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1160 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2022

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Meg Anne

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Meg loves to write about sassy heroines and the men that love them. She is best known for her adult fantasy romance series The Chosen, which can be found on Amazon.

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1,480 reviews2,601 followers
September 28, 2022
This is a fabulous anthology full of amazing stories.

Promised to the Night
A MATE GAMES: PESTILENCE PREQUEL
MEG ANNE & K. LORAINE


What a great prequel! It's just the perfect amount of intrigue and sexual tension- it definitely makes you want to read the next book in the series.

Rosie offers herself up to be married to Gavin, to save her brother. She's the daughter of a vampire king but she's unable to turn. Her blood allows other vampires to walk in the daylight. Gavin realizes how much use she'll be of to him and agrees to the marriage.

Gavin is... a deviant. He gets off on giving pain to others. He once killed his old submissive by not showing proper restraint. He's nervous about starting anything with Rosie so he visits a man who he has an "arrangement" with. Rosie watches the livestream and is incredibly turned on.

Rosie also overhears Gavin's parents talk about what they planned to do to her and her family- so she decides she has to die. Or rather, fake her death. Gavin finds out and is heartbroken. That's where this prequel ends and book 1 in the series starts! Four stars!

safety:
virgin heroine
manwhore H
OM drama (H & OM have a dom/sub relationship. H whipped OM on livestream which Rosie watched)
no cheating (just a whipping lmao, no sex)
CLIFFHANGER ♡

Burn
A ROSEWOOD HIGH NOVELLA
TRACY LORRAINE


"You stole my heart under the moonlight, just... just take care of it."
"Always, baby. Always."


This was a contemporary romance novella featuring new adults. Rich gets his parents vacation house for a week with his friends. He's hoping to party and meet girls. What he doesn't know is that his older sister and her best friend were told they got the house to themselves too.

Everyone clashes hard, but it's hilarious. Rich has a thing for Amber, his sister's friend. They get together pretty quickly. I thought this was an okay novella, nothing really exciting happened. Three stars!

safety
no virgins
no OM/OW
no cheating/sharing
safe
HEA ♡
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1,559 reviews82 followers
October 2, 2022
GAME OF DECEIT by Becca Steele and C. Lymari

***4 intriguing stars***

Since the moment I've read the Boneyard Kings trilogy by these two authors, I was salivating over the potenial of a story about Lorenzo Rivas, one of the 'bad guys' in here!!!
Lorenzo intrigued me very much as a character and I was craving his story and what a beautiful beginning was that!!!
I can not wait for the real deal!!!

Parker is an aspiring journalist and in order to get a position in the local newspaper, she has to find a great story and for that reason, she has set her eyes upon Lorenzo Rivas, the shady new mayor of the town of Blackstone!!!
Lorenzo is not who he is by accident... He is ruthless and powerful and when a beautiful girl is getting in his way, he can not leave her alone...
But what will really happen when he will discover who she really is???

Lorenzo and Parker's paths had crossed, not by accident, but they were drown to each other since the very first moment...
Can a hot night together change anything when deceit is lying between them???
Is there a chance for these two when they are both determined to succeed on their own goals???
I loved the beginning of this couple and I can not wait to read their complete story...
I am anticipating it like crazy!!!!

**I received a complimentary copy for the exchange of an honest review**
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1,783 reviews171 followers
October 2, 2022
Game Of Deceit by Becca Steele and C. Lymari~

This is Lorenzo Rivas story from the Boneyard Kings Trilogy and I was so excited to read this! I loved the beginning to Lorenzo and Parker’s story it’s definitely a tease but I can’t wait for their complete story especially after that ending!
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645 reviews52 followers
October 1, 2022
Game of Deceit by Becca Steele and C. Lymari

If you've read the Boneyard Kings trilogy, then you've met Lorenzo Rivas. This is a teaser for his story and holy cow, I can't wait to get my hands on this one!

The cliffhanger these ladies left me with had my jaw dropping and my anticipation for more at an all time high!

I have a feeling that I'm going to fall for Lorenzo when I get his full story!
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817 reviews19 followers
September 17, 2022
Game Of Deceit by C. Lymari and Becca Steele was the reason I dived into this anthology. I needed that sneak peek into Lorenzo’s book!! And OMG I wasn’t disappointed! If you’ve read The Boneyard King Trilogy then you’ll have met Lorenzo. I can’t wait for the full book!!!

