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Perfect Ten
Man candy isn’t on her menu. But maybe one taste won’t hurt...
Joe Starling has been stinking rich, and he’s been poor. But from the moment he figured out what makes women scream, he’s been raking in the cash. Not as a prostitute. Not technically…
Sex isn’t officially part of the Perfect Ten escort service’s package. Yet Joe is almost embarrassed to admit his “package” has gotten quite a workout in the past seven years. Truth be told, the ladies want him, and he can’t say no.
Faith Graham’s first reaction to Joe Starling? No. Make that hell no. She needs an average Joe on her arm for her model-thin sister’s wedding. Who will believe a dazzling hunk like him would date the Graham sister who has a few too many curves?
For the first time, Joe experiences what it’s like for a woman to look at him with loathing rather than lust. And he doesn’t like the feeling. Because there is nothing in this world he wants more than to turn her emphatic no into a heartfelt yes. In fact, a lifetime of yes would work just fine for him…
THIS IS AN EROTIC ROMANCE INTENDED FOR ADULTS 18+
Previously published as Perfect Ten by Michelle Craig.
Joe Starling has been stinking rich, and he’s been poor. But from the moment he figured out what makes women scream, he’s been raking in the cash. Not as a prostitute. Not technically…
Sex isn’t officially part of the Perfect Ten escort service’s package. Yet Joe is almost embarrassed to admit his “package” has gotten quite a workout in the past seven years. Truth be told, the ladies want him, and he can’t say no.
Faith Graham’s first reaction to Joe Starling? No. Make that hell no. She needs an average Joe on her arm for her model-thin sister’s wedding. Who will believe a dazzling hunk like him would date the Graham sister who has a few too many curves?
For the first time, Joe experiences what it’s like for a woman to look at him with loathing rather than lust. And he doesn’t like the feeling. Because there is nothing in this world he wants more than to turn her emphatic no into a heartfelt yes. In fact, a lifetime of yes would work just fine for him…
THIS IS AN EROTIC ROMANCE INTENDED FOR ADULTS 18+
Previously published as Perfect Ten by Michelle Craig.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2014
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August 7, 2016
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Joe Starling is the Perfect Ten. Who says the perfect ideal size has to be a zero or two? Whether you are a blonde, brunette, or black haired or a size 12, beauty comes in all shapes and colors. In Nikki Worrell’s, Perfect Ten, she dispenses and throws out the notion that perfection is being a size zero or two. Worrell perfectly wrote a story that highlights imperfection at its finest. She wrote a story of real flawed characters who happened to see perfection within each other.
Joe Starling is the top male escort for the Perfect Ten agency. He is not afraid to admit that he does occasionally sleep with his clients and he can’t help it if they throw themselves at him. But as Joe continues with his profession, he begins to get bored and discovers that this is probably not what he wants to do in the long run. When Joe gets assigned to escort Faith Graham, Joe becomes obsessed with Faith. For one, she is drop dead gorgeous. Faith is all woman with her curves but unfortunately she doesn’t see it that way. That is until Joe tries to remind and tell her constantly she is indeed beautiful.
Faith is someone that Joe wants to get to know because there is such kindness and beauty that is waiting to be unmasked. One date was not enough for Joe because he wanted Faith and so as he tries to make her see that she is beautiful inside and out. Years of insecurity begins to crumble when Joe reinforces the notion that she is more beautiful than her model stick figure sisters. She is not someone that needs to be in the background but someone who deserves to be in the spotlight. Will Joe be able to show Faith she is more than a perfect ten and is perfect for him?
Perfect Ten is a sweet and beautiful love story. I loved the message that Nikki Worrell highlights. Beauty on the outside fades but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. For Faith Graham, her beauty outshines every person who thought she was ugly because she didn’t fit in their ideal standard of beauty. So if you are looking for a romance that has heart, friendship, love, and steam, Nikki Worrell has written a sweet love story that captures the real beauty of love.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Nikki Worrell
Joe Starling is the Perfect Ten. Who says the perfect ideal size has to be a zero or two? Whether you are a blonde, brunette, or black haired or a size 12, beauty comes in all shapes and colors. In Nikki Worrell’s, Perfect Ten, she dispenses and throws out the notion that perfection is being a size zero or two. Worrell perfectly wrote a story that highlights imperfection at its finest. She wrote a story of real flawed characters who happened to see perfection within each other.
Joe Starling is the top male escort for the Perfect Ten agency. He is not afraid to admit that he does occasionally sleep with his clients and he can’t help it if they throw themselves at him. But as Joe continues with his profession, he begins to get bored and discovers that this is probably not what he wants to do in the long run. When Joe gets assigned to escort Faith Graham, Joe becomes obsessed with Faith. For one, she is drop dead gorgeous. Faith is all woman with her curves but unfortunately she doesn’t see it that way. That is until Joe tries to remind and tell her constantly she is indeed beautiful.
