's our chance to strengthen our community. #FreeTheCocky and one click, my peoples.

Amazon US → https://amzn.to/2IsSatT
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Amazon CA → https://amzn.to/2rJPcuO
Amazon AU → https://amzn.to/2wJkfvG
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Kobo → http://bit.ly/2Im9nJq
Google Play → http://bit.ly/2KtuExm

[Robin Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read so far:

Sierra Simone, Until the Cock Crows

[Hulya Kara Yuksel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mmm this was yummy! :D



I read this short stories;

Jessica Hawkins - Cocky Couture
Aly Martinez - Going Down
CD Reiss - Capo
Aleatha Romig - Aligned
Kennedy Ryan - All (Grip & Bristol)
Kylie Scott - Short Story with Mal and Anne from The Stage Dive Series
Sierra Simone - Until the Cock Crows
Kate Stewart - The Golden Sombrero

[Dana aka ♥Belladonna♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

#FreetheCocky #LeadingbyExample



"People don’t need much. Sometimes we just need someone to be kind to us. One act of kindness can transform our lives."

"...the only way the world will ever get better is if we’re kinder, if we share a little of what we’ve got but don’t need, with the next person who hasn’t got it and does need it."

[Kelly (and the Book Boar)]

Not to mention I borderline cyberstalk half of these dang people for their new releases anyway.

[Lefthandedbibliophile · Rating 4 out of 5]

That was my good deed of the month!
3.85 ⭐
Some of them stories, am definitely going to re-read :)

[Carol]

This book was published by a collection of romance authors in response to a fellow author that has now became infamous because of her attempts to intimidate her fellow authors. She has famously trademarked a variation of the word used in this title and has threatened other authors with litigation .
I can also state that she believes in censoring the opinion of book readers on this site having just found out today that my review of her book was pulled by goodreads for addressing this authors bad behavior.

I have yet to read this extensive collection of short stories by some of my favorite authors but I encourage my friends and fellow readers to purchase this book and do it soon as it will only be available until August 26th 2018.

[Grecia Robles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I NEED MORE OF CLETUS AND JENN!!!!



Este relato corto de Cletus Y Jenn pertenece a su nuevo libro Engagement and Espionage y será una nueva serie sobre ellos y sólo son dos capítulos y la crueldad de Penny radica en que este libro sale hasta en otoño del 2019 NECESITO ESE LIBRO!!! Me ha dejado con ganas de más.

Di con esta antología porque estaba Penny involucrada y después me enteré que era un relato de Cletus con Jenn y me imaginé que era un fragmento cortito de ellos no que pertenecía a su nueva serie y me iba a dejar así.

Lo que más me gustó de este libro es la escena sexy de ellos y leer a un Cletus bastante excitado por eso valió la pena.

Más adelante leeré las demás historias poco a poco.

[Steffi De Ceuster ♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I support this!!

I loved this so so much!! I learned so many new and fantastic authors! I would recommend buying this and supporting this cause! I even read a few fantasie stories and I'm extremly hard to please with such stories and these I liked!!

I adored the story from Rachel Van Dyken probably the most!! It was so so good!! It would be fabulous if it was also included in Eulogy!

Love all these authors!!

[Lisazj1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Edit* There's a lot of good stuff in these pages. Hot, sexy, sweet, funny, angsty and magical. I enjoyed every bit of it. But most of all I enjoyed supporting, in a small way, a great community of readers and authors who look out for each other when needed in whatever way they can. I admire the hell out of that.

To every single author that put their time into this, thank you! You rock. <3

*******

There is no way in hell I'd miss this one.

