The second book in The Mortimers: Wealthy & Wicked series by international bestselling author Zara Cox becomes scandalously sexy when Neve Nolan vows to get even with the ruthless Damian Mortimer in the boardroom…by getting on top in the bedroom! The irresistible Damian Mortimer nearly destroyed me. First, he gave me mind-blowing pleasure in the bedroom–then he tricked me out of a … of a business deal. Now we’re both mentors on a TV show for budding entrepreneurs, and I’m not going to let him fool me again.
My plan for revenge is simple: sex. The only problem is that Damian is even more devastatingly handsome than I remember. The idea of pleasurable payback excites me, but his body and what he does to me excite me far more. And being close to him has shown me how sensitive and passionate he is. Yes, he hurt me–but he’s been on the receiving end of his fair share of pain.
I don’t know what’s in store for me and Damian Mortimer…but I know I’ll enjoy finding out!
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“How could I despise him and want to fuck him blind at the same time?”
This author caught my attention a few years ago with just a book title. I had to take a 2nd look, then I read the synopsis, and then I never looked back. She’s now an auto-click author for me, I can’t get enough of her broken characters and passionate stories that push all my buttons.
Neve is a badass businesswoman who is sexy and confident. She’s excited about a business deal that’s almost in the bag when she runs into Damian in a hotel bar. She was instantly drawn to him and not shy with her attention. What better way to celebrate her good news than with a one-night-stand? He was exceptionally built. Ripped in all the right places with a happy trail that drew my gaze down…” Well, you get the idea, right? That’s enough warning to make sure that you are alone when you read this book, otherwise, you might embarrass yourself in public.
Damian’s demons are rattling his cage and Neve’s attention is more than he can resist. She’s stunning and he wants her. What better way to distract himself from his problems than with a one-night-stand? “Beautiful, irresistible and intuitive. Where did you come from, Neve Nolan?” Well, you know what they say about plans…he didn’t forget his problems, and he didn’t forget her.
I’m really enjoying The Mortimers: Wealthy & Wicked series. After learning more about these wealthy playboys I have a better understanding of how they ended up wicked. Though they are rude and arrogant at times they have some redeeming qualities as well. I’m looking forward to whatever comes next. The line forms here…
Pleasure Payback by Zara Cox is book Two in The Mortimers: Wealthy & Wicked Series. This is the story of Neve and Damien. I haven’t yet read the previous book, but for me this was easily a standalone book.
Neve and Damien had a hot encounter when they both were waiting to close a business deal. Neve thought she had gotten the deal and was excited when she happens to see a man (Damien) not looking to happy, so she sent him a drink. This leads to them having their hot night. Now a few years later Neve is out to settle the score with who had stolen her deal which turns out to be Damien.
Loved reading their hot story.
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads, so here is my review.
Neve owns a hotel chain and is about to make the biggest deal of her life. She is celebrating alone when a man walks in the bar and sits away from her. He seems angry and upset, so Neve sends him a shot of the most expensive liquor but he refuses it. She thinks of other ways to make him forget his troubles but leaves him at the bar and returns to her room alone.
Damien can’t believe his life or the beautiful woman sitting at the bar. She sent him a shot but he can’t trust her because he doesn’t trust any woman to buy him a drink. He is drawn to her for some reason and when she leaves the bar, he finds himself going after her. A night with her might be what he needs to forget his troubles.
After a night of pleasurable passion, Neve finds Damien has gone and her business deal canceled. Now two years later, she finds herself sitting in a boardroom waiting on the man responsible for her almost losing everything. When Damien walks in, the sparks between them are as strong as they were before. She has to stay focused and make him pay for what he did to her.
The more time Neve spends with Damien, she finds her walls are slipping. And she is learning more about his past. While Damien comes to realize that he has had feelings for Neve.
Can they move forward from the hurt and pain that was caused in a business decision that affected them both? Will Neve continue with her plans to destroy him like he almost did to her? Will they work together to have a future together?
I really like this series and this is my favorite so far. I liked the idea of Neve being the strong businesswoman and going after what she wants. And she wants Damien too. This is a great story and I hope you enjoy it too.
**Wicked Reads Review Team**
Pleasure Payback is the first Zara Cox book I’ve read but it certainly won’t be my last. Pleasure payback is a well written quick read featuring two strong characters, loads of steamy romance with a bit of family drama thrown in.. This is a definite 4 star book.
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This story was made to feel sexy all the way to the end. Everything, the clothing, the scenery induces desire and fantasy.
Neve is independent, confident and compassionate. And has a big mistrust of Damien. One of the main things they have in common. He has been burned badly to the point of having no trust left. But little by little and without effort Neve gains his trust. I really liked his I’ll get what I want attitude and his panty steeling ways. But more than anything what I liked was a man with all the power still doesn’t mind begging.
5 STARS for Pleasure Payback
Author = Zara Cox
ARC received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Opinions expressed are my own …
This book is so deliciously sexy & the chemistry between the main characters is definitely off the charts !!
Neve Nolan was double crossed by Damian Mortimer 2 years ago & it personally as well as professionally almost destroyed her … A one night stand & Damian literally screwed her over the next day by influencing a partner to back out of business deal that costs Neve millions …
Fast forward – Neve wants revenge & she figures the best way to do this is get on top in the bedroom. Damian & Neve are both mentors on a TV show for up & coming entrepreneurs… the only problem is they are both interested in mentoring & investing in the same start up business. They were not able to work together before & this new venture does not bode well for the (2) as they can’t seem to put aside their differences all while finding out they are still wildly attracted to each other…
Couldn’t put this book down – read in just a few hours!!
Super sexy read – loved it with a guaranteed HEA !!