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Kimberly’s review of The Theory Of Attraction by Delphine Dryden

TITLE: The Theory of Attraction
AUTHOR: Delphine Dryden
PUBLICATION DATE:   07/09/12
ORDER LINKS:  Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Camilla can set her watch by her hunky rocket-scientist neighbor who jogs past her window each day. She relishes each glimpse of his shirtless abs, and is dying to see more. But it’s hard to connect with a man who doesn’t seem to know she exists…

Ivan feels at home in the lab, not in social situations. When he finally approaches his attractive neighbor, it’s not for a date—he wants tutoring in how to behave at an important fundraiser. Ivan doesn’t expect the chemistry between them to be quite so explosive, and is surprised when Cami actually accepts his proposal to embark on a series of “lessons”.

Cami soon discovers Ivan’s schedule isn’t the only thing he likes to be strict about—he needs to be charge in the bedroom as well. She’s shocked at how much she comes to enjoy her submissive side, but wonders if a real relationship is in the equation.

REVIEW:
Imagine the Big Bang Theory without the humor and with kinky sex and you have this book. Camilla lives in an apartment building with a bunch of nerds who hang out at her house. One of them is Ivan who while extremely smart he really just has no finesse with it comes to dinner parties and fundraising so he asks Camilla to help him with that. She has been attracted to him for a while but never thought he would look at her like more than a friend. Until one night. When Ivan shows Camilla the type of sex he enjoys includes him being a Dom and his female partner a sub she decides to give it a try.

It was hard for me to get the whole Big Bang Theory out of my head even though it was not exactly the same because Ivan is sexy and has no real sense of humor but I imagined a better looking Sheldon learning BDSM. And even with that image in my head it is still a really good read if you enjoy erotica. There is a definite storyline so the reader does not feel like it is a book of sex with a story for convenience. If you have thought about BDSM than you will enjoy this story because while Camilla is unsure and nervous Ivan gets her through the fear. If you are not into BDSM but enjoy erotica then you will probably still enjoy it anyway. If you are not into erotica then heck you may enjoy it too just skip the good parts.

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Kelly’s review of Life Cycle by Zoe Winters

TITLE: Life Cycle – Preternatural #4
AUTHOR: Zoe Winters
PUBLICATION DATE: 08/2012
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Immortality can be a bitch…

Tamara has lived nearly two thousand years, trapped by a spell of her own creation. Hunted by her enemy and former lover, she knows there is only one man strong enough to release her from the curse. But will Cain honor her death wish, or keep her for himself, whatever the cost?

Two ancient souls. Two weary fighters, torn between love and hate, forced to decide if the other could be worth living for.

Heat Level 3 of 5.
Some sexually explicit content and innuendo

REVIEW:
Life Cycle is book 4 in Zoe Winters Preternatural series and we FINALLY get Cain’s story.

Cain is our resident leader of the Demon realm and self proclaimed “I don’t need anyone” loaner of the group.  It is a fact that Cain has not made many friends, heck even his own sister-in-law doesn’t like him.  But when Cain is asked to help protect Tam from a serial killer her breaks his #1 rule. Never trust a magic user.  But there is something about Tam, something that disturbs Cain.
Tam is tired of living, tired of her cycling.  But when faced with a serial killer that wants her power, Tam takes matters into her own hands.  She can die by a madman hands who wants to take over the world, or she can ask the leader of the Demon world to killer her.

This two are great.  I love that Tam is always standing up to Cain.  Cain is not use to people not doing his every wish.  But Tam is not everyone.  She is different and challenges Cain in every way possible.  Tam makes Cain feel things that scare and interest him.

This has been my favorite story so far in the Preternatural series.  But I am very excited to see what Zoe has in store for us next.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. The following review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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Kelly’s review of The Catalyst by Zoe Winters

TITLE: The Catalyst – Preternatural #3
AUTHOR: Zoe Winters
PUBLICATION DATE: 06/2012
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
It started with one lost, shivering pup; it may end in a war…

Panthers don’t do responsibility. They don’t do long-term relationships. They definitely don’t raise kids. But when Z discovers a young wolf in the forest, he takes him in, unaware of the powerful beings hunting the pup.

Fiona is a witch who can’t leave her house; the birds have told her something bad will happen. The mailbox is as far as she’ll go, but even that may provide more danger than she’s bargained for. When a wolf pup stumbles into her garden, her safe, wrapped-up world heads for a free fall.

