Climax by Lauren Smith – Review & Giveaway

Climax by Lauren Smith – Review & Giveaway

 

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Climax
Her British Stepbrother #3
by Lauren Smith
Release Date: May 3, 2016

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A love so forbidden. A passion so undeniable . . .

It’s time for Kat to face the truth. She can’t resist sexy playboy Tristan–he’s too deliciously seductive, and much too good at making her melt, body and soul. With photographic proof plastered all over London, the whole world now knows she’s fallen for this British bad boy.

There’s just one problem. Their parents got married and now Tristan is her stepbrother. They shouldn’t be together, but Tristan always gets what he wants, and he wants her more than anything. Behind closed doors, this only makes every moment they spend together hotter, every kiss deeper, as the passion between them blazes higher . . .

 

REVIEW

5 out of 5 for this reader folks!

Amazing way to conclude another fantastic serial series.  Climax, by Lauren Smith is the third and final novella in her serial series “Her British Stepbrother“.  We finally get to see what the future holds for Tristen and Kat.

This story picks up right where the Seduction ended.  Their parents have officially wed, the smoldering heat between Tristen and Kat is still full flame, and they are totally caught and called out as forbiden lovers.  Not having any of it, Tristen’s father decides to lay down the law .. keep the love affair going with his stepsister, and lose your title, wealth and future.  However, to Tristen, Kat is not just another notch on the bedpost, she is the one .. THE ONE.

The question remains, do they choose the future filled with wealth and title, or the future that has them claiming the one true love.  Maybe there is another choice??!  LOL

I love serials because usually it’s a one sitting consumption of story, leaving you wanting for more.  Lauren Smith is really really good at picking the right moments to end a part of her her serials.  This part is the conclusion, so while there was much story to be wrapped up, she still dazzled by adding the sexual heat and fierce love, suspenseful angst and a rocking finish,

You absolutely need to read the first two books in this serial.  I can’t imagine the story making much sense without that.  I would also like to remind readers, that while this may come across as taboo, they are step siblings, no blood relation, who met prior to the reveal that their parents are to wed.  Not so much taboo in my eyes.

Thanks for wrapping this serial up perfectly Lauren.  Always looking forward to your next creation.

HAPPY READING! 🙂

Reviewed by Rachel

Copy provided by Author

 

 

Giveaway

Lauren is graciously offering a $25.00 Gift Card ONE (1) lucky commenter at The Reading Cafe

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7. Giveaway open Internationally

8. Giveaway runs from May 1 – 6, 2016

 

 

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Seduction by Lauren Smith – Review & Giveaway

Seduction by Lauren Smith – Review & Giveaway

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Description:
Tristan is a man who knows what he wants. And he wants Kat in his bed. All he has to do is convince her they belong together . . .

Kat knows the connection she and Tristan share is special. Her British bad boy is too much of everything: too hot, too arrogant, too irresistible to stay away from. He’s her addiction and one night with him isn’t enough.

That’s what hurts the most. They can’t date, can’t be a normal couple, not when their parents are getting married. Because now that she knows he’s going to be her stepbrother, no one can ever find out what they’ve done . .

Review:

4.5 out of 5 for this reader folks!

I REALLY love a well written serial series.   I have been fortunate in finding authors that are simply incredible at stuffing a whole lot of story in a small amount of pages.  You can bet this is a hard thing for an author to do, and Lauren Smith make it look effortless.  The way I see it .. they have to fit an intro, climax and either a cliffhanger and conclusion with each serial that is released, yet make it feel part of a huge story.  Seduction is the second book of Lauren Smith‘s “Her British Stepbrother” series and it sure has it all!

This book picks up where the first book left off.  Tristen (our yummy hot Brit) and Kat (our sweet American girl), have begun one hot romance only to discover that they are about to become step-siblings.  Completely shocked and resigned to stay away from each other for the benefit of their families, each tries to carry on with their lives.  Except, what do you do when your life was just jump started by someone who is likely “the one”?  These two really try and stay away, but this magnetic pull is just impossible to ignore.  So … do they carry on in a secret relationship of sorts (knowing full well that this could ruin many things for many people) until .. maybe … the inevitable happens??  You will have to read this serial to find out!

Lots of angst in this part of the serial.  You really feel the sense of obligation by both main characters.  I mentioned before in my previous review, that some people may find this kind of book taboo.  It is not.  They are not step-siblings yet, AND they met before they even knew of their parents relationship .. also they share no blood relation.  I also made mention that this genre has been really hammered in the romance world, but once again, Lauren Smith delivers some class and maturity that sets her apart from other authors.  The heat and steamy scenes intensifies and the story is absolutely believable,

You ABSOLUTELY must read the first serial to read this one.  Another small cliffhanger with this one, and I am so anxious to read the conclusion!  WRITE LAUREN WRITE!  LOL

HAPPY READING!

Reviewed by Rachel

Copy provided by Author

 

giveaway

Lauren is graciously offering an e-copy of one book (reader’s choice) from her backlist to TWO (2) lucky commenters at The Reading Cafe

1. If you have not previously registered at The Reading Cafe, please register by using the log-in at the top of the page (side bar) or by using one of the social log-ins.

2. If you are using a social log-in, please post your email address with your comment.

3. Please LIKE and Follow Lauren Smith on Facebook

4. LIKE us on FACEBOOK and then click GET NOTIFICATION under ‘liked’ for an additional entry.

5. LIKE us on Twitter for an additional entry.

6. Please FOLLOW us on GOODREADS for an additional entry.

7. Giveaway open Internationally

8. Giveaway runs from March 9 – March 13, 2016

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