Faking it never felt so good. How can a man who designs sex toys for a living be so awkward around women? My boss, Dane Dixon, is hot and British, a killer combination, but he can’t look me in the eye and has never said more than five consecutive words to me. Until the day he calls me into his office and asks me to be his fake girlfriend. Um… what?! This is strictly for publicity purposes, Dane … girlfriend.
Um… what?!
This is strictly for publicity purposes, Dane says. We fake date until after his company re-launches. For two months, I’ll have to pretend to be hot for him, pretend to adore him, pretend to love making out with him. Wait… I’m pretty sure I’m not supposed to be kissing him. But the line between pretend attraction and real, sizzling-hot lust starts to blur — and then it disappears completely.
I’m in so much trouble.
One Hot Crush is the third book in the Hot Brits series of romantic comedies from Anna Durand, author of the bestselling Hot Scots series. Don’t miss the audiobook featuring Shane East & Vanessa Edwin!
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Dane and Rika are so stinking cute. I love that Dane is so clueless and so rattled by Rika. I love that he is hot and sexy and sweet and caring and oh so vulnerable. I love that Rika is fun and flirty and sweet and a little bit self-conscious and I love that they grow throughout this story. Great storyline, grate family, lovely book.
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SWEET, SEXY, NERDY
ONE HOT CRUSH is the third book in the Hot Brits series. While each book will stand on its own, you’ll enjoy them more if you read the full series and in the order of release.
I love reading anything put out by Anna Durand. Especially when she twists a story. A sweet, sexy, nerdy… guy? Oh yes. He may have a titillating job, but he’s shy around the lovely Rika.
Bonus: updates with the other Dixon brothers and their mates!
This was a fun and steamy short addition to the Hot Brits series. Though all three brothers have been matched up, there will be more and I’m looking forward to it.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC from the author, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: ONE HOT CRUSH
Series: Hot Brits #3
Category /Genre: Contemporary Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Anna Durand
Dane and Rika were so cute! Socially awkward Dane, the sex toy manufacturer, and his PA, Rika are in a fake relationship to help Dane’s public image. Unlike his brothers Chase and Reese, Dane doesn’t like being in the spotlight. He’d much rather stay in his office and work.
Rika’s had a crush on her boss for a while, so when he asks her to be his pretend girlfriend, she jumps at the chance. Dane definitely finds Rika attractive, but he doesn’t believe she thinks the same about him. There’s a slow burn here, but Dane was just too adorable with his shyness. But, like his brothers, he knows how to take care of his lady.
This series is quite enjoyable, and you get a catchup with the other brothers and their significant others. Shane East and Vanessa Edwin narrate this story beautifully.
Listened to the audio book and enjoyed this low-conflict, fun, sexy story. Love the narrators!
I loved Dane and Rika’s story the moment I started the book. Honestly, once Dane stopped being an ass, I ended up really liking him because that sweet and romantic side of him came out. I really liked Rika as well, though I was mad at her for a bit for just going along with Dane’s assinine plan. Lots of sexy situations, especially when they first kiss. That was probably my favorite scene. I really didn’t want this book to end!
The narrators, as usual, were outstanding. Both Vanessa and Shane just bring so much personality to the characters, more than just what the words say. Always a pleasure to listen to.
How perfect to have your hot crush for a boss and have him have a crush on you, too! But, he gets tongue-tied and stutters when he gets around his sexy assisstant! This was a hilarious situation to set up; then he needs a fake fiance for the publicity of his newest line of sex toys and he asks her to be his fiance! What could go wrong? A great secy romp with wonderful characters!
One Hot Crush is the last entry in the Hot Brits series and focuses on Dane Dixon, who designs female pleasure devices, and Rika Solberg, his PA. This book is a well written quick paced read with realistic and likeable characters, a fake girlfriend plot, and a fun storyline with steamy romance.
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A cute end to the series- if it is the end.
Dane Dixon is the middle Dixon brother. A mechanical engineer, he got bored with what he had been doing after graduating and after a girlfriend complained about her vibrator not doing the job, he took it as a challenge and after a short time, built himself a nice business and a factory to employ the local villagers. His sister-in-law’s grandmother, wealthy Celeste Arnaud, CEO of Bonsoir Beauty, Inc. made him an offer he couldn’t refuse, so he ends up in NYC, where she also hires a friend of his two sisters-in-law, Rika Solberg, to be his PA. However, because of some comments made by some women he had dated in the past, he has lost his confidence with women and is shy, stressed out and uptight.
Rika is attracted to him from the get go as is he to her, but his awkwardness has them going nowhere, until Celeste maneuvers him into asking Rika to be his pretend girlfriend and more interference until they realize that the other doesn’t want the relationship to be pretend at all. Apparently matchmaking is a hobby of Celeste’s.
In parts of the book the dialogue is a bit awkward, and the story is not as smooth as the Hot Scot series, but the author brilliantly ends this book and Irresistible in a Kilt (Hot Scots Book 8) with the introduction of cousin Grey Dixon, uniting the two series.
