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Silk Stocking Inn #4

Cocky & Captivating: Hot Buttered Rum

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Ginger, a successful engineer by day and steamy romance writer by night, has everything she could ever want . . . well almost everything. Her own story is missing a crucial part— the swoon-worthy hero who will lead to happily ever after.

In the real world, the world outside the fantastical Silk Stocking Inn, Ginger never allows men to control her. But once she crosses the threshold of the magical inn and meets the incredibly handsome and slightly rogue Captain Turner, Ginger wants nothing more than to be his captive, his plaything. Is Turner the man who will finally give Ginger that elusive happy ending?

A stay at the Silk Stocking Inn is nothing short of magical. Your deepest, dirtiest fantasies will come true. 18+


Other books in the series (each story is a standalone):

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 25, 2016

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Tess Oliver

124 books2,444 followers
Tess Oliver is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Custom Culture series and a large collection of other romances. She is well known for her relatable characters who "become your friends" as you journey with them and for intriguing stories that will have you "devouring her books in just one day". Tess has been featured on USA Today's 'Happy Ever After' site, and in publications including Glamour UK and Elle UK magazines.

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2,472 reviews32 followers
October 28, 2016
Tess Oliver and Anna Hart have done it again. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. I enjoyed this story so much I had to buy the final copy.
This is the fourth book in Oliver's Silk Stocking Inn Series and it's my favorite this far.
The h is Ginger, she is an engineer , she is lonely and her hobby is starting romantic stories but can never finish because she doesn't know how to write an HEA. Well that's all going to change, when she gets the invite to Silk Stocking Inn for a weekend filled with tasty treats and mind blowing fun. Coco the owner/baker of Silk Stocking Inn will bring Gingers fantasy to life when she is introduced to Turner the tall dark gorgeous fisherman. Turner will show Ginger how a real man treats a woman and become her Pirate for the weekend.
Hot Buttered Rum is a fun read with laughter, a little mystery and hot times between the sheets.
I suggest you give Hot Buttered Rum a chance, I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. If you haven't read the first three books of the series..well here's the good part..they have also included the first three stories as bonus reads at the end of Hot Buttered Rum.
Happy Reading!!
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489 reviews6 followers
October 27, 2016
Tess and Anna sure knows how to tell one heck of a sexy story!!! Coco is up to her old tricks again, this time she turns her magical Inn on to unsuspecting Ginger and a hunk of a man Turner... Those two burn up the pages !!! Love Dexter too!! I want to get me a parrot who calls me pretty girl all day long!!! I also love that they put the recipes in the back of the book and can't wait to try them out!!! I hope coco whips up more magic in the future!!!!
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9,520 reviews162 followers
October 25, 2016
Turner is one sexy man, although he workmanlike sharing Ginger's attention with Dexter the parrot, “he can get his own pretty girl. This one’s all mine.” His mouth covered mine again. One hand firmly gripped my ***..." Turner can only take so much teasing, “eff, woman, what are you trying to do, make me take you right here on the kitchen island?” I really enjoyed this book, I loved Turner.
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November 2, 2016
Downloaded the sample instead of the book and even if it's on KU, this book is not for me.

This is not for me. Nothing wrong with this book!
Please enjoy if that's what your into.
I want more of HEA or even an epilogue.
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1,330 reviews10 followers
November 1, 2016
Ginger was cute. Just needed a good man…I mean pirate. Lol. Turner was a sexy mf-er. He truly just wanted to please her and have her as his. I like how Ginger was originally going to leave because she couldn’t find Turner but then stayed when she realized he really did want to take her to his island. I would have liked for the ending to be a little bit more. It felt too rushed and just BAM done. I wanted more of Turner….and his parrot Dexter!
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531 reviews10 followers
October 26, 2016
Holy hotness!!! I love this series!!! I hope it never ever ends!!!! Sooooo good!!!!
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210 reviews4 followers
November 9, 2016
Hot Buttered Rum (Silk Stocking Inn book four)

Tess Oliver and Anna Hart

Ginger is a hard working engineer who doesn’t let any men walk over her in her life. What they don’t know is she secretly writes hot romance books during her spare time. After he weekend plans are cancelled, she decides to make a drive to the coast to write. A wrong turn puts her in front of the mysterious Silk Stocking Inn where she is compelled inside.

