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Miami Lust #1
Brazen
My name is Thiago. It means ‘sex God’ in Portuguese, and my brothers and I own The Glass Stripper, the hottest strip club in Miami. Rumor has it that my voice melts panties, and when I want you, I’m brazen enough to take you. Even if that means you’re blindfolded and unaware.
Yes, that’s how I tasted her for the first time. Brooke was blindfolded and I gave her the pleasure she was seeking in my club…she just didn’t know it was me. You see, her dad’s company supplies some of the liquor for my club. I’d never crossed the lines of business and pleasure before, but when she stretched her long legs out in my office and proceeded to tell me what was wrong with my club, I knew she had to be mine-- by any means necessary.
Yes, that’s how I tasted her for the first time. Brooke was blindfolded and I gave her the pleasure she was seeking in my club…she just didn’t know it was me. You see, her dad’s company supplies some of the liquor for my club. I’d never crossed the lines of business and pleasure before, but when she stretched her long legs out in my office and proceeded to tell me what was wrong with my club, I knew she had to be mine-- by any means necessary.
- GenresContemporary Romance
100 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 19, 2017
14 people are currently reading
102 people want to read
About the author
C.M. Lally
16 books97 followersTidbits (I'm not that interesting!):
Born: "We are Marshall", West Virginia
Hometown: "Censor"nati, Ohio; home of the Bungles football team
What I wanted to be when I grew up: Anything, but poor; or bored; or lazy.
Longest-standing hobby: Reading books and giving solo car concerts
Astrology: Sagittarius
Personality typing: Myers-Briggs ISFJ (“The Defender”)
Favorite Book: Gone With the Wind
Favorite Color: Red
If I could have a superpower: It would be the ability to teleport
Most annoying habit: Singing every song that I know on the radio
Life's philosophy: Do me wrong and I'll do you even worse; do me right and I'll do you even better.
Biggest fear: Heights and never being truly loved
Born: "We are Marshall", West Virginia
Hometown: "Censor"nati, Ohio; home of the Bungles football team
What I wanted to be when I grew up: Anything, but poor; or bored; or lazy.
Longest-standing hobby: Reading books and giving solo car concerts
Astrology: Sagittarius
Personality typing: Myers-Briggs ISFJ (“The Defender”)
Favorite Book: Gone With the Wind
Favorite Color: Red
If I could have a superpower: It would be the ability to teleport
Most annoying habit: Singing every song that I know on the radio
Life's philosophy: Do me wrong and I'll do you even worse; do me right and I'll do you even better.
Biggest fear: Heights and never being truly loved
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June 17, 2017
Can someone get overly excited after reading a book? Well, here I am still blushing like a little girl overwhelmed by this fantastic story. So where do I begin? Firstly the book is absolutely enthralling, the characters are fully developed. Thiago and his brothers are owners of a strip club in Miami. He is every woman's dream, a drop dead gorgeous man with a dark side and a sexy voice ( I know we can't hear it but Cyndy has unleashed my wild fantasy). He only has one night stands and has blocked his heart from love until Brooke comes into his life for business purposes . Their physical attraction is immediately evident but Brooke soon realizes that she could have more from Thiago beyond a sexual relationship. Will she win his reticence? I really don't want to leave any further hints but I just want to highly recommend the reading of this book full of sparks, sexual tension and lots of love.
January 3, 2023
Everything C.M. Lally writes is wonderful and Brazen is no exception! The banter between Thiago and his brothers and Thiago and Brooke were some of my favorite parts of the book. If your looking for a short and steamy read with some snarky banter thrown in, you should go one-click Brazen now.
I voluntarily received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I voluntarily received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 20, 2017
3 1/2*
Thiago & his brother's Dante & Mateo run a stripper/lap dance club with private customer rooms, they each have one & never take women to their private apartments above the club.
Brooke has been sent by her dad to convince Thiago to stock/use their company. The chemistry between them is hot she's a romantic that has been used & hurt before he's a non believer & doesn't trust easily.
A standalone story with a true ending.
Can't wait to see what's in store for Dante & Mateo as I'm hoping they get a story.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Good start to a new series.
Thiago & his brother's Dante & Mateo run a stripper/lap dance club with private customer rooms, they each have one & never take women to their private apartments above the club.
Brooke has been sent by her dad to convince Thiago to stock/use their company. The chemistry between them is hot she's a romantic that has been used & hurt before he's a non believer & doesn't trust easily.
A standalone story with a true ending.
Can't wait to see what's in store for Dante & Mateo as I'm hoping they get a story.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Good start to a new series.
June 20, 2017
I enjoyed reading the Brazen novella very much and love the push and pull between Brooke and Thiago. Thiago is dark, sexy and mysterious and very serious but extremely caring even when he doesn’t want to be. Brooke is a no nonsense woman who knows what she wants and goes for it. I love her confidence. I think they compliment each other well. They know they are the one for each other, but Thiago's morals and values almost stop him from accepting happiness. CM Lally's sexy time description was very true to life and colorful. I love being able to picture what I’m reading, like if I was transported into the story myself. Thiago's relationship with his brothers is awesome, in which they each have their own role as Solis brothers and their funny banter showing the love and respect for one another. I can’t wait for Dante and Mateo’s love stories and to get to see more of Brooke and Thiago in theirs! This is an hea but leaves room for more story in the other brothers stories.
