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Eric McCurdy used to be a lot of things - professional baseball player, husband, and all-around stud. But when another man steals his wife and an injury forces him to give up his career, Eric hits a slump in all matters, until one night, his best friend asks him for a favor. The spank bank is full after that experience, but Eric wants more. He wants something like that for himself.Alene Victor believes she doesn’t have much to offer. She recently lost her boyfriend. Her job is odd hours, and her body feels out of sorts. When a friend of a friend recommends late nights at the gym, she’s hoping for more than a typical workout. She needs physical education in all matters. Her ex said she was boring. She’s hoping her new athletic trainer can change that for her.In a consensual relationship where two lost souls come together, they learn they are worth so much more, especially to each other.The Athletic Trainer is a quick and steamy read of pure pleasure.You might enjoy When the Handyman Comes first; however, this book may be read as a standalone.

84 pages, Paperback

Published April 4, 2020

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Lana Brazen

4 books192 followers
Lana Brazen is the alter ego of a bestselling contemporary romance author who believes romance doesn’t need to end just because you crossed over forty. In a fantasy life, she was an anthropologist, a journalist and a world-famous novelist on the level of F. Scott Fitzgerald. None of that has happened. Instead, she’s written over twenty romances, mothered four children and remains with the one and only. Sometimes, she likes things a little hotter, spicier, raunchier than contemporary trysts, and so begins this chapter.

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Profile Image for Sophia Triad.
2,241 reviews3,768 followers
May 3, 2020
Down right filthy....and so much fun. This is one of the hottest series that you can read lately.

The Doctor Will See You (Pure Pleasure #1) by Lana Brazen
When the Handyman Comes (Pure Pleasure #2) by Lana Brazen
The Athletic Trainer by Lana Brazen

The dirty trainer was introduced in the previous book and he was a friend of handyman.
Still the doctor is my favourite, but I enjoyed this book too 😉
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4,177 reviews35 followers
April 10, 2020
Eric owns a gym and is divorced so he doesn't trust easily after his ex wife cheated on him. Alene is down on her luck and looking for a good time. A friend suggests she visit Eric's gym. Eric ends up becoming her trainer but so much more than that after the chemistry develops between them. This book is steamy hot with a dirty talking alpha male. If you like filthy this is your kind of story.
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Author 9 books5 followers
April 10, 2020
Okay so I need to tell you all something....

I have read exactly ONE book by the amazing L.B. Dunbar, and it was a part of the SmartyPants romance initial launch. It was so perfect and sweet and just *sigh*....I love that damn book. So when I heard that she also writes under another name and there was an ARC opportunity for it, I immediately signed up. And I was extra excited because he’s a trainer and he’s going to make her world better through exercise and maybe they’ll be interested romantically and sneak glances and yeah.

So.

............

If anyone has read The Athletic Trainer by Lana Brazen, I’m sure you know where this is going. 😂

My brief synopsis (written in total shock over what I just finished reading 😂😂😂):

“I’m going to go work out here.”
“Oh? You work out here too?”
“Yeah, maybe we can give each other a really good workout together!”
“Hell yeah!”

Annnnnnnnnnd scene.
And scene.
And more scene.
And who’s that dude in the weights over there??
And more scene.
And he’s coming closer.
Oh shit, more scene.

Guys when I tell you that I literally couldn’t wrap my head around what was happening 😂😂😂

It was a fantastic book. Really. But I guess maybe I should have done a little homework because it was soooooo far off base from what I picture from LB Dunbar that I found myself laughing at the worst moments (read: during the “who’s that over there?” part) in the book because I couldn’t believe what I was reading. I clicked out of the book TWICE to check and make sure that I was reading the right ARC!! Where did sweet romance writer go? Because she sure as hell wasn’t anywhere to be found in the pages. This definitely lived up to a “pure pleasure romance”!!

And now I completely understand why writers write under multiple names 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Fantastic book. And now excuse me while I go download everything else by her!!
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1,524 reviews191 followers
April 8, 2020
Holy HOTNESS. Whew.. this book is every filthy fantasy come to life and them some! I'm supeised my kindle didn't melt in a pile of carnal, messy goodness. This erotic novella was pure fire!🔥🔥🔥

I have never read this author before, so I didn't realise that this was erotica, but that doesn't mean I'm disappointed in the least. There's also a really sweet love story underneath all the heat as well!!

If you like your romances down right filthy -- and I do mean filthy -- this is definitely for you!

