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Courting Trouble
When times get tough, how bad does a good girl have to get?
Sienna Blakely is bright, articulate, underemployed and forced to rely on the one asset she vowed never to use – her looks.
With bills piling up, Sienna signs a contract with Luxxor Escort Services. A contract that strictly forbids any sexual contact with clients… And then she’s assigned to companion Jason Sloan. Just meeting the man causes a full-body jolt. Arrogant, powerful, and sexy, he’s trouble. And he can see through the facade she’s erected, right down to the intelligent and sensual woman underneath. He challenges her wits, and he challenges the rules.
Sienna Blakely is bright, articulate, underemployed and forced to rely on the one asset she vowed never to use – her looks.
With bills piling up, Sienna signs a contract with Luxxor Escort Services. A contract that strictly forbids any sexual contact with clients… And then she’s assigned to companion Jason Sloan. Just meeting the man causes a full-body jolt. Arrogant, powerful, and sexy, he’s trouble. And he can see through the facade she’s erected, right down to the intelligent and sensual woman underneath. He challenges her wits, and he challenges the rules.
201 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 27, 2014
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Kimberly Dean
49 books385 followersWhen taking the Myers-Briggs personality test in high school, Kimberly was rated as an INFJ (Introverted-Intuitive-Feeling-Judging). This result sent her into a panic, because there were no career paths recommended for the type. Fortunately, it turned out to be well-suited to a writing career. Since receiving that dismal outlook, Kimberly has become an award-winning author of romance and erotica. She has written for seven publishing houses, both domestic and international, and has recently focused her efforts on the exciting world of self-publishing. When not writing, she enjoys movies, sports, traveling, music, and sunshine. In her mind, a beach, some rock 'n' roll, and a good book make for a perfect day.
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November 30, 2014
Jason that boy is bossy with a capital B, "like hell you will." He closed the distance between them. "You will escort me." Jason just doesn't care what the topic of conversation is that boy is aiming to win every argument:
"I'll cover your birth-control costs. I saw the pills in your purse."
"And if it fails?" Nina asked quietly. "What if a pregnancy results?"
Sienna couldn't look away, and the storm in Jason's eyes turned ferocious. "I'll be there for my babies."
Can you say awkward, I would have been mortified to have our sex life or terms of sex life discussed with another person in the room, poor Sienna, but as I said Jason plays to win. When things are good between Sienna and Jason they are actually great, "yup. So why don't you just stay here today? We can be lazy, order some take-out and screw like monkeys." Jason may be a tough as nails kind of man but where is woman is concerned he is all bark and no bite, "Princess, I've been whipped since you started sassing me in French." I enjoyed this book I loved Jason.
"I'll cover your birth-control costs. I saw the pills in your purse."
"And if it fails?" Nina asked quietly. "What if a pregnancy results?"
Sienna couldn't look away, and the storm in Jason's eyes turned ferocious. "I'll be there for my babies."
Can you say awkward, I would have been mortified to have our sex life or terms of sex life discussed with another person in the room, poor Sienna, but as I said Jason plays to win. When things are good between Sienna and Jason they are actually great, "yup. So why don't you just stay here today? We can be lazy, order some take-out and screw like monkeys." Jason may be a tough as nails kind of man but where is woman is concerned he is all bark and no bite, "Princess, I've been whipped since you started sassing me in French." I enjoyed this book I loved Jason.
August 14, 2019
Awful
I didn’t like any of the main characters. Jason was an ass, Sienna was a sophisticated prostitute no matter how nice the author tried to make it. Even you sign a contract for sex and get paid for it that my friends is a prostitute. Nina was a her pimp, and Sienna’s parents were full of crap. I won’t be reading any more books in this series. Others may live those kinds of stories but there not for me.
I didn’t like any of the main characters. Jason was an ass, Sienna was a sophisticated prostitute no matter how nice the author tried to make it. Even you sign a contract for sex and get paid for it that my friends is a prostitute. Nina was a her pimp, and Sienna’s parents were full of crap. I won’t be reading any more books in this series. Others may live those kinds of stories but there not for me.
