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True Desires #3
Trouble
“MS. WHITE NEVER FAILS TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND WICKED.” -The Romance Studio
Samair Jones is fed up. Her job sucks, she’s a disappointment to her parents, and to cap things off, she catches her boyfriend cheating on her. Pissed off and hurt, Samair reaches out to an old friend, and realizes that it’s time to start living her life, her way.
When she meets hot nightclub owner Valentine Ward, a one night stand seems like the perfect way to start her new journey off with a bang. One night turns into more when Valentine makes it clear he can, and will, make every one of her secret fantasies come true and Samair realizes he’s her kind of trouble…
Samair Jones is fed up. Her job sucks, she’s a disappointment to her parents, and to cap things off, she catches her boyfriend cheating on her. Pissed off and hurt, Samair reaches out to an old friend, and realizes that it’s time to start living her life, her way.
When she meets hot nightclub owner Valentine Ward, a one night stand seems like the perfect way to start her new journey off with a bang. One night turns into more when Valentine makes it clear he can, and will, make every one of her secret fantasies come true and Samair realizes he’s her kind of trouble…
231 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 6, 2007
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About the author
Sasha White
71 books326 followersGifted with a salacious imagination, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Sasha White’s brand of White Hot romance is all about Alpha men and the strong, sassy women it takes to hold them. With a voice that is called “distinctive and delicious” by The Romance Studio, this Canadian author has become a reader favorite.
Since 2004 Sasha has followed her fancy and built a backlist full of sexy contemporary, and paranormal romances with a few stand alone twists thrown in to keep everyone entertained.
Sasha lives in Northern Alberta with her two cats and believes family, and living life to it's fullest are the most important things, so do what you love, especially if that means reading!
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July 22, 2008
Good book in this series. I wrote more on the whole thing in my “Bound” review. I would recommend this author/series to fans of Shayla Black, Lora Leigh, Emma Holly and so on.
September 9, 2009
Samair had it with her life. after finding her boyfriend in a compromising position with her female room mate and a strap on she decided it was time for a change. going to live with her old college room mate and long time friend Joey, Samair sets out to grab onto of all of her dreams, and fantasies while she is at it.
Joey works as a cage dancer at a night club. while visiting with joey samair runs into the club's owner Val. he's tall and hot, and exactly what Samair needed to reclaim her title as "trouble". Val and Samair come to the agreement that he will help her live out all her fantasies. Nothing more. they are both too busy. Val is dealing with trying to save his club from foreclosure and a witchy ex wife, and Samair is starting her life over while trying to build a business designing lingerie.
they mutually help each other with their businesses while having some incredibly hot sex. samair gets to experience everything from visiting a BDSM club to a menage. pretty predictable HEA comes next.
over all this was a good read. it even had a plot in the middle of all the sex. a decent one at that. the sex scenes were well written, as well as the locations for most of them. only one slight annoyance. i had to read about 6 times too many that samair was a few pounds over weight, chubby, curvy, would wear that outfit if she were 20lbs lighter ... etc. etc. she sure didnt sound it. Val had no issues slamming her against a wall or carrying her into the bed room. she borrowed some of her professional dancer roomate's clothes. ok, it just irks me when we hear a description of an over weight gal i a book and she turns out to be like a size 6. we never get a size here but thats just what i pictured. rant over. i promise. the book was overall good.
Joey works as a cage dancer at a night club. while visiting with joey samair runs into the club's owner Val. he's tall and hot, and exactly what Samair needed to reclaim her title as "trouble". Val and Samair come to the agreement that he will help her live out all her fantasies. Nothing more. they are both too busy. Val is dealing with trying to save his club from foreclosure and a witchy ex wife, and Samair is starting her life over while trying to build a business designing lingerie.
they mutually help each other with their businesses while having some incredibly hot sex. samair gets to experience everything from visiting a BDSM club to a menage. pretty predictable HEA comes next.
over all this was a good read. it even had a plot in the middle of all the sex. a decent one at that. the sex scenes were well written, as well as the locations for most of them. only one slight annoyance. i had to read about 6 times too many that samair was a few pounds over weight, chubby, curvy, would wear that outfit if she were 20lbs lighter ... etc. etc. she sure didnt sound it. Val had no issues slamming her against a wall or carrying her into the bed room. she borrowed some of her professional dancer roomate's clothes. ok, it just irks me when we hear a description of an over weight gal i a book and she turns out to be like a size 6. we never get a size here but thats just what i pictured. rant over. i promise. the book was overall good.
