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Great Scots #2
Hard
A man walks into a coffee shop and gets offered a job in the movies. Sounds like the start of a joke, right? Or every man’s fantasy. Until I remember I’m trying to be a good man. A single father. One who doesn’t do casual relationships, Let alone get paid for s*x. But for those curves and that mouth? Any man might be tempted . . . ~*~ It was an honest mistake . . . I’m new to the “adult entertainment” business. So when I’m sent to interview for our next production, I assume the hottie with the coffee is him. Lord knows he’s hot enough to take a starring role. Especially in my fantasies. And with that accent, The "aural" he gives must be ahh-mazing. I thought a hard man might be fun for the night. But a good man? He might be everything. Hard is a laugh-out-loud, super smexy standalone romance, featuring a hot Scots single dad, a precocious tween, a rolling pin wielding pseudo granny, and an all American sweetheart in need of a little kindness, a lot of loving, and some smokin' hot smexy times.
312 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 12, 2018
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Donna Alam
44 books2,111 followersDonna Alam is a #7 Amazon Kindle store and USA Today bestseller. A writer of love stories with heart, humour, and heat, she aspires to sprinkle a little joy into the lives of her readers. When not bashing away at her keyboard, she can often be found hiding from her responsibilities with a book in her hand and a mop of a dog at her feet.
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September 25, 2020
Hard is the second book I have read from Donna Alam, and is just amazing. I love her humor, and I need to start speed reading all her scot books.
British men have always been my favorite, but after this, they now have to take a back seat, because Girl, Keir is a hot scot. Single dad, hot, dirty,(my favorite the kind of dirty, you can’t wash off ) kinky, and oh that filthy mouth. Hot damn, let’s not forget the kilt...
My American girl Paisley, makeup artist. Paisley moves to London with her rock star fiancé to find him cheating on her. She then moves in with her friend, Chastity, who owns an upscale adult entertainment company. You guessed it; Paisley then starts to work for her as an assistant and makeup artist. Now is when the fun begins. These two together are freaking hilarious.
It’s not your fault that Sasha sneezed so hard she expelled a dildo from her body, and it nearly knocked me out.’
British men have always been my favorite, but after this, they now have to take a back seat, because Girl, Keir is a hot scot. Single dad, hot, dirty,(my favorite the kind of dirty, you can’t wash off ) kinky, and oh that filthy mouth. Hot damn, let’s not forget the kilt...
My American girl Paisley, makeup artist. Paisley moves to London with her rock star fiancé to find him cheating on her. She then moves in with her friend, Chastity, who owns an upscale adult entertainment company. You guessed it; Paisley then starts to work for her as an assistant and makeup artist. Now is when the fun begins. These two together are freaking hilarious.
It’s not your fault that Sasha sneezed so hard she expelled a dildo from her body, and it nearly knocked me out.’
From the beginning, I knew I was in a wild ride, a case of mistaken identity, and with Paisley far from being shy talking about sex, I couldn't stop laughing.
From my table in the far corner—chosen so as not to upset the late afternoon crowd with talk of dick and pussy and other such things—I stand and wave. It’s weird how quickly I’ve become desensitised. These days, I can discuss the merits of butt plugs and clitoral stimulation with the best of them. Not that I’d necessarily choose to have these conversations in public, with strangers, but I digress.
Imagine him naked, my mind whispers. Wait—that’s probably what has me twitterpated in the first place.
But all is salvageable. They reconnect at a wedding neither one of them want to be at. Then from there, the story is hot and steamy. At times I think my kindle may have been smoking. I will miss their Friday nights. Both have baggage from past relationships who do pop up. I love how they both handle it.
I have enjoyed and just love Hard and sad to say goodbye; I hope to see Paisley and Keir in the next book.
April 20, 2018
Okay so why on earth have I not read this author before!!!! This was a delicious, hilarious and thoroughly enjoyable read.
HAF Scottish single dad who wears a kilt - yes you heard me right - a kilt & let me tell you he's a true Scotsman 🔥🔥🔥 meets sweet and funny American girl.
SERIOUSLY hot sexy times, plenty of LOL moments & just the right amount of swoon follows. Add in fantastic supporting characters, witty dialogue and Agnes - who I want for my own grandma & this is one hell of a read.
I went on a one clicking spree and plan on reading lots more from this author.
HAF Scottish single dad who wears a kilt - yes you heard me right - a kilt & let me tell you he's a true Scotsman 🔥🔥🔥 meets sweet and funny American girl.
SERIOUSLY hot sexy times, plenty of LOL moments & just the right amount of swoon follows. Add in fantastic supporting characters, witty dialogue and Agnes - who I want for my own grandma & this is one hell of a read.
