There’s a secret club in Ocean City, Maryland, where swingers from all over the mid-Atlantic converge every weekend to frolic and play in its many themed rooms. Welcome to the Factory, where in the midst of all the fun, there’s always a romance blossoming, sometimes where you least expect it.Intended for Mature AudiencesBook 1: Fisher of MenLeah Miller’s eyes are opened to a whole new world by … Miller’s eyes are opened to a whole new world by Chris “Cap” Sheldon, a charter fishing captain in Ocean City, Maryland. Despite her best efforts not to fall for him, his charm and rugged good looks are too hard to resist.
But what happens when his lifestyle conflicts with her Christian faith? And is there any way Cap would give up the lifestyle he loves for the woman who has stolen his heart?
Book 2: The Catch
She has a new life, a new job, and a new, ridiculously hot man is in the picture too. So what’s the catch?
Paisley Parker has always been a woman on a mission. When she’s named manager of the premier lifestyle club in Ocean City, Maryland, her first task is to hire someone to create a new website for the club.
That’s when she meets Calvin Mitchell, who is anything but the computer geek she imagined he would be. Tall, dark, and hotter than the beach on the 4th of July, he agrees to build her website, but he’s
bent on building something else, too: a serious relationship.
Relationships aren’t Paisley’s style, no matter how hot he is. But when her past comes back to haunt her, Calvin seems like the only port in the storm. When he sacrifices his own safety to help her, she can’t help but wonder…
Is he the catch she didn’t even know she was fishing for?
Book 3: Siren Call
Jessie Martinez knew she wanted to be a cop from the time she was a little girl. With a strong sense of justice and an unwavering desire to help those around her, she never felt more fulfilled than she did in uniform. When the Sheldons asked her to keep an eye on one of their swing club members, she was more than happy to oblige. But she found it impossible to keep an eye on Sirena without her heart wanting in on the action…not to mention other parts of her body.
Sirena Horne used the local swing club, The Factory, as an escape. She knew Jessie meant well, but there was no way she was opening herself to any more heartache than she already carried. She’d have to be pretty desperate to reveal her secrets, but Jessie had such a way about her. Sirena wasn’t sure how much longer she could keep her walls from tumbling down.
When you’ve finished these stories, be sure to check out Book 4, Sailors Knot (Casey, Gabriel & Joshua’s Story) and Book 5, Turning the Tide (Connie & Luke’s Story) – coming soon!
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Fisher of Men
Fisher of Men by Phoebe Alexander is book one of the Eastern Shore Swingers Series. This book is an erotic romance and is suggested for readers 18+.
This book is Leah Miller and Captain “Cap” Chris Sheldons story. Leah was raised with strict Christian values and her family really expected her to follow their footsteps in the ministry. Leah wanted more though. She wanted to branch out from the Midwest so she ended up on the East Coast. After college she accepts a job at The Pearl and that’s where she meets Cap. She didn’t realize it at first but she meets Cap at a swingers party and though she has strong feelings for him, she’s having a hard time reconciling his lifestyle with her Christian values. Will Cap be able to set aside his lifestyle for a relationship with Leah or will Leah be able to look passed her faith at something new?
I enjoyed this book just as I have other books by this author. There was so much emotion and inner turmoil you could almost feel Leah’s struggle. The characters are so well written you can’t help but feel invested in them which really sucks you into the story. I can’t wait to see what the next book has in store!
The Catch
The Catch by Phoebe Alexander is book two of the Eastern Shore Swingers Series. This book can be read as a standalone. This book is really intended for readers 18+ due to subject content. I was pleasantly surprised to find out when I started reading that this book is pretty suspenseful. It definitely adds some layers to the book that really keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happens.
As with book one, this book invites you to join the characters at a very specific type of club and the book really does a great job detailing the club and it’s activities so you feel like you’re right there. Paisley is very self-assured. She draws people in with that trait. She manages to draw Calvin in and it’s truly the last thing she wants. Relationships aren’t for her and she stands pretty firm on that. Will Paisley be able to rely on someone other than herself when he past comes back when she least expects it? Will Calvin be able to protect Paisley and convince her of their future?
Paisley doesn’t avoid relationships for no good reason. She tries to stand her ground as a way to protect Calvin just as Calvin is protective of her. I really enjoyed the depth the characters had and the chemistry between them. Paisley felt so real. She was flawed but she was aware of it and knew it was something she needed to work on for herself. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next book.
