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Uninhibited in Apple Trail, Arkansas #2
On The Fence
Six years apart and my, my, things have changed. Specifically, his wider shoulders and tighter-fitting jeans. Shellie Chambers is supposed to be on a quick, relaxing break, visiting her lifelong best friend, Riley Hamilton. Seeing his dimpled smile all over again has her thinking their friends-only relationship needs to add a lovers option in this small town.
Flings, one night stands, and lovers are a thing of Riley’s past. He’d chased women, took up drinking—and possibly more he couldn’t remember—until smacking rock-bottom. He managed to climb out of that hellhole and had no desire to go back. He has responsibilities now and a sensible head on his shoulders. Then Shellie turns up. She’s saying and doing all the right things while looking just right, too. She leaves him torn: should he have her legs around his waist during her visit, or do right by himself and keep her at arm’s length?
Flings, one night stands, and lovers are a thing of Riley’s past. He’d chased women, took up drinking—and possibly more he couldn’t remember—until smacking rock-bottom. He managed to climb out of that hellhole and had no desire to go back. He has responsibilities now and a sensible head on his shoulders. Then Shellie turns up. She’s saying and doing all the right things while looking just right, too. She leaves him torn: should he have her legs around his waist during her visit, or do right by himself and keep her at arm’s length?
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Keri Ford
30 books174 followersKeri Ford brings sexy contemporary romance to the American South. With a sprinkling of men in suits and women in high heels, you’ll most likely find four-wheeler riding, ball cap wearing fellas trying to sweet-talk sundress wearing ladies in Keri’s books. Glass of sweet tea at your elbow while you read is not required, but strongly recommended.
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May 16, 2012
This is such a great little read, you can't help but love it. It has a great balance of romance, heat and it's guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
February 27, 2012
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3.5 Stars
Shellie has lived her life with an overbearing mother who has “tutored” her throughout her childhood on how to meet a rich man to marry. She’s never quite lived up to her mother’s expectations and her mother truly did not like her best friend throughout her childhood, Riley. Riley had a reputation for fast cars, loose girls, and having a good time as a teen. Shellie was always careful so she didn’t disappoint her mother. Riley and Shellie spent a lot of time doing things Shellie’s mother wouldn’t approve of but always had fun. They shared one awkward high school kiss and wrote it off as a mistake. It’s now six years later, they’ve stayed in touch through email but this is their first face to face visit. One Shellie initiates because she needs a break from her Mom’s incessant need to find her a husband. Both Shellie and Riley realized how much the other has changed but what they didn’t count on was the sexual awareness they now have towards each other.
This being a novella things move pretty quickly for this couple but I still felt very connected to them because Keri writes them so well. Within the first chapter you know a lot about these characters and can understand how much they feel the other has changed over the years.
Riley is much more cautious and serious as an adult, something Shellie finds hard to believe. He finally admits that he had a life changing event happen during college. It upsets Shellie that he never confided this to her but she wants him to let it go. She tries to get Riley to have a fling but because of his past he refuses.
Shellie is one of those women that I find hard to like. It’s not that I hate her, but personally why would anyone let someone else berate them their entire life and still stick around for it as an adult? She confides to Riley that she hates that her Mom does this to her (Riley really hates it) however, she still gives in and does what her Mom wants her to do. I just don’t understand why she puts up with how her Mom treats her.
It’s pretty evident from early in the story that these two have had a special friendship through the years. When they finally give in and go from friends to lovers it’s pretty darn hot and you immediately figure out where the title of the book comes from. There’s also a truly sexy scene in the bathroom at a friend’s house. Wow…I’ll admit I read that through twice!
Keri has the amazing ability to draw you in from the start and even though this is a short story I never once felt cheated like I sometimes do with a book this size. This is another good story in Apple Trail series and I can’t wait to read the next one.
3.5 Stars
Shellie has lived her life with an overbearing mother who has “tutored” her throughout her childhood on how to meet a rich man to marry. She’s never quite lived up to her mother’s expectations and her mother truly did not like her best friend throughout her childhood, Riley. Riley had a reputation for fast cars, loose girls, and having a good time as a teen. Shellie was always careful so she didn’t disappoint her mother. Riley and Shellie spent a lot of time doing things Shellie’s mother wouldn’t approve of but always had fun. They shared one awkward high school kiss and wrote it off as a mistake. It’s now six years later, they’ve stayed in touch through email but this is their first face to face visit. One Shellie initiates because she needs a break from her Mom’s incessant need to find her a husband. Both Shellie and Riley realized how much the other has changed but what they didn’t count on was the sexual awareness they now have towards each other.
