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Skin Deep
Oh, who was she kidding? Emma knew that going to the tattoo shop with her best friend, Allie, would result in getting badgered until she ended up with some sort of needle piercing her flesh in one way or another. What she didn’t plan on was ending up face-first on the floor of the shop with a busted lip. Or doing it in front of the hottest guy she’d seen since…well, ever.
Mortified, Emma never thought she’d ever step foot back in Skin Deep again. But fate, with a little help from Emma’s flighty best friend and a chance encounter with a fudge bar, steps in. Now Emma’s torn between taking a chance on getting her heart broken by the enigmatic, gorgeous Lucas, and playing it safe with good ol’ trusty B.O.B.
Lucas lets Emma know that he gets what he wants, and what he wants is her. When Emma gives in and quits pushing him away, she’s surprised at how quickly the walls around her heart crumble. She’s even more surprised that her unconventional, zany family just endears her even more to him.
But no one knows there’s someone that wants her more, and they’ll stop at nothing to get her.
Recommended for readers 18+ due to HOT sexual encounters, adult situations, and language.
Mortified, Emma never thought she’d ever step foot back in Skin Deep again. But fate, with a little help from Emma’s flighty best friend and a chance encounter with a fudge bar, steps in. Now Emma’s torn between taking a chance on getting her heart broken by the enigmatic, gorgeous Lucas, and playing it safe with good ol’ trusty B.O.B.
Lucas lets Emma know that he gets what he wants, and what he wants is her. When Emma gives in and quits pushing him away, she’s surprised at how quickly the walls around her heart crumble. She’s even more surprised that her unconventional, zany family just endears her even more to him.
But no one knows there’s someone that wants her more, and they’ll stop at nothing to get her.
Recommended for readers 18+ due to HOT sexual encounters, adult situations, and language.
277 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 25, 2013
About the author
J.M. Stone
14 books949 followersJ.M. Stone is a legal assistant by day, and a writer by night. She started writing at a young age, mostly poetry and song lyrics, some of which were published. She currently lives in Ohio where she's lived for most of her life, and enjoys spending time with her other-half, their mouthy daughter, two spoiled and crazy dogs, and the rest of her abnormal family. (Don't worry, abnormal is good!) In her spare time, she loves to read, write, sing, and make people laugh, which usually happens at her own expense! Skin Deep is her first novel, and is the first in the Skin Deep series.
She loves to hear from her readers, so drop her line at jadelynna23@yahoo.com or stop by her Facebook Page!
Happy Reading!
She loves to hear from her readers, so drop her line at jadelynna23@yahoo.com or stop by her Facebook Page!
Happy Reading!
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December 4, 2013
SPOILER FREE REVIEW -mature content reader discretion is advised.
4 STARS out of 5
Genre:Contemporary Romance Erotica
I started this book thinking
And guess what? It didn’t!
Attention all smut lovers this is for you but no worries it has a good story too!
It all started with a
Emma is practically dragged in to skin deep(a tattoo shop) by her best friend Allie kicking and screaming. Literally. It doesn’t help when she spots the hottie behind the counter who will also be doing her ink. His name? Lucas.
“Aw, sugar, don’t be scared,” the stack of deliciousness said. “Why don’t you come on up here with me and pick something out? I’ll do you myself, and I promise, I’ll be gentle.” ~Lucas
After Emma’s clumsy ways have her embarrassingly falling and ending up with a busted lip she still puts on a brave face and gets her tattoo with no plans to ever return. Of course she wasn’t counting on her best friend(Allie) having a freak accident and calling her for a ride back to the skin deep to get her tongue piercing checked out.
Lucas wastes no time at his second opportunity, he let’s Emma know that he wants to take her out and she agrees.
Lucas pursues Emma but all she does is run. It’s almost like she does not think a guy like him would want a girl like her. They go on a date and let me tell you...the chemistry between these two
Still Emma can’t understand why he would want her. But he clears that up real quick…
“I am looking, Emma! Don’t you ever look in a mirror? You’re beautiful, sugar. You’re curvy, you’ve got this long, thick, dark hair that makes me want to bury my hands in it, and gorgeous jade green eyes…you are beautiful,” he whispered.
Nevertheless, Emma keeps running for a good portion of the book until she hits a brick wall. Lucas.
“You. Are. Moving. In. With. Me. I want you in my bed, every night. I want to wake up with you in my arms every morning. And sugar? Next time you order me around, I wont take it so lightly. I’ll have you tied up in no time and you will feel the bite of my hand as I spank that tight little ass of yours until its hot and red and you’re screaming for me to fuck the shit out of you.”
WHO THE FU*K CAN SAY NO TO THAT?
EXACTLY.
Emma finally comes to her senses and her and moves in with Lucas.
‘I never in a million years would have imagined finding the (cheesy line alert, just FYI) man of my dreams. Especially not in a tattoo shop, of all places! And not only that, he made me feel beautiful and unselfconscious, and I’ve never had that before.’ ~Emma
Everything is going good until someone else decides that they want Emma all to themselves.
Highlights
-Every scene with Emma and her brother Calland
–The spanking scene
–The…The watching scene *wink,wink*
–The costume party
–All the Karaoke scenes
–Car sex
-Allie, Jackson and Brandon with alllll of their lust filled tension
I am very curious to read Allie’s book because she has two sexy as all hell men trying to get her heart and I LOVE IT!
My Thoughts
GIVE ME MORE! I want more, or have I not made that clear. I think this is one of those books where it’s either a hit or miss. For me it hit the spot! If you like a good smut read with a sweet romance chuck full of good laughs then I totally recommend this book!
Honestly I was scared, I did not think I would like this book with all the mixed reviews but I did.
I think the mixed reviews for Skin Deep are mainly because of it's writing style...Remember, I said I think. But whatever to each his/her own, I for one enjoyed it! And yes, I admit there was one part that came out of left field, well to me anyway. But overall the story kept my attention and I was won over by
- Great main characters
- Great secondary characters (Family, Friends and Doug)
– HOT MALES
- Fun laugh out loud moments
- and steamy scenes
- REALLY STEAMY *wiggles eyebrows*
My Ratings
Characters- Loved
Writing Style- Favorable
Plot/Storyline- Sexy with great humor
Steam Factor- High/Very Steamy
Overall- I enjoyed it! Check it out!!!
Now go forth and read. Then come tell us about it on Goodreads!
For more reviews got to http://realitybites-letsgetlost.blogs...
*Copy kindly provided by the author for an honest review*
4 STARS out of 5
Genre:Contemporary Romance Erotica
I started this book thinking
And guess what? It didn’t!
Attention all smut lovers this is for you but no worries it has a good story too!
It all started with a
Emma is practically dragged in to skin deep(a tattoo shop) by her best friend Allie kicking and screaming. Literally. It doesn’t help when she spots the hottie behind the counter who will also be doing her ink. His name? Lucas.
“Aw, sugar, don’t be scared,” the stack of deliciousness said. “Why don’t you come on up here with me and pick something out? I’ll do you myself, and I promise, I’ll be gentle.” ~Lucas
After Emma’s clumsy ways have her embarrassingly falling and ending up with a busted lip she still puts on a brave face and gets her tattoo with no plans to ever return. Of course she wasn’t counting on her best friend(Allie) having a freak accident and calling her for a ride back to the skin deep to get her tongue piercing checked out.
