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Private Practice
A sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint...
He’ll teach her how to bring a man to his knees…
Dr. Ellie Swan has a plan: open her practice in tiny Bluelick, Kentucky, so she can keep an eye on her diabetic father, and make hometown golden-boy Roger Reynolds fall in love with her. But Ellie has a problem. Roger seeks a skilled, sexually adventurous partner, and bookish Ellie doesn’t qualify.
Tyler Longfoot only cares about three things: shaking his bad boy image, qualifying for the loan his company needs to rehab a piece of Bluelick’s history, and convincing Ellie to keep quiet about the “incident” that lands him on her doorstep at two a.m. with a bullet in his behind.
The adorable Dr. Swan drives a mean bargain, though. If sex-on-a-stick Tyler will teach Ellie how to bring a man to his knees, she’ll forget about the bullet. Armed with The Wild Woman’s Guide to Sex and Tyler’s lessons, Ellie is confident she can become what Roger needs…if she doesn’t fall for Tyler first.
He’ll teach her how to bring a man to his knees…
Dr. Ellie Swan has a plan: open her practice in tiny Bluelick, Kentucky, so she can keep an eye on her diabetic father, and make hometown golden-boy Roger Reynolds fall in love with her. But Ellie has a problem. Roger seeks a skilled, sexually adventurous partner, and bookish Ellie doesn’t qualify.
Tyler Longfoot only cares about three things: shaking his bad boy image, qualifying for the loan his company needs to rehab a piece of Bluelick’s history, and convincing Ellie to keep quiet about the “incident” that lands him on her doorstep at two a.m. with a bullet in his behind.
The adorable Dr. Swan drives a mean bargain, though. If sex-on-a-stick Tyler will teach Ellie how to bring a man to his knees, she’ll forget about the bullet. Armed with The Wild Woman’s Guide to Sex and Tyler’s lessons, Ellie is confident she can become what Roger needs…if she doesn’t fall for Tyler first.
263 pages, Nook
First published February 23, 2013
About the author
Samanthe Beck
39 books1,333 followersWine lover, sleep fanatic, and USA Today Bestselling Author of sexy contemporary romance novels, Samanthe Beck lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her long-suffering husband, Charles, and their turbo-son, Hud. Throw in a furry ninja assassin named Gander, a few hundred Nerf blasters, one electric guitar, (with amp!), and…well…you get the picture.
When not dreaming up fun, fan-your-cheeks ways to get her characters to happy-ever-after, she searches for the perfect cabernet to pair with ASMR podcasts.
When not dreaming up fun, fan-your-cheeks ways to get her characters to happy-ever-after, she searches for the perfect cabernet to pair with ASMR podcasts.
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March 29, 2013
5 Fabulous Stars!! Amazing debut book! Fun, fun, fun!!
Ellie Swann (I think her last name was so appropriate) finally has a shot at snagging the man of her dreams, Roger Reynolds. She over hears his ex-fiancée, Melody Merritt, claim that Roger’s need for kinkier sex is what broke up their engagement; she is just not that kind of girl, no lewd acts of sex for her...HA...at least not with Roger! Loved Melody! Anyhow, so Ellie has a plan, she’s going to become the ‘wild woman’ that Roger wants in his bed, and finally get the man of her dreams. She has a book with step by step instructions…pictures too…and best of all she has, "Hell-raising, cherry-popping Tyler Longfoot” , as her teacher!! It doesn’t get much better than that! YOWZA!!
Some of the wittiest dialogue I’ve ever read! The writing was sharp, genuine, and humorous. The story flowed very well, and the characters were relatable and endearing. The premise for the book was funny and I was wholly involved from the first page to the last.
Ellie and Tyler were so enjoyable to read about, and have become one of my favorite couples. They were different in many ways, but in so many respects they were very much alike. She was naïvely sweet and determined, and he was incredibly sexy, charming and just a good man. The chemistry and passion between these two was explosive, but yet they cared deeply for each other.
One thing about this book that I absolutely loved, and I mean really loved, is there was nothing mean-spirited going on…NOTHING in the entire read. Usually when you read about the wallflower; class geek, meeting up again with the kids from the popular crowd, there is some animosity or maybe a history of teasing. The town bad boy has a bad rapport with the popular guy in school, but here that was just not the case. There was no bad blood going into or throughout the read. Not in their youth, nor as adults. No one was spiteful, jealous, or out seeking revenge. No drawn out breakups. It was nice not to have pages upon pages of angst, but rather friends looking out for one another. You don’t see that often and what a pleasant change of pace it turned out to be!
This book left me feeling incredible and grinning from ear to ear. The ending was satisfying, a sweet HEA, but I like other readers, would have loved a little more, an epilogue would have been nice. So, Samanthe Beck…how about it…appease your fans and give us what we want. It’s worked for me in the past, so I’m asking you, from all of us, how about giving us that epilogue? Is Ellie living her dream, the one she had in the beginning of the book, but now it’s with the scrumptious Tyler? Are they living in a stately house overlooking the river and did they have black-haired, green-eyed mini-Tylers? Inquiring minds want to know!
No matter…still a great read and I can’t recommend it enough. Thanks to all my GR friends who read and reviewed this book, which allowed me to find it too! I look forward to reading Lover Undercover, due out in April.
Tyler's tune...Bad Case of Loving You ~ Robert Palmer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z9DwM...
Doctor, doctor, give me the news
I've got a bad case of lovin' you
No pill's gonna cure my ill
I've got a bad case of lovin' you
April 8, 2013
This is a book that makes me remember why I started reading romance. There aren't any big surprises or huge moments, no sad tears or heartbreak... just a sweet, predictable romance, witty dialogue, hot sex and a genuinely likeable couple.
After a ten year absence, nerdy, dorky "Sparky" Ellie Swan moves home a different woman. Not only is she a doctor but shes' grown in to a beautiful, confident woman. Well, confident in all areas but one...the bedroom. So when the chance encounter with town playboy Tyler "Footlong" Longfoot gives her a bargaining tool, Ellie strikes up a deal. Ellie will throw aside a tiny bit of professional ethics if Tyler will teach her how to drive a man wild.
