Rub Me The Wrong Way

Erotic Short Stories #2

by Xavier Neal

What happens when a female CEO of an Erotic Publishing company is asked to relinquish control of the only thing she holds on tighter to than her job?

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First published August 8, 2015

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Reviews

[Musings of A Romance Junkie · Rating 5 out of 5]

FIYAH!!!! Xavier Neal never disappoints. I'm not an erotica fan. At all. But she draws me in like crazy! There is an actual plot here with likeable characters. This is a continuing series and must be read in order.

What starts out as a harmless, standing massage appointment morphs into real feelings. Very quick reads for when you're short on time but want something good to read. Oh, and they always end on these explosive "gahdamn" moments...

[Blanca · Rating 5 out of 5]

***A COPY OF THIS BOOK WAS PROVIDED IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW ***

If I thought the first book was HOT this second book was ridiculously HOTTER I didn't realize I had read this on in less than an hour until I got the last sentence and literally made a pouty face I don't think it's possible to have felt the combination of absolute bliss and disappointment at the same time but I did I wasn't expecting that.
I can't fathom why Astin has such a difficult time submitting to gorgeous man like Klous who just wants to please her and be with her. She is fighting her true feelings and is only hurting herself ultimately. Klous seems like the perfect man who can give her what she truly needs someone to watch over her and take care of her needs and love her unconditionally. I love his sweet actions and possessiveness, it's his dominant side that is captivating and all consuming. I cant wait to continue reading and see what happens with these two characters.

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars!!!

I was given this book in turn for an honest review!!!

Klous isn't afraid to put his feelings on the line; will Astin give up the control she needs and return those feelings?

Xavier Neal has left me within need of a VERY cold shower after reading Rub Me The Wrong Way. Another HOT erotic short read in the Klous and Astin saga. If you thought the first instalment of the series was HOT you are in for one hell of a surprise with book #2. The passion they share is electrifying!

If you love short, HOT, erotic reads with an easy to follow storyline, you will absolutely love this Erotic Short Story Series from Xavier Neal.

[Pamela Lilley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is book 2 of 3, and I was given an ARC for an honest review. It is what it is....a short erotic novel, and depending what you want out of a story depends on how you rate it, hence only 3 stars on my part. I can honestly say I'm intrigued to find out if Astin and Klouse finally end up together and I can see book 3 being more of a love story. I did feel at times that this story was a bit rushed and impersonal. I liked both characters and would have liked to know a bit more about them. It did leave me wanting to know more and I look forward to finding out how their story ends.

[Musings of A Romance Junkie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great erotic quickie by Ms. Neal. The heat level is now on a hundred trillion and what started out as pleasures for the body have now escalated to pleasures of the heart. That's why I love this series cause it's not just fuck, fuck, and fuck. There's actually some storyline here, and these cliffhangers are killing me!

This is a serial so the stories must be read in order. You won't regret it.

[Keri Maxwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given an ARC by the author for an honest review!!

Holy Hotness!! Klous is seriously addicting!!! He's all alpha male and I'm seriously in love!! His need for Astin is overwhelming!!! I loved every minute of it!!! So ready for the next appointment!!! 5***** all the way!!!

[Yelena Bosh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looking for a VERY fast read that will do more than just melt your panties? *Ahem* Look no further..

Full review coming today!

[Becky Rendon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rub ME

How can I get a Klous of my own? Do they grow them, breed them, or is he a unicorn? (Bites fist)

I ceel like a horny teen waiting for Klous to give it all to ME. Too bad he has eyes set on Astin.

Rub Me The Wrong Way is a sly and barbaric way to torture the reader. Xavier Neal brings you to the precipice of all orgasms and then just as you are about to fall into this relationship like you would swan dive off a cliff, Neal yanks you back by the waistband of your jeans. Harsh and unyielding.

I need the next part NOW!!!!!!

