It started as a game.Two adults, both lonely; one an expert, the other learning on the quick.He thought he was giving her what she desired. She hated herself for loving it.Lauren Perry thought her life was fine. She knew what she wanted and where she was going. That was until her husband left her.Mackenzie Miller thought his life was fine. He knew what he wanted and he took, always. That was … he took, always. That was until he broke his own rules.
What would you do if someone gave you the opportunity to experience all of your fantasies?
Lauren Perry decided to find that out.
Contemporary romance for readers over the age of 18
Contains scenes of F/F, M/M/F & light BDSM
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Great book. Could barely put it down!
I enjoyed every minute of it. Steamy hot and well written. Not everyone get to explore their fantasies. It’s amazing what you can find out about yourself when you have the right person to explore the experience with.
Fantastic Story & Audio Listen Captivating & Sensual
The Facilitator
By: Tracie Podger
Narrated by: India Rose
I loved this book, it is well written with interesting storylines that grabbed my attention right from the start and held it straight to the end. The characters are complex and well developed, they are likable and easy to relate to. Lauren Perry has a great job she works for and along side her best friend Jerry. The one bad thing about that job is her cheating ex-husband, Scott, works at the same firm. And as successful as she is career wise her personal life is non-existent. One night she does something she never did before she has a one night stand with a man she meets in the bar. They really clicked and he was just what she needed, they had an orgasmic evening together but she slipped out the next morning without a word and wondering what she had just done. MacKenzie Miller, a successful businessman and venture capitalist, is was going to partner with Jerry in his business but decided to take it over instead. So when Lauren saw who the new boss would be she was taken aback. I adored Mackenzie and what he was doing for Lauren, seeing to her wants and desires. While a bit domineering he had great patience with her while showing her the ropes. I loved how everything plays out in this book, there is never a dull moment, there is plenty of drama, a bit of angst, some heartfelt moments, some hot scenes which are all well done and the start of wonderful romance. I thought MacKenzie and Lauren were great together and for each other. I am looking forward to what comes next for them in the second book. Tracie Podger, thank you for the fantastic book and the emotional rollercoaster ride.
I listened to the Audiobook version, India Rose did a great job narrating and bringing the characters to life. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for the great listen
Amazing read on to book 2
Whew! What can I say? This book was great! It had two characters that I just fell in love with. Lauren and Mackenzie are two damaged souls who find each other and though you think he is healing her, she ends up healing him as well. Really great story. Couldn’t put it down til I was finished.
I’ve never read anything by Tracie Podger before, but she has certainly made it to my “must read again” list!! Although Mackenzie and Lauren’s relationship started out with what was suppose to be a one and done, Lauren meets her new boss the next day…Mackenzie. The characters are well written, the story has great flow, I really enjoyed getting to know these two. There was a bit of drama thrown in just to keep things interesting. I’m looking forward to seeing what’s in store fro theses two next. My only recommendation is don’t read this in bed….unless you want to give up sleep. This is a hard book to put down!!
*****I was given a copy of this book by Hidden Gems and this is my honest review.*****
Will Mackenzie fulfill all of Lauren’s fantasies
This is my 1st book by the author and I absolutely loved it! Mackenzie and Lauren meet at a hotel bar the night before Lauren’s big work conference. They have a one night stand unlike anything Lauren ever imagined having, but with her night comes worries over what she did, so she escapes his room while he sleeps. At the conference, the current owner of the company introduces Mackenzie, the new partial owner, Lauren makes her escape. When Mackenzie offers to make Lauren’s fantasies come true, she accepts. But as they spend time together, will their friends with benefits lead to something more? You have to read to find out and the steam level is hot!
Wow! This has it all, intense and powerful plot with the heroine pretty much swept off her feet both in her personal life and her career. It is erotic and sensual, a little bit of angst and even a bit of suspense all rolled into a story of a woman really finding herself and a man freeing her to be the person of strength and power that she should be. The characters are easy to love and want to get to know more of, the pace is steady and the story interesting. Of course you have to have the bad guys just to throw a spanner in the otherwise fast flow relationship and stop it from being to easy and I don’t think we have seen all that these ones are going to throw at this couple just yet, I have a feeling more will crop up in book two. I really didn’t want to put this down and wouldn’t have if life hadn’t interrupted, as it is I read 3/4 of the book last night and then finished in an hour today, leading straight into the second book. Book one takes this to a good point and book two follows and takes it to the next level. Fantastic and exciting read that does contain explicit sexual content some of which is on a BDSM level but is mostly highly erotic.
Favorite Quotes:
I thought on what Mackenzie had said, I was finding myself… I just needed to decide if the person I was discovering was someone I liked. I certainly enjoyed the experience, although I was left confused… I’d read the sexy novels, thankful I had a Kindle, so others couldn’t see what I was reading.
Experiencing it, in real life, was exciting and terrifying, shameful and uplifting, I wanted to stop; yet I wanted to continue.