I went on a one clicking spree and plan on reading lots more from this author.
April 17, 2018
4.5 Stars
As expected Donna Alam delivered another hot, sexy, addicting story, it is original, passionate, as well as funny. These characters have a steamy hot chemistry and I enjoyed the progression of their relationship. From the first meeting at a coffee shop to a casual hook up at a wedding to intensely hot Friday nights, and more. I fell in love with this sweet, fun, and erotic story.
Keir is a dirty talking, sexy, Scottish, dominant, he’s also a single dad, who has had a bad relationship in the past and he isn’t looking for new one now. He talks and plays tough but his damaged heart is sweet. He lives with his daughter Sorcha, as well as Agnes, the caring woman who was happy to step in as a mother figure and grandmother for his daughter. When he meets Paisley I couldn’t help but smile at their interesting first meeting and their second is a bit troublesome but they salvaged it!! Paisley is also recovering from a terrible relationship with a jerk of an ex, she’s sweet, adventurous, and sassy. I love their secret Friday night escapes.
It was great to see some of the characters from Easy make an appearance. I love the banter between the friends. Paisley is a nice addition to their circle. I look forward to more from Donna Alam.
As expected Donna Alam delivered another hot, sexy, addicting story, it is original, passionate, as well as funny. These characters have a steamy hot chemistry and I enjoyed the progression of their relationship. From the first meeting at a coffee shop to a casual hook up at a wedding to intensely hot Friday nights, and more. I fell in love with this sweet, fun, and erotic story.
Keir is a dirty talking, sexy, Scottish, dominant, he’s also a single dad, who has had a bad relationship in the past and he isn’t looking for new one now. He talks and plays tough but his damaged heart is sweet. He lives with his daughter Sorcha, as well as Agnes, the caring woman who was happy to step in as a mother figure and grandmother for his daughter. When he meets Paisley I couldn’t help but smile at their interesting first meeting and their second is a bit troublesome but they salvaged it!! Paisley is also recovering from a terrible relationship with a jerk of an ex, she’s sweet, adventurous, and sassy. I love their secret Friday night escapes.
It was great to see some of the characters from Easy make an appearance. I love the banter between the friends. Paisley is a nice addition to their circle. I look forward to more from Donna Alam.
April 11, 2018
Hard by Donna Alam the easiest five-star read of the year. Once again greatness has been brought, Keir McLain a London Property magnate with the ability to give aural in an accent that would make a nun blush. He has always been the single daddy who needs to run off as he made his daughter his priority and that made him one of my favourites. Agnes is like a mum to Kier and she reminded me of someone we had come across before and I wished she was my almost granny. But the character I wish I was more like would be Paisley as even though life has knocked her she has picked herself up with a little help from her friend Chastity. Paisley is always well turned out and managed to get her life back together and even though she may work in porn, behind the camera not in front (but I would so love to see it the other way), but it’s the way she puts her feet in her mouth that makes me love her character most.
Donna Alam always writes hot and sexy well, she is by and large one of my favourite people to put pen to paper and create people you wouldn’t kick out of bed for eating crackers, people you would sleep in the damp patch for. Please keep up the good work and get back to writing!!
Donna Alam always writes hot and sexy well, she is by and large one of my favourite people to put pen to paper and create people you wouldn’t kick out of bed for eating crackers, people you would sleep in the damp patch for. Please keep up the good work and get back to writing!!
April 14, 2018
Sitting down to read a book by Donna Alam is like sitting down to a huge bowl of the best chocolate ice cream (insert your own evil temptation here) and HARD is no exception; its wickedly self indulgent, every taste is as good as the last, you can't put it down until its absolutely finished and at the end you're left blissfully sated!
This book like all of Donna's Scot's flavoured varieties is my absolute favourite kind of indulgence, especially when we get a better look at the deliciously dirty mouthed single daddy Keir, whom we've previously just had a sample of in her latest books.
This gorgeous hunk of currently celibate Scot, is sworn off relationships after a bitter separation with his ex which left him, willingly, as sole parent to his cute and feisty daughter Sorcha.
When recently single American girl, Paisley accidentally interviews Keir for a part in a porn film, the chemistry is obvious and when another encounter brings them together again neither can resist the opportunity to indulge in each other in some apparent no-strings hot as hell between the sheets fun!
But this secretly kinky, protective and possessive alpha male is fighting a losing battle keeping the strings untangled, and as things hot up, exes interfere and mates get wind of events, the stage is set for this Hot Scot to step up and decide if there is room in his life for more than one little lady!
