Helpful Score: 2
He's an Ultimate Fighter with a heart of gold and more patience than one could imagine. You'll fall in love as quickly as the protagonist did.
Helpful Score: 2
Really enjoyed this book. I read it the same day I received it in the mail. As soon as I finished it I quickly ordered the next in the series Murphy's Law. Hmmmm....Can I trade my husband for Jude?!?!
Helpful Score: 2
Loved it! He's an extreme fighter turned Hollywood movie star who is now living in Ohio after being exonerated for a crime he didn't commit. She's an art gallery owner, pleasantly plump and beautiful to boot, but she doesn't think he'd have any interest in her because of her size. He finds her wildly attractive, unlike the size zero starving models in Hollywood and pursues her relentlessly. She keeps turning him down until one day her no good brother's gambling debts threaten not only his life but hers, and she turns to Jude for help. Jude's more than willing to protect her - for a price. But Jude soon learns that he never wants to let her go.
Helpful Score: 2
Sexy bad boy Jude Jamison, a former prize-fighter and wealthy actor who has given up Hollywood for sleepy Stillbrook, Ohio, develops a mad crush on curvy, conservative gallery owner May Price in this appealing contemporary romance from bestseller Foster (Wild). Though May does her best to thwart Jude's bold advances, she winds up pleading for his help after her ne'er-do-well brother, $50,000 in debt, is beaten by loan shark goons. May and her brother have no choice but to borrow the money from Jude and hide out at his palatial Stillbrook estate. When Jude discovers that the terms of the debt involve a personal threat, he steps in to protect both May and himself. Jude and May are so graphically portrayed that it's impossible not to feel heat radiating off the pages, especially during their hard-earned love scenes, but their hostile back-and-forth makes their relationship, at times, forced and uncomfortable. However, neatly dovetailing plotlines and plenty of family drama more than compensate.
Helpful Score: 2
good book, next is series is Murphy's Law
Helpful Score: 1
really good book!
Helpful Score: 1
Another hot, good read from Lori Foster.
Helpful Score: 1
The way this ended, I'll be this will turn out to be a series. I really liked it!
Helpful Score: 1
Another fun romance in the style of Janet Evanovich and Jennifer Crusie.
There's only so much frustration a guy can take before he gets a little nutty. For Jude Jamison, his frustration has a name - May Price. She's everything the former Hollywood bad boy actor came to Stillbrook, Ohio, hoping to find: open, honest, loveable, and full of those luscious curves you don't find on stick-figure starlets - curves May doesn't seem to appreciate in herself. Every time Jude tries to get closer to the skittish business woman, to take her in her arms, she thinks he's joking. Joking? Joking does not involve a lot of cold-shower therapy. Time for new tactics. If May can't respond to his sly compliments and sexy innuendos, he'll just have to spell it out for her. Jude Jamison is going to lay down the law for May Price. And after that she'll have no delusions about how much he wants her...
Can Jude win over May? You'll just have to read to find out...
There's only so much frustration a guy can take before he gets a little nutty. For Jude Jamison, his frustration has a name - May Price. She's everything the former Hollywood bad boy actor came to Stillbrook, Ohio, hoping to find: open, honest, loveable, and full of those luscious curves you don't find on stick-figure starlets - curves May doesn't seem to appreciate in herself. Every time Jude tries to get closer to the skittish business woman, to take her in her arms, she thinks he's joking. Joking? Joking does not involve a lot of cold-shower therapy. Time for new tactics. If May can't respond to his sly compliments and sexy innuendos, he'll just have to spell it out for her. Jude Jamison is going to lay down the law for May Price. And after that she'll have no delusions about how much he wants her...
Can Jude win over May? You'll just have to read to find out...
Entertaining - enjoyable escapism.
Another steamy one from Lori Foster.
Interesting enough to keep you guessing, but enough love, lust, and romance to make it interesting. A nice light read.
It was good, look forward to more of her books.
Fast, excellent read.
Just great! A fun series...
May was a voluptious woman. She always thought she was too fat. Jude always thought she was perfect. He was a star in several movies. When he came home and saw her, he couldn't believe his luck.
