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Born to be Bad
#1 "New York Times" bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon has created a sensation with her sexy stories about the Bureau of American Defense. Now, three novellas about BAD agents are collected in one volume!
In the all-new "One BAD Night" the bureau believes that agent Jason Banks has sold them out. Agent Samantha Winslow has never particularly cared for Jason and she volunteers to bring him in. Under orders to infiltrate his rogue mission and kidnap him, she is also trying to pull off the ultimate double-cross. But who would have guessed that Jason would be so pleased to be her captive?
In "BAD to the Bone" Marianne wins the Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes and a chance to pretend to be the heroine in her favorite romance novel. Whisked away to a remote island, Marianne's daydreams become real when BAD agent Kyle Foster kidnaps her.
In "'Captivated' by You" BAD agent Rhea must go undercover as a dominatrix to capture a deadly terrorist. Fortunately, Agent "Ace" Krux, whom she has long desired, is her training partner. Immediately, the roles of master and slave are blurred, and Rhea and Ace unleash a wealth of hidden desire.
In the all-new "One BAD Night" the bureau believes that agent Jason Banks has sold them out. Agent Samantha Winslow has never particularly cared for Jason and she volunteers to bring him in. Under orders to infiltrate his rogue mission and kidnap him, she is also trying to pull off the ultimate double-cross. But who would have guessed that Jason would be so pleased to be her captive?
In "BAD to the Bone" Marianne wins the Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes and a chance to pretend to be the heroine in her favorite romance novel. Whisked away to a remote island, Marianne's daydreams become real when BAD agent Kyle Foster kidnaps her.
In "'Captivated' by You" BAD agent Rhea must go undercover as a dominatrix to capture a deadly terrorist. Fortunately, Agent "Ace" Krux, whom she has long desired, is her training partner. Immediately, the roles of master and slave are blurred, and Rhea and Ace unleash a wealth of hidden desire.
411 pages, Hardcover
First published August 30, 2005
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New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon is a regular at the #1 spot. With legions of fans known as Paladins (thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her series and who travel from all over the world to attend her appearances), her books are always snatched up as soon as they appear on store shelves. Since 2004, she had placed more than 80 novels on the New York Times list in all formats including manga and graphic novels. Her current series are: Dark-Hunters, Chronicles of Nick and The League, and her books are available in over 100 countries where eager fans impatiently wait for the next release. Her Chronicles of Nick and Dark-Hunter series are soon to be major motion pictures while Dark-Hunter is also being developed as a television series. Join her and her Paladins online at MySherrilyn.com and www.facebook.com/mysherrilyn
Official Nevermore site
Official Deadman's Cross site
Official Chronicles of Nick site
Official Silent Swans site
Official Hunter Legends site
Official Witch of Endor site
Official Lords of Avalon site
Official Facebook site
New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon is a regular at the #1 spot. With legions of fans known as Paladins (thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her series and who travel from all over the world to attend her appearances), her books are always snatched up as soon as they appear on store shelves. Since 2004, she had placed more than 80 novels on the New York Times list in all formats including manga and graphic novels. Her current series are: Dark-Hunters, Chronicles of Nick and The League, and her books are available in over 100 countries where eager fans impatiently wait for the next release. Her Chronicles of Nick and Dark-Hunter series are soon to be major motion pictures while Dark-Hunter is also being developed as a television series. Join her and her Paladins online at MySherrilyn.com and www.facebook.com/mysherrilyn
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November 3, 2010
Reviewed for THC Reviews
Born to Be BAD is an anthology of three contemporary novellas that include some light suspense elements. They comprise the first three stories (a prequel of sorts) in Sherrilyn Kenyon's B.A.D. Agency series.
One BAD Night
"4 stars" In my opinion, One BAD Night was the most well-written of the original trio of B.A.D. stories with respect to the plot. It has a little something for everyone, action, adventure, suspense, romance and passion. It may not have been entirely believable, but it was highly entertaining. One BAD Night was somewhat reminiscent of watching an episode of the television show, Alias. Reading about Jason and Sam and the intrigue of them trying to elude the bad guys was great fun. I didn't think the characterizations were quite as well fleshed out as they were in the first two novellas, but the fast pace of the narrative helped to make up for this deficiency. In the short story format, there usually isn't a lot of space for both plot and characters to be thoroughly developed anyway.
Sam was a rather feisty, spitfire heroine, who was initially ready to kill Jason, but quickly warmed up to his charming personality. I really enjoyed their bantering. It was not only humorous, but usually charged with sexual innuendos, which made it all the more fun. I thought that Jason and Sam were a very well-matched couple who had great chemistry. Their love scenes were quite steamy, while still being sweet and tender, which seems to be a Sherrilyn Kenyon trademark.
The main secondary character, Renate, an unassuming, middle-aged woman who can fight like a commando, was a hoot. Readers are treated to brief appearances by Agent Retter and B.A.D. co-directors, Joe and Tee, who also appeared in the first two novellas. I sense a story for Joe and Tee sometime in the future, and greatly look forward to Ms. Kenyon eventually writing it. One BAD Night is the third story in the B.A.D. Agency series. I found it to be yet another enjoyable tale, and a great wrap-up to this anthology.
BAD to the Bone
"4 stars" BAD to the Bone was a pure fantasy that was very fun and enjoyable to read. I thought that the beginning and ending of the story could have benefited from a bit more clarity and tighter plotting, but the rest of the story really helped to make up for these deficiencies. The premise of a woman living out her romance novel fantasies in real life with a hunky hero was very entertaining. I especially liked that Kyle actually read Marianne's favorite book and was trying to make it all come to life for her. It just made him seem so caring and thoughtful.