There's already great snark, just in the blurb: Disclaimer: This anthology is not being conducted on behalf of RWA, nor does RWA endorse this anthology or effort. They have, however, graciously agreed to accept the funds. *snicker*

You go authors!! I tagged this as "favorite authors", because for this book, they all are! *runs to pre-order*

[maggieandteddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author ! Author ! etc...
Wow, what a great group of fantastic stories by some fabulous authors.
I paid a lot more than I usually do for an ebook. I really didn't hesitate-for the cause.
I have NO regrets. Some are extra scenes, some are previews, some are extra/previously deleted scenes, some bonus scenes, etc.
My heart was heavy while reading Nana Malone's Forward.
I then ready the first story- Dylan Allen's -very good-my first/not my last by this author!
I was so happy to ready stories from several new-to me authors: Sierra Simone (holy s*** !); Ruth Clampett; April White; Daisy Prescott (funny! & it takes place on Whidbey Island, WA-my aunt & uncle lived there).
Some of my familiar/favorite authors: Penny Reid (oh Cletus!!); LH Cosway; Sawyer Bennett; Amy Daws ; Jana Aston.
I have to give 5 stars. I have to say that I haven't read too many anthologies, but I really loved this one. I really enjoyed it, but sorry about the reason for it. If you want to get this book, get it SOON.
**That's all that I'm going to say about that**

[Josiane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anthology is beyond entertaining to read. I’m loving every sexy and dirty little tale.

I read the “Foreword” by Nana Malone. It contained words like “#cockygate”, “trademark”, “cease and desist”…
Wait
What?
Where have I been?
Someone filed a copyright on a word?
You mean you can pick a word in the dictionary and prevent other people from using it?
Surely this is a joke and whatever office approves these copyright requests will laugh and deny it but maybe …maybe they won’t?

I had to get the skinny on this cockamamie story so I did what all sane people do when they need info… I googled. And sure enough there it was, all the info you could possibly want on this cock* trademark and the aftermath. It doesn’t take much to rattle my cage on a good day when I see injustice, bullying and abuse so needless to say, I was outraged and appalled. I’d never even heard of this author who's hijacked this word, stealing it from every author that writes romance.

I salute and admire these authors for banding together and standing up against something that is unjust. I unknowingly contributed to their fundraising effort by buying this book. And I’ve never been happier to have unknowingly done something.

I got a great book and hopefully, they get enough funds to fight a good fight. If not then I’ll buy Cocktales #2 or contribute to a gofundme page. Put me down as an ally that will back up her support with money.

[Julia Kent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got my print copies and bought the eBook on iBooks!

[Lady Heather]

Cocktales, a limited-release anthology of original, never before published material, from some of your favorite bestselling authors is coming May 26th!

Cocktales Anthology
Publishing Date: May 26th
Cover Designer: CD Reiss

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

Each story was specifically written for this anthology.
The goal of the Cocktales Anthology is to raise funds to fight against obstruction of creative expression. Specifically, what we believe are obstruction attempts through the trademarking of common (single) words for titicular use in books / or as a book series (eBooks, print, and audio).

Cocktales will only be available May 26th-August 26th.






Pre-order your copy today:

iBooks: https://apple.co/2IoO7CM

Nook: https://bit.ly/2k0i25J

Kobo: http://bit.ly/2IIixiH

Google Play: https://bit.ly/2ImisBR

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KtH3Bl

Amazon Universal: http://mybook.to/Cocktales





Contributing Authors Include:

