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Miss Firecracker (Wild West Boys #2)

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She's the match, he's the fuse...an explosive combination

Wild West Boys, Book 2

One year ago Willow Gregory entered the Miss Firecracker contest on a dare-and ended up with the crown. As a working carpenter, she's not exactly the tears-and-tiara type, and after a year of walking the straight and narrow she's ready to cut loose. Waking up in a sexy stranger's bed with no m...more

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Dec 22, 2009 MelissaB rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2009-reads, romantica-erotica, kindle, kindle-books-available-to-loan

*** 4 1/2 stars ***

Willow Gregory wakes up hungover in a strange man's bed wearing only her "Miss Firecracker" sash. Apparently she got a little rowdy the night before and damaged the bar after drinking too many cherry bombs to celebrate the end of her unwanted reign as Miss Firecraker. Blake West is filling in as the bartender at his buddy's bar while he is on vacation. He is the ultimate Mr. Nice Guy so he put the drunk Willow to bed alone despite her propositions. He informs her when she wake...more *** 4 1/2 stars ***

Willow Gregory wakes up hungover in a strange man's bed wearing only her "Miss Firecracker" sash. Apparently she got a little rowdy the night before and damaged the bar after drinking too many cherry bombs to celebrate the end of her unwanted reign as Miss Firecraker. Blake West is filling in as the bartender at his buddy's bar while he is on vacation. He is the ultimate Mr. Nice Guy so he put the drunk Willow to bed alone despite her propositions. He informs her when she wakes up that the sheriff ordered her to work at the bar until she works off the damage she caused when she threw a stool at a man who groped a waitress.

Willow is a carpenter and foreman for her father's construction company. She only entered the Miss Firecraker contest after someone put her name in as a joke and she didn't want to disappoint her excited mother. She is tired of all the men she knows seeing her as a friend or buddy and not as a hot woman. So when she sees the very hot, sexy Blake West eyeing her up like he wants to eat her up, she jumps at the chance to have a hot love affair. Blake is extremely attracted to the hot firecracker who ended up working in the bar with him. He is at loose ends in his life right now after his dad sold their sheep ranch. He has spent some time bartending and working construction but doesn't really know what he wants to do next - until the sassy Willow started working for him.

Blake and Willow start a very hot affair with lots of nekkid mattress dancing. The chemistry between them is off the charts. Blake is a total sweetheart, always cooking her dinner and saying the sweetest things - Willow would have been crazy to let go of a guy like that! He is hot, has a great body, is great in bed and treats her like a queen.

The relationship between Willow and Blake is very physical but they also start to fall for each other quickly. The story had a wonderful hero, a nice romance, very hot love scenes and a lot of funny parts. Plus I just love Blake's endearments - "sunshine" (because she lights up his life) and of course "darlin'". I really enjoyed this story! Slight points were lost because I could have used an epilogue at the end - but knowing Ms. James she will write another story that tells us more about Blake and Willow's life when she writes about another West/McKay cousin or Blake's friend Dave.

Love Scene Info: The love scenes contain only M/F. No anal, toys (well some marashino cherries were utilized) or anything other than hot lovin' between Blake and Willow. (less)

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Apr 25, 2012 Eternal-Love78 Michelle Rossi's Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

Another Ravenous, Zealous, Tale from the Astounding Lorelei James!

Willow Gregory woke up in Blake West's bed with absolutely no recollection of what transpired the night before. Especially the part of the night where she miraculously threw off her clothes, since they're hanging from the ceiling fan. She's harboring a nasty hangover, & completely nekkid to boot!

Blake West being a complete gentleman, never took advantage of the nekkid ex-beauty queen lounging in his bed.

Even though the he swea...more

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Jul 03, 2011 chanceofbooks rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-read, 2011-keepers

It's Lorelei James, it's a Fourth of July Story, it's got sexy Blake West, and it's got a female carpenter turned reluctant beauty queen. You just can't go wrong with this as a short novella. Rough Rider fans know Blake as a cousin to the sexy McKays--Blake shows up in Colt's book Branded by Trouble to provide a little competition for India. And since Blake was attracted to the non-traditional India, we know he goes for a spunky unconventional woman. And he gets one when he takes a stint bartend...more

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Jul 14, 2011 Shandy Jo rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: erotic, western

This is another book in the McKay / West line up by Ms. James. Ms. James has written another winner, as far as I’m concerned. With her talent for hot scenes and intriguing plots. She weaves a wonderful story. I love her characters, Blake West has been displaced by recent events in his life and is now just trying to find where he belongs. I enjoyed Blake’s good guy/ boy scout persona, but I felt he was oh so much better when he let loose. Willow Gregory is hot tempered, petite, and good with her...more

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Oct 23, 2010 Danielle rated it 3 of 5 stars

I love the McKay and West men but I was extremely interested in Blake. I finally get to read his story and it wasn't what I thought it would be.