Throw in a tasty helping of wicked humour that will have you blushing hard and laughing out loud, swoon worthy daddy-daughter moments bound to explode your ovaries and a fabulous cast of supporting characters that never fail to entertain, and this literary treat is a five star delight guaranteed to satisfy all appetites!!
This book like all of Donna's Scot's flavoured varieties is my absolute favourite kind of indulgence, especially when we get a better look at the deliciously dirty mouthed single daddy Keir, whom we've previously just had a sample of in her latest books.
This gorgeous hunk of currently celibate Scot, is sworn off relationships after a bitter separation with his ex which left him, willingly, as sole parent to his cute and feisty daughter Sorcha.
When recently single American girl, Paisley accidentally interviews Keir for a part in a porn film, the chemistry is obvious and when another encounter brings them together again neither can resist the opportunity to indulge in each other in some apparent no-strings hot as hell between the sheets fun!
But this secretly kinky, protective and possessive alpha male is fighting a losing battle keeping the strings untangled, and as things hot up, exes interfere and mates get wind of events, the stage is set for this Hot Scot to step up and decide if there is room in his life for more than one little lady!
Throw in a tasty helping of wicked humour that will have you blushing hard and laughing out loud, swoon worthy daddy-daughter moments bound to explode your ovaries and a fabulous cast of supporting characters that never fail to entertain, and this literary treat is a five star delight guaranteed to satisfy all appetites!!
April 14, 2018
Hard by Donna Alam is a winner! Keir is a single Dad who has been through a messy divorce. He is Scottish and oh my , so sexy. Keir has sworn off relationships after a bitter separation with his nasty ex which left him as sole parent to his cute and sassy daughter Sorcha. Then there is Paisley. She is a sweet and adorable American living in London. She is trying to move on from a terrible relationship and an equally bad ex. She works for a friend’s adult entertainment business behind the camera and she accidently interviewed Keir for a part in a porn film-oops. Keir and Paisley’s chemistry is intense and one you can’t deny. At first they try then they have another encounter and by then, neither can resist the lure of the chemistry and they indulge in an no-strings affair which is steamy and hot!! Soon Keir finds that he has developed these alpha tendencies which make him all possessive over Paisley and he wants her all to himself. The no strings that they both wanted, that he wanted becomes something where he wants strings of all types. But then exes start coming around causing a stink , making scenes and overall trying to cause all sorts of drama. Will Keir cement his relationship with Paisley or will he cut what ties he has with Paisley to go back to his semi drama free life? Only way to find out is by reading this fantastic latest by Ms. Alam. It’s a unique and fun read full of some super funny moments , intense passions, and just enough drama to keep your interest – with 1 alpha male and a sassy sweet heroine. A MUST READ!
My Rating: 4.6 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
My Rating: 4.6 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
April 17, 2018
What a fantastical fun and sexy read. I flew through this book in a matter of hours. Told in the alternating points of makeup artist Paisley and business man and single father, Keir, we get a fabulous story about finding love in all the wrong places and taking chances.
Donna Alam sets up another hilarious and heartfelt scenario in the connection of Paisley and Keir, from how they meet to how they fall in love. As the two attempt to "hook" up at a wedding, they begin down a path wrought with sexual tension and filled with banter that makes this a effortless read. There's a bit of mystery, with ex's who haven't quiet let go and one that seems to have disappeared, hesitance at taking things further, butted up against the ability to NOT say no.
The story is well paced and sexy times abound. Keir's dirty talk combined with his Scottish accent serve to pull Paisley further into his life *purrrrrrr*. But Paisley and Keir are tested by friends with good but misdirected intentions and a scandal that threatens to separate them for good. I've enjoyed everything by Donna Alam that I'v read. Her characters and story lines are always captivating I strongly recommend you lose yourself in Hard.
*I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Donna Alam sets up another hilarious and heartfelt scenario in the connection of Paisley and Keir, from how they meet to how they fall in love. As the two attempt to "hook" up at a wedding, they begin down a path wrought with sexual tension and filled with banter that makes this a effortless read. There's a bit of mystery, with ex's who haven't quiet let go and one that seems to have disappeared, hesitance at taking things further, butted up against the ability to NOT say no.
The story is well paced and sexy times abound. Keir's dirty talk combined with his Scottish accent serve to pull Paisley further into his life *purrrrrrr*. But Paisley and Keir are tested by friends with good but misdirected intentions and a scandal that threatens to separate them for good. I've enjoyed everything by Donna Alam that I'v read. Her characters and story lines are always captivating I strongly recommend you lose yourself in Hard.
*I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
April 13, 2018
Falling On Hard🍆 Times💘
Adult Romantic Comedy, Mistaken Identity, 💘Love of a Lifetime
Paisley💃💋, an experienced 💄makeup artist, has fallen on hard times after a bad breakup with Robin, a 🎸Rock Star.