Nana Malone, USA Today Bestselling author – Foreword
Dylan Allen – 'Cocked and Loaded'
Jana Aston, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Double Cocked'
Whitney Barbetti – 'Cocksure Grin'
Author Sawyer Bennett, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'A Wicked, Cocky Plan'
K.f. Breene, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Magical Cock and Bull'
Ruth Clampett, Amazon top 20 Bestselling Author – 'Don’t Get Cocky'
L.H. Cosway, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Illusionist Seeks Neanderthal'
Mariah Dietz – 'Landmines'
Amy Daws, Amazon Top 25 Bestselling author – 'Cock and Balls'
BB Easton, Amazon Top 100 Bestselling author – 'Cocky BB: Two Boys, One Prom.'
Jaymin Eve, USA Today Bestselling author – 'The Cockier the Dragon, the Harder They Fall'
Emma Hart, NYT and USA Today Bestselling author – 'Tricky Bond'
Staci Hart, Amazon Top 10 Bestselling author – 'Cockamamie'
Jessica Hawkins, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocky Couture'
Julie Johnson Amazon Top 100 Bestselling author – 'Culinary Cock-Up'
Karpov Kinrade, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Crimson Cocktail'
Adriana Locke, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Swag'
Lex Martin, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Love & Hate at the Stallion Station'
Aly Martinez, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Going Down'
Katyi McGee - USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocksure Co-Star'
Corinne Michaels, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cockblocked'
Liv Morris, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Getting It Up'
Red Phoenix, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Her Cocky Russian'
Daisy Prescott, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Confessions of a Cockblocked Wingman'
Jessica Prince – ‘A Cocky Corruption Engagement’
Meghan Quinn, Amazon Top 20 Bestselling Author – 'Fight or Flight'
CD Reiss, NYT and USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocky Capo'
Penny Reid, WSJ and USA Today Bestselling author – 'Beard and Hen'
Julie Richman, USA Today Bestselling author – 'The Color of Love'
Aleatha Romig, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Aligned'
Kennedy Ryan, Top 40 Amazon Bestselling author – 'All'
Kylie Scott, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Short Story with Mal and Anne from The Stage Dive Series'
Sierra Simone, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Until the Cock Crows'
Tara Sivec, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Chocolate and Cockup'
Kate Stewart, Amazon Top 30 Bestselling author – 'The Golden Sombrero'
Leia Stone, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocky Alpha'
Karla Sorensen – 'Tristan & Anna: A Bachelors of the Ridge short story'
Rachel Van Dyken, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author – 'Cocky Mafia'
April White, Amazon Top 100 Bestselling author – 'Code of Conduct'




*ALL* net profits will be donated to:
Authors already impacted by creative-obstruction (10%), and Romance Writers of America (RWA) (90%) as a general donation intended for their Advocacy Fund.

*Disclaimer: This anthology is not being conducted on behalf of RWA, nor does RWA endorse this anthology or effort. They have, however, graciously agreed to accept the funds.


For more information, visit: https://www.cockyauthors.com

[AJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The goal of the Cocktales Anthology is to raise funds to fight against obstruction of creative expression. Specifically, what we believe are obstruction attempts through the trademarking of common (single) words for titicular use in books / or as a book series (eBooks, print, and audio).

*ALL* net profits will be donated to Authors already impacted by creative-obstruction (10%), and Romance Writers of America (RWA) (90%) as a general donation intended for their Advocacy Fund.*

Each story was specifically written for this anthology.

Cocktales will only be available May 26th-August 26th

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Honestly, I would have bought this anthology just to support the cause, because it’s something I feel very passionately about. The fact that this collection contains snippets from some of my favourite authors, and some of my favourite characters, is just a bonus!

Full disclosure – I haven’t read all of this in this book, but stuck to my favourites for now, and I'm look forward to checking out more soon.


'Cockblocked'
Corinne Michaels, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author

I freaking LOVED catching up with Liam and Natalie from The Consolation Duet! Years have passed, little Aarabelle is 17 and heading out to prom, and one of my all-time favourite male heroes is having a little trouble letting his baby girl go.

“What’s the plan?...
“The plan is we teach the jackoff coming to take my daughter to prom how we roll around here.”
“And how do we roll, babe?” I ask.
“SEAL style.”
“Oh, Jesus,” I mutter under my breath and leave the room.

Yes, Liam is now the proud father of teenagers, and I loved seeing him as the loving yet uber-protective father.

“Liam steps into the room and looks at her dress. “Where the rest of it?” he asks, waving his hand up and down.
“At the store.” The sarcasm is thick as she rolls her eyes at him.
“Funny, go back and get one that’s not missing material.”
“Dear God,” I mutter to the ceiling.
“It’s fine… It’s a dress. All the girls have them just like this.”
Liam rubs the bridge of his nose. “You look beautiful, princess. Truly. You also aren’t leaving in that.”

“You’ve helped raise her into a beautiful girl, you have to let her shine. She’s wearing the dress, put your macho crap away and knock it off.”
“She can shine wearing a sea bag.”
“Liam.” I sigh.
“Natalie.”