July 3, 2019
The heroine was spineless and all she did was try to please people, let them walk all over her, and apologize for absolutely no reason.
Towards the ending she decided to let go and do what makes her happy, but I wish we got to see more of that. I wish we got to see more of her and Jason like that.
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P.s
There is a scene with the H and OW after he meets the h. When it’s brought up again later, he says he dropped the OW as soon as he saw the h, but that was a lie. He screwed her first...while thinking about the h.
Towards the ending she decided to let go and do what makes her happy, but I wish we got to see more of that. I wish we got to see more of her and Jason like that.
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P.s
There is a scene with the H and OW after he meets the h. When it’s brought up again later, he says he dropped the OW as soon as he saw the h, but that was a lie. He screwed her first...while thinking about the h.
December 24, 2014
Holy smokes Batman this book was HOT!!!
This is the first book I have read by Kimberly Dean and I am glad that I read it. This may be Erotica romance but Kimberly did not hesitate to give the readers the whole package. This book is fun, sexy and Hot Hot Hot! If you want a book that is at a great price, about a dominating man, and a sophisticated woman who start their relationship in a troublesome way but end it with nights filled with passion and romance then this is the book for you!
I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley for my honest review and I definitely recommend this Author and this book!
Sienna is down and out on her luck she is working hard to prove to herself and her family that she can make it on her own. So even though Sienna has attended many charity balls as a guest; she now finds herself as a waitress at an even and instead of enjoying the great meal she is passing it out. Luckily or unluckily (depends on how you look at it) she catches the eye of one of the sexiest guests of the night Jason Sloan and Nina owner of Luxxor Escort Services sees it all go down. Nina ignites the flame and before Sienna and Jason knows what hits them they are a fire ball out of control!
Sienna definitely goes out of the frying pan and into the fire in this book. But with Jason at her side I don't blame her, I think I would have enjoyed the sizzle as well!
This is the first book I have read by Kimberly Dean and I am glad that I read it. This may be Erotica romance but Kimberly did not hesitate to give the readers the whole package. This book is fun, sexy and Hot Hot Hot! If you want a book that is at a great price, about a dominating man, and a sophisticated woman who start their relationship in a troublesome way but end it with nights filled with passion and romance then this is the book for you!
I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley for my honest review and I definitely recommend this Author and this book!
Sienna is down and out on her luck she is working hard to prove to herself and her family that she can make it on her own. So even though Sienna has attended many charity balls as a guest; she now finds herself as a waitress at an even and instead of enjoying the great meal she is passing it out. Luckily or unluckily (depends on how you look at it) she catches the eye of one of the sexiest guests of the night Jason Sloan and Nina owner of Luxxor Escort Services sees it all go down. Nina ignites the flame and before Sienna and Jason knows what hits them they are a fire ball out of control!
Sienna definitely goes out of the frying pan and into the fire in this book. But with Jason at her side I don't blame her, I think I would have enjoyed the sizzle as well!
May 19, 2020
I was hoping this book wasn’t going to follow the typical path of an escort themed plot, but it did. Though, I will say there was a twist at the end I didn’t see coming.
A good girl some how lets herself become a paid escort and than falls in love with the client. Sienna battles with herself because she is falling in love with a man that pays her for sex. No battle needed, anyway you look at it, she was a high-class call girl with a Madam.
Jason Sloan is a former hockey star, arrogant, over-sexed, and uses women. Sure he was friendly to the kids and nice to Sienna’s girlfriend. That Jason I liked.
Somethings just didn’t make sense— first if all, Sienna cut herself at work, which means her hospital bill would have been covered under Worker’s Comp. So she didn’t need to become an escort to pay her medical bill. Second, I can understand a busy man needing a paid escort to attend social functions, but there was no reason a man like Jason Sloan needed to pay for sex. Plus, how the contract was upgraded turned me off to this book. It was degrading and handled poorly. I could not believe Sienna didn’t threw that darn contract at them. Over-all, this wasn’t the book for me.
