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That Man 3
The steamy and suspenseful conclusion to the bestselling THAT MAN trilogy!
Let’s cut to the chase. A sweet little Midwestern girl with a dimpled smile had shown me there was a connection between my cock and my heart. She was in my bloodstream bringing them together. Making me feel emotions and sensations I’d never felt with anyone.
~
The Kiss had changed everything. This painting had turned my heart upside down and torn me apart. I could no longer deny my feelings. I missed him for only one reason. I was in love.
~
Blake and Jennifer finally succumb to their passion and are unable to get enough of one another. A shocking discovery, however, threatens to pull them apart. And danger looms.
Will the two of them survive an outside force that promises to bring their love to a cruel and tragic end ?
AN EXCERPT: Blake is up to his shenanigans, but there's so much more!
"Blake! What are you doing here?” she gasped as I made my way to her bed after kicking shut the door and locking it.
“What does it look like? I’m getting into bed with you,” I responded, squeezing into her tiny twin bed before she had a chance to notice my hard on. I snuggled next to her. Man, this bed was barely big enough for one person, let alone two.
“You can’t sleep here! What if my parents come in?”
“They won’t, and besides, I’ve locked the door.”
“What if I still say no? Are you going to fuck me into submission?”
My cock flexed and a cocky smile curled on my lips. “That’s Plan B.”
Her eyes widened. “What’s Plan A?”
One of my hands came up from under the cover. In it was a small gift box wrapped in hot pink paper and topped off with a small silver bow. I had kept it hidden behind my back when I’d crept into her room.
“What’s that?”
“It’s just a small Christmas present.”
A combination of guilt and curiosity flickered in her green-as-a-Christmas-tree eyes. “You’re making me feel bad. I don’t have anything else to give you. I mean , I didn’t know—”
I cut her off. “Don’t worry, you’ll be giving me what I wished for on Christmas shortly. Now, open it up.”
“It’s from Gloria’s Secret,” she commented, noticing the famous GS logo on the paper. “Is it some sexy piece of lingerie?”
While that would have been a fine gift too, one I would have bit off her sweet ass, this one was way more creative. And it was going to be way more fun.
“No. Just open it.” She was making my cock twitch with anticipation. I watched as she carefully tore off the wrapping. She stared blankly at the package. “What is this, Blake?”
“It’s a toy. You can’t have Christmas without getting a toy.”
“My Secret Vibrating Egg?”
“It’s a sex toy. You’re going to love playing with it. Open the package.”
She fumbled getting the box opened. I think I already had her aroused.
She lifted the sparkly little pink egg out of the carton and examined it.
“I was almost going to get you a regular vibrator, but then I remembered how much you seemed to enjoy eggs when we had breakfast together at the beach.”
“I do love eggs.” She smiled sheepishly, still studying the toy. “How do you use this?”
My face lit up and my cock stirred. The fun was about to begin.
Let’s cut to the chase. A sweet little Midwestern girl with a dimpled smile had shown me there was a connection between my cock and my heart. She was in my bloodstream bringing them together. Making me feel emotions and sensations I’d never felt with anyone.
~
The Kiss had changed everything. This painting had turned my heart upside down and torn me apart. I could no longer deny my feelings. I missed him for only one reason. I was in love.
~
Blake and Jennifer finally succumb to their passion and are unable to get enough of one another. A shocking discovery, however, threatens to pull them apart. And danger looms.
Will the two of them survive an outside force that promises to bring their love to a cruel and tragic end ?
AN EXCERPT: Blake is up to his shenanigans, but there's so much more!
"Blake! What are you doing here?” she gasped as I made my way to her bed after kicking shut the door and locking it.
“What does it look like? I’m getting into bed with you,” I responded, squeezing into her tiny twin bed before she had a chance to notice my hard on. I snuggled next to her. Man, this bed was barely big enough for one person, let alone two.
“You can’t sleep here! What if my parents come in?”
“They won’t, and besides, I’ve locked the door.”
“What if I still say no? Are you going to fuck me into submission?”
My cock flexed and a cocky smile curled on my lips. “That’s Plan B.”
Her eyes widened. “What’s Plan A?”
One of my hands came up from under the cover. In it was a small gift box wrapped in hot pink paper and topped off with a small silver bow. I had kept it hidden behind my back when I’d crept into her room.
“What’s that?”
“It’s just a small Christmas present.”
A combination of guilt and curiosity flickered in her green-as-a-Christmas-tree eyes. “You’re making me feel bad. I don’t have anything else to give you. I mean , I didn’t know—”
I cut her off. “Don’t worry, you’ll be giving me what I wished for on Christmas shortly. Now, open it up.”
“It’s from Gloria’s Secret,” she commented, noticing the famous GS logo on the paper. “Is it some sexy piece of lingerie?”
While that would have been a fine gift too, one I would have bit off her sweet ass, this one was way more creative. And it was going to be way more fun.
“No. Just open it.” She was making my cock twitch with anticipation. I watched as she carefully tore off the wrapping. She stared blankly at the package. “What is this, Blake?”
“It’s a toy. You can’t have Christmas without getting a toy.”
“My Secret Vibrating Egg?”
“It’s a sex toy. You’re going to love playing with it. Open the package.”
She fumbled getting the box opened. I think I already had her aroused.
She lifted the sparkly little pink egg out of the carton and examined it.
“I was almost going to get you a regular vibrator, but then I remembered how much you seemed to enjoy eggs when we had breakfast together at the beach.”
“I do love eggs.” She smiled sheepishly, still studying the toy. “How do you use this?”
My face lit up and my cock stirred. The fun was about to begin.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2014
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Nelle L'Amour
50 books1,415 followersI am a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Los Angeles with her Prince Charming-ish husband, twin college-bound princesses, and a bevy of royal pain-in-the-butt pets. A former executive in the entertainment industry with a prestigious Humanitas Prize for promoting human dignity and freedom to my credit, I gave up playing with Barbies a long time ago, but I still enjoy playing with toys with my hubby. While I write in my PJs, I love to get dressed up and pretend I’m Hollywood royalty. My steamy stories feature characters that will make you laugh, cry, and swoon and stay in your heart forever. They’re often inspired by my past life.