**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
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2,126 reviews78 followers
April 9, 2020
“The Athletic Trainer” was my first read by Lana Brazen and wow! This book is a hot, steamy little treat. I mean seriously HOT. If you’re looking for an over the top, instaLust sexy, sexy, novella length read then this is the book for you. Alene and Eric will melt your Kindle with their off the charts chemistry and the amount of sexy naked time fun they engage in. TBR and enjoy.
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645 reviews69 followers
July 16, 2020

"The Athletic Trainer" is part of a series of titles that can be read as standalones, but if you want to read them all here's the best order:

1 - The Doctor Will See You
2 - When the Handyman Comes
3 - The Athletic Trainer

I absolutely loved book 2 - have yet to read book 1 - and I after reading, I immediately preordered this one.
In the previous story, Eric gave us a sneak peek of his ... naughty side and I couldn't wait to get to know more.😍💖

This story is hot, filthy, deliciously kinky and has a HEA.
What more can we ask for?
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414 reviews23 followers
April 14, 2020
Review for The Athletic Trainer by Lana Brazen

5 star super steamy read

I absolutely am becoming addicted to Lana's novellas and books. The Athletic Trainer is the third book in this series after The Doctor Will See You (🔥🔥🔥🔥 read it!), and When the Handyman Comes (🔥🔥🔥🔥 again read it!) I love that each story involves a couple over 40. Having turned 40 myself this year I can attest your sex drive doesn't go away. The sex scenes are soooo hot and written very very well. The connection between Eric and Alene is hot from their first meeting but you feel the emotional connection as well. I'm most impressed by the fact that Lana doesn't gloss over insecurities, grey hair, wrinkles etc. Nope she goes out of her way to show how all that can be sexy and lovable. That is a message so many women forget that we are lovable because of our imperfections not in spite of them. She also does an excellent job highlighting that when the right two people are together and have trust that branching out during sex becomes fun and easy.
Oddly Lana Brazen's writing style reminds me a lot of Merry Farmer's writing style. Merry writes primarily historicals so that's not the parerrel I meant. It's the fact that both women write about different ages of lovers, lovers with the desire to Branch out sexually. Merry's Silver Foxes is very reminiscent of the themes in Lana's stories.
The fun thing to me is that you can read these stories as light steamy reads. You can let yourself think about them more deeply and how aging changes our views of the world and ourselves. If like me you are over 40, or you have self image issues you can find inspiration in the women who brave new experiences.

Triggers: anal, menage, casual sex
Profile Image for Caroline F.
2,406 reviews52 followers
April 9, 2020
Another great little hot-to-trot novella in this series!

"He has a filthy mouth, and I love it."

Alene needs her confidence boosting after a bad relationship bashes her self-esteem, and someone she knows sends her to Eric McCurdy's gym to be 'taken care of'. Eric has been burnt in love himself and is slow to trust. However, he would definitely love what his friend, Andrew, has found with his woman. When he realises that Alene has come to him for reasons other than just fitness, he embraces it fully. Their arrangement is to meet twice a week, every week for some hot sexploration. However, when Eric bumps into Alene outside of their normal setting, it gives him a wake-up call about the exact nature of their association.

"It's so hard not to come. I want to coat that throat, mark it as mine."

I loved Alene's courage and growing confidence, as Eric pushes her boundaries. Even though this was a novella, I think I would have liked to have heard more from Eric on how he felt about Alene and how she affected him, and really what made him tick. Overall, this was a super-hot quickie read.
1,019 reviews18 followers
April 11, 2020
Lana Brazen’s latest passionate tale takes us to the gym where we find two lonely people; the shy student, and the sensual and hands-on teacher. What happens during their private lesson, is anyone’s guess.

Alene needed reassurance that she was desirable, sexy and worth spending time with. She was searching for someone to show her how to feel, how to touch, and how to open her eyes to a world of new beginnings. Her search led her to Eric who was patient, sexy and knew how to make her respond. He was a dream come true and someone she could easily fall for. Could he be the one to help her break out of her shell and embrace her sensual side? Eric needed an outlet to relieve his restlessness and it would take more than his usual workout regime. He had been alone a long time and he needed someone who wanted him for who he really was and not because of his fame. Alene was different then most of the women he met, and there was something about her that lit a spark in his heart. He wanted to help her find an appropriate workout to fulfill her needs, and he intended to satisfy Alene until she was begging for more.
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744 reviews5 followers
June 12, 2020
Lana Brazen continues with her short, hot stories about insta love. I’ve read all the previous books in this series and enjoyed each one.
The main male character is Eric, a former baseball player, now doing the job of trainer in a gym. The main female character is Alene, a woman feeling useless, and insecure because of the hurtful words used to describe her by her ex-boyfriend. She seeks help in developing her sexuality, and this is where Eric comes in to help her, in resolving this problem. They begin a semi-cold sexual relationship in the form of training. There are several episodes that occur, including the continued insecurities of Alene, an accidental meeting at a baseball game, and the inclusion of another male to their training sessions, but these all lead to feelings becoming stronger between Eric and Alene. Alene getting the flu causes Eric to take care of her, and they become closer. Eventually they realize how strong their feelings are for each other and they achieve their HEA. I recommend this short read and I will continue to read books written by Lana Brazen.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Ashley Jasper.
1,852 reviews24 followers
April 2, 2020
Holy gym shorts and sports bras! Lana Brazen is back and sexier than ever! The Athletic Trainer was hot hot HOT!!!

