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caseroo7's review against another edition
4.0
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Stripped Down is a standalone novella in the Blacktop Cowboys series from Lorelei James. It is also a part of the 1001 Dark Nights series from Evil Eye Concepts featuring stories from many popular authors. Stripped Down can be read as a standalone, but the characters are interconnected and for full enjoyment I would recommend reading the rest of the books in the Blacktop Cowboys series even though it isn't necessary.
Melissa Lockhart and Wynton Grant meet when his brother and her best friend get married. Paired up as the best man and maid of honor, these two end up spending a lot of time together and sparks instantly fly. Melissa and Wynton are both used to hooking up with no commitment, and neither one of them plans on settling down anytime soon. But when their steamy one night together takes an unexpected turn, they realize that they might have more in common than they thought. What starts as a family crisis in which Melissa agrees to help Wyn, leads to playing house together. Soon Wyn is hoping for more, but will Mel's secrets keep them from having a future together?
I really liked these two. They were super hot together and I loved their banter. Right out of the gates here these two were fun and feisty, and they had such strong chemistry. I loved that they owned their desires and weren't afraid to admit what they enjoyed. I will say that it was a bit odd when they would compare sex stories and former conquests, but I really liked how comfortable they were from the start. (even if it was a little weird for the reader) These two were sexy together right from the start, but I enjoyed seeing it turn into more than that as they spent more time together.
Overall, another great read from Lorelei James. She always delivers a sexy and emotional story that you can't help but feel invested in. I really love this series, and you really can't go wrong with her smoking hot cowboys. If you are new to Lorelei James, you are seriously missing out and should definitely give her books a chance. If you are already a fan, this is one you won't want to miss!
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Stripped Down is a standalone novella in the Blacktop Cowboys series from Lorelei James. It is also a part of the 1001 Dark Nights series from Evil Eye Concepts featuring stories from many popular authors. Stripped Down can be read as a standalone, but the characters are interconnected and for full enjoyment I would recommend reading the rest of the books in the Blacktop Cowboys series even though it isn't necessary.
Melissa Lockhart and Wynton Grant meet when his brother and her best friend get married. Paired up as the best man and maid of honor, these two end up spending a lot of time together and sparks instantly fly. Melissa and Wynton are both used to hooking up with no commitment, and neither one of them plans on settling down anytime soon. But when their steamy one night together takes an unexpected turn, they realize that they might have more in common than they thought. What starts as a family crisis in which Melissa agrees to help Wyn, leads to playing house together. Soon Wyn is hoping for more, but will Mel's secrets keep them from having a future together?
I really liked these two. They were super hot together and I loved their banter. Right out of the gates here these two were fun and feisty, and they had such strong chemistry. I loved that they owned their desires and weren't afraid to admit what they enjoyed. I will say that it was a bit odd when they would compare sex stories and former conquests, but I really liked how comfortable they were from the start. (even if it was a little weird for the reader) These two were sexy together right from the start, but I enjoyed seeing it turn into more than that as they spent more time together.
Overall, another great read from Lorelei James. She always delivers a sexy and emotional story that you can't help but feel invested in. I really love this series, and you really can't go wrong with her smoking hot cowboys. If you are new to Lorelei James, you are seriously missing out and should definitely give her books a chance. If you are already a fan, this is one you won't want to miss!
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jigsawgirl's review
4.0
Quick, sexy read
Amazing Slut Girl and Super Slur Man. Maid of Honor Melissa, and Best Man Wyn, hook up at his brother and her best friend's wedding reception. A strong attraction and similar sexual pasts make this the ideal hookup.
Things do not go quite as planned. Wyn and Melissa find they have more in common and a greater appreciation for each other. Melissa helps out the family by working on the ranch and Wyn sticks by her after finding out her secret.
This was a quick , steamy read with a lot of sassy, sexy, and sarcastic dialogue.
Amazing Slut Girl and Super Slur Man. Maid of Honor Melissa, and Best Man Wyn, hook up at his brother and her best friend's wedding reception. A strong attraction and similar sexual pasts make this the ideal hookup.
Things do not go quite as planned. Wyn and Melissa find they have more in common and a greater appreciation for each other. Melissa helps out the family by working on the ranch and Wyn sticks by her after finding out her secret.
This was a quick , steamy read with a lot of sassy, sexy, and sarcastic dialogue.
ameserole's review
3.0
Eh.