Ellie puts all of this effort into her 'education' in order to catch and hold the attention of the man she thinks she wants. Of course, our lady here can't hooch it up with one guy while pining for another, so the focus is Tyler and Ellie. Tyler's had a somewhat careless life full of fun and women, but he's grown up and slowly matured into a responsible man, loyal to his friends and ready to live the life of an adult. While Ellie has always been responsible and old beyond her years, she's finally cutting loose but in such an orderly fashion, it makes for great fun!
Ellie has a book meant to impart wild and wanton sexual knowledge to the unlearned woman, but she just can't seem to cut loose and let it come naturally. She plans each sexual encounter with Tyler so as to maximize learning potential. My favorite part of the book is the Chapter talk, ("tomorrow night, he was going to Chapter six the hell out of her") and how each lesson plan of hers gets basically thrown out the window when passion takes over.
This is a debut novel for this author, and she writes like a pro. It was the perfect length without any unnecessary boredom inducing angst and drama. What a satisfying, sweet and sexy story! I'm very much looking forward to more from her!
After a ten year absence, nerdy, dorky "Sparky" Ellie Swan moves home a different woman. Not only is she a doctor but shes' grown in to a beautiful, confident woman. Well, confident in all areas but one...the bedroom. So when the chance encounter with town playboy Tyler "Footlong" Longfoot gives her a bargaining tool, Ellie strikes up a deal. Ellie will throw aside a tiny bit of professional ethics if Tyler will teach her how to drive a man wild.
Ellie puts all of this effort into her 'education' in order to catch and hold the attention of the man she thinks she wants. Of course, our lady here can't hooch it up with one guy while pining for another, so the focus is Tyler and Ellie. Tyler's had a somewhat careless life full of fun and women, but he's grown up and slowly matured into a responsible man, loyal to his friends and ready to live the life of an adult. While Ellie has always been responsible and old beyond her years, she's finally cutting loose but in such an orderly fashion, it makes for great fun!
"If everything looks good, we can figure out a timeline and pin down the curriculum."
He nearly fumbled the supplies as he tucked them into the font pocket of his jeans. The curriculum? Leave it to overachieving Ellie to treat something as instinctive and elemental as sex like an academic pursuit. Though he couldn't explain precisely why, the notion of a specific lesson plan excited and terrified him at the same time.
Ellie has a book meant to impart wild and wanton sexual knowledge to the unlearned woman, but she just can't seem to cut loose and let it come naturally. She plans each sexual encounter with Tyler so as to maximize learning potential. My favorite part of the book is the Chapter talk, ("tomorrow night, he was going to Chapter six the hell out of her") and how each lesson plan of hers gets basically thrown out the window when passion takes over.
This is a debut novel for this author, and she writes like a pro. It was the perfect length without any unnecessary boredom inducing angst and drama. What a satisfying, sweet and sexy story! I'm very much looking forward to more from her!
February 23, 2016
Outlandish premise involving the lessons in seduction (and more), but the writing was very good, the humour worked, all the characters were well-drawn, the small town scenario was spot-on, the heroine was likeable and the hero was a dreamboat.
A fun, sexy, naughtily sweet and thoroughly enjoyable quick read.
August 19, 2015
***3.25 Stars***
This was enjoyable, but I didn't love it.
It started off strong...they're first interaction was quite hilarious and overall I really liked Tyler...add in the fact that I'm a sucker for this type of trope and this should have been a homerun, but after a while Ellie started to annoy me.
She was completely oblivious to everything. At first it was funny and quirky how neurotic she was about becoming a "wild" woman and her babbling rationalizations were endearing...
Researchers could probably explain how the combination of thick black hair, riveting green eyes, and a slow, confident smile provoked some cascade of estrogen designed to fool the female mind into confusing a simple kiss with a merging of souls.
But that appeal quickly wore off. She would not veer off her path, her intended destination or the steps she thought it took to get there. After a while, it bothered me that Tyler was even making the effort to do "more" than her eye-rolling lessons.
I'm sorry, but NO woman has such a big crush on a guy (which by the way, they don't even know each other that well---she just built Roger up in her head as her Prince Charming based on the fact he was good looking, put together and came from a good family - OH, and she's trying to pounce on him mere weeks after he broke off a 10 year engagement!) ----where was I? Oh yes, the NO WOMAN part....NO WOMAN has such a big crush on a guy that she would choose to completely dismiss her own pleasure in order to learn how to give an earth shattering blowjob.
Now, there are plenty of women who thoroughly enjoy this act...
However, I'm not going to solely focus my efforts on the job (pun intended) before me, wipe my mouth and walk away! It doesn't have to happen right away, or even that day....but, oh man.....you WILL return the favor in one way or another. If you got yours....I better get mine!
And, of course, Ellie was a natural talent....able to deep throat Footlong Longfoot (Tyler's nickname - self explanatory)....Ummmmm, sure.....she needs to learn how to be a sexual wildcat, but can perform a penile endoscopy no problemo!
So, unfortunately as the book wore on, little by little it started going downhill. Ellie's actions, inner dialogue and intentions just starting making me go all squinty from how much she was flip flopping. By the time we got to the end, I still didn't find it 100% believable that Ellie finally figured out what she wanted or who she was. And that ending?
Come on Tyler, I expected something better from you! That was cheddar on top of cheddar!
But, I will continue on with the series only for the simple fact that Melody's book is next and well, that kinky vixen intrigues me! Her and Fireman Josh sizzled my kindle in their brief appearance...and really, who doesn't want to read about a woman who knows what really matters in life?
If you want my advice, you should have him hunt for something really important, like your G-spot.
April 2, 2013
Samanthe Beck's debut novel is perfect for a fun, steamy read!
You have small town livin' with all its quirkiness, a bad boy hero that is lovable, sexy as sin, and drives a Harley; a heroine that kept me in stitches and a cast of secondary characters that fit perfectly and added their own delicious delights. This author can take you from laughing out loud to steam in the blink of an eye. Perfect escapism with a happy ending! I loved it and can't wait for more!
You have small town livin' with all its quirkiness, a bad boy hero that is lovable, sexy as sin, and drives a Harley; a heroine that kept me in stitches and a cast of secondary characters that fit perfectly and added their own delicious delights. This author can take you from laughing out loud to steam in the blink of an eye. Perfect escapism with a happy ending! I loved it and can't wait for more!
