"Naked Games" by Anne Rainey

Title: Naked Games
Author: Anne Rainey
Publisher: Kensington Aphrodisia
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 256 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4.5 Cups

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Blurb:
Anticipation…

When Catherine Michaels tracks down her long lost sister, Gracie, after a desperate search, she’s thrilled to find her alive and well. But there’s also an unexpected bonus—Gracie’s sexy and single friend, Dean.

Ecstasy…

Dean is every woman’s fantasy, ruggedly handsome, intense, and as Catherine discovers, a passionately adventurous lover. But his all night appetite has a dark side. For though Catherine longs to give up all control, Dean drives her even further…demanding she learn the real art of submission.

Surrender…

Catherine is having the best sex of her life, opening herself to a surprising new realm of pleasure. And Dean unexpectedly starts to feel he’s met his match…maybe even his soul mate. When they both want more, it gets complicated. Is it game over—or are things just heating up...?



Sam's Review:
Anne Rainey has done it again and created a wonderful story with love, intrigue and lots of hot steamy sex.

This story picks up where Pleasure Bound finished with Gracie finding out she had a sister. Catherine has been told she was adopted and sets out to find the sister she never knew about. When she goes to meet her sister she encounters the Harrison family and in particular one handsome twin, Dean. He doesn’t believe Catherine is who she says she is but he can’t deny the attraction he feels for her. Catherine doesn’t know how to convince him she’s innocent and only wants a sister. Dean however acts on his instincts while he sets out to woo Catherine.

Naked Games is a brilliant story with an enthralling plot and wonderfully worked characters. Nothing is over rated and the twists and turns work well through the development of the story. The intimacy isn’t over done and is believable between Catherine and Dean, as well as their banter. I think Anne Rainey is a talented author and her recent release proves this.

I would highly recommend this read.






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"Vance's Rules" by Anne Rainey

Title: Vance's Rules
Author: Anne Rainey
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 118 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4 Cups

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Blurb:
His tools, his rules…

Blackwater, Book 2

Looking at Vance Jennings now, no one would guess that the tough-as-nails building contractor once suffered a broken heart. Twelve years has blunted the pain of the breakup with his high school sweetheart, but not the memory. Until she shows up on his doorstep asking for a second chance.

One look at the sexy redhead, and Vance adds a foot or two to his rock-solid emotional barriers. No way is he letting her back into his life. But he’ll be happy to let her close enough to sample her delectable body.

Shayla Riggs is no longer the vulnerable teenager who was forced to give up her first and only love. She’s older, wiser, and determined to make things right. Except the changes in Vance throw her for a loop. He’s definitely not the sweet boy she remembers. In fact, the grown-up version lights her up hotter than a firecracker.

It takes only a kiss, a caress, to bring back the explosive passion they once shared. But if Shayla can’t find a way to break through the bitter walls around his heart, it just might destroy them both. Again.

Warning: This story contains a stubborn woman intent on seduction and an alpha male with some naughty ideas of payback. Let the fireworks begin!



Tsteinerid's Review:
Time doesn’t heal all wounds.

Twelve years ago Shayla broke Vance’s heart. She left him with nothing but a letter, with no answers to his questions. For years he has wondered what her reasons were for leaving him. Now she stands in front of him, asking to clear the air and wants a second chance. Vance has to look long, hard and deep to see if he can give her that to her. What he does know for sure is that he likes what he sees in front of him. Now he needs to decide if he is willing to open himself up again.

This is book two in the Blackwater series. All I can say is that this reviewer hopes to see every one of the brothers find their match. This is a wonderful series so far and I for one will mourn when it ends. I love each and every brother to bits.

Vance’s Rules is a contemporary romance that is erotically steamy but with a very sweet story. Ms. Raines perfectly balances the sex and the plot. This is a story with heart. The plot does progress quickly, but the reasons are clear. The interaction between all the characters is brief, but you can really feel the connection between the family as a whole.

Vance’s Rules can be read as a standalone, but I suggest grabbing Sam’s Promise first. The beginning tale of the brothers shared past and their future is in the first book. Ms. Raines does a great job of continuing their collective past in Vance’s book without bogging down the plot.

