I can't believe Mace still wants to auction my virginity.
*** Mace ***
Sometimes people don't want to remember the things that happen to them, because it's so f**king awful. I never wanted that for Alyssa.
So, what am I doing looking through my customer files, for guys who might want to pay to take Alyssa's virginity?
She seems to have taken to the escort business like a duck to water. I have to let her go....
I keep telling myself to remember this is a business. Alyssa is probably the best escort I've ever trained. She's teaching me new tricks, sh** I never thought of. She's that good.
*** Alyssa ***
I don't want to go where Mace is going, which might be straight to jail.
I feel like we're tumbling down a rabbit hole where rules stand on their head.
I want to climb back out with Mace, but I don't think he even realizes we're in a topsy-turvy world.
We've come too far, to give up now. We're just starting to talk about real feelings, but he's already giving up on us, and trying to blame me.
***HEA and no cheating ***
A synopsis of the four-part Pimp Stepbrother Romance Series follows. Each book in the series is approximately 24,000 words, 95K total words.
This is the third book in the Xciting Arrangements Escort series. The four-parts of Pimp introduce a cast of characters who are involved in a successful online escort business.
Sweetly seductive Princeton pre-med student Alyssa, has always been a good girl... until the fall of her billionaire politician father's financial fortune forces her to step into the erotic world of high class escorts. Her money problems seem solved until she discovers her mysterious and scorching hot boss is also her provocative stepbrother Mace.
Bad boy Mace is an alpha male and a man of action. An amateur mixed martial arts fighter who is building a multi-million dollar business, he satisfies his sexual needs with casual hook-ups that don't involve love or commitment. When his smart and sexy stepsister Alyssa waltzes into his office looking for a job, Mace is determined to dissuade her from becoming an escort. He decides to personally take charge of her schooling in the ropes of her new trade. Little does he know that he's about to learn some new lessons himself.
Alyssa is a college age girl with coming of age issues. Still recovering from her grief over the death and loss of her wealthy father, Alyssa knows she should steer clear of her handsome stepbrother, but the the charming bastard offers some enticing benefits! He stirs her erotic and romantic feelings like no other man and she wants more.
Mace is struggling with his own issues: sadness over the loss of his mother and anger toward Alyssa's father, whom he suspects killed his mother. He trains and fights in mixed martial arts, to help him subdue his inner demons and keep hidden his dead stepfather's dark secrets. Mace needs to learn forgiveness before he's ready for a serious dating relationship.
Pimp is set in urban Trenton, NJ, and it's full of racy adventure and swift B-movie noir action. The plot is reminiscent of romantic mystery movies and dime store detective and private investigator thrillers. The story is full of twists, betrayals and suspense. The gambling and poker casinos of Las Vegas and Atlantic City, and the Jersey vacation beaches provide backdrop. Full of fun and humor, the story is seasoned with salty exchanges between the warring sexes. This new adult series is a romantic sexy saga worth reading!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
A nice installment in this 4 book series. there is a nice bit of suspense thrown in. A bit of trouble for our MCs. It's good to see how they react when something is set off course. it's good to see that they have each others backs.
This book was better than the first 2 books. I did enjoy the tension a little more in this book. I wish we would've seen what happened with the professor as well as knowing Alyssa was reinstated in school. I would've also enjoyed knowing what Mace ended up doing with his life.
The reason I have a 4 rating is because of the ending. Do they get married or do they not get married? Other than that all 4 books where great to read. I read all 4 of them in 1 night.
A cheesy-cliché and predictable as it can be, I thoroughly enjoyed this series. I laughed, cried, cringed and grinned. All four books were a great weekend read.
This this the 3rd instalment in the Xciting Arrangements escort series by Claire Donovan. i received an ARC for all four books in this series in return for my honest review.
This series is shaping up to be great...short but great, each book is just that much better then the last. there were times during this book that i thought i preferred the 2nd book because it was happier but then something great would happen and i'd drop the thought.
This book involves one particular sensitive topic for anyone really and i've been dreading seeing Alyssa in that situation...i practically foretold it but it still happened... my heart stopped at one point so i think in that moment Mace saved me as well as Alyssa.
I believe this entire series all about the relationship between Mace & Alyssa ... i might be wrong its just my personal observation. Throughout the previous books we've seen their relationship pick up be knocked down and sky rocket back up again. This instalment brings the relationship into a new light... a much stronger one firstly but also from a much stronger Mace pov... be ready for some heart shattering realisation from Mace's side.... not so much from Alyssa but she's not been as guarded as Mace i guess. TO SEE FULL REVIEW PLEASE GO TO https://honestlysimplereviews.wordpre... COULDN'T FIT IT ALL ON GOODREADS.
“I slide back across the seat to get closer to him and I feel him stiffen. I have so much I want to tell him but it’s not a time for words. I start unzipping his jeans. His thighs are so muscled and rock hard.”
4 pimp me stars! This series is unique and sexy. Two things that make a great book!!
In this third installment of the series Alyssa and Mace are still in their push and pull relationship. Mace still wants to continue with the auction, while Alyssa is still pursuing him. Then tragedy strikes, which can threaten everything they have.
