Learning Curves

Learning Curves
By Cathryn Fox

SUMMARY

When he wins a sexy bet, billionaire Linc Blair can’t wait to get Lauren Neill naked. He’s never gone for her type in the past, and he’s pretty certain it has more to do with her buttoned-up hotness than the nagging sense that something is missing from his life. But when he gets a glimpse of the vulnerable woman beneath the conservative, yet oh-so-sexy clothes, it’s a game changer. 

Lauren can’t believe she’s spending a few days with one of sexiest, and most annoying men she’s ever met. But she can’t deny the chemistry between them, and for once in her life she’s letting down her guard so she can explore a different side of herself. The side only Linc brings out in her. 

Taking it slow, he unleashes her sexuality and it quickly occurs to him that what started out as a bet for him has become something more. With their weekend nearly over, and her ex showing interest in this new confident version of Lauren, Linc will have to risk it all if he wants to win the game of love.

REVIEW

Hummm....what to say...

It was short and very sexy. It was instant love and I want to marry you.

It was very good writing, but very unrealistic. It was too short to really get a handle on the characters. I have to get on my soap box and say that I do not like this trend with eBooks. Short reads can be fun just like this one, but they just don't hit the right spots! LOL!

It was sexy and hot. A light no brainer read. Not bad but not super great.

Received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley for a honest review.

Chaos Bound (Sinner's Tribe MC, #4)

Chaos Bound (Sinner's Tribe MC, #4)
By Sarah Castille

SUMMARY
After enduring months of torture at the hands of the Black Jacks MC, and betrayed by his own club, Holt “T-Rex” Savage, a junior member of the Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club, will stop at nothing to get revenge. But falling for a beautiful woman with dangerous ties to his sworn enemy was never part of the plan…

Raised by the Black Jacks, Naiya Kelly grew up fast, furiously, and with little to lose. But now that she’s put her MC days behind her, she is free to do what she wants—until she meets a man who imprisons her, body and soul. She swore she’d never give her heart to a biker, but Holt is the most passionate, protective man she’s ever known. But will Holt be forced to betray his one true love to exact his revenge? 

REVIEW
Interesting read and yes you can read this without reading the rest I did.

The story had a good plot with lots of twist. Holt was very complex and screwed up in many ways. Tourtured for three months with only the thoughts of revenge letting him survive. Poor guy the club had no reason to do what they did. The club he belonged to made me angry. He gave up himself for the VP's girl and they didn't keep trying to find him and rescue him. Then they treat him kinda like crap when he gets back. He just can't win. I did get a tad frustrated with his I need her and then leave her then need her again shifts. Men and their "selfless" choices to leave the girl...Alert alert it never turns out well for the girl! I am also shocked that you are half dying and all you can think about is having sex with the girl they threw in the dungeon with you....really? But I guess if you are a guy that is all you think about.

Naiya is a piece of something. She was an interesting girl. Lots of crap in her past too. She was hilarious when they were escaping. Her one liners and humor were great. I know that Holt set her on fire, but for someone who didn't want the biker life she sure didn't stop herself. I loved how she stood by Holt when no one else's would. She forgave him to easily at times. She also grew to a woman who doesn't take crap from anyone.

Hot scenes do be prepared and yes there is violence too. If that is not your cup of tea, not for you.

Good read. Received an ARC from the publisher from NetGalley for a honest review.

Repo (The Henchmen MC, #4)

Repo (The Henchmen MC, #4)
By Jessica Gadziala

SUMMARY
MAZE:

In concept, the plan was simple: prospect at The Henchmen MC. In practice, however, it was anything but. One, because I was a woman. Two, because it was a brotherhood. And three, because Repo, the man who was in charge of making my life a living hell until I quit or screwed up enough to get thrown out, also happened to be the hottest guy I had come across in ages.

The problem was, if I didn't get in and stay in despite the hazing from the members and the undeniable attraction building between me and Repo, there was a very good chance I would be found by them. And if I was found by them, well, I was dead.


REPO:

How the hell was I supposed to get her out of the MC when, one, I didn't agree with the fact that because she was a woman, she had no place in The Henchmen. Two, because she was strong, smart, capable, and determined to get a patch. And three, because, well, I wanted her.

The problem was, if I didn't get her kicked out, I would be screwing up a job that was important to the prez. But the problem was also that if I kicked her out, there was no way I was going to get a shot with her.

I didn't know, however, that the real problem was a lot more complicated and a lot more dangerous than disappointing my boss or not getting laid... the problem was Maze had demons and they were hot on her trail...

