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The Do It List
Hotshot copywriter Gracie Taylor-Scott has a reputation—for her artfully edgy ads. A rising star at Darcy Wexler Dean, New York, the long hours are perfect cover for Gracie’s fear of intimacy issues.
Great job. Great pay. No life—including her on again off again sex life. Then one night she is plunged into darkness with a handsome stranger.
Bradley Craig is the new head of DWD’s research division and this ad man has secrets of his own. Much lauded in his field of consumer behavior, there’s a darker side to the handsome, enigmatic ad man—his erotic list-maker side.
Gracie and Bradley are assigned to work on the biggest new business pitch Darcy Wexler Dean will be in all year and the two tangle immediately, battling copy concepts and focus group findings along with their explosive attraction to each other.
Bradley has a proposition––they make a list. Ten sexual encounters. No strings attached. What’s at stake? Two Super Bowl spots and two fragile hearts.
Great job. Great pay. No life—including her on again off again sex life. Then one night she is plunged into darkness with a handsome stranger.
Bradley Craig is the new head of DWD’s research division and this ad man has secrets of his own. Much lauded in his field of consumer behavior, there’s a darker side to the handsome, enigmatic ad man—his erotic list-maker side.
Gracie and Bradley are assigned to work on the biggest new business pitch Darcy Wexler Dean will be in all year and the two tangle immediately, battling copy concepts and focus group findings along with their explosive attraction to each other.
Bradley has a proposition––they make a list. Ten sexual encounters. No strings attached. What’s at stake? Two Super Bowl spots and two fragile hearts.
314 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 19, 2015
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Jillian Stone
20 books347 followersMulti-published, national award-winning author, Jillian Stone is on a three year quest to write all the books (in different genres) she’s always wanted to write before she gets forever labeled as a historical romance writer. Jillian lives in Southern California and is currently writing a dystopian fairy tale.
This year, look for two different novellas in the Wolf Lords of London series, including WOLF, INTERRUPTED and WOLF ON FIRE. And coming this Fall, Jillian treads lightly into the world of magical realism. Watch for NIGHT BLOOMERS, book #1 in her exciting new supernatural Paradox Lake series.
This year, look for two different novellas in the Wolf Lords of London series, including WOLF, INTERRUPTED and WOLF ON FIRE. And coming this Fall, Jillian treads lightly into the world of magical realism. Watch for NIGHT BLOOMERS, book #1 in her exciting new supernatural Paradox Lake series.
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August 4, 2015
Dis here review is soooo spoilery. Thank me later.
Full disclosure--I DNF'd the fook outta this book. I made it to about 60 percent when I should've quit at 40 percent. I was trying to take one for the team, but you know what they say…FUCK THE TEAM. Well, they don't really say that, but they didn't attempt to read this book either.
Gracie and Bradley share mad chemistry, and the first few chapters were pretty good after they almost fuck one out in a broke-ass elevator.
Brad has a "Do It" list of all the sexual things he wants to accomplish, and he shares it with Gracie because...well, what else is there to do in a broke-ass elevator besides sweat?
She's game to help him finish his list because neither of them wants to get involved in a relationship other than for sex. Except Gracie goes bonkers when she sees Bradley kinda flirting with another co-worker...so, which is it Gracie? You want a free sexual hall pass, but you're all possessive? PICK. ONE.
Ennyway, disaster averted, I rub my hands, relishing the hot sexxin' to come...aaaaaaaaaaaand then we wait. While they talk about all the sexxin' they're gonna knock off the list.
By my watch, it's half past Do It, but these two are still jabbering about their lists. WRITE IT DOWN, AND THEN MOVE THE FUCK ALONG. This here vagina is not getting any younger.
So, the sexxin' commences, but it's not anything great.
There's sex in the limo. Yawn.
There's stilted dialog. Zzzzzzz.
There are several 'Ohhhhhh, Bradleys.' Does anyone really ever say stuff like that?
There's shower sex. New drinking game--take a shot every time the author mentions grapefruit-mint body wash.
There's finger-in-the-butt-ooooh-baby-it's-the-hardest-I've-ever-come sex. Please, authors--give the butt a well-deserved rest.
How can all this be boring? I dunno, but Stone pulled it off.
Then Brad wants to be all dominant but pooh-poohs the idea of a safe word.
You're a dick, Brad.
Then Gracie gets her period, and Brad goes down on her.
You're a brave man, Brad.
Then Brad puts Gracie's tampon in for her.
Aaaaaand I'm out, Brad. Can't do it. I'm done.
Call me a quitter--I don't gave a damn. There's edgy, and then there's just...REALLY?
Full disclosure--I DNF'd the fook outta this book. I made it to about 60 percent when I should've quit at 40 percent. I was trying to take one for the team, but you know what they say…FUCK THE TEAM. Well, they don't really say that, but they didn't attempt to read this book either.
Gracie and Bradley share mad chemistry, and the first few chapters were pretty good after they almost fuck one out in a broke-ass elevator.
Brad has a "Do It" list of all the sexual things he wants to accomplish, and he shares it with Gracie because...well, what else is there to do in a broke-ass elevator besides sweat?
She's game to help him finish his list because neither of them wants to get involved in a relationship other than for sex. Except Gracie goes bonkers when she sees Bradley kinda flirting with another co-worker...so, which is it Gracie? You want a free sexual hall pass, but you're all possessive? PICK. ONE.
Ennyway, disaster averted, I rub my hands, relishing the hot sexxin' to come...aaaaaaaaaaaand then we wait. While they talk about all the sexxin' they're gonna knock off the list.
By my watch, it's half past Do It, but these two are still jabbering about their lists. WRITE IT DOWN, AND THEN MOVE THE FUCK ALONG. This here vagina is not getting any younger.
So, the sexxin' commences, but it's not anything great.
There's sex in the limo. Yawn.
There's stilted dialog. Zzzzzzz.
There are several 'Ohhhhhh, Bradleys.' Does anyone really ever say stuff like that?
There's shower sex. New drinking game--take a shot every time the author mentions grapefruit-mint body wash.
There's finger-in-the-butt-ooooh-baby-it's-the-hardest-I've-ever-come sex. Please, authors--give the butt a well-deserved rest.
How can all this be boring? I dunno, but Stone pulled it off.
Then Brad wants to be all dominant but pooh-poohs the idea of a safe word.
You're a dick, Brad.
Then Gracie gets her period, and Brad goes down on her.
You're a brave man, Brad.
Then Brad puts Gracie's tampon in for her.
Aaaaaand I'm out, Brad. Can't do it. I'm done.
