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Party Games #1
Suck and Blow
Let the games begin…
Party Games, Book 1
Talent agent Frankie Winchester is a hellion. Her motto is all a girl needs is a fun time, a fast car and an awesome masseur on speed dial. There’s only one person who could beat her at anything. Alec. Bane of her high-school existence, a kid whose parents were as working class and loving as hers were rich and distant.
When celebrity landscape architect Alec Harris spots Frankie at an exclusive Sydney house party, everything comes rushing back. The memory of being the “cheap-money” kid, trying and failing to prove himself—and impress his dream girl, Frankie Winchester.
Unexpectedly partnered in a wildly sexy game, the delicious friction ignites a scorching sexual tension. But there’s more than a playing card trapped between them. Frankie refuses to admit that kiss shook her to the core. Alec wants nothing less than her full surrender.
Game on!
Party Games, Book 1
Talent agent Frankie Winchester is a hellion. Her motto is all a girl needs is a fun time, a fast car and an awesome masseur on speed dial. There’s only one person who could beat her at anything. Alec. Bane of her high-school existence, a kid whose parents were as working class and loving as hers were rich and distant.
When celebrity landscape architect Alec Harris spots Frankie at an exclusive Sydney house party, everything comes rushing back. The memory of being the “cheap-money” kid, trying and failing to prove himself—and impress his dream girl, Frankie Winchester.
Unexpectedly partnered in a wildly sexy game, the delicious friction ignites a scorching sexual tension. But there’s more than a playing card trapped between them. Frankie refuses to admit that kiss shook her to the core. Alec wants nothing less than her full surrender.
Game on!
110 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 22, 2011
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About the author
Lexxie Couper
135 books1,141 followersLexxie’s not a deviant. She just has a deviant’s imagination and a desire to entertain readers with her words. Add the two together and you get darkly erotic romances with a twist of horror, sci-fi and the paranormal.
When she’s not submerged in the worlds she creates, Lexxie’s life revolves around her family, a husband who thinks she’s insane, a indoor cat who likes to stalk shadows, two yabbies hell-bent on destroying their tank and her daughters, who both utterly captured her heart and changed her life forever.
Having no idea how old she really is, Lexxie decided to go with 27 and has been that age for quite some time now. It's the best of both worlds - old enough to act mature, young enough to be silly.
And silly she can be. Just ask her husband who frequently has to endure her bursting into song whenever the mood strikes her, feeling him up in public (one of her favorite pastimes), or rolling around in the sand with their dog - a large mutt of dubious origins who causes almost as much havoc around the neighborhood as Lexxie herself. Or squealing her way down the slide at the local park with her daughter!
Lexxie lives by two simple rules - measure your success not by how much money you have, but by how often you laugh, and always try everything at least once. As a consequence, she's laughed her way through many an eyebrow raising adventure.
When she’s not submerged in the worlds she creates, Lexxie’s life revolves around her family, a husband who thinks she’s insane, a indoor cat who likes to stalk shadows, two yabbies hell-bent on destroying their tank and her daughters, who both utterly captured her heart and changed her life forever.
Having no idea how old she really is, Lexxie decided to go with 27 and has been that age for quite some time now. It's the best of both worlds - old enough to act mature, young enough to be silly.
And silly she can be. Just ask her husband who frequently has to endure her bursting into song whenever the mood strikes her, feeling him up in public (one of her favorite pastimes), or rolling around in the sand with their dog - a large mutt of dubious origins who causes almost as much havoc around the neighborhood as Lexxie herself. Or squealing her way down the slide at the local park with her daughter!
Lexxie lives by two simple rules - measure your success not by how much money you have, but by how often you laugh, and always try everything at least once. As a consequence, she's laughed her way through many an eyebrow raising adventure.
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February 5, 2012
I have to read this just for the title alone!! LOL
November 28, 2011
Unfortunately, this read didn't do it for me. It had heaps of hot sex in it, but I just didn't like the way it was written. I also didn't feel the emotional connection between Francesca and Alec, even though they claim to feel it.
