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trudyd's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of those books that I always keep on my kindle. I can pick and choose what story I want to read to make my day a little bit better. There is great collection of authors contributing to the anthology. There is something for everyone.
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
NO JOKE by Kacey Shea
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Romance writer Manda is on a dry spell..a Sahara like dry spell. Her characters are getting far more action than she is. For Pete's sake, she's watch her cover model hook up right this moment.
Can the hottie bearded bartender break the spell?
Wild Proposal by Angelita Gill
Your boss and secret crush goes off the grid, so you deal, because a week is no problem.
Two weeks.
Three
A month.
Two freaking months with no end in sight. He's not returning your calls or answering your emails.
Desperate to verify proof of life and give him a big piece of her mind, Antonia tracks him down. But that's just the beginning of her adventure and her bearded man is going to make it all worth it...
How to Kill A Lady Boner by Ace Gray
Are you one of the ones twitching because...beards? Do beards make you gag while you image the insane amount of possibilities as to what might be stuck there? Then you my dear sweet comrade need to read this story. I tackled and gagged and got embarrassingly hot reading the naughty shenanigans in this one.
Even the beard lovers have to agree, you know it's hot!
Fortune Favors the Beard by Alexis Alvarez
Confucius says...I don't freaking know but mistakes and accidents happen you just have to make the best of them.
Not sure which is worse meeting the hottest guy ever and leaving without his name or number...or seeing him again after you have made a major mistake. Yeah, not sure but never fear Alexis Alvarez will show you exactly how to handle it.
The Beard Made Me Do It by Scott Hildreth
It's true the beard really did make her do it. Fun, definitely naughty and totally worth the read. But what did she do...?
Read it...see if you'd do it too.
To Beard Or Not To Beard by J. Quist
With every new story, I swing closer to the same decision Roxy made. Which decision, you ask? Whether to beard or not to beard, of c course.
Happy reading this tension filled treat.
Scruff You by Faith Andrews
When you pissed off the hipster hottie, you never know what to expect. Somehow "SCRUFF YOU" was never what Ezra expected...but then neither was she.
Theirs to Protect by Renee Rose
I wasn't sure it was possible but the farther I go in this anthology the more I likey. And momma likey lots.
Holy shit that was smoking hot! I have never read anything by Renee before but I will now. I love engage stories and this one sure does deliver.
Let me explain:
Sexually frustrated lawyer
Two smoking hot cops
Enough said, now read it. Wow, I need a cold shower.
One Kiss by Martha Sweeney
One kiss
Two chance meetings
Could it be more?
You don't know his name. You know nothing but the feel of her lips. But those that is enough to consume your thoughts...
Asshole Calling by Maria Monroe
When an asshole calls, do you answer? As tempting as it is, do you or do you brush it off?
Tessa couldn't brush it off. She tried to but well....he was hot.
Talking to the Moon by Jeannine Collette
Leaving. She's leaving but has to say something because tomorrow she'll be gone. Time to say something or leave always wondering...
Thou Shalt Not Beard by Leslie McAdam
Not cool, days before the wedding he grows a scraggly beard!!!! Why?!?! He doesn't have permission.
Amelia is having a tough time adjusting to the new face fuzz on Ryan. Or is it more? Will it be to beard do we part?
Background Noise by RC Martin
You want sweet and sexy, then Background Noise will make you smile. It will also give you the giddy school girl giggles. Make you warm from the inside out as long as you be brave!
Small town girl and a man that she can't get off her mind
An attraction that defies all sense...everything else is Background Noise.
Rough and Reckless by Hailey Caiman
I was actually surprised that this is the first MC book in the anthology. Figured beards...bikers...naughty fun
Well, enjoy this good girl and an MC Prospect getting into more than they bargained for. But definitely no regrets!
First Class Distraction by Ruthie Henrick
Well hello hot stuff! I might have trouble next time I get on a plane. I'm never in first class but that was as Hell of a distraction!
Wow, I definitely need to fly this airline in the future!
Opening Hearts by Jerica MacMillan
I feel likely a sneaky cheat because I just read Managed Hearts so I know where this goes. But for you all that haven't, it's a sneak peek at the beginning of a...tense situation.
Hometown Prince by Evie Lauren
I'm in love with the Hometown Prince. Every girl dreams about the best friend...the guy who has been by your side for everything. Yeah, it's hot and sexy and sweet- if only he felt the same way.
Lucky for her!
All or Nothing by M. Andrews
Well it seems M. Andrews likes the boys in blue too. Hot cop visiting a bakery for donuts might have led to a chuckle if it weren't for the absolute feel of sex rolling off of him from the get go. Wow oh wow, I would love to be his.
