More Than Neighborly by Stephanie Adkins

Story: 6.5
Presentation: 8
Total: 14.5
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Contemporary Erotic
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Blurb: How does a woman get past the shock of her fiancé leaving her at the altar—for a man? For Kristen Carter, it involves throwing herself into her job as a journalist and convincing herself that her life is much better without a man in it. That is, until sexy and seductive construction worker Austin McKenzie moves in next door. From the first time she spies him through his bedroom window making love to another woman, she is instantly drawn to him and her voyeuristic tendencies make her crave him in every way.

But Austin’s been around the block—several times. Now he wants the stability that a steady relationship can bring, and once he meets his next-door neighbor he feels he’s finally met the woman for him. The problem lies in turning Kristen into a believer—even after an unexpected visitor turns their world upside down.

Review: Cute but it could have been better. The characters seemed to be in a much more serious relationship than the time line and conversations allowed. Austin’s desperation kinda killed him for me at one point. I realize that since Kristen had her heart broken she didn’t think she needed a relationship with a man. The blurb says that Austin has been around the block a few times…he ain’t the only one. Kristen hasn’t just been throwing herself into her work.

Overall the story seemed to be rushed on the emotional level. I really liked the plot and premise, I just wish that it had been expanded on a bit more so I wouldn’t have felt that the emotions were so rushed.

Fool Me Twice by Stephanie Adkins

Story: 6.5
Presentation: 8
Total: 14.5
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Contemporary Menage
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Blurb: Combine an art gallery in need of funding and a woman who’s willing to do anything for her “owner” after being bought in a charity auction, and you’ve got one hell of a night to remember. But what happens when you end up owned by two men instead of just one? For Katelyn Davis, that makes a perfect situation even better.

Uninhibited and driven by lust, the three of them make it a night that none of them will soon forget.

Review: Cute, kinky but not over the top.

An enjoyable read with a fun little twist that Katelyn wasn't expecting. Short and to the point, the characters and plot were easy to follow in the quickie without much fluff. Exactly what I have come to expect from both a quickie and Exotika.

Ms Adkins did a good job in a few pages.

Seducing Reagan by Stephanie Adkins

Story: 8.5

Presentation: 9

Total: 17.5

Publisher: Ellora's Cave

Erotic

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Blurb: After three years of mediocre sex (he always wore white socks to bed!), Reagan breaks up with her boyfriend. Her best friend says she needs to experience some great sex—and helps out by making a call to the gorgeous guy who runs the local coffee shop. She places an order of coffee and beignets to be delivered to Reagan’s house the next day. She just doesn’t know that Brett’s two brothers co-own the shop with him, and the three of them believe in personal service.

Much to Reagan’s surprise, Brett, Derrick and Dane all show up on her doorstep with a lot more than just coffee. What happens next is wild and passionate sex, unlike anything Reagan has ever experienced.

Review: WOW!! That is a word that just doesn't quite relay how I really feel but it is damn close :)

Lets start at the beginning shall we? The first scene, I couldn't help but laugh! :) I am not sure about you but I know that I have had a couple of those "could it get any more boring" days. The story really grabbed me and took hold.

The men? OH YEAH!!! There are hot men, and they want to pleasure her. Can I get in line for one of those?

Overall, a well written, hot, sexy read that delivered on every aspect just like an EC Exotika should. Ms Adkins, great job :)