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In business—and in love—the only thing sweeter than negotiating the deal is closing it.Katherine just sent her kids to California to spend the summer with their dad. That gives her two months to indulge in a guiltless summer fling… if she can find a man worthy enough. But even if she does, she may not have the time now that she’s taken over the family business. Greyson gave up trying to find a woman to fit into his complicated life ages ago, choosing instead to focus on expanding his sporting goods empire. Now he’s set his sights on acquiring family-owned Freedom Cycle, and once Greyson decides he wants something, he goes after it until it’s his.When Katherine’s and Greyson’s paths cross in a crowded nightclub, she’s unaware that he’s the man maneuvering to take over her company, and he has no idea she’s the woman he has to persuade to sell it. All they know is that the chemistry between them is unlike anything they’ve ever felt. Which means both are oblivious to the colossal mistake they’re about to make when they leave the club together.When the passionate rush is over and their identities are revealed, will it be too late for Greyson to save the deal? Or will he be even more determined than ever now that the one thing he wants even more than Katherine’s company is her heart?The Banger Trilogy is a wickedly hot binge read with jaw-dropping twists that will keep you guessing until the very end.Books in the Banger Trilogy, in reading Choose MeCovet MeCherish Me

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Published January 1, 2018

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Donya Lynne

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Donya Lynne is the author of the award winning All the King's Men Series and a member of Romance Writers of America. Making her home in a wooded suburb north of Indianapolis with her husband, Donya has lived in Indiana most of her life and knew at a young age that she was destined to be a writer. She started writing poetry in grade school and won her first short story contest in fourth grade. In junior high, she began writing romantic stories for her friends, and by her sophomore year, they had dubbed her Most Likely to Become a Romance Novelist. In 2012, she made that dream come true by publishing her first two novels and two novellas. Her work has earned her two IPPYs, one gold and one silver, as well as two eLit Awards, also one gold and one silver. Donya has many more novels and novellas planned for years to come.

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January 11, 2018
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Blurb:
She wants a sexy summer fling. He wants more. And he won’t stop until he gets it.

NOTE: This book was previously published as part of the 7-book Banger Serialized Novel. While the series has been rebranded as a trilogy, and the story slightly altered to accommodate the new format, it is the same story. Please do not buy this book thinking it is a different story or a continuation of the previous Banger books. Thank you.

Katherine Clayton, divorcée and single mother of two, just sent her kids to California to spend the summer with their father. During the ten months of the year when they’re in her custody, she gives all of herself to her children. She doesn’t even date. But the summers are hers, and she’s going to make the most of their absence with her annual summer fling.

Unfortunately, her past four summer romances have fallen flat. If she can’t find a man this summer who can fulfill her needs, this year’s fling will be her last. Katherine needs a man who won’t leave her unsatisfied. For her, bigger truly is better, and anything less than huge won’t do.

Greyson James is more man below the waist than most women can handle, and he’s beyond frustrated that he’s unable to enjoy the great sex other men take for granted. Since he finds no pleasure in causing women pain, traditional sex has become a novelty . . . until he meets Katherine. She’s exactly what he needs and vice versa. And the chemistry between them is undeniable.

But after one night of intense passion, neither is prepared for the wicked ride fate has in store for them. Katherine just inherited her retiring father’s company, and the last thing on her mind is selling. But that’s exactly what Greyson wants her to do, which she finds out in a shocking turn of events when she shows up to a meeting in her father’s place to find that the person she’s meeting with is none other than the captivating man she spent one gloriously erotic night with just days before.

Now Katherine must decide if she can trust Greyson with not only her heart, but her company.

As the Banger Trilogy unfolds, Greyson and Katherine will wrestle with their feelings for each other, long-held family secrets will be revealed, and scandals neither could have imagined will rock them to the core.

Will what they’ve found in each other be enough for happily ever after? Or will one passionate summer be all they share?
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2,773 reviews51 followers
January 12, 2018
This is book ONE in the Banger trilogy, which was previously released as 7 part books. I was going to buy them, all 7 books, once they were all out, but life got in the way and I totally forgot about getting. Until I saw they were being rebranded and rereleased as a trilogy. They were released on Jan 1st 2018 and I purchased all three in one.

And let me ya!! You NEED all three before you start!! Seriosuly, DO NOT attempt these books til you have all three (book one is currently free Jan 6th 2018)

Because this will GRAB you and not let you go! Took me about 90 minutes, to read all 233 pages and I did not move for those 90 minutes!

And you know what?? I did not notice, it did not even occur to me til I was over half way through about something about the way this book is written

First Person
Mutli Point of View
AND!
Present Tense!