October 25, 2014
Ellie is 28, she’s a doctor and she recently moved back in her hometown to open a general practice and to keep tabs on her father who is ill. From as long she could remember she had a dream – to make Roger, the town golden boy, fell in love with her. One day, Ellie overhears that Roger broke up with his fiancée, because apparently he wants a nymphomaniac as a partner. So she decides to become what Roger needs and have some lesson in seduction. The only problem is that she needs a teacher.
She will find her teacher in Tyler – a sexy man with a bad-boy appeal – after she helps him with a gunshot wound. They make a deal, Tyler helps her with her “problem” and Ellie forgets about his wound, not filling a report for the police.
Tyler accepts and they agree to five lessons. What will happen next? You can only guess...
This was a cute, light story, very predictable, but enjoyable nonetheless. The story is sweet and funny at times and both Ellie and Tyler are likeable characters. Ellie is a women who definitely knows what she wants. She is sweet, but very, very naïve. I really liked Tyler. He is sweet, caring, considerate, funny and loyal. He’s perfect.
I also enjoyed the witty dialogue and the banter between those two.
Overall a nice, enjoyable read!
March 26, 2013
4.5 shining bright stars!
Tyler…GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRROWL!
Our hero Tyler has dark hair, green eyes all rolled into bad boy persona but so adorably sweet when it comes to our heroine Ellie. I can eat that man up. He is GORGEOUS. *sigh*
I adored this from start to finish. It’s a light, fun and heart-warming read with great witty dialogue that had me giggling out loud and earning strange looks from hubby. This is a contemporary romance treat for one and all. Enjoy!
Tyler…GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRROWL!
Our hero Tyler has dark hair, green eyes all rolled into bad boy persona but so adorably sweet when it comes to our heroine Ellie. I can eat that man up. He is GORGEOUS. *sigh*
I adored this from start to finish. It’s a light, fun and heart-warming read with great witty dialogue that had me giggling out loud and earning strange looks from hubby. This is a contemporary romance treat for one and all. Enjoy!
March 27, 2013
What a great debut novel by Ms Beck. Really enjoyed it. Good storyline, great humour, strong main characters. Dr Sparky wanted to up her "hotness" ante to try and get the town good guy and end up with the 2.4 children and the white picket fence. She ended up asking Tyler, the town's "bad" boy to tutor her in the ways of the bedroom and make her a more sexy person. The moments they had together were funny and sweet..... Most parts made me smile or laugh out loud and what more could you ask for in a book. Sex wasn't too bad either. A really good read.
September 10, 2016
“I might see if my bunny swims.” (Melody to clueless Ellie.)
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★★★★½ Good Gravy Beans, I loved this one. I laughed and giggled - yes giggled - throughout.
As others have said, this has been done before, but who cares when it is redone as well as this?
Did I ever tell you my husband had dark hair, green eyes, and rode a motorcycle? **sigh**
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★★★★½ Good Gravy Beans, I loved this one. I laughed and giggled - yes giggled - throughout.
As others have said, this has been done before, but who cares when it is redone as well as this?
Did I ever tell you my husband had dark hair, green eyes, and rode a motorcycle? **sigh**
March 25, 2013
This was a totally sweet, sexy, fun read. I just adore Tyler. What an absolute sweetheart. And Ellie was adorable in a completely A-type personalty way. I know this plot line has been done before (though its not nearly as well used as the dominating billionaire theme) so there are no points for originality - but the execution was flawless.
Awesome endearing characters, great chemistry, some seriously laugh out loud lines.
For a fun, fast, entertaining read - highly recommended.
Awesome endearing characters, great chemistry, some seriously laugh out loud lines.
For a fun, fast, entertaining read - highly recommended.
August 7, 2016
Copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review
Before I begin my review, I had the pleasure of reading the last two books of the series Private Pleasures by Samanthe Beck and loved it. It is then I realized that I did not read the first book of the series so I knew I had to rectify that issue immediately.
If you are a fan of small town romance that is burning with sizzling chemistry, charm, and friendship then Private Practice by Samanthe Beck is definitely the book for you. Ms. Beck starts off this book by introducing Dr. Ellie Swan, the good girl who returns back to her hometown of Bluelick to open up her own medical practice.
Ellie has always been the girl with the big glasses and her nose in the books. She was the girl that boys in her town didn’t take notice. So when Ellie got rid of her glasses and started wearing clothing that accentuates her curves, she knew she looks pretty but still was insecure when it comes to men. When Ellie overhears that the guy that she had a crush is single and on the market, she makes it her mission to make Roger take notice of her. She overhears that Roger is very sexual and so when Ellie helped out Tyler Longfoot for an emergency gunshot wound, she asked him in exchange for her help that he will have to educate and teach her everything about sex and kink.
What man would turn that offer down? And so Tyler was happy to teach Ellie on how to attract and pleasure a man. But as each sexual lesson progressed, Tyler found himself falling for Ellie. Will Tyler be able to compete with Roger? Or will Ellie discover that it’s always been Tyler not Roger?
Private Practice was indeed your fun, sexy small town romance. This book had a little steam and lots of heart as Samanthe Beck was able to bring two unlikely friends together. I loved that Tyler was able to bring a little excitement in Ellie’s life and show her that love is not something that can be learned but it has to be felt. And for Dr. Ellie Swan, letting go and trusting her heart is the only lesson that she needs to learn. So if you are ready to fall in love with a small town romance that is layered with heat, passion, charm, and eccentric characters then I suggest you give this book a try.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Samanthe Beck
Before I begin my review, I had the pleasure of reading the last two books of the series Private Pleasures by Samanthe Beck and loved it. It is then I realized that I did not read the first book of the series so I knew I had to rectify that issue immediately.
If you are a fan of small town romance that is burning with sizzling chemistry, charm, and friendship then Private Practice by Samanthe Beck is definitely the book for you. Ms. Beck starts off this book by introducing Dr. Ellie Swan, the good girl who returns back to her hometown of Bluelick to open up her own medical practice.
