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The Studio Collection #1
Alpha Tango
As her only living relative, Kevin is obligated to walk his sister down the aisle at her upcoming wedding. This wouldn’t be so bad, but she’s also making him dance with her. There’s only one problem—Kevin can’t dance.
Determined to have the perfect day, Kevin’s sister signs him up for dancing lessons. His instructor, Ginger, thinks he bit off more than he could chew and offers him some private instruction after class. As his sister’s wedding approaches and his lessons come to an end, he soon learns the benefit of following Ginger’s lead.
**The Studio Collection is a series of short, hot, romantic standalones**
Determined to have the perfect day, Kevin’s sister signs him up for dancing lessons. His instructor, Ginger, thinks he bit off more than he could chew and offers him some private instruction after class. As his sister’s wedding approaches and his lessons come to an end, he soon learns the benefit of following Ginger’s lead.
**The Studio Collection is a series of short, hot, romantic standalones**
45 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2016
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E.M. Denning
96 books543 followersEM Denning has more than twenty romance novels under her belt and has become an author you can rely on to bring you emotionally endearing, soft and fuzzy, stories. She is well known among her friends for her love of naps and sarcasm. She spends her free time reading as many romance novels as she can get her hands on.
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November 9, 2016
If you need a light and quick read with no drama at all, this one's for you.
The story is about Kevin and Ginger.
Kevin needs to learn to dance for his sister's wedding so her sister signed him up for a ballroom dancing lessons and Ginger is the dance instructor.
The story is a very short one and a HFN with the thought of forever.
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The story is about Kevin and Ginger.
Kevin needs to learn to dance for his sister's wedding so her sister signed him up for a ballroom dancing lessons and Ginger is the dance instructor.
The story is a very short one and a HFN with the thought of forever.
SAFETY:
**ARC Provided by Author in Exchange for an Honest Review.**
September 4, 2016
Alpha Tango is a quickie short story about Kevin who needs to learn ballroom dancing & Ginger the dance instructor. Kevin needs to learn to dance for his sisters wedding. While taking lessons he falls for his instructor & it get rather hot on the dance floor.
I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
October 4, 2016
This was my first book from E. M. Denning, but I'll be reading more from this author. Short but very hot story about a man and his dance instructor. I liked the buildup and the heat between Kevin and Ginger. The sex was very erotic, just the way I like it.
I've just started her other book, Bommerang, and I'm enjoying it! E. M. Denning is an author to watch.
I've just started her other book, Bommerang, and I'm enjoying it! E. M. Denning is an author to watch.
January 14, 2017
What I Liked/What Worked
I liked the length. Very short and most of the details worked to move the story along. I liked that there was not any needless build up as to why Kevin was taking ballroom dancing lessons. I enjoyed the sex scene and it did not dominate the story. The author stated Kevin was not someone who gives up and proved it by his continuing to return for more dance lessons until he got it correct. I also liked that he was out of his element and was nervous. I thought the coupling worked well. I also enjoyed the verbal sparring between Grace and Kevin. I thought the author did a decent job of having the dance studio act as a character.
What I Did Not Like/What Did Not Work
I have to start with the Ginger Graceling's name. Way over the top. I may have accepted her name being Ginger if she was a redhead, but she's blond. I am assuming that the name is supposed to invoke memories of Ginger Rogers. And the last name of Graceling, calling to mind that dancers are graceful. I also did not find it believable that Grace would cuss at Kevin. She is a professional, correct? She sounded like Kevin's sister, Camille. I would have easily believed her cussing during the sex scene. I would have expected Kevin to be more dominant throughout the story, not just when he finally achieves dancing without any errors and during the sex scene. What is Kevin's profession where he is used to giving orders? I thought military, but no supporting details to support my guess. My last dislike is the age of Camille's future husband? How much older is he than Camille? If it is not important enough to give more details, then why mention it in the first place? It does nothing to add to the story. These issues are the reason I gave it such a low rating.
