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Samantha Lytton #1
The Dimple of Doom
It may sound like common sense, but never hump an art thief. Turns out, Samantha Lytton's Common-Sense-O-Meter is super duper broken.
Failed actress Samantha Lytton is getting along just fine in her lonely little life when a charming criminal called Sam or Nate or maybe even Richmond kisses her, square dances most provocatively, opens his not-so-wicked heart, and gets her in trouble with not one, but two international art theft rings as well as the LAPD.
She's either gonna end up in jail or famous. Maybe both.
Along the way, she fights for her life and falls for this funny, sexy disaster of a man… and learns that finding happily-ever-after with yourself is the first step to real contentment. A cute dimple is just the second.
Failed actress Samantha Lytton is getting along just fine in her lonely little life when a charming criminal called Sam or Nate or maybe even Richmond kisses her, square dances most provocatively, opens his not-so-wicked heart, and gets her in trouble with not one, but two international art theft rings as well as the LAPD.
She's either gonna end up in jail or famous. Maybe both.
Along the way, she fights for her life and falls for this funny, sexy disaster of a man… and learns that finding happily-ever-after with yourself is the first step to real contentment. A cute dimple is just the second.
230 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2013
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About the author
Lucy Woodhull
9 books62 followersLucy Woodhull's writing began in the womb, where she composed haiku about being claustrophobic. Unfortunately, her mother interpreted this talent as "heartburn," so Lucy's gifts went unappreciated in the world at large for several years.
In addition to writing le steamy romantic comedy, Lucy pens parody and satire, for she dreams of being the literary Mel Brooks. (You should imagine air quotes around the word "literary.")
Her motto is "Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and you'll short-circuit your Kindle." That's why she writes funny books, because goodness knows we all need to escape the real world once in a while.
In addition to writing le steamy romantic comedy, Lucy pens parody and satire, for she dreams of being the literary Mel Brooks. (You should imagine air quotes around the word "literary.")
Her motto is "Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and you'll short-circuit your Kindle." That's why she writes funny books, because goodness knows we all need to escape the real world once in a while.
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April 15, 2022
3.5 stars
Why hadn't I run to the coppers? Because his eyes made me wet.
There were worse reasons.
This book kind of ran me over like a Mack truck; it was frenetic, wild, manic, funny, sexy, and at times, only seemed to be held together with a wing and a prayer. The characters, story, and tone is in the same vein as Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie and Spotless by Camilla Monk. Although, those books had a bit tighter plot, this one's ending got pretty convoluted with some characters getting extra criminal-ly towards the end.
"Did you just say to me that you kidnapped me as a favour because evil men were after me because you caused them to be after me?"
The story is from our heroine Samantha's point of view and her stream of conscious is full of innuendos, pop culture, and overall screwball comedy. I definitely missed insight from our hero Sam (oh yes, your main couple is Sam and Samantha) but he still showed up strong from his interactions with Samantha. Their back and forth was delightful but you're going to have to like your humor a bit left of center to enjoy the ride, old curmudgeon me even guffawed a few times.
As I mentioned, the tone and pace is a bit frenetic and manic as our couple runs from police and criminals alike which keeps the pages flipping by but it also got a bit wearying a little over half-way through. Have you ever ridden the Sizzler at a carnival? It was a bit like that, "Wee! This is wild and fun, feel the air rush by me!" and then you go on it for one too many times, banging against the sides of your seat and it's like "Ouch! $%*%! I'm going to throw up!", as the wind isn't so much whipping in your hair as you're getting neck breaking whiplash. Some of the middle and maybe one extra criminal could have been left out to streamline the story and cut it short.
This is also book one in a trilogy about Sam and Samantha, so while I wouldn't call it a complete cliffhanger, you get more of a happy for now and clearly their story isn't over ending. I was hugely pleasantly surprised by this one, the humor won't be for everyone but I'll definitely be gearing up to strap myself in for another wild ride with these two.
Why hadn't I run to the coppers? Because his eyes made me wet.
There were worse reasons.