Siren Call
Siren Call by Phoebe Alexander is book three of the Eastern Shore Swingers Series. This book can be read as a standalone. Similar to the first two, it’s intended for readers 18+. This is the first female/female book I’ve read but, it was written very well.
Jessie has always wanted to be a police officer. She’s good at what she does and she loves it. She first meets Sirena when asked to keep an eye on her. Jessie immediately feels protective of Sirena. Sirena is pretty quiet and doesn’t open up much to people. The attraction between the two is almost instantaneous but Jessie pushes to keep things professional as much as possible. Eventually, they may be able to put their pasts and differences aside and find friendship and love in one another.
These characters are deep and complex. One of the differences in the characters is their age and I was able to relate to that so I felt pulled into the characters. This book was very well written and I can’t wait to continue to series.
Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 (Box Set)
By Phoebe Alexander
These three books are definitely worth reading. There is so much more to these stories than just the swinger lifestyle. You will find romance, suspense,steamy, fun loving moments and so much more. The author does an amazing job pulling you into these awesome stories and making you feel like you know these characters and become invested in them. You will find that each of these stories have their own main characters, but they are all still connected. Let’s not forget about the steamy moments that will leave you needing a fan. I highly recommend this box set, these stories are a wonderful collection of singer stories.
Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 (Boxed Set)
By Phoebe Alexander
5 stars
This is an amazing set of books, each one 5 stars and I thoroughly enjoyed them all. Ms Alexander is a truly talented author and I absolutely adore her writing! The box set contains three books – Fisher of Men, The Catch and Siren Call.
Fisher of Men
I quickly became completely absorbed in Leah and Cap’s story, I think it’s definitely a story where you shouldn’t judge people’s lifestyles – everyone is entitled to live the life they see fit and whilst I personally may not want to live that lifestyle I admire the way the author has written about it. She went deeper into that lifestyle than what I thought about it and I really began to understand how that kind of relationship may work. I actually finished reading with a different view to when I started it.
I liked Leah and I could really understand her reticence, she has grown up being told one thing and it’s hard for her to accept that actually that may not be the way she wants to live her life. I loved her relationship with her friend and that they were there to support each other.
Cap was just HOT! I love a story with a more mature male lead, there’s just something a little sexier about all that experience and knowledge. He came across as a genuinely nice person and I could really feel the connection between him and Leah.
The Catch
I admit when I first read the synopsis of this book I wasn’t 100% sure but I’m so glad that I gave it a chance and read it, I was totally hooked from the very start. I loved the main character Paisley. It was really refreshing to read about a character that’s not model think, but someone who is confident and sassy whatever her size! She definitely had no problems attracting the men! I haven’t read anything by this author previously but I will definitely be looking out for more of her books now. The character development over the story was good; it had a story line that was different and some great unexpected twists that made the story even more interesting. There were also some extremely saucy sex scenes – I was impressed with how well written these were. Another plus side to this book is the descriptive writing – I could imagine exactly what I was reading about, especially the layout of the club where the story is set.
Siren Call
I have been so fortunate to read a lot of books by this amazingly talented author now and whilst I’m not a huge fan of f/f books I knew I needed to read one written by her and I am so glad I did. I usually find that I’m not overly keen on f/f books because I fail to connect with the characters, I admit I love an alpha male however there was something about the characters in this story that made me love them straight away. There was every emotion I could think in this story and Phoebe Alexander has created such amazing, well developed characters in Jessie and Sirena. I loved the connection between the two and I really felt like I could feel it. Watching them navigate their pasts and begin to trust each other was a joy to read.
As always there were fantastic positive messages throughout the book – one of the things I love about this author! That along with great characters, storyline, pace and flow resulted in fantastic 5 star read for me!
The Eastern Shore Swingers are a steamy bunch! Filled with titillating love stories where real feelings are at the core. It’s just a lifestyle, people, but there’s more to it. Leah and Cap seemed like an unlikely match to me at first, but he draws something out of her. Paisley is pretty reluctant to do any more than casual, but Calvin has a calm confidence that makes all the difference. Jessie and Sirena were definitely a surprise. Each story has surprise elements and an action/ adventure feel. If you haven’t started these yet, a box set is really the best deal.
Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 (Boxed Set) By Phoebe Alexander. I love when box sets come out it’s a great way to have book you love in place. This set is amazing for anyone looking for a new author. Each story brings readers to another world for a while with characters you can connect with and root for. The author is wonderful with attention to details and hooking readers from page one. If you’re looking for a new series this box set is the way to go! I give this set a five star review and highly recommend it to everyone.
Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 (Boxed Set) by Phoebe Alexander
Four Stars
Each book in this box set is unique to my reading taste. I don’t usually go for books about swingers because it’s not a lifestyle I could see myself living. I do have to say that the author did make it sound tempting. Every character was some one you would do a double take to if you found out. The diversity between characters was refreshing. I really liked Paisley. We all need that reminder to love who we are and change what we want to change. Not because someone doesn’t like it but because we see a need to change.
There is never enough words to review the words of Phoebe Alexander’s Eastern Shore Swinger’s Series. Each time one comes up for a release day I preorder and start counting down the days till it hits my kindle. To say I adore this series would be an understatement, so when I found out that you could now get these in a beautiful box set I had to snatch this up! From the gorgeous covers to the beautiful stories inside you can’t go wrong. Here’s my individual review for each of the books included in the set. Happy reading!
Book #1: Fisher of Men:
“Clearly the simple fisherman was much more than she had given him credit for.”
I just have to applaud Phoebe Alexander for really hitting this one out of the ballpark, way beyond a home run. This was such a well written, encompassing, and informative, as well as entertaining and full of a beautiful love story, novel that I am still reeling from finishing it. If I could give the novel more than five stars I would most certainly do so. With that said, this book is not for those that can’t keep an open mind and is not willing to learn a thing or two. I personally read and write erotica, practice a lifestyle most would definitely not define as ‘vanilla’, and I still have six pages of notes from this book that I loved and had to write to keep with me. It will be hard for me to decide which of the juicy details to share with you and which ones to make you go one click and read this now! I assure you will be canceling all plans until this one is read beginning to end.
So, with that all out of the way this book is a contemporary erotica novel that delves into the world of the swinger’s lifestyle. I believe it is a standalone, but there is an accompanying book or two in the works or one may be out already. This one follows Leah Miller and Cap Sheldon, and the journey they take to find their place in the ‘lifestyle’ and in the world really.
I will start with Leah; she is a vibrant, young and hard-working woman. She was the preacher’s daughter in the small town of Wahoo Nebraska (small town Nebraska girl here so I get it). She wanted nothing more to leave to and find her own place in the world. Not follow in the footsteps of her parents. After graduating college, she moves to a small resort town off the coast and becomes a successful guest manager at The Pearl hotel. It is there, covering for a sick bartender, during a fundraising event being held in the ballroom that she meets Captain “Cap” Chris Sheldon. There is an instant spark between the two. It made Leah rethink her simple life was maybe ready for some fun and affection.
“I guess it’s just been so long since I looked at a man and saw anything more than a father, a brother, a boss, or a guest at The Pearl… Maybe I’m just longing for my next romantic adventure… Maybe it means I’ve healed. Finally.”
It is also the time that Cap reveals the true reason for the party, and the odd behavior of the guests… “It’s a swinger party, Leah. We’re swinger’s.”
“Everything clicked: The provocative attire, the kissing and groping, the exchange of partners on the dance floor. But still swingers? It seemed like a mythical construct to her, like Santa Claus, or Big Foot, instead of the real thing.”
Despite the revelation shaking up Leah and her shoulder angel and devil the evening goes well and it the group asks to continue booking with The Pearl for future events and fundraisers. All Leah can thing about it Cap.
“Despite her careful attention to all of those important matters that Cap character from the party from the party kept triggering little flashbacks. Those ocean-blue eyes and dimples were simply unforgettable.”
What follows is the relationship budding between these two and the dynamic that goes on in a relationship that isn’t necessarily a conventional one, but is still one none the less. The most fascinating part is each chapter begins with a passage from the bible that does work directly with that chapter. The main concept being that this is not really a viable reason to disavow the lifestyle choice to be a swinger. On a religious viewpoint in general there is just way too many outdated viewpoints in the current scriptures that do not back up those that use that as a way to defend their bigotry towards something they do not understand. If you have questions and want to read a sweet love story all at once this is really the book for you. I will leave a good passage from the book that I found to be really profound personally here at the end of my review, and I hope that people do decide to read and enjoy this book. I know I personally will be back for more of this author’s work in the very near future!
