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Call Girls #3
Lucy
Mistress needed.
Brodie Muir likes his relationships uncomplicated and paying women to put up with his sexual demands means he doesn't have to consider their feelings. Due to his disaster of a childhood, he has no intention of inflicting the abuse he experienced on anyone else.
The cheaply dressed pretty friend of his PA piques his interest. That Lucy is probably already a sex worker, will make hiring her for a mistress contract straightforward, besides she clearly needs money. Fitting her into a small part of his well-ordered life will be easy, except that Lucy is a virgin, and Brodie’s father is owed a few things by his successful hard-nosed son.
Adult content includes M/F and M/M scenes. Mild BDSM. Off page non-consent, violence, and a puppy.
Brodie Muir likes his relationships uncomplicated and paying women to put up with his sexual demands means he doesn't have to consider their feelings. Due to his disaster of a childhood, he has no intention of inflicting the abuse he experienced on anyone else.
The cheaply dressed pretty friend of his PA piques his interest. That Lucy is probably already a sex worker, will make hiring her for a mistress contract straightforward, besides she clearly needs money. Fitting her into a small part of his well-ordered life will be easy, except that Lucy is a virgin, and Brodie’s father is owed a few things by his successful hard-nosed son.
Adult content includes M/F and M/M scenes. Mild BDSM. Off page non-consent, violence, and a puppy.
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February 3, 2017
After finishing the 3rd book in the series, by far the most complex, I felt I needed a moment to take in my thoughts on this one. Everyone of the characters in this series are more than what they seem on the outside, and Lucy is no exception. She has been struggling through life for the past two years, taking care of her sick and dying mum (mom in my world ; P). We know from the last book (Sasha's book) that Lucy found herself in a lot of debt over her mum's illness and Sasha took on a tremendous amount of that debt for her. But now Lucy, depressed over her mother's death, finds herself visiting her friend Alicia and having no real prospects or way of paying Sasha back.
In walks Brodie, the very wealthy business man who has a bit of a dark past. His father regularly beat both him and his mother growing up and he's afraid of repeating history. He also has no use for a girlfriend as he doesn't want the emotional hassle or demands they present. So when he offers to make Lucy (a virgin) his mistress, give her a place to live and pay off her debts, how can she say no? He's gorgeous and their chemistry is more than obvious. Seems like a win-win for everyone, right?
But as with all these stories, there is much more than meets the eye. This story seemed to have it all. Steamy sex scenes that I couldn't get enough of. Adorable lovable characters that had me smiling and laughing. Emotional situations that had me crying. Suspense that had me wondering what was coming next. It really was a perfectly crafted and executed story. Because just when you think it's going to go one way, it goes another.
I absolutely loved this book and cannot wait to read the next!
In walks Brodie, the very wealthy business man who has a bit of a dark past. His father regularly beat both him and his mother growing up and he's afraid of repeating history. He also has no use for a girlfriend as he doesn't want the emotional hassle or demands they present. So when he offers to make Lucy (a virgin) his mistress, give her a place to live and pay off her debts, how can she say no? He's gorgeous and their chemistry is more than obvious. Seems like a win-win for everyone, right?
But as with all these stories, there is much more than meets the eye. This story seemed to have it all. Steamy sex scenes that I couldn't get enough of. Adorable lovable characters that had me smiling and laughing. Emotional situations that had me crying. Suspense that had me wondering what was coming next. It really was a perfectly crafted and executed story. Because just when you think it's going to go one way, it goes another.
I absolutely loved this book and cannot wait to read the next!
August 29, 2015
A contract with loopholes
Lucy is a young woman recently bereaved. She goes to stay with friends in Scotland, where she meets a devilishly attractive man, who also finds her intriguing.
Brodie, the man in question, has a strong libido and commitment issues. He prefers sex without emotional strings, and when Lucy comes along he offers her a contract as his mistress, for one year. She accepts, and attempts to treat the experience as a business transaction, without success. Lust overtakes them both, and emotional complications are soon rearing their ugly heads. Which is confusing for both of them. It doesn’t stop them from having frequent and mind-blowing sex, of course.
And then there’s Nick and his gay partner Anton. That’s a whole other ball game, but both characters are essential to the story. Which takes a darker turn when Brodie’s dad comes along.
This story is more than a bonk-buster though, and I found myself rooting for Lucy through all the turmoil she has to suffer before the ending is revealed. Some of the other characters, with their dominant and not so dominant leanings, provide an interesting insight into the call girl business, too. I never knew that being thrashed with a riding crop could be so therapeutic. I must get out more.
