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Hot in Here

Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick

My rating: 5 of 5 stars Bryce Ryder is a celebrity chef who finds himself in a not so favorable light after a magazine interview. He turns to his friend Jenna who does PR. Jenna's always had a thing for Bryce and she's decided that she's finally going to let Bryce know how she feels. Bryce on the other hand likes sex with no strings because of a previous bad relationship. Bryce is gorgeous, wealthy and loves to have a rail thin blonde on his arm, and rarely the same one. Jenna is the typical girl next door, at least it seems that way. She goes after Bryce at first then plays hard to get knowing if he thinks she's after a committment he'll run. Bryce is a little confused at first about his feelings for his long time friend but then realizes his true feelings for her. Things get really hot and steamy. I really enjoyed this book. Well written, good story line and sexy as hell. Great read. You don't have to enjoy cooking to like this book but it makes you appreciate food a hell of a lot more. View all my reviews >>

Kiss and Tell

Kiss and Tell by Sandy Lynn

My rating: 4 of 5 stars Willow is out with her sister and friends. She had a bad day and to get her sister off her back, she agrees to play a game-boxers or briefs. Willow has to chose a stranger at the bar and ask him a series of intimate personal questions. She picks a muscular hunk that walks in who happens to be a vampire. Seth is shocked when Willow sits on his lap and amused when she asks her questions. Then it gets more interesting when she kisses him. I loved this book! I read some reviews before I purchased it and many weren't great. I don't let bad reviews dictate what I purchase and I'm glad I went with my gut on this one. This is one of those books that you can sit and relax and just enjoy. Seth is charming, tender, sweet and very hot. Sex was frequent and sensual in this book and there's a great chemistry between the two characters. I recommend this book. View all my reviews >>

Tempted

Tempted by Megan Hart

My rating: 5 of 5 stars Anne and James have been happily married for six years. James’ best friend from high school, Alex, sells his company and James offers to have Alex stay with him and Anne for the summer. Anne is attracted to Alex and soon Anne has two gorgeous men in her bed, with her husband's consent. It takes us through Anne's growth, including sexual explorations but not just based on those alone. There are real emotions and it makes us see and understand life and the complexities of love and marriage. I expected something slightly different but this is not the regular run-of-the-mill erotica novel. It’s much more. I should have known what to expect because Megan Hart writes with such a great understanding of ove and relationships. Definitely recommend. View all my reviews >>

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Take Me Again by Mackenzie McKade

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
From Samhain Publishing:

Marking one’s territory was never so naughty…

Wild Oats, Book 2

Dolan Crane would love to hate the beautiful new veterinarian who’s horning in on his territory. It’s tough when the flame-haired fantasy come true makes his body burn with just a smile. The smart thing to do is forget about her, so perhaps a threesome arranged by his old college buddy is just what he needs to get her out of his head.
Divorcee Tracy Marx has followed her restless feet to Santa Ysabel to start a new practice—and maybe find someone to take her outside the boundaries of vanilla sex. Instead she finds trouble in the form of a cowboy whose dark, sexy gaze lights her up—and could also destroy any chance of success. The best thing to do is stay far, far away from him.

When Dolan shows up for the promised night of fantasy, he’s shocked to find Tracy has traded her medical bag for a leather bustier and bondage gear. Tracy would like nothing better than to slap that smirk right off Dolan’s face, but the prospect of being sandwiched between two men is impossible to resist—even if one of them is her adversary.

Besides…no one calls her chicken.

My review:

Take Me Again is book two in the Wild Oats series. Take me is the first in the series which I, haven't yet read (but will). I've heard that Take Me Again can stand on its own though.

Dolan Crane is a very hot alpha male. All females love him. This is a good book. Lots of hot sex. A lot of sizzling chemistry between Dolan and Tracy. I have to say, I was just as taken as the rest.

The story explores the erotic pleasures of a threesome. Some may say it was tastefully done while others will say it was somewhat tame. I think it was well written, period.

Although this book contains great sex, it is also a story with depth. The characters interact and relate well to to one another.

I didn't put the book down until I finished reading it at 3 a.m.

It’s definitely a book I enjoyed reading. I recommend it to those that enjoy a book with a good amount of steamy sex and a good story in general.