She’s my best friend’s kid sister. She’s off limits. But there’s no way in hell another guy is going to be her first.Piper is the one woman I can’t have. And the only woman I want.Those big blue eyes, those sweet pink lips, the cheeks that flush at the slightest provocation…I should stay away. She’s off limits. But once I learn she’s a vrgin, I can’t help myself. There’s no way in hell I’m … myself. There’s no way in hell I’m letting another guy be her first.
A sizzling forbidden romance
Dangerous Crush is one of three romances in the vrgin romance collection The First Time. This collection features Dangerous Crush, Dirty Deal, and Sing Your Heart Out. Enjoy over 1,000 pages of v*rgin heroines and dirty talking alpha heroes.
This collection also includes a special sneak peek of Losing It.
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I received an advanced copy of this trilogy in exchange for an honest review….no problem here; I’ve read all three books individually and previously, so this was a no brainer for me. I adore Crystal’s writing and the explosive chemistry she creates with her wonderful, broken characters. Piper and Kit (broken, recovering addict, rock star and the little sister of his lead singer). Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, yet Crystal writes broken men so beautifully that you can’t help fall in love with them and wish them all the happiness and love they deserve. Blake and Sterling in Dirty Deal…whew, let’s talk about intensity and passion! Arrogant CEO and sweet selfless caretaker… Yeah, it’s gonna be good! Finally, Miles and Meg in SYHO….you can’t get more opposites if you tried; another broken rock star with secrets and addictions, and a pre-med student, innocent in all, who simply cannot stay away from him no matter how many times he tries to push her away and warn her to guard your heart from him. Ahh, sweet agony!!
I voluntarily read a ARC of this book for an honest review
I had previeously read these books years ago, but I wanted to reread them before giving my review because the stories would would be fresh.
These are there books about girls first times and the guys they are with.
In each story, there are supposed to be no strings attached (feelings), but that’s not how life really works out.
The great thing about this book was seeing how the author’s writing has progressed, sinced the books were written at different times.
I especially loved that the women were strong minded, and tha’ts what ultimately win’s each of these guys’ hearts.
The sex scenes are hot and steamy and in each story, of course there is an HEA.
I read two out of the three books in this collection before I got it. Dirty Deals is the only book that was new to me, and it was so good! The other two in the collection are part of the authors two Rockstar romance series Sinful Serenades and Dangerous Noise. On their own, these are spectacular series to read. But combined together in this mini box set are three awesome books that are carefully tailored to new readers, or readers that are looking for a particular kind of romance. I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced copy of this book.
I have read all of Crystal Kaswell’s books and The First Time includes three great ones: Dangerous Crush, Dirty Deal, and Sing Your Heart Out.
Dangerous Crush is book 2 in the Dangerous Noise series, but it could be read first without missing much. Kit, the bassist from Dangerous Noise runs into Piper Strong, his bandmates’ (Ethan and Mal) little sister, at a party. Piper should be off limits, but when Piper confesses she plans to lose her virginity, Kit can’t let that happen…or at least with anyone else. Piper’s innocence and perkiness vs. Kit’s aloofness and bad boy charm make this couple one that will capture your heart as well as light up the papers with chemistry.
Dirty Deal is the first book of two in the Dirty Rich books. Blake Sterling is rich, a powerful CEO, and has a rough past with his family. He needs a fiancee, a fake one. Kat needs money for her sister for college and to save what little she has left in the world. The arrangement shouldn’t be an issue until the kisses, touches, and words start seeming a little too real. Will their fake relationship become a real one after all?
Sing Your Heart Out is the story of Miles and Meg; it is book 1 of 5 in the Sinful Serenade series. Miles is the lead singer of Sinful Serenade and a recovering addict. Meg is a med student who is well, a little uptight. Her best friend drags her to a party to hang out with her childhood friend turned rock star, where Meg meets Miles. He is blunt, talented, so hot, and wants Meg. Meg knows it can’t be serious with a guy like Miles, but they could have some fun. Then it starts becoming more than just a fling and neither one knows how their lives would ever work together. Sing Your Heart Out is the first one of Kaswell’s books that I ever read and made me then read every one of them.
This collection puts some of the hottest couples together in one book and is well worth the read!
