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Indecent Proposals #1
Shameless
An indecent proposal. A friendship betrayed.
One-night-only anonymous sex with a stranger? Seems too wanton even for Nina Leonard. Until it's insinuated that the mystery man might be one of her business partners--two guys she adores who also happen to be complete hotties.
Out comes the blindfold, and Nina has the steamiest night of her life. Now she's got to have more--only, no one's fessing up.
One of her two best friends rocked her world that night. But which one was it?
If she guesses wrong, she could lose them both....
One-night-only anonymous sex with a stranger? Seems too wanton even for Nina Leonard. Until it's insinuated that the mystery man might be one of her business partners--two guys she adores who also happen to be complete hotties.
Out comes the blindfold, and Nina has the steamiest night of her life. Now she's got to have more--only, no one's fessing up.
One of her two best friends rocked her world that night. But which one was it?
If she guesses wrong, she could lose them both....
251 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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About the author
Tori Carrington
186 books186 followersAuthor Tori Carrington is the penname of husband and wife writing team Lori and Tony Karayianni.
Hands down, penning a bio is always the most difficult writing challenge we take on. What do we say? What do we keep a secret? Considering we've been writing together for over twenty-two years...well, that reveals more about us than anything you'll likely read here. We're fiction writers simply because we enjoy escaping into an exciting, colorful, fictional world of our own making. Take great, shameless pleasure in delving into the lives of others. Revel in living vicariously through our characters, trying on career hats we'd never otherwise put on, stretching muscles we'd probably be better off excercising in reality. We won't even discuss how our writing allows us to voice opinions on society, romance and human sexuality that aren't subject to public ridicule but rather presented as entertainment. To go there, well, we'd be revealing a little too much, now, wouldn't we?
So we'll stick to just the facts, ma'am -- or sir, depending on your preference, which may or may not have anything to do with your sex. Should you desire more information, feel free to e-mail us and we'll provide you with our phone number, or -- our preference -- arrange to meet with you one-on-one where we can learn as much, or perhaps more, about you as you will about us. Depending on our mood, we may spill everything we'd prefer to keep a secret, like which traits we would change about the other if given half a chance. Likewise, we may wisecrack our way through the interview, sprinkle our responses with what we find exciting about our latest book, and blissfully skate over personal details that might bare a little too much.
Trust us, this is not an attempt to create an aura of mystery. We're not quite that saavy. No, we're just very protective of our evolving selves and consider ourselves open-minded, known to change an opinion the moment we voice it or are presented with further information, so we're hesitant to commit any to writing. Guess we're very Socrates-like (as opposed to Socratic) in that way, which isn't altogether a bad thing..
So rather than dictate to you here, we'll lay out the basic facts, then provide a number of links to others who have interviewed us.
I'm (Lori Schlachter Karayianni) a Holy Toledo, Ohio, native, having attended Central Catholic but ultimately graduating from Macomber-Whitney with certification in computer science. After working in the computer industry for a number of years -- and after Tony and I endeavored to write our first novel -- I switched to temp work which ultimately led to a four-year stint as a secretary/sales clerk in the engineering and international sales departments of Owens-Illinois, the international container company that put the "glass" into The Glass City. I put the brakes on before I reached the five-year mark, however, the point of no return for most dreamers who get caught in the corporate trap (more vacation time? Better benefits? Probably I should stay until retirement).