This being a novella things move pretty quickly for this couple but I still felt very connected to them because Keri writes them so well. Within the first chapter you know a lot about these characters and can understand how much they feel the other has changed over the years.
Riley is much more cautious and serious as an adult, something Shellie finds hard to believe. He finally admits that he had a life changing event happen during college. It upsets Shellie that he never confided this to her but she wants him to let it go. She tries to get Riley to have a fling but because of his past he refuses.
Shellie is one of those women that I find hard to like. It’s not that I hate her, but personally why would anyone let someone else berate them their entire life and still stick around for it as an adult? She confides to Riley that she hates that her Mom does this to her (Riley really hates it) however, she still gives in and does what her Mom wants her to do. I just don’t understand why she puts up with how her Mom treats her.
It’s pretty evident from early in the story that these two have had a special friendship through the years. When they finally give in and go from friends to lovers it’s pretty darn hot and you immediately figure out where the title of the book comes from. There’s also a truly sexy scene in the bathroom at a friend’s house. Wow…I’ll admit I read that through twice!
Keri has the amazing ability to draw you in from the start and even though this is a short story I never once felt cheated like I sometimes do with a book this size. This is another good story in Apple Trail series and I can’t wait to read the next one.
February 26, 2011
On The Fence is Keri’s second book in her Apple Creek series. The first book in the series, Through The Wall, blew me away with its character insight and writing level. On The Fence was good, but I had some issues with parts of it.
Shellie has been listening to her mother put her down her entire life. Her mother belittles her and makes her feel as if she isn’t good enough. Wanting to escape that she heads to an old friends house for a little R&R. And maybe a hot fling on the side. The instant attraction she feels when she gets near Riley are unmistakable. Problem is, Riley as been hurt and has become a reserved, lonely version of himself. Getting him to let go of his inhibitions and his guilt may take a little flirting and seduction, something Shellie has never been good at.
The book starts out with Shellie arriving on Riley’s farm. We are given a bit of background on the two and know immediately that they once shared an awkward kiss and the reasoning behind Riley’s guilt. I wanted to like him..wanted to love him…I love cowboys, even ones that don’t think that’s what they are. He was definitely drool worthy but I had trouble picturing him. I did really like his personality…the wounded man is something that gets me every time.
Shellie was a hard sell for me. Maybe it’s because I’m a total opinionated loud mouth but I could never imagine letting anyone, especially my family, walk all over me like she did her mom. So it’s not that I didn’t like Shellie, it’s just that we were so different. So the beginning of the book was a bit rocky for me. Some of it seemed hard to read, like sentences weren’t flowing right. It was odd because I didn’t have that trouble at all with the first book. I ended up re-reading several times to make sure I got the context and picture that Keri was conveying.
I did enjoy the love between Shellie and Riley. It was one of those long-lost but now reunited loves. Keri does and excellent job at the sexy scenes and making her readers squirm. I especially enjoyed the bathroom scene at a friends BBQ…wow. Shellie’s ability to make Riley tremble and let go of his past was definitely a page turner again and again.
Being a novella means you need to hurry along the story and get to the point. I think Keri does a great job with this without leaving me feeling like the plot was rushed. That’s a breath of fresh air really because I feel that way with novella’s a lot. She doesn’t sacrifice development of her characters in the story length at all. The only aspect I thought felt a bit “off” was Shellie wanting a flower shop. That seemed to come out of no where and with it being a novella, was never really delved into. Having said that, I hope Keri writes something full length in the future as I would like to see what she does with more time.
On The Fence is a good addition to the Apple Trail series with solid characters and a steady plot. Pick this one up for a short, fun read that will continue the story line first introduced in Through The Wall. Apple Trail….where you travel to might actually take you home.
I give On The Fence by Keri Ford 3 stars!
Shellie has been listening to her mother put her down her entire life. Her mother belittles her and makes her feel as if she isn’t good enough. Wanting to escape that she heads to an old friends house for a little R&R. And maybe a hot fling on the side. The instant attraction she feels when she gets near Riley are unmistakable. Problem is, Riley as been hurt and has become a reserved, lonely version of himself. Getting him to let go of his inhibitions and his guilt may take a little flirting and seduction, something Shellie has never been good at.