Confessions of a Beard Lover by Adrienne Perry
Talk about clusterf@ck.
Daisy is struggling to meet a promise.
Chase is in a hurry.
They shouldn't meet but they do.
They should definitely not be having this conversation...
Talk about steamy and taboo...oh, but really not taboo...
Such a fun and wild turn of events
Eternal Embrace by Thomas Sweeney
Not sure what to make of this story. It was very different from the others.
Highland Pursuits by Emmanuelle De Maupassant
Highland hottie
Naughty needs
Young debutante
Just the kind of wicked fun your mother warned you against!
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Romance writer Manda is on a dry spell..a Sahara like dry spell. Her characters are getting far more action than she is. For Pete's sake, she's watch her cover model hook up right this moment.
Can the hottie bearded bartender break the spell?
Wild Proposal by Angelita Gill
Your boss and secret crush goes off the grid, so you deal, because a week is no problem.
Two weeks.
Three
A month.
Two freaking months with no end in sight. He's not returning your calls or answering your emails.
Desperate to verify proof of life and give him a big piece of her mind, Antonia tracks him down. But that's just the beginning of her adventure and her bearded man is going to make it all worth it...
How to Kill A Lady Boner by Ace Gray
Are you one of the ones twitching because...beards? Do beards make you gag while you image the insane amount of possibilities as to what might be stuck there? Then you my dear sweet comrade need to read this story. I tackled and gagged and got embarrassingly hot reading the naughty shenanigans in this one.
Even the beard lovers have to agree, you know it's hot!
Fortune Favors the Beard by Alexis Alvarez
Confucius says...I don't freaking know but mistakes and accidents happen you just have to make the best of them.
Not sure which is worse meeting the hottest guy ever and leaving without his name or number...or seeing him again after you have made a major mistake. Yeah, not sure but never fear Alexis Alvarez will show you exactly how to handle it.
The Beard Made Me Do It by Scott Hildreth
It's true the beard really did make her do it. Fun, definitely naughty and totally worth the read. But what did she do...?
Read it...see if you'd do it too.
To Beard Or Not To Beard by J. Quist
With every new story, I swing closer to the same decision Roxy made. Which decision, you ask? Whether to beard or not to beard, of c course.
Happy reading this tension filled treat.
Scruff You by Faith Andrews
When you pissed off the hipster hottie, you never know what to expect. Somehow "SCRUFF YOU" was never what Ezra expected...but then neither was she.
Theirs to Protect by Renee Rose
I wasn't sure it was possible but the farther I go in this anthology the more I likey. And momma likey lots.
Holy shit that was smoking hot! I have never read anything by Renee before but I will now. I love engage stories and this one sure does deliver.
Let me explain:
Sexually frustrated lawyer
Two smoking hot cops
Enough said, now read it. Wow, I need a cold shower.
One Kiss by Martha Sweeney
One kiss
Two chance meetings
Could it be more?
You don't know his name. You know nothing but the feel of her lips. But those that is enough to consume your thoughts...
Asshole Calling by Maria Monroe
When an asshole calls, do you answer? As tempting as it is, do you or do you brush it off?
Tessa couldn't brush it off. She tried to but well....he was hot.
Talking to the Moon by Jeannine Collette
Leaving. She's leaving but has to say something because tomorrow she'll be gone. Time to say something or leave always wondering...
Thou Shalt Not Beard by Leslie McAdam
Not cool, days before the wedding he grows a scraggly beard!!!! Why?!?! He doesn't have permission.
Amelia is having a tough time adjusting to the new face fuzz on Ryan. Or is it more? Will it be to beard do we part?
Background Noise by RC Martin
You want sweet and sexy, then Background Noise will make you smile. It will also give you the giddy school girl giggles. Make you warm from the inside out as long as you be brave!
Small town girl and a man that she can't get off her mind
An attraction that defies all sense...everything else is Background Noise.
Rough and Reckless by Hailey Caiman
I was actually surprised that this is the first MC book in the anthology. Figured beards...bikers...naughty fun
Well, enjoy this good girl and an MC Prospect getting into more than they bargained for. But definitely no regrets!
First Class Distraction by Ruthie Henrick
Well hello hot stuff! I might have trouble next time I get on a plane. I'm never in first class but that was as Hell of a distraction!
Wow, I definitely need to fly this airline in the future!
Opening Hearts by Jerica MacMillan
I feel likely a sneaky cheat because I just read Managed Hearts so I know where this goes. But for you all that haven't, it's a sneak peek at the beginning of a...tense situation.
Hometown Prince by Evie Lauren
I'm in love with the Hometown Prince. Every girl dreams about the best friend...the guy who has been by your side for everything. Yeah, it's hot and sexy and sweet- if only he felt the same way.
