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Powertools #5

Nailed to the Wall

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The crew is back and they’re dirtier than ever.

Five sexy men with a penchant for love and lust in any variation have formed a crew. They work hard and play harder—together. Though their partnership began in construction, renovating houses and selling them for a mint, they’ve formed a bond around their shared goal to provide women, and each other, with the ultimate sexual experience.

Over the past year, as each member discovered his soul mate—or two—they expanded the reach of their circle, lighting up their nights along with their souls. Monogamous relationships and the desire to start families threaten to put their libertine revelry on the back burner. Will the passion that bonded them fade away? How will the new crew wives cope with the complex relationship the men will always cherish and crave?

Determined to prove they stand by their men, the women decide it’s time to flex some muscle and give the crew a dose of girl power. They collude to take the guys as their horny hostages, using some big boudoir photos, a pillow fight and a calculated foray into partner swapping. But will they have the guts to go through with their plans?

By Book Five in this series, fans will attest that anything goes in the crew. Be prepared for ménage in every flavor—m/f, f/f, mfm, fmf, and more—along with a slew of that's what he said jokes. No throwing tomatoes at the author, please!

150 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 15, 2012

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Jayne Rylon

267 books1,551 followers
Jayne Rylon is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She received the 2011 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Indie Erotic Romance. Her stories used to begin as daydreams in seemingly endless business meetings, but now she is a full time author, who employs the skills she learned from her straight-laced corporate existence in the business of writing. She lives in Ohio with two cats and her husband, the infamous Mr. Rylon. When she can escape her purple office, she loves to travel the world, avoid speeding tickets in her beloved Sky, and–of course–read.

Jayne is a member of the Romance Writers of America (RWA), the Central Ohio Fiction Writers (COFW) and Passionate Ink.

You can keep up with what's new in Jayne's world by subscribing to the Naughty News. 25 subscribers win prizes in each edition www.jaynerylon.com/newsletter

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Profile Image for Simply Love Book Reviews.
7,046 reviews870 followers
May 11, 2012
Alyn's review posted on Guilty Pleasures

I am still trying to pick my jaw up off the floor after finishing this book. I am a huge Power Tools Series fan simply because Jayne Rylon does not beat around the bush (pun intended) when it comes to writing sexually charged stories.

If you have not been introduced to this series before, you may want to start by reading Kate's Crew. It was one of the books that I first read when I was introduced to erotica and boy was it an introduction. Forget menage relationships, these stories go full on with every woman's dream of being the center of attention in a room (or pool) filled with 5 sexy construction workers that all manage to take part in the action at the same time. Each book is focused on a different member (or 2) of the construction crew finding the woman they want to spend the rest of their life with. What I find intriguing and overly sexy is that Jayne isn't shy about showing affection between the men as well. There is simply an energy between the characters and an understanding of how they make each other feel. It is not necessarily about any one of them being gay, but more so that they enjoy giving and receiving pleasure and know how to take care of each other's needs.

Nailed to the Wall is the 5th book in the series which lead me to wonder, how Jayne could possibly get more creative than she already has. She answers that question in detail throughout the entire book. All of the men now have their women and the story begins with those ladies planning a Valentine's Day surprise for their loves. The scene itself brings in quite a few laughs and a number of "that's what he said" jokes that appear throughout the book. During this time, the women discuss their futures and a number of "what if" scenarios due to their fear of the fire between them fading. Some of the couples are planning pregnancies, others are working on businesses, and a couple of the women are realizing that their attractions do not stop with the men of the group, but have become apparent between the women as well. Overall they fear that the connection between the group could one day be lost if they continue to hold back on their true desires with everyone in their crew. The question is, would it ruin the dynamic they already have? The men have always shared a sexual bond, but the women have never played together and none of the crew has shared themselves with the other women once they became committed. With that in mind, the ladies decide that it is time to take control of the situation and have some swapping fun.

