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Hot Boy Summer: A Charity Anthology

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Toes in the sand. Umbrella cocktails. Shirtless hot boys. One fleeting summer. Will your heart survive? It’s about to heat up in here…

Hot Boy Summer: A Charity Anthology is a collection of brand new stories from 31 amazingly talented authors. Each brings to the table their own unique take on the connections we form when we live wildly under the guise of momentary fervor. It’s poolside cocktails with little umbrellas, it’s island vacations, toes in the sand, and the shirtless hot boy making eye contact with you from across the way. Dive in and experience the sizzling passion that erupts in the heat of a fleeting summer.

* HBS is a limited edition anthology collection and 100% of proceeds will be donated to children’s charities. *

Toes in the sand. Umbrella cocktails. Shirtless hot boys. One fleeting summer. Will your heart survive? It’s about to heat up in here…

Hot Boy Summer: A Charity Anthology is a collection of brand new stories from 31 amazingly talented authors. Each brings to the table their own unique take on the connections we form when we live wildly under the guise of momentary fervor. It’s poolside cocktails with little umbrellas, it’s island vacations, toes in the sand, and the shirtless hot boy making eye contact with you from across the way. Dive in and experience the sizzling passion that erupts in the heat of a fleeting summer.

*HBS is a limited edition anthology collection and 100% of proceeds will be donated to children’s charities.*

Participating Authors:
Alys Fraser・Amie Knight・Ashley Cade・C.M. Radcliff・C.M. Steele・Cary Hart・Christy Pastore・Claire Hastings・Cynthia A. Rodriguez・Elena M. Reyes・Ellie Isaacson・Fabiola Francisco・J.R. Rogue・K Leigh・Kat Savage・Kat Singleton・Kate Bailey・Liz Durano・Lori Worley・Mae Harden・Persephone Autumn・Shaw Hart・Shannon O'Connor ・S.A. Clayton・Stephanie Nichole・Trish Anderson・Victoria Ellis・Whitley Cox・Zoey Drake

990 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 7, 2022

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Kat Savage

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Kat Savage’s unique brand of storytelling combines some of her own truths with a little bit of fiction to connect to people in a very real way. She writes about ugly things authentically and shamelessly.

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June 15, 2022
Settle down, grab a snack and a drink, we will be here for a while. I tried to make this review the most throughout and comphrensible possible. My perfectionism wouldn’t allow me to rest until I had every story in the anthology reviewed, so here we are.

I really enjoyed this anthology as a whole. I really enjoyed the theme of everyone going on a Holiday that brings them romance. That was a super fun theme and I really enjoyed how the different authors in this anthology took on this theme. I had so much fun reading the stories in this one and I discovered a lot of authors that I will be sure to read more books of.

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Alexander by Alys Fraser
Rating: 4 stars
Blurb: Sofia is on Holiday after her ex dumped her before their wedding. She meets Alexander and they fall in love.
My thoughts: 
This was so cute. I spend most of this one swooning and grining, it was just so sweet to read. I loved how Alexander was just so devoted and just wanted to make his girl happy. This was just a really well done short story and I enjoyed it a lot. It had everything that I want in a short story, a really good and enjoyable plot, a sweet romance and lovely characters.

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Gabriel by Amy Knight
Rating: —
Blurb: Kate and Gabriel are work rivals and they’ve been into each other for a while but don’t like each other much. All changes when they go on vacation together.
My thoughts: 
Gabriel was very devoted and obsessed with his girl and I really enjoyed that. I really like mcs like this and I liked how it was done in this one. I really enjoyed the premise of this one but it felt like I was missing some information to really understand the story. Everything just felt like it was going a little too fast for me.

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Zayne by Ashley Cade
Rating: 3 stars
Blurb: Maren goes on a holiday. There she meets Zayne, a really hot guy that seems made for her. They have a really cute holiday romance.
My thoughts: 
This was super sweet and I really enjoyed the romance between Maren and Zane. It was really cute and heartwhelming. I just thought that this story took on a little too many themes for the length of it. I just wish that every theme in the story were more developed, because I really enjoyed the base of this story.

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Brooks by C.M. Radclliff
Rating: 3.75 stars
Blurb: Brooks is on an holiday trip to forget his ex. He meets Veronica and they have a holiday romance.
My thoughts: 
This was such a cute holiday romance. It had all of the elements of a good short story for me and it was a lot of fun to read. This story was just so sweet and the exact thing I want in a holiday romance short story. This story was about Brooks and Veronica meeting and the start of the romance and it was just the cutest thing.

