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Don’t look away…

I’m the kind of guy people avoid. Yeah, I’m harsh, but it’s the scar that runs from my chest to my face that isn’t doing me any favors. Doesn’t matter that it came at a huge price or that I’ve made something of myself since—experience has taught me chicks don’t dig the kind of scars I carry.

Which is why, when a gorgeous woman moves in next door and isn’t at all intimidated by me, I feel like my luck is about to turn.

Man, does it turn. Seems she gets off on me seeing her sexiest, most private moments…a lot. And I really, really like watching. Enough that I can’t resist giving her a taste of her own medicine.

What follows is the hottest week of my life, and we’ve never even spoken. Or touched. We’re both so worked up that when we crash into each other at the grocery store, no backyard fence between us, I’m ready to take her right there in the frozen foods aisle.

Bianca is bold. She hints that she’s sick of watching the previews and wants to see the whole show. I’ve never done anything like what she’s suggesting, but the ideas spinning through my head turn me the hell on. I’m going to give that woman every one of her wildest fantasies, and then maybe, just maybe, I’ll win her heart…

SHOW OFF is a scorching hot standalone M/F romance with a little M/F/M/M surprise. If you like voyeurism, exhibitionism, and ménage, this one’s for you. As with all my books, there is no cheating, and a HEA is guaranteed!

97 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 8, 2018

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Ember Cole

8 books77 followers
Ember Cole is an erotic romance author, movie addict, and all around nerd girl who is easily distracted by hot fictional characters, Converse, and popsicles. She lives in California with her goldfish and a slew of imaginary boyfriends. Her motto when writing romance? Why only settle for one man…

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Profile Image for Wendy'sThoughts.
2,670 reviews3,288 followers
October 4, 2018
4 Truth In Advertising Stars
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Every once in a while I enjoy a little Bow Chicka Bow Bow to read. I like to mix it up, get my smexy on and then move on to the next read. Many authors have come up with own their ways of doing these types of erotic stories. Ember Cole is a new-to-me author and with this read, I think she has a real handle on this genre.

We have the perfect set up for an exhibitionist, voyeur, role-playing people.


One is a very liberated woman who knows what she likes and has no shame in taking it. She is a neighbor to a man who keeps to himself. He is strong and built but has a large long scar which covers part of his chest and goes up to the side of his face. It isn't easy to look at so he has become comfortable remaining in the shadows. Both of their homes have back decks which are angled so that each is able to look into each home through lots of sliding glass doors.

She starts the teasing first. He is caught like a deer in headlights and cannot look away. At first, he thinks he needs to stay still so she won't know he is able to see her but then she looks straight at him and it becomes game on.
The blurb gives you everything you need to decide if this is for you.

Entangled Publishing was right on the money when they developed this new division, One Handed Reads. I see they believe in Truth of Advertising, too.

A gifted copy was provided by Entangled Publishing, LLC-One Handed Reads via NetGalley for an honest review.

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Profile Image for Sissy's Romance Book Review .
8,992 reviews16 followers
October 8, 2018
Show Off by Ember Cole is the story of Bianca and Aidan.
Aidan has a physical scar that has made him stay somewhat to him self and makes his attitude toward people somewhat harsh. But when Bianca moves into the building she doesn't seem to see the scar and it the total opposite of him and is attitude. The one thing that seems to bring them together is their physical attraction that they act on.
This was another quick hot read from Ms. Cole.
Profile Image for Tan✨.
457 reviews45 followers
January 4, 2023
You should read this book if you are into Voyeurism and/or exhibitionism. You should also read it if you are looking to read some steamy M/M/F/M or just some hot M/F in general.

*I gave this book a 2 star rating not because it was necessarily bad but because it is just very...lacklustre.*

BUT, you must not read this book if you are looking for characters with depth, a plot line or even a satisfying romance.
This was an open ended romance that really had no dialogue or even normal interaction imo. But I did love how the book dove right in and got out of there just as fast. The book was extremely short and just 90% sex. I would’ve loved a little more plot and the characters were just so all over the place and not at all memorable. And we had such a vague ending before the epilogue that appeared out of nowhere...

