Breaking Point (I-Team #5) by Pamela Clare

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I loved Natalie!!  She may be my favorite heroine in this series now.  She was smart, willing to push herself to help Zach while they were prisoners. That part was so real I was so scared. I liked how she was able to deal with her past demons too. Very realistic and touching. Zach was also a damaged soul in need of healing and believing again – how can you not love a guy like that? even though he said he was not a good mate, or could never be a spouse, I knew that was not true. He had lost all his friends and his Mom and the severed relations with his Senator Dad were just among the obstacles. This story had many layers, which kept me guessing and the pages turning. It moved at a fast pace and never slipped on the details. You feel like you are right there. This is just one more reason why I love this series. You are guaranteed an exciting, believable, sexy, and emotional read. Breaking Point was another fantastic addition to the series. Fans are going to have a hard time picking their favorite among the series, but no one will be disappointed. It was that good!

 

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“If you die, angel, it means I’m already dead.”

“He held up the AK-47, the muscles in his arm bunching against the weight. “This is an assault rifle.” Then held up the handgun. “This is a semi-automatic pistol.”
Then he gave a little thrust of his hips and looked down at his penis. “That is my gun. As you’ve discovered, it’s pumpaction like a shotgun , but it doesn’t fire bullets.”
elo winced, gritted his teeth “Want to tell me why … you’re sitting here cuddling me, Hunter?”
“Rossiter says I have to keep you warm. He thinks you’re in shock or some shit.”
Despite his words and the tone of his voice, there was really worry on Hunter’s face.

“Great. Thanks.” Darcangelo’s head fell back to rest against Hunter’s vest, the big guy’s strength clearly spent.

A muscle clenched in Hunter’s jaw. “Hey, don’t mention it–ever.”

“When I realized I was going to die, the only thing I could think about was you and what an idiot I’d been for not telling you how I felt about you. I think I’ve loved you from the moment you lifted that awful blindfold off my face. I opened my eyes, and there you were, the bravest, most beautiful woman I’ve ever known. You set me free Natalie. In so many ways, you set me free.”

“Son of a bitch!” Hunter stared. “I fucking hate it
when he does shit like that. That man has a supernatural relationship with gravity.”

“Wulfe leaned in. “Where did you send Ms. Benoit?”
“Disneyland.”
“Who knows my connection to the Zetas?”
“The US Marshall Service, SWAT, my dentist, Oprah—”
“How did you know we were coming? Clearly, someone tipped you off.”
“That guy.” Zach points with a jerk of his head toward of of Wulfe’s minions. The man looked uncertainly at Wulfe, taking a step backward. “He text me just before you stepped in the elevator.”

“Marc to Gabe: “What do you know about the lemon stuff? You weren’t in desert combat. You were a park ranger. I’m not dissing that. It’s an important job. Someone has to keep the chipmunks in line. I’ve watched Chip and Dale. I know how sneaky those little bastards can be.”
“Awakened by the oppressive midday heat, Zach opened his eyes to see a small blue and tan lizard doing what looked like push-ups about a foot away from his face.”

“Natalie was going to stay at home, cooking meals, baking pies, and making sure their life together was comfortable. When Zach came home from a hard day’s work, she wanted to be there for him, not coping with her own stress and fatigue. She knew some women would object to her decision, but this was her life, and she was going to live it as she chose.”

“Zach kissed her forehead. “I’m not going to let anything like that happen to you again. You’re going to live out your days as the cosseted and cherished wife of a chief deputy U.S. Marshal.”

“Look!” She pointed, a smile on her face. “Wild pigs!”

“They have razor-sharp tusks, so don’t try to hug one.”

“He wanted to tell her that if it were simply a matter of crossing the river Styx and trading places with Beau, he’d be gone in a heartbeat.”

“I wish Darcangelo were here. He’d fucking hate this.”

“Got enough leg room there, Rossiter?” Marc asked.

“You bet. If not I’ll just make use of the overhead bin.”

“He felt empty, broken, defeated.”

“Forgotten about you?” He caught her chin, forced her to make eye contact, his gaze flashing anger, then slowly going gentle. “That would never happen. Never.”

And Natalie got the sense that she’d hurt him.”

“All those people – poor Sr. Marquez, Ana-Letitia, Sergio – they died because of me? I brought that down on them? Oh, God!”

