Review: Great boxed set
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 15, 2014
Great boxed set with some of my favorite authors and some I had never read before.Layers Deep by Lacey Silks--Tristan Cross and Allie have undeniable chemistry throughout, and I fell in love with them both.As a young girl, Allie witnessed her pregnant mother's rape by a family "friend" -- Dave Wright--(that resulted in the death of the unborn child and nearly killed her mother). Their lives would never be the same after that. Because Wright had threatened Peg that he would harm Allie if she told anyone, that was all she needed to keep quiet and pack up and move away to places unknown for fear of what more Wright might do.That was the day that Allie decided to follow in her father's footsteps and become a policeman...she had pledged that she would never again feel helpless and unable to protect herself from a man again, and she would one day get revenge.Tristan Cross (owner of a private investigation and securities firm) wants to hire Allie to help him rescue a friend from a sex-trafficking ring. Allie thinks this could be her opportunity to use Tristan's connections to exact her revenge on the man who had caused her family so much pain, so she agrees to work for him.Things heat up rather quickly between the two and they work together to pull together a plan to rescue Kendra. Lots of hot, steamy sex as well as humor ensues.There are some very funny, laugh-out-loud moments in the book that just added to the enjoyment of the read.However, the book ends with a cliffhanger which disappoints me, only because I don't wait very patiently ... all in all an excellent book. So very much looking forward to the next book. In the meantime, however, I'm going to find that prequel.His Wicked Ways by Ember Casey--So, I've got to tell you. I've been reading through the Red Hot Obsessions boxed set, and I read His Wicked Ways. I had never read any of your writing before, and I was pleasantly surprised to find the story to be so addicting. Seeing these two troubled souls come together and finally figure out what they needed to do to stay connected definitely kept me intrigued and hungry for more Lily and Calder. I am definitely a new fan of Ember Casey. Thanks for fulfilling the need for angst in my story reading. :)I recommend for ages 18+.Fierce by Clarissa Wild--My first Clarissa Wild book, and now I see what all the fuss has been about. Great love story that kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next.I recommend for ages 18+.That First Kiss by J.C. Valentine--Well, let me just tell you, I loved this book!The one-night stand that Piper Donavan and Tate Larsen had in the ladies bathroom of a bar seemed a bit far-fetched at first; but the more I thought about it, I think these things happen more times than not. In any event, I wouldn't do that in reality, but it sure was a sensual and daring read. I'm not going to lie--it was very hot.He doesn't kiss his one-night-stands, because it makes it too personal; however, this night he and Piper share a kiss, and now she's under his skin and he can't get her out of his mind.Piper is starting a new job and unknown to her at the time, her one-night-stand would be her new boss. He's arrogant, short-tempered, and a complete ass. How is this ever going to work out? Especially since he fires her the first day on the job when he realizes who his new assistant is.It's a push and pull relationship for them both and watching the two of them come together and fight the odds is incredibly sexy and heartwarming.I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. (:I recommend for ages 18+.Can’t Shake You by Molly McLain--"He resisted the urge to roll his eyes, happy that she at leastcontinued after him, her flip flops slapping against the unfinishedfloor like pissed off little penguin feet."I really, really liked this book, and I couldn't stop reading once I started. This is a sweet romance with a touch of mystery as well as some laugh-out-loud moments that I found completely entertaining. The characters are unforgettable, and I will be thinking about this book for a long time.Carissa Brandt and Josh Hudson had a one-night stand three years ago. After he deployed to Afghanistan she began to date his oldest friend, Reed Fletcher. But Reed never knew about Carissa and Josh's hook-up. Shortly after Josh returns from Afghanistan, Reed and Carissa break up.Both Carissa and Josh carried the memory of that one night in their hearts for three years and they haven't been able to shake the undeniable feelings they have for one another.When Carissa's contractor was discovered to be cheating her on a summer renovation job, Josh offers to lend a hand and take over the contractor work. Their attraction is re-ignited, but because of a man code of "don't look twice at a woman a friend has dated" Josh tries (and fails miserably) to deny his feelings for Carissa.This is a story of second chances, familial redemption, and learning to follow your heart. Give this book a read. You'll be glad you did. I know I am.I recommend for ages 18+.