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Cameron by C.M. Steele
Rating: 4 stars
Blurb: Cameron has been obsessed with his best friend’s sister, Lena, for years now. She’s going on a holiday and he stalks her there to make sure that she is safe and to claim her.
My thoughts: 
This story was super obsessive and possesive and thats why I really enjoyed it. This was the exact kind of story I enjoy. I really love obsessive main characters who are ready to do everything to claim their girl. Cameron knew that he wanted Lena for himself and did everything to get her and I loved that. I loved how possesive Cameron was, that was just so hot to me.

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Weston by Cary Hart
Rating: —
Blurb: Gracie’s fiancé didn’t show up to their wedding so she ended up having a on the spot wedding her ex-fiancé’s older brother, Weston.
My thoughts: 
I really would have appreciated this story much more if it was longer. I just felt like it brought up too many points for the length of the story that a lot of things weren’t discussed in long enough lengths for me. But I did find this one super adorable and I really love the premise of it. I would take a full book of this story, any day.

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Lawson by Christy Pastore
Rating: 3.5 stars
Blurb: Sloane is in love with Lawson, her brother’s best friend. She has been pining over 9 for nine years. She goes on a vacation and they reunite and realize that they are made for each other.
My thoughts: This one was so sweet. It was just the perfect amount of sweet and steamy. It made for a super fun and enjoyable story to read and I really enjoyed it. I really enjoyed this one. It just had so many little sweet elements that I really digged.

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Carlos by Claire Hastings
Rating: 3 stars
Blurb: Carlos has been in love with his ex for ages, but she broke his heart and got with someone else. He meets someone new Ashby, and he really starts falling for her.
My thoughts: This was really sweet. I really enjoyed the premise of this one. It was super cute and a lot of fun to read. My one thing is that I wished that this one was longer because I felt like this story brought on too many plot points for the length of the book.

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Asher by Cynthia A. Rodriguez
Rating:  3.5 stars
Blurb: Asa is a singer that has just been broken up with. She meets a dj Asher, and they start doing music together. They end up falling in love.
My thoughts: 
I love when the guy falls first and is super devoted to getting with his girl and it was the case for this one and I really enjoyed that. I really enjoyed this one. It was cute, it was fun and it was very enjoyable to read.

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Gael by Elena M. Reyes
Rating: 4 stars
Blurb: Gael is pining for his assistant, Alessandra. He doesn’t want to mix business with pleasure but he cannot stop himself when it comes to Alessandra.
My thoughts: 
I love a good office romance and I really enjoyed how this one was done. I loved how obsessive and possessive Gael was. It was so fucking nice to read and I really enjoyed it. This one had a lot of pining and I really enjoyed it. This one was just so heartwhelming, I enjoyed it, so much. And the smut was hot, which I really liked too.

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Eliott & Sage by Ellie Isaacson
Rating: 3.75 stars
Blurb: Eliott and Sage have been in love with each other for ages but they think that they cannot be together so they broke up once. But they finally realize that it’s time for them to give their relationship a second chance.
My thoughts: 
MM romance will always be my first love so I was really happy that this one is MM. I love a good second chance romance and I really enjoyed how this one was done. It had a lot of feelings for such a short story and I really enjoyed that. I really enjoyed this one. It was a nice take on the topic and it was really enjoyable to read.

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Santiago by Fabiola Francisco
Rating: 4.25 stars
Blurb: Noel is on a Holiday in Spain and she meets Santiago. They end up falling in love with each other.
My thoughts: 
I love really akward meet cute and it was the case of this story and I really enjoyed that. Also, as someone who’s English isn’t my first language, like Santiago, I really liked how Santiago spoke English and how he struggled finding the right words sometimes, I thought that was very relatable. This one was just so cute it melted my heart, I just enjoyed this story, so much.

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Alec by J.R. Rogue
Rating: 3 stars
Blurb: Alec is lonely and he wants somebody to love and he stumbles upon Soren. They end up falling in love.
My thoughts: 
This was such a cute holiday romance and I really enjoyed how cute it was. This was exactly what i’m looking for in a Holiday romance and it made me swoon. It was just a very cute and enjoyable story.

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Elijah by K. Leigh
Rating: —
Blurb: Remy is on a Holiday and she needs a distraction so she has a one night stand. It ends up being with a older guy named Elijah.
My thoughts: 
At the start, I was such a fan of this one. I liked the story, the plot, the relationship and the steamy scene. But I just wasn’t a fan of how open ended this one was, I would have prefered the story to have a clearer ending, but thats just a preference and it doesn’t take away from how sweet this story was.

