Just read the second story in this anthology about Ryder and Lily, because it's part of Rhyannon Byrd's Dangerous Tides series. Can't say it was very good. The romantic development isn't really convincing because it lacks insight into the falling in love. It seems only based on fierce attraction, that leads to very steamy sex scenes after the couple reunites a few years later. These were rather animalistic sex scenes too, a bit too much so in the context of the relationship developments and given the fact that the heroine is a virgin (which was another thing that was a bit difficult to believe). The suspense arc that plays in the background is merely a plot device to reunite the couple, but isn't actually that suspenseful, nor believable. Especially the confrontation between Ryder and the bad guy in the end made me raise my brows. Apart from these plot related shortcomings I found a few technical weaknesses distracting me as well. For instance, I didn't like the headhopping between Ryder's and Lily's POV in quite some scenes very much, and at times I felt there was too much telling instead of showing. So, no more than 2 stars for this story from me. *ARC received in exchange for an honest review*Wicked & Dangerous is a collection of two novellas, and a prime specimen of erotica at its finest. The first story, Wicked All Night by Shayla Black chronicles Decker, mistaken for a hired killer, who is contracted to kill Rachel. Instead of following through on the contract, he decides to investigate who it is that hired him and to protect Rachel from any other would-be assassins. While this is a story we’ve heard before, Ms. Black crafts it beautifully. Make Me Yours by Rhyannon Byrd is the story of Lily & Ryder. Lily is the daughter of Ryder’s former Army commander and comes to him for help once her father is killed. Since she was a teen she’s had a crush on Ryder, but due to their eight-year age difference, and Ryder’s allegiance to her father, he will not pursue a relationship with her, even though the sexual attraction is off the charts. Wicked Dangerous is a five star read that was not only an easy read, but pleasurable as well. It was well written, by both authors, and is a great way to become acquainted with two different authors at one price.
What do You think about Wicked And Dangerous (2013)?
Both incredibly hot stories about alpha men and the women they'll protect with their lives. So good!
—brutis
Great book!!! Shayla Black's Wicked Series are the beat!
—soni
