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Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense)
Born to Be BAD One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You - Bureau of American Defense
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9781416507505
ISBN-10: 1416507507
Publication Date: 9/2005
Pages: 400
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 451 ratings
Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
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63 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 39 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 10
Good read if you like Kenyon. Be forewarned, two of the three short stories have been published in other anthologies. "Captivated by You" was in Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down Anthology, and "Bad to the Bone" was in Big Guns Out of Uniform Anthology. So if you are an avid reader of Kenyon like me, you have most likely read these two stories and there will only be the one new story (the first in the book by the way) for you to read. Still hot and steamy though :)
gracer avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 22 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I read this book because I had heard good things about Sherrilyn Kenyon. The novellas weren't bad, but it takes a lot for me to keep around anthologies. It's a fun read but stretched my imagination a little too much with a secret government agency called BAD.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on
Helpful Score: 4
Great for a quick summer read. Lots of steamy scenes to keep your heart racing!
Also try her Dark Hunter and Dream Hunter series... lots of yummy.. eh hemm I mean defined...ahhh...well developed characht... ummm well you get the idea :0)Happy reading!
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 30 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
These were all great little novels. I loved them thoroughly. Risque, Daring and definitely -naughty- fun reading!
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 61 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I laughed sooo hard! I really liked all 3 of the stories.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 44 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Good collection of stories!
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This was a good book also and there is a lot of suspence in it!
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 18 more book reviews
Great book, but I now have 2 of them.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 83 more book reviews
Quick and entertaining read.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 69 more book reviews
really good
Sander avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 55 more book reviews
was okay, I liked the third story the best, it was very funny being the witness of a women trying to make a man submissive! I think I'll give Kenyon one more try.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 40 more book reviews
Great for a few fast, easy reads.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 35 more book reviews
fun sexy book
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 133 more book reviews
3 very sexy stories!
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 81 more book reviews
3 novellas in 1 book! It was a great read
MaxieCat avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 261 more book reviews
3 "BAD (Bureau of American Defense)" stories. Short and "sorta sweet," very steamy- not too much substance, they are what they are!
tioga avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 167 more book reviews
This Sherrilyn Kenyon book provides quick reading of three short stories (oops! novellas) with little plot and lots of sex. I've had enough of BAD.

4 stars over rates this book. More like two and a half or three.
Daalmonette avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 61 more book reviews
This book is what got me started to reading other Sherrilyn Kenyon books. She is awesome. You will love reading these novellas and moving on to bigger and BADder.
dreamer53 avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 56 more book reviews
3 great short stories about men and women in B. A. D. Good Read. I recommend
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 12 more book reviews
It was very well written. I loved it. Three different agents from the elite undercover unit AND their missions.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 3 more book reviews
This is a good book with 3 different stories in it all about a undercover agency. I thought it was a nice read.
barbsis avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 1076 more book reviews
One BAD Night - I liked Sam's attitude towards Jason, the male slut - handcuff him to the bed naked and take pictures. Turn about and all that. Sam and Jason are the perfect pair - she never gets any andf he gets more than his share. Experience does have it's privileges though and Sam's the one to benefit.

BAD to the Bone - I didn't like the premise of this one but Kyle is hot and the sex steamy so ok anyway.