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Jericho by Kat Savage
Rating: 3.5 stars
Blurb: Jericho and Kate meet on vacation. They are both attacted to each other and they decide to see if they would go well together.
My thoughts: 
This story was mostly just a meet cute and the first moments that they spent together and I thought that was such a good idea for a short story. I really enjoyed it. I liked seeing their first interactions in details and seeing how they fell for each other. This one was just so sweet and I swooned reading it.

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Holden by Kat Singleton
Rating: 3.5 stars
Blurb: Holden is at a work retreat and he meets Maisie. They spend time together and they fall for each other.
My thoughts: 
I sequealed out loud reading this one. It was just so cute and I really enjoyed the premise of this one. This story sounds like it would be the perfect set up to a longer story and I would just love reading the full story.

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Dane by Kate Bailey
Rating: 3.5 stars
Blurb: Amanda is having a bad period in her career so she goes back to her very small hometown. There, she meets Dane and they fall for each other.
My thoughts: 
I really enjoyed this one. The premise was a lot of fun and the story was too. I really liked how this story was shown and I got I got to see Amanda and Dane fall for each other. This story just really worked for me and I would love to read more about these characters story.

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Hudson by Liz Durano
Rating: 3 stars
Blurb: Arden goes back to her hometown as a vacation. She used to babysit a kid before she left, Hudson. Now they are both grown up and they fall in love.
My thoughts: 
This was so so sweet. I really liked the premise of this one and how it was executed, it was very fun to read. My one issue with this one is that I felt like it took on a little too many themes for the length of the story, so it ended up feeling like a lot of plot points were a little incomplete.

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Jonah by Lori Worley
Rating: —
Blurb: Eleanor is on a writing retreat. There she meets a man that really interests her, named Jonah.
My thoughts: 
This one was so much fun to read. The main characters had such a good banter between each other and it made the book a joy to read.

I understand the premise of this book and what the book was going for, but it’s just not the type of stories I like reading. I prefer my short stories to be happy and hopeful and it just wasn’t the case for this one. If you like your stories to have a morose tone, then you will enjoy this one.
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Noah by Mae Harden
Rating: 4 stars
Blurb: Mia used to go at a summer camp when she was younger. 16 years later, she’s going there to play music for the kids. When they were kids, Mia and Noah fell in love but they didn’t work out. They meet again and decide to do everything to make their relationship work.
My thoughts: I enjoyed this one, so so much. This story was just so sweet. And the premise was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed how the premise was executed in this one. And I loved reading about these characters and their love story. This story just really worked for me.

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Jensen by Persephone Autumn
Rating: 3 stars
Blurb: Samantha and Jensen have been dating for a while now and they take their relationship to the next level.
My thoughts: 
This was so cute. Samantha and Jensen were so in love with each other and you could see that love through their every gesture and I really appreciated that.

This was a story about an established couple and sometimes I felt a little lost because the story is short so I didn’t have much information about the characters and their romance. I really would have enjoyed a longer book about this couple because I really liked them as a couple, they were super sweet together.

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Rhys by S.A. Clayton
Rating: —
Blurb: Grace and her not very good boyfriend’s car breaks down. While at the shop to get it fixed, she realizes that he’s cheating on her and dumps him. She ends up falling in love with Rhys, a hot mechanic.
My thoughts: 
This story was super sweet and I really liked the premise. I really like the entire idea behind this book and I feel like it would make a great full length book.

Sadly, this story just wasn’t for me. It just was a little too on dramatic side for me, which isn’t what I prefer reading.

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Logan by Shannon O’Connor
Rating:  —
Blurb: Bailey is on a vacation and she decides to have a summer fling with a really hot guy named Logan.
My thoughts: 
This story was super cute. I liked how it had an original premise, it was a lot of fun to read and it made for a really enjoyable summer romance.

There is just one thing, i’m not sure I truly understood this story. It just felt like it wasn’t long enough to truly explain all of the plot points it brought up, so it left me a little confused.

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Knox by Shaw Hart
Rating: 3 stars
Blurb: Knox is pining for his assistant, Chloe. He is determined to do everything to make her his. He makes a bet with her that he can make her fall in love with him in 5 days and they fall in love.
My thoughts: 
I’m a really big fan of the premise of this one. I really love reading about a super devoted man who would do everything to get his girl and it was the case of Knox, so his character really worked for me. This was was very fun to read, I had a good time reading it.

Sadly, I just felt like this story was too short for all the plot points it brought up and a lot of them felt unsanwered, to me anyway.

