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Promiscuous
When you're a twenty-year-old triple platinum singer you get an image. Except mine was all wrong. On drugs; pregnant; fucking my manager… they were the kind of lies I'd wake up to every day. But they didn’t know me. Nobody does. People see what they want to see, and think what they want to think. I was a good girl. I played by the rules, kept to myself and it got me nowhere. I spent the last year in love with a guy who I was paying to fuck me. A guy who fell in love with someone else. One minute he was my life and then he wasn’t. I’ve experienced it all my life. People around until they got what they wanted. Being left on my own at age fifteen was the best thing that happened to me. Until I met Ivan. Trust nobody but yourself, because everyone hurts you in the end. That’s the lesson I’ve learned. I’m done caring, and I'll do whatever is necessary to get through this. No matter what the cost. Because at the end of the day, I am in this alone.
314 pages, Paperback
First published February 7, 2014
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February 9, 2014
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***3.5 stars ***
Promiscuous by Missy Johnson is the second installment to the series Tease and focuses on Beth Masters. In Tease, I adored Beth. I thought she was sweet, loving, caring and a great friend/companion to Coop. I was one of those readers who was rooting for a possible romance between her and Coop. As much as I hoped that Coop and Beth would get together, I couldn’t wait to read her story in Promiscuous. I wanted Beth to get her happily ever after. As I started to read the first couple of pages, Ms. Johnson shocked me. I didn’t see any of that events coming along and it made me want to dive further along to read Beth’s story.
In Promiscuous, it picks off where it last left off in Tease and Beth is deeply hurt and devastated by the loss of Coop, her only true friend. She loves Coop but he loves another. When a tragic event hits Beth, she begins her downward spiral of numbness to ease the pain, heartache, and memories. As a reader, you can truly feel the heavy emotional and physical pain that Beth is going through. As she continues to act out, she meets Roman Hale.
Roman is attracted to Beth and vice versa. He sees the walls that Beth puts up. Roman sees the real Beth: a broken, sad, woman who is need of love and affection. Roman truly cares for the safety of Beth and so he goes out of his way to make sure she is fed and given the attention she needs. His comfort eases and relaxes Beth. And for the first time, Beth doesn’t think about Coop. When she’s in trouble, Roman has the been the one who invades her thoughts and comes to the rescue.
What can I say about Roman but I adored him. He was sweet and understanding of Beth. His actions truly showcased that he cared for her deeply and will go at all cost to make sure she is protected. As for the relationship between Coop and Beth, these two really showed how much their friendship meant to each other. It was great to see Coop reaching out to her and never giving up on Beth.
As for the ending, I didn’t see that news Coop announced coming. I was truly happy to see Beth happy and in love with Roman. I can’t wait for Scandalous and see what happens with Beth, Roman and Coop. I’m looking forward to finding out more of Roman’s past and secrets.
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Missy Johnson
***3.5 stars ***
Promiscuous by Missy Johnson is the second installment to the series Tease and focuses on Beth Masters. In Tease, I adored Beth. I thought she was sweet, loving, caring and a great friend/companion to Coop. I was one of those readers who was rooting for a possible romance between her and Coop. As much as I hoped that Coop and Beth would get together, I couldn’t wait to read her story in Promiscuous. I wanted Beth to get her happily ever after. As I started to read the first couple of pages, Ms. Johnson shocked me. I didn’t see any of that events coming along and it made me want to dive further along to read Beth’s story.
In Promiscuous, it picks off where it last left off in Tease and Beth is deeply hurt and devastated by the loss of Coop, her only true friend. She loves Coop but he loves another. When a tragic event hits Beth, she begins her downward spiral of numbness to ease the pain, heartache, and memories. As a reader, you can truly feel the heavy emotional and physical pain that Beth is going through. As she continues to act out, she meets Roman Hale.
Roman is attracted to Beth and vice versa. He sees the walls that Beth puts up. Roman sees the real Beth: a broken, sad, woman who is need of love and affection. Roman truly cares for the safety of Beth and so he goes out of his way to make sure she is fed and given the attention she needs. His comfort eases and relaxes Beth. And for the first time, Beth doesn’t think about Coop. When she’s in trouble, Roman has the been the one who invades her thoughts and comes to the rescue.
What can I say about Roman but I adored him. He was sweet and understanding of Beth. His actions truly showcased that he cared for her deeply and will go at all cost to make sure she is protected. As for the relationship between Coop and Beth, these two really showed how much their friendship meant to each other. It was great to see Coop reaching out to her and never giving up on Beth.
As for the ending, I didn’t see that news Coop announced coming. I was truly happy to see Beth happy and in love with Roman. I can’t wait for Scandalous and see what happens with Beth, Roman and Coop. I’m looking forward to finding out more of Roman’s past and secrets.
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Missy Johnson
February 8, 2014
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September 9, 2016
2.5 – 3 Stars
Promiscuous is the first book I have read by this author and unfortunately it just didn’t work for me. I didn’t connect with the characters and the way the story played out just didn’t make sense to me. So I will keep this short.
After reading the blurb for this book I was expecting Beth to be a fighter and for me she just wasn’t. She didn’t have an easy life growing up. But that didn’t stop her. She became a successful singer and was living the life. After something terrible happens to Beth she goes from being a “good girl” to being a “bad girl”. This just didn’t make sense to me. I know what happened was horrible and I know she felt like she had no one to help her but becoming a sexy party girl just didn’t work for me. The things she does and situations she puts herself into kind of aggravated me.
I wanted her to be stronger. I wanted her to fight back more. I thought Coop should have been more present in the story too. I needed to understand the two of them better. She was angry with him but her reasons confused me a little. Things weren't making sense to me.
Then we meet a mysterious man named Roman. We learn that someone has hired him to watch over Beth and keep her safe. He is definitely hot and sexy but how the two of them come together was just a little strange to me. As their relationship grows, I just didn’t feel the connection. Maybe it was rushed or maybe it was the age difference, I’m not sure but something was off for me.
I wish this had worked out differently for me. I felt that there parts in the book that were unnecessary and then there were things I wish were added. I don't know. Maybe if Beth had that perfect girlfriend I might have connected with her character more or if we got more of Coop throughout the book I might have felt differently.
I did like a few parts of the book. Some of the sex scenes were steamy and there moments when Roman would do something that was sexy or say something sweet but ultimately it just wasn’t enough for me.
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February 10, 2014
Promiscuous starts with Beth in a restaurant waiting for Coop but then receives a txt saying he's sorry but he can't come. Beth's manager Ivan is there and offers to have a drink with her and she accepts but is still uneasy around him but decides it's just a drink, why not.
Ivan rapes Beth and leaves her feeling like she deserved it and feels that no one will believe her if she goes to the police. Beth thinks she will be labeled worse by the world if she comes forward and everyone will call her a liar.
"I'd scrubbed so hard the skin had begun to break. And it still wasn't enough. I could still feel him. I could still smell him."
Beth struggles after the rape, everyday is very hard for her. Beth starts drinking and going out to numb herself and forget what happened to her.
"Alcohol transformed me from scared, vulnerable girl I had become into someone with no problems and no inhibitions. Without it, I don't know how I'd have survived the last month."
Beth then meets a beautiful blonde woman in a club and decides that she may as well go with it and be with the blonde as that's what the magazines will say about her anyway. The beautiful blonde takes Beth to the VIP area where Beth meets Roman. Roman watches as Beth and the blonde be intimate with each other.
After that night, Beth can't get Roman out of her head but doubts she will ever see him again. But Roman comes to her home the next day to see her wanting to see if she is okay. Roman can see through Beth and can see how scared and lonely she is.
Beth is confused why Roman wants to spend time with her and when Roman explains he can see how lonely and scared she is Beth tells him that she doesn't need to be fixed. Roman keeps trying to spend time with Beth and she still seems surprised why, most people have only wanted things from her but she can't figure out what Roman wants.
Roman has his own secrets that he is frightened of Beth finding out. He thinks if she finds out she will run from him and also thinks he probably isn't good enough for Beth.
Roman falls head over heels for Beth and tries really hard to show her he isn't going anywhere. He knows she is hiding something but doesn't push Beth to tell him until he finds something that tells him all too much.
"I was becoming obsessed with finding out her secrets. How did this beautiful creature harbor so much pain?"
Beth and Roman are doing really well in their relationship until one day Ivan asks Beth for a favor. Beth is furious that Ivan would dare ask her of anything and does something very stupid. She knows she is in big trouble and doesn't know what to do except to call Roman.
"The door opened, revealing a terrified-looking Beth standing behind it. She is literally shaking like a leaf, her eye's are wide with fear."
Roman decides to take matters into his own hands and hides Beth away until he can deal with it all. Beth is scared Roman is going to get hurt. Will Roman get hurt? will he return to Beth? well you will just have to read Promiscuous to find out!