This book kind of ran me over like a Mack truck; it was frenetic, wild, manic, funny, sexy, and at times, only seemed to be held together with a wing and a prayer. The characters, story, and tone is in the same vein as Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie and Spotless by Camilla Monk. Although, those books had a bit tighter plot, this one's ending got pretty convoluted with some characters getting extra criminal-ly towards the end.
"Did you just say to me that you kidnapped me as a favour because evil men were after me because you caused them to be after me?"
The story is from our heroine Samantha's point of view and her stream of conscious is full of innuendos, pop culture, and overall screwball comedy. I definitely missed insight from our hero Sam (oh yes, your main couple is Sam and Samantha) but he still showed up strong from his interactions with Samantha. Their back and forth was delightful but you're going to have to like your humor a bit left of center to enjoy the ride, old curmudgeon me even guffawed a few times.
As I mentioned, the tone and pace is a bit frenetic and manic as our couple runs from police and criminals alike which keeps the pages flipping by but it also got a bit wearying a little over half-way through. Have you ever ridden the Sizzler at a carnival? It was a bit like that, "Wee! This is wild and fun, feel the air rush by me!" and then you go on it for one too many times, banging against the sides of your seat and it's like "Ouch! $%*%! I'm going to throw up!", as the wind isn't so much whipping in your hair as you're getting neck breaking whiplash. Some of the middle and maybe one extra criminal could have been left out to streamline the story and cut it short.
This is also book one in a trilogy about Sam and Samantha, so while I wouldn't call it a complete cliffhanger, you get more of a happy for now and clearly their story isn't over ending. I was hugely pleasantly surprised by this one, the humor won't be for everyone but I'll definitely be gearing up to strap myself in for another wild ride with these two.
September 6, 2013
Favorite Quote: Usually food was my number one passion, but this man was locked in a dead heat with fried chicken.
It’s rare that a book really makes me laugh out loud. I remember laughing really hard at the start of Nice Girls Don’t Fangs by Molly Harper. I laughed while I read Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson. There are many times authors tell me their books are funny in the review requests but funny is hard. People think different things are funny. But The Dimple of Doom cracked me up. I laughed and laughed and then laughed some more.
Samantha is a secretary for a company called Steak on a Stick. She has a sleazy boss, she has failed at acting and her mother always dumps on her. The one thing that keeps her going is her lust over Sam, an accountant she works with. At the company Christmas party, things finally start to take off between them.
“Potato ball?” he asked. Sam Turner, aka The Accountant, held the fried offering palm up on a festive red and green paper plate.
I had the hots for a dude named Sam. My name is Samantha. Samantha ‘n’ Sam. It was the stuff of obnoxious wedding invitations.
What colour were his hazel eyes today? Glancing up, I slid into hormone heaven. He stood, eyes mossy green pools of sensual seductiveness, and offered me the Garden of Eden apple. Except it was a potato ball.
Cocking my head, I posed in an alluring manner that I hoped brought Marilyn Monroe to mind. I should say something. Something not stupid.
“I love balls.” Oh, damn. “And potatoes!” Did I just tell him I loved to eat balls? “I mean I love to eat food! In ball form. You know. Because it’s easy. To eat. Except when it rolls. Then it can be hard to catch.”
Things progress from this lovely banter to a make-out session up in her boss’s office. Samantha knows her boss has a secret vault full of pricey art work and uses the code to open it up and show Sam around. But they are then caught by security guards, halting their make-out session.
Samantha goes home but her night is not over. Someone breaks into her apartment and tries to kill her. Samantha escapes and as she is running down the street clad in bunny slippers, Sam is there with a gun and starts shooting at the bad guy. Sam tells her he is not an accountant, rather a FBI agent, trying to bust an art thief ring. He drags her to a cheap motel to hide out. He tells her that her boss is an international art thief and she is in danger now that they were spotted in his vault.
But soon, Samantha learns the real truth about Sam – and she gets dragged into craziness with him. (spoiler alert – she also falls in love with him!)
Samantha really worked for me. She makes fun of herself. She loves to eat. She knows she shouldn’t pursue any romantic notions about Sam, who more than once lies to her, but she lets her ovaries do the talking and fully admits to it. She has a best friend who gives her advice as she sneaks phone calls to her:
“Are you peeing? I hate it when you do that!”
