Wanderlust by Lauren Blakely-a review

WANDERLUST by Lauren Blakely-a review 


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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 20, 2018

The first time I met him, his sexy British accent almost talked me into giving him my number on the spot. The second time, he nearly charmed the panties off me with his wit. Then I learned he’s the key to success in my new job in Paris. The man who tempts me into fling-worthy dirty daydreams has turned out to be my personal translator, and his accent is the hottest thing I’ve ever heard.
My mantra is simple — Don’t mix business with pleasure. I do my best to resist him as he teaches me how to converse with my co-workers, navigate the metro and order the perfect bottle of wine at dinner. But I also figure out how to tell the charming and clever man what I most want to say — that I want him to take me back to his flat — tonight.
Except there’s a catch…

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One more assignment before I take off on my big adventure…

And it involves the toughest work ever — resisting the fetching American woman I spend all my days with. But you know what they say about best intentions. Soon, we’re spending our nights tangled together, and I don’t want to let her go. The trouble is, my wanderlust is calling to me, and before we know it I’ll be traveling the globe to fulfill a promise I made long ago.

What could possibly go wrong with falling in love in Paris? Nothing…unless one of you is leaving.

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REVIEW: WANDERLUST by Lauren Blakely is a stand alone, contemporary, adult, erotic, romance story line focusing on American perfumer/ chemist Joy Danvers-Lively, and British marine biologist/language expert Griffin Thomas.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Joy and Griffin) WANDERLUST follows the building relationship between American chemist Joy Danvers-Lively, and British chemist and translator Griffin Thomas. Joy is a woman on a mission when the perfume company for whom she works offers her a position in their Parisian labs –a position that comes with a sexy interpreter. Enter Griffin Thomas, a British marine biologist who specializes in several languages and the man with whom Joy will fall in love. What ensues is the slow burn of sexual attraction, and the potential fall out when their time together draws to a close.

Griffin has a bucket list of things to do; a list to honor his brother’s final wishes but with it comes the responsibility of completing the list against all odds. Falling in love was never on the agenda but falling for a spunky American woman meant a change in direction Griffin never saw coming.

The relationship between Griffin and Joy is one of immediate attraction. An accidental meeting between strangers that turned into something more. Griffin knew to fall in love with a client could only result in disaster at the very end but falling in love meant spending what little time left in Paris with the woman that called to his heart. Joy would never keep Griffin from completing his list so when the time came to say good-bye her heart knew she was losing the one. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and seductive. The sexual banter is fun and flirty.

We are introduced to Joy’s friend back home Allison; Elise –an American living in Paris, as well as Griffin’s pal and fellow translator Christian; and Joy’s Parisian boss Marisol. Christian and Elise’s story line is next in Part Time Lover (June 2018).

The world building follows Joy and Griffin as they take the reader to the sights and sounds of Paris-the usual tourist attractions as well as the local bakery, shops, cafes and more. Paris comes alive on every page and description narration- The perfumes, the scents and the building aromas are tangible and real-you can almost detect the subtle hints of floral and citrus bouquets.

WANDERLUST is a sweet and sexy story line with two sassy characters. The premise is spirited and tender; the romance is heartwarming and provocative; the characters are colorful, energetic and inspiring. WANDERLUST is a story of romance, butterflies and happily ever afters.

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Reviewed by Sandy

A #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s hot, sweet and sexy. She lives in California with her family and has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs. With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than eighty times, and she’s sold more than 2 million books. In October she’ll release HARD WOOD, a sexy, standalone romantic comedy. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter! laurenblakely.com/newsletter

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Wanderlust by Roni Loren-Review, Book Tour & Giveaway

WANDERLUST by Roni Loren-Review, Book Tour & Giveaway

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WANDERLUST
by Roni Loren
Genre:adult, contemporary, erotic, romance, rock musicians
Release Date : July 19, 2016

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 19 2016

Restaurant critic Aubrey Bordelon is never at a loss for words to describe her meals in the fancy restaurants of New Orleans. But after her magazine’s high-profile music reporter falls ill, she finds herself out of her element and in a sea of screaming fans awaiting Wanderlust’s lead singer, Lex Logan. The sound of his voice gives her goosebumps, and the stage presence of the hard-bodied rock star takes her breath away. So when he pulls her onstage for a sexy stunt, she knows she’s in real trouble.

Lex doesn’t want to pretend that the sparks on stage between him and Aubrey never happened, but it certainly makes the fact that she’s writing a story on his band all the more dangerous. The last thing he needs is some nosy reporter revealing their problems to the world. But the sexy Southern belle doesn’t give up easily, and soon he’s wondering if the best way to chase her off the story is to coax her into his bed…

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REVIEW: WANDERLUST by Roni Loren is a contemporary, adult, erotic romance storyline focusing on restaurant critic Aubrey Bordelon, and musician Lex Logan-front man and lead singer for the rock group Wanderlust.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Aubrey and Lex) WANDERLUST follows the building relationship between Aubrey Bordelon –a journalist and restaurant critic whose latest assignment finds her ‘filling in’ for the magazine’s music reporter; and rock star Lex Logan-musician, singer, manwhore-and a man determined to push Aubrey Bordelon out of his life. What ensues is the push and pull between two people from different walks of life, but whose backstories are heartbreaking and real. Aubrey presents herself as the straight and narrow, high society girl; Lex is the sexy rock-god whose reputation with the ladies needs no introduction.

Aubrey is determined to survive one week with the band but Lex is making it difficult when the sexual attraction between one another is palpable and hot. Aubrey’s life is about to take a devastating and embarrassing turn, and Lex is there to pick up the pieces but in the morning Aubrey is unable to face the walk of shame. When a member of the band spirals out of control, Lex blames Aubrey destroying any chance of happiness or a future together. The $ex scenes are erotic, intense and seductive. The sexual chemistry is unmistakable.

We are introduced to the other members of the band-Sean, Gunner and Jared, as well as their manager Pete; Aubrey’s politically connected and spiteful parents who use their daughter to their own advantage making our heroine’s life a living h*ll; and Aubrey’s ex-boyfriend who is hoping for a second chance with the girl from whom he walked away years earlier.

The world building focuses on the sex, drugs, and rock and roll; the backstage groupies and hangers-on; as well as the destructive nature of fame and fortune.

WANDERLUST is a predictable and familiar story line between a rock star and a journalist. The premise is entertaining; the characters are colorful and energetic; the romance is seductive with a couple of missteps along the way. I am not sure if WANDERLUST will be part of a series but I am hoping Roni Loren writes a story for each member of the band. The epilogue fast forwards the story line approximately one year.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Roni LorenRoni wrote her first romance novel at age fifteen when she discovered writing about boys was way easier than actually talking to them. Since then, her flirting skills haven’t improved, but she likes to think her storytelling ability has. Though she’ll forever be a New Orleans girl at heart, she now lives in Dallas with her husband and son.

If she’s not working on her latest sexy story, you can find her reading, watching reality television, or indulging in her unhealthy addiction to rockstars, er, rock concerts. Yeah, that’s it. She is the National Bestselling Author of The Loving on the Edge series from Berkley Heat.

 

Places to find Roni Loren:
Site: www.roniloren.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoniLoren
Twitter: https://twitter.com/roniloren
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4877863.Roni_Loren

 

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