He had to find a way to get her in his clutches. Her brother was an alcoholic. He is the one that helped him do just that.
He had to find a way to get her in his clutches. Her brother was an alcoholic. He is the one that helped him do just that.
May Price can't believe a man like Jude Jamison would be interested in her, but he will stop at nothing to win her over. A great read.
Publishers Weekly
'Sexy bad boy Jude Jamison, a former prize-fighter and wealthy actor who has given up Hollywood for sleepy Stillbrook, Ohio, develops a mad crush on curvy, conservative gallery owner May Price in this appealing contemporary romance from bestseller Foster (Wild). Though May does her best to thwart Jude's bold advances, she winds up pleading for his help after her ne'er-do-well brother, $50,000 in debt, is beaten by loan shark goons. May and her brother have no choice but to borrow the money from Jude and hide out at his palatial Stillbrook estate. When Jude discovers that the terms of the debt involve a personal threat, he steps in to protect both May and himself. Jude and May are so graphically portrayed that it's impossible not to feel heat radiating off the pages, especially during their hard-earned love scenes, but their hostile back-and-forth makes their relationship, at times, forced and uncomfortable. However, neatly dovetailing plotlines and plenty of family drama more than compensate.' (Feb.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
'Sexy bad boy Jude Jamison, a former prize-fighter and wealthy actor who has given up Hollywood for sleepy Stillbrook, Ohio, develops a mad crush on curvy, conservative gallery owner May Price in this appealing contemporary romance from bestseller Foster (Wild). Though May does her best to thwart Jude's bold advances, she winds up pleading for his help after her ne'er-do-well brother, $50,000 in debt, is beaten by loan shark goons. May and her brother have no choice but to borrow the money from Jude and hide out at his palatial Stillbrook estate. When Jude discovers that the terms of the debt involve a personal threat, he steps in to protect both May and himself. Jude and May are so graphically portrayed that it's impossible not to feel heat radiating off the pages, especially during their hard-earned love scenes, but their hostile back-and-forth makes their relationship, at times, forced and uncomfortable. However, neatly dovetailing plotlines and plenty of family drama more than compensate.' (Feb.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
May has an art gallery and an inferiority complex. In steps Jude to help her overcome her shyness and the trouble she steps into.
Lori Foster is one of the greatest in this genre.
i was a fun read.. sexy sbc fighter turned actor.. falls for "pleasingly plump" lady.. who wears glasses of all things! nice to see a the "love interest" doesn't have to be a beautiful, skinny chick. nice sub characters also.. hope there is a continuation to several of the characters in this book
I love Lori Foster and this is another good one. Jude's Law comes before Murphy's Law. The characters are fun and the sex is steamy. Great for a quick read.
Frustrated with trying to get the girl he wants, retired actor and extreme fighter Jude Jamison tries being more direct. Once again, May laughs him off, but when her brother shows up on her doorstep beaten, it's Jude's safety she fears for and his house she runs to. As the situation becomes more convoluted and dangerous, both May and Jude fight to live and decide which direction their relationship should go. A very fun suspenseful romance
Quick, easy, enjoyable read. It was refresing to read about a man who loves a woman with real curves.
another great one by Lori Foster!!
This book is pretty good, it starts out very attention getting...but it sort of goes here and there, and focuses a lot on the main character's best friend. The plot is pretty good though.
This is a good book, characters were actually interesting and story was pretty well put together.
Great follow up story to her SBC Fight Series. Jude is
every bit as bad & sexy as "sublime" or "havoc" are.
Good chemistry between Jude & May. Love how the heroine (May) is not prototypical beauty, but hero (Jude) loves
her for it. Lots of suspense that ends in happy-ever-after.
every bit as bad & sexy as "sublime" or "havoc" are.
Good chemistry between Jude & May. Love how the heroine (May) is not prototypical beauty, but hero (Jude) loves
her for it. Lots of suspense that ends in happy-ever-after.
Lori Foster is still one of my favorite authors and it continues with this book. The Law series is great.