I found both characters to be likable, relatable, and well-drawn. Marianne, as an average, ordinary woman, just couldn't have been sweeter, yet she was passionate and adventurous enough to step outside her comfort zone. Kyle was a tough guy with a tortured past, yet he accepted Marianne's tenderness toward him as something that was missing from his life instead of being suspicious or shutting down emotionally. In fact, she was able to fulfill his fantasies every bit as much as he fulfilled hers. I loved the way the author built a beautiful relationship between these two characters in such a short time mainly with the use of communication, a seeming rarity in romance novels. This made for some extremely sexy and sensuous love scenes that were still very sweet and romantic. Overall, I found this novella to be a delightful read that even showcased a little humor, a great story for anyone looking for a bit of escapism.
BAD to the Bone along with its two companion novellas in Born to Be BAD are something of a prequel to the main B.A.D. Agency series. It was first published in the Big Guns Out of Uniform anthology, and was later reprinted in this single-volume anthology. BAD to the Bone was my first read by Sherrilyn Kenyon, but it certainly won't be my last. I am looking forward to continuing the B.A.D. series as well as exploring her other books.
"Captivated" by You
"4 stars" "Captivated" by You was another fun-filled offering in the B.A.D. Agency series that I found very enjoyable to read. The hero and heroine, Ace and Rhea are both very likable and relatable characters. They begin the story with lots of humorous sharp-witted banter that is laced with sexual innuendo, but quickly evolves into passion when they are thrown together on a mission that involves some sizzling hot situations. Their love scenes involved some light bondage and domination which may not be some readers cup of tea, but in my opinion they were very mild and written very tastefully. In fact, I thought these scenes were quite nice, with Ace and Rhea showing a beautiful level of trust in each other and lots of playful sensuality. I loved that Ace was full of bluster and then seemed almost as out of his element in the B&D atmosphere as Rhea was. There was just enough character development to make their fast-moving relationship at least somewhat believable, and I liked how the author took the time to explain why each of them chose to work for B.A.D. which also added a bit of depth. Ace and Rhea's actual mission ended up being more humorous than suspenseful, but overall I found this novella to be another delightful, escapist read. My only complaint would be that it simply wasn't long enough.
"Captivated" by You is the second story in the B.A.D. Agency series. It was first published in the Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down anthology, and was later reprinted in this single-volume anthology. Secondary characters Joe and Tee, the leaders of B.A.D., as well as agents Dieter and Retter from BAD to the Bone, make another appearance, with a few more details being added to their characters. I really look forward to continuing this entertaining series.
*Review updated 11/2/10
Born to Be BAD is an anthology of three contemporary novellas that include some light suspense elements. They comprise the first three stories (a prequel of sorts) in Sherrilyn Kenyon's B.A.D. Agency series.
One BAD Night
"4 stars" In my opinion, One BAD Night was the most well-written of the original trio of B.A.D. stories with respect to the plot. It has a little something for everyone, action, adventure, suspense, romance and passion. It may not have been entirely believable, but it was highly entertaining. One BAD Night was somewhat reminiscent of watching an episode of the television show, Alias. Reading about Jason and Sam and the intrigue of them trying to elude the bad guys was great fun. I didn't think the characterizations were quite as well fleshed out as they were in the first two novellas, but the fast pace of the narrative helped to make up for this deficiency. In the short story format, there usually isn't a lot of space for both plot and characters to be thoroughly developed anyway.
Sam was a rather feisty, spitfire heroine, who was initially ready to kill Jason, but quickly warmed up to his charming personality. I really enjoyed their bantering. It was not only humorous, but usually charged with sexual innuendos, which made it all the more fun. I thought that Jason and Sam were a very well-matched couple who had great chemistry. Their love scenes were quite steamy, while still being sweet and tender, which seems to be a Sherrilyn Kenyon trademark.
The main secondary character, Renate, an unassuming, middle-aged woman who can fight like a commando, was a hoot. Readers are treated to brief appearances by Agent Retter and B.A.D. co-directors, Joe and Tee, who also appeared in the first two novellas. I sense a story for Joe and Tee sometime in the future, and greatly look forward to Ms. Kenyon eventually writing it. One BAD Night is the third story in the B.A.D. Agency series. I found it to be yet another enjoyable tale, and a great wrap-up to this anthology.
BAD to the Bone
"4 stars" BAD to the Bone was a pure fantasy that was very fun and enjoyable to read. I thought that the beginning and ending of the story could have benefited from a bit more clarity and tighter plotting, but the rest of the story really helped to make up for these deficiencies. The premise of a woman living out her romance novel fantasies in real life with a hunky hero was very entertaining. I especially liked that Kyle actually read Marianne's favorite book and was trying to make it all come to life for her. It just made him seem so caring and thoughtful.
I found both characters to be likable, relatable, and well-drawn. Marianne, as an average, ordinary woman, just couldn't have been sweeter, yet she was passionate and adventurous enough to step outside her comfort zone. Kyle was a tough guy with a tortured past, yet he accepted Marianne's tenderness toward him as something that was missing from his life instead of being suspicious or shutting down emotionally. In fact, she was able to fulfill his fantasies every bit as much as he fulfilled hers. I loved the way the author built a beautiful relationship between these two characters in such a short time mainly with the use of communication, a seeming rarity in romance novels. This made for some extremely sexy and sensuous love scenes that were still very sweet and romantic. Overall, I found this novella to be a delightful read that even showcased a little humor, a great story for anyone looking for a bit of escapism.
BAD to the Bone along with its two companion novellas in Born to Be BAD are something of a prequel to the main B.A.D. Agency series. It was first published in the Big Guns Out of Uniform anthology, and was later reprinted in this single-volume anthology. BAD to the Bone was my first read by Sherrilyn Kenyon, but it certainly won't be my last. I am looking forward to continuing the B.A.D. series as well as exploring her other books.
