FOUR swoon-worthy never before published, standalone stories. HEAs guaranteed. You’ve done what’s expected. You’ve stayed in the “good girl” lane. How’s that working for you? If you have a chance at falling in love . . . Will you take matters into your hands? Kiss a stranger with wild abandon? Throw caution to the wind along with your clothes? Don’t think about the consequences. Dive into the … clothes?
Don’t think about the consequences.
Dive into the forbidden, the off-limits.
Be fearless.
Be wild.
Be unpredictable.
Be reckless.
***Each novella in the Reckless anthology is an never before published, standalone story by Mika Jolie, Kylie Stewart, P M Carson, and Sharla Lovelace.
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This is a romantic book for people who like steamy books with great stories. Four unique stories by four different authors. Each book is as different as the types of sex each couple prefers.
I read all 4 books in the RECKLESS Anthology, they are Sizzling Hot! With the weather getting colder, I guarantee if you cuddle up to read RECKLESS, you will get warm rather quickly. Easy, fast read, you won’t want to put the book down! Be RECKLESS, buy this book, you won’t regret it!
Reckless is an anthology that is unpredictable and I loved it!! In each novella there is something that an character will have to take chance at and be unpredictable. I throughly enjoyed each story and they drew me in and I didn’t want them to end. Each story brings something different to the anthology and I think that there is something in this anthology for everyone. I definitely have found some new authors that I will be reading real soon!!
Woo! Give me a fan! It’s hot in here! What a collection! I am a big fan of collections. I love getting stories from different authors in one book. This anthology is a romance lovers dream. These four stories are by four amazing authors. I am so glad I read it. I have new to me authors I need to check out further now. That is another thing I love about these collections. This collections is also diverse. Each story is totally different from the other one.
LAYLA’S CHANCE by Mika Jolie ~ This is an older woman and younger man romance. Layla and Chance are electrifying. This is a great story about stepping out of what you are comfortable in and taking a chance. And talk about hot! It helped she included my favorite, a hot rock star.
DIRTY MARTINIS by P. M. Carson ~ Drew and Rachel meet on a dating site. They don’t expect it to be more than a fling. But life likes to take our plans and change them. I loved this one! Following these characters from talking to meeting to their hot relationship was a blast.
INTO THE DEEP by Kylie Stewart ~ This one is hot hot hot. The things Grayson said gave me chills. Grayson and Gemma both are dealing with things. But it turns out each other is what they needed for their hearts. This story was sexy, raw and will have you falling in love yourself.
THE SPY WHO KISSED ME by Sharia Lovelace ~ Fans of action packed romance, this one is for you! I am one those fans. This one had me hooked. It has action, suspense, secrets, romance and all the things that will grip your heart fast. Ava and Dominic might be my new favorite match.
Go read these stories. I promise you that this is will be your new favorite collection.
This review is for Layla’s Chance part of the Reckless Anthology
For a novella, this had so much feeling and depth. Add in plenty of sexy times, a hero and heroine that are well developed, and you’ve got the makings for an amazing read.
I loved reading about Layla and Chance. While their relationship starts off fast and their time together is limited, this wasn’t really an over the top insta-love romance. It’s more like an insta-let’s-see-where-this-thing-goes thing. That in itself was refreshing.
Layla’s character was deeper and heavier than that of Chance. Then again, we are only given her point of view up until the very end. I think that helped to fully develop this story as it was focused on what was going on with them and how she was reacting to it. I really liked her and the way she handled her issues. This isn’t a fairytale where everything just automatically falls into perfect glittering place. There were hard choices that had to be made and I respected her for the struggle she experienced making them.
As stated, we don’t have Chance’s view point so it was harder to get a full picture of where he was emotionally. However, he was pretty straight forward about what he wanted, what he felt, and what he could and could not do. Despite his rock star status he was not a player by any means. He pulled me in with his easy way and his fierce desire for Layla as well as his decision to allow Layla to make the ultimate decision without pressuring her.
This older woman/younger man story was fast paced with the feel of a fuller story due to the beautiful prose layered throughout. Secondary characters are minimal due to the length, but we do get a bit of a peek at a couple of our favorites from previous books. Overall, this was a really good read and a great choice if you’re looking for something between lengthier reads.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I am familiar with Jolie’s work and enjoy her style. The other author’s reads were enjoyable as well. This anthology I introduced me to three new talented author’s. Great storylines.. Believable characters. Ty
Reckless – An Anthology
Hot…HOT…H O T ~ You know that fantasy you might have had from time to time that had you doing something naughty and totally out of keeping with your normal day to day choices? Perhaps a little bit reckless? Perhaps something you might have done in the past but not in the present? Well, this book has four such wonderful rather steamy stories that had me on the edge of my seat unable to stop reading. Whew! I hope YOU enjoy them all as much as I did!
LAYLA’S CHANCE by Mika Jolie
Passed over for partnership in her law firm and needing to get away from Chicago Layla finds herself in Martha’s Vineyard regrouping. Little did she know that the hot younger man she literally bumped into would be the person that would make the huge difference in her life she so needed – that is – if she is willing to trust, listen to her guy and take a leap toward what she truly wants.
