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📚📗REVIEW📗📚

THE SEXY SERIES bks 1-3 by #CarlyPhillips, narrated by #AngelaDawe 4🌟

Sizzle and drama - they have it in spades!

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(Book cover, series)

Boxset Title: The Sexy series

Includes: More than Sexy, Twice as Sexy, & Better than Sexy

Author: Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author

(Book review)

>Healing with a Side of Drama<

The name of their nightclub, TEN29, may represent a horrible time in their lives, but the club itself brings them renewal in the form of the women who help them heal and grow. I liked each book. The relationships are great with plenty of sizzle, but I think the thing I most love are the friendships.

I read along with the audio book. The narrator, Angela Dawe, did a good job. Even though I'd prefer a counterpart for the male voices, she was easy to listen to.

BTW - prior reading (Dare to Love, NY Dares, and Knight Brothers series) isn't required, but I do recommend it if you can.

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

May 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM Everybody can reply

Quinn Reed 📚🏈🏒🎶➕️

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☘️REVIEW☘️

TWICE AS SEXY, #SexySeries bk 2, by #CarlyPhillips, narrated by #AngelaDawe 4🌟

Good girl for the not-so-bad boy ❤️‍🔥

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(Book review)

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<b>Clean Slate</b>

Scarlett Davis gives, or is it takes, 🤔 - no matter, herself one heck of a birthday present when she brazenly states her intentions to resident bad boy, Tanner Grayson. Girl, we should be friends. Seriously.

I love their chemistry. Even as they navigate some issues, the chemistry never fades, and it is hot!

-- Book quote
'From the gentleman worried about hurting her, he turned into the dominant man he’d promised he’d be.'
-- Scarlett Davis

Scarlett's best friend, Leigh, not only provides insight, but she is funny and keeps it real. I truly need to join their friend group! I love their friendship and how they look out for and support each other. Healthy (female) friendships are a life saver, and I love the way theirs is portrayed.

Don't get me wrong, Tanner is no slouch in the friend department, but his friends, despite owning a nightclub with him, aren't much fun... 😆 ... in this book. They're plenty of fun in their own books (or at least, I assume for Landon).

I read along with the audio book. The narrator is Angela Dawe. I do like her, but a male counterpart would've been nice, too.

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

H = 29?; h = 30

May 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM Everybody can reply

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Quinn Reed 📚🏈🏒🎶➕️

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📚REVIEW📚

BETTER THAN SEXY, #SexySeries bk 3, by #CarlyPhillips, narrated by #AngelaDawe 4🌟

Let the healing begin. 🩵

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>The Right Muse<

Nearly from the start, I felt for Vivienne (Vivi, Vivi Z) Zane (Clarke). She was in a no-win situation. I admire her attempts to get through everything quietly, even if she felt she had to put herself last.

The combustible energy she shared with Landon Bennett threw everything out the window. I didn't like how he reacted to her secret. At the same time, I recognize how realistic the response is, not just from him but also his friends and family.

-- Book quote
'But she’d taken off her cap for a brief second, and his gaze was locked on her face, his body captivated by her voice, and his dick completely engaged in a way he hadn’t been in years.'
-- Landon Bennett

I liked the pacing of the book, which had small time jumps to keep the story moving along. This made it relatively fast and easy read that I enjoyed.

I listened to the audio book as part of 'The Sexy series.' The narrator, Angela Dawe, did a good job. Even though I'd prefer a counterpart for the male voices, she was easy to listen to.

BTW - prior reading (Dare to Love, NY Dares, and Knight Brothers series) isn't required, but I do recommend it if you can.

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

May 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM Everybody can reply

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Quinn Reed 📚🏈🏒🎶➕️

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💚REVIEW💚

TAKE ME AGAIN, Knight Brothers bk 1, #CarlyPhillips, narrated by #AngelaDawe 4.5🌟

Not heeding some warnings is fun. 😉

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(Book cover, series)

Boxset Title: The Knight Brothers, Complete series | books 1-3
Includes: Take Me Again, Take Me Down, & Take Me Tonight
Author: Carly, New York Times bestselling author

(Book review from a re-read)

>UPDATED 5/2025: Being Seen Again<

I love their history. There was attraction and a connection borne from two teens needing someone, anyone, to really see them. Sebastian Knight and Ashley Easton were each dealt a craptastic hand when it came to parental figures, but for a short period of time, they had each other. Until they didn't.

-- Book quote
'Warning bells went off in her head, but she was too far gone to heed them.'
-- Ashley Easton

I like how Ashley stayed connected to the Knight family. I adore how sweet, innocent, and unassuming it was. As sad as the reason for the reunion was, the way things happened kept me wanting to continue on, finishing it in one sitting.

I read along with the audio book. The narrator, Angela Dawe, did a really good job. It was my first time listening to her, and I look forward to more.

Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

May 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM Everybody can reply

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Quinn Reed 📚🏈🏒🎶➕️

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🌴REVIEW🌴

TAKE ME TONIGHT, #KnightBrothers bk 3, by #CarlyPhillips, narrated by #AngelaDawe 4.5🌟

The sweetest Dare of the bunch.

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(Book cover, series)

Boxset Title: The Knight Brothers complete series / books 1-3

Includes: Take Me Again, Take Me Down, & Take Me Tonight

Author: Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author

(Book review)

>Can't Get You Outta My Head<

Ethan Knight has some baggage, but I love how he's immediately drawn to Sienna Dare, despite her being off limits. He has had his alphahole role since his late wife's death down pat. I love watching his walls break down and crumble. The two are very opposite with great chemistry, and she's the right person to get him back to living.

