Showing posts with label Cosmo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cosmo. Show all posts

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Review of Model Behavior by Tamara Morgan

"Everyone in the world knows we belong together, Livvie -- everyone except you. Why do you insist on holding out?" - Ben Meyers

Model Behavior
Author: Tamara Morgan
Publisher: Harlequin (Cosmo Red Hot Reads)
Release Date: January 13, 2015
Source: Netgalley

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Seven tasks. Twenty-four hours. And one chance.

The moment her best friend, Ben Meyers, drops his phone into her drink, model Livvie Winston knows The List has begun. Seven tasks, each more difficult than the last. If Ben completes them in twenty-four hours, Livvie must abandon her strict friends-only rule for one night of reckless, wicked sex with the most delicious man she knows…

The first tasks are easy. Order the cheapest thing on the menu. No cell phone for twenty-four hours. No ogling Livvie's model friends. Check, check, check.

But when Ben heads to the tattoo parlor, Livvie realizes that Ben isn't just playing for one night—he's playing for keeps. Livvie won't sacrifice this friendship for anything—even for a night of enjoying this incredibly sexy man in every naughty position imaginable. And she'll do whatever it takes to protect their friendship and her heart, even if it means beating Ben at his own game. Even if it means playing really dirty…


I love these little novellas from Harlequin's Cosmo Red Hot Reads. Not only are they sizzling hot, but you also get a pretty satisfying romance as well. Tamara Morgan's Model Behavior was a fun little romp following Ben Meyers as he attempts to woo his best friend, Olivia. Unfortunately for Ben, he really doesn't stop to consider Livvie's feelings until it is almost too late. Olivia has seen the dark side of modeling and is convinced that she can never let her guard down with men. I thought Model Behavior was delightful. I loved watching Ben  pursue Livvie. Seriously, the man was on a mission. He would do anything to prove his love for Livvie and, while he doesn't really consider her feelings on the matter, he was still deliciously charming in my book. Don't get me wrong. He doesn't do anything harmful or neglectful, he is just very determined. As for Livvie, I liked her. I loved watching her try to seduce Ben to get it over with...only to get rejected every time. The slow building seduction was fantastic and I loved the Livvie's list. Model Behavior was a sexy, hot novella that I loved devouring. Now, I must find more books from Tamara Morgan...


Tamara Morgan is a contemporary romance author of humorous, heartfelt stories with flawed heroes and heroines designed to get your hackles up and make your heart melt. Ninety-nine percent of her information comes from television, movies, books, and all other pop culture activities that limit the amount of time she has to spend both in pants and in polite company.

Her long-lived affinity for romance novels survived a B.A. degree in English Literature, after which time she discovered it was much more fun to create stories than analyze the life out of them. She lives with her husband and daughter in the Inland Northwest, where the summers are hot, the winters are cold, and coffee is available on every street corner.

Tamara loves to participate in reader conversations, blog tours, and the occasional venture into public, so feel free to drop her an email at tamaramorganwrites@gmail.com.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Review for BREAKING ALL HER RULES by Maisey Yates

"Dear Lord. You need some kind of disclaimer." - Zack Camden

Breaking All Her Rules
Author: Maisey Yates
Publisher: Harlequin Cosmo
Release Date: August 12, 2014
Source: Publisher via NetGalley

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Buttoned-up financial consultant Grace Song lives life by her own strict rules. Spontaneity leads to chaos. Always play it safe. So when she shares a Manhattan cab with a handsome stranger and they accidentally swap cell phones, her first instinct is to track him down and put things right. Stay on track. Stick with the plan.

But when beyond-gorgeous Zack Camden answers the door draped only in a towel, Grace is suddenly inspired to ditch her rules for a day…and a night. Indulging in one delicious encounter with a perfect stranger is just the break she needs. But one turns into two, then three mind-blowing nights—and soon Grace is in danger of breaking the biggest rule of them all—never fall in love….


What would you do if a sexy stranger just happens to share his cab with you? That same question runs through the mind of our heroine, Grace Song. Straight-laced Grace has spent her entire life living by her rules. The moment she accepts Zack's offer to share his cab, her rules go out the window. When a mix-up leads Grace to Zack's hotel room, all bets are off. Can she resist the attraction that is pulling her towards him? Will she be able to say no to Zack's offer of one night filled with passion? Her mind may be saying no, but her body is ready to break the rules.

I am in love with Harlequin's Cosmo Red-Hot Reads. They are short romances with a fabulous combination of sexy and sweet. I'd have to say that Breaking All Her Rules is my favorite so far. It was adorable! I loved both Grace and Zack. For a novella, both characters were incredibly deep, Ever since Grace was younger, she's forced herself to follow very strict rules because, in her eyes, success equals the being the perfect daughter. Zack, on the other hand, is leery about the success that comes along with his sculptures. It has forced him into a very public career and, since he's been surviving alone for so many years, Zack isn't so sure if he's ready to open his heart. Together, Grace and Zack slowly form a bond that helps the other heal. They both start looking at their lives in a different light and begin to want more. I loved watching their relationship develop from two total strangers sharing a cab to tender lovers on the verge of forever. Not to mention, the banter and one-liners that fly between Zack and Grace were hysterical. I loved how much they fumbled and stumbled after their first night together. They were nervous and excited all at once. It was great. I really loved Breaking All Her Rules. It was a short, but wonderful journey that left me swooning. 


USA Today Bestselling author Maisey Yates lives in rural Oregon with her three children and her husband, whose chiseled jaw and arresting features continue to make her swoon. She feels the epic trek she takes several times a day from her office to her coffee maker is a true example of her pioneer spirit.   

In 2009, at the age of twenty-three Maisey sold her first book. Since then it’s been a whirlwind of sexy alpha males and happily ever afters, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Maisey divides her writing time between dark, passionate category romances  set just about everywhere on earth and light sexy contemporary romances set practically in her back yard. She believes that she clearly has the best job in the world. 

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