And along with Liam, the rest of the Salvation boys all pop in to join in the fun.

“Liam Dempsey!” I yell as he hoists his gun over his shoulder. “Are you on drugs?”
“It’s not loaded.”
“Not the point!”
“I’m just introducing the kid to what it’s going to be like to date my daughter.”
…
“Come on in, son,” Jackson’s voice is booming as he pulls the boy inside.”
Aarabelle marches through them, pushing their chests so she can get there. “Don’t listen to any of them, Case. They’re all…dead to me.”

And don’t forget Liam and Natalie’s son, Shane, who is also all grown up and getting into trouble.

“No one! No. One. Other than me and your mother should be having sex in this house. No one. Do you understand?”

Liam is a proud, cockblocking father, but he’s also still a loving husband who is madly in love with his wife, and along with all of the parenting, there are some really sweet and sexy moments for Liam and Lee, and I loved every moment of this one.

5 stars!


'Going Down'
Aly Martinez, USA Today Bestselling author

This is a gorgeously fun extra/epilogue featuring Henry and Evan from The Spiral Down.

Written from Henry’s POV, we get to check in with him and Evan as (together with Sam and Levee from The Fall Up) they try to take a holiday. But things go wrong at the airport…. leading to a stressed-out, diva-rific Henry trying to calm his nerves – and Ethan has just the cure.

This was a great read and I love seeing these two boys still so happy together, and still so madly in love, getting the HEA they both so desperately want.

“The day I met you, my life changed forever … Before you, I wasn’t sure where I belonged in the world. I was bouncing from one relationship to the next, trying ot find that elusive happily ever after, all the while continuing to build my skilfully crafted walls. And then I met you. The cocky celebrity with more money than sense, who bulldozed into my life, stripped me bare, and then showed me where I truly belonged.”

Gorgeous – 4 stars.


'Short Story with Mal and Anne from The Stage Dive Series'
Kylie Scott, NYT, WSJ, USA Today Bestselling author

This is a fun and sexy little short featuring everybody’s favourite cocky drummer, Stage Dive’s Mal and his wife, Anne from Play.

A couple of years of marriage haven’t changed Mal at all…

“Many have been overwhelmed by the sight of my naked genitals. Why, it happens to often I’ve basically been declared a hazard to heterosexual women everywhere.”

Quick and dirty, it was fun to catch up with these two as they are enjoying their HEA together.

“So I was thinking, we should make a baby.”
She froze.
“I mean, it seems a crime for us to be this good looking and not pass it on.”

Fun – 4 stars.


More reviews to come...

*Disclaimer: This anthology is not being conducted on behalf of RWA, nor does RWA endorse this anthology or effort. They have, however, graciously agreed to accept the funds.

For more information, visit: https://www.cockyauthors.com

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars on principle

[Alba and Her Secrets..♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 'Cocky Love' Stars!

What an amazing anthology and what a great cause! It was fantastic to see many of my favorite authors come together for this collection of cocky short stories and let me tell you it's so worth it. I read most of the shorts, and I surely have my favorites, but I enjoyed every single one that I read. It has a little bit of everything and it surely has lots of cocky people in it ;)

My favorite thing (besides this incredible cause) is that I catched up with some of my favorite characters too! Guys, check this collection out because you don't want to miss it!

[Heather❀Kiss The Pages❀ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can I just say how amazing it is that these authors are able to fit these fantastic stories into just a few short chapters and make them feel so complete. My reviews for some of the novellas below. All proceeds of this book will go to support a great cause #cockygate

The Golden Sombrero by Kate Stewart
5+++ Stars

This is a Balls in Play Novella featuring Alice and Rafe. Gah! This was my favorite read! It starts off like it's just going to be a cute, sexy read but I should have known to expect better from Kate. Rafe's superstition has gotten the best of him and he has taken a vow of abstinence to prepare for the world series but Alice is not OK with this! We get humor, lots of sexiness and also moments of emotion that tugged at my heartstrings. In 3 chapters!!! I don't think you need to read the Balls in Play series to love this one. I'm giving Kate Stewart the Queen of Novellas title. She was also my favorite read in the Team Players Anthology.

