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The bet was All I had to do was make a guy fall in love with me in one week. Normally I'd never take such a crazy dare, but I could REALLY use the cash... so how could I say no? Then I met my mystery date. Simon "Peacock" Cavanaugh. Or better yet, just call him Simon the C*#k. He's rude, perverse, and his good looks make me hate him even more. Falling in love with a guy like him... it might be impossible. But that's a relief, because really, why would I WANT to be head over heels for a man that's more dick than heart? A guy who thinks a good first date is hooking up in an alley? This simple bet is going haywire. Simon is a player who says he doesn't do romance. I know I'll never let a bad boy like him close to my heart. What if we're both wrong? Peacock is a down and DIRTY romance novel that will make you wonder about online match-making... because are all guys as hot and FILTHY as Simon? ;) Hmmm.

381 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 25, 2016

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Nora Flite

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A USA Today Bestselling Author, Nora Flite lives in Burbank, California where the weather is warm and she doesn't have to shovel snow—something she never grew to love in her tiny home-state of Rhode Island.
All of her romances involve passionate, filthy, and slightly obsessive heroes.

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Profile Image for ViolinVixen.
535 reviews26 followers
February 10, 2017
peacock

[pee-kok]
noun, plural peacocks

1. The male of the peafowl distinguished by its long, erectile, greenish, iridescent tail coverts that are brilliantly marked with oscillated spots and that can be spread in a fan. See also: colorful tattoos as seen on Simon’s stunning body, which is incidentally, also distinguished by something long and erectile.

2. A vain person. See also cocky, over-confident, arrogant… need I go on?

3. The username of Perfect Click user Simon (Peacock87). See also: panty melting, filthy talking, heart-breaking, swoon-worthy specimen of a man.

What starts out as a bet between Tazzy, a woman who doesn’t believe in love and her co-worker, turns into an unlikely love story between a skeptic and a player. When did things start to go sideways? The alley? The food court? How can she hate someone and want to tear his clothes off at the same time? What happily ever after love story doesn’t start in a back alley? Right?!

The computer paired them up, but their genuine connection, smoking hot chemistry and their insatiable hunger for each other will keep them together. Unless Tazzy cooks his goose first. Wrong bird. Clips his wings? Nope. Umm…

Can Tazzy start to trust in love or will she get plucked over by Simon and decide once and for all that love is for the birds?

These two will melt your kindle. Seriously. I’m not kidding. If you’re shy about blushing in public, read it at home. ;)

Funny, SO sexy, sweet and some surprises too. I couldn't put it down!
Standalone. The BEST happily ever after. No cliffhanger.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader's copy of this book.
Profile Image for April Symes.
5,013 reviews447 followers
January 1, 2017
Nora Flite continues to do what she does best- write sexy romance stories with heart! This is a fun, sexy, hot, funny, kinky, dirty romance read if you need that alpha, dominant male and the sassy, sexy, somewhat innocent heroine . Simon and the heroine , Tamsin, pretty much got down and dirty in chapter 1 before they knew who one another was but that is the genesis in this story. Tazzy works on a date web site and through that same site she set up a meeting for herself. There is a good reason why she is doing this- behind this meeting is a bet made with her best friend, that she could do the boy fall in love with her within a week. The problem is that she doesn't know what she's getting into. Enter Simon-- Simon was supposed to fall in love with Tazzy, not be a player who probably blasted through a different woman every night-she thinks she can outwit him and play his game better and come out the winner and win all the riches. These two are in a battle and who know what will happen ? The story has so much twists and turns, filled with sensual heat and perfect pitch of the story . Simon is a player while Tazzy is confused about who and what Simon is to her. This was only supposed to be a bet. She was trying to prove to her co worker that she was right yet Simon went against everything she thought she knew. Oh I loved the two of them together and the ending was so perfect.

My Rating: 4.6 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
Profile Image for Karin.
2,178 reviews
December 26, 2016
This is my second book by Nora Flite and I liked it even more than the first.

Tazzy makes a bet with her friend that she can get the guy she got matched to fall for her in a week but, the second she meets Simon she knows this is going to be harder than she originally thought.

Tazzy was sweet, funny & a serious skeptic in love. Simon is totally alpha but has a sweet side too.

There's a few twists in this book that leave Tazzy reeling when she realizes her friend Riley is not who she thought she was.

This was a very enjoyable read!!!

I voluntarily reviewed a ARC copy of this book!
Profile Image for Louise H's Book Thoughts.
2,036 reviews317 followers
October 30, 2019
Oh my word - I'm almost speechless over this 5 star book. At first I thought it was going to simply be one of those rude, crude bad boy books with lots of sex scenes and a half-hearted story. I didn't expect it to have me in tears several times!