October 28, 2011
From the title to the storyline to the H/h, SUCK and BLOW is a delightfully, sexy read.
In high school, Frankie was the typical spoiled, poor, little rich girl, everything had to be her way or else. The only person who didn't cooperate with her was Alec, seems like everything she attempted throughout school he did and he won all the time. Alec was beneath Frankie and her friends because his family was "cheap money" meaning they didn't have a long pedigree and money from generations back. Alec tried to impress Frankie with his mad skills and intelligence during high school, because he had a major crush on her.
After years of not seeing each other, Frankie and Alec run into each other at a party. The theme of the party is "Party Games", the games being games teenagers played at parties, like Spin the Bottle, Twister, etc. Alec spots Frankie and follows her only to find she is in line playing SUCK and BLOW. He decides to play and all the competitive urges Frankie had came rushing back, with something new, lust and other feelings that she didn't recognize as a teenager.
Through the years, Alec couldn't get Frankie out of his mind and now he has a chance as an adult to go after what he's always wanted. Frankie is a wild child and lives how she wants, but there is more hidden under all the layers she developed through the years. Frankie is also in her words "an ultra alpha female" Alec is an Alpha male....Can Frankie give in??? The smexin' in SUCK and BLOW is super hot, their first time together had me fanning myself, and there is one scene where he kisses Frankie and grabs her hair in his fists that got all my girly bits tingling!
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In high school, Frankie was the typical spoiled, poor, little rich girl, everything had to be her way or else. The only person who didn't cooperate with her was Alec, seems like everything she attempted throughout school he did and he won all the time. Alec was beneath Frankie and her friends because his family was "cheap money" meaning they didn't have a long pedigree and money from generations back. Alec tried to impress Frankie with his mad skills and intelligence during high school, because he had a major crush on her.
After years of not seeing each other, Frankie and Alec run into each other at a party. The theme of the party is "Party Games", the games being games teenagers played at parties, like Spin the Bottle, Twister, etc. Alec spots Frankie and follows her only to find she is in line playing SUCK and BLOW. He decides to play and all the competitive urges Frankie had came rushing back, with something new, lust and other feelings that she didn't recognize as a teenager.
Through the years, Alec couldn't get Frankie out of his mind and now he has a chance as an adult to go after what he's always wanted. Frankie is a wild child and lives how she wants, but there is more hidden under all the layers she developed through the years. Frankie is also in her words "an ultra alpha female" Alec is an Alpha male....Can Frankie give in??? The smexin' in SUCK and BLOW is super hot, their first time together had me fanning myself, and there is one scene where he kisses Frankie and grabs her hair in his fists that got all my girly bits tingling!
To read my complete review please click on the link
http://www.guiltypleasuresbookreviews...
December 10, 2011
Friends to lovers is one of my favorite genres, and frenemies to lovers is sort of a sub-genre. This story falls into the latter category. Alec and Frankie were in high school together. Alec was smitten with Frankie, who was extremely smart and beautiful and used to winning everything. Alec thought if he proved he was smart as well, she'd notice him. Frankie sure did, but she looked at him as her nemesis -- the one who beat her at everything where they were competitors. A nemesis who made her feel funny.
So ten years have passed since they last saw each other, and they happen to be at the same party. It's a party themed with high school party games -- suck and blow being the game where one participant sucks breath in to hold a playing card to their lips and they try to pass the card to the mouth of the next person in line, blowing it to release it from their mouth. Frankie sees Alec and starts freaking out. She tries to avoid him by going to the suck and blow line. Alec follows her and finagles his way to being behind her in line. But Frankie is so nervous with him being so close that she ends up dropping the card, and they have one whopper of a kiss. Which leads to a quickie in the bathroom. Which leads to her escaping because she is freaked out about her reaction to him. For his part, Alec is very patient. He figures if Frankie doesn't come back to the party, he'll chase her down at a later date. But he doesn't have to because she returns and lots of sexiness ensues.