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Duke by Stephanie Nicole
Rating:  —
Blurb: Penelope has a crush on Duke, her brother’s friend. Turns out that the crush is mutual and they fall in love.
My thoughts: 
This story made for a very enjoyable short story. It had a sweet start of a romance and really nice characters I enjoyed reading about.

Sadly, this story just felt like it was trying to take on too many themes for the length and because of that I felt like none of them were actually resolved by the end of the story.

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Kline by Trish Anderson
Rating: 3.75 stars
Blurb: Sadie has been in love with Kline, her best friend’s brother, for years. They were together but they broke up. They are forced to stay in the same room for a couple of days and their feelings come to light and they get back together.
My thoughts: 
This story was great. I just really enjoyed the premise of it. I love a good second chance romance and this one was done very nicely. I just really enjoyed reading this one and I really enjoyed reading about Sadie and Kline reconnecting, it was super sweet and I appreciated it, a lot.

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Ledger by Victoria Ellis
Rating:  3.75 stars
Blurb: Hart is going through a break up. Her friend dares her to go talk to a hot biker in a bar, his name is Ledger. They start spending time together.
My thoughts: 
I really like short stories that are just the meet cute and the first moments that a couple spends together and gets to know each other and I really enjoyed how it was the case for this one. I just really liked this story, it was sweet, it was steamy and it had a great premise.

Also, I want a full version of this story as soon as possible, I just need more of this.

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Leo by Whitley Cox
Rating: 4 stars
Blurb: Casey has a new neighbour, a really hot guy named Leo. She starts fantacizing about him and they fall for each other.
My thoughts: 
This story was so enjoyable to read. This was just such a joy to read. It was so sweet and super entertaning. This story was everything I want a short story to be and it really worked for me. This story just had a super enjoyable premise that was executed in a way that I really enjoyed.

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Caige by Zoey Drake
Rating: —
Blurb: Harlyn goes on a summer vacation and gets a job in a bar. She falls for the owner, Caige, a really hot and tattooed man.
My thoughts: 
I really enjoyed the set up of this one. It was a super fun take on the boss and employee trope and it was a lot of fun to read.

This story ends by saying that it will be continued later on and i’m really glad for that because it felt like a lot of the story was missing, which prevented me from loving this one as much as I wanted.
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June 2, 2022
Santiago - Fabiola Francisco
Who would have thought you could find love on vacation in Spain by being hit in the head with a soccer ball, but the moment Noel and Santiago meet sparks are flying. But can you fall in love in an instant - and what happens to the miles that separate them? In true Fabiola Francisco fashion the reader is taken on a swoon-worthy romance that will put a smile on their faces.

Alexander - Alys Fraser
Jilted bride Sofia ends up with a hot hotel tycoon - Italy never felt so good.

Gabriel - Amie Knight
Co-workers finding love while under the sun on vacation.

Brooks - CM Radcliff
Bucket list leads to a fine romance with a jilted groom.

Weston - Cary Hart
Dumped by her brother's best friend ends Grace up with a drunken night in Vegas.

Lawson - Christy Pastore
Best friend's little sister combined with a wedding

Gael - Elena M. Reyes
Boss and assistant hiding feelings and finally getting their time together.

Elliot and Sage - Ellie Isaacson
Friends to forbidden love combined with love lost.

Alex - JR Rogue
Cougar on the hunt at a wedding

Elijah - K. Leigh
Falling in love with an older man - instant connection that ends up with way close of a connection.

Jericho - Kat Savage
Two strangers in paradise. Both with secrets but both finding comfort

Holden - Kat Singleton
One night between strangers - what if

Dane - Kate Bailey
Summer fling with a cougar

Noah - Mae Harden
Reunited at summer camp

Jensen - Persephone Autumn
Perfect proposal

Rhys - S.A. Clayton
Love so wrong it has to be right

Logan - Shannon O'Connor
Chance encounter - or is it?

Knox - Shaw Hart
Assistant to lover - with only 5 days to prove it

Kline - Trish Anderson
Best friend's brother hook up at a wedding fiasco

Leo - Whitley Cox
New neighbor - wearing the grey sweatpants
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May 7, 2022
Caige by Zoey Drake