But along with danger, the pup brings a chance at love—a chance an agoraphobic witch and a bachelor panther shifter aren’t likely to find on their own.

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The Catalyst is an ensemble book that also features Jane and Cole (from Blood Lust) and Cain (from Blood Lust and Save My Soul)

REVIEW:
Ahhh, I love the Preternatural world that Zoe has created.  In The Catalyst, book 3 in the series introduces us to a whole new set of characters.  While revisiting some of our favorites from the first two books.

In The Catalyst we meet Z & Fiona.  Z is a werepanther, who loves his solitary bachelor lifestyle.  Yet, Z finds a soft spot in his heart to help an abandoned werewolf pup.  Only problem is that the darn pup has run away and now Z has to track him down and he is not very happy about it.  When Z finally catches up with the pup he is with a witch.  A witch that can speak to animals.  so Z does what any good werepanther would do.  He threatens the witch into helping him, then kidnaps her.
Fiona has not go past her mailbox in years.  You see Fiona suffers from Agoraphobia or a panic disorder that has left her home bound.  So she knows it is a bad idea to go to the mailbox today.  But when she hears a whining in her side yard she does the un-normal thing and detours to see what the noise is.  That is when Fiona finds the werepup.  Doing the right thing Fiona takes the pup in the house and feeds him.  Next thing she knows there is a very angry werepanther has broke into her house and has her cornered.

Z and Fiona are complete opposite in every way, yet they work so well together.

If you have read Zoe’s first two books in the Preternatural series you will love Z & Fiona’s story.  The Catalyst creates a whole new set of problems for the Preternaturals in and around Cary Town.

I would suggest reading this series in order.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. The following review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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Ursula’s review of Sharing Hailey by Samantha Ann King

TITLE: Sharing Hailey
AUTHOR: Samantha Ann King
PUBLICATION DATE: 7/09/12
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:

Hailey Anderson’s deep, dark secret? She’s been madly in lust with her overprotective brother’s two best friends for years. Gorgeous woodworking artist Mark Allen and sexy doctor Tony Adamo have no idea they star in her fantasies every night.

After a nasty breakup with her abusive boyfriend, Hailey’s looking for a little distance. Headed for a two-week Hawaiian vacation with her brother and his hot friends, Hailey can’t wait to feast her eyes on Mark’s and Tony’s rock-hard, ocean-slick bodies. Even if she can’t touch.

But instead of treating her like their little sister, Mark and Tony have a surprising proposition: a monogamous ménage à trois. The three of them–and no one else. Both men want Hailey and have agreed to share her. The red-hot reality is even better than the forbidden fantasy. Until Hailey’s ex threatens their newfound happiness…

REVIEW:

I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters were ones I could easily relate to.  I think everyone would love to have a brother with two friends as hot as these guys. Taking the journey with Hailey, Tony, and Mark as they navigated the relationship felt real.  The author took a fiction situation and made it feel like it could really happen.  I don’t want to give too much away but there was a specific instance where the author created a situation and the characters reactions were spot on. It makes a big difference to the reader’s enjoyment that the author treated this as a real life relationship. In many menage books it is all fairy tales and romance and they are wonderful to read, but you are always left feeling, “That would never happen.”  I guess what I am trying to say is she gave us the fairy tale while making us believe it could happen to us.

What really stood out for me was the way the author dealt with the abusive relationship.  There was no glossing over and no miracle cure. It was a bad situation that really added depth to the story. It also added a nice touch of drama and intrigue that took the story up a level. This is a fantastic debut for the author that insured I will be looking for more books from her in the future. If you are looking for something new to try, this is the book for you.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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Kelly’s review of Rev It Up by Julie Ann Walker

TITLE: Rev It Up – Black Knight Inc #3
AUTHOR: Julie Ann Walker
PUBLICATION DATE:   10/01/12
ORDER LINKS:  Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Soldier. Hero. Ladies’ Man. He’s the one who broke her heart…

Career soldier Jake “The Snake” Sommers has made a few mistakes in his life, but none so terrible as forsaking the only woman he’s ever loved. But he’s finally conquered his inner demon, the one that thirsted only for blood. So, now he’s back. And he’s not leaving without Michelle. Unfortunately, her enemy has other plans. Plans to see her dead.

