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fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
beckymmoe's review
4.0
Somehow there always seems to be way more to a [a:Lorelei James|541293|Lorelei James|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1391020452p2/541293.jpg] book than I'm expecting--you'd think I'd learn, but she constantly impresses me with how much she manages to pack into her novels and novellas. They're so much more than just an erotic story--there's a whole lot of substance behind the sexyfuntimes. Even though this is a novella, it packs quite an emotional wallop and is a whole lot of fun to read besides.
It all starts with some heavy duty sexual banter at his brother/her BFF's wedding. Both Mel and Wyn have quite the reputation, which they make no excuses for. Before long they're calling each other Super Man-Slut and Amazing Slut-Girl, which is way cuter than it sounds; you're going to have to trust me on that. This early exchange from the wedding...
Mel and Wyn go from the wedding, which has a whole lot of sexy banter and innuendo going on and an incident in a deserted ready room, to some pretty major Grant family drama. Next thing you know, Mel has been volunteered to help out at Wyn and Cres's (Grant brother #3, who had better get his own novella soon!) ranch and is staying in Wyn's guest room.
Not to mention having a whole lot of dirty, dirty sex with her new roomie in the meantime.
Both Wyn and Mel are falling fast and hard before they even realize it, but Mel's got a pretty major secret that she hasn't even told her BFF yet. It could mean the end of everything, and almost does.
I loved Wyn's reaction to finding out her secret, and where he goes from there. So sweet. Even though yes, the time frame here was fairly short, Ms. James had me completely believing in their HEA.
Stripped Down reads fine as a standalone, even though it's #6.7 in the Blacktop Cowboys series and the second book in the series with a Grant brothers hero. Sutton's book [b:1001 Dark Nights: Roped In|19461036|1001 Dark Nights Roped In (Blacktop Cowboys, #6.5)|Lorelei James|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1387029194s/19461036.jpg|27547745] #6.5, comes before it, and has already been added to my TBR. Gotta see how Sutton and London got to the wedding that led to Wyn and Mel meeting at last, after all...
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
It all starts with some heavy duty sexual banter at his brother/her BFF's wedding. Both Mel and Wyn have quite the reputation, which they make no excuses for. Before long they're calling each other Super Man-Slut and Amazing Slut-Girl, which is way cuter than it sounds; you're going to have to trust me on that. This early exchange from the wedding...
"Come on, Melissa. Let's see what kinda dirty, dastardly deeds we can get away with."...made me laugh out loud. I'm so glad I wasn't drinking anything when I read that scene; it might not have been an attractive thing to witness otherwise. ;)
"Deal. But call me Mel."
"Mel? Nope. Sorry. No can do."
"Why not?"
"Mel is the name of a line cook. 'Suck harder, Mel,' or 'Bend over, Mel,' brings totally different images to my mind than 'I'm gonna f*ck you through the wall, Melissa."
Mel and Wyn go from the wedding, which has a whole lot of sexy banter and innuendo going on and an incident in a deserted ready room, to some pretty major Grant family drama. Next thing you know, Mel has been volunteered to help out at Wyn and Cres's (Grant brother #3, who had better get his own novella soon!) ranch and is staying in Wyn's guest room.
Not to mention having a whole lot of dirty, dirty sex with her new roomie in the meantime.
Both Wyn and Mel are falling fast and hard before they even realize it, but Mel's got a pretty major secret that she hasn't even told her BFF yet. It could mean the end of everything, and almost does.
I loved Wyn's reaction to finding out her secret, and where he goes from there. So sweet. Even though yes, the time frame here was fairly short, Ms. James had me completely believing in their HEA.
Stripped Down reads fine as a standalone, even though it's #6.7 in the Blacktop Cowboys series and the second book in the series with a Grant brothers hero. Sutton's book [b:1001 Dark Nights: Roped In|19461036|1001 Dark Nights Roped In (Blacktop Cowboys, #6.5)|Lorelei James|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1387029194s/19461036.jpg|27547745] #6.5, comes before it, and has already been added to my TBR. Gotta see how Sutton and London got to the wedding that led to Wyn and Mel meeting at last, after all...
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
theladyinreds's review
3.0
This was a so-so read for me. The main couple were a perfect fit for eachother and were totally adorable (Super Slut-Man and Amazing Slut-Girl 4EVA). And I have always loved how Lorelei James writes unabashedly sexual women. My real quibble is that the romance was pretty conflict free so the heroine's medical issue kinda took over the show and the whole thing became unnecessarily after-school-special-y. Cute characters. Overshadowing subplot.
maria_nanci's review
5.0
WOW - LOVED this novella!!! This was actually my first foray into cowboy romance and I was surprised at just how much I enjoyed it. Who knew?!
Wynton Grant and Melissa Lockhart are in the wedding party of Sutton and London (who were in a previous book). The two are instantly attracted to each other and both assume their hook-up at the wedding will be a one-night stand. Little do they know that an emergency in Wynton's family will turn things upside down and that Melissa will be helping out on the ranch for a few weeks. Melissa also has a secret of her own that comes to light and Wynton realizes how strong his feelings are for her. Stripped Down may be a novella, but there is plenty of story packed into the pages! Wynton and Melissa are SO entertaining and fun to read about. Not only is there sizzling hot chemistry and sweet romance, but the banter between the two of them is hysterical! Seriously, I laughed out loud at the exploits of their alter-egos. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to read this book and will definitely go back to start this series from the beginning.
Wynton Grant and Melissa Lockhart are in the wedding party of Sutton and London (who were in a previous book). The two are instantly attracted to each other and both assume their hook-up at the wedding will be a one-night stand. Little do they know that an emergency in Wynton's family will turn things upside down and that Melissa will be helping out on the ranch for a few weeks. Melissa also has a secret of her own that comes to light and Wynton realizes how strong his feelings are for her. Stripped Down may be a novella, but there is plenty of story packed into the pages! Wynton and Melissa are SO entertaining and fun to read about. Not only is there sizzling hot chemistry and sweet romance, but the banter between the two of them is hysterical! Seriously, I laughed out loud at the exploits of their alter-egos. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to read this book and will definitely go back to start this series from the beginning.
jamadianuk's review
5.0
A little shorter than the others, or was I just quick on the draw? Great as usual and happy to see background people get their platform too.
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