Tony's background couldn't be more different from mine, but thankfully it led him to me. Born in Smila, a small hillside village in the area of Ancient Olympia outside Pyrgos, Greece, (where his family has deep roots and an older brother still maintains the family olive groves) he was raised in Athens during a time of political and cultural upheaval, although neither stopped him from becoming a drummer in a successful pop band that often played with Greek singer Teris Chrysos. He immigrated to the U.S. in late 1976 and with the help of the Greek community achieved the American Dream. Only the hunger for something more, the restless searching that originally compelled him to turn his back on his successful music career and brought him here, remained. It wasn't until after we'd become a couple, and he turned to me and suggested that we try our hand at writing, that both of us discovered the true meaning of th
Hands down, penning a bio is always the most difficult writing challenge we take on. What do we say? What do we keep a secret? Considering we've been writing together for over twenty-two years...well, that reveals more about us than anything you'll likely read here. We're fiction writers simply because we enjoy escaping into an exciting, colorful, fictional world of our own making. Take great, shameless pleasure in delving into the lives of others. Revel in living vicariously through our characters, trying on career hats we'd never otherwise put on, stretching muscles we'd probably be better off excercising in reality. We won't even discuss how our writing allows us to voice opinions on society, romance and human sexuality that aren't subject to public ridicule but rather presented as entertainment. To go there, well, we'd be revealing a little too much, now, wouldn't we?
So we'll stick to just the facts, ma'am -- or sir, depending on your preference, which may or may not have anything to do with your sex. Should you desire more information, feel free to e-mail us and we'll provide you with our phone number, or -- our preference -- arrange to meet with you one-on-one where we can learn as much, or perhaps more, about you as you will about us. Depending on our mood, we may spill everything we'd prefer to keep a secret, like which traits we would change about the other if given half a chance. Likewise, we may wisecrack our way through the interview, sprinkle our responses with what we find exciting about our latest book, and blissfully skate over personal details that might bare a little too much.
Trust us, this is not an attempt to create an aura of mystery. We're not quite that saavy. No, we're just very protective of our evolving selves and consider ourselves open-minded, known to change an opinion the moment we voice it or are presented with further information, so we're hesitant to commit any to writing. Guess we're very Socrates-like (as opposed to Socratic) in that way, which isn't altogether a bad thing..
So rather than dictate to you here, we'll lay out the basic facts, then provide a number of links to others who have interviewed us.
I'm (Lori Schlachter Karayianni) a Holy Toledo, Ohio, native, having attended Central Catholic but ultimately graduating from Macomber-Whitney with certification in computer science. After working in the computer industry for a number of years -- and after Tony and I endeavored to write our first novel -- I switched to temp work which ultimately led to a four-year stint as a secretary/sales clerk in the engineering and international sales departments of Owens-Illinois, the international container company that put the "glass" into The Glass City. I put the brakes on before I reached the five-year mark, however, the point of no return for most dreamers who get caught in the corporate trap (more vacation time? Better benefits? Probably I should stay until retirement).
Tony's background couldn't be more different from mine, but thankfully it led him to me. Born in Smila, a small hillside village in the area of Ancient Olympia outside Pyrgos, Greece, (where his family has deep roots and an older brother still maintains the family olive groves) he was raised in Athens during a time of political and cultural upheaval, although neither stopped him from becoming a drummer in a successful pop band that often played with Greek singer Teris Chrysos. He immigrated to the U.S. in late 1976 and with the help of the Greek community achieved the American Dream. Only the hunger for something more, the restless searching that originally compelled him to turn his back on his successful music career and brought him here, remained. It wasn't until after we'd become a couple, and he turned to me and suggested that we try our hand at writing, that both of us discovered the true meaning of th
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August 18, 2009
Reading two books by the same author back to back is not something that I normally like to do, but these two books are so different that I didn't feel I was getting TC overload.
This is an emotional friends to lovers story with a twist, it's not a jolly funny story by any means, altho that's not to say that there aren't any lighthearted moments.
The story revolves around three friends Kevin, Gauge and Nina who are co-owners of a bookstore/cafe/music centre, and a dangerous game of intigue that if played by the rules would have no consequences, leaving the two people involved satisfied and happy. However nothing is straight forward, the rules are not followed, and a really sad mistake is made. What follows is the realization that despite the mistake,( which I have to say is explained to the injuried party in such a way that they realize its a *physical* one not an emotional one!) which initally is seen as a huge act of betrayal, love and friendship can stay intact.
This read like a distant menege story for me (there is never shared sex) and was very emotional, I had to reach for the Kleenex on more than one occassion. Sexual tension strums throughout the whole book and the 'in between the sheets' action was hot, with a sweet sub story revolving around Nina and her Grandma. The HEA was maybe a little rushed but hey this is Harlequinn.