Ellie has always been the girl with the big glasses and her nose in the books. She was the girl that boys in her town didn’t take notice. So when Ellie got rid of her glasses and started wearing clothing that accentuates her curves, she knew she looks pretty but still was insecure when it comes to men. When Ellie overhears that the guy that she had a crush is single and on the market, she makes it her mission to make Roger take notice of her. She overhears that Roger is very sexual and so when Ellie helped out Tyler Longfoot for an emergency gunshot wound, she asked him in exchange for her help that he will have to educate and teach her everything about sex and kink.
What man would turn that offer down? And so Tyler was happy to teach Ellie on how to attract and pleasure a man. But as each sexual lesson progressed, Tyler found himself falling for Ellie. Will Tyler be able to compete with Roger? Or will Ellie discover that it’s always been Tyler not Roger?
Private Practice was indeed your fun, sexy small town romance. This book had a little steam and lots of heart as Samanthe Beck was able to bring two unlikely friends together. I loved that Tyler was able to bring a little excitement in Ellie’s life and show her that love is not something that can be learned but it has to be felt. And for Dr. Ellie Swan, letting go and trusting her heart is the only lesson that she needs to learn. So if you are ready to fall in love with a small town romance that is layered with heat, passion, charm, and eccentric characters then I suggest you give this book a try.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Samanthe Beck
March 27, 2013
4.5 AMAZINGLY ENTERTAINING STARS
A Bomb-diggity great debut! I fell for Tyler “Footlong” Longfoot, the sexy bad boy with a heart of gold, the moment he arrived on the page. He now stands tall among my favorite book boyfriends. And Doctor Ellie “Sparky” Swan was frustratingly endearing and lovable. Together they made a magical connection.
Although the “opposites-attract” trope isn’t original, this time around it just seems sassier and sweeter and oh-so-enjoyable. Filled with charm, wit, and some outstanding laugh-out-loud moments, “Private Practice” is a delightfully rare and special find.
The characters, Ellie and Tyler, are well-defined and very lovable. The witty dialogue and clever interaction between the two is off-the-charts delicious. There’s also an outstanding cast of secondary characters that pack a wallop all their own. And I dare not fail to mention that the sexual chemistry will satisfy the requirement list of any romance lover. It's definitely super-sonic charged.
One little nit-pik -- as much as I enjoyed reading this one, the addition of an Epilogue would have revved it up to a full 5-Star review for me. The ending left me begging for just a little peek into the happily-ever-after between Tyler and Ellie. With the addition, it would have been picture perfect.
Bravo Samanthe Beck! I can hardly wait for the release of your next book.
Special Note of Thanks to my Goodreads friend & recommender extraordinaire, Jill, for pointing me to this gem of a read.
To other Goodreads friends, do yourselves a favor and READ THIS ONE SOON!! It's just too good to miss.
A Bomb-diggity great debut! I fell for Tyler “Footlong” Longfoot, the sexy bad boy with a heart of gold, the moment he arrived on the page. He now stands tall among my favorite book boyfriends. And Doctor Ellie “Sparky” Swan was frustratingly endearing and lovable. Together they made a magical connection.
Although the “opposites-attract” trope isn’t original, this time around it just seems sassier and sweeter and oh-so-enjoyable. Filled with charm, wit, and some outstanding laugh-out-loud moments, “Private Practice” is a delightfully rare and special find.
The characters, Ellie and Tyler, are well-defined and very lovable. The witty dialogue and clever interaction between the two is off-the-charts delicious. There’s also an outstanding cast of secondary characters that pack a wallop all their own. And I dare not fail to mention that the sexual chemistry will satisfy the requirement list of any romance lover. It's definitely super-sonic charged.
One little nit-pik -- as much as I enjoyed reading this one, the addition of an Epilogue would have revved it up to a full 5-Star review for me. The ending left me begging for just a little peek into the happily-ever-after between Tyler and Ellie. With the addition, it would have been picture perfect.
Bravo Samanthe Beck! I can hardly wait for the release of your next book.
Special Note of Thanks to my Goodreads friend & recommender extraordinaire, Jill, for pointing me to this gem of a read.
To other Goodreads friends, do yourselves a favor and READ THIS ONE SOON!! It's just too good to miss.
March 13, 2013
Sweet, fun, and enduring read, I loved the characters and the storyline. My only complaint is that there was no epilogue, with an epilogue this would have been a 5 star read for me.
August 9, 2013
This was just what I needed after a very intense read, something light and cute. This story had enough to keep my interest and make me smile at times, but not enough that left me compelled to stay up to 3 am to finish. Just a nice sweet story that gave me the HEA I love, and a chuckle every now and then.
I like Ellie Swan, she was fun, intelligent and independent enough to know what she and to make a plan to go after it. She didn’t need all the facts, just her long time young girl fantasy in her head, she was going after the man in her fantasy and nothing was going to stop her.
And Tyler Longfoot, a sexy, caring, self employed guy who has the reputation of a “good time only guy”. Ellie has picked him to help her with her pursuit of her dream man by asking for help to make her a “wild woman” in bed, but not tell Tyler “who” she is after.
Like i said, deep this story is not. It is however, a fun, giggly at times story. The heat was at a moderate level, but the chemistry was hot. Excellent writing and good secondary characters made put this author on my watch list.
I like Ellie Swan, she was fun, intelligent and independent enough to know what she and to make a plan to go after it. She didn’t need all the facts, just her long time young girl fantasy in her head, she was going after the man in her fantasy and nothing was going to stop her.
And Tyler Longfoot, a sexy, caring, self employed guy who has the reputation of a “good time only guy”. Ellie has picked him to help her with her pursuit of her dream man by asking for help to make her a “wild woman” in bed, but not tell Tyler “who” she is after.
Like i said, deep this story is not. It is however, a fun, giggly at times story. The heat was at a moderate level, but the chemistry was hot. Excellent writing and good secondary characters made put this author on my watch list.
April 8, 2013
Story Rating 5 Stars
Character Rating 5 Stars
Romance Rating 4 Stars
Heat Level 4 Stars
Overall Rating 4.5 Stars
Don't you just LOVE when you pick up a book, start to read and it's EXACTLY what your needing to read at that exact time? Well that is what happened with this book for me. I had just finished a book that was a very emotional read, started this one and smiled from page one all the way through with lots of LOL moments. This book capture my attention and never let go. The characters were very well done, the chemistry HOT, the sex/love scenes were SCORCHING and it had a really good HEA ending. Overall a wonderful read and I plan to read more books from Samanthe Beck in the near future.