I received and voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Three amazing books by the fantastic Crystal Kaswell. In Dangerous Crush, Kit is the bass player for Dangerous Noise. Kit has overcome his drug habit but still struggles everyday to stay sober. Piper Strong is the younger sister to two of Kit’s band members. Piper and Kit are attracted to each other, but Kit feels he isn’t good enough for Piper. As Kit and Piper get to know each other, they both realize they like each other more than they thought. How will Piper’s brothers react when they learn about Piper and Kit? Will Kit ever feel he is good enough for Piper? Can Piper and Kit overcome their issues and find their happily ever after? In Dirty Deal, Kat literally runs into Blake, a tech billionaire. Kat has been waiting tables and taking care of her sister since her parents were killed and her sister injured in an auto accident. Blake makes Kat an offer of marrying him for 6 months to an year, and he will give her anything she wants plus a million dollars when they divorce.The attraction between Blake and Kat is scorching hot, but Blake doesn’t want love or a relationship. Will Kat say yes to Blake’s offer that will solve all her problems? Can two people who are emotionally broken realize what they have between them before it all slips away? In Sing Your Heart Out, Miles Webb is the lead singer and songwriter for Sinful Serenade. Meg Smart is smart, aces her classes, stays out of trouble, and is still a virgin. Meg walks in on Miles’ tryst when they are at a mutual friend’s party. Meg is embarrassed, and Miles teases her mercilessly. Meg finds herself intrigued by Miles’ offer of a night she won’t forget. Neither wants a relationship and come to an arrangement of friends with benefits with three rules: no secrets, no love, and no falling in love. What happens when one or both can’t follow the rules? I really loved all three books by Crystal Kaswell. Crystal Kaswell has become a MUST reader author for this reader. I would highly recommend getting this box set. I received an ARC of this box set, and I am leaving my honest review.
The First Time is a mini collection of some of Crystal Kaswell’s best stories.
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Dangerous Crush: 5 stars!
This time it’s Kit’s turn to fall. The lucky woman? Mal and Ethan’s younger sister, Piper. Piper has always had a crush on Kit. Who wouldn’t? He’s hot and he’s got that broody, bad boy vibe going on. But they’ve never really known each other until she catches him with his pants down at a party she shouldn’t be at. Suddenly they’re texting each other, flirting, and getting to know each other in that friendly kind of way. Only she wants more, has always wanted more. Will Kit give into the attraction even though he knows Mal and Ethan will kill him and kick him out of the band if he touches their innocent little sister?
I loved Piper and Kit together. She may be much more innocent and naive than he, but they make a great couple because at the heart of their relationship is a strong friendship. One of loyalty and true comfort and support.
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Dirty Deal: 4 stars.
I read this one way back in the day when it was first released and titled The Billionaire’s Deal. I loved it then and thought it stood out among all the other billionaire romances that clutter the market. Blake and Kat make a hot couple. I wanted to perhaps junk punch Blake a few times for being so hot and cold with the poor woman, but aside from that I thought it was a superb billionaire/damaged soul romance.
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Sing Your Heart Out: 5 stars!
This one is my favorite of this collection, actually, my favorite of all of Crystal Kaswell’s rockstar romances. Miles is the damaged rockstar who falls hard for medical student, Meg, who has her own demons. In true rockstar fashion, it has lots of angst, and sex, drugs and rock n roll. It also sets up the Sinful Serenade series, which is by far my favorite Crystal Kaswell series.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced copy of this book
I absolutely loved this collextion of 3 amazing books by Crystal Kaswell. This complitalition of Piper and Kit, Blake and Kat, and Miles and Meg are fun, sexy, and emotional. Each couple is differnent in their own way with some hot, alpha males and strong, sassy women. After re-reading these I want to back and read the rest of the books in the different series’. I highly recommend this collection as well as the rest of the books in the different series.
The First Time: A Romance Collection by Crystal Kaswell is a box set of three of Ms. Kaswell’s book that total about 1011 pages. I was really happy to see this set as a few of the books I hadn’t had the chance to read. I would recommend this box set if you love a hot alpha type man with a strong innocent leading lady. Here are the stories that you will be getting in this set:
Dangerous Crush, which is book Two in the Dangerous Noise Series. This is the story of Kit and Piper. Piper is the little sister of Kit’s band member and friend…so she is off limites to him…or suppose to be.
Dirty Deal, This was the story of Kat and Blake. Kat is trying to take care of herself and her sister Lizzie. But times are getting harder for them when she meets Blake. Blake needs a wife for about a year and offers Kat the ‘job’ and he will also help her sister.