I did read the other sneak peek and short stories in this anthology and I can say I never thought I’d get into some of these different genres of romance but I did!! Added quite a few to my tbr list!
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6,320 reviews89 followers
September 18, 2022
Collection of nine hot and steamy stories that will satisfy whatever you're in the mood for, from hot dominating vampires to shifters to aliens and more. Some amazing authors in here who I love to read stories from - Jenika Snow, Alison Aimes, Sarah Piper, and Meg Anne & K. Loraine - adored Pestilence prequel. Plus, you get to support Canine Companions, one of my fave charities.
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894 reviews244 followers
October 1, 2022
I read Game Of Deceit by Becca Steele and C.Lymari and I am here for every bit of Lorenzo because 🥵

Even though this was novella length, I felt like the connection Lorenzo and Parker had was off the charts insane and I can’t wait to find out what the rest of the story is going to bring because I am hooked!!
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518 reviews16 followers
November 8, 2022
This was an absolutely smashing anthology. I love that it was a nice mix of contemporary and paranormal romance stories. It was also a great mix of author’s I love resisting old series or giving us a peek at what’s next, as well as new to me authors, with stories that have me ready to dive into their catalog.

Edit: I was disappointed to find that a couple of the new to me author’s who included full novels don’t have their stuff on Kindle Unlimited. I was really looking forward to reading both Sarah Piper and Lexi Foss’s series.

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Promised to the Night by Meg Anne & K. Loraine ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a quick little prequel that felt like a bit of a whirlwind. I felt like once we were getting a bit of a scene and introduction to characters, we were rushed to something else. That being said, the characters and story seemed interesting, so I’ll grab the series' first book.

Burn by Tracy Lorraine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We’re back at Rosewood *heart eyes* This was a fun novella featuring a few of the players who were side characters in the main series. I’m a sucker for a vacation romance, and when you add in the forbidden element, it was a short, spicy romp.

The Kingdom by Jenika Snow ⭐⭐⭐⭐

One of the things I really liked about this one was that because it was a short story, there was none of the “I am ridiculously attracted to this guy I think I shouldn’t be, so I’m gonna put off hooking up with him and go back and forth for 100 pages.” This was the epitome of insta-love, but it was great!

Filthy Beginnings by Alison Aimes ⭐⭐⭐

Uhm...I thought the omega verse was a werewolf thing? Is Alphaverse the same thing as the omega verse? This one felt much more like an alien romance with some o-verse elements thrown in -- and luckily, more of just the fated mates/hierarchy stuff (not the brutal things from the first story in the o-verse I read).

Blood and Midnight by Sarah Piper ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It’s always fun when an author drops a whole novel into one of these anthologies. It’s *even* better when the book is actually part of a series that’s out. This was a fun paranormal romance with an interesting world. It is a spin-off, so it felt like I was missing a little backstory, but nothing that couldn’t be inferred.

His Private Collection by Geneva Lee Albin ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This was a steamy short! I enjoyed it, and it made me curious to check out the author's other work.

Hexen Academy: Origins by Graceley Knox & Melissa Winters ⭐⭐⭐1/2

It felt a bit rushed. Like, I thought the set-up was interesting, but like we went from 0 to 60 when Finn entered the picture, and she was all like, take me now...at least warm us up before you crank the engine. But the idea for the world is interesting, and I want to check out the series.

Game of Deceit by Becca Steele & C. Lymari ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pre-read thoughts, “oh heck, yes! This author pairing brought us the Boneyard Kings 😍” After: Eeek! It’s Lorenzo’s story! Yes! I was super curious about him in the Boneyard Kings trilogy. I can't wait for the full book!

Paramour of Sin by Lexi C. Foss

I ended up pausing this one after about two chapters because while it’s technically a standalone, there are a lot of references and characters from the first book in the Dark Provenance series. I enjoyed what I have read so far, and given that, I figured it was better to pause here and start the series from the beginning.
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1,255 reviews21 followers
October 4, 2022
This has got to be one of my top favorite anthologies of all TIME!!! A Dark and Steamy Night: A Charity Romance Anthology totally blew me away with this collection of authors and short stories and I loved every single one of them!