Inside, she finds a curious baker and some delicious treats – including Turner, the local fisherman. Undeniably attracted to one another, they begin a weekend romance that leaves Ginger’s head spinning and heart broken at the idea of leaving her pirate and the magical inn. Join Ginger in living out her fantasies.

Standalone new adult romance with a HEA. Mature audiences only.

This is such an adorable read. I love Silk Stocking Inn. This book will definitely make you wish you’d taken a wrong turn somewhere only to end up in a magical place where fantasies come true. Plus, there’s a nice little recipe in the back that I can’t wait to try!

5/5 stars

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535 reviews
October 27, 2016
Silk Stocking Inn is one of my favorite series by Tess Oliver and Anna Hart. Hot Buttered Rum is the 4th novella in the series and is the story of Turner and Ginger (and Dexter a parrot who flirts). This is a sexy fun must read.
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98 reviews
March 4, 2025
This was another good read. I enjoy the characters and developing relationships. A little similar story to the first book but different enough to enjoy. Looking forward to the next one!
123 reviews
October 26, 2016
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Hot Buttered Rum is the next book in the Silk Stocking Inn Series by Tess Oliver and Anna Hart. I have to admit I was surprised and so thankful that the series is continuing. I thought Mocha Latte was the final book. Once again Tess Oliver has another hit. I loved this book.

Hot Buttered Rum is the story of Ginger and Turner. Ginger, by day is an engineer who is constantly working to show that she is smart and capable to survive working in a man’s world. By night, Ginger writes romance novels. Sadly, her novels are unfinished because she can never find a happy ever after for them. Ginger has a nonexistent love life and is craving to experience the kind of love that her female characters experience in her books. While at work the mysterious banner for Silk Stocking Inn appears. Ginger blows it off as someone playing a joke on her, but she finds herself answering the questions being asked of her regardless. It is Friday, and Ginger once again has no plans for the weekend, so she drives to her favorite spot to try and finish her current novel. Ginger gets lost and ends up at the Silk Stocking Inn. Coco, our wonderful happy, yet mysterious hostess/matchmaker is there to greet Ginger. Not only can she not resist the delicious treats Coco makes, but resisting the sexy, gorgeous Captain Turner is out of the question too. This is a short novel, but it definitely is one to read. This book has it all; a wonderful story of insta-love; a sexy as hell captain, a hilarious bird named Dexter, and hot, scorching, sex scenes that are so wickedly described that all I can say is, shiver my timbers! I am a fan of Tess Oliver’s, and I so look forward to her books. Spend an afternoon or an evening with Captain Turner, Ginger, Dexter, and Coco. You truly should not miss out on reading Hot Buttered Rum because it is simply delicious! I cannot wait to see what Tess Oliver has in store for us next.
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685 reviews
October 27, 2016
I Was Provided A ARC By The Author
(Possible Spoilers)

Ginger has a successful career, and a love for writing romance. She finding it hard to finish one of her stories, and maybe the reason is she herself is missing passion in her life. She craves romance, finding a man who will sweep her off her feet, her very own book hero. Ginger might get a chance to find all that and more, when she is drawn to the mysterious and magical, Silk Stocking Inn.

This weekend at the inn is just what she needs. And when she finds herself in the embrace of Captain Turner, who owns a parrot, boat, and his own island, could he be her very own pirate? Ginger decides to let her hair down, and have some fun. Ginger starts to find that heat and passion she's been lacking, and maybe now she'll find her happy ending too. With her longed haired, sexy, tattooed, swoon-worthy hero, nothing is boring and every touch, kiss, they share, leads her to wanting more.

Hot buttered rum cupcakes, scorching hot sexy times, a longed haired sexy hero, and a beautiful women, looking for love and some adventure. Throw in the mystical Silk Stocking Inn, and swoon-worthy romance. Makes for my favorite book in this series!

I LOVE these characters. Hot Buttered Rum is such a fun, quick read. It's HOT, and addicting. Ginger & Turner will set fire to your kindles and make you fall for their sweet, page turning love story. I always find myself wanting a cupcake after devouring one of these books!