Why I gave this story 3 stars... Promiscuous has a lot of potential, but I struggled to connect to all the characters. The situations Beth put herself in after her rape were just ludicrous to me, and made me angry. I don't mean her actions, I mean the situations that left her vulnerable, but she did them willingly. Some of the scene's were very quick they flipped from one to another with no warning the story had changed days or places. There was some word confusion for me. I wouldn't really class this as a love story either, Beth seemed to still be in love with someone else up to about 86% but then a few pages later she was saying she loved Roman so that was very confusing. Overall it was a good read but I didn't love it.
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Ivan rapes Beth and leaves her feeling like she deserved it and feels that no one will believe her if she goes to the police. Beth thinks she will be labeled worse by the world if she comes forward and everyone will call her a liar.
"I'd scrubbed so hard the skin had begun to break. And it still wasn't enough. I could still feel him. I could still smell him."
Beth struggles after the rape, everyday is very hard for her. Beth starts drinking and going out to numb herself and forget what happened to her.
"Alcohol transformed me from scared, vulnerable girl I had become into someone with no problems and no inhibitions. Without it, I don't know how I'd have survived the last month."
Beth then meets a beautiful blonde woman in a club and decides that she may as well go with it and be with the blonde as that's what the magazines will say about her anyway. The beautiful blonde takes Beth to the VIP area where Beth meets Roman. Roman watches as Beth and the blonde be intimate with each other.
After that night, Beth can't get Roman out of her head but doubts she will ever see him again. But Roman comes to her home the next day to see her wanting to see if she is okay. Roman can see through Beth and can see how scared and lonely she is.
Beth is confused why Roman wants to spend time with her and when Roman explains he can see how lonely and scared she is Beth tells him that she doesn't need to be fixed. Roman keeps trying to spend time with Beth and she still seems surprised why, most people have only wanted things from her but she can't figure out what Roman wants.
Roman has his own secrets that he is frightened of Beth finding out. He thinks if she finds out she will run from him and also thinks he probably isn't good enough for Beth.
Roman falls head over heels for Beth and tries really hard to show her he isn't going anywhere. He knows she is hiding something but doesn't push Beth to tell him until he finds something that tells him all too much.
"I was becoming obsessed with finding out her secrets. How did this beautiful creature harbor so much pain?"
Beth and Roman are doing really well in their relationship until one day Ivan asks Beth for a favor. Beth is furious that Ivan would dare ask her of anything and does something very stupid. She knows she is in big trouble and doesn't know what to do except to call Roman.
"The door opened, revealing a terrified-looking Beth standing behind it. She is literally shaking like a leaf, her eye's are wide with fear."
Roman decides to take matters into his own hands and hides Beth away until he can deal with it all. Beth is scared Roman is going to get hurt. Will Roman get hurt? will he return to Beth? well you will just have to read Promiscuous to find out!
Why I gave this story 3 stars... Promiscuous has a lot of potential, but I struggled to connect to all the characters. The situations Beth put herself in after her rape were just ludicrous to me, and made me angry. I don't mean her actions, I mean the situations that left her vulnerable, but she did them willingly. Some of the scene's were very quick they flipped from one to another with no warning the story had changed days or places. There was some word confusion for me. I wouldn't really class this as a love story either, Beth seemed to still be in love with someone else up to about 86% but then a few pages later she was saying she loved Roman so that was very confusing. Overall it was a good read but I didn't love it.
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March 12, 2014
This was a Twosome Tuesday review. See two full reviews below. The star rating is an average of both reviews.
Heather's Review
4... ticking... time bomb.. smooches!
Promiscuous is book two in the Tease series. It is Bethy’s book. I sort of expected light, fluffy, and sexy book candy. This book was anything but. When Coop fell in love with Mia, Beth lost not only her lover but her best friend and the only person she trusted. She is depressed and self-destructing. In the midst of her downward spiral, Bethy gets another huge blow.
And then Roman enters the picture and seems to be everything Bethy is missing in her life. He genuinely cares for her… wants to really get to know her. He wants to be her friend. Actually, he may already know her... a little too well. While Beth is a bit creeped out by this, he is the first man to truly affect her since Coop. She sort of lets that creepy stalker bit slide....
Roman is a man with secrets. That is apparent early on. As the story develops those secrets snowball and by the end… well let’s just say that there are a lot of ticking bombs… waiting to go off. While I wouldn’t say that the ending is a cliff-hanger. It definitely leaves you anxious for Scandalous. I can’t wait for the fireworks that are sure to go off!
Selene's Review
3.5
- O Roman, Roman! Wherefore art thou Roman? - SMOOCHES
I’m struggling a bit with my review of this book. I liked so much about it but, in the end, I felt kind of gypped.
I really enjoyed Tease and went into Promiscuous expecting more of the same. Bad assumption. This book was nothing like Tease …. it starts off with a horrible thing happening to Beth which completely caught me off guard.
Sucking it up and moving on was my way of not letting him win.
But that didn’t stop the nightmares, or the pain I felt, or that every time I closed my eyes he was what I saw, over me … inside me.
She spirals out of control (understandably so) and finds comfort in an unexpected place, an older man she meets at a club. His name is Roman and, frankly, we do not get enough of him in this book. Roman’s meeting her was not by chance though. He’s been hired by someone to ‘watch’ Beth so he's basically had a front row seat to her self-destructive ways for months. Once he meets her though, his need to protect and save her overwhelms him so much so he crosses every line to be close to her.
Did I mention we do not get enough of Roman in this book? I won’t divulge his line of work but let’s just say he keeps it interesting!
As the story progressed though, I got a little overwhelmed with all the different directions it took. I felt a little like the book was having an identity crisis … not enough to make me not like it but enough to make me wish things were simplified and better developed.
And where’s Coop you ask? He puts in a small appearance or two but I have a feeling we’ll be seeing more of him in Scandalous … or maybe I’m just hoping!
The sneak peek of the first chapter of Scandalous (book 3 in the series) at the end of Promiscuous got me hyped about the next installment. Had it not been there, this review might be a bit different.
Heather's Review
4... ticking... time bomb.. smooches!
Coop had been such a big part of my life for so long. Much more than he’d ever realized. For him, I was a client and a friend, but for me, he’d been my only real friend.
Promiscuous is book two in the Tease series. It is Bethy’s book. I sort of expected light, fluffy, and sexy book candy. This book was anything but. When Coop fell in love with Mia, Beth lost not only her lover but her best friend and the only person she trusted. She is depressed and self-destructing. In the midst of her downward spiral, Bethy gets another huge blow.
What the fuck was so wrong with me that I had no luck whatsoever with men? Sure, I could find plenty of guys who’d love to fuck me, but a relationship? It was like I was doomed.
And then Roman enters the picture and seems to be everything Bethy is missing in her life. He genuinely cares for her… wants to really get to know her. He wants to be her friend. Actually, he may already know her... a little too well. While Beth is a bit creeped out by this, he is the first man to truly affect her since Coop. She sort of lets that creepy stalker bit slide....
She was a girl in trouble. A girl who I wanted to help, who I needed to help… The only question was, how much was I willing to risk to save her?
Roman is a man with secrets. That is apparent early on. As the story develops those secrets snowball and by the end… well let’s just say that there are a lot of ticking bombs… waiting to go off. While I wouldn’t say that the ending is a cliff-hanger. It definitely leaves you anxious for Scandalous. I can’t wait for the fireworks that are sure to go off!
Selene's Review
3.5
- O Roman, Roman! Wherefore art thou Roman? - SMOOCHES
She struck me as the kind of girl who would enjoy it, but with her I just couldn't quite tell if all that promiscuity was just an act.
I’m struggling a bit with my review of this book. I liked so much about it but, in the end, I felt kind of gypped.
I really enjoyed Tease and went into Promiscuous expecting more of the same. Bad assumption. This book was nothing like Tease …. it starts off with a horrible thing happening to Beth which completely caught me off guard.
Sucking it up and moving on was my way of not letting him win.
But that didn’t stop the nightmares, or the pain I felt, or that every time I closed my eyes he was what I saw, over me … inside me.
She spirals out of control (understandably so) and finds comfort in an unexpected place, an older man she meets at a club. His name is Roman and, frankly, we do not get enough of him in this book. Roman’s meeting her was not by chance though. He’s been hired by someone to ‘watch’ Beth so he's basically had a front row seat to her self-destructive ways for months. Once he meets her though, his need to protect and save her overwhelms him so much so he crosses every line to be close to her.
Did I mention we do not get enough of Roman in this book? I won’t divulge his line of work but let’s just say he keeps it interesting!
As the story progressed though, I got a little overwhelmed with all the different directions it took. I felt a little like the book was having an identity crisis … not enough to make me not like it but enough to make me wish things were simplified and better developed.