Faith is someone that Joe wants to get to know because there is such kindness and beauty that is waiting to be unmasked. One date was not enough for Joe because he wanted Faith and so as he tries to make her see that she is beautiful inside and out. Years of insecurity begins to crumble when Joe reinforces the notion that she is more beautiful than her model stick figure sisters. She is not someone that needs to be in the background but someone who deserves to be in the spotlight. Will Joe be able to show Faith she is more than a perfect ten and is perfect for him?
Perfect Ten is a sweet and beautiful love story. I loved the message that Nikki Worrell highlights. Beauty on the outside fades but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. For Faith Graham, her beauty outshines every person who thought she was ugly because she didn’t fit in their ideal standard of beauty. So if you are looking for a romance that has heart, friendship, love, and steam, Nikki Worrell has written a sweet love story that captures the real beauty of love.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Nikki Worrell
July 1, 2015
FOUR CAN'T-HELP-BUT-GRIN-FROM-EAR-TO-EAR STARS!
"You drive me insane Faith Graham. All I can think about is burying myself so deep inside you that you won't be able to think about anything but how good I make you feel."
Perfect Ten kept me up late. I lost much-needed sleep because Joe and Faith had me hooked. What can I say? I LOVE heroines with body issues. I love lots of sex and laughs and I adore a loveable-but-arrogant-bad-boy hero who changes his ways for the love of a good woman.
MEET JOE STARLING:
I can pretty much fuck who I want, when I want. Yeah, I'm that good. And no, I'm not humble. If you're good at something, be proud of it. Own it. Now, before any of you women get up in arms thinking I'm still a selfish piece of shit, who only cares about getting himself off, get the whole story. Talk to one of my dates. They'll tell you what's what.
Joe works for Perfect Ten escorting service and is the most highly paid and highly in-demand of all of the escorts. He can mingle with any crowd, make anyone feel at ease and charm the panties off of any woman he wants. And he wants. Though he's technically an escort and not a prostitute, Joe partakes in more sex with his clients than he should. For the most part he's been content making lots of money, banging lots of women and enjoying life. If some of the aspects bothered him, he just chalked it up to getting older.
Then, in walks Faith, and Joe's world turns upside down.
MEET FAITH GRAHAM:
I mean, it's not like I'm grotesquely overweight, and I don't have a huge protruded stomach or anything. I'm just kind of big all over. Hips, butt, boobs. Maybe a little wider in the shoulders than other girls. Who am I kidding? I'm hideous.
Faith has come to Perfect Ten to get a date for her sister's wedding. Most of her family is very vocal in their disapproval of Faith and her physical appearance. At first Joe seems like he's just too over-the-top good looking. No where near close to being a believable date for her.
Joe is smitten by Faith and totally turned on by her curvy body. When other women told me how hot I was, it made me want to go bathe, but when she said it, I felt different-in a good way. Like I was warm all over. Or I finally knew what peace felt like.
As they spend the evening of the wedding together, it's clear there's major chemistry. Even though she is insecure and has doubts about her attractiveness she agrees to give him a shot once he makes it known that his escorting days are numbered. Once his last date is done, she'll go out with him. As much as he hates waiting, Joe completely understands and is impressed by her resolve.
Wow. She really meant it. She might be wishy-washy when it came to my kisses-I could make her give in to the chemistry between us, but she sure wasn't going to budge on this. Good for her. Bad for me.
As the story progresses Joe and Faith have hurdles to overcome. Joe's past comes biting him in the ass and Faith's insecurity weighs her down. Along the way there's humor and sweetness and a ton of sexiness.
This was a fun story to read. Was it realistic? Nah. There were extreme characters throughout the tale--Evil mother, evil sisters, Perfect Daddies and Besties, crazy, vindictive stalkers and the harassment Faith endured from her family about her size 16 body was WAY overdone:
"Oh, she said she was bringing a date to the wedding, but she didn't mention how hot you were." Dana sidled up closer next to me and tried to draw me away from Faith. "You might be better suited for someone who looks like me, I'm thinking."
But, do I care? Nope. I love when the chubby girl has the hottie so firmly in love with her that no matter what obstacles she throws at him, he will win her heart. Joe starts off seeming like he might be a total douche-nozzle, but shows us he really is a Perfect Ten, just like his Faith. *SIGH*
"You drive me insane Faith Graham. All I can think about is burying myself so deep inside you that you won't be able to think about anything but how good I make you feel."