"She’s the match, he’s the fuse…an explosive combination

One year ago Willow Gregory entered the Miss Firecracker contest on a dare—and ended up with the crown. As a working carpenter, she’s not exactly the tears-and-tiara type, and after a year of walking the straight and narrow she’s ready to cut loose.

Waking up in a sexy stranger’s bed with no memory...more I love the McKay and West men but I was extremely interested in Blake. I finally get to read his story and it wasn't what I thought it would be.

"She’s the match, he’s the fuse…an explosive combination

One year ago Willow Gregory entered the Miss Firecracker contest on a dare—and ended up with the crown. As a working carpenter, she’s not exactly the tears-and-tiara type, and after a year of walking the straight and narrow she’s ready to cut loose.

Waking up in a sexy stranger’s bed with no memory of the havoc she wreaked the night before wasn’t quite what she had in mind. Nor was agreeing to his mandate—work for him at the tavern until she repays the damage. Or go to jail.

Blake West thinks he could possibly be the only man alive who could say no to a drunken, horny, naked beauty queen. There’s something about the former Miss Firecracker that makes him want to blow his Mr. Nice Guy persona all to hell.

It helps that Willow is ready to dive headfirst into a no-heartstrings-attached affair. Which fits in perfectly with Blake’s temporary gig managing his friend’s bar.

Every grinding kiss, every stolen touch leads to another…until a harmless little white lie becomes the detonator that could explode their chances at a happily ever after. "

Willow and Blake were utterly fantastic together. With them you already knew the out come and it would be easy. I wasn't a fan of that. Women make this men work for it. It starts out when Willow awakes in a strangers bed, but doesn't give you the insight to what had happened the night before until the story unfolds and things are explained. I would have loved to read what actually happened without other people filling in the blanks for Willow.

I also thought the story was also way too short. I mean when things are just coming into focus the story ends. Does Blake end up getting the girl? Well, of course but after he is not honest with her she gives into him. Then the end. Although, Blake is my favorite West, I wasn't to thrilled about this book all in all. I am hoping this series can pick back up and give me so much more of these hot cowboys. (less)

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Mar 21, 2011 Emily rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: humorous, own-kindle

Tough as nails carpenter Willow Gregory has spent the last year crowned Miss Firecracker, after a joke gone awry at her cost. Ready to shed the title, she parties it up a little too much waking up but naked, with the exception of her sash, with a man finding humor at her current condition.

Blake West is not quite sure to make of the woman who tore up the bar he is watching for a friend last night, but he knows one thing he will have time to get to since she will be working as a waitress to cover...more

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Feb 11, 2012 BkGurl rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: own

The Wild West Boys series doesnt have the depth that the Rough Riders (McKays) series does but I still enjoyed this story. After reading Branded for Trouble, it was nice to read about McKay cousin Blake West finding love away from Sundance, WY. This is a quick read, jam-packed with lots of hot chemistry. My only issue was that ending was a bit abrupt which left me wanting an epilogue on Blake and Willow's HEA. Knowing Lorelei James theres another West relative or friend (maybe Dave?) lurking aro...more

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May 17, 2013 Darcy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: favourites-erdg

Yummy, Blake West, all that blonde West-man out there, you can understand why Willow didn't stand a chance when she laid eyes on him!!!! So we know Blake from Sundance, and now that his dad sold the farm, he heads out to help a buddy and has his bar messed up by drunken lady who ends up naked in his bed. Of course, gentlemen Blake didn't take advantage, but most definitely lets her know he is interested. 24 hours later, sparks are flying, problem is, she thinks he is a passing through bartender...more

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Jan 31, 2012 Betsy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: western, romance, smuttery

This is a nice story. Fun, playful, romantic. It is not especially memorable or unique but it does have some really vivid moments and I enjoyed it. After reading more than 20 Lorelei James books, I am used to to the typically father prototype and I enjoyed that Big Kenny, Willow's father, kicked that to the curb with his professional wrestler meets ZZ Top image. I would be scared to death if he was after me. Talk about papa bear. It was great to see Blake get a story and I am glad it wasn't burd...more

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Jan 19, 2011 Sandy M rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, erotic

I’m enjoying these novellas of Ms. James’ that are offshoots of her McKay family series. These Wild West boys are cousins to their infamous counterparts. The stories are shorter, of course, and that leaves no time for for those misunderstandings that are always so prevalent in romance books. In this series, a reader gets to the meat of things quickly, gets some good lovin’ while learning about the relationship along with the characters, and a happily ever after is that much more straightforward...more I’m enjoying these novellas of Ms. James’ that are offshoots of her McKay family series. These Wild West boys are cousins to their infamous counterparts. The stories are shorter, of course, and that leaves no time for for those misunderstandings that are always so prevalent in romance books. In this series, a reader gets to the meat of things quickly, gets some good lovin’ while learning about the relationship along with the characters, and a happily ever after is that much more straightforward and sweeter.

