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melissasfandomworld's review against another edition
3.0
Not really sure what to think of this book and it’s a difficult one to review seeing I don’t really know how to put my feelings about this one into words. I’ll try.
It was fast-paced and enjoyable, but overall, I had some serious remarks on the story/writing as well, that had me in a twist over what rating to give this book for example. I decided to stick to 3 stars, even though some remarks made quite an impact on my reading experience. But still… these characters had me hooked to the story and I finished reading it within a day, so that says enough right?
I really loved reading the M/F/M scenes and the romance development in general, even though when I look into it all I wasn’t entirely satisfied either.
Story and writing wise, I just felt frustrated at times, because the two men, at one point, started getting jealous and frustrated with the situation and made it a challenge to win over the girl while they explicitly agreed up front that she wouldn’t have to choose between the two and that they wouldn’t expect her to either < which of course they wanted to at some point because well, feelings came into the game.
Gradually, as the story continued, it became obvious some characters started to fall in love and others were left behind a bit, which was to be expected. But what bothered me was, that all 3 of the characters knew what they’d be getting themselves into up front by agreeing to spent time together and it felt to me like none of the men were really into it from the start though, the way you would’ve expected them to be. To be frank, they never should’ve taken the road they took, seeing they weren’t really ‘into it’ and were only agreeing to do this all because they didn’t want to loose the girl and wanted to win her over for themselves. It didn’t feel like a ‘healthy’ sexual relationship between three people a lot of the time.
But despite feeling that, it was still an enjoyable read because I liked the characters and minor characters as well and the sexy times were REALLY sexy and left me hot & bothered. But again, there were times I wasn’t always impressed by it all either. Maybe there was a bit too much sexy in the book, which I’d normally would never say since I love sexy times, but at times it felt like the author constantly wanted to up her game with every new sex scene? - the two male characters truing to compete with each other were the fuel for this of course, but still… It was a bit too much for me at times I guess, because the story line development suffered for it in my opinion.
So my conclusion is: Even though I had some serious remarks on the book, this story also had a lot of potential and the writing itself was good and made for a fast-paced read. I really liked reading about these characters and I’m interested in reading more by this author because she left me curious. I wasn’t extremely impressed with this book because of how I experienced the development of some elements in this book but regardless, I’d still want to read another book to see how the writing of this author has progressed (or not). I like the cowboy elements and I like steamy scenes , which is plenty present in this book.
If you’re looking for a hot and steamy cowboy read and M/F/M romance, this is definitely a fun one to read in between. Even though it wasn’t All to my liking, I’d still recommend it because everyone experiences a book in a different way so I’d never say to not read a book because it’s such a personal experience.
It was fast-paced and enjoyable, but overall, I had some serious remarks on the story/writing as well, that had me in a twist over what rating to give this book for example. I decided to stick to 3 stars, even though some remarks made quite an impact on my reading experience. But still… these characters had me hooked to the story and I finished reading it within a day, so that says enough right?
I really loved reading the M/F/M scenes and the romance development in general, even though when I look into it all I wasn’t entirely satisfied either.
Story and writing wise, I just felt frustrated at times, because the two men, at one point, started getting jealous and frustrated with the situation and made it a challenge to win over the girl while they explicitly agreed up front that she wouldn’t have to choose between the two and that they wouldn’t expect her to either < which of course they wanted to at some point because well, feelings came into the game.
Gradually, as the story continued, it became obvious some characters started to fall in love and others were left behind a bit, which was to be expected. But what bothered me was, that all 3 of the characters knew what they’d be getting themselves into up front by agreeing to spent time together and it felt to me like none of the men were really into it from the start though, the way you would’ve expected them to be. To be frank, they never should’ve taken the road they took, seeing they weren’t really ‘into it’ and were only agreeing to do this all because they didn’t want to loose the girl and wanted to win her over for themselves. It didn’t feel like a ‘healthy’ sexual relationship between three people a lot of the time.
But despite feeling that, it was still an enjoyable read because I liked the characters and minor characters as well and the sexy times were REALLY sexy and left me hot & bothered. But again, there were times I wasn’t always impressed by it all either. Maybe there was a bit too much sexy in the book, which I’d normally would never say since I love sexy times, but at times it felt like the author constantly wanted to up her game with every new sex scene? - the two male characters truing to compete with each other were the fuel for this of course, but still… It was a bit too much for me at times I guess, because the story line development suffered for it in my opinion.