Lucas wastes no time at his second opportunity, he let’s Emma know that he wants to take her out and she agrees.
Lucas pursues Emma but all she does is run. It’s almost like she does not think a guy like him would want a girl like her. They go on a date and let me tell you...the chemistry between these two
Still Emma can’t understand why he would want her. But he clears that up real quick…
“I am looking, Emma! Don’t you ever look in a mirror? You’re beautiful, sugar. You’re curvy, you’ve got this long, thick, dark hair that makes me want to bury my hands in it, and gorgeous jade green eyes…you are beautiful,” he whispered.
Nevertheless, Emma keeps running for a good portion of the book until she hits a brick wall. Lucas.
“You. Are. Moving. In. With. Me. I want you in my bed, every night. I want to wake up with you in my arms every morning. And sugar? Next time you order me around, I wont take it so lightly. I’ll have you tied up in no time and you will feel the bite of my hand as I spank that tight little ass of yours until its hot and red and you’re screaming for me to fuck the shit out of you.”
WHO THE FU*K CAN SAY NO TO THAT?
EXACTLY.
Emma finally comes to her senses and her and moves in with Lucas.
‘I never in a million years would have imagined finding the (cheesy line alert, just FYI) man of my dreams. Especially not in a tattoo shop, of all places! And not only that, he made me feel beautiful and unselfconscious, and I’ve never had that before.’ ~Emma
Everything is going good until someone else decides that they want Emma all to themselves.
Highlights
-Every scene with Emma and her brother Calland
–The spanking scene
–The…The watching scene *wink,wink*
–The costume party
–All the Karaoke scenes
–Car sex
-Allie, Jackson and Brandon with alllll of their lust filled tension
I am very curious to read Allie’s book because she has two sexy as all hell men trying to get her heart and I LOVE IT!
My Thoughts
GIVE ME MORE! I want more, or have I not made that clear. I think this is one of those books where it’s either a hit or miss. For me it hit the spot! If you like a good smut read with a sweet romance chuck full of good laughs then I totally recommend this book!
Honestly I was scared, I did not think I would like this book with all the mixed reviews but I did.
I think the mixed reviews for Skin Deep are mainly because of it's writing style...Remember, I said I think. But whatever to each his/her own, I for one enjoyed it! And yes, I admit there was one part that came out of left field, well to me anyway. But overall the story kept my attention and I was won over by
- Great main characters
- Great secondary characters (Family, Friends and Doug)
– HOT MALES
- Fun laugh out loud moments
- and steamy scenes
- REALLY STEAMY *wiggles eyebrows*
My Ratings
Characters- Loved
Writing Style- Favorable
Plot/Storyline- Sexy with great humor
Steam Factor- High/Very Steamy
Overall- I enjoyed it! Check it out!!!
Now go forth and read. Then come tell us about it on Goodreads!
For more reviews got to http://realitybites-letsgetlost.blogs...
*Copy kindly provided by the author for an honest review*
December 4, 2013
Soooo...
I thought this was going to be a great book with all the great reviews I've been seeing? I was fooooooled!
BR with JAnne,Sarah,Jessica and Heather...
Emma is 29yrs old and goes with her friend to pierce her tongue.
Before we know it, she falls on her face and is talked into a tatoo by this 'hunk' Luke.
Someone whose calls a woman sugar sounds scaly to me!
Her sister calls and Emma goes over the her sister stalks her husband in his car because she thinks his cheating. So she sits on the flow playing angry birds.-----> what significance does this have to the book? Nothing?!
"The big difference? She’s tiny and I’m a size twelve. On a good day, that is. On bad days, like bloated period days, or days when I’ve decided that chocolate is calling my name nonstop, which, let’s face it, is most days, then I’m more of a fourteen. Not that I’m fat, but since the images that society forces down our throats these days tell us that if you aren’t built like a stick with boobs (bee sting size), then you are not skinny, but I am a healthy kind of curvy. I’ve always said that I was just born in the wrong century, cause back then? I would have been the shit!"
Emma's friend tears her tongue and they go back to the parlor and Luke asks Emma to dinner - oh wait he didnt ask----> He TOLD her she's having dinner with him.
Emma is practically a pig at dinner making moans about the food. She keeps silently praying her doesn't want to share dessert? ----> eeehhh WTF?!
"I forked up a bite of my (what else?) fettuccini alfredo with grilled chicken and groaned uncontrollably with appreciation at the perfect harmony of creamy, cheesy sauce, succulent , juicy chicken, and firm but oh, so tender pasta. Chewing slowly, my gaze met Luke’s as he stared at me hungrily."
"Want to try a bite?” I asked him, hoping that he’d say no. What? I told you I was greedy with my Manny’s…"
"The waiter arrived with my dessert then and I wasted no time grabbing my fork and digging in. Scooping up a hefty bite, I wrapped my lips around it, unable to stop the uncontrollable moan of ecstasy from escaping my throat as I chewed slowly."
"I blinked and asked sheepishly, “Want some?” (Again hoping that he’d say no)"
Who eats like a pig on the first date?
Then they go to her house and make out until her siblings walk in on them.
"As Luke’s hand smoothed my hair back from my face again, I rolled my head forward and bit into Luke’s thigh through his jeans."
"My cha-chi was quivering with excitement, screaming, ‘Hallelujah, the desert days are over, girl! Bring on the rain!’
Few days later- Luke calls Emma to TELL her again his coming to fetch her despite her having plans with her best friend- then says his cancelling it---->eeeeh when did they get buddy buddy?
"He cut me off mid-sentence. “Babe. I’ll call Allie. Six. Be ready. Later, sugar.”"
Emma goes home thinking she's having a girl fat pigging out night with her friend
"I pulled my hair up into a messy knot on the very top of my head and washed my makeup off before heading into the kitchen to start dragging out the makings for English muffin pizzas, me and Allie’s favorite childhood meal. I also pulled out the ingredients for Dried Beef Dip, bags of chips, stuff to make s’mores, and checked to make sure I had everything for our “Special Sundaes” which consisted of strawberry frozen yogurt (or ice cream) with strawberry daiquiri wine cooler poured over it. Delish!"
Luke comes--->then she acts surprised? HE TOLD HER!!
They make loads of Food for the Obese.
Emma pigs out again and they make out.
Hot words from the tat boy about sex and it was over before I could even say ORGASM...
I skimmed a few pages and this is what I found :
"Mommy made me pamcakes (how cute is she?) wif’ syrup!” She giggled gleefully"
"Rubbing my arm (it stung !) I replied, “What are you, five? Cheese and rice, man!”
"Looking back, that had to have been the most embarrassing moment of my life. Allie was rushing me to get to the lake so we could swim with Alec Holt and Brad Sumner. I had walked out of the bunkroom in my swimsuit, ready to go. Allie and our counselor were standing in the living room of the cabin, and they had frozen, mouths open, gaping at me in shock. The counselor had turned without a word and walked into her room for a second before returning and handing me a pair of nail scissors. She then had pointed to the scissors, pointed to my thighs, and pointed toward the bathroom. Even at thirteen I got the hint, and never looked back. Bushzilla had never returned."