Mother. Warrior. Lover. She’s the one he left behind…

Michelle Carter has never forgiven Jake for abandoning her all those years ago. Now he’s suddenly back, after she’s finally begun to make a life for herself. But her safe, orderly world is about be blown apart. With a psychotic Las Vegas mobster gunning for her, she has no choice but to turn to Jake. Only there’s more at stake than her life. As they all head for a showdown, something that was never meant to be revealed is suddenly thrown into the light. And with a secret this hot, there’s bound to be an explosion.

 

REVIEW:
Jake is finally back and the only thing that he want is Shell.  But winner over the broken heart of the only woman he has ever loved is going to be one of the biggest challenges he has faced and Jake has faced many challenges.  But will he be able to win her over or is it too little too late.

Shell is happy that Jake is well and good,  but not happy that he is back and staking claim on her.  But when she learns why he has been gone all this time her broken heart starts to melt back together, but is Shell willing to fall for him again?

When a mad man gunning for the Black Knight Inc employees sets his sights on Shell, these two are put to the ultimate test.  But surviving a mad man is one thing.  Surviving lies, hurt and broken hearts is another story

Another great book by Julie.  Jake and Shell have a history together both fell so hard so fast for each other.  But neither really told the other how they truly felt.  When Jake gets spooked by the demons of his past he does the only thing he can think of to protect Shell.  He pushes her away.   This is a great second chance love story.  And who doesn’t love a second change.  I will say that this book did not make me cry, oh yes there is a lot of emotional parts  But unlike bk 1 Hell on Wheels and bk 2 In Rides Trouble I was not bawling my eyes out.   Still it was a very good story and the set up for book 4….. EEEKKKK bring on the Cajun Rock. Confused?  You will have to read this series to find out what I mean.

Seriously this series is going on to my top 10 list of keepers and read over and over and overs.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy (from Netgalley) of the book in exchange for an honest review.This review is my opinion and not a paid review.

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Kelly’s review of Blaze by Joan Swan

TITLE: Blaze – Phoenix Rising #2
AUTHOR: Joan Swan
PUBLICATION DATE: 09/25/12
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The hotter they come, the harder they fall…

With a man like him, every mission becomes personal…
Ever since FBI agent Keira O’Shay started tracking a young boy named Mateo, she’s felt a connection even her empathic abilities can’t explain. She needs to save Mateo from the cult leader holding him hostage. Nothing can interfere with that—not even the reappearance of Luke Ransom, the hot-as-hell fire captain she’s regretted walking out on for three long years.

Losing Keira left Luke vulnerable—in every way. When they were together, the powers each possesses were mysteriously enhanced. But it’s the sexy, surprising woman beneath the tough exterior that Luke’s really missed. Even if she betrayed him utterly. And even if agreeing to help her uncover a government conspiracy means watching his life and his heart go up in flames again

REVIEW:
Blaze is book 2 in Joan Swan’s Phoenix Rising series.  Blaze is grabs you from the page one and keeps you turning the pages until the end.  You will want to scream at the characters and then reach for the tissues, root for the characters and then want to slap them upside the head.  There are some surprising turns of events that will shape the next few books in this series.  New characters from the past walk into the team’s life and will change the fabric of who they all are. But even with this the team is left with more questions than answers as to who and what really happened to them.

I loved Luke in FEVER and loved him more in BLAZE.  Luke is just an all around great guy.  He loves his friends, family and can’t let go of the love of his life.  He is willing to go the extra mile to do anything to keep her, but will even that be enough to winner her back?

Keira has had a very rough life and she is always ready to cut and run the minute life starts closing.  The only constant in her life has been her love for Luke.  But she even throw that away.  But when Luke pops back into her life she is not sure if she can turn him away again, but is she strong enough to face the demons of her past in order to move on and live her life with Luke?

Luke & Kiera find themselves thrown together in order to save a group of kids from a madman.  Little do they know the journey that they are about to go on and how one little boy will change everything for all of them.

