Review: Sugar Daddy is yummy!! 4.5 Stars!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 25, 2014
"It appears we have something in common, Miss Greer. I want a lover with no strings attached, and you need..." His heated stare detoured over every curve of my body, pausing at my lips before settling on my startled eyes. "A sugar daddy." ~ ReardonWhen I first heard the title and read the teaser snippets, I expected this to be a light, hot, sexy read. I was more than happily surprised to find myself reading an emotional story about two flawed, gritty characters who find love, comfort, passion and healing in each other. The author writes about loss and heartbreak that leads these two characters on the path to finding each other when they least expect it.Reardon Boone is a good old southern boy who runs the family business. He is in his early 40's, hot, sexy and successful. What more could a girl want. After tragic events occur, Reardon copes by immersing himself in work and with mistresses he pays for sex and companionship until he's ready to move on. No commitments, no attachments, no heart ache. Take it or leave it, that's all he has or wants to give. Love and emotion are out of the question. He is extremely wealthy and not afraid to use his wealth and position to get what he wants. What he wants is Shay Greer.Shay Greer is young, pretty and sexy. Not your skinny supermodel but a real woman with curves. After a devastating loss, she realizes she is in a loveless marriage. Maybe that's too strong. She loves her husband but they haven't been a husband and wife for quite sometime. Shay decides she needs to get ready for the inevitable. So, she looks for a job and finds herself in Reardon's office. She thinks it's for a job as an assistant. Imagine her surprise when he lays it out for her. At first, she's stupefied and a bit insulted. However, the attraction she feels for him is strong. After thinking about it, she decides to accept. Killing two birds with one stone. She makes money for her nest egg and finds bliss in the arms of a man for a little while, satisfying the need to feel wanted and desired. Something that has been lacking in her marriage for a long time. What could go wrong?Neither is expecting to fall for the other. After all, they have a contract that spells it out. But Shay proves to be Reardon's undoing. They try to fight it, not wanting to admit it. But, the heart wants what the heart wants. Reardon has a hard time sticking to their "working relationship." Neither really want the sex to be about the money."Woman, I have a feeling you're going to make me break all my rules," he growled. ~ ReardonAnd so, what starts out as business becomes so much more. They have many obstacles to overcome, their pasts, secrets and people who just don't want them happy. Let's not forget, Shay does have a husband, regardless of the state of their union. Can they beat the odds and get out of their own way to find their happy ever after? Events come to a head, leading to a very fitting conclusion. Sorry, no spoilers!I must admit, the fact that she is married and accepts this job, didn't sit well with me at first. However, Ms. Warren does a wonderful job painting a picture of young love, tragic loss, and feelings of loneliness. I'm not saying that makes it okay or excuses infidelity, but it helps you understand Shay's point of view and why she accepts the offer. This book was very well written. It is laugh out loud funny, sexy and emotional. Shay Greer is an amazing heroine. Love her sass and attitude. She is strong and vulnerable at the same time. Reardon Boone is cocky, hot, sexy and charming. He is a southern gentleman who can get down and dirty. The secondary characters were awesome and added to the story, complementing the main characters. This story made me laugh, cry, yell and fan myself. I enjoyed much of the southern charm Ms. Warren shared in dialogue and description. Great story and I look forward to reading more from this author.