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May 18, 2014
The first two books were so good I couldn't wait to get my grubby little hands on this one but it was if someone different wrote this book, like a 3rd grader. It was awful.
I ended up asking Amazon for a refund which I NEVER do.
So you've been warned.
First two books...steamy, intense, lust filled. This book? I could only get through about 25% before I threw in the towel and decided to make up my own ending.
I ended up asking Amazon for a refund which I NEVER do.
So you've been warned.
First two books...steamy, intense, lust filled. This book? I could only get through about 25% before I threw in the towel and decided to make up my own ending.
March 13, 2017
That Man 3
The steamy and suspenseful conclusion to the bestselling THAT MAN trilogy!
Book Description
Let’s cut to the chase. A sweet little Midwestern girl with a dimpled smile had shown me there was a connection between my cock and my heart. She was in my bloodstream bringing them together. Making me feel emotions and sensations I’d never felt with anyone.
~
The Kiss had changed everything. This painting had turned my heart upside down and torn me apart. I could no longer deny my feelings. I missed him for only one reason. I was in love.
~
Blake and Jennifer finally succumb to their passion and are unable to get enough of one another. A shocking discovery, however, threatens to pull them apart. And danger looms.
Will the two of them survive an outside force that promises to bring their love to a cruel and tragic end?
Wow, another great addition to the This man series by Nelle L'Amour
Blake and Jennifer are blasted with a few rounds of heartbreak in the third book to this series and it's sad to read through. I was hoping for them both all the way through.
Everything was great but I felt like there was too much sex too often in this for me, don't get me wrong I love sex a lot but it felt like it was every couple pages lol.
I'm interested to see how the last two books go.
The steamy and suspenseful conclusion to the bestselling THAT MAN trilogy!
Book Description
Let’s cut to the chase. A sweet little Midwestern girl with a dimpled smile had shown me there was a connection between my cock and my heart. She was in my bloodstream bringing them together. Making me feel emotions and sensations I’d never felt with anyone.
~
The Kiss had changed everything. This painting had turned my heart upside down and torn me apart. I could no longer deny my feelings. I missed him for only one reason. I was in love.
~
Blake and Jennifer finally succumb to their passion and are unable to get enough of one another. A shocking discovery, however, threatens to pull them apart. And danger looms.
Will the two of them survive an outside force that promises to bring their love to a cruel and tragic end?
Wow, another great addition to the This man series by Nelle L'Amour
Blake and Jennifer are blasted with a few rounds of heartbreak in the third book to this series and it's sad to read through. I was hoping for them both all the way through.
Everything was great but I felt like there was too much sex too often in this for me, don't get me wrong I love sex a lot but it felt like it was every couple pages lol.
I'm interested to see how the last two books go.
May 15, 2014
ARC provided by author in exchange for honest review.
Full review is here My Book Filled Life
With this final book in the series, it was interesting to see the change in Blake from the ultimate player to being in love and dealing with the consequences of some of his earlier actions that finally come to light. Jen on the other hand seemed to be all over the place with her emotions in regards to her relationship with Blake; but I could also understand why she felt that way. When I was initially reading the book, I immediately thought that she overreacted during two separate occasions, but now that I've had time to process the story more, do I still think she went overboard? Maybe, but given what she (and we) know about Blake's playboy reputation is what makes this a great story, because it caused that angst and confusion about how their story would play out.
Full review is here My Book Filled Life
With this final book in the series, it was interesting to see the change in Blake from the ultimate player to being in love and dealing with the consequences of some of his earlier actions that finally come to light. Jen on the other hand seemed to be all over the place with her emotions in regards to her relationship with Blake; but I could also understand why she felt that way. When I was initially reading the book, I immediately thought that she overreacted during two separate occasions, but now that I've had time to process the story more, do I still think she went overboard? Maybe, but given what she (and we) know about Blake's playboy reputation is what makes this a great story, because it caused that angst and confusion about how their story would play out.
May 19, 2014
What a book I ve totally enjoyed this series but this book was brilliant I luvd how the story carried on from the last book an we find out a few lil things in this book but I m not sayin anything u have 2 read it I still luv Blake he is great an so sexy an I luv how he is with Jen its great xxx
January 10, 2016
5 I-love-Blake Stars...!!
I devoured the complete three books in one go. I loved Blake Burns. That man was an asshole and worked it.
He was erotic and hot as sin all right. But he was also damn hilarious. Not the sarcastic-not-a-care-in-the-world sense of humour, but genuine goofy one. I loved him!!
He didn't have any tortured past, demons to face, nothing, zippo.
He was simply a player who learnt to love!
I just loved him, period...
Oh Yes..!!
As for Jennifer, I always like cute petite brunettes as heroines. And she was one of a kind. I loved her obsession with Sponge bob square pants. lol! It was funny and cute.
I never I'll say this but Blake talking to his dick was damn funny. I always found that a little weird, but this just proves that Blake can work anything.
I also love his limricks.!! They make me laugh soo hard..!!
Finally I'll say That man is a must read and now that I have a taste of Nelle L'Amour I am hooked. The lady can write...!!!
I devoured the complete three books in one go. I loved Blake Burns. That man was an asshole and worked it.
He was erotic and hot as sin all right. But he was also damn hilarious. Not the sarcastic-not-a-care-in-the-world sense of humour, but genuine goofy one. I loved him!!
He didn't have any tortured past, demons to face, nothing, zippo.
He was simply a player who learnt to love!
I just loved him, period...
Oh Yes..!!
As for Jennifer, I always like cute petite brunettes as heroines. And she was one of a kind. I loved her obsession with Sponge bob square pants. lol! It was funny and cute.
I never I'll say this but Blake talking to his dick was damn funny. I always found that a little weird, but this just proves that Blake can work anything.
I also love his limricks.!! They make me laugh soo hard..!!
Finally I'll say That man is a must read and now that I have a taste of Nelle L'Amour I am hooked. The lady can write...!!!
