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Wild Thing
She’s never been one to be tamed
But he makes her utterly wild…
He used to be Makayla Tarrant’s best friend, but five years after he broke her heart Hudson Watt is back. He’s hotter than ever—but now he can make or break Mak’s dance career. She wants to hate him. She wants to show him she’s immune to his sex appeal. But most of all Mak wants him…every night and in every way!
“Dare is Harlequin’s hottest line yet. Every book should come with a free fan. I dare you to try them!”
—Tiffany Reisz, international bestselling author
But he makes her utterly wild…
He used to be Makayla Tarrant’s best friend, but five years after he broke her heart Hudson Watt is back. He’s hotter than ever—but now he can make or break Mak’s dance career. She wants to hate him. She wants to show him she’s immune to his sex appeal. But most of all Mak wants him…every night and in every way!
“Dare is Harlequin’s hottest line yet. Every book should come with a free fan. I dare you to try them!”
—Tiffany Reisz, international bestselling author
173 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2018
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About the author
Nicola Marsh
414 books1,442 followersUSA TODAY bestselling and award-winning Australian author Nicola Marsh writes page-turning fiction to keep you up all night.
She has published 86 books across genres, including contemporary romance, women's fiction, domestic suspense, and fantasy.
She's a Waldenbooks, Bookscan, Amazon, iBooks and Barnes & Noble bestseller, a 2013 RBY and National Readers' Choice Award winner, and a multiple finalist for many other awards.
She loves chatting on social media!
She has published 86 books across genres, including contemporary romance, women's fiction, domestic suspense, and fantasy.
She's a Waldenbooks, Bookscan, Amazon, iBooks and Barnes & Noble bestseller, a 2013 RBY and National Readers' Choice Award winner, and a multiple finalist for many other awards.
She loves chatting on social media!
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July 3, 2018
Wild Thing by Nicola Marsh is a sexy second chance romance for childhood friends who had a falling out and have the chance to make things right.
Makayla Tarrant is ready to take the dancing world by storm when she auditions for a spot in a nightclub revue – only to discover it’s her ex-best friend Hudson Watt who’ll be judging the auditions. Hudson and Makayla grew up together in a shady part of town and had been best friends. But the day that Hudson discovering Makayla stripping was the day their friendship ended. It’s a few years later and they have the chance to set things right – if they can forgive and forget. But with an attraction bursting to come free, will they also have the chance to start something new and better?
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Makayla Tarrant is ready to take the dancing world by storm when she auditions for a spot in a nightclub revue – only to discover it’s her ex-best friend Hudson Watt who’ll be judging the auditions. Hudson and Makayla grew up together in a shady part of town and had been best friends. But the day that Hudson discovering Makayla stripping was the day their friendship ended. It’s a few years later and they have the chance to set things right – if they can forgive and forget. But with an attraction bursting to come free, will they also have the chance to start something new and better?
For more of this review please visit Harlequin Junkie: http://harlequinjunkie.com/review-wil...
A copy of this story was provided by the publisher for review.
February 11, 2019
Una serie que no me defrauda. Harlequin modernizado.
July 10, 2018
Friends to lovers, or enemies to lovers? This book could be either trope, with the hero and heroine growing up together in difficult circumstances, falling out, then meeting again at the start of this book. The heat between them has grown, but they need to confront their mutual past in order to find HEA. Very enjoyable.
June 17, 2018
Hot sexy read with two strong leads and a good story line.
December 26, 2020
A big trope in romance novels is the requisite series of misunderstandings. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to bang my head against a wall, knowing all the protagonists' problems could be solved of they'd just sit down and have an adult conversation. The manufactured angst over conflicts that should be easily resolvable definitely gets old.
That's why I have a lot of respect for the characters written in this book. Yes, their initial falling out in the past was partially due to a misunderstanding, but as adults they manage to openly talk about their feelings and clear the air. At first I was worried this would be a cliche childhood enemies to lovers, with the MCs spending half the book hating each other, but I was pleasantly surprised that they hash out their differences early on when they first meet again. I've read so many books where the rivalry gets dragged out for no reason, but the MCs start having sex despite clearly having differences that should be resolved first. It really makes you wonder about the characters' backbones and self-respect. Thankfully the author doesn't do this here, and it really allows the relationship to develop more healthily for the rest of the book.
