Review: Well Hung by Lauren Blakely

*****4.5 Stars*****

This was one of those books where I wasn't entirely sure what to make of it until right at the end.

For much of this story, I felt the pace was too fast for my little old brain, flitting from one topic to another on occasion only to have it slow right back down again in order for me to catch up with everything. However a large portion of this book was set in Vegas so really the pacing was perfect and definitely have me a feeling of 'What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas'.

Just like Mister O, I felt these characters were slightly crazy and I've come to learn that only in a Lauren Blakely book can you have one character who is a carpenter/joiner by trade and volunteer dog walker/animal impersonator by night, but surprisingly it works. There was humour in this book and enough innuendos to not have to take it too seriously, with a really great romance story that has you willing for that HEA.

I'm starting to learn that many of this author's characters from other books make an appearance in subsequent books or at the very least, mentioned in some way.

So as I was saying I wasn't really sure what to make of this book. All I know is that I didn't want to put it down and yes the characters may have just been a little bit too eccentric for my taste, but let's just say the ending is what well and truly made this book for me.

Reviewed by Louise Dale

From the NYT Bestselling author of MISTER O, comes a hot and hilarious new standalone...
Here’s what you need to know about me — I’m well-off, well-hung and quick with a joke. Women like a guy who makes them laugh—and I don’t mean at the size of his d*ck. No, they want their funny with a side of huge… not to mention loyal. I’ve got all that plus a big bank account, thanks to my booming construction business. Yup. I know how to use all my tools.

Enter Natalie. Hot, sexy, smart, and my new assistant. Which makes her totally off limits... 

Hey, I’m a good guy. Really. I do my best to stay far away from the kind of temptation she brings to work.

Until one night in Vegas… 

Yeah, you’ve heard this one before. Bad news on the business front, drowning our sorrows in a few too many Harvey Wallbangers, and then I’m banging her. In my hotel room. In her hotel room. Behind the Titanic slot machine at the Flamingo (don’t ask). And before I can make her say “Oh God right there YES!” one more time, we’re both saying yes—the big yes—at a roadside chapel in front of a guy in press-on sideburns and a shiny gold leisure suit. 



But it turns out what happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas. And now, my dick doesn’t stay in my pants when she’s around. I try to resist. Honest. But the more we try to keep our hands to ourselves, the more we end up naked again, and the more time I want to spend with her fully clothed, too.

The question now is…do I take this woman to be my ex-wife?

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Review: Candy Boys by Jo Raven

*****4.5 Stars*****

I love a well-written menage and I get especially excited when it happens to be a m/m/f menage. Taking this into account, Candy Boys by Jo Raven was a perfect book for me and I was very excited to read it.

Candy is the nerdy, girl next store who hides a very vivid fantasy life that she lets run amuck on her serial blog. A large section of her fantasies involve her sexy next-door neighbors, Joel and Jethro. Joel and Jethro are best friends and since she's pretty sure they have no idea she even exists she figures there is no harm in watching them and letting her mind go wild imagining the three of them tangled up in every position imaginable.

When she and Joel have a run in where she works, things take an unexpected turn and she decides to take a chance and go for it. Joel, is definitely interested, but is also trying to deal with the feelings he has secretly been harboring for his best friend and roommate, Jethro. Then Jethro and Candy meet and things really start to get interesting.

I really loved the characters in this story. Candy was a really fun character. I loved how she was outwardly shy and nerdy, but also had such a filthy mind! She was a tiny bit immature, but it worked in the context of this story. Joel was such a fabulous character. He is caring, selfless and everything you want in a boyfriend. He was surprisingly complex with some interesting backstory that made him the complicated and interesting character who I fell in love with. The character who completely stole my heart though was Jet. He had a dark and complicated past and was hiding things that made my heart break for him. These three were so perfect for each other! A very well written menage that I recommend to anyone who loves reading them!