Amazing short story but I need more of Caige and Harlyn! She is house sitting for her uncle for the summer. He owns a bar, club and tattoo salon. They meet at the bar he owns and she is working at. Right away their chemistry is off the charts. What starts as a ride back to her place because it’s raining turns into sparks flying. Wait til you find out what happens next. Your mind will be blown. I couldn’t put this story down and am so happy at how it ends.
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May 26, 2022
Santiago by Fabiola Francisco:
Noel is on a work vacation where she is in Spain realizing yet doing her job. When she is out one day she gets hit upside the head with a soccer ball, when the guy guilty of hitting her comes to apologize she plays it off and thinks nothing of it walking away. Santiago is attracted to Noel and is determined to make up for the incident, yet when things come to light like him being a famous soccer player Noel had no clue and is shocked. She isn’t like other women he has seen and he loves it, so the more time they spend together these feelings become more intense. Will the hurt Santiago felt in the past keep him from exploring this more than just a vacation fling? This was such a super cute novella that I devoured it in minutes. I wish we could have more of these two because they are perfect.
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June 4, 2022
Leo by Whitley Cox
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: neighbor
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Whoa!! 🔥🔥🔥 Whitley included the first couple chapters from Mr. Gray Sweatpants that will be released later this year in the anthology. It’s in there as Leo.

Holy Smokes! This preview had me alternating between laughing hysterically and needing a cold shower. This storyline intro seemed interesting and hinted at plenty of angst to come with characters you definitely want to get to know. Super excited to get a full copy of that book when it releases!
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May 18, 2022

Brooks by C.M. Radcliff

Holy Smokes My Friends!! This ONS, vacation hookup romance by C.M.Radcliffe is an absolutely sinfully seductive little novella and it's as hot as summertime down in the dirty dirty south where this Georgia girl is from. It was everything you want and crave about an smokin’ hot anthology piece. It is also what I refer to as a panty chucker read.

Because you could chuck them suckers at the door because baby panties and kindles alike will be melting everywhere when you get a taste of the deliciousness that is Brooks and Veronica. FIVE!! Fun, Filthy, and Flirty Stars.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️



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May 10, 2022
Caige: Zoey Drake

What a fun, smexy story! Loved Caige and Harlyn. A summer time, boss/work place romance that was fire!! Can't wait to read more of the Anthology.
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12k reviews137 followers
June 6, 2022
This is a very fun collection that gets you a whole lot of reading pleasure while also doing some good. These sort stories are perfect for when you are grabbing lunch in the park, chilling out by the pool, catching some rays on the beach or really anytime you are simply looking for a quick bit of heat and heart to brighten your day or mood. I particularly enjoyed Liz Durano's Hudson. This age gap, OWYM romance spoke directly to my forbidden romance heart and had me enjoying the sweetness and the swoon of Arden & Hudson's romance. This is my frank, freely posted review.
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1,511 reviews118 followers
June 8, 2022


Genre/Tropes: Short Story, Boss/Secretary
POV: 1st, Dual
Standalone: HOT BOY SUMMER ANTHOLOGY
STEAM LEVEL: 🔥🔥🔥
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Gael is Elena’s newest short story being featured in the Hot Boy Summer Anthology coming so soon! I’ve only read and reviewed THIS story so far…

Y’all. And holy smokes, this short little romance was packed full of alpha possessiveness and an incredibly sexy scene that will leave you breathless. Gael and Alessandra have so much chemistry and passion, it’s unbelievable what Elena was able to do in just a few short chapters.

Emotions and smut, two of my favorite things in romances. Alessandra is Gael’s secretary and everything he wants in a woman. But he can’t have her so he tries to push her away. But when an unwelcome visitor tries to force his way on the beautiful woman, Gael can no longer fight the pull.

It’s quick and dirty and so addicting. Gael and Alessandra deserve a longer story and while we have to wait for it, I’m so glad we’re going to get it!!

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June 7, 2022
Are you all ready to get swept up in a little or a lot of romance? Hot Boy Summer is what you been waiting for! It’s all swoon and exciting and will leave wanting to go on your own summer adventure! And so far, here are some of my favorites!

Ledger by Victoria Ellis
Well holy! Summer is about letting yourself free, giving into things that normally you would have to rationalize in your head before doing. When we meet Hart, that is exactly where she is at, letting one version of herself go and giving another the freedom to just fly. So what happens the night she meets the mysterious, handsome stranger Ledger is definitely her letting fate take the wheel. This is one story of summer that you won’t forget, the laughter of friends, the passion of a stranger and the way you let yourself be free. Victoria Ellis gives us an amazingly hot summer.


Alec by J.R. Rogue
Swooning. I believe in romance, instant-love and destiny and how it all plays apart in life. So what do you think will happen when you are solo on trip celebrating love? Destiny happens. Alec loves seeing the happiness of his friend, but there is always that feeling of missing, when you are there alone. With a chance breeze and he is blown into Soren. Destiny. Now it just a matter of seeing how the winds blow for them. J.R. Rogue gives us such a perfect summer getaway with Alec who is at a crossroads in his life and Soren who is learning how to let go and be free. And really is that a hot summer is all about.


