Meet the crazy neighbors who live on Violent Circle, where normal is a dirty word. Whether it’s battling the town to keep an adult toy shop from being shut down, making it through the college years in an apartment full of guys, or struggling to be a single parent, they always stick together.Book One: Scarlet ToysLiving on Violent Circle, a place that’s less of a neighborhood and more of an insane … and more of an insane asylum poured into the street, I thought I was prepared for anything. After you’ve seen a woman strip down at the laundry room to wash the clothes she’s wearing, then saunter across the street naked, you’ve seen it all, right?
How naïve I was.
After the factory closed, leaving me and a good portion of the town unemployed, I took a job managing Scarlet Toys. I knew it wouldn’t be a typical work environment, selling adult toys in a town more uptight than a constipated nun, but some things you just never see coming.
Like the protesters covered in poison ivy, screaming about smut peddlers.
Or a dancing dinosaur named Fappy.
Or the allure of the man standing in the center of all the chaos.
Wyatt Lawson, a six foot, four inch heap of muscle with a quick smile, ignited my interest in more than the available manager position. Like the missionary one. Or the rodeo. Maybe the side rider. What can I say? I’m an overachiever.
Let’s just hope he doesn’t scare easily.
Book Two: Frat Hell
Frat Hell.
That’s how the whole neighborhood refers to the apartment where I live with three other college students. It’s a bit judgmental, considering the neighborhood we live in is more like a zoo than an apartment complex, but not inaccurate. If you put that many young guys together, things are bound to be interesting. I still maintain that the giant water guns filled with poison ivy water were not my idea.
January Dixon.
She’s the girl I’ve lusted after for years. A smart mouth and sharp tongue surrounded by soft beauty and a body I’d give up an organ just to touch. An important organ, like a kidney, not one of those lame ones like a gallbladder.
It’s a tricky situation since she lives right down the street, and dating a neighbor generally isn’t a good idea. But this is Violent Circle, where normal may as well be a dirty word. Thanks to an impromptu fashion show where I tossed all self-respect aside and strutted my stuff in full bondage gear in front of our small town, she now owes me a date.
And I plan to collect.
Book Three: Clean Start
Everyone knows the rumors about Violent Circle and the crazy inhabitants, but becoming a resident was my best option. These are the kind of decisions you’re faced with when you have a baby at eighteen, and your knight in shining armor turns out to be a deadbeat dad in saggy boxers.
Don’t get me wrong, my five-year-old son, Aiden, is the love of my life, even when he’s telling random strangers I’m constipated, or lecturing his preschool friends on the differences in their anatomy. I wouldn’t trade him for anything, but raising him as a single parent while cleaning motel rooms for a living is like walking a balance beam made of sand. One wrong slip, and we’re homeless.
It doesn’t take us long to adjust to our new home with all its eccentric people, and Aiden is happy here, but danger lurks right across the street. Not in the apartment of the odd woman who always wears a floppy sun hat and trench coat, or the crazy apartment full of college kids. I wish it were that simple.
Neal Chambers, the single father who is ten years my senior, sets off alarms in my head.
Mainly because he sets off other things in my panties.
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This series is absolutely hilarious! I love reading the crazy characters and shenanigans that occur in the Violent Circle. This set has a special short story also that is filled with S.M. Shade’s witty humor. Clever, easy to read, romantic comedies that I will definitely read more than once!!
Scarlet Toys:
Let me start off with if you are someone that is doesn’t have a good perverted sense of humor, then this book is not for you. Now with that being said let me see if I can get this review done without giving any spoilers…
Holy hell this was one of those books that had me laughing my ass off. I mean laughing so hard that I had tears coming out of my eyes at time, that I had to stop reading long enought for me to get, myself under control. The characters are perfect, and the banter between each of them is something that keeps you sucked in so that you just want more. When you think that something sweet and loving is going to happen, bam you are hit with something that will have you loosing it. S.M. Shade keeps the perfect ballance with her characters and the story line that there wasnt a time that I didn’t find myself getting bored with this one. And as a former “Porn Pusher” myself I found the situations at the store with protesters some of the funniest and most relatable situations. Not the Dino Suite wearing protestor part, but the funny things that come from people that act like they need a good time themselves.
Frat Hell:
Shade did it again. Another hit.
