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  What To Read After FSOG

  The Gemstone Collection

  Part Nine

  WTRAFSOG

  Created by Summer Daniels

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  Copyright © Kristine Cayne, Terry Towers, Beverly Preston, Lacey Wolfe, Nikki Lynn Barrett, Anne Conley, Diana Bocco, Melissa Blue, Leigh Ellwood, Keira Kohl, and Summer Daniels 2014. The right of the above authors to be identified as the authors of the works in this anthology has been asserted by her under the Copyright Amendment (Moral Rights) 2000

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  The books in this anthology are works of fiction. Names, places, characters and incidents are either a product of the authors’ imaginations or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

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  WTRAFSOG

  (What To Read After Fifty Shades of Grey)

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  Hello all … my name is Summer Daniels.

  I’m not just an author, I am a voracious reader. I am always looking for that next book to read that will capture my interest and transport me to another realm.

  I’ve been saying all along that there should be a 12 step program associated with the Fifty Shades of Grey book phenomenon. Readers who have not read a single book for many years are now voraciously reading a book a week … or more!!

  Back in April of 2012 I had an idea to help point some of these readers in the direction of other talented authors (including myself) … and the Facebook page What To Read After Fifty (50) Shades of Grey was born. What honestly started out as a way to sell a few of my books and help promote some other deserving authors has blossomed into an unbelievably active reader recommendation / author promotion community.

  As part of the evolution of the page into this community – I started to compile a weekly list of books that had sold the most copies from the links on the page – based on reader recommendations, author promotions, best seller lists, etc.

  I started out posting the Top Ten books every week. Readers blazed through the top ten and wanted more. I started posting a list of the 11-20 positions as well every week. Readers wanted more. So now every other week I update the Top Fifty List of best selling books and post it on the Facebook page. I email it out to anyone who wants it as well – if you’d like an email copy – just drop me an email at [email protected] and I will add you to our mailing list.

  The mailing list includes The Top Fifty List, Daily Digests (from the posts on the FB page), and special author spotlights / sales. Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/Jmhnn

  We hope you enjoy this anthology! If you do – please consider spreading the word about it to friends, fellow readers, your hairdresser, mailman, etc.

  The WTRAFSOG page now has a FREE APP associated with it as well, with such features as the Top Fifty List, a Free Ebook of the Day, Hot New Releases, Pre-Orders for hot books coming soon, and a lot more!

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  Box Set Contents

  Under His Command by Kristine Cayne—A firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust—and the sexual submission—of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways.

  After an explosive one-night stand results in pregnancy, Jamie Caldwell is thrilled to marry the perfect foil to his Dom side. But when his submissive wife starts cringing every time he gives a command, Jamie shackles his dark desires. A bout of rough, frenzied reunion sex makes him wonder if now he should free the Dom he’s kept in chains and teach Erica the joys of submission and sexual surrender.

  The Rock Star And The Girl From The Coffee Shop by Terry Towers—Hanna is a small town girl working a mundane job at the local coffee shop. Twenty-two years old, broke and living an uneventful life, Hanna is officially in a rut. But that all changes when a car accident brings rocker Bo Savage into her coffee shop and into her life.

  Shayla’s Story by Beverly Preston—People come into your life for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime.

  A Reason…

  Questioning her relationship with a man who worships politics more than her, Shayla Clemmins escapes reality for the seductive sunsets of Greece. There she finds exactly what she didn’t know was missing from her life, but fears she’ll lose him to her past.

  A Season…

  John Mathews works hard and plays even harder. When he finds a new passion in the sensual warmth of Greece, he discovers that one lust-filled weekend of romance is just not enough.

  A Lifetime…

  With Shayla’s past catching up to her and an anonymous threat to her future, can she and John make a lifetime together?

  Unforgettable by Lacey Wolfe—Krista Michaels’ dating life has been non-existent since her divorce a year before. When her best friend steps in and declares it’s time for a night out at the newest May/December hang-out, The Gentleman’s Club, Krista enters a whole new world and lays eyes on a man who leaves her speechless. Krista’s heart and mind battle it out as Neil does his best to win her over. But they have one huge difference in what they want out of life, and Krista isn’t willing to give up her values, not for a man, not for money, not for love…

  The Key To My Heart by Nikki Lynn Barrett—Blaine Grant returns home with secrets and a past she’d like to forget, but the past won’t forget her. She’s missed out on so much and those she loves wonder how long she’ll stick around this time. The one person who sees through her facade is longtime friend Randy Hughes. Randy’s been in love with Blaine since he was a teenager, and now that she’s back, he finally reveals how he feels. Randy’s musical dreams are about to come true, but Blaine isn’t sure where her career stands. A friendship blossoms into more, but their pasts come knocking with consequence.