Loved it!! Great story, well moving plot, hot sex scenes, and--best of all--the female lead has curves!! I highly recommend this book for a fun, fast read.
After a horrible car accident which caused movie star Jude Jamison to be tried for murder, Jude moved to a small town in Ohio where he met May Price and got roped into her brothers money troubles. The loan shark beat the hell out of Tim and threatened both May and Jude. Jude, already half in love with May, offers his house and body as protection for May and her brother. The mystery concerning who the loan shark is and what connection he has to Jude is intense and fraught with danger.
This is the first book I've read by Lori Foster though I own quite a few. It was terrific. The mystery was suspenseful, the hero was spectacular and the heroine was a plus size with body image issues. It was wonderfully realistic and endearing.
This is the first book I've read by Lori Foster though I own quite a few. It was terrific. The mystery was suspenseful, the hero was spectacular and the heroine was a plus size with body image issues. It was wonderfully realistic and endearing.
I absolutely enjoy this author! I have been reading everything that she has written, and so far have not been disappointed. This one is one of my favorites. I love that May is not your typical femme fatal; She is buxom, curvy, and desirable. Jude is a hot SCB ex fighter and very determined to get May into bed. There is a second book after this one and is just as good (Murphy's Law). You are introduced to these two characters in this book. A great read!
I really enjoyed reading this book.
I really enjoyed this book as with most of Lori Foster books. Great characters. good story. Looking forward to book 2 Murphy's law.
Another great book from Lori Foster. This book is followed by 'Murphy's Law'.
Cute mystery/romance
There is only so much frustration a guy can handle before he gets a little nutty. For Jude Jamison, his frustration has a name - May Price. She's everything the former Hollywood bad boy actor came to Stillbrook, Ohio, hoping to find: open, honest, loveable, and full of those luscious curves you don't find on stick figure starlets - curves May doesn't seem to appreciate in herself. Every time Jude tries to get close to the skittish business woman, to take her in his arms, she thinks he is jokingt. Joking? Joking does not include cold-shower therapy. Time for new tactics. If May can't respond to his sly compliments and sexy innuendos, he'll just have to spell it out for her. Judes is going to lay down the law to May - and after that she will have no delusions about just how much he wants her.
I really enjoyed this book, this is the second book I have read by Lori Foster, the first book I have read is "Say No To Joe"
It was an ok story that would have been better if the main characters didn't have to have sex every other page. I understand that sex in a love story is needed, but I could have watched a porn movie if I wanted this much! It was like Lori Foster had this idea for a story and instead of compounding it into a novel, she took a novella and added enough sex scenes to make a novel. Lame in my opinion.
Superb! As are all of her books.
As usual, a great Foster (erotic) romance. Didn't care for the ending as it left you hanging; a must buy the sequal coming in September.
Former wrestling champ turned movie star Jude Jamison has moved to Stillbrook, Ohio, to escape the pressure of fame and a scandal that haunts him. Tired of the artifice and cookie--cutter looks of Hollywood women, Jude finds Stillbrook's pleasingly plump art dealer, May Price, much to his liking. May finds it hard to believe that a handsome celebrity would be interested in her. But when her gambling, alcoholic brother, Tim, shows up beaten half to death with orders to kill Jude or die, May breeches the fragile wall between her and Jude to protect both him and her brother. The spunky heroine and honorable hero are only two of the characters that make Foster's latest so good. Delightful secondary characters, such as Denny, the wrestling trainer and Jude's right-hand man, and Ashley, the sassy but loyal best friend, enhance the story and add many humorous moments. Even the psycho killer is three-dimensional. With her trademark blend of danger, humor, and passion, Foster has written another entertaining romance.
