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Stranded
Stranded! What could be sexier than strong women in risky situations who are also, happily, vulnerable to their rescuers? Enjoy these short stories included in this Too Deep – Sam Heathers
Rescuing Alaska – Elle James
Reviving Artemis – Ara Geller
Switching Call – Lucrecia Christina
Hourglass – Kenzie Mathews
Quincy Down Under – Delilah Devlin
Put It in a Book – Michal Scott
A Stranger’s Kiss – A.C. Dawn
Burning Stars – Kimberly Lithe
A Change of Predicament – Melanie Jayne
Shelter from the Storm – A.J. Harris
Undercover Lover – N.J. Walters
Out of This World – Kimberly Dean
Going Down – Sukie Chapin
322 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2019
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Delilah Devlin
357 books1,202 followersDelilah Devlin is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with a rapidly expanding reputation for writing deliciously edgy stories with complex characters. Whether creating dark, erotically-charged paranormal worlds or richly descriptive westerns that ring with authenticity, Delilah Devlin “pens in uncharted territory that will leave the readers breathless and hungering for more…” www.DelilahDevlin.com
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May 9, 2019
A steamy collection of short stories...
Too Deep by Sam Heathers
Sam Heathers' story looks at an undercover cop who's infiltrated a gang of gun-runners. What happens when she loses her handlers? Fast-paced action and a scorching hot encounter result. Ms Heathers creates a quick, edgy read.
Rescuing Alaska by Elle James
Katie Bloom works on a fishing charter in Alaska. Lucas Kramer takes one look and is captivated. But he works for the Coast Guard. And Katie doesn't date Coasties. Elle James does a great job with this delicious read about a couple swept out to sea.
Reviving Artemis by Ara Geller
Artemis Beck is furious with her pack alpha. Gavin Lazarus is too smug and commanding for his own good, keeping hold of her life direction as if she were a child. Everyone else received the name of his or her mate at the age of sixteen, but her information was withheld, at Gavin's discretion. Four years later, Artemis is ready to take that information into her own hands. Ara Geller's read is entertaining and hot.
Switching Call by Lucrecia Christina
Guy Ottawa is a tow-truck operator. He's tired of taking the late night calls, until this one. Lucrecia Christina's story is wickedly juicy.
Hourglass by Kenzie Mathews
Finn and Shawnie are traveling through time, working on their theses... and maybe working off some of the heat burning between them.
Quincy Down Under by Delilah Devlin
Tamara Adams has her own little salon. Quincy James is a bounty hunter. When their paths cross unexpectedly, the heat between them is enough to set their hair afire ;) Delilah Devlin's hot short does not disappoint.
Put It in a Book by Michal Scott
Aziza Williams has been imprisoned within the pages of a book. Sekou Caine is a thief... when he stumbles upon The Story of Aziza in a wicked sorcerer's library, he doesn't realize what a treasure he's found. Michal Scott's story is captivating, and yes, wickedly hot.
A Stranger's Kiss by A.C. Dawn
Ms Duprey's on her way home from teaching a writers' workshop. Her seatmate, Mr. Campbell, seems an intriguing sort... Like two ships? planes? passing in the night? Or maybe not ;) A fun quickie by A.C. Dawn.
Burning Stars by Kimberly Lithe
Valiya and Kade are on opposite sides of the bars. She's part of the crew on a prison transport, while Kade is incarcerated for a whole host of supposed crimes. When the transport is damaged in flight, she decides to release him to help them get assistance...
A Change of Predicament by Melanie Jayne
Mariah's an ER doc, kidnapped to treat a wounded gang leader. Vador is strangely compelling though.
Shelter from the Storm by A.J. Harris
Julie and Drake have each adapted differently to life on future no-longer Earth... when they meet unexpectedly during a storm, they realize that they still have more in common than not.
Undercover Lover by N.J. Walters
Sherry Norman's undercover for the DEA, and on the verge of a huge bust. But the leader of the local MC is sick her putting him off and accuses her of making up an old man. When Ellis Smith walks in the door, she has no idea what he's doing there, but prays he'll play along with her charade. N.J. Walters's story is hot and satisfying.
Out of This World by Kimberly Dean
Megan Chung and Aaron Bridges are part of a special crew doing in-depth research for a manned long-term space mission. Part of the mission is a closer look at physical relations in a zero-gravity environment. Megan and Aaron come to an agreement for the duration of the research, but what comes next?
Going Down by Sukie Chapin
Edward Hawkinson, aka Hawk, is Hallie's boss, and the hottest man she's ever laid eyes on. She doesn't realize he's as attracted to her until the day she's trapped in an elevator...
Overall, an excellent collection of sizzling hot reads, well curated and edited by the amazing Delilah Devlin. Well worth reading and re-reading.
