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Indecent #2
Indecent... Proposal
Amber is a sexual adventurer. But at the wedding of two of her fuck buddies, she feels a little down. She cheers herself up with a quickie against a wall with one of the ushers, but when she’s caught in the act by her best friend’s handsome but uptight brother Scott – she gets a real taste for mischief.
Amber knows he wants her – and she tempts him into sexual explorations beyond his wildest dreams. But then Scott turns the tables, demanding something of her that’s way beyond her comfort zone. Something that frightens her. Amber likes being tied up… but can she be tied down?
Amber knows he wants her – and she tempts him into sexual explorations beyond his wildest dreams. But then Scott turns the tables, demanding something of her that’s way beyond her comfort zone. Something that frightens her. Amber likes being tied up… but can she be tied down?
116 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 11, 2014
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Jane O'Reilly
14 books58 followersJane O'Reilly was born in the north of England, where it was quite cold, and spent much of her childhood huddled under the duvet with a book. It's also how she's spent much of her adulthood. She also likes Captain America, handknit socks, and biscuits. Find her at www.janeoreilly.com
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January 20, 2019
This has my favorite kind of heroine in it: the kind that most reviewers will call "slutty".
Gives-no-fucks heroine with ALLLLL the sexual agency is tired of being seen as the "slutty blonde with big tits", secretly wants something more than just sex, and finds it in her best friend's stiff (but secretly dirty) brother.
Gah, this novella was so hot and perfect. I loved seeing Amber take charge of her sexuality, fuck who she wants to fuck, when she wants to fuck, and to hell with what anyone thinks. Hell, she even answers the phone (it ends up being the hero) while she's being eaten out by her current fuck buddy. AND I LOVED IT. The book starts with orgasms at a wedding and ends with it as well, but in two very different ways and I loved both.
Also, I'm so glad to see that Lucas (her fuck buddy) gets his story next.
Gives-no-fucks heroine with ALLLLL the sexual agency is tired of being seen as the "slutty blonde with big tits", secretly wants something more than just sex, and finds it in her best friend's stiff (but secretly dirty) brother.
Gah, this novella was so hot and perfect. I loved seeing Amber take charge of her sexuality, fuck who she wants to fuck, when she wants to fuck, and to hell with what anyone thinks. Hell, she even answers the phone (it ends up being the hero) while she's being eaten out by her current fuck buddy. AND I LOVED IT. The book starts with orgasms at a wedding and ends with it as well, but in two very different ways and I loved both.
Also, I'm so glad to see that Lucas (her fuck buddy) gets his story next.
April 3, 2016
This was a quick and very steamy read! Amber intrigued me as a woman completely comfortable with her sexuality - but not so comfortable attaching any kind of emotion to her relationships. She hates Scott( or so she thinks) but since we all know that the opposite of love isn't hate it's indifference, the fact that she feels anything for him really annoys her. It means he's getting to her on a level that no-one else has. I liked Scott and his persistence in poking away at Amber's attempts to use sex as a weapon against him instead of admitting what she really wants - him, the whole package, emotions included. The sex is very hot, a little bit kinky with some menage action and it was an entertaining story. 4 stars.
Note: a copy of this story was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for review.
Note: a copy of this story was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for review.
May 3, 2014
...When does hate turn to want? When does want turn to need? When does need turn into something else where sex just isn't enough anymore? Loved this naughty lil' shortie- snack very much.
January 27, 2015
These characters are horny as hell. There's sex in every chapter omfg.
November 4, 2019
3.5 rounded up
May 2, 2016
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
I will admit that I went into this story with a dislike for the heroine. We first meet Amber in the first short story of this trilogy, Indecent Exposure. I thought that she was pretty selfish and she seemed to be only concerned with her wants and needs. I was really hoping that in Indecent Proposal we would get to see a different side of her. I was glad to see that there was more to her than we had originally seen, but I still ended up with mixed feelings on this story. These stories can be read as standalones since they contain interconnected characters but focus only on one couple at a time. That being said though, I would highly recommend starting at the beginning because the reader really gets to see so much more depth and insight when meeting them for the first time and seeing how they change.