[TACORA MCCLUNEY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Astin and Klous

I hope Astin gives the right answer. You can tell from their chemistry that they have feelings for each other. Astin is just afraid and I think it has a lot to do with her ex. Klous knows what he wants and is ready to go all in.💓💓

[Kim Gauger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scorching hot novella

Another scorching hot as heck novella! This will leave you wanting a special massage and a hot Swede being the one giving it. Hot hot hot

[Christie72 (Devilishly Delicious Book Reviews) · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!!! Another smoking hot book from Xavier Neal. We, readers, are again thrown into the sexy, erotic world of Klous and Astin. In Rub Me The Wrong Way, Astin is still enjoying her erotic “massages” given to her by the sex god, Klous. However, she resists him as he makes it well known that he wants more from her. Will she finally give up control of not only her body but especially her heart to Klous? Or, will she end up alone and unhappy?

I thought the first book was hot, but this one is even hotter! Thank God it is a short novella, or my Kindle may have exploded because of all the heat Astin and Klous generated in this one. I fell a little more for Klous in this book seeing his softer side. However, Astin “rubbed me the wrong way” more in this book because of her own stubbornness in not letting Klous get closer to her heart. At the same time, though, I have to admire her strength and power. This genre is saturated with the man being the head of a corporation and having control, but Xavier Neal has flipped those roles, and Astin is the one in control. Yeah, I know Klous is in control of the sex, but Astin is in control of her heart, but I’m not sure for how long she will be able to do that. I know some reviewers have written that the story is short, and they wished that there was more detail about the characters. I am in no way disregarding their opinion, but I think not giving a lot of detail about the characters works. One, the story is a short novella, and two, it’s kind of goes along with the characters. We don’t know a great deal about them, but it just adds to their mystique. Astin is a woman who doesn’t give much away about her inner thoughts and feelings, so not knowing too much about her makes sense. Neal’s talent continues to amaze me. She writes all sorts of books that set her apart in the romance genre. Her series are all different, but each are just as equally good. Looking forward to the last installment in this series.

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[Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Was Provided A ARC By The Author
(Possible Spoilers)

Rub me the wrong way picks right up from where part one left us. Astin is still as busy as ever, running a company. While juggling a sexy and satisfying attraction to Klous. But Astin still feels pressure in all aspects of her life. Trying to fulfill her duties as CEO, questions from her sister on bringing a date to her engagement party, while meeting the fun and sexy demands that the dominating Klous, likes to dish out.

Klous awakens desires and emotions in Astin that she has long since pushed down. She has dictated every moment to her career. She doesn't have time for fun or relationships.

And the more Klaus pushes the more Astin wants to run.

Every interaction these two share is so damn hot. Whenever they are together, you just know its gonna be one hell of a page turner.

Astin is a independent, stubborn women. But she's a workaholic who needs that extra push from her friends and Klous, to see that there is so much more outside of work. I like how she's starting to open up and realize she needs some time for herself and her needs.

Klous is a favorite. How can he not be, Xavier Neal can NOT write a male lead that i don't fall for. But he's still a bit of a mystery. And I want to know more about this tall and sexy giant.

With the way the ending left us, I'm anxiously waiting to see where these characters take us.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

** I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review **

This is book 2/3 in this series. This first book brought us into the lives of workaholic Astin who is the CEO of an erotic novel publishing company and her hot and incredibly Swiss masseuse Klaus. Astin is stressed to the max and Klaus is a dominant masseuse who crosses the lines with Astin to give her the real stress relief she needs! Every time these two meet up the sheets are left steaming and Astin has not even an ounce of stress left in her body. Everything is going great until Klaus asks for more then just the happy ending massage relationship that they have had. Is Astin ready to give Klaus more? She needs to decide because Klaus is no longer willing to just have the current relationship....seems its going to have to be all or nothing for Klaus and Astin!

This series is HOT HOT HOT!!! I cant wait to see what happens in the final novella!

