Not all vampires are idly rich. Some of them have day jobs. Er, night jobs.
In a world struggling to come to grips with the existence of vampires, where reactions range from excitement to fear to determined disbelief, these vampires are just trying to make ends meet. Some of them do mundane work—like waiting tables or driving a cab. Others have more prestigious careers in medicine and crime … crime prevention. But what all their jobs have in common is people. Unpredictable, interesting, frustrating, hostile, helpless, tasty people.
Whether they’re pouring drinks, answering phones, hacking into a computer system, or serving up the perfect food/wine pairing, these working stiffs are too busy to fall in love. Or are they?
This International Workers Day, celebrate by sinking your teeth into thirteen awesome stories about vampires at work. Because even the undead have to earn a living. Proceeds benefit the WHO’s Covid-19 Response Fund.
Bad Blood by Lyra Evans
Bad Decision by H.L Day
Call My Number by Megs Pritchard
Dial a Vamp by Roberta Blablanski
Fangs for the Memories by Sadie Jay
Fire and Ice Cold Skin by Mel Gough
How To Keep an Author (Alive) by AJ Sherwood
Graveyard Cops by Crystel Greene
Life Hacks by Eliott Griffen
Long Haul by Tanya Chris
Off the Menu by R.J. Sorrento
Overexposed by K. Evan Coles
Quality Assured by Edie Montreux
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I love a good Vampire story, and couldn’t pass up a chance to read this anthology, especially since proceeds go to such a worthy cause. 13 in all, the stories deal with Vampires who have to work for a living doing jobs ranging from companion to scene photographer to ER Doctor and professional hacker. What I found hilarious for some reason is the name of the agency that finds the jobs for the Vampires – Vampire Agency for Mortal Professions, or V.A.M.P.
Each story is a great stand alone read, but put together in an anthology like this, you get a sampling of some terrific M/M writers. I highly recommend picking this one up.
Dial a Vamp by Roberta Blablanski is a hot, fast-paced read with lots of gasp-worthy moments for such a short story.
Caleb has a fantasy, so he calls the sex line to try to role-play being bitten by a vampire during sex. Little does he know that “Ronaldo” is the perfect sex-line worker for this fantasy!
Wyatt is in a rut. A big one. Nothing has stirred this vampire’s libido for 40 years, until Caleb calls him during his job as a sex-call worker. And when he discovers the very human Caleb is in a relationship, and they both want to meet him in real life to explore further, Wyatt’s not sure he can go back to the rut he just climbed out of…
Dial A Vamp has enough surprises and boldness to pique interest and reel you in. I really enjoyed the blatant sexual nature of this story (even by M/M/M standards) and Roberta Blablanski uses some very clever writing to bring enough detail to this short read to leave you satisfied and fulfilled.
In Mel Gough’s Fire and Ice Cold Skinfirefighter Ryan has a big heart and when he sees a ‘kid’ who just lost his house to a fire, he has to help. He feels drawn to Drake and offers him a place to stay – not sure why he trusts him.
However, Drake has a few secrets and his world is very different from Ryan’s. When Ryan begins to suspect something, he does some investigating and discovers a truth that should scare him, but not enough to pull away from the intriguing man… or vampire.
A quick but engaging read with a dash of mystery and suspense Fire and Ice Cold Skin is well written and easily absorbed in a single sitting.
I enjoy well written short stories and find anthologies a great way to discover or even try out new authors. And what’s better than an excellent anthology like Working Stiffs…when its proceeds go toward a worthy cause. I picked up this collection partially thanks to it including works by some favorite authors, but I found a few more in this collection whose work I thoroughly enjoyed and will definitely be looking to read more from. I loved the variety in Working Stiffs. Yes, it was all romances involving vampires, but this collection features a wide range of characters and tropes, so it’s sure to please many readers, no matter what sort of vamp you are in the mood for.