"Captivated" by You
"4 stars" "Captivated" by You was another fun-filled offering in the B.A.D. Agency series that I found very enjoyable to read. The hero and heroine, Ace and Rhea are both very likable and relatable characters. They begin the story with lots of humorous sharp-witted banter that is laced with sexual innuendo, but quickly evolves into passion when they are thrown together on a mission that involves some sizzling hot situations. Their love scenes involved some light bondage and domination which may not be some readers cup of tea, but in my opinion they were very mild and written very tastefully. In fact, I thought these scenes were quite nice, with Ace and Rhea showing a beautiful level of trust in each other and lots of playful sensuality. I loved that Ace was full of bluster and then seemed almost as out of his element in the B&D atmosphere as Rhea was. There was just enough character development to make their fast-moving relationship at least somewhat believable, and I liked how the author took the time to explain why each of them chose to work for B.A.D. which also added a bit of depth. Ace and Rhea's actual mission ended up being more humorous than suspenseful, but overall I found this novella to be another delightful, escapist read. My only complaint would be that it simply wasn't long enough.
"Captivated" by You is the second story in the B.A.D. Agency series. It was first published in the Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down anthology, and was later reprinted in this single-volume anthology. Secondary characters Joe and Tee, the leaders of B.A.D., as well as agents Dieter and Retter from BAD to the Bone, make another appearance, with a few more details being added to their characters. I really look forward to continuing this entertaining series.
*Review updated 11/2/10
June 15, 2020
5 🌟
I thought all the stories were good. I especially liked the one with the dominatrix.
Will be looking forward to reading more BAD novels.
I thought all the stories were good. I especially liked the one with the dominatrix.
Will be looking forward to reading more BAD novels.
April 16, 2018
I enjoyed reading all 3 of these short novellas. I think I will look into reading the whole series. I never realized what a sense of humor SK could have until reading this.....really great H&h's as well :)
June 1, 2024
More a 2.5
The three novellas aren't bad, but due to their short page count the development of the characters isn't enough. Plus, this type of story (spies and quick lust/romance mix) no longer appeals that much to me...
The three novellas aren't bad, but due to their short page count the development of the characters isn't enough. Plus, this type of story (spies and quick lust/romance mix) no longer appeals that much to me...
April 22, 2017
Born to Be BAD by Sherrilyn Kenyon
BAD Agency novellas
3 stars
Cover Thoughts: I like the cover and the color of the background is pretty.
BAD Agency novellas
3 stars
Born to Be BAD is a collection of novellas about the BAD Agency.
The first story is ONE BAD NIGHT; the bureau believes that agent Jason Banks has sold them out to terrorists in Germany. Agent Samantha Winslow has to kidnap and find out the truth. Sam has always disliked Jason because of his “man-whore” tendencies, but she can’t deny her attraction to him. I liked One Bad Night, but it wasn’t my favorite of the novellas, but it was a nice read.
Kick-Butt Heroine Scale: 3.5
Swoon Worthy Scale: 3.25
Character Scale: 3.75
The second story is BAD TO THE BONE; Marianne is a teacher who wins the Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes and gets the chance to play the heroine from her favorite novel. A chance meeting with BAD agent Kyle Foster leaves her breathless and takes her on an adventure she’ll never forget. This one was my favorite of the novellas and I thought it was a fun read.
Kick-Butt Heroine Scale: 3.25
Swoon Worthy Scale: 4
Character Scale: 4.25
The third story is CAPTIVATED BY YOU; BAD agent Rhea goes undercover as a dominatrix to capture a terrorist and agent “Ace” Krux, a man that ignites both hatred and desire, is her training partner. This one was probably my least favorite. I don’t know what it was, but it was just something about the novella that I didn’t like.
Kick-Butt Heroine Scale: 3
Swoon Worthy Scale: 2.5
Character Scale: 2.75
I’m glad I got to get a taste of something besides paranormal romance, but I wasn’t blown away like I hoped to be. Maybe I set to high expectations because Kenyon’s other books are amazing.
Cover Thoughts: I like the cover and the color of the background is pretty.
November 30, 2014
Had only read half of this book previously, finally had a chance to read it in its entirety and LOVED it!
The first time around, I hadn't read any of the BAD books before, so getting into the stories was a bit rocky. Now that I've read all of the other books in this series, I adored all three in Born to be Bad!
The first time around, I hadn't read any of the BAD books before, so getting into the stories was a bit rocky. Now that I've read all of the other books in this series, I adored all three in Born to be Bad!
February 10, 2010
Yuck! The stories were so predictable. These guys call the girls babe and talking about their ass. Then the girls who can't help themselves because the guys are so sexy and then the guys think so themselves after years and years with hos that they finally have the absolutely best sex they've ever had before. What?! Every single one of them. The title of the book sums it up, it was BAD.
August 2, 2009
This is a great book of 3 short stories. All 3 are worth the read.
I ready enjoyed them, a quick read.
I ready enjoyed them, a quick read.
