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Blind Date
“I exercise control in all things, Miss Carpenter.”
I recognized the line, from 50 Shades of Grey. “Oh…” That kind of contract.
“I'm what they call a Dominant.”
I cleared my throat. “I've read 50 Shades. I know what that means.”
When Tiffany's best friend sends her on a blind date with a handsome Billionaire, she thinks all her dreams have come true. He’s her very own Christian Grey, complete with kinky dark side to boot.
But there’s a difference between fiction and real life; sometimes what you fantasize about isn't what you want in reality. When his kinks become too much, will she be brave enough to walk away?
And then there’s the best friend. There’s something stirring there—but if she acts on it, will it ruin everything?
Blind Date is book one in a short, smoking hot romance trilogy. It contains light BDSM scenes which are for adults only.
Each book is a self-contained episode, but just like a good TV series, this first book has a cliffhanger which builds a larger storyline across the three books.
What readers are saying:
“Not your typical Billionaire romance.”
“Good plot & plenty of potential.”
“The 'will they won't they' is hot.”
“It was sweet and funny, and the heroine wasn't a complete doormat which is too often the case.”
I recognized the line, from 50 Shades of Grey. “Oh…” That kind of contract.
“I'm what they call a Dominant.”
I cleared my throat. “I've read 50 Shades. I know what that means.”
When Tiffany's best friend sends her on a blind date with a handsome Billionaire, she thinks all her dreams have come true. He’s her very own Christian Grey, complete with kinky dark side to boot.
But there’s a difference between fiction and real life; sometimes what you fantasize about isn't what you want in reality. When his kinks become too much, will she be brave enough to walk away?
And then there’s the best friend. There’s something stirring there—but if she acts on it, will it ruin everything?
Blind Date is book one in a short, smoking hot romance trilogy. It contains light BDSM scenes which are for adults only.
Each book is a self-contained episode, but just like a good TV series, this first book has a cliffhanger which builds a larger storyline across the three books.
What readers are saying:
“Not your typical Billionaire romance.”
“Good plot & plenty of potential.”
“The 'will they won't they' is hot.”
“It was sweet and funny, and the heroine wasn't a complete doormat which is too often the case.”
- GenresBDSM
55 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 24, 2015
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March 19, 2016
Steele launches this series with a flair and dose of heat that really draws you in. I enjoyed how this story blends fiction with reality. The way in which the characters interact with one another was both engaging and appropriate for the story at hand. I liked how we got to know them as they get to know one another, while also getting a bit more insight.
Overall, this was a hot, engaging start to Steele’s trilogy. I’m excited to see what happens next.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
Overall, this was a hot, engaging start to Steele’s trilogy. I’m excited to see what happens next.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
June 21, 2016
Ok, there is a girl who wasted 4 years of her life with someone and now she is alone for more than six months,
there is her best friend who sets her up with blind dates - not very successfully,
there is this rich slightly older guy who believes that money can buy anything and he is into heavy BDSM.
The girl and the rich guy goes on a date with an expensive limousine, an expensive dinner and a really expensive wine. The guy kisses her.
The girl and the rich guy goes on a second date to meet his horses. He kisses her again.
The girl and the rich guy goes on the third date to his horses again. He ties her up, he spanks her and he does her on a haystack.
Ok
And instead of the girl wondering "what am I doing here. This guy is at least weird", she goes to his house for a 4th date.
Ok
That was interesting. Up to the middle of the book, I really enjoyed the story. The girl has a blog, she is funny, she makes jokes about "50 shades of grey". Why she started becoming brainless at some point? It's not like she fall for the guy after 2 dates, it's not that she was curious about bdsm and she wanted to exploit it. I just could not follow after a while. But the writing was different and the book had a fast pace, which is good.
-I got a free copy of the book by instafreebie.com -
there is her best friend who sets her up with blind dates - not very successfully,
there is this rich slightly older guy who believes that money can buy anything and he is into heavy BDSM.
The girl and the rich guy goes on a date with an expensive limousine, an expensive dinner and a really expensive wine. The guy kisses her.
The girl and the rich guy goes on a second date to meet his horses. He kisses her again.
The girl and the rich guy goes on the third date to his horses again. He ties her up, he spanks her and he does her on a haystack.
Ok
And instead of the girl wondering "what am I doing here. This guy is at least weird", she goes to his house for a 4th date.
