Turn It On by Vivian Arend

Title : Turn It On
Author : Vivian Arend
Genre : Contemporary Romance, Erotic
Series : Book #1, Turner Twins
Publish Date : January 19, 2010
Publisher : Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Started Reading : March 17, 2011
Completed Reading : March 17, 2011
Book Rating : 3/5

Pushing the sensual limits can set off all kinds of alarms…

Inheriting her grandmother’s home is a dream come true for web designer Maxine Turner. She’s looking forward to a little freedom from the constant demands of her beloved, crazy mob of a family. When vandals expose just how vulnerable she is living alone, she seeks help.

Ryan Claymore’s well-thought-out life was wrenched out from under him when responsibility for his special-needs stepbrother landed on his shoulders. Going from military man to business man hasn’t been easy. He counts himself lucky he’s found Maxine to trade his security-system knowledge for her website expertise.

The red-hot chemistry that sizzles between them comes from out of the blue, and they both fight a losing battle to resist. Even the secret Ryan hides isn’t enough to keep Maxine from working her way into his heart—and his bed.

But something else might tear them apart. Whoever seems determined to destroy her home, and her sanity along with it.

Warning: Realistic multiple orgasm sex scenes, men getting in touch with their emotions, brothers being—well—brothers, and a very tempting back-porch swing…you have been warned.

 

*****

I was a little confused at first. I thought this was the 2nd book... and I was wondering why it was tagged as the 1st book. It turns out, this was released first but it happened after the 2nd book (Max and Tasha's). Anyways, I think it was ok. I just don't get the mystery side of the story. I didn't like it that much. There seem to be some loopholes on that side of the story. I think it could have been done better. The start was really nice though - I loved how Ryan and Max met. :)

Turn It Up by Vivian Arend

Title : Turn It Up
Author : Vivian Arend
Genre : Contemporary Romance
Series : Book #2, Turner Twins
Publish Date : February 08, 2011
Publisher : Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Started Reading : March 13, 2011
Completed Reading : March 13, 2011
Book Rating : 3/5


She wants it. He’s got it…and a whole lot more.

Maxwell Turner considers his stubborn and resourceful attitude a plus. After all, it usually gets him what he wants—except for Natasha Bellingham. The long-time family friend may be ten years older than he, but so what? He’s plenty old enough to know they belong together. Now all he has to do is convince her.

Over the past few years Natasha’s love life has degenerated into a series of bad clichés. Her biological clock is ticking—loudly. As a proven architect with her own house-design company, she’s financially ready for a baby. Who says she needs a permanent man in her life for that? She just needs a “donation”.

When Max discovers Natasha’s future plans include artificial insemination, he’s outraged. She wants to get pregnant? No problem. He’s more than willing to volunteer—no turkey basters involved.

But there’s one non-negotiable clause: He wants forever. And he intends to do everything in his power—fair and unfair—to make it happen.

Warning: This title contains one younger man ready, aimed and hell bent on giving one woman everything she wants. Includes interludes against the wall, in a Jacuzzi, on a car hood and even—shockingly enough—on a bed or two. Oh, and about that porch swing? Yup…

*****

I find this story funny and sweet. Max is such a sweetie :). Doing everything to get the girl he wants since time eternal. :) Ang haba ng hair ni Tasha ha! :) LOL.... The Turner family is cute as we see glimpses of how close-knit they were. What I really did not get was Lisa, supposedly Tasha's bestfriend. I mean, what's the deal with her? Why is she so bitter? Why can't she be happy for her Max and Tasha? And I guess, I was kind of hoping that they would be able to close that rift by ending.. Oh well....