I will admit that 90 percent of this story is sex and the mild plot fits in between. With that said, I knew before even starting the book that I was reading it because I love the characters and their sexcapades as a team. This is not one of those stories you read because you want a swooning romance. This is pure erotica with a sweet storyline underneath! With a nine person sex fest, a five on one interlude with the construction crew to finally initiate their only female member, some four on one action when the ladies take control, and even a little girl on girl playtime with voyeurism in between, you can expect to be begging for your man or at the least, a battery operated boyfriend to satisfy the cravings that will come from this book. Just keep a towel handy for the wet spot on the couch that will be left behind when you finish reading. With that said, the tenderness in between the interludes always makes me smile. The author shows the understanding each of the crew members has with their significant others and how open they are to exploring one another's needs. She also shows the insecurities that can arise when multiple partners are involved as well as those that can come up when a couple is trying to concieve. That is why I enjoy this series as much as I do. Sometime you are just in the mood for a super sexy read, but if it was all sex and no story it would not be the same. I have grown to love these characters as the series has progressed and appreciate their vulnerabilites as well as their openess with how much they love not only their significant others but every single person in the crew. The crew is back and no one is left behind as everyone gets "nailed" in this sinfully sexy story!
Profile Image for Shera (Book Whispers).
618 reviews302 followers
August 6, 2016
Gosh that title. Fitting. Though considering all the places things happen, I don't think any walls were nailed upon. ^_-

I really enjoyed seeing all of the characters interact. I like that Rylon skills have developed the cast of characters, so well that they're really balanced here. I enjoyed the girls time together and loved them as friends. Not to mention how love is different between the couples and their friendships.

But that's not what you want to hear about.

Oh, things go down. Every kinky sexual thing you wanted these crazy menagers to do happens. Some you didn't think of and stuff you were praying for.

I will be honest though. It covers a lot of bedroom scenes. I broke it up into individual reads. Because while there was some none sex scenes, they were few and far between. I'm not a person who can just have sex scene after sex scene. Not to mention that certain things did become over the top and cliché.

Just like previous books there were moments where the sex scenes are off balanced. For instant wasn't she already on her back? When he flipped her, she's still on her back?

It was a great addition to the series. I like that the book helps to expand what these characters real lives are going through outside of the bedroom. How they deal with who they are, what they want. That they talk things through. Not to mention that every fantasy these characters have is basically done.

Sexual Content: Okay, people just assume it's all kinds of kinky cray-cray stuff.

3/5- Adored it, just a few minor details held it back.

Originally reviewed at Book Whispers.
Profile Image for April.
2,640 reviews175 followers
December 11, 2014
I really enjoyed this book, but it has been some time since I read the first 4 in the series. This made it tricky trying to remember who is with who. The book starts off with a hot group scene that involves all 9, whoa, that is a lot of smexy to keep track of! A couple names a similar and I was a little confused who was supposed to be with whom.

The story, there was a little here and there, progresses the group from being couples to a great big smexy pile of all in hotness. Oh lordy!! Expect lots of smexy sexing in this book!! Like 80%...maybe more. Uber hot for such a short read!! Have an ice bucket, cold shower and fire brigade on stand-by!!

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Gregory Salinas, who doubles the hot factor!! The man has a delicious voice and when he says all those naughty things...oh girl!! He brings all the deep rich sexiness out in his voice for the men and keeps the women more neutral. Great pace the whole time. He does hit the "T"s a little hard, but that is me getting picky.

I am not sure I can survive all the hotness of the next book! But I am willing to try, where is that number for the fire department again?
Profile Image for Esther de Jong.
47 reviews2 followers
May 16, 2012
3,5 stars.

I love Jayne Rylon's Power Tool series. Loved every one of the previous 4 but this one, it just didn't to it for me like the others. As usual Jayne does erotica extremely well and sure gets you hot under the collar. But the story didn't engage me as the others. I liked some of the scenes, especially when the team is all together 'sharing', holy they're super hot! And Jayne does it so well.
But and this is the biggest issue I have; I don't care for F/F situations in my erotic romances, never have, never will. Not when hinted at, not the actual happening. Give me M/F/M/ M/M/F/ or M/M any day of the week but not F/F.
Also the running joke: That's what he said....it got annoying after 3 times.
There was an emotional undercurrent of the pairs that were trying for a baby and I'm certainly waiting on how that is going to turn out so I will be picking up the next one.
But Nailed to the Wall, didn't float my boat.
Profile Image for QuinnReads.
3,716 reviews205 followers
January 26, 2021
Previously read. A proper review to come later this year.
Profile Image for Jen.
710 reviews5 followers
June 13, 2012
I Have to say I think I picked the wrong time to read this book -
I liked the first 4 books - getting to know the crew and meeting Kate, Kayla, Morgan and Devon was fun. I think the 4th book I got confused in a few places about their whole sharing thing.. Not that it was a bad thing, but hey, 9 people on a rope is a lot!