I thought it was really sweet that Alec still held a torch for Frankie after all these years. That everything he'd done in his life had been done with her in mind. And that, while he may have beaten her in those competitions all those years ago, he didn't see her as weak as a result. I also loved that he didn't carry condoms, lol. Not that he didn't demand them, but he wasn't presumptuous or spontaneous enough about sex to carry them. He didn't normally do quickies in bathrooms. (Good thing there was a condom in the drawer!)
I thought the whole "cheap money" thing was sad. Sad that people with money feel that way about others with money, simply because of how that money was received. Sad that people who are deemed "cheap money" have to feel bad about it. But great that Alec didn't let that get him down.
Cute story, lots of sex, great chemistry between the characters. I look forward to the next party game!
So ten years have passed since they last saw each other, and they happen to be at the same party. It's a party themed with high school party games -- suck and blow being the game where one participant sucks breath in to hold a playing card to their lips and they try to pass the card to the mouth of the next person in line, blowing it to release it from their mouth. Frankie sees Alec and starts freaking out. She tries to avoid him by going to the suck and blow line. Alec follows her and finagles his way to being behind her in line. But Frankie is so nervous with him being so close that she ends up dropping the card, and they have one whopper of a kiss. Which leads to a quickie in the bathroom. Which leads to her escaping because she is freaked out about her reaction to him. For his part, Alec is very patient. He figures if Frankie doesn't come back to the party, he'll chase her down at a later date. But he doesn't have to because she returns and lots of sexiness ensues.
I thought it was really sweet that Alec still held a torch for Frankie after all these years. That everything he'd done in his life had been done with her in mind. And that, while he may have beaten her in those competitions all those years ago, he didn't see her as weak as a result. I also loved that he didn't carry condoms, lol. Not that he didn't demand them, but he wasn't presumptuous or spontaneous enough about sex to carry them. He didn't normally do quickies in bathrooms. (Good thing there was a condom in the drawer!)
I thought the whole "cheap money" thing was sad. Sad that people with money feel that way about others with money, simply because of how that money was received. Sad that people who are deemed "cheap money" have to feel bad about it. But great that Alec didn't let that get him down.
Cute story, lots of sex, great chemistry between the characters. I look forward to the next party game!
November 25, 2011
Frankie Winchester, grew up the only child of the country’s most successful record producer and a outlandish publicist mother. This meant Frankie had zero boundaries and way to much money. She had been a spoiled privileged kid in school.
Alec Harris was from a poor family who's father instilled in him that hard work never killed anyone, and it’s not a disgrace to be poor. Even after his family won the lottery they still didnt send him to the fanciest school.
Frankie (The Gun as Alex used to call her) and Alec (Alley Cat as Frankie called him in school) were always in competitions in school growing up and Alec always won. She always looked down on him because he was from a poorer school and he was always besting her in every competition. Secretly though these two always liked the other but there social standings always prevented them from acting on there feelings.
Ten years later they run into each other at a party. Frankie runs away but Alec catches up with her and they play a game of Suck and Blow which leads to a scorching kiss.
Even though this is a short ebook you still get total backgrounds on Alec and Frankie and dont feel like you are missing anything.
This was a great, hot read and looking forward to the next one in the series Truth or Dare.
Alec Harris was from a poor family who's father instilled in him that hard work never killed anyone, and it’s not a disgrace to be poor. Even after his family won the lottery they still didnt send him to the fanciest school.
Frankie (The Gun as Alex used to call her) and Alec (Alley Cat as Frankie called him in school) were always in competitions in school growing up and Alec always won. She always looked down on him because he was from a poorer school and he was always besting her in every competition. Secretly though these two always liked the other but there social standings always prevented them from acting on there feelings.
Ten years later they run into each other at a party. Frankie runs away but Alec catches up with her and they play a game of Suck and Blow which leads to a scorching kiss.
Even though this is a short ebook you still get total backgrounds on Alec and Frankie and dont feel like you are missing anything.