Jericho by Kat Savage
Whoa. What happens when you are “whisked” away by friends for a tropical getaway? And then what happens when you meet your equal? Jericho, when we meet him, is already counting down the days until they make the trip home. Kate, she is already thinking how to spend her days hidden with her book and a cocktail. Then we are instantly like fate is at it again. The two quickly realize sometimes you can’t control what is literally meant to be. Making this tropical getaway a summer adventure they won’t forget!


Elijah by K Leigh
Sometimes you just need to take that risk. Remy takes her summer getaway as just that, with a click and a message her life is about to change. Elijah he just lives life, no really worrying but ready for change. When they meet it’s a whoa. It’s a instant kinda of feel and a true way to make your summer fantasies a reality.

Asher by Cynthia A Rodriguez
Ladies, just wait until you meet Asher! He swept in and whisks up Asa, saving her from the spotlight and giving her all the feels a hot boy could. But it’s more than that, it’s finding yourself when you feel a little lost, it’s creating new adventures and it’s about letting yourself be free and feel everything!
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49 reviews
May 17, 2022
Jericho by Kat Savage: Jericho is the sweet bad boy we all love to love! Kate is all of us after a breakup… standoffish, sassy, annoyed that the gorgeous guy wants our attention. This story was the best kind of tease and I absolutely could not put it down! I can’t wait for more of this story and these characters including their friends!
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June 5, 2022
Filled with everything from sweet to steamy and everything in between, the stories all take place in the summer and about hot, hot boys.

I read Gabriel by Amie Knight. It's a short story, about two coworkers who definitely begin their summer vacation as enemies but end up as lovers in this summer tale. It's sweet, but spicy and just the right length to read while sunning on the beach or sitting outside while sipping my favorite cold beverage.

I also had a brief moment to pick up Jensen by Persephone Autumn. It's a sweet short story about two long time lovers who were vacationing and perhaps looking towards their future. It was a perfect ending to a long summer night.

The anthology is jammed packed with a ton more and I'll keep reading as my own summer continues. 
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June 1, 2022
Review of Alec by JR Rogue

Nothing like a steamy summer read to kick off the season. Alec and Soren are incredibly hot together and I really hope there is more to their story coming soon.
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June 1, 2022
This is a review for Lawson by Christy Pastore. Wow this story pulled me the second I started reading it. I couldn't put it down!
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June 13, 2022


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What a great collection of shorts featuring summer flings filled with all the heat you can imagine. There are tropes galore like second chance love, sports, MM, hot bosses, and insta-love. I wanted more at the end of each story and really wish each of these authors would expand all of these shorts to fully-developed stories.

Alexander by Alys Fraser
Sofia goes on her honeymoon by herself once her ex dumps her. She meets a hot stranger and forgets all about being dumped.

Gabriel by Amie Knight
Rivals at work, Kate finds out how Gabriel really feels about her.

Zayne by Ashley Cade
Second chance for cheerleaders Zayne and Maren.

Brooks by CM Radcliff
Veronica's completing her and her deceased mother's bucket lists when she meets Brooks, a man who knows loss too.

Cameron by C.M. Steele
Possessive brother's friend and the girl he has to claim now. Lena can't help but rebel against alphahole Cameron but love wins out.

Weston by Cary Hart
Gracie and Weston, her ex's brother, Snoop Dogg, and a ferret, all in Vegas. What could possibly go wrong?

Lawson by Christy Pastore
Sloane always had a crush on her brother's best friend, Lawson. Now an adult, she has her chance to be with him.

Carlos by Claire Hastings
Carlos finds someone to get out of his head with when his friends with benefits dumped him. Veterinarian Ashby is only in town for a short time, though. Will Carlos give her a reason to stay, permanently?

Asher by Cynthia A. Rodriguez
Superstar Asa might have been dumped by her ex, but a hot DJ sets out to make her forget all about being ghosted.

Gael by Elena M. Reyes
When Alessandra's sent on a "break" by her gorgeous but alphahole boss, Gael, she plans on quitting. No way can she continue to work for the jerk she has a crush on. But does possessive Gael feel the same for her that she feels for him?

Elliot and Sage by Ellie Isaacson
Second chance for rockstar Elliot and his first and only love, Sage.

Santiago by Fabiola A. Francisco
When influencer Noel is hit in the head by a soccer ball kicked by famous player Santiago, he decides to apologize by pursuing her.

