My name is Tegan Zander, and I like to expose myself. No, I don’t go around whipping out my junk for just anyone. I’m a bit more discreet than that—barely. I like to be watched with my partner, whoever the lucky lady might be. I like knowing someone else is in the room, getting off on what we’re doing. This is my sexual vice, and I’m not ashamed of it. What I don’t like? Relationships. Living my … ashamed of it.
What I don’t like? Relationships.
Living my best bachelor life leaves little room for being tied down to one woman.
Until I made the mistake of assuming Willow Bennett was just some woman.
We met on the side of the road, and I assisted her in more ways than one. I did my good deed, kissed her sweet lips, and walked away, never expecting to see her again.
Lucky for me, I was wrong.
She didn’t know it yet, but she was going to be my newest plaything.
I couldn’t wait to expose her too, showing her just how good it could be to lose her inhibitions.
But with this girl, I’m not just exposed…I’m shamelessly bare.
DISCLAIMER: This title was previously published as Bare Yourself. The content is the same. Only the title, cover, and blurb has changed.
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After reading ALWAYS WANTING (book 1), I couldn’t wait to read Tegan’s story.
HOLY HOTNESS! Alex Grayson’s books keep getting better, and better. I was glued to my kindle from start to finish…SO GOOD!
Tegan is the life and soul of the party. He’s a exhibitionist and loves people to watch him having sex. He doesn’t do relationships and is a bit of a player. That is until he meets Willow, he just can’t get her out of his mind. He is drawn to her like no other. She makes him want to give up all the one nightstands and worship only her….
The chemistry between Tegan and Willow is melt your kindle hot. They have both suffered in their past, and still have lots to face in the future. Can they find their HEA?
Bare Yourself is Book 2 in the Consumed series and follows Tegan……I highly recommend that you read Always Waiting first as some of the characters from that book cross into this one…….plus it’s a fantastic read! So win/win!
Tegan doesn’t do relationships, what he does, is women! In any way, shape or form…….and he likes to be watched…..that’s his thing. When he meets Willow, he initially sees her as the next notch on his bed post, but what starts off as a bit of fun………just may turn into so much more!
Alex Grayson managed to wreck me on the first page, a new record from this author! Lord, I was in tears and that alternated through the book! But what a read!! A fantastic addition to the Consumed Series!!
Tegan likes people to watch him bare it all, but when he helps the beautiful Willow, he does more than just change her flat tire.
He bares more than he ever thought he would. When you Bare Yourself, you expose your imperfections and not just on your skin…much deeper. You expose your past, your feelings and your heart.
I had a hell of a time being the voyeur with these two. Their chemistry is off the charts and would make anyone turn their heads. I enjoyed touching base with the rest of this gang of sexually charged characters. Someone might need to hose me off when it is time to read Nathan’s story.
I may not be an exhibitionist, but damn I like to watch!
Bare Yourself is sexy and tempting. It may be taboo but it’s my kind of wild fun. I think a lot of people have a slightly exhibitionist side. It’s not always about the sex…it’s about being seen. So skimpy bikinis…thongs…tiny dresses with it all hanging out…Tell me it’s not for attention and power. Power over the direction a man’s eyes go… Power of being desired.
It’s heady and sexy. The power, the attention, the lust- they drive a need, a desire, fan the flames of lust. So Bare Yourself may be considered taboo or kink but I think it’s a bigger part of every day life than people think. PDA is a classic example. Kissing and touching in public- so your exploits might be the PG rated version but they still dance on the edge of reason.
So live on the edge, maybe even cross over it a little…
Maybe you just need to watch Tegan do it. Hmmm?
reviewed for Naughty Book Blog
Tegan and Willows Story
We are starting off by staying this is a first time author for us an we throughly enjoyed our first read by her.I have read a lot of erotica books but, not one that dealt with issues of sexual addictions so this plot was something new for us and a nice change to read something different.
I really enjoyed the characters that I read about.I thought they were fun,humorous,had amazing sexual chemistry and both had a great group of friends adding even more humor to the story that had a more serious story line.I loved all the side characters as well as some of those characters dealt with the same issues as Tegan did whether it was from sexual abusive to a sexual addition.They were all supportive of one another and open about their own additions making it easy to talk among themselves I liked that they had an ear to bend when one needed one as they understood what they were going through and could relate.
