Review: Fun and Sexy Novella!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 25, 2012
4.5 StarsI honestly don't know how Rhian Cahill and Lexxie Couper do it; together they have created this Party Games series which turns children's games in to very adult games and so far they've turned out four very sexy, highly entertaining, and wonderfully written novellas. What absolutely fascinates me about this series is they take place simultaneously at a house party and even though two books were written by Lexxie and two by Rhian, they flow seamlessly together. I also appreciate that even though they are short, the characters are well developed, the plot engaging, and there is no shortage of blatantly sexy scenes.Spin the Bottle is the fourth book is this series and as I suspected during book three it is the story of Lillian (Lilli) McDermott (her big brother Lachlan was featured in book 3, Twister) and Mackenzie (Mac) Harris. Lillian is a supermodel and although she's a highly accomplished businesswoman, the model image is the only one most everyone sees including Mac. Mac is Lachlan's best friend and business attorney, he's had growing feelings towards Lillian for years but because of his relationship to her brother he's managed to keep them in check until seven months ago.Lillian has loved Mac since she was a teenager but has hidden it feeling he only sees her as a kid sister. That changed seven months ago when Mac kissed her and then promptly called it "very, very bad." Since that time she's stayed away but she knows the time has come to confront him because she's thrown this big party as a private celebration knowing both Mac and her brother are due home.These stories are non stop fun and excitement from beginning to end. There is so much going on and now that we are four books in, some of the little snippets we've seen in previous books make so much more sense. That being said, you could absolutely read these as stand alone books but I have a feeling that once you read one, you will just have to read the rest.Because Mac and Lilli have a long history and because of the "moment" seven months ago, Mac's decided despite his relationship with Lachlan, he's going after Lilly. Thing is, Lilli has reached the same conclusion and although both are afraid of the outcome, they know it's something they both need to explore.I really loved the back and forth between these two characters. Considering the majority of the book takes place in about an eighteen hour period, it's amazing how hard it is for them to get it right. There is a lot of miscommunication and misunderstandings and neither one is very good about spelling out what they are thinking or feeling. But, when they finally get it right; it's beautiful, sexy, and amazingly emotional. Don't forget about big brother Lachlan though because he has quite the opinion on their encounter (not that I expected anything less).Spin the Bottle is a fantastic addition to the Party Games series and although I've liked the other couples (and trio) from the other books, I think Lillian and Mac are my favorites. I admire that despite her less than stellar role models, Lilli has grown up with a great head on her shoulders and she's accomplished a lot all by herself. Mac has intrigued me from book one and it gives me great satisfaction to learn more about him and his psyche. Both are very likeable characters even though at times Mac is somewhat judgmental. You also can't help but appreciate the friends to lovers angle along with the "you don't mess with your friend's sister" angle. Both made this book all the more enjoyable and I sincerely hope there are more books coming in this series because each one gets better and better!Review copy provided for an honest review.