And where’s Coop you ask? He puts in a small appearance or two but I have a feeling we’ll be seeing more of him in Scandalous … or maybe I’m just hoping!
The sneak peek of the first chapter of Scandalous (book 3 in the series) at the end of Promiscuous got me hyped about the next installment. Had it not been there, this review might be a bit different.
September 2, 2016
I was a little shocked at this book, shocked because I wasn’t expecting to connect to Beth as much as I did and feel very emotional towards her and what life was throwing at her. I normally shy away from books containing 'promiscuous' heroines but I actually really connected with Beth and really glad I read this book.
I liked Roman - a lot, he's her knight in shining armour, although I am not so keen on his secrets…………. I wonder at what is going to happen when the truth comes out. I also began to feel differently towards Coop in the book even though he’s hardly in it, I just felt so bad for Beth. I wanted to strangle Coop for a couple of things. (This might well be influenced by my left over feelings at how I though Tease should have panned out.)
All in all, I really enjoyed this easy to read sexy as hell romp with Beth and Roman. A story that does engage you, it has it’s nasties that you want to castrate, has situations that leave you feeling questioning and from that I wonder at where their story is going to go in the next book and I’m sad that I’ve got to wait till it’s release to find out and see if exactly what is going through my mind is what is going to play out for them all, but truthfully this story could go in any direction and probably will go in one that I wasn’t expecting. ☺ Just to throw me into a loop!
I think I should mention again that I wouldn't normally read books where the heroine is 'promiscuous' and it just goes to show sometimes it really is worth giving something a try. I wasn't expecting to really enjoy this and I did and like I said I am definitely looking forward to book 3.
I liked Roman - a lot, he's her knight in shining armour, although I am not so keen on his secrets…………. I wonder at what is going to happen when the truth comes out. I also began to feel differently towards Coop in the book even though he’s hardly in it, I just felt so bad for Beth. I wanted to strangle Coop for a couple of things. (This might well be influenced by my left over feelings at how I though Tease should have panned out.)
All in all, I really enjoyed this easy to read sexy as hell romp with Beth and Roman. A story that does engage you, it has it’s nasties that you want to castrate, has situations that leave you feeling questioning and from that I wonder at where their story is going to go in the next book and I’m sad that I’ve got to wait till it’s release to find out and see if exactly what is going through my mind is what is going to play out for them all, but truthfully this story could go in any direction and probably will go in one that I wasn’t expecting. ☺ Just to throw me into a loop!
I think I should mention again that I wouldn't normally read books where the heroine is 'promiscuous' and it just goes to show sometimes it really is worth giving something a try. I wasn't expecting to really enjoy this and I did and like I said I am definitely looking forward to book 3.
February 12, 2014
Missy Johnson has done it again. I could not put it down and was hooked from the very first word.
It moved along at an amazing pace, has fantastic characteristics and an excellent story.
I cannot wait to read more from the wonderful Missy Johnson.
It moved along at an amazing pace, has fantastic characteristics and an excellent story.
I cannot wait to read more from the wonderful Missy Johnson.
November 4, 2018
I loved this book of Roman and Beth. There is so much angst that you never know how it will end until the very end. This author has become a favorite of mine!!
February 8, 2014
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My rating: 3.5 of 5 ⭐️
The way the world sees her and the real Beth are two different people. Even though lately Beth has done her best to live up to her reputation, not caring much or feeling much anymore for that matter.
Her former (paid) lover and best friend up and fell in love and was no longer available to her leaving her feeling more alone and vulnerable than she ever had. Vulnerable to be taken advantage of in the worst possible way. Something she unfortunately is still confronted with day in and day out.
So she drinks and she parties........and she has sex, indiscriminately and numbed by alcohol.
Club owner Roman, has been keeping an eye on the faltering singer from a distance, until one night he decides to step in and take matters into his own hands, before she comes to any harm.
A tentative friendship develops and although Roman is clearly interested in helping Beth through her issues, she is not ready to open up. So he is patient, making himself available when she needs him and in the meantime trying to keep her safe.
But Beth is never quite safe, not when the object of her downfall is one so close to her daily affairs. And as her resolve to keep her secrets quiet for Roman crumbles, he has trouble staying on top of the lies he's been telling Beth........
******
A pretty tragic story, really. And one that is only too easy to imagine close to reality.
Other than one decidedly hot scene, I did not find this book extremely erotic or even sexually charged. Perhaps it was the using sex as a manipulative tool at times, that took the sensuality right out of it for me. That doesn't take away from the fact that Missy Johnson knows her way around an erotic scene, because she most definitely does!!!
The story line is a compelling one, somewhat disturbing in terms of exploitation and, in warning, a rape that occurs, but also the psychological prisons people sometimes build around themselves when dealing with trauma in their lives.
What was a bit weaker was the story behind Roman, his presence on the scene is explained, however, the anticipation is built up in the course of the book and the resolution is almost anti climactic. Almost a non-event. I felt through the entire book, when I looked at the pages left, that there would be NO way the story could be told in that short a fashion.....and was a bit disappointed that indeed, it could.
Roman was fantastic as a character, I absolutely adored him. Beth was perfect as woman/child, strong but so fragile, touch her the wrong way and she breaks apart. Character portrayals were right on the nose.
I enjoyed the book, but it didn't leave me feeling quite satisfied. Almost as if we just skimmed the surface.
✨A haunting and provocative read✨
**ARC provided in return for an honest review.**
My rating: 3.5 of 5 ⭐️
The way the world sees her and the real Beth are two different people. Even though lately Beth has done her best to live up to her reputation, not caring much or feeling much anymore for that matter.
Her former (paid) lover and best friend up and fell in love and was no longer available to her leaving her feeling more alone and vulnerable than she ever had. Vulnerable to be taken advantage of in the worst possible way. Something she unfortunately is still confronted with day in and day out.
So she drinks and she parties........and she has sex, indiscriminately and numbed by alcohol.
Club owner Roman, has been keeping an eye on the faltering singer from a distance, until one night he decides to step in and take matters into his own hands, before she comes to any harm.
A tentative friendship develops and although Roman is clearly interested in helping Beth through her issues, she is not ready to open up. So he is patient, making himself available when she needs him and in the meantime trying to keep her safe.
But Beth is never quite safe, not when the object of her downfall is one so close to her daily affairs. And as her resolve to keep her secrets quiet for Roman crumbles, he has trouble staying on top of the lies he's been telling Beth........
******
A pretty tragic story, really. And one that is only too easy to imagine close to reality.
Other than one decidedly hot scene, I did not find this book extremely erotic or even sexually charged. Perhaps it was the using sex as a manipulative tool at times, that took the sensuality right out of it for me. That doesn't take away from the fact that Missy Johnson knows her way around an erotic scene, because she most definitely does!!!
The story line is a compelling one, somewhat disturbing in terms of exploitation and, in warning, a rape that occurs, but also the psychological prisons people sometimes build around themselves when dealing with trauma in their lives.
What was a bit weaker was the story behind Roman, his presence on the scene is explained, however, the anticipation is built up in the course of the book and the resolution is almost anti climactic. Almost a non-event. I felt through the entire book, when I looked at the pages left, that there would be NO way the story could be told in that short a fashion.....and was a bit disappointed that indeed, it could.
Roman was fantastic as a character, I absolutely adored him. Beth was perfect as woman/child, strong but so fragile, touch her the wrong way and she breaks apart. Character portrayals were right on the nose.
I enjoyed the book, but it didn't leave me feeling quite satisfied. Almost as if we just skimmed the surface.
✨A haunting and provocative read✨
**ARC provided in return for an honest review.**
February 19, 2014
I finished Tease and immediately started reading Promiscuous...I know it says you don't have to read Tease before you read Promiscuous, but I am going to have to disagree...it helps you understand where Coop fits into this storyline and how their relationship/friendship began and ended.
****CONTAINS SPOLIERS****
Beth finally professes in an email to Coop that she loved him and this is why she has been avaoiding him since she showed up to dinner at the home he shares with Mia...she was coked out and naked under her trench coat...we find out why she was in that condition in "Promiscuous"...a life altering event happened with her agent Ivan and Beth begins to spiral out of control. This event happens on a night Coop was supposed to have drinks with her, but cancels at the last minute because Mia is jealous and not comfortable with their friendship since Beth was a client of Coop's when he was an escort. Beth wants to blame someone for what happens to her, so she blames Coop and shuts him out of her life without telling him what happened to her.
Coop calls or texts her almost everyday, but she never responds, until she finally tells him she had been in love with him and how it hurt when he wanted to be with Mia. Coop never expected that was the reason and he continues to email her and they would talk occasionally.