I read an ARC as part of the author’s review team. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.
Dane Dixon is strong and confident in the business of designing sex toys for a living and yet he is amazingly awkward around women. Rika Solberg is assigned by Dane’s new boss to be his new personal assistant. Dane needs to strengthen his public image by having a girlfriend and since he will be attending more social functions for the company. Dane thinks that Rika would be a good choice to help him with his public image. Dane and Rika are so good together and will this fake relationship give him the confidence that he needs to make this relationship with Rika more real than fake.
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I adored this story involving Rita and Dane. These two are perfect for each other. Rita is such a feisty character when it comes to Dane. The storyline is a little different and enjoyable. It ends in a fun HEA.
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Another Hot Brit and this one is a hot, tongue-tied nerd! At least he is around the newest employee of the company, his PA Rika anyway! I loved the premise of the book and Dane came across as so shy initially but boy did things heat up fast between the two of them! This has all the trademarks of an Anna Durand book and there are plenty of zings to be found within!! This is a novella and it does not have the same in-depth character development that is usually found in a number of her other books so the ending did feel a little rushed but it really did not detract that much from the overall enjoyment of the story.
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I loved this story. It is the kind that you can identify with the characters and immerse yourself in the story. Very well written and characters to win the heart make this book a must read.
One Hot Crush- Loved it!
I didn’t get to read the first two books in the series yet but that didn”t take away the enjoyment of this book. I got introduced to the other Dixon brothers and their mates and they were delightful. Dane’s story was a lot of fun to read, His PA Rika was all sass, sexy and take charge. She had a crush on Dane and she was determined to be with him and show him that its OK to be in a relationship. Even though they started off “fake” it became more and more serious as they got to know each other. Dane had his sweet quirks and he was adorable. I did feel like that the last couple of chapters were kind of rushed…like a series of events happening almost all at once. This didn’t take away my enjoyment of the book…I still loved it. A great ending with a great couple….maybe another great couple will be in the works soon…hmmm
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The third book in the Hot Brits series a well written story with a great storyline. Brit Dane Dixon designs sex toys and when he needs a girlfriend asks Rika Solberg his personal assistant to be it. The story had me laughing as I read. I enjoyed seeing this story come together. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dane is in a bind. He has signed a contract to sell his company over as it has gotten a little too much for him to handle. The new company have kept him on as the CEO of his brand – Sexual wellness toys for women!
Rika has been appointed to be a PA to Dane Dixon, one of the infamous Dixon Brothers. From the very first day, she is attracted to him, but by the way he repeatedly keeps calling her Ms Solberg, she knows that absolutely nothing can happen.
Being the inventor of such toys, Dane is quite introverted & as soon as he meets Rika, he starts stambling over his words. He thinks she is stunning, but will not allow her to distract him from his new missive – design 2 new toys for the re-launch.
What ensues can only be described as a mix of emotions. I thought this story was sweet, steamy, gripping & overall delicious!
Well done Anna. I look forward to more!
Dane Dixon is strong and confident in the business of designing sex toys for a living, yet he is amazingly awkward around women – or at least around one particular woman who leaves him tongue-tied. Rika Solberg is assigned by Dane’s new boss as his personal assistant. The boss later decides that Dane needs to strengthen his public image with a girlfriend, especially since he will be attending more social functions for the company. To him, the logical choice is Rika, for the good of the business, of course.
Dane and Rika are so good together. She has a strong personality and is kind and loving. Will being in their fake relationship give him the confidence he needs to perhaps make it “real”?
Hot and tender rise in power
Good story, tender. I found the characters sympathetic and sometimes funny. Rika is simple, full of life, as for her boss, Dane, who draws sex toys, he remains embarrassed, introverted and he does not really know how to react to Rika.
The story is a slow surge in sexual tension, with Rika trying to be tactful, and Dane who occasionally lets go.
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Dane Dixon, brilliant, good looking yet he can’t help himself from stuttering around his new PA Rika, whom he can’t stop thinking how beautiful she is. Love the characters and storyline with the humor and the many times Rika shocks Dane. Liked that not only was Rika a huge benefit in helping Dane relieve his stress, but gave him confidence as a person.
I am voluntarily leaving a review for this book that I received free.
I loved this steamy, quick read about Dane and Rika. This is the first book I’ve read in the Hot Brits series, but I will be remedying that in the near future. If you’ve read her Au Naturel series, which is how I found this author, then you know you’re in for a steamy read. Rika is hired to be Dane’s personal assistant and then when he gets her to agree to be his pretend girlfriend, he finds her another job. I won’t leave any spoilers, but do yourself a favor and grab this book and get ready to fall in love with the Dixon brothers.
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I found I really liked Dane, he has confidence when it comes to his business and family but woman escape him especially the beautiful Rika. He finds himself tongue tied and when his new boss suggests he get a fake girlfriend for the relaunch of his product he cant think of anyone other than her to fill the spot. Funny, great characters, sizzle and a story that takes you on a journey of love.
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