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Cactus Creek #0.5
A Little Combustible Chemistry
Man, oh man, was he in trouble...
If the girl-next-door-had an unpredictable, feisty twin sister, this woman would be her. Though she'd doused it quickly, a sizzling, ultra-feminine awareness had flared in her eyes in that brief moment they'd met his, along with a sweet blush she'd fought with adorably, stubborn defiance. Damn, she was cute. And intriguing. With that quiet, kitten gaze of hers still mulishly refusing to look his way again, she was drawing him in, hook, line, and sinker.
Holy Hefeweizen...
It was bad enough that the faint scent of one of her dark ales was lingering on his lips in that sexier-than-sin sort of way, but candying it atop steamy eyes and a gentlemanly sweet center to boot was just plain unfair. He was cowboy-in-the-city sexy with a laughing smile and all sorts of promised temptations radiating from him. And he always smelled like chocolate. With his scorching hot gaze, he was completely lethal to everything that kept her tame.
The night Luke and Dani met, they really should have gotten each other's last names. More importantly? Each other's occupations.
See how the chocolate vs. beer throwdown between chocolatier Luke Bradford and beer brewing beauty Dani Dobson gets started in this prequel novella to LOVE, CHOCOLATE, AND BEER.
*****NOTE FROM AUTHOR: THIS PREQUEL IS NOW TOGETHER WITH BOOK #1: LOVE, CHOCOLATE, AND BEER AS A NON-SEPARATE FREE PREQUEL (meaning when you download Book 1, the free prequel will be at the start of it). IT HAS NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD SEPARATELY SINCE DEC 2014. IT DOES *NOT* NEED TO BE DOWNLOADED SEPARATELY.*****
If the girl-next-door-had an unpredictable, feisty twin sister, this woman would be her. Though she'd doused it quickly, a sizzling, ultra-feminine awareness had flared in her eyes in that brief moment they'd met his, along with a sweet blush she'd fought with adorably, stubborn defiance. Damn, she was cute. And intriguing. With that quiet, kitten gaze of hers still mulishly refusing to look his way again, she was drawing him in, hook, line, and sinker.
Holy Hefeweizen...
It was bad enough that the faint scent of one of her dark ales was lingering on his lips in that sexier-than-sin sort of way, but candying it atop steamy eyes and a gentlemanly sweet center to boot was just plain unfair. He was cowboy-in-the-city sexy with a laughing smile and all sorts of promised temptations radiating from him. And he always smelled like chocolate. With his scorching hot gaze, he was completely lethal to everything that kept her tame.
The night Luke and Dani met, they really should have gotten each other's last names. More importantly? Each other's occupations.
See how the chocolate vs. beer throwdown between chocolatier Luke Bradford and beer brewing beauty Dani Dobson gets started in this prequel novella to LOVE, CHOCOLATE, AND BEER.
*****NOTE FROM AUTHOR: THIS PREQUEL IS NOW TOGETHER WITH BOOK #1: LOVE, CHOCOLATE, AND BEER AS A NON-SEPARATE FREE PREQUEL (meaning when you download Book 1, the free prequel will be at the start of it). IT HAS NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD SEPARATELY SINCE DEC 2014. IT DOES *NOT* NEED TO BE DOWNLOADED SEPARATELY.*****
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First published January 28, 2014
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Violet Duke
36 books1,262 followersNEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY bestselling author Violet Duke is a former professor of English Education ecstatic to be on the other side of the page now writing emotion-rich stories with fun, everyday characters and sweet, sexy match-ups. Since her debut series in 2013, over a million readers have put all four of Violet's laugh & cry contemporary romance series on bestseller lists and Top 10 charts across the major eretailers, both in the U.S. and internationally.
When she isn't feeding her book-a-day addiction, Violet enjoys doing far too many things without checking the directions first (often with outrageous power tools she has no business operating), and cooking impossible-to-replicate 'special edition' dishes that laugh in the face of recipes. She lives in Hawai'i with her kids (Violet & Duke) and Mr. Violet Duke (their ringleader), with a PJs-and-rubber-slippers work dress code she takes very seriously.