Captured by You - HOT deviant sex. Rhea plays a great dominatrix and Ace is super sexy...a perfect foil for Rhea.
depper1 avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on
I loved this book, read it in a day.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 10 more book reviews
Kind of fun book. A LOT of sex and not much else. Light-hearted and funny.
MamaDragon3 avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 56 more book reviews
This book contains three short stories from Sherrilyn Kenyon's BAD universe. Each of these stories is good in its own right, but I would recommend reading the first full-length BAD novel first, otherwise you will be a little lost as to what the agency's purposes and origins are. I like Kenyon's work in general, but do not find this series as entertaining, nor as well-developed as her Dark Hunter/Dream Hunter series.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 40 more book reviews
good book and great author!!
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 93 more book reviews
Another great book by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Three stories in one book.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 25 more book reviews
First things first. I have loved every Sherrilyn Kenyon book I have read thus far. However, this series is just what the title states. BAD
Multitudes of gratuitous sex and very little plot. Guess that's what you get in novellas. There's not enough time to get into a serious plot. If you are looking for a fast, sexy read then you've found the right book. If you are looking for something more....keep looking.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 17 more book reviews
I enjoyed this book
tchrmsb avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 173 more book reviews
Now I understand why there's so much "heated" discussion regarding Kenyon's writing! *wipes sweat off brow*
Zachaustlily avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 227 more book reviews
Good stories but, I didn't enjoy it as much as others in the BAD series.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 64 more book reviews
3 tales based on Kenyon's series of secret agents. Note: 2 of these tales have been previously published
TammieK avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 8 more book reviews
A good book - not my normal - I like paranormal better -
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 82 more book reviews
I don't normally read this genre, but I read another Sherrilyn Kenyon that I liked, so I bought it. It was steamy, fun, a quick easy read, and surprisingly funny! There are a few lines (especially in the second story) that are absolutely hilarious. Great read.
MzSimpson avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 51 more book reviews
Book was "OK". Not nearly as well written or as involving as the "Dark Hunter" series. But, they all can't be winners can they?
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 48 more book reviews
This book is made up of 3 novellas. I wish the stories had been longer--I had trouble getting into them since I felt everything was forced and rushed due to the brief length.
gummy13 avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on
Very enjoyable book.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on
Great read. Love the short story format. Worked really well with the BAD theme.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 134 more book reviews
I really like this series. The stories are short and really just give the beginning of a realtionship. She doesn't try to give you too much like some short stories that end up getting to complicated and contrived to give you an "end".
bunnybear avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 22 more book reviews
Three short and hot stories
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 223 more book reviews
I love anything Sherrilyn Kenyon writes. This book has 3 novellas. One BAD Night ( Secret agents find romance together), BAD to the Bone (Mistaken identity), and Captivated by You (Agents train for mission-her as a dominatrix).
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 126 more book reviews
Nummy. Three hot stories about the boys and girls of BAD.
AndreaWr avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 10 more book reviews
Spicy!!! Love Sherrilyn K. and her alternate world of mystery and danger.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 4 more book reviews
Three books in one. Very quick read.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 264 more book reviews
Great read...
boydbear avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 112 more book reviews
Yummy!!!
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 115 more book reviews
This was great. Sherrilyn Kenyon has been a favorite of mine since my first Dark Hunter book, and I suspect she'll remain pretty high on my list as long as she keeps putting out stories like these...sexy, action-packed, and even funny at times.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 541 more book reviews
Three quick reads with contemporary characters involved in odd careers or situations. Funny, particularly the characters in second story about a plain Jane teacher from Ohio who wins a romance book sweepstakes to become the heroine of her fav romance novel.
daylilylover avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 768 more book reviews
Excellent! Three great stories!
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 1215 more book reviews
Three erotic/romantic stories by Sherrilyn Kenyon; an easy, entertaining read
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 192 more book reviews
3 short stories about the Bureau of American Defense and their hunky agents. Brand new.
Kerowyn avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 21 more book reviews
HOT, HOT, HOT.
vwbernie avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 157 more book reviews
Three hot stories about BAD agents.
DianaPalmersearcher avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 15 more book reviews
I LOVED IT! The characters in the book are HOT HOT HOT!!
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 22 more book reviews
New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon has created a sensation with her sexy stories about the Bureau of American Defense (BAD). Three novellas about BAD agents are collected in one steamy volume!
stephanie13w avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 300 more book reviews
It was ok ~ not on of SK's best though!
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 3 more book reviews
This book has three stories: One Bad Night, BAD to the Bone and Captivated by You
sugarsmom avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 167 more book reviews
Another great sizzlin book by Sherrilyn Kenyon
goddessani avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 268 more book reviews
Three hot BAD (Bureau of American Defense) stories.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 13 more book reviews
Three short BAD stories:
"One BAD night"
"BAD to the bone"
"Captivated by you"
RoyalCatwoman avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 278 more book reviews
the all-new "One BAD Night" the bureau believes that agent Jason Banks has sold them out. Agent Samantha Winslow has never particularly cared for Jason, whom she reluctantly finds attractive, and she volunteers to bring him in. Under orders to infiltrate his rogue mission and kidnap him, she is also trying to pull off the ultimate double-cross. But who would have guessed that Jason would be so pleased to be her captive?

In "BAD to the Bone" Marianne wins the Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes and a chance to pretend to be the heroine in her favorite romance novel. Whisked away to a remote island, Marianne's daydreams become real when BAD agent Kyle Foster kidnaps her and uncovers her every fantasy.

In "'Captivated' by You" BAD agent Rhea must go undercover as a dominatrix to capture a deadly terrorist. Fortunately, Agent "Ace" Krux, whom she has long desired, is her training partner. Immediately, the roles of master and slave are wonderfully blurred, and Rhea and Ace unleash a wealth of hidden desire.
reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 83 more book reviews
New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon has created a sensation with her sexy stories about the Bureau of American Defense. Now, three novellas about BAD agents are collected in one steamy volume!

In the all-new "One BAD Night" the bureau believes that agent Jason Banks has sold them out. Agent Samantha Winslow has never particularly cared for Jason, whom she reluctantly finds attractive, and she volunteers to bring him in. Under orders to infiltrate his rogue mission and kidnap him, she is also trying to pull off the ultimate double-cross. But who would have guessed that Jason would be so pleased to be her captive?

In "BAD to the Bone" Marianne wins the Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes and a chance to pretend to be the heroine in her favorite romance novel. Whisked away to a remote island, Marianne's daydreams become real when BAD agent Kyle Foster kidnaps her and uncovers her every fantasy.

In "'Captivated' by You" BAD agent Rhea must go undercover as a dominatrix to capture a deadly terrorist. Fortunately, Agent "Ace" Krux, whom she has long desired, is her training partner. Immediately, the roles of master and slave are wonderfully blurred, and Rhea and Ace unleash a wealth of hidden desire.
samanthachels avatar reviewed Born to Be BAD: One BAD Night / BAD to the Bone / 'Captivated' By You (Bureau of American Defense) on + 137 more book reviews
In the all-new "One BAD Night" the bureau believes that agent Jason Banks has sold them out. Agent Samantha Winslow has never particularly cared for Jason, whom she reluctantly finds attractive, and she volunteers to bring him in. Under orders to infiltrate his rogue mission and kidnap him, she is also trying to pull off the ultimate double-cross. But who would have guessed that Jason would be so pleased to be her captive?

In "BAD to the Bone" Marianne wins the Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes and a chance to pretend to be the heroine in her favorite romance novel. Whisked away to a remote island, Marianne's daydreams become real when BAD agent Kyle Foster kidnaps her and uncovers her every fantasy.

In "'Captivated' by You" BAD agent Rhea must go undercover as a dominatrix to capture a deadly terrorist. Fortunately, Agent "Ace" Krux, whom she has long desired, is her training partner. Immediately, the roles of master and slave are wonderfully blurred, and Rhea and Ace unleash a wealth of hidden desire.