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Fleet Week #1
Fleet Week
When shy Midwestern transplant Gina gets dragged out to Fleet Week, NYC's hookup central, she expects to spend the night avoiding eye contact with annoying drunks. Instead she meets Tom, a Southern gentleman turned Navy sailor, who talks literature with her while their friends get schwasted. But he's only in town for one week, then he'll be sailing out of her life forever.
Gina's not normally the type to start something she can't finish. And Tom keeps insisting he doesn't want to drag her into his "mess," whatever that means. But when they strike on the perfect solution ― one week of total abandon before they part ways forever ― even practical, tight-laced Gina finds it hard to resist...
Gina's not normally the type to start something she can't finish. And Tom keeps insisting he doesn't want to drag her into his "mess," whatever that means. But when they strike on the perfect solution ― one week of total abandon before they part ways forever ― even practical, tight-laced Gina finds it hard to resist...
- GenresContemporary
124 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2013
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Melody Montclair
1 book11 followersI write smexy (smutty + sexy!) erotic romance novels. Cause it's fun, yo!
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June 3, 2013
What a treat this was! Whether you prefer your men in uniform or contemplating the finer points of literary criticism, Fleet Week had it all. I tend to sympathize with our heroine, Gina--getting dragged to bars for random hookups is not her idea of fun--but Tom, the Les Miserables-toting Southern gentleman sailor, was downright irresistible. And that scene at the salsa lounge! HOT HOT HOT! The author showed an amazing sense of humor as well as her quick wit and obvious gift for writing super-smexy love scenes. I can't wait for Book 2!
June 27, 2013
My life is depressingly void of Southern gentlemen like Tom. Where can I import one of those?!
Fleet Week is a delicious little romp around New York City. Take one savvy working girl, Gina, and one sultry sailor, Tom, both trying hard not to fall for each other. Fortunately, they give in to their better instincts, making for some PHENOMENALLY steamy scenes. Wow, Ms. Montclair, I applaud you for Best Use of a Hotel Bathroom Stall!
There's a lot more under the surface here, though, than just yummy, yummy romance (though there's plenty of that). I appreciated the sharper insights into Tom's conflicted personality, and Gina's difficulty adjusting to the hyperactive big city lifestyle. This will be a series to watch, for sure.
Fleet Week is a delicious little romp around New York City. Take one savvy working girl, Gina, and one sultry sailor, Tom, both trying hard not to fall for each other. Fortunately, they give in to their better instincts, making for some PHENOMENALLY steamy scenes. Wow, Ms. Montclair, I applaud you for Best Use of a Hotel Bathroom Stall!
There's a lot more under the surface here, though, than just yummy, yummy romance (though there's plenty of that). I appreciated the sharper insights into Tom's conflicted personality, and Gina's difficulty adjusting to the hyperactive big city lifestyle. This will be a series to watch, for sure.
July 20, 2013
When this review request came in, the only thing I could think about is the Fleet Week episode from Sex and the City, so I decided to give it a try. I can’t resist a sailor romance. Gina is new to New York City, working a temp job in the financial district. Her co-worker always tries to get her to come out to happy hours, but the shy Gina never accepts. But it’s coming up on Memorial day weekend and they only have a half work day so finally Gina gives into her friend and off they go for a noon-day cocktail.
When Gina steps outside she realizes this is no ordinary day. The streets are filled with sailors and as her friend tells her, it’s Fleet Week! When all the ships sail into port and the sailors are given some time off to have a good time. Once at the bar, Gina’s friend starts lip-locking and Gina feels out of place. But then she spies a sailor who looks just as uncomfortable as she does. He is actually reading a book. They kind of hit it off, although Tom is awkward and hard to talk to. When Tom’s friend plans a “coincidental” meeting the next day between him and Gina, Tom’s guard finally goes down a bit.
Before I go further let me say this is book one in a series. There is somewhat of a HEA ending, although Tom does have to leave to go back on duty at the end of the book. Also at the end they say I love you, and it felt totally out of place. These two have known each other just a few days. They actually barely know each other so I felt the love was totally forced. It would have ended much better with a – let’s try to date long distance. Anyway..
I liked Gina. Told in her point of view, I like how the big city intimidates her and how all the sailors made her feel awkward. She gets a little confidence when she meets Tom and pushes him for more, which I admired.My biggest complaint besides the ending is that we don’t get to know Tom all that well. He comes across pretty flat. He has a secret he hides from Gina, which causes conflict. The secret didn’t do a lot for me. I felt a lack of chemistry with him. I needed a reason to root for him or to understand Gina’s attraction to him besides a cute southern accent.
As I said, this ends with I love you, but there is still more to their story as Tom has to leave (and they’ve only known each other for a week). This one was okay but could have been better.
Rating: C
When Gina steps outside she realizes this is no ordinary day. The streets are filled with sailors and as her friend tells her, it’s Fleet Week! When all the ships sail into port and the sailors are given some time off to have a good time. Once at the bar, Gina’s friend starts lip-locking and Gina feels out of place. But then she spies a sailor who looks just as uncomfortable as she does. He is actually reading a book. They kind of hit it off, although Tom is awkward and hard to talk to. When Tom’s friend plans a “coincidental” meeting the next day between him and Gina, Tom’s guard finally goes down a bit.
Before I go further let me say this is book one in a series. There is somewhat of a HEA ending, although Tom does have to leave to go back on duty at the end of the book. Also at the end they say I love you, and it felt totally out of place. These two have known each other just a few days. They actually barely know each other so I felt the love was totally forced. It would have ended much better with a – let’s try to date long distance. Anyway..
I liked Gina. Told in her point of view, I like how the big city intimidates her and how all the sailors made her feel awkward. She gets a little confidence when she meets Tom and pushes him for more, which I admired.My biggest complaint besides the ending is that we don’t get to know Tom all that well. He comes across pretty flat. He has a secret he hides from Gina, which causes conflict. The secret didn’t do a lot for me. I felt a lack of chemistry with him. I needed a reason to root for him or to understand Gina’s attraction to him besides a cute southern accent.
As I said, this ends with I love you, but there is still more to their story as Tom has to leave (and they’ve only known each other for a week). This one was okay but could have been better.
Rating: C
August 11, 2013
2.5 stars
Not a lot of time with character development, just lots of hot sex and not much else. Total cliffhanger so if you hate them like I do I would advise waiting for the next book before reading this one.
Not a lot of time with character development, just lots of hot sex and not much else. Total cliffhanger so if you hate them like I do I would advise waiting for the next book before reading this one.
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