Naughty but Nice: Bare Essentials (Harlequin Blaze, No 63) [Paperback]

Jill Shalvis (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Blaze | Publication Date: November 1, 2002

Cassie Tremaine Montgomery: The stunning lingerie model with a tough-as-nails attitude and a sheriff in her sights.

Sean "Tag" Taggart: The sexy-as-sin sheriff who is more than willing to play Cassie's game...his way.

Cassie intends to use all the seductive powers she has to entice Tag as part of her revenge on her hometown. Tag, however, isn't cooperating. He's more than willing to set the sheets on fire with her, but he's asking for more than just sizzling sex.... He knows she's not as tough as she pretends. And he knows she cares about him--even if she won't admit it. That's fine. He'll just turn up the heat until she concedes there's more between them than this red-hot passion.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (November 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373790678
• ISBN-13: 978-0373790678
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

New York Times Bestselling author Jill Shalvis wrote THE SWEETEST THING and over three dozen other romance novels including her acclaimed Lucky Harbor series. The 6-time Rita nominee and 3-time National Readers Choice winner makes her home near Lake Tahoe. Visit her website at http://www.jillshalvis.com for a complete book list and daily blog, and http://www.facebook.com/jillshalvis for other news.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Written with the grace of a poet -- Very highly recommended, November 7, 2002

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C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Naughty but Nice: Bare Essentials (Harlequin Blaze, No 63) (Paperback)

The small town of Pleasantville, Ohio judges the Tremaine family harshly as bastards and tramps -- deservedly so for every Tremaine except Cassie Tremaine Montgomery. So the boulder on Cassie's shoulder is certainly understandable. After all, she has had it proven, from high school forward, that all men can be turned to slaves by their penises. Ten years after her departure, Cassie returns to Pleasantville to settle old scores while tending to business.

Sheriff Sean Taggart does not hesitate to issue two tickets in two days to the famous lingerie model. Cassie immediately dismisses the sexy cop; after all, a cop uniform and sheriff's badge could never interest her. Tag likewise does not believe he could fall for this tempting goddess. He believes that he is done with trouble and high maintenance. But then the taste of her reminds him of forbidden passion, and the "promise of head-banging, toe-curling sex," and Tag surely finds out how much he does want this anti-authority woman.

Jill Shalvis displays the soul of a poet with her deft pen, creating a powerful atmosphere in only two sentences: "Pleasantville had a scent she'd never forgotten. It smelled like broken dreams and fear." Such description makes the reader incredibly sympathetic and tolerant of Cassie, despite her bad attitude and terrible suspicion. As she learns the truth behind a few of the town citizens, such as the librarian who always lurked nearby when she was teen, Cassie softens her hard disposition, learning to look beneath surfaces. Furthermore, Cassie's diary from high school provides poignant insight into this wounded character, and her driving need to succeed. Tag's powerful, sexy presence is just the hero this damaged woman needs, and the substance of every woman's fantasy. An endearing, sensual treat, NAUGHTY BUT NICE comes very highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy and Fun!, January 13, 2010

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Kim (Michigan) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Naughty But Nice (Kindle Edition)

So I never thought of myself as a Harlequin romance person but I am having to rethink that. I read Naturally Naughty by Leslie Warren who's turning into one of my faves and couldn't wait to read the next installment of this series. This one is just as fun and sexy. Cassie is a tough girl who turns out to be sweet and vulnerable. Tag is the hot sheriff who keeps her on her toes. Nothing not to like about this one!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pick up both Naughty but Nice & Naturally Naughtly and enjoy !, May 20, 2007

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cb (Minot, ND) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Naughty but Nice: Bare Essentials (Harlequin Blaze, No 63) (Paperback)

Naughty but Nice by Jill Shalvis is excellent afternoon read. Cassie comes back to her hometown to get away from her stalker and face her past. She runs into Sheriff Taggart and they steam up the pages. Check out Naturally Naughtly - Cassie cousin's story....