Amber is sexually adventurous, and has been trying to get over her broken heart. She had been sleeping with her boss and thought that she was in love with him until he left her for another woman he was also sleeping with. After almost ruining her friendship with her best friend, Amber decides to get over her hurt feelings and starts sleeping with not only her boss, but also his girlfriend. However when the two of them decide to get married, Amber decides she is through. She picks up a random guy at their wedding and ends up hooking up with him during the reception. They get interrupted by Amber's best friend's brother Scott. Scott and Amber have always fought and have never really interacted well, but there is no mistaking the attraction between them or the lust in Scott's eyes. Amber and Scott begin to see each other in a completely different light, and they find themselves unable to stay away from each other. But Scott is looking for more than a casual fling, and Amber is scared to let herself have anything more than that. Will Scott and Amber realize that they are perfect for each other, or will the continue to fight the growing feelings between them?
I liked Scott. I thought that he was great for Amber and that he did a great job of helping her realize that she deserved more than what she had been settling for. I did think that there was a bit too much hot and cold with him though. One second he would be into her and they would be getting physical and the next second he couldn't get away fast enough. I understand part of what he was experiencing and that he didn't want to just be about sex with her. But even though he wanted more, he went about it in the wrong way I thought. Amber was more than I had originally thought, and it was nice to see that she really did care about Ellie and that she was worried that she had screwed up the friendship by her actions. It wasn't just Amber's fault though, and I think that if Ellie had been more upfront and honest with her that Amber might have acted completely different. I liked seeing Amber open herself up to the possibility of a loving and steady relationship rather than continue with her casual flings. I thought that Amber was really open minded, and I liked that she went after what she wanted. She wasn't afraid to be who she was and I liked that. I wish that she wouldn't have run so much though and would have let Scott in a bit sooner. I think that if these two would have just communicated better, that everything would have been solved a lot quicker. Amber and Scott were really hot together though, and I felt like they had a lot of chemistry. I wish that there would have been a bit less of others involved though. I think that although Lucas was very likable, that he sort of hurt the relationship between Scott and Amber a bit.
I am really shocked just how much the short length of these stories hasn't been a factor for me though. Jane O'Reilly has done a wonderful job of telling a story that doesn't feel extremely rushed or incomplete with these short books, and that is really rare to me. It isn't often that I feel like you can get all of that plus likable characters and a believable relationship out of such few pages, and yet Jane O'Reilly has figured out a way to do it successfully. I think that Scott and Amber really worked together, and I liked how well they seemed to fit. I wish there had been a little less push and pull and a little less Lucas, but overall I thought that this was a good story. I am enjoying this trilogy, and I can't wait to read Lucas's story next in Indecent Desires. I look forward to reading more from Jane O'Reilly in the future, and I recommend that you check these books out if you are a fan of Erotica. These entertaining and hot stories are a great way to spend a few hours.
**ARC provided by Author**
I will admit that I went into this story with a dislike for the heroine. We first meet Amber in the first short story of this trilogy, Indecent Exposure. I thought that she was pretty selfish and she seemed to be only concerned with her wants and needs. I was really hoping that in Indecent Proposal we would get to see a different side of her. I was glad to see that there was more to her than we had originally seen, but I still ended up with mixed feelings on this story. These stories can be read as standalones since they contain interconnected characters but focus only on one couple at a time. That being said though, I would highly recommend starting at the beginning because the reader really gets to see so much more depth and insight when meeting them for the first time and seeing how they change.
Amber is sexually adventurous, and has been trying to get over her broken heart. She had been sleeping with her boss and thought that she was in love with him until he left her for another woman he was also sleeping with. After almost ruining her friendship with her best friend, Amber decides to get over her hurt feelings and starts sleeping with not only her boss, but also his girlfriend. However when the two of them decide to get married, Amber decides she is through. She picks up a random guy at their wedding and ends up hooking up with him during the reception. They get interrupted by Amber's best friend's brother Scott. Scott and Amber have always fought and have never really interacted well, but there is no mistaking the attraction between them or the lust in Scott's eyes. Amber and Scott begin to see each other in a completely different light, and they find themselves unable to stay away from each other. But Scott is looking for more than a casual fling, and Amber is scared to let herself have anything more than that. Will Scott and Amber realize that they are perfect for each other, or will the continue to fight the growing feelings between them?
