The first time she saw him, she knew she was in trouble.
Alexis Taft fills her days and nights working to pay off her mother’s medical debts and put her sister through college. She doesn’t have time for fun or men. Her life is predictable if boring, that is until she meets Jack. Then life is anything but predictable.
The first time he saw her, he knew he wanted to make her his.
Handsome, … his.
Handsome, wealthy, powerful, Jackson Cole could have any woman he wants and often does, that is until he sets his sights on Alexis. With her unsurpassed beauty, he was hooked with just one look from her amber eyes.
Unfortunately, Alexis is the one woman who doesn’t fall easily for his charms, and Jack has to do something he’s never had to do before. Pursue a woman. However, Jack always gets what he wants, and Alexis soon discovers, she is no exception.
But there’s someone else that wants Jack. Someone that would stop at nothing to have him. Someone that wants Alexis out of the way.
And Jack and Alexis have to stop them or lose all chance at happiness.
This is a full length novel with no cliffhanger. It is part of a series, but each book is a stand alone centering on new main characters. This is a steamy contemporary romance. Due to sex and language, it is recommended for persons over 18. HEA Note from author
As of May 28, 2015 I did another edit of Alluring. I can’t promise I caught all the grammar issues and typos, but I did catch a lot, so hopefully it makes for an easier read.
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I have to start by saying how much I loved Jackson Cole!!! I was told that he was one of Sarah Curtis’ favorites so I had to check this book out and it was awesome!! Jack has all the qualities I love in a Book Boyfriend. He is all alpha; protective, possessive, successful and even though he was a manwhore, after he fell for Alexis there was no one else for him. Unfortunately Alexis did not make things easy for Jack. She’s had a difficult few years; she was the caretaker for both her mother and sister. She had a mother who was terminally ill and taking care of her has taken a toll. She was also basically raising her younger sister and even supporting her through college. This has caused her to have to work two jobs to pay the bills and this in turn caused her to have no socializing skills and made her nervous around men and their flirting. So when Jack started his pursuit of Alexis, he was turned down flat. Because she was an employee, Jack saw this was for the best, but he just could not stay away. When a stalker became involved in their lives, Jack’s OTT protectiveness comes into play.
I loved these two so much and their journey to their HEA was swoon-worthy. My heart broke for Alexis; she sacrificed so much for her family, with all the responsibilities falling on her shoulders she has not had the time to experience everything a normal woman gets to. However, she did know she did not want to be the one-night stand that Jack is well known for. I loved her sassiness, but she had so much insecurities of why Jack would be so interested in her. But Jack was relentless, he knew she was it for him and he did whatever he could to make her his. He showed her and told her in so many ways what she meant to him. I also loved how patient he was with Alexis, especially when he found out she was so inexperienced. Don’t get me wrong their sexy times and the things he said to her were hot, but he realized that he wants more than sex with her. Manwhores are so annoying to me, but I do love when they fall, they fall hard. This is exactly what happened with Jack.
I loved everything about this book! This is only the second book by Sarah Curtis I’ve read, if all her MCs in her books are like the two I’ve read, I need to get her backlist ASAP!!
This is a fun, sexy, and LOW-ANGST read, which is what I love and needed. It has an alpha male, a strong heroine, and lots of hot scorching love–everything you need to keep you happy and provide an escape from reality.
Alluring is book one in the Alluring series by Sarah Curtis. Sarah is a new to me author and I am blown away. I loved this book!
Alexis Taft is a receptionist at a Mercedes-Benz dealership by day and a cocktail waitress at night at Allure, a hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. She needs every penny she earns to pay off her mother’s medical bills and to pay the college tuition for her little sister. Alexis was fifteen when her mother got sick. She spent years taking care of her and working to keep a roof over their heads. Now, with her mother gone, she was left with the bills. Alexis doesn’t date, she never has had time and as a result, at now twenty-three, she was a virgin with virtually no experience with men.