Aidan was actually a sweet guy and that surprised me because my brain thought he would be all broody for some reason. All in all, a solid H. Not much more to say here... also, I love how open minded he is and our h’s descriptions as well 👌🏽

And we have our h. I’m so sorry I can’t even remember her name. Hold on....YES BIANCA! okay so Bianca is a very...liberated and sexually confident I guess you could say, putting it mildly. Don’t know what to say because she’s very meh.

*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
Profile Image for Dilek VT.
1,556 reviews1,726 followers
not-appealing
October 4, 2018
M/F romance with a little M/F/M/M action in it.
Includes voyeurism, exhibitionism and ménage.
Profile Image for Demetra .
586 reviews14 followers
June 15, 2019
3,5 stars

This is my second book from the author. It’s a relatively short book, that can be read in a couple of hours. Ember Cole definitely knows how to write some really hot scenes. The encounters between Aidan and Bianca are passion-filled and charged with sexual tension!

However, just the sex scenes weren’t enough for me. I wanted to see more connection between Aidan and Bianca. I felt the passion and the physical attraction but not the emotional one. The only scene that gave me that was when he told her about his scar, but it ended too soon.

The book is good, especially if you are looking for a hot read. I’ll be picking more of Ember Cole’s book in the future!!
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1,160 reviews45 followers
October 26, 2018
4 Stars
Review by Alysia
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Show off by Ember Cole is a very quick, steamy read!!! It’s about two neighbors, Aiden and Bianca, who are VERY into each other and enjoy showing each other how much while getting creative with it.

Aiden has a terrible jagged scar that starts on his cheek and goes all the way to his arm that is very scary. He has a soft heart and hates that it scares children even though it’s not really something he can hide.

Bianca moves in next door to be closer to her grandmother, and finds her neighbor to be very fond of her exhibitions. She enjoys a little more kink in the bedroom and Aiden is more than happy to oblige.

From having separate partners, while the other watches, to inviting others to join, it will definitely deliver the hot steamy goodness that we all love to read.

**ARC provided for an honest review**
Profile Image for Anastasia シ.
787 reviews270 followers
October 18, 2018
Full Review on my blog!

*a copy was provided by NetGalley*

Woahh. I'm glad I decided to read another of Ember Cole's books, after reading, Seven Brothers and a Virgin I didn't know what would come of this one. It was exactly what it claimed to be... fast smutty reading. And it was super hot..

I loved the characters, but their relationship started out different and kinda unusual, imo. I kinda wish there was more to the build up of the relationship.

Steamy, hot, sexy read. Erotica fans will love this blazing book. I recommend it!

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Profile Image for patrick Lorelli.
3,797 reviews39 followers
November 3, 2018
This book starts out hot from the very beginning. You meet the two main characters in Aiden who lives next door to a women named Bianca. He is attracted to her but has not gone next door to introduce himself yet. With a scar that he has on the side of his face he knows it turns people away. Now drinking a beer sitting on his deck he sees Bianca and her date in the throws sex and not being able to take his eyes away they end up making eye contact and he finishes watching. Weeks later he returns the voyeurism for her eyes. Later they meet and then the scenes become much hotter. All the while you are also given a story inside also, and one night he shares with her what happened to him that caused the scar. The relationship between them is hotter than hot and it also includes other people one time. All done in taste and the author makes the story work this is a very good book. I got this book from Netgalley.com I gave it 5 stars. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com
Profile Image for Terry.
1,531 reviews
October 5, 2018
Aiden lives a solitary life, because of his scars on the outside and the inside ... except for the odd hook-up. Bianca moves in next door to a muscular hunk and starts giving him nightly erotic shows. Can he be the one to give her all her dreams and a happily-ever-after.

This book was burning in my hands ... HOT HOT HOT! Ms. Cole sure knows how to write a erotic scene. I could just feel the electricity between Bianca and Aiden ... and the scene when Aiden's buddies joined them ... WOW! If you are looking for a quick read to get you hot and bothered, then this is it ... PERIOD!

