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Seattle Steam #3
Seducing Allie
He's going to show this wedding crasher just how dirty the outdoors can be.Seattle Steam, Book 3Allison Siegel is out to stop a wedding. With one of her best childhood friends about to marry a gold-digger, who wouldn't at least try to stage an intervention? Apparently, her other childhood bestie, Clint.The minute Allie grew out of her sneakers and into her curves, Clint's hormones went ballistic. But she had eyes only for Ken, so Clint made himself scarce, even after the relationship fizzled. Now she's back, looking better than ever--and hell-bent on sabotaging Ken's wedding. So Clint knows he needs to do whatever it takes to head her off at the pass.Kidnapped! Allison can't believe it. Now she's stuck in the Montana backwoods fending off nature's friends, and fighting a losing battle to resist Clint--the sexiest forest ranger on the planet.Clint has big plans for Allie. Not only will he convince a city girl that she needs to embrace her inner nature freak, but he's going to prove there's sparks flying in more places than just the campfire. This book contains a city girl out of her element, a forest ranger determined to keep her there, and a campfire seduction hot enough to melt more than just marshmallows.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved."This is ridiculous!" She stared out at the blur of trees as they sped down a deserted road. "Where are we going?""Away," he answered ambiguously."Away," she mimicked him. "We're going away? What the hell kind of answer is that?""The only answer you're getting right now. And watch your mouth. I know your mom taught you better.""Didn't your mom teach you that kidnapping is a felony?" she shot back and slapped the window again."If you break my window it's going to seriously piss me off, Allie.""Well, guess what? I'm already pissed." Slap. Her hand connected with the glass again and again. "Maybe you should have taken that into account when you abducted me, Clint."She nearly fell out of her seat as he swerved the car to the side of the road.Was he going to let her go? Leave her stuck on some random back road? Hell, she didn't care, she'd hike her way back to her car if she had to.He climbed out of the vehicle and came around her side, wrenching open the door."Get out."Relief flooded through her. He was letting her go. Finally. She scooted out the door, making the jump down to the ground and smoothing her dress back down her thighs."Well, it's about time you came to your senses--oh!"He jerked her hard against him, both of her wrists in one of his massive hands."Maybe I didn't make myself clear," he murmured, his gaze full of determination and something else...something hot. Something that sent a jolt of heat straight from her stomach to between her legs.Her pulse quickened and she dragged in a shuddering breath, tugging at her hands."Have you gone completely insane?" she whispered."Maybe." His lips twisted, his gaze roving over her face. "Or maybe I'm just willing to go to any lengths to make sure you don't break up Kenneth's wedding.""I'm not..." She ran her tongue over her suddenly dry lips.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2011
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Shelli Stevens
71 books736 followersShelli is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author who read her first romance novel when she snatched it off her mother’s bookshelf at the age of eleven. She is a true pluviophile (lover of rain) who currently lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two daughters. She loves Disney, taking sunset pics (follow her on Instagram), baking, nature walking, and spontaneously bursting into song. She’s written various genres of romance, but is most known for her contemporary series such as The McLaughlins, The Bro Code, Marshall Ranch, and A is for Alpha.
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July 28, 2011
I'm going with a strong 3 1/2 stars here. The story was great, and I enjoyed reading it, but there were some pretty major missing plot points. The whole thing was based on her assumed feelings for her ex, and Clint could have just told her the truth in the beginning. Then the issue could have been whether she believed him or not, but he didn't say anything, he just went on his merry way assuming something that was really wrong. And he let her believe the guy was still nice even though we find out exactly why he's marrying the other girl, and it is not a nice reason.
I thought she was very shallow, but I liked how she sort of grew into being more balanced and realizing how bitchy and shallow she had been acting.
I wish there had been much more character development here since the plot was rather weak with the gaping holes, and yet, I really enjoyed this story. Clint was hot and very alpha without being insensitive. His mother was funny, but I didn't really see the point in bringing her into the story other than moving the plot forward.
I guess that's my biggest complaint about this book. Everything that happened only served to move the plot forward. It's as if there was no planning and weaving of story here, just a very linear movement. As in: "I need them alone together...okay, kidnapping. I need her mad...okay assumed feelings. I need some humor...okay, his mom." Which didn't make it bad, just very unexplored and not as great as it could have been.