I stopped what I was doing, which was not peeing, because that was poor behavior.
“That’s what you have to ask me? After the story I just told you?”
“It’s the first thing I have to ask you. The second is…what the what, Samantha. Why…where….why? Why are you not at the police station?”
“Um,” I answered. Why hadn’t I run to the coppers?
Because his eyes made me wet.
There were worse reasons.
And Sam. He is a good guy, although he makes some poor decisions in this book. But I really adored him. He may handcuff Samantha on more than one occasion which really pisses her off, but he does it to keep her safe. Sam is quite sexy too – this book isn’t just funny but has some nice, sexy romance in it too.
I will note, at the end, although they are in love, they are not physically together due to circumstances. And due to the fact the author plans more books with them. I think this book is a bit on the long side, especially with the ending not 100% complete. I also really wish the publisher didn’t have this book listed so pricey. It’s hard to take a chance on a newer author when you have to spend a lot. But if you want something light-hearted, funny and well written – you might want to take a chance on this one.
Rating: B
It’s rare that a book really makes me laugh out loud. I remember laughing really hard at the start of Nice Girls Don’t Fangs by Molly Harper. I laughed while I read Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson. There are many times authors tell me their books are funny in the review requests but funny is hard. People think different things are funny. But The Dimple of Doom cracked me up. I laughed and laughed and then laughed some more.
Samantha is a secretary for a company called Steak on a Stick. She has a sleazy boss, she has failed at acting and her mother always dumps on her. The one thing that keeps her going is her lust over Sam, an accountant she works with. At the company Christmas party, things finally start to take off between them.
“Potato ball?” he asked. Sam Turner, aka The Accountant, held the fried offering palm up on a festive red and green paper plate.
I had the hots for a dude named Sam. My name is Samantha. Samantha ‘n’ Sam. It was the stuff of obnoxious wedding invitations.
What colour were his hazel eyes today? Glancing up, I slid into hormone heaven. He stood, eyes mossy green pools of sensual seductiveness, and offered me the Garden of Eden apple. Except it was a potato ball.
Cocking my head, I posed in an alluring manner that I hoped brought Marilyn Monroe to mind. I should say something. Something not stupid.
“I love balls.” Oh, damn. “And potatoes!” Did I just tell him I loved to eat balls? “I mean I love to eat food! In ball form. You know. Because it’s easy. To eat. Except when it rolls. Then it can be hard to catch.”
Things progress from this lovely banter to a make-out session up in her boss’s office. Samantha knows her boss has a secret vault full of pricey art work and uses the code to open it up and show Sam around. But they are then caught by security guards, halting their make-out session.
Samantha goes home but her night is not over. Someone breaks into her apartment and tries to kill her. Samantha escapes and as she is running down the street clad in bunny slippers, Sam is there with a gun and starts shooting at the bad guy. Sam tells her he is not an accountant, rather a FBI agent, trying to bust an art thief ring. He drags her to a cheap motel to hide out. He tells her that her boss is an international art thief and she is in danger now that they were spotted in his vault.
But soon, Samantha learns the real truth about Sam – and she gets dragged into craziness with him. (spoiler alert – she also falls in love with him!)
Samantha really worked for me. She makes fun of herself. She loves to eat. She knows she shouldn’t pursue any romantic notions about Sam, who more than once lies to her, but she lets her ovaries do the talking and fully admits to it. She has a best friend who gives her advice as she sneaks phone calls to her:
“Are you peeing? I hate it when you do that!”
I stopped what I was doing, which was not peeing, because that was poor behavior.
“That’s what you have to ask me? After the story I just told you?”
“It’s the first thing I have to ask you. The second is…what the what, Samantha. Why…where….why? Why are you not at the police station?”
“Um,” I answered. Why hadn’t I run to the coppers?
Because his eyes made me wet.
There were worse reasons.
And Sam. He is a good guy, although he makes some poor decisions in this book. But I really adored him. He may handcuff Samantha on more than one occasion which really pisses her off, but he does it to keep her safe. Sam is quite sexy too – this book isn’t just funny but has some nice, sexy romance in it too.