May 13, 2014
5 Amazing Stars♥♥♥♥♥
First of all I'd like to thank the author for providing me the ARC in exchange for an honest review. She's super sweet. This series got me hooked ever since I read the first chapter of That Man. Each book in this series is beautifully written. Blake Burns is the perfect gentleman. He right away landed on my top 5 book boyfriends of 2014. First two books were funny & witty. Whereas the 3rd book was sassy and smutty. It had lots of twists and turns but kept me on the edge till the very last page. I lost count of how many chocolate chip cookies I've been munching while reading this book. I loved this book so much that I kept making teasers of Blake Burns. I can't get him out of my system. He's the most funny & charming book boyfriend next to Andrew Parrish & Drew Evans. I must admit Jennifer got on my nerves a bit after 60%. Still I absolutely loved this book. That Man Trilogy is now one of my favourite book series this year. I highly recommend this to everyone.
"There was a connection between my cock and my heart. And she was in my bloodstream bringing them together. Making me feel emotions and sensations I’d never felt with anyone."
First of all I'd like to thank the author for providing me the ARC in exchange for an honest review. She's super sweet. This series got me hooked ever since I read the first chapter of That Man. Each book in this series is beautifully written. Blake Burns is the perfect gentleman. He right away landed on my top 5 book boyfriends of 2014. First two books were funny & witty. Whereas the 3rd book was sassy and smutty. It had lots of twists and turns but kept me on the edge till the very last page. I lost count of how many chocolate chip cookies I've been munching while reading this book. I loved this book so much that I kept making teasers of Blake Burns. I can't get him out of my system. He's the most funny & charming book boyfriend next to Andrew Parrish & Drew Evans. I must admit Jennifer got on my nerves a bit after 60%. Still I absolutely loved this book. That Man Trilogy is now one of my favourite book series this year. I highly recommend this to everyone.
"There was a connection between my cock and my heart. And she was in my bloodstream bringing them together. Making me feel emotions and sensations I’d never felt with anyone."
May 29, 2014
**ARC**. Received for a honest review. Closer to 3 1/2. That Man 3 is the last of the trilogy and all ends come together... #3 starts where #2 left off. Blake is skiing and trying to give Jennifer want she asks....space and just a professional relationship. Can he do that when his mind is always on her? It take two minutes to realize that he can't. Jennifer is trying to gets over him but can only think about the Christmas gift he gave her and how she feels when with him. Now can she trust him? Can he not be a player? Blake has a secret but he knows that if Jennifer ever finds out- it's over. As the story unwinds we see how things evolve. Player- Blake that is. One problem in this series is the sometimes out of place language. Sometimes a little cruder then I thought needed. But The story/book moves fast and even through I'm not a fan of these short novellas, I glad I read them. Will enjoy more from this author.
May 13, 2014
Nelle was kind enough to give me an ARC of this book and I was literally sat on the edge of my seat awaiting it. Oh em gee!! That Man just keeps getting better and better. I loved how Blake just turned up, unexpectedly, and declared his love for her! My heart soared for her! My heart was in my mouth in the middle though and at one point I was scared to read on incase the outcome wasn't a happy one, but I did and wasn't disappointed. I love Jen & Blake together and can't wait to read more of their story, if I get the opportunity to that is. Nelle is one of my favourite authors and her books just keep getting better and better. All in all I adored this book and can't wait for more. A well deserved 5 stars for this series so far. Nelle....you are awesome! ! ♥
May 14, 2014
I freaking love it!! i couldn't put it down when i started this book. This two characters are really great together. I have love Blake since the first book specially the way he express him self. now Jennifer got on my nerves a little bit but I got where she was coming from in some part of her hot and cold moments. Btw thanks to this book I'm not going to see snow angels the same lol. I would recommend this book to the people that want a good book to read.
April 27, 2014
Wow! When I started reading this book the last book in this series I didn't know what to expect I was at chapter three and all I could manage to let escape my mouth was WOW, as I read on, this book took twist and turns unexpected by me, the sexy,funny, romance had me traped, I did not see where the book was going and snap it changed directions again, this is a must read absolutely loved it!
October 17, 2014
3 stars
It was so sweet when he sang a Carol Entitled "All I want for Xmas' Aww!
There's something about the 'Damsel in distress' not those who doesn't know how to fight but those who's accident prone that I do like about the heroines.
I skipped a lot, there was too much sex that I got bored..
Everytime they say 'That Man' it always reminds of This Man Trilogy (Mr. Ward)
It was so sweet when he sang a Carol Entitled "All I want for Xmas' Aww!
There's something about the 'Damsel in distress' not those who doesn't know how to fight but those who's accident prone that I do like about the heroines.
I skipped a lot, there was too much sex that I got bored..
Everytime they say 'That Man' it always reminds of This Man Trilogy (Mr. Ward)
November 4, 2014
OMFG
I love Blake so much..
well what can i say I loved it
so much so im going to re read all 3 books again
Nelle you are awesome xx
I love Blake so much..
well what can i say I loved it
so much so im going to re read all 3 books again
Nelle you are awesome xx
April 13, 2024
This book continues on with the story of Blake and Jen. Blake is skiing over Christmas and Jen is visiting her parents in Idaho. He is so crazy for her that he goes to Idaho and that starts their really being together. Of course, eventually things get messed up and there is a lot of back and forth for this couple. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely read the rest of the series.
February 24, 2019
Childish behavior and a lot of clichés. It just made me irritated:(
January 29, 2020
This third book of the series was longer than the first two which I liked. We get to dive into the characters more and see what makes them swoon and tick. I enjoyed watching Blake develop as a relationship person, how to be a boyfriend and how pictures can tell a thousand words even if those words are false. Jennifer comes into contact with a person from her past and it gets ugly. She proves herself to be a very strong woman in this book. Just have to add I love Chaz!! On to the next book!
October 28, 2014
That Man 3 is the continuing story about Blake Burns, and the conclusion to the trilogy and it does not disappoint. Now that Blake has been successful with Operation Dickwick, he still is having a hard time getting Jennifer to be his, especially after what happened in book 2, and so he is hoping to come up with a way! No worries That Man is so full of all kinds of devious things to do -he is after all That Man!