The book starts out with Shellie arriving on Riley’s farm. We are given a bit of background on the two and know immediately that they once shared an awkward kiss and the reasoning behind Riley’s guilt. I wanted to like him..wanted to love him…I love cowboys, even ones that don’t think that’s what they are. He was definitely drool worthy but I had trouble picturing him. I did really like his personality…the wounded man is something that gets me every time.
Shellie was a hard sell for me. Maybe it’s because I’m a total opinionated loud mouth but I could never imagine letting anyone, especially my family, walk all over me like she did her mom. So it’s not that I didn’t like Shellie, it’s just that we were so different. So the beginning of the book was a bit rocky for me. Some of it seemed hard to read, like sentences weren’t flowing right. It was odd because I didn’t have that trouble at all with the first book. I ended up re-reading several times to make sure I got the context and picture that Keri was conveying.
I did enjoy the love between Shellie and Riley. It was one of those long-lost but now reunited loves. Keri does and excellent job at the sexy scenes and making her readers squirm. I especially enjoyed the bathroom scene at a friends BBQ…wow. Shellie’s ability to make Riley tremble and let go of his past was definitely a page turner again and again.
Being a novella means you need to hurry along the story and get to the point. I think Keri does a great job with this without leaving me feeling like the plot was rushed. That’s a breath of fresh air really because I feel that way with novella’s a lot. She doesn’t sacrifice development of her characters in the story length at all. The only aspect I thought felt a bit “off” was Shellie wanting a flower shop. That seemed to come out of no where and with it being a novella, was never really delved into. Having said that, I hope Keri writes something full length in the future as I would like to see what she does with more time.
On The Fence is a good addition to the Apple Trail series with solid characters and a steady plot. Pick this one up for a short, fun read that will continue the story line first introduced in Through The Wall. Apple Trail….where you travel to might actually take you home.
I give On The Fence by Keri Ford 3 stars!
April 1, 2011
This short story packs a punch in only a few pages. Author Keri Ford did a fabulous job giving me all the backstory and fabulous characterizations I needed without force-feeding, all the while keeping me invested in finding out what was going to happen to our hero and heroine.
Shellie has been molded by her mother into a mini-me, and has spent her life trying to find Mr. Right – but only if his wallet is fat enough. You’ve heard the phrase “It’s as easy to fall in love with a rich man as a poor one”, right? Well, Shellie’s mom lives by that mantra and has forced her daughter to do the same. Not only that, but Shellie’s spent her entire life being nagged about, well, everything: her attitude, her clothes, her posture, her speech ...
When this story begins, she’s had it and has run away to the farm her best friend from high school owns. Nevermind her best friend is a man. And that she hasn’t seen him in six years. And that he’s changed pretty dramatically.
Riley learned a really tough lesson about life in college, and it’s made him much more sober and responsible than he ever was before. So, while Shellie is looking for a fling, he doesn’t do casual sex and really, the first half of the story is how they deal with the push and pull of their mutual attraction, but opposing choices.
Shellie was a little hard for me to like at first – she felt weak and it frustrated me that she’d taken so long to get out from under her mother’s thumb. Riley, though, is a great guy. He’s gorgeous, responsible, caring... everything a real hero should be. But he’s also injured emotionally, and not prepared to deal with Shellie’s sudden need to do everything her mother always told her not to.
It’s clear there’s deep affection between the two of them, and this friends-to-lovers story is very sweet. I enjoyed it more than I imagined I would and finished the last page with a sigh and a smile. Don’t let that word “sweet” fool you though – the sexual tension and eventually the act itself is hot, hot, hot! Riley fights off Shellie’s advances time and again until I was about bursting with need as much as he was. And when he finally gives in? Whoo.. boy! Did I mention what a perfect hero he was?
My only complaint is that I really think this could have been a little longer. Parts of it seemed a bit rushed, and I was so involved with the characters that I felt a little cheated. I wanted MORE. There’s a reason for that: Ms. Ford’s writing is descriptive, strong and clean and I will definitely be on the lookout for more from her.
If you’re looking for a quick read to get your heart sighing and your hormones racing, then I highly recommend On the Fence. It’ll press all your happy buttons.
Originally posted at http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.c...
Shellie has been molded by her mother into a mini-me, and has spent her life trying to find Mr. Right – but only if his wallet is fat enough. You’ve heard the phrase “It’s as easy to fall in love with a rich man as a poor one”, right? Well, Shellie’s mom lives by that mantra and has forced her daughter to do the same. Not only that, but Shellie’s spent her entire life being nagged about, well, everything: her attitude, her clothes, her posture, her speech ...
