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Strip, Please
What happens when a cop falls for the man he just arrested? And is the guy as innocent as he seems?
Photo Description:
Man with a buzz cut, dressed in jeans and a SWAT team vest, has another man, face not shown, in handcuffs.
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love Has No Boundaries" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.
Photo Description:
Man with a buzz cut, dressed in jeans and a SWAT team vest, has another man, face not shown, in handcuffs.
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love Has No Boundaries" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.
45 pages, ebook
First published June 21, 2013
127 people want to read
About the author
Jena Wade
143 books280 followersJena began writing in January of 2013 as a New Year's Resolution--and so far she has stuck to it!
She lives in Michigan. By day she works as a web developer, and at night she writes. Born and raised on a farm, she spends most of her free time outdoors, playing in the garden, or riding her horses. She also helps run the family dairy farm.
She lives in Michigan. By day she works as a web developer, and at night she writes. Born and raised on a farm, she spends most of her free time outdoors, playing in the garden, or riding her horses. She also helps run the family dairy farm.
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March 28, 2016
Jordan – nerd, soon-to-be bookstore owner, pole-dance fitness trainer – takes undercover job as a stripper. Matt – a may or may not corrupt cop – investigates the club where Jordan works.
Plot with holes, inconsistencies, insta-love, but hey, hot sex!
See Mandy’s perfect review for more.
Plot with holes, inconsistencies, insta-love, but hey, hot sex!
See Mandy’s perfect review for more.
June 21, 2013
3.65*
Another great addition to the LHNB stories.
Jordan aka 'Lucky' is trying to get into character, how was he to know a cop was going to arrest him? He's just lucky that he has connections among the police force.
I don't want to give the story away, it's sweet, cute, unrealistic, insta-love-lust, absolutely fun, quick and hot.
There are misunderstandings, a gun shot, a hostage situation, pole dancing..and pole dancing, warp speed relationship, books and bookstores..and it's free.
Go read it. :)
Another great addition to the LHNB stories.
Jordan aka 'Lucky' is trying to get into character, how was he to know a cop was going to arrest him? He's just lucky that he has connections among the police force.
I don't want to give the story away, it's sweet, cute, unrealistic, insta-love-lust, absolutely fun, quick and hot.
There are misunderstandings, a gun shot, a hostage situation, pole dancing..and pole dancing, warp speed relationship, books and bookstores..and it's free.
Go read it. :)
June 27, 2013
4.5 stars - Wow, this was an awesome short story! Absolutely loved it and was left wanted more. Okay so there was insta-love, but I honestly didn't really care; it was a free read and I totally enjoyed it, and sometimes I'm actually in the mood for a sweet insta-love story. I'm already looking forward to Gavin's story, and hopefully we'll get to see more of Matt and Jordan too :)
June 25, 2013
The story was okay ... I mean, the set-up was nice. Although I did wonder how a bookstore owner who didn't have any undercover training whatsoever was allowed to be one. The connection between Matt and Jordan was there (hey, they both loved books!) but I truly didn't care about the insta-love.
I mean, Matt slept with Jordan for one night, got a bit of fall out when he found out Jordan's true identity, but then . Uhmm... oookaaaay.
I appreciated the story for being free (thank you for participating in the Love Has No Boundaries event, Jena Wade) and I knew that this was practically the author's first story out here. Still, I wanted more 'substance' to a relationship than that.
So 3-stars rating from me, since there was still parts I enjoyed.
I mean, Matt slept with Jordan for one night, got a bit of fall out when he found out Jordan's true identity, but then . Uhmm... oookaaaay.
I appreciated the story for being free (thank you for participating in the Love Has No Boundaries event, Jena Wade) and I knew that this was practically the author's first story out here. Still, I wanted more 'substance' to a relationship than that.
So 3-stars rating from me, since there was still parts I enjoyed.
June 24, 2013
Another really good short story in the Love Has No Boundaries stories. Yes, things move quickly, but what can you expect? It's a short story. A really, sweet short story about an undercover stripper and a cop that had no clue. Enjoyable read and yes, Blacky, this one's a story you will love with the HEA ending.
January 19, 2015
If you're looking for a quick yet captivating read with well-developed plot and engaging characters, look no further! Strip, Please by Jena Wade is the perfect combination of romance and suspense that will keep you interested all the way through. Recommended!