Jennifer goes home for Christmas, and she misses Blake so much, and she realizes she loves him and there will be no other for her. On the other hand Blake is not that far from Jennifer's parent's house and after an encounter with the Kelli(?) twins (all his hookups have had names starting with K) at the hotel, disgusted, and wanting no part of them anymore, or anyone else for that matter, he checks himself out. He realizes that a life without Jennifer leaves him all kinds of frustrated! He realizes he loves her and puts another operation into place! (Heaven help us all!)That Man!
Over at Jennifer's home, the family opens up the door to carolers, and while handing out cookies and hot chocolate after the carolers leave, Jennifer goes to close the door but sees someone else and can't believe her eyes-there stands Blake with all his bundled up clothes on and a reindeer hat beanie complete with antlers! They start kissing and admitting love for each other. Jen's Dad comes out to tell Jennifer to get in the house and sees them kissing! He says nothing! Jen's Dad and Mom invite him in and treat him like part of the family and when he goes to go back to the hotel he checked into in the city it is snowing so hard Jennifer's parents tell him he must stay (which is what Blake wanted to happen!)They share Christmas eve dinner together and all goes well. On Christmas morning they all exchange gifts and Blake has gone all out for Jennifer and her parents! Things happen which cause Blake to have to go to Las Vegas, but he meets Jennifer on New Year's Eve, at LAX. Jennifer and her Dad have a talk, and he tells her he likes Blake and she has to learn to trust him.
Ater picking up Jennifer at LAX, they drive over to a beautiful home, and they are to stay there a week, Jennifer is beyond thrilled until something happens, which causes a big split up. Everything looks hopeless! That Man has been caught! Not with a woman but with something else!
1 Will Jennifer and Blake get back together?
2 What happens with Jennifer at the workplace?
3 What happens at Jennifer when she goes home one night alone?
A series of bad events happen- the only good thing coming out of it is explanations and apologies. This book trilogy is amazing and I can't really say anything else without giving away what happens. There are some hilarious moments as well as serious moments and the plot thickens and an unexpected thing happens not once but twice to put Jennifer and even Blake in danger as well as a few others. There is so much emotional angst and sexual angst too! Not to mention all the chaos Blake causes just being himself! Read this book I can't say anything else!
I want to say that through all the things that do happen is the message the author is trying to say and that is the heart wants what the heart wants, and one can go through all kinds of good things bad things but in the end one has to do what their heart wants or what kind of life will one have? Nothing is perfect and so we have to trust ourselves sometimes and take that "leap of faith"!
I gave this book 5***** and I have to say that this is one of the best trilogies I have read this year and it will be a go-to book when I want something good to read, and just want something I have read and want to re read! Thank you Nelle L'Amour for writing this fantastic series!
Jennifer goes home for Christmas, and she misses Blake so much, and she realizes she loves him and there will be no other for her. On the other hand Blake is not that far from Jennifer's parent's house and after an encounter with the Kelli(?) twins (all his hookups have had names starting with K) at the hotel, disgusted, and wanting no part of them anymore, or anyone else for that matter, he checks himself out. He realizes that a life without Jennifer leaves him all kinds of frustrated! He realizes he loves her and puts another operation into place! (Heaven help us all!)That Man!
Over at Jennifer's home, the family opens up the door to carolers, and while handing out cookies and hot chocolate after the carolers leave, Jennifer goes to close the door but sees someone else and can't believe her eyes-there stands Blake with all his bundled up clothes on and a reindeer hat beanie complete with antlers! They start kissing and admitting love for each other. Jen's Dad comes out to tell Jennifer to get in the house and sees them kissing! He says nothing! Jen's Dad and Mom invite him in and treat him like part of the family and when he goes to go back to the hotel he checked into in the city it is snowing so hard Jennifer's parents tell him he must stay (which is what Blake wanted to happen!)They share Christmas eve dinner together and all goes well. On Christmas morning they all exchange gifts and Blake has gone all out for Jennifer and her parents! Things happen which cause Blake to have to go to Las Vegas, but he meets Jennifer on New Year's Eve, at LAX. Jennifer and her Dad have a talk, and he tells her he likes Blake and she has to learn to trust him.
Ater picking up Jennifer at LAX, they drive over to a beautiful home, and they are to stay there a week, Jennifer is beyond thrilled until something happens, which causes a big split up. Everything looks hopeless! That Man has been caught! Not with a woman but with something else!
1 Will Jennifer and Blake get back together?
2 What happens with Jennifer at the workplace?
3 What happens at Jennifer when she goes home one night alone?
A series of bad events happen- the only good thing coming out of it is explanations and apologies. This book trilogy is amazing and I can't really say anything else without giving away what happens. There are some hilarious moments as well as serious moments and the plot thickens and an unexpected thing happens not once but twice to put Jennifer and even Blake in danger as well as a few others. There is so much emotional angst and sexual angst too! Not to mention all the chaos Blake causes just being himself! Read this book I can't say anything else!
I want to say that through all the things that do happen is the message the author is trying to say and that is the heart wants what the heart wants, and one can go through all kinds of good things bad things but in the end one has to do what their heart wants or what kind of life will one have? Nothing is perfect and so we have to trust ourselves sometimes and take that "leap of faith"!
I gave this book 5***** and I have to say that this is one of the best trilogies I have read this year and it will be a go-to book when I want something good to read, and just want something I have read and want to re read! Thank you Nelle L'Amour for writing this fantastic series!
June 1, 2014
I absolutely adore Nelle and her writing. I've always found her books to be refreshing and unique, leaving me awed and excited about future releases. So needless to say I had high hopes for this final installment of her That Man Trilogy. Unfortunately, it fell kind of flat for me. It breaks my heart to have to say that but I have to be completely honest. I'm not sure what happened from book 2 to book 3 but it was like I picked up a completely different series/author. The story line was interesting and flowed decently in the first 2 books but then book 3 was just out there. It's almost like there was too much going on and the story line was sacrificed for sex, sex and more sex. Don't get me wrong I love my steamy novels, the hotter the better, but when the story itself suffers because of too much sex I have a problem.
I'm going to refer to my "quick and painless" bullet format to address my issues:
√ Instalove - I am NOT a fan of instalove after just a couple days of knowing each other and no real tangible interactions, other than intense sexual attraction. The sudden proclamation of undying love just doesn't grip me like it might most people. I need a love story I can believe in.
