From bestselling author JC Harroway comes the first book in The Pleasure Pact series. Grace Metcalf only wanted a onetime fling…but he’s got her risking it all for more! After my sister died, I knew I owed it to her and myself to get out there and start living. First order–calling off my wedding to a man I didn’t love. Then a margarita-filled night led to an agreement with my best friends: … friends: The Pleasure Pact. We’ve all agreed to live in the moment, which means behaving badly, embracing passion and saying yes to every adventure…even a red-hot holiday fling.
When I agreed to go honeymooning solo in sunny Fiji, I didn’t expect to find a gorgeous paddleboard instructor ready and waiting to take my mind off the mundanity of real life. The mysterious Ryan Dempsey is exactly what I need: no rings, no romance, just raw sex appeal. His enigmatic past has turned him off love–now he’s all about lust and spontaneity.
Ryan might be set on keeping things casual, but each electrifying encounter with him only shows me that our scorching chemistry goes beyond the physical. Can I convince this sworn bachelor that risking our tropical affair for a deeper connection is worth it?
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A new JC Harroway #DARE series?! Don’t mind if I do.
Now, followers of my reviews (wishful thinking here *snorts*) will know that JC’s books and I have previous. As in, my reviews tend to get hijacked by certain parts of my anatomy *smirks*. Least said about that the better *rolls eyes*.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you…
Now where to begin? *taps chin*
Thoughts loading in 3, 2, 1…
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Three friends, one pact. A kind of carpe diem of the pleasure variety. Now this is a pact I could definitely get on board with *snort-giggles*.
It’s time for Grace Metcalf (Doctor Metcalf to thee and me) to dirty that halo of hers *winks*. And I can’t think of anyone I’d rather play Doctors and Nurses with than confirmed bachelor/playboy, Ryan Dempsey. Whaaa? *shrugs*
Things are about to get fiery in Fiji!
OMG! I know it’s not the most eloquent of words, but Grace and Ryan’s story was amazeballs! These two certainly packed a punch. (Watch it!!) The intensity of their connection, the passion (of the ‘I need a cold shower’ kind), their vulnerability (I defy anyone not to have a lump in their throats with each backstory reveal!), and above all, just the feeling of kismet when two characters come together. (Oi, I didn’t mean it like that! That was all you this time *wags finger*. I’m blameless! *whistles*)
There are always certain friends I can rely on to help dissect book storylines with (including my latest BBF obsession – I’m a fickle fiend *shrugs*) and Bad Business was no exception. My *coughs* nameless friend (*points* she knows who she is) practically screamed ‘shower scene’ to me over FaceTime, lol. Ah yes, Ryan and the infamous shower scene. *sighs* The stuff dreams are made of!
One thing (and there are numerous – fangirl here *points*) I can say about JC Harroway she does the build-up *winks* really, really well. A reader is never left wanting.
Too much? Whoopsies! Sorreee, I got carried away as usual. Needless to say, Bad Business is a perfect dose of escape which will leave you craving your own taste of a beachcomber.
4 1/2 STARS!
Smokin’ hot and oh so yummy! With the first book in her brand new The Pleasure Pact series JC Harroway takes us on a tropical lust-filled adventure. The premise of the story is fun and flirty, it’s fast paced and steamy and the characters are easy to like.
Grace Metcalf has decided to let her sassy side fly as she changes her life to live for the moment after suffering great loss. She’s no longer going to settle, she’s going to live life to it’s fullest and enjoy it all.
Ryan Dempsey is divine. He’s attractive, kind and adores his grandmother, so what’s not to love? Oh, did I forget to mention he breaks out in hives at the thought of commitment?
I recommend this book to anyone wanting an easy, steamy read with a happily ever after. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!
I just loved Grace, thanks to her friends making a pact with her she is on holiday and doing something she has never done… looking for a holiday romance and without knowing it she is also about to find herself and what she really wants in life. Ryan isn’t looking for love he doesn’t believe in it but something about Grace draws him to her and he isn’t sure he likes it. The way Ryan and Grace dance around their feelings, you keep wondering will they or won’t they see they are great match especially with how they steam things up when they are together! This was a fantastic read and can’t wait to read more from The Pleasure Pact series!!