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Ecstasy by the Sea (Countermeasure: Bytes of Life, #2)

Chris Almeida,

Cecilia Aubrey

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What kind of slices of life would you like to see in Bytes of Life?
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last updated Mar 23, 2012 01:48PM

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Jul 12, 2012 Shannon Adamson rated it it was amazing

Shelves: kindle

After reading Ecstasy by the Sea, I looked up and said a silent ‘thank you’.

Ecstasy by the Sea takes place after the wedding ceremony of Trevor and Cassandra. As they move across the pond to Ireland, one tiny detail was forgotten, the honeymoon.

Trevor, trying to be the most romantic husband ever, booked a room as a lovely hotel on the shores of Ireland. Trying to hide the surprise from Cassandra , he plans and packs and kidnaps her while on the way home from a trip to the store.

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Jul 09, 2012 Maria Mercedes rated it it was amazing

Publication Date: July 5, 2012
Pages: 43
This steamy spinoff to COUNTERMEASURE sees Trevor Bauer and Cassandra James having just tied the knot and moving across the pond to their new digs in Ireland to begin their life as a married couple. Their days have been swamped with planning the wedding, setting up their new business, and Trevor's NSA commitments—not to mention their continued investigation into his parents' disappearance. So when it’s pointed out to him that a key launching point for a ne ...more

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Jul 02, 2013 Lori Myers rated it it was amazing

I am not going to reiterate what other people have written....you want the plot, read the blurb...I just know that with each book Chris and Ceci write, I get a little more invested in Trev and Cassie...This book was just what was needed between Countermeasures and Cuffed....Really, I loved that this was "normal"....it perfectly showed how the "after they say I do" moves on....Gives more insight into Mr. Geeky Perfection, aka Trevor, and the other half of his soul, aka Cassandra, begin their new ...more

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Feb 24, 2014 Amy R rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romantic-suspense, 2013, erotic-romance

The thing I love most about the bytes of life is that we get to follow characters I wasn’t ready to let go of from Countermeasure. In this short story we watch Trevor act like, well, a normal guy figuring out how to make his new wife Cassandra happy and that includes a honeymoon surprise. Chris and Cecilia know how to write hot and sexy stories. The interactions between Trevor and Cassie are very respectful and sweet yet so steamy and passionate. There is no crude language (except Cassie has a w ...more

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Sep 18, 2012 Gaele rated it it was amazing

Shelves: reviewed, independent-review, audio-book

I received an eBook from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.

This is the first of 3 ‘shorts’ that serve as filler between the main stories of Countermeasure and To Russia With Love. The authors suggest that you read all the books and shorts in order, and this short is most certainly loaded with erotic content and situations. As a series – this is a winner – and these shorts are a nice interlude while waiti I received an eBook from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.

This is the first of 3 ‘shorts’ that serve as filler between the main stories of Countermeasure and To Russia With Love. The authors suggest that you read all the books and shorts in order, and this short is most certainly loaded with erotic content and situations. As a series – this is a winner – and these shorts are a nice interlude while waiting for the 3rd novel to arrive.

This short picks up just after the wedding of Trevor and Cassandra, as they are flying to their new home in Dublin, spending hours on a plane from California. Trevor had realized, belatedly, that he had not planned a honeymoon with all of the other arrangements being made. So, he hatches a plan to steal Cassandra away from their new home in Dublin to the beautiful Waterside House Hotel.

Trevor manages to keep the secret – packing quickly when Cassie went out to explore the neighbourhood into which she has just moved. Trevor then manages to spirit her off to the hotel for a weekend of pleasure and enjoyment. Full of the excitement and eroticism of most honeymoons, they have eyes only for each other, and thoughts that are constantly straying to the large, comfortable bed in the private room with a view.

What increases the erotic content in these stories is not the action (although it is detailed lavishly and creates imagery that gives the feel of being there) but the character’s interplay with one another. The obvious caring and emotion that resides in every action and the delight in pleasuring one another throughout the story is evident. A true winner and a great interlude for that ‘bedtime’ read.

AudioBook Review:

I have read and reviewed this title in eBook format, after devouring the full length novels in the Countermeasure series. As the book description explains, Trevor and Cassie are starting their married lives: Trevor has planned a lovely seaside getaway for their honeymoon.

The connections between the two is strengthened and deepened, the true enjoyment of one another is readily apparent. Almeida and Aubrey have delivered on their promise to make these shorts character-driven pieces, and I am actually rather jealous of those of you who are just coming to the series - you can make your own combinations of read / listen to the series and it's Bytes in order, a real treat.

Skillfully narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds, he has become one of my favorite listens. With a soft touch of Irish accent in his narration, more distinctly apparent for Trevor, and a softer tone, without great exaggeration in pitch to 'sound' overtly female for Cassie: the characters are easily distinguished; put forth with the proper inflection and emphasis that fully present the emotional subtext in the spoken dialogue. Even the erotic scenes (and they are frequent) are voiced with breathless pauses, soft murmurs and give the listener a feel of voyeuristic delight.

As always, these are truly wonderful glimpses into the 'between adventure' times for the characters: and do provide interesting and informative insight, a perfect adjunct to the full length novels, with just enough substance to give a quick fix when you only have a little time, or want more about the characters in what will become a favorite series for those who encounter it.
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Jul 19, 2012 Candy rated it it was amazing

When Countermeasure ended the newly married couple was heading to Dublin to start their new life. This short picks up right after Countermeasure ends. The Bauer's make it Dublin and embark on life as newlyweds. The only problem? Neither one of them thought about a honeymoon! Usually not a planner, Trevor sets out to surprise his wife with a getaway weekend on the coast.
Readers are in for a treat for sure! This is a great short that gives us readers a glance into what happens during the day to da ...more

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Jun 21, 2012 Ches rated it it was amazing

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A suprise honeymoon weekend! Trevor is the man! It starts with a walk along the beach and only gets hotter!!!! Great short story to let you in on the daily lives of Trevor and Cassandra Brennan.

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