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The world's sexiest bucket list.
After emerging from a loveless marriage, Cat realizes hers is a life half-lived. What's a recently-single woman in the prime of her life to do? Have her first ever one night stand. But her experience leads her to more than just an evening of pleasure. Cat has a revelation: she's sick of being a good girl. It's time for this Cat to take a walk on the wild side.
Cat pledges to try 30 different sexual experiences in the next 30 days, before she turns 30. Her list sends her on a journey that will lead to indescribable pleasures and some risky situations, and Cat will learn more about herself than she ever thought possible. Most unexpected of all, she may even find love.
Do you dare take a peek at her list? Read on …
After emerging from a loveless marriage, Cat realizes hers is a life half-lived. What's a recently-single woman in the prime of her life to do? Have her first ever one night stand. But her experience leads her to more than just an evening of pleasure. Cat has a revelation: she's sick of being a good girl. It's time for this Cat to take a walk on the wild side.
Cat pledges to try 30 different sexual experiences in the next 30 days, before she turns 30. Her list sends her on a journey that will lead to indescribable pleasures and some risky situations, and Cat will learn more about herself than she ever thought possible. Most unexpected of all, she may even find love.
Do you dare take a peek at her list? Read on …
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First published July 23, 2015
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May 30, 2019
I wasn't 100% sure what to expect with a title like this as I was in one of those moods where I didn't know what to read, and so I was randomly scrolling through my kindle till something jumped out at me and screamed: "READ ME." Going into, I didn't have very high expectations and figured that there was going to be a lot of sex in the book with again a title like this. Turned out to be an excellent read and better than my initial expectations and more so too when I discovered it was an Australian book as sometimes they are too cliched using Australian slang which coming from this part of the world can irritate and grind on my nerves. The book starts with Cat whom is newly divorced from her husband who was a complete a-hole, and you get to learn more of his ways near the end of the book, and I loved how Cat grew some female balls and socked it to him. With none too little experience, she decides to write a list of 30 sexual experiences that she wishes to try and have. During her encounters, she sleeps with Jackson, and the sex is ah-mazing. Not wanting to have strings she tries to forget him, but he seems to pop up. Armed with her list, Jackson agrees to help Cat experience all 30 with him -if she will let him? Is Cat ready to be monogamous once again, or does she have some more exploring to do?
Find out in 30 Lays in 30 Days by Kate J. Squires who is more so a journey of self-exploration in one woman's quest to discovering what she enjoys in terms of sexual pleasure and gratification.
Find out in 30 Lays in 30 Days by Kate J. Squires who is more so a journey of self-exploration in one woman's quest to discovering what she enjoys in terms of sexual pleasure and gratification.
July 28, 2015
So, based on the title of this book, I expected a quick, hot read. Well, let me just tell you, this story was most definitely H-O-T, HOT! But it was so much more as well.
We meet Cat, a recently divorced woman who had a pretty crappy marriage. She decides to make a sexual bucket list – 30 different ways she wants to have sex before she turns 30 years old to make up for missing all the fun in her twenties.
“People of Broadbeach! Random sex is good! Experiment a little! I just had sex and it was awesome.”
Cat was super thrilled at her list and set up to check off every item with the help of her best friend, Beth. And most of the time it was hot as hell. Sometimes it was absolutely hilarious! Other times, it sucked! However, along the way Cat learned that her list was more than just sex, it was about self-discovery.
“The point of the list is to discover yourself. It doesn’t matter who you use to do it with.”
And Cat hit the jackpot with Jackson. He was kind, sweet, sexy, and downright sinful.
“I’d gone from sleepy neutral to raging horny in less than a minute. I blame the Nutella.”
He allowed Cat to feel safe while checking items off her list. So does Cat cross off all 30 items? You will have to read this sexy, sweet, funny, heartfelt journey of learning to love yourself. And I am sure you will get some ideas of items to cross off your own list ;) ~ Tiffany, 4 stars
We meet Cat, a recently divorced woman who had a pretty crappy marriage. She decides to make a sexual bucket list – 30 different ways she wants to have sex before she turns 30 years old to make up for missing all the fun in her twenties.
“People of Broadbeach! Random sex is good! Experiment a little! I just had sex and it was awesome.”
Cat was super thrilled at her list and set up to check off every item with the help of her best friend, Beth. And most of the time it was hot as hell. Sometimes it was absolutely hilarious! Other times, it sucked! However, along the way Cat learned that her list was more than just sex, it was about self-discovery.
“The point of the list is to discover yourself. It doesn’t matter who you use to do it with.”
And Cat hit the jackpot with Jackson. He was kind, sweet, sexy, and downright sinful.
“I’d gone from sleepy neutral to raging horny in less than a minute. I blame the Nutella.”
He allowed Cat to feel safe while checking items off her list. So does Cat cross off all 30 items? You will have to read this sexy, sweet, funny, heartfelt journey of learning to love yourself. And I am sure you will get some ideas of items to cross off your own list ;) ~ Tiffany, 4 stars
July 28, 2015
I received a copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
As the title suggests, there is a lot of sex in this book. The sex is funny, sexy, sweet, great, not so great and even a bit cringe worthy at times. But this book isn't only about sex. There is actually a lovely (and very sexy) love story as well.
