Talk Me Down

My curiosity always gets peaked when a historical romance author pens a contemporary romance. Not because I wonder if they can write contemporary - after all, they live in contemporary times - but I wonder how their writing voice differs in the new genre and if I'll like it as much. Such was the case with Victoria Dahl's new contemporary romance, Talk Me Down. I thoroughly enjoy her historical voice and can now say that I am more than pleased with her contemporary voice! After ten years, Molly Jennings is back in town. It really wasn't a tough decision to leave behind her nice Denver loft and active social life and return to small-town Tumble Creek, Colorado -- having a crazy, stalker ex-boyfriend that wouldn't leave her alone pretty much clinched it. That and the fact that said crazy ex-boyfriend virtually killed her muse. You see, Molly has a secret: she's a bestselling author of erotic fiction. And since Molly can accomplish her job from anywhere, she moves into the house that her aunt left her when she died and tries to gain back some much needed inspiration. She gets that and more in the form of Ben Lawson, her brother's best friend and the long-time object of her fantasies. Police chief Ben Lawson doesn't care for scandal or gossip. He has had enough of that in his past and lives his life to avoid it. When Molly Jennings moves back and starts openly flirting with him, he certainly doesn't encourage her attention. Ben doesn't date women who live in Tumble Creek because living in a small town causes too many complications if it doesn't work out. But Molly is relentless. The more Ben tries to avoid her, the more he can't seem to resist her. And when someone starts threatening Molly, Ben figures there is no better way to protect her than to stay as close to her as possible. Talk Me Down is such a fun book! Molly and Ben are vibrant, genuine characters that came to life on the pages. Molly is outgoing and gregarious despite having grown up constantly compared to her perfect older brother. Having dealt with vicious gossip as a teenager, Ben is very reserved and likes his privacy. Needless to say, when these two get together, the sparks fly! I laughed so much while Ben was trying to figure out exactly what Molly does for a living and kept guessing at who the villain was. Add to that some notable secondary characters (one of which I hope gets her own book very soon) and you've got an exciting, fresh new talent in the genre. Talk Me Down contains just the right amount of humor, suspense, romance and smoking hot love scenes! Ms. Dahl hits a homerun in her contemporary debut and I can't recommend this one enough! Andrea Romance Novel TV 4.5 stars

This has to be the best contemporary romance novel that I've read this year! I am so excited that Victoria Dahl is just beginning her career, because she is fabulous. Talk me Down is fast, hot, and funny. Molly and Ben are compelling characters. Molly is sassy, funny, and (gasp) sex-positive. Ben is not only smart and sexy, but insightful and thoughtful. This one is definitely a keeper! Enjoy!

I don't know if I was just in the right mood or what, but I couldn't put this book down and read late into the night. I didn't expect much from it and was pleasantly surprised! I love it when that happens! Enjoy!

Victoria Dahl has written an all out sexy and delightful story in Talk Me Down. Molly Jennings returns to sleepy Tumble Creek, Colorado after she inherits her aunt's house. Molly is ready for a change after a crazy ex-boyfriend won't leave her alone. Molly's writing career could use some fresh inspiration especially from hunky chief of police Ben Lawson. Ben Lawson former town bad boy is now a straight arrow cop. He is knocked off his feet by Molly Jennings being back in town. Ben tries to avoid being alone with her since he can't seem to keep his hands off of her. But someone is stalking Molly and this has Ben's protective side coming out in full force. Ben and Molly start a hot and heavy affair which leads to feelings that neither was ready to handle. Molly has kept secret what she does for a living and Ben has things from his youth that makes him hate controversy. Can he get past it when he finds out the truth about Molly? Talk Me Down is a must read. I couldn't talk about it enough to fellow romance readers. Its funny, all out sexy and a delight from beginning to end. Go buy this book.

This was my first book by Victotia Dahl and it was a hit. This book is both funny and steamy. I loved Molly's personality and Ben was one of those guys you would love to have. If you love contemporary romance then this book is for you.