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The Manhattanites #2
Undressed
Milan’s notorious playboy, Prince Tittoni, seems to have everything—Lamborghinis, exotic women, palaces throughout Europe and business success. Ramping up his fabric company to go global with a new apparel brand, he ruthlessly stops supplying fabrics to the American client who inspired the collection. But once they meet, what’s he willing to give to get her in his bed?
Upper East Side designer Lex Easton has already endured her fair share of hard knocks. She’ll be damned if she’ll let an Italian stud muffin knock her down. So what if she named her favorite vibrator after him? With Fashion Week approaching, she’ll do whatever it takes to secure the fabrics she needs to make her clothing line an international success—even sleep with her rival.
Lex’s Louboutins are dug in deep to win this war. All’s fair in love and fashion!
Inside Scoop: Though the hero and heroine remain monogamous, their Prada-wearing friends indulge in a ménage a trois and other fashionable sexual fun and games.
A Romantica® contemporary erotic romance from Ellora's Cave
Upper East Side designer Lex Easton has already endured her fair share of hard knocks. She’ll be damned if she’ll let an Italian stud muffin knock her down. So what if she named her favorite vibrator after him? With Fashion Week approaching, she’ll do whatever it takes to secure the fabrics she needs to make her clothing line an international success—even sleep with her rival.
Lex’s Louboutins are dug in deep to win this war. All’s fair in love and fashion!
Inside Scoop: Though the hero and heroine remain monogamous, their Prada-wearing friends indulge in a ménage a trois and other fashionable sexual fun and games.
A Romantica® contemporary erotic romance from Ellora's Cave
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August 15, 2013
During this book I was either
Or
Yes, it was a perfect mix of funny and sexy.
Which, in my opinion, is something that doesn't come around often while reading erotica. So that's already one of the main reasons why enjoyed reading this story so much.
� If you're going to read this book, I would suggest that you not read it in a train full of people, or any other public place for that matter. �
Unless, of course, you don't mind people casting funny looks at you when you suddenly burst out laughing. Then I' suggest that you do read it in public.
Going in this story, I had no idea what to expect, but it turned out to be a fun, refreshing and highly entertaining ride! It was the perfect kind of feel good-story that we all sometimes need between reading some of those darker, more depressing reads. ;)
� Lex Easton is a New York fashion designer and a true Manhattanite. For years she's been buying the fabrics for her couture fashion line Easton Essentials from the Italian Giradoli Garment Company. Now, for some reason, the Girasoli Company has decided to cancel their business arrangement. But since they deliver the best materials and since New York Fashion Week is approaching, Lex is desperate to do whatever it takes in order to get her next shipment of fabrics.
� Prince Massimo Tittoni is a notorious playboy whose numerous adventures appear almost daily in the world wide press. He's filthy rich, a little arrogant and sexy as hell. He's also the CEO of Girasoli Garment Company and therefore the person Lex needs to convince in order to maintain their business arrangement.
So, in order to convince the Prince, Lex has decided to go over to Italy so she can meet the CEO in person... But will they she able to keep her business trip strictly professional?
�
I loved the easy banter between Lex and Masi. They loved provocing each other and pushing each other's limits and it was fun witnessing which one of the two would snap first. Since the story is written in alternating point of views, we find out that both characters were obviously attracted to each other but that they each have their own reasons for keeping their distance at first. That's why their was a lot of back and forth going on between the two of them before they finally gave in to the attraction.
The sex scenes were hot, albeit them being a little over the top in a give-it-to-me-baby kind of way. Not that that ever bothered me. But there was one particular scene that had me going
That's the only thing I'm going to say about it, and if you've read the book, you'll know what I mean, LOL.
Other than that, I can honestly say that I really enjoyed this entertaining read. Based on the introductions of Lex's friends and fellow Manhanttanites, I'm already looking forward to reading their stories in the rest of the series!
There was no cliffhanger. In fact there was even a very sweet, perhaps maybe a little too cheesy (for my liking), happy ending.
As Lex would say,
"I came, I saw, I came again. I have things to do."
And now I'm off to read the next part of The Manhattanites!
xoxo.
� CASTING: �
3.5-4 STARS.
**Copy courtesy of the author via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review**
August 10, 2015
Getting ready to re-read this almost exactly two years later!
You know, I sat in front of my computer this morning for about 30 mins or so trying to come with a review for this book but sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words so here you go:
This book is about Prince Massimo Tittoni.
Here is what Massimo looks like (at least in my head, anyways):
Are you still here??
Didn't think so ...
*** P.S. Can you blame Lex for naming her vibrator after that?
April 28, 2016
Mon Dieu ! What the hell did I just read ?! :/
From the very beginning of this book I was trying my level best to connect with the two leads and their annoying thoughts.
And as for the side characters ? Please,they hardly made it into the story-line...and in all the scenarios they did manage to show up ? They did the only thing the lead characters seemed successful in doing too,thoroughly annoying me.
“Wow!� It sparkled. “Paloma, it’s beautiful.� The stone glittered in an emerald cut, flawless, colorless and flanked by two pear-shaped diamonds. “This ring combines the four C’s best. It’s impeccable and yours. I’ll give it to you at cost. Your princess will love it.�
“How much?�
“One million.�
SEE !!! THIS IS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT ! I mean come on your brother wants to propose to his girlfriend and ask u for a customized ring from YOUR OWN jewelry line , and you ask him to pay you a MILLION DOLLARS !? For God's sake ! What kind of SISTER does that ?!?
I seriously hope that paragraph was supposed to be some kind of a joke with a missing punchline.Because I didn't get it.
To all those people who rated this book a 4 and 5 ! :/ I hope I got the exact same copy of the book that you did :( Maybe that would be a valid reason why this novel just didn't work for me. And to all those people who rated it a one and 2 ? Guys this time I'm swinging it with you.
*sign*My precious reading time.Wasted.
You have no idea, how much I wished this book had been better
Oh well ! Here's hoping my next book rocks ! Aaaand that my weekend manages to knock the sad-socks right outta me ! But for now...
Anyway,buon fine settimana ! (as in happy weekend ) to all my girls out there ! And of course as always ! Happy reading ! �
From the very beginning of this book I was trying my level best to connect with the two leads and their annoying thoughts.
And as for the side characters ? Please,they hardly made it into the story-line...and in all the scenarios they did manage to show up ? They did the only thing the lead characters seemed successful in doing too,thoroughly annoying me.
“Wow!� It sparkled. “Paloma, it’s beautiful.� The stone glittered in an emerald cut, flawless, colorless and flanked by two pear-shaped diamonds. “This ring combines the four C’s best. It’s impeccable and yours. I’ll give it to you at cost. Your princess will love it.�
“How much?�
“One million.�
SEE !!! THIS IS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT ! I mean come on your brother wants to propose to his girlfriend and ask u for a customized ring from YOUR OWN jewelry line , and you ask him to pay you a MILLION DOLLARS !? For God's sake ! What kind of SISTER does that ?!?
I seriously hope that paragraph was supposed to be some kind of a joke with a missing punchline.Because I didn't get it.
To all those people who rated this book a 4 and 5 ! :/ I hope I got the exact same copy of the book that you did :( Maybe that would be a valid reason why this novel just didn't work for me. And to all those people who rated it a one and 2 ? Guys this time I'm swinging it with you.
*sign*My precious reading time.Wasted.
You have no idea, how much I wished this book had been better
Oh well ! Here's hoping my next book rocks ! Aaaand that my weekend manages to knock the sad-socks right outta me ! But for now...
Anyway,buon fine settimana ! (as in happy weekend ) to all my girls out there ! And of course as always ! Happy reading ! �
October 22, 2015
~Copy provided by Author via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review~
˥˥� 3.5 STARS ˥˥�
When I started this book, I didn't expect to laugh so much. This is an erotica, so of course there was some sex scenes (which were quite hot!). But it wasn't overloaded with sex, just a lot of talk about sex and crude language. But it was also very funny, well to me anyways.
To start with the story, Lex Easton is a fashion designer from New York. She is the owner of Easton's Essentials and has been buying her fabric from the Italian textile complany, Girasoli. Fashion week is fast approaching but she has yet to recieve her fabric order to create her samples for the line. When she calls to ask about her order, Prince Massimo Tuttoni, (whom she has had a crush on and named her B.O.B after.) responds the order will not be delivered... ever. Their business contract has been terminated. Outraged, Lex goes to Italy to confront him in person and to demand she get her fabric.
Lex was quite a fiesty character. She definitely wasn't shy when it came to getting what she wants. But when it came to cameras and the spotlight, she would rather run and hide. She had a difficult upbringing with both parents being famous. She felt as though she was put under a microscope. So she stays away from the media. I liked her, she wasn't a whiney woman who couldn't make up her mind. She knows what she wants and goes out to get it. But sometimes she could be a bit stubborn when things didn't go her way, which I didn't really like.
Then there is the one and only... the Italian hunk with the package the size of an "evian water bottle", Prince Massimo Tittoni. He is the CEO of Girasoli Garment Company. He is arrogant and intense, known to be a playboy and eternal bachelor. Massi is what he was raised to be. He doesn't want to fall in love again after he was left devastated in the past. He wants to start his own fashion line using their textiles, so he is no longer selling it. But soon, he learns he may need Lex's expertise to pull it off. So he decides to propose a business agreement to her.
I am so happy we got to see both of the characters pov. Because at first, I did not like him. But once you see the reasons why they were both fighting the attraction, it was really funny to see them push each other's boundaries. He was still a bit of a jerk at times, but also could be quite endearing in others. So eventually I did end up liking him. They just made a great duo.
