A bundle of three novellas:My Anti-Valentine: Jaded by relationships gone wrong, Bret throws an anti-Valentine’s Day party to celebrate being single and burn his ex-boyfriends’ belongings. Bret’s low interest in sex has destroyed every relationship he’s had and tarnished his view of romance, but a cute blond guy at the party who says all the wrong things inspires him to hope for more. My …
My Anti-Boyfriend: Brad has everyone fooled. He’s the casual, sexy friend. The fun-time guy who sleeps around. Except not really. There’s one man who holds his heart: his best friend — with benefits — Riley. Too bad Riley has no interest in a relationship, and as far as Brad can tell, never will. But once Brad acknowledges his feelings for Riley, he can’t continue to ignore them. Riley’s days of having his cake and eating it too are over. Then again, maybe Brad is tasty enough to keep a man satisfied.
My Anti-Marriage: Love has never been a good bet for Chris, so going on a Vegas wedding trip for his friends is bittersweet. Especially when Ant, the last man to break his trust, is suddenly along for the ride. Which explains why Chris wakes up in his hotel room with the mother of all hangovers. Not so much why Ant is in his bed … or worse, wearing a matching wedding band.
Each novella has previously been published. There’s been no changes to content.
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Great trilogy of novellas. I enjoyed them all, especially My Anti-Valentine in which there is an asexual character. Very well done!
Loved having all the novellas in one pack!!
Overall. I loved this set. All three stories are fun to read and the characters unique and likable. All three stories are opposites attract especially
My Anti-Valentine-
Harry and three of his friends go out every weekend cruising for hookups. he is tired of that lifestyle and wants a boyfriend of his own. One to spend Valentine’s day with. Heck even have a second or third date or a date period. After being turned down for a second date again, his friend calls and invites him to an Anti-Valentine party. He meets the one giving the party Bret, who is more cynical than he is about relationships…then he finds out why.
My Anti Boyfriend is about two of Harry’s best friends, Riley and Brad, that was part of the group he cubbed with. Riley and Brad are best friends with benefit’s but Brad has a secret. He wants more with Riley but knows he can never have it. he doesn’t want to lose his friendship though.. Then he sees what Harry and Bret have and wants more, but can he give up the benefits part of his friendship with Riley?
My Anti- Marriage- The first page had me both confused and laughing. We meet Chris in the other two books, but I had never heard mention of Ant, the man he wakes up in bed with and hates so much. then in the next chapter, we find a little more out about Ant as it starts the day before. But after I got over my confusion of who Ant is I laughed my butt off about this and sighed a bit too
All of these books are sweet, fun and sexy. If you are looking for some short reads you can read these in no time one at a time, or as I did all in one night!
#1 my Anti-Valentine
Bret and Harry
Oh dear I loved this one… two charming guys I just looooved them.
Harry he made me laugh and Bret goshh isn’t he adorable!
When Harry meets Bret it isn’t in the best way… Bret put together an anti Valentine party.
Harry is there with his niece and doesn’t understand Bret’s aversion about Valentine.
Harry has had it with all his meaningless one night stands. With nothing else to do he will go with his niece to a party…
After a bad start they end up with a kiss… Bret is honest to Harry and Harry need some time to digest it all.
So much humor, even the sarcastic ones, it was just delicious. The serious side of this story was really wonderful put down. The wide spectrum of asexuality. How they try to find a way that will work for both of them, searching… so both will be satisfied with the situation.
Honestly and love are the big words here.
I love both personalities very. The buildup was well done. The whole story was warm, considerate and well written!!
#2 my Anti-Boyfriend
Riley and Brad are best friends and fuck buddies.
But Brad it tired of pretending it doesn’t hurt he’ll always be a second choice.
Riley will never tie the knot… he’ll end up left behind like always… no strings huh not for him.
He’ll always have Brad in reserve… his best friend and best fuck buddy…
Riley don’t want any strings… he will be abandoned after all… like always..
Riley doesn’t understand why Brad doesn’t reply to his calls, messages or even attend to their club on Friday evenings… he misses him…
Riley is a hot seducer and even Brad can’t resist him… damn Riley…
When Riley finally understands what’s the reason, he has to make the choice of his life.
Between all the hot and filthy mouths we can find vulnerable men and aren’t they adorable!
I love this way of writing style… steady, to the point, clear, and even in this short story the feelings are all over the floor.
The friends from part #1 are there and that means even more fun!
#3 my Anti-Marriage
Chris had only terrible experiences with men… the last one was Ant… cheater Ant… and Chris is still angry..
Vegas yeahhh Riley and Brad… they want to get married … in Vegas… so… the circle of friends head to Vegas for the weekend… Chris thought he would be the fifth wheel… but surprise… surprise
Ant is part of their circle as friend of Brad…
After a drunk fest Chris wakes up with Ant in his bed and both wearing…. a ring!!
They can’t remember a thing…
Chris is hurt and Ant hopes he can finally explain what really happened three months ago…
He doesn’t know how stubborn Chris is…
Hurt, comfort, friends, love, romance and hot sex… it’s all there.. wrapped in a lovely ribbon with a silken bow. The circle of friends is just great and their bond solid and unbreakable.
I loved this anti trilogy! The feelings are diverse and very romantic.
It was fun read with a positive vibe. After I finished reading I lie down on my couch with one big smile…
Read and Reviewed for Diverse Reader
A great collection of stories!
I love how DJ Jamison tells a story; her novella length books are among my favorites. I reviewed these books individually as they were released. Below are excerpts from those original reviews.
My Anti-Valentine:
This is the first story I’ve ever read about an asexual/graysexual character and I found it both enlightening and entertaining. While it’s short it didn’t feel like there was any essential information missing and I loved it.
Bret isn’t totally opposed to having sex as long as it’s on his terms – it just isn’t something he really seems to want or need most of the time. Harry wants a meaningful, committed relationship and he’s attracted to Bret but he has to decide if he can handle Bret’s lack of desire for sex as frequently as he would like.
My Anti-Boyfriend:
This story engaged my emotions right from the get-go!
I’m a sucker for many romance tropes but friends-to-lovers is one of my favorites. Brad and Riley have been friends and f**k buddies for quite some time. For a while that was OK with Brad – he knew that Riley was not into relationships – but now he’s ready for something more. Brad is tired of always being Riley’s “plan B” so he begins to distance himself from Riley.
My Anti-Marriage:
Chris and Bryant (Ant – I just love that nick-name) had a falling out when Chris thinks he saw Bryant cheating on him; he never gave Ant a chance to explain what was going on. Now the two of them are in Vegas for Brad and Riley’s wedding. They wake up in bed together after a night of drinking and neither one can really remember what happened.
There is serious chemistry between Chris and Ant but they have a lot of things to work through before they get their HEA. I loved the epilogue – it’s witty and sentimental and a perfect ending for Chris and Ant.
This is a really great collection of stories!
***Reviewed for Xtreme-Delusions dot com***