December 22, 2010
When Samair Jones loses her boutique job, her boyfriend and her home all in the same day, she hits the ground running with a dogged determination to begin living for herself, damn everyone else and what they might think. When she goes to Risqué, a club where her best friend is a dancer, and she meets the club's owner, Valentine Ward, passions immediately flair. The two begin a heated relationship that's based at first on great sex, but soon they share a mutual understanding of, and respect for, one another. Samair is determined to get her line of clothing off the ground, but at the same time her feelings for Val and concerns over his ex-wife's continued malicious presence in their lives, have her emotions tumbling.
Valentine Ward is used to having any woman he wants and he wants Samair the moment he sees her in his club. He's the owner of a hugely successful club, having built it up himself from nothing; he is extremely proud and determined to make it work. Samair is equally hard working and determined to make her intimate apparel line a success, something Val admires and appreciates. It isn't long before Valentine envisions more with Samair than just a quick fling, but his ex-wife's scheming has put his ownership of the club in a precarious situation. He needs to take care of the business of the club, his very livelihood, before he can think of a future with Samair.
Ms. White has once again given readers a highly erotic story that goes much deeper than just sex. Samair and Val are wonderfully written characters whose story would be just as contagious if it didn't contain sex; isn't that the true measure of a truly excellent romance? Secondary characters are equally intriguing, and Val's friend Karl (whom readers first met in BOUND) will have his story told in WICKED, coming from Sasha White in January `08, which promises to be just as delicious as TROUBLE!
Valentine Ward is used to having any woman he wants and he wants Samair the moment he sees her in his club. He's the owner of a hugely successful club, having built it up himself from nothing; he is extremely proud and determined to make it work. Samair is equally hard working and determined to make her intimate apparel line a success, something Val admires and appreciates. It isn't long before Valentine envisions more with Samair than just a quick fling, but his ex-wife's scheming has put his ownership of the club in a precarious situation. He needs to take care of the business of the club, his very livelihood, before he can think of a future with Samair.
Ms. White has once again given readers a highly erotic story that goes much deeper than just sex. Samair and Val are wonderfully written characters whose story would be just as contagious if it didn't contain sex; isn't that the true measure of a truly excellent romance? Secondary characters are equally intriguing, and Val's friend Karl (whom readers first met in BOUND) will have his story told in WICKED, coming from Sasha White in January `08, which promises to be just as delicious as TROUBLE!
August 7, 2011
Wow! I finished this one in 3 days, lol. I can honestly say it was an easy read. Of course pretty much all erotic novels are. I liked the story a lot. I liked that it wasn't all focused on sex, but more about passion for life. I love that the lead character persued her dreams and became famous for something creative - sewing. I liked the sexy stuff too. My only grip with the book is that it was so unbelievable. Val's character was a complete contradiction and someone like him in real life wouldn't give in to Shamair so easy like that. But i suppose since it's a romance novel, then it's allowed. It was a fun read, a good mix of story and sex, and I'd highly recommend it.
August 18, 2016
LOVED IT, as I knew I would, BUT .... could the ending be any more open-ended. It was the same with Bound. It's like those movies that you just know are gonna have a PART 2 ... dammit, I like my love stories wrapped up in nice little boxes with bows on top! LOL ... But that clearly is NOT Sasha's way! And it's ok. LOL
PS....There had better be some sort of happy ending for Karl somewhere down the line or I'm gonna get pissy!
PS....There had better be some sort of happy ending for Karl somewhere down the line or I'm gonna get pissy!
January 21, 2011
Although I didn't love Samair as much as some other heroines I've read, she was still very likeable and intelligent, and not bitchy. Val was hot & intense, and the story overall was great. This was a pretty solid 5/5 for me.