Alex by JR Rogue
An older woman is surprised when she finds her fling is almost two decades younger than she.

Elijah by K. Leigh
Age gap connection with a very disappointing and slightly ambiguous ending. I want more and to know they didn't end on such a sour note.

Jericho by Kat Savage
Jericho and Kate have an instant connection but have no idea what tomorrow may bring.

Holden by Kat Singleton
Maisie and Holden spend a beautiful night together. But will they meet again? What if...

Dane by Kate Bailey
Older woman, washed up soap star Amanda is surprised by the boldness of her young neighbor, Dane.

Hudson by Liz Durano
Reunion for photojournalist Arden and the boy, now a gorgeous man, she used to babysit, Hudson.

Jonah by Lori Worley
A writer in residence forms a connection with a struggling crime writer.

Noah by Mae Harden
First loves meet again at the summer camp he now owns.

Jensen by Persephone Autumn
Jensen tries to find the best way to propose to the love of his life.

Rhys by S.A. Clayton
Two people from very different worlds are perfect for each other.

Logan by Shannon O'Connor
A fling with a very fun twist.

Knox by Shaw Hart
Hot boss Logan is determined to make his assistant Chloe more than just his assistant.

Duke by Stephanie Nichole
Duke and his friend abide by the old code of their sisters being off-limits. But what if Duke wants Penelope to come with him as he sails off to Greece?

Ledger by Victoria Ellis
A hot, almost encounter between Hart and an older someone she definitely should not be with. Hot age gap with a surprise at the end.

Leo by Whitley Cox
Casey wants fun with her sweatpants wearing hot neighbor Leo. He wants everything. Who will win?

Caige by Zoey Drake
My favorite one is saved for last. Harlyn is spending the summer working and living in her uncle's home in the Hamptons when she meets her new boss, Caige. He's hot, rough around the edges and into some surprising things. Will he find Harlyn's of like minds?



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Author 7 books7 followers
June 14, 2022
Elijah, Elijah Elijah....... (by K. Leigh)
I am on the edge of my seat wondering WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?!
Remy is the girl in search of more. Elijah is the man who could give her the world.
I couldn't put this story down. I'm desperate for answers!
*Cliff Hanger*
Of all the things I need this summer is MORE.....is it just a hot MAN summer???
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443 reviews5 followers
May 13, 2022
Ooh C.M. Radcliff pulls you right with Brooks. He’s on vacation in Cancun trying to forget his ex. Veronica is in Cancun trying to fulfill her bucket list. They meet and have dinner and have a unforgettable night. Their chemistry is off the carts Hot. I loved this little novella and I so hope there is more of these characters in the future.
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1,415 reviews85 followers
May 9, 2022
Brooks by C.M. Radcliff

***4 stars***

This was a small, sweet and a little bit spicy read that I enjoyed very much and it made me craving more of Brooks, Veronica and their world...

Brooks is trying to get over a bad breakup and he goes on vacation to forget...
Veronica with this trip is scratching things from her bucket list as a promise to her mother that recently passed away...
From the first moment, sparkles are flying between Brooks and Veronica and they immediately click together...
They are not searching for love, but they still can have fun, right???

I really enjoyed this sample and I don't know if Mrs Radcliff is planning to turn it into a full length story, but I wish she would!!!
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Author 2 books31 followers
May 16, 2022
Jericho by Kat Savage

Short, sweet and enticing.
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1,047 reviews207 followers
May 2, 2022
~Brooks By CM Radcliff (4 Stars)
After a bad breakup Brooks goes on a getaway to Cancun. He went to clear his mind of his ex but he definitely wasn’t expecting a beauty name Veronica to make his last days there worth the trip! A sweet and spicy short story that seems to be the beginnings of a new romance book. Ends with you wanting more of the story. Told in dual POV
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1,770 reviews78 followers
May 8, 2022
C.M. Radcliffe’s
Alright Brooks and Veronica I see you!! This baby right here was short and spicy and packed full of everything I needed. Both Brooks & Veronica are growing through some ish and it has definitely put their happiness on hold but then they meet and they are instantly drawn to one another. They are each what one another needs to start to put a smile on their faces and bring that bit of happiness back into their lives. These two will leave you begging for more of their story and I cannot wait! This novella was HOT!!!
1,181 reviews43 followers
June 7, 2022
I read three of the wonderful stories and plan to come back and read them all.

