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Discover your inner bad girl, and set her free…
Heather Pierce is done being a wallflower, both personally and professionally. Desperate to live a different life for one night, she attends a speed dating event. Maybe here, anonymous unless she chooses otherwise, she can become someone new. When a man way out of her league sits across from her, Heather gathers her courage and takes charge of what she wants, secretly fearing he won’t desire the real person she’s desperate to hide.
Top acquisitions officer and international playboy Tony Carmine is about to close the biggest deal of his career. But then he meets Heather at a speed dating event . . . and discovers losing control may be exactly what he needs. Her blossoming sensuality occupies his every thought, consuming him with the need to possess the most intriguing lover he’s ever encountered-until he walks into the boardroom and sees Heather on the other side of the negotiating table.
Heather thinks she has it all—an interesting lover, a dream job, and a new wardrobe to match her take-charge attitude. But everyone has a past, and when Heather confronts hers at work she’ll be hard-pressed to hold onto her newfound confidence and resolve. Does she trust Tony enough to let him help her or will she tackle the issue on her own?
Still intrigued by the young woman and the multiple layers she presents to the world, Tony begins to change his life, too—for what he hopes is the better. He quit his high-powered career to find peace in a less stressful day-to-day existence. Desire for Heather still invades his every waking moment, and when trouble threatens their sexual explorations he makes the hardest choice of his life. One he may soon regret.
In order to take control, you often have to let it go…
Carla Johnson thinks issuing orders to a lover will keep her heart safe and leave her in charge of her own destiny. Afraid for Carla’s future, her best friend Heather implores her to change her self-centered ways, handing her a list of love life mistakes to steer clear of:
1. Casual Sex
2. Friends with Benefits
3. Avoidance of Intimacy
Carla ignores the list—unwilling to face she might have a commitment problem. Until she invites a co-worker to her place one night. She instantly regrets the hum-drum sexual encounter and discourages the accountant from pursuing her.
Andy Shea refuses to become another lover the feisty blonde dumps. It’ll take a patient man with a strong hand to unlock Carla’s sexual awareness and win her heart. He’s up for the challenge to convince her he’s the one—and eager to prove this number cruncher won’t make a boring bedmate.
Katrina attends a birthday party for her friend Carla. Little does the health food storeowner know that the fateful girls night out will change her life forever.
Marcus, the polished metrosexual who hates to get his hands dirty, stumbles upon the ladies at a local bar. Sparks fly when the two meet, courtesy of a 12-sided sex dice and a night neither one will ever forget.
Want a taste of the book that started it all? Check out what makes Tony and Heather so electric!
Vanilla on Top
The door creaks open and Tony steps out. You can do this, Heather. Take command. Tell him what you want. Tell him what to do, just like he said he wants. Now or never.
I smirk with a confidence I’m not completely feeling. “Nice of you to join me, Tony.” I relax against the brick and check him over from head to foot, making sure he knows with just my eyes exactly how desirable I find him. You can do this, don’t panic. He won’t laugh at you.
I nod toward the stacked chairs. “Take off your coat.” He slips the expensive garment from his shoulders, pulling the starched fabric of his shirt across his defined chest. I nod my approval and his eyes glint with desire in the dimming light.
He smiles, seemingly eager to play whatever game I’ve got in mind. “Anything else?”
I push down my inner anxiety and grin, in what I hope is a teasing manner. “Your tie.”
His eyebrows shoot up, but he loosens the knot and pulls the material free. The red silk slides over his shirt, and then is tossed carelessly toward his coat.
Holy crap, he’s doing it. He’s listening to me. What now?
“Unbutton the top two buttons of your shirt.” The command springs unbidden to my thoughts.
He complies and reveals the golden skin below his throat, with a few stray chest hairs visible near the neck of his undershirt. He looks so good I’d like to grab his shirt and rip it open, licking the skin as it’s uncovered.
Holy cow, where did that come from? I’m not this aggressive woman I’m pretending to be.
“How’s that?” he asks.
My pulse pounds so loudly in my ears I can only nod, afraid I’ll give too much away if I answer. I clear my throat, reaching for nonchalance. “It’ll do.” My hands slide to my hips and I take the plunge, pouring every ounce of courage I possess into my next actions.
I grab my skirt’s black material and work it slowly up my thighs. Tony’s eyes grow round as he follows my movements.
“Get down on your knees,” I say, forcing out my voice in a firm tone.
Vanilla on Top by C.J. Ellisson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3 “Fake it ‘til you make it.” Kisses
Sometimes…you just need a little steam. A sexy man and a confident woman that when combined they have unbridled passion and electric chemistry that is easy to get sucked into and just…enjoy. That’s what Vanilla on Top did for me. It’s less about the angst and more about two people who just work together in all the right ways. I read VoT almost a year and a half ago…and enjoyed it so much I decided to experience it all over again with the audio book.