April 25, 2023
Three novellas
1. One Bad Night - This is the best out of the three IMO. Sam is first ordered to kill Jason. Further information changes the directive to get him home safely. They have to work together to dodge the bad guys. A very short story, but written in such a way that the reader feels the history between the characters. The relationship doesn't feel rushed or forced. There was some awkwardness in the beginning, but I forgot about it pretty quick. There's some good action. 4 stars
2. BAD to the bone - Lease favorite. Marianne wins a sweepstakes for a fantasy getaway. But Kyle from the BAD agency crashes her vacation and creates a more realistic fantasy for Marianne. This was too unrealistic. It was also corny and made me cringe. 2 stars
3. Captivated by You - BAD agent Rhea has to go undercover as a dominatrix and she has to practice on ACE. The colleague she argues with because she doesn't know how else to handle her feelings for him. Interesting start to a short story. This could have been really, but I needed more story for this to work. There wasn't enough information for me to connect with the characters or the story. 3 stars
1. One Bad Night - This is the best out of the three IMO. Sam is first ordered to kill Jason. Further information changes the directive to get him home safely. They have to work together to dodge the bad guys. A very short story, but written in such a way that the reader feels the history between the characters. The relationship doesn't feel rushed or forced. There was some awkwardness in the beginning, but I forgot about it pretty quick. There's some good action. 4 stars
2. BAD to the bone - Lease favorite. Marianne wins a sweepstakes for a fantasy getaway. But Kyle from the BAD agency crashes her vacation and creates a more realistic fantasy for Marianne. This was too unrealistic. It was also corny and made me cringe. 2 stars
3. Captivated by You - BAD agent Rhea has to go undercover as a dominatrix and she has to practice on ACE. The colleague she argues with because she doesn't know how else to handle her feelings for him. Interesting start to a short story. This could have been really, but I needed more story for this to work. There wasn't enough information for me to connect with the characters or the story. 3 stars
March 5, 2013
Born to be Bad (B.A.D. Agency 0.5)
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4 stars
Reviewed by: Joelle
Format:Hardcover
Published: Pocket Books
Source:purchased copy Genre: Romance
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About Book
New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon has created a sensation with her sexy stories about the Bureau of American Defense. Now, three novellas about BAD agents are collected in one steamy volume! In the all-new "One BAD Night" the bureau believes that agent Jason Banks has sold them out. Agent Samantha Winslow has never particularly cared for Jason, whom she reluctantly finds attractive, and she volunteers to bring him in. Under orders to infiltrate his rogue mission and kidnap him, she is also trying to pull off the ultimate double-cross. But who would have guessed that Jason would be so pleased to be her captive?
In "BAD to the Bone" Marianne wins the Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes and a chance to pretend to be the heroine in her favorite romance novel. Whisked away to a remote island, Marianne's daydreams become real when BAD agent Kyle Foster kidnaps her and uncovers her every fantasy.
In "'Captivated' by You" BAD agent Rhea must go undercover as a dominatrix to capture a deadly terrorist. Fortunately, Agent "Ace" Krux, whom she has long desired, is her training partner. Immediately, the roles of master and slave are wonderfully blurred, and Rhea and Ace unleash a wealth of hidden desire.
My Thoughts
I really enjoyed this story found it to be quite funny. I laughed quite a lot at the beginning of the story.The characters were engaging and really like-able .Agent Samantha Winslow antics made this story worth reading she had quick whit and a smart mouth making her engagements with Agent Jason Banks hilarious.
Jason Banks is being pursued by Samantha and the Agency thinking him the traitor.There is more that meets the eye in this story and a conspiracy that will need to be uncovered. Jason a handsome playboy needs to convince Samantha he is innocent but, how to do that when he is tied up and naked ? (LOL) The entire scene of Jason's being tied up and his exchange of words with Samantha is quite engaging and super funny not to be missed.
The two main characters of this story are opposites that attract. They two have been sexually attracted to one another for years and now that have the opportunity to do something about it.Making up for lost time as they say.While a romance develops danger lurks at every turn and they wonder if the will live long enough even to find out what could be.
In Marianne and Kyle Fosters story it was a really entertaining read. Marianne is a romance writer gone on a Holiday to be part of and adventure that she only writes about.Kyle Foster is on this Island also where he is recovering for an injury which he contracted in the line of duty.Kyle's agency rents out part of there island to put on these live adventures for contestants that win.
Kyle is really a loner with his job in all he never finds time for romance until he meets Marianne and decides to make her part of his own adventure taking the acting a step further and only with him.Who doesn't like a dangerous bad boy huh?
What a scorching adventure between the two lovers. The story had a great plot that allowed two people to really get to know one another and slowly and find the love they where only dreaming about.There was tons of romance and intrigue with a twist that the story took keeping you interested and turning the pages.This was a light fun read.Enjoyed this story a lot.
The story between Rhea and Krux was really entertaining.The two are on assignment to go uncover and into the world of Erotica where clients have peculiar tastes.Its Rhea's job to make Krux an submissive and the thought of that alone sent me into the fit of giggles.Krux is a bad -ass to begin with and is surrounded with a dangerous aura all the time and the thought of becoming someones submissive is just to funny.Rhea another agent in the Agency being the Dom. to teach him just that.What a uncomfortable situation but, Krux is going to used this situation to his advantage and get Rhea right where he wants her in his bed !
You got to love this story .The awkwardness between these two colleagues is somewhat funny when you think that they have to go to school to learn there roles they now have to play.You are sensing there attraction between the two and they are now both in the position to act on it but, will they?
This was a fun read making you smile quite often and the teasing that goes on between this couple.They are doing there duty but, you got to love the fact that they have a free pass to act out there fantasies they might have had about one another.And it gives Rhea the upper hand to get a little even with a Krux the womanizer or so she thinks making her actions and antics even more funny.
Overall this stories were really great reads quite entertaining really funny and had intriguing stories lots of adventure and danger to keep you turning the pages just to see what happens next.The characters were a lot of fun hope to see them again in the up an coming stories in the Bad Series...
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4 stars
Reviewed by: Joelle
Format:Hardcover
Published: Pocket Books
Source:purchased copy Genre: Romance
Buy:
Amazon | B & N | Book Depository | B-A-M | iBooks | Chapters | IndieBound | Powells | VRoman’s | Amazon Canada | Amazon United Kingdom | Sony | Harlequin
About Book
New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon has created a sensation with her sexy stories about the Bureau of American Defense. Now, three novellas about BAD agents are collected in one steamy volume! In the all-new "One BAD Night" the bureau believes that agent Jason Banks has sold them out. Agent Samantha Winslow has never particularly cared for Jason, whom she reluctantly finds attractive, and she volunteers to bring him in. Under orders to infiltrate his rogue mission and kidnap him, she is also trying to pull off the ultimate double-cross. But who would have guessed that Jason would be so pleased to be her captive?