Simon, Simon, Simon how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.... Oh boy is he hot. All alpha male and dominating, and so mysterious with a gooey centre and an absolute heart of gold. If I'm honest a few chapters in I thought he was an arrogant a** and wasn't sure I would enjoy this book.

Simon and the heroine (Tasmin/ Tazzy) got down and dirty before the end of chapter one and it didn't leave me feeling too warm towards either of them. However as the book progressed little glimpses of the true Simon changed my opinion of him, and the book is written 1st person from Tazzy's POV so it was easy to get to know her. She was a little brash at times but had a good heart and cared about family, friends and her work. I would have loved her confidence at that age!

The book is very well written - I zipped through it in a few hours and just didn't want to put it down. It was really easy to read, the dialogue was natural, the description enough to create a picture without being too much and I liked the author's style of writing. I didn't like her using the 'c' word to refer to a part of the female anatomy but it wasn't over used so I'll let that one go.

This author passes my acid test - I want to read more books by her and will be checking out what else she has written.
1,292 reviews15 followers
December 26, 2016
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
This book is 4.5 stars of fun,steam,betrayal and second chances.
I really enjoyed reading this book and I couldn't put it down.
I ended up reading it in one sitting as the storyline was so entertaining.
Simon aka Peacock87 is gorgeous,has the body of a god and is all tattoos and muscle.
He looks like a mixture of a GQ model and a bad boy biker.He goes on Perfect click which is an online dating site and ends up meeting Tamsin aka Tazzy.
Tazzy is passionate about her job at Perfect Click and she loves her family/friends .
She's beautiful,hard working and a fantastic daughter.
Simon and Tamsin's story is an interesting one and it's full of steamy outdoor activities ,motorbike shenanigans, fluffy dogs and I true love that can conquer anything no matter what your number as long as there's a fierce attraction and a willingness to forgive.
I absolutely loved this book and I would highly recommend you one click it straight away.
Profile Image for Sue Siebert.
267 reviews
December 19, 2016
Wow! This is my first book of Nora Flite or Allison Starwood. I loved this story! It was packed full of Wagers, Deceit, Betrayal, Revenge, AND Love! The characters were realistic and developed naturally as the story progressed. The story started action packed and steamy from the first and went uphill from there. Hot & Sexy is what this was! Rylie was hurt by someone she thought loved her and took her hurt out on Tazzy. Who doesn't want a Peacock like Simon (Seriously Delicious!)? Tazzy had been hurt by her parents divorce and no longer believed in Love...or so she thought. Love, Love, Loved it!!! Looking forward to reading more from these authors. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book and Loved it!
Profile Image for Mary Lee.
499 reviews10 followers
September 20, 2017
Loved the second half

The second half was great. The first half, not so much. There first meeting was nothing more than a wham bam thank you mam. It was really sleazy and I couldn't see why he would ever want to see her again. Maybe if they had some kind of scintillating conversation first. The best wasn't enough to come back for. If he didn't come back after hitting it once, she loses. The author didn't show us any reason why he would come back. In fact, she showed absolutely no interesting personality period. In fact the first several interactions were nothing more than sex. I mean nothing. In fact, this chick sounds and acts like a ho. And I got nothing against sex on the first date, but unless sex is all you are after, there has to be more interaction to give the person a reason to want more than just sex with you. This story just wasn't giving us that. I have it 4 stars because it g it better. It took too long, but it happened and the author can write very well. The characters were just too shallow and even though the story improved, the characters remained shallow. It's my one huge complaint. Oh and yeah. I agree with the several registered that thought a tongue going up the butt especially on a first date was just messed up. Unless you have a bidet, there is no way to clean well enough to ever do that! Fingers okay, no to the tongue!
Profile Image for Jodi  *ALEBB BLOG *.
217 reviews36 followers
December 27, 2016
~Recieved volunteer copy from author~

This book has all that and then some! Nora Flite can take and tease you on the pages like noones business, and that's why you get it read asap! Cause you must know what happens next!

Tazz makes a deal with a co worker/ friend as they use a date app from work which could get them in deep if found out. It's simple, make the blind date fall for you... If it works, Tazz will be alil bit richer... The anagram shows her an this blind date of being almost 100% compatible, so what's the harm, like I said easy right?
Although like most people, there blind date isn't Simon, a very hot, alpha male type, tattooed, biker, smooth talker, an knows what buttons to push to get a woman on her knees real fast.