Okay, now moving on the sex.... what can I say. There were some scenes that were plenty hot! But it was really over-the-top. I liked the threesome scene thrown in this book, but the only thing I didn't like was that the girl involved kept yelling "darlings" to her lovers. It kinda killed it for me and I couldn't help but giggle. There wasn't a buttload of sex in this book but the scenes that there were, were just too porno-ish to me. I mean honestly, they needed a freaking mop with all the squirting that was happening. I started to wonder if Lex didn't have some sort of water hose in there. And then there was a scene involving Massi's balls, all I could think was... is that possible?? I don't know if I was the only one thinking this, but I got so damn curious I had to google it to find out *don't judge me*... and it was!! I was like "Lordy!!!" And to those who have read it and know what I mean, I hope you don't think I'm stupid lol! So yeah, some pretty hot scenes.
The whole story was a bit on the fast side, as in, Lex and Massi both fall in love quickly. I think because of the pace of the book, I had trouble really connecting with both characters. But it was still entertaining seeing both characters interact. The ending was bit too cheesy than what I would have liked. We'll see how the next book in this series turns out. If you are looking for a fun, light, sexy read, this is it.
Note: This book may not be for everyone, due to the explicit subject matter.
˥˥� 3.5 STARS ˥˥�
When I started this book, I didn't expect to laugh so much. This is an erotica, so of course there was some sex scenes (which were quite hot!). But it wasn't overloaded with sex, just a lot of talk about sex and crude language. But it was also very funny, well to me anyways.
To start with the story, Lex Easton is a fashion designer from New York. She is the owner of Easton's Essentials and has been buying her fabric from the Italian textile complany, Girasoli. Fashion week is fast approaching but she has yet to recieve her fabric order to create her samples for the line. When she calls to ask about her order, Prince Massimo Tuttoni, (whom she has had a crush on and named her B.O.B after.) responds the order will not be delivered... ever. Their business contract has been terminated. Outraged, Lex goes to Italy to confront him in person and to demand she get her fabric.
Lex was quite a fiesty character. She definitely wasn't shy when it came to getting what she wants. But when it came to cameras and the spotlight, she would rather run and hide. She had a difficult upbringing with both parents being famous. She felt as though she was put under a microscope. So she stays away from the media. I liked her, she wasn't a whiney woman who couldn't make up her mind. She knows what she wants and goes out to get it. But sometimes she could be a bit stubborn when things didn't go her way, which I didn't really like.
Then there is the one and only... the Italian hunk with the package the size of an "evian water bottle", Prince Massimo Tittoni. He is the CEO of Girasoli Garment Company. He is arrogant and intense, known to be a playboy and eternal bachelor. Massi is what he was raised to be. He doesn't want to fall in love again after he was left devastated in the past. He wants to start his own fashion line using their textiles, so he is no longer selling it. But soon, he learns he may need Lex's expertise to pull it off. So he decides to propose a business agreement to her.
I am so happy we got to see both of the characters pov. Because at first, I did not like him. But once you see the reasons why they were both fighting the attraction, it was really funny to see them push each other's boundaries. He was still a bit of a jerk at times, but also could be quite endearing in others. So eventually I did end up liking him. They just made a great duo.
Okay, now moving on the sex.... what can I say. There were some scenes that were plenty hot! But it was really over-the-top. I liked the threesome scene thrown in this book, but the only thing I didn't like was that the girl involved kept yelling "darlings" to her lovers. It kinda killed it for me and I couldn't help but giggle. There wasn't a buttload of sex in this book but the scenes that there were, were just too porno-ish to me. I mean honestly, they needed a freaking mop with all the squirting that was happening. I started to wonder if Lex didn't have some sort of water hose in there. And then there was a scene involving Massi's balls, all I could think was... is that possible?? I don't know if I was the only one thinking this, but I got so damn curious I had to google it to find out *don't judge me*... and it was!! I was like "Lordy!!!" And to those who have read it and know what I mean, I hope you don't think I'm stupid lol! So yeah, some pretty hot scenes.
The whole story was a bit on the fast side, as in, Lex and Massi both fall in love quickly. I think because of the pace of the book, I had trouble really connecting with both characters. But it was still entertaining seeing both characters interact. The ending was bit too cheesy than what I would have liked. We'll see how the next book in this series turns out. If you are looking for a fun, light, sexy read, this is it.
Note: This book may not be for everyone, due to the explicit subject matter.
February 9, 2017
***I received a complimentary ARC of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley.com, in exchange for honest feedback.***
Although this book isn't the first in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone novel. This is the first book that I've read in this series, or by this author. I didn't feel like I was missing anything critical to the story, despite having not read the earlier books. I'm sure I would have had more background information about Lex's friends and family, but I don't feel like reading this book out of sequence took anything away from my enjoyment of this book.
The heroine, Lex, has worked incredibly hard to reinvent herself after her famous rockstar father died, leaving Lex and her mother bankrupt, with only an inheritance of bad debt. After sinking what remains of her personal savings into rehabilitation centers to sober her mother up, she sets out to make something of herself. Through her sweat and tears, along with some financial help from a close friend, Lex is able to build her clothing line from the ground up.
After a few years, Lex's company, Easton Essentials, is a mainstay in her corner of the fashion market. When her fabric supplier fails to deliver her order before thie season's big debut show, she knows that all of her hard work would be destroyed if she doesn't get that order filled. With the timeline growing ever nearer, she decides to fly to Italy to confront the arrogant business owner herself.
Massimo is immediately taken aback by this brazen American beauty who's interrupted his vacation to demand that he fulfill her fabric order. He'd cancelled the order after Ms. Easton's company failed to pay for the order. While he feels sorry for this stunning woman, he cannot let his attraction to her cloud his judgment. He had plans to discontinue their business relationship in the near future anyway, as he had made the decision to take his business in a new direction. If everything went according to plans, he'd be marketing his own clothing line to compete with Easton Essentials.
As I'm sure you can imagine, Lex and Massimo got off to a rocky start. From the beginning, their relationship was full of sexual tension and witty banter. These two loved to hate each other. There was never a dull moment as they verbally warred with each other and constantly tried to gain the upper hand.
When they finally succumb to their passions, it was long over-due and scorching hot. However, the blissful new beginning doesn't last for long. Immediately the couple is thrown into a scandal of epic proportions. Lex is forced to leave Massimo while she attempts to do damage control and salvage her hard-earned reputation.
For the most part, this story was a humorous, entertaining and sexy read. It was well-written and flowed well from one part to the next. I liked the characters and the storyline, but I never fell in love with them. It was a nice, sweet story, and a good choice for those days when you need to recover from a book hangover. It was straightforward and easy to read. Overall it was "good".
Although this book isn't the first in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone novel. This is the first book that I've read in this series, or by this author. I didn't feel like I was missing anything critical to the story, despite having not read the earlier books. I'm sure I would have had more background information about Lex's friends and family, but I don't feel like reading this book out of sequence took anything away from my enjoyment of this book.
The heroine, Lex, has worked incredibly hard to reinvent herself after her famous rockstar father died, leaving Lex and her mother bankrupt, with only an inheritance of bad debt. After sinking what remains of her personal savings into rehabilitation centers to sober her mother up, she sets out to make something of herself. Through her sweat and tears, along with some financial help from a close friend, Lex is able to build her clothing line from the ground up.
After a few years, Lex's company, Easton Essentials, is a mainstay in her corner of the fashion market. When her fabric supplier fails to deliver her order before thie season's big debut show, she knows that all of her hard work would be destroyed if she doesn't get that order filled. With the timeline growing ever nearer, she decides to fly to Italy to confront the arrogant business owner herself.
Massimo is immediately taken aback by this brazen American beauty who's interrupted his vacation to demand that he fulfill her fabric order. He'd cancelled the order after Ms. Easton's company failed to pay for the order. While he feels sorry for this stunning woman, he cannot let his attraction to her cloud his judgment. He had plans to discontinue their business relationship in the near future anyway, as he had made the decision to take his business in a new direction. If everything went according to plans, he'd be marketing his own clothing line to compete with Easton Essentials.
As I'm sure you can imagine, Lex and Massimo got off to a rocky start. From the beginning, their relationship was full of sexual tension and witty banter. These two loved to hate each other. There was never a dull moment as they verbally warred with each other and constantly tried to gain the upper hand.
When they finally succumb to their passions, it was long over-due and scorching hot. However, the blissful new beginning doesn't last for long. Immediately the couple is thrown into a scandal of epic proportions. Lex is forced to leave Massimo while she attempts to do damage control and salvage her hard-earned reputation.
For the most part, this story was a humorous, entertaining and sexy read. It was well-written and flowed well from one part to the next. I liked the characters and the storyline, but I never fell in love with them. It was a nice, sweet story, and a good choice for those days when you need to recover from a book hangover. It was straightforward and easy to read. Overall it was "good".
August 27, 2013
4 Red Carpet Stars
Lex is the only daughter of an old music legend who killed himself a few years ago and left her and her mother without anything.
And being a Manhattan Socialite and with appearances to maintain, when she found herself with nothing she created a clothesline from nothing that is now starting to rise into stardom. But in order to be the best, she needs to make the best� and for that she needs the fabrics from the Giradoli Garment Company, which is revealing to be harder than she thought. But she is persistence and will fight for her dream� even if she has to go to Italy and try to convince the CEO herself.
The CEO is no one less than Prince Massimo, the ultimate billionaire hot playboy that even belongs to the Italian royalty.
And Massimo didn’t expect the CEO of Easton to be so stubborn� in fact, he didn’t even expected it would be a woman, and a hot one!!
Both of them are slightly troubled by past and unable to commit� but when feelings starts to get messed up, things start to heat and well� you can say that their professional relationship will never be the same.
