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Pick Me Up
Only a very wicked woman would stop for a hitchhikingcowboy. But Lauren Baker is no good girl—not anymore.Playing it safe never got her anywhere, except alone andbroke. So when sexy Brett Wallace asks for a ride to anearby hotel, she knows it's time to get naughty.
Betrayed by both his bride and best man, Brett's bad dayturns much better when a gorgeous stranger offers towarm his bed for the night. The mind-blowing sex makes
The morning after, instead of a "thank-you, ma'am" fromBrett, Lauren gets an invitation to his ranch…for as long asit's mutually satisfying. And that's a proposition no self-respecting bad girl could refuse….
Betrayed by both his bride and best man, Brett's bad dayturns much better when a gorgeous stranger offers towarm his bed for the night. The mind-blowing sex makes
The morning after, instead of a "thank-you, ma'am" fromBrett, Lauren gets an invitation to his ranch…for as long asit's mutually satisfying. And that's a proposition no self-respecting bad girl could refuse….
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 1, 2007
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About the author
Samantha Hunter
149 books86 followersSamantha Hunter grew up in the Finger Lakes Region and now resides in Syracuse, NY with her husband. She showed early interest in being a writer when she signed her name as the author of an encyclopedia when she was seven years old. As an adult, she has published over 25 romance and mystery novels with new ones on the horizon.
Sam loves to travel and is always inspired by the places she's been, sharing her experiences with readers through her stories. She is also a serial hobbyist and volunteers for local animal shelters (which means she's always trying to figure out how to take more dogs and/or cats home!).
You can find out about new releases at www.samanthahunter.com or at her Samantha Hunter Books page on Facebook.
Sam loves to travel and is always inspired by the places she's been, sharing her experiences with readers through her stories. She is also a serial hobbyist and volunteers for local animal shelters (which means she's always trying to figure out how to take more dogs and/or cats home!).
You can find out about new releases at www.samanthahunter.com or at her Samantha Hunter Books page on Facebook.
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September 18, 2012
A reminder of why I love Harlequin Blaze so much! Wonderful characters who jump off the page, hot steamy sex, and a great plot!
Description:
Only a very wicked woman would stop for a hitchhiking cowboy. But Lauren Baker is no good girl--not anymore. Playing it safe never got her anywhere, except alone and broke. So when sexy Brett Wallace asks for a ride to a nearby hotel, she knows it's time to get naughty. Betrayed by both his bride and best man, Brett's bad day turns much better when a gorgeous stranger offers to warm his bed for the night. The mind-blowing sex makes
The morning after, instead of a "thank-you, ma'am" from Brett, Lauren gets an invitation to his ranch...for as long as it's mutually satisfying. And that's a proposition no self- respecting bad girl could refuse....
My Thoughts:
I loved this book, it made me feel that warm feeling that a true
romance will make you feel. Lauren was a woman trying to find herself and although she was not a in your face heroine she had a strength about her even though she has a sweet temperment. Brett is a hero who wasn't afraid to admit his feelings to himself and wasn't afraid to connect with a woman after being hurt. I loved this spin on a romance.
3.5 stars and a recommendation to give "pickup" this book and give it a spin
Listened to the book on Audio: Loved the narrator.
Description:
Only a very wicked woman would stop for a hitchhiking cowboy. But Lauren Baker is no good girl--not anymore. Playing it safe never got her anywhere, except alone and broke. So when sexy Brett Wallace asks for a ride to a nearby hotel, she knows it's time to get naughty. Betrayed by both his bride and best man, Brett's bad day turns much better when a gorgeous stranger offers to warm his bed for the night. The mind-blowing sex makes
The morning after, instead of a "thank-you, ma'am" from Brett, Lauren gets an invitation to his ranch...for as long as it's mutually satisfying. And that's a proposition no self- respecting bad girl could refuse....
My Thoughts:
I loved this book, it made me feel that warm feeling that a true
romance will make you feel. Lauren was a woman trying to find herself and although she was not a in your face heroine she had a strength about her even though she has a sweet temperment. Brett is a hero who wasn't afraid to admit his feelings to himself and wasn't afraid to connect with a woman after being hurt. I loved this spin on a romance.