Omg from the very first pages this couple started setting the pages on fire making it a super hot read.I never really expected this couple to hook up and stay that way.I expected a one night stand and nothing more due to the demands and needs that Tegan needed to find sexual gratification. Tegan was into voyeurism and public displays when having sex and this was something he needed to do in order to find fulfillment.Now how do you find a partner into the same kind of sex you are?
I always pick a favorite character and this time around it was a really tough choice but I am going to pick Tegan. I picked him because he was just and fun and love able guy but, the main reason is I was attracted to him because he was very open about his addiction and his needs and also with his childhood sexual abuse. Tegan certainly had hang ups about sex but, the abuse itself never broke him he just learned to deal with it and moved on.Another reason is that he continued to see to his dying mother even though it was her that lead to the abuse to happen in the first place.My heart went out to Tegan as I could not even fathom the kind of emotions he must have been experiencing just by being in the same room with his mother.The author did an amazing job allowing you to experience all these emotions as well creating heartbreak for us to.This man was sexy as hell . He definitely made a girls panties wet just by looking at you. Tegan just dripped with sex appeal. Omg ! Can’t you say he set fire to my blood as well !I loved his playful banter. I loved how he pushed the limits with Willow without putting her in danger.I love how he found himself possessive of Willow a first for him and how uncomfortable it made him feel.It was nice seeing him out of his comfort zone. Willow actually made him feel things without just going through the motions.
I loved Willow as well.I really liked the fact that this couple had amazing chemistry together and that Willow was willing to push the limits as well.I liked that fact that she was open minded.I like that fact that she didn’t run off as soon as she heard what sexual kinks Tegan had and was willing to at least try new things.I think that Willow needed someone like Tegan to push her out of her own sexual comfort zone and by doing so she was experiencing the best sex of her life.Some of Tegan’s and Willow’s sexual encounters set flames to the pages along with scorching the sheets as well.I love how this couple made sex fun and exciting as well as adventurous .They were such a cute couple together.
My favorite scenes would have to be those that happened at Blackie’s. I really think this bar had a helping hand in their relationship as they were able to explore each other in a safe environment along with getting off on the need for voyeurism as the bar tended to attract those with similar tastes. I especially loved that single unexpected moment when he asked her to be his.What and unexpected twist that had that OMG factor that I never saw coming.It had me laughing out loud.Did he really just do that ? For real?
Overall one super hot read .Can you say fanning myself more than once.I loved all the character’s as well with their wacky personalities adding that bit of extra humor to the story.I loved the plot and those unexpected twists and turns that occurred.I enjoyed seeing new relationships foraged as well as putting ghosts to rest.I loved that both of the main character’s had amazing personalties which made me even more drawn to them and able to connect with them.A compelling read that kept your interest and blood pressure up from the couple’s very first encounter along with several of those unexpected omg moments.I loved this story from beginning to end.
Recommend read to all looking forward to reading this first book in its series.This book goes into the keeper pile to re-read again and again.A well done delightful story.
Arc provided from author for an honest review and we are giving this story 5 stars.Well done!
Bare Yourself was one hell of a HOT reads. I loved it from beginning to end. Tegan and Willow’s chemistry was off the charts and I loved their story. I highly recommend that you read this one. 😉
Happy Reading Everyone!!
A Sensual, Thought Provoking Addition to the Consumed Series…
“Shamelessly Bare” by Alex Grayson is the second installment to her The Consumed series. With it we are once again transported back into the realm of those dealing with hypersexual disorders, and more specifically, into the realm of exhibitionism. And as I mentioned in my review of the previous book in this series, should be read in the series order. This book cannot be read as a standalone as all of the characters within the Consumed series story world overlap and intertwine greatly, so in order to understand the overarching storyline and all the characters within, read books zero and one before diving into this one!
With this installment Grayson gives us the story of Willow and Tegan, Tegan being the swaggering, snarky, and unapologetically hard core exhibitionist friend of Nathan, Ava, and Abby. A man as obnoxiously self-assured as he is mysterious, exuding confidence while remaining closely guarded about his extremely troubling and abusive past at the hands of his mother. A mother who puts young Tegan into situations no child alive should ever have to endure. And Willow, a woman running from her own series of heart breaking troubles, troubles that find her a thousand miles away from her home and accidentally encountering Tegan on the side of a dark highway. What follows is a surprisingly suspenseful, angst filled story. A detail rich and provocative portrayal of a man who needs to show his sexual partner off in the most public of ways, and the woman who struggles to understand, not only why he is the way he is, but also why she finds herself liking the sexual scenarios he puts them in as well.