This was way better than I was expecting it to be. (My expectations weren’t very high, I confess.)
There were basically two drastic speeds in this book: Extremely Hot and Extremely Funny.
It was a very entertaining reading with good steam in the middle.
I particularly liked the little explanation of the characters and the surroundings in the beginning of the book; it was a good change of pace.
If you’re looking for a light, fun reading, this is without a doubt the book for you! ;)
Lex is the only daughter of an old music legend who killed himself a few years ago and left her and her mother without anything.
And being a Manhattan Socialite and with appearances to maintain, when she found herself with nothing she created a clothesline from nothing that is now starting to rise into stardom. But in order to be the best, she needs to make the best� and for that she needs the fabrics from the Giradoli Garment Company, which is revealing to be harder than she thought. But she is persistence and will fight for her dream� even if she has to go to Italy and try to convince the CEO herself.
The CEO is no one less than Prince Massimo, the ultimate billionaire hot playboy that even belongs to the Italian royalty.
And Massimo didn’t expect the CEO of Easton to be so stubborn� in fact, he didn’t even expected it would be a woman, and a hot one!!
Both of them are slightly troubled by past and unable to commit� but when feelings starts to get messed up, things start to heat and well� you can say that their professional relationship will never be the same.
This was way better than I was expecting it to be. (My expectations weren’t very high, I confess.)
There were basically two drastic speeds in this book: Extremely Hot and Extremely Funny.
It was a very entertaining reading with good steam in the middle.
I particularly liked the little explanation of the characters and the surroundings in the beginning of the book; it was a good change of pace.
If you’re looking for a light, fun reading, this is without a doubt the book for you! ;)
August 22, 2013
Lex Easton, fashion designer and owner of Easton Essentials finds her fabric company has refused to ship anymore garments to her. On the cusp of fashion week, she flies to Isola di Girasoli, an island off the coast of Italy, to speak to the owner of Girasoli fabrics, and also the Prince of said island
Prince Masi doesn't know what hit him when this blonde bombshell shows up to his estate while he is on holiday. Her company has failed to pay the last couple shipments so he's cutting off their contract for fabrics. What he didn't realize was the owner was a woman, a beautiful blonde woman at that..... These negotiations ought to be fun.
Undressed had a entertaining combination of drama, humor, and heat. Prince Masi is used to having his own way and living a very non-confrontational lifestyle. Lex pushes all those buttons. She's tough, likes to tell him what to do, and doesn't hesitate to make a scene. That's NOT the royal way....
An example of Miss Feisty-
"You princey poo spoiled, Indiana Jones daring, Evian bottle endowed, JFK Jr. faced....dick!"
I liked the book. Didn't LOVE it. I read this on the heals of Unscrupulous (book 2) as this book actually takes place 6 months AFTER Unscrupulous. I was used to the humor and witty dialogue that was Taddy Brill. This had some humor, but not near as much. The sex was awesome when they finally get together...which is way towards the 75% mark.
Looking forward to Blake's story to be released Winter 2013/14.
August 18, 2013
Oh my... Prince Massimo Tittoni, you don't need Lex! You have me right here... waiting for you... naked...
*cough what? who said that? not me...*
Avery Aster has done it again! We've got another steamy, sexy read that sure to rip the panties right off of you ;)
Trust me, you won't need them.
Prince Massimo Tittoni
Alexandra Easton
These books never fail to make me laugh, swoon, and rip my clothes off and find myself a prince, Big Daddy or whatever the hell she's cooked up!
Masi was a grade A, cold-hearted bastard in book but he managed to win me over anyways. Once your really get underneath the arrogant exterior you find he's a big softy (but only his heart *wink* hee hee...)
He's so sweet and just so. damn. sexy . Avery definitely knows what the hell she's doing.
Lex was also a great character, not a sassy as Taddy (who's my favorite) but can definitely hold her own. Her and Masi were perfect together (although not as perfect as me and Masi).
The Manhattanites series never fails to put a smile on my face. If you're looking for an exciting, steamy read then you've come to the right place!
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*cough what? who said that? not me...*
Avery Aster has done it again! We've got another steamy, sexy read that sure to rip the panties right off of you ;)
Trust me, you won't need them.
"You know within the first five minutes from meeting a man� if you desire him. You know after the next ten minutes if you want to fuck him. And you know after fifteen minutes you want to marry him."
Prince Massimo Tittoni
Alexandra Easton
These books never fail to make me laugh, swoon, and rip my clothes off and find myself a prince, Big Daddy or whatever the hell she's cooked up!
Masi was a grade A, cold-hearted bastard in book but he managed to win me over anyways. Once your really get underneath the arrogant exterior you find he's a big softy (but only his heart *wink* hee hee...)
He's so sweet and just so. damn. sexy . Avery definitely knows what the hell she's doing.
Lex was also a great character, not a sassy as Taddy (who's my favorite) but can definitely hold her own. Her and Masi were perfect together (although not as perfect as me and Masi).
The Manhattanites series never fails to put a smile on my face. If you're looking for an exciting, steamy read then you've come to the right place!
"Bella, this is home for me."
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August 15, 2015
This Book Was Just Pure Sexy Fun!!!
First we've got Lex Easton.. Lex runs her own fashion empire.. she's gorgeous, driven.. and hasn't been laid in far to long...she's got a vibrator named Masi that takes care of her needs and a group of besties that are there for her in a pinch---they are all about fashion, champagne, and liven large. Lex seems to be the most grounded of the group...She built her empire from the ground up. It's her baby..it's her life
Then we've got Prince Massimo... drool worthy sexy beast of a man. He's a true Prince that lives on the Mediterranean island, Isola di Girasoli.. part of Italy. He's also the CEO of Girasoli Garment Company.. he supplies the finest material in the world and he happens to be a number one supplier of Lex's. He's always in the tabloids.. he's a playboy and he loves to play...>
Well Prince Massi has pulled the plug on Lex's latest shipment of fine material that is absolutely necessary for her upcoming show.. he won't talk to her on the phone.. she's in a real bind. So what's she gonna do about it? She's gonna fly her ass across the ocean to the Prince and set him straight!!
And of course...the chemistry is immediate. Lex knew he was gonna be fine.. after all, her vibrator is named after him. She's seen him in the tabloids hundreds of times but face to face.. he is her walking talking wet dream...
Moist legs clenching tighter, she rolled her shoulders back, raw arousal soaking her panties. Not wishing to make her admiration obvious, Lex focused on his black eyes. She inhaled a shallow breath and walked forward.
Sparks fly, personalities clash.. and before long they are mixing some serious pleasure with their business. Let me just say that Prince Massi is very talented.. VERY TALENTED. nuff said.
Soooooo...they fall for each other pretty quick but their is still the problem of her needing his material and 4000 miles between them. Can they overcome all the obstacles thrown their way?
Such a fun read!! I enjoyed every minute of this over the top sexy dirty talkin' book and definitely looking forward to the next one. Pure fun with pretty much zero angst and a super hot Italian that knows his way around a woman's body..
When you looking for a quick, fun, erotic escape you should definitely check this one out
July 19, 2014
Book received from author via edelweiss for a honest review.
I absofuckinglutely loved this book. It was hot, all sorts of sexy and came with a happy ever after.
Let's meet Prince Massimo Tittoni
The deadline is looming, New York's fashion week is just days away and Lex Easton has hit a snag. Her fabric order has not arrived. Massimo won't give into her demands of shipping off the fabrics and she has no other choice but to demand the fabrics face to face.
Lex has a successful fashion line, iconic parents that have made her dread being in the spotlight - but what she has lacked was a man between her legs. Solely focused on being a success and making her company her entire world. But that is all about to change when she meets the Prince, who has what she wants in more ways than one.
The pairing of these two become the biggest gossip of the world's media. The reclusive fashion designer, daughter to late rock legend and former playboy model; she is tossed straight into the limelight.
'American Express doesn't accept orgasms as payment, But my twat will take your Massimo Euro.'
'Bella, you come at me one hundred miles an hour driving my Lamborghini toward my heart. I drive cars fast but i love women slow. You have to let me lead, Bella.
Massimo is instantly attractive to Lex, she is strong and outspoken. Even though he can't give into her demands of the need for his fabrics - he sees a chance for a business deal that might just get him more than he bargained for. The Prince is a notorious playboy allowing his behavior in the tabloids to overshadow any of his family's past business issues. But Masi isn't the scoundrel that the media makes him out to be. And when he gets to see the sassy and sharp tongued Lex in action he has more than business on his mind.
This was a hot read - in more ways than one. Not only are there some pretty toe-curling-name-screaming sex scenes, these two had some very vivid thoughts that had you panting.
Lex had a smart-snarky mouth on her and Masi's dirty little mouth had you begging for more. It was a great balance of steamy and witty. It's not a easy mix to pull off. Erotic and funny. I loved every second of reading this story.
I absofuckinglutely loved this book. It was hot, all sorts of sexy and came with a happy ever after.
Let's meet Prince Massimo Tittoni
The deadline is looming, New York's fashion week is just days away and Lex Easton has hit a snag. Her fabric order has not arrived. Massimo won't give into her demands of shipping off the fabrics and she has no other choice but to demand the fabrics face to face.
Lex has a successful fashion line, iconic parents that have made her dread being in the spotlight - but what she has lacked was a man between her legs. Solely focused on being a success and making her company her entire world. But that is all about to change when she meets the Prince, who has what she wants in more ways than one.
The pairing of these two become the biggest gossip of the world's media. The reclusive fashion designer, daughter to late rock legend and former playboy model; she is tossed straight into the limelight.
'American Express doesn't accept orgasms as payment, But my twat will take your Massimo Euro.'