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When she isn't feeding her book-a-day addiction, Violet enjoys doing far too many things without checking the directions first (often with outrageous power tools she has no business operating), and cooking impossible-to-replicate 'special edition' dishes that laugh in the face of recipes. She lives in Hawai'i with her kids (Violet & Duke) and Mr. Violet Duke (their ringleader), with a PJs-and-rubber-slippers work dress code she takes very seriously.
♥ For fan info & epic giveaways, visit: www.facebook.com/VioletDukeBooks
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February 21, 2015
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THE CACTUS CREEK SERIES:
BOOK 1: Love, Chocolate, and Beer [Luke & Dani] (includes: A Little Combustible Chemistry, Prequel)
BOOK 2: Love, Tussles, and Takedowns [Hudson & Lia]
BOOK 3: Love, Exes, and Ohs [Isaac & Xoey]
BOOK 4: Love, Sidelines, and Endzones [Grady & Sienna]
BOOK 5: A Little Holiday Meddling [Holiday Novella -- Noah & Katelyn]
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July 25, 2016
I don't normally read prequels but this one was included in the actual book so of course I read it. :)
February 20, 2014
A LITTLE COMBUSTIBLE CHEMISTRY by Violet Duke is a brilliant introduction to her new Cactus Creek series. It is a smart, snappy, witty, steamy, and most of all a fun prequel to Love, Chocolate and Beer (Cactus Creek #1) that was just right at satisfying me with the novella and teasing me with the desire for more. As with Violet’s Nice Girl to Love series I fell head over heels for her likeable characters mostly due to the natural and realistic feel of her writing style.
The key players are Dani Dobson, wildly popular brewmaster and owner of Ocotillos Brewpub. Born and raised in Cactus Creek, she is a second generation owner and extremely well-liked among the townfolk. She is also a bit of a workaholic, been burned in the romance department leading to a yearlong sexual drought, a girl-next-door type of sweet and a take-no prisoners businesswoman all wrapped up in one feisty package Luke finds impossible to resist.
Luke Bradford is a chocolatier extraordinare who has moved his successful chocolate shop, Desert Confections, from Mesa to Cactus Creek after visiting and falling in love with the quirky small town. As the new kid on the block he has a lot to prove and a lot to lose. He is a sexy, smoldering, old-fashioned romance kind of guy who has his eyes fully focused on Dani. She can’t stop the weak-in-the-knees reaction he causes in her with just the hot way he looks at her from across the room. And Luke’s ready to pull out all the stops; flowers, private dinner, and candlelight all to find his way into Dani’s arms.
To coin the title, their initial attraction and sexual chemistry is so intense it’s combustible. They are on the same page with this from a personal perspective (the scene of their first encounter is quite delicious) and the sparks fly. Unfortunately from a business perspective they are at odds, and again the sparks fly. They are helped along, both personally and professionally, by coworkers and friends with sassy and quirky personalities of their own. All combined for a quick entertaining read.
~I received this eBook from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The key players are Dani Dobson, wildly popular brewmaster and owner of Ocotillos Brewpub. Born and raised in Cactus Creek, she is a second generation owner and extremely well-liked among the townfolk. She is also a bit of a workaholic, been burned in the romance department leading to a yearlong sexual drought, a girl-next-door type of sweet and a take-no prisoners businesswoman all wrapped up in one feisty package Luke finds impossible to resist.
Luke Bradford is a chocolatier extraordinare who has moved his successful chocolate shop, Desert Confections, from Mesa to Cactus Creek after visiting and falling in love with the quirky small town. As the new kid on the block he has a lot to prove and a lot to lose. He is a sexy, smoldering, old-fashioned romance kind of guy who has his eyes fully focused on Dani. She can’t stop the weak-in-the-knees reaction he causes in her with just the hot way he looks at her from across the room. And Luke’s ready to pull out all the stops; flowers, private dinner, and candlelight all to find his way into Dani’s arms.
To coin the title, their initial attraction and sexual chemistry is so intense it’s combustible. They are on the same page with this from a personal perspective (the scene of their first encounter is quite delicious) and the sparks fly. Unfortunately from a business perspective they are at odds, and again the sparks fly. They are helped along, both personally and professionally, by coworkers and friends with sassy and quirky personalities of their own. All combined for a quick entertaining read.