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Below is a quick run-down of my ratings for the individual stories:
How to Keep an Author (Alive)- AJ Sherwood- 4.5 stars- I’ve enjoyed this author’s shorts before, so I wasn’t at all surprised that this was a really good story. With an original storyline, fun characters, and a sweet romance that wasn’t rushed, I was left wanting more but oh so happy with this start to the collection.
Long Haul- Tanya Chris- 3.5 stars- This was a fast, hot enjoyable read following the start of a relationship.
Overexposed- K. Evan Coles- 3.5 stars- The story had a great overall premise that had me really excited to read. Unfortunately, it was a bit underdeveloped with a fast, unsatisfying ending. I’d love to see more from this author and couple though.
Dial-a-Vamp- Roberta Blablanski- 3 stars- A menage featuring a vampire? Done. This was one sexy short.
Off the Menu- R.J. Sorrento- 2.5 stars- With such a great premise, I was thinking the story would be an automatic win for me. Unfortunately, there was simply too much wasted time with indecision on the page and not enough time was left for me to actually enjoy the couple.
Fangs for the Memories- Sadie Jay- 4 stars- An interesting premise with a second chance love story, this short was a little light on the details but provided just enough to satisfy me and leave me looking to read more from this author.
Call My Number- Megs Pritchard- 3 stars- This was a good story that suffered a bit from the timeline jumping around a little. It made it difficult to follow, which is never a good thing in a short story, but I did like the general plot.
Bad Blood- Lyra Evans- 5 stars- This story boasted a really good premise. I loved the idea of a vampire doctor who can smell illnesses and I always enjoy a good enemies-to-lovers storyline. I’ll definitely be looking for more from this author…and soon!
Graveyard Cops- Crystel Greene- 4 stars- I’m always a fan of law enforcement romance, especially when both MCs are partners, so I was excited for this one. I enjoyed the characters a lot and really liked their dynamic. Definitely wouldn’t be opposed to reading more about this couple!
Quality Assurance- Edie Montreux- 3 stars- I really liked this idea. The premise was solid, the characters interesting, but it didn’t really capture the sparks between the main characters for me.
Fire and Ice Cold Skin- Mel Gough- 3-3.5 stars- This short serves as an intro to a longer story that I’d wager will be good. I did like the story, but found the omniscient third person narration really difficult to adjust to especially in a short story format.
Life Hacks- Elliot Griffen- 4 stars- An exciting and interesting short story that details a hacker falling for a man who is employed by the company the hacker has been sent to infiltrate and take down. There were some nice action sequences in this one with a sweet romance.
Bad Decision- H.L Day- 5 stars- This was an excellent story that had action, intrigue, and great characters, all with a satisfying end. I liked that the short had a bit more of the broody, dark side of the vampires to it too- giving a different tone than many of the other stories. I thought this made for a fabulous close to a great collection.
*Reviewed for Alpha Book Club*
If you still believed in the myths that all vampires are shimmering, magically irresistible and extra rich creatures, this anthology will blow those beliefs apart. While they are indeed strong, cold, pale and can bring a human to heights of extasy with just one bite, most of them need jobs, sometimes menial, because they need a roof over their heads and the means to provide their next meal and pay their bills.
These are their stories:
1. (), AJ Sherwood
Vampire Justus takes a job as a housekeeper/PA/cook for eccentric mystery writer JD Cooper. Cooper was adorable, lost in his world and often forgetting about the real one. More than in need of someone to take care of his house, he needed someone to look after him, to keep him grounded to reality. Justus was just the one for that job, too…after the initial exasperation, after getting over the fact that Cooper tried to strangle him in his sleep – for research purposes, mind you. And, as the days went on, lines began to blur, their professional relationship became friendship, and then more.
This one was light and humorous, cute …with a particularly sweet bite to it.
2. , Tanya Chris
Vlad has lived for so long that nothing inspired him or gave him the will to do more than just go through the motions. Grumpy and morose, he liked the quiet being a truck driver gave him. And he’s had it, until the impulsive idea to save Silver from a bashing and then have the young man tag along for his delivery.
