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The Pleasure of His Punishment​ #1

The Billionaire Next Door

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Holly West was minding her own business, hiking and photographing, when she heard the plaintive call of distress from a stranded feline. Unfortunately, the rescue left Holly hanging (literally) from a tree branch, contemplating what bones were going to break when she hit the ground. A daring rescue from Logan Chandler saves her broken bones and possibly her life.

Logan Chandler wants Holly West. He has for a very long time. She has rejected him before but now he's determined to have her. Blackmail, seduction and threats gets her into his bed. But can he keep her there?

18+ Only. This book contains graphic sex, graphic language and includes reluctant sex. This has a romantic element but contains very explicit material.

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 5, 2012

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J.S. Scott

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J.S. Scott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and paranormal romance. She's an avid reader of all types of books and literature. Writing what she loves to read, J.S. Scott writes both contemporary erotic romance stories and paranormal romance erotics. They almost always feature an Alpha Male and have a happily ever after because she just can't seem to write them any other way! She lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her husband and two very spoiled German Shepherds.

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Profile Image for Joanne Mountford.
317 reviews23 followers
July 14, 2015
Oh how I wish there was a hot billionaire living next door to me. Logan sounds like a dream come true.
Holly tries to avoid Logan at all costs, it's not that she doesn't like him, she not blind, the man oozes sex appeal but she's just not into one night stands.
This is a short and sexy read, no huge story here. It's romantic and hot, well if you don't include the blackmail. Gasp! blackmailed into having sex, really? Yep but it's all good, trust me. All Holly wanted to do was save the cat and Logan just wanted the pussy.
This book actually leaves you wanting more. It's free to download right now. Thanks for a another free hot read Author J.S. Scott.
Profile Image for Denise.
651 reviews19 followers
August 13, 2014
This was a cute short story of Hope who was out taking pic's
and winds up almost falling out of tree and in to Logan's arms
where he has wanted and waited for her .. Seeing how he saved her life he feels It's
pay back time ..
Profile Image for Ashley Hedden.
5,259 reviews43 followers
January 17, 2015
I loved this story. J.S. Scott is an amazing writer and I love everything that she writes. I loved Holly and Logan's story. I loved that they knew each other for a while and now under certain circumstances they are becoming better acquainted. I loved the story and can't wait to read the rest of this awesome series so for.
Profile Image for Theresa.
279 reviews12 followers
February 26, 2015
I want a Man next door just like this. He doesn't even have to be a billionaire. Great story.
Profile Image for Karen Alleyne.
90 reviews4 followers
March 3, 2015
I absolutely love this read and could not be contented by just 1/10 of the story so I brought the entire book and it was wonderful !! Check out my full review of all ten stories in the book, The Pleasure of his Punishment, :) :) :)
Profile Image for Sarah.
2,131 reviews30 followers
May 3, 2020
Great but too short and a whole lot of sex

Really enjoyed this very very short story but with not many pages there is a lot of sex which I usually don’t mind but not much story. Enjoyed but would love to have a full book
Profile Image for Donna.
420 reviews4 followers
November 9, 2016
This is book one in The Pleasure Of His Punishment series

The lovely Holly West. Holly was minding her own business and she was hiking and photographing, when suddenly Holly heard the plaintive call of distressed stranded feline. Unfortunately, the rescue didn't got to plan and that left Holly hanging, from a tree branch. Which leaves Holly contemplating what bones were going to break when she finally hit the ground. A very daring rescue from Logan Chandler saves Holly from her broken bones and possibly saved her life.

The handsome Logan Chandler. Logan desperately wants Holly West. Logan has wanted Holly for a very long time. Holly's rejected Logan before but now Logan's so determined to finally have Holly. The only way he can try get Holly's attention is to try blackmail, seduction and threatens gets her into his bed. The only question Logan has to ask himself is can he keep Holly there?

I love J.S Scott her books are brilliant and i could do with more than 5*s
Profile Image for Susan.
370 reviews2 followers
July 22, 2015
Holly and Logan's story is another hot piece of The Pleasure Of His Punishment Collection. The only punishment in the short story is the unorthodox blackmail Logan uses to get what he wants, which is Holly. A little bit of suspense in the beginning when Holly finds herself in rather a precarious position, but a throughly enjoyable quick read.
Profile Image for Patricia.
630 reviews
June 19, 2020
I loved this short story couldn't put. Holly West trespassed to her neighbors house to rescue a cat on the tree. Logan Chandler her neighbor caught Holly from his window before she fell and pulled her in. Logan really liked Holly and he would always ask her out but she always turn him down, but now he blackmailed her saying that if she either spend the night with him or spend the night in jail.
Profile Image for Amanda Summerlin.
295 reviews7 followers
March 25, 2018
This book is one Hot short story!
Logan and Holly have known each for awhile. When a cat gets caught in a tree, that is how they end up becoming more. Logan is a hot billionaire that lives next door to Holly. He isn't afraid to go after what he wants. And..... What he wants, he will have.
I really enjoyed reading this short story....
I just wished it was longer.
Five Stars for me!
273 reviews
July 11, 2015
I am a big fan of Author J.S. Scott. The Pleasure of His Punishment has several steamy short reads. The Billionaire Next Door is my very favorite story in this wonderful collection.