I will note, at the end, although they are in love, they are not physically together due to circumstances. And due to the fact the author plans more books with them. I think this book is a bit on the long side, especially with the ending not 100% complete. I also really wish the publisher didn’t have this book listed so pricey. It’s hard to take a chance on a newer author when you have to spend a lot. But if you want something light-hearted, funny and well written – you might want to take a chance on this one.
Rating: B
September 28, 2013
I loved this book! The heroine, Samantha Lytton, has a self-deprecating sense of humor and an unabashed love of puns. The hero, Sam Turner is the best kind of bad boy. He's hot, adorable, and has a genuine heart.
When Samantha makes out with the handsome temp she has a crush on at the office party and let's him inside her boss's secret room filled with priceless art, she unwittingly throws herself in the middle of an intense battle between two sinister art theft organizations. When a man breaks into her apartment in the middle of the night, she is rescued by Sam Turner who isn't an accountant. Or Sam Turner. Or any of the other things he claims to be. But he is gorgeous, and seemingly the only thing between Samantha and an untimely death. While Samantha and Sam/Nate/Whomever are on the lam, their attraction grows and things get steamy.
The Dimple of Doom provides a entertaining blend of humor, romance, action, and crazy friends and relatives while providing a satisfying ending. I can't wait to read the next Samantha Lytton adventure!
Review originally posted on Amazon.
When Samantha makes out with the handsome temp she has a crush on at the office party and let's him inside her boss's secret room filled with priceless art, she unwittingly throws herself in the middle of an intense battle between two sinister art theft organizations. When a man breaks into her apartment in the middle of the night, she is rescued by Sam Turner who isn't an accountant. Or Sam Turner. Or any of the other things he claims to be. But he is gorgeous, and seemingly the only thing between Samantha and an untimely death. While Samantha and Sam/Nate/Whomever are on the lam, their attraction grows and things get steamy.
The Dimple of Doom provides a entertaining blend of humor, romance, action, and crazy friends and relatives while providing a satisfying ending. I can't wait to read the next Samantha Lytton adventure!
Review originally posted on Amazon.
June 26, 2015
This book was really laugh out loud funny. Samantha might be one of my favorite heroines ever. She's funny, sassy, easy, flighty and tough all in one. I really enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to book 2!
September 6, 2013
Totally cute and funny read. I love Sam and Sam and can't wait for their escapades in Amsterdam.
November 6, 2020
This is surprisingly a pretty fun read.
The narrator's got a light and slightly wierd tone. It's taken me some time to get used to at first, but once I got there, the narration makes sense.
The story itself is not bad. It's not as predictable as I expected.
Anyway, better than I thought it was going to be. Decent story and decent characters for a light erotica.
The narrator's got a light and slightly wierd tone. It's taken me some time to get used to at first, but once I got there, the narration makes sense.
The story itself is not bad. It's not as predictable as I expected.
Anyway, better than I thought it was going to be. Decent story and decent characters for a light erotica.
August 10, 2013
This first installment of Lucy Woodhull's new Samantha Lytton series is like Janet Evanovich meets Entrapment. It's art heist hijinks plus steamy romance plus random fried chicken cravings. And it's utterly un-put-downable.
Monty Python-quoting, hard-boiled-talking, Xanadu-T-shirt-wearing failed actress Samantha Lytton just wants to make out with the cute temp accountant at the Steak on a Stick company Christmas party. What she gets instead is a holiday full of running from men with guns--who want to KILL HER!!!--possible Stockholm syndrome, but who cares when sex with an art thief is the best she's ever had, and a surprising series of double crosses that leaves her uncertain whether she should wring her criminal lover's neck or put her life and reputation on the line to save his neck.
I adored Samantha from page one. Every thought in her brain is steeped in humor. She makes self-depreciation an art form. She seizes opportunity by the balls and twists until fate grudgingly gives her a break. She doesn't have much, but she's worked hard to build a modest life in LA. Then she meets Sam/Nate/FBI agent/art thief/liar extraordinaire, and her life comes crashing down around her ears. But he softens the blow with some amazing orgasms and a surprising amount of tenderness that may or may not be genuine. Samantha and Sam have to work together to free themselves from suspicion, dodge the police, outmaneuver a professional art-theft ring, and escape her boss at Steak on a Stick, who wants her dead for figuring out the code to his secret vault is "boobs."