[Sherry Galloway studdard · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!!! Can you say Hot!!! Part 2 is just as Hot as the first one. Rub Me the Wrong Way picks up right where Rub Me the Right Way leave off. Klous is control sexually and just being in his presence is unhinging Astin. She is the queen of control. Both characters are a mystery. We don't have their back stories. They are both a little mysterious but it really plays well with the story. Ms Neal was kind enough to supply me with an ARC for my honest review.
Let's just say 5 stars are not enough. No one does erotic as well as Xavier Neal. Her characters come to life.
As far as the Hot Meter goes. Xavier Neal's writing skills along with that imagination she has is off the charts.
I am a little upset with her for the cliffy the story in book 2. If I had her phone number I would call her and say WTH!!! You Are a Killing Me !!!! All joking aside. Read the series it is awesome.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 2/3 in this series. This first book brought us into the lives of workaholic Astin who is the CEO of an erotic novel publishing company and her hot and incredibly Swiss masseuse Klaus. Astin is stressed to the max and Klaus is a dominant masseuse who crosses the lines with Astin to give her the real stress relief she needs! Every time these two meet up the sheets are left steaming and Astin has not even an ounce of stress left in her body. Everything is going great until Klaus asks for more then just the happy ending massage relationship that they have had. Is Astin ready to give Klaus more? She needs to decide because Klaus is no longer willing to just have the current relationship....seems its going to have to be all or nothing for Klaus and Astin!

This series is HOT HOT HOT!!! I cant wait to see what happens in the final novella!

[Mariana Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my dear God! This is a fabulous second part to this incredibly sexy story. Astin and Klaus hotter that hot story continues and it's just as intense as the first book. I'm loving the inner struggles that Astin has over her feelings for Klaus and what she wants out of their so called relationship. Klaus seems totally smitten by her and can't seem to get enough, he wants more than she's willing to give him at the moment. I love how dominating Klaus is and enjoy Astins battle to submit to him. Every time this two get together you can see and feel sparks flying. This is a quick, sexy and fun story that is really well written. Everyone should add this to their TBR List, it's a total must read.
I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Dona Brown-Forrest · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Klous Klein sexy masseuse, Dom, and in a relationship with his client Astin. (Yes, I am jealous).
Astin, type A personality, always in control until she meets Klous who is helping relieve her stress and dry spell. (someone book my appointment with this man asap.)
Klous has got to be the hottest sexiest man yet. (move over Christian Grey) Klous is all the sex without the drama and baggage.
How much control is Astin willing to relinquish and who will teach her to enjoy life? The answer is simple .. Klous will bring her and you the reader to your knees.

[bookramblings1. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another outstanding short quick read.
Xavier has such diverse writing skills.
And we'll this is hot. *steaming*
Klous; not only is he hot as hell this guy has feelings and is not afraid to share them. After all why should he be kept as a dirty secret right!!
Astin; so stuck in her ways she can't bear to let anyone in. But could a dreaded call with her sister actually help?
Can Astin actually relinquish control and just feel?

That ending OMG. Xavier what the f!!!
This is so so mean.
I need to know.
Will it be yes or will it be no???
Ahhhhh please make book three come quickly xx
Ps I love the reader dedication. Does this apply to us UK folks too. :* xx

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Rub me the Wrong Way picks up right where Rub me the Right Way leaves off- and the only thing that is rubbing me the wrong way, (sorry, couldn't resist), is the fact that this is the second part of a three-part story. Which means I need to wait for the third and final act. ARGH! Astin- quit playing games with Klous- he is perfection. Well, what I know of him at least. As we get to learn more about him from Astin's point of view, Klous becomes increasingly more awesome and Astin, well, I hope she gets over her issues with commitment. Can't wait for the final installment.

[Sophia Phipps · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received this book for an honest review! Oh. Em. Gee. This book is so freaking hot that I think I melted my kindle. You are going to need to read this somewhere where you won't melt from the hotness that comes from this book! The story continues with Klous and Astin. Astin loves Klous's visits to her and man are they steamy! Klous is as ever, possessive of Astin and she doesn't know what to do about it. Is she going to tell him her true feelings? Will she let Klous more into her life? The story, of course, ends on a mother of all cliff hangers. I am dying for book 3 and will be patiently waiting to find out more of what happens with Klous and Astin

[Alison Chewning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what a great sequel to the first one! I was so glad that I got my hands on this one. I love Rub Me the Wrong Way it was so good to see Astin and Klouse again. I love these characters and how hot Klouse is yum. Astin is stressed out when she doesn't hear from Klouse. But when Klouse see her again things pick up right were they were left form the first book. This was another short book that I couldn't wait to read. Can't wait for the third one to come out so I can enjoy more of Mr. sexy and control Klouse and Astin.

