As the ever dutiful daughter at her father’s prestigious real estate firm, Frankie Jordan never mixes business with pleasure. But after meeting her new client, Derek Block, her sexual fantasies have turned into intense cravings. This animalistic man has become the object of her desire. Only she can’t have him.Derek Block is so close to finally getting revenge against the man who tried to destroy … to destroy him. But after one meeting with Frankie Jordan, his focus is gone. He needs to be inside her, to worship her submissive body until she screams. And then his dick needs to stay the hell away from her…but it has a mind of its own.
This is the Unblocked Collection, which includes all five novellas.
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“Unblocked” is a hot and steamy story that Marni Mann created. I love all her angst books but this particular Erotic novel is amazing.
Every chapter and book she wrote for Derek and Frankie story was beautiful to read.
I enjoyed every moment they shared.
Derek is a business, hot and dominant man. What he wants he gets it. Right now he wants to destroy his big enemy. Before he gets that he needs someone in his company. That person is Frankie. He wants her as his realtor, one night and one morning. He never expected he would crave for more.
I like a man who knows what he wants.
Frankie lives for her work and to become the CEO of her fathers company, she needs to work for Block Development. She never thought she would crave Derek for more than being a client.
I love this girl’s books. She knows what every character needs. She knew what Derek and Frankie story needs.
Bring “Wild Aces”
As the ever dutiful daughter at her father’s prestigious real estate firm, Frankie Jordan never mixes business with pleasure. But after meeting her new client, Derek Block, her sexual fantasies have turned into intense cravings. This was a good read and I did enjoy it, the only problem that I had was that the story line which was interesting was pushed into the back ground with the copious amounts of sex. Nothing wrong with some hot sex but I started to wonder how these people ever get any work done in between the sex and the glasses of wine. The chemistry between the characters was very hot, deep and emotional one that I wished there was more of in the story. All over this was a good read.
Audible Escape. DNF. Story = 1 stars. Narrators = 5 stars. I picked this because I like both narrators (Joe Arden & Molly Glenmore) and this had a decent avg on Goodreads. I guess I didn’t understand what I was signing up for. I wanted a story. I’ve been listening for over 3 hours (16 hours total) and I still can’t figure out what this is supposed to be about or why I should care about these characters.
I think part of the problem is that there is a sex scene in every. single. chapter. Whether it’s Frankie having explicit dreams or Derek‘s internal monologues about sex he’s had, is going to have, or wants to have. Look, I have no issues with sex, erotica, profanity, BDSM, etc. What I do have an issue with is spending so much energy and word count on sex that there’s no story. Or that I can’t even remember what little tidbits of story the author bothered to share.
Perhaps part of the issue is that this is a collection of a serial of 5 novellas. Maybe if taken in small doses this would be better. I don’t know. But even for “free” as part of Audible Escape it’s a waste of time.
I had the opportunity to listen to an audible version Unblocked the entire Timber Towers series. This was the first book by Marni Mann that I have experienced. I thought the storyline was unique, the characters well developed and the narration made the story more enjoyable.
Derrick and Frankie are perfect for each other both in and out of the work environment. They are both very successful in their individual fields and they have chemistry when they are working together. Derrick has a big secret that he has been keeping as he seeks revenge for his father’s death that happened many years earlier. He just doesn’t want to lose Frankie if she finds out what he is doing. When she finally finds out the truth she is there by his side with understanding and love just like he has helped her through her own grief. With the support they show each other and the balance they find in and out of the office allows them to find their happily ever after.
I LOVED Derek but Frankie not so much. Derek seemed to hold true to his character but Frankie did not. Still a great read with a love story and STEAMY sex scenes. Good plot.
Amazing!! Page turner. Couldn’t put it down.Marni Mann doesn’t disappoint her readers. Loved this collection.
Trite
Series was good but would prefer to be in one book with multiple episodes than 5 books. Author has good characters and believable story line
My review is based on the audiobook. Narrators did a great job. The story is H-O-T!! Frankie and Derek’s chemistry was off the charts from the very beginning. Some moments or comments were over the top but that doesn’t bother me. Reading is an escape for me so I am ok with some aspects of unreality. I’ve enjoyed all of the other books by this author.
I may have messes the dates read up but I certainly will not screw this up…
Derek Block is a mystery. A smoking hot temptation. A sinful desire come to life. Yeah, this business transaction won’t be as easy as Frankie thought.
The chemistry and sexual tension between these two will make you grab tour significant other for release. Just wait, once these two get started you are gonna need a whole lot more!
Sexual tension aside the storyline is intriguing and keeps pace. This is a legit story with some fun naughtiness. It might be the only thing that is legit…
shady meetings
sketchy conversations
awkward encounters
All pointing to something being off…Frankie better catch up quick!
The Unblocked Collection was really good. I enjoyed this story so much. It was steamy, sexy, and hard to put down. I liked both the main characters. Derek was so darn sexy and I loved his pursuit of Frankie. I loved their hot attraction to one another and the sex was off the charts. I did hate how Frankie acted sometimes jumping to conclusions and acting irrationally. But it never hindered my enjoyment of these books. This book seriously took me by surprise and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
I loved this series! I devoured it in less than 24 hours. I couldn’t stop. Erotic romance with a spin of suspense. This series kept me on my toes from beginning to end. And the name Derek Block will probably make me blush, squirm, and squee for a very long time.
Well of course I loved this book. I don’t think I’ve ever given one of Marni’s books less than 5 stars.