3.5 stars and a recommendation to give "pickup" this book and give it a spin
Listened to the book on Audio: Loved the narrator.
February 1, 2012
Book Description:
Only a very wicked woman would stop for a hitchhiking cowboy. But Lauren Baker is no good girl--not anymore. Playing it safe never got her anywhere, except alone and broke. So when sexy Brett Wallace asks for a ride to a nearby hotel, she knows it's time to get naughty.
Betrayed by both his bride and best man, Brett's bad day turns much better when a gorgeous stranger offers to warm his bed for the night. The mind-blowing sex makes
The morning after, instead of a "thank-you, ma'am" from Brett, Lauren gets an invitation to his ranch...for as long as it's mutually satisfying. And that's a proposition no self- respecting bad girl could refuse.
My Thoughts:
I listened to the book as an audiobook but I purchased it as an ebook too. The audiobook is HORRIBLE. Hear me when I say...HORRRIBLE. The narrator is just awful, especially when she is doing the male voices. ACK...Pass on the audiobook and read the book.
Despite my contempt for the audiobook, this was an okay story. It wasn't stellar but it was a fairly enjoyable read to kill a few hours. Brett is super hot and who doesn't love a cowboy :).
Only a very wicked woman would stop for a hitchhiking cowboy. But Lauren Baker is no good girl--not anymore. Playing it safe never got her anywhere, except alone and broke. So when sexy Brett Wallace asks for a ride to a nearby hotel, she knows it's time to get naughty.
Betrayed by both his bride and best man, Brett's bad day turns much better when a gorgeous stranger offers to warm his bed for the night. The mind-blowing sex makes
The morning after, instead of a "thank-you, ma'am" from Brett, Lauren gets an invitation to his ranch...for as long as it's mutually satisfying. And that's a proposition no self- respecting bad girl could refuse.
My Thoughts:
I listened to the book as an audiobook but I purchased it as an ebook too. The audiobook is HORRIBLE. Hear me when I say...HORRRIBLE. The narrator is just awful, especially when she is doing the male voices. ACK...Pass on the audiobook and read the book.
Despite my contempt for the audiobook, this was an okay story. It wasn't stellar but it was a fairly enjoyable read to kill a few hours. Brett is super hot and who doesn't love a cowboy :).
August 18, 2009
Lauren Baker was in a bad seven year marriage to a manipulative control freak. Now that she's free of him, she decides that the thing to do is roam the country and start fresh somewhere. Brett Wallace owns a good ranch and has decided to settle down. Too bad the bride was doing the best man just before the wedding ceremony. Of course Lauren picks up the cowboy along side the road and decides to release her inner sex goddess. Of course they'll be together from now on.
June 20, 2009
After reading the book's summary, I thought I was getting a very different book than the one that I read - not that that was a bad thing! Pick Me Up is a sweet story told in a straightforward fashion. The romantic tension resolved way too quickly, however, and the last third of the book felt like Hunter just needed to throw something in there. A good read, all in all.
March 26, 2010
This is a heart-wrenching story of betrayal and second chances. Lauren and Brett are both "damaged goods" when they are thrown together by fate, and tentatively learn to trust each other while exploring the white-hot passion that binds them from the start. The attraction is hot, and the romance is tentative and sweet - another perfectly blended novel from Samantha Hunter.
December 24, 2009
This is one of the best Harlequins that I've read in a long time. It's sweet, charming and has a lot of twists and turns that I didn't see coming. I wasn't a fan of cowboys until this book, but now I want my own. :)
March 20, 2008
This was a quick and fun read. This is the first book from Samantha Hunter. I can't wait to read more.
June 29, 2010
Fun lovable western romance about second chances, loved it cause life is about learning from your mistakes and everyone needs a second chance
May 4, 2014
Entertaining and seriously sexy! I'm currently reading her entire backlist.
June 3, 2015
Interesting
April 1, 2016
Liked it, but toward the end the story was mwa
March 29, 2009
Quick read - contemporary cowboy.
January 25, 2010
I really enjoyed this quick read! Couldn't put it down!
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