The Ash brothers–they know how to handle their wood. A new smoking-hot Ash Brothers novella from USA TODAY bestselling author Jenika Snow I’ve been celibate for years, by choice. No woman has held my interest long enough to be worth sacrificing time spent at Ash Lumber, energy spent building the family business. All that changed when a feisty redhead walked into our job-site trailer. Andra. … job-site trailer.
Andra.
Her skirts drive me crazy and her trying so hard to flat-out ignore me does the rest. Her flushed cheeks when we flirt are enough to send me to bed for a week.
Andra might be supervising this development deal, but there’s no way we’re going to be able to keep things professional around here. My celibate streak is over, and I owe it all to her.
This book is approximately 13,000 words
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Animosity turns to love
This is the perfect book to end the series. The way these two alpha personalities mesh is magical. They both refuse to give in until they do and in doing that they open themselves up to love. The HEA they find is perfect for the two of them.
These Ash brothers are determined when they see something they want and Liam is certainly no different. Andra gets under his skin in all kinds of delicious tormenting ways. But he knows that he gets under hers as well. She likes having control of her life and her surroundings. In her job, it’s important to take charge and make things happen.
Both of these characters circle each other knowing there is more than their surface tension. When the opportunity arises, Liam makes a move and Andra is glad that he finally did so. However, she’s now struggling with that loss of control.
I’ve enjoyed every one of the books in this series. They’re just sweet little tidbits that are perfect for a quick read. Always filled with heat, always filled with goodness, and always filled with a sexy alpha hero that’s ready to claim his woman. No angst, no cheating and always a perfect happy ever after.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley and Carina Press. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Batten Down The Hatches on your Panties, because this short, Se*y read offers the perfect escape after everything’s done, when you’ve only got a while before bed… or maybe it’s a quick, mindless read to listen to while riding the bus, doing chores, crafting… you get the point!! This book offers the perfect fit!! It’s a great feel good read for those Calgon moments when only a bit of self-indulgence will do… it’s absolutely wonderful!
Finally, after years of reading her books, I’ve been gifted ARC’s of Jenika Snow’s books, this time it’s “Touch Wood (The Ash Brothers, 3)” via Booksprout. I can honestly say, after reading the majority of Jenika’s catalog, I can gladly recommend any of her books based upon their own merits. She’s an extremely talented author, & you’ll never go wrong One-Clicking a book from her catalog into your library. I always keep Jenika on my TBR list, & I look forward to more opportunities to read her work, as her work is excellent! It’s a blessing to be on her ARC Team, but even without that opportunity, I’d be reading her work! All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given.
Until next time… Happy Reading!
This is the last book of this little series and it features Liam and his woman, Andra. Andra was overseeing a new development that Liam Ash and his brothers were building. She can’t help but notice Liam but is determined to ignore the feelings he stirs in her. Liam, on the other hand, want her really bad. He knows she is the one for him. Will she keep resisting him? Will he keep pushing for them to get together? I really enjoyed reading this and getting peaks at Johnny, Flora, Noah and Mia. I would highly recommend this book!
In the latest installment of the Ash brothers, it’s Liam’s turn to be knocked on his butt by a woman. Andra has been sent to oversee the day to day operations on a project she is doing with the Ash brothers. She is a woman who has always had to be in charge and not let the fact that she is a woman make her less in someones eyes. Which is why when one look from Liam and she turns to mush, makes her quite upset.
These two fight their feelings and don’t want to be the one to give in. Sometimes it seemed like pride was stopping them but yet it seemed like stupidity.
I liked this book, the two characters were at odds with each other but yet their eyes spoke of chemistry. The other funny part was they weren’t’ fooling anyone.
The premise of this was okay and sounded like something I would enjoy reading.
While this wasn’t a terrible read, it was more disappointing than anything.
There no real dialogue to this story, it’s mainly inner monologue about how much these characters like each other.
What I liked:
No other woman or other man drama.
Hero is celibate for years before getting with heroine.
What I didn’t like:
Repetitive chapters of Andra trying to convince herself whether she likes Liam or not. (I kid you not, I think the first 5 or 6 chapters are just a back and forth of her convincing herself either to give in or not)
No relationship development.
Insta-lust to insta-love within a couple pages of the book
Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team
Avid Reader –
M/F Novella
This is a quick read that is very true to the blurb.
Liam is part of a trio of brothers who own and do their own construction. When he sets his sight on the pretty Andra, all bets are off. Despite their tension, Liam isn’t great with his words – it’s quite repetitive in this story. But he knows what he wants and goes after it.
Andra is a city girl through and through. However, when her office location moves, she jumps in with both feet – even though she’s incredibly attracted to Liam. She dances around her attraction for a while before Liam makes her confront their attraction.
Steamy scenes and a lot of tension lace this story. Despite the lack of witty dialogue, this is a nice, short novella.
Ruthie –
This is the third in the series, and feels like we had plenty of foreshadowing of the inevitable romance that is written here. These short stories are all about insta-attraction, complete honesty about the depth and breadth of their feelings, and hotness from the get go. Sometimes that is exactly what you need!
Here we finally get longtime celibate brother, Liam making a move on recently arrived resident, Andra. They have been striking sparks off each other for a while, but once they get together, it’s a whirlwind romance and off-the-scales hotness.
Written in a very relaxed and chatty style, these stories have all been a lot of fun with streams of consciousness – often said out loud, when probably better kept as inner voice! I’ve enjoyed them all.
Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Touch Wood (The Ash Brothers #3) by Jenika Snow to read and review.
Liam Ash has remained celibate for years but there is something about the new girl in town, Andra, that is making him crazy.
Andra has moved to Rockbridge as a real estate agent and is working on a project with Ash Lumber. She can’t keep her eyes off Liam, no matter how hard she tries as she has no interest in a relationship.
Will Liam be able to convince Andra to give him a chance?
This is a quick and hot read!
Liam has been waiting for the right girl and when he meets Andra he know that she is the one he wants but he needs to convince her and it isn’t easy. I did really like the fact the he wasn’t sleeping with just any woman in the meantime.
Andra knew she wanted Liam but was also struggling with her feelings and tried to stay away from him when she realized that she was having feelings for him.
The end was good and I was glad that Liam didn’t give up.
I really enjoyed this latest story in the Ash Brothers series. This is the story of Liam and Andra. They both feel the attraction for each other but Andra is fighting it. When Liam sets his sights on Andra…he knew that he would do whatever it takes to make Andra his forever. When he pursues her…all bets are off and Andra no longer can fight her feelings. Once they give in their passion burns bright and it is so freakin hot! I really enjoyed this hot novella and I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a hot steamy short romance. Well done!!!!
When Andra and Liam meet, it’s clashing hearts at first sight. They get under each other’s skins like no one before them. They each want each other, but neither will admit to it, to themselves or to each other. Thank God for Liam’s brothers and sisters-in-law, who take matters in their own hands and push the two together!
I thought Touch Wood was a sweet, short piece of insta-love goodness. Not that that is a bad thing, just don’t go into this thinking it’s a full-length novel or a well-rounded romance with lots of character and relationship development, because it’s not. It is sweet, though, and super sexy. So if you’re in the mood for something short and sticky sweet with a possessive lumberjack and a resistant, independent woman, then 1-click Touch Wood today.
Well I have read the series and I just didn’t like this book as well. I can’t put my finger on it but I didn’t. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Touch Wood but Liam and Andra were just ok for me. Just like all of her books it is a steamy, dirty read. Andra is a city girl that gets stationed with the company in the town the Ash brothers basically own through their lumber yard. She wants to keep Liam at a distance and have their relationship just professional. That doesn’t work out well for her when his brothers and their wives conspire against her to force them together.
Liam has the hots for Andra since she showed up at the job site. Being celibate for more years than he can count, but he knows he wants her for more than one night. He wants her forever.
Fun and steamy short read. Liam and Andra generate a lot of heat and sparks as this mountain man finally meets the woman that can bring him to his knees. Enjoyable and entertaining, this quick read is well worth reading. This is my honest, voluntary review.
What do you do when a guy that you are incredibly attracted to also drives you up the wall? Andra a strong, feisty redhead has moved to the sticks to start a new life. Always driven to succeed in her career, she is looking for something different. And different is what she gets when she starts working closely with the Ash brothers. Liam Ash is so attracted to Andra, he knows that she is the one for him. Her will, her personality combined with how sexy she is are the catalyst for Liam to pursue Andra and get her exactly where he wants her, by his side. But will Andra agree that they are perfect for each other?
Jenika Snow is known for her short, sweet, sexy reads. Ms Snow’s novellas are the perfect way to wind down at the end of the day, diving into a low drama love story. Touch Wood is no exception. This is the third book in the Ash series but I picked it up without reading the first two and thoroughly enjoyed it. So much so, I will be going back and getting the first two as soon as possible. Andra and Liam are great characters and the sparks of attraction were so fun to watch. 4 and 1/2 stars for Touch Wood.
Liam and Andra are hotter than hot as they fruitlessly try and fight their insane chemistry. Andra knows beyond a shadow of doubt that Liam Ash and all his charms is probably the last man she should succumb too, but he isn’t making it easy with his gruff alphaness or his chiseled body. Especially when he throws down his gauntlet and comes after her full stop. Liam has for the most part not minded his self-inflicted celibate life style, it’s easier and saner than the alternative. That was until Andra blew into his life and threw everything he knew out the window. Having watched his brothers fall so hard, he knows just what this electricity between them amounts to… him making her his.
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Finally! Liam’s story. Hard Wood is a short read but doesn’t lack for anything. The alpha, overprotective, nothing will stop him from getting his woman kind of man is all over this book. Grab it now and enjoy how these two fight tooth and nail all the way to the bedroom. I am adding this series to my bedside table.
I didn’t enjoy the third Ash brother book quite as much as I liked the previous two – there was a bit too much inner monologue going on with the two characters and it was repetitive at times. I wish there had been more interaction between the two of them besides staring at each other intensely and longingly before they finally succumbed to their mutual desire and I also could’ve done with a little more back info on them (especially Andra since it seemed as if there was a deeper reason for her fierce need for independence, but that wasn’t explained or explored). However, Touch Wood gave me everything Carina’s “Dirty Bits” imprint promises: brevity, steam, and an HEA, so I look forward to more books from them, as well as from Jenika Snow. 3 out of 5 wine glasses.
Touch Wood by Jenika Snow is book Three in The Ash Brothers series. This is the story of Andra and Liam. Andra is from the city helping out of a project that the Ash brothers are working on. There was a instant attraction for Liam and Andra but they tried to keep it professional until they couldn’t Liam went to claim his women!
This was a quick hot read for us that love a quick fix of hotness.