The Sexiest Series Collection contains 2 full length novels that are part of the same series.HER SEXIEST MISTAKEGrey Nichols wants a lover, not a wife. But after he meets beautiful Mariah Stevens, he can’t get her out of his mind. Lucky for him, she isn’t out of his bed much, either! In fact, he’s so captivated by her, he considers the unspeakable—asking Mariah to move in with him.Mariah Stevens … him.
Mariah Stevens wants a husband, not a lover. No matter how incredible the nights are with Grey, she needs more. So she gives him an ultimatum—no more private pleasures without a public ceremony. But resisting Grey is much harder than she ever imagined . . . and if she’s not careful, he might just become her sexiest mistake . . .
Originally published as a Harlequin Temptation “Private Pleasures”
HER SEXIEST FANTASY
Kyle Stevens wants Jade—in his life and in his bed. But even though the sexual energy between them is undeniable, something is holding Jade back. Then Kyle comes across her journal of private fantasies, and decides to make every one of them come true.
Jade Stephens doesn’t trust men—any of them. But gorgeous bad boy neighbor Kyle Stevens is definitely tempting her to reconsider. He anticipates her every need, every desire, and quickly becomes her sexiest fantasy come to life. He seems like the perfect man . . . until Jade realizes he’s been using her own personal instruction manual for his seduction.
Originally published as “Private Fantasies” with Harlequin Temptation
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I really enjoyed the books. They were humorous without being totally predictable. If I had any complaints, I felt like the hang-ups of both women were too strong and they were not willing to bend. But a fun, easy, enjoyable read.
I read the stories about the Stevens sisters in this collection awhile ago and loved them!
Her Sexiest Mistake is a heartfelt, emotional story of two lovers who learn to make a relationship work despite the man’s adamant disbelief in love, marriage and children. Mariah and Grey have been together for 8 months when she discovers that he doesn’t believe in love, has no desire to ever marry or have children. She’s blindsided when he asks her to move in with him, when the whole time she was thinking he was asking her to marry him. When he vehemently disabuses her of that notion, she calmly breaks up with him and walks out.
What follows is him trying desperately to get her back, and her teaching him that she won’t settle for anything less than his whole heart, his commitment, his love. Grey’s been scarred, though, by a childhood where his father abused him and his mother stood by and let it happen, then proceeded to marry 4 more times all in search of the one thing she wouldn’t give him – love. Needless to say, he’s loathe to commit his heart to anyone, even though he professes to care for Riah.
Her Sexiest Mistake is such an emotional tale. I felt really badly for Grey. It was obvious, even before he finally told Riah why he was the way he was, that he was damaged. He was obviously a good person, with a big heart, he was just scared of that heart getting broken the way his mother had broken it when she refused to love him. It’s to Riah’s credit that she tried gently, so gently, to coerce him into seeing just how much love could make his life better, if only he’d open up his heart to it.
When the big turning point came, it was a little bit trite, but probably necessary, as there just wasn’t any other way Grey would have come around to realizing that he not only loved Riah, but that he was most certainly capable of that love, and commitment and all that comes with making a commitment like that. Kudos to Janelle for this engaging, sexy, heartfelt story.
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Her Sexiest Fantasy is another great romance in the Stevens sisters world. This time it’s Jade’s turn to open herself up to love. She’s very different from Mariah (Her Sexiest Mistake), her sister, in that she’s more like Grey and afraid of allowing someone into her heart for fear it might get broken. When Kyle, her hot neighbor, starts making flirty overtures, she turns him down lightheartedly, plays his little flirtatious games, but never allows anything to get past that flirty stage. But, when Kyle finds the key to her sexiest fantasies, he takes the chance she’ll let him in, and damn does she let him in! In all kinds of sexy, naughty ways.
Although Her Sexiest Fantasy isn’t as emotional as Her Sexiest Mistake, it’s just as sexy and just as entertaining. Jade is the perfect match for the sweet, sexy Kyle, and their journey from sexy friends to more, is fun, sweet and engaging. I love the world Janelle has created with the Stevens sisters, and would love more!