In the meantime, she has met Roman and fallen for him...and the scene from the night they meet is hot. Problem is Roman has been hired to watch her and didn't expect to start a friendship with her and fall for her.
This is where things get ehhh for me...Beth is in danger so Roman takes her to an old abandoned family camphouse and Coop shows up and tells her he's having problems with Mia and thinking about her everyday after she told him she loved him. She tells Coop she's happy with Roman and chooses him even though she doesn't know that he had been hired to watch her. When did things get shaky between Coop and Mia? Just weird that he shows up at the camp and Beth and Roman is ok with that and no real explanation about Mia. Beth also wonders if she loves Coop or is in love with him...
Roman owns an exclusive Swingers club and he finally tells Beth about it and offers to take her when or if she is ever ready. We see in the preview of book 3 that he takes her to his club and things get hot between them. Does Beth stay with Roman after she finds out he was hired to watch her and especially by who hired him or does Coop leave Mia and he and Beth get together? Guess we will find out in book 3.
****CONTAINS SPOLIERS****
Beth finally professes in an email to Coop that she loved him and this is why she has been avaoiding him since she showed up to dinner at the home he shares with Mia...she was coked out and naked under her trench coat...we find out why she was in that condition in "Promiscuous"...a life altering event happened with her agent Ivan and Beth begins to spiral out of control. This event happens on a night Coop was supposed to have drinks with her, but cancels at the last minute because Mia is jealous and not comfortable with their friendship since Beth was a client of Coop's when he was an escort. Beth wants to blame someone for what happens to her, so she blames Coop and shuts him out of her life without telling him what happened to her.
Coop calls or texts her almost everyday, but she never responds, until she finally tells him she had been in love with him and how it hurt when he wanted to be with Mia. Coop never expected that was the reason and he continues to email her and they would talk occasionally.
In the meantime, she has met Roman and fallen for him...and the scene from the night they meet is hot. Problem is Roman has been hired to watch her and didn't expect to start a friendship with her and fall for her.
This is where things get ehhh for me...Beth is in danger so Roman takes her to an old abandoned family camphouse and Coop shows up and tells her he's having problems with Mia and thinking about her everyday after she told him she loved him. She tells Coop she's happy with Roman and chooses him even though she doesn't know that he had been hired to watch her. When did things get shaky between Coop and Mia? Just weird that he shows up at the camp and Beth and Roman is ok with that and no real explanation about Mia. Beth also wonders if she loves Coop or is in love with him...
Roman owns an exclusive Swingers club and he finally tells Beth about it and offers to take her when or if she is ever ready. We see in the preview of book 3 that he takes her to his club and things get hot between them. Does Beth stay with Roman after she finds out he was hired to watch her and especially by who hired him or does Coop leave Mia and he and Beth get together? Guess we will find out in book 3.
August 12, 2016
4.5 Stars
ARC received from author in exchange for honest review.
I absolutely loved Coop in Tease (Tease Series Book 1) and I’ve been waiting patiently for Promiscuous (Book 2) ever since. Missy Johnson doesn’t disappoint with this book.
I wasn’t a huge fan of Beth in Tease, I really thought she was immature. I have totally changed my mind about her though. Even with her being so young, she is so strong in Promiscuous. If you remember, she was the young singer who used to pay for Coop’s services and ended up falling for him. We don’t see much of Coop in Promiscuous because Beth suffers a physical and emotional trauma in the beginning of the book and ultimately blames Coop because she doesn’t know what else to do.
Beth finds herself at a club one night, self-medicating with alcohol and a cute girl when she meets super sexy, mysterious, rock-hard Roman. Can we just stop here? Because OMG he is absolute perfection. Oh, Missy sure does know how to write sexy heroes. She also knows how to create such emotional characters that are easy to root for, even if they are a bit flawed. Beth is a train wreck from her trauma and has absolutely no one to turn to…until Roman.
He has secrets, but wants to protect Beth. He’s got some pretty huge secrets, but really he shows nothing but compassion and love for Beth. This is not the end of Beth and Roman’s story. There is actually another book coming that includes Coop, Roman, and Beth. Maybe they’ll still get their happily ever after. It seems that they are heading that way at the end of the book, but there are still so many loose ends and secrets.
This is a dual point of view book, told from both Roman and Beth’s perspective. I love that you see both sides to their story, especially during the end of the book. Oh, lets not forget that there is a lot of sex happening in this book. Sex in a VIP room, sex on a car, and sex in a swinger’s club.
A huge kudos to Missy Johnson on this continuation of the Tease series and I’m going to be waiting (patiently) for book 3. Scandalous will be out mid year.
ARC received from author in exchange for honest review.
I absolutely loved Coop in Tease (Tease Series Book 1) and I’ve been waiting patiently for Promiscuous (Book 2) ever since. Missy Johnson doesn’t disappoint with this book.
I wasn’t a huge fan of Beth in Tease, I really thought she was immature. I have totally changed my mind about her though. Even with her being so young, she is so strong in Promiscuous. If you remember, she was the young singer who used to pay for Coop’s services and ended up falling for him. We don’t see much of Coop in Promiscuous because Beth suffers a physical and emotional trauma in the beginning of the book and ultimately blames Coop because she doesn’t know what else to do.
Beth finds herself at a club one night, self-medicating with alcohol and a cute girl when she meets super sexy, mysterious, rock-hard Roman. Can we just stop here? Because OMG he is absolute perfection. Oh, Missy sure does know how to write sexy heroes. She also knows how to create such emotional characters that are easy to root for, even if they are a bit flawed. Beth is a train wreck from her trauma and has absolutely no one to turn to…until Roman.
He has secrets, but wants to protect Beth. He’s got some pretty huge secrets, but really he shows nothing but compassion and love for Beth. This is not the end of Beth and Roman’s story. There is actually another book coming that includes Coop, Roman, and Beth. Maybe they’ll still get their happily ever after. It seems that they are heading that way at the end of the book, but there are still so many loose ends and secrets.
This is a dual point of view book, told from both Roman and Beth’s perspective. I love that you see both sides to their story, especially during the end of the book. Oh, lets not forget that there is a lot of sex happening in this book. Sex in a VIP room, sex on a car, and sex in a swinger’s club.
A huge kudos to Missy Johnson on this continuation of the Tease series and I’m going to be waiting (patiently) for book 3. Scandalous will be out mid year.
February 10, 2014
Promiscuous
by Missy Johnson
4.5 stars!
I will start off by saying that I enjoyed Tease (book #1) immensely. I couldn't wait to get my hands on Promiscuous! I had no idea what a roller coaster ride I was in for.
We were introduced to Bethany in book one when she had paid our boy Coop for his services. You had really never gotten to know her and I couldn't really form a valid opinion of her. My heart truly ached for this young woman once I got a glimpse into her life. It may appear that on the outside she has everything that she could ever want or need. She is a famous pop star, has wealth, talent, and beauty but she is sadly a loner and on her own. She has no real friends or family and constantly feels as though people are just using her just to get want they want including her terribly creepy manager Ivan. He is certainly a lowlife and a horrible human being. She numbs her pain with alcohol but that never works out for her.
Bethany is out partying one evening at an exclusive club when she catches the eye of a beautiful woman named Scarlett. She is in the mood to have fun and enjoy herself and Scarlett is willing to help. She also seems to have an admirer in the mysterious man with Scarlett. This new man seems to have a bigger plan for Bethany. He is enamored by her from the beginning.
Roman our mysterious man is going to give Bethany a run for her money she has no idea what or who he really is. . He is quite the handsome, sexy, protective alpha male and will do everything in his power to make her feel safe. He doesn't realize how much Bethany will need from him but as the plot unravels things become quite interesting. I never expected Missy to take us such a crazy ride with these characters.
This was a great book and I am certainly anxious to see where book two will take us!!
~~Michele McMullen~~
I was this book as an Arc for an honest review.
by Missy Johnson
4.5 stars!
I will start off by saying that I enjoyed Tease (book #1) immensely. I couldn't wait to get my hands on Promiscuous! I had no idea what a roller coaster ride I was in for.
We were introduced to Bethany in book one when she had paid our boy Coop for his services. You had really never gotten to know her and I couldn't really form a valid opinion of her. My heart truly ached for this young woman once I got a glimpse into her life. It may appear that on the outside she has everything that she could ever want or need. She is a famous pop star, has wealth, talent, and beauty but she is sadly a loner and on her own. She has no real friends or family and constantly feels as though people are just using her just to get want they want including her terribly creepy manager Ivan. He is certainly a lowlife and a horrible human being. She numbs her pain with alcohol but that never works out for her.
Bethany is out partying one evening at an exclusive club when she catches the eye of a beautiful woman named Scarlett. She is in the mood to have fun and enjoy herself and Scarlett is willing to help. She also seems to have an admirer in the mysterious man with Scarlett. This new man seems to have a bigger plan for Bethany. He is enamored by her from the beginning.