June 24, 2013
Another fun read from LHNB. A cop and an undercover stripper. *sigh* Perfection.
July 5, 2013
The premise was interesting, the following execution and logic was rather puzzling.
First, Matt the cop.
All that lead to the climax and the argument which finally lead to the most... baffling reconciliation scene I have ever read. For me, it felt as though the author did not know what to do for that scene.
So I can only rate it 3 stars. The writing itself was fine, I just don't know what to make of that reconciliation scene.
First, Matt the cop.
All that lead to the climax and the argument which finally lead to the most... baffling reconciliation scene I have ever read. For me, it felt as though the author did not know what to do for that scene.
So I can only rate it 3 stars. The writing itself was fine, I just don't know what to make of that reconciliation scene.
October 13, 2016
I'm taking away two stars because of some (minor) plot-holes, and because the pace was a bit too fast, even with the story being so short.
Overall, it was nice and entertaining. It had this sort of rom-com vibe going on... The general idea was well developed, although a bit more consistency would have been much more appreciated.
I did enjoy it a lot, though. But there's still quite a bit of room for improvement.
I think maybe it would have worked much better if it had been longer, it would have had more time to develop and it would have turned out much more solid.
Overall, it was nice and entertaining. It had this sort of rom-com vibe going on... The general idea was well developed, although a bit more consistency would have been much more appreciated.
I did enjoy it a lot, though. But there's still quite a bit of room for improvement.
I think maybe it would have worked much better if it had been longer, it would have had more time to develop and it would have turned out much more solid.
July 13, 2013
3,5-4* can't decide :-)
I have to agree with Mandy*reads obsessively*s review: "(...), it's sweet, cute, unrealistic, insta-love-lust, absolutely fun, quick and hot. There are misunderstandings, a gun shot, a hostage situation, pole dancing..and pole dancing, warp speed relationship, books and bookstores...(...)".
It's a fun read if you just go with it.
I have to agree with Mandy*reads obsessively*s review: "(...), it's sweet, cute, unrealistic, insta-love-lust, absolutely fun, quick and hot. There are misunderstandings, a gun shot, a hostage situation, pole dancing..and pole dancing, warp speed relationship, books and bookstores...(...)".
It's a fun read if you just go with it.
June 25, 2013
The story line isn't new but the execution is fine. In short, a sweet neatly written romance with just the right amount of spice, appealing characters and good vibes. Looking forward to more from this author.
July 3, 2013
Fun short story of mistaken identity. I really identified with the MC, Jordan, who worked in a bookstore, who, after a hard day, just wanted to go home and read a book to escape. I'm glad the author left the story line open to develop secondary character Gavin. His story will be a good one, too.
June 23, 2013
Gosh, I'd have loved for this to be longer. I wanted to read more about these characters.
July 29, 2013
A pretty cute escapist story with a sweet couple. I enjoyed putting logic aside and enjoying Lucky's flexibility.
September 12, 2015
It was so cute! Cute, huh. And now I need Gavin and Lawrence's story. It's a must.
April 18, 2015
3.5 - Cute and funny. A great start to a series??? Nice interpretation of the story letter. Thank you Jena Wade for donating your story, your time and your talent.
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June 21, 2013The cover is just lovely
June 25, 2013
This was just all sorts of adorable! I loved this story, so sweet and sexy and I really enjoyed the characters and the action. Can't wait to read about Gavin's HEA now! Thanks for a great story!
June 26, 2013
Liked this story. Felt it was almost too short for the plot, would have like it to be longer. Would also love to read about Lawrence and Gavin.
August 28, 2016
Offered for FREE from the M/M Romance Group's Love Has No Boundaries Anthology: Volume 11. Thank you too all the amazing authors who participated!
The first 3/4 of this story was leaning more towards a 4 star rating for me. I liked both the characters, and they were fairly well developed given the length of the story. We didn't know too much about Matt but I liked how once he decided he liked Lucky he didn't hem and haw with indecisiveness, or even have any negative thoughts are actions due to him being a stripper although he obviously wanted him to quit. Where it lost me was at their reunion. Why do authors feel the need to ruin a perfectly good love story with stereotypical HEA expectations? Don't get me wrong, I love these guys together, but they've known each one week! So that totally sucked me out of the story unfortunately.
