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Maximum Temptation #3
To the Max
"A guy. A girl. A silver pole "
As owner of Jensen Securities, Max Jensen lives by one simple rule: Never take your eyes off the target. Once he spies lithe little Jordan Landon wrapped around a pole, though, his eyes aren t the problem. It s keeping his mind on his job.
Her job as a pole-dancing instructor might cause a few raised eyebrows, but it s what she does on a speeding motorcycle that kicks Max s protective instincts into overdrive. And puts the hurt on his determination to keep his hands to himself.
Years ago, Jordan left her wealthy, disapproving family behind to pursue her dream of opening her own dance studio. Approaching a hottie in a bar was easy in her college days, but now? If she wants him, she ll have to put her big-girl panties on and go for it.
Once alone, their inhibitions disappear faster than their clothes. But when someone breaks into Jordan s home, Max finds himself in an uncomfortable position as the target of Jordan s suspicions about his real motives.Warning: What better sexual partner than one who pole dances? Just think of the possibilities Add in a stubbed toe, priceless Tiffany and meddling mothers and you re all Maxed out!"
As owner of Jensen Securities, Max Jensen lives by one simple rule: Never take your eyes off the target. Once he spies lithe little Jordan Landon wrapped around a pole, though, his eyes aren t the problem. It s keeping his mind on his job.
Her job as a pole-dancing instructor might cause a few raised eyebrows, but it s what she does on a speeding motorcycle that kicks Max s protective instincts into overdrive. And puts the hurt on his determination to keep his hands to himself.
Years ago, Jordan left her wealthy, disapproving family behind to pursue her dream of opening her own dance studio. Approaching a hottie in a bar was easy in her college days, but now? If she wants him, she ll have to put her big-girl panties on and go for it.
Once alone, their inhibitions disappear faster than their clothes. But when someone breaks into Jordan s home, Max finds himself in an uncomfortable position as the target of Jordan s suspicions about his real motives.Warning: What better sexual partner than one who pole dances? Just think of the possibilities Add in a stubbed toe, priceless Tiffany and meddling mothers and you re all Maxed out!"
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First published April 6, 2010
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Annmarie McKenna
28 books352 followersAnnmarie McKenna lives with her husband and five kids in the Midwest. Throw in a dog and a cat and she’s well over her limit for the average family. Luckily, writing fantasies has proven to be an excellent way to de-stress from her daily life of being a cleaning woman, chauffeur, cook and mom. Okay, cleaning woman—not so much. She leaves that to her hubby. Now if only she could figure out how to de-stress her kids, she’d be all set.
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May 8, 2010
Once again, the book description says it all so I won't bother writing a plot summary. While I really liked Max and Jordan, the insta-loving was too far fetched and I couldn't suspend my disbelief that much to make it work. On the other hand, the mystery/suspense was quite good and I was surprised when I found out who the "bad guy" was. Overall, this was an OK read.
Note: This story is kind of a sequel to Between a Ridge and a Hard Place and Bridging the Gap, but you don't have to read the previous books to understand/enjoy it. Max played a secondary character in the previous books and that's all.
Note: This story is kind of a sequel to Between a Ridge and a Hard Place and Bridging the Gap, but you don't have to read the previous books to understand/enjoy it. Max played a secondary character in the previous books and that's all.
May 7, 2010
Don’t hesitate. Read this book.
I laughed to the point of pain while reading this story. Max and Jordan were basically the same person. Both of the higher class of wealthy Americans that have, for reasons of freedom and passion, decided to turn away from their mothers' standards and rules to embark upon their own route in life.
When their paths collide, Max's protective instincts roar to the forefront and he instantly becomes the poster-boy for a man smitten. The constant amusing plays of thoughts in both Max and Jordan's minds made the story even better. The hot sex certainly never left a minute for boredom.
While not everything is believable, such as the hasty progression of their relationship and reaction to a certain disregarded necessity, for a fictional romance it was spot on. It oozes humor as well as tingling talk and play at sex. I could fill my Goodreads Quotes with the hilarious one-liners from this book. Charley horse. Priceless.
I laughed to the point of pain while reading this story. Max and Jordan were basically the same person. Both of the higher class of wealthy Americans that have, for reasons of freedom and passion, decided to turn away from their mothers' standards and rules to embark upon their own route in life.
When their paths collide, Max's protective instincts roar to the forefront and he instantly becomes the poster-boy for a man smitten. The constant amusing plays of thoughts in both Max and Jordan's minds made the story even better. The hot sex certainly never left a minute for boredom.
While not everything is believable, such as the hasty progression of their relationship and reaction to a certain disregarded necessity, for a fictional romance it was spot on. It oozes humor as well as tingling talk and play at sex. I could fill my Goodreads Quotes with the hilarious one-liners from this book. Charley horse. Priceless.
