Red Hot and BOOM! A Sizzling Hot Collection of Stories from the Red Hot Authors
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~ The Romance Studio
~Momentum (Buckin’ Bull Riders, Book 3)~
Night Owl Reviews Top Pick
“The characters had personality and even the supporting characters leapt of the page without intruding on the main storyline.”
~ Book Devotee Reviews
~Velocity (Buckin’ Bull Riders, Book 4)~
“Another winner with two immensely likable characters dealing with real life issues in a reasonable way while nicely retaining some super sexy interactions.”
~ Words of Wisdom From the Scarf Princess
~Unexpected Top~
Night Owl Reviews Top Pick; Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews True Gem; Jeep Diva Revved Up Read; Long and Short Reviews 5-star Read
“The premise of Cassandra Carr’s Unexpected Top is a unique variation of a couple’s entrée into a female-led relationship. Readers who are curious about or involved in the BDSM lifestyle likely will find the realistically portrayed scenarios in Unexpected Top interesting and erotic.”
~ BDSM Book Reviews
~Should’ve Known Better (Storm Series, Book 1)~
#1 Best Seller in Sports Romance on Amazon.com
“Cassandra Carr never disappoints. Having read several of her books, she is a must read author and one we highly recommend and Should've Known Better fits right in there.... I seriously hope that Cassandra Carr writes more books based with this hockey team. I love a good hockey story with romance mixed in and as she is such a talented writer it would be a pleasure to read more.... I loved the characters and storyline so much that I finished it quickly just absorbing everything.”
~ Illustrious Illusions
~Underneath It All (Storm Series, Book 2)~
Night Owl Reviews Top Pick
“A fun story about meeting someone special and falling in love. I enjoyed the banter between the guys on the team and all their rituals before the hockey games.”
~ Cocktails and Books
~Turnaround (Red Hot Valentine Series)~
“I liked how the author allowed both of them to be realistic about the relationship. Truly enjoyed this one - characters were developed within an interesting plot. Cassandra Carr has another fan! I could not put my kindle down! Perfect for Valentine's Day.”
~ A Drunken Druid
~Talk to Me~
Night Owl Reviews Top Pick; The Romance Reviews Top Pick
“What really makes the book good, for me, is that [Carr] really gets what makes erotic romance good. I’m compiling a list of erotic romance authors that really get the concept of the genre, and based on this book, I think Cassandra Carr will be on that list.”
~ The Pen & Muse Reviews
~See the Light (Safe Harbor, Book 1)~
The Jeep Diva Revved Up Read
“Some parts of the book that really brought forth emotions that I was not expecting from a book in this genre and I completely loved that fact! But I thought that the author wrote them very well and you were able to connect emotionally with the characters while they were going through something horrible.”
~ Crystal’s Many Reviews
~Hiding In Plain Sight (Safe Harbor, Book 2)~
“Carr is quickly finding her footing as an accomplished M/M writer. If you like sweaty naked men that like to boss each other around in the bedroom, and hockey, you’ll love this series.”
~ MM Good Book Reviews
~Seducing Chase~
“A fabulously hot book! I love a story that has such hot sexual tension between the H & H! It just makes my toes curl.”
~ I Am a Book Addict and Proud of It Reviews
~Bring On the Heat~
“Expect hot sexy scenes and sometimes more than a touch of BDSM. With ten totally different stories, surely one of them (and probably more) will leave you hot and bothered as you read about steamy, serious sex.”
~ Night Owl Reviews
~Going All In~
Cocktails and Books 5-star Read
“Don’t pass this anthology up. It’s got hot times but the heart of the story is how three different couples meet, come together and fall in love. Yes, there are cultural differences, a paranormal twist, masks that need to be removed but overall, a great read.”
~ Harlie’s Book Reviews
~A Spanking Good Time, An Adventure Twice Told~
“Beyond exploring the D/s relationship it also shows us a female Dominate and a male sub, which is opposite of what many expect and a dynamic many find confusing.Anyone who is curious about D/s, spanking, etc. should read this.”
~ The Jeep Diva
~Public Displays of Eroticism~
Night Owl Reviews Top Pick; Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews True Gem; Romance Junkies 5-star Read
“These ladies did a wonderful job of keeping the story line together. This is a great little hot read. Actually, it is hotter than a fireplace. The scenes are hot, the passion is raw. The characters are extremely fun and pleasurable. Ms. Carr, Ms. Davenport and Ms. Ryder work the house.”
~ All I Want and More
~Head Games (Buffalo Intimidators Series, Book 1)~
The Forbidden Bookshelf 5-star Read; Ruby RedFire Reviews 5+-star Read
“The story’s plot is well written to show the drama of struggles and conflicts of entering a ménage relationship. The author truly captured the emotions between the three as they experienced the stressors of dealing with their careers and how society accepted a ménage and whether they would let it control their lives.”
