Insta-love only happens in the movies.Insta-lust? That she’d buy into.Until she meets take-charge club owner Landon Bennett and falls head over heels at a glance.When hot as sin Landon Bennet offers sexy songstress Vivienne Clark a summer residency at his popular Manhattan nightclub, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime and she can’t resist. Add in the man’s obvious interest and seductive attention … obvious interest and seductive attention and life is perfect. Until she puts together the pieces of his past. Fate might have brought them together, but is the intimate relationship they’ve been building strong enough to overcome the the secret Vivi is hiding?
A complete stand-alone
The Sexy Series:
Book 1: More Than Sexy – ASIN: B07T86138D
Book 2: Twice As Sexy – ASIN: B07TCCL33N
Book 3: Better Than Sexy – ASIN: B07TDBMNBP
Book 4: Sexy Love – ASIN: B07XGCGDQG
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Heartfelt and emotional! With book three in her much anticipated Sexy Series, Carly Phillips brings us Landon’s story in BETTER THAN SEXY. With the backstory we’ve had since this story line started, this book had the potential to tear a reader’s heart to pieces and then slowly put it back together again … sadly it didn’t achieve that depth, but it was highly entertaining and satisfying.
Readers of the series know that Landon is very complex. He’s a down to earth guy, but he has never recovered from losing his twin as a teen. Love his friends and family as he may, a part of him is always missing.
Vivienne had my attention from the first page, and once we learned her story, she was a shocking addition to the cast. I liked her and was pulling for her throughout.
I recommend this book and highly recommend the series as a whole if you’re looking for a close-knit cast of friends who put aside their fears and hang-ups to settle into their happily ever afters when the one they want crosses their path. The characters are very likable and the back story is attention grabbing. Loved these guys!
Landon deserves a happy ending, but he does not think so. The loss of his twin weighs heavy on him, and he struggles to even do what makes him happy. Vivienne did not have an easy life either. Her and her mother have suffered for the mistakes of her father and brother. She is ready for her big break as a singer. A great couple, with so much pain between them.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is book # 3 in the Sexy series. This story can be read as a standalone novel. For reader understanding, and to avoid spoilers, I recommend reading this series in order.
Landon is looking for talent to perform over the summer. In looking he finds the right talent. Now he must convince her to sign on the dotted line. What he doesn’t plan on is being attracted her so strongly.
Vivi is excited for the opportunity she has been waiting for all her life. Little does she know it comes with strings. Can she keep a secret that could cancel her happiness before it has even begun?
This was an amazing read. I loved the story, and the characters were just meant to be. I found the story to be bittersweet. Plan for tissues as this is a moving and emotional story that wraps around you and pulls the reader in. The strength of the characters and their attraction was powerful
***This copy was given in advance for the purpose of review only.
5 Stars
The title of this book hits the nail on the proverbial head. Landon Bennett is definitely better than sexy! Whew! Landon and Vivenne have some major chemistry that burn up the pages and set your kindle on fire. I have been looking forward to Landon’s story and Ms. Phillips did not disappoint. This story has it all…phenomenal writing, an alphaliscious hero, strong heroine, steamy sexiness, and tons of feels. Loved it.
Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
Vic was one twist person. We learned many truths in Landon and Vivi story but that still does not excuse the action of a man who had no heart or remorse. What we learned did however separate who an individual is from who they are related to. Carly showcased the struggle of love perfectly. A Romeo and Juliet type of love. Forbidden but oh so right. Souls wanting what should be denied. The push and pull. The sacrifice and heartbreak.
This book was more than what I expected and I am happy with the twist that made fall in love with the though of Landon and Vivi.
*´`*•.4 REVIEW.•*´`*
I’ve never been a huge fan of Insta-Love Romance; I find them a little hard to believe, because they’re rarely done right. But when the right author comes along and knows how to sell it, you get Better Than Sexy, an engrossing, emotional, and captivating love story! This is the third book in the Sexy Series, a standalone, each one featuring friends and co-owners of a successful and happening nightclub. Told in dual POV, and with secondary characters that have been featured in the previous books, you’re going to love this romance!