“In the old Testament, the Israelites are forbidden to wear clothing that has more than on type of fiber. So that means anything that a blend-like cotton and polyester together- would be a sin… There’s other things too. Like when a woman had her period, she was unclean for 7 days and could not be touched… My point is there are a lot of laws and commandments in the Bible that we don’t not follow anymore. Not only that but most of the scriptures regarding marriage and sex are completely outdated today because marriage was a much different institution than it is now. Back then, wives were property, bought from their fathers for a dowry. Adultery laws were more about stolen property than infidelity. And what about the multiple wives’ thing? Men could have as many wives and concubines as they could afford. Polygamy is illegal now.” (Mary a friend, spiritual leader, and fellow swinger of the couple.)
Book #2: The Catch
The Catch is technically the second book in the Fisher of Men series from Phoebe Alexander. It could be read as a standalone without confusion, but I promise that you won’t want to miss the first one! The books are fabulous. In fact, I may be a bit partial in the consideration that Phoebe is a one-click for me. I don’t ever question, I just buy when it comes to her novels, but she has never ever let me down, and this was no exception to the rule.
As with most of Alexander’s works there is a strong tie to body positivity among her lead female character, Paisley. Something we all could use a little more of in our lives. I loved Paisley, and learned a thing or two from her myself. I too am a curvy and vivacious woman, and I too have my own demons. I appreciated how Paisley handled hers and could relate to her on a very personal level.
Paisley has been on the run from her past for a long time now. Her current situation finds her helping out at “The Factory”, a local swingers club in a small Maryland town. Yes, I said swingers club, so if some spicy romance scenes are not your thing heads up, but really it is done with the utmost class and absolute realistic approach. Something rarely found in fiction related to alternative lifestyles.
It is at this club that she meets Calvin. Where Paisley finds a comfort and release in the lifestyle Calvin does not. It is not something he disapproves of, he just doesn’t want to live the lifestyle. This is all well and good and leads to a good friendship between the two instead. At least until the twist you don’t see coming is thrown in their path. What will happen when these two are thrust together to protect Paisley from her past?
“What takes anyone anywhere? Love and heartbreak. Those are the two forces that move people.”
Book # 3 Siren Call
Siren Call is the third book in the Eastern Shore Swingers series by Phoebe Alexander. It can be read as a standalone novel since Phoebe does a wonderful job of filling the reader in on the background of the previous books enough to fully understand this novel. I have read book one, Fisher of Men and loved it, but have not read book two and had zero issues with reading this one out of order.
I absolutely love this series. We are taken back to The Factory, an exclusive club just off the eastern shore near Ocean City. This book focuses on Jessie, a local cop and loyal friend of the owners and operators of the club. They have asked her to help them out with a bit of a mystery they have surrounding one of the newest members in the club, Sirena. There are a lot of rumors going around and none of them are good, not only are there rumors but suspicions and feelings of unrest amongst everyone, that something is wrong with Sirena that she isn’t letting everyone in on.
“Ah, okay. So basically what we have here is a Unicorn who is exactly what couples are looking for, but exactly the competition- perceived competition, anyway- that women don’t want.”
In a hope to protect the club from coming under fire and to help her friends, Jessie agrees to look into things and get to know the elusive Sirena.
“Well there’s nothing I love more than a good mystery… But she would do just about anything for Paisley, Calvin, Casey, Cap, and Leah. She thought of the whole staff as family.”
The journey that this takes Jessie on is one that she will never forget and will teach her more about herself than she ever anticipated. Will she be able to help Sirena too along the way or will she push away the one thing that will give her the answers to all her longing and dreams?
“Cut the ending. Revise the script. The man of her dreams is a girl.” -Julie Anne Peters, Keeping You a Secret
Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 is the first boxed set in the series by Phoebe Alexander.
The first book is Fisher of Men and of the three, I think this was my favorite but I’m not sure why since I loved all of them.
There was just something about Leah and Cap’s story that grabbed me. Not sure if it was the sweet girl from Nebraska meeting the older experienced man from the East Coast or just learning a little about the lifestyle which I really don’t know much about.