'Bella, you come at me one hundred miles an hour driving my Lamborghini toward my heart. I drive cars fast but i love women slow. You have to let me lead, Bella.
Massimo is instantly attractive to Lex, she is strong and outspoken. Even though he can't give into her demands of the need for his fabrics - he sees a chance for a business deal that might just get him more than he bargained for. The Prince is a notorious playboy allowing his behavior in the tabloids to overshadow any of his family's past business issues. But Masi isn't the scoundrel that the media makes him out to be. And when he gets to see the sassy and sharp tongued Lex in action he has more than business on his mind.
This was a hot read - in more ways than one. Not only are there some pretty toe-curling-name-screaming sex scenes, these two had some very vivid thoughts that had you panting.
Lex had a smart-snarky mouth on her and Masi's dirty little mouth had you begging for more. It was a great balance of steamy and witty. It's not a easy mix to pull off. Erotic and funny. I loved every second of reading this story.
September 2, 2015
If you feel like a hot Italian alpha hero that's what you want, you'll get it in this steamy book. But remember, do not take it too seriously. This is erotica in the style of Prince and fashion designer, glam and chic, and lack of modesty. A lot of fun.
***Quick Review:***
Series: Second in The Manhattanites series. Can be read as stand alone.
Grade: Erotic romance.
Main characters: Lex Easton is a fashion designer who live in Manhattan. Prince Massimo Tutton owns the brand best Italian fabric.
Secondary characters: We have here a lot of good characters who have their stories in separate books.
Steamy: Hot and intense sexual scenes.
Sensitive topic:
Love triangle:
Cheating:
Cliffhanger:
HEA:
For who I would recommend? If you want to read some funny erotica with Italian style.
***
About the plot: When Lex Easton realizes that ordered by her fabrics will not arrive in time for Fashion Week, on which depends the future of her brand. She decides fly to Italy to directly convince an Italian prince, who is the owner.
Despite her stubborn nature and biting tongue, Lex fails to do much beyond irritate the prince. Even worse she finds out that they want to create their brand and be her competition.
Prince Massimo soft-heart, or perhaps his hard cock to American girl gives her a chance to prove herself. He takes her to manufacturing where he realizes that it is Lex who is the key to success. And that their attraction is mutual. Since that time, many things happen that are completely hot and crazy.
Final thoughts: The biggest plus of this book is that it is fun. Internal deliberations of the heroine are priceless!
“Earth to my muffin. Earth to my muffin! Do you remember this? I sure as hell don’t.�
The second thing is that Italian hero is sooo sweet. His all Italian words inclusions just make me melts.
“In all honesty, about last night—you are easy to sleep next to. My bella smells fruity, and your skin is soft.”�
And it is kinky. As soon as you feel like you can count on it here.
“Such a tight, hot mouth. My cock on your lips and down your throat will do you some good, bella. Your tongue is too sharp.�
I really enjoyed their all interactions. Until the third part introduces the crazy plot and "almost" normal story starting of get ridiculous show. But probably in the style of Manhattan. It was fast, cliche and a little highly unlikely, but well, who cares...
“I professed love first, my principessa. But sì, tonight I will fuck you�
So how to judge a book that sometimes has a ridiculous plot, but it is very funny? I circled between 3 and 4 stars. But I decided to rating to the benefit of the book. I felt that I had so much fun reading this, and when I was looking for something similar surely reach this author again.
Next in the series? Yes. This series has more parts! Next M/M Romance Unsaid.
*ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
***Quick Review:***
Series: Second in The Manhattanites series. Can be read as stand alone.
Grade: Erotic romance.
Main characters: Lex Easton is a fashion designer who live in Manhattan. Prince Massimo Tutton owns the brand best Italian fabric.
Secondary characters: We have here a lot of good characters who have their stories in separate books.
Steamy: Hot and intense sexual scenes.
Sensitive topic:
Love triangle:
Cheating:
Cliffhanger:
HEA:
For who I would recommend? If you want to read some funny erotica with Italian style.
***
About the plot: When Lex Easton realizes that ordered by her fabrics will not arrive in time for Fashion Week, on which depends the future of her brand. She decides fly to Italy to directly convince an Italian prince, who is the owner.
Despite her stubborn nature and biting tongue, Lex fails to do much beyond irritate the prince. Even worse she finds out that they want to create their brand and be her competition.
Prince Massimo soft-heart, or perhaps his hard cock to American girl gives her a chance to prove herself. He takes her to manufacturing where he realizes that it is Lex who is the key to success. And that their attraction is mutual. Since that time, many things happen that are completely hot and crazy.
Final thoughts: The biggest plus of this book is that it is fun. Internal deliberations of the heroine are priceless!
“Earth to my muffin. Earth to my muffin! Do you remember this? I sure as hell don’t.�
The second thing is that Italian hero is sooo sweet. His all Italian words inclusions just make me melts.
“In all honesty, about last night—you are easy to sleep next to. My bella smells fruity, and your skin is soft.”�
And it is kinky. As soon as you feel like you can count on it here.
“Such a tight, hot mouth. My cock on your lips and down your throat will do you some good, bella. Your tongue is too sharp.�
I really enjoyed their all interactions. Until the third part introduces the crazy plot and "almost" normal story starting of get ridiculous show. But probably in the style of Manhattan. It was fast, cliche and a little highly unlikely, but well, who cares...
“I professed love first, my principessa. But sì, tonight I will fuck you�
So how to judge a book that sometimes has a ridiculous plot, but it is very funny? I circled between 3 and 4 stars. But I decided to rating to the benefit of the book. I felt that I had so much fun reading this, and when I was looking for something similar surely reach this author again.
Next in the series? Yes. This series has more parts! Next M/M Romance Unsaid.
*ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
March 1, 2013
3.75 ***stars
Story: FAIRLY GOOD
Enjoyment : GOOD
Intimacy Level: Sex-citingly GOOD+ FUN + SPICY
Length: 257 pages
Style: Contemporary Romance Erotica
Series: Book 1 (The Manhattanities Series)
This story was a well wrapped package that was cute, romantic, fun, sexy, stylish, naughty and graphic. With all these components and ingredients, I enjoyed unwrapping to see what was inside. The author created a world built around fashion, with a sexy prince and a fashion designer who is the daughter of a rock star, and when both clash, their chemistry was sexy and enjoyable.
Prince Massimo Tittoni of Milian, has everything a girl could dream of, including having a fabric empire he is building. Once he decides to stop supplying Lex Easton, of fabrics, she takes matters into her own hands and flies to Milian to convince Prince Massimo to redistribute the fabrics for her collection. I like everything about this couple. The way they met, their sexual attraction, their sexual sex-capades, the way Prince Massimo has everything but still has a guard up emotionally to protect himself and the way Lex was, as she didn't seem like the product of a rock star. The author definitely conveyed these two characters to me. One of my favorite scenes, the office negotiation of business percentages as Lex has a hand full of Prince Massimo's privates while dealing. There were so many more fun and exciting scenes that will arose the reader, depending on personal taste. Also, to let the reader be aware, there was a minute of f/m/m scene, which included other characters. I found the supporting characters to be interesting and definitely, and I do mean definitely....exciting with the added spice they brought to the story in a particular scene. Some parts of the story draws you in while other parts were just ok.
There were a lot of Italian mix with English, which got sexy a few times, as well as a lot of name dropping of products. It got a bit annoying as I thought it was over done personally, but each reader is different. Also most of the story took place in Milian, so I am looking forward to see the next location of book 2. Overall, an interesting read mix with romance, fashion and sex.
RNJ
Pinterest
Story: FAIRLY GOOD
Enjoyment : GOOD
Intimacy Level: Sex-citingly GOOD+ FUN + SPICY
Length: 257 pages
Style: Contemporary Romance Erotica
Series: Book 1 (The Manhattanities Series)
This story was a well wrapped package that was cute, romantic, fun, sexy, stylish, naughty and graphic. With all these components and ingredients, I enjoyed unwrapping to see what was inside. The author created a world built around fashion, with a sexy prince and a fashion designer who is the daughter of a rock star, and when both clash, their chemistry was sexy and enjoyable.
Prince Massimo Tittoni of Milian, has everything a girl could dream of, including having a fabric empire he is building. Once he decides to stop supplying Lex Easton, of fabrics, she takes matters into her own hands and flies to Milian to convince Prince Massimo to redistribute the fabrics for her collection. I like everything about this couple. The way they met, their sexual attraction, their sexual sex-capades, the way Prince Massimo has everything but still has a guard up emotionally to protect himself and the way Lex was, as she didn't seem like the product of a rock star. The author definitely conveyed these two characters to me. One of my favorite scenes, the office negotiation of business percentages as Lex has a hand full of Prince Massimo's privates while dealing. There were so many more fun and exciting scenes that will arose the reader, depending on personal taste. Also, to let the reader be aware, there was a minute of f/m/m scene, which included other characters. I found the supporting characters to be interesting and definitely, and I do mean definitely....exciting with the added spice they brought to the story in a particular scene. Some parts of the story draws you in while other parts were just ok.
There were a lot of Italian mix with English, which got sexy a few times, as well as a lot of name dropping of products. It got a bit annoying as I thought it was over done personally, but each reader is different. Also most of the story took place in Milian, so I am looking forward to see the next location of book 2. Overall, an interesting read mix with romance, fashion and sex.
RNJ
August 22, 2013
WARRING!!!! READ IT WHEN YOU`RE NOT IN PUBLIC AND MAKE SURE IT DIDN'T GET INTO WRONG HANDS ;)
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3.42 stars
"You are my home, bella. I am lost without you."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
To me I think this book kinda break all records of erotica. And sometimes it went way outa my comfort zone, but still I enjoyed reading it because of the sassy witty way Masi and Lex had with each other.