√ Over dramatic - Jennifer is seriously the most over dramatic heroine I've ever come across, making her unbelievably annoying at times.
√ Oversexed - Yes there is definitely such a thing as a book being over sexed. I want a story with sex, not sex with a story thrown in somewhere.
√ Rushed - Things moved too quickly for my liking, making the story feel rushed to get from one scene to the next.
√ Too much detail to non-essential events - I don't really need to know about step by step details of what either Jen or Blake does while getting ready.
√ Too much name dropping/shout outs - The amount of shout outs in this series was over the top. I understand that it went along with the story line since Jen is trying to develop telenovelas for SIN-TV based popular romance/erotica books but it just happened so frequently. If I noticed it then you know it has to be a bit much.
√ Writing Style - As I mentioned above I adore Nelle and fell in love with her other books but this series didn't seem like her typical style of writing at all. Instead of connecting with the characters I was annoyed more often than not and didn't really care which direction the story went. I really, really hate to say this but it feels like the word count was more important than the content on this one. There were enough recaps about books 1 & 2 to make this 3rd book a standalone.
I was tempted to DNF this one many times but I hate not finishing what I start. Even if a book isn't gripping me I try to stick it out and give it a fair shot. I want to be able to say I read it in its entirety and either I still wasn't impressed or it made a huge comeback towards the end and totally knocked my socks off. Trust me when I say there's no greater sadness for a blogger than having to give negative review to one of your favorite authors. Unfortunately I just can't recommend this one.
I'm going to refer to my "quick and painless" bullet format to address my issues:
√ Instalove - I am NOT a fan of instalove after just a couple days of knowing each other and no real tangible interactions, other than intense sexual attraction. The sudden proclamation of undying love just doesn't grip me like it might most people. I need a love story I can believe in.
√ Over dramatic - Jennifer is seriously the most over dramatic heroine I've ever come across, making her unbelievably annoying at times.
√ Oversexed - Yes there is definitely such a thing as a book being over sexed. I want a story with sex, not sex with a story thrown in somewhere.
√ Rushed - Things moved too quickly for my liking, making the story feel rushed to get from one scene to the next.
√ Too much detail to non-essential events - I don't really need to know about step by step details of what either Jen or Blake does while getting ready.
√ Too much name dropping/shout outs - The amount of shout outs in this series was over the top. I understand that it went along with the story line since Jen is trying to develop telenovelas for SIN-TV based popular romance/erotica books but it just happened so frequently. If I noticed it then you know it has to be a bit much.
√ Writing Style - As I mentioned above I adore Nelle and fell in love with her other books but this series didn't seem like her typical style of writing at all. Instead of connecting with the characters I was annoyed more often than not and didn't really care which direction the story went. I really, really hate to say this but it feels like the word count was more important than the content on this one. There were enough recaps about books 1 & 2 to make this 3rd book a standalone.
I was tempted to DNF this one many times but I hate not finishing what I start. Even if a book isn't gripping me I try to stick it out and give it a fair shot. I want to be able to say I read it in its entirety and either I still wasn't impressed or it made a huge comeback towards the end and totally knocked my socks off. Trust me when I say there's no greater sadness for a blogger than having to give negative review to one of your favorite authors. Unfortunately I just can't recommend this one.
November 11, 2014
This is a review of That Man 1, That Man 2, and That Man 3 as a series:
That Man (books 1, 2 and 3) is a new sizzling and sassy romantic comedy by author Nelle L’Amour.
Jennifer and Blake meet in a most unorthodox way. However, Jennifer never lays eyes on the man who literally rocks her world with one kiss. All she knows is she can’t stop thinking about it… and neither can he. So when she walks into his office the following day to interview for a job, things get very interesting very quickly.
This trilogy was a complete, unexpected, and delightful surprise. Author Nelle L’Amour brings a new element to the table with funny (and at times over-the-top) scenes between two characters who couldn’t be more different. Jennifer is quite the enigmatic female lead. She’s the adorable girl-next-door type; the stereotypical good girl – sexually naïve, and blindly devoted to her first love – while at the same time, she’s surprisingly ballsy. She’s smart and gutsy, and seems to handle whatever is thrown at her with confidence and tenacity. She definitely knows her mind – even if sometimes it takes her a while to speak it.
Blake is despicable and lovable all at once. I was completely at odds as to whether Blake deserved Jennifer at all. He is the stereotypical spoiled rich kid/playboy. He looks the part, he dresses the part, and he definitely acts the part. Blake literally oozes sex appeal. He’s a bit of a cad – no, scratch that – he is a cad. At times I wasn’t sure whether I was on Team Blake or not. His humorous internal and physical struggle between being the man whore that he has always been, or becoming the man he wants to be for Jennifer is funny and endearing. You know, there’s something about a man that loves and respects his family – especially the women in his family – that pretty much sealed the deal for me. Now he just has to seal the deal with Jennifer.
That Man wasn’t just the proverbial playboy-wants-to-get-the-innocent-girl-in-bed-story. Oh yes, there’s plenty of steam. Nelle L’Amour always brings the sexy! And there’s also plenty of pursuit – sometimes outrageous, and at other times nearly pathetic, but at all times funny. In addition to the humor though, author Nelle L’Amour also manages to weave in a sweet love story. Jennifer and Blake both have a lot of growing and changing to do if it is ever going to work between them, and the growth of these characters – learning to let go, and trust, and forgive, was ultimately what brought my smile. I loved the journey – but it was definitely a wild and unpredictable ride.
Five witty, endearing stars.
That Man (books 1, 2 and 3) is a new sizzling and sassy romantic comedy by author Nelle L’Amour.
Jennifer and Blake meet in a most unorthodox way. However, Jennifer never lays eyes on the man who literally rocks her world with one kiss. All she knows is she can’t stop thinking about it… and neither can he. So when she walks into his office the following day to interview for a job, things get very interesting very quickly.