Promises to the Night is a Mate Games: Pestilence Prequel by Meg Anne and K Loraine was yet again another fabulous prequel to an intriguing new world with strong characters and so much sexual tension, emotional angst, and hot and steamy domineering scenes it will leave you begging for the rest of their story!

Burn by Tracy Lorraine is a glimpse into the Rosewood High world and is a best friends brother summer fling romance featuring Rich and Ambers insanely hot coming together one getaway weekend. If you’re a fan of this series then you definitely need to read this novella!

The Kingdom by Jenika Snow was a hot and steamy insta connection, forced proximity/kidnap story full of steam and domineering alphas that is sure to please any fan of that genre! And let’s just say while it had the makings of a fabulous RH it’s not—but never fear Callum’s story is next and I can’t wait!!!

Filthy Beginnings by Alison Aimes provides fabulous insight into Damien and Scarlett’s back story and offered an intriguing prelude to their story to come and I can’t wait!

Blood and Midnight by Sarah Piper left me literally begging for more of this world and luckily—the series is out so don’t worry about having to wait! Dive in now and thank me later ;)

If you love shy, bookish heroines coming into their own after meeting her domineering master and becoming involved in a high end sex club the His Private Collection by Geneva Lee Albin is the one for you!

Hexen Academy: Origins by Graceley Knox and Melisa Winters was a super quick read but definitely left me wanting more of this intriguing new magical world and I can’t wait for the next generations story to come!

Game of Deceit by Becca Steele and C. Lymari was the story that I was waiting for and it did NOT disappoint! Set in the same world as the Boneyard Kings, this story features Lorenzo and Parker’s story and was absolute perfection and 100% fire!! What happens when a young aspiring journalist meets a cartel sicario with a past one night at a fight club? Utter chaos, chemistry, lots of steamy heat and a delicious ending that will leave you begging for more!!!

And finally, last but not least Paramour of Sin by Lexi C. Foss is a story of a sex starved succubus named Gwen who find herself in a predicament when she’s framed for something she didn’t do. Toss in a sexy demon lord and a kinky incubus that have a thirst for blood and all things kinky and a touch of bloody violence, mysterious intrigue and tons intense steamy connections and this is the ultimate sexy read.

Overall if you love a good diverse collection of hot, steamy stories featuring charismatic characters, intriguing plots and fabulous world building all while supporting a great cause—this is the one for you!
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2,667 reviews81 followers
October 25, 2022
★ Filthy Beginnings & Promised to the Night Reviews ★

—>>> This anthology delivers some great stories, and also, upon the purchase of this volume, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Canine Companions, a charity which provides service dogs to those in need at no cost to them. This anthology will only be available for a short time. The standout stories in this volume for me:

💖 FILTHY BEGINNINGS by Alison Ames - This prequels seven chapters will tantalize you with a wicked taste for Filthy Royal, where we see Damien and Scarlett

Filthy Beginnings A PREQUEL TO FILTHY ROYAL: A DARK FATED-MATES ROMANCE ALISON AIMES

Damien Skolov “Her perfect, filthy secret. Her risk and her rebellion. Her everything.”

This pretty much sums up Damien when he spies her in her dazzling display case, presented as the ultimate prize before a bloodthirsty audience and the horde of fighters vying to win her. Scarlett has resigned herself to her fate, until a red-skinned horned Alpha informs her that HE will emerge the victor and free her from her primary handler’s control, but there is also her brother’s fate to consider. Is she willing to try to be “content within the consortium’s rules and its cage” for his sake could she dare or allow hope to flare again in her heart and allow herself to be placed into the (very) convincing hands of this intense male? Love this brilliant alien Alphaverse world and definitely look forward to continuing their story in Filthy Royal!

“You should know, Scarlett,” he leaned over the mattress and tucked a stray hair behind her ear, “I have fought for everything I’ve ever gotten. I have no problem fighting for you too.”