We first meet Cat when she is out looking for a one night stand. That's when she meets Jackson. They go home together and an amazing night. It's when she and Jackson are talking afterward that she gets an idea: 30 days to get laid 30 times before her 30th birthday. She is newly divorced and ready to take her life back and Cat makes a list of all the different types of sex she has never had and wants to have. She and Jackson part ways, and she thinks that she probably won't see him again. Spoiler alert: she does.
I LOVED Jackson. He was not only great in bed, but he was a sweetheart with a great sense of humor. He knew when he met Cat that she was something special. Luckily for him, the two keep running into each other and they form a friendship. It's not ideal, but he will take it. It's after Cat has a particularly horrible night and goes running to Jackson for comfort, that he offers up his services. If Cat wants to finish her list, she can do it with him. I applauded that because these two always brought the heat when they were together.
The more time Cat and Jackson spend together, the more they realize that they are actually an amazing couple. Jackson helps her with the items on her list and they both start to develop feelings that go way beyond friendship. But just when Cat thinks that she could actually have a real relationship with Jackson, her ex-husband shows up to ruin things. While I wasn't a big fan of this storyline I understand why it had to happen. Her ex-husband showing up was what she needed to completely take back her life.
The next book in this series is about Ari, who meet in this book. Ari is a key player when Cat completes one of the items on her list. For me, it was definitely one of the most intimate and sexy things that Cat did. And it was one of the items she did with Jackson, which made it even better. I found Ari fascinating and I can't wait to read his story.
As the title suggests, there is a lot of sex in this book. The sex is funny, sexy, sweet, great, not so great and even a bit cringe worthy at times. But this book isn't only about sex. There is actually a lovely (and very sexy) love story as well.
We first meet Cat when she is out looking for a one night stand. That's when she meets Jackson. They go home together and an amazing night. It's when she and Jackson are talking afterward that she gets an idea: 30 days to get laid 30 times before her 30th birthday. She is newly divorced and ready to take her life back and Cat makes a list of all the different types of sex she has never had and wants to have. She and Jackson part ways, and she thinks that she probably won't see him again. Spoiler alert: she does.
I LOVED Jackson. He was not only great in bed, but he was a sweetheart with a great sense of humor. He knew when he met Cat that she was something special. Luckily for him, the two keep running into each other and they form a friendship. It's not ideal, but he will take it. It's after Cat has a particularly horrible night and goes running to Jackson for comfort, that he offers up his services. If Cat wants to finish her list, she can do it with him. I applauded that because these two always brought the heat when they were together.
He wrapped his long arm around my shoulder and pulled me close. I felt myself tense slightly, being so close to him, but as he threaded his fingers through mine, I leaned into the intimacy of being his couch buddy.
The movie began and, as conscious as I was of Jackson’s presence, I surprised myself by laughing out loud –a lot. When Ryan said, “Hey, I’d do her. Hell, I’d probably even pay,” I rolled giggling toward Jackson’s chest, breathing in the scent of his skin.
What are you doing? He’s not your boyfriend! But whatever logic my brain tried to toss at me, being beside Jackson, watching a movie and dipping chips in guacamole just felt right.
We downed the bottle of wine between us, with the balance just slightly in my favor. I hadn’t eaten since Thai the night before, and the alcohol seeped into every cell of my body, loosening my wound-up state.
As the movie rolled past the hour mark, Jackson’s fingers began to explore my skin. He ran his hands along the back of my shoulders, my flesh exploding in goose bumps wherever he touched. I let my own fingers fall on his leg, scraping my nails across the grain of his jeans.
When he slid his hand inside my shirt, I moaned quietly, aching for him to touch me in the places that count. He cupped the side of my breast, lifting the weight, stroking the underside with delicate caresses. I responded by working my hand higher, brushing against the firm rod now pressing tightly against the denim.
We didn’t look at each other, or acknowledge what our respective hands were up to; it was somehow hotter to simply stare at the screen and let our bodies communicate on their own.
When Jackson’s fingers finally closed over my nipple, I sucked in a fast lungful of air, my chest rising to meet his hand. With an expert technique, he rolled the tender bud around, squeezing it in short bursts until it thrummed and hardened. Pleasure and heat began to radiate from my tortured left breast down to my core, which was damp and growing damper.
Just when I thought I couldn’t handle any more, Jackson switched hands and nipples, lavishing attention on the other breast, which had been screaming for its turn. I closed my eyes, the movie forgotten as the credits rolled.
With a sharp yank on both nipples, Jackson brought me back to myself. I squeaked, coming upright on the couch.
“Ready for bed?”he asked, his eyes cloudy with desire.
“Yes,”I breathed. I was ready for anything he asked. I’m not exaggerating –if Jackson had produced a cucumber or a webcam or the entire Queensland State of Origin team, I would still have said yes.
The more time Cat and Jackson spend together, the more they realize that they are actually an amazing couple. Jackson helps her with the items on her list and they both start to develop feelings that go way beyond friendship. But just when Cat thinks that she could actually have a real relationship with Jackson, her ex-husband shows up to ruin things. While I wasn't a big fan of this storyline I understand why it had to happen. Her ex-husband showing up was what she needed to completely take back her life.
The next book in this series is about Ari, who meet in this book. Ari is a key player when Cat completes one of the items on her list. For me, it was definitely one of the most intimate and sexy things that Cat did. And it was one of the items she did with Jackson, which made it even better. I found Ari fascinating and I can't wait to read his story.