Landon Bennet and his partners, Jason and Tanner, operate a popular Manhattan nightclub, Ten29, named for the date Levi, Landon’s twin brother, died tragically. Thinking of new ideas to stay fresh, they decide to do something innovative. After seeing a video of a new, unknown singer, Logan decides to offer her a summer residency, like the big-name live acts in Las Vegas.
“I’m going to pull her into my life despite her fears.”
Vivienne Clark is surprised and excited to get the chance of a lifetime to be the featured act at Ten29. As an added bonus, her contract includes an apartment above the nightclub, a huge improvement to the little shoebox she’s been living in. But when she realizes who Landon is, Vivi feels she has to turn the offer down. She has a past that she’s been trying to put behind her, something she’s not responsible for but feels guilty about, and turns him down. She knows this secret could affect not only him, but Jason and Tanner. They would all hate her, for sure.
“She didn’t understand how she could feel so much for a man she’d known for such a short time. How he could have gotten past her walls and into her heart so quickly. Nor did she comprehend how it could be this man. Life just wasn’t fair…to dangle him in front of her knowing she couldn’t keep him.”
Landon refuses to take no for an answer and is quite persuasive. They soon realize they have an attraction they can’t deny, and they don’t, their chemistry is off the charts hot. But when he finds out who Vivi is, Landon feels betrayed and it looks like everything Vivi thought would happen, does.
“He wasn’t just risking heartbreak, he was guaranteeing it. And he still couldn’t walk away.”
Vivi becomes more and more popular and it’s only a matter of time before she’s offered a recording contract and tour. Question is, will Landon miss her when she’s gone?
This is the last book in this series by Carly. I have been looking forward to reading Landon’s story with Vivi. We know from the first two that it was his twin that was killed in the hazing incident that shaped these three men’s lives. I love how Carly took something that still happens today in colleges across the world and brings it to the front with the consequences for all those involved. The emotions are real, the pain is real and the changes an event like this makes in a person are permanent and real. Yes this is a true love story and has some really tough moments to read as the pain of the past collides with the future for Landon. He has found himself a woman who completes him, who is the other half of his soul after thinking he would never feel that way again with the death of his twin. However, it’s not as simple as just loving her. He doesn’t know who she is when he and the guys hire her to sing in Club Ten29, the place they started in memory of the brother they all lost that fateful night. When they find out her identity it throws them all into the past. Vivi doesn’t realize at first who Landon is either, but when she does she tries to back out of the job but Landon won’t let her. When the secret finally comes out, there is pain and hurt, love and healing but it takes a while for them to realize Levi wouldn’t want them to stay stuck in the past and would want his brother to find true love and happiness.
Please don’t miss this book, Landon and Vivi’s happiness and love story is worth the heartbreaking journey and it’s one of the best books I have read in a while. I won’t soon forget this one.
From the time he first laid eyes on her through his partner’s phone, Landon was enamored. When he heard her sing, he turned to mush. He had to meet her and make her the voice of Club Ten29. When they hired her for the summer, he hoped that the instant chemistry he felt would blossom into more. And Vivienne Z felt the chemistry and hoped the same thing . . . Until she realized her family connection to Landon Bennett through her brother and his recent connection to Club Ten29. She tried to say no to the gig at the club but Landon and his partners were too convincing and she thought she could help restore some of the club’s fame by taking the summer residency. And it would also promote her career so it was a win-win for both of them. She just had to find a way to tell them of her Family connection . . .
Will everything fall into place for Vivi? How will the connection between Landon and Vivi work out . . . After he discovers her secret? Will he be the last of the partners to take the marriage plunge?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Although the story was good, I was distracted by the errors in the book—grammar, wrong names, missing words, etc. Hopefully the author corrected them before final publication.
This is the first time I’ve read a book by this author and I wasn’t disappointed it was awesome. This book is part of the sexy book series. SEXY #3.
The Sexy Series:
Book #1 = More than sexy
Book # 2 = Twice as sexy
Book #3 = Better than sexy
Landon and Viv had a connection right from the start and didn’t know it. They went through tragedy in the past. Viv has the secret and knows nothing can happen. When Landon’s twin brother died he’s always felt something was missing in his life.
Viv gets offered a job, however after looking it up she knows that this is one job she should refuse. She is the sister of the man who killed his twin. However Viv has done everything possible to make herself be completely separated from all of the pain. These two didn’t know who the other one is either.
