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Velvet, Leather & Lace: A Man's Gotta Do\Calling the Shots\Baring It All
Hot new catalogue company, Velvet, Leather and Lace, is launching a revolution in lingerie--and partners Jamie, Samantha and Mia are coming apart as fast as their wispy new underwear! At this rate, they might get caught with their panties down. And the whole world will be watching!
368 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 2005
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Suzanne Forster
62 books49 followersNew York Times and USA Today best-selling author Suzanne Forster is living proof of William Shakespeare’s maxim that the uses of adversity are sweet. Suzanne’s writing career began by accident. Literally. A car accident ended her dreams for a career in clinical psychology. During her recovery, she began writing to fill the hours, and before she was well enough to return to graduate school, she’d sold her first book and launched a new career.
Since then Suzanne has written more than thirty novels and been the recipient of countless awards, including The National Readers’ Choice Award for Shameless, her mainstream debut. She’s received recognition for outstanding sales from Waldenbooks and Bookrak, and her recent novel, Unfinished Business, was made into a movie for the Oxygen Network.
Suzanne has a Master’s Degree in Writing Popular Fiction, and she teaches and lectures frequently. Her seminars on Women's Contemporary Fiction at UCLA and UC Riverside were rated outstanding, and her most requested workshop, "The High-Concept Synopsis," is based on personal experience. Her breakout novel, Shameless, sold on a synopsis that triggered a bidding war and garnered her a six-figure contract.
Suzanne has received considerable media attention, including a feature segment on Extra, NBC's news and entertainment magazine, and an Emmy Award–winning "Special Report" on CBS Channel 23 News. Her many print appearances include the L.A. Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Redbook and Orange Coast Magazine
Since then Suzanne has written more than thirty novels and been the recipient of countless awards, including The National Readers’ Choice Award for Shameless, her mainstream debut. She’s received recognition for outstanding sales from Waldenbooks and Bookrak, and her recent novel, Unfinished Business, was made into a movie for the Oxygen Network.
Suzanne has a Master’s Degree in Writing Popular Fiction, and she teaches and lectures frequently. Her seminars on Women's Contemporary Fiction at UCLA and UC Riverside were rated outstanding, and her most requested workshop, "The High-Concept Synopsis," is based on personal experience. Her breakout novel, Shameless, sold on a synopsis that triggered a bidding war and garnered her a six-figure contract.
Suzanne has received considerable media attention, including a feature segment on Extra, NBC's news and entertainment magazine, and an Emmy Award–winning "Special Report" on CBS Channel 23 News. Her many print appearances include the L.A. Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Redbook and Orange Coast Magazine
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February 17, 2025
I liked the second story the most, 4 stars...
Calling the shots is not full of hot sex. It is basically 1 scene/day.
And it is all about trust, which in my opinion is more important than lust and can elevate your sex to another level.
Calling the shots is not full of hot sex. It is basically 1 scene/day.
And it is all about trust, which in my opinion is more important than lust and can elevate your sex to another level.
December 3, 2017
Three stories... three partners in a lingerie company... a big show on the horizon... and true, sexy love finds them all...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 26, 2020
Cute book where each story is connected by a lingerie company.
July 15, 2020
Too much sex, not enough plot
August 3, 2023
Good quick read
October 6, 2023
what a terrible book
February 16, 2015
This is 3-story anthology about the three partners of a lingerie company on the cusp of "making it big".
The first story is about Jamie. Unknown to the fashion world, he is the only male in the partnership. However, with all the hype on, the media wants to meet the designer of the revolutionary stunt lingerie. Panicking, he goes through his "black book" to find a girl he can pay to be him until the frenzy dies down. The woman who agrees does so with an ulterior motive, but all original plans backfire when love enters the picture.
The second story was about Lana, the control freak. Her lover has decided he wants more of her than just the physical aspect of things. He forces her to accept that sometimes, letting go can be just as pleasurable as being in charge.
The third story, was about Mia. Mia and her neighbour have been attracted to each other ever since. Over the years, they've become very good friends. Though Jake is willing to take things to another level, Mia is afraid of taking that step, in case it doesn't work out. After Mia, comes to him in desperation for help for the set for the fashion show, Jake decides to pursue Mia until she sees that they could only be good for each other.
The second story was a little too stilted, and I found myself wishing the story would end. There wasn't any "fun" in the story like the other two. I liked the first and third stories best, with the latter being my favourite, and the best, in my opinion. Ms. Shalvis made me not want to put down my Kindle.
The first story is about Jamie. Unknown to the fashion world, he is the only male in the partnership. However, with all the hype on, the media wants to meet the designer of the revolutionary stunt lingerie. Panicking, he goes through his "black book" to find a girl he can pay to be him until the frenzy dies down. The woman who agrees does so with an ulterior motive, but all original plans backfire when love enters the picture.
The second story was about Lana, the control freak. Her lover has decided he wants more of her than just the physical aspect of things. He forces her to accept that sometimes, letting go can be just as pleasurable as being in charge.
The third story, was about Mia. Mia and her neighbour have been attracted to each other ever since. Over the years, they've become very good friends. Though Jake is willing to take things to another level, Mia is afraid of taking that step, in case it doesn't work out. After Mia, comes to him in desperation for help for the set for the fashion show, Jake decides to pursue Mia until she sees that they could only be good for each other.
The second story was a little too stilted, and I found myself wishing the story would end. There wasn't any "fun" in the story like the other two. I liked the first and third stories best, with the latter being my favourite, and the best, in my opinion. Ms. Shalvis made me not want to put down my Kindle.
January 6, 2008
3 linked novellas about the owners of a lingerie company and their romances.
April 27, 2011
out of the 3 stories i liked Jill Shalvis's story the best the other 2 ever ok
August 19, 2011
Three author collaboration Suzanne Forster, Donna Kauffman, Jill Shalvis with lots of sexy action.
April 2, 2015
A Man's Gotta Do by Suzanne Forster 2 Stars
Calling the Shots by Donna Kauffman 1 Star
Baring it All by Jill Shalvis 2.5 Stars
Calling the Shots by Donna Kauffman 1 Star
Baring it All by Jill Shalvis 2.5 Stars
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