That’s not to say there aren’t doubts and vulnerabilities along the way. Even though Blake and Willow are strong, confident people, they still have those moments in life when they’re just not sure and question certain things. But then they attack that problem head on, talk it out, get it out in the open and get on with their lives. And the lovin’. Did I mention the lovin’?

I really like the way this book starts out. Willow, the night before, was whooping it up because her Miss Firecracker run had ended. Getting stood up by the new Miss Firecracker and her cronies didn’t help matters, so she had a drink. And half a dozen more drinks that were waiting for the jerks who thought they had a sense of humor. What she doesn’t remember after that is the ensuing fight, so to speak, when she tossed some furniture at the guy who tried to feel her up. He learned to keep his hands to himself and Willow wakes up in Blake West’s bed with no memory of what went on later in the bar, nor what happened with Blake.

As much as I enjoy Blake’s McKay cousins and their rowdy, bad-boy ways, I also love a good guy. And Blake is definitely one of those. He took care of Willow during her momentary lapse in judgment and nothing did happen between them during that night, as much as he wanted something to happen. He’s going to get a second chance, however, because instead of going to jail, he made a deal with local law enforcment for Willow to work off the damages her table-throwing activities caused in the bar. She’ll be around a while so he can have a little fun and he can make sure she enjoys herself too.

And do these two have fun. Their chemistry is great. And though they keep a couple of things hidden in the beginning from each other, when all is revealed they work it out by talking instead of quaking internally and getting all worked up. And that aforementioned lovin’? Lots of it and it leaves you hot and sated and ready for more. Just like Blake and Willow.(less)

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Feb 20, 2010 Auntee rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of Lorelei James

Shelves: e-books, erotic-romance, 2010_reads

Cute, hot, 95 page novella from Lorelei James about former sheep rancher Blake West (and one of the Rough Riders McKay cousins) and carpenter/construction company foreman, beauty pageant winner (Miss Firecracker) Willow Gregory. Dimpled, 6'3", blond haired, muscular Blake's between jobs deciding what he wants to do with his life since his dad sold their sheep ranch for oodles of money. He's got time on his hands and money in the bank for the first time in his life so he decides to help his Nebra...more Cute, hot, 95 page novella from Lorelei James about former sheep rancher Blake West (and one of the Rough Riders McKay cousins) and carpenter/construction company foreman, beauty pageant winner (Miss Firecracker) Willow Gregory. Dimpled, 6'3", blond haired, muscular Blake's between jobs deciding what he wants to do with his life since his dad sold their sheep ranch for oodles of money. He's got time on his hands and money in the bank for the first time in his life so he decides to help his Nebraskan buddy Dave out and manage his bar for him while he's out of town. There he meets sexy, petite, tomboy carpenter Willow Gregory, who after a wild night celebrating the end of her reign as "Miss Firecracker", manages to do some serious damage to the bar. The sheriff orders her to make restitution by working in the bar until she pays for the damage she's done. Responsible, good-guy Blake has always had a fantasy of having a no-strings affair, and wouldn't the lovely Willow fill the bill? As soon as they start working together the sparks fly, and since both Blake and Willow are wildly attracted to each other they eventually end up as lovers. Things are going great between the two, and besides having some awesome sex, they really like and enjoy each other's company. But when Willow finds out that Blake hasn't revealed some important details about his past, will her new feelings of love turn to distrust?

This was one smokin' little read, done in typical LJ style. Some nice character development, mixed with some racy dialogue, a touch of humor, decent plot, and plenty of hot sex between the very likable H/h. Blake is a combination of too-good-to-be-true sweet beta on the outside and alpha in the bedroom; Willow is feisty, confident, but a bit vulnerable. When they are together the pages just smolder. Lots of erotic (and some very romantic) times between the two of them, including an interesting little interlude involving some maraschino cherries....

This little story packs a satisfying punch, especially if you're a fan of LJ's Rough Riders series about Blake's more rowdy McKay cousins. I loved the sweet yet sexy Blake, and thought he was a perfect match for the strong, yet vulnerable Willow. Lots of sparks in this one, and a perfectly believable ending. Don't miss it. 4 1/2 stars.(less)

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Mar 29, 2012 Candace rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: i-own-on-kindle

Nice story. Lots of references to characters we know from the Rough Riders series, which is nice. We knew just a little bit about Blake from the RR series, but this is his own book and gives us a much better idea of him.