She gets a job doing the make up at her friend Chastity's erotic film studio. She gets along pretty well until she has to take Chasitys place for a prospective employee's interview.
She goes to a ☕coffee shop to meet the man she hopes they will hire. He's ripped💪 and hung, she has some close ups on her tablet! 🔥Hot!
A tall, buff💪, and gorgeous man🐺🍆🌋 in an expensive suit walks in and she assumes he's the one! Waving him to her table, she starts to interview him as best she can, having no real experience at it! Embarrassing terms, descriptions, and innuendos fly thick and fast!
Finally, at about the same time, they both realize he is not the prospective employee! Oops!
Keir🐺🍆🌋 is the super hot Scot that Paisley💃💋 misidentifies. He's actually a wealthy, divorced, business man with a young daughter. After their coffee shop fiasco, he looks up the company she works for on line, and gets the info on her. She has stimulated something in him, and he🐺🍆🌋 wants more!
When they meet again at a wedding reception, the animal🐺 attraction is off the charts!
YEHAW! Ride Em Bareback🍆, Cowgirl!🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎
ARC Received for a Voluntary and Honest Review.
I also got the book📑 with KU.
I absolutely loved💘 this book! It's a wonderful, funny, and sexy romp through the minefields of the second time at trying love for both characters! First time a failure? Try again until you get it right!
Adult Romantic Comedy, Mistaken Identity, 💘Love of a Lifetime
Paisley💃💋, an experienced 💄makeup artist, has fallen on hard times after a bad breakup with Robin, a 🎸Rock Star.
She gets a job doing the make up at her friend Chastity's erotic film studio. She gets along pretty well until she has to take Chasitys place for a prospective employee's interview.
She goes to a ☕coffee shop to meet the man she hopes they will hire. He's ripped💪 and hung, she has some close ups on her tablet! 🔥Hot!
A tall, buff💪, and gorgeous man🐺🍆🌋 in an expensive suit walks in and she assumes he's the one! Waving him to her table, she starts to interview him as best she can, having no real experience at it! Embarrassing terms, descriptions, and innuendos fly thick and fast!
Finally, at about the same time, they both realize he is not the prospective employee! Oops!
Keir🐺🍆🌋 is the super hot Scot that Paisley💃💋 misidentifies. He's actually a wealthy, divorced, business man with a young daughter. After their coffee shop fiasco, he looks up the company she works for on line, and gets the info on her. She has stimulated something in him, and he🐺🍆🌋 wants more!
When they meet again at a wedding reception, the animal🐺 attraction is off the charts!
YEHAW! Ride Em Bareback🍆, Cowgirl!🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎
ARC Received for a Voluntary and Honest Review.
I also got the book📑 with KU.
I absolutely loved💘 this book! It's a wonderful, funny, and sexy romp through the minefields of the second time at trying love for both characters! First time a failure? Try again until you get it right!
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October 16, 2018DNF (possibility to come back to it)
So I won this in an author takeover on Facebook.
I love finding new to me authors and I loooove single dads so I thought this would be a straight up winner.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t. And I’m super bummed about it!
It had me hooked at the very beginning. It was funny, creative, and different. But after that, it lost me.
I don’t mind cursing and if you know me at all, you know I love me some smut but this book was... I don’t know, too centered around sex yet no one had any yet...?
Worst. Review. Ever.
It’s just hard to describe.
I just think this is one of those books that you have to read and judge for yourselves. This wasn’t a book for me but it could be for you!
So I won this in an author takeover on Facebook.
I love finding new to me authors and I loooove single dads so I thought this would be a straight up winner.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t. And I’m super bummed about it!
It had me hooked at the very beginning. It was funny, creative, and different. But after that, it lost me.
I don’t mind cursing and if you know me at all, you know I love me some smut but this book was... I don’t know, too centered around sex yet no one had any yet...?
Worst. Review. Ever.
It’s just hard to describe.
I just think this is one of those books that you have to read and judge for yourselves. This wasn’t a book for me but it could be for you!
April 16, 2018
Hard is yet another fun and highly entertaining read from Donna Alam that I highly recommend. Keir is a Scottish single dad with a drop dead sexy accent. He has sworn off women after the disaster that was his previous relationship. He lives a simple life, spending his time working and taking care of his sassy and adorable daughter. Paisley is an American living in London. She is also getting over a bad relationship and a crappy ex. She is working for her friend’s porn company behind the camera. She’s supposed to be interviewing an actor for a role, but a case of mistaken identity leads to a hot and steamy hook up. Neither Keir or Paisley want anything complicated of long lasting. Keir isn’t one casual, but the more time he spends with Paisley the more possessive he feels and soon all her can imagine is strings tying them together. As exes re-enter the picture and drama starts developing, are Keir and Paisley willing to take one more chance on a relationship or will they forget their passion and feelings and walk away?
