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South & Sexy #4
Out of Bounds
This is an alternate cover edition for B008RH0LAC
Jetta Rivers has inherited half a house. Big problem: she has to share it with co-owner Anton Haviland, and her past has left her terrified of men.
Gorgeous Anton is a confident sexy architect, and he might be exactly who Jetta needs to put her crippling fear to rest.
But can she allow him near enough? And would he even want to try?
A midnight disaster leaves her no option when he drags her off to the only bed left in the now-damaged house.
She’s appalled to find how much she craves the man who plans to smash her inheritance to pieces.
Anton is equally shocked when his sharp-tempered housemate attempts to seduce him.
WARNING: Contains one ambitious man with a tender heart and a body to die for. And one unlikely temptress with an ancient copy of The Joy of Sex.
Jetta Rivers has inherited half a house. Big problem: she has to share it with co-owner Anton Haviland, and her past has left her terrified of men.
Gorgeous Anton is a confident sexy architect, and he might be exactly who Jetta needs to put her crippling fear to rest.
But can she allow him near enough? And would he even want to try?
A midnight disaster leaves her no option when he drags her off to the only bed left in the now-damaged house.
She’s appalled to find how much she craves the man who plans to smash her inheritance to pieces.
Anton is equally shocked when his sharp-tempered housemate attempts to seduce him.
WARNING: Contains one ambitious man with a tender heart and a body to die for. And one unlikely temptress with an ancient copy of The Joy of Sex.
181 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 12, 2014
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About the author
Kris Pearson
55 books147 followersKris writes sizzling contemporary romance, pure and simple. Well, maybe not that pure! They're sexy stories about couples who fall in love, and into bed along the way, just like real people do.
The Scarlet Bay series about the billionaire Wynn family consists of Summer Sparks, Summer Secrets, and Summer Spice.
Her South & Sexy books are set in her capital city of Wellington so she can make use of the beautiful harbor in the plots.
Her Heartlands series follows the girls who live deep in the New Zealand countryside.
Her all-time bestseller is 'Taken By The Sheikh', and there's 'Desired By The Sheikh' too.
She's now writing the Merry Summerfield cozy mysteries - lots of cats and dogs and amateur sleuthing. The first title is Murder in the Aisle, followed by Xmas Marks the Spot, Murder! they Meowed, and Body! they Barked.
For good measure, she's cloned herself! You'll now find some of her books in new, much sweeter editions under the author name of Kerri Peach.
Kris/Kerri is an advertising copywriter and a decor specialist, and the author of 'The Boat Builder's Bed', of which more than two million were downloaded free. Giving away this taste of her work kick-started sales of all her other novels.
Five of her novels are available in Spanish. There's a Spanish version of her website http://www.krispearson.com - click the flags at the top right of it to change languages.
The Scarlet Bay series about the billionaire Wynn family consists of Summer Sparks, Summer Secrets, and Summer Spice.
Her South & Sexy books are set in her capital city of Wellington so she can make use of the beautiful harbor in the plots.
Her Heartlands series follows the girls who live deep in the New Zealand countryside.
Her all-time bestseller is 'Taken By The Sheikh', and there's 'Desired By The Sheikh' too.
She's now writing the Merry Summerfield cozy mysteries - lots of cats and dogs and amateur sleuthing. The first title is Murder in the Aisle, followed by Xmas Marks the Spot, Murder! they Meowed, and Body! they Barked.
For good measure, she's cloned herself! You'll now find some of her books in new, much sweeter editions under the author name of Kerri Peach.
Kris/Kerri is an advertising copywriter and a decor specialist, and the author of 'The Boat Builder's Bed', of which more than two million were downloaded free. Giving away this taste of her work kick-started sales of all her other novels.
Five of her novels are available in Spanish. There's a Spanish version of her website http://www.krispearson.com - click the flags at the top right of it to change languages.