Call me a quitter--I don't gave a damn. There's edgy, and then there's just...REALLY?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 1, 2015
I honestly didn't expect to like this book as much as I did and I love that! The writing really made all the difference for me and Jillian Stone can spin a freaking story! The plot line is pretty easy to understand, instant lust and then things tumble from there. I like the way Stone not only grew the hero but also the heroine. It was easy to like both of them! I give The Do It List 4.5 sexy and dashing stars.
Bradley, charming, dashing, insanely hot, and ridiculously intellectual Bradley has made his way into my heart. He's such a great freaking hero! I have to say that Bradley ranks right up there with Jackson Steele, Gidden Cross, Jesse Ward, and the other few really awesome heroes. He's half British and half American which makes for an interesting contrast with the way he speaks, acts, and so on. I have to say that I don't think I'd change anything about him. While he's very much an alpha male he doesn't think to control Gracie's life. He respects her as an intelligent, hardworking, and independent woman. In short, I am totally Team Bradley.
Gracie was such a great heroine to match an awesome hero. She's smart, witty, goal orientated, and loving. She doesn't trust easily due to her past experiences and watching her parents fall apart. She's a really incredible copywriter and an even more amazing woman. Normally I don't sing the heroine's praise but I loved Gracie!
Watching Gracie and Bradley get lost in one another was another thing all together! They have instant lust and end up dancing around one another and falling further into each others' worlds before they even have sex. While lust and attraction is important, these two realize they have a connection that goes further than simply sex which leads to them having an actual relationship. They work well together, effortlessly falling into routines without so much as batting an eyelash. This book is book one and leaves you with a cliffhanger but it is so worth it to fall in love with Bradley and Gracie.
Bradley, charming, dashing, insanely hot, and ridiculously intellectual Bradley has made his way into my heart. He's such a great freaking hero! I have to say that Bradley ranks right up there with Jackson Steele, Gidden Cross, Jesse Ward, and the other few really awesome heroes. He's half British and half American which makes for an interesting contrast with the way he speaks, acts, and so on. I have to say that I don't think I'd change anything about him. While he's very much an alpha male he doesn't think to control Gracie's life. He respects her as an intelligent, hardworking, and independent woman. In short, I am totally Team Bradley.
Gracie was such a great heroine to match an awesome hero. She's smart, witty, goal orientated, and loving. She doesn't trust easily due to her past experiences and watching her parents fall apart. She's a really incredible copywriter and an even more amazing woman. Normally I don't sing the heroine's praise but I loved Gracie!
Watching Gracie and Bradley get lost in one another was another thing all together! They have instant lust and end up dancing around one another and falling further into each others' worlds before they even have sex. While lust and attraction is important, these two realize they have a connection that goes further than simply sex which leads to them having an actual relationship. They work well together, effortlessly falling into routines without so much as batting an eyelash. This book is book one and leaves you with a cliffhanger but it is so worth it to fall in love with Bradley and Gracie.
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January 8, 2016Read this review and you'll know why I would never (ever) read this book. Yuck!
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June 16, 2017
*****4.5 STARS*****
Holy guacamole!!! This is sizzling hot! You won't be bored with all the witty comments and fun sex. Sure, there may be some cheesy lines but it really isn't too bad.
It all started on an elevator... during a power outage. Gracie and Bradley have intense chemistry right off the bat. When Gracie started showing signs of a panic attack, Bradley asked her to help him complete a sexual list. As there relationship went on, the list just kept getting longer and longer.
Gracie is a hotshot copywriter. She is afraid of serious relationships because of her parents' experience. She also has some other secrets and is afraid of Bradley getting too close.
Bradley also comes with baggage. Just out of a divorce, he moved to New York from England. He also has a 7 year old daughter that he misses dearly. He is a controlling alpha male. Think... Christian Grey... but more normal.
Jillian Stone is an amazing writer! I can't wait for her next book!
Holy guacamole!!! This is sizzling hot! You won't be bored with all the witty comments and fun sex. Sure, there may be some cheesy lines but it really isn't too bad.
It all started on an elevator... during a power outage. Gracie and Bradley have intense chemistry right off the bat. When Gracie started showing signs of a panic attack, Bradley asked her to help him complete a sexual list. As there relationship went on, the list just kept getting longer and longer.
Gracie is a hotshot copywriter. She is afraid of serious relationships because of her parents' experience. She also has some other secrets and is afraid of Bradley getting too close.
Bradley also comes with baggage. Just out of a divorce, he moved to New York from England. He also has a 7 year old daughter that he misses dearly. He is a controlling alpha male. Think... Christian Grey... but more normal.
Jillian Stone is an amazing writer! I can't wait for her next book!
June 29, 2015
This book had some very hot sexy times. Bradley and Gracie were adorable together, they complimented each other really well and had great chemistry. Near the beginning I had a bit of difficulty connecting with them but after a little more time I really liked both Bradley and Gracie. They both had some baggage coming into their arrangement; this initially helped them stay away from the emotional aspect of things but eventually they were both fully invested. We got to see Gracie and Bradley both in their personal and professional lives. I ended up really enjoying the parts of the book where they were working, it was very interesting.
Gracie definitely had her share of problems and baggage, but they weren’t constantly at the front of her thoughts. Gracie’s first encounter with Bradley was crazy hot and they continued to have adventurous encounters.
Bradley was the kind of hero that gave me tingles. He was sexy and nice, a bit commanding and controlling, he was successful in his career, he wasn’t afraid to try new sexy things, and he was British *cue swooning over accent* I really loved Bradley’s list. I liked that he wasn’t afraid to share it with Gracie and that he recognized there was something more between them than mind-blowing sex. Bradley seemed to be a bit more sure of himself than Gracie, he seemed more comfortable with where their relationship was heading. Bradley came from a family with money and he did well for himself in his career but I liked that this wasn’t a main feature of their story.
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June 20, 2015
Oh yes, this was good! first of all, I have to say I lvoe Jillian Stones writing. I read her "Paranormal Investigator" series and I loved it. now with this contemporary romancy she hit it again.
Gracie and Bradley meet in an elevator, which stops due to power failure and lets just say, the sparks should have been enough to get the whole thing running again. Bradley just transferred from the London office to NY and their chemistry is amazing. They agree on a Do it-List and from there things get really heated ... but also quite intimitate. which is quite difficult for both of them as both have their packages.
so, what did I love
the characters were delightful: Gracie is a strong woman, who has nevertheless her insecurities and troubles. Bradley is just wow - he is totally swoonworthy and a great guy. he is also a typical alpha male and sometimes his possessivness and protective streak are a bit much to swallow but don't take anything away from his "yummy-ness"
I also loved the secondary characters in this book - all of them were fun to be around and I really, REALLY hope for extra stories here.
the storyline about the business deal and their work was funny and a real treat. loved it. although the side-suspense story at the end was maybe a bit hurried.
and here are some things, which were not so great
I would have enjoyed for them to have more time - the time frame of this book is with roughly 3 weeks a bit short. but contrary to some other books that did not really trouble me so much as the next point.
this book was so well-paced and even though it was not such a long time they knew each other, the development of their relationship was very well done. but what made it difficult were the last 10%. here started some real difficulties and suddenly everything seemed rushed. there was even one scene were Bradley acted totally out of character.
this cost the book half a star - which brings it down to 4,5stars.