Ok
That was interesting. Up to the middle of the book, I really enjoyed the story. The girl has a blog, she is funny, she makes jokes about "50 shades of grey". Why she started becoming brainless at some point? It's not like she fall for the guy after 2 dates, it's not that she was curious about bdsm and she wanted to exploit it. I just could not follow after a while. But the writing was different and the book had a fast pace, which is good.
-I got a free copy of the book by instafreebie.com -
May 23, 2016
Talk about a way to grab your attention and reel you in, quickly! This is the beginning of a series, and it is steaming, almost to the point of boiling! Tiffany has been in a funk since her long term relationship ended over six months ago. Her best friend Ryan, has decided it's time she looses the funk and gets back in to the dating game, and sets her up on a couple of blind dates. Needless to say, not all blind dates end up in happy ever after, as she quickly discovers. But when a blind date truly goes sour, you can always count on your best friend to be there to pick up the pieces.
So much heat going on in this book, you may want to crank the air conditioner up. This author has a style that leaves you wanting so much more of her work, you won't be able to put it down. Just a reminder...this is a serial, therefore, be prepared for the cliff hanger. Can't wait to read the next part.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
So much heat going on in this book, you may want to crank the air conditioner up. This author has a style that leaves you wanting so much more of her work, you won't be able to put it down. Just a reminder...this is a serial, therefore, be prepared for the cliff hanger. Can't wait to read the next part.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
September 11, 2016
Cute short read. The heroine is a blogger and is set up by her best friend on blind dates that she blogs about after. It's fun and different and I enjoyed this read. I did however feel she referenced 50 shades too much though.
June 9, 2017
Read as part of a box set
OK this was a great read, now I can not stress enough read the author's note at the beginning of this book, in it she states that it is more dark than her normal stuff and that you have to keep reading to enjoy the whole story, I couldn't agree more with this, at one point in the book and trust me, when you read it you will know what I am talking about, DO NOT STOP READING, no matter how annoyed or disgusted or just down right upset you get just keep reading, I almost stopped and am so glad I pushed through the next 3 pages, It truly is a great book if you read it all. The plot is great although a little dark and depraved in places but overall it is a great story with fun and interesting characters just give it a try and you wont be dissapointed.
I received a copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review.
OK this was a great read, now I can not stress enough read the author's note at the beginning of this book, in it she states that it is more dark than her normal stuff and that you have to keep reading to enjoy the whole story, I couldn't agree more with this, at one point in the book and trust me, when you read it you will know what I am talking about, DO NOT STOP READING, no matter how annoyed or disgusted or just down right upset you get just keep reading, I almost stopped and am so glad I pushed through the next 3 pages, It truly is a great book if you read it all. The plot is great although a little dark and depraved in places but overall it is a great story with fun and interesting characters just give it a try and you wont be dissapointed.
I received a copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review.
June 4, 2017
It's hot and steamy, but very triggering. I appreciate the author's perspective here because I'm very angry with the mainstream media that has used parts of FSoG to justify abuse in romantic relationships so long as it's been dressed up as BDSM. Trust and respect are essential in any partnership and Tiff's having difficulties finding that with anybody but her best friend Ryan. But he's her boy friend not her boyfriend. When Edward shows up looking to maybe fill that position, Tiff thinks she's hit the jackpot. I really like the way this explores "what would you do if...?" Some of my answers would be the same as Tiff's but some of them would be quite different.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
May 7, 2017
2 stars.... That's it. I really dislike leaving bad reviews because what I like, read and interpret will always be different to others. So this will be very short, but not so sweet. I had such high hopes when I started Blind Date, it started great, I enjoyed the middle but sadly after that it became horrible. Without any warning Edward (the male lead character), turned bipolar.
Sadly with a story like this I had expected this to be some drama and tantrums, let's face it, we've all read 60 shades, but I don't in anyway condone a character, filthy rich or not to berate a woman like he was in this book. Sadly, I will not be reading any other stories in this series.
Sadly with a story like this I had expected this to be some drama and tantrums, let's face it, we've all read 60 shades, but I don't in anyway condone a character, filthy rich or not to berate a woman like he was in this book. Sadly, I will not be reading any other stories in this series.
June 8, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book for my honest opinions. This storyline was definitely interesting, steamy hot and occasionally shocking as there is a darker side to BDSM in this plot. I thought Nikki wrote this so realistically and the writing was outstanding you will need to buy this book to find out how it ends. I absolutely recommend this book.
June 30, 2017
I cannot believe the good reviews on this book! The heroine is too stupid to live (I cheered when she got kidnapped) . The villain/lover is horrible, but at least he's the villain. The best friend / drunken one nighter / hero is an idiot for wanting the heroine.