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December 13, 2017
Le doy dos ** porque quiero pensar que con otra traducción me habria gustado mas, pero lo cierto es que esta historia no es para mi. No me ha transmitido nada y no me ha llegado en absoluto. Este tipo de historias no son las que me gustan, se me hacen básicas y simples, sin ningún trasfondo y se que detrás de cualquier libro hay mucho trabajo y no lo dudo y por eso lo respeto, pero también tengo que ser sincera y si no me ha gustado, pues no me ha gustado.
December 22, 2017
Una historia muy simple, entretenida pero poco profunda. No me gusto que los protagonistas babearan y se pusieran cachondos ante la presencia del otro y eso ocurría cada 2 párrafos jejejejeje. Y la resolución del "problema" de la herencia además de un poco rocambolesco muy rápido.
Punto positivo que se situaba en Nueva Zelanda, país que quiero visitar algún día.
Punto positivo que se situaba en Nueva Zelanda, país que quiero visitar algún día.
June 20, 2017
Out of Reach by Kerri Peach (AKA Kris Pearson
Hearts around the Harbor #4
Once I started I could not put this lovely love story down. The blurb says, “Out of Reach is the sweeter edition of Kris Pearson’s Out of Bounds. No swearing, less sex, but still plenty of flirting.” This is true with plenty left to the imagination BUT it is still tantalizing, titillating and a terrific read!
Jetta Rivers and Anton Haviland strike negative sparks when first they meet. Both have a completely different vision for the house that Jetta has been staying in and - as Jetta finds out – both own half of. Coming to terms with that issue, trying to determine whether or not they are related and dealing with a childhood trauma Jetta experienced are only a few issues the two face as they try to determine if theirs is an encounter that will last a week or perhaps much longer.
I highly recommend this wonderful story set in New Zealand to anyone looking for a good book to read and would like to thank the author for the copy to read. This is my honest review.
5 Stars
Hearts around the Harbor #4
Once I started I could not put this lovely love story down. The blurb says, “Out of Reach is the sweeter edition of Kris Pearson’s Out of Bounds. No swearing, less sex, but still plenty of flirting.” This is true with plenty left to the imagination BUT it is still tantalizing, titillating and a terrific read!
Jetta Rivers and Anton Haviland strike negative sparks when first they meet. Both have a completely different vision for the house that Jetta has been staying in and - as Jetta finds out – both own half of. Coming to terms with that issue, trying to determine whether or not they are related and dealing with a childhood trauma Jetta experienced are only a few issues the two face as they try to determine if theirs is an encounter that will last a week or perhaps much longer.
I highly recommend this wonderful story set in New Zealand to anyone looking for a good book to read and would like to thank the author for the copy to read. This is my honest review.
5 Stars
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September 30, 2016
That ending makes no sense.
May 22, 2017
Mystery/suspense theme mixed with an enemies to lovers romance
Out of Bounds mixes a slight mystery/suspense theme into this enemies to lovers romance after a granddaughter inherits half her grandparents house alongside a sexy but unknown mystery man. There are some sensitive issues dealt with in this book but handled sensitively where the sizzling chemistry between the two characters doesn’t get subdued in any way. One thing I would say is that also there is a slight topic in the book (won’t reveal to avoid spoilers) that may not be to everyone’s taste but stick with it as it’s worth it in the end as the book unravels.
Told from dual perspective, Jetta and Anton have a strong insta-attraction that continues to simmer as these enemies find themselves as temporary roommates. Anton is one of those characters where you are instantly wary and it takes a little time to full warm up and understand him, but that’s not a bad thing in this book. Jetta is a determined young woman with past insecurities around men so watching the build up between herself and Anton helps you understand the connection that builds between them.
If you are looking for a well written romance with a bit of a unique take, definitely give this book a read. I enjoyed it!
Out of Bounds mixes a slight mystery/suspense theme into this enemies to lovers romance after a granddaughter inherits half her grandparents house alongside a sexy but unknown mystery man. There are some sensitive issues dealt with in this book but handled sensitively where the sizzling chemistry between the two characters doesn’t get subdued in any way. One thing I would say is that also there is a slight topic in the book (won’t reveal to avoid spoilers) that may not be to everyone’s taste but stick with it as it’s worth it in the end as the book unravels.