Joan is such a great writer.  I love how she tugs at my heartstrings the whole way through this book.  Like any good author she loves to make us as readers suffer all the emotional highs and lows that she can.    If you enjoyed FEVER you will love BLAZE!! I am very much looking forward to want is next in the Phoenix Rising series.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. The following review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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Kimberly’s review of The Uninvited by Heather Graham

TITLE: The Uninvited
AUTHOR: Heather Graham
PUBLICATION DATE:   08/28/12
ORDER LINKS:  Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
1777: In the throes of the Revolutionary War, Landon Mansion is commandeered by British Lord “Butcher” Bedford. He stabs Lucy Tarleton—who spurned his king and his love—leaving her to die in her father’s arms.NOW: After the day’s final tour, docent Allison Leigh makes her rounds while locking up…and finds a colleague slumped over Bedford’s desk, impaled on his own replica bayonet.

Resident ghosts may be the stock-in-trade of stately Philadelphia homes, but Allison—a noted historian—is indignant at the prospect of “ghost hunters” investigating this apparent murder.

Agent Tyler Montague knows his hauntings and his history. But while Allison is skeptical of the newcomer, a second mysterious murder occurs. Has “Butcher” Bedford resurfaced? Or is there another malevolent force at work in Landon Mansion? Wary, yet deeply attracted, Allison has to trust in Tyler and work with him to discover just what uninvited guest—dead or alive—has taken over the house.

Or their lives could become history!

 

REVIEW:
4 ½ Stars. I have always enjoyed Heather Graham’s ghost stories and this one is no exception. Actually I think it is the best one she has written lately, even though I love all of them. I am hearing this is the last of Graham’s Krewe of Hunters series. No one writes a ghost story like Graham does. Besides the ghosts who take on a life of their own (pun intended) the fact that Graham writes with so much history is what astounds me. By the time the reader is done with the book they actually want to travel to the city to take in the sites and read a book about the history of the area. There is no better travel agent then Graham when she writes a novel.

I really enjoyed the story of Allison and Tyler. They are written with such chemistry right from the start. While there is no real hostility when they first met, as I read in the last Graham book, there was just a underlying uncertainty about the other person and I think that comes off better when you read it. I loved the ghost Julian in the story as well. The history of the house and Philadelphia is also really  interesting.

If you love a ghost story with a bit of suspense than Graham should be your first choice of authors. And as always with her books I never figure out who did it.

*Note: The ARC I received was slightly different from this description. The house was named the Tarleton-Dandrige House not the Landon Mansion and the “Butcher” Bedford was actually named Brian “Beast” Bradley. I am unsure if the characters were changed or the synopsis is incorrect.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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Kimberly’s review of The Booby Trap by Anne Browning Walker

TITLE: The Booby Trap
AUTHOR: Anne Browning Walker
PUBLICATION DATE:   06/01/12
ORDER LINKS:  Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Welcome to The Booby Trap, a seedy bar where waitresses’ skirts are high, necklines are low and customers show up for the eye candy.

When brainy, beautiful, Harvard Ph.D. candidate Bambi Benson wants to study the women of the the Booby Trap for her dissertation, she goes undercover and joins them. All is going well for Bambi until handsome local celebrity Trip Whitley enters the scene.

Hoping to shock his high-society family by dating a bimbo, Trip offers to pay Bambi to pretend to be his girlfriend. She accepts his offer and bides her time, waiting for the right moment to reveal her true identity and teach Trip not to judge based on appearances.

After a series of dates carefully orchestrated for their publicity value, Bambi’s trap is set. But there’s one problem: the predator might have fallen in love with her prey.

REVIEW:
This was a great read. It was funny and touching at the same time. I enjoyed the characters of both Bambi and Trip very much. The story was very well written and really had me wanting to read more and more.

I loved the fact that Bambi was going to teach Trip a lesson about assuming how someone is based on looks and a job but she had done the exact same thing with Trip. I would have enjoyed reading more about their dates since they were just brushed over in some ways. I do wish the author had maybe shown a little more romance, not chemistry but romance, between the characters but this really was a adorable book to read.

According to the back of the story this is the authors first novel and I must say I think she has a bright future in front of her and I can not wait to read another book by her.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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Kelly’s review of Primal Possession by Katie Rues

TITLE: Primal Possession – Moon Shifters #2
AUTHOR: Katie Rues
PUBLICATION DATE:  9/4/12
ORDER LINKS:  Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
To protect her, he will unleash the beast within…

As his pack’s second-in-command, lupine shifter Liam Armstrong gives orders and takes what he wants—until he meets red-headed, blue-eyed December McIntyre. Liam knows the human beauty is his intended mate the moment he sees her, but December is far too strong-willed to accept his protection.