This was a great, hot read and looking forward to the next one in the series Truth or Dare.
June 15, 2015
This is an oldie, but definitely one you guys don't want to miss out on! I just love the idea of the series, and if the first book is any indication I am going to love reading them all.
Frankie and Alec we're frenemies at best during high school, but a chance encounter at a party reignites the sizzling attraction between them. Seriously, the chemistry between these two is so intense you will feel it coming off of the pages guys. No Joke.
Not only is this story supremely hot, but I also thought it was really cute as well with two people reconnecting after ten years have passed since high school. Who knew that playing a game of suck and blow could be so much fun! Overall, I really enjoyed the characters, and I can't wait to read the next book.
*A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.*
Check out this and more of my reviews on my blog Blending Perspectives Book Reviews
Frankie and Alec we're frenemies at best during high school, but a chance encounter at a party reignites the sizzling attraction between them. Seriously, the chemistry between these two is so intense you will feel it coming off of the pages guys. No Joke.
Not only is this story supremely hot, but I also thought it was really cute as well with two people reconnecting after ten years have passed since high school. Who knew that playing a game of suck and blow could be so much fun! Overall, I really enjoyed the characters, and I can't wait to read the next book.
*A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.*
Check out this and more of my reviews on my blog Blending Perspectives Book Reviews
December 15, 2012
I enjoyed this book quite a lot. It has a sweetness to it that I wasn't really expecting.
Alec and Francesca were at high school together and had fallen for each other back then although Francesca denied it to herself continually. After all, she was from money and Alec was from a working class background. His father had won some money in the lottery which is how they could afford a top school.
These two meet up again 10 years later at a party. Alec is very successful as is Francesca. Anyway the story goes from there. Three quarters of the story is filled with sex scenes - pretty good ones too! Alec is a fabulous hero and Francesca is a heroine with a heart that I wasn't expecting.
Alec and Francesca were at high school together and had fallen for each other back then although Francesca denied it to herself continually. After all, she was from money and Alec was from a working class background. His father had won some money in the lottery which is how they could afford a top school.
These two meet up again 10 years later at a party. Alec is very successful as is Francesca. Anyway the story goes from there. Three quarters of the story is filled with sex scenes - pretty good ones too! Alec is a fabulous hero and Francesca is a heroine with a heart that I wasn't expecting.
December 6, 2015
So... this is the first book in the Party Games series, called Suck and Blow.
Frankie and one of her friends are invited to an awesome party. There Frankie met her old highschool rival Alec. After a couple of drinks and a round of Suck and blow they found themeselves in each others arms.
But can this relationship really work? Just read this book, and you will know the answer.
I liked it, but I kind of felt, that this was written by a different author. Things happend pretty fast like in the other books, but the character are still loveable.
So check this out, if you have some time.
Frankie and one of her friends are invited to an awesome party. There Frankie met her old highschool rival Alec. After a couple of drinks and a round of Suck and blow they found themeselves in each others arms.
But can this relationship really work? Just read this book, and you will know the answer.
I liked it, but I kind of felt, that this was written by a different author. Things happend pretty fast like in the other books, but the character are still loveable.
So check this out, if you have some time.
December 14, 2011
Hot sex, blond guy, perfect HEA- what's not to like? What's even better: no miscommunication here, and a guy who isn't afraid to say what's fact- I loved it, absolutely! A million thanks to Heather in FL for the wonderful recommendation!!!
December 7, 2011
I thought this was cute, pretty steamy, and I loved Alec. He was perfectly yummy. I got a bit annoyed about everyone bringing up the "cheap money" about Alec's upbringing, but other than that, I thought it was a fun read. :)
Want to read
April 29, 2012I met Frankie in Love's Rhythm so I'm interested to see her and Alec's story, it looks fun.