A good story and a fun read.
Lucy is a young woman recently bereaved. She goes to stay with friends in Scotland, where she meets a devilishly attractive man, who also finds her intriguing.
Brodie, the man in question, has a strong libido and commitment issues. He prefers sex without emotional strings, and when Lucy comes along he offers her a contract as his mistress, for one year. She accepts, and attempts to treat the experience as a business transaction, without success. Lust overtakes them both, and emotional complications are soon rearing their ugly heads. Which is confusing for both of them. It doesn’t stop them from having frequent and mind-blowing sex, of course.
And then there’s Nick and his gay partner Anton. That’s a whole other ball game, but both characters are essential to the story. Which takes a darker turn when Brodie’s dad comes along.
This story is more than a bonk-buster though, and I found myself rooting for Lucy through all the turmoil she has to suffer before the ending is revealed. Some of the other characters, with their dominant and not so dominant leanings, provide an interesting insight into the call girl business, too. I never knew that being thrashed with a riding crop could be so therapeutic. I must get out more.
A good story and a fun read.
May 28, 2014
And I thought the other books in the series were good. This story takes place away from the setting of Brighton, and follows what happens to Lucy after her mother dies. Mourning and heavily in debt she visits her friend in Scotland only to the dark and dominant Brodie who offers a way out of her financial mess.
Its very dark in places, with Lucy going through several traumatic experiences, it made me laugh, it made me cry and the very steamy scenes hot the spot as well. This is a stunning, varied series and I can't wait to read the next one.
Its very dark in places, with Lucy going through several traumatic experiences, it made me laugh, it made me cry and the very steamy scenes hot the spot as well. This is a stunning, varied series and I can't wait to read the next one.
July 7, 2017
Lucy has been one of the characters in this series that has only ever featured on the periphery. She’s often mentioned but only in passing. We find out why when we meet her still mourning the loss of her mother from a drawn-out illness. Trying to escape the memories, Lucy travels to Scotland to spend time with her friend Alicia. But almost the first person she meets is Brodie Muir, a wealthy businessman who doesn’t do relationships unless they come with a contract. Lucy is drawn into Brodie’s life as he offers her the chance to wipe out her debts by being his mistress for 12 months.
The premise sounds like it shouldn’t work, but Jaye puts enough into the characters to make their decisions realistic and the growing tension as Lucy turns out to be not just another Brodie Muir bed warmer but a young woman who can make her own demands shapes the story. Side plots with Brodie’s two bodyguards and his estranged father expand the novel from a straightforward will-they/won’t-they story to one with tension and emotion.
The premise sounds like it shouldn’t work, but Jaye puts enough into the characters to make their decisions realistic and the growing tension as Lucy turns out to be not just another Brodie Muir bed warmer but a young woman who can make her own demands shapes the story. Side plots with Brodie’s two bodyguards and his estranged father expand the novel from a straightforward will-they/won’t-they story to one with tension and emotion.
January 21, 2019
Exceptional
This book had everything, a hot alpha, a strong heroine, angst, suspense, betrayal and love. It made me laugh and cry and every word pulled me in deeper from the beginning to the end. This is a new favorite book for me!
This book had everything, a hot alpha, a strong heroine, angst, suspense, betrayal and love. It made me laugh and cry and every word pulled me in deeper from the beginning to the end. This is a new favorite book for me!
September 13, 2015
After reading the first book in the series and meeting some of the characters there, of course I wanted to find out about what happened with the other girls. I was most anxiously awaiting Missy's story. Yet, I was curious about Lucy.
Lucy Gibson is mourning the loss of her mother. Spending some time with her married friends, Alicia and Rob, gives her a sweet and much needed break from the regular existence she had carefully crafted when leading up to her mother's death. An independent author publishing paranormal romance with sexy elements, the fresh air has proven fruitful for her secret and creative indulgences. Of course, an unexpected visit from Alicia's sexy boss provides plenty of fodder.
Brodie Muir, good friend of Rob and boss of Alicia, pops in for a visit and takes an interest in Lucy. He prefers his relationships uncomplicated; contracts over intimacy need to be spelled out before socialites are hired to appease his social engagements and his sexual appetite. He wonders if Lucy, a woman content in bargain basement attire, would be fit for a different position.
Due to their histories, the read was dark at times, sweet at other times, and unexpected. Definitely entertaining and recommended.