Reviewed by Rosemary Feil

Joel and Jethro. Roommates. Total hunks. Inseparable friends. Hot as hell.
Meet my fantasy boyfriends. Aren’t they just the sexiest, cutest thing? I know, right? They totally are. They are hot, too hot for a quiet – and obsessed with them – girl working in a bookshop.
That’d be me, by the way.
There’s also the tiny problem of Joel wanting another girl. And as for Jethro, well… he doesn’t do girls. Or maybe he doesn’t do relationships. He certainly doesn’t do boys, so he isn’t doing his best and very male friend… right? Much less his male friend and me at the same time.
So it’s fine to crush on them. And write a serial story on my blog in which we have tantric sex in every possible position.
All three of us. Together. Touching, and licking, and sucking, and screwing.
Whew.
I mean, it’s okay. It’s perfectly safe. They’ll never even know I exist, much less find out about my blog and my secret fantasy about them.
Right?
Yeah, that’s what I thought, too. 

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Review: Decisive Moments (In Time Series #2) by Trinity Hanrahan

*****4.5 Stars*****

After falling in love with Teagan and Ash in book 1 Pivotal Moments, I had very mixed feelings about this book seeing as how I loved and was content with how the previous book ended. I loved Teagan and Ash's relationship and how perfect they were for one another. Ash was Teagan's game changer and he changed his playboy ways as soon as he met her. You need to have read Pivotal Moments first in order to get the full background and full effect of Teagan and Ash's relationship.

I have to admit that I really hated Teagan for most of the book and still have very mixed feelings about how it ended. When his ex, Lauren, works her way back into Teagan's life, he changes for the worst and starts neglecting Ash and picking stupid fights with her. I get that what he was going through was tough As a result of this, she becomes slightly closer to Ryan, a classmate of hers. I loved Ryan! He was a very good friend to Ash and helped her through some tough times and it takes a lot for me to be rooting for the other guy, especially since I loved Teagan. I really felt bad for Ash and what Teagan was putting her through and I just wanted her to be happy, even if it was someone else other than Teagan.

This was a great captivating story that is filled with secrets, romance, lies, angst, and sadness. I was captivated from start to finish and almost finished this in one whole setting if it wasn't for work, school, and that pesky thing called sleep. I hope we finally get a story for Connor and Penny, Ash's brother and best friend, because I can definitely see that there is more to their story. I also hope another certain side character gets a book of his own because I really wanted him to get a happy ending. I'm not going to spoil it and say who it is though. I am looking forward to seeing what Trinity has in store for us next.

Reviewed by Ashley Ziegler

High School is over. Aislinn Munroe is ready to face the challenge of college and her new relationship…

Aislinn has overcome her high school insecurities and embraced her relationship with reformed bad boy, Teagan Aldridge. Her life as a college student at the University of Florida is filled with new experiences and people, including the shining football star, Ryan Caldwell. Aislinn isn’t interested in Ryan’s attention or charm. She only wants to figure out what’s next for her and Teagan.

Aislinn wants to take the next step in their relationship, but Teagan isn’t ready…

Old insecurities sneak back in as Aislinn worries that their physical relationship has stalled. Teagan convinces Aislinn he just wants to wait for the right time, but his sweet gesture falls short when his ex-girlfriend Lauren shows up. Teagan’s past has finally caught up with him, and now they all have to face it.

Every choice has a consequence, and Aislinn must make a decision…

Teagan tries to take responsibility for his past, but Lauren only wants to monopolize his time and push Aislinn out of the picture. Aislinn has to choose. Trust Teagan and stand by her boyfriend, or let Lauren succeed in ripping them apart? College wasn’t supposed to be this hard.

Some decisions have far-reaching effects, and this one could cost Aislinn her heart. It’s time to make up her mind and face her…

Decisive Moments.

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Review: SIREN by Jaimie Roberts

****4 Stars****

It's been a long time since I've read a book where the woman has been more prominent than the male.

