Hooker (LA Liaisons, #2) by Brooke Blaine

Whoever said singles were missing out by not finding true love and getting married before the age of thirty had never experienced the sheer pleasure of nightly romantic comedy viewings in their underwear while eating one of Licked’s famous Crazy Cat Lady sundaes. Because life just doesn’t get better than that. 

At least, it doesn’t for Shayne Callahan. It didn’t take more than a handful of broken hearts after college to solidify that she was better at pairing up those around her than herself. As a matchmaker at the elite HLS—Hook, Line, & Sinker Matchmaking Company—in the City of Angels, she has a knack for finding the other halves of even the most eccentric clients:

Sugar daddy with a foot fetish? Gross, but no problem.
A severe case of nudophobia? Match made before lunch.

But even the most happily independent of women can find their best-laid plans screeching to a halt when they meet that guy. For Shayne, that guy comes in the form of boyishly handsome, suspender-lovin’, dimple-poppin’ Nate Ryan on a pantsless (we’ll get to that later) Metro ride. 

Of course, relationships can never be easy. Before the destined lovers can ride off into the sunset, they must overcome a power-hungry and sexual-punning boss, a celebrity scandal and cover-up, and let’s not forget Shayne’s dreadful foot-in-mouth disease—with which there can never be a happily ever after. 

Will fate throw Shayne a freakin’ bone? Or will she be destined to live out her life as sexy(ish), single(ish), and L.A.’s finest Hooker (upper)?

This book had me laughing out loud and swooning for suspenders!!!!!!

I love Brooke's sassy characters and flirty banter!

Shayne is an awesome chick, and one of the four friends we met in Licked!
 She's sweet and smart and random things just tumble out of her mouth when she's nervous!

Nate is a beautiful man with dimples and suspenders! He's truly a character I fell in love with. Charismatic, sweet,  tender and kind.. and let's not forget sexy as hell!!

This book kept me entertained from start to finish. I actually continued reading it through a tornado warning while hiding in a closet! Seriously!

This book is fun, quirky and lighthearted... except for 1 or 2 parts that had me a little choked up, I'm not gonna lie!

It's also sexy and sweet and filled to the brim with friendship, loyalty and love.

I know I've said sexy and sweet about 10 times, but it really was. I truly enjoyed this book and can't wait for what Brooke has in store for us next!!

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The Baller: A Down and Dirty Football Novel by Vi Keeland

From New York Times and USA Today Bestseller, Vi Keeland, comes a sexy new novel.

The first time I met Brody Easton was in the men’s locker room.
It was my first interview as a professional sportscaster.
The famed quarterback decided to bare all. 
And by all, I don’t mean he told me any of his secrets. 
No. The arrogant ass decided to drop his towel, just as I asked the first question. On camera. 
The Super Bowl MVP quickly adopted a new hobby—screwing with me.
When I pushed back, he shifted from wanting to screw with me, to wanting to screw me.
But I don’t date players. 
And it’s not because I’m one of the few women working in the world of professional football. 
I’d date an athlete. 
It’s the other kind of player I don’t date. 
You know the type. Good looking, strong, cocky, always looking to get laid.

Brody Easton was the ultimate player.
Every woman wanted to be the one to change him.
But the truth was, all he needed was a girl worth changing for.
Turned out, I was that girl.
Simple right?
Let’s face it. It never is.
There’s a story between once upon a time and happily ever after… 
And this one is ours.

I love Vi's style of writing! 

Her characters have the qualities I look for in a person! 

They're witty, sarcastic and confident!

Brody is sexy, cocky and confident, but he's not an asshole!

As a matter of fact, there's an unbelievable sweetness to him that not even he realizes!!

I flew through this book! It was just that good!

I couldn't put it down, nor did I want to!

The back and forth between Brody and Delilah kept me on my toes and had me laughing hysterically! I loved their chemistry and naughty banter.

But don't be fooled. This hot, sexy charmer has a tender side to him.

There were also a couple of moments where I held my breath. 

Angst?? 

You can say that again!

Witty, cocky... laugh out loud funny... mixed with a sweet underlying message of forgiveness, acceptance and love!!! 

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Subordination: Chronicles of a Domme by Katie Ashley

When Sophie Jameson first became a domme at Club 1740, it was more out of financial necessity than it was for personal pleasure and sexual exploration. But over the years as she rocked her leather corsets and boots while wielding every crop and flogger imaginable, she grew to love the thrill and adulation that her clients brought her. But all along, her path in life and her heart was with a different profession—one she was planning to embark on at the summer’s end.