So my conclusion is: Even though I had some serious remarks on the book, this story also had a lot of potential and the writing itself was good and made for a fast-paced read. I really liked reading about these characters and I’m interested in reading more by this author because she left me curious. I wasn’t extremely impressed with this book because of how I experienced the development of some elements in this book but regardless, I’d still want to read another book to see how the writing of this author has progressed (or not). I like the cowboy elements and I like steamy scenes , which is plenty present in this book.
If you’re looking for a hot and steamy cowboy read and M/F/M romance, this is definitely a fun one to read in between. Even though it wasn’t All to my liking, I’d still recommend it because everyone experiences a book in a different way so I’d never say to not read a book because it’s such a personal experience.
wannabaudrey's review against another edition
3.5
I chose this book for a reading challenge just because there was a plaid shirt on the cover lol. Wowsers! If you are into MMF erotica, this is for you.
gwennypenny15's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I find it disappointing that some of the spicy sessions did not feel fully consensual and that was really a big shame. I loved the idea of threesome erotica but it just could’ve been better executed.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment
bookaddict1975's review
3.0
🎧 Audio Review 🎧
While this book wasn't my favorite, it was a good start into a new series. I'm not a fan of love triangles but this book was hot and the characters were great. Hank pulled on my heart strings from the beginning but by the end I loved Kyle too. The narration was good, she is a little more country than the narrator for the other series by this author.
While this book wasn't my favorite, it was a good start into a new series. I'm not a fan of love triangles but this book was hot and the characters were great. Hank pulled on my heart strings from the beginning but by the end I loved Kyle too. The narration was good, she is a little more country than the narrator for the other series by this author.
laceej88's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
dreamerfreak's review against another edition
3.0
Corralled was a quick and sexy read, if that's what you're looking for. Not normally my type of book, but the plot was good, and the struggle between the members of this kooky love triangle felt very real. Just be warned: Kink ahead!
sj9642's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this new group of people. Kyle and Hank were great, but you could just tell that one of them was ready for settling down and the other wasn't - and Lainie needed to settle down. It was hot, interesting and over-all a good story.
witandsin's review against another edition
4.0
Lainie Capshaw knows all about smooth-talking cowboys – she’s a med tech who works the country’s two biggest rodeo circuits. She vows not to get involved with any of those “blacktop cowboys,” but somehow bullfighter Hank Lawson and bull rider Kyle Gilchrist have managed to seduce her into their beds. Lainie knows she should probably feel guilty being involved with both men, but with each of them involved in different circuits and no promises of exclusivity with either, she isn’t about to choose just one.
Secrets have a way of coming out, though and Lainie’s shocked when Hank catches her with Kyle. She’s even more shocked to discover that, not only are the guys longtime friends, they have an offer Lainie can’t bring herself to refuse. For the three weeks known in the rodeo as Cowboy Christmas, Hank and Kyle will share her. As in, at the same time share her. A smoking hot ménage with two irresistible cowboys? How can Lainie resist?
There’s just one problem: each man is using the three weeks to win Lainie over for himself. Will Lainie, Hank, and Kyle come out of their Cowboy Christmas time unscathed? And which one of those red-hot cowboys will capture Lainie’s heart?
Get ready for a wild ride that lasts a heck of a lot longer than eight seconds! Lorelei James delivers one of the sexiest stories I’ve read in a long time with Corralled.
Lainie is a heroine I’m sure many a woman would love to be. But life isn’t all about two drop-dead gorgeous cowboys wanting her in their bed. Ms. James brings Lainie to life with the obstacles she faces being a woman in a male-dominated profession and also endears her to readers with her genuinely caring nature. Lainie doesn’t regret having both Kyle and Hank, but with both of them out to win her, she doesn’t just sit back and take; she gives to both, and wrestles with the guilt that she might be giving more to one than the other.
What about those delicious cowboys, you ask? Where do I begin? Both men have a core of caring, honor, and general “goodness” that appealed to me greatly. As you might have guessed by now, those factors are complemented by raw, erotic magnetism. Personality wise, Kyle and Hank definitely are different, but it’d spoil the fun to reveal how. When it comes to winning hearts, Hank had the edge for me (which isn’t to say he does for Lainie). For such a masculine hero, there’s something particularly vulnerable about him under the surface that called to me.