"I loved the pizza rolls at Griff’s. They weren’t like the pizza rolls you buy at the store or anything. These were wonton wrappers filled with pizza sauce, spicy pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese all wrapped up and deep fried to ooey-gooey /crispy crunchy perfection! I always had a hard time deciding between those and the tater poppers, which are these little shredded potato bundles that are filled with a mixture of cream cheese and jalapenos and then deep fried. Yum"------> AGAIN WITH THE FOOD!!!
"The waitress came over (she must have been new, because I didn’t know her) to take their orders, and they both looked over to each of us and asked if we wanted anything"----> WHO CARES????!!
"My cha-chi woke up like a bear from hibernation, screaming, ‘Feed me!’ Well, you know what I mean"------> WTF is cha chi???????
"Breakfast passed with me shoving food in my face (one, because I was starving)"----> SHOCKER!!!
"I rolled my eyes again (for like the sixteen billionth time that night)"----> YOU NOT THE ONLY ONE MY DEAR!
That's where I ditched it...
June 16, 2016
2.5 generous stars
The author should change the ages of the main characters and label it NA. At least that way you're prepared for all the immature, juvenile, asinine behaviour in it.
The first 40% were downright excruciating. I have no idea what kept me reading. I'm gonna blame my curiosity.
The first pages consisted of Allie the BFF making the heroine get a tattoo because she was getting a piercing. What a good friend. NOT. Their behaviour in the first chapter really made me think they were 18-20. I was flabbergasted to read they were 29.
Then, there was the incessant cha-chi thing.
I mean, my cha-chi was screaming, ‘Yes! Come in! We’re open!
My cha-chi was quivering with excitement, screaming, ‘Hallelujah, the desert days are over, girl! Bring on the rain!’
Allie, that was summer camp, when we were thirteen! I cant help it, it was like I went to bed and woke up with my cha-chi revisiting the seventies!
The naked part, yeah, I could choose to obey. The wet part? Let’s just say my cha-chi and I need to have a talk.
Yeah, and I need to have a chat with you. The heroine is supposed to be 29 years old. 29! If you're not in front of kids you have zero excuses for calling your vagina cha-chi! ZERO!
It did eventually get a little better. The sex helped a bit as during she never called it cha-chi. And the cha-chi didn't appear again after the 50% mark. Hallelujah!
I felt as though the author was trying too hard to make it read like Emma was your BFF and entertainingly confiding in you her every thought. It smoothed out far too late in the book for my liking. Also some of her sayings made no sense. It was rushed and dragged out at the same time.
Luke goes after her like a bull in a china shop, rushing in and breaking things on his way,their relationship proceeds in warp speed which was kinda awkward to read. Especially the first time they have sex. And then it was like the author couldn't decide which kind of sex they like so they try a little of everything. Car sex, shower sex, hot tub sex, sex in front of his friend, BDSM sex (with wax, ice cubes, spanking, handcuffs and a collar). Don't get me wrong most of it was hot but don't present your heroine all light and fluffy with a late afterthought of darkness on the just in case. It was like : "Here, reader do you like this?How about this?No,no,no, I know THIS!"
We also have the necessary baddie and after everything Emma is put through there's not a single peep about how she coped with it psychologically. Everything is sunshine and tattoos wrapped in a pretty bow in Emmas world.
In all honesty I can't recommend this. I liked some parts and I'm stupidly curious about the next couple but there were so many things that just didn't work for me. Don't let this review stop you from giving it a try though, maybe what I didn't like you will as I've seen several friends give positive reviews for this book.
The author should change the ages of the main characters and label it NA. At least that way you're prepared for all the immature, juvenile, asinine behaviour in it.
The first 40% were downright excruciating. I have no idea what kept me reading. I'm gonna blame my curiosity.
The first pages consisted of Allie the BFF making the heroine get a tattoo because she was getting a piercing. What a good friend. NOT. Their behaviour in the first chapter really made me think they were 18-20. I was flabbergasted to read they were 29.
Then, there was the incessant cha-chi thing.
I mean, my cha-chi was screaming, ‘Yes! Come in! We’re open!
My cha-chi was quivering with excitement, screaming, ‘Hallelujah, the desert days are over, girl! Bring on the rain!’
Allie, that was summer camp, when we were thirteen! I cant help it, it was like I went to bed and woke up with my cha-chi revisiting the seventies!
The naked part, yeah, I could choose to obey. The wet part? Let’s just say my cha-chi and I need to have a talk.
Yeah, and I need to have a chat with you. The heroine is supposed to be 29 years old. 29! If you're not in front of kids you have zero excuses for calling your vagina cha-chi! ZERO!
It did eventually get a little better. The sex helped a bit as during she never called it cha-chi. And the cha-chi didn't appear again after the 50% mark. Hallelujah!
I felt as though the author was trying too hard to make it read like Emma was your BFF and entertainingly confiding in you her every thought. It smoothed out far too late in the book for my liking. Also some of her sayings made no sense. It was rushed and dragged out at the same time.
Luke goes after her like a bull in a china shop, rushing in and breaking things on his way,their relationship proceeds in warp speed which was kinda awkward to read. Especially the first time they have sex. And then it was like the author couldn't decide which kind of sex they like so they try a little of everything. Car sex, shower sex, hot tub sex, sex in front of his friend, BDSM sex (with wax, ice cubes, spanking, handcuffs and a collar). Don't get me wrong most of it was hot but don't present your heroine all light and fluffy with a late afterthought of darkness on the just in case. It was like : "Here, reader do you like this?How about this?No,no,no, I know THIS!"
We also have the necessary baddie and after everything Emma is put through there's not a single peep about how she coped with it psychologically. Everything is sunshine and tattoos wrapped in a pretty bow in Emmas world.
In all honesty I can't recommend this. I liked some parts and I'm stupidly curious about the next couple but there were so many things that just didn't work for me. Don't let this review stop you from giving it a try though, maybe what I didn't like you will as I've seen several friends give positive reviews for this book.
May 13, 2015
2 'I never thought it would end' Stars
Let's start with our lovely heroine, ladies and gentlemen please welcome, Emma.
She's a 29 years old and let me just tell you, she acts like she's 12. She just has no brain. Like NADA! She keeps whining and bitching over stupid stuff. Didn't really like her.
I seriously thought through half of the book that It would never end. I was this close from saying...
The only reason I stayed is because of Luke, Brandon, and Jake. But mostly Luke. I wanted to stay and see if he realized what a baby he got involved with and dumbs her sorry ass. I mean he literally tells her "your mine" and she goes and freaks and be like "we are over" "leave" and that she doesn't like cavemen? She acts like this because DB Brad calls her Frigid. Please bitch, Get over yourself. She's like a size 12-14 and she's been told that she's beautiful and curvy and all she thinks is that "she's fat". We all been through that stage in our teenage years but she's not a fucking teenager she's like turning 20.God, don't even get me started with her best friend Allie and her brother Calland. I skimmed through this book. The sex scenes? I've read better. But through the whole entire book got me thinking...
Let's start with our lovely heroine, ladies and gentlemen please welcome, Emma.
