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Chasing Kings
"A porn star and a bookseller walk into the same BDSM hotel room suite "
Samantha Hart wishes things would "stop" happening in Vegas when a case of mistaken identity lands her in the Hard Rock s racy Provocateur suite an S&M wet dream that s occupied by an honest-to-God porn star. Ethan Silver s reputation should put her off, but his naughty charm and wicked-sweet smile have her agreeing to a night on the town. Then wishing for a night "in," as well.
Ethan knew the instant he stepped through the door that this wasn t the Samantha Hart he was almost desperate to see. Yet he can t help it. He wants to ease the blushing bookseller out of her shell and show her a good time and not just in the bedroom.
As a hot night on the Strip turns into a hotter night at the hotel, Ethan begins to prove there s a good guy under his bad-boy facade. There s a loan shark hot on his tail, though, and only Sam can help keep his movie-star face intact. But telling her the truth could cost him something he needs more than money. Her love.
Contains a bad boy porn star with all the right moves, a good girl who wants to go bad, and one wild week in Vegas.
Samantha Hart wishes things would "stop" happening in Vegas when a case of mistaken identity lands her in the Hard Rock s racy Provocateur suite an S&M wet dream that s occupied by an honest-to-God porn star. Ethan Silver s reputation should put her off, but his naughty charm and wicked-sweet smile have her agreeing to a night on the town. Then wishing for a night "in," as well.
Ethan knew the instant he stepped through the door that this wasn t the Samantha Hart he was almost desperate to see. Yet he can t help it. He wants to ease the blushing bookseller out of her shell and show her a good time and not just in the bedroom.
As a hot night on the Strip turns into a hotter night at the hotel, Ethan begins to prove there s a good guy under his bad-boy facade. There s a loan shark hot on his tail, though, and only Sam can help keep his movie-star face intact. But telling her the truth could cost him something he needs more than money. Her love.
Contains a bad boy porn star with all the right moves, a good girl who wants to go bad, and one wild week in Vegas.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2013
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Sierra Dean
53 books623 followersSierra Dean is a reformed historian. She was born and raised in the Canadian prairies and is allowed annual exit visas in order to continue her quest of steadily conquering the world one city at a time. Making the best of the cold Canadian winters, Sierra indulges in her less global interests: drinking too much tea and writing urban fantasy.
Ever since she was a young girl she has loved the idea of the supernatural coexisting with the mundane. As an adult, however, the idea evolved from the notion of fairies in flower beds, to imagining that the rugged-looking guy at the garage might secretly be a werewolf. She has used her overactive imagination to create her own version of the world, where vampire, werewolves, fairies, gods and monsters all walk among us, and she’ll continue to travel as much as possible until she finds it for real.
She’s also a book lover (of course!), obsessive collector of OPI nailpolish and the owner of way too many pairs of shoes.
Ever since she was a young girl she has loved the idea of the supernatural coexisting with the mundane. As an adult, however, the idea evolved from the notion of fairies in flower beds, to imagining that the rugged-looking guy at the garage might secretly be a werewolf. She has used her overactive imagination to create her own version of the world, where vampire, werewolves, fairies, gods and monsters all walk among us, and she’ll continue to travel as much as possible until she finds it for real.
She’s also a book lover (of course!), obsessive collector of OPI nailpolish and the owner of way too many pairs of shoes.
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December 18, 2013
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Favorite Quote: “I wasn’t expecting to see my dick in 1080p HD at like…three times its normal size when I walked in here.”
When Samantha Hart arrived in Los Vegas for a much needed vacation, she never expected to be escorted to the luxury and naughty BDSM Provocateur penthouse suite in the Hard Rock cafe. Shocked but intrigued, she is further shocked when sexy Ethan Silver comes to the suite claiming he is staying there too.
Porn star Ethan Silver is dismayed to find the Samantha Hart he was looking for isn’t the one who standing in front of him. Regardless, the beautiful shy woman appeals to Ethan and he is determined to show her good time in Vegas; in and out of the bedroom.
When Ethan and Sam’s night on the town turns into much more, Sam begins to see the good guy under Ethan’s bad boy appeal and suddenly her one week vacation seems too short. But a loan shark bent on keeping Ethan under his thumb will place Ethan into a precarious position and could force him to lose the one thing he never imagined he’d find in Vegas… love.