When this story begins, she’s had it and has run away to the farm her best friend from high school owns. Nevermind her best friend is a man. And that she hasn’t seen him in six years. And that he’s changed pretty dramatically.
Riley learned a really tough lesson about life in college, and it’s made him much more sober and responsible than he ever was before. So, while Shellie is looking for a fling, he doesn’t do casual sex and really, the first half of the story is how they deal with the push and pull of their mutual attraction, but opposing choices.
Shellie was a little hard for me to like at first – she felt weak and it frustrated me that she’d taken so long to get out from under her mother’s thumb. Riley, though, is a great guy. He’s gorgeous, responsible, caring... everything a real hero should be. But he’s also injured emotionally, and not prepared to deal with Shellie’s sudden need to do everything her mother always told her not to.
It’s clear there’s deep affection between the two of them, and this friends-to-lovers story is very sweet. I enjoyed it more than I imagined I would and finished the last page with a sigh and a smile. Don’t let that word “sweet” fool you though – the sexual tension and eventually the act itself is hot, hot, hot! Riley fights off Shellie’s advances time and again until I was about bursting with need as much as he was. And when he finally gives in? Whoo.. boy! Did I mention what a perfect hero he was?
My only complaint is that I really think this could have been a little longer. Parts of it seemed a bit rushed, and I was so involved with the characters that I felt a little cheated. I wanted MORE. There’s a reason for that: Ms. Ford’s writing is descriptive, strong and clean and I will definitely be on the lookout for more from her.
If you’re looking for a quick read to get your heart sighing and your hormones racing, then I highly recommend On the Fence. It’ll press all your happy buttons.
Originally posted at http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.c...
June 22, 2011
Reuniting with Riley was supposed to lead to all kinds of uninhibited fun, but Shellie never expected for him to be tamed!
Riley's a changed man these days. Running a farm is a lot of work and responsibility, but it also effectively keeps him busy and away from temptations that will lead him back to the life he once lived. Although fun, that life is littered with mistakes and regrets and life-altering consequences. He's learned to enjoy a steadied life – slow paced and productive, yet he still yearns for some adventure. Enter Shellie, the girl that not only stole his heart long ago, but the one who thrived on his particular brand of chaos. Her mere presence is temptation enough, but what she's looking for is something that only the old Riley can provide. Will the new and improved Riley succumb to his old ways?
Shellie came to Apple Trail to get away from a nagging mother who was determined to suck the fun out of her daughter's life. Shellie also came to see Riley. The last few years of online chatting haven't done him justice when she see's him. His physical traits have definitely enhanced the man she remembers, but his demeanor has changed. It seems that this particular bad-boy has been reformed. When a suggestion to do something a little crazy gets rebuffed by Riley, Shellie knows that something traumatic must have happened. Riley is so shaken by it that he has avowed to never be the carefree, womanizing man he once was, but why didn't he tell her?
I'm beginning to see a pattern when it comes to Ms. Ford's female leads. Her heroines don't just sit idly by while the potential love of their life screws up, they take charge. They are determined characters, intent on breaking away from convention and taking what they want. An admirable quality. They also have a vulnerable side that when exposed can make them even more determinedly-dangerous. The heroes are no wilting-lilies either. They just need the right woman to show them how to get out of having their own way.
I really appreciate Ms. Ford writing unique world realities into her plotlines. It helps to make her characters and their situations stand out amongst others in the same romance sub-genre. Infidelity, womanizing, abortion, nagging mothers – you name it and this author is bound to write it with an intriguing storyline and characters that will make you laugh and cry.
Since Ms. Ford shows no signs of stopping us from being Uninhibited in Apple Trail, Arkansas anytime soon, I excitedly plan on continuing this adventure.
Review also posted @ Night Owl Reviews:
http://www.nightowlreviews.com/nor/
Riley's a changed man these days. Running a farm is a lot of work and responsibility, but it also effectively keeps him busy and away from temptations that will lead him back to the life he once lived. Although fun, that life is littered with mistakes and regrets and life-altering consequences. He's learned to enjoy a steadied life – slow paced and productive, yet he still yearns for some adventure. Enter Shellie, the girl that not only stole his heart long ago, but the one who thrived on his particular brand of chaos. Her mere presence is temptation enough, but what she's looking for is something that only the old Riley can provide. Will the new and improved Riley succumb to his old ways?