*JordansBookReviews*
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685 reviews2 followers
October 25, 2016
Hot Buttered Rum is another book in The Silk Stocking Inn Series by Tess Oliver and I loved this one so much! I have loved all of them, but maybe this one a bit more!

This one tells the story of Ginger who is an engineer by day, and the only woman in this company of men engineers, but by night she writes romance novels, but she can never seem to finish them-there is one thing missing! She has yet to meet the man who will give her a happily ever after. It is funny that she is thinking about pirates one day when her computer is taken over by a website The Silk Stocking Inn to tell her she has won a weekend getaway!

Curious, and having absolutely no idea where this is at, nevertheless, her car finds its way there, and the the Inn where she meets what can only be described as her very own fairy godmother, Coco, who supplies her with everything she needs for the weekend, a beautiful room, clothes, and wonderful food, including the best Hot Buttered Rum Cupcakes she has ever eaten!

To top this off, she meets her idea of what a handsome pirate would look like, even though he is just a fisherman, and they hit it off right away! Included also is a great green talking Parrot! They spend most of the weekend together, and you can imagine doing what!

Take a visit to the Silk Stocking Inn and see what you think! Is it real, is it a dream, and what about finding a happily ever after? Sometimes wishes do come true, and you just have to leave it up to a little "serendipity" to see it done!

I gave this book 5*****magical stars!
2,472 reviews32 followers
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October 27, 2016
Hot Buttered Rum is Fabulous!!

Tess Oliver and Anna Hart have done it again. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. I enjoyed the story so much I had to buy the final copy.
This is the fourth book in Oliver's Silk Stocking Inn Series and it's my favorite.
The h is Ginger, she is an engineer , she is lonely and her hobby is starting romantic stories but can never finish because she doesn't know how to write an HEA. Well that's all going to change, when she gets the invite to Silk Stocking Inn for a weekend filled with tasty treats and mind blowing fun. Coco will bring Gingers fantasy to life when she is introduced to Turner the tall dark gorgeous fisherman. Turner will show Ginger how a real man treats a woman and become her Pirate for the weekend.
Hot Buttered Rum is a fun read with laughter, a little mystery and hot times between the sheets.
I suggest you give Hot Buttered Rum a chance, I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. If you haven't read the first three books of the series..well here's the good part..they are also included as bonus reads at the end of Hot Buttered Rum.
Happy Reading!!
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335 reviews7 followers
November 2, 2016
Hot Buttered Rum is the 4th Silk Stocking Inn book and is about Ginger and Turner.

Ginger is a female automotive engineer is a predominately male world, and her side job is writing romance novels. Her latest story (or should we say fantasy?) is about a pirate taking control of his captive wench. Taking a wrong turn (or right turn, hehe) on her way home, she ends up at the Silk Stocking Inn and is told by the owner, Coco (love her to death!), that she has won a free vacation stay at the inn. Turner is the local fisherman who fits Ginger's fantasy pirate description to a t. There is instant attraction to each other when they meet and they spend a wonderful, fantasy weekend together.

Sorry, I don't give spoilers, so that is as much of the story as I'll give. This story was just as good as the other three Silk Stocking Inn stories, and as of the time I'm writing this review, you will get all four stories with your purchase of this one! That is a great deal for these magical insta-love stories! Now where can I find my Silk Stocking Inn and Coco to weave her magic for me?!
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1,199 reviews5 followers
October 25, 2016
This is the first Silk stocking Inn book I've read and it didn't disappoint it was a very romantic love story. Ginger has never had her happily ever after she hasn't meet the man that does it for her, whilst on her computer an add pops up for the Inn saying she has won a weekend away, whilst out looking for her cove to sit and write in she ends up at the Inn not knowing how she got there. Turning up at the Inn to collect his parrot Turner meets Ginger with the magical help from Coco Ginger. and Turner spend a magical weekend together falling in love. For a romantic love story check out this amazing book.
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102 reviews
November 6, 2016
An inn appears just when things go awry.

