Review: Up In Flames by Tory Richards

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Up In Flames
Author: Tory Richards
Genre: Erotica 

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

Rachel Masters has had a crush on her sexy boss for three years. As far as she knows the millionaire architect is oblivious to her, walking past her desk every morning with barely a nod in her direction. But when the power goes out and they’re trapped in an elevator, the truth comes out in one steamy episode designed to take Rachel’s mind off being claustrophobic.

James White doesn’t have a crush on his receptionist. He wants her, its as simple as that. He senses there’s a real beauty hidden beneath the granny glasses and professional suites. And he plans to find out how hot she is as soon as the chance presents itself.

MY THOUGHTS

Up in Flames is a short story/novella coming in at 33 pages according to Amazon.  While I don’t usually read stories this short because I feel short-changed sometimes, I decided to give it a try since I have liked this authors writing in the past.

Not much can be said about this book in a review.  It was short. To the point. Filled with lots of sex as well since it is an erotica read.  The writing was good with lots of sexy time, I just wish it could have been longer with more of a buildup for the characters.  I know novellas are rushed and needing to fit within a short amount of pages, but it was too rushed if that makes sense.

If you are a fan of short reads, then this book will feed your hunger for this sort of craving.  If you are like me and have a hard time with short stories, then be forewarned that it is quite short and rushed.

MY RATING

If the library doesn’t have it, don’t worry about reading it!

TALK DIRTY TO ME by Tory Richards

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TALK DIRTY TO ME
Author: Tory Richards
Source: Author Submission
* I received this ebook free of charge in 
  exchange for an honest review*

Book Type: eBook

ISBN: 9781419928123

SYNOPSIS:

Lilly has been in love with her brother’s best friend Blake for years. She lost her virginity to the oil driller on her eighteenth birthday, only to wake the next morning to find him gone. After he pulled that stunt twice more, she swore never to see or talk to him again. But now he’s back for her brother’s wedding, and he’s as irresistible as she remembers.

Blake thinks Lilly’s even sexier than ever. Unable to resist one another, they don’t make it out of the airport parking lot before taking up where they left off. As the two rediscover their passion for each other, nothing and nowhere is off-limits!
MY THOUGHTS:
Yes, I am a big fan of author Tory Richards.  When I was offered the chance to read and review Talk Dirty To Me, I was over the moon!  I had been waiting ever since she announced that she was having a book published with Ellora’s Cave and I was so excited for her!  Talk Dirty To Me was a new masterpiece for this author! 

This book is more erotic than her previous books, yet she pulls it off with ease.  I loved the characters of Lilly and Blake.  Even though this is a short story, I still felt the connection between the two and the story was believable.  Wait, did I mention the steamy sex scenes? Well, they were hot!  The story flowed quickly, but that was okay.  I knew going into this that it was a short story.  The only problem is that it left me hungry for more! I wanted more of this couple and now I want to see a sequel! 

A definite story you need to read if you are a steamy read junkie!  This book is a quick fix to feed your hot read addiction! 

MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading! 5 STARS


THE COWBOY WAY by Tory Richards

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THE COWBOY WAY
Source: Author Submission
*I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press Torrid (2009)
  • ISBN-10: 1603135316
  • ISBN-13: 978-1603135313
SYNOPSIS:
Artist Lacey Owens comes home to her father’s ranch for a long over due visit, and a little R and R. She’s not prepared for becoming the means for revenge against him by an old enemy he helped send to prison. Getting involved with her father’s ranch foreman and partner Chase Saunders isn’t in her plans either. But as unexplained incidences occur and Lacey’s life becomes threatened, fate throws her and Chase together when he makes it his mission to protect her. Her independent nature rebels against his arrogant high handed methods and tempers ignite, but it soon becomes apparent that their animosity is only a ruse for the intense sexual longing stirring in their blood.
MY THOUGHTS:
What do you get when you put together a strong, sexy cowboy and an independent, strong daughter of the boss?  A hot romance from author Tory Richards!
This was one of those books that will have your pulse racing and your fingers itching to turn the page for more hotness that this book has! The suspense is there, but I was too busy focusing on the hot rancher Chase.  This author never disappoints with the strong, hot hero in her books.  The author knows how to capture your interest with the hot sex, but also with the romance and suspense that is key to a good book!  The secondary characters also are strongly written and loveable as well.  I look forward to hearing more about Brain and Mary in the future as well.  Lacey was a stong and independent heroine who was not afraid to voice her opinions throughout the book.  Finally a heroine with a backbone!  
Overall this book kept my pulse running at a fast pace and my glasses fogging up with every chapter!  Another wonderful book by a highly talented author!
MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

WICKED DESIRE by Tory Richards

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WICKED DESIRE

Source: Author submission
* I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press (2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1603133259
  • ISBN-13: 978-1603133258
SYNOPSIS:

Maggie Myers returns home to rebuild her life and to escape her stalking ex-husband. To local small town sheriff Matt Dillon she’s more trouble than he needs. But the lady has enough sass and curves to tempt a saint. Well, he never claimed to be a saint, and Maggie is about to find out she’s been teasing the wrong man.