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July 17, 2013
Frankie Winchester has a take no prisoners attitude - and that’s served her well being a talent agent to some of the most famous celebrities in the world. Her needs are simple, a good masseuse, speedy car and all the fun one gal can handle. There’s only one dark spot in her life: Alec. Didn’t matter that her family had more money than they knew what to do with and he didn’t - anything he tried, he beat her at.
Alec may be a celebrity landscape architect, but he’s as giddy as a schoolboy when he spots his high school nemesis, Frankie at a swanky Sydney party. Remembering all the times that he as the “new money kid” twisted himself up in knots trying to impress Frankie and failing miserably. Paired in a sexy and wild popular party game, they find that ignoring their very adult urges towards one another impossibly complicated and there’s more than that pesky playing card in their midst. He wants to show her that coming in second in this case means they’re both winners, but Frankie’s stubbornness means she’ll hold out until the end of time before she admits the kiss meant anything.Let’s play!
Wow. I’ve been to parties as a kid where “Suck and Blow” was played, but in no way was I prepared for the very grown-up version that Lexxie Couper portrays in her book by the same name. Frankie Winchester, aka “the gun”, is a woman who owns her actions in life - whether it’s her highly successful career as an agent to the rich and famous, or her inability to truly let go of the fact that she came in second more often than not to Aleczander “Alley Cat” Harris in school. I loved that she was unapologetic about her pride - she worked hard to achieve all the successes in her life and shouldn’t have to feel sorry about it. Frankie also was adult enough to recognize how cruel she and her classmates were in their treatment of Alec and on that principle alone she’s my new fictional superhero. I like my characters a little flawed; they’re more relatable that way in my mind.
In the opposition is Frankie’s high school wet dream, Alec. Well, he’s still her wet dream, but she’s hard pressed to admit it - she has her pride after all. He’s hunky, genuinely nice, hard working and someone that in spite of his wildly successful career as a celebrity landscape architect, is ashamed of and has not forgotten his humble beginnings. Alec turned himself inside out over Frankie in school and ten years later still feels like the bumbling idiot he always was. He walks into a room and people take notice; Frankie however runs as fast as she can in the other direction. The chase is on!
The sex in this book is seriously hot but so tastefully done. I wasn’t just fanning myself, but found my heart fully engaged, hoping that they’d figure it all out before the end of the book. I thoroughly enjoyed Suck and Blow by Ms. Couper and plan to check out the other installments in her Party Game series.
Alec may be a celebrity landscape architect, but he’s as giddy as a schoolboy when he spots his high school nemesis, Frankie at a swanky Sydney party. Remembering all the times that he as the “new money kid” twisted himself up in knots trying to impress Frankie and failing miserably. Paired in a sexy and wild popular party game, they find that ignoring their very adult urges towards one another impossibly complicated and there’s more than that pesky playing card in their midst. He wants to show her that coming in second in this case means they’re both winners, but Frankie’s stubbornness means she’ll hold out until the end of time before she admits the kiss meant anything.Let’s play!
Wow. I’ve been to parties as a kid where “Suck and Blow” was played, but in no way was I prepared for the very grown-up version that Lexxie Couper portrays in her book by the same name. Frankie Winchester, aka “the gun”, is a woman who owns her actions in life - whether it’s her highly successful career as an agent to the rich and famous, or her inability to truly let go of the fact that she came in second more often than not to Aleczander “Alley Cat” Harris in school. I loved that she was unapologetic about her pride - she worked hard to achieve all the successes in her life and shouldn’t have to feel sorry about it. Frankie also was adult enough to recognize how cruel she and her classmates were in their treatment of Alec and on that principle alone she’s my new fictional superhero. I like my characters a little flawed; they’re more relatable that way in my mind.
In the opposition is Frankie’s high school wet dream, Alec. Well, he’s still her wet dream, but she’s hard pressed to admit it - she has her pride after all. He’s hunky, genuinely nice, hard working and someone that in spite of his wildly successful career as a celebrity landscape architect, is ashamed of and has not forgotten his humble beginnings. Alec turned himself inside out over Frankie in school and ten years later still feels like the bumbling idiot he always was. He walks into a room and people take notice; Frankie however runs as fast as she can in the other direction. The chase is on!
