Review: The Only Exception by Gina Gordon

The Only Exception by Gina Gordon
Publisher: Breathless Press
Length: 28,484 words
Price: $2.99
Publication Date: January 2011
Format: Ebook
Cover art: Dara England

Two co-workers, one work retreat and explosive chemistry. The Canadian winter doesn’t stand a chance.

For Caroline Carlson, business is business. She will not let her profession define her. She’ll never make that mistake again. When she finds herself forced to attend a manager’s retreat in the middle of winter with her arrogant co-workers, the line between business and pleasure is blurred. Especially, since she’s forced to spend the time with Hayden, the man who has secured the starring role in her sexy dreams.

Hayden Cross is the new manager on the block. The retreat is a chance to let loose and get away from the daily grind. Until one night when a chance encounter with Caroline at a club morphs his plan into a personal dare. He is mesmerized by the sexy woman writhing on the dance floor. She’s a fantasy come to life.

Caroline is convinced that Hayden is just another man who wants the fantasy but his sexual advances are too hard to ignore. The more time they spend together the hotter it gets and the Canadian winter doesn't stand a chance.

I obtained the above information from Gina's website.

For those of you that know me... and those that don't this is my little statement about short books.... I do not judge short stories on the rush of their relationships, because they are just that - short stories. So, yes the relationships always could have been drawn out more, yea it seems like they fall in love to fast and of course the story could have been made longer... but it is a short story. So with that said.... here is my review...

Ms. Gina has cranked out another hot little story. She knows all the buttons to push when writing a love story gone hot! =) She just keeps adding to MY To Keep Books... but I promise to share with you guys. This one is for all of you "cold" people... lol. I would say that this one is good to read by a fire... but hell... by the time you read it... you will be on fire!!! Then, to add to her story... she touched on a taboo issue... Work romance! Oh yea... you may not look at your co-worker you have been drooling over the same after reading this story.... Now.. let's continue...

Caroline is an all business, no mixing kinda woman. She does not believe in office romance, she does not even believe in mixing business with pleasure. Nope... not her. She worked to hard to have her career ruined by some fling with a co-worker. But when she is not working... she loves to cut loose! And I have to admire her for cutting lose... She was a tad bit to straight laced for me in the beginning - only because her co-worker is Hayden the Hottie.... I mean come'on.... Just one roll in the imaginary hay with him... But seriously, I knew where she was coming from and I respected her for that.

But on the other hand... Hayden the Hottie... Oh man.. he was a man on a mission. At least he thought he was until he lost something that he knew he could not recovered from... Losing his heart to the one woman capable of breaking it... Even though he was the one set out to breaking her... Hayden won me over and over with his actions... He was just a real stand up guy...

Now when these two get thrown together for a four night/five day retreat for work, they have no choice but to get along. Just how well do they play together depends on how the walls of their personal space falls... I will have to leave you with these thoughts ((only because the book is short and I do not want to give it all away...))... Ms. Gina wowed me with the passion and drive of Hayden. I thoroughly enjoyed how pursuant he was and Caroline gave me a good chase... but with a man as determined as Hayden... Well hell, anyone's wall would fall... or shake... or rattle... Oh yea... This is a hot little story!! Ms. Gina... job well done!!! Now when do I get more.... lol!!!!

Please visit Gina's website here!! You won't be disappointed ~ I promise... She loves her some smut too! =)

And remember... Keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Quickie Giveaway & Gina Gordon Gets Naughty at the Lair!

The Lair would like for you to give a warm welcoming to...

Ms. Gina Gordon.....

She has seem to have snuck in the Lair undetected

and brought with her.... some hot men.......

The Temptation of the Alpha Male

We all give in to temptation. Whether it’s coming on to the handsome man from your neighborhood, eating that sinful dessert that goes straight to your thighs, or buying those knee-high leather boots you’ve been eyeing in the store window for months.

We all know Cecile can’t resist her Tribal men *wiggles eyebrows*

Admittedly, my biggest temptation is books. I know, I know, boring right. But I cannot go into a book store and NOT buy a bag full of books. It’s sort of like I’m on auto pilot. And that buy with one-click option on Amazon isn’t doing me any favors either.

But since we’re in the lair, I will stay true to my fine Hussy form and talk about the next best thing to books—the Alpha Male!

I like the take-charge confidence and masculine presence of a man that knows what he wants and how to get it. I love that tortured soul with a rough exterior that turns to total goo when he finds his soul mate. I swoon over a man that takes control but knows exactly when to step back and give the heroine room to exercise her own strength. I like knowing that a man can get so riled up with want that he teeters on the edge of losing control—but of course never does. At least not with the heroine, but that doesn’t stop him from ripping off the head of the bad guy.