Perfect Ten kept me up late. I lost much-needed sleep because Joe and Faith had me hooked. What can I say? I LOVE heroines with body issues. I love lots of sex and laughs and I adore a loveable-but-arrogant-bad-boy hero who changes his ways for the love of a good woman.
MEET JOE STARLING:
I can pretty much fuck who I want, when I want. Yeah, I'm that good. And no, I'm not humble. If you're good at something, be proud of it. Own it. Now, before any of you women get up in arms thinking I'm still a selfish piece of shit, who only cares about getting himself off, get the whole story. Talk to one of my dates. They'll tell you what's what.
Joe works for Perfect Ten escorting service and is the most highly paid and highly in-demand of all of the escorts. He can mingle with any crowd, make anyone feel at ease and charm the panties off of any woman he wants. And he wants. Though he's technically an escort and not a prostitute, Joe partakes in more sex with his clients than he should. For the most part he's been content making lots of money, banging lots of women and enjoying life. If some of the aspects bothered him, he just chalked it up to getting older.
Then, in walks Faith, and Joe's world turns upside down.
MEET FAITH GRAHAM:
I mean, it's not like I'm grotesquely overweight, and I don't have a huge protruded stomach or anything. I'm just kind of big all over. Hips, butt, boobs. Maybe a little wider in the shoulders than other girls. Who am I kidding? I'm hideous.
Faith has come to Perfect Ten to get a date for her sister's wedding. Most of her family is very vocal in their disapproval of Faith and her physical appearance. At first Joe seems like he's just too over-the-top good looking. No where near close to being a believable date for her.
Joe is smitten by Faith and totally turned on by her curvy body. When other women told me how hot I was, it made me want to go bathe, but when she said it, I felt different-in a good way. Like I was warm all over. Or I finally knew what peace felt like.
As they spend the evening of the wedding together, it's clear there's major chemistry. Even though she is insecure and has doubts about her attractiveness she agrees to give him a shot once he makes it known that his escorting days are numbered. Once his last date is done, she'll go out with him. As much as he hates waiting, Joe completely understands and is impressed by her resolve.
Wow. She really meant it. She might be wishy-washy when it came to my kisses-I could make her give in to the chemistry between us, but she sure wasn't going to budge on this. Good for her. Bad for me.
As the story progresses Joe and Faith have hurdles to overcome. Joe's past comes biting him in the ass and Faith's insecurity weighs her down. Along the way there's humor and sweetness and a ton of sexiness.
This was a fun story to read. Was it realistic? Nah. There were extreme characters throughout the tale--Evil mother, evil sisters, Perfect Daddies and Besties, crazy, vindictive stalkers and the harassment Faith endured from her family about her size 16 body was WAY overdone:
"Oh, she said she was bringing a date to the wedding, but she didn't mention how hot you were." Dana sidled up closer next to me and tried to draw me away from Faith. "You might be better suited for someone who looks like me, I'm thinking."
But, do I care? Nope. I love when the chubby girl has the hottie so firmly in love with her that no matter what obstacles she throws at him, he will win her heart. Joe starts off seeming like he might be a total douche-nozzle, but shows us he really is a Perfect Ten, just like his Faith. *SIGH*
August 15, 2014
☆ I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!! ☆
3 stars! ☆☆☆
✓ Perfect Ten was an alright read for me. While I loved the premise of a hotshot, ladies man escort meets shy, insecure female heroine, this story just didn't completely mesh due to a few inconsistencies that weighed it down from time to time.
I can't point out exactly what it is if it's the pacing or over all plot line, but while I was reading, the instant attraction that Joe felt for Faith didn't add up for me and Faith's doubts about herself (albeit justifiable) kind of drove me insane after a while.
So over all?:
Not perfect, but Joe sure was downright lovely and adorable in his pursuit to win over the vulnerable, broken down spirit: Faith.
→*And ladies!! Get this: he loves the taste of p*#y! O_o *wink wink**
While Faith, on the other hand, did drive me nuts A LOT, BUT...let's be honest, I could totally relate with her as a woman on coming to grip with her own body image. It’s a struggle that basically every female goes through at some point or another. But in the end, it doesn’t matter whether you’re fat, skinny, chunky, or curvy. It’s the inside that that counts and what you think of yourself that should make you feel beautiful and worthy. Too bad Faith had to grow up in that demented, asinine family but you know what? Good riddens to them!! It’s their loss that they can’t see or appreciate an angel and well…. there’s always loyal Joe: her knight in shining armor, waiting to catch her when she falls!! I wish I had a man like that!! I'm jellin' with envy! lol
3 stars! ☆☆☆
✓ Perfect Ten was an alright read for me. While I loved the premise of a hotshot, ladies man escort meets shy, insecure female heroine, this story just didn't completely mesh due to a few inconsistencies that weighed it down from time to time.
