No Reservations (Black Lace) [Paperback]

Megan Hart (Author), Lauren Dane (Author)

Book Description

Series: Black Lace | Publication Date: April 22, 2010

Christmas is not so merry for Kate and Leah. Kate's romantic winter holiday is destroyed by the sudden and uninvited presence of Dix's annoying ex-wife, while Brandon's super-perfect family and a diamond ring send Leah running for the refuge of a girls' vacation with Kate to Sin City. But Dix and Brandon both know what they want. In hot pursuit, the men show up in Vegas, ready to use every sensual trick they have to convince Kate and Leah to take a gamble on forever. Four days in Vegas, two sexy and determined men, one penthouse suite, and no reservations make for one wild ride.

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About the Author

Megan Hart is the author of Broken, Deeper, Dirty, Stranger, and Tempted. Lauren Dane is the author of Giving Chase, Laid Bare, Taking Chase, Relentless, and Undercover. They are the coauthors of Taking Care of Business.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Virgin Books (April 22, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0352345195
• ISBN-13: 978-0352345196
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #323,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some reservations...., March 23, 2010

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Deborah Verlen "Deborah" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: No Reservations (Black Lace) (Paperback)

The concept for this book was interesting, Dane and Hart have created two interwoven stories. The stories revolve around Kate and Dix who have to contend with Pickles, Dix's ex-wife who after ten years still thinks there is a chance they will get back together. The second story is that of Brandon and Leigh who are at his family's home and Leigh is freaking out. The two women end up in Las Vegas with the men in hot pursuit!

One of the book strengths is the development of the characters as they grow through dealing with their issues about love and life. Kate and Leigh have insecurities and vulnerabilities and the reader is able to watch the characters deal with their problems and grow from them. Same goes for Brandon. Dix was a bit more one dimensional, but for some reason, he was my favorite of the four characters.

I'm not familiar with Megan Hart's writing and his isn't one of Dane's best books, but is a good addition to their book lists.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good erotic sequel, July 17, 2010

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Hooked (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Reservations (Black Lace) (Paperback)

This is the sequel to "Taking Care of Business" following the continuing romances of Leah and Brandon, and Kate and Dix, along with his interfering ex-wife Eve.

Pros: It's a good sequel with logical relationship development in keeping with the characters. You want to turn the page and see what happens. It's seamlessly and impressively edited, blending the two stories and voices really well (proofing needs work, but I nitpick). I liked the story, loved the characters (especially Brandon) and it flowed nicely. Loved the description of the Penny Pincher, the funniest writing in the book.

Cons: It had too much sex---Whoa, did I just type that? Well, some of the scenes felt a bit gratuitous, like there was a quota to fill. If the purpose of a scene is clearly to discuss Eve, for example, you wonder why they are having the conversation en flagrante delecto instead of over chocolate croissants at the Bellagio or while playing slots. Not to say there weren't lots of good sex scenes in here: New Year's Eve, the parent's basement, the dressing room were all great, and no one writes the nookie like Dane and Hart; but some of the scenes, especially in the penthouse, blur a bit and were all a little too consistently serious in tone for me. Maybe it's me, but dang, you're in Vegas, baby, throw your clothes on and stroll through the Venetian or something, you can talk at Wolfgang Puck's as well as in bed, and the food's better.

The ending after Vegas wraps up a bit too fast, but overall it's a good read, just not quite as strong as "Taking Care of Business".

5.0 out of 5 stars No Reservations, July 11, 2010

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This review is from: No Reservations (Black Lace) (Paperback)

Kate loves Dix but she hates his ex-wife Eve. Eve does anything and everything to make Kate's life miserable.

Kate's best friend Leah is in love with Brandon, but she's afraid of committing to him for a lot of reasons.

Eve's latest scheme and Leah finding a small velvet box tucked in Brandon's things, sends Kate and Leah fleeing to the ultimate get away destination - Las Vegas. Brandon and Dix are too stubborn and too in love to not follow their women. Some of what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, but the good that comes out of a few days indulging in everything from buffets to public sex, comes back with them, including a new sense of what the couples want and don't want. Now, if they can just get the real world to cooperate, they'll have it made in the shade.

No Reservations is full of sex, romance, a little angst, several `I love you's', a lot of talking dirty, some public sex, and two really good stories too. Anyone who could put up with a woman like Eve and not completely lose their mind or haul off and kill her is a saint in my book. Kate is the perfect girlfriend. (as far as any red-blooded male would say.) She sends Dix to strip clubs, she loves sex, she's kinky, smart, beautiful, and fun. I learned a little from her. I admire Leah and Kate's confidence in themselves and their men. Kate is adventurous and a bit wild, while Leah is intelligent and in control. And they both know how to have fun. Dix is a little gruff and Brandon is a little more reserved, but they are both really hot in their own way. While I usually like dominance in men rather than women, there is something sweet, sexy, and very sincere about Brandon's desire to follow Leah's orders. He wants what she wants. It makes them happy and it turns them on. Their relationship is very genuine. On the flip side, Dix's light dominance in bed is hot as hell. There is a lot more fun than heartache in No Reservations.