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Invertary #1
Lingerie Wars
Librarian's Note: This is an alternate cover edition of ASIN B00DD70FUW
Englishman Lake Benson loaned his life savings to his dippy sister so that she could buy a shop. It was a big mistake. His sister has been steadily flushing his money down the drain – and now he wants it back. Years in the special forces taught Lake that if you want a job done, do it yourself. So he steps in to make the shop profitable, sell it and get his money back. The only problem is, the business is an underwear shop. And all Lake knows about underwear can be summed up in how fast he can unsnap a bra. To make matters worse, the tiny highland town already has a lingerie shop. A successful one, run by an ex-lingerie model. A very gorgeous ex-lingerie model, who’s distracting him from his mission more than he’d like to admit. If Lake wants to get his savings back, and get out of Scotland, he only has one option – wipe out the competition.
Kirsty Campbell has spent years rebuilding her life after she woke up in hospital in Spain to find her body scarred, and her ex-fiance had run off with all her money. The last thing she needs is a cocky, English soldier-boy trying to ruin all she has left. Her home town is only too happy to help her fight the latest English invasion, although Lake is beginning to sway them with his sex appeal and cut price knickers. With the help of her mother, and the retired ladies of Knit or Die, Kirsty sets about making sure that her shop is the last one standing in Invertary.
It’s Scotland versus England as you’ve never seen it before. It’s lingerie war
Englishman Lake Benson loaned his life savings to his dippy sister so that she could buy a shop. It was a big mistake. His sister has been steadily flushing his money down the drain – and now he wants it back. Years in the special forces taught Lake that if you want a job done, do it yourself. So he steps in to make the shop profitable, sell it and get his money back. The only problem is, the business is an underwear shop. And all Lake knows about underwear can be summed up in how fast he can unsnap a bra. To make matters worse, the tiny highland town already has a lingerie shop. A successful one, run by an ex-lingerie model. A very gorgeous ex-lingerie model, who’s distracting him from his mission more than he’d like to admit. If Lake wants to get his savings back, and get out of Scotland, he only has one option – wipe out the competition.
Kirsty Campbell has spent years rebuilding her life after she woke up in hospital in Spain to find her body scarred, and her ex-fiance had run off with all her money. The last thing she needs is a cocky, English soldier-boy trying to ruin all she has left. Her home town is only too happy to help her fight the latest English invasion, although Lake is beginning to sway them with his sex appeal and cut price knickers. With the help of her mother, and the retired ladies of Knit or Die, Kirsty sets about making sure that her shop is the last one standing in Invertary.
It’s Scotland versus England as you’ve never seen it before. It’s lingerie war
310 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
About the author
Janet Elizabeth Henderson
37 books706 followersJanet grew up in Scotland but now lives in New Zealand. Among other things, she’s been an artist, a teacher, a security guard at a castle, a magazine editor, and a cleaner in a drop in center for drug addicts (NOT the best job!). When she isn’t living in her head and writing about the people she finds there, she raises two kids, one husband, and several random animals. She survives on chocolate and caffeine.
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July 8, 2017
ASK BETTY: The Evil, Old Lady From Lingerie Wars.
The 86 year-old former owner of Betty’s Knickers Emporium— one of the two shops battling for control of the lingerie market in Invertary, Scotland— is here to answer all your questions about lingerie, war, and romance.
Q: Dear Evil Betty,
I kind of own a lingerie shop in Scotland, but my controlling brother/financier wants me to start showing a profit. Which is dumb, because money isn’t important. I tried telling him my ideas about environmentally sustainable underwear, but he’s too busy waging war against the lingerie shop across the street to listen. What should I do?
Sincerely,
Eco-Friendly Underwear Activist & (kind of) Lingerie Shop Owner
A: Dear Rainne Benson (Why pretend? We both know it’s you),
First off: quit being a numpty! If you really want to sell eco-friendly knickers, then order stock from one of the dozens of manufactures that make it. Second: Lingerie Wars is a grand idea. Invertary was dead boring before your Lake declared war on our Kirsty, now we’re flush with sabotage, theft, and espionage. Things haven’t been this exciting since Agnes Stewart put clear glass in her bathroom window! So…
Q: Dear Evil Betty,
As you know, I’ve declared war on Kirsty Campbell, the owner of Eye Candy lingerie shop. Last night, when Kirsty and I were engaging in… er… diplomatic negotiations, I stumbled on the following top-secret intel:
“Things that make me anxious: Lack of money. Lake. Lingerie war. Lake's steroid-induced muscles. Marketing. Lake's lips. Lake's backside. Lake's lips. Lake's hands. Lake's lips. Lake naked. Lake in a tux. And Lake's lips."
If you noticed, Kirsty mentions my lips 4 times. Do you think that means she fancies me? I really want to know because I like her a lot!
Sincerely,
Lake Benson, Owner Of For Your Eyes Only Lingerie Shop (Formerly Betty’s Knickers Emporium)
A: Dear Lake,
Don’t give me that “diplomatic negotiations” hooey! Ever since you saw our Kirsty, you’ve been acting like a lovesick schoolboy; always swooning and make googly eyes. You might as well surrender, because you and your lips are rubbish at war. Like I always say…
Q: Dear Evil Betty,
Everyone wants me to jump Lake’s bones (their phrase, not mine). I know it’s a bad idea, but I can’t help thinking about it. I mean… YOU know what he’s like: all charming and kind; brave and protective. Then, THIS happened:
“He kissed her. He kissed her long. He kissed her slow. He kissed her in ways she'd never been kissed before. She clung to him, feeling waves of desire wash through her body as his lips kept coming at her. And soon, she could think of nothing but kissing Lake."
Needless to say, I’m pretty sure the bones jumping thing is inevitable, bad idea or not. So, here’s my question: Does Lake eat steak? And, if so… how does he like it cooked?
Sincerely,
Kirsty Campbell, Owner Of Eye Candy Lingerie Shop
A: Dear Kirsty,
Does Lake eat steak? What kind of daft question is that? He’s a man isn’t he? Men eat steak! Medium rare. (Only wimps like it well-done!) By the by, your tartan knickers are right bonnie…
Q: Dear Evil Betty,
My knitting group and I are aspiring saboteurs— or we were, until we mucked up our missions. Turns out, destroying water lines, breaking into lingerie shops, stealing laptops, and hacking into computers is a lot harder than we thought. Since you’re a renowned evil genius, can you tell us what we're doing wrong?
Sincerely,
Margaret Campbell, Head of Knit Or Die Knitting Group & Sew Or Die—Organised For Fashion Sewing Group (aka SOD OFF)
A: Dear Margaret,
I think you lot are bloody brilliant. The night you broke into our lingerie shop was a riot! When Jean ran through that display window, I laughed so hard my false teeth fell out! Though… I bet your Kirsty was a bit cheesed off. Lassie should have known her mum’s crew would be piss poor hooligans. Best stick to knitting and leave the evil stuff to me. Oh! And I want my cardboard cut-out of Lake back, or you’ll get it…
Q: Dear Evil Betty,
You should write a book about Invertary’s Lingerie Wars. Lake would be a great hero. Even when he’s surrounded by beautiful, lingerie clad women; all he sees is Kirsty. And you wacky Invertarians would be awesome side characters; so sweet and funny. Not YOU, of course! Because you’re evil— which I love, by the way. Anywhoo, it would make a nice, wee rom-com. A relaxing bit of fluff to read on the beach, or brighten a dreary, winters day. What do you think?
Sincerely,
Bgurl
A: Dear Bgurl,
Where have you been, lassie? Janet Elizabeth Henderson wrote a nice, wee rom-com called Lingerie Wars ages ago! In fact, there’s a whole series of books set in Invertary. Why don’t you crawl out from beneath that rock you’ve been living under, grab a bunch of badass friends, and see if they want to do a badass buddy read? You know you’re dying to start a thread where all of your friends can hang out, drink virtual cocktails, and chat each other up. So, grab a copy of Lingerie Wars and get to it! What the…?
Lingerie Wars (Invertary #1) by Janet Elizabeth Henderson: 4 “Nice, Wee Rom-Com” Stars.
For information about my rating system, see my profile page.
Here are links to the other Badass Babes Lingerie Wars reviews. Please read them. They represent a wide range of opinions that will help you decide if you want to read or pass on this book:
Deborah: Click Me Baby!
Fanniny: Click Me Baby!
Umaiya: Click Me Baby!
Jodie Lauren: Click Me Baby!
Gio: Click Me Baby!
Emma: Click Me Baby!
Leona: Click Me Baby!
Leonor: Click Me Baby!
Bibi: Click Me Baby!
Q: *See Emma's Review*
The 86 year-old former owner of Betty’s Knickers Emporium— one of the two shops battling for control of the lingerie market in Invertary, Scotland— is here to answer all your questions about lingerie, war, and romance.
Q: Dear Evil Betty,
I kind of own a lingerie shop in Scotland, but my controlling brother/financier wants me to start showing a profit. Which is dumb, because money isn’t important. I tried telling him my ideas about environmentally sustainable underwear, but he’s too busy waging war against the lingerie shop across the street to listen. What should I do?
Sincerely,
Eco-Friendly Underwear Activist & (kind of) Lingerie Shop Owner
A: Dear Rainne Benson (Why pretend? We both know it’s you),
First off: quit being a numpty! If you really want to sell eco-friendly knickers, then order stock from one of the dozens of manufactures that make it. Second: Lingerie Wars is a grand idea. Invertary was dead boring before your Lake declared war on our Kirsty, now we’re flush with sabotage, theft, and espionage. Things haven’t been this exciting since Agnes Stewart put clear glass in her bathroom window! So…
Q: Dear Evil Betty,
As you know, I’ve declared war on Kirsty Campbell, the owner of Eye Candy lingerie shop. Last night, when Kirsty and I were engaging in… er… diplomatic negotiations, I stumbled on the following top-secret intel:
“Things that make me anxious: Lack of money. Lake. Lingerie war. Lake's steroid-induced muscles. Marketing. Lake's lips. Lake's backside. Lake's lips. Lake's hands. Lake's lips. Lake naked. Lake in a tux. And Lake's lips."
If you noticed, Kirsty mentions my lips 4 times. Do you think that means she fancies me? I really want to know because I like her a lot!