Obviously there will be another book for these two and I cannot wait for that! I also really hope there will be more books with the other charcters.
all in all, I absolutely loved this book and hope the next one will be out soon.
Disclaimer: an ARC was provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Gracie and Bradley meet in an elevator, which stops due to power failure and lets just say, the sparks should have been enough to get the whole thing running again. Bradley just transferred from the London office to NY and their chemistry is amazing. They agree on a Do it-List and from there things get really heated ... but also quite intimitate. which is quite difficult for both of them as both have their packages.
so, what did I love
the characters were delightful: Gracie is a strong woman, who has nevertheless her insecurities and troubles. Bradley is just wow - he is totally swoonworthy and a great guy. he is also a typical alpha male and sometimes his possessivness and protective streak are a bit much to swallow but don't take anything away from his "yummy-ness"
I also loved the secondary characters in this book - all of them were fun to be around and I really, REALLY hope for extra stories here.
the storyline about the business deal and their work was funny and a real treat. loved it. although the side-suspense story at the end was maybe a bit hurried.
and here are some things, which were not so great
I would have enjoyed for them to have more time - the time frame of this book is with roughly 3 weeks a bit short. but contrary to some other books that did not really trouble me so much as the next point.
this book was so well-paced and even though it was not such a long time they knew each other, the development of their relationship was very well done. but what made it difficult were the last 10%. here started some real difficulties and suddenly everything seemed rushed. there was even one scene were Bradley acted totally out of character.
this cost the book half a star - which brings it down to 4,5stars.
Obviously there will be another book for these two and I cannot wait for that! I also really hope there will be more books with the other charcters.
all in all, I absolutely loved this book and hope the next one will be out soon.
Disclaimer: an ARC was provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 1, 2016
Won as a GoodRead's Giveaway...
Hot, hot, hot!!! Well written, lot's of "smexy"!!! Can't wait to check out some more of MS Stone's books!!!
Hot, hot, hot!!! Well written, lot's of "smexy"!!! Can't wait to check out some more of MS Stone's books!!!
maybe
January 8, 2016Thinking about it...some weird stuff in here
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June 9, 2020
A great full length story with great characters and an unexpected plot!
Gracie Taylor-Scott, a creative phenom for Darcy, Wexler, Dean ad agency meets new transfer employee Bradley Craig, a half Brit, half American ad researcher during a black out in the elevator on the way to an office party. Bradley reveals that he has written “The do it list,” a bucket list for sex. Right as things start to heat up the back-up generators kick on.
Bradley proposes that they write a mutual list of ten sexual encounters with no expectations. Although Gracie tries to deny the attraction to Bradley, she decides to that she could deal with something simple and fun to distract her from her career focused existence.
Bradley is amazing! He pushes Gracie just enough to drive her crazy, lovingly protective and is wonderfully supportive as she works through issues from her past.
There are a wide range of HOT sex scenes as they check things off “The do it list”. There is a good story line, but it does seem to get a bit slow in the middle. The whole Audrey thing is distracting. Just when Gracie and Bradley are getting close something gets in between them.
There is no cliff hanger, but it does end in such a way that you can’t wait to see what happens next in their relationship.
Gracie Taylor-Scott, a creative phenom for Darcy, Wexler, Dean ad agency meets new transfer employee Bradley Craig, a half Brit, half American ad researcher during a black out in the elevator on the way to an office party. Bradley reveals that he has written “The do it list,” a bucket list for sex. Right as things start to heat up the back-up generators kick on.
Bradley proposes that they write a mutual list of ten sexual encounters with no expectations. Although Gracie tries to deny the attraction to Bradley, she decides to that she could deal with something simple and fun to distract her from her career focused existence.
Bradley is amazing! He pushes Gracie just enough to drive her crazy, lovingly protective and is wonderfully supportive as she works through issues from her past.
There are a wide range of HOT sex scenes as they check things off “The do it list”. There is a good story line, but it does seem to get a bit slow in the middle. The whole Audrey thing is distracting. Just when Gracie and Bradley are getting close something gets in between them.
There is no cliff hanger, but it does end in such a way that you can’t wait to see what happens next in their relationship.
July 1, 2017
A tale of erotic encounters turning into more, this book had a lot of potential and if you're not a woman working in an office setting, you may be able to enjoy this, but I had to put the book down after the second bout of uncomfortable sexism from this ad office that will hire women for upper management but still acts like it's an episode of Mad Men--(the following are spoilers, but both happen less than a quarter of the way through the book) the most senior women in the company is sent for coffee for a meeting even though there are obviously assistants to do this work (and said woman doesn't even complain about this on her travels) then our lead male makes a joke in a meeting about spanking our lead female and all the other guys join in. That last one was the clincher for me. There is nothing romantic about office harassment.
But if those instances don't make your skin crawl, then the story that was otherwise unfolding around them was steamy and sweet and interesting, but the author took this fantasy too far into the downside of real life as a woman for me.
But if those instances don't make your skin crawl, then the story that was otherwise unfolding around them was steamy and sweet and interesting, but the author took this fantasy too far into the downside of real life as a woman for me.
December 25, 2017
I received this book as an ARC for my honest review. 4.8
I really enjoyed the story line though I didn't like the British terms used when it was the Americans thoughts/words. Yes when it was Bradley's. But not when it was Gracie as she was an American But the story flowed nicely over looking that. They had great chemistry and friendship. All the characters fit in the story nicely.I would recommend this story as a good read and well worth the price! Though you might want to wait till the second half comes out so you don't have to wait. That's gonna be a hard one to do. I am ready for it now!! I rate it a 4.8
I really enjoyed the story line though I didn't like the British terms used when it was the Americans thoughts/words. Yes when it was Bradley's. But not when it was Gracie as she was an American But the story flowed nicely over looking that. They had great chemistry and friendship. All the characters fit in the story nicely.I would recommend this story as a good read and well worth the price! Though you might want to wait till the second half comes out so you don't have to wait. That's gonna be a hard one to do. I am ready for it now!! I rate it a 4.8
November 1, 2015
The Do It List by Jillian Stone
Source: Netgalley
My Rating: 4/5 stars
My Review:
When Bradley Craig was twelve years old he figured out girls are awesome and he wanted to do all kinds of things with them, naughty things. At age twelve Bradley Craig began his Do It List, a list which contains all manner of naughty things he hopes to do with women over the course of his life. As Bradley has grown older, the Do It List has grown as well with additions constantly being made and as events are completed, they are marked out.