She's a 29 years old and let me just tell you, she acts like she's 12. She just has no brain. Like NADA! She keeps whining and bitching over stupid stuff. Didn't really like her.
I seriously thought through half of the book that It would never end. I was this close from saying...
The only reason I stayed is because of Luke, Brandon, and Jake. But mostly Luke. I wanted to stay and see if he realized what a baby he got involved with and dumbs her sorry ass. I mean he literally tells her "your mine" and she goes and freaks and be like "we are over" "leave" and that she doesn't like cavemen? She acts like this because DB Brad calls her Frigid. Please bitch, Get over yourself. She's like a size 12-14 and she's been told that she's beautiful and curvy and all she thinks is that "she's fat". We all been through that stage in our teenage years but she's not a fucking teenager she's like turning 20.God, don't even get me started with her best friend Allie and her brother Calland. I skimmed through this book. The sex scenes? I've read better. But through the whole entire book got me thinking...
December 4, 2013
Yeah so I made it to Chapter 3.....
Her friend is making her get a tattoo she supposedly doesn't want while her friend only gets her tongue pierced? WTF! And she is so scared to get tattoo but Stack aka Luke aka Tattoo guy is sooooooo hot...blah blah blah. Let's fall and bust our face b/c my name is Grace..but wait...her name is Emma?
Then she goes to her sister's house so her sister can spy on her detective husband and plays Angry Birds in the back seat of his car and eats his chips?
I made it up until she gets to work and is talking to Mrs. Allen about her 45lb cat named Fluffers...
YEAH NO!
Her friend is making her get a tattoo she supposedly doesn't want while her friend only gets her tongue pierced? WTF! And she is so scared to get tattoo but Stack aka Luke aka Tattoo guy is sooooooo hot...blah blah blah. Let's fall and bust our face b/c my name is Grace..but wait...her name is Emma?
Then she goes to her sister's house so her sister can spy on her detective husband and plays Angry Birds in the back seat of his car and eats his chips?
I made it up until she gets to work and is talking to Mrs. Allen about her 45lb cat named Fluffers...
YEAH NO!
May 3, 2013
Buddy Read with Farah, Jessica, Heather and Sara....Yay! The cover is hot! This one looks like it's going to be good!
Um...yeah! I'm going with Lindsey Lohan bad!
DNF! DNF! DNF!
Bottomline: Too many useless details, not enough compelling story. Cheesy dialogue. Sex that wasn't hot.
Examples:
(1) "I loved the pizza rolls at Griff's. They weren't like the pizza rolls you buy at the store or anything. These were wonton wrappers filled with pizza suace....blah, blah, blah." Who gives a shit about the pizza rolls?!?!
(2) "My hair was twisted up in a messy chignon and I was wearing a soft, black, fitted cowl neck sweater over my charcoal grey skinny jeans that were tucked down into my knee high, cuffed, black suede boots with a stacked heel. (I finally settled on these after trying on all sixteen other pairs of boots that I own. What can I say? I have a shoe fetish, and you don't even wanna know how many pairs of shoes I have on top of those sixteen pairs of boots. It's ridiculous; I need rehab.)" You're right I don't wanna know how many pairs!
(3) Stop calling your vagina a cha-chi??
(4) Is being built like a brick shithouse a good or a bad thing??
(5) Guess what....Luke has blue-grey eyes!
Farah....that one was for you! ;)
The list goes on and on....needless to say, that was the end of the road for me!
Um...yeah! I'm going with Lindsey Lohan bad!
DNF! DNF! DNF!
Bottomline: Too many useless details, not enough compelling story. Cheesy dialogue. Sex that wasn't hot.
Examples:
(1) "I loved the pizza rolls at Griff's. They weren't like the pizza rolls you buy at the store or anything. These were wonton wrappers filled with pizza suace....blah, blah, blah." Who gives a shit about the pizza rolls?!?!
(2) "My hair was twisted up in a messy chignon and I was wearing a soft, black, fitted cowl neck sweater over my charcoal grey skinny jeans that were tucked down into my knee high, cuffed, black suede boots with a stacked heel. (I finally settled on these after trying on all sixteen other pairs of boots that I own. What can I say? I have a shoe fetish, and you don't even wanna know how many pairs of shoes I have on top of those sixteen pairs of boots. It's ridiculous; I need rehab.)" You're right I don't wanna know how many pairs!
(3) Stop calling your vagina a cha-chi??
(4) Is being built like a brick shithouse a good or a bad thing??
(5) Guess what....Luke has blue-grey eyes!
Farah....that one was for you! ;)
The list goes on and on....needless to say, that was the end of the road for me!
May 1, 2013
I absolutely adored this story.
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They are so cute together. She has some issues in the end but her Lucas is there through it all.
I just loved it so much.
I don't know what else to say that others haven't before me. But I just loved it!
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through most of this. It was hilarious. I loved all the characters. I can't wait to read the other stories. Knowing this was a standalone?!
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Emma:
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They are so cute together. She has some issues in the end but her Lucas is there through it all.
I just loved it so much.
I don't know what else to say that others haven't before me. But I just loved it!
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May 3, 2013
4.5 to 5 Loved it!
Oh My, Oh My I found this book by accident after one of my goodreads friends read it. I knew from her review that this book had to skip my queue and I am so happy that it did.
I loved this book. I loved every character. ALL OF THEM. (well maybe expect the bad guy) All of their interactions were fantastic. I was laughing, I was heating up (if you know what I mean), I was angst ridden, I was giddy, I was so many things from this book and I can NOT wait to see what happens with Allie and her dilemma. Could be potentially delicious.
You heart stops with Lucas's first smirk and you love Emma the moment she face plants the ground.
Their coupling was against the norm and that is why I loved them. One of things that I loved was that they were a strong couple throughout the book without all the extra petty miscommunication drama and relationship angst. The drama came from outside sources and while this was happening it was only making their relationship stronger.
This book has tattooed, pierced bad boys who steal your heart and fun loving friends and family to make you whole.
Lucas will definitely be making an appearance on book boyfriend monday. *swoon*
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Oh My, Oh My I found this book by accident after one of my goodreads friends read it. I knew from her review that this book had to skip my queue and I am so happy that it did.
I loved this book. I loved every character. ALL OF THEM. (well maybe expect the bad guy) All of their interactions were fantastic. I was laughing, I was heating up (if you know what I mean), I was angst ridden, I was giddy, I was so many things from this book and I can NOT wait to see what happens with Allie and her dilemma. Could be potentially delicious.
You heart stops with Lucas's first smirk and you love Emma the moment she face plants the ground.
Their coupling was against the norm and that is why I loved them. One of things that I loved was that they were a strong couple throughout the book without all the extra petty miscommunication drama and relationship angst. The drama came from outside sources and while this was happening it was only making their relationship stronger.
This book has tattooed, pierced bad boys who steal your heart and fun loving friends and family to make you whole.
Lucas will definitely be making an appearance on book boyfriend monday. *swoon*
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March 27, 2013
The Author was kind enough to allow me to Beta Read this book, for which
I am profoundly grateful. It will be published very soon, and I urge you to put it on your TBR and look out for the launch.
As is usual for my reviews, it contains expletives and adult language.