My only disappointment in the story is that I got the impression from the blurb that there would be more of a battle of wills between these two characters. Most of their battles were inner personal. I do love how it all played out, but like I said I had certain expectations from the blurb.

Vance’s Rules is a wonderful contemporary erotic novella. I was captured by the history, tantalized by the sex and simply fell in love with the characters. The Blackwater series is a great form of escape and I wish I had all the brothers’ stories right now in my hot little hands.





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"Sam's Promise" by Anne Rainey

Title: Sam's Promise
Author: Anne Rainey
Publisher: Samhain
Sub-Genre: Erotic Romance
Length: 95 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4 Cups

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Blurb:
Sam Jennings promised his father he’d always take care of the woman who yanked him and his four brothers out of foster care. When his adoptive mom has a near-fatal heart attack, Sam knows it’s past time to live up to his word.

As he sets out to put the Blackwater Diner back on its feet, he runs into his first snag. Waitress Julie Rose’s sweet curves and long legs are driving Sam to distraction. Even his brothers aren’t immune to her kind heart. But Sam is determined to be the only man in her bed.

Julie doesn’t regret the years she lost caring for her grandmom, but now, between business classes and her job, she’s left with very little time and energy for dating. Then there’s her policy about never getting mixed up with the boss’s son. But Sam’s hard body and wicked ideas have Julie forgetting all about annoying things like rules, and she accepts his invitation to show her all she’s been missing.

Sam is more than willing to take things slow as he teaches her all about the pleasures of the flesh. Luckily for him, Julie is a darned good student…

Sam's Review:
Sam’s Promise is the beginning of a new series for Anne Rainey and it does not disappoint. Sam Jennings was a foster kid. He and his brothers come back to town to help out the woman who pulled them out of the system when she has a heart attack that could have been fatal. He takes over the running of the Blackwater Diner and this is where Julie comes in. Julie Rose is a good honest woman who’s been running the diner since his mother has been suffering with her health. The chemistry between them is instant.

Sam is everything I love about a man. He’s hot and goes after what he wants. Julie is a proper woman with full curves and can stand up to her man. The chemistry between them is instant and hot. From the moment this story starts you are drawn into the tale. As this is the first book in a series, I eagerly anticipate the other installments.

Anne Rainey writes stories that are not only hot but is full with romantic elements without being cheesy.

I would highly recommend Sam’s Promise.

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Pleasure Bound by Anne Rainey

Title: Pleasure Bound

Author: Anne Rainey

Sub-Genre(s): Erotic, Contemporary

Publisher: Aphrodisia

Publication Date: October 25, 2011

ISBN #: 978-0758269027

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Sam

Rating: 4.5 Cups

Blurb:*

With his sexy smile and rock-hard body, P.I. Jonas Phoenix is used to having women flock to his bed. But these days there's only one woman Jonas wants-and she won't give him the time of day.

Deanna Harrison knows she can't fight her attraction to Jonas forever, but she's looking for more than a fling. So Jonas issues Deanna a challenge:  give him one weekend at his Miami beach house to win her over. No strings attached. No limitations.

Once in Miami, the sexual tension erupts as Deanna finally lets go-and lets Jonas pleasure her in ways she's only dreamed of. But while their bond grows stronger, danger lurks close by-and it could be deadly for them both...

Review:
Pleasure Bound was amazing. I haven’t read the first book in this series but I can tell you, you really don’t need it. 
 
This book starts where Jonas Phoenix first meets Deanna Harrison. His best friend’s youngest sister. When these two got on the screen, the action soon started to pick up. Deanna refuses Jonas at every turn. She doesn’t want to be another notch on his bed post. Even though she wants him desperately. Jonas doesn’t give up and keeps on asking her out. After some time he challenges her. She is to spend one weekend alone with him at his beach house in Miami and he’ll prove to her he wants more than sex. When they’re alone, the pages soon heat up. 
 
Jonas and Deanna are a magical couple. I like how Deanna fights him and it takes time before she’s willing to give herself to him. This is a book where the hero knows he has feelings for the heroine but it is about her accepting him as a changed man. 
 
I like the way her twin brother sticks around and doesn’t like her getting hurt. All round this is a real page turner and a wonderful charming read.


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