April 26, 2013
Sasha White has once again given readers a highly erotic story that goes much deeper than just sex. Samair and Val are wonderfully written characters whose story would be just as contagious if it didn't contain sex! loved it!
March 23, 2010
LOVED IT!!!!!
February 13, 2014
Sasha writes books that are steamy and hot, but also makes you care about the characters. I love all her books, but Trouble is one of my favorites.
June 8, 2013
I came to love Samair and Val so much I didn't want it to end. It's a compelling and beautiful love story as well as a steamy hot read.
November 13, 2012
fantastic quick read. love sasha white
February 27, 2013
this book is great, i couldnt put it down. its sexy, funny and well written
October 20, 2014
Good characters, made me laugh out loud in some places
June 9, 2010
Samair Jones finds herself at a crossroads in her life. Fed up with her job, her boyfriend and herself for trying to be someone she is not, she throws caution to the wind and starts over. She moves in with her old college friend Joey, who is a dancer for club Risque. As Samair is dancing in the club, she catches the club owner's eye. After some heavy flirting she tells him that she is looking for someone to fulfill all her sexual fantasies. Valentine Ward, never one to back away from a challenge, picks up the gauntlet.
Samair all her life has tried to be someone she isn't. Her family is very conservative and her parents have certain expectations when it comes their children. Samair has dreamed of having her own line of clothing ever since she was young. Her family would never understand or support her in this endeavor. However, Samair is sick and tired of being someone who she isn't. She is tired of trying to please everyone else and is now going to live for herself. I love that this book isn't just about fantastic sex (although, that is an added benefit), but more about Samair accepting who she is and loving herself for it. It's a motivating message without being overly preachy.
The characters were well drawn and likable. Joey, Samair's roommate has a secondary romance with a bouncer from the bar. It was enjoyable to read about Samair starting up her own lingerie business and the steps she took. I also liked how the author slowly showed Val go from their relationship initially being about sex to developing into something more meaningful for him. I was pleasantly surprised by Trouble. It was a fast, entertaining read.
*Just a side note* I totally hate the cover of this book. Yuck, yuck, and more yuck. There is no way in HELL, you could get me to walk around with this book in public.
Samair all her life has tried to be someone she isn't. Her family is very conservative and her parents have certain expectations when it comes their children. Samair has dreamed of having her own line of clothing ever since she was young. Her family would never understand or support her in this endeavor. However, Samair is sick and tired of being someone who she isn't. She is tired of trying to please everyone else and is now going to live for herself. I love that this book isn't just about fantastic sex (although, that is an added benefit), but more about Samair accepting who she is and loving herself for it. It's a motivating message without being overly preachy.
The characters were well drawn and likable. Joey, Samair's roommate has a secondary romance with a bouncer from the bar. It was enjoyable to read about Samair starting up her own lingerie business and the steps she took. I also liked how the author slowly showed Val go from their relationship initially being about sex to developing into something more meaningful for him. I was pleasantly surprised by Trouble. It was a fast, entertaining read.
*Just a side note* I totally hate the cover of this book. Yuck, yuck, and more yuck. There is no way in HELL, you could get me to walk around with this book in public.
November 14, 2008
#2 in a trilogy
1 - Bound
3 - Wicked
Enjoyable steamy romance. Samair Jones quits her job, discovers her boyfriend cheating on her, and is fed up with her life.
Samair indulges in her new resolve to live life on her terms when she meets sexy club owner Valentine Ward.
Samair works hard to build a clothing design business out of a friend's apartment, while pursuing her fantasies with Val. I like that the characters have real relationships, not just purely sexual in nature.
Very enjoyable read - I also liked #1 Bound alot :-). Wicked focused more on Karl (a Dom) and the club scene, and for me, it lacked the emotional connection between the H/H that makes a steamy read sexy. But I did read them out of order.
While it's a sexy book, the sex is just a nice part of the story. To me, this is not "erotic", nor is it "first rate blistering passion" (back cover). Not a criticism, just my thought.