Gracie Taylor-Scott hates small places so when she gets stuck in a stalled elevator at work late one night, it is pretty much a nightmare come true. Only, in her nightmares there is never, ever a seriously hot man with a delectable accent telling her he wants to f*^$ her. Furthermore, her nightmares never, ever involve something called a Do It List and her being party to the marking out of one of the events on said Do It List. Turns out, some nightmares can be turned into living, breathing fantasy come true and Gracie Taylor-Scott met her fantasy with an accent in a stalled elevator.
The chemistry between Gracie and Bradley is pretty much off the charts but neither is interested in anything beyond a sexual relationship. Gracie has some serious trust issues related to one truly awful event in her past and Bradley has an ex that sucks so hard she hangs on. In order to get what they both want and keep messy things like emotions out and entanglements out of the mix, Bradley proposes a special 10 items only Do It List. Once the ten have been completed the two will part ways with no hard feelings. Oh, and they will continue to work together as if nothing ever happened between them. Surely no one will notice they’ve been shagging like rabbits, right?
Chemistry like the kind between Gracie and Bradley is hard to hide and before long, everyone knows about their relationship. The sex is amazing, sometimes a little wild, definitely erotic, and inevitably leading to feelings and entanglements. The closer Bradley gets to Gracie the more he wants and though she has A LOT of baggage, even she has to admit as much as they do it, their Do It List isn’t getting any shorter but longer with each new idea one of them comes up with. Unfortunately, life continues to become more and more complicated
The Bottom Line: The Do It List is not at all what I expected it to be but it didn’t stop me from liking the read. The early part of this book starts out all kinds of down and dirty with some humorous moments and then the intensity kicks in. Once the real drama sets in and Gracie’s past comes a callin’ things between her and Bradley get all kinds of wonky. Bradley’s intensity is sometimes a bit overwhelming but it sort of makes sense in the face of Gracie’s repeatedly inability to trust him. Their situation, both together and separately becomes quite dire before the end of the read. What I thought was going to be a fairly humorous and decidedly sexy read turned into a decidedly sexy (though I totally could have done without the sex during her period bit!) past crashes into present and there’s real danger kind of read. To top it all off, there is at least one more book coming since it is clear that Gracie and Bradley’s story is nowhere close to over.
Source: Netgalley
My Rating: 4/5 stars
My Review:
When Bradley Craig was twelve years old he figured out girls are awesome and he wanted to do all kinds of things with them, naughty things. At age twelve Bradley Craig began his Do It List, a list which contains all manner of naughty things he hopes to do with women over the course of his life. As Bradley has grown older, the Do It List has grown as well with additions constantly being made and as events are completed, they are marked out.
Gracie Taylor-Scott hates small places so when she gets stuck in a stalled elevator at work late one night, it is pretty much a nightmare come true. Only, in her nightmares there is never, ever a seriously hot man with a delectable accent telling her he wants to f*^$ her. Furthermore, her nightmares never, ever involve something called a Do It List and her being party to the marking out of one of the events on said Do It List. Turns out, some nightmares can be turned into living, breathing fantasy come true and Gracie Taylor-Scott met her fantasy with an accent in a stalled elevator.
The chemistry between Gracie and Bradley is pretty much off the charts but neither is interested in anything beyond a sexual relationship. Gracie has some serious trust issues related to one truly awful event in her past and Bradley has an ex that sucks so hard she hangs on. In order to get what they both want and keep messy things like emotions out and entanglements out of the mix, Bradley proposes a special 10 items only Do It List. Once the ten have been completed the two will part ways with no hard feelings. Oh, and they will continue to work together as if nothing ever happened between them. Surely no one will notice they’ve been shagging like rabbits, right?
Chemistry like the kind between Gracie and Bradley is hard to hide and before long, everyone knows about their relationship. The sex is amazing, sometimes a little wild, definitely erotic, and inevitably leading to feelings and entanglements. The closer Bradley gets to Gracie the more he wants and though she has A LOT of baggage, even she has to admit as much as they do it, their Do It List isn’t getting any shorter but longer with each new idea one of them comes up with. Unfortunately, life continues to become more and more complicated
The Bottom Line: The Do It List is not at all what I expected it to be but it didn’t stop me from liking the read. The early part of this book starts out all kinds of down and dirty with some humorous moments and then the intensity kicks in. Once the real drama sets in and Gracie’s past comes a callin’ things between her and Bradley get all kinds of wonky. Bradley’s intensity is sometimes a bit overwhelming but it sort of makes sense in the face of Gracie’s repeatedly inability to trust him. Their situation, both together and separately becomes quite dire before the end of the read. What I thought was going to be a fairly humorous and decidedly sexy read turned into a decidedly sexy (though I totally could have done without the sex during her period bit!) past crashes into present and there’s real danger kind of read. To top it all off, there is at least one more book coming since it is clear that Gracie and Bradley’s story is nowhere close to over.
August 15, 2015
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0 out of 5 Stars
*** ARC granted in exchange for an honest review ***
DNF at 10%
I will keep this review very short. Absolutely nothing appealed to me during the first chapters of The Do It List , and couldn't get over how ridiculous the plot started out. The two characters meet in an elevator, and the elevator gets stuck (why, of course!). And just like that, out of the blue, the guy says he wants to get physical with the girl, and wouldn't mind "checking a few things off his list with her".
Cue: the Do-It List. The guy actually carries it around with him at all times and was able to produce it to the girl in an elevator. Yup, he shares his most intimate fantasies with a girl he just met. And just like that, not even 15 minutes into the conversation, they decide they want to get it on together and cross things off this list together. Starting with elevator-sex. Duh! How very unpredictable!
But really, there is no chemistry at all between the characters, at least not beyond the insta-lust the author wants us to believe in. And it wasn't just the lack of chemistry and the ridiculously cliché'd storyline explaining how the characters met: it was also a poor writing.
There was a dire lack of punctuation, and the dialogue between the characters was so completely off because either you had no idea what they were talking about (or who was saying what), or they simply communicated in caveman speech, with no proper sentences.
I very rarely DNF books at such an early stage, but The Do It List was definitely not a book I believed was worth giving a second chance to. A writer has to be absolutely meticulous about how the beginning of his/her book, because it can make or break the reading experience. But here, considering how very little attention went into the first chapters, I doubted that the rest would be any better.
Sorry, but this one wasn't for me...
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0 out of 5 Stars
*** ARC granted in exchange for an honest review ***
DNF at 10%
I will keep this review very short. Absolutely nothing appealed to me during the first chapters of The Do It List , and couldn't get over how ridiculous the plot started out. The two characters meet in an elevator, and the elevator gets stuck (why, of course!). And just like that, out of the blue, the guy says he wants to get physical with the girl, and wouldn't mind "checking a few things off his list with her".