Shellie came to Apple Trail to get away from a nagging mother who was determined to suck the fun out of her daughter's life. Shellie also came to see Riley. The last few years of online chatting haven't done him justice when she see's him. His physical traits have definitely enhanced the man she remembers, but his demeanor has changed. It seems that this particular bad-boy has been reformed. When a suggestion to do something a little crazy gets rebuffed by Riley, Shellie knows that something traumatic must have happened. Riley is so shaken by it that he has avowed to never be the carefree, womanizing man he once was, but why didn't he tell her?
I'm beginning to see a pattern when it comes to Ms. Ford's female leads. Her heroines don't just sit idly by while the potential love of their life screws up, they take charge. They are determined characters, intent on breaking away from convention and taking what they want. An admirable quality. They also have a vulnerable side that when exposed can make them even more determinedly-dangerous. The heroes are no wilting-lilies either. They just need the right woman to show them how to get out of having their own way.
I really appreciate Ms. Ford writing unique world realities into her plotlines. It helps to make her characters and their situations stand out amongst others in the same romance sub-genre. Infidelity, womanizing, abortion, nagging mothers – you name it and this author is bound to write it with an intriguing storyline and characters that will make you laugh and cry.
Since Ms. Ford shows no signs of stopping us from being Uninhibited in Apple Trail, Arkansas anytime soon, I excitedly plan on continuing this adventure.
Review also posted @ Night Owl Reviews:
http://www.nightowlreviews.com/nor/
March 1, 2011
Shellie Chambers and Riley's book.
On the Fence started out wonderful. The description of Shellie and Riley on the front porch, the calves getting out and then with Shellie and Riley rolling around in the mud was my favorite part of the book. Great beginning as it grabbed me right away. I also loved them going out on the 4wheeler driving along the fence.
The story itself was great and for a short book, you get a great idea about the characters and their backgrounds. Their backstories were great too.
I just rated the book ok because of a few pet peeves of mine.
1. Things didn't work for me position wise. I'll give an example - For instance, Shellie was wearing high black boots that came up to the backs of her knees, hugging her calves so you know that they are tight. Then her pants were so tight they looked painted on. Then they are on the 4wheeler, him straddled backwards and her laying down with her hooking her legs over the handlebars. Somehow he is able to pull her pants down to her knees and then he is able to bend forward to her sweet spot. I just can't picture that working. Her pants just wouldn't be able to allow her to spread that far with 1. straddling around him and then 2. having her pants to her knees. I have to believe in the smut to be possible. Too bad there wasn't a mention of it being a struggle to get the pants off or add in some real moments like Shellie was trying to balance herself or she was uncomfortable or something. It was a creative spot to have smut but I didn't buy into it being possible.
2. The other part that bothered me was that there was a build up to them having sex in the truck and then in one short paragraph, it was done. It felt like a rush or just quickly added in.
3. The whole book her momm was this villian that Shellie was afraid of. Then in one moment, she picks up the phone and makes demands of her mom and the thats it. I was scratching my head thinking that she was kinda intimidated of her mom but she talked to her mom like it was any old day.
But all in all the story was cute and the characters were likable. Thank God we are not the same people we were in high school. *shudders* I'd like to think that Riley and Shellie had matured along the way without the back story. Nice quick read and I would recommend.
On the Fence started out wonderful. The description of Shellie and Riley on the front porch, the calves getting out and then with Shellie and Riley rolling around in the mud was my favorite part of the book. Great beginning as it grabbed me right away. I also loved them going out on the 4wheeler driving along the fence.
The story itself was great and for a short book, you get a great idea about the characters and their backgrounds. Their backstories were great too.
I just rated the book ok because of a few pet peeves of mine.
1. Things didn't work for me position wise. I'll give an example - For instance, Shellie was wearing high black boots that came up to the backs of her knees, hugging her calves so you know that they are tight. Then her pants were so tight they looked painted on. Then they are on the 4wheeler, him straddled backwards and her laying down with her hooking her legs over the handlebars. Somehow he is able to pull her pants down to her knees and then he is able to bend forward to her sweet spot. I just can't picture that working. Her pants just wouldn't be able to allow her to spread that far with 1. straddling around him and then 2. having her pants to her knees. I have to believe in the smut to be possible. Too bad there wasn't a mention of it being a struggle to get the pants off or add in some real moments like Shellie was trying to balance herself or she was uncomfortable or something. It was a creative spot to have smut but I didn't buy into it being possible.