Told from dual perspective, Jetta and Anton have a strong insta-attraction that continues to simmer as these enemies find themselves as temporary roommates. Anton is one of those characters where you are instantly wary and it takes a little time to full warm up and understand him, but that’s not a bad thing in this book. Jetta is a determined young woman with past insecurities around men so watching the build up between herself and Anton helps you understand the connection that builds between them.
If you are looking for a well written romance with a bit of a unique take, definitely give this book a read. I enjoyed it!
May 22, 2017
Mystery/suspense theme mixed with an enemies to lovers romance
Out of Reach mixes a slight mystery/suspense theme into this enemies to lovers romance after a granddaughter inherits half her grandparents house alongside a sexy but unknown mystery man. There are some sensitive issues dealt with in this book but handled sensitively where the sizzling chemistry between the two characters doesn’t get subdued in any way. One thing I would say is that also there is a slight topic in the book (won’t reveal to avoid spoilers) that may not be to everyone’s taste but stick with it as it’s worth it in the end as the book unravels.
Told from dual perspective, Jetta and Anton have a strong insta-attraction that continues to simmer as these enemies find themselves as temporary roommates. Anton is one of those characters where you are instantly wary and it takes a little time to full warm up and understand him, but that’s not a bad thing in this book. Jetta is a determined young woman with past insecurities around men so watching the build up between herself and Anton helps you understand the connection that builds between them.
If you are looking for a well written romance with a bit of a unique take, definitely give this book a read. I enjoyed it!
Out of Reach mixes a slight mystery/suspense theme into this enemies to lovers romance after a granddaughter inherits half her grandparents house alongside a sexy but unknown mystery man. There are some sensitive issues dealt with in this book but handled sensitively where the sizzling chemistry between the two characters doesn’t get subdued in any way. One thing I would say is that also there is a slight topic in the book (won’t reveal to avoid spoilers) that may not be to everyone’s taste but stick with it as it’s worth it in the end as the book unravels.
Told from dual perspective, Jetta and Anton have a strong insta-attraction that continues to simmer as these enemies find themselves as temporary roommates. Anton is one of those characters where you are instantly wary and it takes a little time to full warm up and understand him, but that’s not a bad thing in this book. Jetta is a determined young woman with past insecurities around men so watching the build up between herself and Anton helps you understand the connection that builds between them.
If you are looking for a well written romance with a bit of a unique take, definitely give this book a read. I enjoyed it!
April 15, 2022
Wonderful enemies to healing to lovers romance
Very thoroughly developed plot with a boggling dose of character development.
The trials and tribulations of the female lead might be triggers for some, but the cushion of fifteen years from the abusing events lets the reader think about them as historical events if necessary. That's worth it for the gentle and inspiring healing, the emotional heart of this volume.
Definitely recommended for fans of steaming hot contemporary romance. A box of chocolate truffles, a favorite red wine, and a container of finest Gelato greatly enhanced my enjoyment of this short book. Must save up for more Kris Pearson releases in this series.
Very thoroughly developed plot with a boggling dose of character development.
The trials and tribulations of the female lead might be triggers for some, but the cushion of fifteen years from the abusing events lets the reader think about them as historical events if necessary. That's worth it for the gentle and inspiring healing, the emotional heart of this volume.
Definitely recommended for fans of steaming hot contemporary romance. A box of chocolate truffles, a favorite red wine, and a container of finest Gelato greatly enhanced my enjoyment of this short book. Must save up for more Kris Pearson releases in this series.
May 17, 2017
I loved this book as it is so, different then the original one - Out of Bounds.
This is the sweeter book that causes you to use your imagination. You get to met Jetta and Anton, see there love grow and know how each of them feels! Kris or Kerri are very good authors and you will enjoy this book. I was given this Advanced Readers Copy to voluntarily review this honestly.
This is the sweeter book that causes you to use your imagination. You get to met Jetta and Anton, see there love grow and know how each of them feels! Kris or Kerri are very good authors and you will enjoy this book. I was given this Advanced Readers Copy to voluntarily review this honestly.