Stripped Down was eye-opening. Never actually believed people would hook up during a wedding but I'm also not surprised that it happened in this book either. At first, I wasn't a big fan of Melissa and Wyn. I could see the sparks and everything but the first half of this book was just annoying to get through.
Thankfully, it was an audio and I quickly flew through this.
Then came the second part, which was honestly much better. Unfortunately, I was just so annoyed that I couldn't fully appreciate these two and their relationship. I wanted to but I just couldn't. Might get into this series just to see if the rest of the series has likable characters but might not because there are so many books out in the world that I want my hands on.
Stripped Down was eye-opening. Never actually believed people would hook up during a wedding but I'm also not surprised that it happened in this book either. At first, I wasn't a big fan of Melissa and Wyn. I could see the sparks and everything but the first half of this book was just annoying to get through.
Thankfully, it was an audio and I quickly flew through this.
Then came the second part, which was honestly much better. Unfortunately, I was just so annoyed that I couldn't fully appreciate these two and their relationship. I wanted to but I just couldn't. Might get into this series just to see if the rest of the series has likable characters but might not because there are so many books out in the world that I want my hands on.
sjb86's review
5.0
Book 6.6 of Blacktop Cowboy series by Lorelei James
Wynton is Sutton brother and manages the family ranch with his dad and brother Cres.
At the wedding Wyn meets Mel companion competition winning on circuit and London’s bff. At wedding a family emergency happens and London offers Mel to help with Grant ranch.
Loved this relationship both a labelled sluts by themselves but basically have a very healthy sexual appetite and swap stories.
They basically played house until they realise they love each other and the life they had developed over 3 wks.
Absolutely love this book bundle and the short stories for the Blacktop series.
Wynton is Sutton brother and manages the family ranch with his dad and brother Cres.
At the wedding Wyn meets Mel companion competition winning on circuit and London’s bff. At wedding a family emergency happens and London offers Mel to help with Grant ranch.
Loved this relationship both a labelled sluts by themselves but basically have a very healthy sexual appetite and swap stories.
They basically played house until they realise they love each other and the life they had developed over 3 wks.
Absolutely love this book bundle and the short stories for the Blacktop series.
whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stripped Down Stars
Oooh I really liked this story, the banter and the no judgment about each other’s pasts was really nice. No one got jealous because they both had lives before each other.
I do love with a perpetually single man falls and falls hard.
Melissa is pretty much an open book but with her health that is a different story. Being that her diagnoses was also kind of new for her I can understand why she thought she needed to hide it.
This love story was just sweet and fit well with the rest of this series. I can’t wait to keep going.
Really enjoy Scarlet’s narration she can sure do a male voice shivers.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
Oooh I really liked this story, the banter and the no judgment about each other’s pasts was really nice. No one got jealous because they both had lives before each other.
I do love with a perpetually single man falls and falls hard.
Melissa is pretty much an open book but with her health that is a different story. Being that her diagnoses was also kind of new for her I can understand why she thought she needed to hide it.
This love story was just sweet and fit well with the rest of this series. I can’t wait to keep going.
Really enjoy Scarlet’s narration she can sure do a male voice shivers.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
julaliciousbookparadise's review
4.0
This novella happens after the sixth book of the Blacktop Cowboys series. Reading this novella really got me interested in the series and hopefully, sooner than later, I will get to them.
But back to the novella, I really liked the way the two characters interacted between each other. Their banter entertained me a lot though I wasn't a fan of their nicknames, but it doesn't change anything really hahaha Wynton and Melissa are both thinking alike when it comes to sex and it was bound to be hot when these two were going to get down to it and I was right.
But more than that, I just enjoyed the evolution of their relationship. As the secret comes out, their relationship takes a whole new turn. Sure, it was predictable, but it was still nice to read about it.
The author's writing is funny and entertaining and if all the characters are as entertaining as these two were, then I know I'm going to get hooked on this series.
But back to the novella, I really liked the way the two characters interacted between each other. Their banter entertained me a lot though I wasn't a fan of their nicknames, but it doesn't change anything really hahaha Wynton and Melissa are both thinking alike when it comes to sex and it was bound to be hot when these two were going to get down to it and I was right.
But more than that, I just enjoyed the evolution of their relationship. As the secret comes out, their relationship takes a whole new turn. Sure, it was predictable, but it was still nice to read about it.