Former wrestling champ turned movie star Jude Jamison has moved to Stillbrook, Ohio, to escape the pressure of fame and a scandal that haunts him. Tired of the artifice and cookie--cutter looks of Hollywood women, Jude finds Stillbrook's pleasingly plump art dealer, May Price, much to his liking. May finds it hard to believe that a handsome celebrity would be interested in her. But when her gambling, alcoholic brother, Tim, shows up beaten half to death with orders to kill Jude or die, May breeches the fragile wall between her and Jude to protect both him and her brother. The spunky heroine and honorable hero are only two of the characters that make Foster's latest so good. Delightful secondary characters, such as Denny, the wrestling trainer and Jude's right-hand man, and Ashley, the sassy but loyal best friend, enhance the story and add many humorous moments. Even the psycho killer is three-dimensional. With her trademark blend of danger, humor, and passion, Foster has written another entertaining romance.
This book was an easy, light read. If you enjoy reading Lori Foster, you will enjoy this book.
Jude jamison, bad boy actor, falls for small town gorgeous gal
There's only so much frustration a guy can handle before he gets a little nutty.For Jude Jamison, his frustration has a name_May Price. She'e everything the former Hollywood bad boy actor am to Stillbrook, Ohio hoping to find: open, honest,lovable, and full of those luscious curves you don't find on stick-figure starlets-curves May doesn't seem to apperciate in herself. Everytiime Jude tries to get close to the skittish business woman, to take her in his arms, she thinks he's joking. Joking? Joking does not involve lots of cold-shower
therapy
Time for new tactics. If May can't respond to his sly compliments and sexy innuendos, he'll have to spell it out for her. Jude Jamison is going to lay down the law for May Price. And after that, she'll have no delusions about just how much he wants her...
therapy
Time for new tactics. If May can't respond to his sly compliments and sexy innuendos, he'll have to spell it out for her. Jude Jamison is going to lay down the law for May Price. And after that, she'll have no delusions about just how much he wants her...
This was a good book. Not as great as the Winston Brothers and the books that stemmed from it. But pretty fast paced, and an easy read. Not much character depth. I really enjoy Lori Foster and there were several characters in this book that I hope she continues with in later books. I found myself somewhat more interested in those characters than the main ones of this story.
When it comes to love, he plays to win
Theres only so much frustration a guy can handle before he gets a little nutty. For Jude Jamison, his frustration has a nameMay Price. Shes everything
the former Hollywood bad boy actor came to Stillbrook, Ohio, hoping to find: open, honest, lovable, and full of those luscious curves you dont find on
stick-figure starletscurves May doesnt seem to appreciate in herself. Every time Jude tries to get close to the skittish business woman, to take her
in his arms, she thinks hes joking. Joking? Joking does not involve lots of cold-shower therapy.
Time for new tactics. If May cant respond to his sly compliments and sexy innuendos, hell just have to spell it out for her. Jude Jamison is going to
lay down the law for May Price. And after that, shell have no delusions about just how much he wants her
Theres only so much frustration a guy can handle before he gets a little nutty. For Jude Jamison, his frustration has a nameMay Price. Shes everything
the former Hollywood bad boy actor came to Stillbrook, Ohio, hoping to find: open, honest, lovable, and full of those luscious curves you dont find on
stick-figure starletscurves May doesnt seem to appreciate in herself. Every time Jude tries to get close to the skittish business woman, to take her
in his arms, she thinks hes joking. Joking? Joking does not involve lots of cold-shower therapy.
Time for new tactics. If May cant respond to his sly compliments and sexy innuendos, hell just have to spell it out for her. Jude Jamison is going to
lay down the law for May Price. And after that, shell have no delusions about just how much he wants her
Loved this book. This was my 1st Lori Foster novel. It definitely won't be my last! Very good suspenseful and romantic novel.
A former movie star falls in love with a small town woman as they are threatened by unknown men.
Excellent Book. Typical Lori Foster.
I read it very quickly I really enjoyed the story
Good, quick read. There looks to be a sequel of sorts to this one. Lori Foster is always a must read for me.
Great book. Fun to read
Excellent book. Just like her series that began with Say No To Joe- hope this one continues.
it was a good book,but not a keeper for me.
Enjoyable read. Loved the perspective of the main character as a male; could've used a bit more fleshing out of the female lead. The ending seemed abrupt, but overall, a good read.