My Review:
Similar to the main character of the story, The Facilitator took me outside of my comfort zone. And much like the main character, I was anxious, and tense, although I remained intrigued and totally engaged in this enthralling story. Tracie Podger always does an excellent job with the mental processing and interior narratives of her complex characters. The writing was insightful, smart, thoughtful, and involving. The plot was well constructed and cleverly devised. It was also highly erotic and sensual as the main character was exploring her sexuality after being humiliated by her husband’s public betrayal in their shared workplace. Being sexually inexperienced and previously limited to her husband’s less than imaginative and unfulfilling routines, she was curious to try new experiences with her new acquaintance – while at the same time she remained anxious when pushing past her boundaries. This is not a BDSM sub/dom story. Throughout her lessons she finds herself thrilled yet repulsed by her behaviors, which I found quite thought-provoking and compelling. Ms. Podger has mad skills.
To say this book was not what I expected would be an understatement. The Facilitator blew me away. I was enamored with Mackenzie from his first appearance. Sexy, handsome, self-assured, and domineering always make for an intriguing hero in a book. The surprise factor for the heroine also adds to the plot line in a positive way. The writing is spot on and the characters well-developed and complete, or maybe they complete each other. The reader is in for a treat when Mackenzie meets Lauren unexpectedly.
Lauren has always worked hard and had a well ordered life, that is until her husband threw a wrench into her life and broke not only her heart but her spirit. While her coworkers assume she’s slept her way to the top, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. In fact her best friend just happens to be her boss, not that he wouldn’t like something more. Add in the fact that her soon to be ex also works for the same company and you know that sparks are going to ignite a larger explosion.
The meeting of Mackenzie and Lauren seems accidental and appears to be a one-night stand, until he becomes part of her corporate world. Their one night of pleasure was hot and intense and Mackenzie promises to give Lauren back her confidence and offers her the fantasies that she desires. Little do they know that what Lauren thinks is a game turns into something much more. It not only changes her but her future.
The story moves quickly and is intense. The sex scenes are hot and passionate, and the back stories of the characters heartbreaking. I loved this book and am so glad to know that there is another book with Lauren and Mackenzie in the future.
I received a copy of this book from Hidden Gems. I chose to review it. I loved this one. What happens when find someone to help you live out your sexual fantasies? You live them. That’s what happens in this book. It is an awesome read. Not a quick easy read so take your time. This one is worth your time and effort. It is well written and it holds your attention. I encourage everyone to get this one now!!!
Self-discovery…
The theme of this book can be summed up as self-discovery. Over the course of this book, Lauren discovers so much about herself. She finds out who she truly is and what she really wants. That being said, Mackenzie also realizes a few things. This is the first book by Ms. Podger I have read and I loved it. I would love to revisit this couple and I would love to see more about Gabriella and Alex.
*I received an Advance Reader’s Copy of this book via Hidden Gems which I am voluntarily reviewing*
What an awesome, hot, sexy and fun book!
Loved the humour in it and can’t wait for the next one.
Highly recommend
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
I liked this story, is it anything new? No, but it was done well.
Lauren a successful woman and her husband cheats on her at their workplace making things at work very awkward.
Soon to be her ex-husband he is bringing his new girlfriend to their company party where they will meet their new boss. Deciding she needs a distraction she see a handsome man at a bar and proposition him.
At the company party, she discovers the handsome man is her new boss Mackenzie (you saw that coming right) to her horror, feeling ashamed that she put herself out there like that and the one night stand is now her boss.
Now that he has had a taste of her he’s trying to seduce her but she’s a feisty thing, I love the attitude she flings at him.
I love his cockiness and she deserves a bit of fun, lots of hot steamy sex with a little kinky with a hot as fuck, sinfully sexy man.
A lot of life changes for Lauren and a lot of experimenting in the bedroom department. Great hot sexy read with a happy ending pun intended.
What can I say about this book I loved it.
The Characters are great I loved Mackenzie he is so hot. He always Knew what he wanted and he took it then he breaks his own rules, once he meets Lauren Perry and the chemistry these characters have is great.
Lauren Knows what she wants and where she is going in life till she meets Mackenzie.
What happens when someone Offers you the opportunity to experience all your fantasies?
Lauren finds out and runs from Mackenzie not because she hates him, she hates how he makes her feel and hates herself for Liking the stuff he does with her.
I really hope Tracie does another book with these two I didn’t want this one to end really enjoying getting to know these Characters, and I would love more.
I love Tracie’s writing. and this book had me hooked from the start. if you Love Tracie’s work you are going love this one.
This book has some scenes of F/F, M/M/F & light BDSM.
Oh my dayz. Tracie Podger has done it again. I read this in the space of twenty four hours. When I wasn’t reading it I was thinking about it.
This book has two awesome characters. Lauren Perry is an independent hard working woman who has been hurt by her slimy ex husband. When she meets the oh so hot Mackenzie Miller she doesn’t realise he’s gonna change her world completely.
Her life has been mundane until now. Both have been hurt in the past. They aren’t looking for a relationship but get more than they bargained for.
This story is oh so hot. It has a brilliant storyline with some moments where I held my breath. Absolutely loved it & I highly recommend it.
Looking forward to reading more from this author.