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I highly recommend this series and the author, CM Lally.
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I highly recommend this series and the author, CM Lally.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 18, 2017
Brazen was a well written, hot as f*ck love story and C. M. Lally just keeps on publishing books that mesmerize from the first page all the way through the Epilogue and this book was no exception.
Thiago and Brooke make one awesome couple from the first meeting. Everyone knows they are meant to be together except Thiago but will he finally figure out what is important in his life and not just his business.
This book is filled with explosive chemistry that radiated heat off the face of my kindle as I read this book and as the lust/love developed into a simple what the heart wants the heart must have. There was never a boring moment in this book. I simply did not want to put it down and could not seem to read fast enough, just wanting to see what happens next.
I highly recommend this book and author. It seems everything this author publishes is an instant favorite.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary ARC of this book and gave it a 5 star rating because I felt it was well written and deserved that rating.
Since this is part one of Miami Lust series, I can't wait to read the next one!
Thiago and Brooke make one awesome couple from the first meeting. Everyone knows they are meant to be together except Thiago but will he finally figure out what is important in his life and not just his business.
This book is filled with explosive chemistry that radiated heat off the face of my kindle as I read this book and as the lust/love developed into a simple what the heart wants the heart must have. There was never a boring moment in this book. I simply did not want to put it down and could not seem to read fast enough, just wanting to see what happens next.
I highly recommend this book and author. It seems everything this author publishes is an instant favorite.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary ARC of this book and gave it a 5 star rating because I felt it was well written and deserved that rating.
Since this is part one of Miami Lust series, I can't wait to read the next one!
June 21, 2017
The first book in the Miami Lust series is off to a terrific start. This is Brooke and Thiago's story and it is full of romance, heat and steam (and not just from the Miami setting). For a novella, I thought the author did a good job of developing the characters. Both Brooke and Thiago have baggage from their past that has helped shape who they are as people and what they want from life and relationships. The chemistry between the two characters is evident and jumps off the page. I also like that the author gave us just enough glimpse of Thiago's brothers that I am looking forward to their stories as this series continues. Readers will also be happy that this has a true ending to the story and does not leave the reader with a cliffhanger.
I read an advanced reader copy which was provided to me by the author.
I read an advanced reader copy which was provided to me by the author.
March 29, 2018
At Wanderlust in Indy 2018, I drew from the bowl and it had a code. I entered the code online and landed my own copy of Brazen. Thiago. I was swooning over just his name. Then I had to laugh when he realized that not all sales persons were male! The tension/attraction between Thiago and Brooke is HOT! I enjoyed the story. Without giving a spoiler, I was in awe of the gentleman side of Thiago! I look forward to reading about brothers, Mateo and Dante!
October 14, 2017
This was a fabulous story. The chemistry between Thiago and Brooke was so well written. I have never read a novella that had so much depth of characters and plot. Just enough angst to make the reader keep reading and the perfect amount of backstory to make the characters honest and true. This is not a cookie cutter story. I cannot wait for the novellas involving Thiago's brothers. I highly recommend this book.
June 23, 2017
I was given an ARC for my honest review
Thiago, honestly I kept picturing Iago from Aladdin for the first few times I read his name, is committed to his business and to making sure he and his brothers are taken care of and no shady business is done at his club. After dealing with the fallout from their dad, he works by a very strict moral code.
Brooke is sent, by her father, to secure a contract with This go. Thiago won't do business with her father due to his shady practices, but he might be willing to work with her.
They have instant attraction, but he is trying to stick to his code. It is hard to battle his feelings, for the only woman he can see himself with, and his moral code of conduct. He might slip, but will he fall? Will she out up with the hot and distant behavior? She knows where they stand, but will she wait for him?
I liked this book. I do think a little more time could have been put into him sitting his feelings to himself, but I know that this is a novella and sometimes you don't get all the details that you want.
I think you should give this a read and check out the brothers' books that will be out soon.
Thiago, honestly I kept picturing Iago from Aladdin for the first few times I read his name, is committed to his business and to making sure he and his brothers are taken care of and no shady business is done at his club. After dealing with the fallout from their dad, he works by a very strict moral code.
Brooke is sent, by her father, to secure a contract with This go. Thiago won't do business with her father due to his shady practices, but he might be willing to work with her.
They have instant attraction, but he is trying to stick to his code. It is hard to battle his feelings, for the only woman he can see himself with, and his moral code of conduct. He might slip, but will he fall? Will she out up with the hot and distant behavior? She knows where they stand, but will she wait for him?
I liked this book. I do think a little more time could have been put into him sitting his feelings to himself, but I know that this is a novella and sometimes you don't get all the details that you want.
I think you should give this a read and check out the brothers' books that will be out soon.