Dimple of Doom is written from Samantha's point of view. She's a little klutzy and a lot unlucky, but she's no dummy. She's a smart heroine who's brave enough to look out for number one. Unfortunately, that's not so easy when one's heart gets tangled up in the mix. Samantha is one of the most comically endearing heroines to grace my Kindle since Stephanie Plum. In fact, I can't think of another series I've read that fills the hole of hilarity that Stephanie Plum fills with her capers and humor and inability to avoid completely crazy situations.
If you love Janet Evanovich and like a hefty helping of romance with your hilarious capers, you will want to take Lucy Woodhull out for a spin. Buckle the seatbelt of your 1963 Austin Healy 3000 Mark II, floor it to the nearest square-dance expo, and prepare yourself for adventure, danger, adorable kittens and, of course, irresistible dimples.
Monty Python-quoting, hard-boiled-talking, Xanadu-T-shirt-wearing failed actress Samantha Lytton just wants to make out with the cute temp accountant at the Steak on a Stick company Christmas party. What she gets instead is a holiday full of running from men with guns--who want to KILL HER!!!--possible Stockholm syndrome, but who cares when sex with an art thief is the best she's ever had, and a surprising series of double crosses that leaves her uncertain whether she should wring her criminal lover's neck or put her life and reputation on the line to save his neck.
I adored Samantha from page one. Every thought in her brain is steeped in humor. She makes self-depreciation an art form. She seizes opportunity by the balls and twists until fate grudgingly gives her a break. She doesn't have much, but she's worked hard to build a modest life in LA. Then she meets Sam/Nate/FBI agent/art thief/liar extraordinaire, and her life comes crashing down around her ears. But he softens the blow with some amazing orgasms and a surprising amount of tenderness that may or may not be genuine. Samantha and Sam have to work together to free themselves from suspicion, dodge the police, outmaneuver a professional art-theft ring, and escape her boss at Steak on a Stick, who wants her dead for figuring out the code to his secret vault is "boobs."
Dimple of Doom is written from Samantha's point of view. She's a little klutzy and a lot unlucky, but she's no dummy. She's a smart heroine who's brave enough to look out for number one. Unfortunately, that's not so easy when one's heart gets tangled up in the mix. Samantha is one of the most comically endearing heroines to grace my Kindle since Stephanie Plum. In fact, I can't think of another series I've read that fills the hole of hilarity that Stephanie Plum fills with her capers and humor and inability to avoid completely crazy situations.
If you love Janet Evanovich and like a hefty helping of romance with your hilarious capers, you will want to take Lucy Woodhull out for a spin. Buckle the seatbelt of your 1963 Austin Healy 3000 Mark II, floor it to the nearest square-dance expo, and prepare yourself for adventure, danger, adorable kittens and, of course, irresistible dimples.
June 21, 2016
"What colour were his hazel eyes today? Glancing up, I slid into hormone heaven. He stood, eyes mossy green pools of sensual seductiveness, and offered me the Garden of Eden apple."
Lucy Woodhull introduces us to Samantha. Samantha has fallen for a man who also goes by the name of Sam. Samantha and Sam work in the same building. The two of them decided to sneak away to Samantha's bosses office. Oliver's office was completely empty and the two of them knew they could mess around and maybe hump a little in there and not get caught. Did Sam have other intentions though? Sam knew exactly what he was doing. Same knew that there was a secret room in Samantha's boss's office. Sam knew that there was an extremely valuable painting in there, and Sam knew that he was going to steal it. Samantha gets pulled into an adventure she did not ask to be a part of. Police are now looking for her, and claim that she has been kidnapped. People are after Sam and Samantha, and they are on the run. Why did Sam steal the painting? Did Oliver steal the painting first? Why were people trying to kill her? Samantha does not know who to trust. All she does know is that she likes Sam and he is fantastic in bed.
"The dimple chose that moment to come out and play. Oh, Sam - lets retire to the supply room and hump. It had been so long since I had humped anyone."