My only quibble: the editing. I stumbled through many a word whose tense needed to be changed and that jarred me from the read and I needed time to get right back into it. The story, however, was addictive enough to keep me going to the last page, because I definitely wanted to know how the story wrapped up.
Overall, another great book by Jaye!
Lucy Gibson is mourning the loss of her mother. Spending some time with her married friends, Alicia and Rob, gives her a sweet and much needed break from the regular existence she had carefully crafted when leading up to her mother's death. An independent author publishing paranormal romance with sexy elements, the fresh air has proven fruitful for her secret and creative indulgences. Of course, an unexpected visit from Alicia's sexy boss provides plenty of fodder.
Brodie Muir, good friend of Rob and boss of Alicia, pops in for a visit and takes an interest in Lucy. He prefers his relationships uncomplicated; contracts over intimacy need to be spelled out before socialites are hired to appease his social engagements and his sexual appetite. He wonders if Lucy, a woman content in bargain basement attire, would be fit for a different position.
Due to their histories, the read was dark at times, sweet at other times, and unexpected. Definitely entertaining and recommended.
My only quibble: the editing. I stumbled through many a word whose tense needed to be changed and that jarred me from the read and I needed time to get right back into it. The story, however, was addictive enough to keep me going to the last page, because I definitely wanted to know how the story wrapped up.
Overall, another great book by Jaye!
August 9, 2016
While I haven't read the first two books in Ms. Jaye's series, I have read her work before, so I am aware of the author's ability to design a well-plotted story, with really unique characters and twists.
"Lucy" is much darker then her imaginative Christmas sex-romp I read last year, "Holly Berry". And I like dark. However "Lucy" takes quite a while to ramp up, with a lot of expository writing and little dialogue or action at the beginning. Once there, though, it does takes off like a rocket. Ms. Jaye fashions a really fascinating relationship between her protagonist, Lucy, and Brodie, a man with particular thirsts (and a firm understanding about how to quench them). And what did I like most about Lucy? Despite her subjection, she retained a power at the end. And the climax was surprising and most satisfactory. An absolute page turner once things really revved into gear.
My main issue of the book, though, is the editing. Unlike "Holly Berry", which was virtually mistake free, "Lucy" really needs a comprehensive, professional edit. I don't mind a few little bumps, but lots of grammar errors are, frankly, jarring. And I don't like getting yanked out of an interesting world, like the one Ms. Jaye has spent so much thought in creating, because of a profusion of basic mistakes.
In summary, the book has great possibilities. With a tightening up at the beginning, and a good thorough clean up, it would definitely rank higher.
"Lucy" is much darker then her imaginative Christmas sex-romp I read last year, "Holly Berry". And I like dark. However "Lucy" takes quite a while to ramp up, with a lot of expository writing and little dialogue or action at the beginning. Once there, though, it does takes off like a rocket. Ms. Jaye fashions a really fascinating relationship between her protagonist, Lucy, and Brodie, a man with particular thirsts (and a firm understanding about how to quench them). And what did I like most about Lucy? Despite her subjection, she retained a power at the end. And the climax was surprising and most satisfactory. An absolute page turner once things really revved into gear.
My main issue of the book, though, is the editing. Unlike "Holly Berry", which was virtually mistake free, "Lucy" really needs a comprehensive, professional edit. I don't mind a few little bumps, but lots of grammar errors are, frankly, jarring. And I don't like getting yanked out of an interesting world, like the one Ms. Jaye has spent so much thought in creating, because of a profusion of basic mistakes.
In summary, the book has great possibilities. With a tightening up at the beginning, and a good thorough clean up, it would definitely rank higher.
November 11, 2015
50 Shades of Grey's got nothing on this. Lusciously sexual, Jaye takes us into the life of Lucy, a woman who's just lost her mother and is still reeling from the loss. A writer of erotica under the pseudonym Harriet Hart, Lucy is no stranger to a vivid sexual imagination. When her friend Sasha suggests working as a call girl to supplement her income, Lucy toys with the idea, then finds herself on a plane to meet her friends 'boss.'
Abroad she finds Brodie, a man who is magnificently attractive and powerful, and it's a short time before he and Lucy become embroiled in some serious sex. As most of the characters do, kicking BDSM up a few notches with group action and swapped partners.
A story that explores diverse sexuality and the closeness (and issues) that can arise from multiple partner playtime, this is as captivating as it is satisfyingly erotic. The perspective shifts between close person pov, so you really feel like you're surrounded by the internal thoughts of many of the characters. It's a wonderful read! If you like 50 Shades, you'll love this.