In "BAD to the Bone" Marianne wins the Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes and a chance to pretend to be the heroine in her favorite romance novel. Whisked away to a remote island, Marianne's daydreams become real when BAD agent Kyle Foster kidnaps her and uncovers her every fantasy.
In "'Captivated' by You" BAD agent Rhea must go undercover as a dominatrix to capture a deadly terrorist. Fortunately, Agent "Ace" Krux, whom she has long desired, is her training partner. Immediately, the roles of master and slave are wonderfully blurred, and Rhea and Ace unleash a wealth of hidden desire.
My Thoughts
I really enjoyed this story found it to be quite funny. I laughed quite a lot at the beginning of the story.The characters were engaging and really like-able .Agent Samantha Winslow antics made this story worth reading she had quick whit and a smart mouth making her engagements with Agent Jason Banks hilarious.
Jason Banks is being pursued by Samantha and the Agency thinking him the traitor.There is more that meets the eye in this story and a conspiracy that will need to be uncovered. Jason a handsome playboy needs to convince Samantha he is innocent but, how to do that when he is tied up and naked ? (LOL) The entire scene of Jason's being tied up and his exchange of words with Samantha is quite engaging and super funny not to be missed.
The two main characters of this story are opposites that attract. They two have been sexually attracted to one another for years and now that have the opportunity to do something about it.Making up for lost time as they say.While a romance develops danger lurks at every turn and they wonder if the will live long enough even to find out what could be.
In Marianne and Kyle Fosters story it was a really entertaining read. Marianne is a romance writer gone on a Holiday to be part of and adventure that she only writes about.Kyle Foster is on this Island also where he is recovering for an injury which he contracted in the line of duty.Kyle's agency rents out part of there island to put on these live adventures for contestants that win.
Kyle is really a loner with his job in all he never finds time for romance until he meets Marianne and decides to make her part of his own adventure taking the acting a step further and only with him.Who doesn't like a dangerous bad boy huh?
What a scorching adventure between the two lovers. The story had a great plot that allowed two people to really get to know one another and slowly and find the love they where only dreaming about.There was tons of romance and intrigue with a twist that the story took keeping you interested and turning the pages.This was a light fun read.Enjoyed this story a lot.
The story between Rhea and Krux was really entertaining.The two are on assignment to go uncover and into the world of Erotica where clients have peculiar tastes.Its Rhea's job to make Krux an submissive and the thought of that alone sent me into the fit of giggles.Krux is a bad -ass to begin with and is surrounded with a dangerous aura all the time and the thought of becoming someones submissive is just to funny.Rhea another agent in the Agency being the Dom. to teach him just that.What a uncomfortable situation but, Krux is going to used this situation to his advantage and get Rhea right where he wants her in his bed !
You got to love this story .The awkwardness between these two colleagues is somewhat funny when you think that they have to go to school to learn there roles they now have to play.You are sensing there attraction between the two and they are now both in the position to act on it but, will they?
This was a fun read making you smile quite often and the teasing that goes on between this couple.They are doing there duty but, you got to love the fact that they have a free pass to act out there fantasies they might have had about one another.And it gives Rhea the upper hand to get a little even with a Krux the womanizer or so she thinks making her actions and antics even more funny.
Overall this stories were really great reads quite entertaining really funny and had intriguing stories lots of adventure and danger to keep you turning the pages just to see what happens next.The characters were a lot of fun hope to see them again in the up an coming stories in the Bad Series...
May 4, 2021
A pretty good start to the BAD universe. Looking forward to checking out more.
April 8, 2012
One Bad Night
In this short story the BAD agency has been told of agent Jason Banks' betrayal to the agency and they send in agent Samantha Winslow in to bring him back to the agency. So she heads to the bar he is at where he is leaving with two women from the bar when she attacks, drugs, and kidnaps him. She takes him to the secure location she rented and strips him of both his weapons and his clothes ( just in case he has any bugs on him) then handcuffs him to the bed. When he wakes and realizes that he's in some deep shit Sam gets a call from Retter telling her that Jason is innocent and that she needs to keep him in place until further notice. Unfortunately they get run out when unexpected visitors come to kill them both. They manage to escape and get back to the agency where Jason give BAD all the information they want and he and Sam can begin their happy lives together.
This was a funny short story that I loved reading! 5/5 stars.
Bad to the Bone
In this story a common teacher named Marianne Webernec wins the Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes and now has the chance to to pretend to be the heroine in her favorite romance novel. Shortly after her arrival she learns that this wasn't what she hoped it would be, and now just cant wait for the chance to head back home to her average boring life. Of course that changes when a mysterious man named Kyle Foster saves her from an exploding sand castle. They make a magical connection that simply cant be explained. Of course all too soon Marianne must leave to head back to her fantasy.
When Kyle gets back to his hotel he ask his buddy Sam what goes on on the other side of the island and why he's not supposed to go over there. When Sam explains to him that the other side is a Sex Camp, Kyle has a hard time believing that Marianne would participate in something like that. So he heads up to his room to research her and find that she is just who she appeared to be with a squeaky-clean profile. That is until he gets his hands on the book she is pretending to live out and when it starts off with a steamy sex scene he is stunned. But nevertheless is unable to stay away from her and so he comes up with his own little fantasy story and "kidnaps" her and whisks her away making all her fantasy's come true.
I loved this short story. It was so cute and perfect that you cant help but enjoy this story. 5/5 stars!
"Captivated" by You
This story was really great! BAD agent Rhea has to go undercover as a dominatrix to catch a deadly terrorist that has been causing trouble for a while. Fortunately for her Ace Krux, an incredibly hot, sexy agent that she has always wanted is her training partner while she learns how to properly dominate a man. But soon after the mission starts these two fall hard for each other and the situation isn't helping in the least. And when the time comes Ace proves just how much he loves Rhea.
This was my favorite story of all of the three. 5/5 stars.
I'm so happy that this book was worth the read. There wasn't a single story that I didn't like, making the trouble I went through to get the book all worth while. 5/5 stars!!