I enjoyed this little tale of sexual intrigue and emotional turmoil. I would say that if you like a flowery romance this may not be for you, but if you fancy reading something a little darker (emotional) story then this may be one to consider.
This is an emotional friends to lovers story with a twist, it's not a jolly funny story by any means, altho that's not to say that there aren't any lighthearted moments.
The story revolves around three friends Kevin, Gauge and Nina who are co-owners of a bookstore/cafe/music centre, and a dangerous game of intigue that if played by the rules would have no consequences, leaving the two people involved satisfied and happy. However nothing is straight forward, the rules are not followed, and a really sad mistake is made. What follows is the realization that despite the mistake,( which I have to say is explained to the injuried party in such a way that they realize its a *physical* one not an emotional one!) which initally is seen as a huge act of betrayal, love and friendship can stay intact.
This read like a distant menege story for me (there is never shared sex) and was very emotional, I had to reach for the Kleenex on more than one occassion. Sexual tension strums throughout the whole book and the 'in between the sheets' action was hot, with a sweet sub story revolving around Nina and her Grandma. The HEA was maybe a little rushed but hey this is Harlequinn.
I enjoyed this little tale of sexual intrigue and emotional turmoil. I would say that if you like a flowery romance this may not be for you, but if you fancy reading something a little darker (emotional) story then this may be one to consider.
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May 6, 2014
The most ridiculous dialogue I have ever read, and I read a lot of ridiculous dialogue. I disliked everyone in the triangle, and no one wants to read about people they dislike having great sex.
February 19, 2018
Hot plot, blindfolded anonymous sex, but then turned out to be an angsty love story with the heroine having to choose between her two male friends and picks the wrong one. The sex scenes were pretty good but the ending was slapdash and contrived.
July 12, 2008
This book was okay. It started out strong and then kind of fizzled halfway through. I though it was headed towards a believable HEA, but the justification for the couple getting together was rushed and the explanation only passable. And the one guy who gets left out in the cold basically just wanders off, then comes back and forgives everyone with not justification at all. I guess he'll get his own book, but it was just kind of strange.
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January 9, 2017
I needed a quick fix, and this definitely gave it to me. I'm not sure if I should shelve it under harlequin, or erotica. It's a very good, HOT story.
June 21, 2010
i burned my fingers while turning the pages ;)
January 22, 2018
Tough but good too
Okay, so this is a hot, quick read. Unfortunately, I lost a lot of respect for one of the fellas along the way and he was only redeemed a little in my eyes. Otherwise, this was a good solid read.
Okay, so this is a hot, quick read. Unfortunately, I lost a lot of respect for one of the fellas along the way and he was only redeemed a little in my eyes. Otherwise, this was a good solid read.
February 22, 2023
Read this for a Hubbard thing so DON'T ASK!! Anyway I mean I was definitely entertained but in a trashy-reality-TV way. If I got the threesome I was promised this would be 5 stars, maybe 6.
February 24, 2016
Nina has a business partnership and friendship with two hot guys, Gauge and Kevin. While feeling particularly hormonal one night and craving sex, Gauge suggests setting her up with an anonymous, blindfolded night of hot sex (and it is strongly hinted that it would be one of them). She agrees and ends up having the best night of sex of her life with one of the, but she has no idea who. And it occurs to her afterwards, that she really wants to know. She hounds them, but they don't give up the info she needs. So she decides that it's one of them and seduces him - only to find out it wasn't when she gets caught by the real mystery lover. And he's now heartbroken because he was in love with her. So she spends the rest of the book cleaning up her mess.
