No Strings Attached

I had never read Kent before, so I don't know if she is always this great, but this one kept me up until nearly 3 am to finish it (and I'm one who loves my sleep! ;) It's a friends-to-lovers plot, which is admittedly a favorite theme of mine, and it is so much better written than a lot of Blazes I've tried. Not that they are *bad*, but in general they are light, uncomplicated reads for me when I'm in the mood for a quickie. This one had a lot of depth to the characters, and Kent is amazing at getting into both of their heads and hearts. She is a very descriptive writer, and whether it's about a touch or a glance, or even an outfit or the weather, she makes it feel real. Then there is the sex - whoa, boy! I read Blazes for the steamy action, but Kent's love scenes are the hottest I have read outside the erotica genre. And there is also the tenderness present that you would hope to see in two lovers who are also friends, which makes it extra nice. And I never thought I would say this about a Blaze, but this one made me tear up! Things get really emotional between the h & h, because he is the first to admit he is in love and she is the one who has a hard time dealing with her feelings. That's a nice change of pace from the usual "guy can't commit" plotline, and Kent had me agonizing for the poor fella! It's just so, so, so good! Please give it a try :)

She'd made a deal with the devil.... and he took her to heaven. ** Chloe Zuniga, VP of gIRL-gEAR cosmetics and accessories divisions, needed a man to save her reputation- even though her enjoyment of the opposite sex and her potty mouth was what got her into trouble in the first place. Her old friend Eric Haydon agreed to be her "steady date" for three company events- if she granted him three wishes. ** Eric just knew that he and Chloe were going to be lovers sooner or later. He simply had to figure out when and how. And once he'd done that, there was nothing left to wish for... except Chloe's heart along with her body.

In ALL TIED UP, Macy Webb begins this adventuresome series with a scavenger hunt when she gathers the other partners of gIRL-gEAR and some male friends for "game night." Present are Chloe Zuniga and Eric Hayden, who teamed up for the scavenger hunt. Now Macy's scavenger hunt is having repercussions she never even imagined for Chloe and Eric.In Chloe's experience, men "preferred their women on a pedestal, between the sheets, or three paces behind." But what she wants is a connection, a bond, a sense of completion, and, of course, great sex. Although she doesn't want a relationship with him, Eric does convey a hint of the sophisticated, cultured movie star finesse of her fantasies. He proved himself during the month they spent on the scavenger hunt, when Chloe and Eric shared meals, movies, and fun, not to mention one soul-stirring kiss. Although they've not spent time together since the conclusion of the scavenger hunt, Chloe turns to Eric. Her potty mouth and bad girl reputation has her in trouble with the partners of gIRL-gEAR, and Chloe needs Eric's help with her pro-active, career-saving strategy. She needs an escort.A month of Chloe's company proved to Eric that she is simply covering her vulnerability with her big, bad attitude. Even though he does not envision a future with Chloe, he still does not appreciate her turning him down for dating. Now she needs an "escort" to official business functions. Eric does not want to become Chloe's arm candy, but if it gets him what he wants, he'll compromise. She needs a date to three major functions. In return he wants three dates - kind of like three wishes. Her only condition is that the possibility of sex out is of the equation. From a girl who's been through sixteen men since the beginning of the year, and it is only April, Eric demands a lot. He gives even more, and that scares the hell out of Chloe.Once again Alison Kent presents a dynamic romance certain to curl readers' toes with NO STRINGS ATTACHED. Kent has a gift for bring her prose a sense of immediacy, with descriptions that keep the pulse racing. Chloe's calculated manipulations of the male species backfires in the most wonderful of ways when it comes to Eric. He's the only man who's ever managed to look beyond her sexy blond appearance to the brains, beyond her negative attitude, and still understand her desire for chivalry. Eric may not be Cary Grant, but he matches Chloe's passion, energy and stamina. This battle of the sexes will delight, tantalize and entertain with Kent's indomitable style. Delicious! Very highly recommended.