Sincerely,
Lake Benson, Owner Of For Your Eyes Only Lingerie Shop (Formerly Betty’s Knickers Emporium)
A: Dear Lake,
Don’t give me that “diplomatic negotiations” hooey! Ever since you saw our Kirsty, you’ve been acting like a lovesick schoolboy; always swooning and make googly eyes. You might as well surrender, because you and your lips are rubbish at war. Like I always say…
Q: Dear Evil Betty,
Everyone wants me to jump Lake’s bones (their phrase, not mine). I know it’s a bad idea, but I can’t help thinking about it. I mean… YOU know what he’s like: all charming and kind; brave and protective. Then, THIS happened:
“He kissed her. He kissed her long. He kissed her slow. He kissed her in ways she'd never been kissed before. She clung to him, feeling waves of desire wash through her body as his lips kept coming at her. And soon, she could think of nothing but kissing Lake."
Needless to say, I’m pretty sure the bones jumping thing is inevitable, bad idea or not. So, here’s my question: Does Lake eat steak? And, if so… how does he like it cooked?
Sincerely,
Kirsty Campbell, Owner Of Eye Candy Lingerie Shop
A: Dear Kirsty,
Does Lake eat steak? What kind of daft question is that? He’s a man isn’t he? Men eat steak! Medium rare. (Only wimps like it well-done!) By the by, your tartan knickers are right bonnie…
Q: Dear Evil Betty,
My knitting group and I are aspiring saboteurs— or we were, until we mucked up our missions. Turns out, destroying water lines, breaking into lingerie shops, stealing laptops, and hacking into computers is a lot harder than we thought. Since you’re a renowned evil genius, can you tell us what we're doing wrong?
Sincerely,
Margaret Campbell, Head of Knit Or Die Knitting Group & Sew Or Die—Organised For Fashion Sewing Group (aka SOD OFF)
A: Dear Margaret,
I think you lot are bloody brilliant. The night you broke into our lingerie shop was a riot! When Jean ran through that display window, I laughed so hard my false teeth fell out! Though… I bet your Kirsty was a bit cheesed off. Lassie should have known her mum’s crew would be piss poor hooligans. Best stick to knitting and leave the evil stuff to me. Oh! And I want my cardboard cut-out of Lake back, or you’ll get it…
Q: Dear Evil Betty,
You should write a book about Invertary’s Lingerie Wars. Lake would be a great hero. Even when he’s surrounded by beautiful, lingerie clad women; all he sees is Kirsty. And you wacky Invertarians would be awesome side characters; so sweet and funny. Not YOU, of course! Because you’re evil— which I love, by the way. Anywhoo, it would make a nice, wee rom-com. A relaxing bit of fluff to read on the beach, or brighten a dreary, winters day. What do you think?
Sincerely,
Bgurl
A: Dear Bgurl,
Where have you been, lassie? Janet Elizabeth Henderson wrote a nice, wee rom-com called Lingerie Wars ages ago! In fact, there’s a whole series of books set in Invertary. Why don’t you crawl out from beneath that rock you’ve been living under, grab a bunch of badass friends, and see if they want to do a badass buddy read? You know you’re dying to start a thread where all of your friends can hang out, drink virtual cocktails, and chat each other up. So, grab a copy of Lingerie Wars and get to it! What the…?
Lingerie Wars (Invertary #1) by Janet Elizabeth Henderson: 4 “Nice, Wee Rom-Com” Stars.
For information about my rating system, see my profile page.
Here are links to the other Badass Babes Lingerie Wars reviews. Please read them. They represent a wide range of opinions that will help you decide if you want to read or pass on this book:
Deborah: Click Me Baby!
Fanniny: Click Me Baby!
Umaiya: Click Me Baby!
Jodie Lauren: Click Me Baby!
Gio: Click Me Baby!
Emma: Click Me Baby!
Leona: Click Me Baby!
Leonor: Click Me Baby!
Bibi: Click Me Baby!
Q: *See Emma's Review*
June 7, 2013
4.5 Delightfully Zany Stars! Most fun I’ve had in a long time! I laughed, snorted and snickered my way through this book and I can’t get this shit-ass grin off my face!
This is an incredibly sweet, yet sensual read, about two strong-willed people, Lake and Kirsty, who want their lingerie shops to succeed for entirely different reasons. Their competitive natures bring about loads of wacky fun, when the whole town gets involved to see who will reign supreme in the underwear war!
Lake and Kirsty’s relationship starts as a rivalry, it becomes fun and flirty, and then the chemistry between them kicks into overdrive when they can’t get enough of each other!! While not overly descriptive, their sexual encounters are definitely satisfying and well done, more sensual in nature, than explicit.
This wasn’t just a story about Lake and Kirsty and what happens between them, it was a book about a community coming together for one of their own, families and the good and bad that come along with them, and embracing a challenge with determination and fun! The secondary romance between Rainne and Alastair is worth mentioning too...adorable. I love that this is going to be a continuing series. The setting in the small town of Invertary, Scotland, with so many quirky endearing characters, is bound to make the fun last for many books to come! Goody Two Shoes is the next book in the series and I already have an inkling who this book is about…and frankly, I can’t wait!!
This is the kind of book that leaves you feeling good! Janet Elizabeth Henderson’s Lingerie Wars ranks right up there with books from some of my favorites authors in this sub-genre; Molly Harper, SEP, Jennifer Crusie and Susan Donovan…just to name a few! Her writing is excellent, the book is filled with wonderful dialogue and her humor will no doubt strike a chord with many readers, it certainly did with me! She tickled my funny bone…big time!!
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Janet, it was just what I needed!*
October 18, 2021
3.5 Lacey, Tartan, Sarcastic, Enjoyable Stars-QUICK, IT'S FREE!!!
* * * 1/2 Spoiler Free-A 2013 Review
Lingerie Wars was a delightful treat. This tart tale had everything going for it; an interesting location, community flavor with quirky yet fun supporting characters, and the main focus on two likable leads.
The blurb tells the tale and I just want to say...
Mr. Double OH Orgasm was a fantastic hero. He was suave, manly, sarcastic, and yummy.
Our gal had been through the wringer but had bounced back. It took a while but in the end a lovely HEA.
I would totally advise taking a trip to Scotland and enjoy the Lingerie Wars... In this War, we are all Winners.
Arc was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
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* * * 1/2 Spoiler Free-A 2013 Review
Lingerie Wars was a delightful treat. This tart tale had everything going for it; an interesting location, community flavor with quirky yet fun supporting characters, and the main focus on two likable leads.
The blurb tells the tale and I just want to say...
Mr. Double OH Orgasm was a fantastic hero. He was suave, manly, sarcastic, and yummy.
Our gal had been through the wringer but had bounced back. It took a while but in the end a lovely HEA.
I would totally advise taking a trip to Scotland and enjoy the Lingerie Wars... In this War, we are all Winners.
Arc was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
For more Reviews, Free E-books and Giveaways
June 16, 2017
This was a Badass Babes Badass Buddy Read which I'd saved for my holiday.
I read nearly 70% of it on the flight over and I laughed, chuckled and smiled my way through the entire journey to the extend the lady across the aisle asked what I was reading.
This has been on my to-read list since I downloaded it back in 2015 (my to-read list is huge and almost never ending) so I was excited to finally be getting started.
Lake Benson has quit his career with the army to find the life savings he lent his sister are now invested in a lingerie shop. An unsuccessful out of date shop in a small Scottish village which already has a lingerie shop owned by an ex lingerie model, Kirsty.
Lake needs the shop to succeed since he plans to start a security business with the money.
"Look, stop messing around in Scotland. You’re needed here. We’ve got business piling up. I’ve already paid a designer to make the business cards—Prentice and Benson, International Security.”
And so war between the shops is declared but it might appear Lake is out of his element after all what does a man know about lingerie?
“I know how to unhook a bra in two seconds flat,”
“Had the army record. Fastest underwear removal.”
Plus he knows what men like and women (including Kirsty) find him incredibly attractive.
I have to say in a different book I'm not sure how much I would have liked Lake, he was supremely arrogant but here in this book it worked for me, brilliantly.
This book (with one exception) was everything I thought it would be. There's a whole host of quirky characters the main of which is Betty.
......a tiny cube of a woman hobbled out. Lake guessed her age to be close to two hundred.
".....but Betty here stays—think of her as an underwear mascot.”
He looked at Betty, who gave him a toothless grin. In her ankle-length tartan tent, cable knit jumper and hairnet, she oozed sex appeal.
"So, let me get this right,” he said at last. “I bought a lingerie shop in a town in the middle of nowhere. I have my very own underwear mascot. The main competition is the shop facing us, which actually appears to have customers. And to top it all off, the first business I’ve ever owned is called Betty’s Knicker Emporium.”
"Nobody else includes me,” she said. “Everybody thinks I’m old and useless.”
"That’s not true. People don’t include you because you���re mean and have a sick sense of humour.”
"I have a superior sense of humour, son. It goes over their heads.”
The quirky characters continue with Morag.
"But Morag has been itching for a reason to stage a protest. There hasn’t been anything to complain about since Agnes Stewart changed the glass in her bathroom window.” She turned to Lake. “The glass she had was supposed to be frosted, but on a dark night you could see Agnes clear as day when she got out of the shower. The Boy Scout hut is over the road; they were charging a pound a time to have a look. It was a great fundraiser until the vicar shut it down.”
Kirsty's mother is a member of the Knit or Die knitting group and is not above sabotage to help her daughter.
Then we have the unofficial town mayor.
“Why isn’t he the official mayor?” he asked.
"We had a vote once, but no one turned up. Everyone figured that Dougal would win. Seemed pointless to vote when he’s doing the job anyway.”
Plus the unofficial town council.
“I have a bit of a problem with the lingerie for the runway show,” Kirsty told them. “Betty stole it.” There were gasps all around and the knitting stopped. Instead everyone reached for the plate of chocolate biscuits that had appeared in the middle of the table. “Are you thinking about a hitman?” Shona asked. “No!” Kirsty stared at her. “What?” Shona shrugged. “It seemed the logical next step to me.” “Where would we even find a hitman?” Kirsty’s mother said. “I hear you can get them on the internet,” Shona said. “Or in one of those dodgy pubs in Glasgow.”
I love books full of quirky little characters and when the Knit or Die group were trying to break into Lakes while Kirsty distracted him yet Lake was watching and listening I was beside myself.
What was my one exception?
I love the Scottish accent and I was hoping some of the local characters would have been written with one. It's a small point I know but that's the only fault I could find.
This is cute, funny and quirky and I throughly enjoyed it to the extent where I'll be looking at other books by this author, having read this I can't believe it's been sitting on my kindle for nearly two years.