Lucky for her!
All or Nothing by M. Andrews
Well it seems M. Andrews likes the boys in blue too. Hot cop visiting a bakery for donuts might have led to a chuckle if it weren't for the absolute feel of sex rolling off of him from the get go. Wow oh wow, I would love to be his.
Confessions of a Beard Lover by Adrienne Perry
Talk about clusterf@ck.
Daisy is struggling to meet a promise.
Chase is in a hurry.
They shouldn't meet but they do.
They should definitely not be having this conversation...
Talk about steamy and taboo...oh, but really not taboo...
Such a fun and wild turn of events
Eternal Embrace by Thomas Sweeney
Not sure what to make of this story. It was very different from the others.
Highland Pursuits by Emmanuelle De Maupassant
Highland hottie
Naughty needs
Young debutante
Just the kind of wicked fun your mother warned you against!
scvallese1's review against another edition
5.0
I had the chance to read First Class Distraction by Ruthie Henrick, and wow! HOT! Sophie and Blake have some serious chemistry going on! I can't wait for more, both with Blake and Sophie and Beards!
jaimejustreadsromance's review
5.0
This was an awesome anthology that gave me the perfect opportunity to read some new authors. I've added so many new books to my TBR because of this.
My favorite stories were from Alexis Alvarez, J.Quist, Faith Andrews, Leslie McAdams, Ace Gray and Ruthie Henrick.
My favorite stories were from Alexis Alvarez, J.Quist, Faith Andrews, Leslie McAdams, Ace Gray and Ruthie Henrick.
marthasweeney's review against another edition
5.0
I've gotten to read a number of these short stories as I format the book and all I can say is that it's HOTT, HOTT, HOTT! So many sexy, funny stories! I love how this is for charity too!!
thegraduatedbookwormblogger's review
5.0
Full Review can be found at http://thegraduatedbookworm.blogspot.ca
My oh my Bookworms!! Honestly I found a loss of words when reading this, and it's from many different reasons!! First I want to thank all authors for collectively writing this Anthology, and for supporting a great cause!
This is a novel of short stories written by some amazing authors that I've never read from, but am definitely going to be getting their books somehow!! If you had an opinion about beards, whether it be good or bad, let me tell you that this breaks all barriers! I don't even know how, but it has honestly left me thinking about beards all the time, and quite literally staring at almost any man with a beard...DANG!!
So throughout the novel you go through various stories of characters dealing with their own circumstances. Can I just take a minute to say that the very first story I read was literally about an author and a beard.... #WOWZA You also see a lot of the stories go through different ages, different races, and sexuality. I really loved reading all of these stories that were based around none other than "THE BEARD" I loved how even though each story was written by a different author, they all somehow managed to have a name for the character who owned the beard.
Overall I really loved this book. Of course I will say that it's most definitely intended for 18+ because it's really...*Steamy*. It played with all of the heartstrings, as well as most likely playing with the fantasies of girls who love beards. Sometimes I found the stories to be a little out there, but it's also 2016 so really, you never know! I loved how all of the authors were able to write such amazing stories that many left me wanting to read more of! A lot of cliffhangers and I AM NOT OKAY WITH IT!! I loved every story, and the fact that there could be so many amazing stories about a girl and "a beard" and keep it entertaining the entire time! I found myself laughing out loud during some, and on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next! Definitely a roller coaster ride of emotion, and thrill! I recommend this for sure!!
My oh my Bookworms!! Honestly I found a loss of words when reading this, and it's from many different reasons!! First I want to thank all authors for collectively writing this Anthology, and for supporting a great cause!
This is a novel of short stories written by some amazing authors that I've never read from, but am definitely going to be getting their books somehow!! If you had an opinion about beards, whether it be good or bad, let me tell you that this breaks all barriers! I don't even know how, but it has honestly left me thinking about beards all the time, and quite literally staring at almost any man with a beard...DANG!!
So throughout the novel you go through various stories of characters dealing with their own circumstances. Can I just take a minute to say that the very first story I read was literally about an author and a beard.... #WOWZA You also see a lot of the stories go through different ages, different races, and sexuality. I really loved reading all of these stories that were based around none other than "THE BEARD" I loved how even though each story was written by a different author, they all somehow managed to have a name for the character who owned the beard.
