Review: Sexy stories
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 10, 2014
I enjoyed these sexy contemporary stories in this boxed set. I've only read books by Lila Dubois and Jami Davenport and the rest were new-to-me authors. This was a great way to discover some great authors and stories.Avoiding Mr Right by C.J. EllissonI enjoyed this story despite Carla being an unlikeable character for about half of the book; she was bitchy, rude, shallow and just an unhappy person. It seemed that all she cared about was sex and even with that, she was very hard to please. Luckily, Andy was quite the opposite and I really liked him; I have to admit he was way more patient with Carla and putting up with her attitude than she deserved. He put a whole new spin on things when he became more aggressive and brought kinkier sex into their tenuous relationship which turned her on. Carla finally started loosening up and expressing her feelings. I'm glad the author showed us why she acted the way she did so that helped in warming up to this character. This story had some emotional moments which was deeply moving especially those involving Andy's mom.One Night in Vegas by Hildie McQueenI really enjoyed this sexy and fun story about two strangers hitting it off and then unexpectedly marrying in Vegas. I liked Amy Leigh and Trent together and they had incredible chemistry. The sex between them was really hot and spontaneous at times which I thoroughly enjoyed. It was nice to see genuine feelings develop between Amy Leigh and Trent and that they were falling in love despite their "plan" for the marriage. They always thought the best of each other and did not let outsiders influence them. I liked how he defended her against his father's skepticism and how she only wanted him to be happy and not turn on his family.Irish Lover by Lila DuboisI really enjoyed reading this sexy yet emotional story set in Ireland and a haunted castle. I really liked the hero in this book, Michael Baker, especially his close relationship with his mom. It was so nice and heartwarming to see how much he loves his mom. Their scenes together were sweet and made me smile and chuckle. The heroine, Mary Callahan, had more of a tragic past with the loss of her parents when she was a baby and my heart ached for what she's lost. She's come back home to Ireland, her birthplace, to learn more about the parents she never knew and about herself. I enjoyed the spontaneous meeting between Michael and Mary and the instant connection they have. The author did a great job establishing the chemistry between these two characters and making it look natural. Readers will find out later on why that is and I liked that tidbit. Their sex scenes were sexy and hot and I couldn't get enough. It was nice to witness Mary's emotional and tearful journey as she heard stories about her parents from the folks who knew them. The tales were deeply touching and I found myself feeling what Mary was. You could sense that Mary was making peace with her past and her feelings about Ireland. I'm looking forward to reading the other stories in the Glenncailty Castle series.Grooming the Player by Allie K. AdamsI don't read many New Adult stories and in the beginning, I wasn't sure if I was going to like this story after seeing how Emma treated Ryan. I'm happy to say my initial reaction changed and I ended up liking this story. I enjoyed how Ryan was able to chip away at Emma's attitude and have her look at him and their relationship in a different light. I liked how they got to know each other and actually develop a friendship amidst their "deal". It was also nice to see Ryan gain more confidence in and out of the bedroom. I really enjoyed the lighthearted and funny moments between these two characters.Save the Last Dance by Jami DavenportI liked this story about two people who are instantly attracted to each other but are living behind secrets. Rodrigo aka Rico was once a famous singer but scandal has him closing off that part of his life. Mariah steers clear of relationship and intimacy due to a painful breakup. Rodrigo tries to get close to Mariah but she is wary about taking things further. It was a bit slow paced for me but there was a lot of foreplay before leading up to the big moment so that helped. You get to see this couple struggle to come to term with reality once the truth about Rodrigo comes out and see what they must overcome to be together again.Note: Received complimentary copy by author for honest review