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Love and Scandal
Author: V.K. Sykes
Publisher: Carina Press
Pub. Date: July 5, 2010
ISBN-13: 978-1426890383
Retail: $4.49

Torrey Green once had a promising golf career, now she’s stuck caddying for butt-pinching businessmen. She doesn’t mind playing dumb while hauling clubs if it means she can get her golf career back on track, and she’s going to need an influx of cash to focus on the pro circuit. A booking from video game mogul Julian Grant could be Torrey’s cash-flow solution.

In town for a business deal, Julian’s partners plan for a little action on the greens. They’re looking for some fun with their rent-a-caddy girls and have a lot riding on who can score, on the course and off. This type of gamble isn’t Julian’s style, but he’ll do whatever it takes to keep his partners happy—even if that includes breaking a few hearts along the way.

Julian soon discovers that Torrey is more than just a caddy girl, and they spark an intriguing attraction—but if Torrey discovers the truth behind his foolish wager, all bets are off…

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Oh so sexy, oh so steamy…this book is one heck of a good read!

Husband and wife writing team Vanessa Kelly and Randall Sykes have hit a solid drive straight down the fairway with this story. Extremely well written, this novella makes the lights of Vegas come alive with detailed narrative and a deeply satisfying story line.

The heat of the desert golf courses – and the bedrooms – made me want to get out my fan and a cold iced tea! Vanessa and Randall have created a splendid group of characters, using realistic dialogue and situations that help draw the reader into this wonderful love story.

Julian, the no-nonsense businessman, practically screams sexuality while Torrey, our determined little golfer, totally endears herself to the reader with her simple style and professional demeanor. Both characters were well framed and expanded on, giving me a chance to feel their relationship grow and the sweet sexual tension spark across each page. Their love is a little quick, not too much so, but how could it be anything but with only 200 pages? Still, I liked how the authors manage to create a realistic, passionate love story that is perfectly paced and deeply fulfilling.

Yes, he is a hot self-made billionaire with a big heart and she a straight up girl from the Vegas suburbs. The chances of them finding love in the real world might be too farfetched for some but I found that Vanessa and Randall made it real and believable, made it totally hot, and kept my rich, hot billionaire dreams alive.

The love scenes sizzled on the page, simply cranked up the heat, but were still loving and sensual.

I wasn’t sure that I was going to like this book when I first read the overview but I am so glad I read it anyway… a total winner with me.

Rating: 9  (Excellent)

Heat-Level: 5 (Scorching)

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