Its FanFuckingTastic:
A fast moving rollicking tale full of Love, Lust, Danger, Bravery and Hot, Sweaty Smuttertainment in full HD Detail. Just what the Doctor ordered.
New Author Janna Stone explodes onto the NA / Contemporary-Erotic Romance Scene with this stunning Debut Novel.
If you love Tatted Bad Boyz and Feisty, shit kicking Heroines, then this book needs to be on your TBR List now!!!
For our Hero, Luke, think maybe a combination of Travis Maddox (Beautiful Disaster) and Chase (Taking Chances); he's got a troubled past but not too many shades of Fucked up. Our Heroine, Emma, is not a Virginal character, so Anastasia (50) is out except for some character traits. I suppose Eva (Crossfire) would be a better fit but without the tortured past baggage. I guess she's also got a chunk of the other Eva (Undeniable) going for her too.
The story is brought to life by the well developed collection of friends, relatives and other secondary characters, Allie & Brandon chief amongst them. The sex scenes were believable, well described, detailed and Hot. There was one Howlingly funny romp in the car, which reads too well to be fiction, however, the author tells me it is so I can only admire the imagination to create such a true to life picture of the mind.
There was one scene which made me uncomfortable and that was a voyeuristic "almost" threesome involving the main characters and a male friend. That's just a personal thing for me; I don't do sharing!! I'd have no problem watching it on a screen, it's just that a book is in my mind, whereas a picture is only in my eyes. LOL.
The storyline was good, and the pace made it a page turner. The characters settled easily into your mind so's you needed to know their outcomes and the main relationship concluded with a good solid HEA.
There are, however, a number of loose ends and I foresee the potential for any number of related/family books. We could be seeing the birth of a new Bradfords (Neighbours From Hell) type collection and I, for one, look forward to the next enthralling adventure.
A solid 4 Star read: let's polish it up to 5 next time.
I am profoundly grateful. It will be published very soon, and I urge you to put it on your TBR and look out for the launch.
As is usual for my reviews, it contains expletives and adult language.
Its FanFuckingTastic:
A fast moving rollicking tale full of Love, Lust, Danger, Bravery and Hot, Sweaty Smuttertainment in full HD Detail. Just what the Doctor ordered.
New Author Janna Stone explodes onto the NA / Contemporary-Erotic Romance Scene with this stunning Debut Novel.
If you love Tatted Bad Boyz and Feisty, shit kicking Heroines, then this book needs to be on your TBR List now!!!
For our Hero, Luke, think maybe a combination of Travis Maddox (Beautiful Disaster) and Chase (Taking Chances); he's got a troubled past but not too many shades of Fucked up. Our Heroine, Emma, is not a Virginal character, so Anastasia (50) is out except for some character traits. I suppose Eva (Crossfire) would be a better fit but without the tortured past baggage. I guess she's also got a chunk of the other Eva (Undeniable) going for her too.
The story is brought to life by the well developed collection of friends, relatives and other secondary characters, Allie & Brandon chief amongst them. The sex scenes were believable, well described, detailed and Hot. There was one Howlingly funny romp in the car, which reads too well to be fiction, however, the author tells me it is so I can only admire the imagination to create such a true to life picture of the mind.
There was one scene which made me uncomfortable and that was a voyeuristic "almost" threesome involving the main characters and a male friend. That's just a personal thing for me; I don't do sharing!! I'd have no problem watching it on a screen, it's just that a book is in my mind, whereas a picture is only in my eyes. LOL.
The storyline was good, and the pace made it a page turner. The characters settled easily into your mind so's you needed to know their outcomes and the main relationship concluded with a good solid HEA.
There are, however, a number of loose ends and I foresee the potential for any number of related/family books. We could be seeing the birth of a new Bradfords (Neighbours From Hell) type collection and I, for one, look forward to the next enthralling adventure.
A solid 4 Star read: let's polish it up to 5 next time.
May 3, 2013
Well... this is another one of those books where it appears most everyone who's read it loved it.. and I'm in te minority. I liked it.. just didn't love it.
Skin Deep started out seriously strong and the chemistry between Luke and Emma was HOT..like right away eyes on each other and its full out lust. Luke is total alpha and after a week he pretty much lets Emma know she's going to be his. He was hot. The first half of this book was really good. There were loads of laugh out loud moments. Emma and her bff Allie are hilarous and Emma's family is just so funny and warm. They welcome Luke and his brother and best friend into their fold right away. Lots of good times....
After the first half, the story really started to drag for me. There was the occasional spark where I started getting motivated again but it didnt last long. Although the sex was pretty hot, it definitly could have been hotter. It was almost explicit but it was almost like the author was hanging back from really stepping over that edge and makeing it full out WOW. Now, there were a couple of scenes that were really really spicy.. but the never lasted very long. There was heat..a few times it was very hot but then it was too short. Oh well..
Then the story started dragging and I found myself skimming pages just waiting for that WOW moment to hit me. There was several opportunities to add some good drama but again, didnt quite get there. Then towards the very end we had a very good suspensful moment..that again, was over pretty quickly.
Again, I liked it.. I just didn't love it. I'd say it's a good beach.. hot moments, sexy hero with tatoos --- Luke was hot and had dominant tendencies but AGAIN that side of him was never really developed. There was just enough hints of it to piss me off.
For me, this book was like putting a big piece of chocolate cake in front of me and then saying I could only eat the cake part and not the frosting. I need the frosting.
This one will work for a lot of people it just didnt give me the warm and fuzzies. Or the tingles for that matter.
Skin Deep started out seriously strong and the chemistry between Luke and Emma was HOT..like right away eyes on each other and its full out lust. Luke is total alpha and after a week he pretty much lets Emma know she's going to be his. He was hot. The first half of this book was really good. There were loads of laugh out loud moments. Emma and her bff Allie are hilarous and Emma's family is just so funny and warm. They welcome Luke and his brother and best friend into their fold right away. Lots of good times....
After the first half, the story really started to drag for me. There was the occasional spark where I started getting motivated again but it didnt last long. Although the sex was pretty hot, it definitly could have been hotter. It was almost explicit but it was almost like the author was hanging back from really stepping over that edge and makeing it full out WOW. Now, there were a couple of scenes that were really really spicy.. but the never lasted very long. There was heat..a few times it was very hot but then it was too short. Oh well..
Then the story started dragging and I found myself skimming pages just waiting for that WOW moment to hit me. There was several opportunities to add some good drama but again, didnt quite get there. Then towards the very end we had a very good suspensful moment..that again, was over pretty quickly.
Again, I liked it.. I just didn't love it. I'd say it's a good beach.. hot moments, sexy hero with tatoos --- Luke was hot and had dominant tendencies but AGAIN that side of him was never really developed. There was just enough hints of it to piss me off.
For me, this book was like putting a big piece of chocolate cake in front of me and then saying I could only eat the cake part and not the frosting. I need the frosting.
This one will work for a lot of people it just didnt give me the warm and fuzzies. Or the tingles for that matter.
August 2, 2013
3.5 stars
I wanted a light easy read that would make me laugh and Skin Deep didn’t disappoint. From the beginning where Emma face planted in the middle of a tattoo parlor in front of Luke, the ultimate tatted/pierced hottie I knew I was gonna be in for a good laugh. The story is like hearing your best friend tell you about her days, all the shit she got herself into.
