Blame the scar that’s carved from my chest to face, or my reputation as a beast. Keeping to myself keeps others from knowing how I got this way.
Then she moves in next door.
My sexy neighbor revels in me watching her most intimate moments. The kicker? She wants to watch me.
What’s the harm in staging sinful shows across our shared fence line? No words. No contact. Just how I want it.
But weeks of teasing hit a boiling point when we collide at the store and find our chemistry’s even more sizzling in person. The first words Lyla says to me?
An indecent proposal no man could refuse.
Eye Candy is a scorching hot standalone m/f erotic romance with a little m/f/m/m treat. If you like voyeurism, exhibitionism, and menage, this one’s for you. The story contains no cheating and an HEA is guaranteed!
When Tawna Fenske finished her English lit degree at 22, she celebrated by filling a giant trash bag full of romance novels and dragging it everywhere until she’d read them all. Now she’s a RITA Award finalist, USA Today bestselling author who writes humorous fiction, risqué romance, and heartwarming love stories with a quirky twist. Publishers Weekly has praised Tawna’s offbeat romances with multiple starred reviews and noted, “There’s something wonderfully relaxing about being immersed in a story filled with over-the-top characters in undeniably relatable situations. Heartache and humor go hand in hand.”
Tawna lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband, step-kids, and a menagerie of ill-behaved pets. She loves hiking, snowshoeing, standup paddleboarding, and inventing excuses to sip wine on her back porch. She can peel a banana with her toes and loses an average of twenty pairs of eyeglasses per year. To find out more about Tawna and her books, visit www.tawnafenske.com.
I cover a smile and think of my grandma. She’s a burlesque dancer— a real one— or she was before she retired to raise me after my parents died. A glance at my watch confirms it’s too late to call. Grandma’s tied up tonight leading Dotty’s Dirty Book Club at the retirement home. Let’s just say having a guardian like Grams explains a lot about how I turned out.
My stomach rolls into a ball and does a big, awkward somersault through my gut. I want to play it cool, but I can’t stop the big, goofy grin from spreading across my face.
My Review:
Holy scorched sheets Batman! I had to keep the fans on high and libations close at hand to ward off dehydration while reading these saucy and salacious tales. Ms. Fenske has conjured up classy and amusing erotic romances that kept me alternating between gasping and smirking.
Sexual tension on steroids. Erotic and then some. There are lots of sexy times and mixing of people and as I have come to love Tawna's writing lots of laughter. It is fun, steamy, and titillating to the nth degree. You may need a cold shower after this.
Quick & hot read. Basically porn, and I even blushed reading a few scenes, which is not normal for me!!! Not a lot of character build-up...but lots of sexual build-up!
Exhibitionist/voyeurist. Not the typical semi-hot rom-coms we get from Tawna. Add in more than one player and we have ourselves a party. Definitely ends with a HEA and an epilogue that ends on a happy ending, if you know what I mean.
I think, because this was kind of a short story and moved really quickly, it didn't draw me in as much as I'd hoped. Some really good steamy moments, but I wasn't invested in the characters.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Eye Candy is a standalone book by Tawna Fenske. Ms Fenske has warned you that this book is a hot erotic romance, so if that isn’t your cup of tea you might want to pass on this book.
Neighbors Lyla and Aiden take you to the next level in hotness, laughter, fanning yourself, confidence, page turning sexy read!!
I very eclectic in my reading. I’ll read anything and everything from fade to black to full on smut. Unfortunately, this story fell short for me for some reason. I don’t know what it was exactly. It wasn’t the storyline, content, characters, or anything like that. It just didn’t flow well for me as I read. It wasn’t a long book, but I felt like I was trudging along just waiting for it to end. It’s bothering me as to why it didn’t hit me on a better note. For that reason, I’m giving it my base of 3 stars. This could totally be a 5 star read for someone else, but unfortunately, not for me. I’m not even interested in the bonus epilogue and I have never not read one for a book before.
I was extremely disappointed with this book. Way too much steam with very little story in between. An unbelievable lack of humor by an author that is known for it. A disappointing short length when a few more chapters might’ve helped us to really see the romantic bond beyond the physical.
I am disappointed that this is where this author’s energy is going for the foreseeable future with this series. I much prefer her romcoms, or especially the very unique and fascinating world of her series on the reality show city.
Like porn with reading . Not a romantic story with feels . Lots of sex -exhibitionism , including his others friend penetrating his girlfriend.-not for me
When the author warned fans that this series wasn’t like her usual, lighter rom-coms she wasn’t joking around. Exhibitionism, voyeurism and other men and women joining in on the hanky panky gave this story plenty of kick as well as kink and while it’s not normally something I’d probably pick up normally unless I was in a particular mood, I really enjoyed it. There was still some of usual laughs and sarcasm scattered throughout this quick read that Tawna Fenske always does well, but the spice level was definitely ramped up a heck of a lot. Like, va va voooooom, put your e-reader down and check if anyone is watching you while you read kind of heat.
