Wicked: Sleeping with Secrets

Sexy ER doc Will Sexton has been fantasizing about his upstairs neighbor, despite believing that she is a lesbian. If only his intern girlfriend of five months had not decided to choose now to become a born again virgin. Belly dance instructor Renae Truesdale has fueled his fantasies by not revealing the truth about her relationship with her roommate. When the two opposites collide into a sensual frenzy, neither can seem to keep away from the other. Both insist it's a casual relationship, but the more time they spend together, the harder it gets to classify this as casual. Can a British doctor and a high school drop out find more common ground than the bedroom? You can always count on the married duo writing as Tori Carrington to write an engaging and sexy story. Great secondary characters, humor, and some light intrigue make it an above average pulpy romance novel.

Surgeon Will Sexton engages in wicked fantasies about his presumably lesbian neighbor Renae Truesdale while coping with abstinence because of his born again virgin girlfriend. Five months without sex has him nearly out of his mind when he encounters Renae enticingly dressed as belly dancer at eight in the morning. Sexy banter leaves them both desiring more than a searing kiss, however. Moreover, avoidance tactics only thrust them irresistibly into one another's orbit and lands them in marathon sex. Both Will and Renae convince themselves that their sexual exploits will leave them sated and allow them to get on with their lives. Renae dreams of becoming more than just a sales clerk at the women's only store where she sells erotic clothing and teaches belly dancing. Will hopes that his relationship with an intern with lead to love. Certainly their relationship seems destined to end almost as soon as it begins, but something keeps pulling them together anyway. Characteristic of writing team Tori Carrington's inestimable style, WICKED delivers an illicit, erotic read that absolutely sizzles. With a seamless blend of this writing team's voices, WICKED springs to life with its passionate and memorable characterizations. Carrington's ability to present both the male and female point of view makes every book they write a treat, and remarkably unique, especially for series romance. A delightful and memorable read, WICKED comes very highly recommended.

Toledo, Ohio - Present Day Wicked fantasies do come true. Dr. Will Sexton has been fantasizing about his gorgeous neighbor, Renae Truesdale, despite the fact that she is apparently off limits. Heck, even Will should be off limits, since he is dating a hospital resident, Janet, even if he has not hit the sheets with her. So, why is Will thinking so much about Renae? Renae is also aware of Will, and loves to titillate him by prancing past him in skimpy clothing. The handsome doctor attracts Renae, but she is well aware that they are worlds apart, so she continues to encourage the idea that she is um...involved with someone else. However, that doesn't stop her from toying with him from afar, until one night, he responds. Suddenly the two are kissing and going at it like bacon on a hot skillet. Their lovefest goes on for hours as they find themselves insatiable in bed. One night turns into several visits, each one more erotically and pleasurable to them. Will and Renae are clearly attracted to each other, but since each thinks the other is "tied" to someone else, they feel there is no future in it. Then reality rears it's ugly head. Renae is having problems with her roommates, and she must deal with that while pondering where it will all lead with Will. And then Will has to tend to Janet, since what action he takes may affect his future with the hospital. How will they deal with it? Will they get together in the end? WICKED is wickedly hot. Will and Renae each have secrets they are carrying, hence the series name "Sleeping with Secrets." And boy, do they get pleasure out of sleeping with each other. If you are looking for a Blaze-ing story that will knock your socks off with its sensuality, as well as a plot that is witty and fun, then pick up WICKED. Tori Carrington has once again proven they are the masters of creating sizzling hot stories.

The Carringtons deliver GOLD with their newest Blaze tale - Wicked. I say it in plural because "Tori" is actually Lori and Tony Karayianni, a wife and husband writing team that is nothing short of brilliant. Their newest book is simply a "wicked" delight! The Batman and Robin, um...so to speak...of Romance, this savvy writing duo has the pulse on what makes a story tick. They create very down to earth characters, someone you might know, put them in very real situations - and then turn up the heat! Wicked is "Tori" at their best! It just does not get any better than this! They take their engaging characters, add a liberal dose of titillating, devilish humor that will have you laughing out loud, marveling at their sassy style. Blaze is known for "Red-hot reads" and this is prime example of the series. In Wicked, Renae Truesdale lives in an apartment above sexy British doctor, Will Sexton. For months, they have been winking and flirting from a distance. Renae is not looking for a man in her life at the moment, instead trying to concentrate on her career. Down the road, she dreams of affording a home of her own. She especially isn't looking to become involved with Will. He's been seriously dating a resident at the hospital where he works. Will is hoping the romance will lead to love, however, the target of his affections has inconveniently become a "born-again virgin". This has lead Will to indulge in hot fantasies about the sexy Renae upstairs. He has a mistaken impression about her, causing him to keep his distance. But when she coming down stairs in a belly dancing costume, all his stiff upper lip Brit intentions fly out the door. They both decide for different reasons to avoid each other after a sizzling kiss, only good intentions come to nothing when fate steps in, pushing them in each other's path. There is only so much two very healthy adults can stand, so they, against better judgment, jump into an affair, both telling themselves it's just for the physical side of the relationship. Even so, Will and Renae quickly find themselves head over heels, out of control and in love. The Carrington team sizzles. They are dazzling writers with vivid imagery, characters that make you care. Their delightful love of life shines through their humor, showing they can do more in 250 pages than any writer around. I have enjoyed - really enjoyed - all the Carrington books, but this one is sheer perfection on wheels! You won't want to miss the story that comes before this - Indecent. I bought them at the same time and read this one first, drawn by the Brit hero. I should have stopped when I realized Indecent came first, and switched to it, but by the time I understood Wicked came second, it was too late. I could not put this one down.

In Ohio, ER Dr. Will Sexton feels a bit put out when his girlfriend informs him that she is a born again virgin. Adding to the British doctor's uneasiness is running into his neighbor Renae Truesdale whose belly dancing costume leaves little to the imagination and to the very British Dr. Sexton he can fantasize the removal of the garb. Seeing scantily clad Renae every morning is a better wake up than coffee (make that tea). Separately every evening Will and Renae visualize what a fling between them would be like. Renae is attracted to her sexy Brit, but he tries to keep his distance as he remains loyal to his girlfriend though that is not an easy achievement. As Will gets hornier by the page, he tires of remaining faithful to his suddenly untouchable girlfriend, he and Renae start to share an intimacy and an attraction. Renae wants a few nights to quench her desire while Will desire the return of circulation to his upper head. However, the thirst of desire keeps growing until love blossoms, but both have "secrets" that once revealed will probably end their relationship before it can go anywhere meaningful beyond the boudoir. Tori Carrington satirizes their own heated romances with an amusing tale that is fun because of Will. His conflict between desire and loyalty leaves him in a state of desperate disarray mindful of Harry Reems' terrific character Dr. Young from Deep Throat (the Lovelace movie not any of the president's men). Renae may not have a throaty tingle, but every night she dreams of Will tickling her tingle. Tori Carrington tickles contemporary readers with this enjoyable torrid tongue in cheek (and elsewhere) tale. Harriet Klausner