This probably had potential as a storyline but for several MAJOR issues. First of all is the fact that Nina played Russian Roulette with her friendship and professional life because she wanted some sex. I could not feel any sympathy for her...she didn't even know or love the guy she spent a night with and she risked everything to find out which one it was. Even after repeated warnings to leave it alone, she threw the friendships in the trash to get one more night. TSTL. Really. Second was Gauge - was I supposed to feel sorry for him? Because that's what it felt like. I'm sorry, but
Finally, and this is a big one for me, is the argument Nina uses in order to get Kevin to forgive her (although it's not like she betrayed him or anything - it's not like she knew about his feelings or was committed to anyone). Anyway. She claims that she never really had sex with Gauge, since she thought he was her mystery lover (and therefore she thought she was having sex with Kevin while Gauge was screwing her). I call complete and total bullshit. Nina only wanted another fabulous night with her mystery lover. To her, it didn't matter which guy it was. Gauge or Kevin - so long as he can give her great sex. So at no point did she show a preference for Kevin over Gauge in this regard. In fact, you could say she showed a preference for Gauge over Kevin by seducing him in the first place. And truly, during the entire sexual experience with Gauge, Nina had no clue that she was with the wrong guy. So she really did believe she'd found her mystery lover...so in effect, she was screwing Gauge the whole time. So her argument holds no water whatsoever. She really did break Kevin's heart by having sex with Gauge (and showing a preference for one friend over the other).
I can say that this is a unique plot and I think might have been better off to develop in to a threesome or something. The jealousy and angst is good, but the reasoning and unrealistic behavior was a bit much to take.
This probably had potential as a storyline but for several MAJOR issues. First of all is the fact that Nina played Russian Roulette with her friendship and professional life because she wanted some sex. I could not feel any sympathy for her...she didn't even know or love the guy she spent a night with and she risked everything to find out which one it was. Even after repeated warnings to leave it alone, she threw the friendships in the trash to get one more night. TSTL. Really. Second was Gauge - was I supposed to feel sorry for him? Because that's what it felt like. I'm sorry, but
Finally, and this is a big one for me, is the argument Nina uses in order to get Kevin to forgive her (although it's not like she betrayed him or anything - it's not like she knew about his feelings or was committed to anyone). Anyway. She claims that she never really had sex with Gauge, since she thought he was her mystery lover (and therefore she thought she was having sex with Kevin while Gauge was screwing her). I call complete and total bullshit. Nina only wanted another fabulous night with her mystery lover. To her, it didn't matter which guy it was. Gauge or Kevin - so long as he can give her great sex. So at no point did she show a preference for Kevin over Gauge in this regard. In fact, you could say she showed a preference for Gauge over Kevin by seducing him in the first place. And truly, during the entire sexual experience with Gauge, Nina had no clue that she was with the wrong guy. So she really did believe she'd found her mystery lover...so in effect, she was screwing Gauge the whole time. So her argument holds no water whatsoever. She really did break Kevin's heart by having sex with Gauge (and showing a preference for one friend over the other).
I can say that this is a unique plot and I think might have been better off to develop in to a threesome or something. The jealousy and angst is good, but the reasoning and unrealistic behavior was a bit much to take.
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October 29, 2012Setting:
Theme: bookstore/music/bakery shop, apartment above, historical house – Fantasy, Michagan (sw Ann Arbor)
Imagery:
Characters:
Nina Leonard – bakery; co-owner of bookstore/music/bakery; cycle of gets horny, finds a guy, has sex, thinks it’s the beginning of a relationship, 6 months later she gets out of relationship and swears off men until 6 months later she’s horny… and it’s been 6 months of celibacy, and when shop closes confides (with thought to shock) that she needs anonymous sex…
Kevin Weber – book lover; co-owner of bookstore/music/bakery shop; only child of older, wealthy parents; a bit cerebral; lives in family historical house; attracted to and fell in love with Nina, but afraid to act on it, afraid she wouldn’t love her, afraid he’d be another failed relationship.
Patrick Gauge – musician; -owner of bookstore/music/bakery shop; slut; vagabound (father took him hither and yonder) until fell in with Nina and Kevin – they are his first real family; musician.; sees that Kevin loves Nina; is attracted to Nina himself. Pushes Kevin to be the one to give her anonymous sex.