The author's writing is funny and entertaining and if all the characters are as entertaining as these two were, then I know I'm going to get hooked on this series.
alleskelle's review
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oh wow. Just wow.
This little novella demonstrates perfectly how a talented author can wrap up a sweet romance, smutty hot sex and a nice plot in only a few pages.
I haven’t read much of Lorelei James’ books yet, but let me tell you one thing : Stripped Down took me on a real cowboy binge and boy did I enjoy the ride!
I loved this story SO much that I started book 1, 2 and 3 of the Blacktop Cowboys series right after.
And I truly enjoyed them all.
Knowing Lorelei James is the Queen of smut and wild rides, I already had a few of her books on the side for whenever I’d be in a cowboy mood. Today I’m glad I picked up Stripped Down, it opened a whole new horizon of reads to me! This author has more than 30 books for me to catch up on, all sexy, smutty and entertaining reads!
Back to Stripped Down, if you read this author before, my guess is this one should NOT be missed. Seriously.
Wynton and Melissa finally meet at their friends wedding and the chemistry is instantaneous. We’re literally taken into a wild and free ride, a smoking hot hookup taking place early in the book.
Sparks ignite and their banter alone made the book for me. These 2 wild cards enjoy the same kind of pleasures in life, both are looking for fun without the complications and their laid-back nature makes both of them the perfect match. Not that any of them knows it yet.
I loved everything in this novella, the setting, the hilarious and sexy banter, the melt-your-panties dirty talk, the secondary characters, the minor angst brought up by a tiny secret, the swooning moments… Sigh.
This sexy, fun and emotionally packed novella had everything and left me crave for MORE.
Prepare yourselves, you are in for a hell of a sexy ride!
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Oh wow. Just wow.
This little novella demonstrates perfectly how a talented author can wrap up a sweet romance, smutty hot sex and a nice plot in only a few pages.
Actually I prefer the term man-slut, Manwhore implies I take money for something I do very well. For free.
I haven’t read much of Lorelei James’ books yet, but let me tell you one thing : Stripped Down took me on a real cowboy binge and boy did I enjoy the ride!
I loved this story SO much that I started book 1, 2 and 3 of the Blacktop Cowboys series right after.
And I truly enjoyed them all.
I want to fuck you slowly and send you soaring without all the thrusting and straining, so when you do tip over the edge into the abyss, you’ll wonder if it all had been a dream.
Knowing Lorelei James is the Queen of smut and wild rides, I already had a few of her books on the side for whenever I’d be in a cowboy mood. Today I’m glad I picked up Stripped Down, it opened a whole new horizon of reads to me! This author has more than 30 books for me to catch up on, all sexy, smutty and entertaining reads!
Back to Stripped Down, if you read this author before, my guess is this one should NOT be missed. Seriously.
It’s mine, Melissa. Give it to me.
Wynton and Melissa finally meet at their friends wedding and the chemistry is instantaneous. We’re literally taken into a wild and free ride, a smoking hot hookup taking place early in the book.
Fuck. I know where all the sugar in your body has gone to. Right here. Christ. You’re as sweet and addictive as candy.
Sparks ignite and their banter alone made the book for me. These 2 wild cards enjoy the same kind of pleasures in life, both are looking for fun without the complications and their laid-back nature makes both of them the perfect match. Not that any of them knows it yet.
I loved everything in this novella, the setting, the hilarious and sexy banter, the melt-your-panties dirty talk, the secondary characters, the minor angst brought up by a tiny secret, the swooning moments… Sigh.
This sexy, fun and emotionally packed novella had everything and left me crave for MORE.
Prepare yourselves, you are in for a hell of a sexy ride!
Super Man-Slut and the Amazing Slut-Girl were destined to hook up and then hang up their unopened packets of condoms for good so they could become the one and only for each other, forever.
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monster_ma_x_3's review
3.0
Maybe 3.5 stars. It was a quick read with fun, interesting characters. I wanted to know more about.
I think it's part of a series, so yay! The two main characters are snarky, sarcastic (but not in the mean way), and totally people I think I'd be friends with. Add in some smexy times, and it's a total win.
I think it's part of a series, so yay! The two main characters are snarky, sarcastic (but not in the mean way), and totally people I think I'd be friends with. Add in some smexy times, and it's a total win.