Roman our mysterious man is going to give Bethany a run for her money she has no idea what or who he really is. . He is quite the handsome, sexy, protective alpha male and will do everything in his power to make her feel safe. He doesn't realize how much Bethany will need from him but as the plot unravels things become quite interesting. I never expected Missy to take us such a crazy ride with these characters.
This was a great book and I am certainly anxious to see where book two will take us!!
~~Michele McMullen~~
I was this book as an Arc for an honest review.
February 8, 2014
First let me say this that Missy Johnson totally rocks my socks off with her writing. I mean I have never ever felt so many emotions in one second than I do when ever I read one of her stories. Missy can take your heart and stomp on it and rip it out and put it back together all in the span of one sentence. I started reading Promiscuous at 8:00pm and finished it by 1:00am because I could not put it down. I was like oh my God is that happening why is she is doing that what the heck just happened then I was mad because I don't really do head games and one of the characters who I will not name because this is a MUST READ to get the full effect but this one character was playing games and I don't even think this character new what they really wanted so the decisions reflected that and that pissed me off because Beth deserved so much better.
See Beth has gone through a lot and if you read the first book Tease you would know what I am talking about. I mean in Promiscuous I wanted to throttle Beth because she was so crazy with the wishy washy behavior. She wasn't sure who she wanted or what she wanted because she had a broken heart and a broken heart is a dangerous thing to have because a women scorned is a very bad thing. But Beth has some serious decisions to make because she knows she can't continue to drink and sleep her way through life. There is no light at the end of that tunnel and as she navigates through her crazy ass life she realizes that she better do something soon because effing everything that comes her way and drinking all the booze she can stomach is going no where fast.
Will Beth meet the right guy and let her walls she has placed around her heart down or will she continue on her path of destruction? This is such a must read I loved it and I will re-read over and over again! Thank you Missy for such a crazy ass ride!
See Beth has gone through a lot and if you read the first book Tease you would know what I am talking about. I mean in Promiscuous I wanted to throttle Beth because she was so crazy with the wishy washy behavior. She wasn't sure who she wanted or what she wanted because she had a broken heart and a broken heart is a dangerous thing to have because a women scorned is a very bad thing. But Beth has some serious decisions to make because she knows she can't continue to drink and sleep her way through life. There is no light at the end of that tunnel and as she navigates through her crazy ass life she realizes that she better do something soon because effing everything that comes her way and drinking all the booze she can stomach is going no where fast.
Will Beth meet the right guy and let her walls she has placed around her heart down or will she continue on her path of destruction? This is such a must read I loved it and I will re-read over and over again! Thank you Missy for such a crazy ass ride!
February 8, 2014
I've been eagerly waiting for this story and I wasn't disappointed. I was blown away by the first chapter, is sad and shocking and sets the tone for the rest of the book.
I liked Beth from the original book, but in this book you see the real, broken and very lonely Beth. You want to just pull her into your arms and hug her.
There's a hot scene in a nightclub with Scarlett that surprised me, it's not really Beth, but then for most of this book she's not really Beth. The events of the first chapter have changed her that much.
Roman is an intriguing character, I'm looking forward to book three just to see more of him and how he'll eventually explain some things to Beth that are left unanswered in this book, don't get me wrong, it's not a cliffhanger, in fact I think the ending is pretty good, I'll admit to being satisfied with certain events that occurred, but you know there's a lot more to come in this story.
As much as I wanted Coop to end up with Beth in the first book, I think Ramon is a better fit for her, although I'm not sure what she thinks she feels for Coop was ever real, after all, it was all based in him being an escort in the first place, and he makes a decision that threatens even their friendship.
As for Ivan, her manager... I have no words for the depth of my feelings for him, you'll understand.
This is one of those books that's hard to review properly without spoiling the story, so for now you'll just have to trust me when I say it's a great story.
There are times that make you cry, times that make you smile, and times where you think hell yeah... Very quickly followed by oh crap, maybe that wasn't such a good idea. It's a book where you get involved with the character, you talk to them, you plead with them and you cry for them.
I loved this book.
I liked Beth from the original book, but in this book you see the real, broken and very lonely Beth. You want to just pull her into your arms and hug her.
There's a hot scene in a nightclub with Scarlett that surprised me, it's not really Beth, but then for most of this book she's not really Beth. The events of the first chapter have changed her that much.
Roman is an intriguing character, I'm looking forward to book three just to see more of him and how he'll eventually explain some things to Beth that are left unanswered in this book, don't get me wrong, it's not a cliffhanger, in fact I think the ending is pretty good, I'll admit to being satisfied with certain events that occurred, but you know there's a lot more to come in this story.
As much as I wanted Coop to end up with Beth in the first book, I think Ramon is a better fit for her, although I'm not sure what she thinks she feels for Coop was ever real, after all, it was all based in him being an escort in the first place, and he makes a decision that threatens even their friendship.
As for Ivan, her manager... I have no words for the depth of my feelings for him, you'll understand.
This is one of those books that's hard to review properly without spoiling the story, so for now you'll just have to trust me when I say it's a great story.
There are times that make you cry, times that make you smile, and times where you think hell yeah... Very quickly followed by oh crap, maybe that wasn't such a good idea. It's a book where you get involved with the character, you talk to them, you plead with them and you cry for them.
I loved this book.
February 9, 2014
I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Promiscuous since I finished reading Tease. Let me just say that Missy Johnson made it so worth the wait. I was hooked from page one. That first chapter WOW… I was just completely gutted. My heart just broke for Beth. We see what causes her downward spiral, and its not pretty.
I LOVED Beth’s character in Tease and was excited to learn she was getting her own book. I was so saddened by here traumatic experience, and just felt so sorry for her. I mean she had no one. Coop wasn’t around anymore, but that was her fault. She pushed him away, blaming him for what happened to her. She was scared and alone and I just wanted to help her.
Enter Roman, he is a very intriguing character. I LOVED how he was just drawn to Beth. How he just wanted to protect her. He was actually hired by someone to watch over and protect Beth. He knows nothing of her rape, but he knows she has changed. He however is keeping some major secrets from Beth, so I am wondering if they will come to light in the next book.
Now I have to admit I didn’t want her with Coop in Tease. I felt that they were just friends with benefits. But her and Roman have quite the chemistry. They are scorching HOT together. Even when they were just hanging out, you could feel the chemistry. I couldn’t get enough of these two.
Now lets talk about that creep Ivan, her manager... I absolutely despised him!!!! UGH I didn’t realize I could hate a character so much. I wanted him dead myself. Enough about that creep.
Promiscuous is a definite must read. Its such a freaking AMAZING read… You will cry, laugh, curse, smile, and just fall in love with this book. I give Promiscuous 5 stars and I can’t wait to read Scandalous later this year which will feature Beth, Roman, and Coop.
~ Review by Cindy
I LOVED Beth’s character in Tease and was excited to learn she was getting her own book. I was so saddened by here traumatic experience, and just felt so sorry for her. I mean she had no one. Coop wasn’t around anymore, but that was her fault. She pushed him away, blaming him for what happened to her. She was scared and alone and I just wanted to help her.
Enter Roman, he is a very intriguing character. I LOVED how he was just drawn to Beth. How he just wanted to protect her. He was actually hired by someone to watch over and protect Beth. He knows nothing of her rape, but he knows she has changed. He however is keeping some major secrets from Beth, so I am wondering if they will come to light in the next book.
Now I have to admit I didn’t want her with Coop in Tease. I felt that they were just friends with benefits. But her and Roman have quite the chemistry. They are scorching HOT together. Even when they were just hanging out, you could feel the chemistry. I couldn’t get enough of these two.
Now lets talk about that creep Ivan, her manager... I absolutely despised him!!!! UGH I didn’t realize I could hate a character so much. I wanted him dead myself. Enough about that creep.
Promiscuous is a definite must read. Its such a freaking AMAZING read… You will cry, laugh, curse, smile, and just fall in love with this book. I give Promiscuous 5 stars and I can’t wait to read Scandalous later this year which will feature Beth, Roman, and Coop.
~ Review by Cindy
February 12, 2014
I've been waiting for this story (seems like ages) and I wasn't disappointed, actually I was blown away . I was totally in awe by the first chapter, its shocking and sets the tone for the rest of the book (so watch out) .
I loved Beth from the first book, but in this book you see the real Beth, broken and very lonely, a girl just wanting to be loved .You want to cry for her, love her, comfort her .
There's a hot scene in a nightclub, omg moment, wow, it's not really Beth. The events of the first chapter have changed her that much. (You have to read to find out)
Roman is an omfg character, I'm looking forward to book three just to see more of him and how he'll eventually explain some things to Beth that are left unanswered in this book. It's not a cliffhanger, in fact I think the ending is pretty awesome .
