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Naughty Shorts #3

Naughty Secrets

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I'm not going anywhere...

Natalie
Rock star. Farmer. Husband. Hero.
He was my heart, my soul, my future.
My everything.

Sam
Hot sexy teacher. Best friend. Wife.
I loved her from the moment I saw her.
My world.

Ten years ago tragedy destroyed us. I threw myself into my farm, hoping time would heal the wound. Instead, I got lost in my work and drifted away from my beautiful wife.

I thought nothing could bring Natalie back to me. Until I find out that she's in the local bar with the town's most eligible bachelor.

It’s now or never. My second chance.

I’ll fight to win her back. She may try to push me away but I'm not going anywhere.

I'll do whatever it takes to remind Natalie that what we once had is only the beginning of what we can be.

And that this is forever.

Naughty Shorts from New York Times bestselling author, Sarah Castille, are quick delicious bites of dirty and sweet romance that will give you all the feels. Set in a small town, and inspired by stories about everyday couples, these sexy second chance novellas contain a little naughty, a lot of heart, and a happily after.

96 pages, ebook

First published June 5, 2018

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Sarah Castille

38 books3,208 followers
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Sarah Castille, writes contemporary erotic romance and romantic suspense featuring blazingly hot alpha heroes and the women who tame them. A recovering lawyer and caffeine addict, she worked and traveled abroad before trading her briefcase and stilettos for a handful of magic beans and a home near the Canadian Rockies.

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Profile Image for The Sassy Bookworm.
3,611 reviews2,775 followers
May 31, 2018
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4.5 Stars

This one was by far my favorite of this series to date. I actually would have loved to have seen this story be even more fleshed out and longer. It had all the bones for being an excellent full-length book in my opinion. My heart broke for Sam and Natalie and all they have been through. I can't imagine losing a child at such a young age. The author did a fantastic job of capturing all the pain and regret these two had. I spent a good portion of this book with tears in my eyes. Another thing I liked about this one was that the kinky dentist doesn't play a sexual role regarding this couple. He is just the catalyst that gets this couple back on track. In fact, the entire bar scene had me chuckling. The writing was also a little more cohesive in this one than the prior book, but the sex in this one was milder than the previous two. Still, that fit with the story, so I wasn't bothered by it. I thought this was going to be the final book in the NAUGHTY SHORTS series, but there seems to be another one coming featuring a biker and a second chance, and I am looking forward to reading it.


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Profile Image for Mitch C..
465 reviews45 followers
July 2, 2020
Sam and Natalie - farm life, losing their son, falling apart, meeting new peeps, partying, H goes bat-shit crazy - short story.

Not much naughty on this one. Didn't suspect this was a bit heavy actually. But suffice for mediocre read.
Profile Image for Nadine Bookaholic.
3,633 reviews450 followers
June 6, 2018
Natalie and Sam have been slowly drifting apart after the death of the young son, loosing a child is a painful experience and when one parent puts up a wall and doesn't want to talk about it or think about it, well you can guess the wedge it would cause in a marriage. Please don't think that they don't love one another because they do and this story is about them finding their way back to the couple they once were and becoming a stronger and more loving couple.

You can read my full review here: https://nadineisobsessedwithbooks.blo...
Profile Image for Kahea.
2,118 reviews118 followers
June 3, 2018
***4 Stars***

When I read the tease of this book in Naughty Wishes I couldn’t wait to find out more about Natalie and Sam and what it would take for them to find their way back to each other and it was all kinds of gut wrenching and frustrating ~ and smexy as all get out ~ but so worth it in the end,

This one was all kinds of heartbreaking, as well as frustrating, because Natalie and Sam were so entrenched in their own inner conversations with themselves that it caused a huge rift in their relationship and I wanted to reach out and smack some much needed sense into them. Thankfully that was taken cared of in a most interesting, yet simple, way and I liked how they finally connected again.

In this one we get to know the good dentist, Aiden, a little more and I’m still on the fence on if he should get his own book/HEA or if he should remain the single hottie Dom until the bitter end, but I shall trust in the author to do what she feels is best. As for the tease of the next story in the series? I’m definitely looking forward to that one!