There was something about Alene that just made me root for her. A little down on her luck but doing her part to turn the tide. She was looking for guidance and fun. She wasn't expecting Eric and how he colored her world. Oh Eric. I really liked the sweet guy. His strength. His passion. His dirty, dirty mouth. How he couldn't get enough of Alene.

It was supposed to be uncomplicated but then it happened...feelings. Cue the romance. While deliciously naughty, The Athletic Trainer also packed the right amount of sweet. And as someone who enjoys visiting the gym, I don't know how I'll look at a resistance band the same way again.
Profile Image for Bibliophile  Chloe .
1,258 reviews105 followers
April 5, 2020
Ms. Brazen gives us another story with lots of heat and smexiness!

This is the story of Eric and Alene.  

Eric is the new athletic trainer in a gym and Alene is a new client referred to him by his friend Andrew.

A bit of a mix-up and some explanations later and Eric and Alene start an unconventional relationship, more of a business transaction and work out in one. 

This is a fast read, no holds barred erotic story that has some sweet talk, some dirty talk and some of the hottest scenes I have read!

If you are looking for some down and dirty, with a hint of romance, look no further than this newest story from Lana Brazen.  Make sure you have a fan handy because it's gonna make you burn!
844 reviews7 followers
April 16, 2020
This is the third book I have read by this author who gives us these quick hot little stories to make you squirm a little and get a little hot under the collar.

Alene needs her confidence boosting after a relationship went sour and a friend of a friend recommends Eric McCurdy's gym and of course meets Eric himself. Alene goes to the gym with an open mind and it's a good job she does because Eric comes up with a rather unusual training schedule.

This story is HOT and sexy and erotic and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The story was good although I thought the ending was too rushed but it didn't spoil my enjoyment of the book. My favourite so far is The Doctor Will See You but this is one not to be missed either.
841 reviews1 follower
April 19, 2020
Lana Brazen has done it yet again with this HOT, SIZZLING book! It's a quick novella but boy is it good. I have been looking forward to Eric's book since we met him in The Handyman. There was just something about him in that book that intrigued me about Eric and I was not disappointed in this book. Alene and Eric are semi-introduced thru Andrew (The Handyman) because Alene is ready for a workout. Eric doesn't quiet get what she wanted at first but when he does this book gets HOT!!!!

Technically the books are standalones but I highly suggest you read the other 2 books of Lana Brazen's to enjoy James & Andrew as well.

I look forward to more of these exciting HOT books from Lana Brazen!
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781 reviews26 followers
April 21, 2020
The Athletic Trainer - Lana Brazen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love a quickie. Yes, I do mean a quick read with plenty of heat and some great characters.

Lana Brazen delivers that in her third book and then some.
Plenty of seriously hot sex and some great chemistry between the characters. Alene and Eric are two lost souls, beaten down by life but their self discovery certainly sets the tone for for some passion. The tie in to the previous stories was easy and provided enough insight that this book could very well be read as a stand-alone though with this kind of heat, why would you not want to read the whole series.

Fun, flirty and a whole lot of dirty but in the best way. Great read.
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827 reviews5 followers
April 8, 2020
I have loved each installment of this "series" from Lana Brazen. I feel that each book pushes my reading sensibilities to new heights. I have fallen for DR. James, Andrew the Handyman and now the Athletic Trainer, Eric. I feel he is probably the sweetest, most romantic of the three so far while still being the one to push us to new heights of pleasure. I definitely would be in the same category as Alene if I was still 40 - LOL!! I hope you will love these two as much as I did. I also hope there will be more of these quick pleasurable reads from Lana Brazen as well.
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1,829 reviews44 followers
April 8, 2020
I have loved each installment of this "series" from Lana Brazen. I feel that each book pushes my reading sensibilities to new heights. I have fallen for DR. James, Andrew the Handyman and now the Athletic Trainer, Eric. I feel he is probably the sweetest, most romantic of the three so far while still being the one to push us to new heights of pleasure. I definitely would be in the same category as Alene if I was still 40 - LOL!! I hope you will love these two as much as I did. I also hope there will be more of these quick pleasurable reads from Lana Brazen as well.
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1,341 reviews27 followers
April 8, 2020
5 'Burn your fingers' stars!!!