2. The other part that bothered me was that there was a build up to them having sex in the truck and then in one short paragraph, it was done. It felt like a rush or just quickly added in.
3. The whole book her momm was this villian that Shellie was afraid of. Then in one moment, she picks up the phone and makes demands of her mom and the thats it. I was scratching my head thinking that she was kinda intimidated of her mom but she talked to her mom like it was any old day.
But all in all the story was cute and the characters were likable. Thank God we are not the same people we were in high school. *shudders* I'd like to think that Riley and Shellie had matured along the way without the back story. Nice quick read and I would recommend.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 17, 2011
Rating: 7.8 out 10 - GOOD READ!
First line:
There was no way around it. Catching Mr. Right was damn hard work.
Memorable Scenes:
-the four-wheeler scene > wow!
- bathroom scene > double wow!
Shellie Chambers and Riley Hamilton are childhood friends. The last time they saw each other was 6 years ago but when her mom is driving her bat-shit crazy, Shellie seeks refuge with the friend she knows will pull her back from the ledge. But devil-may-care, good-times Riley has transformed into responsible and controlled Riley while Shellie is determined to have a little fun.
I did not take very extensive notes on Shellie’s character but do remember she was another female character I really liked. Keri Ford has a knack for writing likeable heroines I easily connect with and having read the third book in this series I know this is something that this isn’t just a fluke of the first two books.
I met Riley in the first book of the series and was immediately drawn to him. He’s careful and intense. One little thing I did miss was a little more background on the change in Riley as I would have loved to know the cause for the change was, but that's me nitpicking.
Like THROUGH THE WALL this book was pretty short so both the stories in this series were fun and quick reads and left me wanting a little bit more when finished. However by bringing the characters back in the next books keeps you connected and I like those little peeks into how they’re doing.
I really like Keri Ford's voice and style. It's easy, fluent and fun and every time I read her stories she puts a smile on my face. In the span of 8 chapters Keri Ford gave me a wonderful character-driven story with likable and developed characters, subtle humor and enough sexual tension to set the pages on fire.
First line:
There was no way around it. Catching Mr. Right was damn hard work.
Memorable Scenes:
-the four-wheeler scene > wow!
- bathroom scene > double wow!
Shellie Chambers and Riley Hamilton are childhood friends. The last time they saw each other was 6 years ago but when her mom is driving her bat-shit crazy, Shellie seeks refuge with the friend she knows will pull her back from the ledge. But devil-may-care, good-times Riley has transformed into responsible and controlled Riley while Shellie is determined to have a little fun.
I did not take very extensive notes on Shellie’s character but do remember she was another female character I really liked. Keri Ford has a knack for writing likeable heroines I easily connect with and having read the third book in this series I know this is something that this isn’t just a fluke of the first two books.
I met Riley in the first book of the series and was immediately drawn to him. He’s careful and intense. One little thing I did miss was a little more background on the change in Riley as I would have loved to know the cause for the change was, but that's me nitpicking.
Like THROUGH THE WALL this book was pretty short so both the stories in this series were fun and quick reads and left me wanting a little bit more when finished. However by bringing the characters back in the next books keeps you connected and I like those little peeks into how they’re doing.
I really like Keri Ford's voice and style. It's easy, fluent and fun and every time I read her stories she puts a smile on my face. In the span of 8 chapters Keri Ford gave me a wonderful character-driven story with likable and developed characters, subtle humor and enough sexual tension to set the pages on fire.
Favorite Quote:
And at that moment, Riley’s hand dropped to Shellie’s thigh. His large palm covered the top of her leg, his long fingers rested between her thighs, and she completely lost her train of thought. He wasn’t doing anything suggestive or dirty under the table, but it was just that his hand was on her, warming her and zapping her words before they could even reach her tongue.