I recently watched the movie Speed with my husband for about the gazillionth time and I had forgotten that Jack Traven is the quintessential Alpha Male. Keanu Reeves is perfect in his portrayal of a bomb squad cop, his body buff and his hair buzzed. That white t-shirt and cargo pants just add to the sexy package. Damn that Sandra Bullock was a lucky gal. But I digress.

I am usually a fan of cowboys who can very much be Alpha Males, Lorelei James writes an Alpha cowboy like no other. But the image of a uniformed/military Alpha has been weighing heavy on my mind because of these:

You can’t get any more Alpha than these covers. You can’t get any more drool worthy. Thank you Lori Foster (:

In short, there is nothing more appealing than an Alpha Male. And for all you women who squawk about the unrealistic portrayal of men in romance novels and how they are always sexy and hot and extremely built—well….you can stick it! I love the fantasy of the romance hero. I love the hope that somewhere out there is a woman who has found her real Alpha cowboy and indulges in being tied up to her headboard night, after night, after night.

So what about you? Are you an Alpha or Beta?

Now for the time you all have waited for - besides seeing those hot covers.....

Giveaway time!!!

Now this is going to be tricky.... Because I asked you if you are an Alpha or Beta....
You have to answer that... Only because I am curious.. hehehe..

But the real question is....

What is your Naughty Temptation????

The winner will win an ecopy of
Temptation in Lingerie!!!!!

Don't forget to leave your email addy!!!!!!

The contest ends.....

April 20 (TONIGHT) at Midnight EST
My Time Zone - Gina

And I will announce the winner....
April 21st Thursday

Here in the comment section...
So, bookmark this post and come back tomorrow to see if you won!!!

So hurry up and thanks for playing!!!

Gina Gordon is an erotic romance writer living in Toronto, Canada. Her latest release, Temptation In Lingerie, is available now from Lyrical Press. Find out more about Gina at www.ginagordon.net

And remember... Keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Out NOW Review: Temptation In Lingerie by Gina Gordon

Temptation In Lingerie

Are you willing to risk it all and give in to temptation?

Carrie Taylor can't believe her luck. Along with her own lingerie line she's now the proud owner of Satin and Lace, a specialty lingerie store. She has everything she’s ever wanted...except Aleks Turko. After a lifetime spent pining over the man she can never have, Carrie decides to take back her love life. Vowing to get him out of her system once and for all, she propositions Aleks for a one night stand.

Growing up without a mother and with an uncommunicative father, Aleks Turko sought comfort in the arms of the Taylor family. As an adult, he now has everything he needs - a second family, good friends, and a bottomless barrel of women. But over the last few months vivid, sexual thoughts about Carrie have become a regular occurrence. He's managed to keep his urges at bay, but when he walks in on her wearing one of her lacy designs, all bets are off.

When what was supposed to be a one-time affair snowballs into a battle of wills, Carrie and Aleks must decide if they should risk everything and give in to temptation.

Contains explicit language, sex and an unorthodox use of a fitting room.

I obtained the above information from Ms. Gina's website!

For those of you that know me... and those that don't this is my little statement about short books.... I do not judge short stories on the rush of their relationships, because they are just that - short stories. So, yes the relationships always could have been drawn out more, yea it seems like they fall in love to fast and of course the story could have been made longer... but it is a short story. So with that said.... here is my review...

Okay... Ms Gina is on fire with another freaking hot story. I have to say that this is one hot story with a sweet touch of love in it! Ms. Gina provided me with enough sexual pull that I thought I was going to have to go in the story and kick some ass to make them realize that they were in love! I loved it! This story reminded me of couple of friends that I have... you can see how they feel about each other... but apparently they don't get it till it is almost to late. Ms. Gina.... You rock honey... Oh and I want a job at Bare Naked Designs..... Please?!?!?!!!

Now for the review you came for... I can't give to much away because this is another short one, but let me tell you there is enough kink, a lot of hottness from Alexs and Carrie's lingerie that will scorch the pages. There is enough hot dressing room sex to make you look at the dressing room a little different now... Hell,you might even want to take your better half with you next time you go to that special lady place, lol....

This couple is very dear because they have known each other forever and a day. They practically grew up together... but one problem... Carrie was always the younger sister who loved to tag along... So, being seen as the sexy, attractive woman that she is today ~ well... that proves to be her "almost" undoing...