I liked the length. Very short and most of the details worked to move the story along. I liked that there was not any needless build up as to why Kevin was taking ballroom dancing lessons. I enjoyed the sex scene and it did not dominate the story. The author stated Kevin was not someone who gives up and proved it by his continuing to return for more dance lessons until he got it correct. I also liked that he was out of his element and was nervous. I thought the coupling worked well. I also enjoyed the verbal sparring between Grace and Kevin. I thought the author did a decent job of having the dance studio act as a character.
What I Did Not Like/What Did Not Work
I have to start with the Ginger Graceling's name. Way over the top. I may have accepted her name being Ginger if she was a redhead, but she's blond. I am assuming that the name is supposed to invoke memories of Ginger Rogers. And the last name of Graceling, calling to mind that dancers are graceful. I also did not find it believable that Grace would cuss at Kevin. She is a professional, correct? She sounded like Kevin's sister, Camille. I would have easily believed her cussing during the sex scene. I would have expected Kevin to be more dominant throughout the story, not just when he finally achieves dancing without any errors and during the sex scene. What is Kevin's profession where he is used to giving orders? I thought military, but no supporting details to support my guess. My last dislike is the age of Camille's future husband? How much older is he than Camille? If it is not important enough to give more details, then why mention it in the first place? It does nothing to add to the story. These issues are the reason I gave it such a low rating.
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January 16, 2017
Camille James has asked her brother Kevin to walk her down the aisle at her upcoming wedding and also to do the father-daughter dance with her. The only problem for Kevin is that he can't dance and can't say no to his sister so that leaves one thing - dance lessons.
Ginger Graceling is a dance instructor and can make dancers out of most men but with only 6 weeks will she be able to turn one of the worst dancers she's ever seen into something more?
Will the attraction between the two get in the way of Kevin's lessons?
This was a great quick hot read about love ballroom style!
I loved the immediate banter between Ginger and Kevin and how she told him how bad of a dancer her was. Their chemistry was hot and it was a fun read!
Ginger Graceling is a dance instructor and can make dancers out of most men but with only 6 weeks will she be able to turn one of the worst dancers she's ever seen into something more?
Will the attraction between the two get in the way of Kevin's lessons?
This was a great quick hot read about love ballroom style!
I loved the immediate banter between Ginger and Kevin and how she told him how bad of a dancer her was. Their chemistry was hot and it was a fun read!
February 12, 2018
Kevin has promised to walk his sister down the aisle at her wedding and, on her insistence, to also dance with her. Kevin can't dance, so he takes lessons from Ginger, and quickly find himself falling in lust with her! Humour is used well throughout this story, and the main characters, big, clumsy Kevin and tiny, no-nonsense Ginger, are both likeable and believable. The seduction scene where Ginger "instructs" Kevin alone is vividly described and expertly conveys the hot sexual chemistry between them.
Kathleen Jones, author of Love Is the Punch Line
Kathleen Jones, author of Love Is the Punch Line
October 22, 2016
This was a brilliant short read that I read in one sitting. It's quick, easy to read and sizzling with chemistry..
Kevin takes dance lessons so he can dance with his sister on her wedding day.....cue the hot dance instructor.
The pair have an instant attraction and dance moves are not the only thing on the couples mind.
If the rest of the series is going to be as good as this, then I can't wait to read them.
Kevin takes dance lessons so he can dance with his sister on her wedding day.....cue the hot dance instructor.
The pair have an instant attraction and dance moves are not the only thing on the couples mind.
If the rest of the series is going to be as good as this, then I can't wait to read them.
December 28, 2016
A very quick read for sure (page 1 has you already at 9%, 'The End' is at 86%). Very little character development. A bit cliche - boy meets girl, girl teaches him to dance and before you know it the waltz is left behind for the horizontal mombo (but the sex scene in the dance classroom was HOT for sure).
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