A porn star and a bookseller walk into the same BDSM hotel room suite…Sounds like the beginning of joke, right? Well, Chasing Kings by Sierra Dean is anything but a joke. I’m a huge fan of Dean’s works-from her urban fantasy to her YAs to her romantic contemporaries so I’m always happy when she releases a new story. Dean brings us love, laughter, and some serious smexy times in her newest romantic contemporary about a porn star, a book seller, and a serendipitous case of mistaken identity. Steady pacing, a well developed storyline, some seriously sexy scenes, humor, and adorably naughty characters makes this novella a full body treat.
Sam and Ethan are delightful; easy to get to know and well matched. I liked that Dean didn’t make this a “Woe is me…I need saving” story. Ethan Silver is makes porn and has no problems with what he does. He likes sex, is good at sex, and figured he might as well get paid for it. He wasn’t pushed or blackmailed into it. He choose this career and feels no shame for his choices. Samantha (Sam) Hart is the same way. A book seller who was recently cheated on, she isn’t down on all men or emotionally traumatised by her ex boyfriend’s infidelity. She’s shy but not prudish about sex or the fact she wants to have sex with Ethan. Though him being a porn star initially throws her for a loop, she doesn’t look at him as morally lessor then her.
The storyline is a well balanced combination of humor and sexiness, engaging you completely. Ethan and Sam are a fun couple. Humorous dialogue and their immediate chemistry makes the story flow easily. Ethan is pretty laid back and considerate of those around him. Ethan enjoys Sam’s sexual innocence and Sam enjoys all her lessons. The evolution of their relationship is sweet and sexy. They become friends. Friends with benefits. *wink*
One scene had me giggling when Sam decides to do some “research” and watches a porn that Ethan starred in. Ethan catches her in the act and decides to show her exactly what made him a star in the wide world of porn. It sets the tone for the rest of the book.
I bet you’re secretly a bad girl, aren’t you?”
“Excuse me?” The lady was protesting too much. He was totally right.
“Oh, come on, sweetheart, it’s a bit late to play coy now. If you wait another five minutes, I get invited in the rear entrance.” [...]
“You don’t know anything about me. What makes you think I’m a bad girl?”
“Good girls don’t jerk off to porn in hotel rooms.”
“Women don’t jerk off,” she said, sounding as scandalized as a church wife watching a Tijuana donkey show.
“Sure they can. Principle is the same.”
“You’re terrible.”
“I sure am. If you watch a while longer, you can get an idea for how bad I can be.” He reached for the remote, but she threw it to the opposite side of the bed. “Unless you want me to show you.”
Their romance builds slowly along side the main conflict; leaving you with the feeling that no matter what happens to them in the future or even by the end of the book, you are going to be satisfied regardless.
The main conflict is pretty cut and dry. I do wish we had more scenes with the villain and the individual who put Ethan in his predicament in the first place. I felt they were only brought in for drama and then stuck back in the closet of doom. Dean does leave just enough open in that aspect though and in the ending to be able to revisit this couple again and expand more upon their future.
All in all, Chasing Kings was a delightful romantic story whose characters I hope Dean decides to revisit in the future.
RATING: B
Favorite Quote: “I wasn’t expecting to see my dick in 1080p HD at like…three times its normal size when I walked in here.”
When Samantha Hart arrived in Los Vegas for a much needed vacation, she never expected to be escorted to the luxury and naughty BDSM Provocateur penthouse suite in the Hard Rock cafe. Shocked but intrigued, she is further shocked when sexy Ethan Silver comes to the suite claiming he is staying there too.
Porn star Ethan Silver is dismayed to find the Samantha Hart he was looking for isn’t the one who standing in front of him. Regardless, the beautiful shy woman appeals to Ethan and he is determined to show her good time in Vegas; in and out of the bedroom.
When Ethan and Sam’s night on the town turns into much more, Sam begins to see the good guy under Ethan’s bad boy appeal and suddenly her one week vacation seems too short. But a loan shark bent on keeping Ethan under his thumb will place Ethan into a precarious position and could force him to lose the one thing he never imagined he’d find in Vegas… love.
A porn star and a bookseller walk into the same BDSM hotel room suite…Sounds like the beginning of joke, right? Well, Chasing Kings by Sierra Dean is anything but a joke. I’m a huge fan of Dean’s works-from her urban fantasy to her YAs to her romantic contemporaries so I’m always happy when she releases a new story. Dean brings us love, laughter, and some serious smexy times in her newest romantic contemporary about a porn star, a book seller, and a serendipitous case of mistaken identity. Steady pacing, a well developed storyline, some seriously sexy scenes, humor, and adorably naughty characters makes this novella a full body treat.