It's not a book to be taken seriously it's a 'go along for the ride' kind of read. Enjoy.
November 19, 2015
A great start to what promises to be an awesome series!
Lingerie Wars is the first book in Janet Elizabeth Henderson’s Invertary series. It’s poignant, sexy, romantic, and at times, laugh out loud funny!
The Story:
Kirsty Campbell is struggling to find her way in life after a car accident brings her career as a lingerie model to an end. She’s returned to her hometown of Invertary, Scotland, and is trying to get her lingerie sales business up and running. It’s a slow go, though, mostly because Kirsty won’t put herself out there. She doesn’t want to talk about the accident, the disfiguring scars, or how her ex-fiancé didn’t even visit her at the hospital – and worse – ran off with all her money! Nope, Kirsty wants to lay low and try to enjoy a quiet, uncomplicated life in this small Highland town.
Englishman Lake Benson isn’t thrilled with having to travel to Invertary to check up on his sister, Rainne, whom he loaned his life savings to so she could buy a “knickers” shop. He’d hoped fronting her the money would help her get out from under their parents’ control, but Rainne is going through the cash fast, and he needs to find out what's happening. Turns out the store his sister bought came with a “clause” he’d known nothing about – a feisty 86 year old woman who insists on having final say in everything, and Betty’s final say is that sexy lingerie isn't going to be sold in her store. To further complicate matters, Lake learns that his store (yes, he's decided that since it was his money that bought it, it’s his ) has some serious competition in the form of a real lingerie shop run by the gorgeous ex-model, Kirsty Campbell. Lake needs his shop to be successful so he can sell it and use the money to go into the Security business with an old Army buddy, and this is just one more complication standing in the way of him getting what he wants. So what’s an ex-Special Forces guy to do? Declare war! A lingerie war!
My Thoughts:
I love this story! The premise, the hero and heroine, the town, the supporting cast, the writing, the … well ... everything! The romance between Lake and Kirsty is slow to grow, but the sexual chemistry is there and that makes for some yummy reading. Even the secondary romance between Rainne and Alistair is fun to read, and I hope they get a happily ever after too. And seriously, Betty is a hoot! The story is humorous enough as it is, but she really kicks the laughs into high gear. I want to be just like Betty when I grow up!
Without a doubt I’ll be reading more by Ms. Henderson, a very talented author!
4.5 Stars
My thanks to the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.
And a huge thanks to Jill... thank you for your review of this book. I'm loved it!!
A snippet of a conversation between the hero, Lake, and Betty, his 86 year old meddlesome, unwanted business partner:
“So, what’s the plan for today?” Betty said.
She plopped into an old armchair that seemed perfectly moulded to fit her form.
“Paint. Decorate. Buy better underwear.”
“There’s nothing wrong with my underwear, son.”
“Maybe not on you, but women who want to have sex may have a problem with it.”
“Cheeky wee fart, I’ll have you know that there’s nothing wrong with my sex life. Why, just the other day...”
Lake held up a hand.
“You tell me anything about your sex life, I mean even one word, and I’ll bury your body where no one will find it.”
November 3, 2018
Since the Dawn of Hollywood just about every nation has tried to conquer Scotland. The Australians made an attempt, the Irish had a go, the English have tried a few times....even the Spanish thought they would give it a shot! But all failed and do you want to know why? Well, let me just say a Google search of "erotic kilt" does not lead me to very attractive women in tartan. (WARNING!!! Do not! I repeat, Do not type "Erotic Kilt" into Google) you have been warned
Former soldier, Lake Benson has been trained in unconventional warfare. So when he finds himself the owner of a very unsuccessful lingerie shop situated right next door to a successful lingerie shop he reacts in the only way he knows how. He declares war.
Kirsty Campbell's career as a successful international model was destroyed by a car accident. She has returned to Invertary broke and with scars. Her lingerie shop is her last roll of the dice, so when Lake declares war on her she needs to learn to fight or lose everything.
Lingerie Wars is cute and quirky contemporary romance with some truly funny (and I mean laughing out loud funny) moments. It's great fun.
The Quiet Man (Starring John Wayne & Maureen O'Hara)...read the book and you'll know why.
Many thanks to Janet Elizabeth Henderson & Netgalley for providing me with this ARC
Former soldier, Lake Benson has been trained in unconventional warfare. So when he finds himself the owner of a very unsuccessful lingerie shop situated right next door to a successful lingerie shop he reacts in the only way he knows how. He declares war.
Kirsty Campbell's career as a successful international model was destroyed by a car accident. She has returned to Invertary broke and with scars. Her lingerie shop is her last roll of the dice, so when Lake declares war on her she needs to learn to fight or lose everything.
Lingerie Wars is cute and quirky contemporary romance with some truly funny (and I mean laughing out loud funny) moments. It's great fun.
The Quiet Man (Starring John Wayne & Maureen O'Hara)...read the book and you'll know why.
Many thanks to Janet Elizabeth Henderson & Netgalley for providing me with this ARC
June 20, 2017
BADASS BUDDY READ WITH BADASS BABES
(You guessed right, I'm newbie at this but I'm liking it even if I don't know if I'm doing it right)
Big thanks to Bgurl for inviting me 😊
As always, going with 3 stars when I don't know how I feel.
I won't recount what happened, I'm sure there are good reviews out there with the details.
I will just say that it had its funny moments, specially when Betty made appearances.
About the h, Kirsty, my favorite parts were when she was the laugh of town, which tells you that I really didn't like her but my hate for her was a bit opaqued with Rainne in the same book. Back to Kirsty, I get she's a fighter after all that has happened to her and blah blah so she probably deserves more from me but I couldn't get past some of her attitudes like
Lake wasn't perfect but damn he just gave and gave and gave to Kirsty and if that wasn't enough he had to deal with Betty and Rainne.
You probably noticed I loathe Rainne, and I always will. I'm not reading her book, not even for Alastair (crush my heart). Apparently his brother is a villain because he won't let her burn his money, the money he earned by risking his life at the army, oh I see how cruel he is 😒. Her objection to having a relationship with Alastair is that he is 20 to her 26 years, the thing is that she has zero maturity while he is the mature one. I wanted to slap her, tell her how immature and selfish and wrong she was and slap her some more. God bless Alastair.
I liked the cool Magenta from the beginning and middle of the book. Then she just disappeared and I'm thinking thirteen-years-old hacker kidnapped her at their date. Though Magenta's disappearance let me get to know Caroline better and I want to read her book! (I somewhat wanted her paired with the twins big bro, officer Donalson, but I'll take what's on offer).
In the end I want Lake (even with that name) for myself thank you very much.
(You guessed right, I'm newbie at this but I'm liking it even if I don't know if I'm doing it right)
Big thanks to Bgurl for inviting me 😊
As always, going with 3 stars when I don't know how I feel.
I won't recount what happened, I'm sure there are good reviews out there with the details.
I will just say that it had its funny moments, specially when Betty made appearances.
About the h, Kirsty, my favorite parts were when she was the laugh of town, which tells you that I really didn't like her but my hate for her was a bit opaqued with Rainne in the same book. Back to Kirsty, I get she's a fighter after all that has happened to her and blah blah so she probably deserves more from me but I couldn't get past some of her attitudes like
Lake wasn't perfect but damn he just gave and gave and gave to Kirsty and if that wasn't enough he had to deal with Betty and Rainne.
You probably noticed I loathe Rainne, and I always will. I'm not reading her book, not even for Alastair (crush my heart). Apparently his brother is a villain because he won't let her burn his money, the money he earned by risking his life at the army, oh I see how cruel he is 😒. Her objection to having a relationship with Alastair is that he is 20 to her 26 years, the thing is that she has zero maturity while he is the mature one. I wanted to slap her, tell her how immature and selfish and wrong she was and slap her some more. God bless Alastair.
I liked the cool Magenta from the beginning and middle of the book. Then she just disappeared and I'm thinking thirteen-years-old hacker kidnapped her at their date. Though Magenta's disappearance let me get to know Caroline better and I want to read her book! (I somewhat wanted her paired with the twins big bro, officer Donalson, but I'll take what's on offer).
In the end I want Lake (even with that name) for myself thank you very much.
May 11, 2015
★★★★★Lingerie Wars(Invertary, Book 1) by Janet Elizabeth Henson
I was given this book as an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Sorry, folks, but I'm not given ya, any really goodies, since this book is not due out, til mid June, 2013. I read
, by Miss Janet, and laughed my ass off. So, when I was asked, I was completely onboard.
Lingerie Wars takes place in the small town of Inventary, in Scotland. This is the home of Miss Kirsty Campbell.
She was a famous lingerie model, who lost everything, when her ex-fiancé, ruined her life. Now, trying to rebuild her life, she runs a lingerie store.
When in strolls, the enemy, Lake Benson
from England. He is ex-S.F. and is used to being in charge. He comes to town to recover his savings, that his sister, Rainn
is foolishly flushing down the toilet. To make matter's worse, he realizes he has acquired a personal, evil little hobbit troll, Betty.
He soon realizes, the lingerie business, his money was used for, is in far worse shape, than originally thought. And he knows why, the lingerie shop across the street.
Could this town, possibly be big enough for two lingerie shops? No!
So battle lines are drawn, and war is waged, Scotland vs. England. Let the war, begin. But as the case may be, there is a fine line, between love and war.
With the evil hobbit, on Lake's side, trouble is in store. But the same could be said for Kirsty, with Knit or Die, supporting her.
"Let the shenanigans begin!"
I enjoyed the descriptions of the town, they drew me in, and I felt like I was walking down the cobblestone road. Christmas, in Scotland, seems so pretty. And as it goes in a small town, I now know everyone, and all their corky behaviors. Now, while most of the actions seem outrageous, I grew up in a small town, where I've seen crazier things happen, when a newcomer walks into town. You don't cheese off the locals, and hope like hell, you can get someone, other than the crazy old lady, on your side. Because in a battle of wit, you never know what will happen.
I'm looking forward to Book 2. I can't wait to see what kind of antics will happen next, because there is always something going on in a small town.
Thanks to the author, for showing me this new town, introducing me to a new group of friends, bringing back crazy small town, childhood memories, and teaching me a few new definitions. ;-)
Update: Now available for download. Enjoy!