And then he changed everything. Tall, dark, impossibly built—William was the complete opposite of whatever image a male sub conjured up. After all the subs, Sophie finally felt true lust and desire. Although he was the proud stallion who needed breaking, he became the one to make her break all her rules and let down all her walls. 

But it was just supposed to be for that one night, but an accidental encounter days later outside Club 1740’s protected walls had the two seeing each other in a different light—as simply Sophie and William, not Domme and sub. While they should have parted ways, they couldn’t. While they should never have gone back to her place, they did. 

And that simple mistake has a serious price for both of them.

I'm not a big BDSM fan. I don't usually read books with domestic discipline relationships or master/slave relationships either, but I wanted to read this book!

 I was intrigued because I'm a big Katie Ashley fan, at the same time, I was leery.

Boy am I glad I went ahead and read this!!

Can the words light and fluffy be mixed with Domme and BDSM? 

Well in this story, the answer is yes!

Words like gentleman, sweet, funny and family bond also embody this story!

Sophie is a sexy, sassy and classy chic. She's the type of heroine I like to read about! 

William looks like Henry Cavill. Enough said. End of story! 

JK, I'll keep going.

William is an unbelievably gorgeous, generous and down to earth man. He's strong and commanding, at the same time.... he's a sub!!!!

I'll just leave you with that to think about!!! 

Their relationship progressed rather quickly, but when you have such an electric connection, there's no way around it.

I said light and fluffy earlier, but what I mean is it wasn't some dark, emotional dungeon read. To me it was fun and flirty. 

You have your oh so naughty BDSM time, mixed with equal parts of sweet and sad with plenty of emotions and drama! 

Did I mention Henry Cavill look-a-like down on his knees? Wow! What a visual! Thank you Miss Ashley!!

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Friction (Legal Affairs #8) by Sawyer Bennett

BLURB

At the powerhouse law firm of Knight & Payne, winning comes first and ethics a distant second. Leary Michaels uses her female charms to daze opponents, and it’s always worked well—until now. On her most personal case yet, she finds herself going up against a defense attorney just as skilled, shameless, and seductive as she is.

Reeve Holloway has never met a woman as sure of her own sexuality, or as ruthless in wielding it, as Leary is. But he won’t be toyed with. What Leary starts, he’ll finish—in the courtroom, the bedroom, or any-damn-place he wants. The sex is uninhibited, electrifying, and absolutely against the rules. Reeve’s job is to ruin Leary’s case…even if it destroys her in the process and costs him the woman he’s come to love. 

Review

This was my first read in the Legal Affairs Series. 

Let me tell you..

Damn!

Ultra sexy...

Fast paced..

and

Hot as hell!

The blurb pretty much covers it. 

Both Leary and Reeve are the best at what they do. 

They're both kick ass lawyers, head strong, do what needs to be done with a win win win attitude!

Until they meet each other.

What starts out as a 'how can I fuck with his head?' plan, quickly turns into a holy hell whirlwind of naughty, sexy, orgmasmic what just happened??!!!

These two were always pushing the envelope!!! 
Bathrooms, hallways, offices, counters... Oh My!

In the middle of all this chemistry and orgasming was a really sweet story. 

I felt like I was reading a romance book while watching an episode of The Practice!! Too old for you? How about Law and Order?? 
But a very sexy version of Law and Order!! 

"Black Lace panties... goddamn perfect."

A touch of sweet/sadness but all around, minimal angst. 

Fast paced, scorching, entertaining, kept you going good read.

Ethics, love and friendship come into question.

"There are some people you risk everything for."

Will they be able to be together and not let work come in the way??

Read it and find out!!!

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Breaking Through by D. Nicole King

Two years after her brother Nate died during a Navy operation, aquator Nautia Olson’s nightmares began, and her ability to manipulate water became erratic. Anger, fear, joy, desire—they all trigger disaster.

Now, the Navy wants her for a top-secret mission, but Captain Riley Barton has his reservations. He’s read her file. He knows the damage she’s capable of, and yet—

She's powerful.

If he can harness her ability—break through her walls—

She’ll be unstoppable.

I first read the first half of Breaking Through in the Beneath The Cape Anthology.  

It had me really intrigued and interested for more! 

I really enjoyed the easy going story with a hint of mystery.

Have you ever seen the movie Sky High? (I have a kid, don't judge me) It reminded me of a slightly more adult version of that!

A group of Superpower young adults learning to hone their abilities at a special/super academy are recruited into a secret mission for the Navy.

There's action, mystery and danger along with unforeseen twists.

Along the way of course is friendship and a budding romance.

