Grade: B+
Hotness Level: Inferno
Kink Level: No Kink
Genre: Contemporary
Series: Laurel Heights #1
Reviewed by Kate
Graphic designer Freya is working on a website design for an adult toy store but her creativity is gone. If she can’t come up with something soon she could lose her job. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Freya posts a personal ad hoping that improving her sex life will get her creative juices flowing again. She gets responses but unfortunately the only person who gets her motor running is her upstairs neighbor and arch enemy Greg. Greg, a lawyer, has wanted Freya since the first time he saw get but he can’t figure out why she hates him. But if he can restore her creativity will she want something more?
This is an enjoyable villain-free contemporary romance. A strong start to the series. I highly recommend it to low-suspense romance fans. (I’m thinking of you Anne.)
Kate
Hot on Her Trail by Sable Hunter
Grade: B-
Hotness Level: Inferno
Kink Level: No Kink
Genre: Contemporary, Cowboy
Series: Hell Yeah! #2
Reviewed by Kate
Jessie had been hired by the McCays to be their surrogate and egg donor. But a mix-up at the sperm bank leaves her pregnant with Jacob McCoy’s baby. When she refuses an abortion the McCays kick her out. Jobless, Jessie uses the last of her money to travel to the Tebow Ranch so she can tell Jacob about the baby. She doesn’t expect him to support her or the baby, but feels Jacob deserves to know about the baby.
Jacob has been dreaming of settling down for a while now. He sees Jessie and knows she is the one, even before he knows who she is. When he finds out about the baby, it’s just icing on the cake. Although Jacob is sure of his feelings for Jessie, some of his brothers remain skeptical.
This one picks up right where book one left us. Although you can read it as a stand alone, I think it is better read in order. Following in the path set by the first book, the love is instant and intense. The characters are likable. The dirty talk is a bit pornish. In addition to the conflict created by a brand new, super fast relationship, there is also the added intrigue of Mr. McCay, who is determined to find Jessie. Despite the similarities with the first book, I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
Cowboy Heat by Sable Hunter
Grade: B+
Hotness Level: Inferno
Kink Level: No Kink
Genre: Contemporary, Cowboy
Series: Hell Yeah! #1
Reviewed by Kate
Libby has been battling leukemia since she was a teenager. When it finally goes into remission, her doctor encourages her to spend time doing all the things she has missed out on. Living on a ranch, riding a horse, and sex are at the top of her list. An opportunity to fill in for the housekeeper at the Tebow Ranch opens up ad Libby jumps at it. After all, the Tebow Ranch is run by the sexy McCoy brothers. Maybe one of them will help her wth her pesky virginity problem.
Aron survived a short marriage that nearly tore his family apart at the seams. He has no wish to visit the altar again, but four years without sex is a long time. When he sees Libby for the first time the attraction is instant. The fact that she agrees to a temporary relationship is great, the sex even better.
I liked the strength and weaknesses of both Aron and Libby. I liked the closeness of Aron’s family. I liked the storylines that ran through the book. My only complaint was that the dirty talk sounded a bit pornish. When I finished this one I immediately started the next book in the series. Could there be a better recommendation?
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