The dark MM romance Slick was originally released in the anthology Dark & Dirty in 2016. An expanded edition will be released as a standalone title with a new cover by Thorned Rose Publishing in 2026. Stay tuned for more information!
Ex-convict Luke has been fortunate enough to land a small job as a kitchen assistant, but he’s lonely and crippled by baggage from the past.
CEO Roman Spencer also has his share of problems. It doesn’t help that a tough and hot-headed kitchen worker begins to plague his mind…and body.
The more Luke runs into Roman, the more his dark fantasy turns into attraction. If he surrenders, his thug pride will effectively go down the drain.
Reviews:
Your writing is very sexy.
– a friend
FOUR AMAZING STORIES!
So the problem with novellas is I always want more.
I loved all four of these stories. The characters were amazing, the stories amazing and the writing is what I would totally expect from these wonderful authors.
Thank you ladies! Keep writing!!
– Janis F.
SLICK BY LEA BRONSEN MUST READ
It’s all about pushing buttons, power exchange and showing your bare soul…
Intense to the bone, full of emotions, sensual, intriguing, dark, raw and highly highly …. everything.
Read the blurb and you know the subject..
I’m in love with Lea Bronsen…..- correction..my emotions are speaking- in love with Lea’s writing!!
– Truus from Love is Love Reviews
OPPOSITES ATTRACT
I read Slick by Lea Bronsen and I really enjoyed it. It’s a short story but is very well written and developed. Luke, an ex-con, and Roman, a CEO, are wonderful characters with a strong connection. Total opposites but their attraction is undeniable. I really like that their relationship is a slow build and how understanding and compassionate Roman is with Luke.
– Esther Acosta Alayeto
A great group of hot, naughty stories, long enough to satisfy, but short enough to gobble up in one sitting. IF the kids aren’t too demanding.
– Terri Rochenski
All were exciting and different ! My favorite author is Rebecca Brennan. Great story. Looking forward to the next one!!!
– Book Devourer
OMG IT’S SO GOOD
I confess I only read two of the books because they are in the genre I read, but if the other two books are as good as the two I read then this will be an awesome read. I couldn’t put the book down, I didn’t even want to cook dinner that’s how good they were.
– Bran Zesti Logan
Dark & Dirty
This book was very good a I like to give new authors a try. Much to my surprise I had enjoyed reading this book. This book was a page Turner that I’ve read without stopping until the end. The writing was very good. I would highly recommend this book. I had voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader’s Copy of this book.
– Kimberly Kniaz
✯☆‿➹⁀☆☆ 4 REDEEMER AND SLICK STARS ✯☆‿➹⁀☆☆
I am reviewing 2 of the stories of this anthology Redeemer and Slick. Both stories were well written with interesting plots and characters.
Slick:
I have read a couple of stories by Lea Bronsen and am never disappointed. Slick was the complete opposite of Redeemer so lightened up the mood for me. Luke and Roman’s (nicknamed Slick by Luke) story was unusual. This is a straight to gay trope which can be difficult to master believably, but this author succeeds nicely. This is a low angst, slow build story of the cafeteria worker showing the executive that love can be found in unusual places and ends with a sweet HFN. Overall I give this story a 4/5 stars!
I enjoyed reading both stories and these authors brought the steam with them, so bring a fan!
– Barb Ingram
For now, I’m reviewing Slick by Lea Bronsen. I’ll update my review once I’ve read the other stories.
I really enjoyed the interactions between Luke and Roman. I did feel Luke was often too cold toward Roman, but I understood that came from a place of needing to protect himself after the difficult life he’d lived so far. Roman wanted to protect himself, too, having been blindsided by what he believed was a strong and happy marriage, turning into a nightmare. He’d also never been attracted to another man, so he spent some time trying to deny his feelings for Luke.
When the men weren’t trying to freeze each other out of their lives, they were so good for each other. And when they finally let their walls crumble, they were beautiful. I’d love to see a continuation of their story, but if all I can have is this novella, I can still say I’m satisfied.
– Terri Hawkins
Slick- Guy with huge chip on his shoulder bout the 1% check✔️…
Random point the book switches between “I” and “Roman” which isn’t good or bad but worth pointing out. So I guess first and 3rd person.
Now this one I wanted to punch Luke who’s one of the MC’s, you’re supposed to feel bad for him, young guy who gets railroaded when he’s 15, has served time, he’s perfect to feel sorry for, but he’s a dickhead. He’s a reverse snob n I felt like he was playing with the other MC Roman! Which I found super annoying.
Especially when they were about to get together that whole show of domination is cool if you’re into that that but Luke implying Roman was stupid for letting him get with really really made me dislike Luke but then he went all mushy so I forgave him! Lol!
I like that they are well suited but I woulda like to have more background on them. You know cos they were actually interesting characters and it being a short book did them a disservice.
There were some cringe worthy moments but you’ll live!! I legit woulda read a full length book bout them though. Especially Luke OMG when he said, it’s possible but I was passed out, I cried!! Legit cried for him.
What 15 year old gets charged as an adult for an accident. I found that super annoying won’t say implausible since the American judicial system is flawed sooo.. ya!!!
– Diidi
Lea Bronsen 