Watch Me by Shelley Bradley, Samhain Publishing, July 2007 (book 1- Sneak Peek Duet)
Show Me by Jaci Burton, Samhain Publishing, July 2007 (book 2- Sneak Peek Duet)
Watch Me-Shanna York had dreamed of winning the California Star Dance competition and then going on to making it to the World Cup Latin finals but a DVD and blackmail might shatter those dreams. But the DVD wasn't of her but her dance partner, Kristoff at a sex club called Sneak Peek for voyeurs and exhibitionists. So what is an ambitious girl to do, one whose life only revolves around dance, get a new partner, again? Discredit the tape? Find the blackmailer? That night at a charity event, Alejandro Diaz buys all her dances for the night. He makes her feel like a woman again not just the ambitious dance. Kristoff is staring at her strangely because unbeknownst to her he is the co-owner of Sneak Peek. But she just chalks it up to the fact that their dance is so sexy. But when she finds that Alejandro is co-owner of the club she asks for his help. Taping is totally restricted in the club. Alejandro wants to get to the bottom of this too. Since they are convinced that it is someone targeting Shanna, it is suggested that Shanna be the participant and see if the blackmailer tapes her. Her mouth says "no she's not into that" but her body says "yes it's arousing" and Alejandro can't wait to get his hands on that body.
While this story was hot and spicy, there were also charming emotions about it. Alejandro was so gentle in showing Shanna there was more to life than dance. Shanna was spirited, smart and ambitious. She always liked to be in control and Alejandro wanted her to give up a little of that control. I think these two were evenly matched.
Excellence Rating- Great ~ Steaminess Rating- Inferno
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Show Me- Janine Bartolino was turning 30. Instead of a nice dinner and cocktails later at her place, her friends had a surprise for Janine. The surprise was a trip to Sneak Peek. Co-owner Phillip "Del" Delacroix took an immediate sexual interest in Janine. Even though Janine denied being turned on by voyeurism and exhibitionism, Del could see she was. But was she lying to him or herself? Janine lived her life beyond reproach, managing her father's estate and foundations. She stayed out of the spotlight. Even though Del tells her the club is discreet, no cameras or press and absolute anonymity are guaranteed can she trust him?
Jaci penned a wonderful story here. Del pushed Janine's boundaries. Del was exactly the kind of man Janine needed. Those two mad a good pair. Even though at first Janine was more concerned about outward appearances, they seemed evenly match even more so at the end. Alejandro was super in this one too as not only Del's partner in the club but also his friend.
Excellence Rating- Very Good ~ Steaminess Rating- Inferno
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Personal total- 143 ~ harl/sil- 108 ~ other- 35
Ratio of TBR/ new- Totals since Jan 1= 53/90 ~ July= 5/16
Coming in January, a print version of Sneak Peek which includes both stories.
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Christa, Did you get these from ellorascave or fictionwise? I plan to go over the list that you sent of possible recommendations with what I still have on my TBR shelves soon.
"It is to the credit of human nature that, except where its selfishness is brought into play, it loves more readily than it hates."
Nathaniel Hawthorne – The Scarlet Letter
Leanne
These two are ones I just got from fictionwise, Published by Samhain
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