The Athletic Trainer is the third book by new author Lana Brazen. It’s the hot and dirty story of Eric and Alene.
Eric works at the gym that Alene has come to, looking for something… personal. At first, Eric thought it was just regular training, but that’s not why she was there. Cue, some scorching scenes and two people who didn’t expect to meet, who just happen to complement one another.
Lana Brazen certainly knows how to set a story on fire. She did it with the first two, and this one is just as volcanic.
Best read with fire-proof gloves!!!
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3,487 reviews255 followers
April 9, 2020
Lana Brazen definitely knows how to write the sexiest, hottest books! The Athletic Trainer gives another indulgence of her work. If all gyms had trainers like Eric, I do believe that there would be more women going to work out.

Alene, needing a boost to her self-confidence and sexuality, seeks out personal trainer, Eric. Once some confusion as to why she is there is worked out. These two go to town on a truly physical workout. Oh my, the deliciousness!

With each book Ms. Brazen gives us, we get a quick, fascinating read with lots and lots of delightful dirty deeds. 5 Stars #2OCCMS

56 reviews
April 24, 2020
Looking for a HOT actually a REALLY STEAMY HOT quick read. Then you need to read The Athletic Trainer. Lana has a way of pulling just the perfect characters together. Alene can really pick dicks (not in as a good dick) and needs something to broaden her experience. Eric has had his life turned upside down in the last couple of years, with an injury, divorce and job. After being setup by a friend sex becomes more and just what they both need.
This book will make you look at workouts completely different.
2,022 reviews15 followers
April 5, 2020
This is one of those books you didn’t realize you needed to read until you have finished it.
Deliciously dirty, I devoured this quick read in under an hour. Eric & Alene’s story hits the ground running and for all of its smuttiness there is also a romance playing out. Maybe not your traditional type but still every bit as good.
Would definitely read more from this author in the future. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
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1,970 reviews28 followers
April 6, 2020
Wowza!! What a great book! 5 hot blazing stars for this one!
Eric, a personal trainer, who has special training routines for special clients. So when a woman Alene, comes his way sent by a friend, at first he doesn't realizes the special training she's there for, but
once he finds out, at her next session, hold on to your seat, your in for one wild hot ride!
Lana just keeps writing books that get hotter and hotter! Grab this one asap!
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12.3k reviews92 followers
April 9, 2020
After some less than complimentary comments from her ex, Alene decides she needs some one on one training to enhance her bedroom skills and her friend Andrew has referred her to the perfect man for the job. Eric has retired from professional baseball and is now a personal trainer who also offers some additional training if requested.

After an initial misunderstanding what starts out as an arrangement quickly escalates into a fire that neither can control or back away from.
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2,563 reviews47 followers
April 13, 2020
This story was just what I needed and just when I needed it. Concentrating on a story hasn't been easy amongst the chaos of the world (and life in general) and I needed something to just get me out for a bit and this one fit the bill. Short...not so sweet...in fact not at all sweet but superbly, wonderfully steamy and hit all the spots for me. Beaten down by someone they loved, both in different ways, just looking for a wonderful, physical outlet. Sometimes though, what you never were looking for or maybe always were looking for comes from a truly unexpected place. Will you roll with it? Or throw it away thinking it isn't even remotely possible?
Profile Image for Karen Komarinski.
1,129 reviews15 followers
April 13, 2020
Hot and sexy:

When friends of Arlene suggest she make an appointment with a personal trainer Eric in a shored her that he would take care of her even though there was a spark when they shook hands Arlene soon realized that even though it was a good work out they were definitely not on the same page. But all was rectified at the next Session thanks to a conversation Eric had with Andrew. This is every woman over 40 guilty pleasure fantasy. It’s a hot sexy read thank you again Lana brazen.
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5,928 reviews101 followers
April 17, 2020
"This is one of those books you didn’t realize you needed to read until you have finished it.
Deliciously dirty, I devoured this quick read in under an hour. Eric & Alene’s story hits the ground running and for all of its smuttiness there is also a romance playing out. Maybe not your traditional type but still every bit as good.
Would definitely read more from this author in the future. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book."
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153 reviews5 followers
April 18, 2020
Just wow! This is another Lana Brazen book that is so steamy I'm surprised I didn't melt into a puddle there and then! It was a hot read that I couldn't put down until I finished it.

This was the 3rd book by Ms Brazen and just as good as the other two...after meeting the Doctor and the Handyman, I was excited to meet the Athletic Trainer and I was not disappointed.

If you like your romances dirty then this one is for you! One not to be missed.
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