Summary:
When Nina makes confession, there is a moment where all consider a threesome, but discard it; Patrick and Kevin offer to arrange for anonymous sex – set a night, she be blindfolded, and they’d send someone up – and perhaps it would be one of them, but she’d never know. Can see Nina is intrigued.
So with Patrick pushing, Kevin leaves her a note giving her date and time and blindfold… and Kevin makes sweet, total love (kuma satra style) to her…
And neither can forget the sex… and Nina wants more… and she can’t get either to tell her the truth… and one night, when a lonely Patrick is in the shop after a music lesson, and Nina is restless, she goes down… decides it must have been Patrick, and wanting to recapture it, she comes on to him… and as they are naked, and both had participated in oral sex, and he’s about to enter her… Kevin shows up and the truth comes out… Kevin came to tell her that her grandmother had a heart attack – and she disappears for a week… and Patrick leaves – knowing he screwed up, and Kevin won’t talk to him…
And ultimately, Kevin and Nina talk – she goes to his home (where he has started to deconstruct so that he can make it his home) – and he has rough sex with her, but responds to her tears (at the emotional hurt), and his anger is lessened… and they really talk… and she asks him to marry her… and they are very happy, and set wedding for 6 months forward – and Nina tracks Patrick down who shows up and Kevin makes him his best hand.
Memorable scenes:
Theme: bookstore/music/bakery shop, apartment above, historical house – Fantasy, Michagan (sw Ann Arbor)
Imagery:
Characters:
Nina Leonard – bakery; co-owner of bookstore/music/bakery; cycle of gets horny, finds a guy, has sex, thinks it’s the beginning of a relationship, 6 months later she gets out of relationship and swears off men until 6 months later she’s horny… and it’s been 6 months of celibacy, and when shop closes confides (with thought to shock) that she needs anonymous sex…
Kevin Weber – book lover; co-owner of bookstore/music/bakery shop; only child of older, wealthy parents; a bit cerebral; lives in family historical house; attracted to and fell in love with Nina, but afraid to act on it, afraid she wouldn’t love her, afraid he’d be another failed relationship.
Patrick Gauge – musician; -owner of bookstore/music/bakery shop; slut; vagabound (father took him hither and yonder) until fell in with Nina and Kevin – they are his first real family; musician.; sees that Kevin loves Nina; is attracted to Nina himself. Pushes Kevin to be the one to give her anonymous sex.
Summary:
When Nina makes confession, there is a moment where all consider a threesome, but discard it; Patrick and Kevin offer to arrange for anonymous sex – set a night, she be blindfolded, and they’d send someone up – and perhaps it would be one of them, but she’d never know. Can see Nina is intrigued.
So with Patrick pushing, Kevin leaves her a note giving her date and time and blindfold… and Kevin makes sweet, total love (kuma satra style) to her…
And neither can forget the sex… and Nina wants more… and she can’t get either to tell her the truth… and one night, when a lonely Patrick is in the shop after a music lesson, and Nina is restless, she goes down… decides it must have been Patrick, and wanting to recapture it, she comes on to him… and as they are naked, and both had participated in oral sex, and he’s about to enter her… Kevin shows up and the truth comes out… Kevin came to tell her that her grandmother had a heart attack – and she disappears for a week… and Patrick leaves – knowing he screwed up, and Kevin won’t talk to him…
And ultimately, Kevin and Nina talk – she goes to his home (where he has started to deconstruct so that he can make it his home) – and he has rough sex with her, but responds to her tears (at the emotional hurt), and his anger is lessened… and they really talk… and she asks him to marry her… and they are very happy, and set wedding for 6 months forward – and Nina tracks Patrick down who shows up and Kevin makes him his best hand.
Memorable scenes:
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August 5, 2016
Honestly, I listened to this out of sheer curiosity. I’m still pretty new to the world of audiobooks and I was wondering how sex scenes would be when read aloud. Don’t judge, it’s human nature to be curious…or at least that’s what I’m telling myself ;-P.
