EXCERPT: As I approach his house, I see his Jeep parked in the drive, the hood up, and a tight, jean-clad ass bent over the side. Okay, he’s definitely home. I tentatively wander around the other side of the Jeep and lean against the side, looking at the engine. He hasn’t noticed that I’m here yet, and I’m not even sure how he’ll react to seeing me here, but I can’t seem to stay away. His dark head is bent low, his arms buried in the engine, tinkering with something. His arms are bare as he’s pulled off his T-shirt, which is draped over the windshield. A thin sheen of sweat covers his shoulders and back, and his entire sleeve tattoo, which runs from just above his wrist all the way up to the top of his right shoulder, is on full display, making my girlie parts all tingle and come to life. Holy Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. He’s so fucking toned it’s crazy. Jeez, his muscles bunch and stretch as he pulls on the wrench in his hand. “Come on, you motherfucker,” he mutters. I have to bite my lips to keep from laughing out loud. “So, what seems to be the problem?” I finally ask when he doesn’t notice me, keeping my eyes trained on the engine when his head whips up to look at me. I slowly lift my eyes to his and grin. “I didn’t hear your car,” he murmurs with a smile. “I walked.” I shrug and look back down into the bowels of his Jeep. “What’s wrong with your car?” “You walked from your house?” he asks incredulously. “No.” I shake my head and chuckle. “From Sips. I had coffee with Cara this morning.” He stands up straight and leans his palms on the side of the Jeep, watching me. My eyes immediately fall to one drop of sweat slowly making its way down his hard chest. “You had coffee with Cara?” He smiles. “Yeah.” I shrug shyly. “I’m sorry to just stop by like this. I was out for a walk and just sort of found myself here.” I feel my cheeks heat and I back away, but he shakes his head and smiles widely. “I’m glad you came by.” He raises his brows as I continue to stare. I shake my head and raise my eyes to his, then bust out laughing. “Why are you laughing?” he asks with a wide grin. “Because I don’t think I’ve ever seen you without a shirt. I didn’t realize the tats went all the way up your arm. Who would have thought that under it all you’re just a bad boy?” His eyes flash with heat as he narrows them on my face, watching me. He pulls a rag out of his back pocket and begins wiping off his hands, but his gray eyes stay on mine. Did I offend him? “I’m not such a bad boy. Looks can be deceiving, Lauren.” He smirks as he lowers the hood on his Jeep. “But from the look of you right now, you don’t seem to mind the tats.” “I don’t mind.” I shrug nonchalantly and try to ignore the way my heart picks up speed as he slowly saunters around the hood of the vehicle. “Do you have any tats?” “Yeah.” His eyes widen in surprise and then rake over me from head to toe. “Where?” I grin, enjoying this flirtatious banter. “Here and there.” “I have ways of making people talk, you know.” “Bright lights and rubber hoses?” I ask with a raised brow. He tosses his head back and laughs, an all-out belly laugh. “I’m not a cop,” he smirks. “You might get to see them. Someday.” He closes the gap between us and kisses me gently on the forehead, not touching me anywhere else. “I hope someday comes sooner rather than later,” he whispers before pulling back and smiling softly down at me. “I would hug you, but I’m dirty.” I wave him off, as if it’s no biggie, although I don’t mind so much that he’s a bit dirty and sweaty. “What were you doing?” I gesture to the car. “Changing the oil.” “There are places you can go,” I inform him with a perfectly straight face, “where you pull into this big garage, and then you leave your car and go into this small room with five-year-old magazines and stale coffee, and the people there will change your oil for you.” “Or, smart-ass, I can do it myself in my own driveway.” “Suit yourself.” I shrug. “Did you sleep okay on the couch?” he asks, changing the subject. “Yeah, actually, I did. But I could always sleep just about anywhere.” “Hence the chaise in your office.” He chuckles. I nod and stuff my hands in my pockets. “I’m sorry that I interrupted your morning. I was just out for a walk and found myself here.” “I’m glad you did.” He scratches his stomach, and my eyes follow the movement. His abs are just delicious. For being so dark haired, he has little hair on his chest and stomach, but a light trail of hair falls from his navel and disappears into his jeans. He’s also sporting a V in the muscles on his hips that the heroes in my novels would covet. “Lo?” he asks with a wide grin. “Yeah?” I drag my eyes up to his again. “I lost you for a second.” I blink rapidly and feel heat fill my cheeks. Jesus, get a grip! You’ve seen hot men before, Lauren. “Sorry, my mind wandered.”