So there I was, merrily reading away, about Katherine and her hunt, about Greyson and his personal affliction and about them doing naughty unexpected things to each other and it hits me! Like a freaking sledgehammer to the face! It hit me that this book, that grabbed me so well, is written in the PRESENT FLIPPING TENSE! For me to get way past half way, for that penny to drop, just shows you how engaging I found Katherine and Greyson.

It is explicit, it's down and dirty. It makes no apologies for being so either! It is, in places, emotional. Not quite the bawl your eyes out, more the kind I wanna stab Katherine's ex's eye out with a blunt pencil, but I have a feeling the bawling is to come. Oh yes, I know its-a-coming!

I Love Ms Lynne's work, and this is an excellent addition to her library.

Off to read book 2, Covet Me now.

5 full and sexy stars!

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8,301 reviews207 followers
February 13, 2018
3.5 stars--

About the book: RELEASE DATE January 1,2018

She wants a sexy summer fling. He wants more. And he won’t stop until he gets it.

NOTE: This book was previously published as part of the 7-book Banger Serialized Novel. While the series has been rebranded as a trilogy, and the story slightly altered to accommodate the new format, it is the same story. Please do not buy this book thinking it is a different story or a continuation of the previous Banger books. Thank you.

Katherine Clayton, divorcée and single mother of two, just sent her kids to California to spend the summer with their father. During the ten months of the year when they’re in her custody, she gives all of herself to her children. She doesn’t even date. But the summers are hers, and she’s going to make the most of their absence with her annual summer fling.

Unfortunately, her past four summer romances have fallen flat. If she can’t find a man this summer who can fulfill her needs, this year’s fling will be her last. Katherine needs a man who won’t leave her unsatisfied. For her, bigger truly is better, and anything less than huge won’t do.

Greyson James is more man below the waist than most women can handle, and he’s beyond frustrated that he’s unable to enjoy the great sex other men take for granted. Since he finds no pleasure in causing women pain, traditional sex has become a novelty . . . until he meets Katherine. She’s exactly what he needs and vice versa. And the chemistry between them is undeniable.

But after one night of intense passion, neither is prepared for the wicked ride fate has in store for them. Katherine just inherited her retiring father’s company, and the last thing on her mind is selling. But that’s exactly what Greyson wants her to do, which she finds out in a shocking turn of events when she shows up to a meeting in her father’s place to find that the person she’s meeting with is none other than the captivating man she spent one gloriously erotic night with just days before.

Now Katherine must decide if she can trust Greyson with not only her heart, but her company.

As the Banger Trilogy unfolds, Greyson and Katherine will wrestle with their feelings for each other, long-held family secrets will be revealed, and scandals neither could have imagined will rock them to the core.

Will what they’ve found in each other be enough for happily ever after? Or will one passionate summer be all they share?

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REVIEW: 3.5 stars--CHOOSE ME is the first instalment in Donya Lynne’s contemporary, adult BANGER erotic, romance, novella trilogy focusing on thirty-six year old Rugged Sportswear business owner Greyson James, and thirty-four year old newly appointed CEO of Freedom Cycle Katherine Clayton.

Originally released as the seven-part BANGER serial written by Dick Hertz (aka Donya Lynne), told from dual first person points of view (Katherine and Greyson) CHOOSE ME follows single mother/ divorcee Katherine Clayton as she is about to embark on her fifth summer fling after saying goodbye to her children for their extended vacation. Meeting Greyson James, and his plus-size manhood finds our heroine dreaming about the nights to come but business comes first, and with her father’s retirement on the horizon, our heroine has been named CEO of Freedom Cycle. When a potential buyer arranges a meeting our heroine is none too impressed with what’s about to transpire. Enter Greyson James, Katherine’s previous one-night stand, and the man with whom she will fall in love. What ensues is the realization that Greyson James plans a merger with Freedom Cycle, but is willing to embark on a personal merger, as well.

Greyson James is a man focused on the above –average size of his peen- a detriment to most women due to the sheer size and circumference of everything going on. Throughout the story line the reader is inundated with an inordinate number of references to the size of his junk, an ongoing reminder that becomes a bit too tedious to thoroughly enjoy the overall premise. As the first part of the trilogy begins to evolve, it is the clash between potential business partners, and the fall-out of their sexual relationship that is more interesting than the hero’s over-sized c*ck. As Greyson sets out to find a woman who is able to 'accommodate' his size, Katherine searches for her next summer conquest before her children return.