Ms. James brings a sense of realism to the trio’s sexual adventures. When you have two testosterone-filled cowboys out to claim a woman as their own, do you think there’d be no competition or jealousy? Of course not. Even though Kyle and Hank are best friends, they do get jealous of one another and they do try to outdo each other when it comes to Lainie, and it’s not out of meanness to one another. I liked that about Corralled, but I think I enjoyed it because you can sense which man really is “the one” for Lainie. I’m the type of reader who will go along for any ride, so long as I’m not twisted about regarding who’ll end up together in the end. Ms. James gave me that comfort and let me sit back and relish the erotic ride.
Corralled is the first in Blacktop Cowboys series and I was definitely left wanting more. I can’t wait to see which rodeo cowboy meets their match next. Corralled is filled with so many characters I adored, from Hank’s sister Celia to Lainie’s friend Tanna to the man who doesn’t get his happily ever after with Lainie and more. No matter who the protagonists are in the next Blacktop Cowboy book, it’s sure to be an exciting read with Ms. James as the writer. She knows her stuff when it comes to rodeos and it shows, making the world around Lainie, Hank, and Kyle come to life. I Joyfully Recommend Corralled. I loved it and I want one of Lorelei James’s Blacktop Cowboys!
Recommended Read. Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
Secrets have a way of coming out, though and Lainie’s shocked when Hank catches her with Kyle. She’s even more shocked to discover that, not only are the guys longtime friends, they have an offer Lainie can’t bring herself to refuse. For the three weeks known in the rodeo as Cowboy Christmas, Hank and Kyle will share her. As in, at the same time share her. A smoking hot ménage with two irresistible cowboys? How can Lainie resist?
There’s just one problem: each man is using the three weeks to win Lainie over for himself. Will Lainie, Hank, and Kyle come out of their Cowboy Christmas time unscathed? And which one of those red-hot cowboys will capture Lainie’s heart?
Get ready for a wild ride that lasts a heck of a lot longer than eight seconds! Lorelei James delivers one of the sexiest stories I’ve read in a long time with Corralled.
Lainie is a heroine I’m sure many a woman would love to be. But life isn’t all about two drop-dead gorgeous cowboys wanting her in their bed. Ms. James brings Lainie to life with the obstacles she faces being a woman in a male-dominated profession and also endears her to readers with her genuinely caring nature. Lainie doesn’t regret having both Kyle and Hank, but with both of them out to win her, she doesn’t just sit back and take; she gives to both, and wrestles with the guilt that she might be giving more to one than the other.
What about those delicious cowboys, you ask? Where do I begin? Both men have a core of caring, honor, and general “goodness” that appealed to me greatly. As you might have guessed by now, those factors are complemented by raw, erotic magnetism. Personality wise, Kyle and Hank definitely are different, but it’d spoil the fun to reveal how. When it comes to winning hearts, Hank had the edge for me (which isn’t to say he does for Lainie). For such a masculine hero, there’s something particularly vulnerable about him under the surface that called to me.
Ms. James brings a sense of realism to the trio’s sexual adventures. When you have two testosterone-filled cowboys out to claim a woman as their own, do you think there’d be no competition or jealousy? Of course not. Even though Kyle and Hank are best friends, they do get jealous of one another and they do try to outdo each other when it comes to Lainie, and it’s not out of meanness to one another. I liked that about Corralled, but I think I enjoyed it because you can sense which man really is “the one” for Lainie. I’m the type of reader who will go along for any ride, so long as I’m not twisted about regarding who’ll end up together in the end. Ms. James gave me that comfort and let me sit back and relish the erotic ride.
Corralled is the first in Blacktop Cowboys series and I was definitely left wanting more. I can’t wait to see which rodeo cowboy meets their match next. Corralled is filled with so many characters I adored, from Hank’s sister Celia to Lainie’s friend Tanna to the man who doesn’t get his happily ever after with Lainie and more. No matter who the protagonists are in the next Blacktop Cowboy book, it’s sure to be an exciting read with Ms. James as the writer. She knows her stuff when it comes to rodeos and it shows, making the world around Lainie, Hank, and Kyle come to life. I Joyfully Recommend Corralled. I loved it and I want one of Lorelei James’s Blacktop Cowboys!
Recommended Read. Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.