March 25, 2011
Review Of On The Fence By Keri Ford
I loved this story. This is another story I read blind, meaning I didn't read the blurb first. I am so glad I didn't because when I found out about the reasons behind his transformation from skirt chaser to farmer I was like OMG. Riley is the kind of best friend ever girl should have. He gets you to live slightly on the edge without pushing you over it and causing you to loss yourself. Shellie is that girl some of you may know as, the one who has the rich mother that nothing her daughter does is ever good enough so therefore she has to micro-manage every aspect of her life. Riley, in Shellie's mother's eyes, would be considered from the other side of the tracks because his family was poor and they always had to work for everything they ever got. That is exactly what makes Riley and Shellie such great friends throughout their lives that is until Riley moves away and Shellie is left alone to deal with her mother with no relief in sight. Well, that is until Shellie decides to get away from it all and visit her old Friend Riley, whom she hasn't seen in six years, but has kept in touch with via e-mails. That is were they both discover things about the other person that they never noticed before. Even though this wasn't a very long book, which most of my friends know drives me nuts, this book didn't feel rushed at all. Which is what actually drives me nuts about most short stories. I got to know each character and also got great insight into their past and present. I didn't realize when I read this book that it was part of a series, but that fact didn't come into play because I never felt lost like most people would jumping into a series book. You could read this book as a stand alone which was awesome but now I do want to go back and read book one to get to know the first two characters in the series. On a scale from 1-10 I give this book a 10 and encourage everyone 18+ plus to read this story and not feel connect to these two people. I know I did because my best friend is the greatest guy I know (next to my hubby that is....lol) and he is someone that Riley reminds me of, which I love.
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I loved this story. This is another story I read blind, meaning I didn't read the blurb first. I am so glad I didn't because when I found out about the reasons behind his transformation from skirt chaser to farmer I was like OMG. Riley is the kind of best friend ever girl should have. He gets you to live slightly on the edge without pushing you over it and causing you to loss yourself. Shellie is that girl some of you may know as, the one who has the rich mother that nothing her daughter does is ever good enough so therefore she has to micro-manage every aspect of her life. Riley, in Shellie's mother's eyes, would be considered from the other side of the tracks because his family was poor and they always had to work for everything they ever got. That is exactly what makes Riley and Shellie such great friends throughout their lives that is until Riley moves away and Shellie is left alone to deal with her mother with no relief in sight. Well, that is until Shellie decides to get away from it all and visit her old Friend Riley, whom she hasn't seen in six years, but has kept in touch with via e-mails. That is were they both discover things about the other person that they never noticed before. Even though this wasn't a very long book, which most of my friends know drives me nuts, this book didn't feel rushed at all. Which is what actually drives me nuts about most short stories. I got to know each character and also got great insight into their past and present. I didn't realize when I read this book that it was part of a series, but that fact didn't come into play because I never felt lost like most people would jumping into a series book. You could read this book as a stand alone which was awesome but now I do want to go back and read book one to get to know the first two characters in the series. On a scale from 1-10 I give this book a 10 and encourage everyone 18+ plus to read this story and not feel connect to these two people. I know I did because my best friend is the greatest guy I know (next to my hubby that is....lol) and he is someone that Riley reminds me of, which I love.
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November 1, 2011
Review by Ivelisse: Shellie Chambers goes to see her long-time friend from high school Riley Hamilton to get away from her mother. What she didn't expect were the feelings she got once she saw Riley again. She decides she is going to go for it and try to have a fling with him but his past is makes it almost impossible. Shellie realizes he has changed and not sure if she likes the change she sees in him and is destined to get the spark back into his eyes. Can Riley deny her what she wants when in the past he never did before?
From the start I was captivated by this book, it is a short lovely read. Two best friends in high school who moved away from each other but still remained in contact and once they see each other again realize the attraction they both have with each other. I know this story line has been written thousands of time before, but I really enjoyed how the author didn't write the same as other books I have read which can become a bit mundane. I like how the author explained their relationship and how sometimes things were meant to be at the right time. The inner struggles Riley was having and blaming himself for the error which changed him drastically. I love a tortured hero and Keri Ford writes him very well. My favorite part, which ties in with the title, is when he finally can't hold his temptations anymore and gives into Shellie and puts her on the fence and then carries her to the four wheeler. Let's just say I will be looking at a four wheeler a very different way from now on.
Even though it was a short read, I didn't feel cheated out of a story line or felt like something was missing. After I finished this read I realized it is actually the second book in the Uninhibited in Apple Trail, Arkasas series and immediately went and bought the other three books.
From the start I was captivated by this book, it is a short lovely read. Two best friends in high school who moved away from each other but still remained in contact and once they see each other again realize the attraction they both have with each other. I know this story line has been written thousands of time before, but I really enjoyed how the author didn't write the same as other books I have read which can become a bit mundane. I like how the author explained their relationship and how sometimes things were meant to be at the right time. The inner struggles Riley was having and blaming himself for the error which changed him drastically. I love a tortured hero and Keri Ford writes him very well. My favorite part, which ties in with the title, is when he finally can't hold his temptations anymore and gives into Shellie and puts her on the fence and then carries her to the four wheeler. Let's just say I will be looking at a four wheeler a very different way from now on.