Lucy Woodhull wrote a cute, exciting, fun read. This book had me wondering who actually stole the painting and where the real painting was. I never knew who had a fake painting and who had the real one. I found myself always trying to figure out if Sam was good or bad! This book put a fun twist on a mystery story. This book is really fast paced and gets down to business right from the beginning.
If you are wondering what happened to Sam, or who the actual thief was, you will need to pick up this book for yourself! Happy reading!
Lucy Woodhull introduces us to Samantha. Samantha has fallen for a man who also goes by the name of Sam. Samantha and Sam work in the same building. The two of them decided to sneak away to Samantha's bosses office. Oliver's office was completely empty and the two of them knew they could mess around and maybe hump a little in there and not get caught. Did Sam have other intentions though? Sam knew exactly what he was doing. Same knew that there was a secret room in Samantha's boss's office. Sam knew that there was an extremely valuable painting in there, and Sam knew that he was going to steal it. Samantha gets pulled into an adventure she did not ask to be a part of. Police are now looking for her, and claim that she has been kidnapped. People are after Sam and Samantha, and they are on the run. Why did Sam steal the painting? Did Oliver steal the painting first? Why were people trying to kill her? Samantha does not know who to trust. All she does know is that she likes Sam and he is fantastic in bed.
"The dimple chose that moment to come out and play. Oh, Sam - lets retire to the supply room and hump. It had been so long since I had humped anyone."
Lucy Woodhull wrote a cute, exciting, fun read. This book had me wondering who actually stole the painting and where the real painting was. I never knew who had a fake painting and who had the real one. I found myself always trying to figure out if Sam was good or bad! This book put a fun twist on a mystery story. This book is really fast paced and gets down to business right from the beginning.
If you are wondering what happened to Sam, or who the actual thief was, you will need to pick up this book for yourself! Happy reading!
September 29, 2013
Samantha finds herself ridiculously in lust with the temp accountant ironically names
Sam. One thing leads to another and soon she finds herself on her back on her boss’
couch. Little did she know that thanks to that little act of scandalous behaviour her
whole world will be turned upside down. Sam will now be Nate, and Nate will then
be Richmond. How is a girl supposed to keep a name straight, never mind the two art
theft rings both after her sexy ass?
Ooh what a laugh. Here I am sitting reading my book and looking like a complete
nincompoop for laughing out loud at what looks to the rest of the world like nothing.
Throughout the book Sam found herself in the most ridiculous situations in the post
fun positions that it became increasingly hard to put the book down as the story
carried on. Soon I found myself up at 2 am still reading. Both Sam and Nate (or is it
Richmond?) are both great characters with excellent chemistry and I found myself
rooting for both of them from page one.
From daring (but funny) art heists to steamy hotel moments and shoot outs this was
action packed, passion filled and funny from start to end. A must read if ever I have
seen one.
Sam. One thing leads to another and soon she finds herself on her back on her boss’
couch. Little did she know that thanks to that little act of scandalous behaviour her
whole world will be turned upside down. Sam will now be Nate, and Nate will then
be Richmond. How is a girl supposed to keep a name straight, never mind the two art
theft rings both after her sexy ass?
Ooh what a laugh. Here I am sitting reading my book and looking like a complete
nincompoop for laughing out loud at what looks to the rest of the world like nothing.
Throughout the book Sam found herself in the most ridiculous situations in the post
fun positions that it became increasingly hard to put the book down as the story
carried on. Soon I found myself up at 2 am still reading. Both Sam and Nate (or is it
Richmond?) are both great characters with excellent chemistry and I found myself
rooting for both of them from page one.
From daring (but funny) art heists to steamy hotel moments and shoot outs this was
action packed, passion filled and funny from start to end. A must read if ever I have
seen one.
July 29, 2013
Samantha finds herself ridiculously in lust with the temp accountant ironically names Sam. One thing leads to another and soon she finds herself on her back on her boss’ couch. Little did she know that thanks to that little act of scandalous behaviour her whole world will be turned upside down. Sam will now be Nate, and Nate will then be Richmond. How is a girl supposed to keep a name straight, never mind the two art theft rings both after her sexy ass?
