Maybe 2.75 stars.

Sorry, this book wasn't for me... :(

I stumbled across this on my kindle, a freebie downloaded and forgotten. Sweet, just a tiny bit more than a PWP. Definitely some editing issues, but not terrible. Good if you like cross dressing or foot fetishes.

I really enjoyed reading the three stories together at once. I had already read the 3 separate books when they came out, but this was better for me because I love a solid HEA. The 3 things I loved most about the story were: the fact that they accepted each other for who there were, kinks and all; when Ashley told Rick in detail why he liked him and listed all of these wonderful traits based on Rick's actions; and the humor. I love to smile/laugh during a story, and I love low angst, so this worked perfectly!

REVIEW UPDATED: The author and a friend of his were concerned about the remarks I made in this review regarding the edit errors found in the story. In fact they wanted proof, so I'm helping them out... (see bottom of review)

3.5 stars

Part One: Dirty Drag
...is when a guy just wants to glam it up a bit. Ashley has a penchant for stilettos and he knows how to wear them. Legs up to there, he doesn’t just love cross-dressing, he’s really into the feel of stylish four-inch heels. In his his body-hugging get-up— mini skirted, with careful ‘dick tucking,’ and long, flowing red wig— he just wants to find a nice guy who can top him and show a little tenderness. Literally stumbling into a seedy dive bar one night, he bumps into the studly Rick who has a promising bump of his own. But the race is on to see if Ashley can bag Rick’s goods without giving away that she...is really a...he.

Holding up a condom, Ashley said with a wink, “Aunt Flo’s visiting and she’s got the front door locked down tighter than Fort Knox, I’ll let you sneak in the back though. It’s a lubed condom and I already did some prep work, so you can just suit up and slide home.”

How can a guy resist? Lucky for Ashley, Rick is smitten and has a thing for feet. You might say, a fetish. Ashley in stilettos really does it for him, but is Rick that stand-up guy Ashley is dreaming of?

Part Two: The Night Drags On
...and things are clicking, so Ashley goes home with Rick to do the dirty. But should he be alone with a virtual stranger? Can he trust Rick to respect him in the morning? Ashley is not just about the flashy glam. He does have a thoughtful, vulnerable side, and he wants to be seen for himself under all the frou-frou. Despite the ruminations and self consciousness, he never loses his cocky ’tude. When Rick whips up some dirty French toast (crushed Oreos on top!!!) Ashley feels it necessary to keep things honest...

“I don’t cook.” Ashley decided it was best to get some stuff out in the open…“I don’t clean either…(but) my body can bend like a pretzel, and I can do things with my mouth that make porn-stars envious. And stamina? Yeah, I got enough to outlast the Energizer Bunny…”

And he proves it in a very sexy and dirrrrty food scene that involves lots of syrup dribbling and sticky licking. But I think the author gets his best “licks” in when the fun focuses again on shoes and feet, with a very special foot ‘massage’…these guys are made for each other!

Part Three: Beyond the Drag
… or where Ashley realizes that he may have a really good thing with Rick. But how can he convince Rick that he’s more than a bimbo skanktard? Can Rick like a guy who names his fake boobs “Lefty Lucy” and “Righty Tighty”? Can he see beneath the facade to who the real Ashley is?

Adams specializes in these short, hot, humorous reads, always with a dirty edge (also read the latest, “Dirty Boys,” written for Goodread’s M/M Romance Group 2013 event, “Love Has No Boundaries”). Adams has a lot of fun with his characters and the outrageous Ashley provides lots of good laughs, but he’ll also tug at your heart; in the end, it’s all about just wanting to be loved for yourself. Adams manages to balance this sweet, softer, side of a character who could read as one-dimensional and over the top. It has to be added, though, that while the author does a good job with these two likable guys, a little more care could have been taken with the edit checks. It’s great that these are free reads but there’s no excuse for some of the careless errors found in the text— they only give a feeling of a rushed product in need of its own special care. Nitpicks aside, you’ll have fun with Adams’ short stories, just check for “dirty” in the title. Read this review at: The Blog of Sid Love


UPDATE:

The author and a friend of his were concerned about the remarks I made in this review regarding the edit errors found in the story. In fact they wanted proof, so I'm helping them out. Here is a short list of just some of those errors I took time to note on my reader. I need to add that I am not of the camp that believes that because a story is free, it is exempt from good grammar or editing! Nor do I appreciate having to justify my review.


-It looks ... interesting” Ashley said He didn’t want to lie and say it looked delicious, but he also didn’t want to be rude and say it looked disgusting.

-He ignored the fact that the bottom of his feet was sticky and hoped he wasn’t leaving a trail for Rick to clean up.

-Pulling the Shower curtain open, he stepped out of the tub and grabbed the towel he’d used earlier.

-“Holy fuck!” Jared sounded shock.

-Rick stated without hint of disdain in his words.

-When Ashley wasn’t quick enough, Rick grabbed is arm and helped him to his feet.

3.4 starsThis was one of those stories that came to me by way of friends (yes, dear Vio, I am talking about you). In overall, this was an entertaining, sweet, sexy, and sassy collection. Trashley Ashley was definitely the scene-maker, being flirty and mouthy and witty -- while Rick was more of the calming presence. The banter was fun ... though I admit that I wasn't big on the trashy talk in the first story. It felt like porn rather than romance. It was okay if I knew I was reading porn, but I didn't feel this one was porn. Trashy/dirty talk in romance just isn't my thing, that's all. However, everything outside the bedroom was wonderful -- like the date at DQ or Rick cooking for Ashley, and gosh, the fluffy stuffs (on Part 3). I LOVE FLUFFY STUFFS. I also enjoyed the humor, like Ashley's boob being used for blackmailing him into dinner *lol*A fresh read. And it is free. So generous, Mr. Adams :)