When I started reading Undressed it just went with easy bezy flow and than suddenly all Hell Broke of the "BEST EROTICA EVER" with the right amount of Fun, Heartbreaks and never ending Love.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Lex Eston
The true Manhanttanite a New York fashion designer who just build up her own business in fashion world. Eston Essentials is Lex's baby and her baby was in desperate need of garments that must be supplied by Griasoli Garment Company who canceled the shipment.
that's where the Prince Of Erotica entered in the picture.
Time To Meet The World's Sexiest, Dominant, Handsome,Charming, Witty... etc etc etc
Prince Massimo Tittoni aka Masi
Masi the CEO of Griasoli Garment Company is the Richiest Arrogant Sex On Legs business man. He likes spot lights aiming on him kind of center of attention for the success of Griasoli.
He was on holidays at Isola di Girasoli with his close friends Luigi and Jemma when Lex made her way there in order to convince the Prince to release the shipment of garments so she can start working on her new line for the fashion show.
Lex was intended to keep this trip strictly professional when she secretly desired for Masi and have every kind of ____ dream imaginable on planet earth! *you got the picture i guess*
Soon the professional trip turned into something that both Lex and Masi wren't prepared for. Masi wanted her but he was afraid of what had happened in his past and wasn't ready for another heartbreak on the other hand Lex was ready to offer him Friends with Benefits proposition. But he turned it down because he knew the moment when he first kissed her that anything more with Lex will lead to the roads of ever-after love which he believes don't exists anymore.
“Sì, you are angelic when you want to be, ravishing in red. Bright when you open your mouth. The more I get to know you, the more alluring you become—on the inside and out.�
No matter how hard Masi tried to ignore the lure of physical attraction and Lex's advances at the end he finally gave in and
OH MY LORD!!!!!!!
I was left with .....
and than
took me a moment to recover after that.....
The sexuel tension between Lex and Masi turned out to be volcanic! Masi is Dominant in bed and Lex liked it when he pushed her limits.
Masi was falling for her and if it was in his hands he'll keep her close to him and never let go of her...
“You are the only woman I have ever made love to.�
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
without any cliffhanger this book ended with Cinderella Happy Ever-After sweetness where I was hoping for something a bit realistic and less diabetic. ;)
Anyways, I`m on the hunt of 2nd installment because there's something about Avery Aster writing that no matter what you just like her stories and want to read more and more and more...
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3.42 stars
"You are my home, bella. I am lost without you."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
To me I think this book kinda break all records of erotica. And sometimes it went way outa my comfort zone, but still I enjoyed reading it because of the sassy witty way Masi and Lex had with each other.
When I started reading Undressed it just went with easy bezy flow and than suddenly all Hell Broke of the "BEST EROTICA EVER" with the right amount of Fun, Heartbreaks and never ending Love.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Lex Eston
The true Manhanttanite a New York fashion designer who just build up her own business in fashion world. Eston Essentials is Lex's baby and her baby was in desperate need of garments that must be supplied by Griasoli Garment Company who canceled the shipment.
that's where the Prince Of Erotica entered in the picture.
Time To Meet The World's Sexiest, Dominant, Handsome,Charming, Witty... etc etc etc
Prince Massimo Tittoni aka Masi
Masi the CEO of Griasoli Garment Company is the Richiest Arrogant Sex On Legs business man. He likes spot lights aiming on him kind of center of attention for the success of Griasoli.
He was on holidays at Isola di Girasoli with his close friends Luigi and Jemma when Lex made her way there in order to convince the Prince to release the shipment of garments so she can start working on her new line for the fashion show.
Lex was intended to keep this trip strictly professional when she secretly desired for Masi and have every kind of ____ dream imaginable on planet earth! *you got the picture i guess*
Soon the professional trip turned into something that both Lex and Masi wren't prepared for. Masi wanted her but he was afraid of what had happened in his past and wasn't ready for another heartbreak on the other hand Lex was ready to offer him Friends with Benefits proposition. But he turned it down because he knew the moment when he first kissed her that anything more with Lex will lead to the roads of ever-after love which he believes don't exists anymore.
“Sì, you are angelic when you want to be, ravishing in red. Bright when you open your mouth. The more I get to know you, the more alluring you become—on the inside and out.�
No matter how hard Masi tried to ignore the lure of physical attraction and Lex's advances at the end he finally gave in and
OH MY LORD!!!!!!!
I was left with .....
and than
took me a moment to recover after that.....
The sexuel tension between Lex and Masi turned out to be volcanic! Masi is Dominant in bed and Lex liked it when he pushed her limits.
Masi was falling for her and if it was in his hands he'll keep her close to him and never let go of her...
“You are the only woman I have ever made love to.�
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
without any cliffhanger this book ended with Cinderella Happy Ever-After sweetness where I was hoping for something a bit realistic and less diabetic. ;)
Anyways, I`m on the hunt of 2nd installment because there's something about Avery Aster writing that no matter what you just like her stories and want to read more and more and more...
March 11, 2013
NOW THAT WAS A SCORCHER!!!!
Story Rating 4.5 Stars
Character Rating 4.5 Stars
Romance Rating 5 Stars
Heat Level 5 Stars
Overall Rating 5 Stars
This story was interesting the whole way through, not one boring spot in the whole book, I blew right through it. I loved reading and learning about the ins and outs of fashion designing, it added an extra element to the read, and really held my attention.
The characters were all VERY well done and my favorite was Lex Easton the heroine. She was a go-getter, and tough and smart when she needed to be. The hero Massimo Tittoni was every woman's fantasy come to life. He is a prince, yep you read that right, a real prince and he was very charming to boot. Massimo is also handsome, very rich, owned palaces, expensive sports cars, airplanes, you name it, and he had it. He was also very well built, wasn’t lacking in the male appendage department…he was huge…and he knew how to use it. *sigh*
The heat level was OVER THE TOP HOT!! There was m/w/m scene that Lex watched from a hiding place that just about over heated my Kindle. WOW! The love scenes with Lex and Massimo were really hot and so well done that even my panties got wet…did I just say that? I love my erotica, and the author did not disappoint.
Towards the end of the book, Lex and Massimo parted ways. I found myself shedding a tear or two, it really got to me. I was not certain what was going to happen between these two lovers, and then to my surprise the romance kicked in high gear and I was left with an ear to ear smile on my face.
The ending was conclusive, nicely done and it left me feeling good, but I still wished that there would have been an epilogue, I just love reading about how happy the couples are and what is going on with them a few years down the road. Oh well, maybe next time.
Looks as if I found myself another FANTASTIC must read author! Avery Aster did a splendid job on this book and I can hardly believe that this is her debut novel. She has found her niche and I look forward to reading many more of her SCORCHING HOT romances.
**A copy of this book was kindly provided by Avery Aster in exchange for and honest review**
Story Rating 4.5 Stars
Character Rating 4.5 Stars
Romance Rating 5 Stars
Heat Level 5 Stars
Overall Rating 5 Stars
This story was interesting the whole way through, not one boring spot in the whole book, I blew right through it. I loved reading and learning about the ins and outs of fashion designing, it added an extra element to the read, and really held my attention.
The characters were all VERY well done and my favorite was Lex Easton the heroine. She was a go-getter, and tough and smart when she needed to be. The hero Massimo Tittoni was every woman's fantasy come to life. He is a prince, yep you read that right, a real prince and he was very charming to boot. Massimo is also handsome, very rich, owned palaces, expensive sports cars, airplanes, you name it, and he had it. He was also very well built, wasn’t lacking in the male appendage department…he was huge…and he knew how to use it. *sigh*
The heat level was OVER THE TOP HOT!! There was m/w/m scene that Lex watched from a hiding place that just about over heated my Kindle. WOW! The love scenes with Lex and Massimo were really hot and so well done that even my panties got wet…did I just say that? I love my erotica, and the author did not disappoint.
Towards the end of the book, Lex and Massimo parted ways. I found myself shedding a tear or two, it really got to me. I was not certain what was going to happen between these two lovers, and then to my surprise the romance kicked in high gear and I was left with an ear to ear smile on my face.
The ending was conclusive, nicely done and it left me feeling good, but I still wished that there would have been an epilogue, I just love reading about how happy the couples are and what is going on with them a few years down the road. Oh well, maybe next time.
Looks as if I found myself another FANTASTIC must read author! Avery Aster did a splendid job on this book and I can hardly believe that this is her debut novel. She has found her niche and I look forward to reading many more of her SCORCHING HOT romances.
**A copy of this book was kindly provided by Avery Aster in exchange for and honest review**
August 24, 2013
SUCH A HOT AND SEXY READ
Avery Aster ticks all the boxes for brilliant sexy, naughty, panty-melting read!
*whispers* *Don't read it in a tube,like I did*
Our girl, Lex daughter of a rock n 'roll star father and a mum who was a playboy bunny and singer. What a combination. And when her parents enjoying the light of media, Lex dislikes it. Her father's death and with her mother's addiction's issues going on, she opens her own fashion label, Easton Essentials for high street fashion. My Lex:
N our delicious playboy Prince Massimo Tittoni, who on the other hand, loves media attention and is head of Girasoli Garment Company. One word about him, he such a woman's man and he's Italian, baby! My Massimo:
Lex orders her fabric Easton from his company and after not receiving her next shipment, she gets in touch with his company and is been told that the shipment is cancelled. Hence, Lex gets in mission to confront him and heads for Italy! Oh yeah .......... What happens after .......... is not what they both expect.
Lex and Massimo have such a wonderful chemistry and it's a great book with a mixture of fashion and romance. I enjoyed this book!
Undressed is a perfect weekend read. You will have sizzling hot romance and with a well-written story!
