Review: Alex McMann's story, The Next Erector Set tale
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 5, 2012
"Hammered" by Desiree Holt is the second novella in her McMann brothers series, centering on Alex McMann as he crosses paths with Olivia D'Angelo as he and his brothers are being assessed for a project that her company wants completed.  The commitment-phobic financial officer represents a challenge to the man who is instantly attracted to her and he struggles to find a way to fulfill her professional expectations even as he tries to break down her walls so that they can act on their mutual desires.  A sizzling light read.This light contemporary erotic romance showcases a couple of intensely driven people who reluctantly acknowledge their searing attraction for one another.  Keeping their professional lives separate from their personal entanglement becomes an almost overwhelming obstacle as each struggles with letting down barriers and becoming vulnerable to each other.  This was a great addition to the series even though I thought that Alex was a little too bemused by his attraction to the woman who kept giving him conflicting signals.  The McMann brothers are a great combination of strong and goal oriented males but I wanted to smack Alex as he kept trying to reach Olivia and I thought the resolution of their differences was a little disingenuous but this was still an enjoyable read. Night Owl ReviewsI received a copy of this title in return for an honest review.