This was a quick and light read with a paranormal/supernatural twist. 

I'm happy I finally got to read the ending because I wasn't expecting things to turn out they way they did! Great twist!

This was my first read by Ms King and I look forward to more in the future!

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Suite 269 by Christine Zolendz

Leave your inhibitions at the door and make your fantasies come true.

Three weeks.

No rules.

Any fantasy.

Anything goes.

Lexa Novak would like nothing better than to let go and finally experience it all, so when the opportunity arises to just do that, she can't refuse—won't refuse.

But what happens when your fantasies become your realities?

Find out when you enter Suite 269.

First I need to say that I did not read the blurb. At. All. 

I heard Christine wrote a new book and it was a little on the naughty side. 

Christine? 

Naughty? 

I'm in!!

I loved it!

This was a different take on an office romance.

It was laugh out loud funny mixed with naughty sexiness. 

When I say naughty.. I mean hot as hell!

Lexa wants it all, but is just too insecure to ask for it.

She's been burned in the worst way imaginable, and what better way to make her forget, than a romp with a sexy new man?

And Holy Shit is he hot!

She's the entire package, yet she just doesn't see it.

I love her! 

She may be soft spoken in the bedroom, but she's headstrong, smart, spunky and fun. 

Her quirks and verbal diarrhea had me laughing out loud!

"We are a group of unsatisfied liars.... But let me tell you the truth about women.We want to be completely and utterly cherished but at the same time treated like our inner whores. The secret is that we don't want to ever talk about it. We want you to just know. So not only are we liars, we're a bunch of crazy ass bitches."

When she's offered a chance to have all her fantasies come to life.. she jumps in head first!

"Enjoy your pleasure. It's okay to like it. To want it."

What woman doesn't want every one of her fantasies fulfilled? Anyone? Anyone?

And OMG does he fill her! 

I mean, fulfill her. 

Fantasies. 

Fulfill her fantasies!

"Turn around and bend over."

Smokin' hot!!

This was quite the entertaining read. 

It was very funny, sweet and so damn sexy!  

A must read!

Fade to Red by Willow Aster

Synopsis

Dancing in pop superstar Beckham Woods’ entourage was the last thing Roxie wanted. Her life with little Leo was blissfully ordinary; she didn’t have time for the drama that stirring up old memories would surely cause.

But when Roxie took a spot on an international tour with Woods and rock icon Ian Sterling, the lure of financial security and her passion for dance pulled her into an emotional storm that threatened to spin out of control and hurt the ones she loved most.

Just as she began to adjust to her new life, it became apparent that danger was in the shadows, waiting for a chance to move...

***Fade to Red is a standalone novel featuring characters from True Love Story.***

My Review

I was really surprised by this book. It took turns that I did not see coming!

For me, this was really three stories in one!

Beckham and Roxie, Ian and Sparrow AND a mysterious someone.

Ian and Sparrow

If you are a fan of True Love Story, like I am, then you'll be ecstatic to know that Ian and Sparrow's journey continues in this book.

Where are they now? How has their relationship progressed? Has Ian really changed?

"The broken parts that made him who he was had been welded back together. The scars were there to make him appreciate what he had, but new skin had grown in its place."

"You didn't lose the love of your life and then get her back and not learn something from it."

LOVE!!!

Ian and Sparrow's love for each other has only gotten stronger and oh what a bonus it was to have those parts in Ian's POV!!!

Their moments together are not only about love and passion, but also filled with humor and real life.

Beckham and Roxie

Beckham is a rock god. Sexiest Man Alive. Celebrity musician since his youth and with that spotlight comes everything you'd imagine a rock star's life to entail.

Roxie is a beautiful dancer. She's talented beyond belief.. She's also struggling to provide a happy life for her family.

From the moment these two meet. sparks fly! Their chemistry is off the charts, especially when they dance on stage together.

You want them together!! 

The way he looks at her and the way she makes him feel!! UGH butterflies!!!

But Roxie is more cold than hot, leaving Beckham in a state of confusion.

 She has her reasons for keeping her distance, but the pull towards Beckham gets harder and harder to resist.

The mysterious narrator???

Who is it? WTF is going on? Can you feel the creeps?? I sure did.

This one has it all, sexual tension, romance, humor, sweet and adorable. But mixed in with all of that are twists and turns, creepy craziness and SUSPENSE!!

The ending... what the F***????

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Grayson's Vow by Mia Sheridan

Synopsis

A full-length, standalone romance from the New York Timesbestselling author of Archer's Voice.

Kira Dallaire is desperate.