Jackson Cole is the owner of Allure. Jackson had a privileged upbringing with great parents. He works hard and has no interest in relationships. He enjoys a woman for one night only and they are aware of this before they spend any time with him. So no one could be more shocked than Jack himself at his reaction the first time he saw Alexis. He was having a beer in the bar in his hotel and he couldn’t take his eyes off her. And it angered him when he saw other men reacting the same way. He needed to get this woman out of his system but the problem was that she wasn’t the least bit interested in him. Night after night he was compelled to visit the bar and just watch her. Night after night she seemingly wanted nothing to do with him.
It was a grand-opening party for Allure’s new nightclub, Pulled and Alexis’s best friend Steph and convinced her that she needs a night out. Once again circumstances put Jack and Alexis together. Finally Jack is able to convince her to have dinner with him. This was finally Jack’s chance to find a way to convince this woman to let him into her life.
“This woman was doing something to him. He wasn’t sure what, yet. But he did know he wanted to be the one to protect her, always.”
“He might be unsure about the emotions tugging at his heart, but he knew one thing for certain, Alexis Rose Taft was now his.”
And so begins Alexis and Jack’s journey! Jack knows from the start that she’s the one. He’s never wanted a woman like he wants her. But Alexis is filled with uncertainty. She can’t understand why this man is the least bit interested in her. He’s everything and she believes herself to be plain and boring. She tries to keep her heart out of it because she’s convinced that there will be an expiration date to this. That Jack will soon tire of her and want to move on. But try as she might, the heart wants what it wants, and it seems to want Jack Cole.
“He was like a drug, and she couldn’t walk away. Didn’t want to walk away.”
As the feelings deepen between these two, there is someone out there that doesn’t want them together. That wants Alexis out of the picture. It seems that whoever this person is, they will stop at nothing to accomplish this.
I swear, I fell in love with Jack in this book. He was so obsessed with her. His jealousy and possessiveness confounded him. He’d never experienced these emotions before. And let me tell you, this man had ALL the words. The things he said!! I have to admit that there was one time when I didn’t like something he asked Alexis to do when he was angry but she willingly did it. I just felt like he was going too far. But there was no doubt that he loved this woman with all that he was and would do anything for her.
“You are it for me, Alexis. Do you understand what I’m saying? There is only you. There will only ever be you.”
There is no way I can put all the quotes I highlighted in this review. Just know that Jack will make you swoon. The sexy times are steamy hot! And the suspense was an unexpected surprise. This book had every one of my boxes checked and I loved it like crazy. The next book in the series is called Engaging. It is Jack’s close friend, Gage’s story. I can’t wait to read it.
“You are the breath I need to breathe. I live for you, Alexis. Without you, I am nothing.”
After reading and enjoying the story ‘Sack’ of this writer, I wanted to read another book from her. So I decided to read ‘Alluring’ the first book of the ‘Alluring’ series and I’m happy to say that I enjoyed this story also very much.
From the age of 15 years old Alexis has been taking care of her family. That was the time that her mother became ill and her father left them. So Alexis took over his role and took care of her sick mum and her little sister. Now many years later Alexis is alone. Her mother died and her sister is away for college. Alexis is working two jobs which leaves her no time for men or relationships. She’s fine with that. Luckily, she has her best friend Steph to keep her company. But then one night during her evening job, she meets a handsome man who is very interesting in her. Alexis brushes him off just like she did with other men but this guy (Jack) doesn’t understand the word ‘no’ and the more time they spend together the harder Alexis finds to fall for him. Slowly but surely Jackson is not only conquering her body but also her heart. But can a rich playboy really changes his ways and love an innocent and ordinary woman like her? And what about the fact that someone is stalking and threatening her? Can Jackson protect her against this crazy person who wants her gone from his life?
The story is told in both POV’s, it’s a light read filled with emotions, steamy sex scenes and some suspense. But like I said, it’s a light read so nothing very heavy, too deep or too dark. Just enough of everything to make it a good read but still very relaxing. Exactly what I was looking for!
