Cowboy Crush by Eve Cassidy

Story: 8
Presentation: 9
Total: 17
Publisher: Breathless Press
m/m cowboy Contemporary
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Blurb: When the future depends on trust—things might get a little rowdy.

After receiving a Dear John letter from his fiancée, Eli Smith isn’t sure what comes next. He’s spent years going from one rodeo to the next, biding his time and saving his money for the ranch he wanted to call home. Unfortunately, he tries to find the answers at the local saloon—too bad the more he drinks, the more he can’t stop thinking about the attraction he’s had to deny. Until now…

Ready to hit the road, Vinn hunts down his circuit companion and best friend, Eli. The last place he expected to find him was in the saloon drowning himself in the bottom of a bottle of whiskey. As if things weren’t complicated enough with the ever-growing attraction between them. But alcohol lowers inhibitions, and for a few brief minutes, Vinn entertains thoughts of going for it—despite the fiancée, despite the friendship, and despite the fact Eli isn’t gay.

Rodeos and cowboys make good bedfellows. But do you risk a friendship simply to scratch an itch?

Review: I love friends to lovers stories most and make them men that finally act on their desires and I’m in bed right along with them. In Cowboy Crush two good friends share common interests, history, and a friendship that should continue into the future. But what if there could be more?

Oh am I glad I was there when it happened. Breathless passion, hot aggressive manlove, yet emotional and hesitant they way it should be when two people move into uncharted relationship waters. It was all the delicious sensations wrapped into a very appealing package. Both Vinn and Eli realize there is risk to taking a chance at something both have always thought about. What would it be like between them? I can tell you – it was good. Hot, sexy, tummy tugs and squirming on the chair. But there was also charming characters, a solid plot and memorable moments. You’ll enjoy Cowboy Crush because of Vinn and Eli and how they react together, but you won’t get the “cowboy” element as much as just a story of two good friends becoming partners in a contemporary western setting.

Southern Comfort by Eve Cassidy

Story: 8
Presentation: 8
Total: 16
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Erotic Contemporary Ménage
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Blurb: Two guys. A girl. One incredible game of pool…


Scarlett wants to escape, even if it’s just for a little while. So she heads to Southern Comfort, where she’ll find a certain marine she can’t get out of her head. And she knows he won’t be alone.

Michael spies the uptight woman of his dreams the minute she fights through the crowd. She’s sexy as sin and he can’t take his eyes off her while she flirts over some liquid courage. When she finally heads his way, it’s time to find out if she can live up to her end of the fantasy.

Red-hot chemistry may call the shots, but once you take the double hit… The game is on.
Review: I enjoy a good erotica. One that can get me worked up with not only the vivid detail of the sex but the appeal of the characters.

I enjoyed this one. It made for a titillating short read that was just enough without really going overboard on the detail. It was able to keep my interest and deliver.

The twist ending made me say “huh?” because I thought I’d missed something so I had to go back and read a few pages again. Nope I didn’t miss anything. It was just as I had read the first time  All hot and sexy and DEFINITLY not what I was expecting :)

Good job Ms Cassidy for throwing a curve in there :)

Don’t Tell by Eve Cassidy

Story: 7
Presentation: 9
Total: 16
Publisher: eXcessica
Gay Male Contemporary
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Blurb: For Jeff Ward, keeping his sexual preference a secret from his platoon was of utmost importance. But being celibate was never in his plan. So when tension and frustration are at the breaking point he takes some advice and heads out of town for a quick chance to blow off steam.

On the brink of super stardom, Finn has sworn off getting involved with anyone. Especially the tall, muscled Marine that just walked into the pub. He has a career to think of and he’d already been burned once by the infamous ‘Don’t Tell’ policy of the Corps.

Despite their differences, one song later both men realize some rules are meant to be broken, sudden lust can’t be denied and random encounters aren’t always as random as they seem…

Review: From the first lines of the story, you know Jeff’s inner struggle is going to be emotional. I liked him immediately and was quickly invested in his story. Finn has concerns and worries. Although a rising star, he isn’t shallow or unfeeling. The attraction between them is strong and as a reader, I felt the longing from both characters. The chemistry was instant and I couldn’t wait for the fireworks.

Don’t Tell is hot. There is plenty of vividly described sex. The characters are likeable. I thought this was a good story.

Kissing Cowboys by Eve Cassidy

Story: 7.5
Presentation: 8
Total: 15.5
Publisher: Breathless Press
Erotic Contemporary Western, M/M
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Blurb: Being a cowboy isn’t always easy, and sometimes you just need to let off some steam.


Giving up a night out on the town with the guys is an easy sacrifice, but JT is determined to find out one way or another if the sexual tension he senses in Jacob Cordero is all in his mind. Keeping secrets in a bunkhouse is almost impossible, especially when an accident on an unbroken horse lands him right where he wants to be…in Jacob’s bed.

Review: Hot cowboys, hot sex, and a promise of more encounters to come. What more could you want from a short story. Kissing Cowboys is short on plot…who cares? A glimpse of potential, the tease of anticipation and the follow through of two virile cowboys taking a roll in the hay (well in this case a bed) but still, not men and hot sex make a great story. Kissing Cowboys was a great way to spend a few minutes of my day.

Kissing Cowboys is a good story, worth reading and recommending. It’s a story you don’t want to put down.