June 6, 2015
30 Lays in 30 Days is not your typical love story, romance. So if you're looking for something completely straightforward in that genre, this book is not for you. This book, while it is a love story, and it -does- have a happily ever after... It is also a story of self discovery for our heroine, Cat, though. While the book is well written, and peppered here and there with things that will make you burst out laughing, it will also run you through a gauntlet of emotions.
I'm not exactly sure how I would describe Cat. She's goofy, sweet, she has her absolute hilarious moments, but she's also on a mission to find herself. (I called this girl a few choice words, and had my WTF moments with her.) Recently divorced from a man who decided that she was holding him back from living -his- life, She's out to do all the things she didn't get to do in her twenty's, and all before her thirtieth birthday. Insane sexcapades ensue.
Our hero comes in the form of a man named Jackson that she randomly meets up with in a club. Throwing caution to the wind, she decides to hook up with him. It ends up being the best sex of her life, according to Cat, and it's what actually sparks her mission. Spencer is sexy, a hard worker, and totally supportive of Cat's plan. He goes out of her way to help her put it in motion and all the while falls more-and-more in love with her.
Now then, as I did mention, this isn't your typical romance. I swung drastically between laughing, bemusement, befuddlement, confusion, discombobulation, literal disgust, and yet somehow, I loved the actual story here of a woman finding herself. I may not agree with how she went about it, but to each their own. I loved the characters, their depth, their emotions and so forth. Would I recommend this book to the typical romance reader? No, I definitely would not. I would however, recommend it to anyone wanting to try something new book wise.
SPOILERS START HERE:
ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I'm not exactly sure how I would describe Cat. She's goofy, sweet, she has her absolute hilarious moments, but she's also on a mission to find herself. (I called this girl a few choice words, and had my WTF moments with her.) Recently divorced from a man who decided that she was holding him back from living -his- life, She's out to do all the things she didn't get to do in her twenty's, and all before her thirtieth birthday. Insane sexcapades ensue.
Our hero comes in the form of a man named Jackson that she randomly meets up with in a club. Throwing caution to the wind, she decides to hook up with him. It ends up being the best sex of her life, according to Cat, and it's what actually sparks her mission. Spencer is sexy, a hard worker, and totally supportive of Cat's plan. He goes out of her way to help her put it in motion and all the while falls more-and-more in love with her.
"Seriously! You, me, sex?" I pointed to each of us, then performed an embarrassing mime. It was meant to be the two of us, entangled in a hot embrace. Instead, it looked more like I was channeling mating hippos. So smooth, Cat."
Now then, as I did mention, this isn't your typical romance. I swung drastically between laughing, bemusement, befuddlement, confusion, discombobulation, literal disgust, and yet somehow, I loved the actual story here of a woman finding herself. I may not agree with how she went about it, but to each their own. I loved the characters, their depth, their emotions and so forth. Would I recommend this book to the typical romance reader? No, I definitely would not. I would however, recommend it to anyone wanting to try something new book wise.
SPOILERS START HERE:
ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
June 14, 2015
I received this book in exchange for an honest review through NetGalley.
Right off the bat the title caught my eye. The main plot of the story laid out so openly, I was intrigued.
This book has it all, love, sex, revenge, finding yourself, and romance.
I'm giving it a rare five stars, because I think that this book is extremely well written, it's funny and sexy and I would recommend it to all twenty-somethings.
Right off the bat the title caught my eye. The main plot of the story laid out so openly, I was intrigued.
This book has it all, love, sex, revenge, finding yourself, and romance.
I'm giving it a rare five stars, because I think that this book is extremely well written, it's funny and sexy and I would recommend it to all twenty-somethings.
June 20, 2015
3 Stars
For this one, I really had to turn off that part of me that wants to find a couple who are passionately in love and devoted to each other from the start. I mean, you can't fault a book called "30 Lays in 30 Days" for having a promiscuous female lead.
Basically, it's porn with a bit of a storyline. That's not a positive or negative statement. Sometimes, after a particularly heavy read, I just want an easy, steamy read. But, like watching porn, sometimes it can get boring.
I think the whole storyline with Cat's ex-husband was ridiculous. I was willing to just roll my eyes and go with it, but the way Jackson reacted when he found out that Cat was being blackmailed changed my view of him. Then, Cat quickly justified Jackson's response, which is on my list of pet peeves (female character blaming herself for partner's poor behaviour).
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Full review can be found here.
For this one, I really had to turn off that part of me that wants to find a couple who are passionately in love and devoted to each other from the start. I mean, you can't fault a book called "30 Lays in 30 Days" for having a promiscuous female lead.
Basically, it's porn with a bit of a storyline. That's not a positive or negative statement. Sometimes, after a particularly heavy read, I just want an easy, steamy read. But, like watching porn, sometimes it can get boring.
I think the whole storyline with Cat's ex-husband was ridiculous. I was willing to just roll my eyes and go with it, but the way Jackson reacted when he found out that Cat was being blackmailed changed my view of him. Then, Cat quickly justified Jackson's response, which is on my list of pet peeves (female character blaming herself for partner's poor behaviour).
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Full review can be found here.
June 29, 2015
**ARC provided by publisher for honest review***
Main Characters: Jackson & Cat
Rating: LOL great
Steaminess: so so
Thumbs Up: yes
New to this author? Yes
Overall: So funny
Plot: girl seeks sexual freedom after divorce and ends up finding her happily ever after.
