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All U Can Eat
by
Emma Holly (Goodreads Author)
The sizzling erotic bestseller-now in paperback.
Under suspicion for murder, Frankie Smith joins sexy police chief Jack West on a rollercoaster ride of an investigation. And as the twists and turns unfold, letting go of her inhibitions begins to seem like the most natural thing in the world.
Under suspicion for murder, Frankie Smith joins sexy police chief Jack West on a rollercoaster ride of an investigation. And as the twists and turns unfold, letting go of her inhibitions begins to seem like the most natural thing in the world.
Paperback, 301 pages
Published
May 1st 2007
by Berkley
(first published May 2nd 2006)
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Apr 16, 2008
Laura
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of romantic erotica
Shelves:
romantica-erotica
Another wonderful novel from Holly! Frankie Smith owns the diner, All U Can Eat, in Six Palms, California. But she has man problems. Her boyfriend of five years has just left her for another woman. The next week that woman’s best friend shows up dead one night outside the diner, and the murder weapon is found in the diner’s storeroom. Not good. No surprise Frankie ends up on the short list of suspects. Good thing the yummy Chief of Police, Jack West, has had a thing for Frankie for over a year....more
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This is a romance/erotica novel with a murder mystery involving a female diner owner (Frankie) as the heroine. At the very beginning of the story, her model boyfriend of five years dumps Frankie, leaving her for another woman. She's humiliated and goes on the rebound with several men. Then the best friend of the other woman ends up dead behind Frankie's diner. This puts the chief of police, who has long pined for Frankie, in a difficult position. In the end, Frankie, at least, has a happily ever...more
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I would imagine that when tourists roll into the town of Six Palms, they immediately smell salt, sand and sex. 'Cause it appears that everyone in the town is having lots of it with just about everyone. Over the course of this less-than-300-page-book, Frankie has sex with five different guys, including one she met only 10 hours before, an on-duty cop, and both of the towns' mechanics. At the same time. On top of that, it's uncovered through the course of a murder investigation (oh wait - there wa...more
Hmmm... Well, it was different than the every day run of the mill romance book. First of all, if you are particular about who gets to be inside your heroine, this is probably not for you. If you are really offended by a couple of MM scenes then this is probably not for you. If you are offended by weak characterizations and a shaky plot, then this is probably not for you.
However, if you are in the mood for a sexy quick read with light romance and light mystery, then this is right up your alley.
Fr...more
However, if you are in the mood for a sexy quick read with light romance and light mystery, then this is right up your alley.
Fr...more
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5 stars ...because I had a blast reading this ER combined with a bit of suspense.
The storyline was quite simple, Frankie owned a diner in a small town, Six Palms, CA. Before she can heal her broken-heart from her 4yr lived-in underwear model boyfriend, she had a murdered body in her alley. When one door closed, many many many other opened, and for Frankie, the town sweetheart, the possibilities were all so yummy. It was definitely a case where 'u snooze, u loose', but will Jack, the town's Chie...more
The storyline was quite simple, Frankie owned a diner in a small town, Six Palms, CA. Before she can heal her broken-heart from her 4yr lived-in underwear model boyfriend, she had a murdered body in her alley. When one door closed, many many many other opened, and for Frankie, the town sweetheart, the possibilities were all so yummy. It was definitely a case where 'u snooze, u loose', but will Jack, the town's Chie...more
Dec 22, 2011
Estara
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
people who enjoy fun sex with no guilt and multiple partners
Shelves:
ebook,
read-in-2011
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I read a little more than half of this book before getting bored and putting it down. The plot, what there was of it, consists of a woman who owns a diner called "All U Can Eat" (did Prince name this?) who is jilted by her lover and proceeds to soothe her ego by sleeping with a whole bunch of men. After one romp she finds a dead body in the alleyway near her diner. The chief of police arrives and, wouldn't you know it, he's always had a crush on the sexy diner owner but stomps down his lust when...more
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This got me hot, very hot. And that's how I like my erotica! I liked Frankie and the supporting characters alot. Some have said that the suspense plot was thin but I enjoyed it. Towards the middle I figured out who the killer was but it was still a good read.
I enjoyed this novel more than Cooking Up A Storm. I understood Frankie's motivations more than Abby's in CUAS. It was nice to see how the relationship between Frankie and Jack developed.
My only negative was this: I found it hard to believe...more
I enjoyed this novel more than Cooking Up A Storm. I understood Frankie's motivations more than Abby's in CUAS. It was nice to see how the relationship between Frankie and Jack developed.