Sam and Ethan are delightful; easy to get to know and well matched. I liked that Dean didn’t make this a “Woe is me…I need saving” story. Ethan Silver is makes porn and has no problems with what he does. He likes sex, is good at sex, and figured he might as well get paid for it. He wasn’t pushed or blackmailed into it. He choose this career and feels no shame for his choices. Samantha (Sam) Hart is the same way. A book seller who was recently cheated on, she isn’t down on all men or emotionally traumatised by her ex boyfriend’s infidelity. She’s shy but not prudish about sex or the fact she wants to have sex with Ethan. Though him being a porn star initially throws her for a loop, she doesn’t look at him as morally lessor then her.
The storyline is a well balanced combination of humor and sexiness, engaging you completely. Ethan and Sam are a fun couple. Humorous dialogue and their immediate chemistry makes the story flow easily. Ethan is pretty laid back and considerate of those around him. Ethan enjoys Sam’s sexual innocence and Sam enjoys all her lessons. The evolution of their relationship is sweet and sexy. They become friends. Friends with benefits. *wink*
One scene had me giggling when Sam decides to do some “research” and watches a porn that Ethan starred in. Ethan catches her in the act and decides to show her exactly what made him a star in the wide world of porn. It sets the tone for the rest of the book.
I bet you’re secretly a bad girl, aren’t you?”
“Excuse me?” The lady was protesting too much. He was totally right.
“Oh, come on, sweetheart, it’s a bit late to play coy now. If you wait another five minutes, I get invited in the rear entrance.” [...]
“You don’t know anything about me. What makes you think I’m a bad girl?”
“Good girls don’t jerk off to porn in hotel rooms.”
“Women don’t jerk off,” she said, sounding as scandalized as a church wife watching a Tijuana donkey show.
“Sure they can. Principle is the same.”
“You’re terrible.”
“I sure am. If you watch a while longer, you can get an idea for how bad I can be.” He reached for the remote, but she threw it to the opposite side of the bed. “Unless you want me to show you.”
Their romance builds slowly along side the main conflict; leaving you with the feeling that no matter what happens to them in the future or even by the end of the book, you are going to be satisfied regardless.
The main conflict is pretty cut and dry. I do wish we had more scenes with the villain and the individual who put Ethan in his predicament in the first place. I felt they were only brought in for drama and then stuck back in the closet of doom. Dean does leave just enough open in that aspect though and in the ending to be able to revisit this couple again and expand more upon their future.
All in all, Chasing Kings was a delightful romantic story whose characters I hope Dean decides to revisit in the future.
RATING: B
December 18, 2013
Posted at Yummy Men & Kick Ass Chicks
Chasing Kings is a new contemporary romance book by Sierra Dean. First thing I want to say is not to be fooled by the blurb: this is not a BDSM book. Yes, the couple meet in a BDSM hotel room – and their meeting is so cute and funny! – but that’s pretty much where it all ends. After that moment, the two are just being extra adorable, really sexy and tons of fun.
This book is about Ethan, a porn star (yes, you read right – and he’s proud to be one) and Samantha, a bookstore employee. Essentially, two people who could not be more different, yet they really bring out the best in each other and make the other break out of their comfort zone at the same time. I really enjoyed reading their ‘journey’ and I really felt like they made a wonderful couple.
When you first meet Ethan, you think he’s your typical hot and cocky bastard. He walks into the room like he owns it and is extremely sure of himself. And why shouldn’t he be? He IS one of the most popular porn stars in the in world. But soon you see that he is also very sweet and smart and so much more. I love what he does to bring Samantha out of her shell even though he’s stressed out of his tree thanks to some pretty intense personal issues. Those are definitely moments where you want to jump into the book and give him a big hug. And maybe hump him a little bit. What?! I said a little bit! ;) He is extremely charming and oh so yummy. I just loved him.
I really liked Samantha (Sam) too. I can’t say there is huge jump to her personality throughout the book but really, there didn’t need to be. She is smart and kind and just someone you want to hang out with. And to see her go the extra mile to help out a man she barely knows is a perfect example of how sweet a character she is. She is somewhat awkward but not overly so and that makes her endearing instead of gauche. She is just so cute!
The story was good. Ethan is in Vegas for an awards ceremony and Sam is in Vegas on a vacation – a vacation that her travel agent booked the wrong dates for. So instead of being in Vegas when she wanted to be, she’s in Vegas now. When she meets Ethan, he changes her plans and the book progresses into pretty much a story of how these two hang out and fall in love. But Ethan has a secret and it’s about to affect Sam… *dad a duuuummmm* So yes, the story is quite entertaining and there is lots of ‘hero and heroine together alone’ time which you should all know by now I strongly appreciate in my contemporary romance reads. But I have to say my most favorite part of this book were the characters.