This trilogy was a complete, unexpected, and delightful surprise. Author Nelle L’Amour brings a new element to the table with funny (and at times over-the-top) scenes between two characters who couldn’t be more different. Jennifer is quite the enigmatic female lead. She’s the adorable girl-next-door type; the stereotypical good girl – sexually naïve, and blindly devoted to her first love – while at the same time, she’s surprisingly ballsy. She’s smart and gutsy, and seems to handle whatever is thrown at her with confidence and tenacity. She definitely knows her mind – even if sometimes it takes her a while to speak it.
Blake is despicable and lovable all at once. I was completely at odds as to whether Blake deserved Jennifer at all. He is the stereotypical spoiled rich kid/playboy. He looks the part, he dresses the part, and he definitely acts the part. Blake literally oozes sex appeal. He’s a bit of a cad – no, scratch that – he is a cad. At times I wasn’t sure whether I was on Team Blake or not. His humorous internal and physical struggle between being the man whore that he has always been, or becoming the man he wants to be for Jennifer is funny and endearing. You know, there’s something about a man that loves and respects his family – especially the women in his family – that pretty much sealed the deal for me. Now he just has to seal the deal with Jennifer.
That Man wasn’t just the proverbial playboy-wants-to-get-the-innocent-girl-in-bed-story. Oh yes, there’s plenty of steam. Nelle L’Amour always brings the sexy! And there’s also plenty of pursuit – sometimes outrageous, and at other times nearly pathetic, but at all times funny. In addition to the humor though, author Nelle L’Amour also manages to weave in a sweet love story. Jennifer and Blake both have a lot of growing and changing to do if it is ever going to work between them, and the growth of these characters – learning to let go, and trust, and forgive, was ultimately what brought my smile. I loved the journey – but it was definitely a wild and unpredictable ride.
Five witty, endearing stars.
May 9, 2014
I’m going to get my fan girl moment out of the way 1st!!! O.M.G I LOVED THIS SERIES. Now that is out the way let me do a quick recap, spoilerish free. We have Blake who heads SIN-TV, a porn channel, who while at a bar is approached by a blindfolded girl in a bar who requests a kiss. He can’t get said girl out of his head when in she walks to be his new employee, that employee is Jennifer. Jennifer is engaged to Bradley, a dentist, who Blake affectionately nicknames ‘dickwick’. Blake and Jennifer’s feelings grow for one another but she will not cheat on her fiancé. Bradley and Jennifer break up and she gets together, for one night, with Blake. This is where book 3 picks up. (I missed A LOT from this summery!!!).
After what Blake does in book 2 to break things up with Jennifer and Dickwick, I mean Bradley, you knew that it was going to come back to bite Blake in the arse, and it does. The lesson learned when Blake gets caught is don’t be an idiot and get rid of all incriminating videos off of electronics owned by you! You know that their love will endure this but it was nice seeing how the author made this play out.
At one point I must say that I was thinking that the Don Springer storyline had ended and thought that more could have been done in this regard. Thankfully I wasn’t disappointed! The twist that was thrown in I really did not see coming.
I love Blake’s gran in this, I think that all of us would, in equal measure, love and hate to have a gran like her!! Jennifer’s dad I also liked. He is the kind of dad that anyone would be proud to have as a father and how he behaves after he discovers their relationship is brilliant. It is the best series that I have ever read but it is one of those books that you can’t help but fall in love with. It is light hearted to make you laugh out loud (the way that Blake calls his manhood Mr Burns had me sniggering) and yet the book has serious elements too. This means that you love the characters and wish them well.
Please note that I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
After what Blake does in book 2 to break things up with Jennifer and Dickwick, I mean Bradley, you knew that it was going to come back to bite Blake in the arse, and it does. The lesson learned when Blake gets caught is don’t be an idiot and get rid of all incriminating videos off of electronics owned by you! You know that their love will endure this but it was nice seeing how the author made this play out.
At one point I must say that I was thinking that the Don Springer storyline had ended and thought that more could have been done in this regard. Thankfully I wasn’t disappointed! The twist that was thrown in I really did not see coming.
I love Blake’s gran in this, I think that all of us would, in equal measure, love and hate to have a gran like her!! Jennifer’s dad I also liked. He is the kind of dad that anyone would be proud to have as a father and how he behaves after he discovers their relationship is brilliant. It is the best series that I have ever read but it is one of those books that you can’t help but fall in love with. It is light hearted to make you laugh out loud (the way that Blake calls his manhood Mr Burns had me sniggering) and yet the book has serious elements too. This means that you love the characters and wish them well.
Please note that I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 25, 2015
5 Stars!
This is a new author to me and let mete tell you, I will be reading more books by her in the future! I am really digging serial series right now. Something about how they build up suspense to an epic finale gets my blood pumping. And this series fit that bill.
This is the third book in a brand new erotic series that is sure to light a fire. This book was sweet, sexy, suspenseful, and highly entertaining. The banter was funny! The chemistry was sizzling. This book pulled all emotions out of me and left me wanting more.
This is the conclusion of Blake and Jennifer's story. Picking up where book three left off, Blake and Jennifer have parted ways for the Christmas holiday but Blake realizes he needs to go get his Tiger and so he does. Surprising her at her parents and blowing them away with his charming generosity is exactly how he wants his plan to go. Jennifer can't believe that Blake has finally admitted he loved her and chased her. It is what she wanted but when Blake is suddenly torn away, she is devastated as old worries start to creep it. When something happens to Jennifer, will Blake be able to save her? Will Jennifer be able to heal from the old and new wounds inflicted with new revelations? Get ready for a heart-stopping conclusion to their story where their happy ending is beautiful!
I loved Blake! YUM! Right from the beginning, he captivated me. Yes he was a typical playboy with plastic girls on his arms but once he realized his feelings, he became totally devoted. And between the sheets, the man was a naughty beast. And Jennifer, I really liked her. She irked me at times when she would jump to conclusions only to realize it later. Together, these two made sense. They completed each other and over time became best friends which is a favorite quality of mine. I was rooting for these two even through the tough times.
I highly recommend this series!
Blog Tour---> http://reneeentress.blogspot.com/2015...
This is a new author to me and let mete tell you, I will be reading more books by her in the future! I am really digging serial series right now. Something about how they build up suspense to an epic finale gets my blood pumping. And this series fit that bill.