💖 Promised to the Night A MATE GAMES: PESTILENCE PREQUEL MEG ANNE & K LORAINE

“She was the most perfect creature I’d ever seen, and I couldn’t wait to destroy her.”
An arranged marriage to the intimidating vampire duke Gavin Donoghue was not how Rosie foresaw for her future, but knowing she was the weak link in her family tree, she felt she owed it to them to play the blood price hanging over their heads. Cannot wait to see what happens next, because their interaction was just beginning to sizzle, so this was a hot teaser into their story, to be continued in Deal With the Demon (The Mate Games: Pestilence, Book #1).

“You want me to pluck you, don’t you, petal?”

“Yes, my lord.” Oh, the things she could do with three words.
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271 reviews5 followers
September 13, 2022
GAME OF DECEIT
BY: BECCA STEELE & C. LYMARI

Chance Encounter✅
Mafia✅
Enemies to Lovers✅

Plot 5✨
Spice 3🌶️

It's time for a Blackstone to get a new mayor and who else is better suited for the job than a hit man from the Southside of town Lorenzo? That's right nobody. Just because he is about to become Mayor Lorenzo it's about to clean up his image, no sir. He will still be the ruthless protector of the Southside no matter what the cost.

With $5,000, a printed story in the paper, and her dream job Parker knows she needs one hell of a story. Digging in the old newspapers she comes across an old, not a very well-written piece about a rumored illegal fighting ring. What's so special about that? It's rumored to be run by none other than future Mayor Lorenzo. Parker just found her winning story.

When Parker ventures into uncharted waters will she get in too deep?
Lorenzo knows in his line of work women were a distraction, can he keep his focus, or will he doom himself?

We meet Lorenzo in the Boneyard King series, and I didn't know I needed his story but now I'm dying for it. In this Anthology, we get a sneak peek into what is bounded to be a steamy, suspenseful, full of tension and angst enemies to lover's story. While we only get a little sneak peek it does not disappoint and gives you just enough to hold you over till the full book comes out. I can't wait to see how Parker gets herself out of the mess and I can't wait to see more of dominating Lorenzo.
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September 30, 2022
Game of Deceit by Becca Steele and C. Lymari

What a deliciously dark and addictive introduction to Parker and Lorenzo’s story! I will be very impatiently waiting for their full length stories because not only does this duo write amazing stories, but they also have a penchant for drawing you in until you want nothing more than to drown in all the twisted insanity taking place on the pages, only to stop before you’re satisfied, leaving you begging for more.

These 2 need to be dubbed the "Queens of Literary Edging."

Parker and Lorenzo are pure fire, as in they skipped over steamy and dive into molten lava levels of heat. With her ambition and taste of danger, and his lethal edge, I’ve got a feeling these two are going to be volcano level explosive, and I for one CAN NOT wait.





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1,979 reviews48 followers
October 6, 2022
I love this antho so much!!!

*Promised to the Night by Meg Anne and K Moraine
- I fell in love with these 2 authors when i read The Mate Games and Gavin and Rosies story has me so excited for the full book!! I know its gonna be EPIC!!

*Burn by Tracy Lorraine
- When Rich wants to party for a week in the vacation house his family uses, he gets a surprise when his big sister and her best friend Amber show up. He wants Amber so bad!!!

*The Kingdom by Jenika Snow
- You already know that Jenika never disappoints and Dom and Amelias story is 🔥🔥🔥🔥! I cant wait for Callums story!

*Filthy Beginnings by Alison Aimed
- I can't wait for more of Scarlett and Damien, that's all I can say about this one 😉😉

*Blood and Midnight by Sarah Piper
- I love everything by Sarah and this will have you downloading the series right away! Even i went back for a reread that I'm still working on!

*His Private Collection by Geneva Lee Alvin
- High end sex club and a FMC that loves books, say no more!!!

*Hexen Academy:Origins by Graceley Knox and Melissa Winters
-I was instantly hooked on this world and i can't wait for more!!!

*Game of Deceit by Becca Steele and C Lymari
- If you read The Boneyard Kings trilogy, you know who Lorenzo is and his and Parkers story is EVERYTHING! I can't wait for more!!

*Paramour of Sin by Lexi C. Foss
-Holy freaking HOTNESS!!! I adore Gwen and this story!!