April 12, 2018
About 3 years ago I stumbled upon Donna Alam’s books and fell in love with her humor and sexy men. It was a lucky day for me. Her stories just keep getting better. Donna can steam up my kindle with the best of erotica writers but what sets her apart is how well developed her characters are and dang it, the woman is just freaking funny. She writes the most interesting dialogue that is hysterical. Her secondary characters add so much depth to her stories. They are sassy and cheeky and I love them all. Elderly characters that will make you blush and cry with laughter. Children that are intelligent, outspoken and yes, funny.
Hard is no exception. I loved it. Keir is sexy, naughty and Scottish. I could have just lead with Scots and had your attention. As with all her hero’s he is all those things but has depth. All her men have some grit and that makes them so much more.
Keir and Paisley’s story is amazing and the only thing I wish is that I could read it again for the first time.
They are flawed, made mistakes in their pasts but are just trying to do the best they can going forward. Keir and Paisley are explosive together. He talks so dirty to her and she gives as good as she gets.
Lots of sexy time, tons of laughs and a single teary-eyed moment makes it 5 stars for me.
I was gifted an ARC for an honest review.
Reviewed by Becky for JoandIsaLoveBooks
Hard is no exception. I loved it. Keir is sexy, naughty and Scottish. I could have just lead with Scots and had your attention. As with all her hero’s he is all those things but has depth. All her men have some grit and that makes them so much more.
Keir and Paisley’s story is amazing and the only thing I wish is that I could read it again for the first time.
They are flawed, made mistakes in their pasts but are just trying to do the best they can going forward. Keir and Paisley are explosive together. He talks so dirty to her and she gives as good as she gets.
Lots of sexy time, tons of laughs and a single teary-eyed moment makes it 5 stars for me.
I was gifted an ARC for an honest review.
Reviewed by Becky for JoandIsaLoveBooks
April 13, 2018
Paisley is just started a new job and its in the adult entertainment business. When she goes out for an interview she mistakenly interviews the wrong guy. Keir is a single dad and when he stops for some coffee a gorgeous woman starts asking him questions and he realizes that she thinks he is someone else especially when she mentions what the interview is for. After the awkward meeting Paisley hope that she'd never see the man again but fate had other plans and they run into each other at a wedding. Things heat up between them and they have one hot night together but its not enough for them and then start to get serious. Can they have a relationship given how they met?
This is a seriously funny book I couldn't put this down once I started it. The chemistry between Keir and Paisley is blazing hot. This is a very entertaining and well written story. I would recommend this to anyone that loves to read a great story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. I enjoyed it so much I bought my own copy.
This is a seriously funny book I couldn't put this down once I started it. The chemistry between Keir and Paisley is blazing hot. This is a very entertaining and well written story. I would recommend this to anyone that loves to read a great story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. I enjoyed it so much I bought my own copy.
April 18, 2018
Keir and Paisley’s story is great. Paisley is an executive assistant for an adult entertainment company, who mistakes the sexy Keir for the gentleman she is supposed to be interviewing. And I am sure you can imagine how funny that becomes. But while this is a laugh out loud moment the chemistry is off the hook.
I really enjoyed this story and couldn't put it down. I was happy to read this book for my honest review.
I really enjoyed this story and couldn't put it down. I was happy to read this book for my honest review.
April 9, 2018
Hard starts out funny and sweet and soon ramps up the heat taking it up a notch to scorching. This book was pure fun to read! Witty characters with excellent humor, a romance with delicious steam, and moments of adorable sweetness all round out into a story that grabs you and doesn’t let you go. I didn’t put it down once from the moment I started reading.
An American girl living in London trying to move on from a horrible ex, Paisley is is both funny and adorable. Working for her friend’s adult entertainment business she accidentally interviews the wrong man for a job. The sparks are immediate between her and Keir, even during their hilarious accidental meeting and they continue to grow into serious heat as they run into each other again.
Keir is both serious and deliciously sexy. A single father he hasn’t even so much as dated after a disastrous marriage and divorce. Spending his time utterly devoted to his daughter he’s not looking for a relationship. Lucky for him neither was Paisley. But as things begin to heat to inferno levels between them we see those feelings starting to change. I had a blast reading these two and can’t wait to read more from Donna Alam!