This book was similar. Although it wasn't as confusing, it was intense, and I kept getting interrupted by my kids, so it didn't go as smoothly as it was probably intended to. I may have to read it again when I have a day to relax and enjoy it.

The book starts off a year after everyone has been together. It's been fun and easy going, the guys are off for the first time on an ice fishing trip and the girls are getting ready for their Valentine's Day gift to the guys.. a sexy photo of all the girls.

The girls start drinking a little and play their famous game of Truth or Dare. When the first question was "What do you WANT to do but are too afraid to do it" Or something like that.

Kate had shared that she wanted to share the guys. When they're together, it should be a free for all with their hands, and not just concentrate on their spouses. Everyone agreed they had all been feeling the same thing.

They went to sleep - in the morning (or afternoon) when they woke up, they were in the middle of a pillow fight just as the guys walked in.

They were so excited to see their wives, things picked up pretty quickly and soon enough that king size bed fit the 9 of them like it was made for them.. and the free for all started...

It was good - but I don't think it was as good as the first 4 books. There wasn't much of a plot or anything else other than the group of friends learning that they can depend on each other always. :)
Profile Image for JustJen "Miss Conduct".
2,382 reviews156 followers
May 29, 2012
Ok. Four stars for the overall story, though I didn't enjoy this near as much as previous books. There is a lot of female stuff going on in this one - it starts with the girls all having a slumber party and having girl talk. I was seriously afraid it was going to turn into an all girl orgy. Thankfully, the guys came home from their trip early. When they get going, even though it is hard to remember who is with who and limbs and things are everywhere, the sex is super hot.

This was probably my first reading of a full f/f scene. It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be, but maybe that was because the guys were all there doing stuff around them.

Truthfully, the best parts of these books are when the guys are in bi-mode (other than sweet James who wants it that way all the time).

The girls come to some decisions in this book about what direction their group relationship/sessions should go, couple relationships are evolving, and the baby talk is in the air, which probably means this is a good place to stop this story. As with the others though, I would still read another, as this dynamic just seems to work for these guys.
Profile Image for Brandi .
1,682 reviews4 followers
March 19, 2018
Probably my least favorite of the series.

I wasn't a fan of how it seemed like it was the "Devon show" for the majority of the book. She just had her book before this one & then is the main feature for two big scenes & more in this one. The sex was hot once again but I did NOT like how her & the crew had that six-some scene without the wives there. I didn't like the greedy vibes she gave off. She even questioned her actions but then let lust take over. I was upset with Mike too, having to hear his comments about Devon & how that made Kate feel when she heard about the encounter. I loved how the women eventually decided that if it was like that again, all people needed to be present but was disappointed that the six-some didn't think about that sooner.

I'm all about them sharing (because most of them have such beautiful connections) but things in this one just didn't feel right, in my eyes.

So sad to hear about Joe & Morgan's situation (especially with Mike & Kate's announcement) but I'm excited to see what happens in the next book, Hammer it Home.
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136 reviews80 followers
May 17, 2012
OH. MY. HOLY. HELL....I think this book is on of the HOTTEST book I've ever read!!

And I agree 100% with Guilty Pleasures review above!! She wrote a great review - so much better than I ever could!!!

I LOVE this series and have anxiously awaited this story and Jayne did NOT disappoint. Through the first four books, you come to LOOOOVE all NINE of the characters! Their individual stories are great and although I'm not really into the F/F thing, it didn't bother me at all! I think it's because I've come to love all these characters and Jayne's been building the sexual tension between Kay and Dev anyway....My heart was happy for Kate and Mike and it was breaking a little for Joe and Morgan at the end, but hopefully something good will come his way in the next book. But seriously, this book is one HUGE sex-fest with characters that I love and I will be anxiously awaiting the next installment!

Excuse me now....I need to go take a cold shower!!
Profile Image for Lauren.
314 reviews18 followers
May 23, 2012
Another great instalment of the Powertools Boys' and thier girls. But with a little twist. The boys aren't the only ones who want some one on one time with each other. So do a couple of the girls.....

This crew could not possibly be any hotter! If you were never even considering working manual labor this series would definately change your mind. Every (well almost every) woman's fantasy....5 men who love pleasure....and any kind of pleasure from anyone who is willing to give it.