[Kajol OnWattpad · Rating 5 out of 5]

*ARC exchanged for honest review*

The first book was sizzling, but this sequel is blazing like the summer heat! If you're looking for a hot summer read, then this is it! Klous and Astin continue their heated relationship, but Astin is still holding on tight to her sense of control. However, Klous wants her completely, and he'll do everything to get Astin's mind, body, and soul. The tension between them is like nothing I've ever read before. Xavier is a genius in creating a superb character combination! I would definitely recommend this second book and series!

[Danielle Cordsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author however I also took it from KU I WAS EXCITED!!!!!

This is book two of three in this series and I'm loving every minute of the books and can say I'm looking forward to the final installment.

These books are erotic and very well written, I'm not a story teller but I will say they have a story line and you are definitely rooting for Klause and Astin to get together in the end. So I guess like everyone else you can find me sitting at the edge of my seat to find out how the short series will end.

[Andrea Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy Hotness!!!!!! Klous I need an appointment. STAT!!!!! This is one alpha male you won't want to miss. His need for Astin is astounding. He wants her submission, and she needs her control, or so she thought. As a CEO Astin probably has bigger balls than most men, but Klous can set her free if she is willing to try. I can't wait for my next appointment! This is a fun little sexy read, so grab this amazing 5* read today!

[Sherry Haynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gifted a copy in exchange for honest review.


Where book one showed the chemistry between Klaus and Astin, book two showed the possibilities for there to be
more. Would Astin be able to give up the control and try to be in a relationship with Klaus? What would you be willing to sacrifice for a relationship? This book is hot sex in a very quick read. It is necessary to read this series n order to understand the relationship. Looking forward to seeing what happens to these two individuals.

[Patricia Blevins · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC FOR AN HONEST REVIEW

All I can say if this story gets any hotter the pages of the book is going to burn. Klous and Astin are a handful. Will she finally give into the attraction she has for him and become what he wants her to be for him. Will they be found out and what are the consequences of their action going to lead too. The sex scenes in these books are out of this world. Can't wait for the conclusion.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second in a series, this installment picks up where the first one left off.

Austin and Klous continue to have a "massage" based relationship. Klous wants more, Austin is dragging her feet. Both seem to be type A personalities who feel the need to be in control. I enjoyed the short read and am now champing at the bit for the next installment.. XXX Hurry Xavier..

“I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review”.

[Maria Colón · Rating 4 out of 5]

**ARC received a for honest review**
3.5 stars round to 4 stars

This is a continuation of Astin and Klous.

Astin is enjoying her visits to see Klous however when he wants more will she agree? Will she even try?

This second installment gives you several steamy sex scenes but leaves you with a cliffhanger to see what will happen next with these two characters. Will Astin give Klous a chance or will she walk away and continue her busy career?

[Dani Hodge · Rating 5 out of 5]

***ARC received in exchange for an honest review***

No!! It can't end like this! Lol just when it was getting good! I can't wait for Part Three to come out now! I love this sexy little series! Klous is stealing my heart, and I can only hope he is stealing Astin's as well. I am loving this story and I highly recommend! It's an amazing fast, easy read that will keep you hot and bothered till the last page! Love it!

[Bj Palfrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given an Arc for an honest review.
I really liked this. This book is a very short continuation of Klous and Astin. Astin is a publisher of Erotic books and Klous is a massage therapist.
Well Klous is a Alpha male to Astin. Amidst all the sexual encounters Kous loses his job and goes to Astin. Is Astin willing to start a true relationship with this man she barely knows or will she turn him and the best sex she's had in years away?....