MY THOUGHTS:
I love Tory Richard’s writing. She is a true gem in the vast sea of writers. I was excited to get started with this book.  I enjoyed the characters of Maggie and Matt, but the book just didn’t flow right for me.  It seemed to skip around alot. One second you are in one place, and then within a few sentences you are in another without a break between.  If you can overlook that detail, then the book was good.  The characters had spark, it had plenty of yummy sex scenes that will keep you hot and warm, and the plot of the story was cute.  Even with the jumping around in story, I found myself liking the chracters of the book.
MY RATING:

 
  A Good Book and Read! Perfect For Rainy Days
From the Library!

IT’S ALL IN THE JEANS by Tory Richards (Review and Q&A)

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IT’S ALL IN THE JEANS
Author: Tory Richards
Source: Author
*I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*

  • Paperback: 210 pages
  • Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press (2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1603131639
  • ISBN-13: 978-1603131636

SYNOPSIS:

Logan Knight is staying with his grandfather while recuperating from an accident that killed his two best friends. He needs time to heal his body and his heart from the tragedy. Libby Turner is on a hell bent mission to keep her grandmother out of an assisted living facility, even if it means masquerading as a seventy-year-old woman.

From the moment the two meet sparks fly, and they can’t keep their hands off each other. The only problem is, neither is looking for a relationship, so they come up with an outrageous solution. Can they stick to their plan of keeping their relationship strictly sexual, or do they give in to the overwhelming love that threatens to claim their hearts?

MY THOUGHTS:

What do you look for in a contemporary romance? A strong hero? A witty heroine? A little humor? Some suspense?

This book has all of that and then some! Including the sexy scenes! Logan is a strong and sexy hero that quickly falls in love with our heroine Libby. Libby is also a strong person but what captured me the most about her was her witty humor and love for her Grams. She would do anything to keep her Grams from having to move into a nursing home. So hse pretends to be a long time friend of Grams and dresses up as an old lady. She plays Reba around the retirement community and has the wittiest humor! On the weekends, she is Libby and quickly notices the grandson of the next door neighbor. He rescues her several times and is instantly captivated by him. The two fall in love and lust but both are trying to get over nasty breakups from before. That is where the suspense comes in. Both of their exes come back in the picture trying to cause havoc.

I loved the HEA ending in this book and I was sad to see the book end. It even has some unexpected endings for some of the other characters in the book with scenes that will leave you laughing and blushing at the same time! A great romantic read full of love, suspense, humor and the smoking hot sex! A book that will keep you interested until the end!

MY RATING:


Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

Welcome Tory! To start off can you tell the readers a little about yourself?

Sure. I live in in a nice quiet retirement community in Florida with my soul mate and three crazy cats. I work days and at night I pen tales of suspense, humor and sizzling sex. Some day I’d like to try my hand at writing a vampire or werewolf romance but right now I mostly stick with contemporary. Seems like I’ve been writing all of my life but have only been published for a few years. My family encouraged me to submit to a publisher when they discovered my secret and read some of my stuff. Two months later I had my first contract and that book, “CUPID’S ARROW, was on the publisher’s best sellers website for two consecutive months!


Can you tell us a little about your new or current releases?

THE COWBOY WAY was released in early 2009. It’s the stormy romance between a rancher’s daughter and his partner. Complicating things is arson, murder and a scorned ex-lover. Oh yeah, and an escaped convict out for revenge. His target… the rancher’s daughter.

When your not writing, what kind of books do you like to read? Do you have any favorite authors that are must reads?

My all time favorite author is Katheleen E.Woodiwiss, and I just recently re-read THE WOLF AND THE DOVE. I was heart broken when she passed away. I don’t have time to do a lot of reading but lately I’ve read a couple werewolf romances. I try to fit in short stories now and again.

What are 3 things that are “must haves” for you when you sit down to write a new book?

For me it’s all about the atmosphere.Something good to drink, usually an iced coffee from McDonalds or a cup of Barnies Santa’s White Christmas coffee. My jammies on. And time.


What are your favorite things to do in your downtime?

Spend time with my daughter, niece and granddaughter. Curl up on the sofa with my cats and watch a good movie or if it’s raining, just listen to it. Put on soft music, light a candle and just sit and have a nice conversation with my hubby.


Where can we purchase your books?

Whiskey Creek Press Torrid and soon at The Wild Rose Press. I have a book coming out in 2010 with them. You can also find my books at Fictionwise, Amazon, All Romance eBooks, and Barnes and Nobles.


Do you have a blog or website that your readers can keep up with you and your books?

I sure do! My website is: www.toryrichards.com and my blog is: Romance with an Attitude

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