Bigger Rock

Sebastian York for 26 hours? Yes, please!!

Big Rock:
Spencer Holiday, just your everyday gorgeous, wealthy, well-hung, smart, funny, erotically-gifted man. In Lauren Blakely’s world, this is the norm.

Charlotte is Spencer’s best friend, and they’ve been through a lot. Bad breakups, scandalous headlines, deciding to go into business together. They know each other inside and out. So, when Spencer comes up with the idea for Charlotte to be his pretend fiancée to help out his father in a business deal, of course she agrees to it. What neither of them expected was the seemingly new chemistry between them. Suddenly, they weren’t so sure of their decisions. Maybe there was something underneath their strong friendship neither of them noticed until their scheduled “performance.”

I really love erotic romances told from the guy’s POV, and Lauren knocks this one out of the park. She is known—and loved—for her dirty-talking, hot, sexy as sin men, and Spencer is no exception. Lauren is a great storyteller. If you’re familiar with her work, you know you’re going to get a great HEA, but it’s the journey to that ending that I enjoy the most. You get so entwined with the characters and everything they’re going through, sometimes you wonder how this story is going to end. A testament to the author’s gift. This is one of my favorite friends-to-lovers stories.

Mister O:
Nick Hammer—perfect name, is a successful cartoonist with his own popular show, Mr. Orgasm. He’s got it all—good looks, money, fame, a job he loves, and a seemingly bottomless supply of willing bed partners. Nick is somewhat of a connoisseur of the female anatomy, and all knows the ins and outs (pun definitely intended) of pleasing a woman. What more could Nick want? How about his best friend’s sister, Harper Holiday? Last name sound familiar? Spencer Holiday from Big Rock (Lauren’s book previous to this one) is Harper’s brother. I won’t give any spoilers in case you haven’t read Big Rock, but Harper does something to get Nick’s attention. Hence, you’re reading this review because of said “something.”

Harper is a magician by day, thrilling kids of all ages with her tricks and illusions. She’s comfortable with the kids and her friends and family. Harper gets a little tongue tied when he’s attracted to a guy. She and Nick have been friends for years, and since Nick has mastered the opposite sex, it stands to reason that he could help her with her problem. With an ulterior motive or two up his sleeve, Nick agrees to help Harper with her problem.

The “lessons” are going well until they both unexpectedly start to feel something more than they intended, and—spoiler alert—things really heat up between them. Questions are asked by them, family, friends, Fido, and I loved every minute of this book. I didn’t want it to end, but it did. I laughed, squirmed, yelled, squirmed, squirmed, and took a couple of breaks to cool off.

Every time I read one of Lauren’s books, I swear the guy in that book is my favorite. How she seemingly outdoes her previous books is a big mystery to me, but I get giddy whenever it happens. Nick is no exception. He’s almost like a combination of some of her previous heroes with a little extra that only Lauren can do and make him even hotter.

Well Hung:
Wyatt Hammer, twin brother to Nick Hammer, the gorgeous cartoon artist in Lauren Blakely’s previous book, Mr. O.

Wyatt is a master carpenter, and owner of his own construction/remodeling company. Natalie is his administrative assistant/office manager. She keeps everything running smoothly, and him on schedule. They make a great team. Unbeknownst to the other, they’ve got the hots for each other.

After a business trip in Vegas takes an unexpected turn, Wyatt and Natalie find themselves partaking in all Vegas has to offer—lots of drinks, games, rollercoasters—even that little wedding chapel officiated by The King all dressed in gold. They give into their wicked attraction to one another and Natalie discovers Wyatt’s other talents, over and over and over again. After a night of debauchery, Wyatt and Natalie find themselves husband and wife. They both know the wedding was just for the night, and the best thing for them would be to end their marriage. Easier said than done by a series of mishaps.

Trying very hard to maintain their work relationship, it gets tougher for Wyatt and Natalie to keep their hands off each other. There is a strong attraction, but it isn’t just sex. Wyatt and Natalie really like each other. They’re both great people, and they’re even greater together.

Lauren tells a great story with this couple, and there are quite a few surprises and some twists I didn’t see coming. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but I found myself blushing when I made a trip to Lowe’s after reading this book. Well done, Lauren. No surprise there.

Full Package:
I FLOVED this book! Chase and Josie have been friends for years, and I love how Lauren writes this friends-to-lovers story between them. When he finds himself lusting after his best friend's sister, Chase does what he's done all his life: compartmentalize his dirty thoughts and keep them separate from his friendship w/Josie. When circumstances have them sharing a 600 square foot apartment, separation turns out not to be so easy for Chase.

Josie owns her own bakery, and is a whiz in the kitchen. She and Chase have a flirty, but solid friendship. They know each other pretty well...or so they thought. When they decide to take their friendship to the "friends with benefits" level, watch out!

The sparks between these two are off the charts. I love how Lauren tells a story. She's one of my favorite wordsmiths--it's obvious she loves words, sometimes she'll throw uncommon words or phrases, but they flow perfectly in the story she's telling.

I love that the gang from her previous standalones-that-could-be-a-series appear in this book. I always love catching up with my book boyfriends and their significant others. Sometimes you know from reading who will probably have their own story, but I love when Lauren throws you a curve ball, and someone unexpected will have a full-length or novella.

This was a glorious 26-hour ride through the genius that is Lauren Blakely, and I loved each and every orgasm, dirty talking, fun, and swoon-worthy goodness!

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awesome

love these stories! I have found a new favorite author. this set is my new go to for word porn with laughs!

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Great series

I really loved this swries and how each characters book linked to the whole development of the charactors. Great series.

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love it

I love this whole series. the story, characters and narration is all on point. can't wait to read the next one.

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great stories!

what a great deal!
I love each one of these four stories. they're all super dreamy and sexy.

Hot damn!

Wow! Couldn't put it down!! Enjoy it because it will make you hot. There are some good story lines.

These books rock !

As always, Lauren delivers ! Not only in these awesome stories, but by choosing the best narrator ever, Sebastian York!! No one could’ve delivered these books as well as he did !
And even though I already owned most of these books it was a pleasure to re-listen again ! Thank you Lauren and Sebastian!

Great read

Easy going, hot, and funny. I would definitely recommend it. it's very easy to follow

Soooo GOOD

His voice is like a hot torch. Just burns the images into my head. The storyline and characters are captivating and the playful banter ads just the right touch of real to the characters.

Great Box Set

I enjoyed this Box set from cover to cover. I read the last book several months ago never knowing that there were 3 others preceding it. Lauren Blakely is such a detailed an amazing writer. Keep up the great work and I will surely keep enjoying them. Worth the credit I spent on the Box set.