Glass doors make great neighbors… A broken AC forces Jess Watson outside for a little relief. But when she catches a glimpse of the sexy neighbor directly across from her having–ahem–a private moment, her rising body temperature is no longer due to the weather. Ryan Branson is amused by the tongue-tied, flustered woman he suspects watched him as he pleasured himself. Intrigued, he sets out … Intrigued, he sets out to see if her hedonistic desires stop at watching…or if she’d be up for more than loaning him a cup of sugar.
As their sexy encounters escalate, Jess and Ryan put a new spin on getting to know your neighbor. The chemistry between them is strong–but will friends with benefits be enough?
This book is approximately 19,000 words
The Dirty Bits from Carina Press give you what you want, when you want it. Designed to be read in an hour or two, these sex-filled microromances are guaranteed to pack a punch and deliver a happily-ever-after.
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This is the cutest, sexiest, most playful novella ever! Jess and Ryan: SO HOT! Best meeting every! I adore the progression of their playful “no-strings-attached,” relationship gets deeper as the story goes on but never uses its sizzle. Same with the humor, which is fun and laugh-out-loud but still manages never to distract from the heat. I mean, the scenes between the two of them are AMAZING! Everything is adorable about the couple and they are so well drawn and realistic. The epilogue is so sweet and swoon-y. This is a total recommend for a fun, quick, sexy, HAPPY read!
Her ac has broken down so she goes out for some fresh air when she spots her new neighbour doing something very naughty. She finds she can not stop watching him. What will he do? Can anything happen between them? See how they get on
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This book was HOTT . I loved every minute of it! I can’t wait to read more by Meka.
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What I enjoyed most about this Contemporary Romance novel: Page-turner / HEA / Original / Entertaining / Easy-to-read / Wonderful characters / Steamy / Charming romantic dynamic
Format Read / Owned: Kindle freebie Book Cave e-book
Writing Style: Dual POVs
Cover Gush: That cover is stunning and sexy! It screams dive in and read me. 😉
Story rating – 4 Stars
Jess and Ryan’s casual sex transformation into a romantic relationship really worked for me. The casual sex turned into a serious romantic relationship trope is one of my favorite tropes. And luckily for me, this one reminded me of just why I love this trope so much. It had a wonderful blend of great pacing, perfectly timed steaminess and non-sexual moments spiced with a little bit of humor and emotional connection between Jess and Ryan.
Final Thoughts:
I haven’t read an e-book quickly in so long that I can’t even remember the last one that didn’t take me months to read. Contrary to most readers, the slowness of my read never has anything to do with the story’s pacing. Nor does that slowness indicate how much I’m enjoying it. I’m simply no longer a true lover of e-book (or physical book) format reading. I’ve transformed into an audiobook junkie.
Alas, this charming novella is not available in audiobook format yet. I so wish it was though because I’d love to reread this one, preferably after the author has it re-edited and all the typos and minor errors corrected. The amount of errors kept it from being a perfect 5-star reading experience. But, I’d gladly re-read this one again someday.
I had such a blast reading this neighbors-turned-lovers novella. It was a delightful and quick read that serves as the perfect summer indulgence. I have fallen hard for Meka James’s wonderful voice and highly encourage everyone who loves love to check out her work!
Voyeurism has never been one of my personal kinks—of which there are many, I’ll admit! —but this Dirty Bits novella from Carina Press, written by the fantabulous Meka James, may have introduced me to a new fetish. Being Neighborly is a smoldering erotic romance with a contemporary interracial pairing that’ll have you fanning yourself from page one. Literally.
Our leading lady Jess catches her across-the-courtyard neighbor Ryan pleasuring himself when she escapes the heat of her broken AC by lounging on her patio. And this is only where the story begins, folks. It gets hotter, and yet somehow, also sweeter as the plot unfolds.
Simple by necessity, as the Dirty Bits line are all meant to be short, bite-sized steamy romances, Ms. James still manages to intrigue and build characters with depth and realism. While a good chunk of the words are dedicated to sexy times—do you hear me or anyone who loves erotic romance complaining? I think not—the bits dedicated to character development are strong and well-written, leaving the reader fulfilled and satisfied.
I would highly recommend this smexy novella to anyone who likes a little heat—read: smokin’ hot —and might be hunting a quick, enjoyable read.
So much fun!
Quick, sexy read from Meka James, one of my faves! Jess and Ryan aren’t looking for love—he’s never been a one-chick kind of guy, and she’s new to the neighborhood. But once these two realize they’re compatible in the bedroom, they start working out their issues, physically and emotionally, for a happily ever ending that put a smile on this reader’s face. Sexy, steamy, and short, BEING NEIGHBORLY is an awesome, fun read when you have a few hours to sink into a romance.
So this was the first time reading this authors work and I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading more.This was a great story .Has a great storyline and great characters to read about.Plus was steamy hot to.Once I started reading it , I couldn’t put it down til I finished it.
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To Darn hot!
Jess and Ryan has a very believable scandalous event that can lead to a possible HEA. People do various thing for relieving pressure from their body when it’s to darn hot. Especially thinking they’re alone to enjoy when they’re not. This was an enjoyable short story about living too close to each other and open blinds. Meeting new people and eventually making new friends that lead to very believable situations between neighbors and friends. In this situation, a little voyeurism never hurt anyone.
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Ever have a fantasy about a hot neighbor and all the “trouble” you could get into? Well this story is exactly that for the reader. This short story is sweet and funny and most if all derailed and hot! This us my first story from this author, but not my last. I loved the passion and how real it felt. The ending was another high point. This is the perfect read for when you want a hot story but don’t have a lot of time. Just beware of where you read it and make sure you have a fan near by! I received an ARC via NetGallery and I am leaving an honest review.
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I thoroughly enjoyed Being Neighborly! The writing was refreshing and real – it was enough to get past my bias when I discovered that it’s written in third person POV as opposed to first (which is my preference). The way that Jess and Ryan first encounter each other is intense and sexy; combined with the literal heat of the setting, it’s safe to say that the book is HOT! More than that, the characters felt real and relatable. I enjoyed the fact that Jess is a WOC but that is not fetishized. I liked that Ryan was very direct and straightforward about his attraction to her and that it was him that propelled the relationship forward. The book is everything I’ve come to love and expect from Dirty Bits and I can’t wait for more! 4 out of 5 wine glasses.