Sierra has such a knack at writing great memorable characters. Whether she’s writing a vampire-werewolf hybrid, a baseball player or a porn star, she always makes their quirks delightful, their personalities relatable and their banter perfect. I can honestly say that there is yet to be a Sierra Dean book that I have not thoroughly enjoyed. Chasing Kings will charm you from the first page and will leave you smiling at the very end. Definitely worth reading.
5 stars
Chasing Kings is a new contemporary romance book by Sierra Dean. First thing I want to say is not to be fooled by the blurb: this is not a BDSM book. Yes, the couple meet in a BDSM hotel room – and their meeting is so cute and funny! – but that’s pretty much where it all ends. After that moment, the two are just being extra adorable, really sexy and tons of fun.
This book is about Ethan, a porn star (yes, you read right – and he’s proud to be one) and Samantha, a bookstore employee. Essentially, two people who could not be more different, yet they really bring out the best in each other and make the other break out of their comfort zone at the same time. I really enjoyed reading their ‘journey’ and I really felt like they made a wonderful couple.
When you first meet Ethan, you think he’s your typical hot and cocky bastard. He walks into the room like he owns it and is extremely sure of himself. And why shouldn’t he be? He IS one of the most popular porn stars in the in world. But soon you see that he is also very sweet and smart and so much more. I love what he does to bring Samantha out of her shell even though he’s stressed out of his tree thanks to some pretty intense personal issues. Those are definitely moments where you want to jump into the book and give him a big hug. And maybe hump him a little bit. What?! I said a little bit! ;) He is extremely charming and oh so yummy. I just loved him.
I really liked Samantha (Sam) too. I can’t say there is huge jump to her personality throughout the book but really, there didn’t need to be. She is smart and kind and just someone you want to hang out with. And to see her go the extra mile to help out a man she barely knows is a perfect example of how sweet a character she is. She is somewhat awkward but not overly so and that makes her endearing instead of gauche. She is just so cute!
The story was good. Ethan is in Vegas for an awards ceremony and Sam is in Vegas on a vacation – a vacation that her travel agent booked the wrong dates for. So instead of being in Vegas when she wanted to be, she’s in Vegas now. When she meets Ethan, he changes her plans and the book progresses into pretty much a story of how these two hang out and fall in love. But Ethan has a secret and it’s about to affect Sam… *dad a duuuummmm* So yes, the story is quite entertaining and there is lots of ‘hero and heroine together alone’ time which you should all know by now I strongly appreciate in my contemporary romance reads. But I have to say my most favorite part of this book were the characters.
Sierra has such a knack at writing great memorable characters. Whether she’s writing a vampire-werewolf hybrid, a baseball player or a porn star, she always makes their quirks delightful, their personalities relatable and their banter perfect. I can honestly say that there is yet to be a Sierra Dean book that I have not thoroughly enjoyed. Chasing Kings will charm you from the first page and will leave you smiling at the very end. Definitely worth reading.
5 stars
October 1, 2016
This is one of those story stories that would have been so much better with a lot more character details and story telling.
When shy Samantha of Oregon is given a free trip to Las Vegas by her travel agent to make up for another screwed up trip she had arranged, Samantha is mistaken (she has the same name as) a famous female porn star. She is directed to a suite where another famous male porn star (Ethan) is staying. It takes a little while for each of them to figure out why Samantha is in the porn star's room but they both find themselves intrigued by the other. When Samantha gets back to her correct room, she can't help but turn on the Adults Only channel on her TV and watch one of the movies Ethan told her he starred in. Samantha is wowed, in a good way. Ethan wants to get to know her better so he volunteers to give her a platonic sightseeing tour of Las Vegas. It doesn't stay platonic for long.
But, unfortunately, there is a dark side to Ethan and Samantha gets more involved than she bargains for. She saves the day but they both leave Las Vegas, separately, wanting more. Here is where I think the story needed to be developed more. The reader didn't get to see any of the heartbreak or longing when they parted ways. Or really any of Ethan's angst which eventually ended in him traveling to Oregon to see Samantha. Because we didn't get to feel any of the angst, it made the reunion a little anti-climatic. But, there is an HEA.