Overall, a story a really did enjoy reading, but definitely one of those brain dead stories you could read on the beach.
I thought she was very shallow, but I liked how she sort of grew into being more balanced and realizing how bitchy and shallow she had been acting.
I wish there had been much more character development here since the plot was rather weak with the gaping holes, and yet, I really enjoyed this story. Clint was hot and very alpha without being insensitive. His mother was funny, but I didn't really see the point in bringing her into the story other than moving the plot forward.
I guess that's my biggest complaint about this book. Everything that happened only served to move the plot forward. It's as if there was no planning and weaving of story here, just a very linear movement. As in: "I need them alone together...okay, kidnapping. I need her mad...okay assumed feelings. I need some humor...okay, his mom." Which didn't make it bad, just very unexplored and not as great as it could have been.
Overall, a story a really did enjoy reading, but definitely one of those brain dead stories you could read on the beach.
April 24, 2013
THIS IS ONE OF THE VERY BEST EROTIC, ROMANCE BOOKS I'VE EVER READ. LOVE THE STORYLINE AND THE SEX SCENES WERE OFF-THE-HOOK! GOLLY GEE! WOWZERS! WHEN YOU READ THIS KEEP A COLD DRINK HANDY FOR TWO REASONS: 1. IT'S FUNNY AS H*LL (YOU'LL NEED A DRINK AFTER YOU FINISH LAUGHING) 2. THE HOT, HOT SEX (YOU'LL NEED SOMETHING TO COOL YA' OFF). I WAS SORRY TO SEE IT END. SIGHHH!!!
July 22, 2011
This book was so good! I loved the chemistry between Allie and Clint. I especially loved the premise. I couldn't put this book down. It was funny & sexy. I would give this a 6 star rating, if I could! I read Ms. Stevens other book "Negligee Behavior", which I absolutely loved, too. She's hit two home runs with both books and has become a new favorite author of mine! I'm looking forward to reading more of her books. : )
July 27, 2012
I loved the novel, it was cocky, funny, enlightening and just all together great. I loved that Allie was kidnapped by Clint. I also love the back and forth arguing they did, it was so full of emotion and over the top passionate. I love that they worked it out through the middle of the book and that he got her pregnant. Most especially I adored the ending, they deserve each other.
July 13, 2017
I'm feeling generous, and I liked the ending of this book, so I'm bumping up to four stars.
I thought it was a fun read, and liked that Clint has wanted Allie for a long time. I thought the story was good and I'm a fan of country boy/city girl romances.
In terms of the characters, I liked Clint more than Allie. For the first few chapters, I was a little concerned because he was fairly aggressive with the sexual innuendo and kissing/touching even after Allie basically said no...not gonna lie, I borderline was getting pissed off. Then Allie - she was a bit over the top with her quest to stop her ex's wedding, and seemed like a snobby twit. Between the two of them, I almost stopped at about 30%...but they both grew and the story got better. I ended up really liking Clint and thought he was fun to read about. His mother was a fun addition too.
Overall this was a fun read...definitely some steamy scenes, good banter, and some romance too.
I thought it was a fun read, and liked that Clint has wanted Allie for a long time. I thought the story was good and I'm a fan of country boy/city girl romances.
In terms of the characters, I liked Clint more than Allie. For the first few chapters, I was a little concerned because he was fairly aggressive with the sexual innuendo and kissing/touching even after Allie basically said no...not gonna lie, I borderline was getting pissed off. Then Allie - she was a bit over the top with her quest to stop her ex's wedding, and seemed like a snobby twit. Between the two of them, I almost stopped at about 30%...but they both grew and the story got better. I ended up really liking Clint and thought he was fun to read about. His mother was a fun addition too.
Overall this was a fun read...definitely some steamy scenes, good banter, and some romance too.