~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
Profile Image for Sandy S.
7,095 reviews183 followers
June 2, 2018
3.75 stars

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 5, 2018



I'm not going anywhere...

Natalie
Rock star. Farmer. Husband. Hero.
He was my heart, my soul, my future.
My everything.

Sam
Hot sexy teacher. Best friend. Wife.
I loved her from the moment I saw her.
My world.

Ten years ago tragedy destroyed us. I threw myself into my farm, hoping time would heal the wound. Instead, I got lost in my work and drifted away from my beautiful wife.

I thought nothing could bring Natalie back to me. Until I find out that she's in the local bar with the town's most eligible bachelor.

It’s now or never. My second chance.

I’ll fight to win her back. She may try to push me away but I'm not going anywhere.

I'll do whatever it takes to remind Natalie that what we once had is only the beginning of what we can be.

And that this is forever.

Naughty Shorts from New York Times bestselling author, Sarah Castille, are quick delicious bites of dirty and sweet romance that will give you all the feels. Set in a small town, and inspired by stories about everyday couples, these sexy second chance novellas contain a little naughty, a lot of heart, and a happily after.

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REVIEW: 3.75 stars--NAUGHTY SECRETS is the third instalment in Sarah Castille’s contemporary, adult NAUGHTY SHORTS erotic, romance novella series focusing on the small town of Revival Montana whose new, young dentist Dr. Aidan Steadman works his magic on the couples whose personal and sex lives are struggling to survive. This is former grade school teacher Natalie, and farmer Sam White’s story line. NAUGHTY SECRETS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Natalie and Sam) NAUGHTY SECRETS focuses on the crumbling marriage between Natalie and Sam White. Ten years earlier, following the death of their infant son, Natalie and Sam began to pull away from one another such that neither one was aware of the other’s suffering and pain. Fast forward to present day wherein Sam sees green when his discovers his wife commiserating with Revival’s new dentist, a tall, sexy and brooding man whose own secrets are fodder for the town’s gossipers and tongues. What ensues is the rekindling love between Natalie and Sam, as they take time together to remember the past in order to move on from the present.

NAUGHTY SECRETS I a sexy and sassy quick read; a few hours in the life of Natalie and Sam White as they push past the pain of ten years of grief, moving forward together towards a new future, and a new life.

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Profile Image for Jessica Alcazar.
4,081 reviews573 followers
June 5, 2018
THIS WAS DELICIOUS! Every single thing that always put me on #TeamSarah is on these pages!

From the moment I read the first few paragraphs, I knew this story was going to make me feel. Once again, the author has taken a crossroads moment in a couple and turned it into a deliciously sexy interlude that will have your heart soaring! There’s no doubt about it, you will want more for sure. At least I did. But you won't need more :)

Sam and Natalie stole my heart! GAH, I can’t even tell you how much. There are some deep-rooted issues behind the crossroads that Natalie and Sam find themselves in and one would think it would take a full-length novel to truly appreciate the hurdle these two managed to get over but this author is very good at what she does and she managed to do it perfectly in this short!

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Profile Image for Gladys.
12.1k reviews138 followers
June 5, 2018
This short and spicy read packs a powerful emotional punch. Sam and Natalie's story will break your heart, drive you up the wall with frustration and move you with its sweetness. A story of love, loss, pain and drifting apart. I so wish this had been a full length novel because it was just that good and I would have loved getting so much deeper into these characters and their romance. This is my honest, voluntary review.
Profile Image for Madison ✨.
869 reviews16 followers
September 26, 2019
Short story about a married couple who lost their baby 10 years ago and have drifted apart ever since. They finally realize that they just need to appreciate and confide in the other and their relationship should be on its way back to how it was before. This short story took place in pretty much the span of 5 hrs and so it does feel a little unrealistic to think that they would be able to sweep up 10 years of emotional distance in one night together, yet the HEA does make it seem like things will completely change for the better. Overall it was a cute story - a quick little snapshot of a married couple falling in love again.
Profile Image for Liz.
3,511 reviews58 followers
June 4, 2018
I am enjoying the Naughty Shorts series by Sarah Castille. The shorts have been sexy stories, but the stories are also about couples looking to rediscover or rekindle something they have lost. So even if they are sexy and steamy, they are also sweet and engaging. In Naughty Secrets a husband fights to win his wife back.