The narrators were just what I would have hoped for. Perfect choice.
The only issue I did have was the timeline. Seemed Frankie wanted all of Derek’s “secrets” within the first 2 weeks of them knowing each other. She had no right to demand that of him. If the timeline had been spread out over a few months, yes, but not 10-14 days. Same with the “I love yous”. Seemed quick.
But GD do I need a Derek in the bedroom. I was tempted to have my Mr. listen to a few of those sex scenes.
Frankie sure has some wicked hot dreams, it started off with a bang! I’m really liking the story so far. Derek can’t stop think about gettin’ all up in Frankie’s bits and pieces. More so her bits than anything. I’m moving on to the next episode , it left off at a good part.
#2- Daaaaamn is Derek a dirty bird. Nothing wrong with a lot of dirty talk. A big ole plot twist is afoot, I can’t wait to see how it unfolds. Man these episodes are all hot and steamy, whew!
#3-Boy does Derek like to take trips down under…mutiple times. Frankie is one lucky girl! She did however bug me a wee bit in this episode. Give a guy a break because he got hung up and didn’t call you right away. I didn’t see you picking up your phone calling him to see where is fine flannel ass was. He made up for it though, backdoor style. Haaay-ohhh!
This series was a surprise, I really love Frankie and Derek story..
Frankie is working for her father trying to achieve and become one of the most prestigious real estate agents around the city she has been working hard and during these times she has had a few bad situations that had left her with a very bad taste about love especially about her ex.
Derek doesn’t want anything serious, right now he is focused to gather evidence against the man who is trying to steal and ruin him.. his life is about his business and family but Derek didn’t know life was about to change for him.. all his priorities will slowly start to change when he meets her.. the sexiest and talented agent he ever laid eyes on .. she’s smart, beautiful, submissive and enigmatic he really wants to know more about her and her secrets.. is about time and circumstances to show him everything he wanted to know..
I really love how this series evolved.. we really get to enjoy in each book how the characters grow and how they get together and start to really fall for one an other.. they make mistakes, the chemistry is off the charts but still both are strong and stubborn, they both have priorities and dreams that sooner or later will have to change because they no longer want to be separated, they no longer know what is to live without the other..
What I love about Frankie and Derek is they both are very strong.. we can see how Frankie started slowly to gain confidence and fight for what she wanted.. but we also got to see her very mature whenever she needs time to think without just coming to conclusions.. Derek was a gentleman no matter his intentions or what he wanted, he was always nice and respectful to Frankie, he stood by her in every situation protecting her about anything or anyone who wanted to harm her.
so many great secondary characters.. Frankie’s ex, Derek’s sister, and uncle all of them add so much to the story making it more twisted and more hard for them to finally breath and be together ..
Great series, I’m going to miss Frankie and Derek..
Episode 1
Reed ruined the book!! Lord have mercy if he had just stayed away for a few more minutes an allowed them to get out of the office we’d have seen what would have been an insanely hot hookup.
I know this is only part one but damnit the ending was harsh after 100 pages of Frankie and Derek dancing around their attraction to each other.
I was hooked in the first few pages and enjoyed this quick read. I’m eagerly awaiting Timber Towers #2 so pretty please can we get our greedy little hands on it? Soon??
Episode 2
I love Unblocked like I love cheesecake, it’s an obsession, only Marni limits my intake at the worst time. She gives us just enough then takes it away when were begging for more.
Seriously, can we just get book three now? Pretty puhleeeeeze??
So episode one was great, got me caught up in the story, the tension between Derek & Frankie was smokin’ and we were all waiting for it to ignite.
Episode 2: boom! All that sexual tension finally came to a head. And Derek, if there is an award for the best dirty talking man he wins hands down. He’s a master at seduction and obviously at other things as well(haha nope no spoilers, go read the books!!)
And then the end. The unexpected twist that threw me for a loop. Holy hell I have a feeling episode three’s gonna have a teensy tiny bit of drama and I really, really want it now.
Episode 3
Holy effing cliffhanger!!
Yet another twist to Derrick and Frankie’s story that will leave you breathless and ready to beg for episode four.
By now your familiar with the dominant, dirty talking, flannel wearing billionaire with an axe to grind and an infatuation with his real estate agent. Did I mention dominant? Yes that’s my favorite Mr. Block character trait.
If you thought Derrick was hot in episode two, his dominant tenancies are kicked up a notch in episode three. Things start to fall into place in this episode, the cliffy from #2 is a shocker but the rest of the story behind Hayden will floor you.
If you disliked Reed before get ready to hate him with every fiber of your being and to plot his demise right along side me and plenty of other readers!!
I’m seriously in need of episode 4 and 5 asap, these just keep getting better and better and the drama now surrounding them will pull them together no matter how much they try to keep things professional.
Episode 5
While I absolutely loved the final episode I’m sad that there will be no more Derek Block popping up on my kindle in the future.
Derek and Frankie have been through quite a bit in the previous episodes and the final one isn’t exempt. Thankfully they both continue to fight through their problems.
Unblocked features not one but two strong characters. I adore a strong female heroine and Frankie doesn’t disappoint and Derek, lord have mercy that dominant man in flannel. I could just eat him up.
Episode five is the perfect ending that I’ve looked forward to since the end of episode one. Thankfully we have Brea’s story to look forward too, hopefully we’ll see more sexy Derek in the future!
This was the first book or books that I read from Marni and she is now one of my favorites. This series was amazing and sad it ended. Love it and will read it over and over again