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Scandalous: Scandalized!\Sex Appeal

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What happens when two headstrong people decide to get together? Sparks fly, although the attraction isn't instantaneous. What happens when the same people realize they're meant to be? Well, that's Scandalous.

Lori Foster writes characters that everyone can relate to because the characters are real. They have the same problems you and I might have and end up with sexy love interests to tangle with. Her work is always upbeat and refreshing. She takes tried and true real-life issues and makes them unique. These two stories in one are no exception.

In Scandalized, Olivia owns a tastefully risqué boutique. Tony owns the hotel housing her boutiques. Problem? He wants a baby - hers. What does she want? Him. I liked Tony's forthright approach: get in, state the problem and solution, and expect and answer. But I loved that his family threw curveballs into his plans. Who doesn't have the occasional interfering family member? I thought the interactions between Olivia and Tony's nieces and nephews were sweet and endearing to the reader. It didn't hurt that Tony was easy on the eyes, either!

In Sex Appeal, Shadow owns a risqué boutique that caters to the fun in sex. She's not all lace frills. She's got a biting sense of humor that knocks Brent on his bottom - literally! But where this novel could become a knock off of the previous work, Foster goes in a different direction. No screwy family, but rather a stalker bent on harming Shadow. I liked that Shadow was capable of taking care of herself and not afraid to tell Brent when to leave her alone. I also liked his chivalry. I want to read about characters that I could possibly know and Shadow and Brent are those characters.

There aren't too many stories that stick with you even past the last page, but both stories featured in Scandalous fit the bill. If you want sassy heroines and hunky heroes who aren't afraid to back down, then grab a copy of Scandalous and let the stories take you away. I give this work 5 books.

Originally posted at www.longandshortreviews.com

http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2009/05/scandalous-by-lori-foster_27.html

I read many Lori Foster's books, but Scandalous will be my favorite! So sexy, suspenseful and in same time classy!

Lori Foster writes in movie pictures.Vivid descriptions.Her books are believably sexy without being offensive.Laughing right out loud is a common reaction when reading her books. I buy everyone as soon as they hit the store shelves.

This book lived up to all of my expectations! I particularly liked Scadalized as the story builds upon a pre-existing relationship. I thought both female characters were great and found myself laughing with Shadow often in Sex Appeal. The male characters were smart and sexy and definately left me wanting more.

This book was so great!! I started it at 11:30 am and finished at 1am! I just could not put the book down! It was addicting and like most of Lori's books, I just HAD to know what would happen next!

I have never read Foster before. This book is two stories in one book. But....the stories are almost exactly alike! Story 1, is about a rich man, and a woman who owns a lingerie shop. She doesn't want to fall in love with him, but does. Story 2 is about a rich guy and a woman who owns a sex toy shop (been there done that in previous story), he doesn't want to fall in love and she does. Both women get pregnant....ho hum. Are you kidding me???? Foster couldn't have come up with two stories less alike?????

Doesn't say much for the originality or talent of this author.

If you are a fan of this writer she needs no intro BUT you have not yet had a chance to check out any of her books then guess what? You have picked the perfect book to start with. "Scandalous," is a book you will fer sure wanna read!