Character Rating 5 Stars
Romance Rating 4 Stars
Heat Level 4 Stars
Overall Rating 4.5 Stars
Don't you just LOVE when you pick up a book, start to read and it's EXACTLY what your needing to read at that exact time? Well that is what happened with this book for me. I had just finished a book that was a very emotional read, started this one and smiled from page one all the way through with lots of LOL moments. This book capture my attention and never let go. The characters were very well done, the chemistry HOT, the sex/love scenes were SCORCHING and it had a really good HEA ending. Overall a wonderful read and I plan to read more books from Samanthe Beck in the near future.
August 13, 2016
Ellie moved back to her hometown to start her new practice and take care of her father. She was the geeky girl growing up who bloomed later in life. She's always had a crush on the high school quarterback so when she finds out he is newly single, she sets her sight on him. The rumor was his longtime girlfriend broke up with him because he was too kinky. Ellie wanted to make sure she is what he's looking for and what better way than have the town bad boy teach her to be more wild?
This was a very cute and enjoyable novella. Ellie was still a bit geeky but very straightforward with Tyler with what she wanted. I loved her character. Her type A personality up against Tyler's easy going attitude was comical at times. Tyler, despite the bad boy rep, was the total package. He was a gentleman at heart and hot in the bedroom. The way he took care of Ellie was just adorable. The small town vibe just added to the story. Fun read!
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a very cute and enjoyable novella. Ellie was still a bit geeky but very straightforward with Tyler with what she wanted. I loved her character. Her type A personality up against Tyler's easy going attitude was comical at times. Tyler, despite the bad boy rep, was the total package. He was a gentleman at heart and hot in the bedroom. The way he took care of Ellie was just adorable. The small town vibe just added to the story. Fun read!
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 3, 2013
One of the funniest books I've read in a long time
4 giggling ★★★★
# A wonderfully liberating natural and outspoken heroine, Ellie. The small city homecoming doctor.
# A former bad-boy hero, the village's sexiest man Tyler, who is still running a MC and is visible at the local pub.
Tyler gets help with a gunshot wound at a jealous drama at the pub. Ellie gets in exchange for not filing a report to the police, the required agreement to be trained to become a little more educated, in the "sex-field". Practical training, five lessons. New skills that will help her to seduce the now finally "free" teenage love, Roger. But it's more than lessons ....
Two wonderful main characters, and I love them both. Much! - Tyler is a hot dream guy and Ellie is a sweet, wise and orderly girl. It's a few funny and well described supporting roles and they are all positive and kind people.
Everything is bright, light, simple and straightforward; exactly what I want in a good book sometimes. Direct and *bang* on the lessons and the growing love. It was a wonderful fun read with a real sweet, steaming hot love story. A easy quick read, about 200 pages.
I LIKE - still laughing !!
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... a .99 $ book - what a bargain ...
4 giggling ★★★★
# A wonderfully liberating natural and outspoken heroine, Ellie. The small city homecoming doctor.
# A former bad-boy hero, the village's sexiest man Tyler, who is still running a MC and is visible at the local pub.
“Promise to teach me how to be a wild woman in bed and I’ll leave it to some other concerned citizen to report Junior to the cops.”
Maybe he’d been shot in the head tonight too, because something was definitely wrong with his hearing. “Sorry, what did you say?”
Her chin came up. “You heard me. I want hands-on, real-life instruction.”
Tyler gets help with a gunshot wound at a jealous drama at the pub. Ellie gets in exchange for not filing a report to the police, the required agreement to be trained to become a little more educated, in the "sex-field". Practical training, five lessons. New skills that will help her to seduce the now finally "free" teenage love, Roger. But it's more than lessons ....
She couldn’t possibly spend an evening alone with Roger until she’d at least mastered chapters 3 and 6 and a wild card—ideally, chapter 13—assuming she could talk Tyler into it. Strangely, while the thought of attempting any or all the lessons with Tyler sent bone-melting heat ...
Two wonderful main characters, and I love them both. Much! - Tyler is a hot dream guy and Ellie is a sweet, wise and orderly girl. It's a few funny and well described supporting roles and they are all positive and kind people.
Everything is bright, light, simple and straightforward; exactly what I want in a good book sometimes. Direct and *bang* on the lessons and the growing love. It was a wonderful fun read with a real sweet, steaming hot love story. A easy quick read, about 200 pages.
"He’s got the shell-shocked eyes. We all knew it would happen one of these days, but still. If you listen closely, you can hear hearts breaking all across the county, because deep down, Tyler’s always been a keeper."
I LIKE - still laughing !!
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... a .99 $ book - what a bargain ...
March 9, 2014
3.5 predictably cute stars
After moving back to her small home town, Ellie overhears that the man of her dreams is now officially single. The problem, he's looking for someone other than her, a nymphomaniac, apparently her dream man is has unique sexual interests. An unexpected after hours visitor seems to be the answer she is looking for, a man that she can have hands on practice with and not have to worry about attachments. Tyler is perfect for the job after all he is the one and only town resident bad boy.
Tyler thinks Ellie is crazy for even thinking she needs to learn how to be “wilder” in between the sheet, he finds her armed with her curriculum, a strict schedule, and her how-to-books that are highlighted and prioritized. He finds her exasperating and amusing, she is approaching this as if it was some big test, not a primal need to be filled. Apparently they have different goals on how this is all gonna play out, while he wants to strive for mutual satisfaction, she wants the know how to bring a man to his knees. What she can’t see is that just by her laugh or smile, she already has him wrapped around her little pinky.
Private Practice was a cute, predictable read, equal parts funny and frustrating. Ellie was a bit too much for me, she was such a smart woman but at the same time completely naive. There was stereotyping in the book, one Tyler never really fought, he is a good man and it sucked that he had to deal with all that. This is perfect if you are looking for a nice easy read, with some steamy moments.
"You’re everything I want. You’re everything I need."
After moving back to her small home town, Ellie overhears that the man of her dreams is now officially single. The problem, he's looking for someone other than her, a nymphomaniac, apparently her dream man is has unique sexual interests. An unexpected after hours visitor seems to be the answer she is looking for, a man that she can have hands on practice with and not have to worry about attachments. Tyler is perfect for the job after all he is the one and only town resident bad boy.