June 20, 2017
Oooh, I liked this novella!! I do believe C.M.Lally is on to something here! I fell for the Thiago (love that name ) and the Solis brothers right away-fun, witty, tremendously sexy with that overt alpha-ness and behind the scenes sweet swoon-worthy behavior this was not a read I even thought about putting down!
I was happy to see how much detail was put into the storyline; I love that even though this is a hot quick sexy read, there is a story behind it all that didn't leave me with a whole bunch of questions at the end. Plus this in my humble non-professional opinion sets the next books up beautifully!
Brazen is going into my read again list!
I am very excited to read the next book in the Miami Lust Collection!
I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book
I was happy to see how much detail was put into the storyline; I love that even though this is a hot quick sexy read, there is a story behind it all that didn't leave me with a whole bunch of questions at the end. Plus this in my humble non-professional opinion sets the next books up beautifully!
Brazen is going into my read again list!
I am very excited to read the next book in the Miami Lust Collection!
I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book
June 20, 2017
This excerpt from the book says it all..."One touch and I disintegrate into a weak man starving for you." I read this book in one sitting because I was so emmersed into Thiago and Brooke's story I couldn't leave it until the end. Thiago doesn't want relationships just quick meaningless encounters but he didn't plan on being ensnared by Brooke from the moment he laid eyes on her. Brooke needs a no strings attached encounter and definitely didn't expect to react so strongly to Thiago. Their journey will keep you entranced until the end and wanting for more. Highly recommend. Another great story from CM Lally. Can't wait for Matteo's story next!
June 22, 2017
Thiago was a hot piece of a man every woman's fantasy owner of a 3 story stripper club called the glass stripper in Miami with his two brothers Mateo and Dante. They left New York to try their luck after their father got arrested for life. He's been another father figure for his brothers and forgot and didn't believe in love after he decided that his livelihood was more important that anything else. Then he meets Brooke who from the first time he saw her knew that she was different smart, independent, and wanting to do things the right way she manages to get under Thiagos skin to the point where he crosses the line between keeping things professional
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 20, 2017
So HOT!!
Another amazingly HOT book from C.M. Lally! Thiago and Brooke set the pages on fire! I haven't read a book this steamy in a long time. C.M. Lally knows how to write some sexy stuff! I won't give spoilers, but suffice it to say, things were definitely steamier at my house!! I know you will love Thiago as much as I do.
Another amazingly HOT book from C.M. Lally! Thiago and Brooke set the pages on fire! I haven't read a book this steamy in a long time. C.M. Lally knows how to write some sexy stuff! I won't give spoilers, but suffice it to say, things were definitely steamier at my house!! I know you will love Thiago as much as I do.
June 22, 2017
Love it! Thiago is the oldest of three brothers and has always been there for them since their dad was sent prison. He lives by a certain code. That is until he meets Brook. They are conflicted by the desire they have for one another due professional circumstances.
Definitely a recommended read! Can't wait for the brothers stories!
Definitely a recommended read! Can't wait for the brothers stories!
June 19, 2017
I volunteered to read an ARC in order to provide an honest review. This looks like the start to an amazing series of novellas. The Solis brothers all sound amazingly hot in their own special way. Thiago and Brooke seemed to be thrown together at just the right time in their lives.
June 7, 2020
Hot Man of Morals
This was a very hot read, but also a short read. The author made her points in the short read while giving the reader who’s looking for a hot erotic book what they want.
This was a very hot read, but also a short read. The author made her points in the short read while giving the reader who’s looking for a hot erotic book what they want.
June 19, 2017
This was good!
Sometimes novellas leave out everything except 2 characters and sex. Not this one, it was full of great characters, a solid storyline and oh, hot sex. Can't wait for the next one.
Sometimes novellas leave out everything except 2 characters and sex. Not this one, it was full of great characters, a solid storyline and oh, hot sex. Can't wait for the next one.
June 21, 2017
Brazen is HOT
Very quick enjoyable read. I Loved the chemistry between Thiago and Brooke. I hope the other brothers get a story.
Very quick enjoyable read. I Loved the chemistry between Thiago and Brooke. I hope the other brothers get a story.
June 26, 2017
Wow! What a toe curling, thigh clenching read! C. M. Lally does not hold anything back with her novella with Brooke and Thiago! This is like Miami... hot, hot, hot!
September 20, 2017
Great book
Interesting book to read. In had me questioning several of my past relationships. Where do meet a man like Thiago sadly he must be really tall and at least middle age.
Interesting book to read. In had me questioning several of my past relationships. Where do meet a man like Thiago sadly he must be really tall and at least middle age.
July 2, 2019
For this to be only a novella it sure isn't lacking in anything. Everything CM Lally has published is absolutely amazing and this first installment of the Miami Lust series featuring the Solis brothers does not disappoint at all! Brazen is filled with fully developed and interesting characters, a solid and well thought out plot line, and super sexy scenes between Thiago and Brooke. You just can't go wrong with this fabulous love story that ends in a HEA. I highly recommend this book 100% and I can hardly wait for the next two books.
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