Abroad she finds Brodie, a man who is magnificently attractive and powerful, and it's a short time before he and Lucy become embroiled in some serious sex. As most of the characters do, kicking BDSM up a few notches with group action and swapped partners.
A story that explores diverse sexuality and the closeness (and issues) that can arise from multiple partner playtime, this is as captivating as it is satisfyingly erotic. The perspective shifts between close person pov, so you really feel like you're surrounded by the internal thoughts of many of the characters. It's a wonderful read! If you like 50 Shades, you'll love this.
January 17, 2015
The story begins with Lucy flying to Scotland, shortly after the death of her mother, who has been ill for a while. Lucy is struggling with her grief and depression, unsure of where her life is going now that she is all alone in the world, but Brodie finds her fascinating.
Things heat up when Brodie offers to pay for her ‘services’.
Although Sasha had previously invited Lucy to join her growing ‘family’ of call girls, Lucy turned her down. It wasn’t because she was a prude or had any hang-ups about sex, in fact, Lucy is secretly an author of erotic novels. Now she finds herself tempted to finally explore that world.
For a brief time it looks as if her life might finally be going in a happy direction, then everything goes straight to hell in a hand basket and Brodie has to fight to save the woman that he’s come to care so much about.
WARNING: This book contains a scene which may “trigger” rape victims.
Things heat up when Brodie offers to pay for her ‘services’.
Although Sasha had previously invited Lucy to join her growing ‘family’ of call girls, Lucy turned her down. It wasn’t because she was a prude or had any hang-ups about sex, in fact, Lucy is secretly an author of erotic novels. Now she finds herself tempted to finally explore that world.
For a brief time it looks as if her life might finally be going in a happy direction, then everything goes straight to hell in a hand basket and Brodie has to fight to save the woman that he’s come to care so much about.
WARNING: This book contains a scene which may “trigger” rape victims.
January 24, 2017
I have to say I have become hooked on this truly excellent story teller. Having read and reviewed the first 3 in the series I had to do this one as well. Don't be confused by the title Call Girls 3 as it is actually the 4th. The first being Call Girls 0. Strange but true. Anyway I loved the way tjat the story of Lucy unfolds with a number of twists and turns. Unhappy at the illness and subsequent death of her mother she visits friends in Scotland which is the setting for this tale. As I have now come to expect from Emma the story is well crafted as are the characters and besides a great plot the sexy bits should only be read in bed when you can do something about your reactions LOL. The best I can do to describe my thoughts is to say it is brilliant and if you are into the sexy romance the genre it is a must read.
September 6, 2016
I have loved every book in this series to date but this one has to be my favorite! What an emotional roller coaster! While many of the characters are familiar from the previous stories, this book takes place in a different location. Lucy is reeling from her mother's death and accepts the invitation to stay with her friend for a while. Thinking that a change of scenery might do her good, she accepts. There she meets Brodie, a sexy man who just happens to also be her friend's boss. With her finances weighing her down, Brodie offers Lucy a chance to pay off all of her debts. She accepts and gets much more than she bargained for in the process! This book has it all: sex, kidnapping, intrigue, loss, joy. I heartily recommend this book to be read and re-read!
January 27, 2016
A Contract Read!!
5 stars for this incredible book!!
This is my favorite book so far.
Lucy goes to visit friends IN Scotland to help with the grieving process of losing her mother.
While there she meets the dark and handsome semi Dom. A contract was prepared as she need the money to pay off her debts back IN Brighton.
Everything was going as planned until Brodie's father appears and takes things way to far.
Through all the things she goes through in this book there was a light at the end of the tunnel for her, her knight in shining armor, and Anna!!
I can't wait to read the next book in this series as I hope and pray Lucy's story is continued some way into the remaining books of this series!
5 stars!!!!
5 stars for this incredible book!!
This is my favorite book so far.
Lucy goes to visit friends IN Scotland to help with the grieving process of losing her mother.
While there she meets the dark and handsome semi Dom. A contract was prepared as she need the money to pay off her debts back IN Brighton.
Everything was going as planned until Brodie's father appears and takes things way to far.
Through all the things she goes through in this book there was a light at the end of the tunnel for her, her knight in shining armor, and Anna!!
I can't wait to read the next book in this series as I hope and pray Lucy's story is continued some way into the remaining books of this series!
5 stars!!!!