“You go ahead and research to your heart’s content, Doc, but I reserve the right to veto anything on your so-called curriculum.”
Tyler thinks Ellie is crazy for even thinking she needs to learn how to be “wilder” in between the sheet, he finds her armed with her curriculum, a strict schedule, and her how-to-books that are highlighted and prioritized. He finds her exasperating and amusing, she is approaching this as if it was some big test, not a primal need to be filled. Apparently they have different goals on how this is all gonna play out, while he wants to strive for mutual satisfaction, she wants the know how to bring a man to his knees. What she can’t see is that just by her laugh or smile, she already has him wrapped around her little pinky.
“Not everything worth learning is summarized in a book. Sometimes you’ve got to rely on instincts.”
Private Practice was a cute, predictable read, equal parts funny and frustrating. Ellie was a bit too much for me, she was such a smart woman but at the same time completely naive. There was stereotyping in the book, one Tyler never really fought, he is a good man and it sucked that he had to deal with all that. This is perfect if you are looking for a nice easy read, with some steamy moments.
March 21, 2013
4.5 stars
Sometimes you just get the perfect book at the perfect time after a whole pile of not-so-perfect books. And. Well. This one was it for me.
I really loved nearly everything about it. I was enamored with Tyler from the beginning. He had this...idek. This charisma. He was, maybe, the perfect hero I've ever read. He was dominant, but giving and gracious and understanding and patient. And loyal. And funny. And willing to be submissive so the heroine could have her fun. (Seriously. So. Hot.)
And the heroine...while she normally may have bothered me had I picked this up on an off day, I found her endearing. Her strict Type A personality didn't rub me the wrong way. It was just who she was, and I loved watching her grow. Her...naiveté, I guess, was a bit frustrating at times. She was very dense for being a doctor, but, again...this book got me at the right time, and the positive aspects of her personality (strength, humor, determination) all won me over.
The slow burn of this sealed the deal with me, and the intimate scenes were...whoa.
While there were minute details that knocked this down from a solid 5 star read, I really enjoyed this more than I have anything in quite a while.
I do wish I had more of Ellie and Tyler (seriously, would an epilogue kill anyone??). And I really hate finding a new, wonderful author, only to realize this is her debut.
Sometimes you just get the perfect book at the perfect time after a whole pile of not-so-perfect books. And. Well. This one was it for me.
I really loved nearly everything about it. I was enamored with Tyler from the beginning. He had this...idek. This charisma. He was, maybe, the perfect hero I've ever read. He was dominant, but giving and gracious and understanding and patient. And loyal. And funny. And willing to be submissive so the heroine could have her fun. (Seriously. So. Hot.)
And the heroine...while she normally may have bothered me had I picked this up on an off day, I found her endearing. Her strict Type A personality didn't rub me the wrong way. It was just who she was, and I loved watching her grow. Her...naiveté, I guess, was a bit frustrating at times. She was very dense for being a doctor, but, again...this book got me at the right time, and the positive aspects of her personality (strength, humor, determination) all won me over.
The slow burn of this sealed the deal with me, and the intimate scenes were...whoa.
While there were minute details that knocked this down from a solid 5 star read, I really enjoyed this more than I have anything in quite a while.
I do wish I had more of Ellie and Tyler (seriously, would an epilogue kill anyone??). And I really hate finding a new, wonderful author, only to realize this is her debut.
April 2, 2013
Fun and sexy! Recommended for a laugh! Given this is Beck's début novel, I see a great future ahead. I don't feel like writing a long review, so here's the skinny:
For making me laugh a LOT, esp. in the first half, 5 stars
For a hero I could respect and totally swoon over, 5 stars
♥ Tyler ♥ *drool*
..."chapter 3-ing her until she couldn't see straight."
(Tyler's thoughts about Ellie's sex manual are hilarious!)
For a heroine I could respect and like, 2.75 stars (meh)
For Ty and Ellie's relationship development, 3.5 stars
For sexual tension / anticipation, 3.5 stars
For sex scenes, 4 stars
For defined secondary characters, 4 stars
For overused tropes and no surprises, 2 stars
For the "quick fix" of a character, 1 star
For writing, 4 stars, w/ some 5-star bits (~3 typos)
For a tangible setting, 3.5 stars
For the crummy cover, 1 star
Note: The POV is third person, shifting easily from H to h, with plenty of Tyler. :)
See my reading status updates for some quotes.
Content: explicit sex, cussing and profanity (more than I like, but I've seen much worse), minimal violence
For making me laugh a LOT, esp. in the first half, 5 stars
For a hero I could respect and totally swoon over, 5 stars
♥ Tyler ♥ *drool*
..."chapter 3-ing her until she couldn't see straight."
(Tyler's thoughts about Ellie's sex manual are hilarious!)
For a heroine I could respect and like, 2.75 stars (meh)
For Ty and Ellie's relationship development, 3.5 stars
For sexual tension / anticipation, 3.5 stars
For sex scenes, 4 stars
For defined secondary characters, 4 stars
For overused tropes and no surprises, 2 stars
For the "quick fix" of a character, 1 star
For writing, 4 stars, w/ some 5-star bits (~3 typos)
For a tangible setting, 3.5 stars
For the crummy cover, 1 star
Note: The POV is third person, shifting easily from H to h, with plenty of Tyler. :)
See my reading status updates for some quotes.
Content: explicit sex, cussing and profanity (more than I like, but I've seen much worse), minimal violence
April 12, 2013
Enjoyable. Fun characters. Fun story. Nicely done.
She’s a Doctor who just moved back to her home town to set up a practice. She asks local bad boy Tyler to help her become wilder in the bedroom so she can win Roger, the man of her dreams. Tyler’s clothes, motorcycle, and getting shot in a bar fight imply he’s a bad boy, but underneath he’s not.
Don’t expect a lot of hot sex. The sex scenes are romantic, and I liked them that way. Tyler is romantic.
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Narrative mode: 3rd person. Kindle count length: 3,258 (387 KB). Swearing language: strong, including religious swear words. Sexual language: strong. Number of sex scenes: about 4. Setting: current day Kentucky. Copyright: 2013. Genre: contemporary romance.
