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A Real Man #13
Mine
That one word has never meant so much.
JANA
Ballet was my life, but after getting injured, that dream faded. I still needed fast money, so I sucked up my pride and decided to strip.
Clubs could use a virgin stripper, right?
But from the moment I saw Cole Savage, owner of the strip club I was trying to get into, all rational thought left me.
He was dark and dangerous, and his personality screamed arrogance.
I wanted him, and by the way he looked at me, I knew he wanted me as well.
But I should keep it strictly business. That’s what I told myself anyway.
COLE
From the moment I first saw Jana, I wanted her. She needed a job at my club, but the possessive side of me rose up, demanding she was only mine. I might have just met her, but I was already so damn territorial of her.
If she wanted a job, I’d give her one, but she’d be keeping her clothes on.
I’d been celibate for years, but it was time to change that with her.
Jana would soon realize what it meant to be mine.
Warning: This is a short story featuring an over-the-top possessive hero who makes no secret that the heroine is his. It’s got dirty dancing, raunchy scenes, but is safe and has the Happily Ever After that comes with reading a Real Man story.
JANA
Ballet was my life, but after getting injured, that dream faded. I still needed fast money, so I sucked up my pride and decided to strip.
Clubs could use a virgin stripper, right?
But from the moment I saw Cole Savage, owner of the strip club I was trying to get into, all rational thought left me.
He was dark and dangerous, and his personality screamed arrogance.
I wanted him, and by the way he looked at me, I knew he wanted me as well.
But I should keep it strictly business. That’s what I told myself anyway.
COLE
From the moment I first saw Jana, I wanted her. She needed a job at my club, but the possessive side of me rose up, demanding she was only mine. I might have just met her, but I was already so damn territorial of her.
If she wanted a job, I’d give her one, but she’d be keeping her clothes on.
I’d been celibate for years, but it was time to change that with her.
Jana would soon realize what it meant to be mine.
Warning: This is a short story featuring an over-the-top possessive hero who makes no secret that the heroine is his. It’s got dirty dancing, raunchy scenes, but is safe and has the Happily Ever After that comes with reading a Real Man story.
82 pages, Paperback
First published May 29, 2017
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Jenika Snow
437 books8,809 followersJenika Snow is a USA Today Bestselling Author, and has been a published writer since 2009.
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www.jenikasnow.com
FB: www.facebook.com/jenikasnow
Twitter: twitter.com/jenikasnow
Email: Jenika_Snow@yahoo.com
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August 28, 2017
"Make me yours irrevocably."
Mine is a sizzling hot stand-alone novella from the A Real Man Series. This is my second book to devour by this author, and once again, Jenika Snow certainly knows how to heat things up!
Jana is a gifted ballet dancer whose dream is shattered after she suffers a terrible injury. She is desperate to make money and willing to do whatever it takes even becoming a stripper to make ends meet. When she enters Cole Savage's club, she is instantly attracted to him. Cole is no stranger to the ways of women, and when he meets Jana, he is overtaken by her beauty and poise. Although he has been celibate for years, Jana is exactly what he needs to awaken his sexual desire. Cole will stop at nothing to make her his. As the attraction between the two grows, Cole and Jana connect and the "virgin dancer" learns moves like she has never experienced before.
Overall, Mine is an absolutely must read for contemporary romance fans looking for a quick fix of smokin' hot fun! Although the connection is all "insta" (insta-love/insta-lust), you really won't care because Cole is just that HOT! I enjoyed the chemistry between the two characters and even with Jana's "virgin status," I found their relationship to evolve naturally, and I enjoyed every single smoking hot second! If you are looking for a quick fix of passion with an uber hot alpha than look no further Mine is the read for you!
***A Real Man***
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June 27, 2017
I don't want you stripping because I want you as mine.
That was fast -even for me.
The love story between a strip club owner and an ex ballerina.
Besides Cole, Jana and a random annoying stripteaser, there are no other characters present.