~I received this eBook from the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 22, 2014
Yeah, I'm smiling and doing a little happy dance after reading about Luke and Dani! Wicked fun! Luke moves his chocolate shop next to Dani's brewery and the sparks fly. Oh, I love them. I love their banter. I love Quinn, Luke's longtime friend and business manager. I love Xoey, Dani's best friend. This is a really fun story. So great, I bought the first book off Amazon right away. I love it!
The writing is wonderful. I feel as if the author was smiling as she wrote. :) The short story just seemed to flow so perfectly. It's just that easy to love everything about this perfect beach read. Yes, I hope there will be many more books in the series.
Recommended for chick-lit and romance readers - of all ages. :-)
The writing is wonderful. I feel as if the author was smiling as she wrote. :) The short story just seemed to flow so perfectly. It's just that easy to love everything about this perfect beach read. Yes, I hope there will be many more books in the series.
Recommended for chick-lit and romance readers - of all ages. :-)
May 24, 2015
Mm-mmm, what a fantastic start to Dani and Luke's story! I love that we get a little backdrop before diving into Love, Chocolate & Beer, it really helped set it up.
Although I can't say much in the way of beer, (yet), I do love Cactus Creek's local brewmaster Dani. Her devotion to her brewpub and loyalty to her customers is as real as it gets. Beautiful inside and out we'll see if she can begin to discover that romance is in fact attainable.
And let's not forget Luke, chocolatier and new to Cactus Creek, he's completely dedicated to his work. And who doesn't love chocolate, right? Perhaps with his romantic ways he'll not only be able to spread love with his chocolaty goodness, but also manage to win over a certain brewmaster who's very reluctant towards the kind of romance he's all about.
This is only the beginning of what I believe will become a deep-rooted love for Cactus Creek and all its residents. And I'm glad it started with 'A Little Combustible Chemistry'. ^_^
Although I can't say much in the way of beer, (yet), I do love Cactus Creek's local brewmaster Dani. Her devotion to her brewpub and loyalty to her customers is as real as it gets. Beautiful inside and out we'll see if she can begin to discover that romance is in fact attainable.
And let's not forget Luke, chocolatier and new to Cactus Creek, he's completely dedicated to his work. And who doesn't love chocolate, right? Perhaps with his romantic ways he'll not only be able to spread love with his chocolaty goodness, but also manage to win over a certain brewmaster who's very reluctant towards the kind of romance he's all about.
This is only the beginning of what I believe will become a deep-rooted love for Cactus Creek and all its residents. And I'm glad it started with 'A Little Combustible Chemistry'. ^_^
February 19, 2014
What utterly vile putrid garbage! This is a very mean, ugly story containing some of the most mean, ugly, shallow, puerile, low-class, horndog characters ever to disgrace a mean, ugly story. If walking va-jay-jays without hearts, souls, or minds hooking up with walking dicks without hearts, souls, or minds is what passes for story, humor, and romance, then we as a nation have sunk ridiculously far into sub-human standards. Just what is an author's purpose of challenging herself to sink as low as possible into vileness, crassness, and ignominy--not like those are difficult goals to reach; after all, flies and cockroaches manage. This story is for dumpster dippers only, but only if they don't mind the flies and cockroaches.
February 2, 2014
Dani and Luke are definitely different from the good girl series! I know I'm going to be looking forward to more one on one with the two.
Dani=beer
Luke=chocolate
Hm, how exactly will this work out between them?!;)
Guess you have to read the full length novel Love, Chocolate, and Beer to find out.
Dani=beer
Luke=chocolate
Hm, how exactly will this work out between them?!;)
Guess you have to read the full length novel Love, Chocolate, and Beer to find out.
April 1, 2014
How cute! I can't wait to read the next one!
July 23, 2014
Two-haiku review:
They have chemistry
Then find out other's business
They clash, make a bet
Very short freebie
To entice buying real book
I did, so we'll see
They have chemistry
Then find out other's business
They clash, make a bet
Very short freebie
To entice buying real book
I did, so we'll see
November 15, 2016
Great prequel to set up the series.
December 12, 2016
This is the prequel to the Cactus Creek series. Dani owns the bar, and Luke owns the chocolate shop. Their chemistry is amazing, but can they make more of it? I really enjoyed this prequel, and look forward to reading more about Dani and Luke. I definitely recommend reading it!