December, whose brother is the town sheriff, has every reason to mistrust shifters after one killed her youngest sibling. But the forceful and handsome Liam has gotten under her skin in a way she hadn’t thought possible, and the desire she feels for him is almost too much to bear.

When a radical hate group targets all humans known to sympathize with paranormal beings, December is attacked in her bookstore. Reluctantly, she turns to the only one who can help her: Liam. And he is going to take her to places within herself she never knew existed

REVIEW:
Welcome back to the Moon Shifter world.  I know that I was very happy to be back in it.  If you have not read Alpha Instinct I would highly recommend you read it first.  You could read Primal Possession, but so much happens in Alpha Instinct to set up for Primal Possession.

I loved Liam in Alpha Instinct, and was super excited to read his book.  Liam is the second (well third, after his Alpha and his Alpha’s Mate) in command of the newly formed Armstrong-Cordona pack and he has finally found his mate.  But that is where things get a little tricky, December is human and well she is not very fond of shifters.  Liam is determined to win her over no matter what.   But with two attempts on December’s life Liam has his hands full.  Protecting her from his enemies and trying to win over her stubborn heart.

December is determined to not fall for Liam.   But as with all best laid plans they don’t always work out just right.  When December is attached after a failed date she know that only person that can protect her is Liam.  But this means she has to be close to him and being close to him make her crazy, crazy about him and what she wants for the future.
Really loved this book.  Loved seeing the softer side of Liam even if he tries to messed it all up.  I am looking forward to what is next in the Moon Shifter series.  I loved learning more about secondary characters Kat and her now ex Jayce.  These two are going to be so much fun to read about.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary  copy from NetGalley of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The following review is my opinion and not a paid review.

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Kimberly’s review of Eliza’s Awakening by Zaide Bishop

TITLE: Eliza’s Awakening
AUTHOR: Zaide Bishop
PUBLICATION DATE:   07/23/12
ORDER LINKS:  Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
It is the eve of the Longest Night. Eliza Baker and the rest of Lord Jayden’s servants excitedly prepare for the lavish festival as their masters enjoy a head start on the debauchery that awaits. Eliza’s madly in love with Kell, a sweet, deliciously sexy guard. Kell returns her feelings, but is striving to make himself a worthy man before he asks Eliza’s father for permission to court her.

To keep the Demon of Winter at bay, an offering must be made during the festival. As the event begins, Lord Kempsly informs Kell that he’s offering a special sacrifice this year, and Kell must escort the girl who will offer up her maidenhood for the enjoyment of the crowd. Another guest will select the maiden, and Kell realizes to his dismay the guest is Lord Rakin, a rich and handsome rogue who has his eye on Eliza. But little do any of the men suspect the burgeoning desire the ceremony is awakening in Eliza.

REVIEW:
This is a short story (about 35 reading pages) of historical erotica. It is set at a party to bring in the new season and they plan to make a virgin sacrifice of her maidenhead not her life. If you enjoy erotica about exhibitionism and voyeurism then you will enjoy this story. There is a nice back story of characters. If you like short stories of erotica you will enjoy this book.

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Kimberly’s review of The Guest Book by MaryBeth Whalen

The Guest Book
AUTHOR: Mary Beth Whalen
PUBLICATION DATE:   07/03/12
ORDER LINKS:  Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
When Macy Dillon was five years old her father encouraged her to draw a picture in the guestbook of a Carolina beach house. The next year, Macy returned to discover a drawing by an unidentified little boy on the facing page. Over the next eleven years the children continue to exchange drawings … until tragedy ends visits to the beach house altogether. During her final trip to Sunset, Macy asks her anonymous friend to draw her one last picture and tells him where to hide the guest book in hopes that one day she will return to find it—and him. Twenty-five years after that first picture, Macy is back at Sunset Beach—this time toting a broken family and a hurting heart. One night, alone by the ocean, Macy asks God to help her find the boy she never forgot, the one whose beautiful pictures touched something deep inside of her. Will she ever find him? And if she does, will the guestbook unite them or merely be the relic of a lost childhood?

REVIEW:
I really enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. It does fall under Christian romance so there is quite a bit about God and returning to Him after a time when Macy let herself stop believing.