An American girl living in London trying to move on from a horrible ex, Paisley is is both funny and adorable. Working for her friend’s adult entertainment business she accidentally interviews the wrong man for a job. The sparks are immediate between her and Keir, even during their hilarious accidental meeting and they continue to grow into serious heat as they run into each other again.
Keir is both serious and deliciously sexy. A single father he hasn’t even so much as dated after a disastrous marriage and divorce. Spending his time utterly devoted to his daughter he’s not looking for a relationship. Lucky for him neither was Paisley. But as things begin to heat to inferno levels between them we see those feelings starting to change. I had a blast reading these two and can’t wait to read more from Donna Alam!
April 11, 2018
This is such a fun story, that has many amusing laugh out loud moments.
Paisley is simply adorable, she is working for a friend who is in the adult entertainment industry,and wrongly assumes the handsome Keir as a possible client when he walks into the coffee shop, interviewing him for a job the chemistry between them is instant.
Keir is a single Dad who has been through a messy divorce, but Paisley has also had her fair share of heartbreak. Two people not looking for Love, but possibly find it anyway, whose attraction gets hotter and hotter that my glasses were steaming up, it was that scorching.
Maybe Keir's mistaken identity was fate, I really enjoyed this book it was just what I needed, exciting, funny and sexy. I couldn't put it down. It was a Wonderfully easy great read which I highly recommend.
Paisley is simply adorable, she is working for a friend who is in the adult entertainment industry,and wrongly assumes the handsome Keir as a possible client when he walks into the coffee shop, interviewing him for a job the chemistry between them is instant.
Keir is a single Dad who has been through a messy divorce, but Paisley has also had her fair share of heartbreak. Two people not looking for Love, but possibly find it anyway, whose attraction gets hotter and hotter that my glasses were steaming up, it was that scorching.
Maybe Keir's mistaken identity was fate, I really enjoyed this book it was just what I needed, exciting, funny and sexy. I couldn't put it down. It was a Wonderfully easy great read which I highly recommend.
April 12, 2018
Hot and Steamy !
I loved everything about this book!To say this story is hot and steamy is an understatement so prepare yourself for some burning up flustering Moments 😜 but apart from that there drama and twists that’s guaranteed to have you hooked! 💙 After Paisley and Keir meet when she mistakes him for the guy she’s suppose to be interviewing to be a porn star - a second encounter is when it really kicks off but Keir is open from the start and he isn’t boyfriend material and he sworn off women a long time ago!
But these two have more than chemistry that cannot be denied !!!!
Keir - Scottish, dirty talking cocky rugby playing alpha male - what’s not to love !?
I look forward to Flynn and Chastity’s story !!
I loved everything about this book!To say this story is hot and steamy is an understatement so prepare yourself for some burning up flustering Moments 😜 but apart from that there drama and twists that’s guaranteed to have you hooked! 💙 After Paisley and Keir meet when she mistakes him for the guy she’s suppose to be interviewing to be a porn star - a second encounter is when it really kicks off but Keir is open from the start and he isn’t boyfriend material and he sworn off women a long time ago!
But these two have more than chemistry that cannot be denied !!!!
Keir - Scottish, dirty talking cocky rugby playing alpha male - what’s not to love !?
I look forward to Flynn and Chastity’s story !!
April 12, 2018
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Wow! What can I say? Donna knocked another one over the fense. If your looking for excitement, humor, adventure, smooth flowing and lets not forget steamy, then congratulations my friends you've found it. Donna has a way of drawing you in and holding your attention from the start. With her vivid imagination and an eye for detail makes her characters come alive right before our eyes. I was fascinated following the characters as their personalities transform and blended beautifully. The scenes realistic with fantastic graphic descriptions that's just as a amazing. Excellent job Donna and thank you for sharing such an incredible tale with us.
Wow! What can I say? Donna knocked another one over the fense. If your looking for excitement, humor, adventure, smooth flowing and lets not forget steamy, then congratulations my friends you've found it. Donna has a way of drawing you in and holding your attention from the start. With her vivid imagination and an eye for detail makes her characters come alive right before our eyes. I was fascinated following the characters as their personalities transform and blended beautifully. The scenes realistic with fantastic graphic descriptions that's just as a amazing. Excellent job Donna and thank you for sharing such an incredible tale with us.
April 17, 2018
At first I was only to give this 3 stars, but after reading about the wedding ceremony and Paisley and Sorcha, I couldn’t help but give it 4 stars. So sweet and endearing! I read this in one sitting. I little far-fetched, but definitely enjoyable. Great chemistry, Keir and Paisley (love that name, so unique)! Amazing friends, Flynn and Chastity! And a great supporting cast, Will, Mac, Agnes, and cute Sorcha! And what about that cover??? Simply DELICIOUS, DELIGHTFUL, AND DELECTABLE!!!