REVIEW
Well I just sat and read this till it was done. Didn't put it down and definitely didn't clean my house!

Great read! Wow I thought Wolf was the best in the series, I think this one may have taken the cake!

Maze! She was so awesome(hate that word). She faced adversity and realized what she needed to do to survive. I like how she didn't really take the crap they dealt out. Always with a smart retort. Her back story was interesting and she was built up nicely. She had a crap load of bad luck! I love a woman that can kick some ass yet can be vulnerable too.

Repo, well he was not my favorite. I know he had loyality issues, but to be so mean to her and I know he was kind to her at times, but he did make me mad. I know they had their reasons, but they all were brought down a step or two in my eyes with what they did. I hate when men do that to a woman who has truly earned everything and were better then the rest and still not get treated fairly. It burns my butt. I know they "compromised" but to me it was a cheesy way out. Repo's backstory was good too. He had been through a great deal. Still can't love love him...

Again the author brings out lots of emotion and you get invested in the characters! A sign of a gifted author who knows how to tell a story! BRAVO!

The hotness is there, loads of it. Sexy as ever and very creative places! Loved K! Want a story about him for sure! The Russian guy was a trip too! Visits from everyone from the other books and an ending that leads from more to come!

Great read..again once you pick it up just mark your day as over because you won't stop till you are done! 

Saving Axe (Inferno Motorcycle Club, #2)

Saving Axe (Inferno Motorcycle Club, #2)
By Sabrina Paige

SUMMARY
Sometimes you have to lose everything to find the one person who can save you.

Ex-Marine Corps sniper Axe turned his back on everything he loved when he became the Sergeant-at-Arms for the Inferno MC. The fallen hero was determined to drown out the ghosts of war with an unrelenting path of self-destruction. He had no plans to set foot in his hometown of West Bend, Colorado again.

Until the Inferno MC betrayed him. Now, there is nowhere left for him to run, except back to his father's ranch. Where he would come face to face with her.

She was the last person he ever thought he'd see again, after an unspeakable childhood tragedy ripped them apart. June Barton.

She was his first love, but now she's all grown up. The Navy surgeon gave up her scalpel to return home, tired of losing her patients to war. All she wants is peace and quiet, but when Axe shows up, he turns everything upside down.

Can two broken and damaged people get a second chance at happiness? And when the Inferno MC commits the ultimate betrayal, will Axe's need for vengeance destroy his soul - or could June be his salvation?

REVIEW
As I wipe the tears that are falling down my face, I will try to review this heart wrenching book.

I think this is the best book I have read from this author! Wow!

Axe(Cade) touched my heart in so many ways. He felt he was a terrible person and he was far from it. A war hero, suffering PTSD just needing a place to fit in a reason to keep going. War does terrible things that we can't always see in a person. Cade has been through hell and back. His dad is very judgmental at first, but comes around to really see his son for the man he is. They have a very touching father/son moment. For all that Cade has done you can see his progression from Axe back to Cade. He is sexy as hell too!

June also has her issues. She too suffers from PTSD and is looking for a place to land. I like her because she is totally honest with herself from the minute we meet her in the book. Strong woman. Her past with Cade comes back and their undeniable pull comes back tenfold. I like that she stands up for herself and tells Cade exactly how it is for her. She does get a tad mean with him, but he does the same to her. Loved her!

Now if you are looking for a whole bunch of sex not going to get that. This is pure story with some hotness. Not your average MC story. No instant back in each other's arms. The characters are developed well and bring out you emotions like you are in the story. A true sign of a wondefully skilled author. This takes a dark turn and wrenches your heart. I cried through the last 20% or so. Have your tissues ready.

Enjoy! I did! I am off to the last installment.

The Billionaire Bachelor (Billionaire Bad Boys #1)

The Billionaire Bachelor (Billionaire Bad Boys #1)
By Jessica Lemmon

SUMMARY
Indecent Proposal

Manwhore. That's what the board of directors-and the tabloids-thinks of billionaire bachelor Reese Crane. Ordinarily he couldn't care less, but his playboy past is preventing the board from naming him CEO of Crane Hotels. Nothing-and no one-will keep him from his life's legacy. They want a settled man to lead the company? Then that's exactly what he'll give them.

Merina Van Heusen will do anything to get her parents' funky boutique hotel back-even marry cold-as-ice-but-sexy-as-hell Reese Crane. It's a simple business contract-six months of marriage, absolute secrecy, and the Van Heusen is all hers again. But when sparks fly between them, their passion quickly moves from the boardroom to the bedroom. And soon Merina is living her worst nightmare: falling in love with her husband . . . 