October 15, 2018
Read in the box set.
Really loved this one and didn’t want it to end. Great characters in Jordan and Max.
Found their respective similar backgrounds amusing.
Had read books 1&2 many years ago so was pleased to find the book set with Max’s story in it.
Really loved this one and didn’t want it to end. Great characters in Jordan and Max.
Found their respective similar backgrounds amusing.
Had read books 1&2 many years ago so was pleased to find the book set with Max’s story in it.
November 24, 2015
I always debate writing a review and scoring a book I don't finish, but to be fair, I ought to say why I didn't like the book. I usually like McKenna's stories. This story, however, was just not that good. The dialogue was a bit unbelievable, the characters didn't make sense to me. I'm willing to suspend disbelief for a good, well thought out, well told story. This just didn't meet any of that criteria for me.
We're supposed to believe that Max, as a PI successful enough to hire employees for his PI/security firm, instead of following the subject of his investigation follows instead the teacher of a dance class that he found attractive. While he follows her we get this constant stream of his inner dialogue, which I didn't find to be very humorous or enlightening. It was just annoying.
Jordan, the subject of Max's stalking, goes to a bar with some students from her dance class. See's Max, gathers up her courage to hit on him, and then let's him feel her up on the dance floor and promptly takes him to her house.... Really?? Later that night, after a bit of trouble at her house, she's upset he didn't tell her that he was in security. Um... when was he supposed to tell her?... when he had his tongue down her throat or during sex?
In the first half of the book there was nothing likable about the characters. Max comes off as a stalker, who you question how he ever gained the skill or discipline to be the owner of a successful PI/security firm. Jordan comes off as unreasonable and paranoid. Overall, that gives me no reason to read further, neither character were likable or relate-able. I'm willing to suspend disbelief for a far fetched story, but the characters, and their actions, should make sense within the context of that story.
Now, don't think I have high expectations for Shakespearean-like story telling for every author I read. I really don't. I just expect a good story.
We're supposed to believe that Max, as a PI successful enough to hire employees for his PI/security firm, instead of following the subject of his investigation follows instead the teacher of a dance class that he found attractive. While he follows her we get this constant stream of his inner dialogue, which I didn't find to be very humorous or enlightening. It was just annoying.
Jordan, the subject of Max's stalking, goes to a bar with some students from her dance class. See's Max, gathers up her courage to hit on him, and then let's him feel her up on the dance floor and promptly takes him to her house.... Really?? Later that night, after a bit of trouble at her house, she's upset he didn't tell her that he was in security. Um... when was he supposed to tell her?... when he had his tongue down her throat or during sex?
In the first half of the book there was nothing likable about the characters. Max comes off as a stalker, who you question how he ever gained the skill or discipline to be the owner of a successful PI/security firm. Jordan comes off as unreasonable and paranoid. Overall, that gives me no reason to read further, neither character were likable or relate-able. I'm willing to suspend disbelief for a far fetched story, but the characters, and their actions, should make sense within the context of that story.
Now, don't think I have high expectations for Shakespearean-like story telling for every author I read. I really don't. I just expect a good story.
March 16, 2014
Good, quick read...interesting, fun and sexy.
I liked both main characters, the writing was good, the plot interesting and I liked how the story developed...up until the last 20%. It felt rushed, mystery solved and a HEA in 5 pages or less??
BAM!
The butler didn't do it, they love each other, want to get married and a baby on the way.
I liked both main characters, the writing was good, the plot interesting and I liked how the story developed...up until the last 20%. It felt rushed, mystery solved and a HEA in 5 pages or less??
BAM!
The butler didn't do it, they love each other, want to get married and a baby on the way.
September 17, 2015
Annmarie never lets me down with any of her stories. Don’t hesitate. Read this book. I laughed to the point of pain while reading this story. This is a short read but a great read. Max Jensen seems like a guy who always tries to play by the rules but this time playing by the rules goes out the window obviously or this would not be a romance/erotica now would it?
May 19, 2010
I wish it was longer! I was so wrapped up in the story from start to finish. I really really liked reading this, I am usually a paranormal romance junkie but this was worth straying from my usual reading genre.
September 4, 2016
Ok, the story were simple and the climax were just so lame and unbelievable.
January 19, 2012
I liked the book but it seemed very rushed, I guess because it was a short story. If it was longer I think I would have liked it more.
April 23, 2013
Ok story but lacked something extra.
April 22, 2016
To the Max
I'm not sure what too say. I wasn't too creeped out about the "stalking" thing but the abrupt HEA was a little much.
I'm not sure what too say. I wasn't too creeped out about the "stalking" thing but the abrupt HEA was a little much.
December 13, 2011
Really, really liked it!
January 13, 2013
3.5 stars
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