**ARC provided by author/publisher**
March 7, 2013
3.75 Stars
I found Undressed to be a very sexy and saucy look into the world of fashion. The heroine, Lex can be a bitch when she needs to be and I was worried for a bit that she was never going to soften, but she did. Massimo, our hero is a prince and fabric exporter. He's known for being a playboy, but he's greatly misunderstood. I found him to be romantic to the bone. Chivalrous and dignified, qualities that sometimes caused him to take the wrong action when it came to love.
The sexual tension is palpable and the passion is clear, but the cultural miscommunications lead to a debacle, the couple may not be able to fix.
What I loved about Undressed:
-Massimo sleeps with three Cane Corsos (big ass dogs) in his bed.
-Lex built her fashion label from nothing, helping her mother along the way.
-Lex is determined to be successful at any cost, which leads her to fly to Milan to deal with Massimo face to face.
-The author knows her shit about the fashion world, from fabrics to designers.
-Jemma. Massimo's employee and friend who helps Lex with all things Milanese. She's a great character.
-There's some very hot sex that includes a main character as a voyeur. I get to add the shelf "female ejaculation". Woohoo!
-I enjoyed the plot and the characters were very colorful.
-The author made some unpredictable choices that surprised me in a good way.
What I didn't like about Undressed:
-I would have liked to see Massimo's temper a bit more. He was always very calm.
-Where was all of Lex's fire when she should have been mad at Massimo?
-There was something strange during one of the sex scenes that I just can't fathom. It took me out of the book.
-Some of the dirty talk, I found strange. Both the Italian and the New Yorker said, "Come on" and "Let's Go" quite often. That's ball game chatter, not dirty talk.
I look forward to book 2.
I found Undressed to be a very sexy and saucy look into the world of fashion. The heroine, Lex can be a bitch when she needs to be and I was worried for a bit that she was never going to soften, but she did. Massimo, our hero is a prince and fabric exporter. He's known for being a playboy, but he's greatly misunderstood. I found him to be romantic to the bone. Chivalrous and dignified, qualities that sometimes caused him to take the wrong action when it came to love.
The sexual tension is palpable and the passion is clear, but the cultural miscommunications lead to a debacle, the couple may not be able to fix.
What I loved about Undressed:
-Massimo sleeps with three Cane Corsos (big ass dogs) in his bed.
-Lex built her fashion label from nothing, helping her mother along the way.
-Lex is determined to be successful at any cost, which leads her to fly to Milan to deal with Massimo face to face.
-The author knows her shit about the fashion world, from fabrics to designers.
-Jemma. Massimo's employee and friend who helps Lex with all things Milanese. She's a great character.
-There's some very hot sex that includes a main character as a voyeur. I get to add the shelf "female ejaculation". Woohoo!
-I enjoyed the plot and the characters were very colorful.
-The author made some unpredictable choices that surprised me in a good way.
What I didn't like about Undressed:
-I would have liked to see Massimo's temper a bit more. He was always very calm.
-Where was all of Lex's fire when she should have been mad at Massimo?
-There was something strange during one of the sex scenes that I just can't fathom. It took me out of the book.
-Some of the dirty talk, I found strange. Both the Italian and the New Yorker said, "Come on" and "Let's Go" quite often. That's ball game chatter, not dirty talk.
I look forward to book 2.
August 6, 2013
Loved, loved, loved!! OMG am I kicking myself for waiting to read this because I thought it was a cliffy!! Yes there is another book, but this stands on its own.
It's smart, reeaallly funny, really hot and an awesome well balanced read! A strong female who has given up her personal life to make her fashion house a success. Masi is an Italian Prince that lives the good life and who also owns the fabrics Lex needs to put her designs together for NY fashion week. When a denial of textiles happens, Lex hops on a jet to Italy...let the games begin!
Truly, a wonderful story. Ms. Aster has such a great sense of humor! I can't recall the last erotic book I read where the characters thoughts and dialog made me laugh as hard as I did with these two and the supporting cast.
Loved. Onto book 2!!
It's smart, reeaallly funny, really hot and an awesome well balanced read! A strong female who has given up her personal life to make her fashion house a success. Masi is an Italian Prince that lives the good life and who also owns the fabrics Lex needs to put her designs together for NY fashion week. When a denial of textiles happens, Lex hops on a jet to Italy...let the games begin!
Truly, a wonderful story. Ms. Aster has such a great sense of humor! I can't recall the last erotic book I read where the characters thoughts and dialog made me laugh as hard as I did with these two and the supporting cast.
Loved. Onto book 2!!
March 31, 2013
First off, I will say that this book was a real surprise for me. This was marketed as erotic romance, and while it is indeed graphic -- with a token menage a trois thrown in for good measure -- there are actually fewer sex scenes in this book compared to your standard erotic novel.
The second thing that was a surprise to me was the humor. It's brash, in-your-face and yes, often crude brand of humor, which not everyone might appreciate. If you're the type to get offended by this type of humor, then this book might not be for you.
That said, I really enjoyed this book. It has a lot of laugh-out-loud and "Oh no, she-did-not-just-say-that," moments throughout the book. The banter between the main characters, Lex, a fashion designer and Masi, a prince and CEO of a large Italian textile company, are fun to read and their romance was actually very sweet. Both are well developed and I was happy that the author did provide us with a believable back story of Lex and Masi. The ending was a bit cheesy for my taste but I think it worked out well.
I will say that this book is not for everybody. If you're looking for something dark and has a lot of angst, this book isn't for you. This book is escapism in its purest form. So if you're looking to slip into another world where it's full glitz and full of fashionable and beautiful people, then you would really enjoy this book. I know, I did.
*This ARC was provided by Avery Aster through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
The second thing that was a surprise to me was the humor. It's brash, in-your-face and yes, often crude brand of humor, which not everyone might appreciate. If you're the type to get offended by this type of humor, then this book might not be for you.
That said, I really enjoyed this book. It has a lot of laugh-out-loud and "Oh no, she-did-not-just-say-that," moments throughout the book. The banter between the main characters, Lex, a fashion designer and Masi, a prince and CEO of a large Italian textile company, are fun to read and their romance was actually very sweet. Both are well developed and I was happy that the author did provide us with a believable back story of Lex and Masi. The ending was a bit cheesy for my taste but I think it worked out well.
I will say that this book is not for everybody. If you're looking for something dark and has a lot of angst, this book isn't for you. This book is escapism in its purest form. So if you're looking to slip into another world where it's full glitz and full of fashionable and beautiful people, then you would really enjoy this book. I know, I did.
*This ARC was provided by Avery Aster through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
August 14, 2013
3.5--ENTERTAINING--Stars!!!
Masi and Lex's story was sweet....in a dirty, kinky kind of way! Honestly, going in to this book I figured it was going to be mostly sex and not a lot of story. But really it was the opposite...more story then I expected and less sex then I was hoping for.
That's not to say that the sex that was there wasn't hot, because it was. And at one point, when Masi was so bold as to add a little something extra in to "spice" things up.....if you've read this then you'll know what I'm talking about here people. One word--BALLS!
And honestly, I'm sitting there thinking to myself...trying to imagine, is that even possible??? How would that even work???
Yeah, I guess it's possible. But WOW!!!! And speaking of being possible...is is possible for a person to "squirt" THAT much--or at all for that matter??? IDK, there was a smidge too much squirting going on for my liking.
Lex, a fashion designer, heads to Milan to meet with Masi, prince and CEO of a garment company, because he won't release the fabrics she needs to prepare for Fashion Week. Masi and Lex embark on a whirlwind affair full of adventure, scandal, sex parties and eventually love. *sigh*
All of the supporting characters were great and I can't wait to learn more about them in the books to come. Undressed can be read as a standalone, and did have a HEA. The other books in the series are about other chracters--so there is character cross-over. Overall this was a really fun read...with lots of laugh out loud moments and over the top antics. Throw in some hot sex and a sweet yet dominant Italian....
...what more could you ask for?
P.S. Dirty talk in Italian--even hotter then in English!!!!
Masi and Lex's story was sweet....in a dirty, kinky kind of way! Honestly, going in to this book I figured it was going to be mostly sex and not a lot of story. But really it was the opposite...more story then I expected and less sex then I was hoping for.
That's not to say that the sex that was there wasn't hot, because it was. And at one point, when Masi was so bold as to add a little something extra in to "spice" things up.....if you've read this then you'll know what I'm talking about here people. One word--BALLS!
And honestly, I'm sitting there thinking to myself...trying to imagine, is that even possible??? How would that even work???
Yeah, I guess it's possible. But WOW!!!! And speaking of being possible...is is possible for a person to "squirt" THAT much--or at all for that matter??? IDK, there was a smidge too much squirting going on for my liking.
Lex, a fashion designer, heads to Milan to meet with Masi, prince and CEO of a garment company, because he won't release the fabrics she needs to prepare for Fashion Week. Masi and Lex embark on a whirlwind affair full of adventure, scandal, sex parties and eventually love. *sigh*
All of the supporting characters were great and I can't wait to learn more about them in the books to come. Undressed can be read as a standalone, and did have a HEA. The other books in the series are about other chracters--so there is character cross-over. Overall this was a really fun read...with lots of laugh out loud moments and over the top antics. Throw in some hot sex and a sweet yet dominant Italian....
...what more could you ask for?
P.S. Dirty talk in Italian--even hotter then in English!!!!
February 25, 2013
Undressed is hilarious, Sexy hot read. This story Undressed By Avery Aster, reminded me of Alice Clayton. If you are a Alice Clayton fan I believe you will really enjoy this book.