This book is a real emotional rollercoaster, the question is what would you do ?
Has fate playing a cruel trick on them ?
This book is a story of second chances, romance, love, regret, heartbreak and then forgiveness and hope and a real insta love.
These two characters are both steaming hot and their chemistry is sizzling. They both have a strong connection with each other, although can their families understand their love.
I do really feel for these characters after everything that they have both been through. Can they see past the past and be together for real ?
This book is a quick read and a hot, sexy steaming book.
Thank You to the author publishers for allowing me to read an early copy of this book.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
This book is out now.
I have been waiting for Landon’s book since we first met him in book one. While this is a part of a series it can be read as a standalone, however I think it will be much more enjoyable if read after the other two since there is interconnecting characters and you really get a feel for what these guys have been through and what the pain of losing Landon’s twin has done to them. Vivi is connected to Landon but neither of them know that when he hires her to perform at their club. She quickly discovers that connection but decides to keep quiet knowing it could destroy her personal relationship with Landon as well as professionally, but it is the personal relationship that she is building with Landon that keeps her from telling him who she is. When it comes out, my heart breaks for both Vivi and Landon. Not gonna lie here, I didn’t think Landon was going to be my favorite hero in this series but he surprised me by being exactly that. I loved him and I really loved his relationship with Vivi and how he handled everything. I love this author. She is a must buy for me always. And I am never disappointed. Highly recommend this series!
Review by Tabitha
Wow…Was totally not expecting this story … This book was a rollercoaster of emotions I did not want to get off of.. Landon and ViVi were amazing characters that I completely fell in love with, and their story was the perfect ending to this series.. This story was fanfreakingtastic…
This read was so good, VIvi Z and Brandon had chemistry that everyone could see, the twists and turns of this story was so good that you couldn’t put this book down. Seeing how these two characters deal with getting the acceptance from all around. Carly Phillips did not disappoint with a great addition to this wonderful series. I could not wait for this book, and seeing all the other owners of ten29 and in this great series you do get to keep up with them all, and was not disappointed. I can wait for what is next from Carly Phillips.
BETTER THAN SEXY by Carly Phillips is book Three in the Sexy Series. This is the story of Landon Bennett and Vivienne ‘Vivi’ Clark. I have read the previous books which help add to my enjoyment of this one. But, I did feel this could be a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Vivienne is an up and coming musician so when she is offered a summer residency in the popular nightclub she takes the offer. Landon has been intrigued with Vivienne from this first time he sees her and wants to get to know her more. Landon offers a job at his nightclub to do just that. But Vivienne hides a secret that may just make things go the wrong way. I have been crazy about this series and this author’s writing. Loved it.
After all the trouble at Club Ten29, things are starting to look up again. With summer coming Jason, Tanner and Landon want to be sure to keep the momentum going. Landon has come up with the idea of a summer residency like they do in Vegas, offer the artist a place to stay plus salary and amenities for the season. Jason finds a video Faith had been watching and all of them agree, especially Landon, that the gorgeous and talented artist would be perfect, and a big draw.
Vivi has been struggling to make ends meet, she needs to pay her band, her recording studio time and her assistant. Not to mention rent, food costumes etc. When the video of her performing at a local coffee shop goes viral, the offers start coming in, much to the delight of her manager Owen. She does have stipulations, she’s not leaving the area. Her Mom needs her near for support since her brother has just gone back to jail for more heinous crimes.
When she meets with her manager and Landon, she is stunned by the very attractive owner of Club Ten29, perhaps even more than the offer itself. However when she realizes the connection between the club and her brother, she turns the offer down.
Landon of course isn’t going to take no for an answer and manages to get her address from her manager so he can convince her in person to take the job.
Now I knew that once she took this job there would be major emotional conflicts. I also knew that the guys would be more than just a little upset when they found out who her brother is.
There are plenty of ups and downs, a simmer to sizzle and back again romance, so many emotions especially tears.
I look forward to the next book and also seeing this crew in other Carly books.
I really enjoyed reading Better Than Sexy . This is the third book in the Sexy Series .
