Shiver: 13 Sexy Tales of Humor and Horror in Sharks of Awesome

Sep 15, 2014 Jenny - Book Sojourner rated it it was amazing

Shelves: e-arc

This is a great anthology full of 4 to 5 Star reads. Great stories and supporting a great cause. Now I'd only read books from two of these authors previously, so I was quite excited about reading more from them. I wasn't sure how things would go with the new-to-me authors, but I was pleased with how much I enjoyed their stories, and look forward to reading more from them in the future. Here are my individual reviews:

Authors I'd Previously Read:

Double Dare by Penny Reid
I loved it! It was awes ...more

7 likes · Like · see review

Oct 20, 2014 Ivy Deluca rated it really liked it

Shelves: horror-elements, funny, anthology

The Bottom Line

This is a anthology with all proceeds going to charity. I didn't read them all but the ones I did were well done and fun, such as:

Better The Devil You Know by Belle Aurora (3 stars)

I like Ms. Aurora’s writing, and this was a cute little romance that wrapped up abruptly.

Lights Out by Jodie Beau (5 stars)

Loved it, very pleased with the character development in such a short story. History, chemistry, humor conveyed well to the read, all combined with tight pacing. I am eager to read ...more

5 likes · Like · see review

Sep 04, 2014 Tina rated it it was amazing

So far I've only read Nightmare in Night Court by N.M. Silber, and let me just say that lady is brilliant! I adore Braden and Gabrielle, they are just the cutest couple. So this book takes place in the court room on Halloween night, when all the crazies run amok and boy do they! There is a little mystery, a little evening delight, and a whole lot of funny!! ...more

4 likes · Like · see review

Aug 20, 2014 Preet rated it it was amazing

I'm not even sure where to start with this collection of stories. I bought it for a number of reasons.

1. Penny Reid wrote a short story featuring one of the Winston brothers, although other Winston boys make an appearance. They're bearded hotties she unleashed on the unsuspecting world in Beauty and the Mustache. I love Penny's stories and knew there was no way I could miss out on reading it.

2. All proceeds are going to charity, St. Jude's Children Hospital, which I think is amazing. At last c I'm not even sure where to start with this collection of stories. I bought it for a number of reasons.

1. Penny Reid wrote a short story featuring one of the Winston brothers, although other Winston boys make an appearance. They're bearded hotties she unleashed on the unsuspecting world in Beauty and the Mustache. I love Penny's stories and knew there was no way I could miss out on reading it.

2. All proceeds are going to charity, St. Jude's Children Hospital, which I think is amazing. At last count I think they'd raised close to $2,000 and have set a goal of $25,000, which I do hope they meet. Plus as a reader, it makes me feel great about my purchase rather than feeling guilty for spending money on buying more books when I already have so many to read. I'm helping others so it's all good! :p

3.The anthology features other authors I've read and enjoyed, and still other authors whose books are on my e-readers that I haven't read yet.

The end all be all is that this anthology is fabulous and totally five star worthy. There isn't a single story in here that I did not enjoy. I must say for an anthology titled Shiver, I laughed a lot more than I was afraid. There were even a couple of stories that got me hot and bothered more than anything else. I read this anthology as fast as I could and forgot to make any notes about what I wanted to talk about. All I wanted to do was read and enjoy the stories. Now I've got to summon the energy to go on a massive internet search to write down all the books written by these authors that I haven't read yet, and find a way to insert them into my massive reading list.

Some of the stories that really stood out for me were, "Bewitched" by Daisy Prescott, "Mystery, Mazto Balls, and Moxie" by Z.B. Heller, "Candy, Dentures, and Way Too Much Spandex" by R.S. Grey, "Peckers" by Liv Morris, "Double Dare" by Penny Reid, "Lights Out" by Jodie Beau, and "Nightmare in Night Court" by N.M. Silber.

I can honestly say this anthology is one you won't want to miss. I wish they'd made it available in paperback as well. All that awesomeness in one place would be a pretty cool sight to behold. I am so glad this anthology exceeded my expectations.
...more

2 likes · Like · see review

Sep 15, 2014 Jordan rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemp-suspense-romance, contemp-romance-funny

To be fair, I bought this purely because Penny Reid had a story in it... And I don't regret it at all! That short story made the whole purchase worth it, and I'm slowly now making my way through the rest of the anthology. Some stories are great, some are not my favorites, but I'd definitely say this is worth it even if you only find one or two stories that you love because there are some spectacular ones here! ...more

1 like · Like · see review

Sep 17, 2016 aniryllis rated it really liked it

Shelves: in-english, ebooks, ugh-anthology

Actual rating: 3.71 stars

My reading order:

1. Authors I've already read

1.1 Double Dare by Penny Reid ★★★★☆
1.2 Macabre Magic by L.H. Cosway ★★★★★
1.3 Better The Devil You Know by Belle Aurora ★★☆☆☆

2. Authors on my TBR and/or twific writers

2.1 Candy, Dentures, and Way Too Much... by R.S. Grey ★★★★☆
2.2 Bewitched by Daisy Prescott ★★★★★
2.3 Spandex is for Superheroes by Ruth Clampett ★★★☆☆
2.4 Peckers by Liv Morris ★★★☆☆

Sorry to the others, but I don't need new authors. ...more

Like · see review