This is a very melancholy book. The character is still in, I think, a depression from the last few years of her life. Her father passed away and she got pregnant by a boyfriend who then ran off and she has raised her daughter on her own. Macy’s brother Max is going through a depression as well but has turned to drinking and maybe even her mother is too since she has kept a shrine to her late husband for 10 years. Most of the book is spent with Macy looking back at her father and the time they spent at the beach when she was young. And while she wonders who the artist is that has left her the pictures for years the story feels more like a homage to the father she misses. I wonder if the author recently lost someone herself to feel this melancholy and put it in writing. But what is interesting is the book is not a downer. The memories that Macy has are good memories, most of the time, so you do not feel like she has been in a deep depression just a functioning one.

I do not want to give the wrong impression. This is a REALLY good book but it is not all love and sex. It feels more like what a real person goes through after a rough time. Wanting to come around and change her life. All the characters are very interesting in the book from Brenda (mom), the neighbor (Buzz), the three men who enter her life and especially Max her brother. I really enjoyed the playfulness of Max especially when he is around Emma (Macy’s daughter). The author really writes Emma’s part well. Emma is supposed to be 5 years old and she acts it. So many times authors put in a child about this age and the child either speaks like a 2 year old or like a 10 year old. You really feel that the author has had these conversations with a 5 year old and wrote them down.

While, like I said, there is quite a bit of God and religion in the book (including a handsome pastor) it is not shoved down your throat. This is a wonderful Christian story of a woman who is ready to turn her life around and is just trying to figure it out and hoping to get led in the direction she is supposed to go. I do, however, wish we had an epilogue to this book (you will understand when you read it).

NOTE: After reading the extra note about the sculpture used in the story I went all through the internet looking for a picture. Even going to the website of the city it is located in and when one was not there I actually sent them an email telling them that they needed one because the book was coming out. I finally found it on a Pinterest site made up by the author. http://pinterest.com/marybeth6/the-guest-book-a-novel/

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Ursula’s review of The Theory Of Attraction by Delphine Dryden

The Theory of Attraction
AUTHOR: Delphine Dryden
PUBLICATION DATE: 07/09/12
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:

Camilla can set her watch by her hunky rocket-scientist neighbor who jogs past her window each day. She relishes each glimpse of his shirtless abs, and is dying to see more. But it’s hard to connect with a man who doesn’t seem to know she exists…

Ivan feels at home in the lab, not in social situations. When he finally approaches his attractive neighbor, it’s not for a date—he wants tutoring in how to behave at an important fundraiser. Ivan doesn’t expect the chemistry between them to be quite so explosive, and is surprised when Cami actually accepts his proposal to embark on a series of “lessons.”

Cami soon discovers Ivan’s schedule isn’t the only thing he likes to be strict about—he needs to be charge in the bedroom as well. She’s shocked at how much she comes to enjoy her submissive side, but wonders if a real relationship is in the equation…

REVIEW:

Ok let me get this out of the way:

Do you watch Big Bang Theory? Because all through this book I had the feeling I was reading a hot, dominant version of Sheldon Cooper. BAZINGA! I tried, TRIED to see Ivan, but all I could picture was a sexy Sheldon type. I loved it. If you don’t watch Big Bang Theory, then you won’t get it. I am afraid I may spend this review comparing Ivan to Sheldon. I am going to try really hard not to, but in my mind they are intertwined. And not only the character of Ivan. The whole set up. A bunch of slightly misfit people, living in a complex, all hanging out together. To me it just screamed…well, you get the point. Sorry.

This story made me laugh and cringe all at the same time. Ivan is so clueless, yet extremely dominant. He is clueless how to relate to “real” people and has no clue how to be tactful. He is so smart he thinks differently, acts differently and relates differently. I was tickled watching how Ivan saw things and seeing Cami teach him how he should see things. The little intricacies of how the normal person relates to someone are humorous when viewed through his eyes. It is not something I really think about. I like to think I am pretty good at relating to people. I have a bad habit of not letting people finish sentences, kind of like Ivan. Only in my case it’s because I get a thought and I don’t want to lose it. (I am ditzy like that)

I guess I have become distracted. (Like I said, ditzy) I really enjoyed reading this book. The relationship was not like the usual and it was fun to read. I just wanted to shake Ivan when he couldn’t be clear on what he wanted. I was upset at the thought that after everything, they might not work out. I am super glad there was a HEA! I definitely recommend this book. Especially if you are a Big Bang Theory fan. Sorry. Couldn’t resist.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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