We are introduced to Katherine’s father Robert Clayton; her ex-husband Phil Kelley, and their two young children Christian and Rose; as well as Katherine’s friend Jessica; and Greyson’s friends and business partners CFO Ed and COO Mike; his brother and attorney Brent James.

The author has slipped in a number of ‘Easter Eggs’ into the story with reference to a best-selling popular trilogy that has recently been turned into a three-part movie, some of which I have mentioned throughout my review.

CHOOSE ME is a fast paced, erotic story about two people who find one another only to realize that what they have may all be for naught. The premise is provocative and spicy; the characters are impulsive and startling; the romance has only just begun. I am a big fan of Donya’s AKM series, and her other contemporary reads but CHOOSE ME has left me a little perplexed with my feelings and thoughts. Here’s hoping the next two instalments do not focus on the ‘size’ of our hero but on the ongoing struggle between business and love.

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659 reviews12 followers
July 14, 2018
10 +

I enjoyed reading this book ! I have read the AKM Series , and fell in love with most of the characters , so I decided to see what else this Author has to offer. And I am elated that I did !! Grayson is a CEO of an outdoors type company, and adrenaline junky and an all around wonderful hunk of man flesh ! Not only is he heart throb fine, he is a total gentleman. Of Course he has a problem !!! His problem is that he is beyond well endowed !!! Apparently, most of the women he finds himself with, run screaming !! Except for Kate ☺
She has just been promoted roDEO in her family company , and her children are off on their summer vaca with their Father. Which leaves Kate to pursue the only action she gives herself throughout the year -a Summer fling . She meets Grey in a very swanky club in Denver, and sparks F L Y !!!!
They practically melt the pages with the things they do to one another, and it isn't until later , that they find out that He wants to by Her company.......Which She doesn't want to sell. So... Should they continue this Summer fling , or get down to business ???
I love how DONYA LYNNE brings her worlds to life in the pages of her books , and makes you Care about these characters of hers . And ,as always, I will enjoy the next book in this SERIES while I await the next books in the AKM Series !!!
Thx DONYA LYNNE , for another winner !!!
BTW.... As a woman of color, I have found that well endowed men are , actually quite Normal , and the way Grey whines is excessive ( to me ) , but everyone's experience is different, I suppose!! That was the only thing about this book that I thought was beyond redundant....all in all , I Really liked it !!
Profile Image for Naomi Connor.
359 reviews4 followers
February 12, 2018
***ARC provided in exchange for an honest review - Naomi / Scandalous Book Blog***

This was a Hot, Sexy Captivating read!!!

Greyson James is a man who has it all, money, his own company and an 11 inch D**k!!! He is the perfect man on paper, however he is yet to find the perfect woman, one who can accommodate his size and enjoy a healthy sex life.

Katherine Clayton is a divorced single mother of 2. and every summer her children go to their fathers. In the 2 months that her children are away she has her yearly fling. Nothing but sex and fun! Her last few flings have been nothing spectacular and have left her feeling a little disappointed. She is a woman who likes her men big, she likes to feel them at the time and the morning after!

A chance meeting between this couple leads to a hot, passionate sex session.

But then...

Katherine's father announces his retirement and she takes over his role. Attending a meeting her father set up before his announcement, she is shocked to find the man who rocked her world and who she has spent days fantasizing about is the man who wants to buy her company.

Now they both have big decisions to make but will they be the right ones?

One click today to find out!
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624 reviews
February 16, 2018
4.5 STARS!
I read this series under the previously published titles and pen name Dyck Hertz. I stumbled across it on Amazon one day and I laughed out loud at the pen name. I thought to myself, surely someone who can dream up such a title has an amazing sense of humor, so I MUST read this book. I thought I was in for a fun and ridiculous story about a man with an oversized penis who's love life is failing miserably due to his frighteningly large manhood. I was only half right. It is about a man with an oversize penis and he finally meets and falls for a woman who can handle EVERYTHING he has to give. Well, at least until it comes to feelings. And while there are some elements of fun, it's definitely not ridiculous. I also really appreciated that the story featured two more mature adults in their 30's dealing with real life issues. Those aren't always easy to come by.
Hold on tight because Donya not only brings you freakishly large body parts, but BIG FEELS and big surprises as well.
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788 reviews43 followers
January 15, 2018
I wasn't sure what to expect from this trilogy. This book, the first one, was free, and now I've purchased the other two because I want to see how these two people handle their lives now that they've found each other.