Lori Foster's books are always so much fun and irresistible. Jude Durant is a gorgeous movie star who moves to the Midwest, a small town and falls for an art gallery owner who is not beautiful or skinny. She does not understand what he sees in her, although she is a wonderful person. Lots of suspense and plot twists make this a good read.
Sexy bad boy Jude Jamison, a former prize-fighter and wealthy actor who has given up Hollywood for sleepy Stillbrook, Ohio, develops a mad crush on curvy, conservative gallery owner May Price in this appealing contemporary romance from bestseller Foster (Wild). Though May does her best to thwart Jude's bold advances, she winds up pleading for his help after her ne'er-do-well brother, $50,000 in debt, is beaten by loan shark goons. May and her brother have no choice but to borrow the money from Jude and hide out at his palatial Stillbrook estate. When Jude discovers that the terms of the debt involve a personal threat, he steps in to protect both May and himself. Jude and May are so graphically portrayed that it's impossible not to feel heat radiating off the pages, especially during their hard-earned love scenes, but their hostile back-and-forth makes their relationship, at times, forced and uncomfortable. However, neatly dovetailing plotlines and plenty of family drama more than compensate.
When it comes to love, he plays to win. There's only so much frustration a guy can handle before he gets a little nutty. For Jude Jamison, his frustration has a name--May Price. She's everything the former Hollywood bad boy actor came to Stillbrook, Ohio, hoping to find: open, honest, lovable, and full of those luscious curves you don't find on stick-figure starlets--curves May doesn't seem to appreciate in herself. Every time Jude tries to get close to the skittish business woman, to take her in his arms, she thinks he's joking. Joking? Joking does not involve lots of cold-shower therapy.
Time for new tactics. If May can't respond to his sly compliments and sexy innuendos, he'll just have to spell it out for her. Jude Jamison is going to lay down the law for May Price. And after that, she'll have no delusions about just how much he wants her...
Time for new tactics. If May can't respond to his sly compliments and sexy innuendos, he'll just have to spell it out for her. Jude Jamison is going to lay down the law for May Price. And after that, she'll have no delusions about just how much he wants her...
A fun read. Lori Foster is one of my favorite authors!
Well written, good romance.
alpha male, curvy heroine.
contempary and cute romance.
Pretty good story! Looking forward to reading the next one...Murphy's Law!
There is only so much frustration a guy can handle before he gets a little nutty. For Jude Jamison, his frustration has a name - May Price. She's everything the former Hollywood bad boy actor came to Stillbrook, Ohio, hoping to find: open, honest, loveable, and full of those luscious curves you don't find on stick figure starlets - curves May doesn't seem to appreciate in herself. Every time Jude tries to get close to the skittish business woman, to take her in his arms, she thinks he is jokingt. Joking? Joking does not include cold-shower therapy. Time for new tactics. If May can't respond to his sly compliments and sexy innuendos, he'll just have to spell it out for her. Judes is going to lay down the law to May - and after that she will have no delusions about just how much he wants her.
Great book! :Love her because her heroines are not skinny and perfect!
Great book! :Love her because her heroines are not skinny and perfect!
Another favorite author. Once again steams up the pages with this erotic romance a slightly chubby woman and a famous actor come together to solve a murder and learn to love each other HOT HOT HOT
Lori Foster once again gives readers a delicious hero with an unusual profession. The insight into the sport of extreme fighting is intriguing and Jude is wonderfully written as a champion of the sport. May is self-assured and strong, a refreshing heroine who is unashamedly voluptuous. Jude is audacious in his relentless pursuit of May, who in turn is absolutely adorable as she struggles with her own emotions in response to his gentle, tender attentions. This is an excellently written book and I can easily give it a hearty recommendation. - Laurie Damron
This was my first Lori Foster novel and it was wonderful! I didn't want it to end.
The ending was very abrupt, and not very dramatic, or terribly believable. I didn't like most of the characters.
Not much plot to the story, but a fun read nonetheless.
Typical Lori Foster- great sex scenes, unconventional characters, and good sense of humor. I wasn't too enamored of her attempt at "suspense" but the book was definitely a quick read.
Great book
If you like Lori Foster at all, you'll definitely like this one.
