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Dance ‘n’ Luv #2
Touch Me And Tango
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Parker Richardson grew up early. At seventeen he took care of his mother and younger sisters and began running his late father’s gardening business. Strong and down-to-earth, nothing knocked him off his feet until he met Tanya Gentilliano. The spoiled, selfish and outrageously beautiful young dancer took him for a spin that left him dizzy for years to come.
Over a decade has passed, and Tanya, a rising star in the world of ballroom dance, has traveled internationally, winning over audiences with her clean technique, dazzling smile and showgirl legs. But after an SOS phone call from her weird-and-wild mom, she rushes home to the quiet coastal village on Long Island’s East End and runs smack into Parker Richardson.
Seeing each other again ignites the same fiery attraction and frustration between them. Plus a secret danger that will change both of their lives forever.
Parker Richardson grew up early. At seventeen he took care of his mother and younger sisters and began running his late father’s gardening business. Strong and down-to-earth, nothing knocked him off his feet until he met Tanya Gentilliano. The spoiled, selfish and outrageously beautiful young dancer took him for a spin that left him dizzy for years to come.
Over a decade has passed, and Tanya, a rising star in the world of ballroom dance, has traveled internationally, winning over audiences with her clean technique, dazzling smile and showgirl legs. But after an SOS phone call from her weird-and-wild mom, she rushes home to the quiet coastal village on Long Island’s East End and runs smack into Parker Richardson.
Seeing each other again ignites the same fiery attraction and frustration between them. Plus a secret danger that will change both of their lives forever.
152 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2012
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Alicia Street
112 books85 followersAlicia Street is a USA Today Bestselling Author and Daphne du Maurier award-winner. She writes both sweet and steamy romance and sometimes collaborates with her husband, Roy. Her years as a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher provide the inspiration behind her Dance 'n' Luv contemporary romance series. A compulsive reader of every genre, Alicia loves watching old black-and-white movies and inventing new recipes for soup.
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June 28, 2016
This story wasn’t bad, but it really seemed as though the characters hadn’t grown up. Tanya kept waffling about wanting to be with Parker, even though the shallow reasons she had ditched him previously weren’t valid anymore! Parker, too, kept alternating between wanting to hurt Tanya just like she had hurt him, and falling even deeper into love with her. The book’s redeeming quality is how the updates on previously met characters had been woven into the story. I think it will be another long while before I read another book in this series.
October 25, 2012
Blue Ribbon Rating: 3 out of 5
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When her mother breaks her leg and needs help, professional ballroom dancer Tanya Gentilliano packs up her dancing shoes and heads to her hometown, only to find that things are far worse than she could have imagined. Her mother’s on the verge of losing the house and insists that there’s a fortune in diamonds belonging to their family buried on an island close to home. To make matters worse, Tanya’s mother has enlisted the help of Parker Richardson, Tanya’s ex-boyfriend, in the search for the diamonds. It’s been more than a decade since Tanya broke Parker’s heart and left him behind to pursue her dreams, but old wounds — and desire — create sparks whenever Tanya and Parker are around one another. Will Tanya be able to convince Parker to give her a second chance? She may not find out, for the search for the diamonds takes a deadly turn that endangers all that Tanya and Parker hold dear.
I love a good reunion romance, and TOUCH ME AND TANGO is definitely that. Tanya and Parker have true chemistry that brings them together and real problems that have to be dealt with if they want to overcome their shared past. Tanya hurt Parker deeply, but she isn’t a bad person. She’s searching for what she wants out of life and watching her character develop over the course of TOUCH ME AND TANGO was a delight. Whether the scenes take place in the ballroom or in the bedroom, authors Alicia and Roy Street make TOUCH ME AND TANGO sizzle. I particularly enjoyed the scenes involving dance, as Mr. and Ms. Street make the world of ballroom dance come to life fabulously. Unfortunately, what dragged the book down a bit for me was the inclusion of a suspense subplot three-quarters of the way through the story. I won’t spoil the story by providing details, but I will say that this plot thread was hard to believe, unnecessary and took the fast-paced energy of the book down a few notches. Still, I thought TOUCH ME AND TANGO was an enjoyable story overall, and I look forward to reading more DANCE ‘N’ LOVE books.
Note: My review was written for Romance Junkies and is cross-posted here courtesy of Romance Junkies.