The Catch is the second book and in this one we meet Calvin and Paisley. What older woman hasn’t checked out a younger man and let her imagination wander?
Nothing in life is easy and poor Paisley sure didnt have the easiest of lives. She deserves happiness because shes earned it. And Calvin, oh yum. He is a good guy from a good family and knows what he wants.
The third and final book in this set is Siren Call. In this book we have Jessie and Sirena.
Jessie is a local police officer who spends time at the club, she sees Sirena and falls. But things aren’t always what they seem, especially with Sirena.
This story was fascinating to me, I haven’t read any F/F before or if I had it wasn’t very memorable. The way it was written really wasn’t any different from your standard M/F romance which I loved. Yes, when they were intimate it was a little different but overall it really just proved that love is love.
I have enjoyed everything I have read by Ms. Alexander and I hope that continues.
Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 (Boxed Set)
Phoebe Alexander
5 out of 5 stars
When I picked up my first Eastern Shore Swingers novel I wasn’t sure what to expect as the subject content was somewhat new to me and outside of my comfort zone. I had read Phoebe Alexander’s writing in the past so I decided to give the series a chance and I couldn’t be happier that I did. The books within this box set are honestly some of the most entertaining, enjoyable and even emotional reads I have read in 2018. I didn’t read them all in sequential order as they are still great as stand alone books. Each story is comprised of the most relatable, honest and raw characters with their own unique past and present. I could go on forever! Do yourself a favor and grab this box set so that you have all the books in one place after you’ve been hooked by the first.
Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 ( Boxed Set )
By Phoebe Alexander
5/5 Stars
This fabulous boxed set by Phoebe includes; Fisher of Men, The Catch and Siren Call. It’s about a top secret swingers club in Ocean City, Maryland. Each story contains romance, fun, drama and chaos… oh and love, we can’t forget that!! If you enjoy a fun and steamy story, with phenomenal characters , I highly suggest you giving these stories try!! Phoebe Alexander is an amazing story teller, each story is unique and unforgettable in their own way! Trust me, once you start reading …. You will NOT be able to put it down!! I have read many books by this author, but this series is one of my all time favorites ever ! I just can’t get enough of these characters ! I’m looking forward to see what’s in store for us next!!
Fisher of Men book one in this box set and is a story to be read with an open mind. And maybe while you are alone. No children in sight. No distractions. This is a very sexual story, so if you like your books a little taboo then this one is for you. If you are a vanilla kind of person when it comes to sex and preferences, then you should read this book with a notepad and a pen along with that open mind mentioned before!
Book 2 is The Catch. Finally!! A story about a big girl! A happy, confident big girl! Paisley is a serious, hardworking, sexy, big girl. She really doesn’t take crap from anyone and doesn’t care what people think. If only there were more people like Paisley in the real world! Paisley would make a great BFF, she could probably even convince “vanilla” people to try other “flavors”!
And then there’s Calvin…swoon…Calvin is patient, kind, dedicated. Did I say patient? Even his “caramel-colored skin” makes Phoebe’s “girly bits” excited. His “vanilla” way of life is not the usual turn off for Paisley, so when these two
become friends anything is possible!
Siren Call is the third book in this set but definitely not the last! Wow! Hot and sexy. I’m not sure who my girl crush is on more: Phoebe Alexander or Jessie.
This story is a female/female romance. Not your everyday boy meets girl with rainbows and unicorns. No this story has swingers, lesbians, bi-sexuals and maybe if you’re looking, you might find a straight lover. It has mean girls and a mystery that makes this story a page turner.
Great stories, highly recommended.
The Eastern Shore Swingers boxed set contains the first 3 books in the Eastern Shore Swingers Series by Phoebe Alexander. These 3 books are Fisher Of Men, The Catch and Siren Call. Due to the nature of the material of these books they are intended for a mature audience only. The sex scenes in these books are very explicit and many of them contain multiple partners. If that’s the kind of book that you usually enjoy then this box set is exactly what you are looking for.
These books are set around a swingers’ sex club in Ocean City, Maryland. A club where just about anything goes, and usually does!