Cue: the Do-It List. The guy actually carries it around with him at all times and was able to produce it to the girl in an elevator. Yup, he shares his most intimate fantasies with a girl he just met. And just like that, not even 15 minutes into the conversation, they decide they want to get it on together and cross things off this list together. Starting with elevator-sex. Duh! How very unpredictable!
But really, there is no chemistry at all between the characters, at least not beyond the insta-lust the author wants us to believe in. And it wasn't just the lack of chemistry and the ridiculously cliché'd storyline explaining how the characters met: it was also a poor writing.
There was a dire lack of punctuation, and the dialogue between the characters was so completely off because either you had no idea what they were talking about (or who was saying what), or they simply communicated in caveman speech, with no proper sentences.
I very rarely DNF books at such an early stage, but The Do It List was definitely not a book I believed was worth giving a second chance to. A writer has to be absolutely meticulous about how the beginning of his/her book, because it can make or break the reading experience. But here, considering how very little attention went into the first chapters, I doubted that the rest would be any better.
Sorry, but this one wasn't for me...
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January 12, 2016
Lust explodes in "The Do It List" when Gracie Taylor-Scott a talented copywriter and Bradley Craig the new director of the research division at Darcy Wexler Dean Advertising (DWD) are stuck in an elevator during a blackout and are on the brink of having sex when it becomes operational. Working together on a promotion campaign for two Super Bowl spots and highly attracted although both have relationship and trust issues, Bradley makes Gracie a proposition - ten sexual encounters with no expectations, no attachments and the freedom to walk away or to be renegotiated at the end.
The steamy sexual plot revolves around a woman haunted by a horrific experience in her past that left her with intimacy and trust issues who makes a pact with a new director at her company. Flowing easily and smoothly the story heats up as Gracie and Bradley not only work on a big new advertising pitch, their sexual "to do list", but have to fend off coworkers who want to rupture their relationship. Although the sex scenes are erotic and hot, the couple's chemistry igniting as they explore the kinkier side of sex there is a sense of unreality. Shattered by her college experience, suffering a trauma that has affected her sex life and with trust issues, it doesn't seem logical that savvy and smart Gracie would fall headlong into the arms of a man who cheated during his marriage and has been labelled a "sex addict or during her period letting him have his way with her, even inserting her tampon afterwards.
Yet for all the unreality and graphic dialogue that speaks of lust not love, there are aspects of this story that keep the reader enthralled. I liked the emotional tension of Gracie's relationship with troubled Audrey Lacoste and Bradley's fisticuffs with Derek as well as the suspense that surfaces when she's confronted by the past and discovers one of her rapists is out of jail. All build towards an exciting cliff-hanger that begs for a sequel.
The characters with their complexity, imperfections and faults add to the drama and high-energy that flows throughout the story. Gracie Taylor-Scott a talented, hardworking copywriter for DWD is insecure in relationships, wanting only "safe sex, a safe distance" to ensure a "safe heart." But with sophisticated, charming and self-confident Bradley Craig a man with his own baggage she discovers a sexual potency and prowess she never expected. Although they never truly trust each other because of their possessiveness and insecurity, there is a promise of healing from the demons in their past when they come together that bodes hope for the future.
Among a multiple of interesting and entertaining characters is eight year old Hannah Hoffman Gracie's niece, a lonely and sometimes testy child after the death of her mother; resourceful and loyal Sarah Springer; Derek Moubin an art director with attitude who's also a notorious womanizer; as well as smart, dangerous and good-looking Troy Lambert.
I enjoyed reading "The Do It List" which I won through Goodreads/First Reads and will look for the next book to see how this steamy romance ends.
The steamy sexual plot revolves around a woman haunted by a horrific experience in her past that left her with intimacy and trust issues who makes a pact with a new director at her company. Flowing easily and smoothly the story heats up as Gracie and Bradley not only work on a big new advertising pitch, their sexual "to do list", but have to fend off coworkers who want to rupture their relationship. Although the sex scenes are erotic and hot, the couple's chemistry igniting as they explore the kinkier side of sex there is a sense of unreality. Shattered by her college experience, suffering a trauma that has affected her sex life and with trust issues, it doesn't seem logical that savvy and smart Gracie would fall headlong into the arms of a man who cheated during his marriage and has been labelled a "sex addict or during her period letting him have his way with her, even inserting her tampon afterwards.
Yet for all the unreality and graphic dialogue that speaks of lust not love, there are aspects of this story that keep the reader enthralled. I liked the emotional tension of Gracie's relationship with troubled Audrey Lacoste and Bradley's fisticuffs with Derek as well as the suspense that surfaces when she's confronted by the past and discovers one of her rapists is out of jail. All build towards an exciting cliff-hanger that begs for a sequel.
The characters with their complexity, imperfections and faults add to the drama and high-energy that flows throughout the story. Gracie Taylor-Scott a talented, hardworking copywriter for DWD is insecure in relationships, wanting only "safe sex, a safe distance" to ensure a "safe heart." But with sophisticated, charming and self-confident Bradley Craig a man with his own baggage she discovers a sexual potency and prowess she never expected. Although they never truly trust each other because of their possessiveness and insecurity, there is a promise of healing from the demons in their past when they come together that bodes hope for the future.
Among a multiple of interesting and entertaining characters is eight year old Hannah Hoffman Gracie's niece, a lonely and sometimes testy child after the death of her mother; resourceful and loyal Sarah Springer; Derek Moubin an art director with attitude who's also a notorious womanizer; as well as smart, dangerous and good-looking Troy Lambert.
I enjoyed reading "The Do It List" which I won through Goodreads/First Reads and will look for the next book to see how this steamy romance ends.
October 16, 2015
Firstly thank you to Jillian Stone for approving me for a review copy of this title on NetGalley. I loved the sound of this book and the bold cover so I was eager to get started with it.
The story is all about main character and narrator Gracie. Gracie is a strong character. She’s confident, a go-getter in the work place and popular among her workmates. It felt quite easy to like Gracie and I think her straight to the point attitude serves her well throughout the book.
Gracie meets Bradley and instantly there is a spark between them, a palpable chemistry that heats up the story right from the beginning. I loved the situation the characters found themselves in at the beginning of the story which ratcheted up the sexual tension to boiling point. One tiny, little problem for me in this part of the story was the fact that Bradley walked round with a list of his sexual fantasies in his suit pocket and how that seemed pretty unlikely given that he’s a grown man not a horny teenager.
Aside from the list in his pocket, Bradley is a great guy and a great match for Gracie. They have more in common than you would think based on first appearances. I think Gracie’s attraction to Bradley is increased due to his relationship and easy manner with her niece thanks to the fact that he has his own daughter. I liked that both characters had other relationships that they had to nurture as well as the relationship between them both.