While this is a novella, the author still managed to throw a well-developed relationship in. Both main characters had their own hang-ups, ultimately just looking for acceptance for who they were (and in Kyla’s case, what she liked). The main couple, Aidan and Kyla, are neighbours with the former being able to see key parts of the latter’s house. Having only recently moved in, Kyla has noticed Aidan and the attraction is heavy between the two, even when they haven’t actually spoken to each other. When Kyla brings home a one-night stand and puts on a show for Aidan, he can’t believe his luck…until things go further and Kyla shows him in no uncertain terms that she likes an audience during smexy times, whether she has company or not (yep, there’s a good amount of self-love). Even better – she likes to watch him, too. While some readers might be a bit hesitant with the lead characters getting intimate with others both pre and post relationship, I’d still recommend you pick this book up (to be clear, it’s only one other female before Aidan and Kyla have properly gotten together and there’s a mmmf scene – all are aware of their kink and are into it themselves so the intimate scenes are very transparent). It’s not my thing either and I generally actively avoid any novels with other man/woman action at any stage in the story but it was done really well here. The author established a relationship built on trust, love and acceptance and not only was it a steamy, entertaining read, it was done respectfully and tastefully. It was really refreshing to have a female lead who loves sex and kink that was really written well without any shaming that normally gets dragged both wittingly and unwittingly in by authors. The consent factor was also done exceptionally well here, too.
There’s also a bit of role play and domination thrown in for good measure, but the main theme was exhibitionism which the couple embrace in safe and consensual ways. I loved how Aidan, in his own words, was secure enough to share, wanting pleasure for his partner and generally just a great character as he (as well as Kyla) approached their sex lives maturely and without jealousy. And even though others were involved a couple of times, the focus was still Kyla and Aidan. The book isn’t overly heavy on plot due to the short time span the relationship takes place within as well as the size of the book but it was an entertaining read, especially since it isn’t something I’d normally try. And my new favourite phrase: peen cuisine. Too good.
3.75stars-EYE CANDY by Tawna Fenske is a stand alone, contemporary, adult erotic story line focusing on neighbors, executive assistant Lyla Stewart, architect Aidan Reed.
NOTE: EYE CANDY is an erotic tale of exhibitionism, voyeurism, role playing, bondage, discipline and menage relationships.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Lyla and Aidan) EYE CANDY focuses on the highly sexual, erotic relationship between neighbors executive assistant Lyla Stewart, architect Aidan Reed. Aidan’s new neighbor is an exhibitionist, and his voyeuristic tendencies feed into Lyla’s needs. An accidental meeting at the grocery store begins as a bit of role play in which Lyla expresses her desires, desires that will involve our story line hero. Along with his best friends and co-workers, Josh and Devon, Aidan journeys onto the kinky side, a side where he will fall in love with Lyla Stewart.
The relationship between Lyla and Aidan begins as neighbors; an exhibitionist who also likes to watch, and a voyeur who is willing to feed the woman with whom he is falling in love. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and passionate including a foursome with Lyla, Aidan, Josh and Devon.
We are introduced Aidan’s co-workers and friends, Josh, and Devon; Josh’s friend Nina, and Lyla’s grandmother Dotty
EYE CANDY is a fast paced, quick read of passion, erotica, role playing and fun. The premise is entertaining but the world building is limited; the characters are energetic; the romance is limited to the sexual tendencies of our story line couple.
Book one in the Sugar & Spice series can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA. It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV. Readers should be aware that this is not your typical Rom-Com by this author. Spicy is a HUGE understatement. Originally ghost written as an erotic romance under a pen name, this book has been rewritten and re-edited to capture the author’s rom-com voice without sacrificing any of the smoking hotness that is the story. Lyla and Aidan are neighbors. What starts out as games involving exhibitionism and voyeurism quickly becomes all-out role play and no-holds-barred sexiness. Readers may need a fan, ice water, and a fresh pair of panties. One of the things I appreciated apart from the hotness in this book is the way the characters are complete, even in the short novella format. I understood Aidan and Lyla and why they are the people they are. I appreciated their individual histories. I love their present. And I am excited about their future. Their HEA might look a little different than an average romance, yet it is perfect for them. This book was extremely hot, and I loved every word of it. From the author: Eye Candy is a short, scorching hot standalone m/f erotic romance with a little m/f/m/m surprise. If you like voyeurism, exhibitionism, and menage, this one’s for you. The story contains no cheating and an HEA is guaranteed! I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an advance reader copy of the book.