In this short story the BAD agency has been told of agent Jason Banks' betrayal to the agency and they send in agent Samantha Winslow in to bring him back to the agency. So she heads to the bar he is at where he is leaving with two women from the bar when she attacks, drugs, and kidnaps him. She takes him to the secure location she rented and strips him of both his weapons and his clothes ( just in case he has any bugs on him) then handcuffs him to the bed. When he wakes and realizes that he's in some deep shit Sam gets a call from Retter telling her that Jason is innocent and that she needs to keep him in place until further notice. Unfortunately they get run out when unexpected visitors come to kill them both. They manage to escape and get back to the agency where Jason give BAD all the information they want and he and Sam can begin their happy lives together.
This was a funny short story that I loved reading! 5/5 stars.
Bad to the Bone
In this story a common teacher named Marianne Webernec wins the Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes and now has the chance to to pretend to be the heroine in her favorite romance novel. Shortly after her arrival she learns that this wasn't what she hoped it would be, and now just cant wait for the chance to head back home to her average boring life. Of course that changes when a mysterious man named Kyle Foster saves her from an exploding sand castle. They make a magical connection that simply cant be explained. Of course all too soon Marianne must leave to head back to her fantasy.
When Kyle gets back to his hotel he ask his buddy Sam what goes on on the other side of the island and why he's not supposed to go over there. When Sam explains to him that the other side is a Sex Camp, Kyle has a hard time believing that Marianne would participate in something like that. So he heads up to his room to research her and find that she is just who she appeared to be with a squeaky-clean profile. That is until he gets his hands on the book she is pretending to live out and when it starts off with a steamy sex scene he is stunned. But nevertheless is unable to stay away from her and so he comes up with his own little fantasy story and "kidnaps" her and whisks her away making all her fantasy's come true.
I loved this short story. It was so cute and perfect that you cant help but enjoy this story. 5/5 stars!
"Captivated" by You
This story was really great! BAD agent Rhea has to go undercover as a dominatrix to catch a deadly terrorist that has been causing trouble for a while. Fortunately for her Ace Krux, an incredibly hot, sexy agent that she has always wanted is her training partner while she learns how to properly dominate a man. But soon after the mission starts these two fall hard for each other and the situation isn't helping in the least. And when the time comes Ace proves just how much he loves Rhea.
This was my favorite story of all of the three. 5/5 stars.
I'm so happy that this book was worth the read. There wasn't a single story that I didn't like, making the trouble I went through to get the book all worth while. 5/5 stars!!
December 5, 2009
Three sizzling novellas indeed, the sex scenes were so hot they set the book on fire (metaphorically speaking of course). I loved all of them, I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, the humor, sassy wit, and the fast-paced storytelling. I like the concept of the Bureau of American Defense that could dupe the unsuspecting civilian. Sherrilyn Kenyon wrote really creative sex scenes, most of them kinky but not exactly hardcore. I laughed out loud with some quips like “covering two bowling balls with a slingshot”, I can't get over it. There were a lot of mental images that really stuck with me.
I didn't mind the love angle even though the hero and heroine's relationship developed in a really short span of time. With true love, time can't always tell if it's meant to be. The circumstances gave cause to their spending their time together...alone. I also liked the danger part, although everything was kept light. The characters' backgrounds were interesting as well. The main theme I found reappearing in a story is never letting life pass you by, grab and hold of the one you love because you never know.
I would compare the three stories to quickies, short but enjoyable, and things were always hot. SK really set the mood, the characters didn't jump into each others bones, they got comfortable with each other first, had interesting conversations, self-discovery, and got right down to business. This is a good read for a lazy Sunday afternoon (or in my case a holiday Monday). Wherever you're reading, make sure the a/c is turned up 'cause things could get really hot.
I didn't mind the love angle even though the hero and heroine's relationship developed in a really short span of time. With true love, time can't always tell if it's meant to be. The circumstances gave cause to their spending their time together...alone. I also liked the danger part, although everything was kept light. The characters' backgrounds were interesting as well. The main theme I found reappearing in a story is never letting life pass you by, grab and hold of the one you love because you never know.
I would compare the three stories to quickies, short but enjoyable, and things were always hot. SK really set the mood, the characters didn't jump into each others bones, they got comfortable with each other first, had interesting conversations, self-discovery, and got right down to business. This is a good read for a lazy Sunday afternoon (or in my case a holiday Monday). Wherever you're reading, make sure the a/c is turned up 'cause things could get really hot.
January 25, 2010
This is the first 3 stories of the BAD series in one handy dandy book.
ONE BAD NIGHT
This is the first story of the Bureau of American Defense. Jason Banks and Samantha Winslow two agents. One suspected of going rogue. She doesn't like him. Sexiness ensues. There isn't much covert spy action. There is a terrific secondary character, a retired gun-wielding Germany Granny. She's fabulous.
BAD TO THE BONE
In this second story Kyle Foster is and agent on a mandatory vacation after being injured in the line of duty. On the other side of the island, Marianne Webernec is school teacher obsessed with romance novels. She wins a contest where she gets to live out her favorite book. She accidentally meets Kyle and he pretends to be a part of her fantasy vacation to spend time with her.
"CAPTIVATED" BY YOU
Ace Krux & Rhea Stevenson are both BAD agents. They have the cubicles next to each other and might have harbored feelings for each other for a while. While chasing the bad guy, Rhea needs to go undercover as a dominatrix with Ace as her partner. But first she has to learn to dominate and Ace volunteers to be her whipping boy.
These stories were light on the actual spying part, but still enjoyable. My guess is that in a full length book, the spy aspect of the job becomes more important. But I was looking for something light and sexy and this worked just fine.
