Review: Hard As Nails

Hard As Nails
Line: Moderne

Series: None

Book Length: 298 pages

Book Type: Trade Paperback

Publisher: Ellora's Cave Publishing

ISBN: 9781419957925

Credit to Ellora's Cave Publishing

The Blurb:

Naughty Nuptial
The Cake Babe
Start of the Hot Hendersons series

Marissa pushed aside all thoughts of men and focused on establishing her business. That is, until Jason strolls into the kitchen the day before a big wedding. Tall and ripped with teasing brown eyes, his heart-stopping grin has her self-imposed celibacy crumbling.

Jason sets eyes on the hot cake babe and immediately wonders if she's as sweet as the confections she creates. Her girl-next-door cuteness and lush curves are sheer distraction. Soon he's tasting more than just her famous butter cream.

Who knew a little leftover frosting, an urge to go without panties and an errant bouquet toss would have Marissa's calm existence churning in a sexual maelstrom she suddenly has no wish to overcome.

Love's Ally
Book 2 in the Hot Hendersons series.

It's the spring of Tessa's discontent. Sales are low, she's losing her best friend to the unholy union of matrimony and her sex life is on the skids. But that's about to change.

Tom has covertly observed the fiery redhead for longer than he'd like to admit and he's kept his distance…until now. Assuming he can harness his desire, he gives her a lift home from a party but realizes his miscalculation the minute she slides across the seat of his truck.

All Tessa's wanted for the past six months is to touch him. Maybe a little taste. But when he pulls her into his arms and the windows steam up, they both realize a little of anything is rarely ever enough.

Hallow's Eve Hunk
Book 3 in the Hot Hendersons series, but is a stand-alone story.

Vicky is looking forward to her cousin's holiday party, until the evening turns a little too kinky for her tastes. She flees the scene and finds a quiet neighborhood bar complete with pool tables, fine bourbon and a hunk among hunks.

When a beauty dressed as a National Velvet wet dream sidles up to the bar Andy has to have her. Their innocent game of Halloween role playing turns hot and they embark on a journey of sexual exploration neither expected the night to bring.

It's an evening Vicky and Andy aren't likely to forget. One filled with secret desires, skeletons in the closet and more than a few things going bump in the night. All night!

Twisted Steel and Sex Appeal
Book 4 in the Hot Hendersons series.

Prof. Shelly Latimer is spending the final moments of her day overlooking the river, a glass of good red wine in one hand and the coffin-shaped box containing her wedding rings in the other. She's not looking for Divorce Day companionship but it finds her…in the hot, hard-bodied form of her neighbor, Luke Henderson.

Shelly's logical mind balks at Luke's sudden interest, though he strives to convince her he's genuine in ways she's never experienced.

Luke realizes straight off that he'll have his hands full with more than Shelly's womanly curves. There's his playboy reputation to dispel, her apprehension about age differences to ease, and the daunting task of convincing her that the passion they share is much more than just a fling.
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:::My Review:::
Because there are four short stories in this book, I will do a short review for each book.
First, I will start with telling you right off the bat that these brothers are freaking SEX ON A STICK!!!! The hussy factor was purring throughout the whole damn book! Okay, she might have been screaming and panting and drooling... not purring!

The Cake Bake - Marissa Hughes is a phenomenal bakery. And her skills are being put to the test with the wedding of the year in Grand Harbor. The bride is slashing everyone and everything that gets in her way and that does not go her way. But Marissa passes the test, only because her skills are outstanding. But her bedroom skills had taken a backseat to her business. Her business was her first priority.
Now let's met, Jason Henderson - Sex On A Stick Number 1. His family "owns the most successful contracting firm in the county." He also happen to be the groom's cousin. I will use this description for all of the brothers... Tall, handsome and oozing sex appeal = Sex On A Stick! Okay, now that I have told you what he looks likes... His career is pretty much set for him. And since he is a Henderson brother, let's just say that he knows his way around the ladies. **insert evil smile from him here**
Now, let's put these two ingredients together and you will come out with one delicious, sexy couple. They had me laughing and falling in love! Wanting to have some **cake and eat it too**!!!