Reading Order
Lingerie Wars (Invertary book 1)
Goody Two Shoes (Invertary book 2)
Magenta Mine (Invertary book 3)
expected 6.28.15 Calamity Jena (Invertary book 4)
I was given this book as an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Sorry, folks, but I'm not given ya, any really goodies, since this book is not due out, til mid June, 2013. I read
, by Miss Janet, and laughed my ass off. So, when I was asked, I was completely onboard. Lingerie Wars takes place in the small town of Inventary, in Scotland. This is the home of Miss Kirsty Campbell.
She was a famous lingerie model, who lost everything, when her ex-fiancé, ruined her life. Now, trying to rebuild her life, she runs a lingerie store.
When in strolls, the enemy, Lake Benson
from England. He is ex-S.F. and is used to being in charge. He comes to town to recover his savings, that his sister, Rainnis foolishly flushing down the toilet. To make matter's worse, he realizes he has acquired a personal, evil little hobbit troll, Betty.
He soon realizes, the lingerie business, his money was used for, is in far worse shape, than originally thought. And he knows why, the lingerie shop across the street.
Could this town, possibly be big enough for two lingerie shops? No!
So battle lines are drawn, and war is waged, Scotland vs. England. Let the war, begin. But as the case may be, there is a fine line, between love and war.
With the evil hobbit, on Lake's side, trouble is in store. But the same could be said for Kirsty, with Knit or Die, supporting her.
"Let the shenanigans begin!"
I enjoyed the descriptions of the town, they drew me in, and I felt like I was walking down the cobblestone road. Christmas, in Scotland, seems so pretty. And as it goes in a small town, I now know everyone, and all their corky behaviors. Now, while most of the actions seem outrageous, I grew up in a small town, where I've seen crazier things happen, when a newcomer walks into town. You don't cheese off the locals, and hope like hell, you can get someone, other than the crazy old lady, on your side. Because in a battle of wit, you never know what will happen.
I'm looking forward to Book 2. I can't wait to see what kind of antics will happen next, because there is always something going on in a small town.
Thanks to the author, for showing me this new town, introducing me to a new group of friends, bringing back crazy small town, childhood memories, and teaching me a few new definitions. ;-)
Update: Now available for download. Enjoy!
Reading Order
Lingerie Wars (Invertary book 1)
Goody Two Shoes (Invertary book 2)
Magenta Mine (Invertary book 3)
expected 6.28.15 Calamity Jena (Invertary book 4)
July 9, 2014
Actually did not finish, but I really couldn't read anymore of this. Every time I tried to start the next chapter, I would just get so angry and annoyed with the characters and the plot that I just couldn't bring myself to read. So I am throwing in the towel. No more for me.
So, the problems in this book. The first big problem is Lake. Besides having an odd name (yes I understood that their parents were part of a hippie commune and that's where the names came from, but it just seemed like such a romance novel cliche to give him such a twee name) he's also incredibly and annoyingly arrogant (you, sir, are no Daniel Cleaver), underhanded, creepy, and two-steps away from being a full-blown stalker (maybe if I'd kept reading he would have crossed over into complete stalker territory but I just don't care to find out).
The second big problem in this book is Kirsty. I wanted to like her. She seemed like she could've been a really interesting character. Former model who was in a horrific car accident that left her scarred and broken both physically and emotionally, and then her manager/boyfriend up and runs off with all her money? Sounds like she could be a really cool and interesting character. But I just never could like her. Most of it was due to how she reacted to Lake and his smarmyness (oh my gosh, he's so tall and handsome and muscular and dreamy but he's also a jerk who wants to ruin you and run you out of business...but dreamy...gah!), but some of it was also how she reacted to her situation in life with her failing business. As her friend Magenta (oh good Lord, that name, too) points out, she could help save the business if she used her former fame to garner new interest, but she's too scared to do so. I could understand her being scared--she went through something horrific and it changed her irreparably--but it seemed like we were supposed to believe that she was this strong person who overcame all of the things that happened to her and wants to thrive, but she doesn't really seem like she wants to thrive at all. She just wants to look sad and whine about how bad things are instead of doing something about it. That's probably the only good thing Lake brings to this story: he provides Kirsty with some motivation to try and save her business.
And then there's the plot itself. It really had the potential to be a fun and flirty rom-com, but when you're instantly put-off by the main characters, it's hard to get into the spirit of things. And when those characters proceed to do the stupidest and creepiest things possible, it's even harder to believe that there could be some good resolution to this book. I appreciate that Lake wanted to not have his money wasted by this failing knickers shop, but he didn't have to steamroll his sister out of the business or treat her like crap at every turn. And he really didn't have to threaten and antagonize his competition from the get-go, especially when she was willing to join forces and try to make them both successful. And then he was so intent on not only running her out of business but also sleeping with her which just seemed really bizarre and under-handed (because I would totally want to shag the guy who just caused the death of my business. Not), so much so that he broke into her shop/flat to spy on her plans for lingerie domination and to check out her bank account info, her designs, her home, and her sleeping in bed. Let me repeat: HE BROKE INTO HER HOME AND THEN STOOD OUTSIDE HER BEDROOM WATCHING HER SLEEP AND WISHING HE COULD GO JUMP INTO BED WITH HER! "Is that a little twisted?" he thinks (I'm paraphrasing because I really don't want to find the exact quote because I nearly broke my own phone when I read that scene). No, Lake, it's not a little twisted; IT'S REALLY FRAKKIN' CREEPY AND YOU NEED TO GO TO JAIL! And then she discovers that he broke into her shop and looked through her bank account (though she didn't seem to also figure out that he came up to her flat and spied on her more intimately) and she makes a joke about it. ARE YOU SERIOUS?!!
I really wish I was one of those cool reviewers who puts awesome gifs in their reviews illustrating their points but right now I don't have the patience or wherewithal to do that. Also, I don't think this book deserve any funny pictures of Dean from Supernatural freaking out as he thinks about the fact that this woman just found out a man broke into her home and then made a joke about it. 'Cuz he would be seriously flipping out right now. Like eyes rolling back into his head.
It was after that scene where she makes a little joke of his B&E tendencies rather than doing the sensible thing by calling the police and filling a restraining order then gets a call from her evil ex (who is a phenomenal arsehole and needs to be beaten but I digress) and lets Lake (the dude who broke into her home and is trying to run her out of business and also keeps molesting her) comfort her. Really? Are you frakkin' kidding me? Yeah, that was the point where I just had to check out. I just couldn't buy into these characters at all and couldn't even fathom seeing the two of them romantically involved, let alone finding their HEA. It just seemed completely abhorrent to me that these two characters would end up in love and happy as their genre dictates they will because they really needed to be in jail (Lake) and in serious therapy (Kirsty). There were other issues in this book (I really wanted to like Rainne branching out and starting a relationship with Alastair who seemed so sweet at first, but then she ruined it by saying something to the effect that everything would be better now that he was there...um, you really need to learn a little self-reliance, girlfriend, because jumping into some relationship and expecting the guy to fix you and all your problems is super unhealthy and also could be dangerous if the guy is controlling...which Alastair seems like he could be). So I'm really sorry I couldn't finish this one (except I'm really not because I think I might hurt someone if I keep reading. I'm really just protecting the public here) and sorry to have to give such a negative review. But I couldn't just let this book go without a stern talking-to.
Also, Betty might be funny but she's also a real jerk that needs to be taught some serious life lessons. Just because you're old doesn't mean you can be cruel and get away with treating people badly. She had the potential to be this funny, cantankerous old lady but instead turned into this mean-spirited harpy from hell who I just wanted to slap. And that's bad because I shouldn't want to slap old-people. But for her I'd make an exception. Also, what was up with Lake always calling her a hobbit or referring to her as Bilbo? Seriously, dude, come up with some better insults. That crap got old fast.
Thanks to Netgalley.com for allowing me to check out new books early, even the ones I don't like. Just wish this one had lived up to its obvious potential and not been such a let-down.
So, the problems in this book. The first big problem is Lake. Besides having an odd name (yes I understood that their parents were part of a hippie commune and that's where the names came from, but it just seemed like such a romance novel cliche to give him such a twee name) he's also incredibly and annoyingly arrogant (you, sir, are no Daniel Cleaver), underhanded, creepy, and two-steps away from being a full-blown stalker (maybe if I'd kept reading he would have crossed over into complete stalker territory but I just don't care to find out).
The second big problem in this book is Kirsty. I wanted to like her. She seemed like she could've been a really interesting character. Former model who was in a horrific car accident that left her scarred and broken both physically and emotionally, and then her manager/boyfriend up and runs off with all her money? Sounds like she could be a really cool and interesting character. But I just never could like her. Most of it was due to how she reacted to Lake and his smarmyness (oh my gosh, he's so tall and handsome and muscular and dreamy but he's also a jerk who wants to ruin you and run you out of business...but dreamy...gah!), but some of it was also how she reacted to her situation in life with her failing business. As her friend Magenta (oh good Lord, that name, too) points out, she could help save the business if she used her former fame to garner new interest, but she's too scared to do so. I could understand her being scared--she went through something horrific and it changed her irreparably--but it seemed like we were supposed to believe that she was this strong person who overcame all of the things that happened to her and wants to thrive, but she doesn't really seem like she wants to thrive at all. She just wants to look sad and whine about how bad things are instead of doing something about it. That's probably the only good thing Lake brings to this story: he provides Kirsty with some motivation to try and save her business.
And then there's the plot itself. It really had the potential to be a fun and flirty rom-com, but when you're instantly put-off by the main characters, it's hard to get into the spirit of things. And when those characters proceed to do the stupidest and creepiest things possible, it's even harder to believe that there could be some good resolution to this book. I appreciate that Lake wanted to not have his money wasted by this failing knickers shop, but he didn't have to steamroll his sister out of the business or treat her like crap at every turn. And he really didn't have to threaten and antagonize his competition from the get-go, especially when she was willing to join forces and try to make them both successful. And then he was so intent on not only running her out of business but also sleeping with her which just seemed really bizarre and under-handed (because I would totally want to shag the guy who just caused the death of my business. Not), so much so that he broke into her shop/flat to spy on her plans for lingerie domination and to check out her bank account info, her designs, her home, and her sleeping in bed. Let me repeat: HE BROKE INTO HER HOME AND THEN STOOD OUTSIDE HER BEDROOM WATCHING HER SLEEP AND WISHING HE COULD GO JUMP INTO BED WITH HER! "Is that a little twisted?" he thinks (I'm paraphrasing because I really don't want to find the exact quote because I nearly broke my own phone when I read that scene). No, Lake, it's not a little twisted; IT'S REALLY FRAKKIN' CREEPY AND YOU NEED TO GO TO JAIL! And then she discovers that he broke into her shop and looked through her bank account (though she didn't seem to also figure out that he came up to her flat and spied on her more intimately) and she makes a joke about it. ARE YOU SERIOUS?!!