I liked Scott. I thought that he was great for Amber and that he did a great job of helping her realize that she deserved more than what she had been settling for. I did think that there was a bit too much hot and cold with him though. One second he would be into her and they would be getting physical and the next second he couldn't get away fast enough. I understand part of what he was experiencing and that he didn't want to just be about sex with her. But even though he wanted more, he went about it in the wrong way I thought. Amber was more than I had originally thought, and it was nice to see that she really did care about Ellie and that she was worried that she had screwed up the friendship by her actions. It wasn't just Amber's fault though, and I think that if Ellie had been more upfront and honest with her that Amber might have acted completely different. I liked seeing Amber open herself up to the possibility of a loving and steady relationship rather than continue with her casual flings. I thought that Amber was really open minded, and I liked that she went after what she wanted. She wasn't afraid to be who she was and I liked that. I wish that she wouldn't have run so much though and would have let Scott in a bit sooner. I think that if these two would have just communicated better, that everything would have been solved a lot quicker. Amber and Scott were really hot together though, and I felt like they had a lot of chemistry. I wish that there would have been a bit less of others involved though. I think that although Lucas was very likable, that he sort of hurt the relationship between Scott and Amber a bit.
I am really shocked just how much the short length of these stories hasn't been a factor for me though. Jane O'Reilly has done a wonderful job of telling a story that doesn't feel extremely rushed or incomplete with these short books, and that is really rare to me. It isn't often that I feel like you can get all of that plus likable characters and a believable relationship out of such few pages, and yet Jane O'Reilly has figured out a way to do it successfully. I think that Scott and Amber really worked together, and I liked how well they seemed to fit. I wish there had been a little less push and pull and a little less Lucas, but overall I thought that this was a good story. I am enjoying this trilogy, and I can't wait to read Lucas's story next in Indecent Desires. I look forward to reading more from Jane O'Reilly in the future, and I recommend that you check these books out if you are a fan of Erotica. These entertaining and hot stories are a great way to spend a few hours.
**ARC provided by Author**
September 3, 2014
This is the second book of the Indecent series. I'm sure you could read it as a stand-alone, but it does make reference to the events of the first book. Plus, the first one was a better book. So there's that.
There was nothing really wrong with this one that a little bit better pacing wouldn't have fixed. Amber and Scott have known each other for years. Amber is Scott's twin sister's best friend and they've always hated each other. So when Scott walks in on Amber having sex with a stranger in a disused corner of a hotel ballroom at Scott's sister's wedding, Amber thinks he's judging her for her overtly sexual behavior.
And seriously, Amber is a little out of control. I'm all for women getting as much sex as they want, whenever they want, with whomever they want. But the thing about Amber is that even though she's enjoying the sex, it's pretty clear pretty early on that it isn't just for the joy of feeling good. She's extremely pretty and doesn't really let anyone try to see past that, concerned that what they'll find won't be enough.
Scott is smart, gorgeous, a little buttoned up on the surface and has a golden boy reputation. Since this is a first-person book, we never really find out much about what's going on in Scott's head and unlike in the first book, I kind of wanted his perspective. We're left to surmise that he has really liked Amber for a really long time, but what seems unclear is why he's never acted on it. Or why he chose "judgey" as his default mode of conversation with her for so long.
There's also an m/m/f threesome in this one, which I know some readers don't like so I'll just mention that here. I was fine with it. In fact, for screwy reasons that fans of Cara McKenna and Charlotte Stein will appreciate, it was the highlight of the book for me.
But what made this book slightly less enjoyable than the last one was the ending, which was super abrupt. It just seemed a little fast and left me wondering if they really understood what they were both getting into.
I do have to say though, I really like Jane O'Reilly's use of inner monologues. A lot of authors use first person the same way they'd use third person and give their characters lengthy thought processes, including many conjectures about how the other characters are thinking and feeling, between bits of dialogue. O'Reilly's narration is almost invisible, with character thoughts limited to no more than a few fleeting words. Indeed, how people actually think things to themselves when they're in the middle of a conversation with someone else. Long pauses are fine for introvert characters, but extroverts (like Amber) think out loud. They're not going to have a huge amount of inner monologue and it was interesting to see an author make that work.
I'm really enjoying Jane O'Reilly and will definitely pick up more of her books, including the third of this series. Fun, sexy and slightly quirky reads.
There was nothing really wrong with this one that a little bit better pacing wouldn't have fixed. Amber and Scott have known each other for years. Amber is Scott's twin sister's best friend and they've always hated each other. So when Scott walks in on Amber having sex with a stranger in a disused corner of a hotel ballroom at Scott's sister's wedding, Amber thinks he's judging her for her overtly sexual behavior.
And seriously, Amber is a little out of control. I'm all for women getting as much sex as they want, whenever they want, with whomever they want. But the thing about Amber is that even though she's enjoying the sex, it's pretty clear pretty early on that it isn't just for the joy of feeling good. She's extremely pretty and doesn't really let anyone try to see past that, concerned that what they'll find won't be enough.
