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THE RELUCTANT BOYFRIEND (Bad Boyfriend #4) by Erika Kelly-Review

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THE RELUCTANT BOYFRIEND (Bad Boyfriend #4) by Erika Kelly-Review Tour

 

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 13, 2019

Princess Gone Wild!

When Princess Rosalina discovers her fiancé cheating on her, she’s done being dutiful. Jumping on a plane, she lands five thousand miles away in a world of hot cowboys, jean skirts, and tequila. Grabbing her chance to fly under the radar, she plans on acting out every single fantasy she’s denied herself while trying to meet the expectations of her family and country.

Brodie Bowie doesn’t know what happened. One minute he’s wreaking havoc and tearing up the slopes with his brothers, and the next he’s an outsider. All of them are in serious relationships. He just can’t figure out why they’d put a ring on it when there’s so much fun to be had as a single man.

Brodie’s not the settling down type, but then he’s never met anyone like the woman who jumps in front of his bulldozer, refusing to let him dig up his meadow. The feisty chemist and perfumer is everything he never knew he wanted.

Except she only wants a summer fling before she goes back to her real life…as a princess.

He doesn’t fit in her world, and there’s no way she can live in his.

But a love like theirs doesn’t play by the rules.

••••••••

REVIEW: THE RELUCTANT BOYFRIEND is the fourth instalment in Erika Kelly’s contemporary adult BAD BOYFRIEND focusing on the Bowie siblings and family. This is Princess Rosalina Anais Isabella Villeneuve, and Brodie Bowie’s story line. THE RELUCTANT BOYFRIEND can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalment is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives ( Rosalina and Brodie) THE RELUCTANT BOYFRIEND follows the forbidden relationship between twenty-five year old Princess Rosalina, and Brodie Bowie. After catching her fiancé in the arms of another woman, Princess Rosalina heads to Calamity, Wyoming under the guise of a wedding dress fitting, in search of something different and new. Meeting cowboy Brodie Bowie stirs something deep within our story line heroine, something she is desperate to experience but knows could destroy the family back home. What ensues is the building relationship and romance between Brodie and Rosalina, and the potential fall-out as Rosalina’s time in America draws to a close.

Rosalina knows duty comes before love but finding the man she was to marry lusting after someone else sent Rosalina in search of something new and exciting. A chemist and perfumer by trade, Rosalina discovers the perfect flower and fragrance in Calamity, Wyoming but perfection is pushed aside by the people back home. Brodie Bowie is quickly falling for the woman who is currently hiding in Calamity Wyoming. Having watched his siblings fall in love Brodie struggles with wanting it all with a woman who may never be his to call his own.

The relationship between Brodie and Rosalina is one of immediate attraction but Rosalina knows her time in America will come to an end. Falling in love was never in the plans but an emergency back home forces Rosalina out of Brodie’s life, and possibly into the arms of the man who broke her heart. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are reintroduced to Brodie’s brothers Fin Bowie and Calli (The World’s Worst Boyfriend #1); Will Bowie, Delilah and Ruby (the Heartless Boyfriend #2), Gray Bowie and Knox Holliday (The Careless Boyfriend #3); Rosalina’s parents Prince Albert and Princess Sophia and her sister Genevieve, as well as Rosalina’s former fiancé Marcel, and her assistant Fabiana.

THE RELUCTANT BOYFRIEND is a story of family, friendships, duty, betrayal and love. The premise is engaging and captivating; the romance is seductive and steamy; the characters are strong-willed, energetic and fun. THE RELUCTANT BOYFRIEND is an animated, spicy and heart warming story of life, love and happily ever after.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
The World’s Worst Boyfriend
The Heartless Boyfriend
The Careless Boyfriend

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

 