I really wish I was one of those cool reviewers who puts awesome gifs in their reviews illustrating their points but right now I don't have the patience or wherewithal to do that. Also, I don't think this book deserve any funny pictures of Dean from Supernatural freaking out as he thinks about the fact that this woman just found out a man broke into her home and then made a joke about it. 'Cuz he would be seriously flipping out right now. Like eyes rolling back into his head.
It was after that scene where she makes a little joke of his B&E tendencies rather than doing the sensible thing by calling the police and filling a restraining order then gets a call from her evil ex (who is a phenomenal arsehole and needs to be beaten but I digress) and lets Lake (the dude who broke into her home and is trying to run her out of business and also keeps molesting her) comfort her. Really? Are you frakkin' kidding me? Yeah, that was the point where I just had to check out. I just couldn't buy into these characters at all and couldn't even fathom seeing the two of them romantically involved, let alone finding their HEA. It just seemed completely abhorrent to me that these two characters would end up in love and happy as their genre dictates they will because they really needed to be in jail (Lake) and in serious therapy (Kirsty). There were other issues in this book (I really wanted to like Rainne branching out and starting a relationship with Alastair who seemed so sweet at first, but then she ruined it by saying something to the effect that everything would be better now that he was there...um, you really need to learn a little self-reliance, girlfriend, because jumping into some relationship and expecting the guy to fix you and all your problems is super unhealthy and also could be dangerous if the guy is controlling...which Alastair seems like he could be). So I'm really sorry I couldn't finish this one (except I'm really not because I think I might hurt someone if I keep reading. I'm really just protecting the public here) and sorry to have to give such a negative review. But I couldn't just let this book go without a stern talking-to.
Also, Betty might be funny but she's also a real jerk that needs to be taught some serious life lessons. Just because you're old doesn't mean you can be cruel and get away with treating people badly. She had the potential to be this funny, cantankerous old lady but instead turned into this mean-spirited harpy from hell who I just wanted to slap. And that's bad because I shouldn't want to slap old-people. But for her I'd make an exception. Also, what was up with Lake always calling her a hobbit or referring to her as Bilbo? Seriously, dude, come up with some better insults. That crap got old fast.
Thanks to Netgalley.com for allowing me to check out new books early, even the ones I don't like. Just wish this one had lived up to its obvious potential and not been such a let-down.
June 25, 2017
Betty Was The Best Of This Book For Me
She Is A Savvy Business Woman Unlike Raine Lake's Sister
“In the contract I signed, there were some unusual clauses.” She cleared her throat as Lake’s heart sank. “The business is ours to do what we want with, but Betty here stays—think of her as an underwear mascot."
"“What?” Betty demanded. “I have veto. It’s in the contract.” “That was some contract you had drawn up,” Kirsty told her. “You’re not wrong.” Betty grinned. “I never thought anyone would sign it."
"In all honesty, he was a little impressed. In another life she would have made a great leader of a terrorist cell. Or a dictator of a small country."
She Has Confidence Unlike Kristy The Heroine
“I like that look on your face, boy,” Betty said as she tottered up beside him. Her head barely made it past his waist. “What are you planning now?” “You’re the last person I’d tell. You’re a loose cannon.” Her eyes narrowed. “I can be a whole lot worse if you don’t include me in the fun.” “Have you ever thought of getting therapy? I’m pretty sure that there’s something wrong in your head.” “Ha!” His own personal Hobbit folded her arms and growled. “Therapy is for Americans with more money than sense. Do I look like I want to mine my childhood looking for scary beasties? There’s nothing wrong with my head that can’t be fixed with a bit of a challenge. I’ve been telling you since you arrived—I’m bored. Are you so thick that you can’t understand what I’m saying?”
She Is More Of A BadASS Than Lake The Ex-Military Hero
"Betty was propelling herself through the shop with what looked like a cricket bat in her hands"
Funny RomCom
Zany Characters
Awesome BadAss Babes Buddy Read
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July 31, 2015
I really liked this story, it is set in a small scottish town which peaked my interest as my family is from Scotland. This fell short for me as it was way to G rated compared to the usual books I read, that would have been fine but I found it to be a tease it would get to the good bit then jump to the next day or a different character. I was also a little disappointed in the way Rainbow was written out.
I guess what I am saying is this could have easily been a five star SERIES for me if it were not for the teasing :)
I guess what I am saying is this could have easily been a five star SERIES for me if it were not for the teasing :)
June 23, 2017
3 solid but unexceptional stars.
This book reminds me a lot of a screwball comedy in that it is a farcical battle of the sexes. Its all pretty clean, silly fun with some giggles but not a lot of depth. One does not always want depth so that is okay.
In one corner representing women and Scotland we have erstwhile super model Kirsty Campbell. Kirsty has already gone a few rounds with a car windshield but has gotten up again to start her own lingerie shop in her home village. She is only barely solvent because surprise surprise there is not enough business.
In the other corner representing men and England we have Lake Benson. Lake has military and financial success in his arsenal but a truly useless family. He has somewhat foolishly lent some money to his little sister, Rainne, to invest in a lingerie shop in a Scottish village. This village is so small it only has one police officer but for some reason Rainne thinks it a good idea to plunk her brothers hard earned cash down on a purveyor of granny panties and compete with an actual lingerie shop. How she thought the wee village would support two is beyond comprehension. In order to recoup his losses Lake storms in and takes over, declaring war on Kirsty.
the village is peppered with a bunch of zany side characters and honestly they were the ones I enjoyed the most. While Lake was pretty sweet underneath everything I was so annoyed with how he treated his sister I could not completely swoon for him. Though he gets big bonus points for his entry in their final battle. Given that I did laugh I will likely read at least one of the follow ups. They are available in Kindle Unlimited as pairs - look for this authors Scottish Highland Duos.
This book reminds me a lot of a screwball comedy in that it is a farcical battle of the sexes. Its all pretty clean, silly fun with some giggles but not a lot of depth. One does not always want depth so that is okay.
In one corner representing women and Scotland we have erstwhile super model Kirsty Campbell. Kirsty has already gone a few rounds with a car windshield but has gotten up again to start her own lingerie shop in her home village. She is only barely solvent because surprise surprise there is not enough business.
In the other corner representing men and England we have Lake Benson. Lake has military and financial success in his arsenal but a truly useless family. He has somewhat foolishly lent some money to his little sister, Rainne, to invest in a lingerie shop in a Scottish village. This village is so small it only has one police officer but for some reason Rainne thinks it a good idea to plunk her brothers hard earned cash down on a purveyor of granny panties and compete with an actual lingerie shop. How she thought the wee village would support two is beyond comprehension. In order to recoup his losses Lake storms in and takes over, declaring war on Kirsty.
the village is peppered with a bunch of zany side characters and honestly they were the ones I enjoyed the most. While Lake was pretty sweet underneath everything I was so annoyed with how he treated his sister I could not completely swoon for him. Though he gets big bonus points for his entry in their final battle. Given that I did laugh I will likely read at least one of the follow ups. They are available in Kindle Unlimited as pairs - look for this authors Scottish Highland Duos.
September 7, 2015
Such a treat. It delights me. I laughed so many times.
This author’s humor really works for me. She creates interesting personalities. Some are odd. The chemistry and the way they interact makes me laugh.
The ending was more normal - less humor there. It had a crisis and wrapped things up. It was fine. It was a happy ending for the couple. But the best part was the first 3/4 of the book.
STORY BRIEF:
Six months earlier Lake loaned money to his sister Rainne who bought a lingerie shop. She is flaky and a terrible business manager and the place lost money. Lake just now got out of the military. He comes to town to turn around Rainne’s shop and sell it to get his money back. He wants to join his buddy in the security business. Kirsty is a former model who owns a competing lingerie shop across the street.
THE SERIES:
Book 6 will be published in 2016. Each book is a stand alone romance about people living in the small town of Invertary in the northern Scotland Highlands. Main characters in one book have small roles in other books. My ratings are:
5 stars. Lingerie Wars Bk 1
3 ½ stars. Goody Two Shoes Bk 2
3 ½ stars. Magenta Mine Bk 3 (novella)
4 stars. Calamity Jena Bk 4
(not read) Bad Boy Bk 5
(not read) Caught Bk 6
DATA:
Narrative mode: 3rd person. Kindle count length: 6,077 (310 pages). Swearing language: mild. Sexual language: none. Number of sex scenes: 4 referred to no details. Setting: current day Invertary, Scotland. Copyright: 2013. Genre: humorous contemporary romance.
This author’s humor really works for me. She creates interesting personalities. Some are odd. The chemistry and the way they interact makes me laugh.
The ending was more normal - less humor there. It had a crisis and wrapped things up. It was fine. It was a happy ending for the couple. But the best part was the first 3/4 of the book.
STORY BRIEF:
Six months earlier Lake loaned money to his sister Rainne who bought a lingerie shop. She is flaky and a terrible business manager and the place lost money. Lake just now got out of the military. He comes to town to turn around Rainne’s shop and sell it to get his money back. He wants to join his buddy in the security business. Kirsty is a former model who owns a competing lingerie shop across the street.
THE SERIES:
Book 6 will be published in 2016. Each book is a stand alone romance about people living in the small town of Invertary in the northern Scotland Highlands. Main characters in one book have small roles in other books. My ratings are:
5 stars. Lingerie Wars Bk 1
3 ½ stars. Goody Two Shoes Bk 2
3 ½ stars. Magenta Mine Bk 3 (novella)
4 stars. Calamity Jena Bk 4
(not read) Bad Boy Bk 5
(not read) Caught Bk 6
DATA:
Narrative mode: 3rd person. Kindle count length: 6,077 (310 pages). Swearing language: mild. Sexual language: none. Number of sex scenes: 4 referred to no details. Setting: current day Invertary, Scotland. Copyright: 2013. Genre: humorous contemporary romance.
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June 23, 2017What she said...
Emma's Awesome Review
Emma's Awesome Review
November 1, 2014
3.5 stars
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I'm a sucker for romances featuring couples that start off as mortal enemies, especially the humorous ones. Dark and tortured souls really aren't my thing when it comes to love stories...not that there's anything wrong with that! Nope, give me a funny lighthearted story and you can basically guarantee that I won't put it down. If you're into that sort of thing too, then Lingerie Wars is something you'll enjoy.