Sing Your Heart Out is the first book in the Sinful Serenade Series. This is the story of Meg and Miles. Meg is a innocent strait and narrow path taker but craves more. Miles is a hard rock band having fun kind of guy. When these two go forward to have a friends with benefit type ‘relationship’….but they both soon find out they need more of each other.
Three Crystal Kaswell book? Yes please!
The First Time by Crystal Kaswell is three books all about the heroines experiencing their first time. I had read already read Dangerous Crush and Sing Your Heart Out before (and loved them enough to read again), but not Dirty Deal. While all three are completely different, they are all in true Crystal Kaswell style. Exceptionally well written, intriguing characters, engaging dialogue and banter, serious yet witty. Whether you read them all or just one, any or all of them will leave you wanting more, desparate to turn the next page and finally reach the HEA only to feel disappointed that the story has ended.
I read an ARC of this book collection and voluntarily share my review.
Dangerous Crush and Sing your Heart Out
*squeal!!!!!
This is now the 3rd time I have read this book and only the first time, I have finally forced myself to put my happiness into words.
I apologize Crystal, for the delay.
But holy YAY!!!!!
I am supposed to be reading Miles and Megs story as a part of the First Time boxset. I could have told you by the end of chapter 2, that there is no way I can not read the entire Sinful series. THEN the entire Dangerous series. Im going to busy for a few days.
I think its its obvious that I highly recommend these books and this boxset.
So Happy reading!
Note: I have voluntarily (re)read and reviewed an ARC of this box set.
Rating 5 stars
Dirty Deal
Such a perfectly wonderful book. What else can I expect from Crystal Kaswell though. That’s all she knows to write. Even the dirty naughty parts, this book was so sweet. Kat and Blake were perfect for each other, though my favorite character was Meryl. You’ll see why soon enough. I highly recommend this book. Happy reading!
Extended Epilogue
Absolutely wonderful.
And here I thought the original HEA was perfect. Well done Crystal. Very well done.
Happy reading!
Rating 5 stars
This collection of romantic stories involving damaged, alpha males and independent, virgin heroines is one for the ages. In the collection, you are introduced to different series that leave you breathless and wanting more. I particularly like the heroine in Dirty Deal; she is independent and knows what she wants. It’s refreshing to read about a virgin heroine who isn’t straight out of high school. All three stories, Dangerous Crush, Dirty Deal, and Sing Your Heart Out are wonderful reads.
I did not click very well with Piper’s personality (Dangerous Crush), but her personality was strong. She was able to hold her own among the many alpha men in her life.
Overall, a great read! I absolutely love the writing that Crystal Kaswell produces! I can’t wait to read more!
I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced copy of this book.
An emotional and heartfelt journey of three interesting and engaging firsts. The storylines kept me engaged with great characters that were each unique and emotional invoking twists. The explosive chemistry, passion and ups and diwns to get to their own HEA all for one great price
I can’t say enough about this excellent box set! It includes 3 of my favorite books by Crystal Kaswell and that’s saying a lot. She is a talented author and her rock star books are some of the best I’ve read. Dangerous Crush, Dirty Deal and Sing Your Heart Out are books that I have enjoyed before but reading them a second time is even better. Dangerous Crush is the sweet but angst-ridden love story of Kit Lockhart and Piper Strong. Kit is the bassist for the band Dangerous Noise and has a troubled history of drug abuse, addiction, rehab and relapse. Only drugs and his music make him feel whole but the band has told him he’s out should he relapse again. Piper is the baby sister of Ethan and Mal, the singer and bassist for the band. She has had a crush on Kit since the day she met him but that crush is turning into something more for her. Her brothers have made it crystal clear that she is off limits! She and Kit have an embarrassing encounter at a party and electricity hits them both. They have a cute way of flirting and there is nothing more entertaining than the texts they send all day and all night. Kit doesn’t fully trust in his sobriety and pulls away from Piper when he questions himself. Piper assumes wrongly that he doesn’t care for her anymore and suffers needlessly. She’s dealing with the opioid overdose death of her sister and hasn’t grieved. Neither one knows how deeply the other is troubled but they have to face their demons if they want to have a relationship. Their characters are beautifully written and their hot and cold, on and off behaviors they show to each other are thoroughly believable. It’s hard work to find their happiness but, with a lot of honesty and family support, they just might get there!
If you are new to Crystal Kaswell’s books, then this is a great way to get started. Three amazing books and super fun (and hot) reads. I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced copy of this book.