Ooh what a laugh. Here I am sitting reading my book and looking like a complete nincompoop for laughing out loud at what looks to the rest of the world like nothing. Throughout the book Sam found herself in the most ridiculous situations in the post fun positions that it became increasingly hard to put the book down as the story carried on. Soon I found myself up at 2 am still reading. Both Sam and Nate (or is it Richmond?) are both great characters with excellent chemistry and I found myself rooting for both of them from page one.
From daring (but funny) art heists to steamy hotel moments and shoot outs this was action packed, passion filled and funny from start to end. A must read if ever I have seen one.
Ooh what a laugh. Here I am sitting reading my book and looking like a complete nincompoop for laughing out loud at what looks to the rest of the world like nothing. Throughout the book Sam found herself in the most ridiculous situations in the post fun positions that it became increasingly hard to put the book down as the story carried on. Soon I found myself up at 2 am still reading. Both Sam and Nate (or is it Richmond?) are both great characters with excellent chemistry and I found myself rooting for both of them from page one.
From daring (but funny) art heists to steamy hotel moments and shoot outs this was action packed, passion filled and funny from start to end. A must read if ever I have seen one.
June 10, 2014
Enter Samantha Lytton, our overly-dramatic, pre-successful actress heroine/narrator. Exit romance novels as we know them.
Seriously, I felt like this book was almost making fun of the average romance novel through Samantha, and it was hilarious. An aspiring/failed actress living in LA, she dramatizes everything, and her inner monologue while sometimes witty, is more often groan worthy, like Fozzie Bears jokes from The Muppets, and I found myself laughing in spite of that, or maybe because of it. I suspect the author, if not British herself, has had a strong British influence on her writing (some of the spellings are British) and the groan worthy jokes are a little reminiscent of Monty Python (which I happen to be fond of).
I found the foibles of Samantha amusing, and while her overly dramatic flair was annoying it was also perfect because it helped paint the picture of her. I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure and look forward to reading more from Ms. Woodhull. I would recommend this book to most contemporary romance fans, particularly ones that also enjoy British humour.
Copy received through the Goodreads First Reads giveaway program.
Seriously, I felt like this book was almost making fun of the average romance novel through Samantha, and it was hilarious. An aspiring/failed actress living in LA, she dramatizes everything, and her inner monologue while sometimes witty, is more often groan worthy, like Fozzie Bears jokes from The Muppets, and I found myself laughing in spite of that, or maybe because of it. I suspect the author, if not British herself, has had a strong British influence on her writing (some of the spellings are British) and the groan worthy jokes are a little reminiscent of Monty Python (which I happen to be fond of).
I found the foibles of Samantha amusing, and while her overly dramatic flair was annoying it was also perfect because it helped paint the picture of her. I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure and look forward to reading more from Ms. Woodhull. I would recommend this book to most contemporary romance fans, particularly ones that also enjoy British humour.
Copy received through the Goodreads First Reads giveaway program.
May 31, 2015
The Dimple of Doom was such a delight. It is funny and touching contemporary romantic comedy. Samantha, the heroine, was such a delight. She is self-deprecating, funny, honest and lovable. Heck, I want to date her! Nate/Sam, the hero, is everything you want a hero to be. He is funny, charming, a bit naughty, and mysterious. Nate/Sam is absolutely swoony-worthy but there are times when I completely understand Samantha's frustration with him. The banter between these two characters is such a fun read.
The author keep the story moving and interesting. There were so many hilarious parts that I laughed out loud. I was surprised in the number of times I actually got misty-eyed as well. I really felt the connect of these two characters. I also enjoyed the supporting characters. I especially liked Ellen (everyone should have a friend like her). I found myself not wanting to put the book down.
I am completely enchanted with this The Dimple of Doom. I am completely looking forward to reading the other books in the series. Go Sam!
The author keep the story moving and interesting. There were so many hilarious parts that I laughed out loud. I was surprised in the number of times I actually got misty-eyed as well. I really felt the connect of these two characters. I also enjoyed the supporting characters. I especially liked Ellen (everyone should have a friend like her). I found myself not wanting to put the book down.
I am completely enchanted with this The Dimple of Doom. I am completely looking forward to reading the other books in the series. Go Sam!
February 5, 2014
Adventure, liar, cute and ultimately Funny. what a great comedy.