Review by Leeann
4.5 stars
At the beginning of this book I thought it was going to be a light hearted read about 2 people that have known each other for years finally getting together.
I got that wrong. Well not all of it because that did happen, but, what happened in between was a huge story line that I am so glad I got to read!
Ty and Lauren have know each other for years and now that Lauren is divorced form her pig of a husband Jack, they are free to explore their mutual attraction.
But Jack just won't go away
He is determined to ruin Laurens life pretty much just because he can.
What unfolds during his vendetta is nothing short of horrific and you wouldn't wish it on your worst enemy.
The only positive to come out of this awful event is that Lauren and Ty realize how much they love each other.
Ty has had his own demons to battle and is very protective of all the women in his life. The fact that Lauren was hurt and he wasn't there to stop it is something he has issues letting go of. Lauren doesn't blame Ty at all. She is very intelligent and lays the blame when it belongs, with Jack.
They need to work through this together with the help of their very loving and supportive family and friends if they are to come out stronger.
This book is very well written and although it does have a lot of light hearted moments, lots of sexy moments and Lauren has a wicked sense of humor, it also tackles one of the biggest issues in society world wide, Domestic Violence. This subject is approached in a tasteful way in this story and I like the way the situation was handled.
If you like a love story with a strong story line and don't mind a bit of heavier content thrown into the mix then I would recommend this book to you!
I really enjoyed this story and look forward to the release of Falling For Jillian in February 2015.
Review by Heather
5 Stars
Seducing Lauren follows the story of Lauren (Lo) and Tyler (Ty). Lo has just gotten divorced and her
greedy ex-husband, Jack, is still badgering, threatening and suing her for more money. Ty is an attorney
in her lawyer’s firm and has known Lo for a long time even though they never ran in the same circles
growing up.
Lo is an amazing character. She has a not so great past with her ex-husband but unlike other heroines I
have read recently she doesn’t let him stop her from living her life. She does not let it debilitate her and
she tries to fight back by not giving in. Kristen did an amazing job portraying the feelings that Lo went
through with her relationship with Jack and she did not make Lo wishy washy when it came to getting
involved with Ty which I just loved.
Ty is such a swoon worthy character and not your typical alpha which was refreshing. He was not a man
whore and didn’t suffer from relationship phobia. He was just a nice (and very hot) guy who had his
eyes set on Lo and what I liked about him was that he was not over the top. He was kind and funny and
the type of guy you wish would jump out of the pages and land in your bed.
The relationship between Lo and Ty was sweet and sexy and oh so hot! There was definitely some self-
fanning going on when reading the love scenes. Ty’s protectiveness and Lo’s willingness to let him love
her seemed so genuine.
The secondary characters were great. I hated Jack from the get go and he just creeped me out but he
was great to read because of that. Ty’s friends Cara, Josh and Zack were fun to read and Ty’s sister
Jillian was exceptionally enjoyable. I cannot wait for her book to come out. There was a Montgomery
mention which made me squeal!
This book was a sweet and suspenseful story and makes for a great read. I highly recommend it!
And don’t forget to read the first book in the Love Under the Big Sky Series…
About Kristen Proby:
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kristen Proby is the author of the bestselling With Me In Seattle series. She has a passion for a good love story and strong characters who love humor and have a strong sense of loyalty and family. Her men are the alpha type; fiercely protective and a bit bossy, and her ladies are fun, strong, and not afraid to stand up for themselves. Kristen spends her days with her muse in the Pacific Northwest. She enjoys coffee, chocolate and sunshine. And naps. Links:
Website: http://www.kristenproby.com/
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