Then she turned and fled up the stairs.

“Well, I’d say you handled that with great sensivity.”

“Go to hell, Hunter!” Zach stood there, staring after her.

“Your first.”

“If I told you your bass ass looks fantastic in the moonlight, would you hold that against me?”

“This is what I love to see–different branches of law enforcement at each other’s throats. It gives the bad guys the head start they need, which in turn gives us all job security.”

Impossibly Tongue Tied, by Josie Brown

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“Brad, Angelina, Britney and Kevin may want to check out Josie Brown’s new novel, Impossibly Tongue-Tied, for its ripped-from-the-headlines plot that mixes their scandals together…”
– PAGE SIX, New York Post

“Josie Brown gives us another page-turning guilty pleasure.” – Marin Magazine

All over Hollywood, men are dialing O—for orgasms. Her steamy naughty talk fills them with lust and longing, and helps them perform like the studs they claim to be.

In truth, the industry’s favorite “erotic phone operatrix” is Nina Harte, a struggling actress who has put her career on hold so that her husband, Nathan, can pursue his own dreams of stardom.

When Nathan’s career takes off, so does he, leaving Nina and their four-year-old son, Jake, for his diva costar, Katerina McPherson. Then “Kat ‘n’ Nat” are crowned the media’s newest celebrity sweethearts, and Kat labels Nina an unfit mother in order to win custody of Jake, just so that she can have that highly-coveted celebrity accessory—an adorable child—sans any unsightly stretch marks.

The one person who does care about Nina is Nathan’s agent, Sam Godwin. In fact, he’s in love with her. And because he has both a heart and a conscience, Sam feels guilty for having put Nat in Kat’s path in the first place . . .

So, how will he feel when he learns that Nina and O are one and the same?

 

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Bared, by Jill Shalvis

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Just what I needed to read. Complete with love, lust and sex. AHHHH I will sleep well tonight! Emma Willis never saw herself as a model — especially for a sensual fantasy calendar — until she has to do a photo shoot in her twin sister’s place. When Emma puts on barely-there lingerie in front of the photographer, hottie Rafe Delacantro, she feels sexy…and more uninhibited than she’s ever been. Before she knows it, she’s enticing him to let off a little steam with her!

The minute Emma shows up, Rafe knows she’s not the model he’s expecting. She’s too fascinating, too tempting for him to resist. Fine. They’ll share a steamy fling that will end when the shoot is finished. But the more time he spends in Emma’s seductive presence, the more involved he gets…and the more he wants of her. He now has to convince her that their affair can last after the camera is put away

 

Bared

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Wife 22 by Melanie Gideon

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I wasn’t thrilled with this and it is more like 2.5 stars. The way her husbands cialis focus group went I was lost. I was waiting for the part where I understood why he was demoted, never got it. The purpose of the focus group was the commercial not the product, so I was like wtf?? Anyways the daily postings with Researcher 101?? There a relationship begins to grow between them, but I did not get it and the anonymity factor? lost me there too. What was SO annoying was the answers that were lengthy and we had no clue what the ?’s were. All in all it did nothing. How did other rate it as 4 or more?

 

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Wife 22

Maybe it was those extra five pounds I’d gained. Maybe it was because I was about to turn the same age my mother was when I lost her. Maybe it was because after almost twenty years of marriage my husband and I seemed to be running out of things to say to each other.

But when the anonymous online study called “Marriage in the 21st Century” showed up in my inbox, I had no idea how profoundly it would change my life. It wasn’t long before I was assigned both a pseudonym (Wife 22) and a caseworker (Researcher 101).

Unleashed (Ross Siblings #1) by Cherrie Lynn

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I thought it was ok. There was a little too much smut and I felt that something was missing. I especially hated when they ran to the hospital to Todd that was just dumb! I never ever say too much sex either so maybe I am way off here. It’s not enough that Kelsey’s husband left her for another woman. Oh, no. The “other woman” had to be her best friend Evan’s fiancée. Not only has she lost her marriage, she fears losing Evan to the lingering awkwardness and humiliation that hangs between them.

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It’s not enough that Kelsey’s husband left her for another woman. Oh, no. The “other woman” had to be her best friend Evan’s fiancée. Not only has she lost her marriage, she fears losing Evan to the lingering awkwardness and humiliation that hangs between them.

