Review: Sweet and Sexy
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 15, 2013
I am the Alpha Reader for Desiree DeOrto, and received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Sometimes, that's harder than one would imagine, because working close with an author,you know how hard the author has worked on a book. All the blood sweat and tears. But reviews help the author grow and broaden.Katie and Jacob meet by fate one late night at the diner Katie works at. Instantly, there was a magnetic pull between Katie and Jacob. Jacob was mesmerized by her beauty and asks to paint her. Reluctant from the flashback memory or hurt and pain from her ex husband, Katie throws caution to the wind and accepts his proposal. But she still has doubt in mind,but her boss Bud, tells her to let go and learn to love again. Once in Jacob's studio, Katie is amazed at Jacob's talent...but just one step too close and that magnetic pull has them hands all over, forgetting the intended purpose of her being at the studio to begin with. And that's when Jacob feels it...the scars all over Katie's back. She stiffens, horrified that her secret has been unleashed, knowing that he could never want such damaged goods. Jacob reassures her of her beauty and they make love...hot passionate love. He allows Katie to open up about her scars, and her heartache. When she wakes, Jacob is painting his portrait of a gorgeous Katie sleeping. He dares Katie to be bold, and prove she is no coward. Her next brazen lustful act has Jacob hooked, addicted to her. Although Katie has opened up her heartache to Jacob, and he has had ample time to do so as well, he doesn't. Bud, again playing match maker gives Jacob advice to open his heart to Katie, and be honest with her....he makes the painful mistake of waiting until it is too late. (I won't spoil it) In the end, through all of the heartache and turmoil they have been through, Bud is able to bring Katie and Jacob back together. What a sweetie, that Bud...he is a man who longs for love for his friends.This story is a short story, and I knew that from the beginning. But, once I completed the book...I wish it had been longer, as I wanted more for Katie and Jacob. As always, Desiree has the absolute best descriptive writing I have ever read...she is amazingly talented, and paints the perfect portrait of her characters for the readers. Can't wait for Book 2 in this series!