While I don't love that anyone goes through the pain that Ethan has experienced with his dad or his late wife, I do love that we got to see him shed the last vestiges of the pain from Mandy and also start healing from his dad's abandonment.

-- Book quote
'She clearly wasn’t practiced, but she didn’t need to be when just the touch of her was enough to set him off.'
-- Ethan Knight

As is common when a Dare is involved, there are a lot of cameos from the Dare to Love, Sexy, and this series. Prior reading isn't required, but I'd recommend it if you're inclined.

Another common thread, especially when the Florida Dares are highlighted, is Robert Dare brings drama to the mix. It's sad how lacking as a father, spouse, and all-around human being he is. When his latest situation hits the fan, I love and hate how the siblings circle the wagons. I do like how Sienna stands up for herself with them and her father. Her giving her siblings a dressing down made me like her a little more, even if she forgives (too) quickly in most situations.

This has been my favorite book in the series, in part due to the crossover with the Dares. Of course, the biggest part is the hot chemistry between Sienna and Ethan that bursts through the pages. I love their ups and downs and how this starts as her being unable to figure out what she wants to do with her future.

Next, I will catch up with Jason Dare and his buddies, and Sierra Knight and her story. I look forward to more of this universe. 🥰❤️‍🔥

I read along with the audio book. The narrator is Angela Dawe, whom I enjoyed listening to. As ea…

May 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM Everybody can reply

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Started ear-reading #SlaveToSensation by @authornalinisingh.bsky.social this morning. Read by #AngelaDawe. Both story and narration are excellent. Only 7% in, already hooked. #PsyChanglingSeries

December 4, 2024 at 3:44 PM Everybody can reply

Quinn Reed 📚🏈🏒🎶➕️

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🌿REVIEW🌿

MORE THAN SEXY, #SexySeries bk 1, by #CarlyPhillips, narrated by #AngelaDawe 4🌟

A good spinoff series start. ❤️‍🔥

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(Book cover, series)

Boxset Title: The Sexy series

Includes: More than Sexy, Twice asSexy, & Better than Sexy

Author: Carly, New York Times bestselling author

(Book review)

>White Knight<

From the beginning, I really liked Faith (Holland) Lancaster. She's determined to make her dreams a reality despite some tough experiences.

Jason "Jase" Dare... well, if you've read any of the Florida Dares books, you know that they all have issues that stem from Robert Dare, their father. Jason isn't immune to it. Couple that with another traumatic event, and he's an extra fun nut to crack. I like him and his noble response to things with people he cares about, but he comes across as a bit of a martyr, which I found to be a detractor.

-- Book quote
'She knew better than to trust any guy, let alone a nightclub owner she’d just met. Even if he had been her savior tonight.'
-- Faith Lancaster

He's a bit over-the-top and commanding when it comes to the perfect stranger that Faith starts as, but I like how he makes it work for him. I mean, one kiss and she was.... You know what, I'm not going to finish that sentence. When you read it, you'll understand.

We see a little more of Robert and Savannah. I have always been on the fence about her, but she somewhat redeems herself.

I read along with the audio book. The narrator, Angela Dawe, did a good job. Even though I'd prefer a counterpart for the male voices, she was easy to listen to.

BTW - prior reading (Dare to Love, NY Dares, and Knight Brothers series) isn't required, but I do recommend it if you can.

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

H = late 20s?; h = 25

May 14, 2025 at 3:53 AM Everybody can reply

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Quinn Reed 📚🏈🏒🎶➕️

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📗REVIEW📗

TAKE ME DOWN, Knight Brothers bk 2, by #CarlyPhillips, narrated by #AngelaDawe 4🌟

Parker & Emily are 🥰❤️‍🔥🥵

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(Book review)

>Letting Go and Living Again<

Parker Knight and Emily Stevens have a fairly easy and laid-back story. Yes, there's some family and ex drama and antics, but the focus really is them. OK, Parker <i>miiight</i> be a tad possessive, but he does prove he can rein it in... sometimes. 🤷‍♀️😁 Other than? Totally laid back. 😉

-- Book quote
“You look like trouble, city boy.”
-- Emily Stevens

I love that she calls him city boy. It's a dig, sure, but it's also her trying to defuse the chemistry. (Thankfully, that's only temporary because they are hot when the walls come down!)

Her blocked trauma and other experiences involving her (abusive) ex are tough, as is his experience, and I love the patience each shows the other when sharing. It's a sign of a healthy relationship. 😍

I listened to the audio book. The narrator is Angela Dawe, who continues to do well with the characters.

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

May 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM Everybody can reply

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Quinn Reed 📚🏈🏒🎶➕️

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📚REVIEW📚

THE KNIGHT BROTHERS series bks 1-3 by #CarlyPhillips, narrated by #AngelaDawe 4.5🌟

I like the series w bk 3 being my fave.

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(Book review)

>Knight Time Is the Right Time<

Mmm... The Knight Brothers with a Dare family crossover in the series? Oh, hell yeah. There's great chemistry, plenty of family drama, and just enough burning up of the sheets to make me happy.

I borrowed the audio book. The narrator, Angela Dawe, did a really good job. It was my first time listening to her, and I look forward to more.

Story: 4-4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

May 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM Everybody can reply

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