Title: Batteries Not Required
Author: Anara Bella
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Publisher URL: http://www.samhainpublishing.com/
ISBN: 978-1-60504-622-8
Genre: {M/F} Erotic Contemporary
Rating: 5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Rose Nymph
Dana Appleby has done the relationship thing to death and quite frankly, she isn’t impressed. She’s sick of making long term commitments to boring men who like boring sex; sacrificing the woman she longs to be both in the bedroom and in life, only for the guy to leave her! Dana decides enough is enough and makes a New Year’s resolution to focus on finding one night only, no strings attached, toe-curling, mind-numbing sex and she has just the man in mind to help her with her new mission – one Reese Cooper.
Reece knows he has quite the reputation and is happy to let people think whatever they like about him. He knows he doesn’t want anyone to get hurt; he just doesn’t do relationships and prefers to have a good time then move on. Dana had caught his eye back at the Christmas party and though he was sorely tempted, he could tell she was the kind of woman who would want more than he was willing to give so he kept his lust to himself – that is until he finds himself in a New Year’s Eve clinch with her.
He can’t believe his ears as Dana propositions him; she can’t know what she’s letting herself in for by asking for a one night stand. As she stands there looking as beautiful and tempting as ever though, there’s only so much one man can take. Reese has never met a woman quite like Dana before and he soon realizes he may be in over his head. With both Reece and Dana in unchartered territory, the unsettling feelings threaten to put an end to things before they’ve really begun.
Author Anara Bella has a winner on her hands with Batteries Not Included. I loved the character of Dana; she was easily flustered but strong and determined when she set her mind to it. She saw what she wanted in Reece and somehow found the courage to go after him, despite her past experiences, and I found that quite admirable. She knew what she wanted in the bedroom too and it was a very nice touch that she was self conscious about dirty talk – something I rarely encounter in the genre. Now Reece was quite the ideal man – thoughtful of his partner’s feelings and pleasure, just an all round decent guy but he never came across as unrealistic. It was wonderful to read the interaction between him and Dana. The story of two people at a crossroads at their lives in terms of what they want out of a partner was thrilling and made this a book I couldn’t put down. Truly a great read from start to finish.
Author: Anara Bella
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Publisher URL: http://www.samhainpublishing.com/
ISBN: 978-1-60504-622-8
Genre: {M/F} Erotic Contemporary
Rating: 5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Rose Nymph
Dana Appleby has done the relationship thing to death and quite frankly, she isn’t impressed. She’s sick of making long term commitments to boring men who like boring sex; sacrificing the woman she longs to be both in the bedroom and in life, only for the guy to leave her! Dana decides enough is enough and makes a New Year’s resolution to focus on finding one night only, no strings attached, toe-curling, mind-numbing sex and she has just the man in mind to help her with her new mission – one Reese Cooper.
Reece knows he has quite the reputation and is happy to let people think whatever they like about him. He knows he doesn’t want anyone to get hurt; he just doesn’t do relationships and prefers to have a good time then move on. Dana had caught his eye back at the Christmas party and though he was sorely tempted, he could tell she was the kind of woman who would want more than he was willing to give so he kept his lust to himself – that is until he finds himself in a New Year’s Eve clinch with her.
He can’t believe his ears as Dana propositions him; she can’t know what she’s letting herself in for by asking for a one night stand. As she stands there looking as beautiful and tempting as ever though, there’s only so much one man can take. Reese has never met a woman quite like Dana before and he soon realizes he may be in over his head. With both Reece and Dana in unchartered territory, the unsettling feelings threaten to put an end to things before they’ve really begun.
Author Anara Bella has a winner on her hands with Batteries Not Included. I loved the character of Dana; she was easily flustered but strong and determined when she set her mind to it. She saw what she wanted in Reece and somehow found the courage to go after him, despite her past experiences, and I found that quite admirable. She knew what she wanted in the bedroom too and it was a very nice touch that she was self conscious about dirty talk – something I rarely encounter in the genre. Now Reece was quite the ideal man – thoughtful of his partner’s feelings and pleasure, just an all round decent guy but he never came across as unrealistic. It was wonderful to read the interaction between him and Dana. The story of two people at a crossroads at their lives in terms of what they want out of a partner was thrilling and made this a book I couldn’t put down. Truly a great read from start to finish.
2 comments:
Oh my goodness!! I just found out about this lovely review and I'm absolutely flying with happiness. Thank you SO MUCH, Rose Nymph. I'm beyond thrilled you enjoyed Batteries Not Required and made it a Recommended Read. =)
Anara ~ who's grinning so much her face hurts now =)
I never tire of making people grin :) You are more than welcome for the review, Batteries Not Required deserved the recommendation 100%! Thank YOU! :)
Rose
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