***I decided to review an ARC of this book.***
*I read this book as part of a collection 'Billionaire Box Set' *
***I decided to review an ARC of this book.***
*I read this book as part of a collection 'Billionaire Box Set' *
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 15, 2017
Hot and Steamy! Short Story
I was given a copy for an honest review!
Tiff has her best friend Ryan. He sets her up with a blind date. She is a blogger.
Edward is a millionaire. He is into BDSM. It seemed like it would be a great fantasy life.
There is one scene I did like.
Tiff compares it to 50 shades.
Edward is a creep.
I was given a copy for an honest review!
Tiff has her best friend Ryan. He sets her up with a blind date. She is a blogger.
Edward is a millionaire. He is into BDSM. It seemed like it would be a great fantasy life.
There is one scene I did like.
Tiff compares it to 50 shades.
Edward is a creep.
June 10, 2017
This was very hot and steamy book. I enjoyed it very much. And like I said I look forward to reading more of these books and finding out what happens. And look forward to reading more of Nikki Steele books.
April 28, 2016
This is my first book written by Nikki and it was Smokin Hot. I found myself so lost in the story I read it all the way through. This is the first book in the series, but I loved it so much I had to read them too. This review is only for book 1.
Ryan and Tiffany are best friends and have been since grade school. Tiffany is trying to get over breakup which lasted four years. She has hid a way in her apartment for the last six months. Ryan is worried about her so he offers to set her up on a blind date. Tiffany does not want to go but Ryan wears her down and she agrees. Yup it was a total disaster, one that she gives Ryan down the road about. So Ryan has set her up the next night with someone who is friend of friend of friend. This guy is supposed to be older but refined. So Tiffany agrees to go out with Edward. They end up at a non descript building that Edward assures her there is in fact a restaurant in there. Once they are seated and he orders for them he wants a wine that has been reserved for another couple. He gets into a shouting match with the waiter and Edward is livid telling the server that money can buy him anything he wants. This should have been Tiffany's first clue something was wrong with him. On their second date Edward invites her out to his estate to go horseback riding. It was wonderful and romantic.
During this time Ryan realizes he has feelings for Tiffany and he's not sure what to do about them. He's not sure Tiffany feels the same. Ryan and Tiffany get Into a fight, he doesn't want her to see him again. He feels possessive and protective of her and tells her Edward is bad news. This makes Tiffany furious and makes a third date with Edward. When she arrives to his estate he lets her in and takes her to look at his pleasure room. He gives her the contract and she reads it over. Tiffany becomes uncomfortable about the things that are in the contract and asks if she can mark things out. Edward becomes belligerent and informs her that the contract stands either she signs it or gets out. He shares that the other girls signed it without hesitation that at the end of six months she will be free and very rich. Tiffany thought she was the only one with Edward. She asks him to be driven home and he refuses telling her she can walk home for all he cares. She runs out of his house and walks down the road when Ryan happens to be driving by and he makes her get in the car. They end up at Tiffany's apartment and Ryan leans in to kiss her.
Will what Ryan offers her be enough or is she scared that if they get into a relationship their friendship will dissolve. This is what she truly is afraid of not having Ryan in her life when he is used to only one night stands.
Ryan and Tiffany are best friends and have been since grade school. Tiffany is trying to get over breakup which lasted four years. She has hid a way in her apartment for the last six months. Ryan is worried about her so he offers to set her up on a blind date. Tiffany does not want to go but Ryan wears her down and she agrees. Yup it was a total disaster, one that she gives Ryan down the road about. So Ryan has set her up the next night with someone who is friend of friend of friend. This guy is supposed to be older but refined. So Tiffany agrees to go out with Edward. They end up at a non descript building that Edward assures her there is in fact a restaurant in there. Once they are seated and he orders for them he wants a wine that has been reserved for another couple. He gets into a shouting match with the waiter and Edward is livid telling the server that money can buy him anything he wants. This should have been Tiffany's first clue something was wrong with him. On their second date Edward invites her out to his estate to go horseback riding. It was wonderful and romantic.