When shy Samantha of Oregon is given a free trip to Las Vegas by her travel agent to make up for another screwed up trip she had arranged, Samantha is mistaken (she has the same name as) a famous female porn star. She is directed to a suite where another famous male porn star (Ethan) is staying. It takes a little while for each of them to figure out why Samantha is in the porn star's room but they both find themselves intrigued by the other. When Samantha gets back to her correct room, she can't help but turn on the Adults Only channel on her TV and watch one of the movies Ethan told her he starred in. Samantha is wowed, in a good way. Ethan wants to get to know her better so he volunteers to give her a platonic sightseeing tour of Las Vegas. It doesn't stay platonic for long.
But, unfortunately, there is a dark side to Ethan and Samantha gets more involved than she bargains for. She saves the day but they both leave Las Vegas, separately, wanting more. Here is where I think the story needed to be developed more. The reader didn't get to see any of the heartbreak or longing when they parted ways. Or really any of Ethan's angst which eventually ended in him traveling to Oregon to see Samantha. Because we didn't get to feel any of the angst, it made the reunion a little anti-climatic. But, there is an HEA.
June 9, 2016
3.5/5
Mon avis en Français
My English review
It has been a long time since I had not read novels by Sierra Dean and I wanted to return to her work with another genre which I usually read little. However when it is question of this writer, I can only be intrigued, but a pornstar and a bookseller? How not to be attracted?? That can seem a little stereotyped presented like that but it was a rather nice story. We indeed discover a man who wants more and who may be looking for some serious feelings and a young woman who accepts to change for him.
The meeting between both is rather explosive and funny and it should be said that the fact that our heroine has the same name as another pornstar leads to loquacious situations! But here, she also succumbs under the charm of the sexy Ethan Silver. Whereas he makes her discover his world, Samantha will realize that nothing is easy for this man. Now, his usurer decides to recover his money whatever excuses he has! For that, our heroine will try to help him even if she has finally much to loose to!
As I previously said, it was a nice history, rather short but it was pleasant to discover it.
Mon avis en Français
My English review
It has been a long time since I had not read novels by Sierra Dean and I wanted to return to her work with another genre which I usually read little. However when it is question of this writer, I can only be intrigued, but a pornstar and a bookseller? How not to be attracted?? That can seem a little stereotyped presented like that but it was a rather nice story. We indeed discover a man who wants more and who may be looking for some serious feelings and a young woman who accepts to change for him.
The meeting between both is rather explosive and funny and it should be said that the fact that our heroine has the same name as another pornstar leads to loquacious situations! But here, she also succumbs under the charm of the sexy Ethan Silver. Whereas he makes her discover his world, Samantha will realize that nothing is easy for this man. Now, his usurer decides to recover his money whatever excuses he has! For that, our heroine will try to help him even if she has finally much to loose to!
As I previously said, it was a nice history, rather short but it was pleasant to discover it.
November 12, 2013
Sam and Ethan
Pure sexiness and fun. I would love to read more about this couple. Full review to come on Fiction Vixen Book Reviews
Pure sexiness and fun. I would love to read more about this couple. Full review to come on Fiction Vixen Book Reviews
November 17, 2013
4 ½ Stars - Sweet, funny and hot. Review to come.
December 21, 2013
3.5 stars. Fun quick read. Ethan and Sam are both very likable characters. Wish the ending had been a bit longer.
November 9, 2017
Sierra Dean's Chasing Kings explores expectations—both their effects on us and what can come when we let them go.
While everyone keeps calling this novella “the porn star one,” it’s more than that. (Though Sierra Dean does give James Deen a little shout-out in the acknowledgments.…) If you go into Chasing Kings expecting a porn-star hero, you’ll absolutely get that, but along with it, Dean provides romance, including put-you-on-your-toes kisses.
Samantha shows up at a Las Vegas hotel intent on having a solo weekend. She was supposed to go with her ex, but now that he and his bad habits are gone, she’s taking the trip anyway. Only a reservations mix-up puts her in a naughty-themed suite belonging to the delicious Ethan Silver. When Samantha finds out he’s a porn star, she’s certain he’s determined to make her have The Sex. Instead he’s a gentleman. He’s polite about the error and makes sure the hotel staff takes good care of Samantha.
She wasn’t familiar with his career, and once she’s in her correct hotel room she can’t help but check out him in action on pay-per-view. Now she knows what he’s like—or she thinks she does.
Ethan ends up showing Samantha the sights in Vegas. He keeps his gentlemanly promises about no sex and doesn’t push her at all. But the good looks and charm win her over. Still, even when they get to the bedroom, she can’t let go of the preconceived version of Ethan. Why would he want her when he’s had sex with literally hundreds of other women?