Tawna Fenske is the queen of punny small-town rom-coms and quirky romantic suspense. But hot dayumm can she bring the heat when it comes to spicy, ménage erotic romance. The Sugar and Spice series is a departure from Tawna’s recently published novels, and I’m here for all of it! Eye Candy launches the new series with more on-page bedroom play and kink exploration than her previous books. This novella is packed with well-rounded characters, a dynamic plot, and deliciously naughty heat. Lyla moves in next door to Aiden and opens his eyes to hidden desires and untapped potential. Tragedy left Aiden with physical and emotional scarring, and Lyla might be the woman who sees past it all to help him finally heal. Lyla is like a siren who has enthralled her brooding, reclusive neighbor. Aiden is the handsome, brawny, mesmerizing, [potential] man of her dreams. The way they connect and respect one another while exploring the sensual, kinky side of life together is heartwarming and hot AF. Eye Candy stays true to Tawna’s signature charm, wit, and humor, while cranking the spice up to an 11/10. Sexy and full of heart, Eye Candy is a must-read for all fans of erotic romance.
First off, this is one steamy ride. Pun totally intended. The buildup tension - incredible. Descriptions - evocative, emotional, ran like a movie in my head. Some of the best I've ever read. Characters - intriguing, quirky, uninhibited, sometimes way mysterious.
The first half of the story carried the reader on a voyeuristic/exhibitionist journey which was fun and more than daring. I couldn't have enjoyed it more. After the two finally got together - everything up to that point making the wait so worth it - the steamy scenes were amazing. Then the author ratcheted up the steam to full blast.
Yet. I came away at the end feeling a little let down. Others may disagree, but I want some solid wrenches thrown in the works, something that the couple really has to fight to overcome, more so than a very sad story that one tells and the other fully sympathizes with and genuinely accepts. I mean, it was sweet and well done. But I needed more. Again, maybe just me.
Gotta say, this author knows how to write and keep you reading!
I first heard about Tawna Fenske in August of 2015 when her book "About That Fling" was featured as a "Kindle First." I have fallen in love with the way that she tells a story. Her characters are fun, and even ones you may not like at first tend to grow on you. Since then, I have read anything that I have found by Tawna.
It was a treat to get to know completely new characters. I know that this book is considered “erotic romance” but I think her fans will still enjoy this book. I didn’t know what to expect, but I have to say that I definitely enjoyed the book.
Not to give too much away, but I feel like some of the scenarios in the book are ones that many women fantasize about…but are too embarrassed to say.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book. I look forward to potentially seeing some of the side characters “pop-up” in other books.
**A received an advanced reader copy for my honest review**
Anyway....now that we understand each other....I loved Eye Candy! I loved the different flavours of fun times in this book, and nothing felt judgmental or narrow-minded. Everyone was really accepting of what Lyla (and Aidan) wanted, and I really liked that. Tawna wrote a great pairing here, one of the better couples I've read.
Eye Candy didn't go super in depth into any of the characters, but that wasn't super necessary for this story. Lyla could've used a slight bit more depth, but I'm not really complaining. She was one of the most fun female characters I've read! Dotty was an absolute gem, too! I'd love to have a woman like her in my life, that's for sure.
This was a fairly short read, but there's so much action that the pages just fly by. I didn't even realize I was close to the end until suddenly there I was. If you're looking for something wild and carefree, this is definitely the book for you!
I loved reading this erotic romance. All the “naughtiness” and taboos are no taboos for Lyla. Sensing her hot neighbor watching her, makes her hot all over. And he, seeing that she loves to participate and watch, he is very happy to oblige, although he is very aware of his scar. I see them staring. Blame the scar that’s carved from my chest to face, or my reputation as a beast. Keeping to myself keeps others from knowing how I got this way. Then she moves in next door. My sexy neighbor revels in me watching her most intimate moments. The kicker? She wants to watch me. What’s the harm in staging sinful shows across our shared fence line? No words. No contact. Just how I want it. But weeks of teasing hit a boiling point when we collide at the store and find our chemistry’s even more sizzling in person. The first words Lyla says to me? An indecent proposal no man could refuse.
Eye Candy is a red hot read. This one will have you fanning yourself from the very beginning as neighbors Lyla and Aiden hold nothing back. I love the teasing ploy that brings these neighbors to new heights and take voyeurism to some hot sexy levels. This is an erotic quickie that will make you giggle and fan yourself over and over again. Lyla is sexy and so confident. She knows what she likes and wants in and out of the bedroom. Aiden keeps to himself but he also has this amazing group of friends. Lyla is just what Aiden needs and Aiden gives everything Lyla never dreamed of having. This is one of those reads you will not be able to put down. I cannot wait for more in the Sugar & Spice hotness to come.