Rather than get defensive, Hudson is very apologetic and seems to genuinely regret the things that initially got between them. Throughout the book they continue to be mostly open and honest with each other. Hudson in particular is fairly good about doing right by Mak and her career, despite his fear of losing her. The climax is somewhat driven by a misunderstanding, but it's definitely forgivable and understandable.
The romance genre has so many male leads who are toxic, controlling, emotionally immature, and borderline abusive - not to mention female leads who are equally immature doormats. Seeing two MCs behave like mature, emotionally intelligent adults was such a breath of fresh air. This has to be one of the few books where the characters are flawed (as we all are) without being toxic. The story isn't anything revolutionary, and my one criticism is that the inner monologues tended to get a little repetitive after a while, but it was overall pleasant with a happy ending. Much respect to this author for writing such good characters.
That's why I have a lot of respect for the characters written in this book. Yes, their initial falling out in the past was partially due to a misunderstanding, but as adults they manage to openly talk about their feelings and clear the air. At first I was worried this would be a cliche childhood enemies to lovers, with the MCs spending half the book hating each other, but I was pleasantly surprised that they hash out their differences early on when they first meet again. I've read so many books where the rivalry gets dragged out for no reason, but the MCs start having sex despite clearly having differences that should be resolved first. It really makes you wonder about the characters' backbones and self-respect. Thankfully the author doesn't do this here, and it really allows the relationship to develop more healthily for the rest of the book.
Rather than get defensive, Hudson is very apologetic and seems to genuinely regret the things that initially got between them. Throughout the book they continue to be mostly open and honest with each other. Hudson in particular is fairly good about doing right by Mak and her career, despite his fear of losing her. The climax is somewhat driven by a misunderstanding, but it's definitely forgivable and understandable.
The romance genre has so many male leads who are toxic, controlling, emotionally immature, and borderline abusive - not to mention female leads who are equally immature doormats. Seeing two MCs behave like mature, emotionally intelligent adults was such a breath of fresh air. This has to be one of the few books where the characters are flawed (as we all are) without being toxic. The story isn't anything revolutionary, and my one criticism is that the inner monologues tended to get a little repetitive after a while, but it was overall pleasant with a happy ending. Much respect to this author for writing such good characters.
February 28, 2019
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Dix-septième roman de la collection Magnetic, Tête à tête brûlant n’est ni plus ni moins que la suite du Défi du Play-boy de Nicola Marsh. Dans ce nouvel opus, les mêmes ingrédients que précédemment avec un tout nouveau couple attachant, mais également un poil stressant.
En effet, si j’ai passé un bon moment globalement, j’ai eu quelques réticences sur certains comportements et certaines situations. Il faut dire que l’autrice a chargé son livre d’émotions insensées et incontrôlables qui donnent lieu à des emportements incongrus. De plus, il m’est arrivé de lever les yeux au ciel tant les coïncidences se révélaient être trop grosses pour être réalistes. C’est donc une lecture loin d’être parfaite et pourtant….
Car oui malgré les défauts de cette histoire, je me suis attachée à ce couple. Ils sont certes exaspérants et entêtés malgré tout j’ai aimé voir l’amour changer leur vie. J’ai apprécié ces amis qui deviennent amants et qui combattent leurs démons respectifs pour se donner une chance. J’ai pris plaisir à les observer se désirer, exprimer ce besoin insatiable de l’autre sans oublier leur fragilité et leur vulnérabilité à fleurs de peu. Il est si difficile de tourner la page lorsque l’on a déjà trop souffert, il devient compliqué de faire confiance lorsque l’on a été témoin trop jeune des ravages de la vie. Mak et Hudson ne peuvent pas changer le passé, mais il n’est pas encore trop tard pour envisager l’avenir.
Alors bien sûr, ce roman est simple, prévisible et parfois un peu lourd. Il est vrai que l’on connaît tous le refrain entamé en cœur par notre duo : pas de complication, pas de sentiment, pas de temps pour une vraie relation sauf que ce couple m’a attendri. J’avais envie de les voir ensemble, envie de voir exploser cette attirance et surtout constater à quel point l’amour pouvait changer leur vie.
