Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl

Title : Lead Me On
Author : Victoria Dahl
Genre : Contemporary Romance
Series : Book #3, Tumble Creek
Pages : 352
Publish Date : January 01, 2010
Publisher : HQN Books
Started Reading : February 26, 2011
Completed Reading : February 26, 2011
Book Rating : 4/5

Raw, animal magnetism…

…is a big red flag to prim and proper office manager Jane Morgan. After a rough childhood with a mother who liked her men in prison-jumpsuit orange, Jane changed her name, her look and her taste for bad boys. So why is she lusting for William Chase with his tattoo-covered biceps and steel-toed boots? The man blows things up for a living!

 

She gives herself one explosive, fantasy-filled night with Chase. The next day it's back to plain Jane and safe men.

 

But when her beloved brother becomes a murder suspect, it's Chase who comes to her rescue. And Jane discovers that a man who's been around the block knows a thing or two about uncovering the truth….

*****

This has got to be my favorite from the series. It was a smokin' hot novel =p. This is another "flawed" heroine and someone we don't usually see in novels. Her past was interesting and I had to admit, it made me squirm finding out about who she was and what she did. I admire how she was able to pick up the pieces and start over again. And even if she somehow lost a part of herself (or hid a part of herself) just to rid of her past, I really liked how she discovered and found herself again in the end. I also enjoyed Chase, successful yet humble.. and yes, sexy! :)

I hope I get to see more contemporary novels from Victoria Dahl. And maybe one day I'll read her historicals too (currently on a break from Historical Romances now.. haha)

Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl

Title : Talk Me Down
Author : Victoria Dahl
Genre : Contemporary Romance
Series : Book #1, Tumble Creek
Pages : 352
Publish Date : January 01, 2009
Publisher : HQN Books
Started Reading : February 26, 2011
Completed Reading : February 26, 2011
Book Rating : 3.5/5

Molly Jenkins has one naughty little secret: her job as a bestselling erotic fiction author. Until her inspiration runs dry - thanks to a creepy ex - and it's time to skip town and move back to tiny Tumble Creek, Colorado.

 

One look at former high school hunk chief of police Ben Lawson and Molly is back in business. The town gossip is buzzing at her door and, worse still, a stalker seems to be watching her every move. Thankfully, her very own lawman has taken to coming over, often. The only problem now is that Molly may have to let the cat out of the bag about her chosen profession, and straitlaced Ben will definitely not approve..

*****

 

Another hit from Victoria Dahl for me. I enjoyed this more than Start Me Up. :) I loved Molly's character and of course the hunk law officer Ben. I'm a sucker for those old-unrequited love or old crushes. They've known each other all their lives and somehow, they have the hots for each other back then but they're only given a chance to go at it this time around. And somehow, Quinn had a more part in this one, maybe because he's not just Ben's bestfriend but also Molly's brother. =p The ending was sexy and I loved it.. hahaha..

 

Oh, and aside from looking for the last book of the Tumble Creek series, I'm now on the hunt for The Wicked West. Victoria is writing as Holly Summers here... read Talk Me Down and you'll know why! :)

Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl

Title : Start Me Up
Author : Victoria Dahl
Genre : Contemporary Romance
Series : Book #2, Tumble Creek
Pages : 384
Publish Date : July 01, 2009
Publisher : HQN Books
Started Reading : February 24, 2011
Completed Reading : February 25, 2011
Book Rating : 3/5

Lori had always planned to get out of tiny Tumble Creek, Colorado, but when her late dad left her his beloved auto body shop, she'd stayed. Now, according to her crazy best friend, Molly, what Lori needs is some excitement, in the form of hot, no-strings-attached sex.and lots of it.

Quinn Jennings has buildings on the brain - not love and romance. A serious architect, he's delighted to discover that Lori is willing to skip dating protocols and head straight for the sheets. And aided by the steamy books on Lori's bedside table, he's busy indulging both of their wildest fantasies. But when life in Tumble Creek takes a dangerous turn for Lori, Quinn's protective instincts kick in.

Suddenly he cares. More than either of them ever expected..

*****

A new author for me again. And I am not disappointed. I enjoyed reading the book. It was fun and a hot one. Hahaha... One thing that I'm a little confused though was why Ben wasn't much in Quinn's life when he's supposed to be the bestfriend. Nevertheless, this was a really good read. And I'm definitely reading the other 2 books in the series.