Name: Totally Addicted to Reading's review of Bad Boys After Dark by Melissa Foster
Item: Bad Boys After Dark
Rating: 4
Author: Totally Addicted to Reading

Melissa Foster

Indulge your inner vixen with these sexy billionaires!Meet the Bad Boys... Four fiercely loyal, sinfully sexy, uber alpha brothers, about to fall head over heels for their leading ladies.Everything¿s naughtier after dark¿Billionaire security expert Brett Bad has had his eye on his brother¿s gorgeous legal assistant, Sophie Roberts, for years. He wants nothing more from her than a single night between the sheets to satisfy his desires. But Sophie is a white-picket-fence girl, and she¿s turned him down more times than he cares to count. Sophie is all about forever kisses and happily ever afters. But she can¿t deny her attraction to Brett, as enticed by his bad-boy behavior as she is by his devastating looks and his painful past, which she¿d like to help heal. When Sophie¿s friend urges her to throw caution to the wind, Sophie leaves the door to her heart ajar¿and Brett charges in. But this Bad boy doesn¿t know a thing about romance and has no interest in forever, forcing Sophie to make her toughest decision yet¿follow her heart or protect it?

Brett

Bad Boys After Dark

Nicole Swinehart

Totally Addicted to Reading

Bad Boys After Dark: Carson is the third book in Bad Boys After Dark series. It is a stand-alone read and due to its sexual content is suitable for mature readers.

What The Story Is About
The focus of this story in on Carson Bad and Tawny Bishop. Carson is the third eldest of the Bad brothers. He is the owner and CEO of an International security firm. His job is to expose secrets, which is ironic since he has kept one for the last ten years. This secret haunts him and he avoids dating and long-term relationships as a result. Tawny Bishop is the one woman he has ever loved and now she is back in his life, he does not intend to let her go.

Tawny Bishop has only ever loved only one man, but a misunderstanding ten years ago led to her walking away from him. She chose a life she considered safe, but ten years later, she has not forgotten the love of her life. She needs to move forward with her life, but the only way to do that was to confront her past. However, what she never counted on was that her feelings would burn hotter than it did a decade ago.

As I am familiar with the author’s work and the series, I went into this story with high expectations. Now if I were to rate this book based on the premise, the writing, the characters and the scorching love scenes, then this would be a five-star read. Unfortunately, some issues prevented me from giving it such a high rating. It was not a bad story, but I believe it could have better executed.

I thought Carson and Tawny were great together. They cared for each other. I enjoyed their banter and the manner in which they related to each other.

I liked that the story provided me with flashbacks to their past as it provided insight into their lives while in college. It helped me to understand what led to their separation, not only as friends but as lovers too.

Now I am a firm believer in true love and its ability to endure the passage of time, so I had no doubts about Carson and Tawny’s love for each other. What I had problems with was how their relationship picked up as if nothing had happened. The pace at which their relationship rekindled it would make it seem they were separated for one week instead of ten years.

Based on their history, I expected drama and a little angst, but none of this occurred. I am still trying to figure out the purpose of featuring Tawny’s ex-husband. I don't think his character added any value to the story. In addition, I thought the issues that led to their separations were not adequately resolved. It is my belief that this time around the author’s focus was on the sexy times between the characters and the rekindling of the relationship, without giving much thought to the underlying issues.

The story highlighted the impact that lack of communication has on any relationship. This is a major problem for relationships since the dawn of time.

Conclusion/Recommendation
In spite of the issues I had, I still found the story to be an enjoyable read and one that I would recommend to readers who love steamy contemporary romance. I am looking forward to reading Brett Bad’s story as soon it is released.