Scarlet is not your typical heroine, in so much as I'm not actually 100% sure I like her. Yes I can empathise with what has made her the way she is, but I can't say I like her methods. She does keep this book interesting though and definitely overshadows the men.

This book broke so many boundaries for me and let's just say this literally borders on the taboo versus 'OMG this is really testing my comfort levels', but let me tell you, Jaimie gets away with it, just, with a clever little twist in the story. That is all I'm going to say about the subject, but fans of the darker reads, I really do think this is the one for you.

As far as love stories go, this is definitely not your conventional boy meets girl romance. In fact I wouldn't class it as romance at all. Erotica yes, but there's very little loveydovey-ness going on here and the small amount there was I did find didn't hold my interest quite as much as the more shocking and twisted parts.

Occasionally there were times where something was mentioned and I felt like I'd missed something. However overall, this didn't affect the story too much.

One character imparticular, I wasn't entirely sure about was, Stuart and not in an 'I don't like him' way, it was more that he was just sort of sprung on us and I'm not even sure if my indifference to him is a good or a bad thing.

Reid on the other hand and Scarlet's father were definitely the most prominent males in this story. Reid in particular was definitely someone I was drawn too, but again I'm not sure if that's a good thing.

As you can see my review is a little twisted just like this book and yes there were flaws that prevented me from saying this was an exceptional read, but the fact remains that I really hope that this isn't the last we will see from these characters and I think there will be a serious injustice if Ms Roberts doesn't give us at least one more book.

Reviewed by Louise Dale

I’m not a good person. In fact, I’m a real bitch. If the opportunity arises, I will take your husband, give him the best sex he’s ever had, and laugh behind your back once I’m done with him. I do not put on airs and graces. I just take what I want whenever I want it.

I am the abused who has become the abuser. I live for power because all power had been stripped from me for years. Now that I have it back, I feed off of it like it’s my primary sustenance, and I don’t care who I hurt in the process.

Every woman hates me, but do you know what? I don’t give a shit.

You won’t like me. I’m not here to be liked. You want to know my story? I won’t stop you from observing. Just know that once I’m done with you, no shower—no matter how scalding—will ever get me out from under your skin.Warning: If you’re looking for pink, fluffy clouds, rainbows, and HEA’s, then this book is not for you. These pages contain flashback scenes of child abuse in all forms (physical, sexual, and emotional) as well as BDSM and other taboo themes.

Love does not live in this book. Only dark, twisted, and sick obsessions thrive here.

You. Have. Been. Warned!

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Review: The Protector by Jodi Ellen Malpas

*****5 Stars*****

Oh wow! It's been a little while since Jodi Ellen Malpas released her last book, so when I heard about this one, I was giddy with excitement.

If you're unfamiliar with JEM's work, then I urge you to fix this terrible mistake. I was first introduced to this author through her This Man series and it floored me! It's a brilliant series that is popular worldwide and you wouldn't want to miss out. Next, I read her One Night series and it was just as good.
This author is talented and able to pull you into a story, turn your emotions upside down and take you on an unforgettable adventure.

When Jake is given his latest assignment, he's dreading it. Struggling with his own past, the last thing he needs is to babysit a spoilt socialite, who resents his presence. Tasked with being her bodyguard, he soon realised that the image the paparazzi portray of her is far from the truth.

Camille has fought hard for her independence and it's a daily struggle to keep her overprotective father at bay. She's accustomed to her father and his heavy handed business dealings but this time, it's Cami herself that comes under fire.
At first sight, Cami is drawn to Jake - who wouldn't be when confronted with a 6ft plus ex-SAS sniper - but still doesn't want his protection.

There are far too many secrets being kept by more than one person in this story and it can only lead to danger, heart-break and sorrow.

Can Jake put his past, his demons and his new-found feelings to one side and keep Cami safe? Or will the secrets and lies bring it all crumbling down?

