Luring Lucy

by Lori Foster

All Lucy was looking for when she went to her vacation home was an innocent fling to quell the yearning she had felt since her husband died four years ago. She never expected her longtime friend Bram to lure her into a love affair so hot.

Lori Foster's Luring Lucy was previously published as part of Real Men Last All Night.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Friends To Lovers, Fiction, Novella, Short Stories

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Since first publishing in January 1996, Lori Foster has become a USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and New York Times bestselling author. Lori has published through a variety of houses, including Kensington, St. Martin’s, Harlequin, Silhouette, Samhain, and Berkley/Jove. She is currently published with HQN.

Lori hosts a very special annual “Reader & Author” event in West Chester, Ohio. Proceeds from the event have benefited many worthy causes, including the Hamilton County YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter, the Animal Adoption Foundation, The Conductive Learning Center for children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, and The One Way Farm, Children’s Home.

Each year Lori donates all proceeds from one book to charity. You can see the benefit romance books here: http://lorifoster.com/benefit-books/

Career Highlights
•In 2001, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times “Career Achievement Award” for Series Romantic Fantasy.

•In 2002, Lori’s book Too Much Temptation was the top-selling romance title for Amazon books.

•In 2003, Say No To Joe was the second “Bestselling Original Contemporary” romance title for Waldenbooks.

•In 2004, Lori Foster was a clue in the New York Times crossword puzzle.

•In 2004, The Secret Life of Bryan was the “Bestselling Original Contemporary” romance title for the BGI group.

•In 2005, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times “Career Achievement Award” for Contemporary Romance.

•In 2006, Jude’s Law was the “Bestselling Romantic Comedy” romance title for the BGI group.

•In 2007, Lori launched a new “urban fantasy” series under the name L.L. Foster. See more on her “dark side” at www.llfoster.com.

•In 2007, Causing Havoc was among Amazon’s Top Ten Editor’s picks in Romance.

•In 2008, Hard to Handle made #2 on The New York Times.

•In 2009, Servant: The Acceptance was Amazon’s #1 Editors’ Pick in Romance.

•In 2010, Lori was a clue in the USA Today Quick Cross puzzle.

Reviews

[Maria Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a steamy novella about Lucy and her now deceased ex-husband's friend Bram. It's been 4 years since David died, and they had already been divorced but Bram waited for Lucy to be ready to think about moving on. But when he finds out she plans to have a fling with a stranger, he knows she's ready to take the next step, and he wants it to be with him.

I really enjoyed this story. Though we find out that Bram had feelings for Lucy even before she married his best friend, he was always very careful to keep that hidden and never once let Lucy know while she was married, or even when she got divorced that he wanted to be with her. I respected him for waiting, and he comes across as a caring, confident man. Lucy still feels some of the pain of being betrayed by her ex, and Bram goes a long way towards making her feel whole again. They share a steamy scene together and Bram makes it clear that he's not going to let Lucy wallow in grief anymore. He wants everything with her and he seduces her very efficiently with words and actions. I really liked the age of the characters in this story too, Bram being 41 and Lucy just shy of 40. It was an entertaining read! 4 stars.

[Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

This novella was a very enjoyable read. I particularly liked that the two leads Bram and Lucy are older he's 41 and she's 39, so they're much more mature. Lucy divorced her husband David after she caught him cheating, he later died in a car accident. Lucy has decided that it's time to have some fun and find a man to let off some steam. When Bram a long time friend of her late husband hears this he knows it's time he made a move and let Lucy know how he's felt about her forever.
A hot and sexy short story that is well written, I really enjoyed it

[Katrin Bacher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meine Meinung
Die Autorin Lori Foster kannte ich bis zu dieser Kurzgeschichte noch nicht. Der Schreibstil der Autorin ist flüssig und man kann sich gut in die Protagonisten hineinversetzen. Ich finde es sehr angenehm, dass Lucy eine Frau mittleren Alters, mit ein paar Pfunden von zwei Geburten zu viel ist und das ein stattlicher Mann wie Bram sich trotzdem oder grade deswegen für sie interessieren kann. Diese Geschichte ist schön und für einen kurzen Zeitvertreib bestens geeignet. Lust de Lyx verspricht nicht Zuviel.

[Julia David · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick, sexy read. Bram has held in his love for Lucy for years. He watched as Lucy married his best friend, had two children and the went through heartache when Lucy caught her husband with another woman. He has tried to give her time, but now he is done. He is going to make her understand how much he loves her. Will she feel the same way?

[Limecello · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't remember if I've read this before but I don't think so ... I quite enjoyed it. A sexy read - and I always love the pining, smitten hero.
Even better, the heroine is 39, the hero 41. And it's hot! And emotional, friends to lovers ... just a great little novella

C+

[A.B. Vincent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this to my boyfriend's mother while she was passing. She loved erotic romance like this.
I hated how Bram called Lucy "babe" so much. I also hated some of the cheesy lines that made me roll my eyes.
But the story was good, and so was the sex.
Overall, it's a good read.

[Rogetwhi · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars!!!

[Dyan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, but way too short!

[Griselda Lomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really good book.

Lori Foster does it again. Luring Lucy is such a sweet, insightful, and sexy story. Their story and what they're going through really draws you in.