She’s a Doctor who just moved back to her home town to set up a practice. She asks local bad boy Tyler to help her become wilder in the bedroom so she can win Roger, the man of her dreams. Tyler’s clothes, motorcycle, and getting shot in a bar fight imply he’s a bad boy, but underneath he’s not.
Don’t expect a lot of hot sex. The sex scenes are romantic, and I liked them that way. Tyler is romantic.
DATA:
Narrative mode: 3rd person. Kindle count length: 3,258 (387 KB). Swearing language: strong, including religious swear words. Sexual language: strong. Number of sex scenes: about 4. Setting: current day Kentucky. Copyright: 2013. Genre: contemporary romance.
January 12, 2015
This is a sexy funny read Ellie wants a sex tutor so she can win the heart of her sexy Prince Charming after treating Tyler for a gun shot wound to his ass :) she makes a deal with him sex lessons and she won't report the shooting.
They begin the lessons working through chapters in Ellie's book but Tyler has his own lesson plan in mind.
Plenty of sexy times, funny LOL moments and some emotional chats as well.
First time reading Samantha Beck and I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future.
They begin the lessons working through chapters in Ellie's book but Tyler has his own lesson plan in mind.
Plenty of sexy times, funny LOL moments and some emotional chats as well.
First time reading Samantha Beck and I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future.
February 28, 2013
5 Awesome stars!
I devoured this book, and boy it was really good.
Ellie "Sparky" Swan moved back to her hometown to open her practice and to take her of her diabetic father whom she has a tenuous relationship with. Sparky wanted the hometown golden boy, Roger who just broke up with his fiancee after 10 years of being engaged. Sparky found out the reason for the break-up after she "overheard" a conversation between Roger's ex and her friend. It seems like Roger has acquired a taste for unconventional sex and is wanting a nymphomaniac for a girlfriend.
Sparky being the prim and proper town doctor decided that to win Roger over she needs to walk in dark side and unleash her inner sex goddess. What's a good doctor to do? Buy a fully illustrated copy of The Wild Woman’s Guide to Sex: Tactics Guaranteed to Bring a Man to His Knees, of course and convince Tyler Longfoot for some private lessons in seduction.
Enter Tyler "Footlong" Longfoot -- sexy, unpredictable, a little bit of a bad boy, but decent to the core business owner. The two of them struck a deal. Ellie will get her lessons if she keeps quiet about a little "incident" that landed Tyler in the doc's doorstep.
This is where the story gets interesting and downright hilarious. Yes, the plot has been done countless of times already but what sets this book apart was the humor. This is one heck of funny book. I found myself laughing out loud many times. The chemistry between Sparky and Tyler is off the charts hot. Both their interactions with each other and inner monologues are really, really funny and they are both likable, which is a plus.
I love Sparky. She's got spunk. She knows what she wants, albeit a misguided one, and goes after it. And of course, Tyler. You can't help but swoon for Tyler. His loyalty, his strength and his humor is just wonderful. I love them both together.
Aside from the two main characters, this book is filled with great secondary characters -- all of them really, really likable. I'm hoping for Melody and Chief Bradley's story next. Did you hear that Samanthe Beck?
Would highly recommend this book. Such a treat.
Review also posted here Ever After Romance
I devoured this book, and boy it was really good.
Ellie "Sparky" Swan moved back to her hometown to open her practice and to take her of her diabetic father whom she has a tenuous relationship with. Sparky wanted the hometown golden boy, Roger who just broke up with his fiancee after 10 years of being engaged. Sparky found out the reason for the break-up after she "overheard" a conversation between Roger's ex and her friend. It seems like Roger has acquired a taste for unconventional sex and is wanting a nymphomaniac for a girlfriend.
Sparky being the prim and proper town doctor decided that to win Roger over she needs to walk in dark side and unleash her inner sex goddess. What's a good doctor to do? Buy a fully illustrated copy of The Wild Woman’s Guide to Sex: Tactics Guaranteed to Bring a Man to His Knees, of course and convince Tyler Longfoot for some private lessons in seduction.
Enter Tyler "Footlong" Longfoot -- sexy, unpredictable, a little bit of a bad boy, but decent to the core business owner. The two of them struck a deal. Ellie will get her lessons if she keeps quiet about a little "incident" that landed Tyler in the doc's doorstep.
This is where the story gets interesting and downright hilarious. Yes, the plot has been done countless of times already but what sets this book apart was the humor. This is one heck of funny book. I found myself laughing out loud many times. The chemistry between Sparky and Tyler is off the charts hot. Both their interactions with each other and inner monologues are really, really funny and they are both likable, which is a plus.
I love Sparky. She's got spunk. She knows what she wants, albeit a misguided one, and goes after it. And of course, Tyler. You can't help but swoon for Tyler. His loyalty, his strength and his humor is just wonderful. I love them both together.
Aside from the two main characters, this book is filled with great secondary characters -- all of them really, really likable. I'm hoping for Melody and Chief Bradley's story next. Did you hear that Samanthe Beck?
Would highly recommend this book. Such a treat.
Review also posted here Ever After Romance
May 3, 2015
Sweet 3.5 stars! Rounding up beacuse it was very enjoyable to read!
March 18, 2013
I find myself struggling with rating romance books it seems lately. Usually they all have the same formula and so they sometimes tend to run together. When I picked up Private Practice I was simply looking for something light and quick and a bit naughty... and that's exactly what I got. Only, I also got a story that seemed a bit different than all the others out there, with a writing style that I truly enjoyed and characters that I ended up really liking.
Dr. Ellie Swan has moved back home to the tiny town of Bluelick, Kentucky. Her plan is to watch over her father but when she hears a bit of gossip about a guy she's had a crush on since high school, she decides she's out to win him over. Roger Reynolds had been the object of her affection forever, but Ellie was definitely not even on his radar... he dated the head cheerleader and now ten years later they have finally called their relationship quits over sexual incompatibility ... at least that's what Ellie hears.
Tyler Longfoot is the town bad boy... or at least that's the corner the town has painted him into. He's a successful businessman and he's determined to lose the bad boy title.