You know and love the author’s rom-coms, but this is something completely different. It’s short and sweet but also totally decadent. The characters have impressive depth and develop a strong connection for a novella. There are some lighter moments, but this isn’t the author’s usual laugh-out-loud fare. The focus here is mostly on the heat but it’s done perfectly.
“Eye Candy” has everything you’re looking for in a spicy novella. So much spice and everything nice.
Lyla has had her eye on her hunky neighbor for awhile now. And he has noticed her too. Flirty exchanges from across their property lines have quickly crossed into something daring and spicy.
I love how spicy this story was. It was super hot and the m/f/m/m scene was delicious. There’s a little bit of everything in here for everyone looking for a steamy time. Lyla is a lot of fun and I admire her for knowing what she wants and not afraid to go after it. Aiden is an alpha dream and not the terrible jealous type. He knows how to give it and make sure everyone is happy and satisfied. The ending was sweet, spicy and the perfect ending.
Grab the fire extinguisher and some ice water and “enjoy” this HOT read by author Tawna Fenske!
When Lyla moves in next door to Aidan, his “dating” life takes a turn…for the better! Lyla likes to … watch, and has desires and interest in Aidan…and anything he wants to do in front of her. *wink, wink*
This is pretty much an erotica romance, but on a feel-good (pun intended), lighter, consensual, romantic level. Low angst, high heat.
This has a lot of the humor you expect from a Tawna Fenske romance…but this book is NSFW! (Not Safe For Work!) It has “fulfilled fantasies”, exhibitionism, and some added characters in more than just the storyline! Not my normal type of read…but I f’loved it!!!! 5 scorching stars!
Eye Candy is a bit of a departure from Tawna Fenske's usual more rom-com-type fare. We still have a solid HEA and nice (if a bit hurried, this is less than 200 pages long after all) relationship development peppered with fun dialog and a bit of snark, but there is a whole lot of fairly erotic content here as well to add more than a little spice. Definitely steer clear if you think all the sexytimes need to be behind a closed door; if exhibitionism, voyeurism, and a little light menage are your thing, though, give this one a try!
Rating: 4 stars / B+
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
If you are looking for love with a spicy, heated kick then this read is just what you need! This author’s rom-coms are writs of beauty for their heart and laughter so I had no hesitation taking a walk on a whole other (wild) side…
Are things super hot in here? Yes, yes they are! Love and attraction come in many forms and the characters embrace their tastes with open abandon. I love their honesty and straightforwardness, their ability to shake off or ignore societal pressure and enjoy each other…
This was a quick read but there was room for developed characters (yes there was time for that too!) and an HEA. If you are looking to warm up this winter, this read will make that happen!
If you’re looking for a Tawna Fenske fun and sexy rom-com…this ain’t it. But if you’re looking for an even sexier, naughty, erotic romp, you’ve come to the right place! Lyla moves next door to Aiden and it’s eye-opening, to say the least. She’s free spirited and very open in regards to her sex life. As Aiden can attest to with his own two eyes. And later, with his own two hands! I don’t want to give anything away, why ruin the fun. I’ll bet most fans of the author will enjoy this book, and those to come. It might be outside the comfort of some as well. But like all her other books, it’s well written, a page turner with interesting characters. Can’t wait to see what she’s got up her sleeve next! 4.5 stars
I’ve pretty much given up on erotic romance. I’m not sure what made me read this one because they’re all so terrible. The writers try too hard to be hot and steamy so the books just end up filthy, sleazy, vomit worthy dumpster fires that aren’t worth reading.
In this book I was actually able to feel the connection between the characters before they even spoke.
Even during the m/f/m/m scene you could feel the connection between the characters and it was hot without feeling gross or sleazy or in any way vomit inducing. In fact it managed to be really sweet without loosing the heat and steam - something very few writers seem to be able to pull off.
Kyla is a woman who owns her sensuality and isn’t afraid to share everything she likes, both inside and outside the bedroom. Whether she is watching or participating she sees Aidan for the man he is and the more the sees she realizes that he might just be the one man who can satisfy her.
Aidan is attracted to his neighbor but didn’t plan to pursue her, but a man can only take so much and she pushes all his boundaries and the physical chemistry between them is off the charts.
Kyla and Aidan never expected to meet someone who could fulfill all their needs but once it happens, they realize how special what they share really is.
WOW!! Contemporary erotic romance from Tawna Fenske. There’s a little bit of everything here. Voyeurism, exhibitionism, reverse harem, it’s all there. Lyla, who was raised by her free spirited, burlesque dancer grandmother, moves in next door to Aiden, the scarred, broody, sexy neighbor. Even though they haven’t exchanged words, the attraction is sparking until a chance encounter in the grocery store gives them the opportunity to fan the flames even higher. Looking forward to reading Tough Cookie next book in the series!!