I absolutely loved this Deliciously written storyline! The Erotic scenes were very nicely detailed, makes you feel like you're watching an in some naughty way like you're there, Almost!
Both Simon and Taz I loved there characters, and there emotional flaws, and connections, but also oppositions. The book was smooth to read throughout. Was so much fun to read!

Nora Flite wrote another tasty home run
Warning: Peacock causes hot dreams after reading! You were warned!

5 stars across the board

Reviewed & Highly recommended by Alpha Loving Erotic Book Beauty Blog
Profile Image for Melanie.
1,101 reviews4 followers
December 17, 2016
I received an ARC of this title from the author for an honest review. Peacock by Nora Flite and Allison Starwood is a sweet story about a dirty boy finding his perfect dirty girl. The sexytimez were fantastically steamy and just the right amount of kink. Dirty words. Mmmmmm. Nice. Seriously, though. The main characters were strong and interesting to read. The antagonist, though. Never have I met anyone so vindictive, and I sure am glad I haven't. That person was mean just to be plain old mean! A little melodramatic, but in the best way. I would definitely recommend Peacock to anyone who likes a sweet, sexy, dirty story with a happily ever after.
Profile Image for Sheila Schoenauer.
1,081 reviews12 followers
December 18, 2016
I received an ARC for an honest review. This is the first book that I have read by Nora Flite and Allison Starwood. I was intrigued by the blurb going into this story. Tazzy and her best friend Riley have decided to use the online dating site that they work for, Perfect Click, to bet that Tazzy can’t get a guy to fall in love with her in a week. Tazzy figures this will be a simple bet. However, from the moment she meets Simon she knows she is screwed. Simon is commanding, dirty, and sex on legs. He keeps throwing her off and making her forget about the bet.
This story was enjoyable and well written. I wanted to keep reading so I could get the answers to my questions. I definitely wasn’t expecting the answers that I got. But hey, that’s a good thing. They say that love comes when you are least expecting it. Simon and Tazzy definitely never saw this love coming.
Profile Image for Doris.
3,594 reviews138 followers
December 29, 2016

Nora Flite has never let me down and she hasn’t this time either. This is a fun, dirty, sexy and quick read if you are looking for that domineering, hot guy that your head says isn’t good for you but everything else says “yes”, “yes”, “yes”! What better way than to win a bet that has you matched up on the internet and think you are going to come out on top. Tazzy is sure she will win this bet and have her “match” fall in love with her but she doesn’t expect Simon to be that gorgeous, sexy alpha male. This book will give you plenty to blush over along with tears and has you really pulling for these two. Peacock is a fast, erotic read that you won’t be able to put down.

I received this book as an ARC for a freely given honest review.
Profile Image for Ree.
2,510 reviews53 followers
December 22, 2016
This story was good. I enjoyed the mystery surrounding Simon & Tazzy's relationship. Yes, Simon is arrogant, but his dirty talk made up for it in spades!!!

It was good for a change to see that both parties were on the fence concerning love, and it was intriguing to see their responses when they realised that the bet had blown up in their faces. I also liked that Riley got her comeuppance.

I definitely recommend this book - you won't regret it one bit!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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512 reviews30 followers
December 28, 2016
This was essentially "How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days" except the woman, Tazzy, was trying to make Simon fall for her. And it had way more sex. In this story, we only get Tazzy's POV, so we are constantly wondering what is behind Simon's ever changing emotions she sees flashing in his eyes. While it was definitely extremely hot, it felt excessive for such a short story. I ended up skimming those sections about halfway through. I liked the story but wanted a little more in terms of the relationship outside of the bedroom.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Readers Copy of this book.
Profile Image for Melissa Ledet.
2,143 reviews13 followers
December 16, 2016
Wow just wow. Tazzy and Simon are hot. Tazzy had a bet with a coworker saying she can have a guy fall in love with her in a week. Tazzy meet Simon through a dating app that said they were 97% compatible and turns out that they were actually completely opposites. I could not put my kindle down until I finished this book. I just needed to know that they were going to make it with everything going wrong.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Profile Image for Angela Coulthard.
67 reviews2 followers
December 17, 2016
This is the first book I've read of Nora Flite and Allison Starwood. When I read the blurb for this. I was so excited to read it. And I was not disappointed . This book had me from beginning to end. I don't want to spoil it for anyone. You have a strong independent woman like Tamdon. And a book g alpha male bad boy Simon. Couldn't be more wrong for each other. You know what they say opposite attract. I can't wait to read more books from these two.
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1,730 reviews
December 21, 2016
I really enjoyed this one. When Taz made a bet with her friend she could make a guy fall in love with her in a week, she planned to win the bet and move on. When she met Simon she was attracted to him and could resist him. Could anything become of them knowing they started as a bet? Would Simon fall for her any way? I enjoyed their story and the amazing chemistry they shared. The turn of events toward the end of the book I did not see coming! Definitely one click this one!
Profile Image for Lynn Thinking out loud .
1,482 reviews64 followers
December 20, 2016
Nora Flite never disappoints me.
How do hard abs, and a bet turn into true love? Read Peacock and find out.
This is one hot and steamy read ladies.
I highly recommend this book.
Steam factor 10 stars.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Reviewed by Alpha Loving Erotic Book Beauty Blog.
Profile Image for Lori  Wertz.
327 reviews5 followers
December 18, 2016
This is my honest review for the ARC I received. Can 2 people who are opposite in more ways than 1 fall in love? Can a bet to get someone to fall in love with you in less than a week/month be worth a possible broken heart? Take a chance on Peacock and fall in love.
Profile Image for Karen Durant.
481 reviews2 followers
December 19, 2016
Tazzy & her friend Riley work for an online dating site. There's a bet that Tazzy can get a guy to fall in love with her within a week. The app shows that Simon's her match, but when they meet, they're complete opposites. A nice fast paced book
Profile Image for Cheryl   Graham-Petit.
4,124 reviews26 followers
December 19, 2016
A fantastic, well-written romance story of betrayal, second chances, forgiveness, a bit of angst, a gorgeous, dirty-talking bad boy biker, love, and a HEA.