The sex in this book is seriously hot but so tastefully done. I wasn’t just fanning myself, but found my heart fully engaged, hoping that they’d figure it all out before the end of the book. I thoroughly enjoyed Suck and Blow by Ms. Couper and plan to check out the other installments in her Party Game series.
July 15, 2012
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Francesca “The Gun” Winchester isn't used to not getting what she wants. Growing up the only child of well-to-do parents has its advantages and led her to a sense of entitlement. That is until a kid from the wrong side of the tracks disrupts her academic achievements streak and gives her a run for her money. His arrival in her young life heralded a deep-seated frustration and a feeling of unworthiness that has now lasted ten years. Despite her cool and collected facade at the reunion party, the last person she expects to see is the “visual Viagra” that is Alec “Alley Cat” Harris.
Alec only ever thought to impress Frankie with his academic prowess. Instead it only garnered him a nickname and a hard-on for the girl who would forever be out of his league. Ten years have passed since he saw her last, but time hasn't lessened his desire and only served to enhance it upon seeing her again at a party. This time, however, all bets are off.
The story takes off right away during a night of old school party games where two people reconnect in a completely new way. Their insanely hot encounters eventually lead to an understanding of who the other really is and how much their school yard bouts deeply effected them as adults. For the most part, the focus is on Alec and Frankie with minor detours to a few other characters who definitely have stories of their own. The quick pacing and the Aussie tone in the dialogue only served to further my reading enjoyment. Fun and spontaneous, this story will absolutely appeal to erotic romance readers looking for a sexy good time.
Francesca “The Gun” Winchester isn't used to not getting what she wants. Growing up the only child of well-to-do parents has its advantages and led her to a sense of entitlement. That is until a kid from the wrong side of the tracks disrupts her academic achievements streak and gives her a run for her money. His arrival in her young life heralded a deep-seated frustration and a feeling of unworthiness that has now lasted ten years. Despite her cool and collected facade at the reunion party, the last person she expects to see is the “visual Viagra” that is Alec “Alley Cat” Harris.
Alec only ever thought to impress Frankie with his academic prowess. Instead it only garnered him a nickname and a hard-on for the girl who would forever be out of his league. Ten years have passed since he saw her last, but time hasn't lessened his desire and only served to enhance it upon seeing her again at a party. This time, however, all bets are off.
The story takes off right away during a night of old school party games where two people reconnect in a completely new way. Their insanely hot encounters eventually lead to an understanding of who the other really is and how much their school yard bouts deeply effected them as adults. For the most part, the focus is on Alec and Frankie with minor detours to a few other characters who definitely have stories of their own. The quick pacing and the Aussie tone in the dialogue only served to further my reading enjoyment. Fun and spontaneous, this story will absolutely appeal to erotic romance readers looking for a sexy good time.
May 24, 2012
Frankie “The Gun” Winchester is one of Australia’s premier public relations specialists. She is used to dealing with the uber rich and famous. Nothing gets under her skin except for Alex “Alley Cat” Harris. Frankie and Alex went to the same high school but ran in totally different crowds. Frankie and Alex were opponents in everything they did in school. Alex won every competition and Frankie can’t forget it. Another thing she can’t forget is the desire that Alex inspires. She should hate him but there is something about him that calls to her and that is exactly why she keeps running from him. Alex is not content to let Frankie get away this time. Things get hot and heavy over a game of Suck and Blow. Can Alex convince Frankie to take a chance with him?
Suck and Blow is an extremely fun erotically charged story! I fell for Frankie and Alex! I love these two! They are well matched and they crank the sexual tension way up. A game of Suck and Blow has never been as fun as it is with Frankie and Alex. I really like this premise and I can’t wait to read about the other characters introduced here. Lexxie Couper lights a fire in Suck and Blow that will not be extinguished. A little side bit that was fun for me was the mention of Nick Blackthorne, one of Ms. Couper’s characters from Tropical Sin. I really like Nick so it was great to hear a little about him again.