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When her mother breaks her leg and needs help, professional ballroom dancer Tanya Gentilliano packs up her dancing shoes and heads to her hometown, only to find that things are far worse than she could have imagined. Her mother’s on the verge of losing the house and insists that there’s a fortune in diamonds belonging to their family buried on an island close to home. To make matters worse, Tanya’s mother has enlisted the help of Parker Richardson, Tanya’s ex-boyfriend, in the search for the diamonds. It’s been more than a decade since Tanya broke Parker’s heart and left him behind to pursue her dreams, but old wounds — and desire — create sparks whenever Tanya and Parker are around one another. Will Tanya be able to convince Parker to give her a second chance? She may not find out, for the search for the diamonds takes a deadly turn that endangers all that Tanya and Parker hold dear.
I love a good reunion romance, and TOUCH ME AND TANGO is definitely that. Tanya and Parker have true chemistry that brings them together and real problems that have to be dealt with if they want to overcome their shared past. Tanya hurt Parker deeply, but she isn’t a bad person. She’s searching for what she wants out of life and watching her character develop over the course of TOUCH ME AND TANGO was a delight. Whether the scenes take place in the ballroom or in the bedroom, authors Alicia and Roy Street make TOUCH ME AND TANGO sizzle. I particularly enjoyed the scenes involving dance, as Mr. and Ms. Street make the world of ballroom dance come to life fabulously. Unfortunately, what dragged the book down a bit for me was the inclusion of a suspense subplot three-quarters of the way through the story. I won’t spoil the story by providing details, but I will say that this plot thread was hard to believe, unnecessary and took the fast-paced energy of the book down a few notches. Still, I thought TOUCH ME AND TANGO was an enjoyable story overall, and I look forward to reading more DANCE ‘N’ LOVE books.
Note: My review was written for Romance Junkies and is cross-posted here courtesy of Romance Junkies.
October 8, 2012
This is book two in a series and even though I didn't read the first one, I never missed a beat. There was no confusion at all.
The heroine is a ballroom dancer who at first is not very likable at all. I had a hard time with her character up till about 85% percent when she basically admitted she was a mean girl. For reasons I didn't quite understand, she spurned her lover in high school, said some mean things to him, treated his sister like dirt, and as an adult, goes partner to partner (literally) and is about to marry a man she doesn't love just for the money. BUT there's a valid reason for that too.
Tanya and Parker meet again when Tanya goes back to her hometown to help her mother. There's a lost treasure mystery, old feelings of resentment and love both, a moment of eating crow for Tanya. (She needs his sister. I like that this was kind of a moral. At least , in my eyes it was.) Things go from bad to worse when Tanya's fiance shows up with his true colors in tow and a bad person from Parker's past pops in as well...and everyone wants old Uncle Harry's treasure.
Full review on Book Babe: http://wwwbookbabe.blogspot.com/2012/...
The heroine is a ballroom dancer who at first is not very likable at all. I had a hard time with her character up till about 85% percent when she basically admitted she was a mean girl. For reasons I didn't quite understand, she spurned her lover in high school, said some mean things to him, treated his sister like dirt, and as an adult, goes partner to partner (literally) and is about to marry a man she doesn't love just for the money. BUT there's a valid reason for that too.
Tanya and Parker meet again when Tanya goes back to her hometown to help her mother. There's a lost treasure mystery, old feelings of resentment and love both, a moment of eating crow for Tanya. (She needs his sister. I like that this was kind of a moral. At least , in my eyes it was.) Things go from bad to worse when Tanya's fiance shows up with his true colors in tow and a bad person from Parker's past pops in as well...and everyone wants old Uncle Harry's treasure.
Full review on Book Babe: http://wwwbookbabe.blogspot.com/2012/...
October 10, 2012
I actually read the this book before the first book. I was actually surprised when I figured out that you don't really have to read the first one to read the second.
Touch Me and Tango is the sequel to Kiss Me, Dancer, which was a lot better than this one. This one is about Parker's (Casey's older brother) and his old girlfriend reuniting and sparks start flying again despite how much hurt they both feel after 10 years of no correspondence what so ever. Tanya (his old girlfriend) is now, a big international dance star and Parker earns his living by running fathers gardening business.
The storyline is a little bit more fast-paced than the first book. And I found Tanya and Parker's I still love you but I don't think you love me anymore cycle. It was annoying but I can't help but get over it because the book was so damn romantic.