Je suis donc satisfaite dans l’ensemble malgré les petits couacs et la vitesse de résolution de tous leurs problèmes. Toutefois, connaissant bien la collection Magnetic, je dirais que celui-ci se laisse facilement lire et qu’il remplit bien son rôle.
Dix-septième roman de la collection Magnetic, Tête à tête brûlant n’est ni plus ni moins que la suite du Défi du Play-boy de Nicola Marsh. Dans ce nouvel opus, les mêmes ingrédients que précédemment avec un tout nouveau couple attachant, mais également un poil stressant.
En effet, si j’ai passé un bon moment globalement, j’ai eu quelques réticences sur certains comportements et certaines situations. Il faut dire que l’autrice a chargé son livre d’émotions insensées et incontrôlables qui donnent lieu à des emportements incongrus. De plus, il m’est arrivé de lever les yeux au ciel tant les coïncidences se révélaient être trop grosses pour être réalistes. C’est donc une lecture loin d’être parfaite et pourtant….
Car oui malgré les défauts de cette histoire, je me suis attachée à ce couple. Ils sont certes exaspérants et entêtés malgré tout j’ai aimé voir l’amour changer leur vie. J’ai apprécié ces amis qui deviennent amants et qui combattent leurs démons respectifs pour se donner une chance. J’ai pris plaisir à les observer se désirer, exprimer ce besoin insatiable de l’autre sans oublier leur fragilité et leur vulnérabilité à fleurs de peu. Il est si difficile de tourner la page lorsque l’on a déjà trop souffert, il devient compliqué de faire confiance lorsque l’on a été témoin trop jeune des ravages de la vie. Mak et Hudson ne peuvent pas changer le passé, mais il n’est pas encore trop tard pour envisager l’avenir.
Alors bien sûr, ce roman est simple, prévisible et parfois un peu lourd. Il est vrai que l’on connaît tous le refrain entamé en cœur par notre duo : pas de complication, pas de sentiment, pas de temps pour une vraie relation sauf que ce couple m’a attendri. J’avais envie de les voir ensemble, envie de voir exploser cette attirance et surtout constater à quel point l’amour pouvait changer leur vie.
Je suis donc satisfaite dans l’ensemble malgré les petits couacs et la vitesse de résolution de tous leurs problèmes. Toutefois, connaissant bien la collection Magnetic, je dirais que celui-ci se laisse facilement lire et qu’il remplit bien son rôle.
June 26, 2019
Tête-à-tête brûlant, je dirais que c’est assez classique, mais que finalement cela fonctionne pas mal. Parfois, pas besoin de se prendre la tête dans des complications alors que la simplicité fonctionne.
Hudson et Mak se connaissent déjà, ils étaient amis, mais suite au décès de sa mère, Mak va rencontrer des difficultés pour payer les funérailles de celle-ci, elle va alors se diriger vers un club et danser un soir, je précise que c’est le genre de danse où les vêtements n’ont pas leur place. Le hasard faisant bien les choses, c’est ce soir-là que Hudson décide d’aller faire un tour dans ce club. Voir son amie danser dans ce genre de club l’a mi hors de lui et leur amitié est partie en lambeau au même moment. Dans la colère, Hudson a dit certaines choses, Mak en a dit d’autres, ils se sont ensuite perdus de vues sans jamais se donner d’explications sur ce fameux soir.
Je pense qu’il ne faut pas en dire beaucoup plus que deviner la suite. Lorsqu’ils se retrouvent cinq ans plus tard, je trouve que cela est allé un peu vite, mais bon, chacun sa manière de gérer les choses. Personnellement, même mon meilleur ami m’aurait fait un coup pareil, je vous certifie qu’il aurait franchement ramé pour me récupérer, je peux pardonner beaucoup de choses, mais pas tout.
Malgré tout, cela se lit assez vite et bien, même si à de nombreuses reprises ils ont eu l’art de m’énerver, ils m’ont finalement fait passer un agréable moment.