Sex On A Stick Number 2's story...
Hallow's Eve Hunk- Do you believe in fate? Do you believe in being at the right place, at the right time? This story starts at my favorite time of the year... Halloween!!! Victoria, aka Vicky, is at a party her cousin invited her too. Bobby, her cousin, is "trying" to help her regain some clientele. She is an interior designer who lived in Atlanta... but one of her clients decided to withhold certain details of his life... while romancing Vicky. So, she moved back home to Grand Harbor. Bobby and her got into an argument at the party, so she headed out. She comes to a bar and decides to go in. She did not care what bar, just as long as it was warm. Insert Andy, aka Andrew, - see above for description for Sex On A Stick brother - here. He is just having a beer at the bar when this hot woman walks in. Andy is not in costume nor does he care that she is in one. They exchange a bit of conversation and one thing leads to another... And I am going to let you figure out what comes next!! They are an awesome couple. They had me laughing too! So, let's see if you like to go Trick~or~Treating now?? **dirty wink**

Sex On A Stick Number 3's story...
Love's Ally - In this story, Jason and Marissa just got engaged!!! So, of course we get to meet Marissa's best friend Tessa and she is a trip! She is a tell it like it is kinda woman; take no shit. She owns a bookstore and she reads tarot cards. So people tend to think she is a kind of freak - so to speak. The story gets interesting because while one brother tries to make a "play" for her... another one finds himself wanting her all for himself. No sharing!! Now, it is Tom that finds himself getting annoyed with his brother, Luke, for "trying" to make the play for her. Tessa is only interested in... Tom Henderson, who is (yum-me) "rumor had it Tom Henderson was the master of the twelve hour fling."
Now with romance in the air... do you think the twelve hour man can fall in love...?? This is one smkoin hot couple... Damn!

Sex On A Stick Number 4's story...
Twisted Steel and Sex Appeal - The beginning of the story takes us to the brothers planning Tom's bachelor party. Oh, yea... this gets really good and funny as shit!! The brothers themselves are funny and add in their new found loves... hilarious!!!
This story is about Luke... the playboy himself! He sales wrought iron creations; hence the title... lol!! For the description of the man... All I am giving to give you is - he is FREAKING SEX ON A STICK... hell, he is the damn stick!
Shelly Latimer is a college professor, newly divorced (from a complete asshole) and living in the apartment that said asshole and her moved into. Luke and her have been neighbors for five years. But no barriers were ever crossed. They admired each other from a distance. But this story takes a TWIST... she was also older than him! She is forty five and a real woman. (All the women are but the way she describes herself, well, it made me think of myself) This relationship was unlike the other ones, they have some barriers to over come. This was definitely a ride for me... and one I was glad that I stayed on!!! You will love this story =)

This whole book was absolutely wonderful! Ms. Ellis introduces us to the Henderson brothers. And believe you me... You will want to meet all of them! They are a family that stands up for one another and sticks by each other - no matter what. The stories are very well written. I never wanted to put the book down! In fact, I re-read the book to do the review... You know, for research purposes!!!! I loved all the stories! I know for a fact that it will not disappoint the hussy in you!!! I can not wait for the other Henderson's to get their story! But I have to admit to wanting to keep the brothers to myself and not sharing with you!!! Hope you enjoy!

Please stop by Ms. M.A. Ellis's place --->>> here and check out what other tasty treats she may have for you!!!
If you would like to purchase this book, please go --->>> here to Jasmine Jade Enterprises. Because I'm sure in hell not giving you my copy.... Mmmaaawwwhhhaaaa (evil laughter)

I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Ellis when I went to the book signing in New Orleans. (So yes, my book is autographed!!!) She is such a delightful woman! I loved her immediately... And she told me that there is another book coming out with two more of the brothers.... And let me tell you... that I can not wait!!!
Until next time....

Oh and do not forget to stay tune for my Birthday Party Kick Off October 1st... There will be mcuh to see... and I hope you stick around the whole month... Because it will be sweet!!!!