Ethan relishes in being with Samantha. He doesn’t intend to fall for her, but even as the emotions begin to take over he’s certain it can’t work. He’s only ever dated women in the industry. It’s hard for outsiders to understand his lifestyle and that the on-screen sex isn’t emotional. He loves being with a person who likes him for more than his sexual prowess and can’t get over her honest reactions to their physical relationship.
Both Samantha and Ethan believe their relationship can never work, but that’s only because they don’t understand the other side. They’ve never given it a chance. The more time they spend together, the more they learn. Samantha finds herself letting go of jealousy as the two attend an awards show. Ethan starts to think of himself as worth more than just his bedroom skills.
Chasing Kings features a hero and heroine who genuinely become better people by being together. Love can do that to you, it’s just that it's even better when it comes with someone touted as a sex god.
While everyone keeps calling this novella “the porn star one,” it’s more than that. (Though Sierra Dean does give James Deen a little shout-out in the acknowledgments.…) If you go into Chasing Kings expecting a porn-star hero, you’ll absolutely get that, but along with it, Dean provides romance, including put-you-on-your-toes kisses.
Samantha shows up at a Las Vegas hotel intent on having a solo weekend. She was supposed to go with her ex, but now that he and his bad habits are gone, she’s taking the trip anyway. Only a reservations mix-up puts her in a naughty-themed suite belonging to the delicious Ethan Silver. When Samantha finds out he’s a porn star, she’s certain he’s determined to make her have The Sex. Instead he’s a gentleman. He’s polite about the error and makes sure the hotel staff takes good care of Samantha.
She wasn’t familiar with his career, and once she’s in her correct hotel room she can’t help but check out him in action on pay-per-view. Now she knows what he’s like—or she thinks she does.
Ethan ends up showing Samantha the sights in Vegas. He keeps his gentlemanly promises about no sex and doesn’t push her at all. But the good looks and charm win her over. Still, even when they get to the bedroom, she can’t let go of the preconceived version of Ethan. Why would he want her when he’s had sex with literally hundreds of other women?
Ethan relishes in being with Samantha. He doesn’t intend to fall for her, but even as the emotions begin to take over he’s certain it can’t work. He’s only ever dated women in the industry. It’s hard for outsiders to understand his lifestyle and that the on-screen sex isn’t emotional. He loves being with a person who likes him for more than his sexual prowess and can’t get over her honest reactions to their physical relationship.
Both Samantha and Ethan believe their relationship can never work, but that’s only because they don’t understand the other side. They’ve never given it a chance. The more time they spend together, the more they learn. Samantha finds herself letting go of jealousy as the two attend an awards show. Ethan starts to think of himself as worth more than just his bedroom skills.
Chasing Kings features a hero and heroine who genuinely become better people by being together. Love can do that to you, it’s just that it's even better when it comes with someone touted as a sex god.
December 31, 2013
A copy of this book was provided by the author for an honest review at Romancing Rakes for the Love of Romance.
How does a somewhat sheltered bookseller from Oregon end up in a decadent Vegas hotel suite with the most famous man in porn? The setup for how Samantha Hart meets Ethan Silver goes way beyond “meet cute” into an unlikely alliance that ultimately turns into an emotional connection. In the process, both Samantha and Ethan face some hard truths about themselves, including the fact that they might actually have a future together.
The adult film industry might be sleazy and unattractive, but Ethan is neither. He’s handsome and sweet and funny and pretty much a dream date for anyone not otherwise turned off by his profession. Samantha is completely unlike any of the women he works with on a daily basis, and that difference is what initially makes her so attractive to him. But Ethan’s ties to the porn world aren't easily set aside, and when his attempt to help a fellow co-star puts him in the sights of a deadly criminal, Samantha is the only one who he can turn to for help.
There were so many things I loved about Chasing Kings. I loved how Ethan was shown as more than just a porn star without glossing over the reality of how the adult movie industry can ruin people’s lives. I loved that Samantha didn't immediately judge Ethan for the choices he’d made in his life, and how she was willing to help him out above and beyond what he’d expected, despite the possible repercussions in her own life. But the best part of Chasing Kings was how Sierra Dean was able to keep the compressed timeframe of the story from overwhelming the growing romance between its hero and heroine. She also ensured that all the usual shortcuts and stereotypes that might have been expected to happen didn't, keeping me guessing in a good way all the way up to the lovely Happy For Now ending. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Chasing Kings and hope for more stories like this from Sierra Dean in the future.
