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Playing With the Boys #2
Pure Pleasure
Part of the Playing With the Boys series. Writer Giselle is on assignment to cover an off-road race, a trendy sport she knows absolutely nothing about. Then she meets hunky mechanic Ky. The chemistry between them sizzles from the moment they lay eyes on each other. Their lust is off the charts, but there's also an innate emotional connection between them that stems from having lost a parent. As Giselle is drowning in sexual bliss, she discovers Ky isn't just a mechanic for the race team-he owns the team. Plus, he's a championship driver, carrying on his father's legacy. Suddenly, Giselle's ashamed of having shared the story of her financial struggles with Ky. But he's not about to let her forget how hot they are for each other. And maybe he'll convince her there's more between them than pure pleasure.
- GenresRomance
ebook
First published June 22, 2012
About the author
Ava McKnight
26 books22 followersAKA Calista Fox
Multi-published and award-winning author Ava McKnight's love of romantic fiction began as a teenager. She holds degrees in General Studies and Communications and has worked on newspapers as an editor and reporter. Most recently, she worked in PR, writing speeches and Congressional testimonies.
Ava is a member of Romance Writers of America and one of its Phoenix chapters, Desert Rose. She has served as a Board member, Newsletter Director, National Contest Chairperson, and Arbitration Co-Chair. She is also published in romantic fiction as Calista Fox.
Multi-published and award-winning author Ava McKnight's love of romantic fiction began as a teenager. She holds degrees in General Studies and Communications and has worked on newspapers as an editor and reporter. Most recently, she worked in PR, writing speeches and Congressional testimonies.
Ava is a member of Romance Writers of America and one of its Phoenix chapters, Desert Rose. She has served as a Board member, Newsletter Director, National Contest Chairperson, and Arbitration Co-Chair. She is also published in romantic fiction as Calista Fox.
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December 27, 2012
Ky *sigh*
Pure Pleasure definitely lived up to its name!! It was short, sweet and spicy hot!! I immediately LOVED not only Ky but Giselle also. She was so sweet and funny and I just loved her and Ky together. They had me rooting for their HEA together before they even got together!! lol
I just really loved everything about this story~ I loved Ky and Giselle's instant physical attraction to each other that turned into something so much more after their night together. I also loved how the conversation flowed so easily between them. They were both so sweet and caring and it showed in the way they treated one another. Ky truly cared for Giselle and she him. Ky made Giselle realize that she had accomplished so much that she should be proud of and that they weren't that different. Oh...and he took her and her mom to the Four Seasons!! Loved that!! Ky was so sexy and charming with just the right amount of arrogance. He was perfect hero material. Plus...the sex scenes were over the top HOT!! ;p They both did their share of dirty talking!! lol
Great ending!! LOVED LOVED LOVED that Ky had the ring specially designed for her and told her: "I had it designed for you. It's one of a kind. Never owned or worn by anyone else." *sigh* Oh...and I loved that Giselle stated that she was still going to shop on eBay for her clothes. lol She was so cute.
Pure Pleasure was such an entertaining read that left out all of the unnecessary angst and drama. Ava McKnight definitely has a gift in making her characters and stories come to life. I will definitely be looking for more from Ava and I consider myself to be a HUGE fan.
Pure Pleasure is going into the keeper pile to be reread. Another book that is great for when I need a quick fix.
5 out of 5 rating!
***Copy obtained per Ellora's Cave. Thank you!!
Pure Pleasure definitely lived up to its name!! It was short, sweet and spicy hot!! I immediately LOVED not only Ky but Giselle also. She was so sweet and funny and I just loved her and Ky together. They had me rooting for their HEA together before they even got together!! lol
I just really loved everything about this story~ I loved Ky and Giselle's instant physical attraction to each other that turned into something so much more after their night together. I also loved how the conversation flowed so easily between them. They were both so sweet and caring and it showed in the way they treated one another. Ky truly cared for Giselle and she him. Ky made Giselle realize that she had accomplished so much that she should be proud of and that they weren't that different. Oh...and he took her and her mom to the Four Seasons!! Loved that!! Ky was so sexy and charming with just the right amount of arrogance. He was perfect hero material. Plus...the sex scenes were over the top HOT!! ;p They both did their share of dirty talking!! lol
Great ending!! LOVED LOVED LOVED that Ky had the ring specially designed for her and told her: "I had it designed for you. It's one of a kind. Never owned or worn by anyone else." *sigh* Oh...and I loved that Giselle stated that she was still going to shop on eBay for her clothes. lol She was so cute.