Hudson et Mak se connaissent déjà, ils étaient amis, mais suite au décès de sa mère, Mak va rencontrer des difficultés pour payer les funérailles de celle-ci, elle va alors se diriger vers un club et danser un soir, je précise que c’est le genre de danse où les vêtements n’ont pas leur place. Le hasard faisant bien les choses, c’est ce soir-là que Hudson décide d’aller faire un tour dans ce club. Voir son amie danser dans ce genre de club l’a mi hors de lui et leur amitié est partie en lambeau au même moment. Dans la colère, Hudson a dit certaines choses, Mak en a dit d’autres, ils se sont ensuite perdus de vues sans jamais se donner d’explications sur ce fameux soir.
Je pense qu’il ne faut pas en dire beaucoup plus que deviner la suite. Lorsqu’ils se retrouvent cinq ans plus tard, je trouve que cela est allé un peu vite, mais bon, chacun sa manière de gérer les choses. Personnellement, même mon meilleur ami m’aurait fait un coup pareil, je vous certifie qu’il aurait franchement ramé pour me récupérer, je peux pardonner beaucoup de choses, mais pas tout.
Malgré tout, cela se lit assez vite et bien, même si à de nombreuses reprises ils ont eu l’art de m’énerver, ils m’ont finalement fait passer un agréable moment.
August 11, 2018
Makayla's dream is to be a dancer on Broadway - in order to make this dream come true she has to audition in front of Hudson who 5 years ago had been her closest friend and secret crush - however he cut all ties when he caught her stripping, refusing to hear that she was only doing it to raise funds for her mother's funeral. Sparks fly but Mak won't let anything stand in the way of her dream not even the man she's always loved - and then there's all the bitchy comments that she only got the role by sleeping with the boss...
Another solid Dare title. I liked how driven Mak is to make her dream a reality and I always like the second chance at love trope because it gives an added layer of emotion. I like the story and her dilemma of realising her dream or choosing the man of her dreams. I also liked Hudson and his tragic back story. Ending wasn't nearly as dramatic as the rest of the novel and felt a little open ended, but hey wasn't terrible.
A solid 3 stars.
Another solid Dare title. I liked how driven Mak is to make her dream a reality and I always like the second chance at love trope because it gives an added layer of emotion. I like the story and her dilemma of realising her dream or choosing the man of her dreams. I also liked Hudson and his tragic back story. Ending wasn't nearly as dramatic as the rest of the novel and felt a little open ended, but hey wasn't terrible.
A solid 3 stars.
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May 18, 2019So painful to read. Took ages. Hated picking it up. Last time I’ll exclaim that I have no idea why people read Mills & Boons. Lyn, the librarian of my local library who was hosting our book club last month handed this book to me as a dare to read it.
Argh. Life is too precious to spend on books that don’t make you a better person by getting you to think.
All I could think through this book was about the annoying spelling of the name Makayla (instead of Michaela) and the male character was called Hudson.
Anyway last I’d read of such books. There’s hours there I’ll never get back.
No rating.
Argh. Life is too precious to spend on books that don’t make you a better person by getting you to think.
All I could think through this book was about the annoying spelling of the name Makayla (instead of Michaela) and the male character was called Hudson.
Anyway last I’d read of such books. There’s hours there I’ll never get back.
No rating.
June 16, 2024
A good story about childhood friends who have a falling out due to miscommunication that find their way back into each other's lives. Finding out their obsessions for each other are still there and stronger than ever.
This book is third person point of view, but each chapter focuses on one of the main characters mainly.
🌶🌶🌶 out of 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
This book is third person point of view, but each chapter focuses on one of the main characters mainly.
🌶🌶🌶 out of 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
February 10, 2023
de salvaje tiene poco. me compre este libro para comentarlo con amigas y echarnos unas risas, las expectativas no eran altas pero he leído fanfics mucho más 🔞🔞🔞🔞 que esto.
le doy dos estrellas porque me ha entretenido y me he reído pero poco mas
le doy dos estrellas porque me ha entretenido y me he reído pero poco mas
April 3, 2019
Entretenido. Sin más.
Me gustó más el primero que leí de ella y que está relacionado.
Me gustó más el primero que leí de ella y que está relacionado.
July 21, 2021
Pretty good but the ending was weak
September 4, 2023
Ebook. Library.
July 14, 2020
Me gustó el libro, sin embargo, había momentos en los que me molestaba tanto Hudson como Mak, porque ningún dejaba ir el pasado! Y aunque al final lo hubieran hecho, ya se habían hecho bastante daño.
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