Flat-Out Sexy

Super fun read, I really enjoyed this book. This series has been on my to-read pile for a while and I am glad I picked this up. The characters are good for each other, the introduction of plenty of secondary characters are just right and make me want to read their stories. The supporting cast is well developed and contributes nicely to the story. Overall, really well written and this is an enjoyable read as a contemporary romance. I like racing, but you don’t have to know anything about it to enjoy this book. It also won’t overwhelm you if you are completely unfamiliar with the sport. I found Elec’s immediate infatuation with Tamara a little unbelievable but his attraction to her and devotion to her kids was really heart warming. I loved the ending and I’ve actually just started book 2. * There is a lot of sex written into this book, nothing over the top, but plenty of it.

Tamara is a 32 year old widower with two children whose husband was killed two years ago in a tragic racing accident. She promises herself that she will never fall for a driver again and will take the safe road when it comes to dating. It all changes the day she literally bumps into Elec. The attractions is undeniable despite the minor age difference. Elec is a mature 26 year old who is caring, charming , attentive and oh so HOT.
Tamara becomes the object of his attention even though she doesn’t think this can ever work out. Throughout the entire book Elec is trying to prove to Tamara why they work well together. This book leads you into real life situations of a single mom with children who finds herself back in the dating world. I found that refreshing. It is funny, sexy and heart warming.
This is the first book in a series of 7. The books intertwine the characters and incorporate them into the next one. I personally enjoy when the characters have relationships with each other and reappear in the next book. I have read all 6 that are out and am impatiently waiting for the next one.
~~Michele McMullen~~

Tamara Briggs is lonely and wants some male companionship. She may be a widow with two children, but that doesn’t mean she shouldn’t have some fun from time to time. It has been two years since her husband Peter died in a race car accident. However Tamara feels that at thirty-two, she is already middle aged and dumpy. While at a charity cocktail party she spills wine on another guest and sparks fly between them; but Tamara has something more important to deal with than flirting. Her priority is breaking up with the boring date she brought to the event.

Elec Monroe thinks Tamara is gorgeous and was glad they bumped into each other, literally. Elec recognizes Tamara as the widow of race car pro, Pete Briggs and has always had a bit of a crush on her. When Pete was alive all he could do was lust for her from afar. Yet, before the night is over his fantasies will become reality when Tamara wants to spend the night with him.

Every single one of Erin McCarthy contemporary romances have been winners for me, and with Flat-Out Sexy, she has done it again. This is one flat out sexy book, just like the title states. Elec is a woman’s dream come true. The way he views Tamara made me sigh. This is a man who loves children, realizes the importance of family and is willing to do whatever it takes to keep Tamara in his life even though it means some big sacrifices on his part. I fell for Elec the moment he saw Tamara, and thought she was his ideal woman. He loves her body, even though she thinks she has major flaws, and he doesn’t care about the small difference in age.