Anyway I decided to go with Shameless because it’s a lot shorter than most audiobooks but it surprised me by being a really good book. I was quickly caught up with the three main characters, their business (hello, a bookstore <3), and their ‘proposition’. I laughed with them and even yelled at them. I fit in listening to Shameless every second I could…while driving, eating, walking from my car to a meeting, I couldn’t get enough. But back to the sex via audiobook topic, surprisingly I wasn’t skeeved out while listening. Of course these scenes were fairly tame so maybe I will change my tune if I come across a more risqué book but as of now it doesn’t bother me.
Aaaand on to a nitpick...
I don’t know if it’s something common to Harlequin audiobooks but the music at the beginning…I just cannot even begin to explain the level of corny! Haha. Aside from that it was also annoying as h e-double hockey sticks because the music played over some of the words making it difficult to follow along. That and the British accent of one of the characters are my only complaints about the audiobook itself.
One more thing that I wanted to mention, there is a slightly rough sex scene in this book. It’s fairly short but it was my least favorite part of the book. I wanted to bring it up because if that’s a big turn off for you then you may want to avoid the book.
Anyway I decided to go with Shameless because it’s a lot shorter than most audiobooks but it surprised me by being a really good book. I was quickly caught up with the three main characters, their business (hello, a bookstore <3), and their ‘proposition’. I laughed with them and even yelled at them. I fit in listening to Shameless every second I could…while driving, eating, walking from my car to a meeting, I couldn’t get enough. But back to the sex via audiobook topic, surprisingly I wasn’t skeeved out while listening. Of course these scenes were fairly tame so maybe I will change my tune if I come across a more risqué book but as of now it doesn’t bother me.
Aaaand on to a nitpick...
I don’t know if it’s something common to Harlequin audiobooks but the music at the beginning…I just cannot even begin to explain the level of corny! Haha. Aside from that it was also annoying as h e-double hockey sticks because the music played over some of the words making it difficult to follow along. That and the British accent of one of the characters are my only complaints about the audiobook itself.
One more thing that I wanted to mention, there is a slightly rough sex scene in this book. It’s fairly short but it was my least favorite part of the book. I wanted to bring it up because if that’s a big turn off for you then you may want to avoid the book.
February 2, 2015
First paragraph: “IN THIS DAY and age, is it bad for a woman to yearn for some good, hot, anonymous sex?”
With this momentous question, Nina propels herself along a path that ultimately leads to true love, but only because this is a Harlequin novel that requires a HEA. Otherwise, Nina needs to get a good dose of reality checked when she initiates sex with her two best friends and business partners, Gauge and Kevin. Because, you know, she's horny and can't seem to pick the right guy. Nina, you fool.
Nina agrees to Gauge's proposal of one night of anonymous sex. Could be anyone. Could be one of her two best friends. Of course, after one incredible night where Nina's electrical wires are short circuited, Nina can't figure out who's the guy - Gauge, or Kevin? So instead of, you know, asking them, Nina decides to seduce them both. And accidently picks the wrong one.
Nina the Ninny.
I had a hard time with this one.
With this momentous question, Nina propels herself along a path that ultimately leads to true love, but only because this is a Harlequin novel that requires a HEA. Otherwise, Nina needs to get a good dose of reality checked when she initiates sex with her two best friends and business partners, Gauge and Kevin. Because, you know, she's horny and can't seem to pick the right guy. Nina, you fool.
Nina agrees to Gauge's proposal of one night of anonymous sex. Could be anyone. Could be one of her two best friends. Of course, after one incredible night where Nina's electrical wires are short circuited, Nina can't figure out who's the guy - Gauge, or Kevin? So instead of, you know, asking them, Nina decides to seduce them both. And accidently picks the wrong one.
Nina the Ninny.
I had a hard time with this one.
October 20, 2012
It is always difficult to try and write a review of a book like this without sounding like a complete pervert. Let's just say this book delivers as advertised.
The husband and wife team known as the pen name of Tori Carrington are experts at crafting steamy erotic novels and write some of the best books in the Blaze series, or anywhere in contemporary erotic romance for that matter. These books are supposed to be written from the female heterosexual point of view but they actually remind me of the old Midwood sleazy pulps of the 1960s that were devoured by male readers of that era.