Too Deep by Sam Heathers
Sam Heathers' story looks at an undercover cop who's infiltrated a gang of gun-runners. What happens when she loses her handlers? Fast-paced action and a scorching hot encounter result. Ms Heathers creates a quick, edgy read.
Rescuing Alaska by Elle James
Katie Bloom works on a fishing charter in Alaska. Lucas Kramer takes one look and is captivated. But he works for the Coast Guard. And Katie doesn't date Coasties. Elle James does a great job with this delicious read about a couple swept out to sea.
Reviving Artemis by Ara Geller
Artemis Beck is furious with her pack alpha. Gavin Lazarus is too smug and commanding for his own good, keeping hold of her life direction as if she were a child. Everyone else received the name of his or her mate at the age of sixteen, but her information was withheld, at Gavin's discretion. Four years later, Artemis is ready to take that information into her own hands. Ara Geller's read is entertaining and hot.
Switching Call by Lucrecia Christina
Guy Ottawa is a tow-truck operator. He's tired of taking the late night calls, until this one. Lucrecia Christina's story is wickedly juicy.
Hourglass by Kenzie Mathews
Finn and Shawnie are traveling through time, working on their theses... and maybe working off some of the heat burning between them.
Quincy Down Under by Delilah Devlin
Tamara Adams has her own little salon. Quincy James is a bounty hunter. When their paths cross unexpectedly, the heat between them is enough to set their hair afire ;) Delilah Devlin's hot short does not disappoint.
Put It in a Book by Michal Scott
Aziza Williams has been imprisoned within the pages of a book. Sekou Caine is a thief... when he stumbles upon The Story of Aziza in a wicked sorcerer's library, he doesn't realize what a treasure he's found. Michal Scott's story is captivating, and yes, wickedly hot.
A Stranger's Kiss by A.C. Dawn
Ms Duprey's on her way home from teaching a writers' workshop. Her seatmate, Mr. Campbell, seems an intriguing sort... Like two ships? planes? passing in the night? Or maybe not ;) A fun quickie by A.C. Dawn.
Burning Stars by Kimberly Lithe
Valiya and Kade are on opposite sides of the bars. She's part of the crew on a prison transport, while Kade is incarcerated for a whole host of supposed crimes. When the transport is damaged in flight, she decides to release him to help them get assistance...
A Change of Predicament by Melanie Jayne
Mariah's an ER doc, kidnapped to treat a wounded gang leader. Vador is strangely compelling though.
Shelter from the Storm by A.J. Harris
Julie and Drake have each adapted differently to life on future no-longer Earth... when they meet unexpectedly during a storm, they realize that they still have more in common than not.
Undercover Lover by N.J. Walters
Sherry Norman's undercover for the DEA, and on the verge of a huge bust. But the leader of the local MC is sick her putting him off and accuses her of making up an old man. When Ellis Smith walks in the door, she has no idea what he's doing there, but prays he'll play along with her charade. N.J. Walters's story is hot and satisfying.
Out of This World by Kimberly Dean
Megan Chung and Aaron Bridges are part of a special crew doing in-depth research for a manned long-term space mission. Part of the mission is a closer look at physical relations in a zero-gravity environment. Megan and Aaron come to an agreement for the duration of the research, but what comes next?
Going Down by Sukie Chapin
Edward Hawkinson, aka Hawk, is Hallie's boss, and the hottest man she's ever laid eyes on. She doesn't realize he's as attracted to her until the day she's trapped in an elevator...
Overall, an excellent collection of sizzling hot reads, well curated and edited by the amazing Delilah Devlin. Well worth reading and re-reading.
April 30, 2019
I read an ARC of Rescuing Alaska by Elle James in the Stranded: A Bad Boys Behaving Badly Anthology #4. That is what my rating is for. It's a very well written short story containing an ocean adventure, a struggle for survival, necessary intimacy, followed by the anticipation of a 2nd date and possible future between the characters. It works in a cutesy way. It's like having a bite of a scrumptiously gooey chocolate chip cookie - but only being allowed one bite. Satisfying but not really [long] enough. All of the stories in this anthology feel like really short "scenes" taken from longer stories, you know what's happening in the scene you are watching but the beginning, the ending, and the plot are mostly totally missing. Some of the stories move too fast with the intimacy to be even remotely reasonable (actually a few are downright creepy). Basically 2 types of stories: sexy with a side of story, or sex filled with a side of sex. The ones that get it right involve situations where it actually makes some sense that they..bam...have sex at first glance. The ones I liked have characters who have a little more...say....connection to and dignity while with their partner. This Anthology consists of 14 short stories, only 6 that I truly liked for their sheer originality, decent plot line, and legit connection between the characters. They were: Rescuing Alaska, Reviving Artemis, A Stranger's Kiss, Undercover Lover, Out of This World, and Going Down. The rest I either...ahem....skimmed....or totally skipped over.