Reviewed by Miranda for Joyfully Reviewed
Suck and Blow is an extremely fun erotically charged story! I fell for Frankie and Alex! I love these two! They are well matched and they crank the sexual tension way up. A game of Suck and Blow has never been as fun as it is with Frankie and Alex. I really like this premise and I can’t wait to read about the other characters introduced here. Lexxie Couper lights a fire in Suck and Blow that will not be extinguished. A little side bit that was fun for me was the mention of Nick Blackthorne, one of Ms. Couper’s characters from Tropical Sin. I really like Nick so it was great to hear a little about him again.
Reviewed by Miranda for Joyfully Reviewed
September 12, 2012
I don't know why I took so long to review this... I'll go with lazy :)
I thought this book was ok. I didn't love it, I didn't hate it.
Frankie Winchester is the definition of bad girl. She grew up with everything never having to work hard, until she met Alec who was the bane of her existence in high school - besting her at everything.
When they both happen to be at a party memories come back and a silly party game offers them the chance to alleviate some of the sexual tension between them... or not.
This is a novella, pretty short at 142 pages and I found the most irritating thing to be Frankie obsessing about him. There is very little in the way of character development, granted that's hard to do in a short book.
If you're looking for something quick and a little naughty - give this one a try... This is part of the Party Games series that I may check out the others as they are written by two different authors.
This review can be found on my blog, Fic Fare
I thought this book was ok. I didn't love it, I didn't hate it.
Frankie Winchester is the definition of bad girl. She grew up with everything never having to work hard, until she met Alec who was the bane of her existence in high school - besting her at everything.
When they both happen to be at a party memories come back and a silly party game offers them the chance to alleviate some of the sexual tension between them... or not.
This is a novella, pretty short at 142 pages and I found the most irritating thing to be Frankie obsessing about him. There is very little in the way of character development, granted that's hard to do in a short book.
If you're looking for something quick and a little naughty - give this one a try... This is part of the Party Games series that I may check out the others as they are written by two different authors.
This review can be found on my blog, Fic Fare
July 9, 2012
As posted on The Smutty Kitty:
4 out of 5 Licks
This was a fun start to a series by both Lexxie Couper and Rhian Cahill around grown ups playing party games from their teenage years. This one was a lot of fun. Frankie (AKA The Gun) and Alec (AKA Alley Cat) have known each other since they were kids and Frankie spent most of her life with very confused feelings over Alec. They were constantly against each other in school activities and Alec always managed to win. Alec spent his life desperately trying to prove his worth to Frankie but he always believed she hated him. Finally as successful adults Alec runs into Frankie at a party and has decided enough is enough. After a quick game of suck and blow where a serious kiss occurs there is some steamy sex in a powder room. I really enjoyed seeing the relationship between the two of them bloom. As they both reveal more about why they acted the way they did you really see the love between these two. I definitely recommend checking this one out!!
Fine Print: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
4 out of 5 Licks
This was a fun start to a series by both Lexxie Couper and Rhian Cahill around grown ups playing party games from their teenage years. This one was a lot of fun. Frankie (AKA The Gun) and Alec (AKA Alley Cat) have known each other since they were kids and Frankie spent most of her life with very confused feelings over Alec. They were constantly against each other in school activities and Alec always managed to win. Alec spent his life desperately trying to prove his worth to Frankie but he always believed she hated him. Finally as successful adults Alec runs into Frankie at a party and has decided enough is enough. After a quick game of suck and blow where a serious kiss occurs there is some steamy sex in a powder room. I really enjoyed seeing the relationship between the two of them bloom. As they both reveal more about why they acted the way they did you really see the love between these two. I definitely recommend checking this one out!!
Fine Print: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 11, 2016
Surprisingly fun and enjoyable read. Despite the title, this is not porn (although the sex is very steamy); it is a reference to a kissing game played by Aussie teenagers akin to spin-the-bottle.