June 20, 2018
A sexy emotional tale...
Slow to start this heartbreaking story gets really twisty about the half way mark. Jetta and Anton are such a good match I hated the way their acquaintance started. The HEA though was worth the heartache.
Slow to start this heartbreaking story gets really twisty about the half way mark. Jetta and Anton are such a good match I hated the way their acquaintance started. The HEA though was worth the heartache.
January 21, 2021
Twists and turns
Wonderful book. The Dynamics between the two main characters is wonderful.
There is talk of past sexual abuse, if this is a trigger for you I would find a different book.
Wonderful book. The Dynamics between the two main characters is wonderful.
There is talk of past sexual abuse, if this is a trigger for you I would find a different book.
June 22, 2022
I have loved all of Kris's books and this is no different, I enjoyed it from start to finish.
November 9, 2014
Es el segundo libro que leo de esta autora y me llevo el mismo sabor de boca, no me llega completamente a convencer pero es entretenido para pasar el rato esta bien.
Conocemos a Jetta en su peor momento ya que su abuela acaba de morir y ha heredado su casa hasta que inesperadamente llega Anton y le hecha sus planes al piso respecto a la casa.
Vi muchos caminos que la autora pudo seguir para crear esta historia y por supuesto esperaba lo peor o algo complicado pero al final solo fueron suposiciones y no hubo mucho problema.
Me gusto que conocieramos los dos puntos de vista para saber lo que el sentia, tambien fue bueno que su "relacion" no fuera tan rapida aunque vimos que desde el principio habia deseo y pasion pero por el pasado de ella no se permitia sentir eso ya que la asustaba.
Anton fue muy comprensivo y la trato muy bien aunque ciertamente espere mas lucha de parte de ella, siempre me voy mas alla en lo que puede suceder.
El "gran secreto" fue por todo un malentendido y vamos a decir que se resolvio muy deprisa, sera que a mi me gusta el drama y que todo no sea muy facil.
Me hubiera gustado conocer otros personajes ya que los pocos que salian no profundizaban en ellos y si te he leido, no me recuerdo.
Siempre pense que uno de los problemas seria la cosa, ya que el la queria derribar, al principio ella luchaba contra eso y al final no dijo mucho, pasando lo que tenia que pasar.
El final puede decirse que fue lindo, vimos una faceta de Anton desconocida pero tierna.
Gracias como siempre a todas las involucradas por permotirme conocer estas historias.
Conocemos a Jetta en su peor momento ya que su abuela acaba de morir y ha heredado su casa hasta que inesperadamente llega Anton y le hecha sus planes al piso respecto a la casa.
Vi muchos caminos que la autora pudo seguir para crear esta historia y por supuesto esperaba lo peor o algo complicado pero al final solo fueron suposiciones y no hubo mucho problema.
Me gusto que conocieramos los dos puntos de vista para saber lo que el sentia, tambien fue bueno que su "relacion" no fuera tan rapida aunque vimos que desde el principio habia deseo y pasion pero por el pasado de ella no se permitia sentir eso ya que la asustaba.
Anton fue muy comprensivo y la trato muy bien aunque ciertamente espere mas lucha de parte de ella, siempre me voy mas alla en lo que puede suceder.
El "gran secreto" fue por todo un malentendido y vamos a decir que se resolvio muy deprisa, sera que a mi me gusta el drama y que todo no sea muy facil.
Me hubiera gustado conocer otros personajes ya que los pocos que salian no profundizaban en ellos y si te he leido, no me recuerdo.
Siempre pense que uno de los problemas seria la cosa, ya que el la queria derribar, al principio ella luchaba contra eso y al final no dijo mucho, pasando lo que tenia que pasar.
El final puede decirse que fue lindo, vimos una faceta de Anton desconocida pero tierna.
Gracias como siempre a todas las involucradas por permotirme conocer estas historias.
September 18, 2014
RESEÑA y CRÍTICA completa en el blog... http://adictabooks.blogspot.com.es/20...