REVIEW
I would say 4 1/2 stars. I didn't think I would like this at all when I started and I was pleasantly surprised when it picked up and I couldn't put it down. I almost looked ahead to see what would happen because I couldn't wait.

It started off cliche at first and I was like I have so read this kind of story before, but then I started really liking Merina. She is a complex woman with great intelligence and witty one liners! She had her heart broken, but was springing back. I loved her passion for life and her no excuse answers. She was vulnerable too and I think that is what made her so real and likable. Fantastic character!

Reese took a great deal to like. He is such an emo! I thought Edward Cullen was emo, Reese has nothing on him at all. Yes he has had heartache and tragedy in his life, but he just doesn't know how to handle it at all. He is always inside his head and making choices without consulting the person the choices were about and shutting down his true feelings. Cold hearted at times and bitter about life. Blind to see how good he had it and continuing to live in the past. Emo!!!!! Thank goodness Merina shakes his life up!

Great sweet read! I enjoyed it. I would definitely like to read about Reese's brother Tag in the next book.

Recieved an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley for a honest review.

MacLean's Passion, Highland Pride, #2)

MacLean's Passion, Highland Pride, #2)
By Sharon Cullen

SUMMARY
Colin MacLean has always felt like a black sheep—especially after his brothers are slain before his eyes in the Battle of Culloden. A smuggler by trade, Colin makes for an embarrassing chieftain. He can’t even save his friends from their British pursuers without getting himself captured. But before he is martyred by the hangman’s noose, Colin escapes with his cellmate, a brave lad he’s come to admire. It’s only in the depths of the Highlands that Colin discovers the lad is a lass—and a bonnie one at that.
 
Raised by her older brothers, Maggie Sinclair can drink a pint in no time flat and wield a dagger with the best of ’em. Still, men have always excluded her and women have always shunned her. Colin makes her feel different. His wild spirit and rugged good looks have Maggie reconsidering her less than ladylike ways. For the first time, she’s tempted to put on a gown, just to see how Colin would react. She can only imagine what might happen next: a kiss . . . a touch . . . and perhaps enough sultry heat to melt a cold Highland night.

REVIEW
Another great book from Ms Cullen. I read till it was done had to find out what would happen. 

Maggie was a great character and she made the story actually she over took the story from Colin. She was determined and strong yet wanted to be loved and accepted. She was a woman beyond her time. Maggie definitely broke the mold! I did like that Colin never tried to change her and respected her for who she was not what she should be. 

I know Colin had guilt and remorse, but sometimes his self loathing got on my nerves. Maggie never stopped believing in him and supporting him. Just another way she stole the story.

Good historical read. The next installment I think will be good too. 

Received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley for a honest review.

Taming Blaze (Inferno Motorcycle Club, #1)

Taming Blaze (Inferno Motorcycle Club, #1)
By Sabrina Paige

SUMMARY
A chance encounter would ignite a spark. Fate would fan the flame.

Dani doesn't believe in love. She knows that love only leads to heartache, like the murder of her mother when she was just fourteen. Besides, dating is tough when your dad is one of the most powerful crime bosses on the West Coast.

So instead of relationships, Dani believes in one night stands. But when a casual fling goes frighteningly wrong, she runs home to the only person she knows will protect her - her father.

She doesn't make it. Dani's stranded on the side of the road with no one to help her. Except Blaze.

Blaze has been through hell and back. Raised by his junkie mom, the Inferno MC is the only real family he's ever known. As their jaded Vice President, he'd do anything to protect the club.

When fate throws them together, sparks fly.Their attraction is undeniable, but can this jaded and broken pair find happiness? Or will Dani's family secrets tear everything down, including the MC?

REVIEW
Good read. It had everything you can ask for: hot sexy sweet guy, strong independent woman, biker club, hot steamy sex, plot twists, danger, love, and more to come!

Blaze is one hot piece of man. I liked him and he wasn't the cliche biker guy. He has deep thoughts that made him more likable and sexy. When he is first introduced you think total ass, but thank goodness it doesn't stay that way at all.

Dani is something else. She takes what she wants for sure no holds barred. She takes some twists and turns for her to get it together but she does. She is one vengeful chick!! Hot sex on a convertible too!

It does have a great deal of hotness so be aware. The plot is good though so don't worry too much.

On to the next. Enjoy,