DIRTY MARTINIS by P.M. Carson
A dirty martini is a tasty drink and this is one tasty story! If online dating is really like this story and I were single I would sign up in a heartbeat! Drew and Rachel met, texted, sexted and got to know one another online before meeting in real time. When they did the heat level and connection was off the charts. Neither wants a relationship. Both are workaholics. Both have secrets. Both want deeply but getting to their HEA is not easy. Not easy but oh so worth reading!
INTO THE DEEP by Kylie Stewart
Gemma has headed home after deciding it was time to move on. She was married less than a day and has been divorced several months when she meets Grayson while checking out his home as a potential house to make her own. The two meet again and agree to one night together little knowing that one night would not be enough. Grayson is significantly older than Gemma but that doesn’t make a difference to the two of them as they work toward finding their HEA.
THE SPY WHO KISSED ME by Sharla Lovelace
Another lawyer story but this time the story is quite different from the other in this anthology. Ava has also been passed over for partnership but a choice she makes puts her life on the line and Dominc, ex-CIA, feels an obligation to keep her safe. What a ride this couple takes before they can realize what they both so deeply want and need.
Thank you to Sharla Lovelace (and the other authors) for the opportunity to read this ARC – I have found three new authors I would not have heard of without reading this anthology and look forward to reading more by all four of these authors in the future.
5 Stars
Mika Jolie, Kylie Stewart, P M Carson, and Sharla Lovelace have put together an amazing collection of four romantic and intriguing stories.
Mika Jolie’s Layla’s Chance is an amaxing story filled with thrilling moments and enjoyable characters you’ll fall in love with instantly. This author has a knack for writing stories containing well developed protagonists and a plot that feels real. And this is no exception.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book
The Reckless Anthology is a collection of romance novellas from 4 different authors. This review is for Layla’s Chance by Mika Jolie. I’m a huge fan of this format, sexy little novellas by different authors and Layla’s Chance did not disappoint. Layla Benedict is a successful lawyer who has spent the last 12 years of her life focusing solely on her career and catering to the needs of others. She thought she was on track for partner at her prestigious firm, but a turn of events as left her not only sad and lonely, but questioning her life in a way she never has before. She has to get away from her life, if only for a few days. On her getaway she meets the gorgeous, Chance. She is 40, he is 27. This can’t happen, he’s too young, but will one night together be such a bad thing? Let me just say that the older woman, younger man trope is my catnip. I love it and I loved them. The chemistry between these two is off the charts, but I think what is most engaging is how Chance gets Layla to shed some of her inhibitions and just be free.
Layla ~
Yet, the free fall is the most intense rush of adrenaline I’ve ever experienced outside of being with Chance. The moment I jumped, tidal waves of emotions hit me. The sadness I’ve long held close to me as armor crumbled. The know rooted deep inside my chest disentangled and set me free. Overflowing with joy, as I surface my lips spread into a smile, as I surface my lips spread into a smile, and then break into laughter, all the years of anguish and sorrow slipping away….
Mika’s writing style is crisp yet lush and easy to read. If you are looking for a fun, sexy, slightly forbidden novella with lots of heart and steam, give Layla’s Chance a read.
I received an earc of this book from Mika and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
All the stories have a red thread I really loved them all. I will review every one of them, because they were amazing and have a few words that need to be said.
Layla’s Chance by Mika Jolie
O my god what an amazing story.
What fascinated me the most was that Chance was sure of himself. He fell something for Layla and didn’t want to let go of her. There wasn’t any beating around the bush, he was straightforward and honest.
While Layla was scared and her heart wasn’t approachable. I get it, she had her reasons. That is why I am glad that Chance really was into her and gave her a chance to think it through and didn’t push her for her decision.
Loved this book very much! I really love the double meaning of the tittle.
Dirty Martinis by P. M. Carson:
Their story is brilliant. I love these male characters that are sooo into the girls and are not afraid to go after they want and express their feelings.
Rachel is also strong and confident, but afraid to lose herself in Drew. She thinks that loving someone and depending on them it means that you are weak. No, you are not. But your burden gets a little lighter if you can share it with someone who you really like and you can be yourself with them.
Bravo for Drew for going after he likes, wants and loves. He is an amazing character. I fell in love with him a little.
Into the deep by Kylie Stewart:
Grayson and Gemma’s story is short but sweet.
I like it how Gemma is very confident and knows what she wants.
Grayson is also very confident, but he doesn’t want to impose on Gemma. He likes her very much but doesn’t want to be a burden to her.
The spy who kissed me by Sharla Lovelace:
I really loved this book. It is funny and really intense. I was kept on the edge and really couldn’t put it down while reading.
Ava is a strong independant woman, but she is solely focused on her job. She doesn’t have a family nor friends.
Dominic is a bit bitter but he doesn’t show it. You only see it when you read his thoughts.
Ava and Dominic are really good together. I loved their insta-connection even after so many years being apart.