This is the third book in a brand new erotic series that is sure to light a fire. This book was sweet, sexy, suspenseful, and highly entertaining. The banter was funny! The chemistry was sizzling. This book pulled all emotions out of me and left me wanting more.
This is the conclusion of Blake and Jennifer's story. Picking up where book three left off, Blake and Jennifer have parted ways for the Christmas holiday but Blake realizes he needs to go get his Tiger and so he does. Surprising her at her parents and blowing them away with his charming generosity is exactly how he wants his plan to go. Jennifer can't believe that Blake has finally admitted he loved her and chased her. It is what she wanted but when Blake is suddenly torn away, she is devastated as old worries start to creep it. When something happens to Jennifer, will Blake be able to save her? Will Jennifer be able to heal from the old and new wounds inflicted with new revelations? Get ready for a heart-stopping conclusion to their story where their happy ending is beautiful!
I loved Blake! YUM! Right from the beginning, he captivated me. Yes he was a typical playboy with plastic girls on his arms but once he realized his feelings, he became totally devoted. And between the sheets, the man was a naughty beast. And Jennifer, I really liked her. She irked me at times when she would jump to conclusions only to realize it later. Together, these two made sense. They completed each other and over time became best friends which is a favorite quality of mine. I was rooting for these two even through the tough times.
I highly recommend this series!
Blog Tour---> http://reneeentress.blogspot.com/2015...
January 17, 2015
Move over, Superman, Batman, Ironman.. ThatMan is here!
Their story started with a game of truth and dare...
Blake was hot, rich and sexy-as-sin, he was a perfect combination of devil and angel. He was the typical manwhore who had dirty thoughts and mouth, but was protective and adorable too. He was funny and his thoughts made me laugh a lot. Blake's conversations with Mr. Burns were hilarious!!
He was a player, no idea how to properly date a girl, but one sweet, smart & feisty girl by the name of Jennifer McCoy changed all that. I loved how he can talk dirty yet be so thoughtful at the same time.
After the way his ex-fiance treated her, Jennifer deserved to be treated like a princess. She had been with her ex-fiance for 5 years, but she discovered and explored her sexuality only with Blake. She experienced how it was to be truly loved & to find true happiness with him. They had an intense yet playful relationship. He was totally devoted and loyal to her, but his past action caught up with him, causing a problem for them. Will they be able to get past that? He was flawed, but he also made her feel things no one ever did. He wasn't perfect, but he gave the best of himself to her. What he did might not have been done the right way, but it was for Jennifer's sake.
Blake was the head of SIN-TV, and Jennifer worked for him. I loved that in the group discussion they were doing for a potential tv series, women mentioned all my favorite book boyfriends, including the moniker they were known for; it got me giddy and excited!
“life is full of truths and dares. When life gives you dares, be daring...Something rare and beautiful may reveal itself…something that can change your life forever.”
Their story started with a game of truth and dare...
Blake was hot, rich and sexy-as-sin, he was a perfect combination of devil and angel. He was the typical manwhore who had dirty thoughts and mouth, but was protective and adorable too. He was funny and his thoughts made me laugh a lot. Blake's conversations with Mr. Burns were hilarious!!
He was a player, no idea how to properly date a girl, but one sweet, smart & feisty girl by the name of Jennifer McCoy changed all that. I loved how he can talk dirty yet be so thoughtful at the same time.
After the way his ex-fiance treated her, Jennifer deserved to be treated like a princess. She had been with her ex-fiance for 5 years, but she discovered and explored her sexuality only with Blake. She experienced how it was to be truly loved & to find true happiness with him. They had an intense yet playful relationship. He was totally devoted and loyal to her, but his past action caught up with him, causing a problem for them. Will they be able to get past that? He was flawed, but he also made her feel things no one ever did. He wasn't perfect, but he gave the best of himself to her. What he did might not have been done the right way, but it was for Jennifer's sake.
Blake was the head of SIN-TV, and Jennifer worked for him. I loved that in the group discussion they were doing for a potential tv series, women mentioned all my favorite book boyfriends, including the moniker they were known for; it got me giddy and excited!
“life is full of truths and dares. When life gives you dares, be daring...Something rare and beautiful may reveal itself…something that can change your life forever.”
May 30, 2014
Oh my! I loved book 3 of this series! I loved watching the characters grow, the friendships, love and more! You will fall in love with the characters all over again and wish and hope everyone can get a HEA, but can they?!!!
Jennifer decides to take a little trip home and that creates quite the ruckus. She's falling for Blake, but is he telling the truth?! Can she trust him and believe him?
Blake has never felt this way about any other woman. He wants her for him and will do anything to prove that. Yet, with people lying, things getting taken out of context and more can he get a chance at her heart?
Man... I loved Jennifer! I loved her! I loved her personality, spunk, sass and so much more! I loved how she got Blake and enjoyed their sizzling chemistry!
Blake... oh my gosh! I freaking loved him so much in this book! Man he is sexy, amazing, romantic, caring, shocking and just so much more!! Woah! You will fall in love with him seriously in this book!!
I loved this part...."Because your needs come before mine." swoon!! Hot freaking swoon!!! man... loved him!!!!
There is much drama, shocking secrets, drama, pain, angst, love that will captivate you until the very end! OH and that end.. omg! That was brilliant and just truly amazing! I loved it!!!
This 3rd book is wonderfully done! The characters, plot and overall story line is sexy, amazing and just brilliantly done!
5 stars from me!!!!
Jennifer decides to take a little trip home and that creates quite the ruckus. She's falling for Blake, but is he telling the truth?! Can she trust him and believe him?
Blake has never felt this way about any other woman. He wants her for him and will do anything to prove that. Yet, with people lying, things getting taken out of context and more can he get a chance at her heart?
Man... I loved Jennifer! I loved her! I loved her personality, spunk, sass and so much more! I loved how she got Blake and enjoyed their sizzling chemistry!
Blake... oh my gosh! I freaking loved him so much in this book! Man he is sexy, amazing, romantic, caring, shocking and just so much more!! Woah! You will fall in love with him seriously in this book!!
I loved this part...."Because your needs come before mine." swoon!! Hot freaking swoon!!! man... loved him!!!!