Page Turner: yes
Recommend: yes
HEA:
Insta-Love: no
Alpha-ness: no
Romance: kind of
Love Story: unconventional
Angst: not really
Worth the read? Yes
Stand Alone: yes
This is an amazing cross between wallbanger and how to lose a guy in 10 days. I was laughing so hard while reading my husband thought I was crazy. It really has a good story too, but not your gritty angsty story this one is sweet and hilarious. If you liked walbanger you will love this one!
Main Characters: Jackson & Cat
Rating: LOL great
Steaminess: so so
Thumbs Up: yes
New to this author? Yes
Overall: So funny
Plot: girl seeks sexual freedom after divorce and ends up finding her happily ever after.
Page Turner: yes
Recommend: yes
HEA:
Insta-Love: no
Alpha-ness: no
Romance: kind of
Love Story: unconventional
Angst: not really
Worth the read? Yes
Stand Alone: yes
This is an amazing cross between wallbanger and how to lose a guy in 10 days. I was laughing so hard while reading my husband thought I was crazy. It really has a good story too, but not your gritty angsty story this one is sweet and hilarious. If you liked walbanger you will love this one!
June 7, 2015
This was an okay read for me. I think I was hoping for more of a story than what I got. I knew going in that this would feature a lot of sex and it did. But I think in between the pages of sex I would have liked more of a story line. It was funny at times so I really liked that and the sex for the most part was hot... Okay really only the sex with Jackson was hot, the rest of it... not so much.
Maybe it is just me and other will love this. So give it a try. I do have to say it was easy for me to read so I didn't get bored. Like I said I think I needed more than sex and a few laughs.
***ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange for an HONEST review. Thank you!***
Maybe it is just me and other will love this. So give it a try. I do have to say it was easy for me to read so I didn't get bored. Like I said I think I needed more than sex and a few laughs.
***ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange for an HONEST review. Thank you!***
June 22, 2017
After emerging from a loveless marriage, Cat realizes hers is a life half-lived. What's a recently-single woman in the prime of her life to do? Have her first ever one night stand. But her experience leads her to more than just an evening of pleasure. Cat has a revelation: she's sick of being a good girl. It's time for this Cat to take a walk on the wild side.
Cat pledges to try 30 different sexual experiences in the next 30 days, before she turns 30. Her list sends her on a journey that will lead to indescribable pleasures and some risky situations, and Cat will learn more about herself than she ever thought possible. Most unexpected of all, she may even find love.
Do you dare take a peek at her list? Read on …
Cat is the most no-good-girl and craziest character i ever read about,and she is sure is insane,but very stubborn and brave.I really love Jacksons character and i was so happy when they became a couple!
June 9, 2024
A quick and hot read, just manage some expectations going into it. This was fine, but other than the sex list there was no story here, and I guess I expected there would be. Something to tie everything together, add some development maybe. But no, every chapter was just crossing off different items on the list.
Cat was pretty naive for 29 years old, and a bunch of the conversations with Beth sounded like they were 10 years younger than they were suppose to be. Plus Jackson calling Cat my sweet girl all the time started to make me cringe, but alas, everything worked out in the end.
Hey, if you’re bored and want something easy/quick/spicy, you’ve found it!
*An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.
Cat was pretty naive for 29 years old, and a bunch of the conversations with Beth sounded like they were 10 years younger than they were suppose to be. Plus Jackson calling Cat my sweet girl all the time started to make me cringe, but alas, everything worked out in the end.
Hey, if you’re bored and want something easy/quick/spicy, you’ve found it!
*An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.
September 30, 2018
I love love this book! I usually have a hard time finding a book to read that matches all my standards and expectations in a guy but this one, OMG, it superpassed even! I love you KATE for writing this!!! <3
October 8, 2019
Awesome read
Love this book. It had me laughing and smiling till the end. So happy to have found this book. I would recommend to anyone looking for a sweet love story with a little drama and lots of laughter. The author did an amazing job.
Love this book. It had me laughing and smiling till the end. So happy to have found this book. I would recommend to anyone looking for a sweet love story with a little drama and lots of laughter. The author did an amazing job.
June 22, 2015
I downloaded this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Actual rating: 4 stars.
30 Lays in 30 Days is the story of Cat, an almost 30-year-old who just came out of an emotionally abusive marriage. In an attempt to take charge of her life and all of the things she missed out on, she makes a list of 30 sexual escapades she wants to happen before her 30th birthday.
The first escapade she reaches is a one night stand with a total stranger. She meets Jackson in a club and boldly asks him if he wants to fuck. Going through that is what sets her list in motion. She goes through a bunch more things on her list: sex with a celeb, sex with a woman, sex in a public place, sex with someone from high school, and sex with someone in the military. When she lands on sex in costume, she gets more than she's bargained for, and almost gives up the list altogether. Instead, she flees to Jackson's apartment and comes to the conclusion that she just might be starting to have feelings for him.
The rest of her list is concluded with Jackson as her partner, until her ex, Richard comes back. He attempts blackmailing her with her sick father and his care. You're heartbroken for her because you want her and Jackson to be together so badly, but know that there's no way possible for that to happen with what Richard hangs over her head. Until she not only gets back at him, but she gets even.
This story has a little bit of everything in it: love, sex, revenge, friendship, and conflict. I wasn't sure how I would feel about it. I knew it was going to be very sex-fueled - how could it not be with the title 30 Lays in 30 Days? - but I didn't expect the love story hidden within. Cat and Jackson are such a believable couple, almost from the first time they're thrown together. It's hard not to root for them to make it out together in the end.