The Bad Billionaires After Dark are a series of stand-alone romances that may also be enjoyed as part of the larger Love in Bloom series. BAD BOYS AFTER DARK: MICK is a USA TODAY BESTSELLER "With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!" -NYT Bestseller Julie Kenner "Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" -NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely Indulge your inner vixen with these sexy billionaires! Meet the Bad Boys... Four fiercely loyal, sinfully sexy, uber alpha brothers, about to fall head over heels for their leading ladies. Everything's naughtier after dark... Amanda Jenner is done being a boring-man magnet and has finally taken control of her love life. As any smart paralegal would, she's researched the hell out of how to seduce a man. She's waxed, primped, and ready to put her newfound skills into action--and a masquerade bar crawl is the perfect venue for her solo coming-out party. Entertainment attorney Mick Bad lives by two hard and fast rules. He never mixes business with pleasure, and he doesn't do relationships, which makes the anonymity of a masquerade bar crawl the perfect place for a onetime hookup. Amanda thinks she's hit the jackpot when she bags a tall, dark, and sinfully delicious masked man--until she discovers the man she's made out with is her off-limits boss. Mick's already crossed a line he can never uncross, and one taste of sweet and sexy Amanda has only whet his appetite. When Mick offers to give Amanda a lesson in seduction--no strings, no regrets, and for goodness' sake, come Monday, no quitting--the tables turn, and Mick's totally unprepared for the lessons this sweet temptress provides. *** The Bad Boys After Dark books are long enough to burn up the sheets and short enough to leave you craving more. Read the whole Billionaires After Dark series: BAD BOYS AFTER DARK Mick Dylan Carson (coming soon) Brett (coming soon) More Billionaires After Dark books: WILD BOYS AFTER DARK (Available Now!) Logan Heath Jackson Cooper The BILLIONAIRES AFTER DARK series is part of the LOVE IN BLOOM big family romance collection. Each book may be read as a stand-alone novel, or as part of the series. Read the complete LOVE IN BLOOM series: SNOW SISTERS: Sisters in Love, Sisters in Bloom, Sisters in White THE BRADENS (Weston, CO): Lovers at Heart, Destined for Love, Friendship on Fire, Sea of Love, Bursting with Love, Hearts at Play, Promise My Love (novella), Daring Her Love (novella), Our New Love (novella) THE BRADENS (Trusty, CO): Taken by Love, Fated for Love, Romancing My Love, Flirting with Love, Dreaming of Love, Crashing into Love THE BRADENS (Peaceful Harbor, MD): Healed by Love (Nate), Surrender My Love River of Love, Crushing on Love, Whisper of Love, Thrill of Love THE REMINGTONS: Game of Love, Stroke of Love, Flames of Love, Slope of Love, Read, Write, Love, Touched by Love SEASIDE SUMMERS: Seaside Dreams, Seaside Hearts, Seaside Sunsets, Seaside Secrets, Seaside Nights, Seaside Embrace, Seaside Lovers, Seaside Whispers THE RYDERS: Seized by Love, Claimed by Love, Chased by Love, Rescued by Love, Swept Into Love HARBORSIDE NIGHTS: Catching Cassidy, Discovering Delilah, Tempting Tristan *** "You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. Every book's a winner!" -- New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak

Bad Boys After Dark: Mick

Review: Bad Boys After Dark (Mick) Oh, My! What can I say? There is only one way I can think to describe this book. Hot! Hot! Hot! This was an exciting and hot read. From the moment I began reading, I was pulled into the story. I could not wait to see how the events would unfold. Be warned, read this novel at your own risk. Be prepared to be taken on a hot, sweet and exciting ride. Make sure you have a bowl of ice nearby because you will definitely need to cool down after reading this.
 
This story was nothing less than what I have come to expect from Melissa Foster. When I am in need of a story that is hot, sizzling and laced with a hint of sweetness, she is the author I draw on to get my fix. I try not to miss out on the opportunity to read her books.
The characters were endearing, I could not get enough of them. I liked Amanda’s determination and her willingness to go after what she wants. She is tired of attracting what she considers to be dull and boring men. She decides that the only way she can do this was if she released her inner temptress. Armed with her ammunition “The Handbook: The Art of Seduction” she sets out to reel in the perfect man to practice her seduction on. Unbeknown to her the man that she would ultimately reel in was none other than her boss, the man she has been crushing for close to three years, Mick Bad.
 
There is only one word that can aptly describe Mick Bad, and that is mesmerizing. The man was just oozing sex appeal. I can clearly understand why Amanda was so into him. When Mick found what Amanda was up to he was taken aback. He didn’t like the idea of her trying to seduce a stranger, and so he made her an offer that would allow her to fuel two of greatest desires.
 
“Tonight I’m not your boss, Amanda. Tonight I’m your stranger.” He slid his hand over the top of her thigh, grazing his fingertips along the crease just beside her sex. “One night of pleasure. A fantasy. No strings. No regrets.” He brushed his lips over hers and pressed a kiss to the corner of her mouth. “Just one night, and we’ll never speak of it again.”
 
But will one night be enough or will it leave them craving for more?
 
Mick was afraid to fall in love. For that matter, he didn’t believe that love would last forever. He felt that eventually, the ones you love will abandon you. This fear stemmed from an incident in his past where he had experienced a devastating loss. As such he had difficulty reconciling his feelings for Amanda. Their chemistry was off the charts. The story moved along quickly, there was never a dull moment.
 
This is the first book in the ‘Bad Boys After Dark series. It is a great start to the series and I can’t wait to get my hands on book two. I would definitely recommend this to readers who love their romance hot and spicy.
 
I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions are 100% my own.

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