Trust is a big issue for Gracie and it shows throughout that it’s something that both characters struggle with. Gracie has a dark history with her family and personal circumstances and that sometimes influences her present day feelings and actions. I like that Bradley was able to be there for Gracie. However, their relationship takes place over a matter of weeks it’s sometimes hard to reconcile the depth of their feelings with the length of time they’ve known each other.
Based on the storyline, character and writing in this novel I would happily go on to read more from Jillian.
The story is all about main character and narrator Gracie. Gracie is a strong character. She’s confident, a go-getter in the work place and popular among her workmates. It felt quite easy to like Gracie and I think her straight to the point attitude serves her well throughout the book.
Gracie meets Bradley and instantly there is a spark between them, a palpable chemistry that heats up the story right from the beginning. I loved the situation the characters found themselves in at the beginning of the story which ratcheted up the sexual tension to boiling point. One tiny, little problem for me in this part of the story was the fact that Bradley walked round with a list of his sexual fantasies in his suit pocket and how that seemed pretty unlikely given that he’s a grown man not a horny teenager.
Aside from the list in his pocket, Bradley is a great guy and a great match for Gracie. They have more in common than you would think based on first appearances. I think Gracie’s attraction to Bradley is increased due to his relationship and easy manner with her niece thanks to the fact that he has his own daughter. I liked that both characters had other relationships that they had to nurture as well as the relationship between them both.
Trust is a big issue for Gracie and it shows throughout that it’s something that both characters struggle with. Gracie has a dark history with her family and personal circumstances and that sometimes influences her present day feelings and actions. I like that Bradley was able to be there for Gracie. However, their relationship takes place over a matter of weeks it’s sometimes hard to reconcile the depth of their feelings with the length of time they’ve known each other.
Based on the storyline, character and writing in this novel I would happily go on to read more from Jillian.
July 10, 2015
3.5 stars
I am a big fan of Jillian Stone's other two series. They are an auto buy for me and I bought this given her terrific books thus far. Overall, this book was a pleasant and fun read. It was a bit uneven in its appeal for me. There were fantastic qualities that I adored and others that I found really diminished its credibility.
The descriptions of Gracie and Bradley were fantastically well done. I applaud Jillian Stone for going beyond the well established tropes. Their style was delicious. They were both unique in a very stereotypical genre. I want to go through their closets, record their outfits and stare at them over coffee. I also enjoyed the fact that they were generally decent to each other and to those around them. The extreme selfishness we see in many other conroms wasn't a selling point in this one.
Pacing was well done and the story moved along well. Secondary characters were interesting and for the most part enjoyable.
Here comes the but... At times I wondered if Jillian Stone was writing a little tongue in cheek. Could this be a bit of parody? The title, the cover, what was up with that? The insta-love/lust was just so darn instant. The absoluteness of their mutual perfection: Adonis, alpha, etc.. on nearly every other page was way overdone and became comical for me at some point. Flaws and even a hint of ordinary is okay folks, even in fantasy. I started a bit of eye rolling that evolved into a little cringing as there was a scene during Gracie's period that was a nod to earthiness or intimacy I suppose. But it seemed truly unnecessary to me. Finally, I was truly pushed over the edge and started to wonder at parody when every time the hero came the temperature and and force of his ejaculate needed to be described. Really?
Still, I enjoyed Gracie and Bradley. Jillian writes interesting, charismatic characters.
I am a big fan of Jillian Stone's other two series. They are an auto buy for me and I bought this given her terrific books thus far. Overall, this book was a pleasant and fun read. It was a bit uneven in its appeal for me. There were fantastic qualities that I adored and others that I found really diminished its credibility.
The descriptions of Gracie and Bradley were fantastically well done. I applaud Jillian Stone for going beyond the well established tropes. Their style was delicious. They were both unique in a very stereotypical genre. I want to go through their closets, record their outfits and stare at them over coffee. I also enjoyed the fact that they were generally decent to each other and to those around them. The extreme selfishness we see in many other conroms wasn't a selling point in this one.
Pacing was well done and the story moved along well. Secondary characters were interesting and for the most part enjoyable.
Here comes the but... At times I wondered if Jillian Stone was writing a little tongue in cheek. Could this be a bit of parody? The title, the cover, what was up with that? The insta-love/lust was just so darn instant. The absoluteness of their mutual perfection: Adonis, alpha, etc.. on nearly every other page was way overdone and became comical for me at some point. Flaws and even a hint of ordinary is okay folks, even in fantasy. I started a bit of eye rolling that evolved into a little cringing as there was a scene during Gracie's period that was a nod to earthiness or intimacy I suppose. But it seemed truly unnecessary to me. Finally, I was truly pushed over the edge and started to wonder at parody when every time the hero came the temperature and and force of his ejaculate needed to be described. Really?
Still, I enjoyed Gracie and Bradley. Jillian writes interesting, charismatic characters.
June 27, 2015
Gracie Taylor-Scott is focused on her career working in a ad agency. Except focusing on her job leaves her no time for a life. On a way to a work party getting stuck in a elevator with one hot sexy man was the highlight of her week. When that hot sexy man turns out to be the new department head maybe it wasn't a good thing things got so heated in the elevator. Bradley Craig , divorced and not really looking. After the incident in the elevator there was something about Gracie that he just can't get out of his mind. He needs her, he wants her. And will keep chasing until he has her.
Loved the characters, Gracie was a strong career minded women who had no problem going after what she wanted nor speaking her mind. She didn't play games with men. She took what she wanted. Bradley, what is not to love. Half British, half American. You never knew what part you were getting. Them together was hot. They has such amazing chemistry together. Wonderful secondary characters, they help keep the story flowing. The suspense wit Gracie's past was alright. It seemed to wrap up to fast and easy. My one problem with the story. When things started heating up and getting serious between Bradley and Gracie, he mentions his daughter but at no time does she ask the logical question. Are you married? That did bother me until it came out a little to far into the book for my liking. Lots of humor and smoking out sex scenes. Great line from the book was when Gracie says "All the hot man are taken by other hot men". This is the first book in the series.
Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock
Loved the characters, Gracie was a strong career minded women who had no problem going after what she wanted nor speaking her mind. She didn't play games with men. She took what she wanted. Bradley, what is not to love. Half British, half American. You never knew what part you were getting. Them together was hot. They has such amazing chemistry together. Wonderful secondary characters, they help keep the story flowing. The suspense wit Gracie's past was alright. It seemed to wrap up to fast and easy. My one problem with the story. When things started heating up and getting serious between Bradley and Gracie, he mentions his daughter but at no time does she ask the logical question. Are you married? That did bother me until it came out a little to far into the book for my liking. Lots of humor and smoking out sex scenes. Great line from the book was when Gracie says "All the hot man are taken by other hot men". This is the first book in the series.
Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock
July 4, 2015
Gracie Taylor-Scott is a hot shot copywriter that is known for her edgy ads. When it comes to her job she is on the right track; when it comes to her love life... things are sadly not where she wants them to be. Then one night she gets stuck on an elevator with the sexy new guy and things take a turn for the better.
The last thing that Bradley Craig expected was to be stuck on an elevator; but hey if you are going to get stuck... its better if your stuck with one of the most beautiful woman you have ever seen.
What started as a night of misery changed into a night of passion then continued as Gracie and Bradley start a naughty bucket list of 10 things to do ...with each other! Will Gracie and Bradley stop at ten things or create a new list that is everlasting? Read and find out!
I received this book as an ARC from Net Galley for my honest review.
I really liked this book it was super funny and super edgy. I loved how open Gracie was, she did not let her past ruin her future. I loved that Bradley stood by Gracie; he didn't have to know the full story if Gracie was unhappy he did what he had to do to make her happy.
I don't want to give any spoilers just know that this book is great. Only down side is that I wish I knew more about what happened with the men from Gracies college days; it was like we began talking about them toward the end of the book and then we stopped.
Overall this book is very good, it is selling for 4.99 right now and I believe that is a fair price. I recommend this book and will keep an eye out for other books by this author.
The last thing that Bradley Craig expected was to be stuck on an elevator; but hey if you are going to get stuck... its better if your stuck with one of the most beautiful woman you have ever seen.
What started as a night of misery changed into a night of passion then continued as Gracie and Bradley start a naughty bucket list of 10 things to do ...with each other! Will Gracie and Bradley stop at ten things or create a new list that is everlasting? Read and find out!
I received this book as an ARC from Net Galley for my honest review.
I really liked this book it was super funny and super edgy. I loved how open Gracie was, she did not let her past ruin her future. I loved that Bradley stood by Gracie; he didn't have to know the full story if Gracie was unhappy he did what he had to do to make her happy.
I don't want to give any spoilers just know that this book is great. Only down side is that I wish I knew more about what happened with the men from Gracies college days; it was like we began talking about them toward the end of the book and then we stopped.
Overall this book is very good, it is selling for 4.99 right now and I believe that is a fair price. I recommend this book and will keep an eye out for other books by this author.
June 29, 2015
Going into this book, I thought it would be somewhat lighthearted, yet a sexy fun read. But this book has so much more going on that I just couldn't put it down until I got to the end.
Gracie and Bradley meet under somewhat unusual circumstances, but they manage to make the most of their situation in a hot and sexy way. Neither Gracie nor Bradley were looking for any sort of relationship, hence the Do It List, but as we all know, the heart wants what it wants, and what was agreed upon could and does change. But they both have their own issues and baggage to contend with and that could be something that will either bring them together or drive them apart. I will say that I was extremely surprised once Gracie's secret is revealed, that was something I didn't see coming. But it was dealt with properly at the time, although the repercussions are still being felt years later.
The downside to this book, for me, was how quickly everything happened. The story takes place over a 3- to 4-week time frame. With everything that happens in the book, it's hard to remember that this happens over a month's time, give or take a couple of days.
Book provided in exchange for honest review.
Gracie and Bradley meet under somewhat unusual circumstances, but they manage to make the most of their situation in a hot and sexy way. Neither Gracie nor Bradley were looking for any sort of relationship, hence the Do It List, but as we all know, the heart wants what it wants, and what was agreed upon could and does change. But they both have their own issues and baggage to contend with and that could be something that will either bring them together or drive them apart. I will say that I was extremely surprised once Gracie's secret is revealed, that was something I didn't see coming. But it was dealt with properly at the time, although the repercussions are still being felt years later.
The downside to this book, for me, was how quickly everything happened. The story takes place over a 3- to 4-week time frame. With everything that happens in the book, it's hard to remember that this happens over a month's time, give or take a couple of days.
Book provided in exchange for honest review.
July 2, 2015
This story brings together two professionals who come with a lot of baggage between them. From nearly the beginning the universe constantly seems to throw them together. After getting trapped in an elevator one evening, Bradley shares his sexual to do list with Gracie as he tries to help her relax given the frightening situation.
Neither can deny their sexual attraction to the other and decide to come up with a to do list that they can help each other accomplish. What starts as sex with no strings attached quickly turns into something more. The couple begin to have feelings for each other which is complicated by the fact that they now work together in addition to the baggage they both carry.
This book has tons of HOT sex scenes, but also has a solid story line something you don't always see in stories like these. This is the first book in a series with this couple, but there is no cliffhanger at the end of this book.
I really enjoyed the story line and can't wait to read more about their past especially Bradley's. I can't help but want more information on his childhood and more importantly his first marriage.
** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
Neither can deny their sexual attraction to the other and decide to come up with a to do list that they can help each other accomplish. What starts as sex with no strings attached quickly turns into something more. The couple begin to have feelings for each other which is complicated by the fact that they now work together in addition to the baggage they both carry.
This book has tons of HOT sex scenes, but also has a solid story line something you don't always see in stories like these. This is the first book in a series with this couple, but there is no cliffhanger at the end of this book.
I really enjoyed the story line and can't wait to read more about their past especially Bradley's. I can't help but want more information on his childhood and more importantly his first marriage.
** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
June 23, 2015
Highly recommended. The Do It List is a wonderfully delicious contemporary romance read. The whole cast of characters, main and supporting, are entertaining and intriguing. The two main characters, Grace Taylor-Scott and Bradley Craig, are easy to fall in love with and I found myself cheering them on during their ups and downs. The supporting characters like Sara, Derek, Mark, Axel and even Aubrey bring together a very well rounded cast, each with side stories of their own that nicely intertwine with Grace and Bradley. The first book is primarily Grace and Bradley’s origin story. I have a lot of high hopes for the next book to answer some very wide open issues brought up in The Do It List.
The story flows very easily and I was sucked into Grace’s life. The story is from her point of view which helps to add to the emotional roller coaster I found myself on. Jillian Stone does an excellent job of creating a world and characters that are relatable and addictive. Cannot wait to see what happens next!
The story flows very easily and I was sucked into Grace’s life. The story is from her point of view which helps to add to the emotional roller coaster I found myself on. Jillian Stone does an excellent job of creating a world and characters that are relatable and addictive. Cannot wait to see what happens next!