1 - Bound
3 - Wicked
Enjoyable steamy romance. Samair Jones quits her job, discovers her boyfriend cheating on her, and is fed up with her life.
Samair indulges in her new resolve to live life on her terms when she meets sexy club owner Valentine Ward.
Samair works hard to build a clothing design business out of a friend's apartment, while pursuing her fantasies with Val. I like that the characters have real relationships, not just purely sexual in nature.
Very enjoyable read - I also liked #1 Bound alot :-). Wicked focused more on Karl (a Dom) and the club scene, and for me, it lacked the emotional connection between the H/H that makes a steamy read sexy. But I did read them out of order.
While it's a sexy book, the sex is just a nice part of the story. To me, this is not "erotic", nor is it "first rate blistering passion" (back cover). Not a criticism, just my thought.
May 31, 2009
Sasha White is one of my favorite erotica authors--she's fun, sassy, and has an amazing voice. While this book isn't among my top picks of hers, it's still a very strong offering, and I enjoyed the character of Val immensely. I kept wavering between a 3 and a 4 on this one. It just didn't grip me as much as some of her other offerings. I think the initial attraction between Val and Sammie felt a little bit contrived, and Sammie just didn't seem mature enough to warrant Val's attention beyond the superficial. However, Val is a great character, and Karl (who makes an appearance in several of her books) is his usual bad-good self, and White is always worth the read. She remains on my auto-buy list :)
July 11, 2016
"Samair Jones is bored with her go-nowhere job and fed up with her two-timing boyfriend. She's had it up to here with being a pushover. All Samair wants is to let loose, be herself, and live by her own rules.
"But it's only when she meets Valentine Ward, the hot owner of the club Risque, that the decadent possibilities of answering only to herself become daringly clear. Especially when Valentine is willing to indulge every one of Samair's fantasies -- no strings attached. At least none that Samair can see ..."
~~back cover
An absolutely awful book -- don't bother reading it. You know the plot just by reading the back cover blurb -- it's the same plot in most of the books in this genre. There's neither good writing or realistic characterizations to rescue it either. Meh
"But it's only when she meets Valentine Ward, the hot owner of the club Risque, that the decadent possibilities of answering only to herself become daringly clear. Especially when Valentine is willing to indulge every one of Samair's fantasies -- no strings attached. At least none that Samair can see ..."
~~back cover
An absolutely awful book -- don't bother reading it. You know the plot just by reading the back cover blurb -- it's the same plot in most of the books in this genre. There's neither good writing or realistic characterizations to rescue it either. Meh
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November 21, 2013
Strangely erotic and very entertaining. It is one of those books that just holds your attention because it's just so different than the usual. The sex scenes were extremely hot. The plot with her starting up her own design company and him trying to save his nightclub from his bitchy ex set on revenge was very unique. There just wasn't a whole lot of angst and drama and conflict to it when it came right down to Val and Samair. I felt the same way about Bound. But it was hot...I mentioned that right? :)
September 22, 2010
Liked it, but there was nothing special about it.
It was ok. No major flaws. Samair is trated badly by her boss so she quits her job. She catches her boyfriend having sex with another, so she breaks up with him and moves out. She stays with a girl friend and goes to a nightclub where she meets the owner Val. They have a steamy relationship. His ex-wife is causing problems for his business. Samair starts designing and sewing clothing and lingerie.
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Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: about twelve. Setting: current day Vancouver, Canada. Genre: erotic romance.
It was ok. No major flaws. Samair is trated badly by her boss so she quits her job. She catches her boyfriend having sex with another, so she breaks up with him and moves out. She stays with a girl friend and goes to a nightclub where she meets the owner Val. They have a steamy relationship. His ex-wife is causing problems for his business. Samair starts designing and sewing clothing and lingerie.
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Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: about twelve. Setting: current day Vancouver, Canada. Genre: erotic romance.
August 13, 2016
Really not bad for what it is - a hot, spicy, erotic read. I did like it. I guess I just wanted a little more story. Still it was worth reading if you like yours on the habanero side.
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