A good girl some how lets herself become a paid escort and than falls in love with the client. Sienna battles with herself because she is falling in love with a man that pays her for sex. No battle needed, anyway you look at it, she was a high-class call girl with a Madam.
Jason Sloan is a former hockey star, arrogant, over-sexed, and uses women. Sure he was friendly to the kids and nice to Sienna’s girlfriend. That Jason I liked.
Somethings just didn’t make sense— first if all, Sienna cut herself at work, which means her hospital bill would have been covered under Worker’s Comp. So she didn’t need to become an escort to pay her medical bill. Second, I can understand a busy man needing a paid escort to attend social functions, but there was no reason a man like Jason Sloan needed to pay for sex. Plus, how the contract was upgraded turned me off to this book. It was degrading and handled poorly. I could not believe Sienna didn’t threw that darn contract at them. Over-all, this wasn’t the book for me.
February 9, 2015
Shadow's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
This book was both hot and interesting. Sienna Blakely is a bright, lovely woman, but due to unexpected medical expenses, she has fallen on hard times. She is unable to find a job in her field of expertise, and finally, in spite of her upbringing that leads her to follow society's rules, she agrees to become an escort for Luxxor Escort Service.
She quickly becomes the sole escort for Jason Sloan, and as the attraction between them grows, she signs a contract to allow sexual contact between them. But as she falls in love with Jason, she chafes under the fact that their relationship is based on a contract. Can she and Jason develop a real relationship?
The sex is steamy, the emotional connection between the main characters is compelling and the main characters are all likable. Expect some light BDSM, but mainly you have a strong heroine, a yummy hero and a well written story.
Review copy provided for an honest review.
This book was both hot and interesting. Sienna Blakely is a bright, lovely woman, but due to unexpected medical expenses, she has fallen on hard times. She is unable to find a job in her field of expertise, and finally, in spite of her upbringing that leads her to follow society's rules, she agrees to become an escort for Luxxor Escort Service.
She quickly becomes the sole escort for Jason Sloan, and as the attraction between them grows, she signs a contract to allow sexual contact between them. But as she falls in love with Jason, she chafes under the fact that their relationship is based on a contract. Can she and Jason develop a real relationship?
The sex is steamy, the emotional connection between the main characters is compelling and the main characters are all likable. Expect some light BDSM, but mainly you have a strong heroine, a yummy hero and a well written story.
Review copy provided for an honest review.
December 6, 2014
Book Summary
Published by - HarperCollins UK, Avon
Release Date - 27th November 2014
Pages - 202
My Rating - 5 Stars
Review
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, from the moment that I read the blurb on the back of the cover all the way to the last word in the epilogue. It was beautifully written. So many authours are trying their hand at writing good girls going bad by becoming an escort, but if you ask me, I think that Kimberly Dean has the right blend of sugar and spice, soft and hard, sweet and angsty as well as just a dab of fun and drama thrown in for effect. Honestly, it is the perfect recipe for a book in this genre. Sexy and sofisticated meets hard and rough around the edges, no matter your tastes I've no doubt you'll find something you like in this book!
December 30, 2014
Received an ARC for review
Oh my, can you say HAWT!! Yes, I can. Sienna and Jason were amazing together in every way. This book had everything even a bad ex who needed an arse kicking. Now will Nina and the detective get their own HEA. Curious minds want to know.
Oh my, can you say HAWT!! Yes, I can. Sienna and Jason were amazing together in every way. This book had everything even a bad ex who needed an arse kicking. Now will Nina and the detective get their own HEA. Curious minds want to know.
October 24, 2015
Not crazy about the power dynamic. Most of the time, I felt like Jason's behavior was boorish and came closer to sexual harassment than courtship.
Wasn't crazy about Sienna either. Chick basically had two modes: helpless or spineless.
Wasn't crazy about Sienna either. Chick basically had two modes: helpless or spineless.
February 27, 2021
Awesome Story & Audible Listen🎧 Enthralling & Smoking🔥Hot!