Even though it was a short read, I didn't feel cheated out of a story line or felt like something was missing. After I finished this read I realized it is actually the second book in the Uninhibited in Apple Trail, Arkasas series and immediately went and bought the other three books.
March 24, 2011
I first want to say, I always read the reviews to books on Goodreads before reading a book. I previously read Through The Walls by Keri Ford and I loved it. I couldn't believe the ratings were only at 3 stars on Goodreads, so I was a little nervous. Well, there is now a 5 star rating on there. In fact, I loved this one probably just a little more then the last one. I fell in love with Shellie and Riley as characters and my complaint is this book needed to be longer. I might need a follow up on these two. The chemistry between these two characters in this book flew off my sony e-reader. I could feel the sizzle it seemed like. These two were made for one another and they knew it. It took a little convincing on the part of Shellie to let Riley know that he was who she wanted for always, not just a fling. The intimate scenes in this book were hot and didn't leave anything out for the reader.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes contemporary romance or light erotica. This is not heavy erotica where you are left wondering how some of that stuff was possible.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes contemporary romance or light erotica. This is not heavy erotica where you are left wondering how some of that stuff was possible.
May 6, 2011
This was cute. I liked it but not as much as Through the wall.
Maybe I read a lot of pervy romances but I am not getting why this series is 'Uninhibited in Apple Trail'. The Uninhibited part confused me, not that Apple Trail part. I saw the normal inhibitions in this book. No sex on a horse, or nookie at a fair... (somehow/where) those things are uninhibited. Sex swings are uninhibited. Nookie in the bathroom of a friend's house at a party is not uninhibited. Who hasn't done that or watched an after-school special with characters who do that? It's white bread, common and expected.
So, yeah. Those are my thoughts. I have to say that I liked the characters in this book and wish it would have been a longer story with more conflicts and plot twists because these two characters would have been interesting to watch /read about.
Maybe I read a lot of pervy romances but I am not getting why this series is 'Uninhibited in Apple Trail'. The Uninhibited part confused me, not that Apple Trail part. I saw the normal inhibitions in this book. No sex on a horse, or nookie at a fair... (somehow/where) those things are uninhibited. Sex swings are uninhibited. Nookie in the bathroom of a friend's house at a party is not uninhibited. Who hasn't done that or watched an after-school special with characters who do that? It's white bread, common and expected.
So, yeah. Those are my thoughts. I have to say that I liked the characters in this book and wish it would have been a longer story with more conflicts and plot twists because these two characters would have been interesting to watch /read about.
April 2, 2016
Super athlete Charlie finds herself having middle-of-the-night conversations with her next door neighbor, Braden, whom she’s always considered to be like a brother. Neither of them can sleep and find solace in discussing things (such as who knows who better) between the fence posts when no one else is around.
This is my favorite type of novels to read. They are full of love, cheesy and my favorite. This book touched me in its own way.
This is my favorite type of novels to read. They are full of love, cheesy and my favorite. This book touched me in its own way.
May 13, 2012
Shellie and RIley. Yum! Another couple who had a solid past so the coupling wasn't out of left field and it was steamy!!! Loved that we got to see Parker and Stephanie again. I really enjoy like it when an author creates a "community" and we see more of them during a series. So even though we don't get long stories or epilogues we still know what's going on with them.
November 24, 2012
I am so liking these Apple Trail books! This one may have been even steamier than the first! Still on the short side, but packed with enough info on the characters and plot that you don't feel rushed through it! Nice story line that has everything we need, including a hot as hell bathroom scene!
March 29, 2011
Sweet tale of friends reunited and turned to lovers. It was cute, but not exceptional in any way. This short format slays me.
April 18, 2011
I'm really liking Apple Trail. Fast paced well rounded read. I'm ready for the next one, IN THE HAY.
January 2, 2012
Sex on a 4 wheeler and a bathroom hook up that was super hot! Loved it
August 18, 2012
Steamy short read. I love the country but I might have to draw the line at mud puddles :) I grew up in a small farm town and I am positive there were no sexy farmers.
March 20, 2017
Riley and Shellie
Read 19th January 2013
Read 19th January 2013
June 21, 2013
Good follow up and I am definitely reading more by this author!
August 31, 2013
Short story. Well Written. One of my guilty pleasures in the style of Toni Blake.
August 10, 2016
This one was too quick and sort of impersonal. Didn't feel like I knew either the hero or heroine. Especially the heroine.
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