All: A Grip & Bris Story by Kennedy Ryan
5 Stars

I can never get too much of Gripstol!! If you haven't read the Grip Series, you might not follow this one and it will contain spoilers. Oh Gawd!!! Grip is EVERYTHING! I love this man so much ♡♡♡♡♡. He has really fallen into his role as a husband and a father. I loved seeing how much he loved his family. His passion for Bristol and his adoration for his kids are quite clear. I swooned so hard again for this man! Grip you have my heart!

Always
Evermore
Even After
Still

Double Cocked by Jana Aston
4.5 Stars

Yes this title is exactly what you're thinking. This one was so so sexy and so much fun to read. This novella gets my vote for favorite heroine. Jenny was a spoiled, rich celebrity child brat. She was selfish and completely self absorbed but she was so much fun to read about. She is the heroine we hate to love or is it love to hate? LOL! Both statements seem true here. This one had me laughing out loud. A light, sexy, fun read that hit the right spot.

Cocked and Loaded by Dylan Allen
4.5 Stars

This one was a revenge turned love story. I love sassy heroines like Maria. She had a great plan to exact revenge on a childhood friend who hurt her when they were younger. Her plan doesn't exactly work out the way she intended. This was a sweet and sexy read!

Cocksure Grin by Whitney Barbetti
4 Stars

Talk about insta love! I know this was a novella but this was probably the fastest I've seen a couple hook up. It was really fun and sexy though. We get a twist that makes this story even more interesting. This ending left me hanging though! I want more of this couple!

Chocolate and Cockup by Tara Sivec
3 Stars

This is a Chocolate Lovers Bonus scene, so if you have not read the series, you definitely won't follow this story. The title is so accurate of this story it's not funny. I love this series so much and I loved seeing these characters again. Except now they are all elderly in a retirement community. Only Tara Sivec would think to do this. We get inappropriate sexy humor and the jokes were hit or miss for me in this one. I was happy to see that all the couple were very much still in love.

COME FIND ME!

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t usually read anthologies or novellas because I’m never satisfied with short stories, I always want them to be longer. I wanted to read this one though because it meant supporting authors who have been affected by #cockygate and supporting the ongoing fight for authors’ rights to creative expression.

As with most anthologies, there were some stories that I really enjoyed and others that I didn’t care much for and a few that I skipped entirely because the first few paragraphs didn’t pull me in. I’m still counting this as a book read though because this is a big-ass anthology and the stories that I did read I’m sure would make up a regular full-length novel. I’m also giving it 4 stars because even though some of the stories weren’t for me, I appreciate that all of these authors were able to come together so quickly and create content for this collection. The way the romance community has banded together to fight #cockygate is inspiring and makes me so happy to be a romance reader.

[Jewlsbookblog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beard and Hen-Penny Reid
Cletus suffering from sexual frustration makes his brain short circuit. It made him so normal and cute! I am so looking forward to Cletus and Jen’s cozy mystery series!

Double Cocked-Jana Aston
Yep, the precursor to this short was soooo true. Jenny is a witch with a “B”, but I really wasn’t expecting that ending!

Illusionist Seeks Neanderthal-L.H. Cosway
Ok, I’m bad. How the heck have I not read L.H. Cosway yet?!!!! Quick wit and humor run rampant when Jay from Six of Hearts crosses paths with Janie Morris from Penny Reid’s Neanderthal Seeks Human. So, so good! I need to pick up Jay’s book ASAP...

Cock and Balls-Amy Daws
Camden and Indie are too freaking cute! Overall, this was a sweet read.

The Cockier the Dragon, the Harder They Fall-Jaymin Eve
Dragon shifter, wolf shifter, fey, vampires, and a supernatural prison? The brief mentions alone make me want to check out this series!