  Chef’s Delight by Anne Conley—Welcome to Serendipity, Texas, a town where real people deal with real problems. Meet characters in their thirties and forties struggling with day-to-day issues and managing to find love in the process. Visit Serendipity, where the days are hot, and the nights are steamy!

  Connor is trying to open a restaurant in Serendipity, Texas, where Jessie is trying to keep alive a struggling goat cheese business. When his cheese supplier flakes out on him, he needs a new cheese maker, but she is a little trigger happy since her ex-boyfriend has started stalking her. Add to the mix a ghost that has a crush on Connor, and you have a steamy romance that will send chills to your toes.

  City of the Fallen by Diana Bocco—Five years ago, vamp
ires came out of hiding and took over the world. It was meant to be a quick enslavement but it turned into a bloody battle that brought humanity to the brink of extinction.

  Isabelle Bryant is one of the “lucky” survivors—and she’s tired of it.

  So she’s devised a plan: find the king of the vampires and drive a stake through his heart.

  Except that wickedly sensual king Marcus is nothing like the monster she expected. As sparks fly and hate becomes heat, Isabelle must pick a side—before the darkness devours them all.

  Under His Kilt by Melissa Blue—No emotions, no entanglements…just sex.

  Jocelyn Pearson and Ian Baird agree their affair will end in thirty days. The closer the end date looms, they start to question if it’s possible to walk away.

  They’ll have to come to terms of what they’ve become or stick to their original agreement.

  Love’s Dominion by Leigh Ellwood—When Connie Raymond gets a hold of DoMINion, a real-life simulation game, she learns how quickly art, rather computers, imitate life … not to mention other things. Sex with animated characters, a video-enhanced BSDM dungeon – Pac-Man never had it so good!

  Laundry Day by Keira Kohl—Carmela Keyes runs the apartment complex with fun and sex games but despite her curious nature, she never partakes in the Manor’s Saturday key parties. In this “pilot” episode Carmela is trying to find a sex mate, but with her own private laundry day party.

  Clothing prohibited.

  Carmela takes control over the usual key party idea by accepting applicants to do laundry with her for the day. Her only rule – no clothes for either of them. It makes doing laundry and making lunch a lot more interesting.

  Summer’s Journey by Summer Daniels—Join Summer on her journey of sexual self-discovery; a well written, intelligent and sexy series about the beginning of her sensual, sultry love affair with life, and all the joys of being a woman.

  Under His Command

  Six-Alarm Sexy Book One

  Kristine Cayne

  A firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust—and the sexual submission—of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways.

  After an explosive one-night stand results in pregnancy, Jamie Caldwell is thrilled to marry the perfect foil to his Dom side. But when his submissive wife starts cringing every time he gives a command, Jamie shackles his dark desires. A bout of rough, frenzied reunion sex makes him wonder if now he should free the Dom he’s kept in chains and teach Erica the joys of submission and sexual surrender.

  Erica Caldwell secretly loved every sinful thing Jamie did to her on their first night together. However, terrified she’ll become a codependent doormat like her mother, she repeatedly rejects Jamie’s dominance, despite craving the kind of release only he can give her—the release that comes from yielding to Jamie’s every demand.

  Hoping that the trust required by BDSM will help them rebuild their faith in each other, Jamie and Erica embark on a journey of sexual exploration. But is it too late to repair their crumbling marriage?

  Praise for Kristine Cayne

  “EVERYTHING BARED is a delicious and edgy walk on the wild side of beautifully crafted erotica. Another 5-star achievement from gifted writer Kristine Cayne!”

  —Laura Taylor, 6-Time Romantic Times Award Winner, 2-Time Maggie Award Winner, & RWA RITA Finalist

  “Highly flammable and unforgettable. My favorite erotic romance of the year. Cayne’s debut erotic romance was impossible to put down.”

  —MsRomanticReads Romance & Erotica Book Reviews on Under His Command

  “A Romantic BDSM story, Kristine Cayne’s erotica debut hits all the right spots and set them on fire.”

  —Provocative Pages on Under His Command

  “This baby gives new meaning to the word HOT! Insanely creative, toe curling and to top that, an amazing story as well! If this is Kristine’s first erotic romance, imagine what she’ll think of next!”

