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5.0

Naughty November: A Charity Anthology
Genre: MM Romance Anthology
Format: E-Book

Sweet Mischief by AE Lister
Spice Level: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Atticus & Luther
Age Gap 40 & 26
Puppy Play
First Person (Luther's) POV
If you're familiar with the Laughing Game series, then you will see some side characters from that series. This was a very kinky puppy play short story.

I'll Tell You What You Are by Cara Dee
Spice Level: 3/5
Overall Rating: 5/5
Max & Reid
Primal Play
Bottom for You
First Person Dual POV
Oh Cara. My favorite kink writer. If you are familiar with The Game series, this was about Max & Reid the founders of the Old Town community, Corey, Lane and Nora were members of before. This spice was so good. If you love primal play you will love this.

Leaving Him Locked by Chara Croft
Spice Level: 4/5
Overall Rating: 5/5
Fletcher & Holden
Brother's Best Friend
First Person Dual POV
OMG! This was spicy from chapter 1. I absolutely love brother's best friend trope and this did not disappoint. I want a full length story with these two.

Drawn to You by Colette Davison - RTC
His Slutty Angel by E.M. Denning - RTC
A Step Too Far by Gianni Holmes- RTC
Hands Off by Kate Hawthorne- RTC
Sleep Tight by Luna David- RTC
Safe and Sound by Morticia Knight- RTC
Edging Glory by R.A. Frick- RTC
Hiding from Laughter by Shaw Montgomery- RTC
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jengirlreads's review

4.0
adventurous fast-paced

rlzirkle's review

5.0

This was filled with some winners… Definitely don’t skip it!

Sweet Mischief - AE Lister
Cute kink story about one night/two night trysts with an age gap. The MMCs are sweet together.

I’ll Tell You What You Are - Cara Dee (A FAVE)
Fantastic Old Town besties to lovers story with Max and Reid. I hope we see more of these two in the future!

Leaving Him Locked - Chara Croft
Fun brother’s friend spicy story!

His Slutty Angel - EM Denning
Short actually pretty sweet story about two men making an instaconnection.

A Step Too Far - Gianni Holmes (LOVED)
A fantastic step-sibling first time (for one of them) story.

Safe and Sound - Morticia Knight
A good second chance romance read.
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millennialcapricorn's review

5.0

incredible

Every story was fantastic. I loved all the couples and the different scenarios they got into. I even found some new to me authors to look into.
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b00ks_in_nature's review

5.0

Every one of these stories is so good! My standouts were by AE Lister, Chara Croft, Colette Davison (new to me and my favorite story), Gianni Holmes (new to me), Morticia Knight (new to me), and Kate Hawthorne (need to check out the series this is connected to). Like I said, even the ones I didn’t name were really good; there was not a single story I didn’t enjoy! I hope the premise of this anthology continues again next year!!

agoldstarreads's review

4.0

Naughty November
I’ll tell you what you are by Cara Dee - 5 stars for Max and Reid. I loved these two guys. This is the ultimate best friends to lovers. They are both hot AF primal players and been best friends for a very long time. During their primal trip to Florida, a fantasy Max has had becomes reality. These guys are so adorable, sweet, kinky, sexy and funny. I love me some good primal scenes and I hope we see more of Max and Reid in the future. As always, Cara Dee has written an amazing story with endearing characters and a fun plot.

A step too far by Gianni Holmes - I’d give it a 4 star. Step brothers with an age gap, some adult entertainment star, and first time. It is sweet, sexy and adorable with some overprotective, cockblocking going on. These stepbrothers are both into each other but the other doesn’t know until Naughty November’s checklist and a filming idea that Kieran has. Well written and steamy as all get out with so much love.
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shyandmoodreader's review

5.0

Where Can I Get A Copy Of This Naughty List?!

Honestly I saw some of my favorite authors in this anthology and RAAAAAAAAN but sadly this left me super grumpy. Normally I see anthologies that are short stories and are turned into longer books later on, but this one felt like I needed to read all of their back lists to really get it?
I was disappointed by almost every single one as none of these were standalones, but luckily my girl Chara came through for me!

Sweet Mischief by AE Lister 2/5
I’ve read one by this author before and it wasn’t my jam but I honestly liked these two and enjoyed how they complimented each other. I didn’t love the fact that you needed to read the prior books though to understand who a lot of the side characters were, which happens in the next few stories as well, but I liked that this book had a pretty solid ending.


I’ll Tell You What You Are by Cara Dee 1.5/5
Okay. I haven’t read her entire backlist so honestly I had no idea what was going for 90% of this story which kind of ruined it for me.

Leaving Him Locked by Chara Croft 5/5
I came here especially for her because I absolutely love her style and I wasn’t disappointed at ALL.
“It’s not like the perfect man is going to just⁠—”
The doorbell rang.