I absolutely adored this story. Silver was the sweetest, soft spoken and kind kid. And a chatterbox. I loved how he got under Vlad’s skin, until the loner vampire just wanted to always have around his warmth and enthusiasm…forever and ever.
3. , K. Evan Coles
A killer is on the loose and Danny is the only witness to one of his murders. Noah, a scene photographer, would do anything to protect him, even it means bringing temptation to his own home. Because Noah’s had a crush on Danny for months, keeping away, afraid to reveal that he’s a vampire, and having him at biting distance wasn’t easy. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to find out that Danny has been returning Noah’s feelings all along?
This is a sweet and suspenseful close proximity romance, and in just a few pages, the author managed to write amazingly their emotions, to make me fear for Danny’s life and even create a strong secondary character, detective Callahan.
4. –, Roberta Blablanski
Wyatt’s life as a vampire was so depressing he’s reached a point of such boredom and apathy, that even his ‘nether regions’ decided to go into a slump. Not even his job as a sex phone operator managed to arouse his spirit, until the night a shy voice called on his line, saying he fantasized about being bitten by a vampire. And THAT definitely made everything perk up, from Wyatt’s imagination to his ‘moody’ appendage. When Caleb, the caller, and his partner Ryan invited him to their house to act on the fantasy in real life, they offered Wyatt something he thought he’d never find: a way out of numbness, a reawakening of desire, hope and motivation to keep going.
This was not romance and it bordered on erotica. An incredibly steamy MMM, with Caleb and Ryan making Wyatt feel again, and I really hope the author would decide to expand Ryan’s story in the future.
5. , RJ Sorrento
Recently turned vampire, chef Johnny hates being one. Losing the possibility to enjoy food and being stuck for eternity in a heavyset body have turned him into a growling, grumpy bear. He was adorable, really, and even more so when a snobby sommelier invaded his space. Nate smelled like an exquisite dish, looked like the cutest man ever, but acted the worst stuck-up. I’ve had so much fun seeing them around each other, waiting for the moment that either Johnny gave in to the need to sample Nate’s tantalizing blood or they cleared out their differences, because it was obvious they were perfect for each other.
6. , Sadie Jay
Indoctrinated by a vampire hating religion, Rollie staked Alex fifteen years ago. He’d thought he’d killed him, only to find himself face to face with a very much alive Alex (who prefers Aja now). Surprisingly, Aja gives Rollie the opportunity to explain himself and doesn’t even seem to hate him. He even helps free Rollie’s ex from an ugly situation.
There was no bitterness between Aja and Rollie, which I really liked. Just a sweet rekindling of emotions, both of them more than grateful for the second chance to be together.
7. , Megs Pritchard
I’m not going to give too many details about this one, because it has an unexpected, hot twist to it and I don’t want to ruin it. Suffice to say that it’s steamy and cute.
8. , Lyra Evans
It would be easy to mark this one just as a simple enemies to lovers romance, but it’s also so much about prejudice and bigotry. Against vampire, yes, but it was an exceptional reflection on our society.
The action takes place in a hospital’s Emergency Room. The atmosphere was amazingly depicted, with some on page urgent cases. Adding to the tension, doctors Alek and Crawford did their worst to antagonize each other. They simply couldn’t stand one another and I could actually feel the air crackle every time they were in the same space. But what if the hate was just a bad attempt at fighting their attraction?
Love it.
9. , Crystel Greene
This was proof, once again, of how brilliant this author is at writing unrequited love. Maybe Lico was just a plain man, but seen through Jesse’s eyes he became this irresistible, gorgeous, warm temptation. Honestly, I kinda fell myself for Lico’s cheerful smile and jovial attitude. But. Jesse is a vampire cop, and Lico is his partner, and he doesn’t even believe in the paranormal. So, how will Lico react when Jesse shows his true nature? Will he bolt or accept Jesse’s biting qualities?
Be ready to laugh and swoon.