April 12, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. At first I wasn't sure, because Lucy seems as though she's going to subjugate her will to Brodie, like for a whole year! yuck - and as I consider myself an independent, modern woman that kind of bugged me. But as I continued reading, it turned out to not be like that and in the end it's him that is completely at her mercy. There is some off-screen violence that was a little hard to take. I loved the development of their relationship, which was believable and built at a good pace. The ending was lovely. Beautiful storytelling. I think I'll try Emily: Call Girls 4 next!!
May 15, 2015
This series gets better and better. In ‘Lucy’ several new characters and a change of scene add interest with a slowly evolving and shifting dynamic between the dominant (small ‘d’) hero and the young heroine of the title, whose innocence he takes as part of a contract.
A well-constructed plot, with twists and turns along the way, starts with a steamy exposition of Brodie and Lucy, and their growing relationship, and ends with a high-octane, page-turner of a finish with malevolent acts, misunderstandings, unspoken truths, and a family curse, all threatening to destroy any hopes of happiness for either of them. Well worth reading.
March 29, 2016
It’s not often that I give a book a two star review, but this book really pissed me off. As many of you might have noticed this is the 12th book that I have read and reviewed for Emma Jaye. So to be mad at this book, really upsets me. I love Emma’s work and I know almost all of her books have been great. But I am not happy with the way this book played out. Along with being very annoyed about the POV. I do understand that my issues with this book can be all my thoughts alone, and that other readers may enjoy this book.
First I want to start off talking about the povs, frankly most of you know that I don’t like multiple povs. But I have been reading a lot of books with MPOV, and I have learned that it’s not entirely the fact I dislike MPOV, it is the fact that the author does a poor job on balancing them or that I think they may have to many of them. The case on this book is I thought the MPOV was a mess, they switched way to fast or I thought certain scenes should have been carried out by one character. I got a huge headache when they kept changing, and I got annoyed.
(Spoilers in this paragraph) Second, I thought the ending could have been better, hell the author could have left it on a cliffhanger and wrote another book with the same characters. She could have ended it when Lucy and left and we were reading her note. Then the next book could have been about him looking for her, and everything that happens. I felt like everything after her leaving was a rushed. I didn’t like it, its like two plots in one book.
The only reason this book didn’t drop to one star status is because I loved the characters. I love the main idea and plot of the story. I loved how both of the main characters we slightly damaged and that they ended up need each other, without either one of them actually noticing. I loved how they fell in love with each other, even though they tried not to. I loved the fact that Lucy was a closet erotica writer, that was just great. When she would complain reality to fiction, even though she was a virgin she wrote these sexy books that could make her friends want to try the sex tricks in her book.
If you read this book keep in mine, my complaints are mine. That you might have a different opinion and love the book. Everyone is different.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
First I want to start off talking about the povs, frankly most of you know that I don’t like multiple povs. But I have been reading a lot of books with MPOV, and I have learned that it’s not entirely the fact I dislike MPOV, it is the fact that the author does a poor job on balancing them or that I think they may have to many of them. The case on this book is I thought the MPOV was a mess, they switched way to fast or I thought certain scenes should have been carried out by one character. I got a huge headache when they kept changing, and I got annoyed.
(Spoilers in this paragraph) Second, I thought the ending could have been better, hell the author could have left it on a cliffhanger and wrote another book with the same characters. She could have ended it when Lucy and left and we were reading her note. Then the next book could have been about him looking for her, and everything that happens. I felt like everything after her leaving was a rushed. I didn’t like it, its like two plots in one book.
The only reason this book didn’t drop to one star status is because I loved the characters. I love the main idea and plot of the story. I loved how both of the main characters we slightly damaged and that they ended up need each other, without either one of them actually noticing. I loved how they fell in love with each other, even though they tried not to. I loved the fact that Lucy was a closet erotica writer, that was just great. When she would complain reality to fiction, even though she was a virgin she wrote these sexy books that could make her friends want to try the sex tricks in her book.
If you read this book keep in mine, my complaints are mine. That you might have a different opinion and love the book. Everyone is different.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 1, 2015
This is probably an unfair comparison, but I found elements like the unexpected pregnancy and the menacing villain from Brodie's past reminiscent of FSOG. If the plot did involve kidnap and torture of Lucy, I was surprised to not see a single scene written from her POV during this portion. I thought the Nick/Anton sidestory needed to have been brought in earlier and developed a bit further, particularly since it appears one or both will return in the next installment. Although missing words and misplaced words (using "about" for "amount") are still present with regularity, the occurrences are not nearly as frequent as in the first two novels of the series. So a tolerable level of mistakes + mildly interesting narrative means I'll move on to #4 with modest expectations, using it to fill time when sleep escapes me.
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