ONE BAD NIGHT
This is the first story of the Bureau of American Defense. Jason Banks and Samantha Winslow two agents. One suspected of going rogue. She doesn't like him. Sexiness ensues. There isn't much covert spy action. There is a terrific secondary character, a retired gun-wielding Germany Granny. She's fabulous.
BAD TO THE BONE
In this second story Kyle Foster is and agent on a mandatory vacation after being injured in the line of duty. On the other side of the island, Marianne Webernec is school teacher obsessed with romance novels. She wins a contest where she gets to live out her favorite book. She accidentally meets Kyle and he pretends to be a part of her fantasy vacation to spend time with her.
"CAPTIVATED" BY YOU
Ace Krux & Rhea Stevenson are both BAD agents. They have the cubicles next to each other and might have harbored feelings for each other for a while. While chasing the bad guy, Rhea needs to go undercover as a dominatrix with Ace as her partner. But first she has to learn to dominate and Ace volunteers to be her whipping boy.
These stories were light on the actual spying part, but still enjoyable. My guess is that in a full length book, the spy aspect of the job becomes more important. But I was looking for something light and sexy and this worked just fine.
October 5, 2012
Three novellas following people in the B.A.D. world
1. One BAD Night
Jason is a agent gone bad - and Sam is given the mission to take him out...
We learn that all is not as it seems. SK can really work the dysfunctional partners.. it was entertaining seeing how she makes each one unique.
17th Sept
2. BAD to the Bone
Kyle has been shot 6 times and survived... he is on enforced rest leave - on an island - but the island is not deserted..
Queue the FANTASY ISLAND music....
On the other side of the island... is a resort where lucky contestants get to live out their favorite romance novel... Marianne is here but she is bored.... LOL
She goes bush walking and stumbles into Kyle... who is also bored - LOL
19th Sept
3. Captivated by You
1. One BAD Night
Jason is a agent gone bad - and Sam is given the mission to take him out...
We learn that all is not as it seems. SK can really work the dysfunctional partners.. it was entertaining seeing how she makes each one unique.
17th Sept
2. BAD to the Bone
Kyle has been shot 6 times and survived... he is on enforced rest leave - on an island - but the island is not deserted..
Queue the FANTASY ISLAND music....
On the other side of the island... is a resort where lucky contestants get to live out their favorite romance novel... Marianne is here but she is bored.... LOL
She goes bush walking and stumbles into Kyle... who is also bored - LOL
19th Sept
3. Captivated by You
November 28, 2014
"One BAD Night" - 4 stars
This short story features BAD agents Sam and Jason in an operation in Berlin, Germany, the events taking place over the course of one long night. It is nicely done and the characters and romance are realistic considering the brevity of the story.
"BAD to the Bone" - 4 stars
Any story that has me laughing out loud in the first few pages deserves serious kudos. This story, about a small-town school teacher who wins a romance-book fantasy week on a private island (sans the midget) and runs into a real life action hero, is sweet, romantic, and funny. And I'm usually not that type of girl, but this one had me laughing out loud, smiling to myself, and discussing the finer points of the minor characters with my 5-week-old son while he napped on my lap. I will definitely look for more in Kenyon's BAD series.
"'Captivated' by You" - 4 stars
This was a close tie with the second story for my favorite in this book, for the sheer fun of reading about Rhea and Ace's adventures in bondage.
This short story features BAD agents Sam and Jason in an operation in Berlin, Germany, the events taking place over the course of one long night. It is nicely done and the characters and romance are realistic considering the brevity of the story.
"BAD to the Bone" - 4 stars
Any story that has me laughing out loud in the first few pages deserves serious kudos. This story, about a small-town school teacher who wins a romance-book fantasy week on a private island (sans the midget) and runs into a real life action hero, is sweet, romantic, and funny. And I'm usually not that type of girl, but this one had me laughing out loud, smiling to myself, and discussing the finer points of the minor characters with my 5-week-old son while he napped on my lap. I will definitely look for more in Kenyon's BAD series.
"'Captivated' by You" - 4 stars
This was a close tie with the second story for my favorite in this book, for the sheer fun of reading about Rhea and Ace's adventures in bondage.
April 2, 2008
The first story is about Samantha and Jason. Samantha has been sent to bring back rogue agent Jason Banks. But Jason isn't what he seems, and before you know it both of them have bullets flying at them. It seems everywhere they go, someone shows up and starts shooting at them. They get rid of the car, their clothes and start fresh. Even their cell phones how are they being tracked?
The second story is about Marrianne and Kyle. Marrianne is a teacher who won a contest to be in a fantasy like to romance novels she adores. Kyle just happens to be on recouping on the island where the Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes takes place. The meet and he is so blown away by her he kidnaps to make her every desire happen like her novels read.
The third story is from the BAD series. About Rhea and Ace they are to go undercover she is as a dominatrix and him to protect her. In this story they just fall in love while finding out how to do their scenes.
The second story is about Marrianne and Kyle. Marrianne is a teacher who won a contest to be in a fantasy like to romance novels she adores. Kyle just happens to be on recouping on the island where the Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes takes place. The meet and he is so blown away by her he kidnaps to make her every desire happen like her novels read.
The third story is from the BAD series. About Rhea and Ace they are to go undercover she is as a dominatrix and him to protect her. In this story they just fall in love while finding out how to do their scenes.
December 24, 2009
This is a 3 in 1 book. The first is One BAD Night. Introducing Agent Samantha Winslow and Agent Jason Banks. Sam has to bring in Jason because they suspect him of going rogue. It's a fast paced story with a good plot behind it.
The second one is BAD to the Bone. Introducing Agent Kyle Foster And Marianne Webernec. Marianne is addicted to one particular author that has a stong heroine that isn't afraid of anything. Marianne gets to go to a "camp" to play out the lead role in the book. I might add that sounds like it would be alot of fun. This story was ok. I think it was the weakest of the 3.