April 12, 2018
Well, Donna Alam has done it again. She hasn't disappointed me yet and Hard is no exception. I'm a sucker for a hot, dirty-talking Scotsman and add in the fact that the hero, Kier, is a loving, single dad and it's like my kryptonite. Suffice it to say, I think I've found my latest book boyfriend.
Starting out with one of the more unique "meet cutes" I've encountered, the heat and chemistry between Paisley and Kier ramps up quickly and is OFF THE CHARTS. I liked that there was just enough "drama" to keep things interesting, but not enough to make my eyes roll.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
Starting out with one of the more unique "meet cutes" I've encountered, the heat and chemistry between Paisley and Kier ramps up quickly and is OFF THE CHARTS. I liked that there was just enough "drama" to keep things interesting, but not enough to make my eyes roll.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
April 10, 2018
This is Hard written by Donna Alam. She is one of my favorite authors and I never allow her new works to go unread. In this book, we meet Paisley. She is a sweet and kind lady that has been through a recent painful breakup from her fiancée of several years. She has started working in the adult entertainment industry and meets Kier when she is tasked with doing an interview. A guy walks into a coffee shop....no really....Kier walked into a coffee shop and finds himself being hit on by the gorgeous Paisley. And their next chance meeting is even more fun! Who doesn’t love a man in a kilt? It’s a sassy and fun book that you will not want to miss!
April 12, 2018
From the moment Paisley and Keir meet, we know we're in for something special. Paisley completely won my heart, and Keir is one hot Scott of a single dad. This story has a huge amount of heart, and the chemistry is fantastic between Paisley and Keir. I love getting to know is the characters and seeing how it all comes together. It's not all smooth sailing, but I enjoyed every minute of the book. Some super funny moments await, but I don't want to spoil a thing. This is a voluntary review of an advance reader copy
April 12, 2018
American Paisley is looking for a new start, and when a case of mistaken identity with Kier, is the start of a comedy of errors along the way. Kier is a single dad who and a Scotsman, and the chemistry between him and Paisley of off the charts. This is a humorous, hot, and dirty talking story, which had me totally captivated and laughing throughout. I love this authors’ work, and cannot wait to read more from her, as well as recommending for all readers.
April 12, 2018
You really get more than you want or expect from a book by Donna Alam. The Hot Scots series was amazing and now Hard! There’s lots of sexy steamy moments but there’s also sweetness, quirkiness and LOL moments that steal your heart! The main characters are perfectly flawed and the secondary characters are just as important and amazing.
A definite recommendation! I received this book for a voluntary, completely honest and non incentivized review.
A definite recommendation! I received this book for a voluntary, completely honest and non incentivized review.
April 12, 2018
Donna Alam certainly knows how to deliver a good read! Although I was somewhat disappointed with Hard, it still had a kicker of a storyline; characters you loved to hate; and an underlying series of emotions that kept you close to the vest. While not my most favorite book by Donna Alam, it’s still well worth your time.😊 (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and liked it.) ❤️
April 12, 2018
This was such a fun book!! Paisley is simply hilarious!! The mishaps she inadvertently gets herself into had me laughing so hard!! Of course, the BEST mishap of this book was mistaking Kier for a prospective client. And their next chance encounter-HOT! These two set the pages on FIRE! Of course it isn’t smooth sailing for these two...between exes, meddling friends, and Kier’s precious daughter there are plenty of speed bumps to be navigated. I highly recommend this book!!
April 12, 2018
A sweet, funny, hot read that has a great storyline. This book kept me entertained and the characters were great. I though Donna Alam did a great job writing all the characters and the storyline. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
July 27, 2018
Hard by Donna Alam was an exceptionally good read.
I loved the witty banters between the different characters. There were moments when I couldn't help laughing out loud while reading. Great characters, witty dialogues, off the charts chemistry, highly steamy scenes, HEA - and I better not start with that scottish brogue!
This book was pure entertainment.
Hard wasn't my first read from Donna Alam but I definitely liked it the best - so far :-)
I loved the witty banters between the different characters. There were moments when I couldn't help laughing out loud while reading. Great characters, witty dialogues, off the charts chemistry, highly steamy scenes, HEA - and I better not start with that scottish brogue!
This book was pure entertainment.
Hard wasn't my first read from Donna Alam but I definitely liked it the best - so far :-)
February 21, 2024
I received an advanced copy of this as an arc book. I enjoyed the chemistry between the lead characters. Both have had heartbreaking past relationships that have left a huge mark on they’re current lives. Can two chance meetings help them find the happiness they’ve been looking for in their lives? Or will their meddling friends and crazy exes’ shenanigans keep them apart?