When Tyler shows up on Ellie's porch with a bullet in his butt and a demand to keep it secret, Ellie uses the opportunity to take advantage of his 'bad boy' status and have him help teach her how to bring a man to his knees. Little did they know that this bargain would change their lives.
I loved Ellie, and I don't say that lightly. Typically I can find some kind of flaw or something that bothers me about romance heroines, but in all honesty, I really liked her! She was spunky and determined and even quite funny.
And Tyler... hmmm yes... please. The reforming bad boy - he was sexy, sweet and just plain wonderful.
Like I said, I really enjoyed Beck's writing and the characters she created here. I can definitely see where she would have the opportunity to give us a few more stories from the secondary characters of Bluelick... whether that's her plan or not, I'm not sure. Though I'd most definitely read them!
If you're looking for a quick read, that's got some wonderfully written characters with the perfect amount of naughty stuff, then definitely give Private Practice a read. I'm definitely finding that I really enjoy most of the books that are coming out of this Entangled Brazen line. I haven't read a bad one yet. It's becoming my 'go to' list when I need a break from heavy stuff!
This review can be found on my blog: Fic Fare:
Dr. Ellie Swan has moved back home to the tiny town of Bluelick, Kentucky. Her plan is to watch over her father but when she hears a bit of gossip about a guy she's had a crush on since high school, she decides she's out to win him over. Roger Reynolds had been the object of her affection forever, but Ellie was definitely not even on his radar... he dated the head cheerleader and now ten years later they have finally called their relationship quits over sexual incompatibility ... at least that's what Ellie hears.
Tyler Longfoot is the town bad boy... or at least that's the corner the town has painted him into. He's a successful businessman and he's determined to lose the bad boy title.
When Tyler shows up on Ellie's porch with a bullet in his butt and a demand to keep it secret, Ellie uses the opportunity to take advantage of his 'bad boy' status and have him help teach her how to bring a man to his knees. Little did they know that this bargain would change their lives.
I loved Ellie, and I don't say that lightly. Typically I can find some kind of flaw or something that bothers me about romance heroines, but in all honesty, I really liked her! She was spunky and determined and even quite funny.
And Tyler... hmmm yes... please. The reforming bad boy - he was sexy, sweet and just plain wonderful.
Like I said, I really enjoyed Beck's writing and the characters she created here. I can definitely see where she would have the opportunity to give us a few more stories from the secondary characters of Bluelick... whether that's her plan or not, I'm not sure. Though I'd most definitely read them!
If you're looking for a quick read, that's got some wonderfully written characters with the perfect amount of naughty stuff, then definitely give Private Practice a read. I'm definitely finding that I really enjoy most of the books that are coming out of this Entangled Brazen line. I haven't read a bad one yet. It's becoming my 'go to' list when I need a break from heavy stuff!
This review can be found on my blog: Fic Fare:
May 5, 2013
Growing up the heroine didn't have the best life, so she fixated on a guy who she felt had the perfect family and would give her a happy ending, so when she moves back into town and hears that, that guy is finally single, she thinks to herself, this is the perfect chance but there's a problem, she overhears that the guy is sexually adventurous and she is not. So, when the hero turns up at her house in the middle of the night, she kind of blackmails him into sexually tutoring her. Of course things don't go as planned and the hero falls for her hard and so does she but she is terrified since he doesn't fit into her plans. I kind of enjoyed seeing how clueless the heroine could be.
March 21, 2013
Meet Ellie Swan and Tyler longfoot, they are as opposite as an author can write. Serious, studious, beautiful Ellie and Gorgeous playboy and all round bad boy Tyler, find themselves thrown together on a task to reunite Ellie with her high school sweetheart. Along the way they both discover a whole lot more than they bargained for.
This story is completely predictable, a fabulous tale of opposites attract, it entertained me and made me smile. A quick, sexy book romp that I was able to sit back with and enjoy for what it was ... And I loved it.
Funny, sexy, full of misunderstandings and the icing on the cake ~ a gorgeous ending. If your looking for an easy peasy escape, then this will be ideal, but don't be expecting epic or life changing. This book delivered for me as an in between filler, light, easy breezy ... Sunshine and lollipops.
Solid 3 stars.
This story is completely predictable, a fabulous tale of opposites attract, it entertained me and made me smile. A quick, sexy book romp that I was able to sit back with and enjoy for what it was ... And I loved it.
Funny, sexy, full of misunderstandings and the icing on the cake ~ a gorgeous ending. If your looking for an easy peasy escape, then this will be ideal, but don't be expecting epic or life changing. This book delivered for me as an in between filler, light, easy breezy ... Sunshine and lollipops.
Solid 3 stars.
May 5, 2013
This is a debut, I read it because of my friends’ reviews and I’m glad I did. The writing and plot hooked me from the start, great dialog, fluffy fun, sexy story, and loved the hero. I will definitely read more from this author.
HERO is a Leader, a former town bad boy, from a broken home, easy going but also hard-working and responsible who now leads his own construction company. When the town’s doc asks him to teach her how to bring a man to his knees, he feels he wants more with her, and plans to show her he has more to offer than his bed skills.
SCENES/CONTENT: few/hot
GENRE/TONE: contemporary/witty
LENGTH: 147 pages
HERO is a Leader, a former town bad boy, from a broken home, easy going but also hard-working and responsible who now leads his own construction company. When the town’s doc asks him to teach her how to bring a man to his knees, he feels he wants more with her, and plans to show her he has more to offer than his bed skills.
SCENES/CONTENT: few/hot
GENRE/TONE: contemporary/witty
LENGTH: 147 pages
September 4, 2016
Sweet romantic read.
I know others will think this is a predictable unrealistic read.....but I liked it.
I liked Ellie she picked her path and went for it, not knowing she would find real love on the way. She had her insecurities and that felt real. I liked her
Tyler was HOT! Very sweet and was striving to overcome his reputation from the past. He has a huge heart and is so sweet. Loved him
Great sweet read!
Received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley
I know others will think this is a predictable unrealistic read.....but I liked it.
I liked Ellie she picked her path and went for it, not knowing she would find real love on the way. She had her insecurities and that felt real. I liked her
Tyler was HOT! Very sweet and was striving to overcome his reputation from the past. He has a huge heart and is so sweet. Loved him
Great sweet read!
Received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley
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