Sam and Natalie are my favorite couple so far. They have been together a long time, but a tragedy has driven them apart and their marriage is crumbling. The love is still there, they just lost their way. When Sam finds out Natalie is spending time at a local bar with our favorite dentist and he is determined to get her back.

This one was more emotional than the others, but just as captivating. I loved how strong they felt for each other, even when they were hurting and lost. Naughty Secrets is by far my favorite in this series so far and I cannot wait to read more!

4.5 stars. Read and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog.
Profile Image for Anshu.
30 reviews10 followers
November 28, 2020
*****5 stars*****
PERFECT!!!

The story revolves around Natalie and Sam. Highschool sweathearts who got married. They survived a terrible tragedy and while coping with the loss they didn't realize that they were drifting farther and farther apart from each other.

Its a wonderful second chance love story of a married couple finding their way back to each other. Each page was filled with emotion and unexpressed feelings.

Nat and Sam's story tells us a very important lesson: Marriages are not perfect, things happen, it gets difficult but its our choice if we want to fix it or not and it all depends on how much your love is worth.💖💖



Recommend-100%
Happy Reading!!!

Profile Image for Trader (RedHotBlueReads).
1,670 reviews38 followers
June 5, 2018
Natalie is having a difficult day. Not only does she have a dental problem, she's remembering the son she lost years ago. Not only did she lose her son, but she lost her husband in the process. Sam has let himself get consumed with work and they've both let the spark die out in their marriage.

Of course, Natalie sees Dr. Steadman, the gorgeous, sexy and kinky dentist in town. When he reveals to Natalie that they share something in common, she agrees to a drink at the local pub. Sam isn't all that happy to find out where his wife is, but it shocks him into doing something and he's going to get his wife back.

Things are tense at first, with Natalie unsure of what Sam is doing. But Sam is determined to let Natalie know that he still loves her.

I really enjoy these sexy little stories of couples putting the spark back in to their married life. With a little push from the dear dentist, Sam realizes just what he has to lose. I did like that they talked (a little) before they rekindled their physical attraction. Natalie was really great about that. I liked this story and I think it is one that many couples can relate to. It's steamy too!

Looking forward to more of these shorts. Dare I hope that Dr. Steadman gets an HEA!
Profile Image for Amy Stephens.
Author 122 books524 followers
June 5, 2018
I fell in love with the two previous Naughty Shorts stories and couldn't wait to get started on Naughty Secrets. Sarah Castille is a fantastic storyteller and knows how to give readers a smoking hot, sexy story. Unfortunately, Sam and Natalie's story fell short for me.

It was no secret that their relationship was strained, but Natalie came off as being a bit of a bitch and Sam was so dang naive. I really wanted to like them both because I love the whole premise behind these stories and the good dentist, Aiden Steadman (hence my four stars) but it was over halfway into the story before things started to finally heat up. And when it did, it was darn good, but it just seemed to take forever to get there.

Overall, I was just okay with Naughty Secrets. Not all characters are for everyone and that's totally okay. Thank goodness Dr. Steadman was able to come to their rescue. The writing is still very good though and Castille does a great job with her plot development. Just would've liked Sam to have a bit more grit about him.
Profile Image for Elizabeth.
538 reviews
June 5, 2018
I’ve read the first two books in this series and I’ve enjoyed them all so far. This little town of Revival, where the novellas take place, seems like your typical small town where everyone knows everyone else. So far all three books have been semi second chance romances, where the couple’s marriage has basically been saved by the swoon worthy dentist, Aiden, who happens to be into the BDSM lifestyle. Another common character appears to be Alexis, who seems to be besties with all the female MCs in the series so far. I’m really hoping for Aiden and Alexis to end up together.

Sam and Natalie’s back story is particularly heartbreaking due to the loss of a child, but the way they come back to each other and how Natalie forces him to talk in the end was a nice departure from stories that use sex to “fix” the issue(s).