The main characters Lex and Massi had instant chemistry and I loved their internal banter. There are many secondary characters in this book and they brought their own hilarious one liners. I laughed so hard, it made my stomach hurt. I also love all the fashion references in this book. It had a Sex In The City vibe to it with the main (h)Lex she was a cross between Carrie Bradshaw and Samantha. Oh that girl can talk dirty.
The main characters Lex and Massi had instant chemistry and I loved their internal banter. There are many secondary characters in this book and they brought their own hilarious one liners. I laughed so hard, it made my stomach hurt. I also love all the fashion references in this book. It had a Sex In The City vibe to it with the main (h)Lex she was a cross between Carrie Bradshaw and Samantha. Oh that girl can talk dirty.
August 12, 2013
3.5 Stars.
Holy Sh!t, brace yourself people, this book takes erotica to a whole new level of lewd, crude and totally over the top, giggle until you wanna pee your pants smut.
Avery Aster certainly has imagination and boy is it vivid, and I literally lost count of the amount of WTF moments there are in this story.
Lex certainly isn't scared to speak her mind, and I found Massimo's internal dialogue at times LOL funny. I read the better part of this book curled up in my local coffee shop, and I cannot tell you how many funny looks I got sitting there giggling away to myself.
This is an enjoyable XXX rated romp through the Italian and American fashion world, where everything is taken too the extreme, thoughts, feelings, orgasms and general sexual acrobatics, I read things in this book I didn't even realise were physically possible!!! one word "balls", you will know what I mean when you read the book ;-)
If you are looking for a serious erotica book, this is not for you, but if you have an open mind, are looking for a few shocks, laughs and totally OTT characters then The Manhattanites Series will definitely be right up your street.
Although this is mainly m/f erotica, there is a little menage action with some secondary characters.
ARC provided by the author for an honest review.
Holy Sh!t, brace yourself people, this book takes erotica to a whole new level of lewd, crude and totally over the top, giggle until you wanna pee your pants smut.
Avery Aster certainly has imagination and boy is it vivid, and I literally lost count of the amount of WTF moments there are in this story.
Lex certainly isn't scared to speak her mind, and I found Massimo's internal dialogue at times LOL funny. I read the better part of this book curled up in my local coffee shop, and I cannot tell you how many funny looks I got sitting there giggling away to myself.
This is an enjoyable XXX rated romp through the Italian and American fashion world, where everything is taken too the extreme, thoughts, feelings, orgasms and general sexual acrobatics, I read things in this book I didn't even realise were physically possible!!! one word "balls", you will know what I mean when you read the book ;-)
If you are looking for a serious erotica book, this is not for you, but if you have an open mind, are looking for a few shocks, laughs and totally OTT characters then The Manhattanites Series will definitely be right up your street.
Although this is mainly m/f erotica, there is a little menage action with some secondary characters.
ARC provided by the author for an honest review.
April 25, 2013
Playboy Prince Massimo Tittoni has everything he could possibly want in life, money, cars, and women. Designer Lex Easton has worked hard for everything she has and when Massimo stops an order of fabrics she needs to complete her collection, she won’t hesitate to pull all stops to get what she wants, his fabric, even if he is the sexiest man she ever met and a few fantasies with her BOB have entertained some lonely nights. Not only has Massimo halted the fabrics, he also plans to launch his own line that bears a similar theme to Lex’s.
Sexy, charismatic, and pure adult fun. The chemistry is full tilt from the first chapter where the war of the roses is laid down. I thought Massimo was the epitome of a playboy, but once Lex is introduced he can’t seem to make heads or tails of the fiery tornado who storms into his palace. Exquisite read
Sexy, charismatic, and pure adult fun. The chemistry is full tilt from the first chapter where the war of the roses is laid down. I thought Massimo was the epitome of a playboy, but once Lex is introduced he can’t seem to make heads or tails of the fiery tornado who storms into his palace. Exquisite read
August 9, 2015
If I recall correctly this is my first time reading anything by Avery Aster. While I liked her choice of a hero, Massimo is a great Italian man, I wasn't sold on her choice of heroine. The reason this book gets 3.5 soft and bored stars is because I just could not connect with Lex (Alexandra) no matter how hard I tried. Since she's from my area it shouldn't have been hard but she was just too much bull shit and that's coming from a ridiculously blunt and in-your-face extrovert bred in the NYC area.
I wanted to love this book but Lex just got on my nerves more times than I could count and I did have a few issues with Massimo. I also had a few issues with the way the story was structured and it felt a bit amateur to me which caused more problems with my enjoyment. There's a happy ending, there's lots of sexual content, but this story just didn't work for me.
I did like the movement between New York, Milan, and so forth as well as a little look in to the fashion world. I like the way Aster attempted to paint the characters in three dimensions rather than one. I also just liked the fact that Massimo continuously weaved Italian into his talking language because I do love Italian. Overall, I wasn't really sold on the story and didn't feel like I have with other stories such as Opening Up by Lauren Dane.
I wanted to love this book but Lex just got on my nerves more times than I could count and I did have a few issues with Massimo. I also had a few issues with the way the story was structured and it felt a bit amateur to me which caused more problems with my enjoyment. There's a happy ending, there's lots of sexual content, but this story just didn't work for me.
I did like the movement between New York, Milan, and so forth as well as a little look in to the fashion world. I like the way Aster attempted to paint the characters in three dimensions rather than one. I also just liked the fact that Massimo continuously weaved Italian into his talking language because I do love Italian. Overall, I wasn't really sold on the story and didn't feel like I have with other stories such as Opening Up by Lauren Dane.
August 20, 2013
Avery Aster delivers exactly what she promises... a hot,sexual, international romp focusing on a band of characters covering the Fashion Industry. She smartly presents short bios for her cast and even shares that her intent is to let you have that "sex in the city" experience first hand.
We start in NYC, travel to a Principality to tangle with said sexy robust Prince, spend time in Milan and end up back where we started in New York for Fashion Week.
Of course, the story involves a strong woman with determination, overcoming obstacles. It doesn't hurt that the Prince is hung like a horse, knows how to use it and is still classy enough to recognize love when he finds it.
What I really enjoyed besides the raunchy humor was that it didn't take itself too seriously, allowing me to just kick back and laugh.
This is a first in the series and I have the second installment read to go...
We start in NYC, travel to a Principality to tangle with said sexy robust Prince, spend time in Milan and end up back where we started in New York for Fashion Week.
Of course, the story involves a strong woman with determination, overcoming obstacles. It doesn't hurt that the Prince is hung like a horse, knows how to use it and is still classy enough to recognize love when he finds it.
What I really enjoyed besides the raunchy humor was that it didn't take itself too seriously, allowing me to just kick back and laugh.
This is a first in the series and I have the second installment read to go...
December 14, 2015
Ultimately, I enjoyed it. Started off slow, ended up a bit smutty and pretty funny, my main issue was my inability to get into Lex and Masi’s romance. It was sexy and crude, but emotionally, I just didn’t connect with them.. When the story needs a glossary at the beginning and it's not an urban fantasy, I felt like I needed to start at the beginning to get to know all the characters and I wish I had read the first book in the series before this one. That said, I thought there was plenty of smutty bits that made up for the lack of romance for me.
**ARC provided by publisher via netgalley for review**
March 7, 2013
3.75 HEARTS
I’m all over the shop with my review for this book. It made me laugh out loud. It placed a smile on my face which stayed there for a damn long time.
However...
It did have its drawbacks.
There were so many pages that I loved in this book, but the sex unfortunately pulled me out of my enjoyment. I hope I can do my best to explain my point of view.
Italian Prince Massimo Tittoni was hot. SUPER HAWT. He spoke with the most delicious accent and I loved how his dialogue was sprinkled with sexy Italian words. And Lex? She was funny as hell. Not just a little bit funny, but HUGELY funny.
The emotion between them is palpable, clearly written and believable. I swooned in anticipation for their happily ever after. But I found that things didn’t always add up and the sexual relationship between them wasn’t strong enough in the end.
Now this book is naughty. It isn’t written with flowery words. It is all about tits and d*ck. And the sexual scenes are explicit. Yet the acts between Massimo and Lex are very few and far between. At times it felt like there was more sex between the side characters.I wanted more! For such an explicit book there wasn't enough sex between the protagonists.
Massimo is also explained as being hung like an Evian bottle. And Lex hasn’t had sex in a while. So add those together and I anticipated a slow, sensual � yet explicit scene for their first time.
I was wrong...and left with the impression that Lex’s vagina resemble a chasm of doom with everything she fit in there. I’ve never read a scene where a guy shoves his monster truck sized penis into a woman AS WELL as the berries. That was an eye opener. And although the scene was described as "making love" it just felt like sex to me.
There were other bits and pieces I didn’t enjoy sexually speaking but I’m not going to go into detail because they are my own sexual preferences. And no, I’m not talking about the guy on guy scene � I loved that.
BUT � apart from my aversion to the sex I did enjoy this book.
I think Avery is a master of sarcastic humor. I loved her one-liners, Massimo, Lex, the writing style, the pace. The majority of the story was really great in my opinion and I am looking forward to the next in this series.
Hotness Rating:
This is actually a hard one to rate. Its explicit nature deserves a 5, but there just wasn't enough actual sex to rate it that high. So maybe 4 *shrugs*
I’m all over the shop with my review for this book. It made me laugh out loud. It placed a smile on my face which stayed there for a damn long time.
However...
It did have its drawbacks.
There were so many pages that I loved in this book, but the sex unfortunately pulled me out of my enjoyment. I hope I can do my best to explain my point of view.
Italian Prince Massimo Tittoni was hot. SUPER HAWT. He spoke with the most delicious accent and I loved how his dialogue was sprinkled with sexy Italian words. And Lex? She was funny as hell. Not just a little bit funny, but HUGELY funny.
