Never Too Much [Paperback]

Lori Foster (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2002

A confirmed bachelor, Ben Badwin has had his share of women, and he likes them as sexy, wild, and uninhibited as his desires. Nothing at all like the brash, dirt-covered, wholesomely cute woman who just strutted into his diner. But something about Sierra Murphy's independent attitude makes Ben's fantasies run wild. He'd love to dazzle her with his prized sensual skills...to make her want him as badly as he suddenly wants her. Sierra doesn't need a man in her life, not even one as sinfully tempting as Ben. But the more she keeps her distance, the more Ben wants her. And the more Ben wants her, the harder it is for Sierra to steer clear of his teasing touches and enticing eyes. To get him into her bed - and out of her system - Sierra makes him a proposition: she'll sleep with him, but for one night only. Now, it's up to Ben to turn one night of pure ecstasy into a lifetime of passion.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Ben Badwin needs a woman, and he needs her now, so when Sierra Murphy drives up in a battered truck to eat at his motel restaurant, exhausted from launching her landscaping business, he sets his sights on her. Her blunt rejection of his usually infallible charm makes the chase more fun, but Ben doesn't expect to fall in love, nor to have Sierra's best friend make a play for his mother, nor to encounter a determined grandmother and an abusive ex-husband in the tumble of misunderstandings, jealousy, and sex that follows. How all this falls into place makes for an interesting mix of ecstatic (and lovingly described) sex, and reluctant women overcoming past hurts with persistent men determined to help (and bed) them. The reader ends up liking Ben, even though his single-mindedness and perpetual hard-on can be tedious. And Foster's readers will keep reading in spite of some predictable patches as they eagerly wait for Ben and Sierra to finally admit that they have more than sex going for them. Mary K. Chelton
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Review

"Foster is arguably the star of Kensington's steamy erotica imprint, Brava." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758200862
• ISBN-13: 978-0758200860
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,717,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lori Foster first published with Harlequin in January 1996. Since those early days, Lori has routinely had 6 to 10 releases a year. Lori is a Waldenbooks, USA Today, Publisher's Weekly and New York Times bestselling author and is published through Berkley/ Jove, Kensington, St. Martins, Harlequin and Silhouette.

In 2001, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times 'Career Achievement Award' for Series Romantic Fantasy.

In 2002, Lori's book Too Much Temptation was the top-selling romance title for Amazon.

In 2003, Say No To Joe was the second 'Bestselling Original Contemporary' romance for Waldenbooks.

In 2004, The Secret Life of Bryan was the 'Bestselling Original Contemporary' romance for the BGI group.

In 2005, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times 'Career Achievement Award' for Contemporary Romance.

In 2006, Jude's Law was the "Bestselling Romantic Comedy" romance title for the BGI group.

In 2007, Lori launched a new "urban fantasy" series under the name L. L. Foster. See more on her "dark side" at www.llfoster.com

In 2007, Causing Havoc was among Amazon's Top Ten Editor's picks in Romance.

In 2008, Hard to Handle made #2 on the New York Times bestseller list.

In 2009, Servant: The Acceptance, L.L. Foster, was named Amazon's Number 1 Editors' Pick in Romance.

Lori visits daily with readers as part of the 'Running With Quills' blog at www.runningwithquills.com and at her busy message board featured on her website www.LoriFoster.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ben Badwin is as awesome as he promised to be~, September 26, 2002

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M. Bradley "Mimmi" (Bluegrass State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Never Too Much (Paperback)

Ben Badwin has it BAD. Hes just met his neighbor, and Sierra Murphy screamed challenge at him with every breath she took. She was curvy, sexy and sweetand everything he was looking for in a woman. At least, everything he was looking for to seduce in a woman. Having her open her business up just across the street from his motel and diner couldnt have been better luck. Now if she can just get her to agree its the best thing that could happen

Sierra Murphy had moved to Gillespie to open her landscape business, and to become a success. Shes spent the last few years trying to make up for a mistake shed made in the past, a mistake that still haunted her today, and all she wanted was to be left alone. She didnt need or want a man. Sex was overrated anyway, as far as she was concerned. But she just couldnt believe it when she saw the sexily perfect Ben Badwin, and realized that he was determined to convince her that they needed to get together. And when a storm blows out her window, and forces her to bunk over at his place, he does convince her that there may be more to this sex thing than shed previously seen

Sierra and Ben are just perfect for one another. Sierra is working to build herself into a competent businesswoman, but already shes a woman of determination and spirit. And Ben is still struggling to iron out his feelings over family matter that have to do with a domineering grand mother, and be a success at his motel and diner. While hes always made time for womenfor he loves them all, any shape, and size, any agehes never had a woman impact his life the way Sierra has. She makes him long for more.

Lori Foster has delivered in spades for those of us who were waiting for the second Badwin brother. Ben is an incredibly sexy, sweet and determined hero who shes breathed life into on the pages of this story. Wow, where can I find one? And Sierra is just the perfect mix of vulnerability and strength, making us both admire and like her. The sexy scenes steam up the pages, and the wonderful love story makes this an incredible read. Kudos, Lori for another top notch read!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lori Foster Has Done It Again!, October 15, 2002

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Sara Andrade (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Never Too Much (Paperback)

Lori Foster has a reputation as an author who brings the reader sexy, steamy, hot romances with wonderful, well developed characters. She does it again with this wonderful book! I loved Ben and Sierra, they were a perfect match. It was a fun and sexy romance that I didn't want to see end.

Ben is a sexy motel/diner owner who sees Sierra and wants her immediately. Sierra is a sassy, tough women who is busy getting her landscaping business off the ground and doesn't need a man messing up her life. It's up to Ben to change Sierra's mind....

You can't go wrong with this book.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Whew! Hot stuff; great partner book to TOO MUCH TEMPTATION, September 29, 2002

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Freelance Reviewer "Carla" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Never Too Much (Paperback)

Ben Badwin wants a woman. Now. Not just any woman, but one that will pose a challenge. Not that he's conceited, but Ben is uninterested in the women constantly throwing themselves at him. He wants the thrill of the chase. He gets that and more in the form of his new neighbor, Sierra Murphy.

Sierra wants nothing to do with tangled up involvements, especially with a man like Ben Badwin whose good looks should make him illegal. Instead, she's concentrating on getting her new landscaping business off the ground. Ben's sexy looks and gentlemanly ways soon have Sierra in a state of constant arousal and confusion. A recent divorce from a very controlling man has made Sierra very leery of most men. What's a woman to do?

Well, if the woman is a character in one of Lori Foster's books, you know she won't be in a state of constant arousal and confusion for too long! NEVER TOO MUCH is a bit of a switch from Lori's usual fare. Oh, not in the sexy, steamy department, but how Sierra and Ben get to that point. Who says only women are teases?? I was hooked from the first page and could have very easily finished this in one sitting - if real life had let me.

Ms. Foster has an uncanny ability to create characters that grab onto readers' hearts and don't let go until the end. Even then, you're sorry to turn the last page. NEVER TOO MUCH is a delightful tale about two very strong-minded and strong-willed people, each with their own set of issues that must be resolved before they can finally commit to each other. Some scenes are heartbreaking while others, especially where Ben's mother and grandmother are involved, are tender or hysterical. The sub romance between Ben's mother and Sierra's friend and coworker is just as satisfying as the main romance.

I highly recommend NEVER TOO MUCH as classic Lori Foster with a little bit of a twist. A sequel to TOO MUCH TEMPTATION, this tale can be read alone, but my advice is to read TMT first to get the whole effect of all the characters and how their relationships develop.