The third is Capivated by You. Indtoducint Agent Rhea Stevenson and Agent Ace Krux. She has always had a thing for him, but he's very cocky and annoying. It turns out they have a mission they have to do together. She is to be a dominatrix and he is to obey her. I have to say this was my favorite of all.
The second one is BAD to the Bone. Introducing Agent Kyle Foster And Marianne Webernec. Marianne is addicted to one particular author that has a stong heroine that isn't afraid of anything. Marianne gets to go to a "camp" to play out the lead role in the book. I might add that sounds like it would be alot of fun. This story was ok. I think it was the weakest of the 3.
The third is Capivated by You. Indtoducint Agent Rhea Stevenson and Agent Ace Krux. She has always had a thing for him, but he's very cocky and annoying. It turns out they have a mission they have to do together. She is to be a dominatrix and he is to obey her. I have to say this was my favorite of all.
October 8, 2011
I'd reckon it's probably 2.6 in the B.A.D. sexy agent series and definitely after Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down: “Captivated” by You.
The Story
Jason, one of the BAD agents, has turned traitor and it's up to Sam to take him out. Only she decides she wants to interrogate that hard body of his first.
My Take
One of the things I do enjoy about Kenyon's BAD series is her sense of humor. Yeah, I like the gunplay and the chases too but give me a line like "Over and over his mind played a news clip, 'American Agent Found Nude in Apartment.' Laughter at eleven.". How can you not crack up!??
What I don't understand is why, in a contemporary story, does an author still think that "good girls shouldn't know how to do this"? How far out back in the stone age is this set??
The Title
The title is perfect for indeed Jason and Samantha do have One BAD Night with the variety of chases, being shot and shot at, and, oh no...no condoms!
The Story
Jason, one of the BAD agents, has turned traitor and it's up to Sam to take him out. Only she decides she wants to interrogate that hard body of his first.
My Take
One of the things I do enjoy about Kenyon's BAD series is her sense of humor. Yeah, I like the gunplay and the chases too but give me a line like "Over and over his mind played a news clip, 'American Agent Found Nude in Apartment.' Laughter at eleven.". How can you not crack up!??
What I don't understand is why, in a contemporary story, does an author still think that "good girls shouldn't know how to do this"? How far out back in the stone age is this set??
The Title
The title is perfect for indeed Jason and Samantha do have One BAD Night with the variety of chases, being shot and shot at, and, oh no...no condoms!
January 24, 2013
Of the three novellas, the second, with the Kyle/Marianne pairing was my favorite. I laughed throughout their story. The conversation in the beginning between Kyle and Sam on romance novels had me cracking up and let me know right away that this story was going to be filled with humor. Kenyon pokes fun at the genre and its fans, but does it in such a way that it's not offensive. I can't believe she names the "bad guy" Tyson Purdue! Freaking hilarious!
Ace and Rhea's story was a close second. The whole dominatrix training was so amusing, especially when their trainer looked like Meredith Baxter. Family Ties will never look the same to me. Fun read.
Born to be Bad
February 5, 2013
The only complaint I had with this book was that the stories were too short.... That's what happens though when you are reading novellas! I will be reading her "bad agency" stories - there were characters in her novellas that came up that I'm really interested in reading about further, most particularly Retter's. Sherrilyn's stories are entertaining reads when you want something funny and that will give you a brief interlude from the seriousness of life. Loved the first story "One BAD Night" with Samantha and Jason, they are a very funny couple. I found myself wishing their story was a bit longer! Liked the play on 'BAD' as well: Bureau of American Defense.
August 27, 2009
Book three of Kenyon's BAD series, Captivated by You continues the intrigue surrounding the Bureau. Funny and sexy.
Merged review:
The second book in Kenyon's BAD series, BAD to the Bone does not disappoint. A sexy story in a sexy locale - what more could a girl want?
Merged review:
Once I discovered this series via Phantom in the Night (BAD No. 6), I had to run out and grab the rest of the series. This first book in the series is a throw-back to the books I grew up on - FBI mysteries and crime dramas - with a Kenyon twist of secrecy and the erotic.
Merged review:
The second book in Kenyon's BAD series, BAD to the Bone does not disappoint. A sexy story in a sexy locale - what more could a girl want?
Merged review:
Once I discovered this series via Phantom in the Night (BAD No. 6), I had to run out and grab the rest of the series. This first book in the series is a throw-back to the books I grew up on - FBI mysteries and crime dramas - with a Kenyon twist of secrecy and the erotic.
November 24, 2010
I read the first story and some of the third story. It was steamy but since the stories are only 100 pages I feel like the action is way too fast and not believable. In the first story the guy moves in at the end of the story and the whole thing was over a 2 day span of time. I think the books are written well from the erotic standpoint. Very descriptive and long. I am only giving it a low score based on plot not from erotic descriptions. I still think there has to be some substance to hot romance books.
February 27, 2010
I don't think I'm actually ever going to read the rest of this , soo I'll just write a review for the first little story in the book . The first one wasn't horrible or anything , I actually thought it was cute just not my thing because it was so short and I didn't have ANY background on the characters . That said this was okay and much better than the other book I've read by her , Fantasy Lover . I'm just not into short stories , but if I read the other two I'll add to my review .
April 2, 2016
Una novela divertida y sexy, como siempre, Sherri es fantástica.
September 13, 2016
3 historias diferentes
March 22, 2015
Enjoyed all 3 fun sexy!
December 12, 2021
Great read, but I have always enjoyed reading all your books for they bring excitement, love, and the excitement of what's going to come next.
December 25, 2018
I read this book because once I really like an author, I have to read everything that author has written. I'm not a fan of romance novels at all and this one is that purely. Well written and good stories, just not what I like to read most of the time.
April 29, 2021
One BAD Night - This was okay. I honestly feel like it would have benefitted from more. More plot, more characters, more time, more pages. MORE CHEMISTRY. The romance fell short and felt rushed. I love me a good SK novel, but this novella just didn't do much for me.
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