April 9, 2023
Great start to the series
I read book 1 first so I'm glad to get the backstory for Dani and Luke. And a peek at couples to come. Well written and well edited. Can't wait to read the next book.
I read book 1 first so I'm glad to get the backstory for Dani and Luke. And a peek at couples to come. Well written and well edited. Can't wait to read the next book.
August 23, 2018
Oh those are fighting words.
Let the games begin, this is a great start to a book that helps get you to understand these characters.
Let the games begin, this is a great start to a book that helps get you to understand these characters.
August 31, 2020
Dani es la dueña de la fábrica de cerveza, y una noche entre los clientes del bar se da cuenta que un cliente bastante atractivo no para de mirarla. Será el comienzo de su historia personal con Luke, mientras que la historia de sus negocios arrancó mal, así que, quién ganará?
June 11, 2015
Review from website Escapology Reviews
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After downloading Love, Chocolate and Beer to my beloved kindle I was pleasantly surprised to discover it was a two for one deal that included the prequel novella, A Little Combustible Chemistry. It also came with a note from the author that it was highly recommended to be read first. After reading both I couldn't agree more.
Straight away we are introduced to the smart and bold female brewmaster Dani Dobson and I must say I took to her right from the start. Running the family brewpub ‘Ocotillos’ she is a straight talking business women and the type of boss who was so cool and respectful that I found myself wanting to physically get into the story and get a job at her pub. Her good friend and second in command Xoey, is the sexy free spirit who comes in to give Dani a bit of a pep talk and us insight to her lack of love life , that’s when Mr tall, sweet and sexy walks in.
Luke Bradford, the newest resident in Cactus creek is a chocolatier and all out romantic and with his business Desert Confections, next door to Ocotillos, he’s Dani’s new neighbor too. After seeing each other around town a few times they finally meet and there’s definitely more than a little chemistry between them. The banter and humor between them during their first meeting is great and give you high expectations for what’s to come between them.
Luke and Dani are good believable characters and easy to like with their sexy, flirty wordplay. Which is why I felt a little cheated when it came to their sexting. This is the fun part of the relationship where the two are getting to know each other and through their interactions, how we are supposed to get to know them. But instead of writing the messages between the two we get how they felt after reading the ‘sext’ from each other, which I thought was a shame and a waste of a good opportunity for chemistry building. We were told about this heat between them rather than shown it. I don’t need the messages to be explicit but sexting could have been sexy without being graphic, just a bit more would have been nice. That said, there is still a plenty attraction between the two.
We are also introduced to Quinn who is Lukes business partner and another strong female character that you can’t help but like. We are given a tiny bit of her history and it’s obvious that there is a lot more to come from her. I enjoyed the interactions between Dani and Quinn and it was good to read something where smart women were talking to each other without the bitchiness and jealousy you get in some books.
Luke and Dani continue to get to know each other and after a couple of misunderstandings, some miscommunication, a bit of baiting and a lot more flirting a bet is made between the two regarding their respective businesses. Danni reacts rashly to something and it’s obvious this is going to cause problems further down the road for this couple.
As the line between business and pleasure quickly blur Luke, a hopeful romantic, is amused to discover that Dani thinks beer is more romantic than chocolate. After trying to school each other in their own brand of romance they decide to each work on a campaign leading up to Valentine's day to out romance the other and having the town bet on which is more romantic. And so the bet is on. It’s Ocotillos vs Desert confections & Beer vs Chocolate.
It’s a fun fast start to the series with likable characters and leaves you with a lot to look forward to.
Review by Brienne Dubh @ Escapology Reviews
escapologyreviews.com
After downloading Love, Chocolate and Beer to my beloved kindle I was pleasantly surprised to discover it was a two for one deal that included the prequel novella, A Little Combustible Chemistry. It also came with a note from the author that it was highly recommended to be read first. After reading both I couldn't agree more.
Straight away we are introduced to the smart and bold female brewmaster Dani Dobson and I must say I took to her right from the start. Running the family brewpub ‘Ocotillos’ she is a straight talking business women and the type of boss who was so cool and respectful that I found myself wanting to physically get into the story and get a job at her pub. Her good friend and second in command Xoey, is the sexy free spirit who comes in to give Dani a bit of a pep talk and us insight to her lack of love life , that’s when Mr tall, sweet and sexy walks in.