I fucking ADORED Holden and Fletcher! Especially Holden just straight up dropping his trousers to show Fletch his “problem.” I also enjoyed how much Holden worshipped him as a kid and how he always wanted his attention on him and used to casually walk in on Fletch in the shower

cougviolin's review

5.0

The most difficult thing about these multi-author anthologies is that all of the stories are just too short! No matter the content, I always find myself wishing for more when I get to the end of each author's contribution. A solid 4.5 star read.

Sweet Mischief by [a:A.E. Lister|20851633|A.E. Lister|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1712575674p2/20851633.jpg] - 4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Luthor & Atticus
Sweet and spicy little pup & pony play story between two like-minded individuals. They mesh so easily and so fully; their chemistry is absolutely off the charts. I would have loved a more fleshed out story for them, or at least a slightly more complete ending.

I'll Tell You What You Are by [a:Cara Dee|6936449|Cara Dee|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1618239463p2/6936449.jpg] - 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Max & Reid
Two best friends in the kink life finding their life and happiness together. An intense primal play story with a base of long-term friendship and love.

Leaving Him Locked by [a:Chara Croft|19057490|Chara Croft|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1563558250p2/19057490.jpg] - 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fletcher & Holden
Crazy Little story about a man and his little brother's best friend. Spicy mix of edging and awakenings. Sweet realization from Holden, who knew he always worshipped Fletcher, but didn't understand the extent until now.

Drawn To You by [a:Colette Davison|17282786|Colette Davison|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1559977072p2/17282786.jpg] - 4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jools(Julian) & Devin
Best friends and neighbors finding each other again after Jools has to move across the world. A few fateful meetings over the next 9 years, and they finally have their best chance to be and stay together once again, never losing the lasting love they had for one another

His Slutty Angel by [a:E.M. Denning|14215226|E.M. Denning|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1579276728p2/14215226.jpg] - 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Riley & Adrian
The novice and the expert, instant lust in a new kink environment (for Riley). Short, sweet, & spicy. And again, not nearly long enough. These two definitely deserved some more added to their story.

A Step Too Far by [a:Gianni Holmes|17910852|Gianni Holmes|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1704278123p2/17910852.jpg] - 4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Iggy & Kee(Kieran)
The virgin and his adult star stepbrother. They love one another more than anything, but never admit the extent of it until Iggy decides it's definitely time to lose his virginity and Kieran knows he can't let anyone else take that from him.

Hands Off by [a:Kate Hawthorne|17636987|Kate Hawthorne|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1708272649p2/17636987.jpg] - 3.5 ⭐⭐⭐
Niko & Parrish
I can't say degradation stories are necessarily a favorite, but I do still love when the MCs discover how much they love and care for one another, no matter their preferences for intimacy.

Sleep Tight by [a:Luna David|14984667|Luna David|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1499232108p2/14984667.jpg] - 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Romeo & Jules
I love stories with generational legacies, even when they're simply noted as information about a character.
I can't say I'd previously heard of the kink used in this story, but I appreciate how it was written that never made it seem wrong or with any dubcon issues. I loved the bit of story "twist" at the end between the two MCs.

Safe and Sound by [a:Morticia Knight|5252602|Morticia Knight|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1426146104p2/5252602.jpg] - 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gene & Alec
A second chance story with a D/s dynamic. Coming back together to find new kinks to enjoy to enhance their experience while renewing their previously unknown or misunderstood love.

Edging Glory by [a:R.A. Frick|20392414|R.A. Frick|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1668537732p2/20392414.jpg] - 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Daddy Sheldon & Beckett
Sweet Daddy/boy dynamic with both MCs having some level of high-functioning neurodivergence. A cute concept for these two gents to find love.

Hiding From Laughter by [a:Shaw Montgomery|14626797|Shaw Montgomery|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1710359805p2/14626797.jpg] - 4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ashton & Micha
Established couple trying to spice things up a bit with some new, but possibly embarrassing kinks. Building off what he knows about his boy, Micha uses familiar techniques and strategies to introduce new fun, and opens Ashton's mind to eliminate his reticence. I love that a big part of this story includes cute and entertaining tickling. You can't ever go wrong with character laughter and it's a fantastic way to end the anthology series.

I had a lot of fun with this multi-author anthology, and I can tell each of the authors had quite a bit of fun themselves. I have no idea how they can write a full-fledged story in just a few chapters, but these guys did a wonderful job! I still always want more, but I can't complain about what I was given.

I received an advance copy of this book and am volunteering my honest review.
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madscientistcat's review

4.25
adventurous emotional reflective fast-paced
Diverse cast of characters: Yes