[ReJeana Rondot · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short book. Don't read if you are a prude. 😆. This is what happens when I download a book without researching it.

[Christiane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inhalt
Frauenheld Bram Giles rast die Interstate 75 entlang, um die einzige Frau zu erreichen, die er wirklich will.
Lucy hat sich für eine Woche in ihr Sommerhaus verabschiedet, in dem sie vor 4 Jahren von ihrem inzwischen verstorbenen Ehemann betrogen wurde... Und Bram weiß genau was sie vor hat, doch das kann er einfach nicht zu lassen. Schon seit 20 Jahren geht ihm diese Frau nicht aus dem Kopf, doch bisher war sie, als Ehefrau seines besten Freundes absolut tabu für ihn, aber jetzt kann er einfach nicht zulassen, dass sie sich mit einem anderen Mann vergnügt... Denn Bram weiß, dass er der einzige Mann für sie sein will und ist nun nicht mehr bereit etwas anderes zu akzeptieren...

Meine Meinung
Etwas mehr als eine Stunde absoluter Spaß. Der leidenschaftliche Kampf der zwischen Lucy, die überhaupt nicht glauben kann, dass ein Mann wie Bram sie anziehend findet, und Bram, der Lucy so sehr will, dass es sogar mir als Leserin weh getan hat, ist mit so viel Humor und Gefühl geschrieben, dass man Leidenschaft, Unsicherheit etc. förmlich spüren kann. Eigentlich war ich die ganze Zeit über nur am vor mich hin Grinsen.
Lucy war mir extrem symphatisch mit ihren fast 40 Jahren, einer gescheiterten Ehe und einem Körper, dem man zwei Geburten ansieht, was sie für Bram nur noch attraktiver macht. Nach und nach merkt man aber, dass der durchtrainierte 41 Jährige nicht nur extrem scharf auf "sein Babe" ist, sondern absolute Hingabe und Liebe für sie empfindet - und zwar schon sehr lange.

Fazit/Wertung
"Knisterndes Begehren" ist für mich der bislang beste Teil aus der Lust de LYX - Serie, weil ich mir beim Lesen einfach so überhaupt gar keine Gedanken gemacht habe... Es war einfach nur schön.
Romantisch, verspielt, voller Leidenschaft und Sex - mit einer Geschichte im Hintergrund, die berührt und zwischen all der Erotik ordentlich behandelt wurde.
Deswegen gibt es volle 5 Sterne für dieses wunderschöne und zugleich sehr erotische Erlebnis.

[Jules · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are very few stories I bother to read more than once, but Luring Lucy is on that very short list! I've read it twice now and have every intention to read it again! Bram is a 41 yo hunk who has been in love with his best friend's wife, Lucy, from the second he met her. When the ass of a best friend dies, he becomes Lucy's and her kids' right hand man, but doesn't make a play for her so she has time to heal from her loss. Thirty-nine yo Lucy has no idea Bram has feelings for her, not to mention she's got some insecurity issues so many of us have after having kids and hitting midlife. When Lucy drops her kids off with Bram for a camping trip, her mood clues him into feeling this is his moment to let her know. He drops the kids off with Lucy's best friend instead (who is also cheering Bram on!) and goes after her. This is where the story starts. Bram is a dream guy and Lucy is such a worthy heroine for him! This story just makes me melt. :-)

[Jewlsbookblog · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved Lucy-she's an average older woman with body insecurities from age, motherhood etc., and the way Bram not only addressed but appreciated all those changes physically and emotionally..sigh...

I got a kick out of how confident Bram was with his sexuality. He wasn't domineering, more laid back and casual. And being completely open about his feelings to Lucy after all these years-sweetness in a good-looking package!

My only complaint..bigger isn't always attractive to read about when you have to work it because it causes some discomfort to the other person. It didn't really distract from the overall story, just more of a passing observation.

I appreciate that the main characters are older-41 and 39 respectively-not something you typically find in romance books. A quick and easy read, I enjoyed this fun and sexy novella!

[Amanda F · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this because Lori Foster wrote it. I will read anything she writes, and that's all the recommendation I need. However, I really liked this story. It was just such a sweet (and steamy) look at a man who has finally reached the limit of being quiet and has decided to go after the woman he's loved for a while. I really liked it.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

i really liked the characters but i wish the story was longer. i'd have loved to read more about their journey

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this..HOT and very Sexy read!!

[Jan · Rating 2 out of 5]

too average for a short story

[Angel Padillo · Rating 2 out of 5]

This story was terrible. It had no substance, the writing was sub par, Lucy was very annoying, and Bram couldn't decide if he was a human or a caveman! Not worth reading.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars A hot and lovely story of the second chance at love.

[Sari · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ntah karena terlalu pendek ebook ini atau krn apa, gw tidak terlalu menyukainya dibandingkan Buckhorn series. Mengecewakan rasanya :(

[Sammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bram's loving David like a friend/brother sounds a lot like rationalization for his lack of action with regards to Lucy.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hot and steamy with a surprising amount of heart and characterisation.

[Kimterest · Rating 2 out of 5]

Final feeling: too sexual for my taste