“I thought you needed clothes so you could work? Like jeans and shirts.”
“I do.” She gestured to a stack of clothes folded on the chair. “But I love these summer dresses. They’re so pretty. I’m worried this one’s too bright, though.”
“Nope. It’s perfect. Now you just need a reason to wear it.”
“I have one.” She watched him carefully in the mirror. “I’m going on a date.”
“A date? With whom?”
“The guy I met at the bar the other night.”
Part of her checklist. Get freaky with a cowboy. “And he’s already asked you out?” Of course he did. She was beautiful and fun. Smart and sexy. What guy wouldn’t want to be with her?
She nodded. “What’s that expression for?”
He wouldn’t pretend with her, so he leaned in—real close. “He better be special, princess. That’s all I’m saying.”
“Sometimes, all it takes is a moment.” She faked a dreamy expression. “Sometimes, you look into someone’s eyes and you just know. He’s your one and only. Your soulmate.”
Okay, she was fucking with him. He straightened. “So, is Mr. Wonderful moving to St. Christophe to wear the crown or are you moving out here to work his ranch?”
“Details. We’re just going to wing it, let true love run its course.” She laughed. “It’s just a date. It’s not a big deal.”
“Yeah, but he might expect things.”
She covered her mouth with a hand, her eyes comically wide. “You don’t mean…s-e-x, do you?”
“All right, smart ass. Get dressed. Let’s pay for all this crap and get out of here.”
“Wait. There’s one more thing I want you to look at.” She made a circling motion with her finger.
“Fine.”
“And close your eyes for real this time. No looking at your phone.”
“Why? You gonna get nekkid?”
“Actually, yes, and I don’t want you to go crazy and start pawing at me.”
“I think I can control myself.”
“I don’t know. All I did was ask one for one little kiss, and you were all over me.”
He smiled. “Sure as fuck was. So don’t be asking me for any more kisses, unless you want what I’ve got to give.”
“Oh, okay, bad boy. You’ve got me running scared now. Just keep your eyes closed. I’ll be ready in a minute.”
Brodie wanted to watch her strip out of that dress more than he could ever remember wanting anything. He wanted to see her tits pop out as she leaned forward to let the straps fall from around her neck, her ass sway as she lowered it over her hips, and her smooth skin bared in the soft light of the dressing room.
He wanted to see that shy smile and feel those bold fingers, wanted to feel her hips rock up and grind against his hard cock. How many minutes would it have taken before she’d gotten herself off last night? If he hadn’t walked out on her, she’d have come. He’d have gotten to watch her features go slack, her body seize in ecstasy.
Fuck, yeah. He wanted to see that.
Wanted to be the one to make her come.
He heard her moving around in the dressing room, the smack of elastic, and then it went quiet. “You ready?” he asked.
“Um…”
He turned around to find her in a black bikini. Two scraps of spandex covered her plump tits, and the bottom was a strip of fabric connecting two patches of fabric.
“Brodie.”
“What?”
“Eyes up here.”
“How can I give you my opinion if I’m looking in your eyes?”
“Can you at least wipe the drool off your chin? It’s very unbecoming.”
“You going to wear that for the hot cowboy?”
“Yes. I thought I’d answer the door in it and pretend I just got back from the lake, tell him I’m running late. Good strategy?”
“Are you such a smart ass in St. Christophe?”
She got a panicked look. “Shh.”
“No one can hear us.” He flicked his fingers at the bikini. “You sure you need that thing?”
“Okay, I’m getting from all these questions that you like the way it looks. I don’t usually wear such…flimsy swimsuits. I just wanted to know if it looks all right.”
“You wear that, you’re going to wind up pregnant, and then what will your parents think?”She leaned close and whispered, “Then I’ll get the heir without the husband. Pure win.” 

 

Award-winning author Erika Kelly has been spinning romantic tales all her life–she just didn’t know it. Raised on the classics, she didn’t discover romantic fiction until later in life. From that moment on, she’s been devouring the genre and has found her true voice as an author. Over three decades she’s written poems, screenplays, plays, short stories, and all kinds of women’s fiction novels. Married to the love of her life and raising four children, she’s lived in two countries and seven states, but give her pen and paper, a stack of good books, and a steaming mug of vanilla chai latte and she can make her home anywhere.