For some reason - maybe it's due to it being based in Australia - but I totally picture Ryan Kwanten as Jackson.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who wants to read something totally unexpected.
Actual rating: 4 stars.
30 Lays in 30 Days is the story of Cat, an almost 30-year-old who just came out of an emotionally abusive marriage. In an attempt to take charge of her life and all of the things she missed out on, she makes a list of 30 sexual escapades she wants to happen before her 30th birthday.
The first escapade she reaches is a one night stand with a total stranger. She meets Jackson in a club and boldly asks him if he wants to fuck. Going through that is what sets her list in motion. She goes through a bunch more things on her list: sex with a celeb, sex with a woman, sex in a public place, sex with someone from high school, and sex with someone in the military. When she lands on sex in costume, she gets more than she's bargained for, and almost gives up the list altogether. Instead, she flees to Jackson's apartment and comes to the conclusion that she just might be starting to have feelings for him.
The rest of her list is concluded with Jackson as her partner, until her ex, Richard comes back. He attempts blackmailing her with her sick father and his care. You're heartbroken for her because you want her and Jackson to be together so badly, but know that there's no way possible for that to happen with what Richard hangs over her head. Until she not only gets back at him, but she gets even.
This story has a little bit of everything in it: love, sex, revenge, friendship, and conflict. I wasn't sure how I would feel about it. I knew it was going to be very sex-fueled - how could it not be with the title 30 Lays in 30 Days? - but I didn't expect the love story hidden within. Cat and Jackson are such a believable couple, almost from the first time they're thrown together. It's hard not to root for them to make it out together in the end.
For some reason - maybe it's due to it being based in Australia - but I totally picture Ryan Kwanten as Jackson.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who wants to read something totally unexpected.
July 23, 2015
Book #38 for #AWW2015
30 Lays in 30 Days is not your every day romance, and it’s not really my usual genre. I’m not sure what I was expecting but the premise was intriguing enough that I had to give it a go.
Cat is a 29 year old divorcee who has spent a year wallowing over the end of her marriage. Her best friend advises her to go out and pick up, purge herself of her ex husband and start living again. What Beth didn’t plan on was that one random hook-up setting off a chain reaction of firsts.
Cat has only ever been with one man, her ex husband, so she has nothing to compare him to but she knows there has to be better than she’s been getting. Time and space have given her a little perspective and now that she’s out of it she can see just how toxic the relationship was.
Casual sex with a random stranger picked up in the pub awakens Cat’s sexuality in a way she was definitely not expecting, she races out his door directly afterwards to head home and start working on the brilliant idea that just jumped into her head. Cat is one month away from 30 and she spent most of her 20s married so missed that period of fun and frivolity, well now it’s time to make up for it. She wants 30 Lays in 30 Days before she turns 30, and she has a list of what 30 sexual experiences she wants.
You start thinking about 30 different sexual experiences and see where that takes you, it is certainly not going to be your run of the mill list with that many entries. The hot sex starts in the first half of the first chapter so you know that this one is going to be HOT. It’s going to take you out of your comfort zone and perhaps offer up experiences you never would have even thought of, I know there were some I wouldn’t have.
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30 Lays in 30 Days is not your every day romance, and it’s not really my usual genre. I’m not sure what I was expecting but the premise was intriguing enough that I had to give it a go.
Cat is a 29 year old divorcee who has spent a year wallowing over the end of her marriage. Her best friend advises her to go out and pick up, purge herself of her ex husband and start living again. What Beth didn’t plan on was that one random hook-up setting off a chain reaction of firsts.
Cat has only ever been with one man, her ex husband, so she has nothing to compare him to but she knows there has to be better than she’s been getting. Time and space have given her a little perspective and now that she’s out of it she can see just how toxic the relationship was.
Casual sex with a random stranger picked up in the pub awakens Cat’s sexuality in a way she was definitely not expecting, she races out his door directly afterwards to head home and start working on the brilliant idea that just jumped into her head. Cat is one month away from 30 and she spent most of her 20s married so missed that period of fun and frivolity, well now it’s time to make up for it. She wants 30 Lays in 30 Days before she turns 30, and she has a list of what 30 sexual experiences she wants.
You start thinking about 30 different sexual experiences and see where that takes you, it is certainly not going to be your run of the mill list with that many entries. The hot sex starts in the first half of the first chapter so you know that this one is going to be HOT. It’s going to take you out of your comfort zone and perhaps offer up experiences you never would have even thought of, I know there were some I wouldn’t have.
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June 5, 2015
I haven't laughed this much in a very long time!! This book was awesome!
Catherine (Cat) married young and has never slept with anyone but her very boring and domineering husband. When she finds herself divorced at 29, she decides its time to let loose and make up for lost time, so she propositions a gorgeous green-eyed stranger named Jackson at a club for one night stand. The sex turns out to be so mind-blowing it motivates her to make a list of her 30 wildest sexual fantasies, all of which she is determined to experience in the next 30 days before she turns 30 years old.
The sexcapades that ensue are crazy! And hilarious! And super steamy!
After their one night stand, Cat and Jackson form a friendship and he is on board with helping her check off everything on her list, both as a wingman and as a partner. At first, Cat is having the time of her life, having several sexual encounters a day with all kinds of interesting partners, and feeling very carefree, but pretty soon her feelings for Jackson start to turn into more, and the reappearance of her ex becomes a big problem. And from there things get complicated...