I really enjoyed the story because it was a romantic action suspense story with a lot of comedy.
The goof here was a girl wannabe actress turn out secretary lusting for an accountant and hoping for A sam and Samantha.
Turning out a bad trip to a real romantic story. There were a lot of humping and not so much of love talking. but it was underlying and completely understood. how easy it was. the characters were laid back, funny and easy to love. sam is still a mystery case but his love had no doubt from the moment he showed he cared or took her under his guidance or bad trip.
I really enjoyed the story because it was a romantic action suspense story with a lot of comedy.
The goof here was a girl wannabe actress turn out secretary lusting for an accountant and hoping for A sam and Samantha.
Turning out a bad trip to a real romantic story. There were a lot of humping and not so much of love talking. but it was underlying and completely understood. how easy it was. the characters were laid back, funny and easy to love. sam is still a mystery case but his love had no doubt from the moment he showed he cared or took her under his guidance or bad trip.
October 10, 2013
I just loved reading this book. Even though it would probably be classified as chick-lit and a beach read and all those other phrases that people use to diminish the importance of female-centered novels, it was just so much fun to get through. I didn't want to stop reading, so I didn't. This book combines enough tongue-in-cheek humor with a funny and interesting (if completely implausible) plot that it stays entertaining without taking itself too seriously. It's a great romance book for lovers of pop culture and the internet, and I can't wait to see what Samantha Lytton gets up to next!
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December 27, 2015Made it to 24% before I had to give up. Bought because I read reviews that this was laugh out loud funny, but for me, this was so cringey I couldn't deal. Trying way too hard and falling way too short, uninteresting, annoying, frustrating. Also, one of my personal pet peeves, a lot of british-isms and spellings, when the heroine is living in LA and supposedly from the south - Carolinas, I think. Out of over 400 books I read this year, this is only the second I've actually considered returning for a refund. Not for me.
November 15, 2016
3.5 Stars
This was a crazy fun ride with humor, heart and mystery. I enjoyed it and found the heroine Samantha a delight with her honesty and self-deprecating humor. I really don't feel like I got to know the hero Sam/Nate very well which made it hard to grasp his growing feelings for Samantha and vice versa. Although Samantha is honest about her mixed feelings for Sam/Nate. I hope to get to know the hero better with the subsequent books in the series. Altogether it was an entertaining read and compelling enough to find where the next book goes.
This was a crazy fun ride with humor, heart and mystery. I enjoyed it and found the heroine Samantha a delight with her honesty and self-deprecating humor. I really don't feel like I got to know the hero Sam/Nate very well which made it hard to grasp his growing feelings for Samantha and vice versa. Although Samantha is honest about her mixed feelings for Sam/Nate. I hope to get to know the hero better with the subsequent books in the series. Altogether it was an entertaining read and compelling enough to find where the next book goes.
October 25, 2014
The plot of this book was pretty convoluted and sometimes I had a hard time following exactly why certain things happen. That being said, this is the type of book where the plot doesn't matter much; it's more about the humor and snappy dialogue. On that level, the book works. I think fans of Janet Evanovich will enjoy it. It's not as good as the early Stephanie Plum books, but it's much better than the last several.
August 27, 2013
Fun and sexy. Sparkles with wit. I love Samantha and Sam/Nate/Richmond. Never wanted the mad caper romp to end. Woodhull is the best at making the lady's career and aspirations of equal or greater importance to getting with the guy. Can't wait for book 2!
September 4, 2013
I have not laughed this hard at a book for a very long time. Woodhull creates a hysterical character and a sweet hero. 4.5 stars due to the fact that at times plot became needlessly complex and random.
September 14, 2013
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September 11, 2013
3 1/2 stars. Very laugh-out-loud funny. Would like to read more by this author.
Thanks Mandi at Smexybooks for gifting me this book :)
Thanks Mandi at Smexybooks for gifting me this book :)
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November 27, 2013picked this up with a Kobo coupon (95comic) for only 34c. Bargain!
June 12, 2016
Entertaining and a fun read.
July 8, 2015
Awesome and funny! In the same vein as Alice Clayton's Redhead series.
September 7, 2013
Totally adorable!
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