And while not quite as exciting, or at the same level of intensity as book one in this series (Sex Junkie) you will find yourself reading it cover to cover in one sitting nonetheless. There is just something about Tegan that, despite all of his arrogance and bluster, draws you in. There is something about Willow’s need to see beyond the veil of Tegan’s words to the real man below that you find captivating. Here, despite some stunted and shifting prose that may catch you off guard and have you looking back at previous pages to determine if you understood the underlying timeline correctly that I wish had been fleshed out just a tiny bit better. You will find yourself melting at Tegan’s actions, and holding your breath with every passing scenario Willow finds herself in. And despite not containing quite the same level of heat filled chemistry as Abby and Colt’s story, you will still lap up every single word and vigorously applaud this brave and honest portrayal of people living their lives as they need to beyond the societal veil of “normality”.
It is another entrancing story by Grayson, another one that easily makes my list of top reads for 2020. I cannot recommend this series enough 🙂
What to love about this read:
– Sexy
-Angsty
-Steamy
-Tragic
-Romantic
-Steamy
-Heartbreaking
-Did I mention panty melting steamy.
Another read by Alex Grayson that knocks it out of the park.
I would have loved this book if the references to some more disturbing character histories had been more reference and less detailed. This book should definitely include a trigger warning well before you open to page one and you slam the book shut to take a few deep breaths and wonder if you can get beyond the first scene (a backflash/nightmare).
I can usually appreciate having a character that addresses something in their backstory that is too often swept under the rug, but this was definitely harder to read than most.
Outside of that, when I did get beyond the first scene and into the main characters’ building relationship, the book was hot and steamy, paced well, and included some action without the typical ‘guy does something stupid and girl has to forgive him’ trope that often happens in romance novels.
All in all, the writing was great and the characters were well developed. I would read more by this author, but definitely will look more closely at any reviews before buying.
Bare Yourself by Alex Grayson
Tegan Zander likes to have people watch him have sex. It excites him to see someone else enjoying what he is partaking in but it’s not always easy to find the right girl. Tegan had a very difficult upbringing and his mom is currently dying. When he helps Brandy fix a tire along side of the road he is attracted to her but she unfortunately drives away before he can get her number.
Willow Bennett has decided to move closer to her best friend Minnie after the death of her mom and to somewhat escape her brother Bryan who is addicted to drugs and falling apart. When she breaks down on the side of the road she is hoping someone will help her get on her way before her brother finds her.
When Tegan and Willow unexpectedly meet up at a bar sparks fly and Tegan can see that Willow is enjoying all of the “extra” attention she is getting. But can Willow handle the full extent of Tegan’s addiction? Can Willow deal with her own past and brother Bryan before his addiction becomes Willow’s downfall?
This was such a good book and definitely deals with some sensitive subjects.
I found Tegan a little intriguing and I was curious to see how it was all going to pan out with meeting the right girl. I liked that it wasn’t all that I thought it was going to be and sometimes it would be more public than other times. I enjoyed the “subtle” things that he did but I liked when he stared at the people watching. My heart completely broke for what he went through as a child which 100% contributed to where he was now. I was totally shocked and horrified and what his mom allowed to happen, even of she was scared.
Willow was a great character who was dealing with her own issues and the spiraling addiction of her brother Bryan. Willow was worried what he would do to her if she wouldn’t give him what he wanted and that worried her. She was instantly attracted to Tegan and they shared so much chemistry.
I really liked Tegan and Willow together and they had so much chemistry and surprisingly really enjoyed the thrill of being watched. There were times I wondered if they would get caught and only had one really close call! I also liked how protective Tegan was over Willow almost instantly. There was nothing that he wouldn’t do to protect her.
I was slightly surprised at Willow’s actions at the end of the book with Bryan but at the same time it was her brother and she wanted to believe there was good left in him.
The letter at the end was heartbreaking but it still didn’t excuse the past. My heart broke for Tegan again as none of that should ever have happened.
A great book and looking forward to the next one.
By Rebecca
I am loving this series my eyes are being opened to different sexual needs and I think that’s fantastic !
Hot as hell but with a story that has you gripped until the end ….
Definitely another great book Alex has become a favourite go to author of mine she definitely knows what she’s doing ….