I really wanted a better epilogue.
That was fast -even for me.
The love story between a strip club owner and an ex ballerina.
Besides Cole, Jana and a random annoying stripteaser, there are no other characters present.
I really wanted a better epilogue.
May 24, 2017
Good gravy the dude on this cover is f-ing HOT. Great representation of the story. Good composition and nice title work.
This review isn't going to be really long because the book itself is rather on the short side (it only took me 40 minutes to read). That said I really rather enjoyed it. It was hot. It was insta-everything. It was well paced. No drama. No angst. Two very likable main characters. Basically NO secondary characters. All wrapped up with two OK epilogues (I would have preferred a further into the future look All in all a very enjoyable way to spend some minutes.
June 2, 2017
Damn how hot is the model in the cover??
#coverwhore. #bamimpregnant. #isithotinhere.
#coverwhore. #bamimpregnant. #isithotinhere.
June 1, 2017
Another hot one in the Real Man series. I sure am loving these books. Of course my biggest complaint is I want more.
And can we just take a moment and admire that cover? I mean, damn! That man is hot!!
And can we just take a moment and admire that cover? I mean, damn! That man is hot!!
May 30, 2017
Totally enjoying this serie!
3.5 stars
Another hit from this fantastic series. These alpha males are OTT and so hot. I love that the hero was NOT a manwhore. The anticipation for them to "make it official", so to speak felt like it took so long- I guess that was to build up sexual tension.
-no cheating
-no om drama
-ow drama -
-it was not full of steam- they took awhile to actually get there
-instalove
-just ok epilogue - I definitely needed more than that
3.5 stars
Another hit from this fantastic series. These alpha males are OTT and so hot. I love that the hero was NOT a manwhore. The anticipation for them to "make it official", so to speak felt like it took so long- I guess that was to build up sexual tension.
-no cheating
-no om drama
-ow drama -
-it was not full of steam- they took awhile to actually get there
-instalove
-just ok epilogue - I definitely needed more than that
November 20, 2017
4.75 Stars
I liked this one better than the last one and I usually don't mind the cover but come on, that's hot!
The story is about Cole and Jana.
She was a ballet dancer but she got injured. And now, she needed a job so she applied for a stripper job. He's the owner of the club.
Just thinking of men watching her strip makes him furious. He hired her as his personal assistant instead.
The title fits and I love how possessive he was of her.
It has epilogues but I want to know more about their future.
SAFETY:
I liked this one better than the last one and I usually don't mind the cover but come on, that's hot!
The story is about Cole and Jana.
She was a ballet dancer but she got injured. And now, she needed a job so she applied for a stripper job. He's the owner of the club.
Just thinking of men watching her strip makes him furious. He hired her as his personal assistant instead.
The title fits and I love how possessive he was of her.
It has epilogues but I want to know more about their future.
SAFETY:
June 11, 2017
What attracted me was the cover and the story was ok. #coverwhore
Insta-love + Insta-lust + too short + no depth + meh
Insta-love + Insta-lust + too short + no depth + meh
May 15, 2020
Short, steamy and just perfect for my current mood. I enjoyed reading Jana and Cole's story. I'm thinking about checking out the other books in these series.
April 14, 2018
"Mine" is the story of Jana and Cole.
So..
This is the story of a celibate strip club owner and a virgin ballet dancer turned applying-for-stripper-position. What I honestly want to say is as cheesy as this was, it was extremely unbelievable and not sexy at all for me- like why would I want to date a strip club owner and then have unprotected sex with him? I know there must be an accounts guy for those clubs but the heroine happily working as an accountant at a strip club..uhh what?!..
I know Im being a bit mean in my review but this was too ridic for me, and Im usually for insta-love romances.
This was not for me.
Safe
1.5/5
So..