Because I was cracking up most of the time, I had a hard time taking Emma and Luke seriously when they wanted to play out their “darkness” but darkness aside it was still pretty hot. I also could have probably done without the , I didn’t think it needed it, I was entertained enough without it. Emma's family, Luke's Brother, their friends and let's not forget Doug were an added bonus that just kept the ball rolling. I will definitely pick up the next one, wonder whose story is next ?
You’ve got to take the good with the bad
Smile with the sad
Love what you’ve got and remember what you had
Always forgive but never forget
Learn from mistakes but never regret
I wanted a light easy read that would make me laugh and Skin Deep didn’t disappoint. From the beginning where Emma face planted in the middle of a tattoo parlor in front of Luke, the ultimate tatted/pierced hottie I knew I was gonna be in for a good laugh. The story is like hearing your best friend tell you about her days, all the shit she got herself into.
Because I was cracking up most of the time, I had a hard time taking Emma and Luke seriously when they wanted to play out their “darkness” but darkness aside it was still pretty hot. I also could have probably done without the , I didn’t think it needed it, I was entertained enough without it. Emma's family, Luke's Brother, their friends and let's not forget Doug were an added bonus that just kept the ball rolling. I will definitely pick up the next one, wonder whose story is next ?
August 20, 2015
Just not my cuppa. Lots of drama, even when it wasn't warranted. Situations that were a bit eye roll inducing. Example: Protagonist goes to a tattoo shop for moral support for a friend and is pushed into getting a tattoo that she doesn't want. The tattoo artist, who is the hero, knows she wasn't wanting a tat but gives it to her anyways. She picks a tat and a location that moment. Who gets peer pressured into a tattoo?!?! Just immature, imo. The hero turns out to be a very, very bossy guy. I'm okay with bossy and alpha, but there needs to be a reason for it. Not just because he doesn't want the girl to have any say in her life. (Their first date was weird)
I can see this working, maybe for younger readers? Idk, it just came across as silly and rushed and melodramatic.
I can see this working, maybe for younger readers? Idk, it just came across as silly and rushed and melodramatic.
May 3, 2013
3.5 Stars!
This book was the epitome of a romcom!!! I enjoyed reading it so much, I was in fits of laughter! Emma is one seriously sassy chick, who knows what she wants and makes no apologies when she goes after it!
Luke is a hot as sin, bad ass tattoo artist, who, when he sees Emma walk into his shop for the first time is immediately drawn to her and doesn't even try to hide it! Make no mistake Emma is just as attracted to him as he is to her. But is held back by a previous relationship gone ugly. But Luke won't have that and makes it his goal to have Emma in his bed.
Emma puts up a little bit of a fight but ultimately gives in to his indisputable prowess! Emma made me laugh so hard, her internal dialogue is crazy!
There were quite a few characters in this story and they all brought something to the story. Emma's family was absolutely wonderful and so cute. The scene where Emma's sister calls her because she thinks her husband is cheating on her was hilarious!
Her brother Calland was your textbook annoying little brother and he proved himself every chance he could get! Emma and Luke together were absolutely hottt! I thought their first time was hot and then Emma had to say "Show me your dark side Luke!" And boy did he show her!!! God I love dominant men!!! Okay so I don't wanna ruin the story for you guys but there was one scene where everyone had been watching T.V. and then they all fell asleep in front of the T.V. My poor prudish heart was at first like...
and then I was like...
Hahaha!!! Totally didn't see that one coming!
Okay why did I only give this book 3.5 Stars you ask?
I felt like the story was finished at about 60%, nothing more to say here. You no finished! But there was the unfinished issue of a stalker. Emma has a stalker, obviously this is quite serious. But I felt like it was abandoned, I mean there were a few dropped calls, some heavy breathing and a few presents. But not once did Emma feel the need to tell Luke about it! I mean WTF???
I won't go into further detail but the issue was ultimately resolved obviously because this story does have a happy ending. But before it was resolved, we were told some unnecessary crap by Emma. It didn't slowly lead up to the climax, it was just a bunch of scenes right near the end of the book. I didn't see the point, a lot of what happened could have happened much earlier on. So that's why I took one and a half stars off.
But although it was annoying the book was enjoyable. I would definitely recommend reading it. It was light, funny and the writing style flowed well. I felt like I was listening to a friend tell me about her super hot boyfriend and their amazing sex life!
Emma
Luke
This book was the epitome of a romcom!!! I enjoyed reading it so much, I was in fits of laughter! Emma is one seriously sassy chick, who knows what she wants and makes no apologies when she goes after it!
Luke is a hot as sin, bad ass tattoo artist, who, when he sees Emma walk into his shop for the first time is immediately drawn to her and doesn't even try to hide it! Make no mistake Emma is just as attracted to him as he is to her. But is held back by a previous relationship gone ugly. But Luke won't have that and makes it his goal to have Emma in his bed.
Emma puts up a little bit of a fight but ultimately gives in to his indisputable prowess! Emma made me laugh so hard, her internal dialogue is crazy!
There were quite a few characters in this story and they all brought something to the story. Emma's family was absolutely wonderful and so cute. The scene where Emma's sister calls her because she thinks her husband is cheating on her was hilarious!
Her brother Calland was your textbook annoying little brother and he proved himself every chance he could get! Emma and Luke together were absolutely hottt! I thought their first time was hot and then Emma had to say "Show me your dark side Luke!" And boy did he show her!!! God I love dominant men!!! Okay so I don't wanna ruin the story for you guys but there was one scene where everyone had been watching T.V. and then they all fell asleep in front of the T.V. My poor prudish heart was at first like...
and then I was like...
Hahaha!!! Totally didn't see that one coming!
Okay why did I only give this book 3.5 Stars you ask?
I felt like the story was finished at about 60%, nothing more to say here. You no finished! But there was the unfinished issue of a stalker. Emma has a stalker, obviously this is quite serious. But I felt like it was abandoned, I mean there were a few dropped calls, some heavy breathing and a few presents. But not once did Emma feel the need to tell Luke about it! I mean WTF???
I won't go into further detail but the issue was ultimately resolved obviously because this story does have a happy ending. But before it was resolved, we were told some unnecessary crap by Emma. It didn't slowly lead up to the climax, it was just a bunch of scenes right near the end of the book. I didn't see the point, a lot of what happened could have happened much earlier on. So that's why I took one and a half stars off.
But although it was annoying the book was enjoyable. I would definitely recommend reading it. It was light, funny and the writing style flowed well. I felt like I was listening to a friend tell me about her super hot boyfriend and their amazing sex life!
Emma
Luke
April 29, 2013
*I was given an ARC of this book and asked to beta read in exchange for an honest review.*
Skin Deep is the debut novel of J.M. Stone, and I think I’m in love! Emma is a very strong but sweet character. She’s rather clumsy, but she’s hilarious, as is almost every member of her crazy family. I would know. And the sparks fly between her and Luke, who by the way is HOT!, and the sex is squirm-in-your-chair-amazing! The story is written in a way that layers and builds throughout, completely connecting the reader to all the characters. I didn't want to put it down. There is also so much humor interspersed throughout the story that I was literally laughing until I cried at parts! Even my husband laughed when I read them to him, which doesn’t happen often! And I won’t mention the breath-holding I did from the suspense…Very well written, especially for a debut novel, and I would definitely recommend it! Mark your TBR lists with this one for sure! I already can’t wait for the next in the series! Lets hope the author doesn't leave us waiting long, I am ready for more of this group and Calland has to be one of the best YOUNGER brothers ever lmao.