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November 19, 2023
Four and a half stars
SEDUCING ALLIE is the third in Shelli Stevens’s entertaining contemporary series set in and around Seattle. When teacher Allie Siegel discovers her ex Ken is about to marry someone absolutely wrong for him, she figures it’s her duty to warn him off. Mutual friend, forest ranger Clint, assumes her reasons must be less than honorable and decides to ensure she doesn’t have a chance to derail Ken’s nuptials. And if he needs to essentially kidnap her for a camping trip, so be it…
Shelli Stevens’s characters are engaging, and there are some laugh-out loud moments, along with some steamy ones, and some that tug on the heartstrings. There is some unevenness in the characterizations, but overall this is a very enjoyable read!
SEDUCING ALLIE is the third in Shelli Stevens’s entertaining contemporary series set in and around Seattle. When teacher Allie Siegel discovers her ex Ken is about to marry someone absolutely wrong for him, she figures it’s her duty to warn him off. Mutual friend, forest ranger Clint, assumes her reasons must be less than honorable and decides to ensure she doesn’t have a chance to derail Ken’s nuptials. And if he needs to essentially kidnap her for a camping trip, so be it…
Shelli Stevens’s characters are engaging, and there are some laugh-out loud moments, along with some steamy ones, and some that tug on the heartstrings. There is some unevenness in the characterizations, but overall this is a very enjoyable read!
November 19, 2023
This is book 3 in Stevens Seattle Steam series and can be read as a standalone. I really enjoyed the storyline in this one. Fun characters, lots of miscommunication and plenty of steamy chemistry. A fun read, I liked the premise of stopping a wedding and being kidnapped as well. The best for me was the mix in steamy chemistry and the humor Stevens delivered in this read.
I received a free copy of this book via BookSprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via BookSprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 26, 2023
Clint and Allie. She, he and Ken have been friends forever Clint has wanted her forever. But she dated Ken. Now that Ken is getting married Allie has to stop him. Clint thinks for the wrong reasons. He has to kidnap her to stop her. Now that they are alone can he make her see him. OMG this couples chemistry is off the charts. She wants him but keeps denying it. You have got to read this book. Its amazing.
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July 18, 2011
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Sometimes being girly is a lovely thing. Sometimes it is just plain difficult – like when you are camping in a national forest without warning! Being girly is what keeps Allie interesting. Her desire to shower (or bathe) and her desire to wear nice clothes keep her character interesting during her sparring with Clint.
Oh yeah, her cursing and general “potty mouth” keep her character from being boring, too.
The concept is familiar: the hero “kidnaps” the heroine, she attempts to escape, contacts someone, and before being rescued, starts to enjoy the time with her captor. Thus when she is “rescued”, confusion ensues and drives the hero and heroine apart, only to be reunited by a secondary character for a happy ending. Both Allie and Clint have multiple layers to their personalities, and this is what keeps the “kidnapping” portion of the book interesting. Enjoying Allie’s reaction to camping, and the lack of “real food” as well as her enjoyment of the outdoors keeps the plot from getting stale.
One can not help but enjoy Allie’s foibles: posing as a stripper, breaking a heel while trying to escape, running into Clint’s mother while grocery shopping . . . it makes up for her whining episodes when she isn’t getting her way.
This is a nice, easy read. It is just the thing to bring to the beach (or camping!) and while away an hour or two. Enjoy it this summer!
Sometimes being girly is a lovely thing. Sometimes it is just plain difficult – like when you are camping in a national forest without warning! Being girly is what keeps Allie interesting. Her desire to shower (or bathe) and her desire to wear nice clothes keep her character interesting during her sparring with Clint.
Oh yeah, her cursing and general “potty mouth” keep her character from being boring, too.
The concept is familiar: the hero “kidnaps” the heroine, she attempts to escape, contacts someone, and before being rescued, starts to enjoy the time with her captor. Thus when she is “rescued”, confusion ensues and drives the hero and heroine apart, only to be reunited by a secondary character for a happy ending. Both Allie and Clint have multiple layers to their personalities, and this is what keeps the “kidnapping” portion of the book interesting. Enjoying Allie’s reaction to camping, and the lack of “real food” as well as her enjoyment of the outdoors keeps the plot from getting stale.
One can not help but enjoy Allie’s foibles: posing as a stripper, breaking a heel while trying to escape, running into Clint’s mother while grocery shopping . . . it makes up for her whining episodes when she isn’t getting her way.