Esta segunda entrega ha superado la anterior en la intensidad de historia, se nota que la autora va evolucionando como escritora y eso lo ves plasmado en esta novela.
a autora fiel a su pluma y como nos presento su anterior novelas los personajes de esta nueva entrega siguen en la misma línea argumental, aunque con la diferencia que esta historia no tiene un camino tan rosa o sencillo de derribar como paso con Rafe y Sophie.
Ya que estos personajes son peculiares en como afrontan la vida y los problema de la misma. Ella es una luchadora nata que siempre tira para adelante sin ninguna mascara, pero él tiene esa coraza de machote y chulo que hace que digas que va sobrado de testosterona pero una vez que Jetta rasca un poco en la superficie se encuentra con un Anton que no esperaba.
Esta segunda parte tiene altibajos en cuanto a la relación de amor de ellos, pero sigue el paso de la anterior y por ello es una maravilla de continuación… Ahora a devorar la tercera entrega y espero que no sea la última jaja. Por pedir que no quede.
Esta segunda entrega ha superado la anterior en la intensidad de historia, se nota que la autora va evolucionando como escritora y eso lo ves plasmado en esta novela.
a autora fiel a su pluma y como nos presento su anterior novelas los personajes de esta nueva entrega siguen en la misma línea argumental, aunque con la diferencia que esta historia no tiene un camino tan rosa o sencillo de derribar como paso con Rafe y Sophie.
Ya que estos personajes son peculiares en como afrontan la vida y los problema de la misma. Ella es una luchadora nata que siempre tira para adelante sin ninguna mascara, pero él tiene esa coraza de machote y chulo que hace que digas que va sobrado de testosterona pero una vez que Jetta rasca un poco en la superficie se encuentra con un Anton que no esperaba.
Esta segunda parte tiene altibajos en cuanto a la relación de amor de ellos, pero sigue el paso de la anterior y por ello es una maravilla de continuación… Ahora a devorar la tercera entrega y espero que no sea la última jaja. Por pedir que no quede.
September 2, 2012
Carys' review posted on Guilty Pleasures
In Out of Bounds we meet Jetta, a troubled but innocent woman who meets her match in determined sexy businessman Anton. Can they both look towards their future when the past is beating down their door?
Jetta struggles with a past that keeps her from having the life she wants. You see her struggle internally with her fears and her growing attraction to Anton. I like that you see that struggle and it’s just not pushed under the rug in a moment of passion.
At First, Anton comes off as a gorgeous man who is only interested in what he wants. Then he surprises you when he shows he is lovable and likable all rolled into one endearing package.
So join Jetta and Anton in this touching, sexy read where a shared house wreaks havoc on their lives, midnight disasters opens other doors for them, and where a book and suitcase could possibly lead them in an unforgettable direction.
In Out of Bounds we meet Jetta, a troubled but innocent woman who meets her match in determined sexy businessman Anton. Can they both look towards their future when the past is beating down their door?
Jetta struggles with a past that keeps her from having the life she wants. You see her struggle internally with her fears and her growing attraction to Anton. I like that you see that struggle and it’s just not pushed under the rug in a moment of passion.
At First, Anton comes off as a gorgeous man who is only interested in what he wants. Then he surprises you when he shows he is lovable and likable all rolled into one endearing package.
So join Jetta and Anton in this touching, sexy read where a shared house wreaks havoc on their lives, midnight disasters opens other doors for them, and where a book and suitcase could possibly lead them in an unforgettable direction.
August 23, 2016
Rara
3.5 Es excitante y entretenida. El conflicto obligatorio que debe ocurrir en toda romántica para generar ese efecto de incertidumbre es sorprendente y shockeante y bien resuelta.
Pero le bajo un par de estrellas porque el desenlace es abrupto. Podría haber explotado la resolución contándola en detalle a medida que ocurría. Tiene una escena en que el protagonista (sin malas intenciones) somete en un abrazo a la protagonista a pesar de que ella se resiste aterrorizada, sin que se dé cuenta de ello. Esto es algo que ningún varón debería permitirse con una mujer con la que no tiene confianza. La curiosidad de ella es extraña para una chica que tiene problemas de intimidad con los hombres.