Another wonderful romance from Alicia and Roy Street!
Touch Me and Tango is the sequel to Kiss Me, Dancer, which was a lot better than this one. This one is about Parker's (Casey's older brother) and his old girlfriend reuniting and sparks start flying again despite how much hurt they both feel after 10 years of no correspondence what so ever. Tanya (his old girlfriend) is now, a big international dance star and Parker earns his living by running fathers gardening business.
The storyline is a little bit more fast-paced than the first book. And I found Tanya and Parker's I still love you but I don't think you love me anymore cycle. It was annoying but I can't help but get over it because the book was so damn romantic.
Another wonderful romance from Alicia and Roy Street!
January 24, 2018
Touch Me and Tango by Alicia Street and Roy Street
This story starts out with Tanya-dancer who had traveled throughout Europe for the past several years.
She's part of a couple with Andre. Mark is her fiance and she finds out he needs to marry to get his inheritance.
She had always been in love with Parker-the nurseryman back home.
She's returned to take care of her mother who's now disabled... There are a lot of repairs that should be done while she's there...
Her mother wants them to locate the treasure and be rich... They need to get Parker to help but he hung up on Tanya... She also needs to make amends with Parker's sister Casey...
Her and parker have history and he even still has the ring.
Death threats and other life emergencies make them realize their time together may be short.
Lots of action, adventure, mystery, sex scenes, treasure hunts are just a bit of this book.
Love hearing of the wheelchair ballroom dancing, priceless!
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This story starts out with Tanya-dancer who had traveled throughout Europe for the past several years.
She's part of a couple with Andre. Mark is her fiance and she finds out he needs to marry to get his inheritance.
She had always been in love with Parker-the nurseryman back home.
She's returned to take care of her mother who's now disabled... There are a lot of repairs that should be done while she's there...
Her mother wants them to locate the treasure and be rich... They need to get Parker to help but he hung up on Tanya... She also needs to make amends with Parker's sister Casey...
Her and parker have history and he even still has the ring.
Death threats and other life emergencies make them realize their time together may be short.
Lots of action, adventure, mystery, sex scenes, treasure hunts are just a bit of this book.
Love hearing of the wheelchair ballroom dancing, priceless!
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July 27, 2019
Seeking
I expected a typical beach read romance, but this offers so much more. Suspense, lost treasure, the twists and turns of first lovers reunited, sweet dog moments, dancing and shooting guns. It delves into how much professional dancers sacrifice on their road to stardom, along with tender moments of family ties and offers a variety of personalities. Great story, but the ending was a rushed.
I expected a typical beach read romance, but this offers so much more. Suspense, lost treasure, the twists and turns of first lovers reunited, sweet dog moments, dancing and shooting guns. It delves into how much professional dancers sacrifice on their road to stardom, along with tender moments of family ties and offers a variety of personalities. Great story, but the ending was a rushed.
March 18, 2021
Love this book
I just recently found this author. After reading the first book in this series, I quickly started this book. The writing is wonderful and the characters and plot do not drag. They really do a good job of keeping your interest. I will continue to read books by Alicia.
I just recently found this author. After reading the first book in this series, I quickly started this book. The writing is wonderful and the characters and plot do not drag. They really do a good job of keeping your interest. I will continue to read books by Alicia.
May 18, 2020
Review of Touch Me and Tango
This was an excellent book and I will recommend her books to anyone who loves romance novels. They are great writers.
This was an excellent book and I will recommend her books to anyone who loves romance novels. They are great writers.
October 21, 2012
This was a quick read. I just "liked" it, didn't "love" it. Why? Because the authors didn't develop scenes with the emotional tension I was anticipating from their own set-up! For instance, Tanya is an internationally acclaimed ballroom dancer. Her jilted ex-lover, Parker, is trying to resist her charms. He seems unable to help being a little jealous when his dancer & studio-owner sister tells him Tanya has partnered up with her lusty-hot ballroom teacher. He even asks sis if the guy has a "good build." (What?! Oh, yes, he did! LOL!) Anyway, I'm waiting on pins and needles for the upcoming ballroom dancing demonstration, thinking we're going to get some detailed description on Tanya's and Julio's sexy tango and what feelings that might invoke in Parker. Do we get it? Nope. Parker doesn't even show. What about later, when they perform at a charity event that Parker attends? Yeah, he sees it. No description whatsoever from any perspective. How did he feel about it? Not sure. Things like that kept happening. It was very frustrating.