This story had just the right balance of humor, sex, romance, and conflict. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to find out what was going to happen next. I can't wait to read more from this author!
***ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.***
Catherine (Cat) married young and has never slept with anyone but her very boring and domineering husband. When she finds herself divorced at 29, she decides its time to let loose and make up for lost time, so she propositions a gorgeous green-eyed stranger named Jackson at a club for one night stand. The sex turns out to be so mind-blowing it motivates her to make a list of her 30 wildest sexual fantasies, all of which she is determined to experience in the next 30 days before she turns 30 years old.
The sexcapades that ensue are crazy! And hilarious! And super steamy!
After their one night stand, Cat and Jackson form a friendship and he is on board with helping her check off everything on her list, both as a wingman and as a partner. At first, Cat is having the time of her life, having several sexual encounters a day with all kinds of interesting partners, and feeling very carefree, but pretty soon her feelings for Jackson start to turn into more, and the reappearance of her ex becomes a big problem. And from there things get complicated...
This story had just the right balance of humor, sex, romance, and conflict. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to find out what was going to happen next. I can't wait to read more from this author!
***ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.***
August 2, 2015
Reviewed on Behalf of Give Me Books
So based on the title of this book, I expected a quick, hot read. Well let me just tell you that this story was most definitely H-O-T, HOT! But it was so much more as well.
We meet Cat, a recently divorced woman who had a pretty crappy marriage. She decides to make a sexual bucket list – 30 different ways she wants to have sex before she turns 30 years old to make up for missing all the fun in her twenties.
“People of Broadbeach! Randon sex is good! Experiment a little! I just had sex and it was awesome.”
Cat was super thrilled at her list and set up to check off every item with the help of her best friend, Beth. And most of the time it was hot as hell. Sometimes it was absolutely hilarious! Other times, it sucked! However, along the way Cat learned that her list was more than just sex, it was about self-discovery.
“The point of the list is to discover yourself. It doesn’t matter who you use to do it with.”
And Cat hit the jackpot with Jackson. He was kind, sweet, sexy, and downright sinful. “I’d gone from sleepy neutral to raging horny in less than a minute. I blame the Nutella.” He allowed Cat to feel safe while checking items off her list. So does Cat cross off all 30 items? You will have to read this sexy, sweet, funny, heartfelt journey of learning to love yourself. And I am sure you will get some ideas of items to cross off your own list ;) (4 stars)
So based on the title of this book, I expected a quick, hot read. Well let me just tell you that this story was most definitely H-O-T, HOT! But it was so much more as well.
We meet Cat, a recently divorced woman who had a pretty crappy marriage. She decides to make a sexual bucket list – 30 different ways she wants to have sex before she turns 30 years old to make up for missing all the fun in her twenties.
“People of Broadbeach! Randon sex is good! Experiment a little! I just had sex and it was awesome.”
Cat was super thrilled at her list and set up to check off every item with the help of her best friend, Beth. And most of the time it was hot as hell. Sometimes it was absolutely hilarious! Other times, it sucked! However, along the way Cat learned that her list was more than just sex, it was about self-discovery.
“The point of the list is to discover yourself. It doesn’t matter who you use to do it with.”
And Cat hit the jackpot with Jackson. He was kind, sweet, sexy, and downright sinful. “I’d gone from sleepy neutral to raging horny in less than a minute. I blame the Nutella.” He allowed Cat to feel safe while checking items off her list. So does Cat cross off all 30 items? You will have to read this sexy, sweet, funny, heartfelt journey of learning to love yourself. And I am sure you will get some ideas of items to cross off your own list ;) (4 stars)
July 8, 2015
This book has the perfect combination of erotica, fun and romance. It's the best kind of erotica - the kind that happens between two (or more) normal people. Books about dark sex clubs are all very well and good, but nothing is as sexy as two people in love, having fun together. Squires writes a damn good sex scene, not shying away from things that other writers skirt around. I've lost track of the number of authors who will hint at a bit of anal play but then bottle it. Squires has confidence in her writing, and it comes across in her hot-as-hell sex scenes.
Cat is a brilliant character, and I warmed to her straight away. She deserves every happiness as far as I'm concerned, and I'd love to have her as a friend. Then there's Jackson - what a lucky girl Cat is, I'd have Jackson for a book boyfriend any day. The other characters around them weren't quite as well-developed, but they were good enough to fill out the story.
I love a book with a list. There's just something about the way it keeps the plot going while breaking it up into easily-digestible chunks. And a sex list is the most fun kind of list, so while it's not the most original idea in the world it's one I'll always be happy to read about. It's always good to read some great Aussie fiction too, and I'll be looking out for more from Squires in the future.
Cat is a brilliant character, and I warmed to her straight away. She deserves every happiness as far as I'm concerned, and I'd love to have her as a friend. Then there's Jackson - what a lucky girl Cat is, I'd have Jackson for a book boyfriend any day. The other characters around them weren't quite as well-developed, but they were good enough to fill out the story.
I love a book with a list. There's just something about the way it keeps the plot going while breaking it up into easily-digestible chunks. And a sex list is the most fun kind of list, so while it's not the most original idea in the world it's one I'll always be happy to read about. It's always good to read some great Aussie fiction too, and I'll be looking out for more from Squires in the future.