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THE CARELESS BOYFRIEND by Erika Kelly-Review & Excerpt Tour

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THE CARELESS BOYFRIEND (Bad Boyfriend #3) by Erika Kelly-Review & Excerpt Tour

THE CARELESS BOYFRIEND
Bad Boyfriend 3#
by Erika Kelly
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romance
Release Date: April 23, 2019

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 23, 2019

Gray Bowie broke the bro code: he fell in love with his best friend’s girlfriend.

For years, he hid his feelings…until one terrible night, it all came to a head.

Since her life blew up in high school, Knox Holliday has spent her time honing her skills as a couture wedding dress designer. But, just weeks before her debut, a freak accident wipes out her collection. The culprit: her ex’s former best friend, Gray Bowie.

Gray does everything he can to get her career back on track. As they work together, they find forgiveness and start to stitch together something that looks a lot like love. But, at the very moment they realize they have a chance for something real, her ex comes back to town, bringing opportunities Gray can’t provide.

This time, Gray’s not going to step aside, so he can only hope Knox will hold onto his heart.

She’s his dream, but will he be hers?

•••••••••

REVIEW: THE CARELESS BOYFRIEND is the third instalment in Erika Kelley’s contemporary, adult BAD BOYFRIEND erotic, romance series focusing on the Bowie brothers. This is extreme sport athlete Gray Bowie, and bridal gown designer Knox Holliday’s story line. THE CARELESS BOYFRIEND can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Gray and Knox) THE CARELESS BOYFRIEND follows the rebuilding friendship and relationship between twenty-five year olds- extreme sport athlete Gray Bowie, and bridal gown designer Knox Holliday. The night of their senior prom Gray Bowie lost his two best friends as he witnessed one life spiral out of control, and another life pulled into the abyss of enabling. Fast forward to present day wherein a car accident would bring him face to face with the woman he has always loved. Enter bridal gown designer Knox Holliday, a woman whose enter future was destroyed by an accident not of her making. What ensues is the rebuilding friendship and romance between Gray and Knox, and the potential fall-out as Knox’s business is sabotaged by someone from the past.

Years earlier, Knox Holliday was caught between the love of two friends but addiction destroyed said friendship sending the trio in opposite directions. With her business on the line, an upcoming bridal show featuring her designs hangs in the balance when a ‘freak’ car accident destroys a year’s worth of work in a matter of seconds. Gray Bowie knows a thing or two about business, and with his connections helps Knox repair and replenish that which was destroyed.

The relationship between Gray and Knox is one of second chances, of a sorts, between two people whose friendship was destroyed by addiction, miscommunication and loss. Knox struggles with issues of trust as Gray battles the memories from the past. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are reintroduced to Gray’s brothers Fin Bowie and Calli (The World’s Worst Boyfriend #1); Will Bowie, Delilah and Ruby (the Heartless Boyfriend #2), and Brodie Bowie; Knox’s ex boyfriend Robert Granger; her mentor Luc Bellerose; and an assortment of people who work for Gray Bowie.

THE CARELESS BOYFRIEND is a story of second chances; of friendship and family; of betrayal and heartbreak; of addiction and loss. The premise is engaging and captivating; the romance is seductive and spicy; the characters are colorful, energetic and inspiring.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
The World’s Worst Boyfriend
The Heartless Boyfriend
The Careless Boyfriend

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

 

 

