Nicole is without a doubt the oddest creature I’ve ever met.As far as therapists go, she’s pretty damn good, even though her methods are way the hell out there. And while she’s been using my climbing gym for her afterschool sessions for years now, lately, I’ve been having a tough time getting her out of my head. But, there’s a reason I’ve stayed unwaveringly single while raising my kid for the … while raising my kid for the last decade, and the last thing I need is to have my world turned upside down by this sexy little smarty with her bleeding heart and her uncanny ability to push all my buttons.
So, when the maddeningly persuasive woman manages to somehow goad me into an admittedly entertaining challenge, obviously, I know I should just walk away…
But I don’t.
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Logan is without a doubt the most fascinating man I’ve ever met.
As far as billionaires go, he’s hardly typical. He’s practically allergic to the indoors, stubborn to the extreme, and an absolute teddy bear—of the burly, overprotective variety—when it comes to his daughter. I’m well aware that he thinks I’m a bit of a weirdo. And frankly, I’m good with that status quo, especially given our history. The last thing I need is to develop an ill-advised crush on the gorgeous workaholic with his quietly intense charm and his strange ability to make the air seem thinner.
So, when the unfairly distracting man manages to Jedi-mind-trick me into letting him set the stakes for our fun little challenge, obviously, I know I should just walk away…
But I don’t.
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The HARD, FAST, AND FOREVER Series
– Book 1: Bare Ass in Love (Jason & Summer)
– Book 2: Hard Ass in Love (Logan & Nicole)
– Book 3: Gruff Ass in Love (Cade & Katelyn)
***Previously titled Work Me Up – same fun story, just with a fresh title/cover makeover***
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Logan is the most adorable jerk I’ve come across. His attitude is acerbic at the best of times, but when he puts his mind to it, he’s a walking temptation. The fact that he’s a single father just amps up his hot factor. The big, bad grouch has hands off written all over his heart, until a quirky bundle of fierceness plows her way through. Sasha Burke puts her heart in the saucy tale of sensuality. Hard Ass In Love is a walk on the wild side that ends up being the sweetest sin.
This is book two in the Hard, Fast & Forever series by Sasha Burke. Just like the first book, this one was just so enjoyable. Very little angst and lots of heat. And of course, one sexy, swoony, all alpha billionaire!
Logan Reynolds made his billions early. He is also a single father to his nine year old daughter, Hannah. Raising his little girl is and always will be his first priority. He loves being her dad. Logan always loved climbing so starting an indoor rock climbing franchise was a dream come true. Except that he spent most of his time in the office instead of climbing.
“Aside from climbing, being a parent is the only other thing I felt born to do.”
Nicole is a therapist but she prefers a climbing gym instead of an office for her therapy. Unusual but also very effective. She started coming to Logan’s gym about five years ago. All these years, they have kept their relationship cordial at first, then friendly. But they both have harbored more than friendly feelings toward each other, keeping them hidden. Those feelings have gotten stronger and when Nicole challenges Logan to a little climbing competition, their relationship suddenly becomes more than just friends.
These two were just so cute! Logan wanted Nicole close and would do whatever necessary to keep her there. I am so enjoying this series and can’t wait to start the third book where we will meet Cade, a sexy rancher.
I really enjoyed this book!! Nicole and Logan were a fun couple to read about.
I loved Logan’s bossiness tendencies. While a little overbearing, his heart was in the right place. I loved reading about his devotion to his daughter.
Nicole was a great woman to read about. She was vulnerable when she needed to be but also stood her ground at other times.
I also thought Logan’s partent were really fun.
This was a fun, quick listen. The narration was pretty good. There were a couple of times when the male narrator sounded like he really increased the speed of the dialogue. I wasn’t sure if that was his plan to speak faster, or if he was trying to show that Logan was excited, or convey some other emotion.
I liked Logan and Nicole as a couple. I loved their banter. I thought it was great about Logan’s dedication to and relationship with his daughter. I was surprised by the bit of danger that showed up.
I appreciated that Nicole was able to talk Logan in off the ledge. I didn’t think he would respond like he did. I knew he would react like he did.
A sweet, sexy romance that I completed in a few hours. I would give this book 3.5 stars. I did enjoy it more than book 1.
fun series
Great Second
This one was just a little different Logan & Nicole knew each other in college. She was his late wife’s friend they hadn’t seen each other up until 5 years before when she walked into his climbing business to help with her clients. Now she wants to him with his daughter. It seems like a good thing and a little more.
I’m that’s what I’m talking about. I was somewhat critical of the first book in the series Bad Ass in Love. I was hoping that the heroine in Hard Ass in Love would be more relatable for to. Ms. Nicole did not disappoint. I adored everything about her. She was compassionate, tough and stood her ground about her convictions to help her clients. I have a degree in social work and psychology and I worked primarily with kids so I can totally relate to Nicole. As always Sasha’s heroes are hot sexy caring alphas and Logan was no different. I loved his unrelenting devotion to his daughter Hannah. This book is a great example of how not to give up in an author just because you didn’t like one of their books. I’m excited to read the third book in the series Gruff Ass in Love.
Funny sexy quick read
Logan is raising his 10 year old daughter by himself after his wife passed away shortly after giving birth.. Nicole is a therapist who uses Logan’s rock climbing gym as a form of therapy.. upon learning Logan’s daughter is being bullied she offers to work with her using the rock climbing.. Logan is not really for it but gives in.
Logan also is attracted to Nicole and vice versa.. Their fun banter back and forth is awesome and when he goes all Alpha on Nicole she puts him in his place. But when will Logan let her fully in and finally have a relationship?
My first read by Sasha but wont be my last
The second book by this other and I enjoyed it as much as the first one. It is sweet, funny, romantic and sexy. I loved the characters, they are very likeable. Logan and Nicole had great chemistry together and I loved their banter. It made me laugh. Logan was such a great dad to Hannah, it was very sweet to read.
You won’t regret reading this
Work Me Up is a fast-paced, wonderfully written romance. The book is novella length, but there is so much emotion and fun packed into those pages. Logan is such an endearing character with his complete devotion to his daughter that you can’t help but fall for him, and Nicole has plenty of sass and a call it as she sees it attitude that keeps Logan on his toes. They are so good together and the author does a fantastic job of conveying the sexual tension between them, even when they are squaring off in disagreement.
This second book by Burke is more on the sweeter side than the hilarity of her first book, but it is just as good and further shows her talent. Work Me Up is an engaging tale with the perfect mix of sweet and sexy, endearing characters, and witty dialogue. This author is fast becoming a favorite for this reader and I’ll be anxiously awaiting whatever she has in store for us next.
This author is new to me and I have to say I’m glad to have read her book. I really enjoyed it. It was a short, sweet and steamy read. The book was about finding love, pushing pass one’s fears and opening one’s heart to let love in.
Nicole is a sweet, caring, devoted and determined woman. She’s spends her days helping people build their self confidence and overcome their fears. Most people wouldn’t know it but Nicole has never known love in any form. Believing that she may never, Nicole finds it hard to believe that Logan might want something more than a one night stand with her.
Logan is a smart, charming, strong and very protective man. He is a single father that loves his daughter more than anything in the world. Guarding his heart and his daughter Logan never has any serious relationships. That is until Nicole walks in to his gym. She gets under his skin and has him questioning if she may be the one.
Is possible for them both to find love?