Evan has no intention of letting that happen. He’s got plans…namely, an extra plane ticket to Hawaii now his future wife is out of the picture. There’s only one person he wants on the trip with him, the one who’s always been there for him. The one he should never have let slip away into the arms of a traitorous friend who shattered her heart.

Kelsey is anticipating a week of fun in the sun with the man who’s always treated her like a little sister. No one’s more surprised when she discovers that Evan has seduction on his mind—and that she’s more than ready for it.

Love is the most powerful healing force of all. But past demons have a way of ripping open old wounds, and threatening the survival of even the strongest friendship…

Warning: This title contains explicit sex between best friends, graphic language…and a hero who knows how to put the hot in “hot tub”.

Unlawful Contact (I-Team, #3) by Pamela Clare

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I could not sit down to write a review for a few hours. I was stunned at the complex story that took place here. OMG they are getting better and better if that is possible. What can I say about the I Team?? Love them and Tom (even though he is an ass sometimes). After Extreme Exposure and Hard Evidence I had to move right along. I finished this amazing authors work in a day. OK I read fast and have a lot of time, but darn this was great and I was blown away again.

We met Sophie before and this was all her own book!! Sophie Alton and Hunt spent one unforgettable night together, 12 years ago, the prologue was great too. Anyways when they meet again they both had fulfilled their dreams and Hunt had a bad start to non military life. So sad it broke my heart. Now FF 12 yrs to the meet, all orchestrated by Hunt. WOW the twisting and turning and oh so much DOC corruption, I was in love!!
Seeing into the justice system and the DOC with its few corrupt and evil players, it was scarey how things happened and nobody was shocked because of Marc and Emily’s beginning.

Well I can not spoil it but but about 70% the entire story takes the most amazing turn. WOW Filled with tons of action as well as mystery and sex it was a page turner.

“It’s not so much where I want you,Sophie, as it is how. Nothing tastes quite like a woman, and no woman tastes like you. – Marc Hunter”

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The Unidentified Redhead, By Alice Clayton

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The Unidentified Redhead (Redhead, #1)

 

OK I am done and moving to the next one. This was just what I need to read. I can not believe this is a first effort either. Think the humor was fantastic and Loved Holly too. The life that Grace had was steady and safe, her best friend Holly tells her to move back to Cali for the second time. Being a New Yorker who now lives in Cali I was happy at all the California references. She has her bff Holly intro her to an actor that she represents. Grace is 33 and Jack is 24 but they worked well. It was a fab story and so freakin funny too!

Breathing rather heavy now too! I am starting book 2 because I am sleep deprived and depressed. Holy Sweet Nuts! I absolutely LOVED this book!

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“He pushed me back up against the door, slamming me against the doorbell. I heard it ring out.
“Coming!” I heard Holly say as she clicked across the floor to the front door.
“Not quite, but she’s close.” He chuckled, removing his hand and leaving me breathless and rosy cheeked.”

“We have to stop, this is insane. I literally cannot handle anymore. I think I’ve lost brain function. I can actually feel myself becoming stupid”
“Not possible. Let’s test it. What’s two times two?”
“Orange?”

“Twenty-four year olds were my new favourite thing. I needed to tell Oprah to put them on her list.”

“Grace, did you just sniff my shirt?” He asked, incredulous.
“Yep, I did. What of it? And after you leave, I’ll probably lay on your side for a while because the pillow smells like you. I’m ridiculous when I’m in love. We’re talking Hallmark over here.”

“I don’t know why you’re laughing, Miss Thing,” Nick said, turning his gaze to me. “You still fantasize over Joe McIntyre like you are thirteen years old!”
“Oh, I own my obsession. If Joey Joe were here right now, I’d break him. I have no shame.”

“I got shagged in Santa Barbara, and all I got was this fantastic orgasm.”

“And a fire in the fireplace? Wow, that’s impressive.” I continued, walking backwards into the room.
“Yeah, I saw it in a book about how to woo women… apparently you all like to be boinked in front of a roaring fire.”

“The guy looks young enough to be your kid, Grace. 
Yes, but only if I’d really slutted it up in junior high…”

“Wow, girls sure do weird stuff. Especially you American girls. So much shimmer and sparkle. Who told you tits were supposed to sparkle?”

  
“Fuck, he’s pretty.”

  
“He totally came up here to see you. Girl, you are on.”