~ Queentutt's World of Escapism
~Cold As Ice (Buffalo Intimidators Series, Book 2)~
The Romance Reviews Best Book 2012- Menage and More Category
“If you are into menage stories, then you definitely must give this one a try. I really loved that this book wasn't just sex scene after sex scene. There's a lot of story behind it, and you really feel like you've left the book getting a peek into someone's life.”
~ Fictional Candy
~Double Vision (Buffalo Intimidators Series, Book 3)~
The Romance Reviews Top Pick; Book Love Reviews 5-star Read; Queen Tutt’s World of Escapism 5-star Read
“This was a sexy short that ticked most of my boxes. With a good cast of characters, some incredibly hot sex, a myriad of sexy sportsman and a good amongst of angst.”
~ Scorching Book Reviews
~On Display~
“A prime example of when great characters and a great story meet. Although a short in length, this hot and steamy read is both sexy and entertaining. Cassandra Carr will leave you satisfied and wishing for more. A definite must read for lovers of erotic contemporary romance.”
~ BTS E-Magazine
~Loaded Question~
“Ms. Carr did a phenomenal job of bringing these characters to life in a very short story and giving the reader a heat level that is scorching while never compromising the plot or message of the story.”
~ Sizzling Hot Book Reviews
Works by Cassandra Carr (publication order from newest to oldest)
The Payment Series – Prized, Possessed, Purgatory
ISBN: 9781-31183-8834
Publisher: C-Squared Publishing
Publication Date: May 6, 2014
Caught
ISBN: 9781-31188-8877
Publisher: C-Squared Publishing
Publication Date: February 25, 2014
Hiding In Plain Sight (Safe Harbor 2)
ISBN: 978-1-62300-691-4
Publisher: Loose Id
Publication Date: February 11, 2014
Turnaround (Red Hot Valentine)
ISBN: 9781-31098-6468
Publisher: C-Squared Publishing
Publication Date: January 18, 2014
Seducing Chase
ISBN: 9781-31041-7658
Publisher: C-Squared Publishing
Publication Date: January 13, 2014
Bring On the Heat
ISBN: 9781-31170-2647
Publisher: C-Squared Publishing
Publica
tion Date: January 6, 2014
Underneath It All (Storm book 2)
ISBN: TBD
Publisher: Twenty or Less Press
Publication Date: October 22, 2013
Sizzling Shorts
ISBN: 9781-30171170-3
Publisher: C-Squared Publishing
Publication Date: October 1, 2013
Marketing Matters – Top Ten Tips to Achieve Discoverability in the New Age of Publishing
ISBN: n/a
Publisher: C-Squared Publishing
Publication Date: September 28, 2013
Going All In
ISBN: 9781-30169955-1
Publisher: T&D Publishing
Publication Date: August 28, 2013
Moving Day (Storm book 1.5)
FREE READ SHORT STORY
ISBN: n/a
Publisher: Twenty or Less Press
Publication Date: August 8, 2013
On Display
ISBN: 9781-4-1994765-0
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Publication Date: July 13, 2013
Fondled and Gobbled: Back for More (Fondled and Gobbled book 3)
ISBN: 978-1-41994561-8
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Publication Date: June 14, 2013
Should’ve Known Better (Storm book 1)
ISBN: 9781-3-0164-425-4
Publisher: Twenty or Less Press
Publication Date: April 2, 2013
Velocity (Buckin’ Bull Riders book 4)
ISBN: 9781-41994-534-2
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Publication Date: March 13, 2013
See the Light (Safe Harbor book 1)
ISBN: 978-1-62300-201-5
Publisher: Loose Id
Publication Date: February 26, 2013
Fondled and Gobbled: Someone Had to Do It (Fondled and Gobbled book 1)
ISBN: 978-1-419944567
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Publication Date: February 6, 2013
A Spanking Good Time
ISBN: n/a
Publisher: Sybarite Seductions
Publication Date: February 1, 2013
Unexpected Top
ISBN: 978-1-419943157
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Publication Date: January 18, 2013
Only You
ISBN: 978-1-57344-909-0
Publisher: Cleis Press
Publication Date: January 15, 2013
Momentum (Buckin’ Bull Riders book 3)
ISBN: 978-1-62300-068-4
Publisher: Loose Id
Publication Date: December 28, 2012
Master Class
ISBN: 978-1-62300-068-4
Publisher: Loose Id
Publication Date: December 11, 2012
Birthday Boy
ISBN: 978-1-419941399
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Publication Date: December 7, 2012
Double Vision (Buffalo Intimidators book 3)
ISBN: 1-62241-974-X
Publisher: Siren Bookstrand
Publication Date: September 12, 2012
Passionate Cooks
ISBN: n/a (freebie recipe book)
Publisher: All Romance eBooks
Publication Date: September 1, 2012
How I Met My Husband
ISBN: n/a (freebie antho)
Publisher: Michele Stegman
Publication Date: July 31, 2012
Public Displays of Eroticism
ISBN: 978-1-476375021
Publisher: Sybarite Seductions
Publication Date: June 27, 2012
Loaded Question
ISBN: 978-1-476185675
Publisher: Sybarite Seductions
Publication Date: April 24, 2012
Collision (Buckin’ Bull Riders book 2)
ISBN: 978-1-419939037
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Publication Date: April 4, 2012
Cold As Ice (Buffalo Intimidators book 2)
ISBN: 1-61926-417-X
Publisher: Siren Bookstrand