Luke Bradford, the newest resident in Cactus creek is a chocolatier and all out romantic and with his business Desert Confections, next door to Ocotillos, he’s Dani’s new neighbor too. After seeing each other around town a few times they finally meet and there’s definitely more than a little chemistry between them. The banter and humor between them during their first meeting is great and give you high expectations for what’s to come between them.
Luke and Dani are good believable characters and easy to like with their sexy, flirty wordplay. Which is why I felt a little cheated when it came to their sexting. This is the fun part of the relationship where the two are getting to know each other and through their interactions, how we are supposed to get to know them. But instead of writing the messages between the two we get how they felt after reading the ‘sext’ from each other, which I thought was a shame and a waste of a good opportunity for chemistry building. We were told about this heat between them rather than shown it. I don’t need the messages to be explicit but sexting could have been sexy without being graphic, just a bit more would have been nice. That said, there is still a plenty attraction between the two.
We are also introduced to Quinn who is Lukes business partner and another strong female character that you can’t help but like. We are given a tiny bit of her history and it’s obvious that there is a lot more to come from her. I enjoyed the interactions between Dani and Quinn and it was good to read something where smart women were talking to each other without the bitchiness and jealousy you get in some books.
Luke and Dani continue to get to know each other and after a couple of misunderstandings, some miscommunication, a bit of baiting and a lot more flirting a bet is made between the two regarding their respective businesses. Danni reacts rashly to something and it’s obvious this is going to cause problems further down the road for this couple.
As the line between business and pleasure quickly blur Luke, a hopeful romantic, is amused to discover that Dani thinks beer is more romantic than chocolate. After trying to school each other in their own brand of romance they decide to each work on a campaign leading up to Valentine's day to out romance the other and having the town bet on which is more romantic. And so the bet is on. It’s Ocotillos vs Desert confections & Beer vs Chocolate.
It’s a fun fast start to the series with likable characters and leaves you with a lot to look forward to.
Review by Brienne Dubh @ Escapology Reviews
December 8, 2014
Short Story it maybe but it was jam packed with blood pressure raising scenes. I laughed and blushed a lot through the 71 pages of this prequel. Even better? At the end of it I was practically screaming for the 1st book! Whats better than Chocolate and Beer? Watching the steamy story unfold between the owners and masters of each trade. When Dani and Luke met I became a complete female and practically sighed with envy and then quickly held my breath to see what would happen next with those two. They come together and it is almost spontaneous combustion. They are perfect for each other in every way! Violet Dukes is remarkable also gets you wondering about a few of the other couples in this prequel. This book is a PERFECT way to give you just a taste of what is to come in the 1st book. In fact since it is free on Amazon right now, I encourage you to click on the Amazon Book Page link above and purchase it! The prequel is also available for Free at the beginning of Love, Chocolate, and Beer [Book 1] if you want to just hop right from one story to the next. Dani and Luke may be the main focus now but I am anxious to get through book one to see how the relationships unfold around them as well.
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February 15, 2017
It's hard to rate a prequel novella. This was an enticing start and I, of course, want to know more. But not much happened since it's a "how they met" story. Good writing and good chemistry.
January 31, 2014
I loved Violets first series so this one I knew would be no different and thank goodness I had the ARC copy of this because after reading this novella I would have been lost in the book. This was like a tease that made you NEED the next book because the chemistry between Dani and Luke is crazy, melt in your mouth chocolate, need a beer to cool down hot!! (See what I did there?) Anyways in the novella we meet the two main characters and their secondary ones as well. Feisty, in your face Dani is the owner of a brewpub called Ocotillos and hot, sexy as sin Luke is the owner of chocolate store called Desert Confections. When these two meet at her bar they have no idea the fire they are starting and how much they are going to help each other out both in and out of the bedroom. This novella is only four chapters and a quick background on the characters. So PLEASE read this first so as not to be lost with the first book! You won’t regret it!!
February 2, 2014
A Little Combustible Chemistry by Violet Duke is a great introduction to her new Cactus Creek series! Luke is new to Cactus Creek, hoping to make a success of his chocolate shop and make Cactus Creek his home. Dani is the brewmaster in the pub once run by her father and now run by her.