All the MCs are realistic couples (minus the fact that all the hubbies are hotties) going through the very real martial issue of not communicating their thoughts and emotions. If there is one thing we can learn from these books is that communication is key. The only thing that is really bugging me is that the author goes back and forth between two different names for the town bar.
Profile Image for Pam.
962 reviews2 followers
June 6, 2018
This was my first Sarah Castille book. I haven't read the first two books in this naughty series, but it seems like their more stand alone's anyway. I didn't come across anything that would steer me away from this being my starting point.

There's a sadness to both Sam and Natalie. We know what that is, but they have let that sadness infiltrate their life and relationship. This story highlights their struggles, with a little background to understand their plight and how they fix things, if possible.

This is definitely the short little sexy read that it implies. Although some of the sadness felt throughout the story breaks your heart, you can't help but cheer them on to hopefully make it through the bad times and be strong for one another. I think I might have gotten lost on what the secret was though.
1,430 reviews10 followers
December 24, 2018
Sam and Natalie have been married for years, but they have never been farther apart. After losing their son, they both dealt with the loss in different ways. She believed that he didn't appreciate, or see, her anymore. When she goes to the dentist, she realizes that she has something in common with him, they both list a child. While there, she starts thinking that, even though she loves Sam, they might not be able to fix things.I
Sam has never stopped loving Natalie, but he put himself into his work after his son died. When he comes in from working in the fields to find Natalie but home, he assumes she is with her friends. When he finds out that she is with the dentist, he gets jealous and goes to the bar.
Will they be able to get back to where they once were? Are they willing to put in the work? Why did they become like two passing ships in the night?
Profile Image for Laid-Back Book Bitches.
356 reviews98 followers
May 30, 2018
Wow, please let me give this book more then 5 stars. I honestly think this is my favorite book so far. I was hooked from the very beginning. I had this book read in one sitting! My heart hurt so bad for these two. I Found myself in more then one part with tears in my eyes. I honestly loved Natalie and Sam. I loved that Sam was so protective of Natalie. The part at the bar had me cheering on Sam even more. I learned some new things about Dr. Aiden Steadman, that made me love and hurt for him also. One night makes Sam realize how much he has to loose. This is a short sweet and sexy read. Sarah Castille has climbed way up there on my list of favorite authors. This is a must read, all these books are.
Profile Image for Melissa.
831 reviews
May 31, 2018
This was Book #3 in the Naughty Shorts series. I have read the first two books. This was not one of my favorite in the series.

I loved the storyline with Natalie and Sam mourning the lose of their son, Ethan, but as time as passed, they drift apart. It has been ten years and Natalie can not take being alone anymore. One day changed everything for them. Natalie tells Aiden that she lost a son and he shares somethings with her. They go to the local bar to talk and have a drink. Sam realized what he could lose so he decided to fight for Natalie.

☆☆☆☆
I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!
Melissa
Profile Image for Becky Wise.
2,530 reviews48 followers
June 2, 2018
Naughty Secrets is amazing. It may be a quick sexy read but their is a lot of heart in it too. Marriage is never easy especially after trying to recover from a loss of a child. Things between Natalie and Sam haven't been right since. You can tell they are both lost and you hope that the good Dr. Aiden, the resident dentist, can help. I love how everything went down in this book. You hope that the love between Natalie and Sam is strong enough to work through. And boy will it make you hot and bothered once they get the awakening they needed. This is another amazing Naughty Short and I really can't wait for more. I love how Sarah Castille brings something different with every couple.
Profile Image for Jackie Ziegler.
1,482 reviews6 followers
June 4, 2018
Sam and Natalie have been together since they were sixteen. 10 years ago they had a child who died shortly after birth and not long after that Sam's father died so they moved back to town to run the family farm. During the last 10 years Sam has shut down and Natalie feels he doesnt love her anymore and they are just growing up.. On the anniversary of their sons 10th birthday Natalie ends up hanging with the hot dentist at the bar. Her friend decides that Sam needs to know what he is about to lose.. She lets Sam know where Natalie is.. Will this completely tear them apart or will this be the one thing that makes Sam realize how much he loves his wife and needs to get her back
June 5, 2018
The more I read Sarah Castille's Naughty Short stories, the more I fall for her characters. Naughty Secrets gives you what you need in a Novel, but in 14 chapters. You get the drama where a failing relationship seems it is at the end. You get the tears for the loss Sam and Natalie go through physically and mentally. You still get the Hot Dentist - Dr. Aiden that adds a little bit of spice and heat to jump any relationship.