The Redhead Revealed (Redhead #2) by Alice Clayton

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No question about it this was in my top 10 I was TAKEN by this book, series and the author I love Alice Clayton. Her steam factor is off my charts!! DONE and there were tears I gotta let it sink in HOT for sure.
Took a while to sink in and gosh my book club book buddies are in for a treat. Who knew that Broadway, agents, actors and producers were so sordid?? Not me. Where ever is my personal Jack? I am going to go on a mission to find him.  Truth is I was away now going home and I know for sure home is California so I am with Grace, smelling my lemon trees, avocado and oranges too. There is a new home and I cant ever imagine leaving. I dont know if the age difference was even a fact for real it was soul mates. I too am in love with Jack

 

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I give it 5 +++ books LOVED itThe Redhead Revealed (Redhead, #2)

“And then I tasted nothing but his sweet lips, pressed firmly to mine, as I kissed him like it was my job.”

“He was everything I’d ever wanted, and everything I hadn’t even known I needed.”

“And then I tasted nothing but his sweet lips, pressed firmly to mine, as I kissed him like it was my job.”

“So if you think for a second I’m going to let you end this without giving me a legitimate reason, you are truly crazier than I thought. I’m in this thing with you, a willing participant, and you can’t decide for both of us. Not anymore.”

“He was everything I’d ever wanted, and everything I hadn’t even known I needed.”

“I assigned him to help me trim the Brussels sprouts, but instead he kept trying to throw them away when he thought I wasn’t looking.
“Brussels sprouts, Grace, really? These are our friends. Why are you doing this to them?”

 

Reading Progress

06/09 62.0% “my little heart is breaking right now but I forge ahead”
06/09 26.0% “Im going to try to make this one last more than a day. Not working out cause I can hold my kindle while doing everything.”

As their careers catch fire, Grace and Jack — everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed, funny, and feisty couple — find themselves on opposite coasts. Grace has landed in New York City, where she loves being onstage again, particularly because she’s playing a fabulous character in a musical written by her old college flame, Michael. Their rekindled friendship makes exploring the city that much more fun.

Wait, it’s just friendship, right?

Meanwhile, in L.A., Jack can scarcely keep up with the swirling throngs of women who track him everywhere he goes, the endless press appearances, and the ridiculous rules his manager, Holly, keeps concocting for him — all part of the buildup to the release of Time, his steamy new film.

Thank goodness for phone sex.

But even when their schedules allow them to connect, Grace and Jack must keep their relationship off the radar and away from paparazzi cameras. Sure, the sex is sensational, but can this duo survive swirling rumors, the demands of their chosen professions, Grace’s raging internal battles, and a whopping nine-year age difference?

Tick-tock, the clock is ticking. Isn’t it?

Alice Clayton brings the second installment of a tale told with her magical mix of humor and heat, so cuddle up under the sheets and flip on the Golden Girls. Grace and Jack are at it again
“So if you think for a second I’m going to let you end this without giving me a legitimate reason, you are truly crazier than I thought. I’m in this thing with you, a willing participant, and you can’t decide for both of us. Not anymore.”

“And then I tasted nothing but his sweet lips, pressed firmly to mine, as I kissed him like it was my job.”

“He was everything I’d ever wanted, and everything I hadn’t even known I needed.”

“I assigned him to help me trim the Brussels sprouts, but instead he kept trying to throw them away when he thought I wasn’t looking.
“Brussels sprouts, Grace, really? These are our friends. Why are you doing this to them?”

The Marriage Pact by M.J. Pullen

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Marci Thompson always dreamed about life would be like by her 30th birthday. She wanted to be have a career as an established writer and a summer book tour. A life full of adventure with her friends and family by her side. All Marci did for ten years was run from failed loves, failed jobs, and create an uncertain future. For a while the bright spot in her life, not to mention the only sex she’s had in two years, is an illicit affair with her married boss, Doug. She is finally offered the job she really wanted and the same day Doug breaks up with her saying his wife is pregnant. She runs back to Georgia with Jake her bff and former love.

It was a great read, just put together wrong. I think the history and back-story could have been added as a flashback instead of flipping back and forth. All in all she decides maybe Jake is the right one for her and they get engaged. In the end I was happy with the book and story, just not the order they appeared

.The Marriage Pact

 

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