Some challenges in life seem too hard to overcome. With little money, and even fewer options, the quick-witted and vibrant twenty-two-year-old needs to reinvent herself. Known for her generous heart and impulsive personality, she devises a survival plan, possibly her most outrageous idea yet. 

Grayson Hawthorn is losing hope.

Some obstacles in life seem too hard to overcome. Betrayal definitely being one of them. With limited capital, and dwindling resources, he is attempting to resurrect his failing family vineyard, a self-imposed vow seemingly destined to fail. That is until a young woman enters his office with an outlandish, unexpected proposition impossible to refuse. 

What begins as a temporary business arrangement, soon evolves into more as vivacious, spirited Kira challenges detached, arrogant Grayson to want more from life. To want more for himself. But as their wills clash and fiery passion ignites, they'll realize that sometimes the past creates walls too difficult to climb, and that lies and deception rarely precede a happily every after.

As Kira and Grayson race toward their destiny, they will discover that some vows are meant to be broken, and others are worth risking everything for . . . even your very own heart.

THIS IS A STANDALONE SIGN OF LOVE NOVEL, INSPIRED BY LIBRA. New Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18

My Review

What an incredibly sweet and emotional story! 
It was a fairy tale of sorts, with a dragon, a witch and an enchanted castle!! 
What the hell am I talking about? Well, you just have to read the book!

This is the story of Kira and Grayson. 
It packs a punch with an emotional roller coaster of fun loving and flirty 
mixed with deep loss and pain. 

"Today may be a very bad day, but tomorrow may be the best day of your life. You just have to hang on until you get there."

Kira is a fun loving, goofy girl. 
She's smart and kind and has been through hardships of her own. 
She brought much light to Grayson's world which he needed immensely. 
His story broke my heart in every way imaginable. 

Have you heard the saying 
'Sticks and stones may break my bones, But names will never hurt me'?
That's untrue. 
The manor in which Grayson's family treated him cut me so deeply. It's unbelievable how hurtful words can be, especially when doled out by those you love. 

Add to that, misunderstandings by both Kira and Grayson made for hurt feelings and harsh words and those moments had my gut twisting! Ugh the angst!!!

"Love is not always smooth and easy."

Aside from the emotional toll this book took on me, there were definitely moments of laughter and fun. 

Oh and did I mention the chemistry? 

What that man can do with grapes.....  WOW!

Ultimately, this was a beautifully written, tender story of love. 

"I think you'll find, that where there is real love, there is always real hope."

Another amazing read from Mia, filled with inspirational words and beautiful lessons.


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Revved (Revved #1) by Samantha Towle

                 

Race car mechanic Andressa "Andi" Amaro has one rule—no dating drivers. With a good reason behind the rule, she has no plans on breaking it.

Carrick Ryan is the bad boy of Formula One. With a face and body that melts panties on sight, and an Irish lilt that leaves women on their knees, begging for more. He races hard and parties harder. The youngest driver to ever sign with F1, he’s still at the top of his game five years later, breaking hearts on and off the tracks.

When Andi is offered her dream job working in the glamorous world of F1, she leaves her home in Brazil, positive she can handle working for Carrick. But she’s not prepared for the off-the-chart sparks that fly the moment they meet.

Now, Andi has a crush on the one man she can’t have, and her resolve is about to be put to the test, because Carrick has decided he wants Andi, and he plans on testing her to the very limit…

I've given myself time to gather my words properly, but it didn't work!

Simply put, I loved this story!!

First, I have to say I read this to myself in an English accent!

Seriously.. with a little Irish thrown in. It wasn't pretty at times, but a must!

Carrick- as in Car-rick. Carr for short.

He's devastatingly gorgeous, a smooth talker, sexy, funny, sweet, and did I mention gorgeous?

Andi- beautiful, tall, looks like a model but loves nothing more than getting her hands dirty under the hood of a car.

She gives as good as she gets.

I enjoyed the banter and slick come back between the characters. There's flirting, there's laughter, and there's friendship.

Great supporting cast of characters as well.

This story was quite emotional! It's sad, sweet, funny, sexy, dirty and hot!!!

Carrick and Andi have an instant chemistry, whether they want to or not and being with each other is inevitable.

Both flawed characters, both fighting against themselves and each other.

I must admit, there were moments I wanted to reach out and throttle Andi! She was driving me crazy... but I didn't let it stop me. I knew why she behaved the way she did, even if she didn't, and I am so happy with the way things turned out and how they were explained.

I read this book in one sitting. I didn't want to put it down! Ok, I did have to stop to make my family dinner, but that's it!

Quick, entertaining and smoking hot read!

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