I loved both main character. Yes, Jack is a playboy but the moment he sees Alexis, he’s gone for her and he changes from a playboy into an one-woman man, who’s very possessive and protective of his woman. Alexis is a very sweet, responsible, hardworking, friendly, innocent (she’s still a virgin) but also a very insecure woman. The interaction between this couple was good, I especially appreciated their communication with each other and their honesty. There were no games between them. Jack did everything he could to prove to Alexis that she was special to him and to spoil her.
Jack’s two best friends Mace and Gage were also very likeable secondary characters, just like Alexis’s best friend Steph and her little sister Emily.
I will certainly read more books of this writer.
Alluring has been on my TBR for quite a few years, and I’m not exactly sure what took me so long to read it. I’m equally unsure why this is my first book by Sarah Curtis.
Summary:
Alexis Taft’s only goals are to make it through her days of working two jobs, and successfully paying her bills. Any free time she has is spent sleeping, so there hasn’t been time for fun and men. Her life may be lacking fun, but it’s predictable which is what she needs right now. That’s why, when she sees him the first time, she knows she’s in trouble. Because with Jack, predictability will be the farthest thing from her mind. With his wealth, power, and good looks, Jackson Cole can do anything and have anyone he wants. His reputation as a playboy is well-known, and he has no qualms with flaunting it. That is, he doesn’t until he gets trapped in a pair of dazzling amber eyes. Alexis is the most beautiful thing he’s ever seen, and he’s determined to make her his. But Jack’s history with the ladies is about to come back and bite him in the a $$. Alexis is unimpressed with his love ’em and leave ’em behavior, though. Jack quickly finds himself in uncharted territory, actively having to pursue a woman. However, Jack always gets what he wants, and he won’t let Alexis be an exception to that. But someone finds fault with Jack and Alexis’s fast-moving relationship. A someone who wants Jack to themself and will do anything to make that happen. Including whatever means it takes to ensure Alexis is out of the way.
I really enjoyed this quick read from Ms. Curtis. It was stuffed full of romance with just that hint of suspense and danger to keep it interesting. Alexis was a great heroine. She was so strong, having stepped up as a teen and continued to do that even now. Her determination, hard work, selflessness, kindness, humbleness, and sass shined bright throughout the entire book. My one criticism had to be the duration of her insecurities. Considering she’s known loss and abandonment, I understood her hesitance and slow-to-trust nature, but it went on a little too long for my taste. By the text incident, I would have thought she would be secure enough to trust Jack in what he promised. Now Jack, he stole the show! If you’re looking for a protective alpha with swoon worthy possessiveness, he’s your man. Not only is he gorgeous and rich, but his single-minded pursuit of Alexis was hot and sweet. I loved that he knew almost immediately that Alexis was special, and he wanted more. He didn’t rest until he had that more, and his patience, while limited, was sweet and showed perfectly just how special he thought Alexis was. Together, Jack and Alexis were a sweet, steamy couple. Jack’s obvious devotion was a major draw and made it difficult for the reader not to wish they were the focus of all that alpha goodness. I also absolutely adored Alexis’s approach to Jack’s initial attention. She didn’t fawn all over him or immediately fall into bed with him, but made him work for her time and attention. That, in turn, gave us all the best of Jack, because he stepped up to the challenge and conquered it like he did everything else. In the end, this was a great little romantic suspense read with pretty low angst. There was no skimping on sexy times, and the characters were likeable. I’m looking forward to learning more about Gage and especially Mason. If they are anything like the possessive/protective alpha hero that Jack is, we are in for a treat.
Beautiful Alexis and gorgeous Jackson!!!! Oh my goodness! I loved, loved and loved this book!!
Alexis works as a server at a casino and unknowingly to her, Jackson, the gorgeous man who flirted with her is the owner. He is immediately attracted to her, since he is used to getting what he wants, she is a challenge for him.
This is a sizzling hot book. I love the surprises Jackson finds out about Alexis. They start seeing each other. But them things start happening to them.
This story is action pact, drama filled, romantic, steamy and very entertaining!!
I’m going to read the other books!