I volunteered to review an advanced readers copy of this book.
Profile Image for Bookbytch5 janet Gray.
1,459 reviews9 followers
December 21, 2016
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book, I really enjoyed reading this book and I couldn't put it down till i finished it. This story was enjoyable and well written. I highly recommend this book
Profile Image for Shay.
1,269 reviews39 followers
December 28, 2016
This was an ok read for me. I think for me, I couldn't hear their voices. I needed more from them. I was intrigued by the storyline but at the end of the day wasn't my type of read.
Profile Image for Tina J.
1,336 reviews172 followers
February 1, 2017
> > Judging a Book by it's Cover < <
Well-defined, shirtless male. Tattoos on Arm and hip, disappearing below waistline of pants.Plain, gradient background. Scribbly, scrawly script title and thin author font. Synopsis sounds entertaining.
> > Looking Deeper < <
POV: First-Person - Tamsin (aka Tazzy)
This book was DEFINITELY not for me. Two supposedly mature, responsible adults being ruled by their hormones all day, even in public, with little plot to back it up... I had a major issue with his proclamation of "You're a whore for me" followed by "Say it" and she does... while he's nailing her in a food court mall bathroom, she verbally agrees "I'm a whore for you." Followed by an order of "On your hands and knees" -- Again, in a public family restroom... no telling what's on that floor! Um... no thanks. That reeks of degradation and disrespect. I like a good rauch-fest now and again, can read kink all day, but this... not for me. DNF at 28%
Singularly, Simon is self-assured but seems a bit emotionally screwed up and may have some serious mommy issues or something. Tamsin seemed like a fairly normal female, but was one that "preyed on" weaker males and had a blase' love 'em and leave 'em attitude. Now all of a sudden, she's become this guy's subordinate puppet / sex slave without a second thought. I did not get far enough into the book to really evaluate the secondary characters, full plot, or any conflicts. I can say that the writing quality itself was very good and it had an easy flow, it was just the content that I really had an issue with.
If you're okay with a good raunch-fest where the male is a controlling, dominant alpha that does not mind publicly pushing a female to and beyond her normal limits, this may be your gold mine of a book.
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Profile Image for Sharon/JrzyKat.
32 reviews
February 5, 2017
I understand this was intended as a quick read. I also understand it was intended to be smut. I enjoyed the initial lead in, and liked Taz's character at first. However, as soon as they meet, pretty much the rest of the story was me rolling my eyes. Snorting too commenced soon after.