Scott is smart, gorgeous, a little buttoned up on the surface and has a golden boy reputation. Since this is a first-person book, we never really find out much about what's going on in Scott's head and unlike in the first book, I kind of wanted his perspective. We're left to surmise that he has really liked Amber for a really long time, but what seems unclear is why he's never acted on it. Or why he chose "judgey" as his default mode of conversation with her for so long.
There's also an m/m/f threesome in this one, which I know some readers don't like so I'll just mention that here. I was fine with it. In fact, for screwy reasons that fans of Cara McKenna and Charlotte Stein will appreciate, it was the highlight of the book for me.
But what made this book slightly less enjoyable than the last one was the ending, which was super abrupt. It just seemed a little fast and left me wondering if they really understood what they were both getting into.
I do have to say though, I really like Jane O'Reilly's use of inner monologues. A lot of authors use first person the same way they'd use third person and give their characters lengthy thought processes, including many conjectures about how the other characters are thinking and feeling, between bits of dialogue. O'Reilly's narration is almost invisible, with character thoughts limited to no more than a few fleeting words. Indeed, how people actually think things to themselves when they're in the middle of a conversation with someone else. Long pauses are fine for introvert characters, but extroverts (like Amber) think out loud. They're not going to have a huge amount of inner monologue and it was interesting to see an author make that work.
I'm really enjoying Jane O'Reilly and will definitely pick up more of her books, including the third of this series. Fun, sexy and slightly quirky reads.
July 29, 2016
The second in the Indecent Trilogy is Amber’s story. We first met Amber in the midst of a personal crisis: she had just lost her boyfriend and was looking to have Ellie take some racy photos to get back at her boyfriend. Her ex is getting married to the ‘other woman’, the only difference is that Amber has been playing with the couple for months. A sexually adventurous woman, she has never been in many relationships: her self-esteem is low, and her use of sex as a weapon and a control aid doesn’t allow for tender words.
Seeking to fill the empty spot, she sneaks off at the wedding to have a quick no-nonsense tryst, and is surprised by Ellie’s brother Scott. The two have sniped at one another for years: she thinks he’s too uptight, he corrects and challenges her willingness to deal with men and situations that are little more than time-wasters.
Amber puts the moves on Scott, and sees that he isn’t quite as buttoned down or uptight as she thought. And when she brings a second man into their relationship, and Scott starts to direct him one night, Amber freaks out. Her sexual proclivities have always had her with the upper hand, and she could use and discard at will. But Scott is something different, and his perceived willingness to allow another man into their relationship sends her esteem into a tailspin.
Far more emotionally charged and raw than the first book, Amber and Scott are always butting heads when they aren’t in the middle of steamy hot monkey sex. But Amber’s emotions are far closer to the surface, and far less controlled than I even expected early in this book, and O’Reilly’s writing and pacing serve the emotional tension well. Again we have a broken person in Amber, finding the potential of someone who will see her, and accept her unconditionally. More inhibitions are lost, and readers will find that there is no lack of steam or emotion in this quick read.
I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review for The Jeep Diva. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Seeking to fill the empty spot, she sneaks off at the wedding to have a quick no-nonsense tryst, and is surprised by Ellie’s brother Scott. The two have sniped at one another for years: she thinks he’s too uptight, he corrects and challenges her willingness to deal with men and situations that are little more than time-wasters.
Amber puts the moves on Scott, and sees that he isn’t quite as buttoned down or uptight as she thought. And when she brings a second man into their relationship, and Scott starts to direct him one night, Amber freaks out. Her sexual proclivities have always had her with the upper hand, and she could use and discard at will. But Scott is something different, and his perceived willingness to allow another man into their relationship sends her esteem into a tailspin.
Far more emotionally charged and raw than the first book, Amber and Scott are always butting heads when they aren’t in the middle of steamy hot monkey sex. But Amber’s emotions are far closer to the surface, and far less controlled than I even expected early in this book, and O’Reilly’s writing and pacing serve the emotional tension well. Again we have a broken person in Amber, finding the potential of someone who will see her, and accept her unconditionally. More inhibitions are lost, and readers will find that there is no lack of steam or emotion in this quick read.
I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review for The Jeep Diva. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
November 13, 2014
I wasn't as big a fan of book 2 as I was of book 1. I think it has to do with the heroine, Amber. She has no idea what or who she wants. Her feelings have these extreme ups and downs with no middle ground.