“It’s just…my circumstances were so different from yours, you know? In my mind, it wasn’t even a possibility that you could be attracted to someone like me.”
“Well, hopefully that kiss cleared it up for you, because I’m still attracted to you, Knox, and I’m not gonna play games with you about it. The question is…” He trailed his fingertips along the inside of her forearm. “Are you attracted to me?”
Goosebumps exploded along her arm, racing up her neck, and cascading down her entire body, but she wouldn’t let Mr. Smugness see. “Please. We’re pals, nothing more.” But he wasn’t stupid. He had to hear the tremor in her voice.
“Hm. Interesting.” He leaned over her, looking into her eyes. “I had no idea your eyes were black. Oh, wait. They’re dilated.” He gently brushed his fingers over her collarbone, his thumb teasing her pebbled skin. “Are you…attracted to me?”
She squeezed her thighs together. “I mean, you’re okay and everything, but…” Her expression said, Meh.
“That right?” He shifted closer—but not quite touching.
His body heat, his scent, that intense look in his eyes…God. She tried to act nonplussed, but it didn’t work. Blood rushed up her neck, and desire pulsed between her legs.
“Let’s test it. If you’re not attracted to me, this won’t take but a minute.” He lowered his face into the crook of her neck. “Do me a quick favor? Inhale. Real deep. Get a lungful of my pheromones.”
“Shut up.” She tried to push him, but he was solid as granite.
“I just want to see if my scent works for you. Go on, breathe me in.”
“You’re such an idiot. Get off me.”
He lifted his head, bringing his mouth right to her ear. “I’m conducting an experiment, and I’m going to need you to stay very still. Quit squirming.” His lips brushed across her cheek—barely touching—until he reached her jaw line. Then, he glanced up at her. “Okay, that’s fascinating. I’d hoped for some pink, but you’re beet red. That’s way beyond blushing, sugar buns.”
“Okay, we’re done here.”
“Not yet.” He gently cupped her jaw. “There’s one last test.” The moment their gazes met, the mischief turned into pure, unadulterated lust. “This is the one that counts.” He brought his mouth over hers and kissed her.
Everything inside her turned creamy and hot. She wanted to slide her hands through all that thick, unruly hair, wanted to feel his hard, muscled body on top of hers.
But fear had a grip on her. It’s Gray. She didn’t want to know such extreme pleasure, get attached to a man who thrilled her, comforted her, wanted her, and then watch him walk away.
They didn’t have a future. Anyone could see that. What would happen after he left for his first competition? Got back into his familiar world of traveling from one country to another, one event to another?
She could have one night with him, maybe two. Three, four, what did it matter? Her heart and soul would get engage, and then he’d be gone.
Gray pulled away, the pad of his thumb on her mouth, looking utterly crestfallen. “It’s okay.”
What’s okay?
“I was just messing with you.” He started to roll away from her, and she realized she’d zoned out, let her fears stand on the mountain of her insecurities and plant a victory flag.
She grabbed his shoulder and yanked him back. His big, hard body fell half on top of her. God, did it feel good. More. Her hands threaded through his hair. “Gray.”
That was all it took to unleash him, just the sound of his name drenched in urgency and need. His mouth opened over hers, and he licked inside, his big hand clamping down on her hip and drawing her closer. He kissed with such fervor, she got swept away, the undertow so powerful it drowned her insecurities. She clutched his broad, powerful back. He feels so good.
His hand slid underneath her, caressing down to her bottom and then squeezing with such lust she literally writhed against him.
How had she ever thought he lacked passion? Holy smokes did he have it—and what a heady feeling knowing he had it for her.


 

Award-winning author Erika Kelly has been spinning romantic tales all her life–she just didn’t know it. Raised on the classics, she didn’t discover romantic fiction until later in life. From that moment on, she’s been devouring the genre and has found her true voice as an author. Over three decades she’s written poems, screenplays, plays, short stories, and all kinds of women’s fiction novels. Married to the love of her life and raising four children, she’s lived in two countries and seven states, but give her pen and paper, a stack of good books, and a steaming mug of vanilla chai latte and she can make her home anywhere.

Website ** Facebook ** Twitter ** Newsletter Signup ** Erika Kelly Goodreads

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