** After perusing other reviews, it appears that I just have the 'sneak peek' preview part of this story, which only includes 'the alley'. After skimming the other reviews, I'm not in any hurry to grab the rest of the story. The suspension of intelligent actions is just too much to wrap my head around and enjoy. **

Perhaps I read it too fast, more skimming than reading. (A personal quirk. Unless there's something more captivating, I can glean the pertinent information on a page at a glance, rather than taking the time to read each word. Let me tell you, this truly helped me while I was in school.) The action went from zero to wtf in like, seconds. Yes, it was a short read. Yes, there was ultimately incentive for the action to go that way. Was there reason to risk charges of indecent exposure, corruption of morals or otherwise? No, not really. There's always the chance to change the venue. What had me snorting and snickering through the story was the total suspension of reality. There were a few times where the author's explanation of scene/position were so totally hilarious that they didn't make sense. The scene was supposed to be sexy. In my mind however, the logic did not compute.
Profile Image for Lisa Menor.
804 reviews15 followers
December 27, 2016
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

Taz262 signed on to Perfect Click, it said that she was Peacock87's perfect match. It was a dare, a bet, and he was gorgeous and cocky. Taz262, aka Tazzy, needed to win this office bet, but Peacock87, Simon was not going to make this easy. Simon was supposed to fall in love with Tazzy, not be a player who probably blasted through a different woman every night. So, Tazzy does the only thing she can do. Play his game and hope she comes out the winner...whatever that means.
Simon is a player...a sexy, muscled alpha that always gets what he wants. Tazzy is used to being in charge; her looks and her body afford her that. But not this time. This time she just might be in over her head.
WOW! THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD, I WAS HOOKED ON PAGE ONE !
I don't want to give up too much info...ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT YOU REALLY NEED TO READ THIS BOOK ! What a twist. It could have gone one of two ways. VERY REFRESHING AND ORIGINAL ! UNADULTERATED, HOT PASSION ! THE KIND OF SEX YOU WISH YOU WERE HAVING--> ROUGH, WILD AND KINKY ! ABSOLUTELY ONE-CLICK THIS ASAP ! ! !
84 reviews2 followers
January 25, 2017
Awesome story

This is the story of Simon aka Peacock87 and Tasmin aka Tazzy. Tazzy has a bet with her coworker that she can make Simon fall in love with th h her after that were matched almost 100% of an algorithm from her company's dating site. Yet once Tazzy meets Simon, she's immediately taken with him and they start hooking up. Tazzy knows that love exists but she's extremely cynical after her parent's divorce when she was a kid. Both Simon and Tazzy tiptoe around each other never quite trusting the other, but the chemistry they have is so incredible that things seem to just fall into place. With the bet with her coworker, her sex life with Simon, and her cynicism, you can bet that when she falls she'll fall hard, but can they both trust the other and can Simon trust her if he finds out about the bet. This story has amazingly HOT HOT sex and lots of it, crazy chemistry, a crazy bet, and an ending I didn't see coming. Loved it!!
Profile Image for Moon Reviews.
603 reviews13 followers
December 28, 2016
"I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader Copy of this book."
Goose bumps, tingling stomach, euphoric sensations.... Those are a few of the body reactions you will have while reading this wonderful book!!!! Utterly addictive, with a writing style which enthralls you from beginning till end, a really interesting story, enchanting characters with a lava like level of chemistry, a great plot and lots of twists, "Peacock" is simply a must read!!!!! Impossible to resist and the epitome of the alpha male/bad boy romance, prepare yourself to be amazed.... and melted!!!! Highly recommended to all romance readers with two massive thumbs up high in the air... and an endless supply of ice cold drinks!!!!!
Profile Image for Cheryl O'Harney.
1,276 reviews21 followers
December 27, 2016
Tazzy works for an online dating company her friend and work colleague Riley bets her that she can't make a guy fall in love with her within a week, the guy in question is Simon a.k.a Peacock87 from the dating site they meet and sparks fly what started of as a bet soon becomes much more but things aren't as straight forward as they should be you know boy meets girl they fall in love and everything's all sunshine and roses turns out Simon's in on the bet and he's a very good actor or is he? This was a really really good book I thoroughly enjoyed it, Simon was one hot, sexy piece of ass I wouldn't mind a bit of book boyfriend? No!!!! book husband material.
Profile Image for Linda Carlson.
483 reviews
December 21, 2016
I was given this book as a gift for which I will give an honest review.

Hot and Sexy!

When I started reading this book I got the sense that it was going to be a “50 Shades” knock-off. Buts as I continued to read, Tazzy & Simon’s story became very involved. An online dating site gone wrong or maybe gone right.

This story is hot and very sexy. Simon has quite the insight into what his “match” needs and wants! Tazzy learns a few interesting lessons about true love and a happily ever after!
Profile Image for Anna.
561 reviews15 followers
January 5, 2017
Peacock was a fun read with plenty of sexy banter, steamy sex and cute moments.

I love how easygoing, fun and kinda dorky Tazzy is. She's the girl you can relate to and would be friends with. She's a daddy's girl and has a great relationship with him. I couldn't stop laughing at how Tazzy found her dad.

Simon is straight forward, sexy and dominating. He rides a motorcycle and has tattoos!
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