There is much drama, shocking secrets, drama, pain, angst, love that will captivate you until the very end! OH and that end.. omg! That was brilliant and just truly amazing! I loved it!!!
This 3rd book is wonderfully done! The characters, plot and overall story line is sexy, amazing and just brilliantly done!
5 stars from me!!!!
November 22, 2014
Need this book like now :D
Review coming up....
Final part of the "That Man" trilogy.... I really do love this book, I have to be totally honest... It's the best of them all!!!
Move over Jaime Zanders cos Blake Burns totally rocks my world!!!!!
Love the way Nelle brings the other characters from Gloria's Secrets & Gloria's Revenge into this trilogy as I felt I got to know them even more.
Here's a couple of my favourite quotes of this book..
"Baby, for you, I'm invincible. I'm THAT MAN who's going to take care of you. Protect you from the monsters of the world. Slay them if I have to. And no one's going to get in my way. Do you understand that?"
"My heart belongs to you, tiger"
Wow Nelle!!! You did it again!! You totally rock!!!
Received this ARC from Nelle for my honest review..
Review coming up....
Final part of the "That Man" trilogy.... I really do love this book, I have to be totally honest... It's the best of them all!!!
Move over Jaime Zanders cos Blake Burns totally rocks my world!!!!!
Love the way Nelle brings the other characters from Gloria's Secrets & Gloria's Revenge into this trilogy as I felt I got to know them even more.
Here's a couple of my favourite quotes of this book..
"Baby, for you, I'm invincible. I'm THAT MAN who's going to take care of you. Protect you from the monsters of the world. Slay them if I have to. And no one's going to get in my way. Do you understand that?"
"My heart belongs to you, tiger"
Wow Nelle!!! You did it again!! You totally rock!!!
Received this ARC from Nelle for my honest review..
May 18, 2014
I was a little disappointed. Felt like the story lacked the fun and magnetism of Blake from the first 2 books. And Jennifer got on my nerves in this one.
If it weren't for all the steamy sex scenes I would've rated it a 2, but I'm a sucker for the hottness.
It just felt like the author didn't want to give too much conflict and didn't have enough to make the story as good as books 1 and 2. Don't get me wrong, it's still worth buying and reading. Maybe I was just too expectant as I awaited it's release, but I don't think after reading this one I would read about their wedding if the author wrote that. And Libby was of no interest to me either. But I would read the samples and at least give them a chance, because I still believe the author is good at her craft. May read Gloria and Jamie's story soon.
If it weren't for all the steamy sex scenes I would've rated it a 2, but I'm a sucker for the hottness.
It just felt like the author didn't want to give too much conflict and didn't have enough to make the story as good as books 1 and 2. Don't get me wrong, it's still worth buying and reading. Maybe I was just too expectant as I awaited it's release, but I don't think after reading this one I would read about their wedding if the author wrote that. And Libby was of no interest to me either. But I would read the samples and at least give them a chance, because I still believe the author is good at her craft. May read Gloria and Jamie's story soon.
May 1, 2014
This is one of my favorite trilogy's I have ever read and Nelle L'Amour out did herself on this one. So many twist and turns up and down I loved ever minute of it. Once I started reading it I didn't put it down my husband or son would ask me things and I would shoo them away lol. I love how their relationship happens because some books you know what's going to happen before it happens not this book. It sucks what happens to Jennifer it's all woman's worse nightmare and she dealt with it amazingly brave I don't know if I could have done what she did. She is strong as hell. Thank god for Blake she would have suffered a lot without him. This book is sexy as hell, heartwarming, funny, and jut plain and simple amazing. Read this trilogy you will not be disappointed. Nelle L'Amour is one of my favorite authors and Is an amazing writer so pick up her other books too.
May 17, 2014
ARC provided by author in exchange for honest review.
If I could, I'd give this 4.5. Just because as much as I did LOVE this book, I enjoyed the first two more. The times where Jen and Blake were happy were a little sappy for my taste at times, but the humor was exactly how I liked it!
I think the most interesting part was seeing the contrast between Jen, who is trying to come to grips with her feelings and realizing that the two men she had feelings for ("that man" and her boss) were one and the same, and Blake, who has had longer to figure out his feelings and is completely sure of what he wants.
I'm so sad this series is over! I loved it so much...and I'm still waiting for those telenovelas to come to life :)
If I could, I'd give this 4.5. Just because as much as I did LOVE this book, I enjoyed the first two more. The times where Jen and Blake were happy were a little sappy for my taste at times, but the humor was exactly how I liked it!
I think the most interesting part was seeing the contrast between Jen, who is trying to come to grips with her feelings and realizing that the two men she had feelings for ("that man" and her boss) were one and the same, and Blake, who has had longer to figure out his feelings and is completely sure of what he wants.
I'm so sad this series is over! I loved it so much...and I'm still waiting for those telenovelas to come to life :)
May 13, 2014
I think this was my favorite of the trilogy. Nelle did a fabulous job bringing everything together. Especially the realization of love and emotions of both characters. She added some danger zones to the mix for Jennifer and allowed Blake to show his true heroism. I absolutely love how witty and funny Blake is and things "he" comes up with are off the wall and romantic. I would love to see another spin off of these two characters mixed in with new ones for another series. (such as what was done with Jamie and Gloria). LOVE IT NELLE!!!!
May 14, 2014
Holy crap I'm soo in love with these two and I really need to find me a man like him. Highly addictive dont read this if you have something that needs doing cause you won't be able to put the book down once you start it. The ending was perfect and I even had tears in my eyes it made me so giddy, happy can't wipe smile off my face.
Thank you so much for writing such a awesome series I recommend this series to everyone that loves a good romance with a twist.
Thank you so much for writing such a awesome series I recommend this series to everyone that loves a good romance with a twist.
May 16, 2014
OMG! What a fantastic end to this trilogy. I loved how Nelle made everything come together. The linking of Springfield to hers past was just genius! That was such and emotional scene, as I was reading I kept calling for Blake to hurry up and get there!!! I loved how both Blake and Jen matured and developed their relationship and of course all the sexiness along the way. I'm a big fan of Nelle and I totally love everything she writes. Thank you Nelle for yet another wonderful series. Xx
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