Publication Date: March 7, 2012
Impact (Buckin’ Bull Riders book 1)
ISBN: 978-1-419937439
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Publication Date: February 1, 2012
Take Me at the Ballgame
ISBN: 978-1-419937835
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Publication Date: January 11, 2012
Head Games (Buffalo Intimidators book 1)
ISBN: 1-61034-971-7
Publisher: Siren Bookstrand
Publication Date: November 2, 2011
Talk to Me
ISBN: 978-1-607379812
Publisher: Loose Id
Publication Date: March 22, 2011
Uniform Behaviour
ISBN: 978-1-849892452
Publisher: Andrews UK
Publication Date: November 23, 2011
One Last Rodeo
A Red Hot and BOOM! Story
by Michel Prince
“One Last Rodeo: A Red Hot and BOOM! Story”
Copyright © 2014 Michel Prince
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Cover Art by Michel Prince
Edited by Kyle Lewis
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Chapter One
“You went three for four on the night. Even capping it off with an inside the park homerun. With only two weeks until the All-Star Break you must be very confident for the American League Team, Cole,” Betsy Flynn said as she turned her microphone to the future Hall of Fame shortstop Cole Gardner.
He stood almost a foot taller than her five-foot-two height even with her heels giving her almost three inches of boost. Tall and lean, Cole was the top player for the Twins and a hometown hero. The twenty-two year old with a perfect jawline and twinkling blue eyes had female fans lining up with posters pledging their love.
Betsy, on the other hand, just wanted out of the heels. She loved sports and being the local color reporter for a CBS affiliate; she just hated they expected her to dress like a girl. Maybe if Bert Barker, the head sports reporter, had to spend an entire football game on the sidelines in heels he’d change the mandate. At least with baseball she could sit down and just take notes.
“It’s been a great first half to the season and I’m so proud to represent the Twin Cities once again in the All-Star game,” Cole said, then curled his lips into a seductive smile. “Will you be following us there?”
“Oh, I think we’ll be sending Bert to play with you guys.” Betsy smiled and turned back to the camera. “And that’s all there is here from Target Field. The hometown boys brought us a win shutting out Cleveland five to zero. I’m Betsy Flynn, sending it back to Bert and the KSPC News Desk.”
Ron, her camera-man, signaled cut as the red light flipped off the camera.
“Betsy, if the station won’t send you how about I put something together?” Cole asked.
She’d already started pac
king up her bag to leave. Betsy Flynn did not have time for a kid eight years younger than her.
“You know when you’re at the game I always play better.”
“Cole,” she said as she pulled out her flip-flops and started switching shoes. “If you lived in my neighborhood growing up I would have been paid a buck fifty an hour to babysit you.”
“How about I give you three dollars and we go out to dinner? I’ll let you cut my steak.”
She started to protest. “You can have any girl you want—”
“So I won’t give you the three dollars. Come on Betsy, I’ve been old enough to drink for a year now.”
“You’re adorable,” she said as she took his chin in her hand and pulled him close. “I don’t date boys I could have diapered at one time in my life.”
“It’s a lot funner down there now.”
“Funner’s not a word, and I still have to get my equipment back to the station.” She instantly shot Ron a don’t-you-dare look as he slung his bag over his shoulder.
“One day, Betsy, you’ll break.” Cole winked at her, then back peddled and turned to the locker room.
Betsy pulled her hair up into a ponytail and her core temp dropped immediately. The July night air was muggy, but at least there was a breeze.
“Do you know how many girls are jealous that you get to talk to Cole?” Ron asked. “Let alone if they knew he’s been trying to sleep with you for the last three years? Why don’t you date him?”
“Because I date men, not boys,” she replied as they walked toward the exit.
“Then why aren’t we dating?”
“Did I stutter?” she kidded and winked at Ron.
Ron was in his early sixties and wearing his normal behind the camera uniform of a station polo and jean shorts. His thick salt and pepper hair was pushed back by a pair of sunglasses.
“C’mon, why don’t you date?”
“You wanting surrogate grandbabies?” Betsy chided. The man who’d taken on dad duties for her.
“No, but you go to work then home. I don’t even hear of you having a girls night.”
“That’s because I sneak out after curfew.” Betsy got in the news van and buckled up. “I didn’t really go out when I lived in Texas either, it’s nothing personal.”
“I find it hard to believe you’ve never had a boyfriend.”
“Of course I’ve had a boyfriend, we just didn’t go out. He was...” She refused to allow herself to remember. Her fingers tightened around her cell phone to control the shaking that had her hands tingling. “We were kids. And broke.”