As soon as Luke and Dani see each other across the crowded bar there is definite chemistry! Dani is beer and Luke is chocolate. Luke wants her. He can't stop thinking about her. With surprises, fun, and a little sexting, Dani and Luke begin our adventure in Cactus Creek.
Along with Dani and Luke, we meet a host of other characters who I hope to see a lot of in the coming books by Violet Duke. A Little Combustible Chemistry is a fast paced novella with catchy dialogue that makes you want to jump right into book one of the series, Love, Chocolate, and Beer.
As soon as Luke and Dani see each other across the crowded bar there is definite chemistry! Dani is beer and Luke is chocolate. Luke wants her. He can't stop thinking about her. With surprises, fun, and a little sexting, Dani and Luke begin our adventure in Cactus Creek.
Along with Dani and Luke, we meet a host of other characters who I hope to see a lot of in the coming books by Violet Duke. A Little Combustible Chemistry is a fast paced novella with catchy dialogue that makes you want to jump right into book one of the series, Love, Chocolate, and Beer.
May 28, 2014
This was the perfect prequel to Love, Chocolate and Beer!
It was fun and it really got me hooked.
I especially love how Connor and Brian from The Nice Girl to Love Series just snuck their way into the prequel so we know that they're well and thriving in their various relationships.
The prequel definitely sets the stage for Dani and Luke's epic love story. From the first moments they laid eyes on each other, there was instant combustible chemistry.
Cuddos to Author, Violet Duke for writing an amazing prequel to kick off her first novel in the Cactus Creek Series, Love, Chocolate and Beer! I definitely look forward to reading the other books in this series!
I give this prequel five out of five stars!
I'd definitely recommend this prequel and the subsequent novel to everyone looking for a light hearted fun romantic story!
It was fun and it really got me hooked.
I especially love how Connor and Brian from The Nice Girl to Love Series just snuck their way into the prequel so we know that they're well and thriving in their various relationships.
The prequel definitely sets the stage for Dani and Luke's epic love story. From the first moments they laid eyes on each other, there was instant combustible chemistry.
Cuddos to Author, Violet Duke for writing an amazing prequel to kick off her first novel in the Cactus Creek Series, Love, Chocolate and Beer! I definitely look forward to reading the other books in this series!
I give this prequel five out of five stars!
I'd definitely recommend this prequel and the subsequent novel to everyone looking for a light hearted fun romantic story!
March 12, 2014
I just loved this prequel to Violet Duke's Love, Chocolate and Beer! The characters are immediately likable and the story is told in a way that makes you want to see where they all end up. I found the idea of the Valentine's Day/White Day promotion for the chocolate shop a little odd, but interesting enough to see how it plays out as the series continues. The chemistry between Dani and Luke is hot, immediate and the author does a great job of using it to set up the next book.
I've read Violet Duke's Nice Girl to Love series and really liked it, I'm glad to see her writing style and storytelling are just as good with this new series as they were before!
I've read Violet Duke's Nice Girl to Love series and really liked it, I'm glad to see her writing style and storytelling are just as good with this new series as they were before!
February 28, 2015
This is the prequel to Love, Chocolate and Beer, the first book in the Cactus Creek series.
In this novella, we learn about the first explosive meeting between Dani Dobson and Luke Bradford, however the night they meet, they don't exchange last names or occupations. All they know is that their chemistry is off the charts and to say it's combustible is entirely accurate!
This was a fun way to get to know the main characters of the first book and we also got a look at the secondary characters that will play a big part in the series. Two thumbs up and it has left me NEEDING the next book right away!
In this novella, we learn about the first explosive meeting between Dani Dobson and Luke Bradford, however the night they meet, they don't exchange last names or occupations. All they know is that their chemistry is off the charts and to say it's combustible is entirely accurate!
This was a fun way to get to know the main characters of the first book and we also got a look at the secondary characters that will play a big part in the series. Two thumbs up and it has left me NEEDING the next book right away!
September 17, 2014
I love having the chance to read this Prequel Novella to LOVE, CHOCOLATE, AND BEER.
To see how they meet how they reacted how the challenge started.
This made you dying for the next book!