During this time Ryan realizes he has feelings for Tiffany and he's not sure what to do about them. He's not sure Tiffany feels the same. Ryan and Tiffany get Into a fight, he doesn't want her to see him again. He feels possessive and protective of her and tells her Edward is bad news. This makes Tiffany furious and makes a third date with Edward. When she arrives to his estate he lets her in and takes her to look at his pleasure room. He gives her the contract and she reads it over. Tiffany becomes uncomfortable about the things that are in the contract and asks if she can mark things out. Edward becomes belligerent and informs her that the contract stands either she signs it or gets out. He shares that the other girls signed it without hesitation that at the end of six months she will be free and very rich. Tiffany thought she was the only one with Edward. She asks him to be driven home and he refuses telling her she can walk home for all he cares. She runs out of his house and walks down the road when Ryan happens to be driving by and he makes her get in the car. They end up at Tiffany's apartment and Ryan leans in to kiss her.
Will what Ryan offers her be enough or is she scared that if they get into a relationship their friendship will dissolve. This is what she truly is afraid of not having Ryan in her life when he is used to only one night stands.
January 18, 2016
Title:Blind Date
Author: Nikki Steele
Series: The Billionaire and the Best Friend, Book #1
Publisher: NightVision Publishing
Release Date: September 24, 2015
Genre(s): Erotica
Page Count: 45
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Blurb:
“A strangled sound issued from Edward’s throat, and I looked up to find him crossing the space quickly toward me, eyes smoldering. He pinned me against the wall. ‘F@ck the paperwork. We can do that later.’ Then he kissed me hard, savagely.”
4 where do I sign stars! Holy hotness, this book is off the charts sexy!! I need more!
Tiffany has never had the best of luck when it comes to the men in her life. So when her friend sets her up on a blind date, she’s apprehensive. But when she meets Edward, her own personal billionaire Christian Grey, she thinks she’s finally found her perfect match. But when his tastes seem to be more extreme than what she had anticipated, will it be too much?
This book was so hot and so fun to read!! It will definitely pull you in and will leave you wanting more.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
Author: Nikki Steele
Series: The Billionaire and the Best Friend, Book #1
Publisher: NightVision Publishing
Release Date: September 24, 2015
Genre(s): Erotica
Page Count: 45
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Blurb:
When Tiffany's best friend sends her on a blind date with a handsome Billionaire, she thinks all her dreams have come true. He’s her very own Christian Grey, complete with kinky dark side to boot.
But there’s a difference between fiction and real life; sometimes what you fantasize about isn't what you want in reality. When his kinks become too much, will she be brave enough to walk away?
And then there’s the best friend. There’s something stirring there—but if she acts on it, will it ruin everything?
“A strangled sound issued from Edward’s throat, and I looked up to find him crossing the space quickly toward me, eyes smoldering. He pinned me against the wall. ‘F@ck the paperwork. We can do that later.’ Then he kissed me hard, savagely.”
4 where do I sign stars! Holy hotness, this book is off the charts sexy!! I need more!
Tiffany has never had the best of luck when it comes to the men in her life. So when her friend sets her up on a blind date, she’s apprehensive. But when she meets Edward, her own personal billionaire Christian Grey, she thinks she’s finally found her perfect match. But when his tastes seem to be more extreme than what she had anticipated, will it be too much?
This book was so hot and so fun to read!! It will definitely pull you in and will leave you wanting more.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
January 29, 2016
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was a good book. The pages flew by quickly nothing over done or off the wall to prevent me from being drawn in, and drawn in I was. It seemed that Tiff's blind date with Edward was every girl's dream. But that is where that dream ends. Tiff was drawn in to the charm and the secrecy Edward held onto. Turns out the second date was a dream and a wake up call, then when she stops by his house about the contract and he gives her a real taste of what he is, (which was a bigger surprise to me, I was not expecting this big of a change - well played Nikki Steele for putting that in there.....well played) and what he turns out to be is nothing good for anyone. Ryan the BFF once again is there.....and the book ends with an awesome look at the cliffhanger. I am really looking forward to reading more on that side of it. Seems Tiff's BFF wants to be more than just BFF in the friend only department.
I am looking forward to reading the other two books in this series, Blind Spot and Blind Trust. I can hardly wait to see what transpires between Ryan and Tiff, and even to see if jerky Edward comes into play somewhere down the road as well.
I am grateful for this opportunity to read and review this book. I do strongly suggest this book.
This book was a good book. The pages flew by quickly nothing over done or off the wall to prevent me from being drawn in, and drawn in I was. It seemed that Tiff's blind date with Edward was every girl's dream. But that is where that dream ends. Tiff was drawn in to the charm and the secrecy Edward held onto. Turns out the second date was a dream and a wake up call, then when she stops by his house about the contract and he gives her a real taste of what he is, (which was a bigger surprise to me, I was not expecting this big of a change - well played Nikki Steele for putting that in there.....well played) and what he turns out to be is nothing good for anyone. Ryan the BFF once again is there.....and the book ends with an awesome look at the cliffhanger. I am really looking forward to reading more on that side of it. Seems Tiff's BFF wants to be more than just BFF in the friend only department.