This is a must read collection you guys!!!!
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167 reviews3 followers
October 2, 2022
Game of Deceit Advanced Reader Copy Review!!!
𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒛𝒐 𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒔. 𝑯𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒃𝒆 𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒈𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆.

5/5⭐️
This is a spin off to the boneyard kings trilogy and only contains the first few chapters of the story.

After meeting Lorenzo in the Boneyard kings story, I was excited and wanted to know more about him! He is definitely not what you would call a good guy but after reading these first few chapters, I have a feeling he could end up stealing my heart!

Lorenzo has built himself up to the position he is at today, but how he got there wasn't clean and tidy. Parker is an intern at the local news paper and is trying to find a story that will stand out and help her win the internship competition, and that's when she comes across the name Lorenzo Rivas. Parker being the strong headed woman that she is makes a plan to try and find out more about Lorenzo, but the man she's heard about and meeting him in person is very different!

Even though I've only read the first 11 chapters of Lorenzo and Parker's story, I just know that this couple is going to be HOT!!! I just know that this story will be filled with lies and deceit, but also a ten ton of angst and spice!!!

I cannot wait to read the rest and fall in love even more with these two!!!
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511 reviews8 followers
October 2, 2022
I read Games of Deceit by @c.lymari and @authorbeccasteele . It’s making wish it was 2023 already! A cliffhanger that makes me want to cry, because I have to wait for Lorenzo and Parker’s full story. I can not wait!!

A Dark and Steamy Night: A charity romance anthology is now available!

Game Of Deceit is just one of the stories featured!

💜Amazon Universal: https://books2read.com/darkandsteamy

What’s better than one spicy romance to keep you warm on a cold night? Nine of them! Especially when falling in love with a new book boyfriend helps a worthy cause. With brand new stories and previously published favorites that span all genres and heat levels, A Dark and Steamy Night will satisfy your cravings for contemporary bad boys, royal vampires, naughty shifters, alien warlords, and more! Best of all, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Canine Companions, an incredible charity which provides service dogs to those in need at no cost to them.
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2,030 reviews33 followers
October 4, 2022
♥️🔥😲 TOTALLY BUBBLING!!!

😍 Collection of 9 novels!

Here is a bubbling collection of nine novels with diverse and varied stories but which all have one thing in common: the passion and the roller coaster of emotions that these novels provoke.

I find that this collection concept makes it possible to discover excellent stories and also unexpected new authors.

I highly recommend.

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PROMISED TO THE NIGHT (prequel) Meg Anne & K. Lorraine:

Following an unforeseen event and to protect her family, the young Roslyn offers herself in marriage to Gavin Donoghue.

She is secretly in love with him and the young man struggles against the irresistible attraction he feels for her...

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A bubbling and captivating fantasy story to read, with excessive and passionate characters.

Very good reading time.
I recommend !
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2,308 reviews22 followers
October 11, 2022
4.8 stars
This dark, steamy, and decadent anthology is one that you will want to add to your bookshelf. Filled with a compilation of different genres, each short story showcases the authors writing flair that will leave you begging for more. The standouts are “The Kingdom” by Jenika Snow as she contributes a forced proximity, instant connection storyline with Dom, his three brothers and Amelia. “Filthy Beginnings” by Alison Aimes is a prequel that takes place before her Ruthless Warlords series and gives readers a back story into Scarlett and Damien. Damien is one hotheaded enforcer but has he met his match with Scarlett? I cannot wait to read more! Overall, there is action, drama and a whole lot more that you need to read and you can do it while supporting a great cause as it is a charity that donates service dogs to those in need. One click this collection and let the reading begin!
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October 16, 2022
PROMISED TO THE NIGHT - MEG ANNE & K. LORAINE

Me ha gustado mucho y tengo mucha curiosidad por seguir la historia de Rosie y Gavin, pero creo que primero tengo que leer la serie de Mate Games y… pereza.

BURN - TRACY LORRAINE

MI ABSOLUTA FAVORITA. Es una maravilla, me he enamorado de la historia y de los personajes en apenas 100 páginas y NECESITO MÁS. En cuanto pueda empiezo la saga.