This is the story of a celibate strip club owner and a virgin ballet dancer turned applying-for-stripper-position. What I honestly want to say is as cheesy as this was, it was extremely unbelievable and not sexy at all for me- like why would I want to date a strip club owner and then have unprotected sex with him? I know there must be an accounts guy for those clubs but the heroine happily working as an accountant at a strip club..uhh what?!..
I know Im being a bit mean in my review but this was too ridic for me, and Im usually for insta-love romances.
This was not for me.
Safe
1.5/5
July 31, 2017
Another good short by Jenika Snow
I really enjoyed this book of a man who owns a strip club and a young innocent ballet dancer who is applying for a stripper position to make ends meet. Very sexy!
I really enjoyed this book of a man who owns a strip club and a young innocent ballet dancer who is applying for a stripper position to make ends meet. Very sexy!
i-may-or-may-not-read-this
May 24, 2017Weeeelllll....I mean look at the cover!
November 23, 2021
⬆️Best cover EVER⬆️
Hot Sexy Satisying Quickie💋
Possessive sweet Alpha + ex ballet dancer with smarts.
Insta everything.
Absolutely Delicious
Hot Sexy Satisying Quickie💋
Possessive sweet Alpha + ex ballet dancer with smarts.
Insta everything.
Absolutely Delicious
June 29, 2017
This would be one of my faves from Jenika's Real Man Series.
The chemistry between Cole & Jana was intense - hello, insta-everything novella - and I enjoyed the dancer / stripper (who wasn't really) components.
Cole was sexy, alpha and everything I look for in a short smutty treat.
Steamy, filthy haaawwt.
The chemistry between Cole & Jana was intense - hello, insta-everything novella - and I enjoyed the dancer / stripper (who wasn't really) components.
Cole was sexy, alpha and everything I look for in a short smutty treat.
Steamy, filthy haaawwt.
October 18, 2018
Jana was a ballet dance until her ankle gave out. Needing to get out of debt quick she applies to be a stripper at Cole Savage's club. Cole sees Jana and quickly realizes she is going to be his. He wants her, he craves her and it is only a matter of time before he makes her his.
This was a fun quickie. I wish it had gone into a bit more background on Jana though. Cole was pure alpha male.
This was a fun quickie. I wish it had gone into a bit more background on Jana though. Cole was pure alpha male.
June 4, 2017
5 Stars to Mine (A Real Man #13) by author Jenika Snow.
Jana and Cole.......
This was a great read for me! Mine is short, steady to fast paced and angst free. If you want something sexy and erotic, filled with sexual tension and a too hot hero, I recommend this book.
There is a simple storyline. Truth is this book came to me when I was looking for something short to read that I would be able to finish in a couple of hours.
Jana is looking for a job as a stripper. She needs money so she can meet her expenses. Since an injury ended her ballet career, her job options are limited when she needs easy money, fast.
Cole is particular when it comes to women. And since he has yet to find what he is looking for, he has remained celibate for years. Even owning a successful strip club and employing beautiful women hasn't caused him to waver.
Nothing has.
Until Jana shows up at his club to interview for a stripper position. As soon as Cole sees her, he knows exactly why he won't hire her, as a stripper.
Cole has found what he has been looking for.
Jana.
And so begins the sensual journey of the sexy, arrogant, possessive alpha and his prey.
I truly adored this steamy book.
Cover: 5
Published: May 31, 2017
Read: May 30, 2017
POV: First-person dual
Standalone
Genre: Erotic romance
*This is my honest and unbiased review*
Jana and Cole.......
This was a great read for me! Mine is short, steady to fast paced and angst free. If you want something sexy and erotic, filled with sexual tension and a too hot hero, I recommend this book.
There is a simple storyline. Truth is this book came to me when I was looking for something short to read that I would be able to finish in a couple of hours.
Jana is looking for a job as a stripper. She needs money so she can meet her expenses. Since an injury ended her ballet career, her job options are limited when she needs easy money, fast.
Cole is particular when it comes to women. And since he has yet to find what he is looking for, he has remained celibate for years. Even owning a successful strip club and employing beautiful women hasn't caused him to waver.