Oh and Mike is back! He is down with the action and in a couple of situations he is the focus of all the attention.

I would tear down my house if I knew this crew would be the ones fixing it!

5 stars
Profile Image for ~ Lei ~ Reading Is An Adventure ~.
1,167 reviews251 followers
March 13, 2016
With 9 people, there were all kinds of configurations. I have to say I got a little confuzzled with who was with who(m). All the couples are together, this was just a book full of everybody getting to know each other intimately, in different mixes. Everybody does everybody. The main theme was bringing Devon as a full-on member of the crew doing each other.

I liked it enough had some of the dirty things I really like but it was more sexin' than story - which I'm ok with. You don't read the Powertools series to enhance your brain power.
Profile Image for Nstefa.
3,462 reviews21 followers
January 21, 2017
Ok I read the rest of the series all together so I'm reviewing it as a whole... so all have their soulmate but love to indulge in swapping m/m or f/f or complete orgies but whatever gets them off right??? There is a story too so not just porn ....
Profile Image for Robin Powers.
1,427 reviews35 followers
September 3, 2017
The gang decides they are willing to have more fun and perhaps share a bit more of each other when the girls have a little pow wow to discuss. Things get pretty hot and heavy pretty quickly all throughout this story.
Profile Image for Michelle the Romance Witch.
2,529 reviews75 followers
July 30, 2012
One of the hottest in theee series...now I'm glad I waited to buy out so I only have to wait a week or two for the next in thre series...jayne rylin is for sure the quern of menage erotica
Profile Image for Angelia.
882 reviews
June 27, 2020
Hot, hot, hot

I give this book 5 stars. I whole heartedly recommend this book. I couldn't put it down. The storyline between all the heroes and heroine's were well written.
Profile Image for Sarah.
181 reviews
April 10, 2025
Just gets better.
this one has everyone's perspective and girl on girl thsi time as well.
this book towards the end does touch on the subject of male fertility which i don't think is touched on enough. seeing a different perspective is really good. and I'm looking forward to the next book to carry on with this subject and see how they tell there friends/family and how they react to the news.
roll onto the next book.
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59 reviews1 follower
September 5, 2018
Nailed it more!

Four couples grow closer and ensure even more! As they tackle everyday occurrences as a team, the steam in their relationships & sex heats up past boiling! I am definitely loving this series & it just keeps getting better!
Profile Image for Charlotte.
120 reviews
November 21, 2018
so this was the longest one so far and I loved the book you got to see the whole crew together throughout the whole book. also their women have a good relationship as friends, you get to see all 4 of them together, without their men, throughout the book also.
Profile Image for Lady.
25 reviews1 follower
December 28, 2018
I am really loving this series! The interconnection of the group and there own individual stories. The love that is seen in every single person and the pain they endure. I can wait to read the next book!
235 reviews1 follower
April 29, 2019
Yum yum

Ok this book was fantastic! It had laughing, love and tenderness. And it had plenty,of hot smoking sevens too. So grab a glass full of ice cold water and read this book. It's so hot that your sure to melt. Happy reading
Profile Image for Robin.
2,520 reviews20 followers
April 13, 2022
Nailed to the Wall

I am so happy that their story isn’t over. I am quite attached to this group of men and their women. And their ability to share so incredibly well. Totally on fire. Smoking hot. Just wow.
215 reviews
October 28, 2022
Nailed to the wall

The crew with their wives/ lovers have their lives turned upside down by said females. This is truly a tale of love, friendship, passion, acceptance and unbreakable family bonds!
Profile Image for Katherine.
525 reviews
April 2, 2018
The characters in this story are becoming more and more human with each book I read
Profile Image for Toi.
4,248 reviews
April 13, 2019
Cute

Lots of loving amongst the couples - but it does make me wonder what Joe and Morgan are going to do.
Profile Image for Edit.
1,589 reviews19 followers
October 14, 2019
4 stars

* Hero(s) - 3/5
* Heroine(s) - 4/5

* Plot - 3/5
* Romance/Steam - 4/5
* Drama/Conflict/Angst - 4/5

* Writing Style - 4/5

358 reviews3 followers
July 6, 2022
Breaking

Walls separate spaces and people. The lady's of the crew took the walls down around them and opened up to each in passion and in love.
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