Overall I really loved this book. Of course I will say that it's most definitely intended for 18+ because it's really...*Steamy*. It played with all of the heartstrings, as well as most likely playing with the fantasies of girls who love beards. Sometimes I found the stories to be a little out there, but it's also 2016 so really, you never know! I loved how all of the authors were able to write such amazing stories that many left me wanting to read more of! A lot of cliffhangers and I AM NOT OKAY WITH IT!! I loved every story, and the fact that there could be so many amazing stories about a girl and "a beard" and keep it entertaining the entire time! I found myself laughing out loud during some, and on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next! Definitely a roller coaster ride of emotion, and thrill! I recommend this for sure!!
marthasweeney's review
5.0
I've gotten to read a number of these short stories as I format the book and all I can say is that it's HOTT, HOTT, HOTT! So many sexy, funny stories! I love how this is for charity too!!
mamabookwyrm's review
4.0
Are you a pogonophile? I definitely am. Show me a book boyfriend with a beard and I will start drooling. Give me an anthology dedicated to beards and I will grab ahold with both hands and feet. I was stoked to be getting the Because Beards anthology. Not just because well…beards but also because the proceeds go to charity. All proceeds go to The Movember Foundation, a great group that supports charities in the research and treatment of prostate and testicular cancer.
I’ve read only a few of the stories so far (a trip to the ER had time running short) but oh my goodness. There are some sweet, sassy females and some swoon worthy men in these pages. I love the humor as well. There’s a little bit of everything in here. Romance, sexy, sweet, flirty, funny—you name it you can probably find it within these pages. There are also all flavors of book boyfriends inside—they all just have one thing in common. Beards. It was the perfect thing to keep my mind off the election woes!
So if you’re looking for something short and sweet to read, definitely pick this up and help support The Movember Foundation while you’re at it.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
For more reviews, visit
I’ve read only a few of the stories so far (a trip to the ER had time running short) but oh my goodness. There are some sweet, sassy females and some swoon worthy men in these pages. I love the humor as well. There’s a little bit of everything in here. Romance, sexy, sweet, flirty, funny—you name it you can probably find it within these pages. There are also all flavors of book boyfriends inside—they all just have one thing in common. Beards. It was the perfect thing to keep my mind off the election woes!
So if you’re looking for something short and sweet to read, definitely pick this up and help support The Movember Foundation while you’re at it.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
For more reviews, visit
bookmarkbelles's review
5.0
Received an ARC of How To Kill A Lady Boner by Ace Gray. I immediately fell in love with it. It made me laugh so hard, I couldn’t stop myself from spewing coffee on my shirt. This is by far my favorite story that she has ever written. I also know that I will find myself rereading this story. Cant wait to see what the other authors have to offer. I will definitely be grabbing a copy cause HTKALB makes it worth the purchase.
dlparrott's review
5.0
21 short stories all dedicated to beards. Sexy men, with sexy beards at that. Now I'm a woman who loves me a good beards. These 21 authors made my body tingle. I'm not going to lie there was a few short stories in the anthology that irritated me. For one the woman didn't like beards. What WHAT woman doesn't love beards.
These men ranged from lumbersexual, i learned what that means today. See you learn something new everyday. To sexy athletes, and boy are they hot. To rockstars, and bartenders. To two policeman and a doctor. They are all over the sexy meter.
Now the woman, some i wanted to punch they were that irritating. Others i wanted to jump up and down as i yelled you go get that sexy bearded man. Some women were just so shy i wanted to give them a push in the right direction. Just a little shove to show that they can be whole they want to be and get their sexy man.
Not the names of the short stories are perfect for the books. I have my absolute favorite. Like Scruff You! by Faith Anderson. Oh yes it's the perfect name. Trust me when i say this sums up the book. Read it and you will understand. Another one i loved was Background Noise by R.C. Martin. It was like i feel into a happy fairytale.
Yes, i didnt have my favorites but that didn't stop me from finishing the book. I wished all of them were longer, just a few more chapters. With each book i learned something new about a fabulous author. I will be looking into each author to read more, because just the little taste of their writing wasnt enough.
These men ranged from lumbersexual, i learned what that means today. See you learn something new everyday. To sexy athletes, and boy are they hot. To rockstars, and bartenders. To two policeman and a doctor. They are all over the sexy meter.
Now the woman, some i wanted to punch they were that irritating. Others i wanted to jump up and down as i yelled you go get that sexy bearded man. Some women were just so shy i wanted to give them a push in the right direction. Just a little shove to show that they can be whole they want to be and get their sexy man.
Not the names of the short stories are perfect for the books. I have my absolute favorite. Like Scruff You! by Faith Anderson. Oh yes it's the perfect name. Trust me when i say this sums up the book. Read it and you will understand. Another one i loved was Background Noise by R.C. Martin. It was like i feel into a happy fairytale.
Yes, i didnt have my favorites but that didn't stop me from finishing the book. I wished all of them were longer, just a few more chapters. With each book i learned something new about a fabulous author. I will be looking into each author to read more, because just the little taste of their writing wasnt enough.