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The Wild Side
Mystery and lust -- what a wild combination! Melissa Rogers, restless good girl, longs to indulge her sexual fantasies before she meets Mr. Right and settles down. But instead she gets a walk on the really wild side, thanks to the uninhibited neighbor who skips town, leaving Melissa to take her place. Riley Anderson, brilliant private investigator and every woman's fantasy, is assigned to seduce a female suspect. But Melissa Rogers doesn't fit the profile of the woman he's after. This woman makes him long for things he didn't even know he wanted. Will it be pure eroticism, or forever-after commitment?
- GenresHarlequin BlazeRomance
256 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2001
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Isabel Sharpe
153 books59 followersIsabel Sharpe began writing in 1994 after leaving her job to raise her son. A former “bored housewife,” she has authored over twenty Harlequin novels and now writes women-focused fiction for Avon/HarperCollins, embracing her unexpected career.
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August 15, 2021
A Pleasurable And Wild Read With Unexpected Bonus Features
Isabel Sharpe is one of my favourite authors for steamy and fun romances, as her writing holds such intelligence and wit. The Wild Side, Harlequin Blaze #11 had all the right plot points and premise setting. Plus, it had a bonus love story that flowed simultaneously with the main one! A total treat, but the ending ruined it for me...
Fine Arts Museum Marketing Director, Melissa Rogers, feels invisible, ordinary, and somewhat unattractive. After a long-term relationship break-up, she is craving something different. This not only encompasses just her appearance, but her emotions and libido as well. She is determined to have a fling with no strings and enjoy herself thoroughly, before she gives in to her dream and desire for the white picket fence, a boring husband, and a routine life. However, is this what she really wants or is she settling, especially after she meets her enigmatic and sexy date?
Former Marine and Private Investigator, Riley Anderson, has an exciting job to do that requires him helping out the police on an important mission. He maybe a ladies' man, but he didn't sign up to seduce the mark, who has a reputation of being a man-eater. However, the job is lucrative and exhilarating, so he decides to take on the challenge. He is not ready for what he encounters in the form of an innocent and sweet woman, who turns his insides hot and fuzzy. Maybe he is in too deep and the outcome maybe completely different than expected...
Fashionable and Exciting College Secretary, Rose (Just Rose) has gotten herself in some trouble. Her vapid ways and line of gentleman callers, have just endangered her life and well-being. She needs to regroup and get out of Boston fast. However, with limited resources and true friends, she does not know her next steps. A chance encounter on a train station with a dashing Sir Galahad, might not only keep her safe but make her realize who she is and wants to be...
Grieving Former Marine and Riley's Teammate, Michael "Slate" Slater has been holed up in a small coastal town in Maine. After receiving a message from his partner, he is craving the city lights and is finally feeling a sense of anticipation again. He will have plenty of that when he runs into the target and has to keep her safe. Nevertheless, as Slate does his duty, he cannot help but be attracted and frustrated with his mark or maybe something else is bothering him...
This book had a lot of movement and story lines to cover. The book was jam-packed with emotional turmoil, suspense, some action scenes, and hilarious moments. It was handled with such precision, details, and fun. Also, I had never encountered two stories that were so different depicted in a Harlequin Blaze book before, so it was such a plus point. The sexy and physical scenes were innovative and extremely enjoyable too.
However, at the end, the authoress seemed to have lost some of her fascination and admiration of both her female characters. The end was wrapped up so quickly, that my head spun. In addition, not practicing safe sex for a series, that is about the spicy and steamy, didn't jive with me.
If you are looking for an in depth read from the early 2000s that has more substance than the usual romance in terms of a mystery, some banter, slight skirmishes, and entertaining characters, you might like this read from the early era of the Harlequin Blaze Series.
Isabel Sharpe is one of my favourite authors for steamy and fun romances, as her writing holds such intelligence and wit. The Wild Side, Harlequin Blaze #11 had all the right plot points and premise setting. Plus, it had a bonus love story that flowed simultaneously with the main one! A total treat, but the ending ruined it for me...
Fine Arts Museum Marketing Director, Melissa Rogers, feels invisible, ordinary, and somewhat unattractive. After a long-term relationship break-up, she is craving something different. This not only encompasses just her appearance, but her emotions and libido as well. She is determined to have a fling with no strings and enjoy herself thoroughly, before she gives in to her dream and desire for the white picket fence, a boring husband, and a routine life. However, is this what she really wants or is she settling, especially after she meets her enigmatic and sexy date?
Former Marine and Private Investigator, Riley Anderson, has an exciting job to do that requires him helping out the police on an important mission. He maybe a ladies' man, but he didn't sign up to seduce the mark, who has a reputation of being a man-eater. However, the job is lucrative and exhilarating, so he decides to take on the challenge. He is not ready for what he encounters in the form of an innocent and sweet woman, who turns his insides hot and fuzzy. Maybe he is in too deep and the outcome maybe completely different than expected...
Fashionable and Exciting College Secretary, Rose (Just Rose) has gotten herself in some trouble. Her vapid ways and line of gentleman callers, have just endangered her life and well-being. She needs to regroup and get out of Boston fast. However, with limited resources and true friends, she does not know her next steps. A chance encounter on a train station with a dashing Sir Galahad, might not only keep her safe but make her realize who she is and wants to be...
Grieving Former Marine and Riley's Teammate, Michael "Slate" Slater has been holed up in a small coastal town in Maine. After receiving a message from his partner, he is craving the city lights and is finally feeling a sense of anticipation again. He will have plenty of that when he runs into the target and has to keep her safe. Nevertheless, as Slate does his duty, he cannot help but be attracted and frustrated with his mark or maybe something else is bothering him...
This book had a lot of movement and story lines to cover. The book was jam-packed with emotional turmoil, suspense, some action scenes, and hilarious moments. It was handled with such precision, details, and fun. Also, I had never encountered two stories that were so different depicted in a Harlequin Blaze book before, so it was such a plus point. The sexy and physical scenes were innovative and extremely enjoyable too.
However, at the end, the authoress seemed to have lost some of her fascination and admiration of both her female characters. The end was wrapped up so quickly, that my head spun. In addition, not practicing safe sex for a series, that is about the spicy and steamy, didn't jive with me.
If you are looking for an in depth read from the early 2000s that has more substance than the usual romance in terms of a mystery, some banter, slight skirmishes, and entertaining characters, you might like this read from the early era of the Harlequin Blaze Series.
October 11, 2011
The story started out pretty good and had a decent plot including a couple romances but halfway in it got heavy with thoughts, people second guessing themselves so my rating 3.5* Good girl Melissa wants a hot fling and inadvertently gets setup with PI Riley.
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