Favorite Quote:
As good as Ethan was at everything else, it was his kisses that were going to ruin her. He kissed like old romance heroes. Like Rhett Butler sweeping Scarlett O’Hara off her feet, or Heathcliff condemning Cathy to never love another.
How does a somewhat sheltered bookseller from Oregon end up in a decadent Vegas hotel suite with the most famous man in porn? The setup for how Samantha Hart meets Ethan Silver goes way beyond “meet cute” into an unlikely alliance that ultimately turns into an emotional connection. In the process, both Samantha and Ethan face some hard truths about themselves, including the fact that they might actually have a future together.
The adult film industry might be sleazy and unattractive, but Ethan is neither. He’s handsome and sweet and funny and pretty much a dream date for anyone not otherwise turned off by his profession. Samantha is completely unlike any of the women he works with on a daily basis, and that difference is what initially makes her so attractive to him. But Ethan’s ties to the porn world aren't easily set aside, and when his attempt to help a fellow co-star puts him in the sights of a deadly criminal, Samantha is the only one who he can turn to for help.
There were so many things I loved about Chasing Kings. I loved how Ethan was shown as more than just a porn star without glossing over the reality of how the adult movie industry can ruin people’s lives. I loved that Samantha didn't immediately judge Ethan for the choices he’d made in his life, and how she was willing to help him out above and beyond what he’d expected, despite the possible repercussions in her own life. But the best part of Chasing Kings was how Sierra Dean was able to keep the compressed timeframe of the story from overwhelming the growing romance between its hero and heroine. She also ensured that all the usual shortcuts and stereotypes that might have been expected to happen didn't, keeping me guessing in a good way all the way up to the lovely Happy For Now ending. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Chasing Kings and hope for more stories like this from Sierra Dean in the future.
Favorite Quote:
As good as Ethan was at everything else, it was his kisses that were going to ruin her. He kissed like old romance heroes. Like Rhett Butler sweeping Scarlett O’Hara off her feet, or Heathcliff condemning Cathy to never love another.
October 12, 2014
Good little book
Genre: Sexy Romance.
Cover: 6/10
Writing style: 9/10
Heroine: 7/10
Hero: 8/10
Amount of humour: 5/10
Amount of jealousy: 1/10
Hotness: 7/10
Romance: 6/10
Ending: 8/10
Extra book Details: HEA. Short story, around 120 pages.
BLURB: Samantha Hart is supposed to be visiting Vegas for a book convention, but a mix up in dates means she's just there for a vacation. Turns out, that's not the only mix up when she is booked into a kinky hotel suite meant for Samantha Hart... the porn star.
Porn star Ethan Silver gets quite a happy shock when he gets to his hotel suite, expecting to see Kelly aka Samantha Hart, he ends up with a good girl who is desperate to be bad.
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The book is short, but pretty packed. Good read, sweet, hot and funny. Not as kinky or as erotic as I thought it would be, expected a little more at the end, something a bit bigger maybe.
I was surprised by Ethan, expected him to be asshole-ish, instead he was a good guy, life loving and the funny kind of corny. I also expected a lot of jealousy, but there wasn't.
All in all, a good quick fun read worth a go.
Genre: Sexy Romance.
Cover: 6/10
Writing style: 9/10
Heroine: 7/10
Hero: 8/10
Amount of humour: 5/10
Amount of jealousy: 1/10
Hotness: 7/10
Romance: 6/10
Ending: 8/10
Extra book Details: HEA. Short story, around 120 pages.
BLURB: Samantha Hart is supposed to be visiting Vegas for a book convention, but a mix up in dates means she's just there for a vacation. Turns out, that's not the only mix up when she is booked into a kinky hotel suite meant for Samantha Hart... the porn star.
Porn star Ethan Silver gets quite a happy shock when he gets to his hotel suite, expecting to see Kelly aka Samantha Hart, he ends up with a good girl who is desperate to be bad.
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The book is short, but pretty packed. Good read, sweet, hot and funny. Not as kinky or as erotic as I thought it would be, expected a little more at the end, something a bit bigger maybe.
I was surprised by Ethan, expected him to be asshole-ish, instead he was a good guy, life loving and the funny kind of corny. I also expected a lot of jealousy, but there wasn't.
All in all, a good quick fun read worth a go.
July 24, 2016
A porn star and a book store owner meet in a themed suite in Vegas ...
Ethan is a porn star, in Vegas for the Adult Film Awards. One of the sponsors has put him and one of his co-stars in a sex-dungeon themed room for the week.
