“Pat Down”

Jeff has always been the guy from the wrong side of the tracks and Chris has always been the golden boy. Things haven’t changed much. Now, Chris is a cop. He’s chasing Jeff, and about to give him exactly what Jeff has always wanted from his high school crush.

On the hot scale of one to ten, “Pat down” is a solid ten. It’s a good short story, a little unrealistic, but amazing fantasy material. It’s erotica with the strong possibility for romance. It’s very hot and has a happy ending too.

“Speed Trap”

How is Officer Leslie Manley supposed to set a speed trap when Pete Masters keeps letting people know about it? Every time Les tells Pete to change the sign, Pete does, to something worse. When Les finds out why Pete is doing it, he’s more happy than mad.

Awe, “Speed Trap” is endearing, hot, and a lot of fun. Pete really has Les’ number and it’s a lot of fun watching Les try to figure out why Pete is antagonizing him so.

“Risk”

Cleaning a crime scene is not a job for everyone. It takes a special kind of person to do it and a special kind of relationship to do it together.

“Risk” is intriguing for the job the guys do, and the mystery surrounding their relationship. It left me with more questions than answers, but it’s an engaging story with some hot sex.

“Burn Zone”

Tyson is struggling to cope with what happened to some fellow smoke jumpers when Chris and Rick help him sort through his feelings by showing him theirs.

The relationship Tyson, Rick, and Chris have in “Burn Zone” is special. It’s obvious how they all feel about each other.  Rick and Chris’ way of proving how much Tyson means to them is sexy and heartfelt.

“Coyote Crossing”

Ricardo Franco is a Border Patrol agent. Agustín Romero-Price helps illegal immigrants cross the border. Rick is in the desert with his team keeping a group from making it across the border when he sees Augi. He and Augi go way back. Rick wants to help him change his ways before he gets hurt, or worse. There is a lot Rick doesn't know about Augi though.

"Coyote Crossing" has action, romance and an engaging storyline. Augi is irresistible; he's sweet and sexy. Rick is tough and yet, he has a vulnerable side too. The flashback to when Augi and Rick were teens is incredibly moving. Then there's the twist at the end. "Coyote Crossing" is a terrific story.

“Fairground”

Lieutenant Don Lo is in charge of keeping the peace during the county fair. Vito Marzi is in charge of maintenance.  From the moment they meet, sparks fly between them, but Don is a little uptight and determined to keep his distance. Vito has other plans. He’s rather successful in his pursuit of Don.

I wasn’t sure what to make of Vito and Don at first. They didn’t quite make a match for me, but then they joke around and Don meets the family. When they go to bed things really start to click. However, just when I felt that the guys are great together, “Fairground” ends.

Ready to Serve has men in uniform, men who need, men who want, and men who either have or are looking for the elusive “One.” Ready to Serve is clever, intriguing, and creative.