This book had me laughing from the beginning. I knew that Shade was going to have her work cut out for her after Scarlet Toys, and she did not disappoint.
The characters were perfectly constructed along with the entire story. I want more from the Violent Circle.
Noble and Jani were two of the characters that you were introduced to in Scarlett Toys and this is your chance to get their story. And because they are residence of Violent Circle you know that their story is nothing short of entertaining.
Word of advice do not drink while reading this one, unless your OK with the posiblity of choking on said drink from your laughing. And there may be a chance that you may laugh so hard that you may pee a little.
Clean Start:
Clean Start was laugh your ass off funny. I absolutely loved the first two books in this series, and this one just maybe my favorite.
Neal and Victoria were great characters. Even though they had been dealt a shitty hand when it came to their exes, they were still making a good life for their kids. Neal’s daughter Bailey and Victoria’s son Aiden just add to the family dynamic that is formed between these two. Then when you add-in the others from Violent Circle and let the crazy begin. Of course the Frat Hell guys bring their chaos and their T-rex suite. And with Aiden stealing every scene that he’s in, you can’t help but laugh and hope you don’t pee a little while doing it.
I just couldnt put this one down., it was devoured in one sitting. But, of course when it comes to a SM Shade ROMCOM I wouldn’t expect anything less.
Slut Shamed:
One of the best parts of this box set is that you get a Violent Circle short story to go with the first three books in the series. And let me say that this story definitely lives up to the Violent Circle expectations. There is non stop laughs when the girl with the slutty name “Samantha” meets the guy, Nick, that is can change her outlook on relationships. Of course the residence of Violent Circle make their appearances that will have you going What The Fuck are they up to now. And there are even times that you will just say “I did not see that coming.”
Purchasing the box set alone for the short story is worth it. I cannot get enough of this group of people. and I can only hope that there is more to come.
I’ve been a big fan of the Violent Circle series from the start. These books are so much fun. They’re everything I look for in romance: humor, sexy times, amazing characters and in this case a neighborhood you will not forget. I’ve already read Scarlet Toys, Frat Hell and Clean Start. I’ve reviewed all of these previously under their own title on Goodreads.
I was excited for this box set, because of the short story – Slutshamed. A big thanks to the author for providing me with an e-arc to read and review. Samantha was a character I’ve been curious about, because we’ve read about her in previous stories. She’s a woman who goes after what she wants and isn’t going to be ashamed of it. Nick is a guy she meets at a bar and they’re first meeting is rather steamy.
This short story was so much fun and I loved both characters. This novella was filled with everything we know and love from this author. A lot of humor, some steamy scenes, amazing characters and some laughs this neighborhood never goes without. Add a few appearances from characters we know and love and a cute dog, I was sold.
My only complaint is that I would’ve loved more!!
I absolutely LOVE the Violent Circle books! So to see that they are a part of their own box set is pretty amazing! If you enjoy laugh out loud romantic comedies this is THE box set for you! The books can be read quite quickly and are such a joy to read!
You’ll laugh so hard you will cry and maybe even pee yourself.
When I first read this series, I was having a hard time and needed a laugh. A friend recommended this and needless to say it cured my sadness. This is by far one of the funniest books I’ve ever read. This box set is worth every penny. Plus this box set came with a wonderful short novella which is so wonderful. The rest of my review will be devoted to the novella so if spoilers ahead.
Samantha loves sex and is not ashamed about it. Her neighbor on the Viole(n)t circle like to tease her about her restless groin syndrome. Nick is a roofer with a love of the outdoors and his family. So when he sees the gorgeous woman in the coffee shop he finds himself enamoured with her. But will Samantha be ready for a relationship? 5 star read highly recommended!
This series is one of my all time favorite laugh out loud series! The antics of the residents on Violent Circle are absolutely hysterical!!!! The frat boys antics will keep you in stitches! I get so excited every time a new book comes out in this series. You will devour these! Prepare for strange looks when you read these out in public!!!
Scarlet Toys:
This is a fun little read about what it could be like to work in a sex shop. Cassidy loses her job and finds employment managing a sex shop. And the icing on the cake for her is that her boss, Wyatt is extremely good-looking. The book goes through how the community may act to having this type of shop in a just-recent “wet” town. Adding to the hilarity of this book, you get to visit Cassidy’s neighborhood, Viole(n)t Circle, where anything goes, but they always have your back.