Landon Bennet lost is twin brother in a college hazing gone wrong . He and is two best friends later open a nightclub named in honor of his twin . Landon offers Vivienne Clark a sexy singer a summer residency at the club , not realizing her she is . Vivi needs the chance to make something of her talent . So she keeps her secrets to herself and fights the immediate attraction between her and Landon . The chemistry and feelings are to strong to fight . Soon the secrets come out . This story is a rollercoaster of feelings , love , hate , heartbreak , secrets and forgiveness . A wonderful combination . Beautifully written . I highly recommend taking the time to read and enjoy .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
5 Getting His Own HEA Stars!!!
It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of all of Ms. Phillips books but I can honestly say that the wait for Better Than Sexy and Landon’s story has been both agonizing and totally worth the wait. If you’ve read the other books in this series, you understand what I’m talking about. If you’ve not read them, it’s okay because Ms. Phillips does a phenomenal job with the background of what’s happened in the previous two books that you won’t feel lost.. you’ll want to absolutely read them though!!!
Having watched his two best friends and business partners fall hard and fast for their women was something Landon didn’t understand nor think he was capable of…. until Vivi Z entered his world. She grabbed his attention and he was bound and determined to have her performing at their club TEN29. Only problem is there’s a secret that Vivi is hiding and it can destroy not only her life but the lives of all three of these men, but especially Landon.
I loved how this story developed and the tenacity of not only Landon but Vivi too. She so wants the opportunity being offered to her, but her association with the man that caused the most devastating moment of Landon’s life could derail all her dreams. And so their relationship is tenuous but also sizzling hot because Vivi is bringing back a side to Landon he thought he’d lost with the death of his brother.
We’re able to experience his healing and finding the greatest love of his life all wrapped up in this beautiful woman that needs her own healing. Their chemistry cannot be denied either. I loved seeing them come together and how they not only fall in love but find their footing together achieving the dreams that used to seem unattainable.
Ms. Phillips has once again written a story that made me fall in love with her characters and their love!!
Short read but full of so much emotions. Landon and Vivi on paper were not suppose to happen because of past circumstances but they were perfect together. And according to Landon when you know you just know. Vivi is a beautiful soul and tried hardest to stay away from Landon but the heart wants what the heart wants. They had lots of incidents that interferes with their relationship but at the end of the day others opinions didn’t matter only how they both felt for each other. Their ending was beautiful.
In a world of never-ending twists and emotion, Phillips is forever managing to keep her readers craving more. Better than Sexy is the more that I’ve been waiting for. Landon and Vivienne are a heartache we all saw coming, but were helpless to look away from. Caught up in a tragedy more heartbreaking than either can possibly have known, will love and forgiveness allow these star-crossed lovers to heal? Or will secrets of the past prove to be their downfall? Expect the unexpected to be sealed with an irresistible kiss.
Vivi loves music and has been working hard to build a career out of her passion. When she gets her big break, she is stunned to learn it’s at the very club that was named in honor of the boy her brother Vic killed in college. I love her courage to walk away when what she wants is right in front of her. Landon knows that Vivi is the singer they need to solidify the success of Club Ten29 for the summer and is shocked when she turns down the offer. After their initial meeting, he knows she felt the same chemistry he did so he decides that no is not an acceptable answer. Landon and Vivi are a fabulous duo together but what will happen when the truth comes out about Vivi’s family? Can Landon find forgiveness? Will Landon’s family be able to accept Vivi into their lives? I enjoyed getting to experience Vivi’s journey to take this opportunity and turn it into the next big thing for her musically. The passion shared between Landon and Vivi is electric. But experiencing Landon’s journey to truly face his grief and the loss of his twin brother Levi, was inspiring. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
This is the third book in this wonderful series. Each book is a standalone read but I do think that if you read them all and in order it increases your enjoyment and makes the series more special. This book features Landon and Vivienne’s romance. If you have been reading through this series and are anything like me, you have been very eager to see Landon get his shot at a HEA and it was well worth the wait. Prepare for a breath taking roller coaster ride of feels as this couples story unfolds. Great characters are paired with a well written and deeply engaging story line that captures your heart and your attention. This read is a delightful combination of steamy, sweet, poignant and drama that has been sprinkled with a touch of angst and heartache. An excellent read in a super series.