This is a nice, easy read. It is just the thing to bring to the beach (or camping!) and while away an hour or two. Enjoy it this summer!
October 23, 2012
I love a good camping book. Ha! I mean, this is a steamy book in the woods. There's something about nature that brings everyone back to basics. Relationships included. There aren't all the worldly distraction that take our focus off each other. It was the same with Allison and Clint. Getting her away from everyone and everything was his plan.
There are some pretty funny things that happen in those woods and when Clint gets sick is where I think it all starts to turn. Allie knows she can't leave him there alone even if she wants to escape. Then I think she secretly didn't want to escape anymore. Taking care of him was more like it. You get to see them fall in love. Which I LOVE!
This is another steamy one. I hate saying erotica. But it is that. The sex scenes are explicit but I just think the added to the story. Call me crazy {or just plain old dirty} but I liked them. Sometimes you need to read something that packs a punch. This gave it to me. So sue me.
Note: Sex scenes are explicit. Should be for adults only.
There are some pretty funny things that happen in those woods and when Clint gets sick is where I think it all starts to turn. Allie knows she can't leave him there alone even if she wants to escape. Then I think she secretly didn't want to escape anymore. Taking care of him was more like it. You get to see them fall in love. Which I LOVE!
This is another steamy one. I hate saying erotica. But it is that. The sex scenes are explicit but I just think the added to the story. Call me crazy {or just plain old dirty} but I liked them. Sometimes you need to read something that packs a punch. This gave it to me. So sue me.
Note: Sex scenes are explicit. Should be for adults only.
January 18, 2015
Lack of communication drove this story along with assumptions on the part of both characters, Allie and Clint. Of course, that made for some hilarious reading along with some serious heat (and I'm not talking about the campfire kind) that kept me smiling long after the last page. Anytime you put a city girl(Allie) in the great outdoors you are assured of some fine entertainment. Just sit back and watch the perfect manicure crumble. It didn't hurt that Clint was one fine specimen of forest ranger (yummm) with more on his mind than bears, smoky or otherwise. Add some sexual tension into the mix and you have one entertaining read.
I loved Allie. I loved Clint. I loved his mother. I would love to see a second book with these characters.
I loved Allie. I loved Clint. I loved his mother. I would love to see a second book with these characters.
February 28, 2012
Ms. Stevens is back on track with this book! I LOVED the first one, but found some floundering in the second - but loving the first one so much I had to read the third book. I LOVE this book! The characters and the STEAMY scenes (and there are a lot of them). If you like a good story line with a sassy MC and a hawt love interest then this is a book for you. And, if you can appreciate some good 'physical activity' then this is definitely a book for you!
I'm off to find the next book in line ;-)
I'm off to find the next book in line ;-)
July 29, 2012
*3.5 Stars*
Not my favorite book by this author, too improbable and then there were misunderstandings... But I still liked it. I liked the characters, wanted things to work out for them and was happy when they did. I need to find more books by this author, because I do like how she writes!
Not my favorite book by this author, too improbable and then there were misunderstandings... But I still liked it. I liked the characters, wanted things to work out for them and was happy when they did. I need to find more books by this author, because I do like how she writes!
December 31, 2011
I loved this book in the series as well!
I loved Allie and Clints chemistry and the story was very sexy and had some really good humor!
I loved Allie and Clints chemistry and the story was very sexy and had some really good humor!
January 23, 2012
Definitely like Clint. A man's man. He is hot. Not much else I can say about it except he's great. Oh and some of the scenes..nice and steamy
March 9, 2012
This is my favourite one! Alison, city slicker in the forest with a hunky ranger....Perfect!!
March 7, 2014
Fast read. Loved the story line and the characters. Very good.
September 16, 2012
Lots of eye roll for me.
March 23, 2013
I enjoyed this book especially with the camping and scenery description l love camping myself - clint sounded like my type of guy - l really enjoyed reading this series
September 28, 2014
I enjoyed this book. Lots of humour, misunderstandings, hot sex and a hea!
June 9, 2012
*speechless*
I just love this book! =D
I just love this book! =D
December 27, 2013
cute sexy no angst ...
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