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A review by tsukikomew
Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
4.0
This review was posted at Tsuki’s Book Blog on Friday May 24, 2013.
I picked up Start Me Up first but this was the one I wanted to read. When I listened to an older interview with Victoria Dahl and she mentioned a heroine being an erotic romance author, I was in. I put my name on the hold list and just waited it out. I always love it when the heroines are more than yoga instructors, small-town librarians, and waitresses. I prefer the heroines in my romances to have interesting jobs and what is better than an erotic romance author?
Molly Jennings moved back to town after dealing with a creepy ex and conveniently inheriting a house. Once there she becomes the topic of a bit of gossip since no one knows what she does and their sheriff has a bit of a thing for her. Ben, who hates gossip, is hesitant to get involved with Molly but quickly succumbs to the mystery and sex-appeal of Tumble Creek's returning resident. Once involved, Molly is threatened by a stalker and Ben has to protect her from that stalker while reeling from the information, she used him in her first erotic story.
Molly was a kickass, take-no-prisoners kind of woman but her job is a bit of a sticking point. After dealing with being the second-favorite child she learned her family wouldn't be overly accepting of her career no matter how happy it makes her. She doesn't apologize for her likes, wants, or desires. She knows she wants Ben and she pursues him with nearly a one-track mind. On top of that, her creativity sparks when her first muse (Ben) comes back into her life.
Ben, on the other hand, was a quiet, reserved sheriff who hates gossip. He had a bad experience when he was younger when his father, the school principal, slept with a student. Understandably he tries his hardest to avoid the media and any source of gossip. When Molly's secret comes out and the entire town starts gossiping, Ben has to learn to deal with whether Molly is enough of a reason to let the past go.
I love stories where the heroine has an interesting profession. She's not your secretary/assistant/mistress/etc. She's your 'this is something I love to do' heroine. I loved the fact Molly doesn't apologize for herself. She keeps her job a secret but once it comes out she owns it. She also tries to watch out for herself. She doesn't come right out with "protect me, you sexy beast" which is amazing in romances. At the same time she understood when things where too much for her and she called for help. Seriously romance heroines everywhere need to do that. Call when you need help!
I was so excited to get back into Tumble Creek again and see Lori and Quinn before their story. This is a great read and a lot of fun for contemporary romance readers. If you need a fast, fun, sexy read then check out this series and I recommend you start with this one.
4 Stars
Published by Harlequin-HQN
352 Pages
January 1, 2009
Provided by--the Library
I picked up Start Me Up first but this was the one I wanted to read. When I listened to an older interview with Victoria Dahl and she mentioned a heroine being an erotic romance author, I was in. I put my name on the hold list and just waited it out. I always love it when the heroines are more than yoga instructors, small-town librarians, and waitresses. I prefer the heroines in my romances to have interesting jobs and what is better than an erotic romance author?
Molly Jennings moved back to town after dealing with a creepy ex and conveniently inheriting a house. Once there she becomes the topic of a bit of gossip since no one knows what she does and their sheriff has a bit of a thing for her. Ben, who hates gossip, is hesitant to get involved with Molly but quickly succumbs to the mystery and sex-appeal of Tumble Creek's returning resident. Once involved, Molly is threatened by a stalker and Ben has to protect her from that stalker while reeling from the information, she used him in her first erotic story.
Molly was a kickass, take-no-prisoners kind of woman but her job is a bit of a sticking point. After dealing with being the second-favorite child she learned her family wouldn't be overly accepting of her career no matter how happy it makes her. She doesn't apologize for her likes, wants, or desires. She knows she wants Ben and she pursues him with nearly a one-track mind. On top of that, her creativity sparks when her first muse (Ben) comes back into her life.
Ben, on the other hand, was a quiet, reserved sheriff who hates gossip. He had a bad experience when he was younger when his father, the school principal, slept with a student. Understandably he tries his hardest to avoid the media and any source of gossip. When Molly's secret comes out and the entire town starts gossiping, Ben has to learn to deal with whether Molly is enough of a reason to let the past go.
I love stories where the heroine has an interesting profession. She's not your secretary/assistant/mistress/etc. She's your 'this is something I love to do' heroine. I loved the fact Molly doesn't apologize for herself. She keeps her job a secret but once it comes out she owns it. She also tries to watch out for herself. She doesn't come right out with "protect me, you sexy beast" which is amazing in romances. At the same time she understood when things where too much for her and she called for help. Seriously romance heroines everywhere need to do that. Call when you need help!
I was so excited to get back into Tumble Creek again and see Lori and Quinn before their story. This is a great read and a lot of fun for contemporary romance readers. If you need a fast, fun, sexy read then check out this series and I recommend you start with this one.
4 Stars
Published by Harlequin-HQN
352 Pages
January 1, 2009
Provided by--the Library