10. , Edie Montreux
This one is about environment conscious vampires. Yes, that’s a thing. Apparently, if you’re terminally ill and, before getting sick you’ve been actively involved in saving our planet, chances are that some vampire will offer you immortal life. So, beware of recycling and usage of water, among other vital precautions.
Thank you, Edie Montreaux, for the important message and for Kellan and Derek’s sweet story.
11. , Mel Gough
There was something about the young, silver-blond haired man who’s house been burned by fire that made fireman Ryan offer his home as a place to rest for the night. And, after he discovered him gone the next day, to do everything possible to find him. Locating Derek opened Ryan’s eyes to a whole new world, where vampires exist and some of them, like Derek, are payed by humans to have the whole biting experience.
Both Ryan and Derek are charming characters. Derek made no excuses for his choice of profession, and Ryan seems to have no problem with it. For now, because this story ends abruptly and it seems like there’s going to be more about these two in the future. Hopefully.
12. , Eliott Griffen
Vin is a vampire hacker, small, young and cute, cute, cute. His cuteness is only part of the reason why he convinced Josh to work together to steal information that Josh was supposed to protect. The other part is that they really needed proof of Josh’s company shady business. Vin and Josh were adorable, no other way to describe it. Shy and tentative, every day more attracted to each other and unsure of whether or not to act on it.
There’s was a nice amount of suspense to this story. Josh might want nothing to do with Vin after finding out the latter was a vampire…if they even survive their risky pursuit of proof.
13. , H.L. Day
Taxi driver Alessandro, against his better judgment, picked up a man standing in the rain. Too bad Liam wanted to be dropped off at the worst blood club in town,to experience the extasy vampires could offer, even after Alessandro tried to convince him not to. Thing was, Alessandro knew what happened to beautiful men like Liam in that club, that he might not come out of it alive. For some unexplainable reason, even for himself, Alessandro went in and tried to free Liam, putting his own life at risk.
This was the darkest story of this collection. It showed an ugly side of vampires, one of violence and cruelty. I loved Alessandro and his bravery, and honestly, I’m a bit conflicted about Liam. I thought he was rather shallow, and not so much for his recklessness, but for how he acted once they were out of the club. I mean, Alessandro was battered, bruised and scratched and Liam was all sunny, unperturbed and cheerful. But, Alessandro did get himself a particularly handsome, tasty lover, so there’s that.
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All of this short stories were unique and precious. Each presented different personalities and situations, each character with their hopes and dreams, all of them surprised and appreciative of what life decided to gift them. I thank all the authors for putting together this incredible collection. I loved it.
As this is a charity anthology, I first want to thank all of these authors for coming together and taking the time to craft such amazing words for a wonderful cause. To all who participated, you have my sincere gratitude.
I loved reading this anthology. There is something for everyone and the authors each brought their unique spin on vampires while keeping a central theme. It is one of the most cohesive anthologies I’ve read. It kept me thoroughly entertained and I highly recommend it. 5 stars for an original, compelling, and fun read!
Individual reviews are below.
How to Keep an Author (Alive) by AJ Sherwood – 5 stars
This was quite a humorous story. As an anthology piece with word constraints, it hit all my review criteria. I loved the pacing and how it poked fun at authors. It didn’t take itself too seriously and was a great opening. It was a tad predictable at the end but there’s nothing wrong with that, especially in such limited constraints. It left me satisfied, smiling, and needing to read more by the author.
Long Haul by Tanya Chris – 5 stars
Oh wow. This one hit all the feels. It went above my criteria for an anthology piece. This handles some very sensitive topics but does it with such respect I couldn’t put it down. The author added excellent depth that made this an incredibly successful read.
Overexposed by K. Evan Coles – 5 stars
I am thrilled to learn from the author’s tease that more will be coming. I want to see more about the journey of these characters. It was engaging and had some excellent twists to it. The pacing was a tad fast but I believe that was mainly due to word constraints.