I really kind of fell into this series and I’m glad!! I love this series and I love the characters!! I’m quite excited to see what happens next!!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
With Alyssa and Mace back home, they are getting things ready for the auction. Morgan talks Alyssa into going to a party with her and Kelly to see what things are like before the trip to Vegas for her auction. She can’t believe that men are giving her money just for talking to her. Also one of her professors has offered her a chance at an internship in LA and a free ride at college. Yeah it sounded too good to be true to me too. When the professor asked her to join him for dinner to meet others in the program, she was a little skeptical and she knew she should have followed her gut instinct. When things turned bad and all hell breaks loose, will Mace find her in time? Will the auction still be going on? This series is getting better and better and will keep you guessing. I am enjoying and can’t wait to see how it ends. **A copy was provided by the author in exchange for my honest review**
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review* Plans for the virgin auction are moving ahead in book 3. Alyssa desperately wants Mace to admit his feelings for her and call off the auction but he continues to believe that Alyssa is too good for him and that they have no future together (but it's okay for her to be an escort/whore?) I really just want to smack him upside the head! It's clear he loves her even if he refuses to admit it to himself. When she gets caught in a dangerous situation, Mace comes to her rescue. As much as I enjoy this series, I have to say these characters confuse me. On one hand Mace is saying no to a relationship but on the other, he hardly thinks twice about doing everything except taking her virginity, all in the name of training. Alyssa loves Mace but because he won't commit, she thinks she has to auction off her virginity? The thing is, I really love these characters and I can't wait to see how their story ends in book 4.
Other reviewers have gone over the story basics, so I will just get to the reasons you should read it.
Claire Donovan has done a great job of drawing the reader in and keeping their attention. She delivers a well written, engaging story with heart and love at the core. I will be looking for more of her work in future. I loved the chemistry between Mace and Alyssa.. One minute they are teasing each other, the next they are fighting their attraction to each other.
As a rule I do not care for serials for a multitude of reasons. Normally I prefer to wait for the boxed set. I realize some readers like serials and I highly respect the manner in which our author released them close together. I was very glad to have all 4 issues on my kindle so I did not have to wait. Thank you Claire.
"I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review"
With their relationship a mess of what if and does he want me, Alyssa is confused. She wants more and feels like just another ho.
Mace is trying to put aside his feelings because they don't matter. Obviously, Alyssa wants to go through with the auction or she would have pulled out.
Misunderstanding and lack of communication have these two circling each other. An opportunity arises which may give Alyssa an out, but will she take it?
I love following how this plays out. I hate the interrupted parts ugh! Bring on part 4!
Usually by book three I'm ready to move onto a new series but not with this one. Book three just made me more enamored with Alyssa and Mace. In book two the went to the old lake house which Mace bought (more for her). They connected and things were going perfect until they were back home. Alyssa doesn't understand why Mace won't call off the auction and Mace doesn't want to hold her back from her decisions. All of that gets put on hold when Alyssa gets attacked by someone she never suspected. Lots of heat, some action, and a little drama that makes this book so good!
Dr. Priestley has offered Alyssa an internship that would move her to California. Priestley has a dark side, and Mace will have to save Alyssa from him before she is hurt. Alyssa will soon find out that Priestley wants revenge, and he will destroy her future to get it. This is an exciting series with moments of suspense, and sizzling hot action between the steps. I loved it!
I received this ARC free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The third installment of this series does not disappoint. Alyssa continues her pursuit of Mace, and he continues to pull away. With the auction getting closer, you might think one of them will call it off. Then, circumstances get out of control and...yes, you guessed it, we need to wait until part 4. This series still holds my interest and is entertaining as heck. Please note that the author was kind enough to gift a copy of this book to me and I have in turn left this honest review
Okay not only so we have the heat of two people trying to deny themselves now we have in a dash of danger!!! Yeah this story just got even hotter. Mace is the knight in not so shinning armor coming to save the day for her. Alysa trusting and trying to move on to a be self sufficient and finding herself in a situation that Mace has to save her from. Yeah exciting stuff. Claire has sucked me into her world and I can't seem to want to get out!!!
An ARC was given for an honest review. This third part has some frightening aspects to it. Someone has found out what she is going to do for a living. He's one of Mace's client and he doesn't quite trust him. This story is getting exciting with a few dangerous moments.
On to the finale. This ends in a cliffhanger. Enjoy I did.
Four Great Stars! This is the third book in the series and Alyssa and Mace are still fighting their attraction. Tragedy strikes and this may threaten what they have. This is an amazing Series and I highly recommend it!
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. This book was read and reviewed by Annamaria for Alpha Book Club.
This is the third book of this series and again she does not disappoint. This story if full of twisted and I'm willing to know right now what will happed with those two. This pull and constant pushing away is get out of control. The author gift one copy to a honest review. Can't wait for more.
Alyssa has continued to try and get Mace ro see what is right in front of her. Morgan finds something that is disturbing about one of their hobbyist. When she tells Mace it is almost to late. But will Alyssa finally back out of the auction. Will Mace wake up and see her.
This series was ok I only purchased the other books to see what happened and how it ended. I they hadn't been free I might have considered reading them on my unlimited account but I would not have bought them. I can't really say what was wrong with the story line it just didn't do it for me.