The small town of Invertary is full of quirky characters that make the story pop off the page. My personal favorite was Betty, a crabby old lady who does everything in her power to make everyone in Invertary miserable. Lake inherits Betty as part of the contract that his sister signed when she bought the lingerie shop, and now he's stuck with her as his sidekick. Or at least that's what she call herself. Lake refers to her as the evil little hobbit troll. She's awful to everyone, and I loved her!
Lake is unapologetic about his need to beat Kirsty's shop out of existence, and equally up front about wanting to sleep with her in the meantime.
This doesn't pose a problem for him because he's a man. A stupid, stupid man.
Kirsty, however, is determined not to let his stupid man charms lull her into forgetting that his number one priority will end with her bankrupt and living with her mother.
But he is kinda hot...
As Lake slowly worms his way into the hearts of the town, Kirsty realizes that she may have more of a fight on her hands than she thought. She decides to ask her closest friend for help getting some publicity at the town festival, and ends up with more than she bargained for. Enter the Lingerie Wars! The town comes up with a unique solution to showcase both shops (and get some tourism dollars flowing) by cashing in on Kirsty and Lakes' rather public fighting. Kirsty still has enough fame left over from her modeling days to be interesting to the press, and Lake has managed to insert himself into the spotlight as her 'smokin hot nemesis' in this small town war.
By the time these two finish sabotaging each other privately and slugging it out publicly, they get to know each other pretty well. That's a problem for Lake. I mean, now he's got these pesky feelings inside of him, and since he's a stupid man, he's just not sure what to do to get rid of them. His big plan includes selling his shop once it's out of the red, and getting the hell out of Invertary as fast as he can.
But leaving just doesn't hold the same appeal that it once did...
Not a particularly steamy romance, but it's funny and sweet. Definitely recommended for anyone looking for a fluffy read that will make you giggle!
Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book!
This review can also be seen at
I'm a sucker for romances featuring couples that start off as mortal enemies, especially the humorous ones. Dark and tortured souls really aren't my thing when it comes to love stories...not that there's anything wrong with that! Nope, give me a funny lighthearted story and you can basically guarantee that I won't put it down. If you're into that sort of thing too, then Lingerie Wars is something you'll enjoy.
The small town of Invertary is full of quirky characters that make the story pop off the page. My personal favorite was Betty, a crabby old lady who does everything in her power to make everyone in Invertary miserable. Lake inherits Betty as part of the contract that his sister signed when she bought the lingerie shop, and now he's stuck with her as his sidekick. Or at least that's what she call herself. Lake refers to her as the evil little hobbit troll. She's awful to everyone, and I loved her!
Lake is unapologetic about his need to beat Kirsty's shop out of existence, and equally up front about wanting to sleep with her in the meantime.
This doesn't pose a problem for him because he's a man. A stupid, stupid man.
Kirsty, however, is determined not to let his stupid man charms lull her into forgetting that his number one priority will end with her bankrupt and living with her mother.
But he is kinda hot...
As Lake slowly worms his way into the hearts of the town, Kirsty realizes that she may have more of a fight on her hands than she thought. She decides to ask her closest friend for help getting some publicity at the town festival, and ends up with more than she bargained for. Enter the Lingerie Wars! The town comes up with a unique solution to showcase both shops (and get some tourism dollars flowing) by cashing in on Kirsty and Lakes' rather public fighting. Kirsty still has enough fame left over from her modeling days to be interesting to the press, and Lake has managed to insert himself into the spotlight as her 'smokin hot nemesis' in this small town war.
By the time these two finish sabotaging each other privately and slugging it out publicly, they get to know each other pretty well. That's a problem for Lake. I mean, now he's got these pesky feelings inside of him, and since he's a stupid man, he's just not sure what to do to get rid of them. His big plan includes selling his shop once it's out of the red, and getting the hell out of Invertary as fast as he can.
But leaving just doesn't hold the same appeal that it once did...
Not a particularly steamy romance, but it's funny and sweet. Definitely recommended for anyone looking for a fluffy read that will make you giggle!
Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book!
June 11, 2017
So I read this for The Badass Babes Badass Buddy Read and I must say I'm actually surprised to say I liked it. I finished it in two sittings and I don't think I would have ever picked it up on my own. It has an interesting (sorta unusual) story line. But what counts an unusual in romance, huh? ;)
Lake Benson's midlife crisis lasted exactly twenty-four hours. In that time he quit his career with the Army and bought a lingerie shop.
Technically, he gave his sister money to buy the shop thinking it would add some responsibility on her shoulders and help her toughen up for life in the real world. After six months of the business going further in red, Lake comes to rescue his sister *cough*his investment*cough* make the shop profitable so he can sell it and finally have the finance required to buy in the Security Firm partnership with his army buddy.
The only real problem is the other lingerie shop across the street run by an ex-lingerie model.
Kirsty Campbell has spent the last several years rebuilding her life and gathering up the pieces since she woke up in a hospital in Spain with a scared body and a bank account her fiance cleaned and ran off with. If that wasn't enough, she is now at war with the cocky English soldier boy out to run her outta business and all that she has left.
"This sort of thing makes you more manly. Scars don't do that to a woman."
"Well," he said with a smile, "if your scars made you more manly, I'd be seriously cheesed off."
This was actually a very sweet book. Very lighthearted and easy. Nothing over the top, loved all the background characters though some I just did not understand.
The "fight" scene at the end left a lot to be desired in my opinion I mean he's supposed to be a tough-ass military man with medals under his belt off to open a security firm and babysit royalty, he really should have been deadlier.
This wasn't particularly a steamy read, I might even call it clean really but for me, the sabotaging made up for everything and especially the lovely ladies at SOD-OFF! xD
A fluffy Scotland versus England read that left me craving some old-school Highland historical. (Let's face it, everything leaves me craving Highland historicals Lol!)
Thank you Badass Babes Badass Buddy Read for including me in this giggly read! :D
July 3, 2013
I am always on the look out for authors who do contemporary well and I think I may have found a new one in Janet Elizabeth Henderson.
Lingerie Wars was a really good contemporary with characters that had a meaty back story. Our hero Lake is all James Bond like and I must admit didn't mind showing off his physique. He was a soldier who just retired and needs the savings he invested in helping his sister buy a lingerie shop in a town names Invertary in Scotland.
When he finds out that the shop is making no profit and that his sister made a crappy deal with the old owner Betty, he comes to the rescue, all set to save the day, recover his money to invest in a security business. He feels bad for his sister, they grew up with hippie parents and his sister never grew a backbone, but he'll do what he has to, even if it means going to war with the shop next to him, Kirsty's lingerie shop.
Kirsty, was a former lingerie model whose life crashed a few years ago. She had an accident and her manager cum fiancee turned out to be a douche, abandoning her and taking all her money. So, she rebuilt, taking money from her mom and opening her lingerie shop but she has been hiding her scars and herself. Then comes Lake, instead of working together as they do in her town, he challenges her and then the war is on. He also seems to make her feel attractive.
Their shenanigans were hilarious. Breaking and entering, hacking etc and the town also joins in. We also had a sub-plot with Lake's sister and her own romance and I am sure she will show up again, stronger and maybe her own person.
Overall I enjoyed the book, the romance between Lake and Kirsty was great, bit of a push and pull and I will love reading more in the series.
ARC through Netgalley.
Lingerie Wars was a really good contemporary with characters that had a meaty back story. Our hero Lake is all James Bond like and I must admit didn't mind showing off his physique. He was a soldier who just retired and needs the savings he invested in helping his sister buy a lingerie shop in a town names Invertary in Scotland.
When he finds out that the shop is making no profit and that his sister made a crappy deal with the old owner Betty, he comes to the rescue, all set to save the day, recover his money to invest in a security business. He feels bad for his sister, they grew up with hippie parents and his sister never grew a backbone, but he'll do what he has to, even if it means going to war with the shop next to him, Kirsty's lingerie shop.
Kirsty, was a former lingerie model whose life crashed a few years ago. She had an accident and her manager cum fiancee turned out to be a douche, abandoning her and taking all her money. So, she rebuilt, taking money from her mom and opening her lingerie shop but she has been hiding her scars and herself. Then comes Lake, instead of working together as they do in her town, he challenges her and then the war is on. He also seems to make her feel attractive.
Their shenanigans were hilarious. Breaking and entering, hacking etc and the town also joins in. We also had a sub-plot with Lake's sister and her own romance and I am sure she will show up again, stronger and maybe her own person.
Overall I enjoyed the book, the romance between Lake and Kirsty was great, bit of a push and pull and I will love reading more in the series.
ARC through Netgalley.
June 23, 2015
Sometimes, there are no words in English that can sum up one's feelings. But we Filipinos have that.
Ever had that feeling when you have all the dragonflies and butterflies in your stomach? When you feel like you have difficulty in breathing? When heat creeps up into your face? When you can't stop grinning like a fool?Or did you ever have that feeling when everything just feels right and you wonder why the angels aren't singing right now?
Combine all of them and you have what we Filipinos called KILIG.
That's what I get when reading this blasted book. It definitely has a lot of laugh out loud moments and a lot of KILIG scenes.
The characters are amazing and what they say on Tumblr is true.
" A boyfriend sounds nice, but supreme enemy you can make out with in secret is way better.
Take that.
Ever had that feeling when you have all the dragonflies and butterflies in your stomach? When you feel like you have difficulty in breathing? When heat creeps up into your face? When you can't stop grinning like a fool?Or did you ever have that feeling when everything just feels right and you wonder why the angels aren't singing right now?
Combine all of them and you have what we Filipinos called KILIG.
That's what I get when reading this blasted book. It definitely has a lot of laugh out loud moments and a lot of KILIG scenes.
The characters are amazing and what they say on Tumblr is true.
" A boyfriend sounds nice, but supreme enemy you can make out with in secret is way better.
Take that.
August 7, 2017
I have honestly never laughed as much while reading a book in my entire life as I did while reading Lingerie Wars. From knicker protests, underwear war tactics, to dwarf tossing. This book had it all, and I loved every minute of it.
July 15, 2013
When Lake Benson agreed to loan his sisters money to open her lingerie shop, he didn't think it would have him taking over the lingerie business and heading to Scotland. Former lingerie model Kristy Campbell has weathered worse than trying to make her lingerie business succeed. When she offers to combine ideas with her competition, she finds herself at war with the English, particularly Lake.