Courting Trouble
The Courting Series, Book 1
By: Kimberly Dean
Narrated by: Chloe Ryan
I enjoyed this book immensely, the story grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated it straight to the end. Kimberly Dean is a gifted author with a wonderful writing style, I am loving the characters, their storylines and world she is creating centered around Luxxor, an exclusive high-end escort service with Nina Lockwood at the helm running things. This book is Sienna Blakely and Jason Sloan’s story, Sienna comes from money but after graduating college she is left on her own to make it in the world. She is waitressing while looking for a job in communications, after working a charity event she was approached by Nina with a prospective job. Nina reads people and knows what she is looking for when it comes to her company. Jason Sloan, the former hockey player and successful businessman, was at the same event and he too was intrigued by Sienna, even sought her out after only to find she left her job. Sienna was struggling to make ends meet so after meeting Nina and thinking over her job offer she jumped on it. Jason has used Luxxor’s services in the past and was not happy to find she was working there. But he requested her, Jason met his match in Sienna who not pleased his arrogant Alpha-tude and spoke her mind. The chemistry between these two was electric, I thought they were great together and for each other. I loved how everything plays out in this book, the story is well plotted and there is plenty of drama, angst, heartfelt and emotional moments, some hot sexy times and a wonderful romance. Kimberly Dean, thank you for this entertaining and enjoyable story. I am looking forward to the rest of this amazing series!
🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous narration, Chloe Ryan is a talented narrator and a versatile voice artist. She brings the characters to life, giving each their own distinct voice making it easy to follow along and tell who is who. She does a great job portraying the characters, grasping each persona and playing the role with perfection and sounding just as I am picturing them to sound. She set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the character’s emotions and projected them into her performance. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for the great listen.
Courting Trouble
The Courting Series, Book 1
By: Kimberly Dean
Narrated by: Chloe Ryan
I enjoyed this book immensely, the story grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated it straight to the end. Kimberly Dean is a gifted author with a wonderful writing style, I am loving the characters, their storylines and world she is creating centered around Luxxor, an exclusive high-end escort service with Nina Lockwood at the helm running things. This book is Sienna Blakely and Jason Sloan’s story, Sienna comes from money but after graduating college she is left on her own to make it in the world. She is waitressing while looking for a job in communications, after working a charity event she was approached by Nina with a prospective job. Nina reads people and knows what she is looking for when it comes to her company. Jason Sloan, the former hockey player and successful businessman, was at the same event and he too was intrigued by Sienna, even sought her out after only to find she left her job. Sienna was struggling to make ends meet so after meeting Nina and thinking over her job offer she jumped on it. Jason has used Luxxor’s services in the past and was not happy to find she was working there. But he requested her, Jason met his match in Sienna who not pleased his arrogant Alpha-tude and spoke her mind. The chemistry between these two was electric, I thought they were great together and for each other. I loved how everything plays out in this book, the story is well plotted and there is plenty of drama, angst, heartfelt and emotional moments, some hot sexy times and a wonderful romance. Kimberly Dean, thank you for this entertaining and enjoyable story. I am looking forward to the rest of this amazing series!
🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous narration, Chloe Ryan is a talented narrator and a versatile voice artist. She brings the characters to life, giving each their own distinct voice making it easy to follow along and tell who is who. She does a great job portraying the characters, grasping each persona and playing the role with perfection and sounding just as I am picturing them to sound. She set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the character’s emotions and projected them into her performance. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for the great listen.
March 17, 2021
This was my first Kimberly Dean’s book and won’t be my last. This is the first book in the Courting Series. Sienna and Jason’s story is well written, original, and captivating. Their chemistry is off the charts, and they are perfect together. I loved to follow them in their journey to love. The supporting characters are interesting and intriguing. Chloe Ryan did a nice job with the narration. She has a beautiful voice. I enjoyed it. Looking forward to listen to Courting Innocence, Erin and Colton's story, the next book in the Series. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
October 4, 2020
This was an okay book up to the point that it really really wasn’t. Didn’t much like either of the characters; they had sexual chemistry but nothing else. But I really objected to the fact that Jason, when unable to seduce Sienna into having sex with him, then maneuvers it so Sienna has no way of making money to support herself other than to become his prostitute. The way the contract was negotiated was a hard no for me and had me putting down book.