July 1, 2015
This is definitely one to read! Gracie is a gorgeous woman, brilliant at her job and a queen at casual romance - nothing too serious - who also helps to raise her niece. Bradley is a too good looking divorced man with a little girl, serious work ethic and a sordid past. These 2 get trapped in an elevator together and the sparks fly. They agree to make a list of "adventures" to have together and the story evolves from there. I absolutely loved these characters, including the secondary ones, felt connected, loved the writing and the story line. It was hot & sexy, suspenseful, humorous, sweet and romantic. I started to get nervous near the end because all of the plots weren't tied into a nice little bow. I HATE cliff hangers. While this is not the end of Gracie and Bradley's story, they end in a good spot, so we aren't left with our hearts in our throats. I'll be anxiously awaiting the next book, "Do It Again." I highly recommend this book to those who enjoy erotic contemporary romance stories. I received a copy for an honest review.
November 19, 2015
This was a really fun hot read! Gracie is a beautiful and strong woman that is very good at her job and has been creating risque advertisements for her firm for quite some time. She is on the top of her game. Bradley is brought into the company to add a new edge to the company and help them garner new clients
The best part of this book is how it starts out. Gracie meets Bradley in the elevator and they get trapped and guess what the steam starts rising between them. They both decide after there hook up in the elevator that they would like to spend more time together and accomplish some there most desired wishes.
As Grace and Brad make it thru there - "Do It List" they begin to spend more time overall together and Brad begins to connect with his niece.
There was a lot of hot steamy scenes for the reader but also some romance to go along with it.
I really liked this book and can not wait to read the next one called " Do it Again" Coming soon.
I received this book as and ARC from NETGALLEY
The best part of this book is how it starts out. Gracie meets Bradley in the elevator and they get trapped and guess what the steam starts rising between them. They both decide after there hook up in the elevator that they would like to spend more time together and accomplish some there most desired wishes.
As Grace and Brad make it thru there - "Do It List" they begin to spend more time overall together and Brad begins to connect with his niece.
There was a lot of hot steamy scenes for the reader but also some romance to go along with it.
I really liked this book and can not wait to read the next one called " Do it Again" Coming soon.
I received this book as and ARC from NETGALLEY
June 23, 2015
Finally!!!
I've been waiting on Jillian's next book for like ever. I have been keeping myself busy rereading the Phaeton Black books, if you haven't read those DO yourself a favor. I hate spoiler reviews so I will be brief I loves this story This was a quick read (because I couldn't put it down) that I know I will read over again. Gracie was a well written. sassy, smart and she owns her sexuality despite a not so perfect past ,she was fierce flaws and all. Bradley wasn't perfect he was alpha possessive and again beautifully flawed. They were perfect together despite a fast hook up, I was never bored their hotness was fan yourself hot and the chemistry leapt off the page, this book was a free kindle unlimited that I will be buying because I have to have for the collection!!
I've been waiting on Jillian's next book for like ever. I have been keeping myself busy rereading the Phaeton Black books, if you haven't read those DO yourself a favor. I hate spoiler reviews so I will be brief I loves this story This was a quick read (because I couldn't put it down) that I know I will read over again. Gracie was a well written. sassy, smart and she owns her sexuality despite a not so perfect past ,she was fierce flaws and all. Bradley wasn't perfect he was alpha possessive and again beautifully flawed. They were perfect together despite a fast hook up, I was never bored their hotness was fan yourself hot and the chemistry leapt off the page, this book was a free kindle unlimited that I will be buying because I have to have for the collection!!
April 14, 2016
I ended up liking this book more than I thought I would, and I really liked the different race or inter racial story line, for me this added to the story. The story picks up with Gracie and Bradley meeting in an elevator and then the power goes out. Not knowing they will be working together until latter they cannot stop the idea of being with one another. He had showed her a list that he carried with him that he started when he was at boarding school and how he crosses off items and also adds. They decide to come up with their own list. Though this book has many hot scenes there is really good story with it and though it is a continuation the ending of this book is good so if you can’t find the next it is okay. Overall a very good and sexy story. I got this book from Netgalley. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com
February 8, 2016
I won this book on the Goodreads free book giveaway.. thank you! I loved the character Grace.... a stong, independent, intelligent woman that makes men stop right in their tracks! Her story is one that many women can relate to....she gives you the courage to believe in your own inner strength even when you have been through great struggles. This read made you believe in those good guys! They ARE out there! The last third of this book was awesome...it kept your interest and had a great story line. The beginning introduced the characters, but I wish more of that great story line started much sooner in this read. Overall .... a great read that I would recommend and I can't wait to read the next story in this line!
February 8, 2016
Gracie is a successful copywriter who does edgy ads. Bradley wrote a to do it list at the age of twelve, for things he wanted to do with girls which he found he liked. The list grew as he did. Then Gracie is stuck in an elevator with Bradley and one thing leads to another... Gracie and Bradley are strongly attracted to each other but neither wants anything more then sex. Gracie has some trust issues and at times Bradley does not help her with this.
I enjoyed the story as well as the plot. But something seemed to be lacking for me yet is still worth reading . Just didn’t WOW me as some stories do.The characters were good and i do recommend.
**I received an ARC for this story for an honest review
I enjoyed the story as well as the plot. But something seemed to be lacking for me yet is still worth reading . Just didn’t WOW me as some stories do.The characters were good and i do recommend.
**I received an ARC for this story for an honest review
June 29, 2015
What begins as a fantasy on everyone's bucket list (stranded in an elevator with a hottie) leads to creating a list of sexual fantasies. What is supposed to be a series of lust-only encounters creates an intimacy that neither can deny. The sex is hot, but the story also has a plot set against the competitive ad agency world in New York City. Past dramas also intrude into their love nest, creating a world where they are more than lovers, they are best friends. What I was afraid would be cliqued turned into a lovely romance that was hard fought for. Trap me in an elevator with Brad any day!
July 23, 2015
**given to me by NetGalley for my honest review**
Gracie doesn't do commitments. Bradley just moved from London to New York for a job. The two of them get stuck in an elevator and the sparks are sizzling. Bradley sees that Gracie is the one for him but doesn't want to spook her so he proposes a Do It List of all the places they want to have sex with each other. Gracie realizes that she is falling for him and Bradley wants more than a sheet of paper keeping them together..Can they find a middle ground?
Loved this story. The storyline unfolded itself and was amazing to read. Couldn't put it down. Great character detail and amazing oh so steamy sex. A must read !!!!
Gracie doesn't do commitments. Bradley just moved from London to New York for a job. The two of them get stuck in an elevator and the sparks are sizzling. Bradley sees that Gracie is the one for him but doesn't want to spook her so he proposes a Do It List of all the places they want to have sex with each other. Gracie realizes that she is falling for him and Bradley wants more than a sheet of paper keeping them together..Can they find a middle ground?
Loved this story. The storyline unfolded itself and was amazing to read. Couldn't put it down. Great character detail and amazing oh so steamy sex. A must read !!!!
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