Tampoco la traducción está perfectamente realizada. Tiene varios errores de puntuación.
3.5 Es excitante y entretenida. El conflicto obligatorio que debe ocurrir en toda romántica para generar ese efecto de incertidumbre es sorprendente y shockeante y bien resuelta.
Pero le bajo un par de estrellas porque el desenlace es abrupto. Podría haber explotado la resolución contándola en detalle a medida que ocurría. Tiene una escena en que el protagonista (sin malas intenciones) somete en un abrazo a la protagonista a pesar de que ella se resiste aterrorizada, sin que se dé cuenta de ello. Esto es algo que ningún varón debería permitirse con una mujer con la que no tiene confianza. La curiosidad de ella es extraña para una chica que tiene problemas de intimidad con los hombres.
Tampoco la traducción está perfectamente realizada. Tiene varios errores de puntuación.
November 25, 2014
Esta es la segunda novela que leo de esta autora, y aunque encuentro un gran avance tanto en historia, desarrollo y narrativa, de nuevo tenemos una historia muy cargada de tensión sexual, aunque en esta ocasión la autora no lo dejo tan superficial y fue al pasado de Jetta, haciendo de Anton algo más que testosterona en pantalones.
Iba muy bien hasta que llegamos al final.
Cargadas con situaciones divertidas, algunas más intensas, es una lectura recomendable para pasar el rato.
Reseña completa en Felin Dreams
Iba muy bien hasta que llegamos al final.
Cargadas con situaciones divertidas, algunas más intensas, es una lectura recomendable para pasar el rato.
Reseña completa en Felin Dreams
December 28, 2014
Una novela entretenida marcada por la superación de conflictos por parte de ambos personajes. Me costó engancharme a la historia ya que el romance surge muy apresurado, los acontecimientos muy despacio, algunas reacciones de los personajes me parecían confusas; el desenlace anima una trama de la que se podría haber sacado más jugo. En general, una novela con muy buenos momentos románticos y eróticos pero en la que eché en falta más conflicto entre los personajes.
June 9, 2016
I felt that the female with all the problems stemming from her childhood gave in a little too easy to her male counterpart in the story, but alas, if things hadn't moved along at the pace they did the story might have grown long-winded and boring. As it is, the story was a cute romance with a nice plot twist near the end to solve everyone's problems. Kind of a 'Love Conquers All' theme. This isn't the first story I've read by Kris Pearson and I doubt if it will be the last. I like her style!
July 24, 2016
So far both the books that I have unfortunately read featured bimbo women who work as decorators. It's the 21st century, women are now board directors too.
Anyway, this protagonist was annoying. Highly strung, overly emotional and immature. It's insta-lust with little to no character development and totally sucks
Anyway, this protagonist was annoying. Highly strung, overly emotional and immature. It's insta-lust with little to no character development and totally sucks
October 31, 2016
Enjoyable
This book was enjoyable to read. It had plenty of romance, excitement and intrigue to keep me interested. Wondering if a family relationship existed between Jetta and Anton then finding out that there was. It was kind of heartbreaking. Then it gets better.
This book was enjoyable to read. It had plenty of romance, excitement and intrigue to keep me interested. Wondering if a family relationship existed between Jetta and Anton then finding out that there was. It was kind of heartbreaking. Then it gets better.
October 26, 2012
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September 26, 2015
lo leí pensando que era el dos, no fiarse de blogs. entretenido y ligero
November 13, 2014
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January 19, 2016
Se los 3 fue el que más me gustó, es una lectura ligera y entretenida, perfecto para matar las horas y quedar con una sonrisa satisfecha xD
August 19, 2016
Ok book
This was a ok book but I am glad that I got it for free. I found myself skipping pages to get thru the book.
This was a ok book but I am glad that I got it for free. I found myself skipping pages to get thru the book.
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