I can't adequately express how much I loved this book. It's Jodi Ellen Malpas at her best. She weaves a story so compelling, so beautifully written that there's no doubt in my mind that you'll love this book as much as I did. There are plenty of twists and turns and more than one character you'll want to throat punch.

5 golden star from me for this incredible tale!

Reviewed by Vivienne Kauffer

****4 Stars****

This has quite possibly been my most anticipated book of the year.

Jodi Ellen Malpas certainly had a lot to live up to with this book. I mean she's given us Jesse Ward and Miller Hart for God's sake. Well what I had to do was totally switch off from all of that and try to consider this book as a completely different entity, which is easier said than done when we have been spoilt with two monumental trilogies.

I do have to say however, this in so many ways was your typical JEM book. With certain British-isms that I find are so unique to her books, in other ways it was completely different. For starters, it's a standalone and not part of a trilogy or series. I also felt Jake didn't have the idiosyncrasies like Jodi's previous male characters and in part that did make him a little less endearing. However, it was eventually his protective nature that won me over.

Camille was a great heroine. It was clear to see she was perfect for Jake and he for her.

This book was a little slow off the mark for me and didn't have me as absorbed into Jake and Camille's world as I would have liked. The storyline itself had to progress quite quickly, which I felt on occasion was a little rushed in places, but certainly by the last half everything started to piece together. To be honest I didn't predict the outcome at all, despite having numerous attempts at guessing.

For me, there were elements that could have been better. Perhaps it would have benefitted from being a little longer, so the characters and certain scenes had a chance to develop more. But whilst this book didn't blow me away, I did really enjoy it and quite possibly my expectations were so high going into it and despite me trying my hardest not to, I couldn't help but compare it to the greatness that is Jodi's other books, because to be honest the concept was brilliant.

I cannot wait for more from Jodi Ellen Malpas, because despite me not rating this as high as I would have liked, she is still one of my favourite authors.

Reviewed by Louise Dale

THE NEW NOVEL FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THIS MAN TRILOGY AND ONE NIGHT TRILOGY!

People think they have Camille Logan nailed: daddy's girl; beautiful, spoiled young woman with her father's bank balance to fund her lifestyle. But Camille is determined to have a life free from his strings. Out on her own, she's made mistakes, including one that found her clawing her way back after a stint in rehab and plenty of bad press. Now, after fighting so hard to be independent and happy, she finds her life threatened as a result of her father's ruthless business dealings. Caught between resentment and fear, Camille prepares herself for the measures her father will take to protect her. But nothing could prepare her for the ex-SAS sniper who crashes into her life.

Jake Sharp resides in his own personal hell. He was distracted from duty once before, and the consequences were devastating--both personally and professionally. He vowed never to let that happen again. Accepting the job of bodyguard to Camille Logan isn't the kind of distraction from his demons he should take. Women and Jake don't mix well, yet protecting the heiress seems the lesser of two evils. But Jake soon discovers that she isn't the woman she's perceived to be. She's warm, compassionate, her presence settling, and his duty to protect her soon goes deeper than a well-paid job, no matter how hard he fights it. He needs absolution. He comes to need Camille. But he knows he can't have both.

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Review: Roadside Assistance (Body Shop Bad Boys #2) by Marie Harte

****4 Stars****

This is the second book in the Body Shop Bad Boys series. Although book two is mentioned in Roadside Assistance, it's not necessary to have read it first, although it's a great book and I'm sure you'll love Johnny, so it's worth reading.

In book #2 we get to know Foley a little better. Huge, tattooed and hanging with the other beasts at Webster's, he is certainly intimidating.....but not to Cyn.

Cyn has a temper to match her fiery hair. Although successful in business, she still has her issues and has sworn off men - completely.
Can huge Foley break through her tough exterior or is he destined to perpetually put his foot in it?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's well written and you're bound to love Foley. Despite his rough exterior, he's really a gentleman at heart.