May Price is a "caretaker" personality who has put herself on the sidelines to free herself up to take care of her highly disfunctional family. Jude Jamison, actor/athlete with a past, moves to small town discovers he likes her real woman curves and skittish behavior. She ignores his subtle comeons so he decides its time to spell it out for her...
There's also some good guy bad guy stuff and story threads laid for a potential series.
May Price is a "caretaker" personality who has put herself on the sidelines to free herself up to take care of her highly disfunctional family. Jude Jamison, actor/athlete with a past, moves to small town discovers he likes her real woman curves and skittish behavior. She ignores his subtle comeons so he decides its time to spell it out for her...
There's also some good guy bad guy stuff and story threads laid for a potential series.
Excellent read - can't wait for the sequel!!
Excellent! There is only so much frustration a guy can handle before he gets a little nutty. For Jude Jamison, his frustration has a name-May Price.
I loved this book so much that after reading this book I went and searched for the second book in this series. I could not find it at my library so I ordered it. I can't wait to read the second novel in this short series.
This book is about Jude Jamison, a retired boxer whose now a Hollywood actor. He falls for a woman, May. She's not the kind of woman she would envision Jude ever wanting. She's voluptuous and she's not about to change it. She rebuffs his per-suite every chance she get's because she believes their's no way that a rich actor like Jude would want to date her. He on the other hand loves her curves and can't understand why she keeps on shutting him down. She doesn't seem to appreciate the woman she is. Every time he get's too close she becomes skittish like a wild animal about to flee.
After month's of going back and fourth he's about had it with all the cold showers, lack of sleep and exercise he's been doing to keep his mind off her. It takes her brother's gambling and alcohol problems to bring them together. After his brother is threatens with being killed if he doesn't pay back his debt by killing Jude, May has no other choice but to go to Jude. Now it's time for new tactics. He'll help her brother out in exchange for some time with her. Maybe with her close he can convince her that he's just the man for her......
This book is about Jude Jamison, a retired boxer whose now a Hollywood actor. He falls for a woman, May. She's not the kind of woman she would envision Jude ever wanting. She's voluptuous and she's not about to change it. She rebuffs his per-suite every chance she get's because she believes their's no way that a rich actor like Jude would want to date her. He on the other hand loves her curves and can't understand why she keeps on shutting him down. She doesn't seem to appreciate the woman she is. Every time he get's too close she becomes skittish like a wild animal about to flee.
After month's of going back and fourth he's about had it with all the cold showers, lack of sleep and exercise he's been doing to keep his mind off her. It takes her brother's gambling and alcohol problems to bring them together. After his brother is threatens with being killed if he doesn't pay back his debt by killing Jude, May has no other choice but to go to Jude. Now it's time for new tactics. He'll help her brother out in exchange for some time with her. Maybe with her close he can convince her that he's just the man for her......
I loved this book so much that after reading this book I went and searched for the second book in this series. I could not find it at my library so I ordered it. I can't wait to read the second novel in this short series.
This book is about Jude Jamison, a retired boxer whose now a Hollywood actor. He falls for a woman, May. She's not the kind of woman she would envision Jude ever wanting. She's voluptuous and she's not about to change it. She rebuffs his per-suite every chance she get's because she believes their's no way that a rich actor like Jude would want to date her. He on the other hand loves her curves and can't understand why she keeps on shutting him down. She doesn't seem to appreciate the woman she is. Every time he get's too close she becomes skittish like a wild animal about to flee.
After month's of going back and fourth he's about had it with all the cold showers, lack of sleep and exercise he's been doing to keep his mind off her. It takes her brother's gambling and alcohol problems to bring them together. After his brother is threatens with being killed if he doesn't pay back his debt by killing Jude, May has no other choice but to go to Jude. Now it's time for new tactics. He'll help her brother out in exchange for some time with her. Maybe with her close he can convince her that he's just the man for her......