  —Jackie Munoz on Under His Command

  “Loved it! Really, really enjoyed this and I hope there are many more hot firefighter stories in what looks like a very promising series!”

  —Laci Paige, author of the Silken Edge novels, on Aftershocks

  “Stock up on ice cubes because this is definitely one sizzling debut…. As rich as a white chocolate cheesecake, Cayne’s entrance into the suspense genre is invigorating, explosive and simply intoxicating….”

  —RT Book Reviews, 4½ stars, Top Pick! on Deadly Obsession

  “This is a read that will have you staying up late to not only enjoy Alyssa and Rémi’s out of this world chemistry, but so see what lengths some will go to in order to preserve what they feel is right.”

  —Night Owl Reviews, 4.5 Stars, Top Pick! on Deadly Addiction

  Other Books in the Six-Alarm Sexy Series

  Aftershocks (Prequel Novella)

  Under His Command (Book One)

  Everything Bared (Book Two)

  Handle with Care (In-between Novella) – coming 2014

  Lover on Top (Book Three) – coming 2015

  Bundles and Print

  Six-Alarm Sexy, Volume One

  (Aftershocks and Under His Command)

  Copyright © 2012 Kristine Cayne

  Excerpt from Everything Bared © 2013 Kristine Cayne

  All rights reserved.

  Book cover design by Judi Fennell, 2012

  Publisher’s Note: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

  Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means (electronic mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the copyright owner.

  The scanning, uploading, and distribution of this book via the Internet or via any other means without the permission of the copyright owner is illegal and punishable by law. Please purchase only authorized electronic editions. Your support of the author’s rights is appreciated.

  Acknowledgments

  I’d like to thank all the wonderful people who encouraged me to write this new erotic romance series that I’d been considering for some time. I’ve always admired the strength and courage it takes to be a firefighter, but I also wanted to acknowledge the hardships that come with such a dangerous profession. I believe the Six-Alarm Sexy series does just that.

  To my wonderful husband for your constant support even when I’m far less than a perfect wife because my fingers are glued to the keyboard and my eyes to the computer screen. And to my fabulously talented boys, for showing me that ability has nothing to do with age.

  To Dana Delamar for having such enthusiasm for this project and for keeping me focused on weekly deliverables. I hope someday, we’ll be writing one of these together!

  To Kyle Moore, Public Information Office for the City of Seattle Fire Department, for your patience in answering my numerous questions. Your answers helped make my firefighters and the rescue scenes realistic and exciting.

  To the brave men and women of the SFD’s Technical Rescue Team. The world is a safer place because of you. Colin, as promised, your namesake appears in Aftershocks and he will appear in later books in this series as well. Stay safe.

  To Jackie, Michelle, and Arianne for being fabulous beta readers. Your insights and suggestions made this a stronger book. I can’t thank you enough!

  Last but definitely not least, to all my readers for taking a chance on a new author. I hope you’ll enjoy this venture into the steamier side of romance. Never fear, my stories will always have an HEA.

  Chapter One

  Seattle, five years ago

  Jamie Caldwell shoved open the door to his apartment, tugging the woman along behind him. As s
oon as she cleared the door, he kicked it shut, then lifted her up and pressed her back against it. When she licked her lips, drawing his attention to their fleshy plumpness, lust turned his blood to lava. He couldn’t wait another minute to taste her, to have her. “You’re so fucking sexy,” he growled against her throat.

  The girl—she’d said her name was Rickie—tilted her head to the side and moaned. The sound vibrated through him, electrifying him. Sliding his leg between hers, he lowered her until she was riding his thigh, her heat scorching him even through his jeans. He pulled her blouse up over her face and paused for a moment, caught by the temptation to leave it across her eyes, before he yanked it off.

  Her hips stopped their rocking motion and something flashed in her gaze. Uncertainty? He took her face in his hands and gently touched his lips to hers. No sense in scaring her off.

  She wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed herself tightly against him. Taking that as a sign she wanted more, he twisted a hand in her blonde hair and used his grip to pull her head back before pushing his tongue into her mouth. She tasted sweet, like fruit. He’d bet anything she’d been drinking one of those girly vodka coolers at the party. On her, he liked it. Loved it, even.

  When his tongue swept over hers, the groan that escaped her lips sent a jolt of arousal from his mouth to his cock. If he didn’t get out of these jeans soon, he’d be stuck waiting for his hard-on to go away. And as long as she was around, that wasn’t happening.