Although there is a lot of explicit sex in these books, each book has much more to offer than just sex. In the first book Leah is conflicted as she has had a very religious upbringing and the idea of being a swinger goes against everything she believes in but she loves Cap and wants to be in his life. In the second book Paisley is a larger than life lady in more ways than one. I love how she embraces her curvy voluptuous body and isn’t scared to show exactly what she’s got. In the 3rd book Siren Call, Phoebe Alexander tackles the difficult issue of physical abuse.
These issues are dealt with brilliantly with the author, making these books a fantastic read. I would definitely recommend these books to anyone who loves a good sexy read.
Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 (Boxed Set) by Phoebe Alexander is a collection of books that are amazing erotic romance stories about a swinger’s club in Ocean City Maryland. I love Phoebe’s writing and her wonderful characters that feel like part of the family that are a close and would do anything for each other. Phoebe draws you in with intrigue and mystery, seduction and love and erotica and the unknown. The books are a great read with some really hot sex scenes. Fisher of Men – Cap is easy on the eye and when he spots the beautiful Leah he starts to think what if’s. However, will his lifestyle scare her off? Will she be open to what he wants to share? Will he be able to give up what he enjoys and keep her too? Will her upbringing cause trouble in paradise?
The Catch – Paisley Parker is happy in her own skin and wears it well but deep down there is more going on but will she be able to face the truth and move on? There are hot and steamy scenes that will curl your toes and romance and laughter. It was also nice to check in on old friends, Leah, Cap and Casey from the first book.
Siren Call – The mysterious Sirena has secrets and a past she would rather keep to herself but as we find out more about her we see a connection like no other between Sirena and Jessie.
I recommend this box set and any other works by Phoebe.
The Eastern Shore Swingers written by Phoebe Alexander is a great mix or characters, experiences and situations. Each character has something to contribute to the story in one way or another. The stories all vary with the situations and character styles. This set has a little bit of it all.
The Eastern Shore Swingers box set is made up of 3 really great books. Fisher Of Men, The Catch and Siren Call.
Each book is about people from a Swingers Group which at some point will end up opening a swingers club called the factory. Many of the same characters appear in each book.
You get a little of everything in this box set. There’s definitely lots of steam, lots of emotion and you even get a little suspense. You will definitely want to ass this box set to your library. Phoebe Alexander knocked it out of the park with these books. Loved each and every one of them.
This is the first three books of this series and a must read. Each story is built around the Factory, a swingers club and the group that runs it. All the characters have their own story with each book but we get to see all the characters throughout. They are strong, creative and make the story flow. Each book builds off the previous one and is a great building series. I highly recommend reading each book including book four, you don’t want to miss them.
Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 (Boxed Set)
By: Phoebe Alexander
5 out of 5 stars
The Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 (Boxed Set) are wonderful stories to read. They are books that I loved and have amazing characters. One thing I liked is that the characters from the previous stories appear in the next book. They are all like a large family and I love how when one of them is in trouble or needs help the others lend their support. Romance is in the air with the characters in these books. Sometimes the characters feelings/emotions are conflicted, and then other times obstacles arise that must be overcome. The women in these stories are beautiful, smart, independent and sassy. The men are handsome and charming. There are plenty of steamy scenes included in this box set and will have the temperature in the room rising. Once I started each story, I found that I couldn’t put it down for long as I wanted to know what happened next and if there was a happy ending. Besides the main characters there are many additional characters that you are introduced to in the stories and I enjoyed reading about the part that each one played and their interactions with the main characters. Don’t miss out on this box set which had me turning pages. The stories do introduce you to an alternative lifestyle that is lived. It does bring attention to the fact that not all are so accepting of this lifestyle and the club the Factory along with those who go there try to keep a low profile. The set is intended for mature audiences.
EASTERN SHORE SWINGERS BOOKS 1-3 are each unique in their own way. Set at a swingers club, these stories feature people who are not afraid to be who they want to be.
Each story features a new couple but we get to see the other characters in the previous books. Each is layered and complex with good character development and visually appealing settings.
I am not sure I could say which is my favorite of these 3 as each holds up on their own.
A good boxed set to read.
Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 by Phoebe Alexander a five-star read that will swing you around in circles. This is a great boxed set that you need in your life.