I received an ARC courtesy of Entangled Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
Profile Image for Flo₂₂.
1,652 reviews133 followers
November 8, 2019
this could really be a good hot read but..
sharing her with your friends? i can accept it if it's a hookup...
but not when you already know that you want a relationship with her...
i thought that the FMMM scene is a at the beginning with one of them before they start things,maybe them watching it like they did with the other scenes before them getting together,but i can't accept it after and especially not with his best friends... nahhh...
i'm sorry...if you want some development with the h/H this is not the story for you.
if you want to read scenes with only hot sex without any kind off commitment then you might like it.
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Profile Image for Samantha.
2,696 reviews21 followers
October 4, 2018
Show off is a relatively quick read but filled with very hot moments. Aidan is used to being judged by his scar so he holds back from people. His new neighbor is not shy and really doesnt see his scar. Just one heck of a hot neighbor.
Bianca loves sex and Aidan brings her to do things she only dreams about. A week spent putting in shows for each other leads to some explosive encounters.

It's a great book and I seriously enjoyed it.
Profile Image for Jackie - Fire & Ice Book Reviews.
549 reviews151 followers
October 4, 2018
Such a wickedly delicious book. Every word burned the pages of this short read. It was scorching hot and a bit dirty.

I’m not a big erotica read, but this one was a serious panty wetter. It was hot, entertaining, and a nice short read.

I loved the characters, and their relationship started out different than what I’m used to, but ended up how I wanted it to.

I loved it. Erotica fans will love this blazing book.
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1,170 reviews76 followers
January 21, 2019
This was short-ish, fun, super hot, and fun to read.

Aiden and Bianca are neighbors who find that, while not knowing each other, they share something in common... a strong love of sex, watching, being watched, and all the fun that goes with that. The story was fun, the characters real and engaging, their connection palpable. It's a super hot read.

ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Profile Image for Tracie R.
2,143 reviews
October 7, 2018
3.5 Stars A short, sexy, smutty read, Show off is a hot standalone M/F romance with a little M/F/M/M. this is a quick, hot read that takes you from zero to scorching in no time at all. If you are looking for depth don’t look here if you are looking for voyeurism, exhibitionism, and ménage then grab your fan and enjoy the ride.
Profile Image for Claire Louisa.
2,150 reviews125 followers
October 25, 2018
If you are looking for a story full of hot sex, voyeurism and group sex then this is your book. A short read with little character building, but for an erotic story about two people who know what they want it was very sexy.

Thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing LLC for a copy in return for an honest review.
Profile Image for Vicky Ott.
85 reviews
January 20, 2020
Can I just say HOT DAMN!!! Like OMG I need a shower or something. This book has seriously made my year so far in regards to sex. If you have even a bit of exhibitionism in you and role play...this is the book for you.

It's a quick read and hot read. I'm surprised my panties have not caught fire. We have masturbation, with exhibition, sex with exhibition, ménage and toys. Just read it!!
Profile Image for Laura.
937 reviews6 followers
October 7, 2018
There is a line between erotica and something that belongs in the Penthouse Forum. I was not a fan of this book. The book was too short for character development.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher.
Profile Image for Tammy.
9,120 reviews51 followers
October 12, 2018
Bianca is Aidan’s new neighbor and a bit of an exhibitionist. Soon sparks fly and watching isn’t enough. This is a fast-paced read with great characters and lots of steam. I really liked it.
1,396 reviews11 followers
September 25, 2018
I wish that I were as sexually adventurous as Bianca. She knows what she needs and craves, she isn't a bit shy about asking for it. Aidan is smart enough to listen and obey. And make her obey.
Profile Image for Jennifer Becker.
Author 24 books70 followers
September 30, 2018
Deliciously sexy with a smoldering hungry. The anticipation and drive these two have for each other and her wickedness is amazing.
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642 reviews
October 3, 2018
Bianca has an exhibitionist kink and loves getting off while her hot neighbor, Aidan is watching. But soon just watching is not enough. And when they come together fireworks fly. Bianca is a bold yet vulnerable woman who knows what she wants, and Aidan is man enough to fulfill all her fantasies.
It is a quick hot erotic read that leaves you wanting more, and I hope Josh and Callum get their story soon.
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429 reviews3 followers
October 4, 2018
I’m a bit conflicted on how to review this book. It was exactly what it claimed to be... fast smutty reading. And it was super hot.. I definitely enjoyed that aspect of it. I couldn’t help but wonder though how much better this book would have been if it had been a full fleshed out novel. The premise of how Bianca and Aiden met was really unique and I would have loved to have seen all of that developing a little slower and see their relationship grow once together. It would have made for a fantastic unique book instead of one that will be unfortunately forgettable. Overall this book was good for what it was but could have been so much better.


** ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review **
Profile Image for Allyce.
80 reviews8 followers
October 7, 2018
This review first appeared on the blog Ally's Appraisals: https://wp.me/p37L0Q-148

My Thoughts: At its heart Show Off is a smut filled romance novel between a scarred architect and his neighbour, who happens to have a bit of a voyeurism kink. The novel is an very quick and engaging read that effortlessly balances plot with passion .

Sometimes with romance novels that feature a lot of erotic scenes, I find that they lack an emotional core. At no point in Show Off did I feel that story was sacrificed for the sexy scenes. Rather they worked together and fed into each other. There was enough content and character development present in the novel for me to feel connected and invested in Aidan and Bianca’s romance.

The characters were engaging as well, Bianca was a strong independent woman who at times was quite kooky and vulnerable. One memorable scene was her sudden urge for milkshakes 😛 In Show Off Bianca is often sexually in charge, she knows what she wants and isn’t afraid of her desires. However on the other hand she was sometimes emotionally vulnerable, she knows what she wants for her future but at times she questions her ability to find someone who will love and take her seriously.

Cue Aidan. Aidan comes off quite stoic and sometimes reserved, however when he interacts with Bianca he really came alive. The easy way in which he accepts all of Bianca was such a pleasure to read. The way he interacts with and meets Bianca’s grandmother had me smiling down into the book.

Show Off is not a book to be dismissed – it is a fun, emotional, and yes, sexy read ❤

Smut Level: Woah.

This book!

This book – woah!

If a book comes with a little extra blurby bit just to say how ‘scorching hot’ it is, then you should listen. Show Off is 100% scorching hot! As the blurb suggests there is a foursome, exhibitionism, and a huge helping of voyeurism. Oh and just casually a HEA between the two romantic leads.

If that doesn’t tell you how incredibly hot Show Off is, it is part of the incredibly cheeky ‘One Handed Reads‘ from Entangled Publishing. So you know, there’s that.

Please note: I received a copy of Show Off from NetGalley.
Profile Image for Ann L.
4,940 reviews39 followers
October 7, 2018
Oh my goodness, this is one scorcher of a story, Bianca and Aiden are neighbours and are both attracted to each other through an act of exhibitionism, Bianca starts the teasing and he is only too happy to reciprocate. Enjoyable.

I received a copy from Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion
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181 reviews28 followers
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October 7, 2018
Okay if you're a lover of steamy reads then I believe you will love this book. It has a little of everything. It was my first book by the author and definitely would love reading more of her stuff. It's a short read. Bianca and Aiden and both loveable character who knows how to sex right. A total panty wetter. Especially when Aiden's friends join the party. I wish I had a sexy neighbor like him move in next door. If you're looking for a yummy sexy read I highly recommend this book.
Profile Image for Shia.
1,175 reviews24 followers
October 10, 2018
Rating 2/5

I *almost* didn't finish this - but because it was so short I continued to read. This book was FULL of sex, voyeurism, exhibitionism and lots and lots of (did I mention) sex. While it was hot, I like my characters to have more depth and more development, especially if I am to relate to them in even the tiniest way. If you're looking for a steamy, quick read to get your undies wet then this is for you.

*I received a free copy from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest review."
157 reviews2 followers
October 10, 2018
A steamy smoking hot romance book that will leave you breathless and wanting more from this author. A great introduction to this author. I can't wait to read more from this author.
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