As much as I wanted Coop to end up with Beth in the first book, I think Roman is a better fit for her, although I'm not sure what she thinks she feels for Coop was ever real, after all, it was all based in him being an escort in the first place, and he makes a decision that threatens even their friendship.
As for Ivan, her manager... I have no words for the depth of my feelings for him. (scum)
This is one of those books that's hard to review properly without spoiling the story, so for now you'll just have to trust me when I say it's a great story, absolutely fab .
There are times that make you cry, times that make you smile, and times where you think hell yeah... Very quickly followed by oh crap, maybe that wasn't such a good idea. It's a book where you get involved with the character, you talk to them, you plead with them and you want to get in the book and help, or do something apart from fall apart at home and get chocolate to make you feel better .
5 star easy
I loved this book.
Stacey
comfortablyread
I loved Beth from the first book, but in this book you see the real Beth, broken and very lonely, a girl just wanting to be loved .You want to cry for her, love her, comfort her .
There's a hot scene in a nightclub, omg moment, wow, it's not really Beth. The events of the first chapter have changed her that much. (You have to read to find out)
Roman is an omfg character, I'm looking forward to book three just to see more of him and how he'll eventually explain some things to Beth that are left unanswered in this book. It's not a cliffhanger, in fact I think the ending is pretty awesome .
As much as I wanted Coop to end up with Beth in the first book, I think Roman is a better fit for her, although I'm not sure what she thinks she feels for Coop was ever real, after all, it was all based in him being an escort in the first place, and he makes a decision that threatens even their friendship.
As for Ivan, her manager... I have no words for the depth of my feelings for him. (scum)
This is one of those books that's hard to review properly without spoiling the story, so for now you'll just have to trust me when I say it's a great story, absolutely fab .
There are times that make you cry, times that make you smile, and times where you think hell yeah... Very quickly followed by oh crap, maybe that wasn't such a good idea. It's a book where you get involved with the character, you talk to them, you plead with them and you want to get in the book and help, or do something apart from fall apart at home and get chocolate to make you feel better .
5 star easy
I loved this book.
Stacey
comfortablyread
February 9, 2014
Let me start by saying that I was lucky enough to be given an arc copy of Promiscuous in exchange for an honest review.
When Tease ended I couldn't wait to see what would happen to Beth, see I loved her, I knew early on in Tease that her feelings for Coop were far stronger than just the physical, and when Mia entered the picture I knew Beth wasn't going to get her HEA, and I wanted her to, desperately. I wanted her to find someone who would see beyond her famous persona, someone who would see her as their sunrise and sunset because that's what she deserved.
In Promiscuous we learn about Beth's harrowing childhood, we learn why she trusts no one, we learn why Coop not returning her feelings effected her so deeply, when she feels like she can't possibly sink much lower, the unthinkable happens and she is left feeling even more alone and violated then she did before.
Beth copes with her heartache in ways she knows doesn't make sense, but it's the best she can do to keep her head above water. Enter Roman, strong, sexy, guarded, slowly as he works his way into her life, he is her knight in shining armor, he makes Beth feel safe and protected, loved and cherished for the first time in a long time, but we can sense he's keeping secrets, and until I had that "aha" moment I kept praying that the secrets wouldn't break Beth all over again.
Now I've already said that I love Beth and Roman with his strength and need to protect her, but my biggest shock was Coop, I don't do spoilery reviews, so I won't start now, I will say though that I love Coop but I don't want him to be that guy, you know the one who can't make up his mind, the one who questions whether the grass is in deed greener on the other side. I can't wait to see where Missy takes these characters in Tease #3.
When Tease ended I couldn't wait to see what would happen to Beth, see I loved her, I knew early on in Tease that her feelings for Coop were far stronger than just the physical, and when Mia entered the picture I knew Beth wasn't going to get her HEA, and I wanted her to, desperately. I wanted her to find someone who would see beyond her famous persona, someone who would see her as their sunrise and sunset because that's what she deserved.
In Promiscuous we learn about Beth's harrowing childhood, we learn why she trusts no one, we learn why Coop not returning her feelings effected her so deeply, when she feels like she can't possibly sink much lower, the unthinkable happens and she is left feeling even more alone and violated then she did before.
Beth copes with her heartache in ways she knows doesn't make sense, but it's the best she can do to keep her head above water. Enter Roman, strong, sexy, guarded, slowly as he works his way into her life, he is her knight in shining armor, he makes Beth feel safe and protected, loved and cherished for the first time in a long time, but we can sense he's keeping secrets, and until I had that "aha" moment I kept praying that the secrets wouldn't break Beth all over again.
Now I've already said that I love Beth and Roman with his strength and need to protect her, but my biggest shock was Coop, I don't do spoilery reviews, so I won't start now, I will say though that I love Coop but I don't want him to be that guy, you know the one who can't make up his mind, the one who questions whether the grass is in deed greener on the other side. I can't wait to see where Missy takes these characters in Tease #3.
February 8, 2014
Wow. I wasn't sure what to expect with this book. This book did not disappoint! You never know what to expect with this amazing author!
Missy knows how to write a sexy, scandalous filled book with real characters who face real problems.
Beth is devastated with the loss of Coop. He doesn't love her the way she loves him and that hurts her beyond belief. Things happen and then she meets Roman. He gets her, he sees her, the real her. But why would a man like him want someone so messed up like her?
*Beth is sad, alone and hurting. People keep hurting her, lying to her and more. But Roman gets under her skin and breaks down some walls and she enjoys his company more than she should.
Roman is attracted to Beth so much. He doesn't like the things that have to happen and can't help it that he's so into her.
* He really cares about Beth and wants to help her anyway he can. Wants to help her, find herself and realize what she wants, needs and so much more. He can be so sweet and caring with her and I loved how he took care of her and then not to mention... the sexiness he gives off.. phew!
This book is pain filled, horrifying, fantastic and more. You will see sexy sex, friendships, love, lies, betrayal, raw real emotions, real hardships and more. You will fall in love with Roman and Beth and enjoy watching them interact and more!
If you read book 1 you have to read book 2. It's amazing, sexy and more! OH and by the way, did I say that Miss Johnson knows how to write a sexy book! Well she does!
This one is sexi-licious! (Made the word up myself, bahaha)
I can't wait for book 3. I am looking forward to see what Missy has up her sleeve!
Well done!
4 stars from me.
Missy knows how to write a sexy, scandalous filled book with real characters who face real problems.
Beth is devastated with the loss of Coop. He doesn't love her the way she loves him and that hurts her beyond belief. Things happen and then she meets Roman. He gets her, he sees her, the real her. But why would a man like him want someone so messed up like her?
*Beth is sad, alone and hurting. People keep hurting her, lying to her and more. But Roman gets under her skin and breaks down some walls and she enjoys his company more than she should.
Roman is attracted to Beth so much. He doesn't like the things that have to happen and can't help it that he's so into her.
* He really cares about Beth and wants to help her anyway he can. Wants to help her, find herself and realize what she wants, needs and so much more. He can be so sweet and caring with her and I loved how he took care of her and then not to mention... the sexiness he gives off.. phew!
This book is pain filled, horrifying, fantastic and more. You will see sexy sex, friendships, love, lies, betrayal, raw real emotions, real hardships and more. You will fall in love with Roman and Beth and enjoy watching them interact and more!
If you read book 1 you have to read book 2. It's amazing, sexy and more! OH and by the way, did I say that Miss Johnson knows how to write a sexy book! Well she does!
This one is sexi-licious! (Made the word up myself, bahaha)
I can't wait for book 3. I am looking forward to see what Missy has up her sleeve!
Well done!
4 stars from me.
February 10, 2014
4-4.5 Star
Let me start off by saying that I'm a huge fan of Missy Johnson. I love her writing style and ever book of hers I have read so far. This book is no exception. I loved Tease. This was the fastest 300 and some pages I have read. I couldn't put it down. The story flowed so well and you needed to know what was going to happen next.
This is Bethany's story and told mostly from her POV. When the story starts off Bethany is trying to get over Coop but to still remain friends with him. However Coop has to cancel plans, because of his girlfriends insecurities, and the unthinkable happens to Bethany that night. This was a tough scene to read and I felt horrible that she had to go thru that. She turns to alcohol to help her cope. At a club one night she meets Roman, super HOT scene, however this wasn't a chance meeting. He was hired to watch Bethany and keep her out of trouble, but who did the hiring? There is definitely sexual attraction between the two that develops into more. He makes her feel safe and like her old self, but both have demons from their past. Can they move on to a future together?
Loved that we got some chapters from Roman's POV. We got to get inside his head, but there is still so much he is hiding, and I can't wait to find out more about him in the next book. Also There are some definite HOT scenes in this book so be prepared!