Heather Pierce…is stuck. She’s stuck in a lot of ways…in her job, with her friends and especially with men. There’s nothing particularly wrong with Heather…she’s beautiful, funny, smart…(she’s practically been doing her boss’s job for the past three years). She’s got dreams and aspirations…has a passion for photography…but there is just something missing and thus…she is stuck. She’s been through some tough times but there is no reason why she shouldn’t have the career she wants and a man by her side. There’s nothing holding her back except for her own fears. She wants to make changes but she just needs the right opportunity…it just so happens she finds her opportunity at Speed Dating.
‘My heart beats faster as the doors whoosh shut and the elevator descends. What do I type back? Should I call him? Crap, I really need a guide on how to text like a sexy diva.’
Anthony ‘Tony’ Carmine…is Mr. Businessman to the max. He knows his job and he does it well…and that’s all that matters to him right now. He’s sexy, charming, intelligent and successful…he’s every woman’s dream but so far, he’s never had a need or want for love in his life. His passion is his job and he’s damn good at it. Sure women are fun but they aren’t a permanent fixture for him. To catch a guy like Tony’s attention, you have to stand out, be different…be alluring…be unattainable. Because that’s something that Tony has never experienced. I think Tony wanted change, he just didn’t know he was looking for it.
‘I break our kiss and bend to her throat, biting and kissing her taut flesh, eager to claim all of her in this joining, not just her body.
I want to make this woman mine.’
I love good erotica…and given within the first few pages Tony is eating Heather out…I’m going to put Vanilla on Top in that category. But that’s not a bad thing, at least not to me and I’ll be honest…Tony and Heather were hot. The sex scenes were pretty flipping amazing if you ask me…detailed but not too graphic…lengthy but not the point where you’re just waiting for it to be over…passionate but not dramatic. It was nice to see Heather step out of herself and be adventurous and I liked that Tony was willing to go with the flow, even if that meant being less dominant. If you’re not a fan of the woman takings the reigns, sexually…then this probably isn’t the book for you – but it really worked for me. It wasn’t over the top, this isn’t BDSM or anything…but it’s like Carla calls it…she’s a ‘vanilla dom’ …it’s kinky…it’s playful…it’s creative…it was a pleasant change of pace.
“I like your implication much better, Heather. Let me know when you want me to be risqué.”
Feeling playful and off balance with the turn this conversation has taken, I say, “You are a bit of a bad boy all on your own, aren’t you?”
His voice rasps across the line soft and deep, “Only with you.”
The angst was mainly centered around their jobs…which had its appeal but I was kind of ambivalent about it. I wasn’t too concerned as far as the security of their relationship…regardless of the tension or anything like that…but once again, that’s not really the point of erotica to me. I enjoyed that the story is told from both Heather and Tony’s POV’s…alternating each chapters. It was fun being in both of their heads and it left no room for questioning what the other was thinking. There is a progression to their relationship, even though it’s mainly centered around sex but it does move rather quickly…maybe a little insta-love-ish, but I never questioned it. They did get to know each other, there was more than just fucking involved, so I appreciated that…but the time line was a little necessary because of the ‘work situation’. I think I loved how much Tony loved the role change…sitting back and being told what to do and enjoying being told what to do – it’s what hooked him, he couldn’t get Heather off his mind…and it wasn’t just that he was attracted to her or wanted to fuck her – something about her called to him. There was a definite pull there and of course you could feel the pull from Heather’s side as well, but I think she was a little nervous to get too invested because of her own personal concerns.
‘She moans and her hips thrust off the wall to meet mine. I make my way up to her ear, nibbling her earlobe for a moment before I speak. “I want the world to know you’re mine. I want every man out there to know you’re taken.”
A gasp of surprise sounds from her. “But – “
“No buts.” I kiss her again, this time with more tenderness as I release the punishing grip on her hair. “And you know what else I really want to do right now?”
“What?” Desire makes her voice tremble.
“I want to tell you to get down on your knees.”’
I’m excited this isn’t the end for Tony and Heather…while VoT ends HEA, there was definitely more potential there. And even though Carla was a little…testy at times, I’m glad she’s getting her own books as well…I think underneath all the bravado there’s actually a really genuine person that I might like. As sexy as Vanilla on Top was, I’m excited to see what is in store for the rest of the Walk on the Wild Side series.
C.J. Ellisson is the USA Today Bestselling author of the New York Times Bestselling book, Vanilla on Top, the bestselling V V Inn series, and several erotica shorts. She lives in northern Virginia with her husband, two children, three dogs, and a fluffy black cat who makes her sneeze.
Unlike most full-time authors, she’s also battling severe chronic illness. C.J. works daily to put her Lupus into remission and continues to fight numerous bacterial infections while her immune system slowly attacks her body. She turned to writing when she could no longer work outside the home and claims the escape of penning contemporary fantasy, erotica, and erotic romance has helped save her sanity. You can get more info on C.J. at her website.
Thank you for the great review. Sounds like a great book.