The sexiness factor will WOW you! I am hooked on these stories. Nat and Sam have so much baggage that they put their passion on the back burner. Can they become the fiery couple that they once were? Will Dr. Aiden find true love for himself? Only time will tell!

BRVW
Profile Image for Saskia.
1,776 reviews54 followers
June 5, 2018
The third novella in this series, but it can be read as a standalone. I haven’t read the previous books and didn’t miss a thing. This was my first book by this author, but it won’t be my last. i really enjoy her style of writing and I love it when an author is able to make a novella feel like a big book.

A lot happens in the space of a few hours. Sam and Natalie have been drifting apart after the death of their son. Then one day everything changes, will they make it?

It is a story filled with heartbreak, sadness, loneliness, but also love and hope. It a beautiful well written emotional story
Profile Image for Page Turners.
722 reviews4 followers
June 6, 2018
I love this series. These characters are very relatable and there is always that special dentist uniting these couples whether he realizes it or not. This was a story about how love and romance in a marriage sometimes takes a backseat to daily responsibilities and struggles. The spark gets hidden but the fire is still burning below. Natalie and Sam had it all until the unthinkable happens and their lives are changed. This story dealt with real life heartache and what happens when two people unknowingly grow apart. Luckily in all good romances, second chances are given and passion is renewed. Those are the best books to read.
Profile Image for Sheila Schoenauer.
891 reviews11 followers
June 4, 2018
Love these shorts. I especially love them because they are understandable and relate-able. It's nice to read a book where the character's are in their late 30's and not right out of high school or college. It's also nice to read about those little struggles that marriages have and that they ARE fixable, no matter how difficult or far away the fix seems. Looking forward to more shorts, possibly a short for Aiden. *I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.*
Profile Image for Catty Jane.
377 reviews4 followers
June 5, 2018
****4.5 STARS****
****ARC Received for Honest Review****

This is my favorite Naughty Short so far. I loved the angst of Natalie and Sam’s story and I love the fire that seeing Natalie flirting with the sexy dentist lit under Sam’s ass. It was much needed, this couple needed something drastic to get them to come back together, to find their center again, or be forever broken.

Thank you Sarah for another sexy and steamy read, but with a twist of angst, that gave it what I was looking for.-Review by Catherine(Catty)
Profile Image for Busy Bees.
266 reviews6 followers
June 5, 2018
Star Rating - ***

Dr steadman returns in another cameo in this sexy short story. This time it’s in the wake of struggling couple Natalie and Sam. After the loss of their child they have become disconnected and it appears only one thing is going to bring them back together again. Sams jealous of Nat being hit on by another guy.

Another great short from this author. Not my favourite of the shorts I’ve read so far but still a good storyline and characters. It moved quickly and it was a great relaxed read after a long work day. Can definitely recommend this series of novellas

Natty Bee
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683 reviews5 followers
June 25, 2018
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This short was okay for me. Natalie and Sam suffered a loss and have been basically suffering in silence since they don’t talk about it. Natalie goes to the new hot dentist in town and they end up talking about their loss. Natalie realizes she’s missed doing fun things with her husband and her new friend makes Sam wake up and show his wife the appreciation she’s been missing.
664 reviews3 followers
May 31, 2018
I loved this short yet emotional story about Sam and Natalie. My heart ached for how much this couple had drifted apart following the death of their son. And it was so HOT when Sam got his alpha back when he felt threatened by another man stealing his Natalie. I love how Sarah Castille manages to pack oodles of FEELS in such a short story. My favourite so far on this series.
Profile Image for Sherry Bohrmueller.
1,249 reviews5 followers
June 2, 2018
This book took me by surprise. It was so sweet and unlike the others that this one is my favorite. The way Sam comes running to Nat, after a little interfering by Nat's friend, was so sweet and enduring. He seems so genuine that it brought tears to my eyes. A very good short story!!
Profile Image for Jessica Roberts.
61 reviews7 followers
August 29, 2018
Cute, sweet, hot novella set in a small town about married high school sweethearts reconnecting.
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