There were a few points that were delivered on, don't get me wrong, but the title is Touch Me and Tango! Come on! Even Parker and Tanya end up tangoing and all I get for a description is that it was "scintillating." Thanks. Show me, don't tell me! Argh!
Also, for those of you who like to read a romance that doesn't have explicitly detailed sex scenes, this fits the bill. I don't mind either way, but the sex scenes here didn't evoke any emotion in me. They were executed with a clinical overview of the activity and no depth of feeling was portrayed. It left me saying, "So what?" When written well, just a kiss can get my heart (or other parts) swelling! Not here.
This book could have been so much more interesting: a previously selfish person shedding that skin, love reunited, sexy ballroom dancing, a diamond hunt, and a threatening villain. Good ideas, could have been better. I liked it. Could have loved it! I hear the first one was better--I may try it and see! (That reminds me: one other good point is that you do not need to read these books in order. Kudos to the authors for managing that feat!)
There were a few points that were delivered on, don't get me wrong, but the title is Touch Me and Tango! Come on! Even Parker and Tanya end up tangoing and all I get for a description is that it was "scintillating." Thanks. Show me, don't tell me! Argh!
Also, for those of you who like to read a romance that doesn't have explicitly detailed sex scenes, this fits the bill. I don't mind either way, but the sex scenes here didn't evoke any emotion in me. They were executed with a clinical overview of the activity and no depth of feeling was portrayed. It left me saying, "So what?" When written well, just a kiss can get my heart (or other parts) swelling! Not here.
This book could have been so much more interesting: a previously selfish person shedding that skin, love reunited, sexy ballroom dancing, a diamond hunt, and a threatening villain. Good ideas, could have been better. I liked it. Could have loved it! I hear the first one was better--I may try it and see! (That reminds me: one other good point is that you do not need to read these books in order. Kudos to the authors for managing that feat!)
September 17, 2012
Ten years earlier, selfishly involved in her dancing career, Tanya, young and starry-eyed said good-bye to her boyfriend, Parker, and her mother. Though she pays a high price once it dawns on her that she's left her heart behind. Through hard work, determination, and talent she becomes a well-known, international dancer. Then just when her life becomes really stale, she gets an SOS from her mother. "Come home - I need you." And need her, she did. With a bum leg and a house in disrepair, her mother admits to having run out of money, and that she's on the brink of losing their home. Parker, still the local gardener, still as handsome as ever, but not the easy-going fellow she'd known and could twist around her finger, is now a man to be reckoned with. He's the only one her mother trusts to help her find the treasure that their family history says is hidden on an island they own not far from where they live. Could these two overcome their personal pain and work together? I enjoyed the sparks that these two characters lit in each other and the brilliant way the author slowly lets each of them see the strength and goodness of the other. As they uncover these beguiling traits so does the reader. Add in a trail of suspense and conflicts and I must say - this is a very good book!
December 10, 2015
Tanya's Mom calls her and she needs to go home and help her Mom. Her Mom's request came at just the right time because Tanya is trying to decide if she wants to marry Mark. They live together but it is not going to be a marriage out of love just convenience. He has offered to pay her a million dollars.
Her Mom has a large amount of debt and she will not sell her house to cover it, she thinks that Tanya and Parker could find it and pay off her debts. Parker and Tanya were sweethearts a long time ago and she let to pursue who dancing career. There are hard feelings as well as some love left over from before. They are both afraid of being hurt again.
It is an interesting story and probably my second most favorite in the set. It will make you smile and cry a little if you are the emotional type. A great read. I was given a copy of the set in exchange for an honest review
Her Mom has a large amount of debt and she will not sell her house to cover it, she thinks that Tanya and Parker could find it and pay off her debts. Parker and Tanya were sweethearts a long time ago and she let to pursue who dancing career. There are hard feelings as well as some love left over from before. They are both afraid of being hurt again.
It is an interesting story and probably my second most favorite in the set. It will make you smile and cry a little if you are the emotional type. A great read. I was given a copy of the set in exchange for an honest review
September 3, 2012
What a great book,I can't wait to read Jennas story! This book held my attention to a point where I didn't want to put it down!
October 21, 2012
I loved it! Maybe not much troubleness as in the book number one, but it suited Parker's nature!
October 4, 2013
Just the right amount of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. Sweet love story.
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