Dial-a-Vamp by Roberta Blablanski – 4 stars
This was one of the more steamy stories. It did, however, become a bit repetitive on the plot and characters. There is definitely potential there and overall I thought it was a good addition.
Off the Menu by R.J. Sorrento – 4 stars
This had quite a bit in it. One of the things I love in this anthology is how original vampires are and R.J. Sorrento did a good job of that. I do feel streamlining the plot would have been easier given the word count, mainly because some of the characters fell a bit flat. It would be interesting to see an expanded version of this one.
Fangs for the Memories by Sadie Jay – 4.5 stars
While some of this felt unbelievable and I deducted half a star, it was most likely due to word constraints. It definitely kept me entertained though. I would really love more of these words. I want an extended version so much. One that delves into their backstory because I feel that would really shape the story. I also need a book 2 featuring Oakley. I’m greedy and know it. I’ll definitely be checking out more of this author’s work.
Call My Number by Megs Pritchard – 5 stars
This was such a fun piece. It had a great twist to it, especially for an anthology story. I loved the author’s ability to create such engaging characters. I’ll definitely be checking out more of this author’s work.
Bad Blood by Lyra Evans – 5 stars
I absolutely loved this one. I desperately need more from Lyra Evans with either these characters or this genre. It was such an intriguing piece. It had a favorite trope of mine that can sometimes be overdone but the author kept it refreshing. I look forward to more from this author.
Graveyard Cops by Crystel Greene – 4 stars
This worked well as a tease for what more is to come. I liked where the author went with it though part of it fell flat for me. Some parts felt overdone to the point it dragged a bit. However, it was a solid story and I’ll be picking up the next installment. A fuller version will definitely be useful for this and I think it can be great.
Quality Assured by Edie Montreux – 4.5 stars
This was an engaging addition. I liked how the author was very unique. It definitely pulled at my heart. It did however occasionally come across a bit choppy in places. Yet it was a strong piece and I loved the characters, even the secondary characters had an amazing depth to them. It also tackled a really important subject and I respect the author for that. I love how Edie Montreux made it relevant and reasonable to be on that subject. It didn’t just feel thrown in.
Fire and Ice Cold Skin by Mel Gough – 4 stars
I am hopeful that the continuation will hook me more than this piece did. I wasn’t able to really engage with the story. It feels like it was potentially a world-building issue. As an anthology piece world-building can be hard to convey, especially with this being PNR. I’m still intrigued to see what happens and I believe with some more depth and sharpness it will shine.
Life Hacks by Eliott Griffen – 4 stars
This one was a bit out there for me on realism. It was very fast-paced and I wish it had just a little more depth to it. However, it was a fun story with a dash of intrigue.
Bad Decision by H.L. Day – 5 stars
Love this! It was such a great addition to this anthology and ended it on a perfect note. I couldn’t get enough of it and I want more from this author. The characters were amazing, the storyline fascinating, and the pacing balanced perfectly. I especially loved the world-building; it was incredibly vivid. I am willing to beg for more words from H.L. Day on this!
So many different authors and stories! It truly is an amazing read with a variety of stories that will keep you totally engrossed and entertained! I read all of them and can’t even point to a favorite, since I loved them all!
Working Stiffs is a fun collection of vampire romance, and I love that the vampires are all regular guys in the workforce rather than the typical more money than they know what to do with elite. The stories are from an interconnected world where vampires are out and controlled by an agency and a set of rules. There are some differences from story to story, but not enough to break the rules of the world created for these tales. I’m always up for vampire romance, and these are full of male/male goodness to boot. Each romance comes from a different author, some I was familiar with and some who were new to me, but all the stories are full of great characters, a bit of instalove/lust, and steamy fun. The whole book equals around 10-11 hours read time, so I read a different story each night before bed, and while I like some better than others of course, I enjoyed them all, and I’d easily recommend the anthology.
I find anthologies to be a great way to learn about new to me authors. I will admit in this charity anthology, the only author I was familiar with was AJ Sherwood. None of the thirteen novellas were a disappointment, though.