If you want a hot little read about a woman who knows what she wants and a man who is evasive as hell about giving that said woman what she wants... Then this one is for you! Ohhh and not to mention the tender moments too... you know that ones that make you go, "Awe!"

And this one line had me laughing my ass off because it is soooo real to the real world.... Here is a little passage...

His date seemed to hold her own as Carrie eyed her angrily, but her look softened when she

looked up at Carrie’s man. Not her man. Aleks was not her man.

“I don’t think she’s being very nice.” She pouted her collagen lips, her words coming out

in baby talk.

“Are you fucking kidding me?” Carrie screamed.

Rob grabbed Carrie by the arm and yanked her back before she had the chance to lunge at

the fake blond.

I can easily seeing that being said and done and I love that again, Ms. Gina kept it real for me!!!! Now, how about that job Ms. Gina... please..... Awesome job at following up Forever in Lingerie and cannot wait for Bound in Lingerie!!!! You rock honey!

Make sure to go to her website to pick this hot book up today... IT IS OUT NOW!!!!!!!!!!

Please make sure you visit Ms. Gina's website here....!!!!

And remember... Keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Hey My Peeps... What's Up!!!

As most of you know, I am on a little vacation right now....

The Tribe and I are doing well...

Or should I say they are pampering me like the Madame I am!

No worries though, I have not completely left you high and dry...

The Tribal Men have let me post up a few reviews of the books I have been reading while away... Or should I say that they are reading and re-acting the stories to me! Oh what fun! Hehehe...

Although, they are a demanding bunch when on vacation... Oh, in the most wickest of ways!!

So... you may see me peek in every now and then...

Know that you are all still in my heart and are very welcome to come and play at the Lair any time you want....

I am off to play in the sand with Caleb....

Then it will Shower time with one of them Men of the Tribe!

Just remember... Keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Review: Sweet Submission by Eliza Gayle

Sweet Submission

9781936387311

Genre: Contemporary BDSM

Themes: Bondage, Dominance, Submission, Multiple Partners

Format: eBook Length: Novella

Who knew a rose could hurt so good?

Valentine’s Day is the busiest day of the year for Harper Allison and her cupcake bakery. She’s not personally interested in the trumped up holiday until she receives an anonymous gift with explicit instructions that include a rendezvous at the most upscale BDSM club in the city.

From the moment Alex lays eyes on Harper at the Glass Kat Club he wants her. And what Alex wants Alex gets. He formulates a plan with his best friend, one guaranteed to fulfill Harper’s unspoken desires and hidden fantasies.

Unfortunately for Alex, one night is all Harper is prepared to give. Her life is complicated enough without having two Doms pushing her to submit, no matter how incredibly sexy they are. Until the familiar voice of a stranger reminds her…Maybe she doesn’t know Alex at all.

For those of you that know me... and those that don't this is my little statement about short books.... I do not judge short stories on the rush of their relationships, because they are just that - short stories. So, yes the relationships always could have been drawn out more, yea it seems like they fall in love to fast and of course the story could have been made longer... but it is a short story. So with that said.... here is my review...

Let me start off by saying that Ms Eliza had me burning up the ipad in this hot, sweet, sexy and deliciously wicked story. She takes us on a wicked ride of finding lust in all the right places. She explores our secret desires, fulfilles them and makes us take the hope of a life that we keep on a shelf for later in life because we just never think it is out turn in life - dust it off and make it into a reality.

Harper is a year out of a vanilla divorce and knows where her heart lies. On the wicked side of naughty. But finding that one person to allow domination over her is something she is not quite ready for yet.... That is until she has to serve her treats at a club that specializes in her flavor of naughtiness.

Alex sees what he wants and he knows how to get it. This man had me reaming of finding my own Dom to collar me. He was tender enough to be the lover we all have those dreams about but a Dom enough to make you go weak in the knees by the tone of his voice. His addiction to the sweet Harper might prove to be his undoing....

Now let me warn you that this story is about being dominated. If you know you are uncomfortable with that type of story, this one might not be for you. But it is not on the serious side of BDSM that I think would leave you feeling uncomfortable reading it, actually I think quite the opposite would happen. You might like the taste.... Kinda like a cupcake with sex!!

Ms. Eliza treats us to a short story that for sure will make you want to take a trip to your local bakery and.... Bring your man some dessert back!

If you are looking for a quick, hot read, I encourage you to pick up this one. You won't be disappointed. Especially if you like a little BDSM mixed in with your sweet tooth!! I have to say that Ms Eliza knows how to have dessert first!!! A woman after my own heart!

To find out more about Ms. Eliza, please visit her web site here!!

Sent from my iPad

And remember... Keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!