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A review by emilylovesbooks94
Naughty November: A Charity Anthology by Cara Dee, Colette Davison, Luna David, Kate Hawthorne, R.A. Frick, Shaw Montgomery, Morticia Knight, Gianni Holmes, E.M. Denning, AE Lister
4.5
This anthology has an awesome lineup of authors, and each short story I've read so far has been a delightfully naughty treat. I love the concept of each author picking a different item off the naughty list to write about, and with a unique set of characters and tropes to explore there's plenty for everyone to enjoy here!
Leaving Him Locked by Chara Croft (5/5 stars)
No one writes needy, submissive guys like Chara Croft, and it was such a treat to read this steamy as heck exploration between Holden and Fletch. The beginning of the story had just enough setup to get me oriented into Fletch's life and then the rest was a drawn-out, passion-filled exploration of kinks. I could barely stand how good Holden and Fletch's chemistry was, and the way they fed off each other's energy to keep the momentum going was explosive. These men made me believe every word that came out of their mouths, no matter how quick it was to be feeling what they were feeling. Do I wish I'd gotten to see more than just their first scene together? Of course, but with such a delicious HFN ending and such a thorough exploration of their shared likes I'm confident these guys are committed for the long-haul.
A Step Too Far by Gianni Holmes (5/5 stars)
Iggy and Kieran's stepbrother romance had all the pining, possessiveness, and heat that I was hoping for and more. I'm a sucker for forbidden romances like this one, and getting glimpses of Kieran and Iggy's closeness in the past only made me more eager to see them take things to the next level as adults. I was completely under their spell before they decided to spend a whole week prepping for Iggy's first time, and I thought my brain was going to melt into mush seeing just how good their chemistry was. Kieran was so attentive to Iggy, wanting everything to be perfect for him, and I devoured every single moment of bliss they shared. Lack of chemistry was absolutely not an issue for Kieran and Iggy, but their failure to communicate about what they meant to each other did cause some problems leading up to the main event. I was also a little confused by the whole Max vs Max's stage name thing--it was emphasized in the beginning and never really panned out. Thankfully they were able to get out of their own way before mucking things up too bad, and the resulting night they spent together felt even more meaningful as a result. I adored the cute ending these guys got, and the special button gift tied everything up nicely.
**I voluntarily read an ARC of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
Leaving Him Locked by Chara Croft (5/5 stars)
No one writes needy, submissive guys like Chara Croft, and it was such a treat to read this steamy as heck exploration between Holden and Fletch. The beginning of the story had just enough setup to get me oriented into Fletch's life and then the rest was a drawn-out, passion-filled exploration of kinks. I could barely stand how good Holden and Fletch's chemistry was, and the way they fed off each other's energy to keep the momentum going was explosive. These men made me believe every word that came out of their mouths, no matter how quick it was to be feeling what they were feeling. Do I wish I'd gotten to see more than just their first scene together? Of course, but with such a delicious HFN ending and such a thorough exploration of their shared likes I'm confident these guys are committed for the long-haul.
A Step Too Far by Gianni Holmes (5/5 stars)
Iggy and Kieran's stepbrother romance had all the pining, possessiveness, and heat that I was hoping for and more. I'm a sucker for forbidden romances like this one, and getting glimpses of Kieran and Iggy's closeness in the past only made me more eager to see them take things to the next level as adults. I was completely under their spell before they decided to spend a whole week prepping for Iggy's first time, and I thought my brain was going to melt into mush seeing just how good their chemistry was. Kieran was so attentive to Iggy, wanting everything to be perfect for him, and I devoured every single moment of bliss they shared. Lack of chemistry was absolutely not an issue for Kieran and Iggy, but their failure to communicate about what they meant to each other did cause some problems leading up to the main event. I was also a little confused by the whole Max vs Max's stage name thing--it was emphasized in the beginning and never really panned out. Thankfully they were able to get out of their own way before mucking things up too bad, and the resulting night they spent together felt even more meaningful as a result. I adored the cute ending these guys got, and the special button gift tied everything up nicely.
**I voluntarily read an ARC of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.