I have to admit though, I'm intrigued by Gavin and I hope there is another installment featuring him
July 31, 2013
This is definitely a fun little story with a nice twist on the "rent boy and cop" theme. While there is lots of heat between the detective and the man he thinks he should not be falling for, a stripper and suspected prostitute, there is also an underlying real attraction and a need on both sides for more than a hookup or fling. With enough storyline around some undercover work and a drug bust, the story, though very short, is definitely complete.
Matt is new to the city, and trying to establish himself as a detective. The ink on his paperwork for reassignment isn’t even dry yet when he gets propositioned by "Lucky", and promptly arrests him for solicitation. From then on, the story twists and turns, but I can't say much more because that would spoil the surprise. But let me tell you, all the cloak and dagger was a fun addition to what is also a story of new love, despite the circumstances and enough misunderstandings to bring me close to despair.
If you like short stories with a twist you are aware of but one of the main characters isn't, if you enjoy reading about rent boys "making good", and if you're looking for a short, sweet read about a sexy detective and his quarry, then you will probably like this free short story.
Matt is new to the city, and trying to establish himself as a detective. The ink on his paperwork for reassignment isn’t even dry yet when he gets propositioned by "Lucky", and promptly arrests him for solicitation. From then on, the story twists and turns, but I can't say much more because that would spoil the surprise. But let me tell you, all the cloak and dagger was a fun addition to what is also a story of new love, despite the circumstances and enough misunderstandings to bring me close to despair.
If you like short stories with a twist you are aware of but one of the main characters isn't, if you enjoy reading about rent boys "making good", and if you're looking for a short, sweet read about a sexy detective and his quarry, then you will probably like this free short story.
December 22, 2015
4 Bookworm Undercover Stars!
I loved the initial situation of this story so much! Is it a little ridiculous? Hell, yes! But is it FUN! And so well written, I couldn't stop reading. A book worm with questionable people skills most of the time, goes undercover as stripper in order to help out his cop family, meets the new guy on the force. The one with a big heart and the need to prove himself. WHat's not to like?
Nothing too heavy, despite the underlying themes, and also a little sexy. Cute and entertaining, and definitely recommended!
I loved the initial situation of this story so much! Is it a little ridiculous? Hell, yes! But is it FUN! And so well written, I couldn't stop reading. A book worm with questionable people skills most of the time, goes undercover as stripper in order to help out his cop family, meets the new guy on the force. The one with a big heart and the need to prove himself. WHat's not to like?
Nothing too heavy, despite the underlying themes, and also a little sexy. Cute and entertaining, and definitely recommended!
September 22, 2016
2.5 Stars
Would have been a more compelling, not to mention accurate, book if the the MC wasn't some civilian "playing at" being undercover but an actual stripper confidential informant. But then, I'm thinking accurate wasn't even a secondary goal of this story.
But, it earned points for having both MCs love The Princess Bride and own multiple copies of the book.
Would have been a more compelling, not to mention accurate, book if the the MC wasn't some civilian "playing at" being undercover but an actual stripper confidential informant. But then, I'm thinking accurate wasn't even a secondary goal of this story.
But, it earned points for having both MCs love The Princess Bride and own multiple copies of the book.
June 22, 2013
LHNB story released 21.6.13
Just over 4 stars
Nicely written story of a cop newly arrived in the city meeting, and arresting, a man masquerading as a stripper for prostitution. The plot has some good twists on the way to a HEA.
Just over 4 stars
Nicely written story of a cop newly arrived in the city meeting, and arresting, a man masquerading as a stripper for prostitution. The plot has some good twists on the way to a HEA.
January 4, 2017
It was a fun read - but a bit unrealistic.
What annoyed me the most was how quickly (like we're talking The flash quickly) their relationship developed after they made up.
Also, what is up with The Princess Bride references in MM books? Why is this a thing?
2.6 stars
What annoyed me the most was how quickly (like we're talking The flash quickly) their relationship developed after they made up.
Also, what is up with The Princess Bride references in MM books? Why is this a thing?
2.6 stars
June 21, 2013
Cute story about an undercover bookworm/pole dancer and a cop. A nice, quick read with some heat. Thank you for donating this story, Jena! And I like the cover. ;-)
June 22, 2013
3.5 stars
June 22, 2013
3.5*
August 12, 2013
Nice story that fit the prompt perfectly. Yes, there were elements that came across as unrealistic, but it was still fun to read.
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