April 29, 2019
What a great collection of stories.
The two books that stood out to me was Rescuing Alaska by Elle James and Quincy Down Under by Delilah Devlin.
Rescuing Alaska is an amazing book about two individuals who get swept out to sea and are marooned on an island. There has already been some underlying chemistry between these two but life and death put a new spin on it. Lucas and Katie were one hot couple. I already liked the realness aspect of this. Both of them know the steps needed once they hit the water and what they needed to do to survive. It just helped with the heat factor.
The other book Quincy down under was a little more farfetched as it could be someones fantasy but yet personally I couldn't be that bold. A bounty hunter who is new on the job gets stuck in a bunker with a beautiful beautician. From the first moment there are sparks and a boldness that was amazing to read. I loved that she owned her sexuality and just went for it. I thought his nervousness was hot/cute.
The two books that stood out to me was Rescuing Alaska by Elle James and Quincy Down Under by Delilah Devlin.
Rescuing Alaska is an amazing book about two individuals who get swept out to sea and are marooned on an island. There has already been some underlying chemistry between these two but life and death put a new spin on it. Lucas and Katie were one hot couple. I already liked the realness aspect of this. Both of them know the steps needed once they hit the water and what they needed to do to survive. It just helped with the heat factor.
The other book Quincy down under was a little more farfetched as it could be someones fantasy but yet personally I couldn't be that bold. A bounty hunter who is new on the job gets stuck in a bunker with a beautiful beautician. From the first moment there are sparks and a boldness that was amazing to read. I loved that she owned her sexuality and just went for it. I thought his nervousness was hot/cute.
April 28, 2019
This anthology gives the reader fourteen short stories featuring strong women who are helped by just as strong men, when they find themselves in a tight spot .
Whether you like normal individuals , vampires, genetically enhanced humans, werewolves, etc, there is a story for everyone.
As fan a of basic contemporary romance, I enjoyed Stranded, by Elle James.
The story centers around Coast Guardman Lucas Kramer and charter fishing boat employee Katie Bloom. She’s the gal he’s unsuccessfully convinced her to go out on a date. While on one of the many charter trips Lucas has been on, a storm surrounds the boat and the two of them fall overboard. Will they survive the storm? Will life threatening circumstances change their live?
Though the plot and the characters don’t get a chance to develop as well as a full novel, these are still all entertaining as quick reads for an afternoon of leisure.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Whether you like normal individuals , vampires, genetically enhanced humans, werewolves, etc, there is a story for everyone.
As fan a of basic contemporary romance, I enjoyed Stranded, by Elle James.
The story centers around Coast Guardman Lucas Kramer and charter fishing boat employee Katie Bloom. She’s the gal he’s unsuccessfully convinced her to go out on a date. While on one of the many charter trips Lucas has been on, a storm surrounds the boat and the two of them fall overboard. Will they survive the storm? Will life threatening circumstances change their live?
Though the plot and the characters don’t get a chance to develop as well as a full novel, these are still all entertaining as quick reads for an afternoon of leisure.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
May 1, 2019
This is a fantastic selection of short stories from some of the best authors around at the moment and while I usually struggle with short stories due to the fact that they often feel rushed that isn't the case with these just proving my point that this selection is by top notch authors I haven't read all of them but so far but Elle James and her offering Rescuing Alaska. Lucas Kramer a member of the Cast Guard as been trying to get a date with Katie Bloom for what seems like ages but she won't take him up on his offer. She works for a local charter company when a storm causes them to be swept overboard they will have to work together if they are to survive Will this time away from all outside influences give their love a chance to develop You will have to read to see
May 1, 2019
Rescuing Alaska by Elle James
This short story is super sexy and very sweet. He wanted her and she secretly wanted him but was afraid this Coast Guard wouldn’t stick around for the long-haul. All he wanted was a chance.
Quincy Down Under by Delilah Devlin
HOT! HOT! HOT! The bounty hunter and the beautician are very likable characters. These two would make an amazing full length novel. Great story!
Undercover Lover by N.J. Walters
They’re reunited lovers and just in the nick of time. The steam factor is off-the-charts with this one. I’d love to read more about these two.
This is a collection of VERY short stories that are full of danger, extremely satisfying sexy times and some surprises. GREAT READ!
This short story is super sexy and very sweet. He wanted her and she secretly wanted him but was afraid this Coast Guard wouldn’t stick around for the long-haul. All he wanted was a chance.
Quincy Down Under by Delilah Devlin
HOT! HOT! HOT! The bounty hunter and the beautician are very likable characters. These two would make an amazing full length novel. Great story!