Skin Deep is the debut novel of J.M. Stone, and I think I’m in love! Emma is a very strong but sweet character. She’s rather clumsy, but she’s hilarious, as is almost every member of her crazy family. I would know. And the sparks fly between her and Luke, who by the way is HOT!, and the sex is squirm-in-your-chair-amazing! The story is written in a way that layers and builds throughout, completely connecting the reader to all the characters. I didn't want to put it down. There is also so much humor interspersed throughout the story that I was literally laughing until I cried at parts! Even my husband laughed when I read them to him, which doesn’t happen often! And I won’t mention the breath-holding I did from the suspense…Very well written, especially for a debut novel, and I would definitely recommend it! Mark your TBR lists with this one for sure! I already can’t wait for the next in the series! Lets hope the author doesn't leave us waiting long, I am ready for more of this group and Calland has to be one of the best YOUNGER brothers ever lmao.
May 11, 2013
3 1/2 Stars
Enjoyable read with a few laugh out loud moments (along with a couple of ummmm...really? moments and a whole lot of eye winking going on). Great main and secondary characters, looking forward to the next book in the series.
Enjoyable read with a few laugh out loud moments (along with a couple of ummmm...really? moments and a whole lot of eye winking going on). Great main and secondary characters, looking forward to the next book in the series.
May 4, 2013
Ok...I made my way thru the whole book with a lot of wine. I couldn't stand all of the writing in parentheses and how they named their cooch. I wanted to dnf at about 28%....it was getting terrible but I decided to keep going. It only got marginally better :[
Emma was just annoying, Luke was your typical tattooed blue/grey eyed "hottie". Nothing special in here for me.
Womp womp womp......
Emma was just annoying, Luke was your typical tattooed blue/grey eyed "hottie". Nothing special in here for me.
Womp womp womp......
May 4, 2015
Ok, so you call yourself fat? You're a size 12-14, you have huge selfesteem issues..however you are asked on a date by the "HOTTEST Guy you have ever laid eyes on" and you order Chicken Alfredo and on top of it a triple chocolate mouse cake? And you don't share?
MAYBE YOU WOULDN'T WHINE ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT IF YOU WOULD STOP EATING TRASH?
Don't get me wrong, I love Chicken Alfredo, but I also know it's atleast 1700 calories and I know I'm not going to whine about being fat after I eat..
So, obviously you can tell I hateddddd with a capital "H" Emma, the whiny ass bish!
May 7, 2013
Cute funny story. Dragged for me a bit in the middle, but Luke and Emma had some great chemistry. There are some great laugh out loud scenes. The whole whole climax at the end seemed wow, crazy out of left field and left me WTFing. I'll probably pick up the next book in the series.
September 21, 2013
What a totally awesome read from a girl from my own town, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO!! YAY!!! I found myself glued to the e-pages of this book from the very start!! Loved how she intermixed humor with love - of course, that's my preference as well!! Can hardly wait for Book #2!!! I know she's working on it!!
April 28, 2013
Really good book about Luke, who decides he wants Emma. Luke is a very dominant guy, and the sex was pretty damn hot, although I wish there had been a bit less of it after awhile.
Emma was sweet but spunky without being bitchy. She wasn't afraid to stand up for herself, but she did cave pretty easily to Luke's gorgeous blue-grey eyes.
I did feel a bit like the stalker plot was tacked in there as an afterthought, that barely added any conflict to the story until the last 8% of the book.
Content warning: spanking, light bondage, one scene where Luke's friend Jackson watches them have sex, and a fairly brutal attack near the end, that thankfully does NOT involve rape.
Emma was sweet but spunky without being bitchy. She wasn't afraid to stand up for herself, but she did cave pretty easily to Luke's gorgeous blue-grey eyes.
I did feel a bit like the stalker plot was tacked in there as an afterthought, that barely added any conflict to the story until the last 8% of the book.
Content warning: spanking, light bondage, one scene where Luke's friend Jackson watches them have sex, and a fairly brutal attack near the end, that thankfully does NOT involve rape.
May 3, 2013
Skin deep...I thought it was pretty good. I do admit it started to lose me a bit but overall I enjoyed it.
It was fun, it was sweet, and it was sexy. I think this an author to look out for! Can't wait for book 2!
It was fun, it was sweet, and it was sexy. I think this an author to look out for! Can't wait for book 2!
April 27, 2013
Wow I've been reading this book all day even while I was cooking and cleaning lol. I loved this story I loved Emma from the start she was such a character she made me laugh so hard lol. I loved sexy tattooed Luke too mmm . I loved those other characters Brandon, Allie and Jackson, all the characters were so loveable, including Doug the giant dog, who when he eats eggs lets off nuclear bombs lol. This book was hot hot ( especially a scene involving Jackson) damm is all I can say, this book also had a mystery /stalker which got scary as hell and it was also funny had me laughing in the middle of the night woke hubby a few times and he looked at me like wtf is so funny lol . This is JM Stones first book and I think she nailed it, I'm definitely looking out for her books from now on. I can't wait to read the next one. I recommend this book to everyone :)
October 27, 2013
OMG!I just dont't know how to rate this book!Five stars just isn't enough...
My friend have recomended it to me 'cuz I didn'n know what to read next,
and I was so "meh,lets see this one",
and then...booom...mindblowing!!!
Book is amazing,hot,easy to read,funny as hell and did I said H O T!!!!
I was hooked from the first page,and laughing my ass out.
Has the right amount of kinkyness in it(drop your panties ladies,they will get wet anyway)
and mad ass posessive alpha tatoo sex god...hell,I have new book boyfriend in town!
My friend have recomended it to me 'cuz I didn'n know what to read next,
and I was so "meh,lets see this one",
and then...booom...mindblowing!!!
Book is amazing,hot,easy to read,funny as hell and did I said H O T!!!!
I was hooked from the first page,and laughing my ass out.
Has the right amount of kinkyness in it(drop your panties ladies,they will get wet anyway)
and mad ass posessive alpha tatoo sex god...hell,I have new book boyfriend in town!
April 11, 2013
I seem to have written my review in the comments so I shall try again!!!!!!!!!
Well I was passed this book so I could give my review, it's a first book and boy what a book I just couldn't put it down!!!!!!
Great characters and fab plot with humour good flow and a whole load of sex ;-) fucktastic sex (to quote my step father).
LADY YOU SHOULD BE PROUD!!
I was lost in all the characters loved each and everyone especially Doug the dog!!!! my dog also smells after eating eggs so yes Emma I can sympathize with you!!!!!!.
I'm not particularly good at review writing but this is my honest opinion. I would pay money to buy this book and I would not have been disappointed.
I give it a well earned 5 stars and can't wait for the next book.
Well I was passed this book so I could give my review, it's a first book and boy what a book I just couldn't put it down!!!!!!