June 11, 2015
First, I would like to thank NetGalley, Katie J. Squires, and Momentum Books for providing me with this book so I could bring you this review.
30 Lays in 30 Days: The List 1 by Katie J. Squires had a little bit of everything for everyone. It was filled with steamy sex scenes, unique situations, blackmail, payback, exploration, and finding your true self. If this book is part of a series then sign me up to read all of them!
Cat’s situation and why she decided to devise this list I could totally relate to. That is one of the selling points for me when deciding to request this title. However, it went way beyond my expectations. I loved how open-minded and care free she was in a lot of ways. She definitely put herself in some very risky positions.
Richard, Cat’s ex husband I could not stand one bit for so many reasons. I was so proud of Cat for putting that jerk in his place! Nobody should put up with that BS he put her through! An ex is an ex for a reason.
Jackson on the other hand I adored! Unlike Richard he was very open-minded, extremely handsome, good at what he did, had a heart of gold, and there was nothing he would not do for Cat. The scenes between he and Cat were incredibly steamy!!
30 Lays in 30 Days: The List 1 by Katie J. Squires had a little bit of everything for everyone. It was filled with steamy sex scenes, unique situations, blackmail, payback, exploration, and finding your true self. If this book is part of a series then sign me up to read all of them!
Cat’s situation and why she decided to devise this list I could totally relate to. That is one of the selling points for me when deciding to request this title. However, it went way beyond my expectations. I loved how open-minded and care free she was in a lot of ways. She definitely put herself in some very risky positions.
Richard, Cat’s ex husband I could not stand one bit for so many reasons. I was so proud of Cat for putting that jerk in his place! Nobody should put up with that BS he put her through! An ex is an ex for a reason.
Jackson on the other hand I adored! Unlike Richard he was very open-minded, extremely handsome, good at what he did, had a heart of gold, and there was nothing he would not do for Cat. The scenes between he and Cat were incredibly steamy!!
July 7, 2015
Let me start off by saying that this book is definitely meant for adults. It has a lot of adult content, and it is not a book I would normally read. I usually prefer to post more family friendly things on my blog. However, this is a hilarious book for ADULTS.
This book made me feel every emotion possible. It made me laugh, it made me sad, angry, happy, and "swoony". Kate did a great job with this book. It takes a talented author to get a reader to feel so many emotions without feeling like they are on a roller coaster. I really enjoyed reading this book.
I really liked how you can sense how much these characters love each other throughout the book. They fought it a lot, but you knew that they were meant to be. There were a few obstacles that they had to overcome first, but that kept the book interesting.
All in all, there were definitely some parts of this book that made me feel really uncomfortable. For the most part though, it was an enjoyable read. I would recommend this as an adult beach read.
4 stars
I received this book for free in return for an honest review.
This book made me feel every emotion possible. It made me laugh, it made me sad, angry, happy, and "swoony". Kate did a great job with this book. It takes a talented author to get a reader to feel so many emotions without feeling like they are on a roller coaster. I really enjoyed reading this book.
I really liked how you can sense how much these characters love each other throughout the book. They fought it a lot, but you knew that they were meant to be. There were a few obstacles that they had to overcome first, but that kept the book interesting.
All in all, there were definitely some parts of this book that made me feel really uncomfortable. For the most part though, it was an enjoyable read. I would recommend this as an adult beach read.
4 stars
I received this book for free in return for an honest review.
June 25, 2015
** I received this book in exchange for an honest review **
This book was not what I expected at all! I assumed based on the title that it would all be about sex and random hook ups. Of course there was some of that, but there was also love, friendship, humor, blackmail, betrayal and incredible sex.
This is a story about a scorned woman who is trying to find herself after the end of a loveless marriage. She decides to to make a list of 30 different sexual activities she wants to accomplish in 30 days before her 30th birthday. Her plan is to hook up with random guys to complete the items on her list but little did she know the one night stand she had which prompted her to develop the list would play such an important role in her task.
I loved the characters in this book and felt that the author really took the opportunity to develop each of them so the reader felt as if they were real. The story line wasn't as basic as I expected, and continued to surprise me up to the end.
This book was not what I expected at all! I assumed based on the title that it would all be about sex and random hook ups. Of course there was some of that, but there was also love, friendship, humor, blackmail, betrayal and incredible sex.
This is a story about a scorned woman who is trying to find herself after the end of a loveless marriage. She decides to to make a list of 30 different sexual activities she wants to accomplish in 30 days before her 30th birthday. Her plan is to hook up with random guys to complete the items on her list but little did she know the one night stand she had which prompted her to develop the list would play such an important role in her task.
I loved the characters in this book and felt that the author really took the opportunity to develop each of them so the reader felt as if they were real. The story line wasn't as basic as I expected, and continued to surprise me up to the end.
June 16, 2015
I received a copy of this story through NetGalley from the author/publisher for an honest review (thank you!). I truly did not know what to expect, but the light hearted, humor of the book snuck up and immediately hooked me. The author masterfully pulled together a heart warming, late bloomer coming of age, romantic comedy out of a premise that could have been nothing but gratuitous erotica. From the first scene, you can't help but love the adorkableness that is Cat. Jackson... you can't wait until he shows up... again and again. At the close of chapter one I was off and running with the list right along with Cat. At one point it did get a little weird for my tastes when she knocked off quite a few items in less than 24 hours, but it's like the author knew when to push/pull that uncomfortable fine line. She managed to add depth to Cat in those scenes as we went through this awakening of sorts with her. Not only was this an impressive book, but that was an impressive list!