Frat Hell:
I loved getting to go back to Viole(n)t Circle. This visit was to Frat Hell, the apartment of college guys: beer, babes and bongs. The guys were helpful in the saving of Scarlet Toys, so I definitely wanted to learn more about them. Noble is about to collect his winnings from a bet from Jani: a date. They both have interesting ideas of a date, but I liked Noble’s better. Who knew a frat guy living in a party house could actually be an adult? I love his career choice. I think I have a soft spot for Noble. Once again, the Circle teams up to support each other with hilarious results. This is a must read and I hope the series has a few more books left. I enjoyed the Cass & Wyatt cameos, as well.
Clean Start:
This book had me giggling from start to finish. This series was so funny. This was a friends-to-lovers and was a slow burn. I love the Viole(n)t Circle community – how they have each other’s backs and are welcoming to all who live (and have lived) there. This was such a fun series to read. It should be made into a movie.
Sl*t Shamed
I have respect for Sam. She was portrayed in the other books in not always in a good light, so some things I’ve learned about Sam were eye-opening. She lives her life the way she wants with no excuses or regrets. She also has a (unexpected for some) heart of gold. It’s nice to have someone to be with and it’s something that Sam is learning. I think that she’s able to find her happiness and I love the togetherness the Circle family has.
I read all 3 books in the box set and loved them all, my best advice don’t be drinking anything when reading these, you may end up having your drink all over yourself, my sides hurt from laughing so much. S.M Shade does a wonderful job at these stories tou grow to love the characters and love the neighborhood. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the short story about Samantha.
This is exactly what I was waiting for. All the crazy in one set! I loved every single one, every book, every neighbour, every story! I couldn’t get enough of all their antics. These books are filled with everything you could ask for, romance, steamy sexiness, funny as hell scenes you will never erase from your mind, witty comebacks, love, friendship, a bit of angst, a touch of reality and quite a few “what did I just read? and WTF” moments. Well done to this amazing author for filling life with some crazy fun!
I can honestly say this is my favorite neighborhood! She makes it sound like such a fun place to be, there’s never a dull moment and they all look out for each other. The bonus story of Sam and Nick was more of the same, with mentions of other residents hi jinx scattered through out. This series is one of the top two series I recommend to anyone who asks me about a laugh out loud romance.
You Would Have To Be Crazy To Miss Out On This Box Set!!
Violent Circle – I Rated it 5 Stars
This is the perfect Rom-Com!! Some true laugh out loud moments mixed in with the free flowing giggles, enough drama mixed throughout the story to keep you hooked in even more & then there’s the beautiful romance that sparks between Wyatt, the ‘new to town’ business owner & Cass, the feisty new manager he employs who lives in Viole(n)t Circle.
Frat Hell – I Rated it 4.5 Stars
This is a wonderful laugh out loud, pull on your heartstrings, romantic, fun filled rom-com that will leave you laugh snorting & sighing from one breath to the next Excellent work S.M Shade, I salute you
Clean Slate – I Rated it 5 Stars
The dynamic of this book reminded me more of ‘Scarlet Toys’. It was more – I don’t know – grown up, almost? It tugged on my heart strings more that’s for sure. The kids are fabulous especially Aiden. He made me think that’s what a cross of Noble & Denton would’ve been like at 5 yrs old – hilarious Neal’s freak out over Bailey is the funniest ‘Dad moment’ ever Neal & Veronica were brilliant They were both funny, relaxed & mostly chilled out!! I LOVED this book This one is a perfect blend of love, laughter, friendship, community & family Look out for the bathroom scene at the Hotel in Chapter 9, I died and
Slut Shamed – I Rated it 4 Stars
I adore Samantha, always have I really liked her short story. I loved her silver fox & I’m glad he had nothing but respect for her
I thoroughly enjoyed all of the giggles provided
Debbie, 1970, UK
I loved the first 3 Violent Circle books, so finding out there was a box set made me so happy. Finding out that there was an exclusive short story for Samantha, please I was ecstatic! Sam was always the most “sexually free” of the residents, so I couldn’t wait to see how her story played out. While I’m sad we won’t get her misadventures in future tales, this short story had all the laughs and heat you would expect. And I love that she found a puppy just like her!