Willow is a great character. Lots of depth there. My only frustration was that this book was too short. I wasn't ready for it to end.

Lorelei James is great. Once you read one of her books you can't seem to stop, or at least I can't.

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Feb 29, 2012 Kellie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: panty-melting-moments

Just short and sweet and will add more when i have more time.
I've been dying to know Blake's story when he kept popping up in Rough Riders.

At the start if the book I wasn't feeling into it... But by the middle I LOVED IT! He is just something else!

and Willow! Who doesn't love a hot chick who can do manly things?

I thought they were adorable together!

and will never ever look at marichino cherry's the same way again! lol

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Oct 15, 2012 Wendy rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is book 2 of the Wild West Boys series by Lorelei James but it is also connected to the Rough Riders series. In reading order this one falls after book 6.5 Strong Silent Type.
This is the story of Willow and Blake West.
Blake is managing is buddies bar in Nebraska for a week. One night Willow the former Miss Firecracker gets drunk in the bar and then there is an altercation and Willow has to pay for the damages. It's set up that she will work in the bar untold its paid. Willow and Blake have...more

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Apr 10, 2010 Kris (KindleRomance) rated it 4 of 5 stars

I loved this book except that it really was so good it should have been much longer. She had some great characters to work with so I'm not sure why she didn't carry it out. I would have liked to have seen a true ending to this one. I loved that when there was a misunderstanding, the heroine was outspoken enough to ask the question that would get it resolved quickly.
I will never look at a maraschino cherry the same way again:-)

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Jun 16, 2011 Sophia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle-loaned, guilty-pleasures

These are way shorter than the McKay series, but the writing is just as good. These seem to be more sex packed less story than the other ones. Still good. I love that you still get to find out little tid bits about the other characters even from the other books like India and why Blake asked her out in the First place.

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Jun 14, 2012 Sherri *The Lady Hillindale* rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, contemporary-romance, ebook, erotica, freebie, hero-is-boring

2 stars - Just didn't do much for me. Blake sort of straddled the line between alpha and beta and there's nothing I like less than indecision. Willow and Blake didn't have any chemistry in my opinion.

I have to say, it's hard to believe that Ms James writes the Rough Rider series also, which I love.

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Jul 18, 2011 Spoiler Whore drops the F bomb rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: lorelei-james

I really really really fell for Blake West! He is such a sweetie pie and love the chemistry between him and Willow. He was such a nice change from his manwhoring MacKay cousins...not that there's anything wrong with them but I really really really fell for Blake.

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Nov 18, 2012 Marran rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult-content, romance, favorites

This was a fun,cute and sweet read..and don't forget HOT oh boy was it ever...sizzling hot....

I like a story that can both put a stupid smile on my face and make me squirm ;-)

great chemistry between the characters...

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Jan 28, 2012 Carisa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: g-contemp, favorites-romance, t-modern-cowboy, t-novella-short

This is the frst time I read this author, and this novella hooked me. Hot, simple, sweet, romantic, well done. Wonderful H/h in such a short read.
SCENES/CONTENT: several/hot
GENRE/TONE: contemporary/light
LENGHT: 100 pages

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Jun 20, 2012 Sara rated it 4 of 5 stars

As always Lorelei wrote a fantastic novel. It was a over a little soon for me and didn't have the girth of the McKay Boys books but I love Boy Scout Blake and hope we get to see more of the much tamer West Boys.

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Jan 04, 2011 Samantha rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorite-series-books

This was my favorite of the wild west boys. The story was great but very little interaction with the family which is one the thing that make the whole rough rider books some of my favorite

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Mar 03, 2012 Kay rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks

Blake West has his hands full with Willow Gregory and her attempts at seduction. This is a fun and sexy and thoroughly enjoyable!

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Jan 13, 2010 Stephanie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, lorelei-james, steamy-hot-romance-comtemp

Great little smoking hot short from Ms. James. I think this author is so good she could spice up even the phone book! LOL

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Feb 11, 2013 Morgan rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ride-em-cowboy

So happy to read about Blake, especially after what happened with India...he deserves a hot firecracker!

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Feb 28, 2010 [it's only] Barbara rated it 4 of 5 stars

Lorelei James has the hottest cowboys. This one is a cousin of the infamous McKays.

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Jul 19, 2011 Nancy McGregor rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. Really good fun and hot! I loved that Blake finally got a girl of his own. I really felt for him after the disasterous date with India.
It was short and sweet and a nice compliment to the Rough Rider series.

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Jun 02, 2011 PJ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: lorelei-james

Lorelei James alwasy does a great job with her books. Another great short read.

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Apr 23, 2013 Janice marked it as to-read

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May 18, 2011 Lexi R rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, favorites-adult

Great!!!

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