March 1, 2021
I absolutely loved this book! I loved the story, the characters, and the sex scenes were top notch. 🤤 The narrator was amazing, I could listen to her all day long.
I just recently discovered Kimberly Dean and I am excited to read more of her books. I already have the next book in this series downloaded and ready to start.
I was given a free copy of this audiobook at my request, and have voluntarily left this review.
I just recently discovered Kimberly Dean and I am excited to read more of her books. I already have the next book in this series downloaded and ready to start.
I was given a free copy of this audiobook at my request, and have voluntarily left this review.
June 12, 2021
Fantastic!!!
This story is incredible! I love the calm no nonsense approach Nina takes to how she goes about things. Sienna and Jason are fireworks from the get-go! Their fiery rage/passion made for an excellent read!
This story is incredible! I love the calm no nonsense approach Nina takes to how she goes about things. Sienna and Jason are fireworks from the get-go! Their fiery rage/passion made for an excellent read!
June 12, 2021
Team Jason
I loved this book and feel like I’m going to love this series. I loved all the characters except Kyle and was happy he got what he deserved. But overall I was happy for Sienna.
I loved this book and feel like I’m going to love this series. I loved all the characters except Kyle and was happy he got what he deserved. But overall I was happy for Sienna.
August 23, 2023
The first couple of chapters were a bit difficult for me to get into but after that I found it really enjoyable.
The emotions felt realistic and no major miscommunication issues that other books tend to exaggerate
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The emotions felt realistic and no major miscommunication issues that other books tend to exaggerate
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June 27, 2019
Loved it
The passion and electricity between the characters is enough to draw you in to this book and be eager for their happiness. I couldn’t put the book down.
The passion and electricity between the characters is enough to draw you in to this book and be eager for their happiness. I couldn’t put the book down.
July 1, 2019
Good
I liked the book. It was interesting and fun and really sexy but not I think over the top for the people that don't appreciate good steamy stories.
I liked the book. It was interesting and fun and really sexy but not I think over the top for the people that don't appreciate good steamy stories.
July 18, 2019
Good book
July 2, 2020
Deal
Ok more like contract. Nice variety os settings. A rugged injured businessman. A feminine talented young lady. Mix it all up for love.
Ok more like contract. Nice variety os settings. A rugged injured businessman. A feminine talented young lady. Mix it all up for love.
July 7, 2020
I had never heard of this author before and now I can't understand why because this book was so good. So good in fact that I have decided to read the entire series.
September 27, 2020
Really enjoyed
It kept me reading longer than usual. I couldn’t wait for the next page. A great story a great author.
It kept me reading longer than usual. I couldn’t wait for the next page. A great story a great author.
January 3, 2021
Loved it!! So glad I discovered this series and author
May 30, 2021
Wow
Not at all what I expected but I completely enjoyed it. All fantasy but I just couldn't out it down.
Not at all what I expected but I completely enjoyed it. All fantasy but I just couldn't out it down.
June 4, 2021
Wow
So I was very impressed with this book. The characters were all strong and just had so much personality. I would recommend this book as a good read.
So I was very impressed with this book. The characters were all strong and just had so much personality. I would recommend this book as a good read.
June 17, 2021
Good
This is a romance with plenty of sex. The characters and the storyline are interesting. If this is your type of book I think you will enjoy it.
This is a romance with plenty of sex. The characters and the storyline are interesting. If this is your type of book I think you will enjoy it.
June 17, 2021
This was a fun, light read.
June 28, 2021
True love wins in the end
I really enjoyed the characters and the plot. The book was really hot too!!!!!!!! This is a must read!!! Keep them coming!!
I really enjoyed the characters and the plot. The book was really hot too!!!!!!!! This is a must read!!! Keep them coming!!
July 9, 2021
Not something I normally read but it was good
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