Nothing has.
Until Jana shows up at his club to interview for a stripper position. As soon as Cole sees her, he knows exactly why he won't hire her, as a stripper.
Cole has found what he has been looking for.
Jana.
And so begins the sensual journey of the sexy, arrogant, possessive alpha and his prey.
I truly adored this steamy book.
Cover: 5
Published: May 31, 2017
Read: May 30, 2017
POV: First-person dual
Standalone
Genre: Erotic romance
*This is my honest and unbiased review*
June 4, 2017
Mine
Jenika Snow
3.5 stars
This series is a good read. They are all really short and perfect to carry to the beach. They are all standalones.
Jana is an innocent girl looking for a job. When she enters Cole's club he sees the woman wanting the job and decides the girl is his. No way is she dancing for anyone except him. She can have a job but not that one -- not the one taking her clothes off for others. Only for him. Being a ballerina, Jena is not the one to fling herself around the pole. She knows the dance of beauty not what the women are expected to do here. Maybe Cole giving her an office job is a blessing. And maybe this man might just take her heart.
Again this is a very quick read. Another Real Man release with a superior cover. Thank you for the ARC. Review to post to Ramblings From Beneath The Sheets.
Jenika Snow
3.5 stars
This series is a good read. They are all really short and perfect to carry to the beach. They are all standalones.
Jana is an innocent girl looking for a job. When she enters Cole's club he sees the woman wanting the job and decides the girl is his. No way is she dancing for anyone except him. She can have a job but not that one -- not the one taking her clothes off for others. Only for him. Being a ballerina, Jena is not the one to fling herself around the pole. She knows the dance of beauty not what the women are expected to do here. Maybe Cole giving her an office job is a blessing. And maybe this man might just take her heart.
Again this is a very quick read. Another Real Man release with a superior cover. Thank you for the ARC. Review to post to Ramblings From Beneath The Sheets.
May 30, 2017
The cover for this book is my favourite cover of this series! I love it! I read this book in one sitting and was left thoroughly satisfied. Like the previous books in this series, it involves a handsome alpha and an innocent heroine.
I liked Cole and Jana; I liked the chemistry between them. I wish this book were longer. I wanted more story. I wanted to see Jana and Cole grow as a couple. I liked everything from the lead characters to the storyline.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and an enjoyable read. I look forward to the next book in this series.
When Jana enters Cole Savage’s strip club for a job he instantly knows that she is his one. With Jana determined to get a job Cole gives her a different position. Deciding that the only person she will dance for is him; he gives her an office job. Jana is an ex ballerina. In debt and needing to make money she decides to get a job as a stripper. During her interview she meets strip club owner Cole Savage. Instantly attracted to him she is shocked when he declares her as his!
I liked Cole and Jana; I liked the chemistry between them. I wish this book were longer. I wanted more story. I wanted to see Jana and Cole grow as a couple. I liked everything from the lead characters to the storyline.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and an enjoyable read. I look forward to the next book in this series.
When Jana enters Cole Savage’s strip club for a job he instantly knows that she is his one. With Jana determined to get a job Cole gives her a different position. Deciding that the only person she will dance for is him; he gives her an office job. Jana is an ex ballerina. In debt and needing to make money she decides to get a job as a stripper. During her interview she meets strip club owner Cole Savage. Instantly attracted to him she is shocked when he declares her as his!
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May 31, 2017
September 7, 2019
Mysterious strip club owner and former ballet dancer who needed to be a stripper in order to pay her debts.
But she only need to strip for him.
But she only need to strip for him.
June 8, 2017
barely 2 stars
You’ve got to be kidding me! This half story kind of thing again? There was a smutty build-up part – which I found quite all right - after that we got a steamy chapter – which wasn’t so bad either - then epilogue. I’m not pleased, not at all!