Sparks fly. I do wonder what would have happened had they known exactly who each other were would that spark still be there? I think so. The Chemistry between the two is hard not to see. They both want each other they both cannot stop thinking of the other. But Stubbornness is a factor in Dani.
Read how it all started the way they met and the Challange. This will make you want more
To see how they meet how they reacted how the challenge started.
This made you dying for the next book!
Sparks fly. I do wonder what would have happened had they known exactly who each other were would that spark still be there? I think so. The Chemistry between the two is hard not to see. They both want each other they both cannot stop thinking of the other. But Stubbornness is a factor in Dani.
Read how it all started the way they met and the Challange. This will make you want more
January 31, 2014
This is a great start to a new series. Cactus Creek was mentioned in her previous series. I love the back and forth banter between Luke and Dani. She owns the bar/brewery and he owns the chocolate shop next door, but they don't realize this until almost the end of the book. When they meet, it is an instant chemistry. This prequel is totally setting up the scenario for Love, Chocolate, and Beer and you definitely need to read it first. I received an arc for an honest review. Note: Please read this before Love, Chocolate, and Beer!! (This is going to be a free book.)
April 25, 2014
I really liked how this prequel set the scene for the books to come, didn't have a complete romance, but still felt like a complete book. Prequels to me sometimes feel rushed, when a writer tries to cram in a complete romance from start to HEA, which I didn't see in A little Combustible Chemistry at all.
We get the chance to meet Luke and Dani and see how their first meeting goes, see where the series will take us and meet some of the more colorfull j(a.k.a. Xoey) characters. This prequel is a very good start for a series that I am looking forward to!
We get the chance to meet Luke and Dani and see how their first meeting goes, see where the series will take us and meet some of the more colorfull j(a.k.a. Xoey) characters. This prequel is a very good start for a series that I am looking forward to!
July 1, 2015
This was a very short prequel to the Author’s Cactus Creek series. The characters were very well written, and very feisty! They have an insta-lust attraction, but when the heroine discovers exactly who the hero is, she begins to fight against that attraction. The book ends on a cliffhanger, but it was funny enough that I would be very interested to see where the rest of the series goes! However, I got the feeling that the author’s other series was tied to this, as if this was a spin-off, so I’ll be reading that series first!
January 30, 2014
Chocolate, beer and love? Where do I sign up?
In this prequel novella to Love, Chocolate and Beer you meet Dani and Luke. One owns a brewpub and the other owns a chocolate shop. I would definitely suggest reading the novella before you start Love, Chocolate and Beer because it is fun and it tells how Dani and Luke met and how their competition begins.
Also these two have some serious chemistry and are fun to read about!! I am off to read more about them!!
In this prequel novella to Love, Chocolate and Beer you meet Dani and Luke. One owns a brewpub and the other owns a chocolate shop. I would definitely suggest reading the novella before you start Love, Chocolate and Beer because it is fun and it tells how Dani and Luke met and how their competition begins.
Also these two have some serious chemistry and are fun to read about!! I am off to read more about them!!
July 21, 2014
Get ready for a sexy tale filled with fun, sex and of course all of Violet Duke’s sexy imagination between these two. I am so excited for this series by Violet Duke I couldn’t put this book down once I started. This is a great prequel of what is going to happen between Dani and Luke. So much to say for this is just the sexual buildup between these two that will make you want more. Check out the full review from the actual book for it is awesome.
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February 10, 2014
Although I may never read the rest of Luke and Dani's story this first introduction to the pair was not only laugh out loud good but made me hungry for some chocolate and a little drink to wash it down.
Neat initial start to a series that has serious potential to please a large audience of contemporary romance readers.
Neat initial start to a series that has serious potential to please a large audience of contemporary romance readers.
March 23, 2014
Great teaser
Wow! That was funny, sexy, and exciting. I love the fact that I start reading the book tomorrow. Dani and Luke are hilarious. I can't wait to get to know them. I wish I didn't have to sleep. Don't read this novella unless you want to read the book. This installment left me begging for MORE. Happy reading my fellow bookworms!
Wow! That was funny, sexy, and exciting. I love the fact that I start reading the book tomorrow. Dani and Luke are hilarious. I can't wait to get to know them. I wish I didn't have to sleep. Don't read this novella unless you want to read the book. This installment left me begging for MORE. Happy reading my fellow bookworms!
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