~~Dangerous Crush~~
You’re not supposed to fall for your best friend’s little sister. Especially when getting involved with Piper could mean getting kicked out of the band. But Kit can’t help himself. Piper is such a sweet girl and so innocent. She doesn’t belong in his world. He thinks he will hurt her. But Piper has other plans.
~~ Dirty Deal~~
The story of Blake and Kat draws you in from the beginning. I laughed, cried, and then laughed some more. Even up until the last few chapters, I wasn’t sure how this relationship would turn it. Wonderful read. Would love to see books with the other characters as well.
~~Sing Your Heart Out~~
Miles and Meg are friends with benefits. No strings. No feelings. No lies. But there is always something. You will love following their story and being introduced to the other members of Sinful Serenade.
This is a great set of books from Crystal Kaswell. You can’t go wrong with reading anything if hers.
Dangerous Crush
Absolutely loved Piper and Kit’s story. Once I started, I couldn’t put it down. They balanced each other out so well. They are one of my favorite couples!
Dirty Deal
This is the story that got me hooked on Crystal Kaswell’s books and I have never looked back. Blake had such an awful childhood and needs Kat to be his fake wife before his mother dies. He claims he will never fall in love, but realizes that he cannot lose Kat. And dear Kat, she loves him with all her heart and is such a good person to help him deal with his demons and move past them. A must read story.
Sing Your Heart Out
Loved this story! Meg and Miles are the perfect opposites attract relationship. She’s smart and in school who lost her sister to drugs and he’s a musician who parties and used to be an addict. I loved these two together. Miles opens up so much to her and it broke my heart. Loved them.
Three different virgin romance books in one bundle.
Dangerous Crush – I liked Kit and Piper’s relationship. They were friends first before becoming more. I also liked that there wasn’t a lot of angst. Their issues were communicated and worked out quickly.
Dirty Deal – Lots of steam in this fake fiancé romance. Kat is not interested in Blake’s money only his love. I like how Kat didn’t give in and how Blake fell hard!
Sing Your Heart Out – From friends with benefits, to benefits only, to love. Meg and Miles both had plenty they didn’t want to talk about or share. Neither were wanting more but the more time they spent together allowed them to open up
What is better than one Crystal Kaswell story? Three in one book, that’s what! The book begins with Dangerous Crush, which is the story of Kit and Piper. Kit is 26, recovering addict and the bass player in a band. Piper is the 19 year old baby sister of two of Kit’s bandmates. Both of whom have said that their baby sister is off limits. But perhaps Piper has other ideas. Once I started reading, I was hooked.
Dirty Deal is the story of Blake and Kat. Blake needs a fake wife before his mother dies and Kat needs money to keep her house and help her sister with college. Blake comes to Kat’s work with an offer of marriage. He won’t say why, but he will give her anything she wants during their marriage and $1 million dollars at the divorce. What could go wrong?
Sing Your Heart Out s the story of Meg and Miles, who couldn’t be more different from each other. Meg is smart, working towards med school and has an inner strength that is fueled by past tragedy. Miles is a recovering addict and rockstar. They decide to become friends with benefits as neither of them want attachment.
Loved all these books, they made me lose myself on a wet and windy Sunday.
This collection reminds of why I adore Crystal’s books!
Dangerous Crush
Sometimes you have to have faith in yourself!
This is the second time I’ve read this. I love it as much this time as I did the last. This book, this band, these characters are part of why I love Crystal’s work. Kit is sober but convinced he’ll slip. Plus he finds himself drawn to his bandmates younger sister. Piper is kind of tired of her brothers’ overprotective streak. And being a virgin. She & Kit strike up a more intimate friendship that leads to so much more. Love, love, love!
Dirty Deal
Hot, dirty, sweet, tender, very satisfying HEA
Delicious! Re-reading this story was awesome. I still adore it. Blake is dirty, sexy, dominant, and in denial. Kat is sassy, sweet, independent, and head over heels for him. Together they’re combustible. Love, love, love!
Sing Your Heart Out
He’s gonna steal your heart while he wins Meg’s
Meg & Miles were my introduction to Crystal’s books. My re-read was as emjoyable as the first time. Both of them are broken and scared of attachment. Miles, because he doesn’t want to risk his heart and recovery. Meg, because she’s got a plan and a relationship doesn’t play into it. Both have lost people close to them. What starts out as a fwb situation morphes into friendship and more. Miles may still be my favorite. And I’ve loved them all, but he was my first Kaswell BBF. 😉
And to top all the deliciousness off…the teaser for Wes’s story, Losing It, makes me wish it was out now!!
I received an advanced copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.