Loved the Hero Alec - blue collar Geek at High School who grew up to be a hottie. He had a crush on the the smart, rich, popular girl at school and when they run into each other at a party, they get to fulfill their x-rated teenage fantasies. Putting aside the insta-love that happened too quickly to be believable, the story was charming and engaging at times, and set up friendships with an interesting group of secondary characters that would be fun to get to know.
Just what I needed to chill - a short, light romance with an HEA. I am looking forward to reading more in this series.
Loved the Hero Alec - blue collar Geek at High School who grew up to be a hottie. He had a crush on the the smart, rich, popular girl at school and when they run into each other at a party, they get to fulfill their x-rated teenage fantasies. Putting aside the insta-love that happened too quickly to be believable, the story was charming and engaging at times, and set up friendships with an interesting group of secondary characters that would be fun to get to know.
Just what I needed to chill - a short, light romance with an HEA. I am looking forward to reading more in this series.
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January 19, 2012
Had it been a full length novel, I'd have given it a 2.5-3 stars. BUT.... this is a short story of a sort. A novella? Maybe.
Alec and Frankie were high school rivals. Academically, and a little bit socially, too.
10 years later they meet at a party and all hell breaks loose. Apparently they both had secretly crushed on each other back then, and it seems like it hasn't gone away. The difference now, is that they can act upon it like adults. Very sexual adults.
So there you have it. Basically. There isn't much character development. There's barely a plot. What there IS, is a lot of sex, and a little backstory.
Alec and Frankie were high school rivals. Academically, and a little bit socially, too.
10 years later they meet at a party and all hell breaks loose. Apparently they both had secretly crushed on each other back then, and it seems like it hasn't gone away. The difference now, is that they can act upon it like adults. Very sexual adults.
So there you have it. Basically. There isn't much character development. There's barely a plot. What there IS, is a lot of sex, and a little backstory.
July 8, 2012
I thought with this title, this was going to be a silly little story without any substance. I'm happy to say I was wrong.
I loved Alec and Frankie but especially Alec. I loved that he was so grounded and comfortable in where he came from. I also liked that it showed glimpses of other characters and teases of future books.
I loved Alec and Frankie but especially Alec. I loved that he was so grounded and comfortable in where he came from. I also liked that it showed glimpses of other characters and teases of future books.
June 23, 2012
This was a cute book. I loved the interaction between the characters and the sex was smokin':) The grown up party playing teen games was a little cheesy, but kind of fun, and it could have been much worse. I really enjoyed this one.
December 3, 2019
This short, sexy, fun read is one of my favorite Lexxie Couper stories. A frenemies to lovers is always a good go-to read and this one doesn’t disappoint. In school Alec ‘Alley Cat’ Harris was forever besting Frankie ‘The Gun’ Winchester but now she just might win the ultimate game.
November 13, 2011
4,5 stars.
Review coming shortly!
Review coming shortly!
December 26, 2011
Another unbelievably fast read. Predicable storyline, couple fell in love fast. Wish there was more of a story. Aside from that, a very easy, mindless read.
September 10, 2016
Kinda funny short story, brought me back to the days of high school with all it's silly games like truth or dare and spin the bottle and all ^^
March 6, 2012
kalo liat judul ga nyangka ceritanya sedikit dalam. hehehehe...
April 18, 2012
This was my first book by this author and I can say I will be reading more! Hot hot hot! I loved the back story with characters and the party was just fun!
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June 5, 2012Review posted @ Long and Short Reviews
December 1, 2012
Really hot but the story was very poor - didn't really connect with the characters and the whole "love" part? no, i'm not reall impressed. But very, very hot nevertheless
September 2, 2012
I loved the way Lexxie told the story... descriptive and to the point. Off to find more of her books now!!
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE OI OI OI :-)
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE OI OI OI :-)
September 8, 2012
I read it because of the book title. The book is as good as the title. It blows your mind
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