This book is about Jude Jamison, a retired boxer whose now a Hollywood actor. He falls for a woman, May. She's not the kind of woman she would envision Jude ever wanting. She's voluptuous and she's not about to change it. She rebuffs his per-suite every chance she get's because she believes their's no way that a rich actor like Jude would want to date her. He on the other hand loves her curves and can't understand why she keeps on shutting him down. She doesn't seem to appreciate the woman she is. Every time he get's too close she becomes skittish like a wild animal about to flee.
After month's of going back and fourth he's about had it with all the cold showers, lack of sleep and exercise he's been doing to keep his mind off her. It takes her brother's gambling and alcohol problems to bring them together. After his brother is threatens with being killed if he doesn't pay back his debt by killing Jude, May has no other choice but to go to Jude. Now it's time for new tactics. He'll help her brother out in exchange for some time with her. Maybe with her close he can convince her that he's just the man for her......
Theres only so much frustration a guy can handle before he gets a little nutty. For Jude Jamison, his frustration has a name -- May Price. Shes everything the former Hollywood bad boy actor came to Stillbrook, Ohio, hoping to find: open, honest, lovable, and full of those luscious curves you dont find on stick-figure starlets -- curves May doesnt seem to appreciate in herself. Every time Jude tries to get close to the skittish business woman, to take her in his arms, she thinks hes joking. Joking? Joking does not involve lots of cold-shower therapy.
Time for new tactics. If May cant respond to his sly compliments and sexy innuendos, hell just have to spell it out for her. Jude Jamison is going to lay down the law for May Price. And after that, shell have no delusions about just how much he wants her...
Time for new tactics. If May cant respond to his sly compliments and sexy innuendos, hell just have to spell it out for her. Jude Jamison is going to lay down the law for May Price. And after that, shell have no delusions about just how much he wants her...
pretty good
Good book. Jude is a former MMA fighter turned actor who has moved to the small town to get away from a Hollywood scandal. He is attracted to May, who is everything that his usual dates are not. He has done everything he can to show her he's interested, but she doesn't take his advances seriously, and it's driving him nuts.
May is the owner of an art gallery and Jude is her best customer. She does her best to ignore his sexy comments. She thinks there's no way he really interested in her plain and plump self and she isn't about to screw up a great business relationship by thinking otherwise.
I enjoyed the development of Jude and May's relationship once it got going. I was a little irritated at Jude at the beginning as all he seemed to be focused on was getting her into his bed. On the other hand, I loved the fact that he liked her body just as it was. May is a sweet woman with a low opinion of her own appeal. She is also cursed with a horrible family. Her parents are selfish, her mom is a drunk, her dad is a philanderer, and her brother Tim is a spoiled brat who blames everyone else for his problems. When Tim borrows money from a loan shark, he goes to May for help when he's told the way to pay it back is to kill Jude. Horrified, she goes to Jude to warn him and ask for his help. This puts May right where he wants her and he's quick to take advantage of it.
The heat between May and Jude is intense. I loved seeing Jude go from lusting after May to wanting more than just her in his bed. I loved his protectiveness when he finds out what is going on. His greatest need is to make sure that May is safe, even if that means protecting her useless brother, too. It was especially sweet to see the way that he tries to make May see just how great he thinks she is. On May's side, we finally see that she isn't so indifferent to him after all. As a matter of fact, she has been crushing on him for years. I loved the scenes where she blows him away with her knowledge of MMA. May also sees the man that Jude is, not just the fighter or actor, something that Jude isn't used to. May is also extremely protective of Jude, something that he finds somewhat insulting. I laughed out loud at some of their conversations as May tries to keep Jude from doing something she thinks is dangerous to him. I also loved her support of him regarding his past. The end is kind of cute as May thinks their time together is over and Jude doesn't want her to leave. He blurts out his ideas for the future in a jumbled mess, until he realizes that he's left out something important.
The suspense part of the story is pretty good. May's idiot brother Tim has gotten himself into a mess and thought it's May's job to get him out of it. The villain of the situation is revealed early along with the knowledge that Tim was set up to get to Jude. There's plenty of tension as Jude faces his need to finally put the past to rest while at the same time making sure that May is safe. The confrontation at the bridge is intense, and the one at the restaurant quite satisfying. There's a bit left hanging at the end that will hopefully be resolved in Murphy's Law.