My only negative was this: I found it hard to believe...more
All U Can Eat is an erotic romance from Emma Holly--the queen of erotic romance authors. It's a fun, sexy book with much more kink than a traditional romance (think guy-on-guy and bondage) but just about as much plot as a typical romance novel. All U Can Eat is set in sunny SoCal--where the main character, Frankie Smith, owns the titular restaurant. After being betrayed by her sexy but idiotic boyfriend of 5 years, Frankie is trying to recover and get back to normal...that is, until the corpse o...more
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Emma Holly has crafted a likable story of sex, sex and more sex. There's a back story of a murder taking place behind the All U can Eat diner, that's really not as suspenseful as it could have been. I love an erotic story, but the sex got in the way of this tale. While I adored our hero, Jack, the chief of police. I really wasn't feeling the heroine. She was just a bit too slutty. Still it's an enjoyable read and Ms. Holly blends humor and eroticism quite effectively. 3 stars
Another sexy, witty, enjoyable read from Emma Holly. Once again Holly's characters are likeable (even when you think some should annoy the crap out of you with their behaviour, a sure testament to her writing adeptness). The quick pace, sexy, sexy scenes all with a whodunnit backdrop add to the overall fun of the book. Emma Holly is the queen of erotic writing.
ok, so the story content just didn't do it for me.
Here you have a girl who manages to be in a relationship (which I assume she was faithful in because we were not given a reason to believe otherwise) for 5 years but when it's over she hops from bed to bed indiscriminately from practically day 1 after break - up....I felt like sex was put in the story just for the sake of putting sex in. Quite honestly, I think it would have been a GREAT book had she just concentrated on Jack and Frankie. They w...more
Here you have a girl who manages to be in a relationship (which I assume she was faithful in because we were not given a reason to believe otherwise) for 5 years but when it's over she hops from bed to bed indiscriminately from practically day 1 after break - up....I felt like sex was put in the story just for the sake of putting sex in. Quite honestly, I think it would have been a GREAT book had she just concentrated on Jack and Frankie. They w...more
Every now and then, I enjoy reading erotica and Emma Holly's books are among my favorites. Her stories are very steamy and sexy but the stories generally don't feel contrived. And there is a real depth to her characters which really makes you root for them and for their happiness! This was a great story. If you're able, read it with someone you really love!
If you are looking for a top-notch story, look elsewhere. But for a decent plot threaded together by erotic-ish sex scenes... read on! I picked up the book because another title by the author caught my eye and I was curious. It didn't really encourage me to read the title I was originally interested in, although the writing is decent and the characters are ... interesting.
Emma Holly constructs an intriguing murder mystery peppered with her trademark dynamite sex scenes. Chief Jack West is stoic, intelligent, damaged and irresistable. Frankie Smith is a fiesty, hard-working, damaged and irresistable. The plot is outstanding.
Mar 26, 2009
April
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
People that enjoy romantic erotica
Shelves:
steeeea-mmmmy,
romance
This story is labeled "romantic erotica", which it definitely is! The sex scenes are WAY graphic, and I learned a new trick, even. Amidst all the steamy sex and raunchy hook-ups, there is a plot. I think some of the things were neatly skimmed over and wrapped up in a bow (cheating, unplanned pregnancy, etc) but after all, this book isn't in the historical reference section, is it??
This is another wonderful story from Emma Holly. She gives us believable characters who make mistakes and learn from them. Something all of us can learn from. The passion and love are portrayed in a sensual feast!
This was my first Emma Holly book and I thought it was great. It is hard to classify because it has a little bit of everything...romance, murder mystery and erotica. But, Ms. Holly managed to blend all of the genres into a very good book.
not nearly as good as Holly's other stuff.
Still, the at times caricature-like characters had their moments. But the two dimensionality of the book is almost redeemed by the intrigue of the plot.
Still, the at times caricature-like characters had their moments. But the two dimensionality of the book is almost redeemed by the intrigue of the plot.
Trash. Disappointing trash. Was hoping for a sexy mystery, and got bad soft porn. Found it right up in the front of the store at a B&N too--what, is this stuff not selling? Wonder why?
I know the story line is just a device to hold the huge amount of sex scenes, but the blatant disregard for even the most basic police procedures was extremely annoying.
Omg the sex in this book is outstanding... with no jealousy in sight. Even a light hearted thriller thrown in for an extra added punch. I love Emma Holly books...
HAWT!! Smut, check. Great characters, check. Tortured hero, check. Likable leading lady, check. Hunky side characters, yup. Psycho killers, you betcha!!
Emma Holly included all my favorite ingredients!! This was a pretty fast paced, totally sexy book. Yeah, some of the sex was gratuitous but it's so innovative and well written that I found ways to justify it... please who am I kidding, I don't need to justify it. I loved it. The suspense part was good too, I love a guy in uniform. Overall I forg...more
Emma Holly included all my favorite ingredients!! This was a pretty fast paced, totally sexy book. Yeah, some of the sex was gratuitous but it's so innovative and well written that I found ways to justify it... please who am I kidding, I don't need to justify it. I loved it. The suspense part was good too, I love a guy in uniform. Overall I forg...more
I thought this was pretty forgettable. Truly, I forgot whether I had finished it or not and had to go back and look.
Feb 05, 2012
Michelle
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
erotica,
traded-sold
Hot sex scenes, lovely romance between Jack & Frankie, but Frankie sleeps with EVERYone!
Not for the faint of heart or the prudish. This book is vintage Emma. Well written and VERY hot.
Not my favorite - a little too grungy and a few too many lays in one day for me. Didn't find the female lead, Frankie, sympathetic at all.
One of the first erotica authors I read before discovering the m/m addiction.
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