Book description…
Caitlin Tomas was at the
end of her rope. She's working four menial jobs to make ends meet and
supplement her half-ride scholarship at the University where she's determined
to get her degree in four years as her parents had planned. But it's hard to
find time to study, much less sleep, when you've got so much going on.
Overhearing her lab partner describing her Pole Dancing job at the Fuego Club
and how much she gets paid and tipped, Caitlin decides to apply.
Expecting to interview with a middle-aged mafia-type, troglodyte, Caitlin was shocked to find her interview was with the young, smoking hot, co-owner, Jake Stanton. He soon discovers that Caitlin is not suited as a dancer for the Fuego's, but is definitely suited for him especially when he has first hand evidence of how she is treated by one of her bosses and a bank president that makes a visit to her apartment after banking hours.
He is further intrigued when he receives a background check on her and discovers that she was exactly who she said she was--a starving student with no living family, struggling to meet commitments of work and school. In his business, that kind of honesty is rare and he is completely captivated.
Jake begins a campaign to win Cait's heart, but she is so fiercely independent that he has trouble breaking down her walls. She views his help as 'trying to take over' and tries to resist him at every turn. It doesn't help when she is accosted by a jealous ex-lover who says that Jake will try and buy his way into her bed. His efforts are further hampered by a distrustful business partner, a serial killer who's victims are current or former dancers of Fuego's, and Floyd, the cat.
Through all this can the world-weary Jake convince the naïve but independent Caitlin that sharing his life doesn't mean giving up hers?
Expecting to interview with a middle-aged mafia-type, troglodyte, Caitlin was shocked to find her interview was with the young, smoking hot, co-owner, Jake Stanton. He soon discovers that Caitlin is not suited as a dancer for the Fuego's, but is definitely suited for him especially when he has first hand evidence of how she is treated by one of her bosses and a bank president that makes a visit to her apartment after banking hours.
He is further intrigued when he receives a background check on her and discovers that she was exactly who she said she was--a starving student with no living family, struggling to meet commitments of work and school. In his business, that kind of honesty is rare and he is completely captivated.
Jake begins a campaign to win Cait's heart, but she is so fiercely independent that he has trouble breaking down her walls. She views his help as 'trying to take over' and tries to resist him at every turn. It doesn't help when she is accosted by a jealous ex-lover who says that Jake will try and buy his way into her bed. His efforts are further hampered by a distrustful business partner, a serial killer who's victims are current or former dancers of Fuego's, and Floyd, the cat.
Through all this can the world-weary Jake convince the naïve but independent Caitlin that sharing his life doesn't mean giving up hers?
So I have to admit that
I picked this book up because of the numerous reviews I saw for it that said it
had a Kristen Ashley feel to it and y’all know HOW much I love my KA and her
smokin’ hot bad boys! While there was a
small KA feel to this book it was still it’s own story without having too much
of a KA feel to it. The only thing I
wish I could say to the author is – PLEASE cut back on the use of the word
Yeah, and please make sure they are placed throughout the story in proper
places. But, I also have to admit that
what caught my attention with this book is the cover and the title. I’m a sucker for dancing for one; I also want
a stripper pole… Not because I want to be a stripper, but because it’s not only
great exercise but it’s fun.
Unfortunately I only know how much fun stripper pole’s are because
anytime I’ve had a few drinks and there is a stripper pole around I won’t
hesitate to dance on it – No laughing… I don’t get out much ;-)
Caitlin was a sweet girl
who did not have the greatest luck.
Turns out her lack of luck had more to do with someone else than it did
here but I have to say I admired the hell out of her for the way she handled
things. She could have sat back and
played the whole poor me card, but she didn’t.
She worked as much as possible (FOUR part time jobs while attending
College with a full course load), she sacrificed things for herself (including
healthy well balanced meals), and the biggest thing was she didn’t
complain. After overhearing a classmate
talk about making lots of cake dancing at a local club Caitlin decides to go
for an interview. And let me tell you
the interview was freaking hot! I mean
HOT!!! Unfortunately for Caitlin, Jake
(her potential sexy as sin boss) has no plans to hire her, but has something
else in mind.
Jake is something else…
the best way to describe him is for me to just say… Where can I get one? He’s hot, He’s smart, He’s considerate, He’s
funny, and he wants Caitlin! In his eyes
there was something special and innocent about Caitlin and he wanted her. He was pretty special himself, after seeing
the struggling situation Caitlin was in, he made it his mission to take care of
her in any way he could. Even if it
meant pissing her off… which he did and it was quite funny!
Their relationship
started off slow and sweet. Jake wanted
to take his time with Caitlin and savor every little thing, while Caitlin was
ready to jump in feet first and enjoy the fantastic ride she knew Jake would
give her. The way they interacted with
each other had me constantly smiling, sighing, and laughing out loud. There’s this scene with the dog (you’ll
totally get it when you get there) that had me laughing so hard my husband gave
me the evil eye because I was interrupting UFC or football or something… but it’s
one of those things that happens to everyone and Jake’s response to Caitlin
asking for help was downright hilarious!
Watching Jake and
Caitlin fall in love was realistic, fun, and beautiful all at the same
time. I would LOVE to see more of these two;
actually I’m looking forward to reading more of J.A. Hornbuckle’s work! This is definitely one to check out!
Happy Reading!
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