Fisher of Men by Phoebe Alexander a five-star read that will swing you round. This is the first book in the Fisher of Men series, and what a series, I did this one backwards and read the other books first then came back to the beginning, so I knew what to expect, hot, heavy and full of steam. What would you do if the man you fell in love with was the opposite of everything you have been led to believe, this one will have you wondering what choice would you make, would you have a hot a life if you did? Leah overall is a great character, but she did lack something, but where she meets Cap and them together, that is just pure magic, the chemistry is off the charts hot. This series starts with a bang and just gets better. I think this series may just be my favourite by this author, and this is a very strong story in the series.
The Catch by Phoebe Alexander is a five-star read. Paisley Parker is my hero, she’s a Sassy, Voluptuous, lady who rocks her bigger body with a confidence that would put most supermodels to shame. After working burlesque dancing and event planning for a few years in New York City she decides to move away to Ocean City, Maryland to become manager extraordinaire at a member only lifestyle club called The Factory. Paisley may rock her body with confidence, and that confidence is shown in her work, she makes it look easy. But she doesn’t have a lot of confidence in herself as a person, she has sworn of relationships and claims to be a lifestyle unicorn for life. This stands even when she has to find someone to create a website for the factory, as she’s not interested in a relationship is she? After her past she can’t be blamed for not wanting one.
Step in Calvin Mitchell, after getting a bad vibe from the first company Paisley meets about creating a website, she walks into Calvin’s office and immediately knows he’s the one, she gets that good feeling, despite the fact there is only him. He runs his own business and doesn’t bat an eyelash when Paisley explains what the Factory is. He agrees to get some ideas together and suggests they meet he suggests a business dinner, kind of like a business lunch except later in the day to discuss the options as he has come up with three mock ups. He knows a little about the lifestyle but isn’t into it, he’s a relationship man and a real one-woman man.
The Factory is run by an amazing threesome, Husband and wife team Cap and Leah Sheldon, and Paisleys personal mentor Casey Fontaine. Its classy and popular place that looks a little ruff on the outside but once you step through those doors, it’s like stepping into a different world, as bright colours and industrial steampunk meet in a lifestyle members dream. It’s a great place to set the book, it explains the lingo in a manner that you don’t feel is being dumbed down for readers like me who don’t know much about the lifestyle, But aint lifestyle virgins. Phoebe Alexander is a great writer who writes with a passion that, so few can manage.
Siren Call by Phoebe Alexander a five-star read that will call to you. This is book three in the series and I have read the others first and have loved the series, this is my favourite book by this author, and I had major book hang over after the second book in the series so that shows how good this one is. I will say do not read this book if you aren’t a mature reader and if you are easily offended or prudish. This author writes sex in a way that melts off the page, she writes grown up words that will make you blush, few people can write in such a graphic manner and still be something that you can sink your teeth into and not roll your eyes at.
Sirena and Jesse are a great pairing despite the age difference, it was nice seeing the differences and how they overcome them, as well as the other things they overcome, like keeping it professional, (something that is so much harder than you can ever imagine). This author has a great way of describing the story to you, it’s not too much there is details but nothing that goes to the extreme that you are bored, enough to grip and keep you gripped.
5 Stars
“There’s a secret club in Ocean City, Maryland, where swingers from all over the mid-Atlantic converge every weekend to frolic and play in its many themed rooms. Welcome to the Factory, where in the midst of all the fun, there’s always a romance blossoming, sometimes where you least expect it.”
This contains the first three books in the Eastern Shore Swingers Series by Phoebe Alexander. The stories are set in and around a swinger’s club and gives us a glimpse into that ‘lifestyle’. To many, this story may seem way out of your comfort zone, but I encourage you to keep an open mind and dive in, because you will be pleasantly surprised by what you find between the covers of these beautiful stories. Yes, this collection/series does have the swinging element to it, and while that is an important part of the plot, there is so much more to them all.
I love how Ms. Alexander weaves the swinging lifestyle into some wonderful romantic stories- while also infusing them with emotion, struggles, drama, acceptance, passion, and steamy moments. She’s a superb storyteller who writes fantastic, well balanced, sex-positive, realistic, and memorable stories! There’s never a dull moment to be found inside one of Ms. Alexander’s books, that’s for sure!
Fisher of Men (Book #1)
Fisher of Men is the first book in the Eastern Shore Swingers Series by Phoebe Alexander. This book is a wonderful, interesting and informative contemporary romance that explores the world of swinging- and what happens when a minister’s daughter meets a sexy swinger.