The sub characters are great too. Lou is certain to have a great story to tell but I've got to admit that Sam still intrigues me the most and I'm desperate for his story. I hope it's next!

Reviewed by Vivienne Kauffer

Underneath the axle grease and tats
He's a gentleman
Foley Sanders figured he'll always be content with a life of cars and casual hookups. Until a run-in with Cyn, a statuesque firecracker with a hate-on for men, leaves him bewitched and intrigued-much to her annoyance.

Maybe Cynthia Nichols was a little hard on Foley, that muscular, tattooed, super-hot mechanic next door. But she's tired of feeling defensive about her size and has sworn off men. She's got a new job, new life, perfect plan. Foley has trouble written all over him-no way is she going to fall for his charms.

Foley might look like a bad idea, but underneath, he's all gentleman. Too bad Cyn's not buying it. What's a bad boy to do when the goddess of his dreams won't give him the time of day?

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Review: Too Wild to Tame (Romancing the Clarksons #2) by Tessa Bailey

*****5 Stars*****

I had really enjoyed the first book in this series, Too Hot To Handle (road trip book - one of my favorite types!) so was really looking forward to book two and spending more time with the Clarkson siblings. Rita, Aaron, Belmont and Peggy, the aforementioned siblings all embark on an epic road trip to fulfill the last wish of their recently deceased mother. All of the siblings have issues they are trying to deal with/escape from and this trip ends up changing their lives. In book one, we spent quality time with Rita, who found love when their car broke down. Too Wild to Tame is Aaron's book and I loved it even more than the first one.

On the surface Aaron does not seem like a very lovable character. In fact, going in, I was unsure I'd be fall completely in love with him. He definitely intrigued me, but he came off as so arrogant in book one and I found him a bit annoying at times. I should have known, with Tessa Bailey's ability to write sexy, dirty talking, amazing alpha men, that I would be putty in Aaron's hands by the end of the story. He ended up being such a complex and multi-dimensional character. He is trying to escape the scandal that cost him his job and by the end, he is so different than that original man. He's truly grown and evolved and that in large part is due to Grace.

If I loved Aaron (and I so loved him as this book progressed) I adored Grace. Grace was a literal force of nature. Her hippy vibe seemed in complete contrast with Aaron's political image and outwardly arrogant demeanor, but they were absolutely perfect for each other. Grace has a tragic past, but somehow still retains so much life. It was so sweet how Aaron worried that he wasn't good enough for her, when he was exactly the kind of man she needed by her side.

Like with any Tessa Bailey story, the chemistry between Aaron and Grace was spot on and their love scenes literally melted my kindle. Bailey is a master at dirty talk and well written, off the charts hot love scenes. My other favorite element of this story was the continued exploration of the four siblings and their growing and evolving relationships. I think Tess Bailey has hit it out of the park with this series and I am just about giddy with anticipation waiting for Belmont and Peggy to get their stories! While this could technically be read as a stand alone, I strongly encourage everyone to read book one first so you can fully enjoy this story and the wonderful characters in it.

Reviewed by Rosemary Feil

Sometimes you just can't resist playing with fire . . .

By day, Aaron Clarkson suits up, shakes hands, and acts the perfect gentleman. But at night, behind bedroom doors, the tie comes off and the real Aaron comes out to play. Mixing business with pleasure got him fired, so Aaron knows that if he wants to work for the country's most powerful senator, he'll have to keep his eye on the prize. That's easier said than done when he meets the senator's daughter, who's wild, gorgeous, and 100 percent trouble.

Grace Pendleton is the black sheep of her conservative family. Yet while Aaron's presence reminds her of a past she'd rather forget, something in his eyes keeps drawing her in. Maybe it's the way his voice turns her molten. Or maybe it's because deep down inside, the ultra-smooth, polished Aaron Clarkson might be more than even Grace can handle ... 

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