Caige - Zoey Drake
Holy wow…this is a quick, smoking hot story! The chemistry is off the charts between Caige and Harlyn in this boss/workplace romance. The meetings in the office are my favorite (winky face)! Lol. You will need some ice water and/or a fan to read this story🥵🎉❤️

Carlos - Claire Hastings
Loved this instant attraction story between Carlos and Ashby. Carlos is suffering a broken heart and Ashby, a traveling vet, is at the right place at the right time. A lost puppy brings them together in this wonderful novella. 💕

Jensen - Persephone Autumn
This is such a sweet and wonderful short story about Jensen and Sam. Although this is a quick read, it’s a wonderful journey of two people in love, sharing their dreams and planning their future. Love the moms too!💚
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1,322 reviews14 followers
June 5, 2022
This is a review for Elijah by K Leigh. A great short read about Elijah and Remy who meet one summer and develop a strong relationship not knowing that Elijah will be commencing working for Remy’s stepfather. The fire and passion between Elijah and Remy is strong and you get swept away in their story wanting to read more about them until Elijah meets Remy’s stepfather and realises exactly who he is. Will Elijah be able to walk away from Remy for this new job? We will have to wait to find out and I am anticipating reading more about them and can't wait to read more of the great stories in this exciting anthology.

I received an arc copy from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
June 6, 2022
I read quite a few of these because I just couldn’t stop at one! My only complaint is I wish each one was longer!
First was Gabriel by Amie Knight. Enemies to lovers then more! Kate thought she was getting a break from her arch nemesis from work but he happened to follow her on vacation. Then I read Weston by Cary Hart. This is an ex fiancée older brother. Luckily one of the brothers isn’t a total jerk! Then I read Santiago by Fabiola Francisco. Unknowingly meeting a famous athlete and falling in love. Sounds like the perfect story to me! And finally it was Alec by JR Rogue. Soren, a woman in her 30s, meets Alec, who is in his 20s, and they have a whirlwind affair while in an exotic location. Hopefully it lasts beyond that too! Regardless, isn’t that everyone’s dream at some point in their life? That’s the great thing about this collection of stories….you can get away, read about hot men, and forget about life for just a little while!

~Alexis💜
June 7, 2022
Brooks by CM Radcliff was short, sweet and to the point.
One lust filled night while on vacation left me panting and wanting more! These characters need a whole vacation filled with explosive hot and heavy time.
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500 reviews24 followers
June 9, 2022
What I love most about anthologies is that it gives me a chance to not only read some of my favorite authors' works, but also to read new-to-me-authors and get a sense of their writing style. Each book in this series was well written, and I thoroughly enjoyed every character I got to meet.

I will definitely be looking at all these authors' works to find more stories to read from them!

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1,263 reviews
May 30, 2022
This review is for "Holden" by Kat Singleton

5 Stars for this hot summer night!

This is a short story ... but it is very effective at delivering the heat. Maisie is so brave to just go up to a stranger with a bottle of champagne. I loved Holden and Maisie and I sure hope that their story continues.

Holden is at a work retreat in a Texas resort when a beautiful redhead sits down beside him. Maisie didn't want to go to a work thing with her dad ... after all it's her last free time before she starts in the working world as she just finished college. But that all changes when she spies the man at the pool who looks like he doesn't belong. This will be a night to remember.

I received an early copy courtesy of the author in exchange for a honest review.
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758 reviews4 followers
June 1, 2022
*Caige by Zoey Drake 5⭐️
Although this is a novella Caige and Harlan’s story had just enough details to suck me in and keep flying through of this quick read. This story had tons of chemistry and steam and left me begging Zoey Drake for more!

*Zayne by Ashley Cade Hot Boys Summer 5⭐️
Holy smokes! I opened this book just to take a peek and I lost all track of time! There was so much goodness between Zayne and Maren! This story was able to deliver sweetness and chemistry and steam and angst! I was so engrossed that when the story was over I literally swore out loud because I was not ready to let these two go…I need more!!
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781 reviews56 followers
June 1, 2022
Jensen by Persephone Autumn

Jensen by Persephone Autumn is a super short fast paced read that tells the story of Jensen Page and Samantha ‘Sam’ Benson through dual POVs.

This quick read from Persephone Autumn had us following along Jensen and Sam’s love story.
Whilst on a mini holiday with Sam’s moms, we were shown the continuation of the ever growing love that continued to blossom between Jensen and Sam. All of which were showcased through the cute, sweet and adorable moments they shared together.
Simultaneously we got to learn a little about their characters, including their past and just how they came to be together. Despite the story only being 5 chapters long.

All in all, Persephone Autumn did a good job with managing to fit a light, fluffy read with a perfectly HEA within the short story Jensen.



*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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