THE KINGDOM - JENIKA SNOW

Tengo sentimientos encontrados con esta historia. Me ha perturbado porque es un claro ejemplo del síndrome de Estocolmo y algunas partes resultan bastante enfermizas. O sea, la autora lo ha llevado bien dentro de lo que cabe (si lo que pretendía era ponernos en una situación de síndrome de Estocolmo) y mientras se quede en la ficción…

HIS PRIVATE COLLECTION - GENEVA LEE ALBIN

Esta es la segunda que más me ha gustado. BDSM consensuado, con dos protagonistas que me han gustado muchísimo para el poco tiempo que les he leído.
1,575 reviews27 followers
September 30, 2022
I will update as I read more stories....

Game Of Deceit by Becca Steele & C Lymari
No freaking way!!!!.....
Oh I'm on edge - I need 2023 to arrive like, yesterday!!!!

Lorenzo, King Of The Underworld and likes to dole out fitting punishments when the Justice system fails - I love Lorenzo!! Then we have Parker, an up and coming investigate journalist who has absolutely no idea what she's got herself into when she decides to poke about in his life....
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Burn by Tracy Lorraine
Amber and Sadie have one week left of the summer holidays before starting back to college and intend to spend it at Sadie's parents beach house - until they arrive, and Rich and his two friends are already there!!
Cue the sexual tension, giving into temptation and taking that next step in life...
⭐⭐⭐⭐
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623 reviews
October 2, 2022
Dark and Steamy Anthology

This is a great anthology!! Some of the authors I have read and followed, but there's also so many that are new to me which is fun and exciting. What a great way to find new authors, genres and writing styles to enjoy. There's definitely something for everyone in this anthology. Also, love that the proceeds go to a wonderful cause. Definitely worth getting and highly recommended!!

Inside:
-Promised to the Night
Meg Anne and K. Loraine

-Burn
Tracy Lorraine

-The Kingdom
Jenika Snow

-Filthy Beginnings
Alison Aimes

-Blood and Midnight
Sarah Piper

-His Private Collection
Geneva Lee Albin

-Hexen Academy: Origins
Graceley Knox and Melisa Winters

-Game of Deceit
Becca Steele and C. Lymari

-Paramour of Sin
Lexi C. Foss.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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October 5, 2022
Currently reading. One story into this anthology and I'm at a full stop. Cheating is approved in the Meg Anne and K. Loraine contribution because when the husband was caught, the wife got off on it. Ugh that doesn't excuse it!!! This is why I read anthologies though, so I don't have to waste my time on an entire book to realize I never want to read anything by that author again.

Edited to add, because a review on here says there's no cheating in that story (and the character himself also claims there isn't): there definitely is. He got the guy off (his usual sexual boy toy) and then he got himself off, and it was all in an attempt to forget about her. If you're trying to tell me you have to have penetration to cheat, please imagine your significant other getting someone else off then getting themselves off, and tell me it's ok because they "were imagining you...."
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September 26, 2022
Burn by Tracy Lorraine
I absolutely love everything that Tracy writes. I have not had a chance to read the Rosewood High series but this novella for Rich and Amber was exactly what I needed to motivate me to stop being lazy and actually read it. I loved the characters, loved the story and just really enjoyed the chemistry between the two of them. Always impressed with Tracy’s stories.

Game of Deceit by Becca Steele & C. Lymari
I love Lorenzo and Parker. When I found out they were working on a book for Lorenzo from Merciless Kings I was definitely intrigued. I am excited to see how their story plays out and how he reacts when he finds out who Parker is. This was definitely an enjoyable preview to what is to come and it hyped me up for the book!
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446 reviews5 followers
October 1, 2022
I was not ready to leave the world of the Boneyard Kings and I was so excited to see the newest spin off from that world in this anthology! This new series will follow Lorenzo and Parker and from what we’ve seen, it’s going to be way too hot. Parker is the young, naive university student studying journalism investigating the new mayor, Lorenzo, who is deep into the underworld taking the law into his own hands. I’m already hooked and can not wait for it to come out fully! Love at first sight, enemies to lovers, age gap (even though Lorenzo really isn’t that old) can all be found in this new book. Within this anthology, there is 8 other stories to get lost in so there is something for everyone who needs their quick fill of smut.
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10.7k reviews28 followers
October 12, 2022
A Dark and Steamy Night is a charity romance anthology with nine stories by twelve fabulous authors. Included in this anthology are the following books: Promised to the Night: A Mate Games Pestilence Prequelby Meg Anne & K. Loraine, Burn by Tracy Lorraine, The Kingdom by Jenika Snow, Filthy Beginnings by Alison Aimes, Blood and Midnight by Sara Piper, His Private Collection by Geneva Lee Albin, Hexen Academy: Origins by Gracely Knox and Melissa Winters, Game of Deceit by Becca Steele and C. Lymari, and Paramour of Sin by Lexi C. Foss. I loved reading all of the books in this anthology and look forward to reading more books by each of these authors in the future. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
3,075 reviews18 followers
October 13, 2022
Great Collection, Deserving Charity!