I wouldn't consider this to have ended in a cliff hanger. The story could have ended where it is at now but lucky us we get more!!! The first chapter of book 3 Scandalous is in the back and it is HOT!!! I need more now that was a total TEASE (pun intended!). I would definetly recommend this to anyone that likes HOT and DiRTY books with a great story and a little suspense!!! Can't wait for more!
Let me start off by saying that I'm a huge fan of Missy Johnson. I love her writing style and ever book of hers I have read so far. This book is no exception. I loved Tease. This was the fastest 300 and some pages I have read. I couldn't put it down. The story flowed so well and you needed to know what was going to happen next.
This is Bethany's story and told mostly from her POV. When the story starts off Bethany is trying to get over Coop but to still remain friends with him. However Coop has to cancel plans, because of his girlfriends insecurities, and the unthinkable happens to Bethany that night. This was a tough scene to read and I felt horrible that she had to go thru that. She turns to alcohol to help her cope. At a club one night she meets Roman, super HOT scene, however this wasn't a chance meeting. He was hired to watch Bethany and keep her out of trouble, but who did the hiring? There is definitely sexual attraction between the two that develops into more. He makes her feel safe and like her old self, but both have demons from their past. Can they move on to a future together?
Loved that we got some chapters from Roman's POV. We got to get inside his head, but there is still so much he is hiding, and I can't wait to find out more about him in the next book. Also There are some definite HOT scenes in this book so be prepared!
I wouldn't consider this to have ended in a cliff hanger. The story could have ended where it is at now but lucky us we get more!!! The first chapter of book 3 Scandalous is in the back and it is HOT!!! I need more now that was a total TEASE (pun intended!). I would definetly recommend this to anyone that likes HOT and DiRTY books with a great story and a little suspense!!! Can't wait for more!
September 15, 2015
Lets start by saying that I really loved the first book in the Tease Series and was excited to read Beth story after we had met her during Coops story, but this book lacked something that's why I could only give it 4**** stars.
Now that Coop has a new relationship with Mia, this leaves Beth without her best friend, but Beth still needs to party. After Coop cancels their night out Beth agrees to go home with someone who she thought she could trust, but when that trust is violated will Beth ever be the same again?
Roman is an extremely secretive man even by the end of the book we know so little about him, I wanted to know more!!!
He has been paid to watch over Beth for a mystery client.
Their first meeting is unconventional and extremely HOT !!!!! Roman likes it kinky, but when he starts developing feelings for Beth something his client has warned him about will he run or give in to his desires ?
There were times during this book that I thought wow Missy that's great especially the first chapter that really upset my but was great writing, however I feel the story was rushed in places and lacked impact which really saddens be as all of Missy's books have been 5 star read for me . Missy also tries a few new plots in this book we have a little bit of F/F going on and BSDM theme too.
The book Is written in duel POV which I loved although I would have liked to have gotten to know more about Roman's past, but maybe we will find out more about him in SCANDLEOUS which is part 3 in the Tease series due out Mid 2014
Over all an enjoyable read, just not her best !
Now that Coop has a new relationship with Mia, this leaves Beth without her best friend, but Beth still needs to party. After Coop cancels their night out Beth agrees to go home with someone who she thought she could trust, but when that trust is violated will Beth ever be the same again?
Roman is an extremely secretive man even by the end of the book we know so little about him, I wanted to know more!!!
He has been paid to watch over Beth for a mystery client.
Their first meeting is unconventional and extremely HOT !!!!! Roman likes it kinky, but when he starts developing feelings for Beth something his client has warned him about will he run or give in to his desires ?
There were times during this book that I thought wow Missy that's great especially the first chapter that really upset my but was great writing, however I feel the story was rushed in places and lacked impact which really saddens be as all of Missy's books have been 5 star read for me . Missy also tries a few new plots in this book we have a little bit of F/F going on and BSDM theme too.
The book Is written in duel POV which I loved although I would have liked to have gotten to know more about Roman's past, but maybe we will find out more about him in SCANDLEOUS which is part 3 in the Tease series due out Mid 2014
Over all an enjoyable read, just not her best !
July 26, 2016
Something new...something different, I loved it! Promiscuous brings a new light on the New Adult world. Beth is a famous singer, trying to outrun the rumors that are always following her. Beth struggles to get what she wants and Ivan her manager wants to put her in her place and show her who is boss. Beth experiences an event that leaves her hollow, wanting to find whatever alcohol she can to numb it all away. Enter the mysterious, sexy man that gives Beth new light into her life.
I have to say, this book sucked me in from the beginning. A one-sitter for sure! Emotions were raw and definitely felt when it came to Beth. So bad I wanted to reach in and help her up, forget the parts of her life that have pushed her down. I wanted her to see what was right in front of her, and who the better choice for a relationship was. There was some mystery in the book, and it literally took me till the end to figure it out...no easy way out here! I loved that because it made me want to keep reading! I just HAD to know the secret behind the mystery man!! Missy Johnson does a fantastic job of keeping the reader engaged and giving us a behind the scenes look at a Superstar's life...who knows why the Actor does drugs, who knows why the Rockstar acts out...maybe all along there's something in their life that has them running and wanting to hide from the reality of it! Can't wait to read book 3, Scandalous!
I have to say, this book sucked me in from the beginning. A one-sitter for sure! Emotions were raw and definitely felt when it came to Beth. So bad I wanted to reach in and help her up, forget the parts of her life that have pushed her down. I wanted her to see what was right in front of her, and who the better choice for a relationship was. There was some mystery in the book, and it literally took me till the end to figure it out...no easy way out here! I loved that because it made me want to keep reading! I just HAD to know the secret behind the mystery man!! Missy Johnson does a fantastic job of keeping the reader engaged and giving us a behind the scenes look at a Superstar's life...who knows why the Actor does drugs, who knows why the Rockstar acts out...maybe all along there's something in their life that has them running and wanting to hide from the reality of it! Can't wait to read book 3, Scandalous!
March 11, 2014
I was really looking forward to the release of Promiscuous because I really loved Beth’s character in the first of this series, Tease. I was excited to see who she’d end up with. I’m torn about how I feel after reading this though. Not because I didn’t love Beth’s story, I am confused about whether or not it is done. There is a blurb at the end regarding book 3, and well, I’m very curious.
Please be aware that there is a heart wrenching rape scene towards the beginning of Promiscuous. Missy Johnson did a wonderful job of capturing the emotions of a rape victim. I scoffed at the idea that in this day someone would not report this crime, but after finishing and I re-evaluated, it kind of hit home that this is still a very real issue and I’m a little disturbed that it is. Ok, I’ll get off my soapbox now.
I loved the chemistry between Beth and Roman, very hot. There is also a little girl on girl (just a little, don’t get too excited). Beth’s character is just as awesome as I expected her to be. I wish I had gotten to know Roman’s character a little better, but this goes back to the third book. Something tells me there are pieces I don’t know about yet. Please note, this did not have a cliffhanger, I just think there are things still left to uncover. Looking forward to reading Scandalous, the release can’t get here fast enough for me.
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Please be aware that there is a heart wrenching rape scene towards the beginning of Promiscuous. Missy Johnson did a wonderful job of capturing the emotions of a rape victim. I scoffed at the idea that in this day someone would not report this crime, but after finishing and I re-evaluated, it kind of hit home that this is still a very real issue and I’m a little disturbed that it is. Ok, I’ll get off my soapbox now.
I loved the chemistry between Beth and Roman, very hot. There is also a little girl on girl (just a little, don’t get too excited). Beth’s character is just as awesome as I expected her to be. I wish I had gotten to know Roman’s character a little better, but this goes back to the third book. Something tells me there are pieces I don’t know about yet. Please note, this did not have a cliffhanger, I just think there are things still left to uncover. Looking forward to reading Scandalous, the release can’t get here fast enough for me.
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September 4, 2016
I had been anxiously awaiting this book after reading book #1 in the series. I was not disappointed. This was a very moving book with the story of Beth Masters, a young pop star. The book picks up just where Tease leaves off, but where it heads was totally unexpected. The trauma that Beth endured was a shock and really drove the entire story. It became so much more than just her loss of Coop to Mia.
Enter Roman, a man hired to watch Beth. Little did he know when he took the job that he would end up being so attracted to her. Roman’s protective instincts along with his attraction kept bringing him back to Beth. The events that unfolded as their attraction intensified were also unexpected. This story had quite a bit of twists and turns that keeps you on your toes. The only part that had me a little disappointed was when Coop re-entered the story. I want both Coop and Beth to have their HEA. I just don’t want them to have that HEA together. Personal opinion only. Roman and Beth’s story works so well together through the whole book.