Lake understands they are at war, but that does not stop him from wanting to spend time with Kristy. He makes his interest known both publicly an privately, but Kristy has scars that she is still learning to accept and the betrayal from her ex-fiancee is making her trust in men difficult. One moment she wants to hit Lake over the head and send him on his way, the next she finds herself embracing the sinful promises he has a knack for whispering in his ear. Batten down the hatches, you are in for a sinfully delicious treat.
Full review on Single Titles
http://singletitles.com/?p=9024
Lake understands they are at war, but that does not stop him from wanting to spend time with Kristy. He makes his interest known both publicly an privately, but Kristy has scars that she is still learning to accept and the betrayal from her ex-fiancee is making her trust in men difficult. One moment she wants to hit Lake over the head and send him on his way, the next she finds herself embracing the sinful promises he has a knack for whispering in his ear. Batten down the hatches, you are in for a sinfully delicious treat.
Full review on Single Titles
http://singletitles.com/?p=9024
June 18, 2017
Very cute...
May 28, 2013
Lingerie Wars introduces us to Lake Benson, Kirsty Campbell, and to a wildly delicious cast of individuals living in Invertary, a small town in Scotland.
Lake, an ex-special services soldier, temporarily moves to Invertary to manage the lingerie shop he’d bought for his sister, Rainne. The shop is losing money and Lake is set on making it profitable before selling it. He plans to move back to England and open a security business, but he needs the money from the shop’s sale.
Kirsty is an ex-lingerie model who was scarred in an accident and then dumped by her fiancé. She is attempting to rebuild her life back in her hometown by owning and running the lingerie shop across the street from Lake.
Two lingerie shops, one in front of the other…someone has to lose here. The residents of Invertary take sides, battle lines are drawn, and Lake and Kirsty openly declare war. The story follows Lake and Kirsty’s antics to beat the competition, and their blossoming romance as the battles become sweeter and more outrageous.
The local folk are absolutely entertaining and endearing. We meet Betty, Lake’s troll-like assistant, his hippie sister Rainne, the women from the Knit or Die club, and other loveable residents who constantly prove their loyalty and constant support. It makes me want to visit the Highlands and eat pies for breakfast!
The story was fun, witty, and filled with sweet romance. I believe there will be two more books set in Invertary, and I look forward to getting an update on the quirky occurrences of this delightful town.
ARC copy provided by author for review.
Lake, an ex-special services soldier, temporarily moves to Invertary to manage the lingerie shop he’d bought for his sister, Rainne. The shop is losing money and Lake is set on making it profitable before selling it. He plans to move back to England and open a security business, but he needs the money from the shop’s sale.
Kirsty is an ex-lingerie model who was scarred in an accident and then dumped by her fiancé. She is attempting to rebuild her life back in her hometown by owning and running the lingerie shop across the street from Lake.
Two lingerie shops, one in front of the other…someone has to lose here. The residents of Invertary take sides, battle lines are drawn, and Lake and Kirsty openly declare war. The story follows Lake and Kirsty’s antics to beat the competition, and their blossoming romance as the battles become sweeter and more outrageous.
The local folk are absolutely entertaining and endearing. We meet Betty, Lake’s troll-like assistant, his hippie sister Rainne, the women from the Knit or Die club, and other loveable residents who constantly prove their loyalty and constant support. It makes me want to visit the Highlands and eat pies for breakfast!
The story was fun, witty, and filled with sweet romance. I believe there will be two more books set in Invertary, and I look forward to getting an update on the quirky occurrences of this delightful town.
ARC copy provided by author for review.
June 15, 2013
It all starts with a small Scottish town, two underwear stores and one crazy hobbit. Ex Special Ops man Lake comes into town to fix up the shop he bought for his sister to run and then sell it to the highest bidder. he has plans to leave this place and start a new future. Too bad this town has no intention of making that easy for him. His biggest troubles are the underwear store across the street, his spineless sister, the crazy hobbit that came with his store, and a certain stubborn shop owner. War is declared between the two stores there is only enough room in this town for barely one store ! There are many dirty deeds, back alley deals and all is fair kind of thing. The story escalates into the final battle which is something everyone for miles around will be talking about for years.
It was a bit slow in the beginning but it slowly picked up.I think the author missed her opportunity to really bring out the humor in her characters. She had some potentially quirky ones she just didn't develop enough. I could have seen this being an excellent comedy. It was a nice contemporary romance, predictable, with some light hot sparks moments. Of course this is just my humble option.
It was a bit slow in the beginning but it slowly picked up.I think the author missed her opportunity to really bring out the humor in her characters. She had some potentially quirky ones she just didn't develop enough. I could have seen this being an excellent comedy. It was a nice contemporary romance, predictable, with some light hot sparks moments. Of course this is just my humble option.
February 13, 2023
I really didn’t like the way the H won everything, and that even though the h was local and had a tragic story, many of the townspeople just completely abandoned her because of the hunky H. I also didn’t like the toxic old lady who advised the H. I guess she was supposed to be a “character,” if you consider being a misogynist to be a defining, personality trait.
June 18, 2017
This book was a recommendation from a friend... and I loved it. Not only were the main characters developed well, the side characters were also funny. This book made me laugh out loud!
Kirsty and Lakes Story.
She is a local girl who happened to be an international model until an accident made her change her career path. Opening up an underwear store was perfect but business wasn't great.
Lake was sick and tired of his ditzy sister running her business into the ground... especially as it's his money invested. Going to help turn business around so he could get back his cash, he was prepared to go into an underwear war with the shop owner across the road but that's exactly what happens
Xx
Kirsty and Lakes Story.
She is a local girl who happened to be an international model until an accident made her change her career path. Opening up an underwear store was perfect but business wasn't great.
Lake was sick and tired of his ditzy sister running her business into the ground... especially as it's his money invested. Going to help turn business around so he could get back his cash, he was prepared to go into an underwear war with the shop owner across the road but that's exactly what happens
Xx
October 10, 2023
3.5-4 stars
SEXY, SASSY, SCOTISH SUMMER READ!
RECOMMENDED FOR: Fans of Contemporary Romance with a little Steam
Kirsty is a famous ex-lingerie model. An car accident in Spain took one of her kidneys and almost took her life. She was left with numerous scars. And left by her skanky fiancee, who not only walked away from the crash with only a few scratches, but walked away with all of Kirsty's money. Kirsty returned to her hometown in Scotland, Invertary, to rebuild her life. So she opened a lingerie shop called Eye Candy.
Rainne was trying to find a life of her own. So she borrowed money from her older brother, Lake, to buy Betty's Knicker Emporium in Invertary. While Rainne has plenty of ideas (like a line of sustainable all-natural lingerie), she can't seem to implement them. And the former owner, Betty a 70-something feisty old lady that Lake calls a Hobbit, conned Rainne into signing a contract that keeps Betty the owner of the building and partner in the store. Unfortunately, neither Betty nor Rainne can make a go of the business in 6 months. So Lake, trying to recoup his savings to invest with an ex-military buddy in a security company, decides to step in and take over Rainne's shop to make it a go.
There are instant fireworks between Kirsty and Lake, especially when Lake declares a Lingerie War - loser to shut down their shop.
What ensues is a quicky, funny, touching story of two couples- that's right, two: Lake and Kirsty and his sister Rainne and a local named Alistair. It's a story about accepting yourself, including your physical or emotional scars... realizing that family is the people who stick by you, not necessarily the people who biologically created you or raised you... finding your own life and your own place in life... and so much more.
The story moves slowly at times. While there are many fun and funny elements, the pace drags here and there. It could have used a bit of tightening up by a story editor.
But it's touching and tender. And the townsfolk involvement makes it downright hilarious - the self-appointed town censor, the uptight and extremely organized librarian, the mayor who owns the local pub, Kirsty's mom's knitting/sewing group who are more than willing to get involved in the dirty work of the lingerie war, and of course, Betty. You can see the story as you read, especially in the more colorful moments, like the fashion show, or in the more quiet moments when Alistair tries to teach Rainne how to fly fish.
Lake is an alpha-male, but he knows how to take care of those he loves; he doesn't just walk all over them. But we see Lake's flaws and insecurities come out when his and Rainne's hippie parents who always have a cause for the planet show up. They think that Lake sold-out to the very establishment (government) that they've fought against all their lives. We see Lake's hurt when his own parents barely acknowledge his presence. Kirsty's insecurities are relatable to every woman, as are Rainne's doubts and need to please those around her.
This book is supposed to be the first in a series. I'm guessing from where the author left off, book 2 will focus on Rainne and her journey.
This book was provided by Netgalley in return for an honest review.
SEXY, SASSY, SCOTISH SUMMER READ!
RECOMMENDED FOR: Fans of Contemporary Romance with a little Steam
Kirsty is a famous ex-lingerie model. An car accident in Spain took one of her kidneys and almost took her life. She was left with numerous scars. And left by her skanky fiancee, who not only walked away from the crash with only a few scratches, but walked away with all of Kirsty's money. Kirsty returned to her hometown in Scotland, Invertary, to rebuild her life. So she opened a lingerie shop called Eye Candy.
Rainne was trying to find a life of her own. So she borrowed money from her older brother, Lake, to buy Betty's Knicker Emporium in Invertary. While Rainne has plenty of ideas (like a line of sustainable all-natural lingerie), she can't seem to implement them. And the former owner, Betty a 70-something feisty old lady that Lake calls a Hobbit, conned Rainne into signing a contract that keeps Betty the owner of the building and partner in the store. Unfortunately, neither Betty nor Rainne can make a go of the business in 6 months. So Lake, trying to recoup his savings to invest with an ex-military buddy in a security company, decides to step in and take over Rainne's shop to make it a go.
There are instant fireworks between Kirsty and Lake, especially when Lake declares a Lingerie War - loser to shut down their shop.
What ensues is a quicky, funny, touching story of two couples- that's right, two: Lake and Kirsty and his sister Rainne and a local named Alistair. It's a story about accepting yourself, including your physical or emotional scars... realizing that family is the people who stick by you, not necessarily the people who biologically created you or raised you... finding your own life and your own place in life... and so much more.
The story moves slowly at times. While there are many fun and funny elements, the pace drags here and there. It could have used a bit of tightening up by a story editor.
But it's touching and tender. And the townsfolk involvement makes it downright hilarious - the self-appointed town censor, the uptight and extremely organized librarian, the mayor who owns the local pub, Kirsty's mom's knitting/sewing group who are more than willing to get involved in the dirty work of the lingerie war, and of course, Betty. You can see the story as you read, especially in the more colorful moments, like the fashion show, or in the more quiet moments when Alistair tries to teach Rainne how to fly fish.