***** Filthy Beginnings*****
*****Alison Aimes *****

Love this gritty sci-fi author. An alphaverse where everyone is either an Alpha, beta or omega. Alphas lead, betas serve and omegas submit.

The consortium has the power to influence results. Damien is taking place in a tournament for what seems to be his mate; the prize omega. Scarlett is tired of being a doll. Damien sees her.

A taste of this gritty world, and a peek into the characters who will give everything to be together.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to Canine Companions, an incredible charity which provides service dogs to those in need at no cost to them.
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1,556 reviews16 followers
September 9, 2022
Eeep we are getting Lorenzo’s story!! I repeat Lorenzo’s story y’all and it is going to be epic.

Game of Deceit starts with a “chance” meeting between Lorenzo and Parker. She’s looking into his past & he is taken with her. Their connection is instant and their chemistry is 🥵

WTH is going to happen??

Uh oh quote:
“Yes, boss, the reporter's name wasn’t hard to find,” Rigo chuckled.  Lynn’s pussy began to spasm, and her eyes went round.  “Name,” I barked as my finger began to flick Lynn’s clit. Her body started to shake, and I knew I was close too.  “Parker Roberts.” —-uh oh girl I am a little nervous for you 😳
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1,248 reviews34 followers
October 1, 2022
Review for Filthy Beginnings by Alison Aimes

Oh wow, I loved getting this early glimpse of Scarlett and Damian. Yes, she was his fated mate, but he controlled himself (kinda, lol) and we get to see their relationship develop. Unfortunately, Scarlett is in a horrible position of wanting to escape, hoping her brother could also escape, wanting Damien and not having any power. She does the only thing she can do to protect those she loves. Except now Damien hates her and has no idea of her sacrifices. Oh the story we'll get...can't wait.

I received a copy of this book from the author and I'm voluntarily leaving this honest, unbiased review.
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905 reviews48 followers
October 2, 2022
I haven’t read all of these stories yet, but Game of Deceit by Becca Steele and C. Lymari has me hooked! We met Lorenzo in the Boneyard Kings series and now I want more of him! These story will reel you in from the start slowly getting to know Lorenzo and the secretive Parker. She is determined and on a mission to succeed at her internship. However, is this assignment going to be too dangerous or will Lorenzo be more than she bargained for? I cannot wait for the rest of their story!!! This was a fun, steamy, and just enough drama and suspense to have me hooked! I can’t wait to read the rest of this anthology!
1,027 reviews4 followers
October 2, 2022
Game of Deceit by Becca Steele & C. Lymari

I have been dying to read more about Lorenzo after we met him in the Boneyard Kings Series. Lorenzo is not a good guy, he has done a lot to maintain his position and he is not afraid to get his hands dirty. These authors though, they somehow find a way to make the hardest, cruelest, most dangerous men so very loving for their ladies and I have no doubt in my mind that this will be a rough journey full of lies and deceit but in the end Parker and Lorenzo will be a perfect fit. I cannot wait to get my hands on the full length book.
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5,316 reviews51 followers
October 2, 2022
I really enjoyed this anthology. When I usually pick up an anthology, it'll have a few authors I know and the rest are new to me, so I get to experience some new storytelling. I had only previously read from two of the nine authors in this anthology, so it was fun whetting my appetite for new authors and writing styles. The stories may be shorter, but you get a lot of reading out of it overall, and the proceeds going to a wonderful charity just makes you feel even better. A lot of paranormal variety here, so it was a fun read. 4 stars.
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