Missy Johnson has written another great book in Promisuous. If you haven’t read Tease, you really should read it first or you will be a little lost in Beth’s history. Loved the book as much as the first and will give it five stars!
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Enter Roman, a man hired to watch Beth. Little did he know when he took the job that he would end up being so attracted to her. Roman’s protective instincts along with his attraction kept bringing him back to Beth. The events that unfolded as their attraction intensified were also unexpected. This story had quite a bit of twists and turns that keeps you on your toes. The only part that had me a little disappointed was when Coop re-entered the story. I want both Coop and Beth to have their HEA. I just don’t want them to have that HEA together. Personal opinion only. Roman and Beth’s story works so well together through the whole book.
Missy Johnson has written another great book in Promisuous. If you haven’t read Tease, you really should read it first or you will be a little lost in Beth’s history. Loved the book as much as the first and will give it five stars!
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March 4, 2014
Promiscuous kicks right where Tease left off, Beth is devastated by the loss of Coop’s friendship and the relationship of sorts that they had, he was her only true friend that Beth felt would always be there for her.
After a tragic event in Beth’s life, an event where she feels Coop abandoned her, she feels alone and so begins her downward spiral. Beth needs numbness to ease the pain, heartache, and memories of that night.
Beth uses alcohol and sex to find the numbness she needs to get through each night, this is where she meets Roman Hale.
Roman is attracted to Beth and vice versa. He can see the walls Beth has erected around herself and wants to find a way to break them down. He sees the real Beth behind the walls, shes broken and sad, a woman who is need of love and affection.
Roman truly cares for Beth and he goes out of his way to make sure she is safe, his comfort eases and relaxes Beth.
Roman is a strong sweet guy and you cant help but like him.
The characters meld together well and roll the story along nicely. I was truly glad to see Beth happy and in love with Roman, and her friendship healing with Coop. I didnt expect the bomb that Coop dropped out of nowhere!
Missy Johnson has done it again with another corker of a story.
I cannot wait for Scandalous and see what happens with Beth, Roman and Coop.
After a tragic event in Beth’s life, an event where she feels Coop abandoned her, she feels alone and so begins her downward spiral. Beth needs numbness to ease the pain, heartache, and memories of that night.
Beth uses alcohol and sex to find the numbness she needs to get through each night, this is where she meets Roman Hale.
Roman is attracted to Beth and vice versa. He can see the walls Beth has erected around herself and wants to find a way to break them down. He sees the real Beth behind the walls, shes broken and sad, a woman who is need of love and affection.
Roman truly cares for Beth and he goes out of his way to make sure she is safe, his comfort eases and relaxes Beth.
Roman is a strong sweet guy and you cant help but like him.
The characters meld together well and roll the story along nicely. I was truly glad to see Beth happy and in love with Roman, and her friendship healing with Coop. I didnt expect the bomb that Coop dropped out of nowhere!
Missy Johnson has done it again with another corker of a story.
I cannot wait for Scandalous and see what happens with Beth, Roman and Coop.
March 1, 2014
4 out of 5
Missy Johnson never does me wrong. Promiscuous was all kinds of right! In this book we learn Beth’s story. And it’s not always an easy one to digest. Beth is the pop star and friend of our hunky escort, Coop, from Tease and her story was definitely not all hearts and flowers. She’s a strong woman and with a little time and the mysterious Roman by her side, she starts to heal some of the damage that her past has brought to her. I truly enjoyed this one. There just the right mix of angst and drama with a helping of erotic sexy times to keep you engaged. And it’s not a long read, so it’s the perfect book to curl up and spend an afternoon, or an evening with. There’s still some unanswered questions about our Hero, Roman, and I think there’s still more to Beth and Roman’s story, but Missy won’t leave us hanging long. The third book in the Tease series, Scandalous; will be out later this year.
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Missy Johnson never does me wrong. Promiscuous was all kinds of right! In this book we learn Beth’s story. And it’s not always an easy one to digest. Beth is the pop star and friend of our hunky escort, Coop, from Tease and her story was definitely not all hearts and flowers. She’s a strong woman and with a little time and the mysterious Roman by her side, she starts to heal some of the damage that her past has brought to her. I truly enjoyed this one. There just the right mix of angst and drama with a helping of erotic sexy times to keep you engaged. And it’s not a long read, so it’s the perfect book to curl up and spend an afternoon, or an evening with. There’s still some unanswered questions about our Hero, Roman, and I think there’s still more to Beth and Roman’s story, but Missy won’t leave us hanging long. The third book in the Tease series, Scandalous; will be out later this year.
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June 11, 2014
Oh m GEE!!! I completely didn't see that one coming in the new book by Missy Johnson, Promiscuous! Beth fell in love with her former escort Conner in her first book. Well he fell in love with someone else leaving Beth all alone. Missy ended her first book with Beth self destruction. Promiscuous revealed just why she was on a downward spiral. Dropping Conner as her best friend Missy found herself trying to hide what had happened to her. Her rape by her manager Ivan. Beth found herself trying to numb her pain only to find her saving grace. Roman was sent to keep an eye on Beth, but he found himself worried about her. So he approached her with friendship. Little did they both know they would help each other. Beth found herself and reconnected to her old friendship, while Roman helped get her help and love her through the pain. But does the secrets Roman knows about Beth that even she doesn't know harm their relationship? Only Missy Johnson can let us know in her third book!
February 23, 2014
My Gosh! What a story!
Another amazing read from Missy that had me gripped from the very start.
I really didn´t know what to expect from this book because I didn´t like Beth in Tease. But, I found myself really liking her character. Missy made her a very interesting character.
Roman´s character is also very interesting and mysterious. His mystery makes him more irresistible and tempting.
Their story didn´t end in Promiscuous. It continuous in Scandalous, book 3 in the series. I´m looking forward to reading it to see in which direction will Missy take their story.
Missy is getting better and better in writing her stories and making them more gripping.
Great story. Great characters. Loved it.
≧◔◡◔≦ 4.5 ✰ read ≧◉◡◉≦
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Another amazing read from Missy that had me gripped from the very start.
I really didn´t know what to expect from this book because I didn´t like Beth in Tease. But, I found myself really liking her character. Missy made her a very interesting character.
Roman´s character is also very interesting and mysterious. His mystery makes him more irresistible and tempting.
Their story didn´t end in Promiscuous. It continuous in Scandalous, book 3 in the series. I´m looking forward to reading it to see in which direction will Missy take their story.
Missy is getting better and better in writing her stories and making them more gripping.
Great story. Great characters. Loved it.
≧◔◡◔≦ 4.5 ✰ read ≧◉◡◉≦
>>>ARC received in exchange for an honest review<<<
February 8, 2014
Ok so I read this in like 5 hours! I could not stop I love Missy's books. In this one we follow the "troubled" young pop star! She is not what everyone thinks she is and her one and only friends has gone and fallen in love with someone. Ivan makes her so unhappy that is so creepy I don't know how she can stand it, I would not be able to YUCK!!!!! When she mets Roman she thinks he wants what everyone else does and when he doesn't it shocks the hell out of her. The turns and twists in this book left my hanging opening I have to tell you. I am a super busy person so for me to sit and read it in one sitting I am not even sure how I did it!!! My full review will be up on the 15th!
February 8, 2014
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ!!! THE WAY MISSY JOHNSON TELLS THE STORY THAT I THINK SOME ARE AFRAID TO TOUCH ON IS AMAZING!!!! THE STORY FOLLOWS THE YOUNG SINGER BETH, WHO HAS HAD A HECK OF A LIFE SO FAR FOR A 20 YEAR OLD. THEN AS THINGS ARE KINDA GOING GOOD/NOT GOOD, THEY GO TO WORSE!!!! I DONT WANNA GIVE IT AWAY WHAT HAPPENS BUT WHAT SHE GOES THRU SOME PEOPLE COULDNT GET THRU.... BUT THE WAY MISSY TELLS THE STORY THERE IS A WAY OF GETTING THRU IT AND YOU CAN EVENTUALLY LEARN TO TRUST PEOPLE NOT TO HURT YOU AND LEAN ON THEM FOR HELP!!!
I CANT WAIT TO SEE WHATS IN STORE FOR THE NEXT INSTALLMENT FROM THIS AWESOME SERIES!!!!!!
I CANT WAIT TO SEE WHATS IN STORE FOR THE NEXT INSTALLMENT FROM THIS AWESOME SERIES!!!!!!
March 31, 2015
I am back and forth between 4 & 5 stars. There were some parts in the middle where it seemed some text/parts of chapters were missing and it was confusing. Other than that it was fantastic. I loved Beth in the first book and was pissed Coop got with Mia when they didn't really have a connection. Now in this book he wants her. Go figure. I loved the connection between Roman and Beth but I worry there are too many secrets and lies that they won't make it...especially with Coop waiting in the wings!
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