Undercover Lover by N.J. Walters
They’re reunited lovers and just in the nick of time. The steam factor is off-the-charts with this one. I’d love to read more about these two.
This is a collection of VERY short stories that are full of danger, extremely satisfying sexy times and some surprises. GREAT READ!
May 1, 2019
This is turning out to be a fantastic collection.
I'll base my review on one of the stories as I slowly work my way through them. I look forward to discovering new-to-me authors in this set.
Rescuing Alaska by Elle James – A former Navy SEAL on an Alaskan fishing trip is washed overboard and stranded on a bear-ridden island with the beautiful deckhand
This was a fun read, survival turns to lust to survive. The outcome looks promising, but we're left wondering with our own imagination.
I'll base my review on one of the stories as I slowly work my way through them. I look forward to discovering new-to-me authors in this set.
Rescuing Alaska by Elle James – A former Navy SEAL on an Alaskan fishing trip is washed overboard and stranded on a bear-ridden island with the beautiful deckhand
This was a fun read, survival turns to lust to survive. The outcome looks promising, but we're left wondering with our own imagination.
May 6, 2019
This is a set of 14 short stories in all different genres written by multiple authors. I had only ever read one of the authors before this, Elle James, and I love her work enough to try out the boxed set at her recommendation. Am very glad I did. These are a bunch of very talented authors who have come up with amazing stories on the theme of being stranded!
Since I enjoy sci-fi I particularly liked the stories in that genre, but the rest of them were also very good.
Since I enjoy sci-fi I particularly liked the stories in that genre, but the rest of them were also very good.
April 30, 2019
What a great little collection of short stories. There's a lot of action packed into each of these quick read stories. And such a variety of diverse locations and characters which makes the entire collection more fun to read. There are many wonderful authors involved with this collection, but the stories I read first were by two of my favorites Elle James and Delilah Devlin!
May 3, 2019
Nice series of short stories by various authors. This is a great way to get a sampling of various authors who might be new to you. I enjoyed all the stories. I especially like the short story by Elle James "Rescuing Alaska" who's one of my favorite authors.
I voluntarily received this ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.
I voluntarily received this ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.
April 30, 2019
I really enjoyed reading the different writing styles and stories of all of these authors. My favorite though, was Elle James. These novellas take you from Contemporary to paranormal, from bad guy and good girl to two people suck together in some very strange situations. It was a fun read!
May 1, 2019
A great collection of short stories. This review is for Rescuing Alaska by Elle James. This is a short, fun, steamy read that makes you want more. Loved Katie and Lucas together and would love more stories of these two.
May 19, 2019
I always enjoy these books that have several short stories. They all are sexy as hell. I can always lose myself in each story. I really enjoyed Delilah Devlin's short story. She always knows how to deliver a steamy sexy story.
May 29, 2019
The great plot was well written and the characters were so well developed that as I turned each page the chemistry between the characters kept me totally hooked until the very last page!
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
April 30, 2019
I enjoyed each of these stories. Especially Delilah Devlin's story. They were quick and easy to read. Loved it!
April 30, 2019
well worth the read all of these stories are a great read. Elle James, Delilah Devlin, etc authors are amazing. Well worth the price and the read
May 4, 2019
A steaming hot anthology of short stories that will set the mood.
If you are into sex that is.
I received an Advance Reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review
If you are into sex that is.
I received an Advance Reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review
May 7, 2019
Some stories were good..some not so much
May 18, 2019
Awesome Read!
Loved reading all the different stories by different authors. They were all great short stories! All Boys behaving Badly and finding their mates!
Loved reading all the different stories by different authors. They were all great short stories! All Boys behaving Badly and finding their mates!
May 20, 2019
Very short erotic novellas
These short erotic novellas would make great bedtime stories. They're a mix of contemporary, paranormal, and other genres and definitely not boring.
These short erotic novellas would make great bedtime stories. They're a mix of contemporary, paranormal, and other genres and definitely not boring.
January 27, 2020
Great read
I enjoyed this book especially Ellie james and Delilah Devlin journeys. Ive found new Authors.
To read. I look folrward to books bt Elle James and
I enjoyed this book especially Ellie james and Delilah Devlin journeys. Ive found new Authors.
To read. I look folrward to books bt Elle James and
December 9, 2021
What a Way to End the Series!
I loved this book! The couple could not be cuter nor hotter!! Hope there's more still to come...Don't let this series die outl
I loved this book! The couple could not be cuter nor hotter!! Hope there's more still to come...Don't let this series die outl
September 4, 2023
Sizzling
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April 27, 2019Stranded: Elle James, I love how Elle writes a story, this one is quick and moves along nicely. You get your beginning, middle and end without missing a beat.
Will be reading the others shortly.
Will be reading the others shortly.
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