Twisted (Imperfect Love Universe) by Mandi Beck

Publication: June 4, 2017

Publisher: Kindle Worlds

Source: Purchased my own copy.

Three friends walk into a bar . . . One walks out the fake girlfriend of a hot, bearded Scotsman. Fannin McGuire is up for promotion at Tate and Cane Enterprises, but first she has to make it through her stepsister’s wedding. To Fannin’s ex. Yep. Her ex-fiancé is about to be her new brother-in-law. One big happy family. And lucky her, she also gets to work with him. While Fannin is putting all of her energy into her career, her ex is putting all of his energy into making her life hell. Just when Fannin is sure she’ll be attending the wedding without a plus one, in walks Jasper James to save the day. He’s the bartender at the Iron Flask, the account she’s trying to land, and everything she didn’t know she needed or wanted. Before Fannin knows what’s happening, Jasper is playing knight in shining armor and she likes it. And him. A lot. With his smooth Scottish accent, ridiculously good looks, and that beard? She doesn’t stand a chance. Jasper isn’t in the habit of rescuing anyone. But when Fannin is confronted by her ex about her lack of a date for his upcoming nuptials, Jasper can’t help but step in. Her wild hair, violet eyes, and killer legs have him doing a few things he normally wouldn’t. Never mind that he shouldn’t be getting involved with the woman in charge of making the bar a global success. Their fake relationship becomes more real than either thought it would. Now they’re at the mercy of their feelings when truths are twisted, and the lies don’t taste as smooth as the whisky.

Fannin is beautiful, witty, and very independent. At the moment, she’s all about working hard and proving herself so she can get promoted. Unfortunately she has to work with her sleazy ex-fiance, but she won’t let that stop her from going for what she wants.  

Enter Jasper. Once they cross paths at the bar he works at, sparks fly and steamy moments follow soon afterward. Jasper is one sexy Scot! He is very confident and has a great sense of humor. He and Fannin make a great couple.

Twisted is a fun and swoon worthy novella that did not feel like a novella. It felt complete, but I really wished this was a full length novel. I just wanted more time with the characters.  I loved Jasper and Fannin!

This was the first book that I’ve read by Mandi Beck, but I definitely want to check out more of her work. Especially if it is anything like this one. If you are looking for a quick romance read or just looking for a good romance read, then I would recommend Twisted in a heartbeat.

RATING: 5 out of 5

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Book Review: Fire Inside (Chaos #2) by Kristen Ashley

Publication: June 4, 2013

Publisher: Hachette Book Group/Forever Publishing

Synopsis:

Lanie Heron isn’t looking for love—no surprise, considering her last serious relationship nearly got her killed. So when Lanie propositions Hop Kincaid, all she wants is one wild night with the hot-as-hell biker who patrols with the Chaos Motorcycle Club...

For Hop, Lanie has always been untouchable. She’s too polished and too classy for his tastes. But when she gives Hop the once-over with her bedroom eyes and offers him a night in paradise, he can’t say no. And he doesn’t regret it when he finds that Lanie is the best thing that’s ever happened to him—in or out of bed. Now the trick will be to convince her of that.

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 “Every step, every breath, every second I lived on this earth, I’m thankful for, no matter how fucked up or whacked or hard or good, ’cause all that shit led me to you.” –Kristen Ashley, Fire Inside

 Lately I haven’t been reading as many romance novels as I used to, but there is one author that I just love to pieces and will always be in the mood for. That person is Kristen Ashley.

I don’t know how she does it, but she writes stories that instantly suck me in with amazingly sexy alpha male heroes and heroines. Her stories are angst/drama filled, funny, and definitely swoon-worthy. Her latest book, Fire Inside is no exception. Fire Inside tells the story of Lanie and Hop whose first appearance was made in Motorcycle Man (The Dream Man Series).

Seven years have passed since Lanie, Tyra’s best friend went through hell and back after her fiancée was murdered by the Russian mob. Tyra’s life was also put in danger, and Lanie was almost killed herself.

 Ever since then she hasn’t really been living her life to the fullest. She is afraid of putting herself out there again and getting hurt. Which considering what happened to her before, I don’t really blame her. But Lanie decides that she has waited long enough, so one night after spotting Hop at a party, she opts for a passionate no strings attached night with him. Just one night only….or so they both thought.

After that one night turns into many more, it is obvious that they cannot get enough of each other. With Lanie’s issues and Hops own past mistakes and possessive ways, things do not go smoothly for either of them. That’s what makes the story more interesting. I love seeing couples trying to work out/through their problems and create something worth having.

I have to admit that at when I first heard that Lanie and Hop were going to get their own story, I was somewhat skeptical. Lanie I was happy for, but I wasn’t quite sold on Hop...yet. I am glad I put my skepticism aside and read it. I was grinning from ear to ear practically the whole time I was reading the story. When a story is good, I always hate for it to be over, but with Kristen Ashley’s books, I look forward to her HEA’s and kiss-ass epilogues that make me sigh and swoon. She writes an awesome romance story.

If you love romance with a high-maintenance, dramatic heroine and a hot, dominate biker dude then take a look at Fire Inside as well as the rest of Kristen Ashley’s Dream Man series.

Rating: 4½ out of 5.

**I received this book on behalf of Hachette Book Group/ Grand Central Publishing, Forever in exchange for nothing, but my honest opinion.**

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