Pure Pleasure was such an entertaining read that left out all of the unnecessary angst and drama. Ava McKnight definitely has a gift in making her characters and stories come to life. I will definitely be looking for more from Ava and I consider myself to be a HUGE fan.
Pure Pleasure is going into the keeper pile to be reread. Another book that is great for when I need a quick fix.
5 out of 5 rating!
***Copy obtained per Ellora's Cave. Thank you!!
July 16, 2012
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2.5 out of 5
Giselle works for Scottsdale Live, a magazine that follows socialites in the area. Since times are changing, they decided to look for new readers and in turn send Giselle on a new mission, way out of her element; off road racing. When she gets to the races, her Manolo Blahnik’s are full of dust and she is nearly toppled over by some hot mechanic guy. She has no idea what she’s gotten herself into.
Hot mechanic guy happens to be Ky, one of the most well-known racers on the track.
Once Ky catches Giselle’s eye he is determined to make her his. They end up flirting, going to dinner, telling very intimate details of their lives and do bad things in a yacht; that so happens to be Ky’s.
The next day, Giselle finds out that Ky is not just a mechanic that works in the pits, but the driver, and owner of his own racing company; a company that he inherited when his father died. She is mortified that her one night stand/love at first sight heard her sad sob story of how she struggled in life and now she is completely embarrassed.
Fast forward a few pages and Ky ends up finding her and they proclaim their undying hour long love for each other and live HEA.
What I like about the story? The racing. I’m a car girl I can’t help it. So when Giselle almost got smacked with a quarter panel because she was in the way, I laughed. And when she stood in the pits and watched the qualifying, I gave a mental fist pump. I found myself wanting more.
What I didn’t like about this story? I didn’t feel the connection between Giselle and Ky. I didn’t even get a lightning bolt of attraction. And I think that’s what made the falling in love in two days/ HEA unappealing.
Pure Pleasure is a short story about Love at first sight. That moment in life where you lock eyes with that person and a connection is formed in seconds. Within few minutes you are fused together with just a touch and by the time a few hours go by, you’ve done the deed and are now irrevocably and unequivocally in Love. HEA?
*Review copy provided by UTC
2.5 out of 5
Giselle works for Scottsdale Live, a magazine that follows socialites in the area. Since times are changing, they decided to look for new readers and in turn send Giselle on a new mission, way out of her element; off road racing. When she gets to the races, her Manolo Blahnik’s are full of dust and she is nearly toppled over by some hot mechanic guy. She has no idea what she’s gotten herself into.
Hot mechanic guy happens to be Ky, one of the most well-known racers on the track.
Once Ky catches Giselle’s eye he is determined to make her his. They end up flirting, going to dinner, telling very intimate details of their lives and do bad things in a yacht; that so happens to be Ky’s.
The next day, Giselle finds out that Ky is not just a mechanic that works in the pits, but the driver, and owner of his own racing company; a company that he inherited when his father died. She is mortified that her one night stand/love at first sight heard her sad sob story of how she struggled in life and now she is completely embarrassed.
Fast forward a few pages and Ky ends up finding her and they proclaim their undying hour long love for each other and live HEA.
What I like about the story? The racing. I’m a car girl I can’t help it. So when Giselle almost got smacked with a quarter panel because she was in the way, I laughed. And when she stood in the pits and watched the qualifying, I gave a mental fist pump. I found myself wanting more.
What I didn’t like about this story? I didn’t feel the connection between Giselle and Ky. I didn’t even get a lightning bolt of attraction. And I think that’s what made the falling in love in two days/ HEA unappealing.
Pure Pleasure is a short story about Love at first sight. That moment in life where you lock eyes with that person and a connection is formed in seconds. Within few minutes you are fused together with just a touch and by the time a few hours go by, you’ve done the deed and are now irrevocably and unequivocally in Love. HEA?
*Review copy provided by UTC
August 7, 2012
I thought this was a really fun quick read. You are instantly immersed into Giselle and Ky’s story. Ky is magnetic in personality and just sizzles off the pages.
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September 20, 2012WCR 7/27
October 9, 2022
I am conflicted. I was really intrigue about this story, it sounded great. It was not as hot as I expected. And the $6 for what seams to be 50-60 pages, just not worth it.
January 3, 2013
I loved this book. It was short,sweet,no violence and a nice quick read. I will be reading more from the series. Ky was just..... Read this book and you will understand and want your own Ky.
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