You’ve got to be kidding me! This half story kind of thing again? There was a smutty build-up part – which I found quite all right - after that we got a steamy chapter – which wasn’t so bad either - then epilogue. I’m not pleased, not at all!
#smut #dual-pov #stripper #virgin❤ Cole Savage & Jana Helena Banks
May 8, 2023
very average read, this is the first book of her i didn't like.
September 2, 2023
The plot line is weird for me.
I can’t imagine, that my boss would tell me the sentence from this book after a little while…
I can’t imagine, that my boss would tell me the sentence from this book after a little while…
May 30, 2017
This is my fav in the series. It's was quick, insta and sexy. I loved H. Alpha, sexy and protective. He was perfection. And I liked h. She was not sweet/innocent/naive, which is not my fav characteristics for h. She was just... Right for this story.
Merged review:
This is my fav in the series. It's was quick, insta and sexy. I loved H. Alpha, sexy and protective. He was perfection. And I liked h. She was not sweet/innocent/naive, which is not my fav characteristics for h. She was just... Right for this story.
Merged review:
This is my fav in the series. It's was quick, insta and sexy. I loved H. Alpha, sexy and protective. He was perfection. And I liked h. She was not sweet/innocent/naive, which is not my fav characteristics for h. She was just... Right for this story.
June 2, 2017
This was a bit of naughty goodness....caveman style. Jana is an ex ballet dancer turn stripper, well trying to. But when Cole sees her....uh no, she won't be stripping in his club or anyone else's club. He gives her a job as his assistant, which he doesn't need. Love it.
She's the sweet to his naughty, loved these two. Great short, insta-love and we get not 1, but 2 epilogues. I love this series, for me they are always must reads.
She's the sweet to his naughty, loved these two. Great short, insta-love and we get not 1, but 2 epilogues. I love this series, for me they are always must reads.
July 2, 2017
I really loved Jana and Cole's story, "Mine" (A Real Man #13). College student Jana was a ballet dancer who started working in Cole's club supposedly as a stripper but really his assistant. In his head, the only one Jana would be stripping for was him and he milked it for all it was worth! Flawed alpha club owner, Cole knows what he wants and goes after it! That 'it' was Jana from the very first glance of her! The chemistry between these two was HAWT! Loved this story!
June 7, 2017
4/5
Hot fast safe read
-insta love
-OTT alpha
-H not a man whore, does not sleep with strippers and hasn't been with anyone is a long time
-No OW Drama
-Virgin h
-HEA with epilogue
Merged review:
4/5
Hot fast safe read
-insta love
-OTT alpha
-H not a man whore
-Does not sleep with strippers
-Virgin h
-no ow Drama
-HEA with epilogue
Hot fast safe read
-insta love
-OTT alpha
-H not a man whore, does not sleep with strippers and hasn't been with anyone is a long time
-No OW Drama
-Virgin h
-HEA with epilogue
Merged review:
4/5
Hot fast safe read
-insta love
-OTT alpha
-H not a man whore
-Does not sleep with strippers
-Virgin h
-no ow Drama
-HEA with epilogue
May 31, 2017
Jana was a ballet dancer, until she gets hurt. Now she needs to and the only thing for her now is a stripper. Cole is all man, alpha to the core. When he sees Jana he knows she is the one for hi. He'll hire her , but she will only dance for him. These two start off on a working relationship until one night changes that all. Another great addition to the Real Man series. loved their story!
June 3, 2017
3.25 stars
June 17, 2023
2.5 stars
Jana went to Cole's club bccz she needed a job asap. And the job she is interviewing is stripping.
But the moment Cole set his eyes on her, he knew that he will not let anyone enjoy her intimate moments/ her half naked body to others. They are all his . Jana is turned on by it and they fuck... HEA!
Jana went to Cole's club bccz she needed a job asap. And the job she is interviewing is stripping.
But the moment Cole set his eyes on her, he knew that he will not let anyone enjoy her intimate moments/ her half naked body to others. They are all his . Jana is turned on by it and they fuck... HEA!
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