September 4, 2015
3.25 Stars!!
ARC kindly provided by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
When I read the description of this book, I was quite intrigued. 30 lays in 30 days. Sounds hot. I actually liked most of this book, but I did find myself skimming through some of it. A lot of it was hot, and the storyline flowed well, (except for Richard's part, that was just ridiculous), but I still found myself skipping over some parts and found myself not interested in her having sex with yet another man, (completely skipped her and Li's encounter...). I throughly enjoyed it and got more into the book when she continues to finish out her list with Jackson. You could definitely sense their connection and see it deepen as the book went on. Jackson was great. Supportive, caring, gentle and rough, sexy. It was hard for me not to judge Cat some. The comic con scene? Really? Who does that. But mostly, I was open and understanding to everything she did. Good quick read!
ARC kindly provided by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
When I read the description of this book, I was quite intrigued. 30 lays in 30 days. Sounds hot. I actually liked most of this book, but I did find myself skimming through some of it. A lot of it was hot, and the storyline flowed well, (except for Richard's part, that was just ridiculous), but I still found myself skipping over some parts and found myself not interested in her having sex with yet another man, (completely skipped her and Li's encounter...). I throughly enjoyed it and got more into the book when she continues to finish out her list with Jackson. You could definitely sense their connection and see it deepen as the book went on. Jackson was great. Supportive, caring, gentle and rough, sexy. It was hard for me not to judge Cat some. The comic con scene? Really? Who does that. But mostly, I was open and understanding to everything she did. Good quick read!
September 13, 2015
This book was so good. Some part had me laughing, some parts were cute and some where just super sexy. After ten years in a terrible marriage, Cat has a one night stand. After this she has an the idea of a sort of sexual awakening. She comes up with 30 sex acts to do in 30 days before she turns 30. Though she is attracted to her one night stand her list is all about exploration. After a few mishaps with some things on her list Jackson,the one nighter, offers his help in her quest. Cat was so great. She took everything in stride. She was determined to do this list no matter what. Her payback against her ex was the best. I love when author's explore a woman's sexuality rather than the virginal woman trope. If you want a good story with humor this is the book.
ARC provided by NetGalley for review.
ARC provided by NetGalley for review.
October 24, 2015
Sexy and fun story!
I simply loved this book!
The sex scenes are incredible, the connection between the characters is crazy good, and you fall in love with them from the start.
Cat is trying to get over her divorce, and finds a really fun way to do it, the sex list.
It's supposed to be fun and no strings attached, but it never is, she instantly connects with jackson and from then on things only get better.
Enjoying sex and getting crazy is easy, letting go of her past and embracing her future is the hard part.
I simply loved this book!
The sex scenes are incredible, the connection between the characters is crazy good, and you fall in love with them from the start.
Cat is trying to get over her divorce, and finds a really fun way to do it, the sex list.
It's supposed to be fun and no strings attached, but it never is, she instantly connects with jackson and from then on things only get better.
Enjoying sex and getting crazy is easy, letting go of her past and embracing her future is the hard part.
August 4, 2015
An interesting story that primarily focuses on self-discovery with some (at times) unconventional pathways to love and romance.
The concept is fun and flirty and though to be clear this isn't your usual romance novel, it does offer many of the same components - love, loss, discovery, sexuality and sensuality.
A fun read.
The concept is fun and flirty and though to be clear this isn't your usual romance novel, it does offer many of the same components - love, loss, discovery, sexuality and sensuality.
A fun read.
April 7, 2016
This book is H-O-T hot! The writing is outstanding and I can completely relate to the characters.
So amazing! A few scenes made me want to act them out on my own! Woooooh! You will not be disappointed!
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review, provided by NetGalley.
You can find my full review here:
http://readsandtreats.com/2015/08/17/...
So amazing! A few scenes made me want to act them out on my own! Woooooh! You will not be disappointed!
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review, provided by NetGalley.
You can find my full review here:
http://readsandtreats.com/2015/08/17/...
June 22, 2015
Really enjoyed this book, it explores a lot of fantasies!! It gets quite filthy! This book has a charm that is fairly funny but also made me cringe a bit. I found the middle part lost some of the momentum but the beginning and end made up for it. Overall a fab book.
October 24, 2015
Was okay. I really didn't go for how she put herself out there with this list & became so promiscuous. I did enjoy Jackson's character. I really enjoyed how Cat got rid of her ex-husband, what a hoot for such a loser.
September 29, 2015
I first read this story from Wattpad, and I'm glad that more readers may now enjoy it!
This is a story about owning your sexuality, and setting a plan to play out your fantasies!
Very sexy, funny and sigh-inducing romantic read! Bucket list meets Sexy Hot!!!
This is a story about owning your sexuality, and setting a plan to play out your fantasies!
Very sexy, funny and sigh-inducing romantic read! Bucket list meets Sexy Hot!!!
did-not-finish
May 31, 2016DNF @ 15%
Unfortunately, this book didn't work for me. It wasn't what I expected at all. I didn't mind the plentiful sex scenes, but I need some kind of substantial plot/storyline to go along with them.
No star rating since I did not finish.
Unfortunately, this book didn't work for me. It wasn't what I expected at all. I didn't mind the plentiful sex scenes, but I need some kind of substantial plot/storyline to go along with them.
No star rating since I did not finish.
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