The secondary characters were wonderful. Denny was my favorite. As a former fighter and trainer, he's so much more than Jude's employee. I loved his quick acceptance and liking for May, and loved how easily he could read her. I also enjoyed the way that he took charge of Tim, seeing that there was, perhaps, something redeemable in the man. I also enjoyed his protectiveness toward May's friend Ashley. Their interactions were pretty funny. I loved Ashley's quirkiness and independence. She may have pushed the independence a little too much at times, potentially putting herself in danger, but her intentions were always good. Her encounters with Quentin Murphy were great and I'm really looking forward to their book. Tim was a character that was easy to dislike. He was spoiled, selfish, and childish. I hated the way he talked to and about May. I loved seeing Denny take him in hand and had hope for him until he went and did something even more stupid. I think he finally started to see the light by the end, but only time will tell.
May is the owner of an art gallery and Jude is her best customer. She does her best to ignore his sexy comments. She thinks there's no way he really interested in her plain and plump self and she isn't about to screw up a great business relationship by thinking otherwise.
I enjoyed the development of Jude and May's relationship once it got going. I was a little irritated at Jude at the beginning as all he seemed to be focused on was getting her into his bed. On the other hand, I loved the fact that he liked her body just as it was. May is a sweet woman with a low opinion of her own appeal. She is also cursed with a horrible family. Her parents are selfish, her mom is a drunk, her dad is a philanderer, and her brother Tim is a spoiled brat who blames everyone else for his problems. When Tim borrows money from a loan shark, he goes to May for help when he's told the way to pay it back is to kill Jude. Horrified, she goes to Jude to warn him and ask for his help. This puts May right where he wants her and he's quick to take advantage of it.
The heat between May and Jude is intense. I loved seeing Jude go from lusting after May to wanting more than just her in his bed. I loved his protectiveness when he finds out what is going on. His greatest need is to make sure that May is safe, even if that means protecting her useless brother, too. It was especially sweet to see the way that he tries to make May see just how great he thinks she is. On May's side, we finally see that she isn't so indifferent to him after all. As a matter of fact, she has been crushing on him for years. I loved the scenes where she blows him away with her knowledge of MMA. May also sees the man that Jude is, not just the fighter or actor, something that Jude isn't used to. May is also extremely protective of Jude, something that he finds somewhat insulting. I laughed out loud at some of their conversations as May tries to keep Jude from doing something she thinks is dangerous to him. I also loved her support of him regarding his past. The end is kind of cute as May thinks their time together is over and Jude doesn't want her to leave. He blurts out his ideas for the future in a jumbled mess, until he realizes that he's left out something important.
The suspense part of the story is pretty good. May's idiot brother Tim has gotten himself into a mess and thought it's May's job to get him out of it. The villain of the situation is revealed early along with the knowledge that Tim was set up to get to Jude. There's plenty of tension as Jude faces his need to finally put the past to rest while at the same time making sure that May is safe. The confrontation at the bridge is intense, and the one at the restaurant quite satisfying. There's a bit left hanging at the end that will hopefully be resolved in Murphy's Law.
The secondary characters were wonderful. Denny was my favorite. As a former fighter and trainer, he's so much more than Jude's employee. I loved his quick acceptance and liking for May, and loved how easily he could read her. I also enjoyed the way that he took charge of Tim, seeing that there was, perhaps, something redeemable in the man. I also enjoyed his protectiveness toward May's friend Ashley. Their interactions were pretty funny. I loved Ashley's quirkiness and independence. She may have pushed the independence a little too much at times, potentially putting herself in danger, but her intentions were always good. Her encounters with Quentin Murphy were great and I'm really looking forward to their book. Tim was a character that was easy to dislike. He was spoiled, selfish, and childish. I hated the way he talked to and about May. I loved seeing Denny take him in hand and had hope for him until he went and did something even more stupid. I think he finally started to see the light by the end, but only time will tell.
didn't care for author unless she different in other bk.
foundthe bk not my type.
foundthe bk not my type.