The emotion between them is palpable, clearly written and believable. I swooned in anticipation for their happily ever after. But I found that things didn’t always add up and the sexual relationship between them wasn’t strong enough in the end.
Now this book is naughty. It isn’t written with flowery words. It is all about tits and d*ck. And the sexual scenes are explicit. Yet the acts between Massimo and Lex are very few and far between. At times it felt like there was more sex between the side characters.I wanted more! For such an explicit book there wasn't enough sex between the protagonists.
Massimo is also explained as being hung like an Evian bottle. And Lex hasn’t had sex in a while. So add those together and I anticipated a slow, sensual � yet explicit scene for their first time.
I was wrong...and left with the impression that Lex’s vagina resemble a chasm of doom with everything she fit in there. I’ve never read a scene where a guy shoves his monster truck sized penis into a woman AS WELL as the berries. That was an eye opener. And although the scene was described as "making love" it just felt like sex to me.
There were other bits and pieces I didn’t enjoy sexually speaking but I’m not going to go into detail because they are my own sexual preferences. And no, I’m not talking about the guy on guy scene � I loved that.
BUT � apart from my aversion to the sex I did enjoy this book.
I think Avery is a master of sarcastic humor. I loved her one-liners, Massimo, Lex, the writing style, the pace. The majority of the story was really great in my opinion and I am looking forward to the next in this series.
Hotness Rating:
This is actually a hard one to rate. Its explicit nature deserves a 5, but there just wasn't enough actual sex to rate it that high. So maybe 4 *shrugs*
March 19, 2013
3.5 Entertaining Stars
Undressed is an extremely fast paced and sexy read, though I don’t think it’s everyone’s cuppa tea. Those who don’t find the fashion industry, well endowed Italian princes proven to induce “squirting� or an over the top happily ever after should probably steer clear.
Let’s start with Lex. She’s by far my favorite character and I loved her and her snarky group of friends. She’s made a name for herself in the fashion world, in spite of a difficult upbringing in the public eye, via her talent and straight up working her ass off. No hand outs for this girl. When something gets in the way of her professional dreams she confronts it head on, which is exactly how she meets Italian playboy and BOB namesake Massimo Tittoni. In addition to being a hot and wealthy tabloid fixture, Massimo also owns the textile company and the fabric Lex needs to make her designs a success. When, deadline looming, Lex’s fabric is MIA she heads to Massimo’s private island off the coast of Italy to rectify the situation. Some people have it so rough!
Lex is hot, Massimo’s hot and it’s an Ellora’s Cave novel. It’s not difficult to see where the story’s headed. In spite of that, sexy times between these two took a bit longer to get to than I’d expected, in a good way. Lex and Massimo run through every conceivable emotion as far as the other’s concerned, from anger to distrust to lust to hurt to love. And back again.
I’m not exaggerating when I say this is a fast paced book. Lex and Massimo fall IN LOVE over the course of one week. During that week we’re also gifted with a threesome witnessed by Lex, Milan nightlife, two devious skanks looking to make a quick buck, a tabloid scandal involving a previously under the radar Lex and family drama. Oh, lots of fashion action takes place as well. There’s a lot packed into this story and that’s probably my biggest complaint. As entertaining as it was, I felt the connection between Lex and Massimo suffered because of it and I didn’t entirely buy the big finale HEA.
In spite of some story issues I highly enjoyed Undressed. I’m already looking forward to reading about Lex’s friends (maybe?) as the series progresses.
This book provided from the Author and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Undressed is an extremely fast paced and sexy read, though I don’t think it’s everyone’s cuppa tea. Those who don’t find the fashion industry, well endowed Italian princes proven to induce “squirting� or an over the top happily ever after should probably steer clear.
Let’s start with Lex. She’s by far my favorite character and I loved her and her snarky group of friends. She’s made a name for herself in the fashion world, in spite of a difficult upbringing in the public eye, via her talent and straight up working her ass off. No hand outs for this girl. When something gets in the way of her professional dreams she confronts it head on, which is exactly how she meets Italian playboy and BOB namesake Massimo Tittoni. In addition to being a hot and wealthy tabloid fixture, Massimo also owns the textile company and the fabric Lex needs to make her designs a success. When, deadline looming, Lex’s fabric is MIA she heads to Massimo’s private island off the coast of Italy to rectify the situation. Some people have it so rough!
Lex is hot, Massimo’s hot and it’s an Ellora’s Cave novel. It’s not difficult to see where the story’s headed. In spite of that, sexy times between these two took a bit longer to get to than I’d expected, in a good way. Lex and Massimo run through every conceivable emotion as far as the other’s concerned, from anger to distrust to lust to hurt to love. And back again.
I’m not exaggerating when I say this is a fast paced book. Lex and Massimo fall IN LOVE over the course of one week. During that week we’re also gifted with a threesome witnessed by Lex, Milan nightlife, two devious skanks looking to make a quick buck, a tabloid scandal involving a previously under the radar Lex and family drama. Oh, lots of fashion action takes place as well. There’s a lot packed into this story and that’s probably my biggest complaint. As entertaining as it was, I felt the connection between Lex and Massimo suffered because of it and I didn’t entirely buy the big finale HEA.
In spite of some story issues I highly enjoyed Undressed. I’m already looking forward to reading about Lex’s friends (maybe?) as the series progresses.
This book provided from the Author and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
March 13, 2013
Being keen to read “Undressed�, I was delighted to receive an ARC from the author for an honest review.
This was a very funny read..from the offset.. “Massimo, answer the flippin� phone—you royal pain in my ass!� Lex Easton, owner of Easton Essentials and an Upper East Side designer, contacts Prince Massimo Tittoni directly to understand why his company had not fulfilled her fabric order to complete her new fashion brand. She is desperate to complete her samples for her up and coming fashion collection, showcasing in a few weeks. Following a misunderstanding during the initial phone conversation, Lex decided to travel to Massimo’s Isola di Girasoli, where he was on vacation.
The dialogue was hysterical, including the constant internal musings. Lex had previously adoringly named her BOB “Masi’s salami�, which was confirmed on sight when she sneakily admired his “Evian bottle� on entering the garden pool at his “palace�!
We are taken through their dancing interactions, with Italian subtext, fashionista name dropping and, above all, great humour. Needless to say the chemistry was off the scale..just how I like it! Be aware that our gorgeous Masi favours the “see you next Tuesday� word, and being British, I have to say consider yourself warned!
I thoroughly enjoyed Avery’s writing style, and the fashion background just increased my interest. Her old & new friends were intriguing characters, and I look forward to seeing how they may develop/feature in the upcoming series.
This was a very funny read..from the offset.. “Massimo, answer the flippin� phone—you royal pain in my ass!� Lex Easton, owner of Easton Essentials and an Upper East Side designer, contacts Prince Massimo Tittoni directly to understand why his company had not fulfilled her fabric order to complete her new fashion brand. She is desperate to complete her samples for her up and coming fashion collection, showcasing in a few weeks. Following a misunderstanding during the initial phone conversation, Lex decided to travel to Massimo’s Isola di Girasoli, where he was on vacation.
The dialogue was hysterical, including the constant internal musings. Lex had previously adoringly named her BOB “Masi’s salami�, which was confirmed on sight when she sneakily admired his “Evian bottle� on entering the garden pool at his “palace�!
We are taken through their dancing interactions, with Italian subtext, fashionista name dropping and, above all, great humour. Needless to say the chemistry was off the scale..just how I like it! Be aware that our gorgeous Masi favours the “see you next Tuesday� word, and being British, I have to say consider yourself warned!
I thoroughly enjoyed Avery’s writing style, and the fashion background just increased my interest. Her old & new friends were intriguing characters, and I look forward to seeing how they may develop/feature in the upcoming series.
August 31, 2013
Okay, so it's a little confusing for me to start a series and read them out of order, but it worked, lol. I'm still a little confused about how to rate this book, but having said that, I think I liked this book more than the first.
Lex is struggling to keep her fashion company together. She's been working her ass off to keep it off the ground and has high hopes that with this next Fashion Week everything will pay off. However, her fabric provider has decided last minute he won't be sending her the fabrics. With no other choice, Lex leaves home and heads to Prince Massimo's to try to convince him to send the shipment. Little did she know this business adventure would be life altering, not only for her company but personally as well.
I loved Prince Massimo. He was hot hot hot!! And Lex was strong willed and brave. I got a little confused because some of the things Lex did after her and Massimo got together didn't exactly seem like her, and some of the things Massimo said and did, didn't really seem like a Prince would do. I like them together, just some things that happened felt a little odd for the characters.
I don't want to seem like I'm picking the story apart, it's just some things I noticed, but it was still a good story and I must say I liked it more than the second in the series. :) I think Blake's story should be interesting and can't wait to read it soon! :)
Lex is struggling to keep her fashion company together. She's been working her ass off to keep it off the ground and has high hopes that with this next Fashion Week everything will pay off. However, her fabric provider has decided last minute he won't be sending her the fabrics. With no other choice, Lex leaves home and heads to Prince Massimo's to try to convince him to send the shipment. Little did she know this business adventure would be life altering, not only for her company but personally as well.
I loved Prince Massimo. He was hot hot hot!! And Lex was strong willed and brave. I got a little confused because some of the things Lex did after her and Massimo got together didn't exactly seem like her, and some of the things Massimo said and did, didn't really seem like a Prince would do. I like them together, just some things that happened felt a little odd for the characters.
I don't want to seem like I'm picking the story apart, it's just some things I noticed, but it was still a good story and I must say I liked it more than the second in the series. :) I think Blake's story should be interesting and can't wait to read it soon! :)
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