This short story introduces Eden Carver from Iowa, who's now an actress in New York. She's got a crush on her neighbour, a uniformed cop, but can't admit it in case friends think she's kinky about handcuffs. And how can she be sure if it's the guy himself she likes, or the uniform? Jay Bennet seems like a really nice guy, and shares pizza sometimes, but he's never acted other than friendly.

HOLD ME DOWN HARD is what Eden wants, but Jay is quietly sure that she deserves someone sweeter than him, and has no intention of getting into a permanent relationship at this stage of his life. He's not ready to be asked to quit street patrols. One evening though, Eden comes to his door and asks him to help her prepare for a script audition. He doesn't realise the crafty lady has written the script herself....

The focus is on the sexual tensions between the two main characters, and I liked both of their strengths. Eden has led a practical life on the farm, not a sheltered one, and is ready for a more physically powerful relationship than Jay realises. Jay still wants to shelter her from the dangerous big city. Can they find a workable solution?

Cathryn Fox has other romance works to her name besides this energetic seductive short HOLD ME DOWN HARD.

Book Summary

When Eden Carver, Iowa farm girl turned NY actress, decides to seduce the sexy cop next door, she begins to wonder if she's bitten off more than she can chew.

The last thing Officer Jay Bennett wants is to cross a line with the sweet and innocent country girl—no matter how much he'd like to help himself to a nibble. Not only are they in the friendship zone, a naïve girl like Eden doesn't belong in his dangerous world.

But when she asks him to help her rehearse lines, and things go from simmer to boil, he finds himself doing the one thing he swore he'd never do.He knows he needs to walk away from temptation, but when sweet little Eden bites back, it tilts his world on its axis.

Because biting back changes everything.