Samantha Hart is supposed to be in Vegas for a book convention but someone (I can't recall who) mixed up the dates. Unfortunately her (real) name is the stage name of Ethan's co-star. The hotel send her to Ethan's suite ...
I enjoyed this book. It wasn't as risqué as the premise might suggest. There is a lot more talk than porn-style action and it is the story of how a jaded porn star can fall in love. There is a sub-plot involving $10,000 which Ethan borrowed from a loan shark to help his co-star and needs to repay.
Still not in the same league as the Secret McQueen novels but I preferred it to her baseball story.
Recommended for anyone who enjoys a Vegas romance.
Ethan is a porn star, in Vegas for the Adult Film Awards. One of the sponsors has put him and one of his co-stars in a sex-dungeon themed room for the week.
Samantha Hart is supposed to be in Vegas for a book convention but someone (I can't recall who) mixed up the dates. Unfortunately her (real) name is the stage name of Ethan's co-star. The hotel send her to Ethan's suite ...
I enjoyed this book. It wasn't as risqué as the premise might suggest. There is a lot more talk than porn-style action and it is the story of how a jaded porn star can fall in love. There is a sub-plot involving $10,000 which Ethan borrowed from a loan shark to help his co-star and needs to repay.
Still not in the same league as the Secret McQueen novels but I preferred it to her baseball story.
Recommended for anyone who enjoys a Vegas romance.
May 9, 2015
For a book about a porn-star it was kind of cute...and passionate. Do not forget that cos they do get down and dirty too.
Samantha comes for a nice relaxing holiday in Vegas. Destiny throws her into a pRonstar's room. She is all what? No!. He is all, just one date, I do not bite..a lot ;)
So of course that date happen eventually. And she finds out that there is a nice guy behind the star. A guy she likes and would like to spend more time with.
And there is smexy times.
And then there is drama when he owes someone money.
Can they get a HEA? Or are they too different?
Cute, short, nice, and hot.
Samantha comes for a nice relaxing holiday in Vegas. Destiny throws her into a pRonstar's room. She is all what? No!. He is all, just one date, I do not bite..a lot ;)
So of course that date happen eventually. And she finds out that there is a nice guy behind the star. A guy she likes and would like to spend more time with.
And there is smexy times.
And then there is drama when he owes someone money.
Can they get a HEA? Or are they too different?
Cute, short, nice, and hot.
December 20, 2013
This book was unique because I expected the hero to be an asshole douche but really she made him out to be a good guy in a strange business. Yes he was arrogant and cocky but that is because of his experience. We judge people to harshly do to outside stuff not what is based on the inside. I enjoyed the story of a book nerd and a porn star.
I thought the unlikely pair would have more conflict but really it was more a self discovery book on 2 people seeing more. I thought it was unique and very different I was pleasantly surprised.
I thought the unlikely pair would have more conflict but really it was more a self discovery book on 2 people seeing more. I thought it was unique and very different I was pleasantly surprised.
March 10, 2014
The two main characters are great. Their banter made me laugh. The plot is good - but - there is a plot hole you could drive a large truck through. Which drove me batty. (Spoiler alert - I get why the heroine wouldn't have $10k lying around, but where are the hero's earnings from all those movies? I find it hard to believe that he can't find $10k. This bugged me throughout the story, which affected my enjoyment of an otherwise fantastic book. (The hero made me think of James Deen so much. I pictured him every time the hero smirked.)
Bought from kobo.
Bought from kobo.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 23, 2013
Overall a nice story. Didn't expect it to be so sweet. the subplot with the loan sharks kind of took away from the romance IMO. the ending felt rushed. Didn't quite believe that the intense feelings were true after only a week. And that Sam was so okay with Ethan being a porn star and one-time hooker. For a small town girl, she was pretty open-minded and understanding.
December 20, 2013
2.5-3★
December 22, 2013
Didn't feel this story plot was gripping for me to keep my attention. Some parts were funny and entertaining but overall the characters didn't capture my interest. Read at your own risk.
September 10, 2016
3.5 stars
January 5, 2014
It was quick and easy going...I felt nice reading it...
January 5, 2014
Liked both of the characters. Not much on the writing, it was plain nothing fancy and all. Also, predictable scenes and ending. So the 2 stars.
September 10, 2016
A quick, fun read.
July 16, 2014
Beginning is better than the end. light read
February 20, 2015
A light sexy and funny short romance!
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February 26, 2017Can't rate it because I wrote it. Reviewing my old books to re-release them this spring.
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