I will give Amber props for her sexual freedom. She's forward thinking and bucks society telling her she's a slut because she sleeps around. She enjoys sex and feels no shame in admitting that. (You go girl)
Scott and Amber together -- I don't know. I didn't really get their relationship or how their feelings developed SO quickly. They never seem to do anything but have sex - no outings, no conversations, etc. I find it hard to believe the feelings they have for each other are as deep as they say.
I'm glad I've discovered O'Reilly with this series though. Fans of Charlotte Stein will be sure to like her writing.
I will give Amber props for her sexual freedom. She's forward thinking and bucks society telling her she's a slut because she sleeps around. She enjoys sex and feels no shame in admitting that. (You go girl)
Scott and Amber together -- I don't know. I didn't really get their relationship or how their feelings developed SO quickly. They never seem to do anything but have sex - no outings, no conversations, etc. I find it hard to believe the feelings they have for each other are as deep as they say.
I'm glad I've discovered O'Reilly with this series though. Fans of Charlotte Stein will be sure to like her writing.
April 7, 2014
Another hot dirty story by Jane O'Reilly.
Amber made a splash in "Indecent Exposure" but now we get to know her up close and personal. Amber fell in love once and got her heart broken, so she has decided to never fall in love again. Having hot, dirty sex anytime she wants with no emotion is just fine with her. That is until Scott invades her personal space. Now she is not sure what is she is feeling. Will Amber bite when Scott lays it on the line? Hot, raunchy, dirty sex scenes. Fabulous Ending.
May 9, 2014
Amber likes sex and is not ashamed of it. Her recent lover is getting married and she feel sangry and depressed. Amber is very complicated and her emotions are a mess, she's ready for something more then just casual sex but is clinging to her old life style. She is attracted to Scott but won't let heself feel anything more then lust for him. Scott has a similar history as Amber, of casual sex and he wants something more with Amber. These two bumble through love in a messy and emotion way. I enjoyed the story a lot, because Amber was so interesting.
March 21, 2014
Indecent ... Proposal by Jane O'Reilly is just another soft-porno/NA love story.
Short, steamy, filled with non stop f¤#&ing, almost teenager angst, misunderstandings and love. Thats it.
Not bad, but not good either. Why I read it, and why did I end it, if it wasn't good? Well first I had some time to kill and second I wanted to know how it ends and I'm not the kind of reader who reads the ending without reading all of it.
Short, steamy, filled with non stop f¤#&ing, almost teenager angst, misunderstandings and love. Thats it.
Not bad, but not good either. Why I read it, and why did I end it, if it wasn't good? Well first I had some time to kill and second I wanted to know how it ends and I'm not the kind of reader who reads the ending without reading all of it.
January 30, 2015
Review at www.bookcrack.com. I read and reviewed this super smexy novella trio this time last year and somehow only book 1 got updated! Loved book one (Indecent Exposure) giving it 5 STARS and it made my BEST of 2014 list. This book, books 2 (Indecent Proposal ) and 3 were 4 and 5 star fave novellas of 2014. Highly recommend this author's smexy Carina novellas! I didn't connect with this heroine as much otherwise it would have been 5 STARS as I really enjoy O'Reilly's writing.
July 21, 2014
Such a good and dirty story. Like dirty, explicit sex, incredibly hot, yet done with incredible depth of emotion in the hero and heroine. So good that I just downloaded the third book in the trilogy and am off to glom it now.
Bought from kobo.
Bought from kobo.
March 27, 2014
That was definitely a dirty one!
October 16, 2014
This one didn't charm me as much as the first - felt like we learned less about the hero - but it was still well written. I liked that Amber was vulnerable yet tough.
March 2, 2017
HOT!!! I'm really digging this series so far. And this one has one of my favorite tropes: uptight hero and free-spirited heroine.
March 2, 2015
Totally sucked me in. Super hot and made me cry. Could be hormones.
March 2, 2016
Cheeky little read.
April 20, 2017
I asked for recs on twitter and FB for romances where the hero has been in love with the heroine forever.
... this was a rec and .... no.
you don't get that at all. at. all.
this is also more erotica than romance, which, fine, but I think the categorization by the rec ruined this for me. Had it been just a random read, sure, erotica - but as a romance with smitten hero? not so much
there had been the circling attraction, and it's a hot read - just ... :\
D+
... this was a rec and .... no.
you don't get that at all. at. all.
this is also more erotica than romance, which, fine, but I think the categorization by the rec ruined this for me. Had it been just a random read, sure, erotica - but as a romance with smitten hero? not so much
there had been the circling attraction, and it's a hot read - just ... :\
D+
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