April 28, 2018
I absolutely loved this story. This was my first time reading a Donna Alam book and it was amazing. The whole entire story was so detailed and very well put together. It had the perfect amount of romance, drama, humor, and over all dialogue. I loved how through out the book it gives more and more details on both Keir and Paisley's history and how they ended up in the situations they are both in. Also how they both decide that just a physical relationship is really all they want and need because unfortunately they both have had some bad experiences in the past and would prefer to avoid going through all of that again. Trust is something they both have a hard time expressing, but the connection they have is too much to go unnoticed. Keir is a single divorced father who has basically thrown his self into raising his daughter Sorcha, keeping his friend circle small, and working more then need be. He chose to remain single and to basically give up on everything (including sex) that goes along with the benefits of dating. Paisley is newly single, but that's only because of certain circumstances that made her change not only her relationship status but also her lifestyle. Everything she had grown accustomed to as far as her career and the man she had planned on marrying had all grown down the drain. She was far from home but refused to give up and dwell on what wasn't and continued to push for what could be. So she wasn't exactly living the life she thought she would be and working in an industry that she never dreamed of working for, it least she had an amazing friend Chasity to never give up on her and to help her out when she had no one left. Plus if it wasn't for that crazy job she would never had met Keir... I also really enjoyed that the author involved the daughter in a lot of the book. It gave it more of a realistic feeling. Especially when it came to certain conversations that parents get stuck talking to their kids about because let's face it kids see and know way too much, and curiosity always seems to get the best of them. I most definitely laughed well reading this book which was great. Overall this book is steamy, I dont want to give too much spoiler alerts. I most definitely would recommend reading this story for yourself. I know I will forsure be checking out more books from this author. I'm certainly a fan now!!! Well deserved 5☆s
April 16, 2018
My Readultery Life Review
Hard is a funny and sweet read that offers plenty of heat and dirty talking. The back and forth banter between the main characters, Keir and Paisley, offer the readers plenty of laughable moments and plenty of swoon worthy moments as well.
Keir has swoon off relationships after a nasty separation with his ex. Now the sole parent to a very adorable and cheeky daughter, Keir knows he most devote his time and attention to his daughter. He just wasn’t expecting Paisley to enter his life in a way that leaves a mark, in a good way.
Paisley, filling in for her boss accidentally mistakes Kier as the man she is meant to be interviewing for a position on the next movie, a porn movie. Oops! Trying to move on herself from her horrible ex and make better choices in her life, she isn’t looking for anything serious.
But from the get go, Keir and Paisley’s chemistry is off the charts and neither character can ignore the heat. Giving into their desires, a no-strings affair morphs into something so much more than they expected.
I adored Kier, his accent and alpha tendencies and dirty mouth are just some of his traits that helped me fall in love. Throw in the fact that he’s a single parent, just speaks to my heart.
Paisley, is a girl after my own heart! Even though she has had her knock downs, she finds a way that allows her to put herself pack together. Her sweet and adorable attitude help counter balance Keir and make this couple one of my favourite so far this year.
Hard as the perfect mix of fun, drama and intense passion to keep you interested in the characters and storyline. A must read for 2018.
***** 5 Stars
Hard is a funny and sweet read that offers plenty of heat and dirty talking. The back and forth banter between the main characters, Keir and Paisley, offer the readers plenty of laughable moments and plenty of swoon worthy moments as well.
Keir has swoon off relationships after a nasty separation with his ex. Now the sole parent to a very adorable and cheeky daughter, Keir knows he most devote his time and attention to his daughter. He just wasn’t expecting Paisley to enter his life in a way that leaves a mark, in a good way.
Paisley, filling in for her boss accidentally mistakes Kier as the man she is meant to be interviewing for a position on the next movie, a porn movie. Oops! Trying to move on herself from her horrible ex and make better choices in her life, she isn’t looking for anything serious.
But from the get go, Keir and Paisley’s chemistry is off the charts and neither character can ignore the heat. Giving into their desires, a no-strings affair morphs into something so much more than they expected.
I adored Kier, his accent and alpha tendencies and dirty mouth are just some of his traits that helped me fall in love. Throw in the fact that he’s a single parent, just speaks to my heart.
Paisley, is a girl after my own heart! Even though she has had her knock downs, she finds a way that allows her to put herself pack together. Her sweet and adorable attitude help counter balance Keir and make this couple one of my favourite so far this year.
Hard as the perfect mix of fun, drama and intense passion to keep you interested in the characters and storyline. A must read for 2018.
***** 5 Stars
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