Leah Miller, who works as an Assistant Manager at The Pearl hotel in Ocean City, Maryland. She’s the daughter of a small town country Minister and has grown up with strict Christian values. It was always assumed that Leah would follow in her parents’ footsteps and join them in their ecclesiastical duties. But Leah had her own ideas and wanted to pave her own path, so she goes against their wishes and takes a scholarship to Cornell, getting a degree in Hotel Management. Little does she know that this decision will change her life forever. Meeting Captain “Cap” Chris Sheldon at a private party in the hotel where she’s working will be the first step on her new path, because it’s here that she discovers the private party Cap is attending is a swingers’ party….. and he is a swinger. This only the beginning of her journey where she will learn a lot about herself, her faith, and life.
This book is nothing like I thought it would be, and was deeper, sweeter and more meaningful than I had expected.
The Catch (Book #2)
The Catch is the second book in The Eastern Shore Swingers Series by Phoebe Alexander. This book is a wonderful contemporary romance that takes us on a journey into the world of swinging, so if you don’t like sexy, steamy, and erotic- then this probably isn’t the book for you!
But, having said that, don’t let the ‘swinging’ part of the story put you off reading this really great story, because if you go into it with an open mind you will be surprised by what you’ll find under the cover of this superb story, there is much more to the story than the erotic elements. There is depth and substance.
Paisley Parker is new to town and has been hired as a manager for the Factory (Private Swingers Club). She’s the definition of sex-bomb: a curvy burlesque dancer from New York. She doesn’t do relationships, only indulging in casual hook-ups. But is there more to her story? Is her confidence masking a deeper vulnerability?
In an effort to develop a website for the Factory, Paisley hires someone with the expertise to get the job done right. Enter Calvin Mitchell. He’s immediately drawn to her and would like to see where their mutual attraction may lead. So, what happens when this one-woman-man meets this wild and sexy woman? What happens when he learns about the club and the ‘lifestyle’? What about their age difference? And what happens when the past returns to haunt her?
This story is really well written, DUH- it’s Phoebe Alexander! There’s drama, emotion, passion, erotica, some suspense, surprises, friendship, connections, and lots of steam. The characters were wonderful and went through some development and growth over the course of the story. Once again Ms. Alexander has produced a enticing and sex-positive story, that drew me in right from the get-go.
Siren Call (Book #3)
Siren Call is the third book in the Eastern Shore Swingers Series by Phoebe Alexander. This is an erotic F/F romance with some drama and mystery.
This book is nothing like I thought it would be. I wasn’t sure about the F/F aspect to the story, not that I don’t like it, so much as it’s hard to find a good one with a story that has some substance, as well as some spice. I shouldn’t have doubted it though, because I know Ms. Alexander is such a talented author and always produces a memorable and entertaining read. She writes beautifully and has a relaxed, detailed and descriptive style that embraces you and guides you into the heart of her story.
Jessie Martinez is a Police Officer doing a favour for some friends. They ask her to look out for one of their club members. It’s not really such a bother, because the club member in question has caught Jessie’s attention, and she’s more than attracted and intrigued. There is definitely more to the situation than meets the eye and Jessie is determined to discover what it is.
Sirena joined the club as a way to escape. A distraction and diversion from her painful memories and the heartache she’s endured. She wasn’t going to ‘crack’ so easily. But the more she gets to know Jessie the weaker her defences were becoming. What is she hiding? What happens when her secrets are revealed? What does fate have in store for them? You really must read the story and find out all the incredible details, because I don’t want to give away any spoilers her.
I love these characters, they are so lovingly crafted- fully developed individuals who are realistic and totally believable.
The story is passionate, erotic, emotional, interesting and entertaining. I loved how Ms. Alexander was able to bring the whole story to life and give it energy, heart and soul. I also appreciate sex-positive and body-positive messages that Ms. Alexander promotes through her storylines. This book is definitely a real showcase for/of the authors writing skills……
So, as you can see there is a variety of storylines here to explore. All are beautifully written, detailed and descriptive- nothing but the best from Ms. Alexander. Well worth the read- take a leap into the Eastern Shore series today- you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what you find here!
Thank you, Ms. Alexander!