Culinary Cock-Up-Julie Johnson
Emmeline and Emmett light up the kitchen in this enemies to potential lovers story. It felt like more focus was spent on the kitchen aspect than relationship, however sparks and passion could be found in both areas.

Cockamamie-Staci Hart
Rin and Court have quite the hilarious conversation over roosters and research. This was cute and funny!

Cockblocked-Corinne Michaels
Liam (Consolation) isn’t taking the teen years too well, especially prom time with Aarabella. He generously invites the rest of the team over to meet her date...Liam, Nat and the gang=freaking hysterical!

Getting It Up-Liv Morris
A sports player, his physician assistant and an erotically charged phone call to help get his mojo back. Sexy times!

Tristan and Anna-Karla Sorensen
Tristan and Anna get ready for their big day. Everything is perfect, until the rooster. Almost sappy sweet yet super adorable, I need to pick up Tristan’s book to see how these two met!

Grip and Bris-Kennedy Ryan
Grip and Bris have to learn how to juggle family, careers, and personal time with each other. I thought this one was easy to relate with and liked how Grip cut to the chase about the importance of them as a couple.

[Nicolette · Rating 3 out of 5]

This anthology is for a good cause but sadly I didn't love every story as much as I had hoped. I still do recommend it if you've read from most of these authors previously or if you want a preview to some authors works. This is extremely hard to rate because each author gave something different. Some stories were so short I couldn't give them more than 2 stars and others were more developed. Some stories were about previous couples they've written about and some stories were brand new. So I'm rating each story purely based on my enjoyment. Also to keep track of what authors I want to read more from in the future.

Cocked And Loaded by Dylan Allen: 3 stars
Double Cocked by Jana Aston: 3 stars
Cocksure Grin by Whitney Barbetti: 3.5 stars
A Wicked, Cocky Plan: A Prequel To Wicked Force by Sawyer Bennett: 2 stars
Magical Cock And Bull by K.F. Breene: 1 star
Don’t Get Cocky by Ruth Clampett: 2 stars
Illusionist Seeks Neanderthal by L.H. Cosway: 3.5 stars
Cock And Balls by Amy Daws: 3 stars
Landmines by Mariah Dietz: 3 stars
Cocky BB: Two Boys, One Prom by BB Easton: 1 star
The Cockier The Dragon, The Harder They Fall by Jaymin Eve: 2 stars
Tricky Bond by Emma Hart: 2 stars
Cockamamie by Staci Hart: 2 stars
Cocky Couture by Jessica Hawkins: 2 stars
Culinary Cock-Up by Julie Johnson: 3 stars
Crimson Cocktail by Karpov Kinrade: 3 stars
Swag by Adriana Locke: 4 stars
Love & Hate At The Stallion Station by Lex Martin: 4 stars
Going Down by Aly Martinez: 1 stars
Cocksure Co-Star by Kayti Mcgee: 3 stars
Cockblocked by Corinne Michaels: 3.5 stars
Getting It Up by Liv Morris: 2.5 stars
Her Cocky Russian by Red Phoenix: 2 stars
Confessions of A Cockblocked Wingman by Daisy Prescott: 3 stars
A Cocky Corruption Engagement by Jessica Prince: 3 stars
Fight Or Flight by Meghan Quinn: 2 stars
Beard and Hen by Penny Reid: 4 stars
Cocky Capo by CD Reiss: 3 stars
The Color Of love by Julie A. Richman: 3 stars
Aligned by Aleatha Romig: 3 stars
All: A Grip & Bris story by Kennedy Ryan: 3.5 stars
Short Story With Mal and Anne from The Stage Dive Series by Kylie Scott: 3.5 stars
Until The Cock Crows by Sierra Simone : 3 stars
Chocolate and Cockup by Tara Sivec: 1 star
The Golden Sombrero by Kate Stewart: 3 stars
Cocky Alpha by Leia Stone: 3 stars
Tristan & Anna: A Bachelors of the Ridge Short Story by Karla Sorensen: 2 stars
Cocky Mafia by Rachel Van Dyken: 3 stars
Code of Conduct by April White: 1 star