This story is a new look in romances. Instead of having a large one and everyone falls all over themselves, this guy has a problem because the women he's met back away from him because of, as he calls it, a child's ball bat that he has between his legs. Since the baseball bat size is most wanted in fantasies, but not so much in real life, I liked that this book finally told it the way it is. I also enjoyed the steam that rose off my Kindle every time that Katherine and Greyson came within ten feet of each other,

I will never, ever look at bathrooms the same again. In this, the first of the trilogy, you won't find much romance. But you will find lots and lots of steam - in bathrooms - no kidding. Hot, steamy, wildly amusing, but in bathrooms.
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1,940 reviews37 followers
February 10, 2018
3.5* If the author would take out about 5-20 of the instances where he talks about how huge his junk is in the first 50% of this book I would have liked it a lot more. Once we get past that though it was a pretty good book. I enjoyed the writing style, it kept me wanting to know what they were going to do next.

The book was HOT and I'm looking forward to the next one. I want to know how they handle the predicament that they find themselves in. How do two business rivals that can't keep their hands off each other come to a solution that will work for everyone?

Waiting for book 2.
278 reviews4 followers
June 22, 2019
Choose Me

Summer flings and surprises. When Kate finds out that her summer fling has interests in her company she realizes that she has a choice to make. I gave it 4 stars because it ends abruptly.
357 reviews1 follower
August 20, 2019
Wow enough said

A very different story. First one like this one l have read. Different but good and interesting. Just wish you would have included more chapters and longer story.
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429 reviews
October 2, 2019
Amazing start of a trilogy

Love Kate and Grey. The story is a wonderful plot with two very smart and interesting people. When they meet it's explosive and dynamic. Where will it lead? Must be 18
176 reviews
January 9, 2018
Edges

Unexpected events bring two unlikely people together that sets. Them on path neither of them expected to happen but brings on a new journey.
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357 reviews3 followers
February 3, 2019
Oh wow !

Expect the unexpected . Love will always strike when you aren't looking ! Lighthearted romp with the one who got away , but then turns the whole world upside down !
720 reviews
July 19, 2020
Not going to read the next 2 books as they're overpriced.
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225 reviews1 follower
October 28, 2020
Intriguing and engaging story

Wow m this story is amazing and I really enjoyed reading it. Full of intrigue and raw desire, you'll find this story hard to put down like I did. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series. Thanks Donya
191 reviews
April 26, 2022
Awesome romance!

This book was breathtaking! Great storyline and characters. Romance, sexy, and heartbreak all rolled together! Can't wait to read more!
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749 reviews59 followers
February 28, 2018

Contemporary Romance, with multiple-POV.

Book #1 of a trilogy, that shouldn't be read as stand-alone.

Sexy, fast read!!!

 


Addictiveness: I've read it in one sitting of about two hours. Is a fast-paced, sexy book!
Character: hero 4/5, heroine 4/5, secondary characters 4/5, growth 4/5, real 3/5  Good characters, great development. There are a lot of meaningful secondary characters as well, such as Katherine ex that I already love to hate. They are easy to like and understand.
Cover: art 5/5, title 5/5, subtitle 5/5, color-font 5/5, buy 5/5 Yes! I love this cover. So sexy and fun! I would definitely buy without reading the blurb. In fact, I believe I chose this book because of the cover and catching title.
Freshness: Even though  the story doesn’t have anything we could say WOW, how different, the overall book has a fresh vibe. The pace helps it feels original.
Plot: believable 4/5, conflict 4/5, dialogue 5/5, ending 4/5, enjoyment 5/5, opening 4/5, pace 5/5, setting 5/5, subplots 5/5, twists 4/5  This is a well-crafted plot. Is cohesive, with great pace. It has a good balance between heat and emotions.
Romance: believable 4/5, chemistry 5/5, description 5/5, development 5/5, steam 4/5 Hot!!!! Really, bathrooms are a thing here. OMG, I cannot even remember bathrooms and this book. STEAMY!
Writing Style: Cohesive plot, great character development, a dash of emotion and some really hot scenes. What is not to like?

 


I got tired of hearing the hero talking about the size of his junk. Yes, it has meaning to the plot, but it doesn't have to be said every two pages.

 

 

My first book from the author, but definitely not the last. In fact, this series is addictive and I must read the rest of the trilogy now, or I will die of curiosity.

Overall 

Action 2/5
Angst 2/5
Darkness 0/5
Humor 4/5
Romance 5/5
Suspense/Mystery 0/5
Would I recommend? I would recommend this book for everyone that enjoy steamy romance.
Would I re-read this book? Definitely!!!
Would I re-read this series? Yes!!!
Would I read more from the author? I'm looking forward to read more.

You MAY read this because you like the author; you SHOULD read this because you enjoy romance; you MUST read this because you like HEAT in your reads!!!



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