Great characters and fab plot with humour good flow and a whole load of sex ;-) fucktastic sex (to quote my step father).
LADY YOU SHOULD BE PROUD!!
I was lost in all the characters loved each and everyone especially Doug the dog!!!! my dog also smells after eating eggs so yes Emma I can sympathize with you!!!!!!.
I'm not particularly good at review writing but this is my honest opinion. I would pay money to buy this book and I would not have been disappointed.
I give it a well earned 5 stars and can't wait for the next book.
May 12, 2013
This was...cute. It had some really good funny moments that I loved like but it was a bit too cheesy sometimes and I found myself skipping over parts that I felt like the author was summarizing instead of telling .I really liked Brandon and Callan though, I hope we see more of them in the next ones.
April 29, 2013
5 STARS! Loved it, loved it, loved it. Great hot inked alpha male, female lead had some attitude, GREAT cast of supporting characters! Hot, steamy, sexy, funny, twists and turns, kink. This book had everything I love in a good smutty read! Can't wait for book two!
April 27, 2013
Love love love this book! It's hot, steamy and so funny! My perfect combo.
Can't wait for Skin Deep 2 - Under My Skin. I hope it's about Allie, Brandon and Jackson!
Can't wait for Skin Deep 2 - Under My Skin. I hope it's about Allie, Brandon and Jackson!
May 9, 2019
Not only did I love the cover since I'm a big fan of B&W photos but this book was hot, fun and a bit scary in some parts. Emma and Luke were total opposites. Luke is the lean, sexy tattoo artist that Emma physically falls on when she goes into Skin Deep for a tattoo. While Emma is the curvy girl who believes no one falls for girls like her. But when Luke sees Emma there was nothing to stop him from getting her. It was like their paths were supposed to cross and something between them just clicked. The chemistry between the two is hot but the story does suck you in with all that goes on between friends, families and a certain creep too. I really enjoyed the banter between Emma and her brother. It was fun seeing the fun times they have with him always teasing her as all brothers do. This was just to fun not to continue the rest of the series and see what Allie and the rest of the group are up to.
July 28, 2013
Solid 3.5 Stars
What I loved
I loved Luke, his relationship with his brother, Brandon. The things that we are shown/told that went on in their lives & shaped Luke into the man you see. And I love his chemistry that he had with Emma. I also liked the relationships that Emma had with her family & friends.
There wasn't any pointless drawn out games concerning these two, as to how or when they were going to get together. Well maybe one, but I love that it was rectified quickly. It made sense & flowed well considering what Emma's fears were. But I love that she didn't dwell on them & according to Luke & her friends, it didn't matter anyway, cos Luke was going to have her. :D
They had an intense connection both emotionally & physically & I always love when that happens with the H/h. The sex scenes here were all well written & amazingly hot. They all came off as fresh & new. Nothing ever got stale reading about these two in the bedroom.
What I could have done without
There is a scene or half a chapter early on concerning Emma's oldest sister Jenna. This was the most pointless & OTT, & so not likely thing to occur, ever written IMO. I wish it would have been left out & maybe we (the readers) could have been given a different introduction to Emma's older sibling. That being said, at least it's very brief. Some may find it amusing & even cute, but I didn't.
Emma's younger brother Calland. He's 27 but seriously for majority of the book, he acts like he's 17. NOT CUTE... He should have been written in as younger. I could have overlooked this if his "antics" didn't dominate many scenes within the book.
Emma's choice of career change toward the end of the novel. Didn't agree with it. Mainly cos I know she took a major pay cut to do it, & her only incentive/motive for doing it was cos of Luke. Didn't like that. And to give up the type of boss/job that Emma had for what she went to? It's like trading in a fresh Lemon Grilled Salmon over a bed of soft lemon pepper rice, for fish sticks.
What I liked but still kinda left me wanting was...
The suspense/drama we get with this one. It's decent. It's enough to breathe a little life & spice into the overall story. I liked the build up. I was constantly wondering who this crazy person could be & why. What's the point? What's their motive or passion behind their actions & again WHO THE HECK IS IT?! So when all was revealed I was kinda like "What? That's who it was & that's why they did it?"
So I wouldn't say the reveal was a dud, but it didn't leave any major fireworks either. The fact that the reveal happens very late within the novel as well doesn't give it much room to be this great reveal or a beacon of closure from all the buildup that you get for it.
All in all I did enjoy this read. I laughed. I blushed & I walked away feeling good about the ending concerning Emma & Luke. So I would recommend this read.
What I loved
I loved Luke, his relationship with his brother, Brandon. The things that we are shown/told that went on in their lives & shaped Luke into the man you see. And I love his chemistry that he had with Emma. I also liked the relationships that Emma had with her family & friends.
There wasn't any pointless drawn out games concerning these two, as to how or when they were going to get together. Well maybe one, but I love that it was rectified quickly. It made sense & flowed well considering what Emma's fears were. But I love that she didn't dwell on them & according to Luke & her friends, it didn't matter anyway, cos Luke was going to have her. :D
They had an intense connection both emotionally & physically & I always love when that happens with the H/h. The sex scenes here were all well written & amazingly hot. They all came off as fresh & new. Nothing ever got stale reading about these two in the bedroom.
What I could have done without
There is a scene or half a chapter early on concerning Emma's oldest sister Jenna. This was the most pointless & OTT, & so not likely thing to occur, ever written IMO. I wish it would have been left out & maybe we (the readers) could have been given a different introduction to Emma's older sibling. That being said, at least it's very brief. Some may find it amusing & even cute, but I didn't.
Emma's younger brother Calland. He's 27 but seriously for majority of the book, he acts like he's 17. NOT CUTE... He should have been written in as younger. I could have overlooked this if his "antics" didn't dominate many scenes within the book.
Emma's choice of career change toward the end of the novel. Didn't agree with it. Mainly cos I know she took a major pay cut to do it, & her only incentive/motive for doing it was cos of Luke. Didn't like that. And to give up the type of boss/job that Emma had for what she went to? It's like trading in a fresh Lemon Grilled Salmon over a bed of soft lemon pepper rice, for fish sticks.
What I liked but still kinda left me wanting was...
The suspense/drama we get with this one. It's decent. It's enough to breathe a little life & spice into the overall story. I liked the build up. I was constantly wondering who this crazy person could be & why. What's the point? What's their motive or passion behind their actions & again WHO THE HECK IS IT?! So when all was revealed I was kinda like "What? That's who it was & that's why they did it?"
So I wouldn't say the reveal was a dud, but it didn't leave any major fireworks either. The fact that the reveal happens very late within the novel as well doesn't give it much room to be this great reveal or a beacon of closure from all the buildup that you get for it.
All in all I did enjoy this read. I laughed. I blushed & I walked away feeling good about the ending concerning Emma & Luke. So I would recommend this read.
May 4, 2013
Oh God..... No.
Well, this book..... it was.... meh! Not much of a storyline, annoying female character, too much not too hot sex. Really, by the time she was getting assaulted I wasn´t rooting for her...
Best part of the book was when it finally ended.
Well, this book..... it was.... meh! Not much of a storyline, annoying female character, too much not too hot sex. Really, by the time she was getting assaulted I wasn´t rooting for her...
Best part of the book was when it finally ended.
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