This is a collection of similar tales. They all have in common the same story line. A woman, disgruntled with her relationship, mysteriously finds the silk stocking inn usually down a foggy road that shouldn't be in her area. Coco, the proprietor, invites them in for a scrumptious cupcake of their desire. She then makes their stay magical in all respects. They then meet the man of their dreams. They have a weekend to make it work. After the stay at the inn, the women go back to their humdrum lives when all of a sudden in walks the man they have spent the weekend with. Cute idea kind of a stretch to believe.
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1,170 reviews
November 18, 2016
~*~ I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader Copy of this book ~*~

"love and romance keeps us all young and happy", I guess this explains why the Silk Stocking Inn looks so depleted when Ginger first turns up and as her love for Turner (and Dexter, definitely can't forget him ;) ;) ) blooms so too does Silk Stocking and Coco. I wonder if Tess and Anna will ever give us more into Coco, these little teasers are not enough.

The mysterious Coco WHO IS THIS WOMAN????? I NEED TO KNOW!! I need her cupcakes and the sound of those lobster pies are to DIE FOR!

Definite love story with a HEA, how can you have it any other way!!

*thumbs up* Tess & Anna
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Author 12 books69 followers
October 28, 2016
I laughed out loud during the first chapter! Hot Buttered Rum is a cute story that had me quickly turning pages, enjoying the easy flow of the weekend story. Ginger, in much need of some alone time, makes a wrong (or was it right?) turn and ends up at a magical place called Silk Stocking Inn, where Coco seems to know Ginger better than she knows herself. I’m thinking I need a magical weekend, but for now I need to dig into my TBR list and read the first 3 books of the Silk Stocking Inn series!
*I volunteered to give an honest review of “Hot Buttered Rum”*
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112 reviews
November 11, 2016
Received ARC for review~

Love the Silk stocking inn! Coco is at work matching up Ginger, a hard working business women, with Turner a boat captain and fisherman. As much as I liked the first three ssi books, this one wasn't quite as good, lacked some details for me, not as "magical"as the others and left me wanting just a bit more...however they did not disappoint on the hotness scale, and that cover is awesome!
304 reviews
October 27, 2016
The writing seemed rushed and not up to par with other books in the series. The main character Ginger was supposed to be a strong woman working in a mans world, but she was written with a lot of insecurities that just didn't to fit. Overall it was a good quick read and I will definitely continue reading this series.
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3,855 reviews81 followers
October 27, 2016
Hot hedonistic retreat at the Silk Stocking Inn...sign me up.
Ginger doesn't realize but the Silk Stocking Inn caters to lonely hearts. By catering, I mean full service. Clothes, room, food, and fantasy man/weekend all taken care of at the Silk Stocking Inn. Everything thought of down to your favorite type of cupcake.

Why wait? See where Ginger's desires take her.
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508 reviews
October 29, 2016
Another sweet book to add to the series of the Silk Stocking Inn series. Once again Coco weaves her matchmaking magic,this one is set ocean side and it was fun, sweet and irresistible fun! I cannot wait to try this recipe too! Pick up your copy for a little heated and quick read, aye matey you will not regret it!
18+ recommended
178 reviews1 follower
October 30, 2016
Great Read!

I want to find the Silk Stocking Inn! Hot Buttered Rum is a wonderful story. Ginger has put her career first and is lonely. Coco is the all knowing innkeeper and excellent baker of the Silk Stocking Inn. She knows just what Ginger's heart desires. This series is fantastic and I can't wait for more..
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645 reviews
November 8, 2016
Another Winner

I absolutely love all the books in the Silk Stocking Inn series and Hot Buttered Rum is no different!

Such a nice easy read with likeable characters an easy to follow romance story with lits of saucy bits. I highly recommend all books in this series.
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285 reviews10 followers
November 21, 2016
I have to say that I am sorry I didn't read the rest of these books because they are awesome. I loved every word and I don't think that there is a book I wouldn't like by this author. She has yet to write something I wouldn't read.

Amazing and sweet.
5 reviews1 follower
October 26, 2016
Another great story about fantasies coming true at the Silk Stocking Inn! Plus you get great cupcake recipes too!
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1,588 reviews74 followers
October 31, 2016
2.5 stars. Chick-lit and fantastical fairy tale in one, where nothing is explained and there's no real ending to the story.
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798 reviews13 followers
November 6, 2016
Each book feels like a modern day fairytale with magical happily ever after endings. The charactersite are so fun and real that I hate to see the story end!
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