I am looking forward to reading the other two books in this series, Blind Spot and Blind Trust. I can hardly wait to see what transpires between Ryan and Tiff, and even to see if jerky Edward comes into play somewhere down the road as well.
I am grateful for this opportunity to read and review this book. I do strongly suggest this book.
April 7, 2016
This short story was written very well.
It was a quick read, but had substance to the story. I love the main character Tiffany. She was a strong and independent women in the story, and it is wonderful how as the reader I can to pick that up from a short story like this. The other characters in the story were written well as well, and this includes all of the surprises that was interwoven with in the short story.
This was written very well, but I had to to doubt a star because of the similarities with other books for the BDSM topic. I like to read original storylines, and some similarities is fine but there was more then one similarities with other books like Fifty Shades of Grey.
So in conclusion, I give this book a four star rating
**ARC given to me by the author**
It was a quick read, but had substance to the story. I love the main character Tiffany. She was a strong and independent women in the story, and it is wonderful how as the reader I can to pick that up from a short story like this. The other characters in the story were written well as well, and this includes all of the surprises that was interwoven with in the short story.
This was written very well, but I had to to doubt a star because of the similarities with other books for the BDSM topic. I like to read original storylines, and some similarities is fine but there was more then one similarities with other books like Fifty Shades of Grey.
So in conclusion, I give this book a four star rating
**ARC given to me by the author**
October 17, 2016
Taking the blinders off...
Funny, quick, romantic comedy with a little 50 shares flare thrown in. And now a bit about the story...
Tiffany had been avoiding men after her last relationship came crashing down after 4 years. Her best friend, Ryan, was determined to get her back into the game. Though where he found these dates is anyone's guess!!
Favorite passage: "Christian Grey was only hot because he was a millionaire. If he'd done the sand thing in a trailer park, Anastasia would have called the police."
Funny, quick, romantic comedy with a little 50 shares flare thrown in. And now a bit about the story...
Tiffany had been avoiding men after her last relationship came crashing down after 4 years. Her best friend, Ryan, was determined to get her back into the game. Though where he found these dates is anyone's guess!!
Favorite passage: "Christian Grey was only hot because he was a millionaire. If he'd done the sand thing in a trailer park, Anastasia would have called the police."
January 15, 2016
** ARC given on behalf of Obsessed by Books for an honest review **
this was a hot read . Tiffany hasn't always had the best of luck with men so her bestfriend sets up on a blind date who just happens to be billionaire, very handsome and Tiffany finds him very attractive and when she finds out that she could have her own Mr. Grey will fiction and reality be what tiffany wants and she handle it when it gets to be too much.
this was a hot read . Tiffany hasn't always had the best of luck with men so her bestfriend sets up on a blind date who just happens to be billionaire, very handsome and Tiffany finds him very attractive and when she finds out that she could have her own Mr. Grey will fiction and reality be what tiffany wants and she handle it when it gets to be too much.
January 16, 2016
Received this as a free copy. Well that was short and sweet. Did not realise it was part of a trilogy. Enjoyed it though. I think Tiffany needs to be careful with her blind dates in future. Love Ryan but not so much Edward. Loved reading 50 Shades of Grey but what Edward wants is a bit too heavy going for me. Good read though
March 30, 2016
Nikki Steele's Blind Date is a quick, smoking hot, and very enjoyable read where you can totally get lost in .It's also the first one in a series and I 'm already excited to see what will happen next in Blind Spot & Blind Trust !
July 17, 2016
I received a free copy of the book for my honest review.
Ok... have you ever wanted to fling a book across the room? Yeah, I just experienced that with this short story. What an A**!!! Good writing!
P.S. I loved the best friend though <3
Ok... have you ever wanted to fling a book across the room? Yeah, I just experienced that with this short story. What an A**!!! Good writing!
P.S. I loved the best friend though <3
September 3, 2016
This is my first book by Nikki Steele and boy is it great! If this book doesn't grab hold of you from the start, then something is wrong! A steamy beginning to a good story!
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
February 3, 2016
Enjoyed it very much as I do all Nikki Steele's books.
March 13, 2016
This was a short little interesting read ! I was super surprised by her response along with his , the best friends was kinda a given but I really want to see what happens next
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