Superb and Sexy

Superb and Sexy by Jill Shalvis is the final book on the Sky High trilogy. Shalvis scores again with a can't miss, sexy book. Superb and Sexy is the story of Brody, the third owner of Sky High Airlines, and Maddie, Sky High's gorgeous, wise-cracking concierge. Maddie is in over her head trying to protect her twin sister Leena from their ruthless family. Brody, who is just beginning to admit his feelings for Maddie to himself, decides it is his job to protect Maddie from herself.

Things really heat up when Maddie and Brody finally give into the passion and attraction they feel for one another. I loved reading Noah and Shayne's stories, but I feel that Shalvis saved the best for last with Brody and Maddie's story. There is drama, passion, and heart-felt romance with both Maddie and Brody growing as the story progresses.

Nobody Does It Better

Nobody Does It Better by Jennifer LaBrecque is an awesome read. Schoolteacher Holly Smith is traveling to Venice to find her mother, who left her family when she was very young. She has hired someone to show her the sites, since she could get lost going from room to the next. Gage Carswell ends up being her tour guide, although Holly has no idea that he is actually an undercover spy.

Gage believes Holly is an international spy who he must keep under surveillance 24/7. While both are attracted to each other from the start, Gage only acts on his attraction after Holly has an emotional upheaval. The passion between Holly and Gage jumps off the pages. I can only say one of the most sexy scenes I've ever read happens on the gondola ride, following every man's dream at the dinner table. LaBrecque writes another winner with Nobody Does It Better.

The Loner

The Loner is Rhonda Nelson's latest in a series called Men out of Uniform. Lucas "Huck" Finn is a former Army Ranger who joins Ranger Security after leaving the service. Huck's first assignment is to babysit heiress Sapphira Stravos. Sapphira's father has been receiving threatening notes that Sapphira is in trouble. Sapphira doesn't want a bodyguard because she is afraid her father will find out how she really spends her days. Sapphira and her friend Cindy Ward have started a charity called Belle Charities. Sapphira tries to get rid of Huck by trying to act like a "spoiled little rich girl", who shows no concern for those around her, spending her days shopping, and carting her little dog around to various appointments. Huck gets the upper hand when he puts Sapphira under house arrest. Of course, you can feel the chemistry between them from their first meeting.

Huck and Sapphira try to fight their attraction for each other, but eventually give in to the passion. Huck also can tell that there is more to Sapphira than meets the eye. He continues to search for search for the writer of the letters even as he begins to fall in love with her. Huck and Sapphira find a way to make the differences in each of them work together to form an explosive, sexy relationship.

4th of July

4th of July by James Patterson is the next in the Women's Murder Club series. Lindsey, Claire and Cindy are still dealing with the loss of a dear friend and meet for dinner at their favorite handout. Lindsey must not only search for a killer in the latest installment, she is on trial for her career. Lindsey is put on leave, so she heads to her her sister Cat's house to stay away from the media until the trial starts. While on her "vacation", Lindsey stumbles into an area with murders taking place that have all the markings of being related to an unsolved homicide from 10 years ago that Lindsey has never been able to solve.

Patterson writes another nail-bitter with 4th of July. The Women's Murder Club is one of the best mystery series I've ever read. You have lots of action, a little romance, and wonderful friendship between strong women. Patterson also makes it difficult for the reader to figure out some of the killers. I usually pretty good about figuring out the bad guy, but I will admit that one of the people was a major surprise to me.

Slow Hands

Slow Hands by Leslie Kelly is a hot, sexy read from page one. Maddy Turner goes to a bachelor charity auction to stop her stepmother from bidding on a European gigolo. Jake Wallace is bachelor number 19, who Maddy bids on and wins. Jake has no idea that Maddy believes he is a gigolo and Maddy has no idea that Jake is really a paramedic. Maddy has always had to protect herself because of her family's money. She has never known if men were attracted to her for her or for her money. Jake wants Maddy from the minute he sees her across the room at the auction. He fights his attraction to show Maddy that he can be a gentleman. One of the hottest scenes I've ever read occurs on Maddy and Jake's first date. He tells her exactly what he wants to do to her, while sitting in a public bar following a Cubs game. The passion between Jake and Maddy jumps off the pages from their first meeting and continues throughout the entire book. Maddy and Jake learn the truth about each other as they find true love along the way.


Slow Hands is a Blaze book in The Wrong Bed miniseries and Leslie Kelly just keeps you wanting more! Luckily for the readers, Kelly's next book, Heated Rush, comes out next month from Blaze.