Review: Jerzie's Review  *3 deliciously wicked stars*
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 9, 2014
Jerzie's ReviewWhat do you get when you mix a smokin hot volunteer firefighter, and a tool belt wearing construction worker? You get a tall glass of Mr. Smith Grayson. He has a body made for pleasure and a dirty mind to go with it. You’ll love him right from the get go! Who wouldn’t love a man who not only risks his life fighting fires (and rescues cats from trees) but also is a handyman.  Perfection!  Any book that throws those two combinations together is a winner in my opinion.Jamie Lansing loves poetry and romance and the idea of happily ever after. She is all about order and doesn’t swear.  Smith is a dirty talking, Mad Libs quoting, flirt.  Jamie and Smith are best friends. They bowl, hang out and since he is working on construction right behind The Panting Dog where she works, they begin to see a lot more of each other.Jamie has always had a secret crush on Smith. Its an attraction she tries to keep hidden, not wanting to ruin their friendship or be rejected….but the more time they spend together the harder it is for her to deny.  Jamie has never seen Smith with a steady girlfriend.  She and Smith are too different, opposites in fact.  Does she really want to risk losing Smith and their friendship?One night the lines blur and the two find themselves caught up, both letting their guards down  and throwing caution to the wind.“If I kissed you right now, would you smack me or kiss me back?”She shot him a sly smirk. “Why don’t you find out?”Let me tell you, the chemistry between these two is INTENSE!“How do you want to take me?”“Hard. And fast. And up against the wall.”Holy scorching hotness!After one night, both Jamie and Smith find themselves addicted.  Jamie decides to offer Smith a one week “friends with benefits” deal.  What man would ever turn that down?  Come on, no strings!  Jamie hopes that this week will help curb her feelings for him once and for all, and things can go back to normal. Smith has his own agenda and uses this week to show Jamie what he is really made of. This is where their journey begins.I found it hard at times to connect with Jamie’s character.  Smith makes the book.  He is what keeps readers invested and wanting to find out what will happen between them.  He is sexy and dominant and a little rough around the edges but with her, he shows his sweeter side.This is the first book I have read by Lauren Blakely and it won’t be my last. I really wish it wasn't a novella - I didn't want the book to end.  Hope to see more from these two in the future ;) It was a great, quick read filled with lots of sinful moments you will just love.  At times it was a bit predictable but Lauren does a great job leaving you panting for more.Can Miss Proper on the outside find her inner wickedness to match that of Smith?  Can Smith find a way to  show Jamie his Mr. Romantic side?  Read to find out.JerzDeliciously Wicked Books was gifted this early copy for an honest review