Lake is an alpha-male, but he knows how to take care of those he loves; he doesn't just walk all over them. But we see Lake's flaws and insecurities come out when his and Rainne's hippie parents who always have a cause for the planet show up. They think that Lake sold-out to the very establishment (government) that they've fought against all their lives. We see Lake's hurt when his own parents barely acknowledge his presence. Kirsty's insecurities are relatable to every woman, as are Rainne's doubts and need to please those around her.
This book is supposed to be the first in a series. I'm guessing from where the author left off, book 2 will focus on Rainne and her journey.
This book was provided by Netgalley in return for an honest review.
July 19, 2013
I had such a great time!
I've just added new book to my favourite list.
I loved so much things, I don't know if I can tell properly. I loved both hero and heroine. Their characterizations, progress of their relationship and feeling for each others and competition, all of these plot so well written, author captures me from first page till the last one!
Each character is very well written and brought their part of fun to story. When readind it, I want to live in a little sweet town like Invertary! :)
I felt as if I live everything with them, everybody, every part of the story is so vivid for me!
Janet Elizabeth Henderson is an amazing storyteller and I discovered a new favorite author!
I've just added new book to my favourite list.
I loved so much things, I don't know if I can tell properly. I loved both hero and heroine. Their characterizations, progress of their relationship and feeling for each others and competition, all of these plot so well written, author captures me from first page till the last one!
Each character is very well written and brought their part of fun to story. When readind it, I want to live in a little sweet town like Invertary! :)
I felt as if I live everything with them, everybody, every part of the story is so vivid for me!
Janet Elizabeth Henderson is an amazing storyteller and I discovered a new favorite author!
June 28, 2013
This was cute premise and I am a huge fan of all things Scottish but this was not my cuppa. A little long and needed some editing.
October 2, 2018
It’s a cute beginning
It’s a good set up to the characters and the community think of it as a sassy Scottish Gilmore girls style town
It’s a good set up to the characters and the community think of it as a sassy Scottish Gilmore girls style town
August 1, 2013
Review in English and em Português
5 stars
Lingerie Wars was a lovely, lovely discovery! I have never heard about the author but some friends here on GR were saying lots of good things about it, and if you add Scotland into the scene, I’m hooked!
It tells us the story of Kristen Campbell and Lake Benson. She was a very successful lingerie model in the past, but due a car accident and lots of body scars, she couldn’t do it anymore, so she comes back to her village in the middle of the Scottish Highlands and opens a Lingerie Shop. But life is not easy, and while she’s struggling with the shop, Lake Benson – an English – comes into the scene and takes charge of the shop across the street. He had bought it to his sister, but Rainne was not doing things properly. The lingerie shop was doing very bad and he needed the money he invested back, so he could invest in the PI business he so wanted to do.
But you see, they were in a tiny village in the middle of nowhere… the city doesn’t need a lingerie shop, let alone two. SO,LET THE WAR BEGIN! And it was so much fun to read these two fight against each other.. lots of sabotages, stolen kisses, thefts in the middle of the night and support characters who added even more madness to the story! YAY!
These two try to hate each other, but as the story progresses they become sort of friends/lovers, and the whole community help their relationship.
What can I say about Betty?? She’s and old lady and the owner of the building where Lakes’s shop is. She’s all kinds of crazy. Lake calls her “his Hobbit”.. how fun is that??? LOADSSS..
Lake with his charm, becomes a local attraction and even his photo is coveted by the old ladies! He doesn’t want to even imagine what they do with it! HAHAHA
There is another love story in the book between Lake’s sister, Rainne, and a local boy, Alastair, that was very sweet and chamming. I hope that in the next book, the author give them the spotlight!
It’s a must read people! You going to laugh loads and even if the Scottish cold tries to get you, the love and the sweetness of this book will warm your body and heart! :)
Looking forward to read more from Janet Elizabeth Henderson!!
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5 estrelas
Lingerie Wars foi uma deliciosa descoberta! Eu nunca tinha lido nada dessa autora, mas algumas amigas estavam falando tão bem do livro e se você adicionar Escócia na parada, eu sou voto vencido!!
Aqui temos a história de Kristen Campbell e Lake Benson. Ela era uma modelo de lingerie muito famosa, mas devido a um acidente de carro e várias cicatrizes no corpo, ela não podia mais modelar, então ela volta para sua cidade natal, uma vila bem no meio das Terras Altas da Escócia e abre uma loja de lingerie. Mas a vida não é nada fácil e enquanto ela luta para não fechar a sua loja, Lake Benson – o Inglês – aparece na cidade para tomar de conta da loja do outro lado da rua. Ele tinha comprado a loja para a sua irmã, mas Rainne não estava fazendo as coisas direito. A loja de lingerie estava quase falindo e ele precisava do dinheiro que ele investiu de volta para abrir o seu negocio de Investigação Privada.
Mas veja você, eles estão em uma minúscula vila no meio do nada... a cidadezinha não precisa nem de uma loja de lingerie, imagina duas. ENTÃO QUE A GUERRA COMEÇE! E foi TÃO divertido ver esses dois brigando.. muitas sabotagens, beijos roubados, roubos no meio da noite e personagens secundários que adicionaram muito mais loucura na história! OBAAA!!
Eles tentam se odiar, mas a medida que a historia caminha, eles se tornam meio que amigos/amantes, e o melhor, toda a comunidade ajuda no relacionamento deles. E o que eu posso dizer da Betty? Ela é uma velhinha que é dona do prédio onde está a loja de Lake. LOKA a mulher! Lake chama ela de “Hobbit”.. agora me diz se isso não é engraçado? É HILÁRIO , MINHA GENTE!.
Lake, com todo o seu charme, se torna uma atração turística e até as suas fotos são disputadas pelas velhinhas da cidade! Ele não quer nem imaginar o que elas fazem com as fotos.. HAHAHAHA
Tem uma outra história de amor no livro entre a irmã de Lake, Rainne, e uma garoto da vila, Alastair, que é bem fofa. Eu espero que a autora continue com eles no próximo livro!
Gente, você tem que ler! Você vai rir horrores e mesmo que o frio escocês tente te pegar, o amor e a doçura desse livro vai esquentar o seu corpo e coraçãozinho! :)
Já vou catar todos os outros livros da autora pra ler!
5 stars
Lingerie Wars was a lovely, lovely discovery! I have never heard about the author but some friends here on GR were saying lots of good things about it, and if you add Scotland into the scene, I’m hooked!
It tells us the story of Kristen Campbell and Lake Benson. She was a very successful lingerie model in the past, but due a car accident and lots of body scars, she couldn’t do it anymore, so she comes back to her village in the middle of the Scottish Highlands and opens a Lingerie Shop. But life is not easy, and while she’s struggling with the shop, Lake Benson – an English – comes into the scene and takes charge of the shop across the street. He had bought it to his sister, but Rainne was not doing things properly. The lingerie shop was doing very bad and he needed the money he invested back, so he could invest in the PI business he so wanted to do.
But you see, they were in a tiny village in the middle of nowhere… the city doesn’t need a lingerie shop, let alone two. SO,LET THE WAR BEGIN! And it was so much fun to read these two fight against each other.. lots of sabotages, stolen kisses, thefts in the middle of the night and support characters who added even more madness to the story! YAY!
These two try to hate each other, but as the story progresses they become sort of friends/lovers, and the whole community help their relationship.
What can I say about Betty?? She’s and old lady and the owner of the building where Lakes’s shop is. She’s all kinds of crazy. Lake calls her “his Hobbit”.. how fun is that??? LOADSSS..
Lake with his charm, becomes a local attraction and even his photo is coveted by the old ladies! He doesn’t want to even imagine what they do with it! HAHAHA
There is another love story in the book between Lake’s sister, Rainne, and a local boy, Alastair, that was very sweet and chamming. I hope that in the next book, the author give them the spotlight!
It’s a must read people! You going to laugh loads and even if the Scottish cold tries to get you, the love and the sweetness of this book will warm your body and heart! :)
Looking forward to read more from Janet Elizabeth Henderson!!
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5 estrelas
Lingerie Wars foi uma deliciosa descoberta! Eu nunca tinha lido nada dessa autora, mas algumas amigas estavam falando tão bem do livro e se você adicionar Escócia na parada, eu sou voto vencido!!
Aqui temos a história de Kristen Campbell e Lake Benson. Ela era uma modelo de lingerie muito famosa, mas devido a um acidente de carro e várias cicatrizes no corpo, ela não podia mais modelar, então ela volta para sua cidade natal, uma vila bem no meio das Terras Altas da Escócia e abre uma loja de lingerie. Mas a vida não é nada fácil e enquanto ela luta para não fechar a sua loja, Lake Benson – o Inglês – aparece na cidade para tomar de conta da loja do outro lado da rua. Ele tinha comprado a loja para a sua irmã, mas Rainne não estava fazendo as coisas direito. A loja de lingerie estava quase falindo e ele precisava do dinheiro que ele investiu de volta para abrir o seu negocio de Investigação Privada.
Mas veja você, eles estão em uma minúscula vila no meio do nada... a cidadezinha não precisa nem de uma loja de lingerie, imagina duas. ENTÃO QUE A GUERRA COMEÇE! E foi TÃO divertido ver esses dois brigando.. muitas sabotagens, beijos roubados, roubos no meio da noite e personagens secundários que adicionaram muito mais loucura na história! OBAAA!!
Eles tentam se odiar, mas a medida que a historia caminha, eles se tornam meio que amigos/amantes, e o melhor, toda a comunidade ajuda no relacionamento deles. E o que eu posso dizer da Betty? Ela é uma velhinha que é dona do prédio onde está a loja de Lake. LOKA a mulher! Lake chama ela de “Hobbit”.. agora me diz se isso não é engraçado? É HILÁRIO , MINHA GENTE!.
Lake, com todo o seu charme, se torna uma atração turística e até as suas fotos são disputadas pelas velhinhas da cidade! Ele não quer nem imaginar o que elas fazem com as fotos.. HAHAHAHA
Tem uma outra história de amor no livro entre a irmã de Lake, Rainne, e uma garoto da vila, Alastair, que é bem fofa. Eu espero que a autora continue com eles no próximo livro!
Gente, você tem que ler! Você vai rir horrores e mesmo que o frio escocês tente te pegar, o amor e a doçura desse livro vai esquentar o seu corpo e coraçãozinho! :)
Já vou catar todos os outros livros da autora pra ler!
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