Holly and Logan are so much fun. The book is awesome! Have some fun with Holly and Logan!
Profile Image for CharmaineW .
2,111 reviews11 followers
July 13, 2015
This was a short story. Wished it was a bit longer but it was good..hot and loved the characters Logan and Holly. He had wanted her for ages so their getting together was wild frantic and eye opening. Loved it
Profile Image for Lacy.
147 reviews24 followers
February 26, 2015
This was a wicked and funny read. loved Holly & Logan
Profile Image for Anna.
430 reviews1 follower
December 14, 2015
I would read this one again. It's a quick romantic read and has a few surprises in store for the first time reader.
Profile Image for M.
822 reviews5 followers
May 28, 2020
3.5 rounded. It was a super short novella. I needed to cleanse my pallet after 2 really bad book fails. This wasn't a favorite. Mainly because she did say "no" multiple times but things continued. Wasn't a fan of that but it's moving me on..... onto the next novella because my mind has still not been washed away from what I've read.
Profile Image for Dana.
595 reviews16 followers
July 14, 2015
In this incredibly short story, Holly is in the middle of climbing a tree in her neighbor's yard to rescue a cat that is stuck. When Holly reaches the cat, the cat happily jumps down, leaving Holly trapped. As she is trying to figure out whether she will live or just break a lot of bones on her major fall down, the owner of the house climbs out his window and grabs Holly, dragging her inside his house. Logan Chandler is a multi-millionaire and has previously asked out Holly, to no avail.
In return for "rescuing" her, Logan decides a little turn about is fair play, especially since Holly was technically trespassing on his property. He gives her two choices- him or the police. Holly never chooses, mainly because Logan is already mounting her.
And that is pretty much the entire story. Holly and Logan spend the rest of the story in bed exploring each other.
I get short stories, and some are even good, especially when they have a beginning, middle and an ending. This one had a beginning and an ending. Pair meets and falls into bed and live happily ever after. End of story.
Happy it was free.
Profile Image for Ashley Jasper.
1,849 reviews24 followers
November 16, 2014
This book did not do it for me. I've read a lot of JS Scott's work and have loved most of it but this one left a bad taste in my mouth. I was intrigued by the plot line but that was about the only thing I liked.

Holly is trying to do a good deed for an animal in distress, even though it happens to be on Logan's property. Logan is the broody, billionaire that Holly can't keep her mind off of. As it turns out, Logan ends up coming to Holly's aide. As payment for him helping her, he all but demands that she sleep with him. And that is where the story lost me because instead of sticking to her guns (she knew it was wrong) she went on with it.

Another thing I didn't like was that over half of the book was previews for other work from this author. I know that writers include snippets of their other works at the end of a book, but to have over half the content of this book be other titles made me glad this book was free.
Profile Image for  ✰  Charlie  ✰ Chisholm.
1,984 reviews22 followers
August 24, 2018
The Billionaire Next Door is the first book in the series The Pleasure of His Punishment. It is very short but it is hot and steamy and a quick read.
Holly and Logan story.
Logan has wanted holly for a long time he blackmails her to get her in his bed he is determined to have her. It is well written. And if you fancy a quicky these books are for you.
Profile Image for Elizabeth.
422 reviews5 followers
January 5, 2016
Short and sexy

Short but full of sex. I was not a fan of him pushing and blackmailing her, but at the same time they already had history and she wasn't trying to leave. Kept me entertained
Profile Image for Jenny Prose.
746 reviews10 followers
February 25, 2016
This is not a full length novel, but more a short story. I read it in the bath one night, quick short story.

The writing was very well done like most of Ms. Scott's stories, just wish it was longer and more involved. Overall a good quick read, but only worth it if its a free download.
Profile Image for Colleen.
237 reviews
April 12, 2019
I can't imagine what possessed me to buy this, even for $1.00; this is the kind of stuff I usually pick up because "eh, it's free, why not?", but I found it at the bottom of my Kindle, while I was attempting to sort of "Spring Clean" my e-library. It certainly wasn't a bad read.. but I can see why it took me six years (apparently I bought it back in 2013) to get around to it. It's a quick, substance-less, smutty way to waste 30 minutes (not meant as an insult); so, if that's what you're looking for, I'd recommend it.
Profile Image for Shelley C.
2,940 reviews62 followers
May 9, 2019
Logan and Holly😍

Recently stumbled across this story, having thought I’d read everything by one of my favourite authors only to discover I missed this one somehow!

Holly is out walking one day when she hears an animal in distress. Hoping to help she climbs a tree and is rescued by her dashing billionaire neighbour. Fortunately, he is able to rescue her and blackmail her into experiencing more pleasure than she thought possible😀

A good short story!
610 reviews
February 1, 2019
19 pages long. Please do not spend good money on this extremely short story. I got it free but didn't really care for it. Jan Scott is turning out too many billionaire books that are seeming more and more the same.
Profile Image for Amanda.
1,277 reviews5 followers
August 29, 2019
This for me was meh...I mean if you are looking for a sham bam thank you mam then this will suit you just fine.
For me this just felt too porno for my liking, I like at least a little romance in my porno stories lol!

Profile Image for Jamilette Berrios.
10 reviews1 follower
October 5, 2019
Love short stories

Like always is a short story to just finished in an hour. The author capture your interest in the first moment the book start. With something simple and easy, you just get suck in the story.
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