These are not your typical paranormal/vampire M/M romance stories. These vampires must work for a living. We have a variety of occupations covered in these stories. from Doctors to phone sex workers and just about every other profession in between. I find worldbuilding can be tricky in paranormal worlds but these authors did a fantastic job. I could feel and envision the cold cement stairs in Bad Blood by Lyra Evans. AJ Sherwood’s spin on the life of an author made me think that it’s just possible vampires are real, how else would an author succeed without a vampire assistant? Roberta Blablanski’s story Dial-a-Vamp, had me giggling throughout with the antics of Wyatt and Caleb.
These stories are so enjoyable, they made me want to seek out more full-length stories by these authors. Please consider this book as the proceeds will benefit the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn’t a requirement. ***
An amazing and amusing collection of short vamp reads, that I found highly entertaining!
Long Haul is about a vamp trucker who turns into a savior for Silver and much more. Sweet read.
Dial a Vamp is about a jaded phone sex operator who gets the call of his life, and that begins igniting sparks and wakes up his soul!!
Fire and Ice Cold Skin showcases Ryan, a firefighter, who shows up to a house fire where Drake Avary loses his home to the fire. Ryan invites Drake to spend the night instead of being homeless. The two click and decide to stay together, but will the ckan allow it?… TBC…HFN.
A fun set of reads sure to enchant you. This is just a sample. Check it out.
All proceeds donated to the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
What a joy! Having the opportunity to read this anthology full of vampires! I looooove vampires!
All stories were diverse and all about vampires! READ THEM!
How to Keep an Author (Alive) by AJ Sherwood
Live-in apartment on third floor available, if requested. Free of charge. Pay was $80,000 a year.
That’s what Justus our dear vampire wants, to live in Nashville and who’d known later on also being close to the author.
Cooper love it that Justus can cook like a real chef, living a decent life it something difficult for Cooper and Justus is doing a great job. Justus has other ideas about his boss.
Doing research Cooper has the strangest ways of working. Strangle and got strangled for research purposes uhuhh. Justus wants another job.
But days fly by and Justus get to know Cooper more and more and he likes it… very much.
Cooper wants to explore more and more with Justus. Justus re-evaluate his opinions. Cooper is quite adorable.
Ahhhh loved this story, Cooper a bit awkward made it awesome.
Funny, fast paced, sweet and caring story
Long Haul by Tanya Chris
Woww that was a story with unexpected content.
Silver is a vibrant homeless guy, abused in a parking lot, and saved by truck driver vampire Vlad. Without a home, he wants to drive with Vlad. He talks a lot and is funny.
Vibrant but ill, he wants Vlad to turn him when the time is there.
Vlad has plans for Silver.
Lovely super short story, it was right all the way. Sparklingly written!
Overexposed by K. Evan Coles
Danny, the local baker, is mugged and also found a dead body.
He’s shaken and without keys, Liam the detective on the case, offers Danny a place to sleep, because there is a killer around looking for Danny.
Oh boy, quite some suspense. Captivating af and intriguing. Wonderful to know there will be a continuation!
Dial-a-Vamp by Roberta Blablanski
Wyatt works as a phone sex operator named Ronaldo. He got a call from a nervous guy Caleb who has the fantasy to been bitten by a vampire. For the first time in ages, Wyatt feels something in his groin. Finally a perspective in his dead life.
When fantasy gets real it seems Caleb has a partner. Read what that could mean 🙂
That was one sexy story, a lot of it ha! Excellent written, captivating, and fun!
Off the Menu by R.J. Sorrento
As a newbie-vampire, chef Johnny Russo refuses to feed on humans. Until he meets Nate Beaumont, the attractive sommelier with the most delicious scent.
Okey when I read the word ‘scent’ I’m all in because that’s my favorite content.
Johnny almost jumped Nate after Nate’s scent hit Johnny’s nose. He can’t touch him now, so looking awkward is better than revealing he’s a vampire, no handshake!
