Not for a Moment by Toni J. Strawn

It doesn’t matter who started it—only who ends up on top.

Jess Langford wants nothing more than to live her own life. But a horrific accident she had a few years ago left her with…issues. And an overprotective brother who thwarts her every attempt at independence.

Secretly moving out of her college dorm, she celebrates her newfound freedom with a one-night stand with a man she thinks she recognizes. It’s only in the light of the following morning she discovers the truth. It’s someone with the power and connections to send her right back to the prison she just escaped.

Physiotherapy consultant Van Sheffield knows exactly who Jess is. Stubborn. Rebellious. Trouble with a capital T. In other words, the perfect candidate for his innovative rehabilitation program.

Loving her spark, the energy that makes her pick herself up every time she falls, Van sets out to do whatever it takes to harness Jess’s strength of will. But he wasn’t expecting her to push him so close to the edge of his control…or so close to losing his heart.

Warning: Contains a feisty lady with a stubborn streak a mile wide, and a man who knows how to deal with a certain pain in the butt.

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Ruthie – ☆☆☆
This is the third book in the series, and I really enjoyed the previous two. This one just didn't quite hit the same spot for me. Unusually, I really didn't get the behaviour of the lead characters. I can't really explain without revealing too much of the story, but I did read it all. There were bits that worked well, and there is good level of humour, thanks in the main to her two friends.

We get to read the story from Jess and Van's points of view, and they are so far apart in their thinking that the chemistry between them was more difficult to fathom – although it was undoubtedly hot. There was progression, and lessons learned, which was satisfying. It was good to touch base with friends from previous books too.

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For reviews & more info, check out our Momentary Lapse post.

Toni Strawn lives in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand, the adventurers’ playground. Like all writers with an overactive imagination, Toni would prefer to throw her heroines off a cliff with a book of matches, string and a rusty Swiss-army knife, than do any adventuring of her own. A self-confessed tom-boy, Toni likes her heroes tough and her heroines tougher.

While not furiously trying to wreck her heroine’s lives before finding them a happily ever after, Toni can be found feeding her addiction to paranormal romance novels. Get Toni’s must-have reading list of paranormal romance series here.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Not for a Moment (One Moment #3) by Toni J. Strawn to read and review.

Momentary Lapse by Toni J. Strawn

Any man can get down and dirty. A real man cleans up his own mess.

Madison St James’s life is a glittering fairy tale until her Prince Charming turns out to be Prince Cheating. With the help of a sexy stranger, Madison becomes someone she’s not for just one night. Confident, uninhibited, and up for no-holds-barred sex.

It’s hot. It’s sensual. And so real that Madison doesn’t see how she can ever return to her superficial life. But with no money of her own, no job and no experience, Madison is trapped. Just like her manipulative mother planned.

Cole Langford has one of the most powerful names in Maryland, but none of the money and prestige that go with it. But he knows first-hand what it’s like to get kicked to the curb by power-wielding megalomaniacs.

Lately Cole’s libido’s been on holiday. Even his old hobby of seducing rich social climbers and leaving them begging has lost its appeal. But Madison is like decadent candy, and Cole isn’t satisfied with one tiny taste.

Even if going back for seconds has disaster written all over it.

Warning: Contains an appetizing one-night stand in a hotel, saucy sexcapades in a deserted stairwell and proof that sometimes you have to strip down and get naked in front of the mirror to truly see yourself.

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Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
4.5 hot stars
Having read book one – which is Marcus and Abby's story – I was delighted to get a chance to read another in the series. Ms. Strawn has a good turn of phrase, and deals with interesting issues head on. Her characters have looks and brains, and will change their views if given enough prodding!

This installment pitted two fundamentally similar, yet superficially different people against each other – but with a level of chemistry that neither had the strength to resist. Cole is in business with Marcus from Moment of Weakness and Marcus is supportive when needed, although he doesn't feature in the book otherwise. Cole has a huge chip on his shoulder, and it takes a lot to get him to rethink his opinion of anyone who has grown up entitled. Therefore, when he meets the very beautiful society belle, Madison, things get interesting.

We read the story from both their viewpoints, and so can see the car crashes as they pile up – but also know that they are two really decent human beings, who need to catch a break! The side characters such as Logan and most definitely Jess, Cole's sister, are great, and Madison's mother is easy to visualise if you have ever watched Cruella de Ville! (at least that is who I saw her as!)

Some lovely funny moments, some sad ones, and some very, very hot ones. This is a good read, and I am now looking forward to the next one in the series!

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Book 3
Releases May 24^th

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Toni Strawn lives in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand, the adventurers’ playground. Like all writers with an overactive imagination, Toni would prefer to throw her heroines off a cliff with a book of matches, string and a rusty Swiss-army knife, than do any adventuring of her own. A self-confessed tom-boy, Toni likes her heroes tough and her heroines tougher.

While not furiously trying to wreck her heroine’s lives before finding them a happily ever after, Toni can be found feeding her addiction to paranormal romance novels. Get Toni’s must-have reading list of paranormal romance series here.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Momentary Lapse (One Moment #2) by Toni J. Strawn to read and review.

Moment of Weakness by Toni J. Strawn

The rules of engagement are clear: it’s all-out war. And their hearts are on the line.

It’s not that Abby Harkness’s ex cheated. Hell, it’s not even that he did the dirty with her own sister. The worst part? Everyone—even her own mother—knew about it before she did.

These days, Abby’s nomadic job makes it easy to stick to the rules that protect her heart. Rule number one: Never stay in any man’s bed more than one night. But when a carefully planned tryst falls through, she finds herself stranded in a boardroom—naked—with the one man who makes her body scream danger.

Three hours of mind-blowing sex later, Marcus Brookhein walks out of the boardroom feeling like he just lost. That doesn’t sit with someone who lives and breathes competition. Next time, he’s making the rules. Starting by getting her assigned to work side by side with him.

Abby is desperate not to repeat a night of pleasure that left cracks in her carefully constructed defenses. But four long weeks of close proximity loom before her. And Marcus has a lot to teach her about playing dirty…

Warning: Contains a contest of wills with hot sex. Epic hot sex. Pushing-the-limits sex. On a conference table. On the kitchen counter. On the floor—because they never quite make it to the couch.

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Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is a fun, sexy and enjoyable read. It is the first in the series, so leaves the ending open – but in a good way.

I found the acts and thoughts of the two leads to be very entertaining. Their actions were regularly hot and most often in complete contravention of their words. I always enjoy it when the female lead is reluctant to get involved, and institutes men's rules – for a man to want to break them. She does a reasonable job of continuing to maintain control, and not appear to capitulate too quickly – which can be annoying. The writing is good, the pace fast and the story has enough depth.

I do hope Ms. Strawn is busy creating book 2 for our entertainment.

Toni Strawn lives in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand, the adventurers’ playground. Like all writers with an overactive imagination, Toni would prefer to throw her heroines off a cliff with a book of matches, string and a rusty Swiss-army knife, than do any adventuring of her own. A self-confessed tom-boy, Toni likes her heroes tough and her heroines tougher.

While not furiously trying to wreck her heroine’s lives before finding them a happily ever after, Toni can be found feeding her addiction to paranormal romance novels. Get Toni’s must-have reading list of paranormal romance series here.

Connect with Toni

Facebook  ~  Twitter  ~  Website  ~  Goodreads

Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Moment of Weakness (One Moment #1) by Toni J. Strawn to read and review.