The structure is very similar to an action book with sex scenes substituting for car chases and fistfights. And just like action, if the sex scenes work and are paced in such a way that escalates the intensity and suspense, then the story will work. And in the case of this "Shameless" guilty pleasure, they do indeed.
The husband and wife team known as the pen name of Tori Carrington are experts at crafting steamy erotic novels and write some of the best books in the Blaze series, or anywhere in contemporary erotic romance for that matter. These books are supposed to be written from the female heterosexual point of view but they actually remind me of the old Midwood sleazy pulps of the 1960s that were devoured by male readers of that era.
The structure is very similar to an action book with sex scenes substituting for car chases and fistfights. And just like action, if the sex scenes work and are paced in such a way that escalates the intensity and suspense, then the story will work. And in the case of this "Shameless" guilty pleasure, they do indeed.
August 9, 2010
The ending was too abrupt and a cardinal rule was broken: she had sex with someone else (even if it was Gauge) after she had sex with the H. Then again, who exactly was the hero? I guess I should have paid closer attention to the "Extreme" label.
Since it was part of my subscription through Audible.com there isn't much I can do about it, but...if I had known there would be an encounter AFTER they came together, I would NOT have bought the book.
This is one of the reasons I like the Blaze line (even if a lot of the titles leave a lot to be desired)...it's semi-erotic but there's not sharing, swapping, etc. They can be a bawdy as they want TOGETHER, but I am NOT looking for that level of eroticism in this line...although, the word "extreme" is shown in the graphic NOT in the product description.
That's what Ellora's Cave is for. ;-)
Since it was part of my subscription through Audible.com there isn't much I can do about it, but...if I had known there would be an encounter AFTER they came together, I would NOT have bought the book.
This is one of the reasons I like the Blaze line (even if a lot of the titles leave a lot to be desired)...it's semi-erotic but there's not sharing, swapping, etc. They can be a bawdy as they want TOGETHER, but I am NOT looking for that level of eroticism in this line...although, the word "extreme" is shown in the graphic NOT in the product description.
That's what Ellora's Cave is for. ;-)
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February 17, 2008
Heroine : Nina Leonard (bakery owner)
Hero : Kevin Weber (book store owner)
Protagonist (?) : Patrick Gauge (music store owner)
Setting : Fantasy (outside of Ann Arbor) , Michigan
I thought this book had a totally different (in a good way, IMO) plot/storyline and the sex was H O T! But the ending was way too forced and contrived for my liking.
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August 1, 2008
I met Tori Carrington on MySpace (this author is actually two people), and thought I'd give their writing a try. I enjoyed this one - for the most part. It's a pretty quick read; sexy, but with a decent plot to go with it. The only thing I didn't like was how abrupt the ending was. Maybe the next book, Reckless, will pick up where this one left off.
May 15, 2009
Very interesing book
June 9, 2012
I got this audiobook because it was on sale and it was narrated by one of my favorite narrators: Savannah Richards. And all I can say is Ewwwww! Will never listen to this again... Too nasty for me.
April 7, 2013
04/06/13
February 25, 2016
Touching
A gripping story that touches the heart. Keeps you wandering whats around the next corner. A good read every timr.
A gripping story that touches the heart. Keeps you wandering whats around the next corner. A good read every timr.
October 8, 2016
I didn't like any of the 3 many characters. Nina was TSTL for risking her friendships and business for sex, Gauge was a tool and Kevin was a fool for forgiving them.
August 5, 2017
A una rilettura a distanza capisco che è carino, ma niente di eclatante. Si può rileggere, ma poi si può anche dimenticare. Il personaggio di Kevin è adorabile.
January 6, 2024
3 words and 3 words only, Hot, Spicy, and confusing?
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May 16, 2011great book!!!!!!!!!!
September 21, 2015
Je ne suis pas vraiment comme l'histoire ou les personnages. Les scènes de sexe étaient bons.
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