Nate thinks Johnny is looking down his nose to him. Well, he can do that too.
They start bad, snarling, and bitch at each other. I loved it!
Blood, blood… human, synthetic, animal blood, it’s there for the take. But Johnny desires only one.
I’m gonna cry… this was another awesome story of this anthology!!
The recipe here? A pan, three spoons of snark, some blood, some hurt, two cups of comfort, stir the drink and swallow yess!! How can I handle such a delicious story!
Fangs for the Memories by Sadie Jay
Indoctrinated by his religious surroundings Rollie staked his boyfriend fifteen years ago. He couldn’t get over it and run. Now he meets Alex again.
He needs Alex’s help to find and possibly save his friend.
I liked this story but would have loved it more with a more difficult and troubled reconnection. Overall a nice and easy story.
Call My Number by Megs Pritchard
Oh gosh my heart, what an excellent story!
Every day, at the same time, Ross calls and Maximus takes the call. It’s their little game. Always friendly, always helpful.
Ross wants to hear Max’s voice and dreams of what the vampire will do to him.
Ross ends the call with a clear invitation.
Oh gosh that was one delicious experience. Full of surprises, the best surprises everrr.
I loved this story hard, it was dirty but oh so romantic! For me the best combination!
Applause!
Bad Blood by Lyra Evans
Alek and Crawford both doctors hate each other. Both work at the ER. Alek guesses Crawford is anti-vampire. Well guess what Alek is anti-Crawford, even his scent is the best. Both oh boy are they both wrong about the other’s feelings.
The rush from the ER was palpable, the tension between both men delicious.
Overall a great story with a nice portion of enemies to lovers!
Graveyard Cops by Crystel Greene
Jesse is a vampire cop and Lico is his big burly colleague. Lico doesn’t believe in vampires and Jesse doesn’t want him to know he is. Jesse has the hots for Lico from the first moment and yeah that’s also something he can’t know. Lico always makes fun of Jesse’s pale features.
One night Jesse got hurt by a silver blade, it could kill him when Lico finally understands what Jesse is he takes care of him, in every possible way and has a confession.
Love this story so much. Short, fast-paced, enough developed to know the picture. It’s a sexy, bloody sweet story. Awesomely way of storytelling!
So happy to know they get a continuation.
Quality Assured by Edie Montreux
Derek is a newbie as Medicorp associate and with compliments from clients, Kellan has to evaluate Derek’s calls. Only there’s something strange, he can follow the client’s voice but he can’t hear Derek’s voice. An investigation is needed.
First, there was aversion but later on…. read it! There is much more going on in this story than I could imagine. Love this very!
Fire and Ice Cold Skin by Mel Gough
After a fire, firefighter Ryan helps a young ice-cold guy Drake to get some warmth, inviting him in his home. They have a great night but the next day Drake is gone.
That’s where the search starts! When he finally finds him.
A fast-paced, instant love tale, nicely written, captivating! Worthy reading! And maybe there will be a continuation!
Life Hacks by Eliott Griffen
Josh lives a great life. Working in the IT world is satisfying! Until he runs into a hacker online.
Vin didn’t expect this, he closed all doors and got out, this is bad. Running into a world with guns and crime.
After they meet they got an arrangement to work together against the company. Everything went well until Josh understands what Vin is. Vin turned into a vamp with the wrong expectations, now he has to live with the results. Josh will never want him, would he?
Between all the data there was a sweet story, I loved the vulnerability and honesty!
Great story with great content!
Bad Decision by H.L Day
If you are looking for a sexy but also exciting story with danger and a fight you have to read this.
Alessandro has to stop the beautiful but stubborn human Liam. He wants to go to Silver Fang to finally feel the sensation of vampires fangs.
Alessandro knows he is in danger and follows him in.
Yeah, danger, tension, angst, and sweetness. It’s all waiting for the reader’s eyes. Awesome!
The combination of everything above makes this a fast-paced very entertaining story.