I can't point out exactly what it is if it's the pacing or over all plot line, but while I was reading, the instant attraction that Joe felt for Faith didn't add up for me and Faith's doubts about herself (albeit justifiable) kind of drove me insane after a while.
So over all?:
Not perfect, but Joe sure was downright lovely and adorable in his pursuit to win over the vulnerable, broken down spirit: Faith.
→*And ladies!! Get this: he loves the taste of p*#y! O_o *wink wink**
While Faith, on the other hand, did drive me nuts A LOT, BUT...let's be honest, I could totally relate with her as a woman on coming to grip with her own body image. It’s a struggle that basically every female goes through at some point or another. But in the end, it doesn’t matter whether you’re fat, skinny, chunky, or curvy. It’s the inside that that counts and what you think of yourself that should make you feel beautiful and worthy. Too bad Faith had to grow up in that demented, asinine family but you know what? Good riddens to them!! It’s their loss that they can’t see or appreciate an angel and well…. there’s always loyal Joe: her knight in shining armor, waiting to catch her when she falls!! I wish I had a man like that!! I'm jellin' with envy! lol
October 12, 2014
I really enjoyed this sweet story! Faith is a size 16 and struggles with her body image. She comes from a family of woman who are constantly putting her down and making her feel like less. Joe is the number one escort for Perfect Ten. He loves woman, loves sex and loves his family. He is kind, sweet, and incredibly sexy. I loved Joe! He is fantastic! I loved how Faith and Joe meet and the chemistry between these characters. There was some really hot sexual tension in this book, great build-up and the steamy scenes were incredibly hot. Faith has the best friends ever and I really hope maybe some of them will get their own book (CHLOE!!!) The epilogue was one of my favorites ever! I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a sexy, hot, sweet romance!
September 7, 2014
When I read the description of the book, I was immediately intrigued. Then I read the prologue and I was like
Joe is an escort. He is one of the best in his line of work, taking it very seriously. It doesn't mean he deprives himself of some fun though. Actually 90% of his dates ends up in bed.
Joe is obsessed with pussy. Like, and I'm quoting here, I-love-it-surrounding-my-entire-face-if-I-could-I’d-live-there-just-licking-my-life-away obsessed. Besides he has no control over his wiener. Actually his little friend - well, not literally little - seems to have a mind of its own. Plus, it's a sex addict. It's like it has some sort of sensor which allows him to detect the presence of any vajayjay that happens to be on its radar. He seriously needs some help, 'cause this issue has already put him in not so pleasant situations. I mean, they were horrible situations for him, but they were absolutely hilarious to read.
Faith is a cute little blonde, who likes to daydream about Mr. Right and engaging with him in activities that surely don't include sharing a cuppa and talking about the weather. She's pretty accurate in her fantasies, of course she knows what she wants.
I like the way you think, girl.
But she lacks of self-confidence because of her despicable family. Well, her mother and sisters. Her dad was awesome. They' ve always made sure she felt hideous everytime. So she can't see how beautiful she is and when such a handsome man like Joe wants to actually date her, she doesn't believe it and she pushes him away. Well, also because he is an escort. Now, that might be a valid point.
Faith's girlfriends were amazing! They were funny and nuts! Especially Chloe! I think that we'll hear of them again...
All in all I enjoyed this book. The story, the writing, the characters - even though sometimes I wanted to choke the life out of some of them (sisters and Sophia).
It definitely was an entertaining reading . The sex was steaming hot.
I think my panties may actually have made a hole in the ground for how fast they dropped.
To give you an idea, in the second chapter we already get to see a 69.
I can assure you, ladies, this book doesn't lack of non-suitable-for-minors action.
Enjoy
Joe is an escort. He is one of the best in his line of work, taking it very seriously. It doesn't mean he deprives himself of some fun though. Actually 90% of his dates ends up in bed.
Joe is obsessed with pussy. Like, and I'm quoting here, I-love-it-surrounding-my-entire-face-if-I-could-I’d-live-there-just-licking-my-life-away obsessed. Besides he has no control over his wiener. Actually his little friend - well, not literally little - seems to have a mind of its own. Plus, it's a sex addict. It's like it has some sort of sensor which allows him to detect the presence of any vajayjay that happens to be on its radar. He seriously needs some help, 'cause this issue has already put him in not so pleasant situations. I mean, they were horrible situations for him, but they were absolutely hilarious to read.
Faith is a cute little blonde, who likes to daydream about Mr. Right and engaging with him in activities that surely don't include sharing a cuppa and talking about the weather. She's pretty accurate in her fantasies, of course she knows what she wants.
I like the way you think, girl.
But she lacks of self-confidence because of her despicable family. Well, her mother and sisters. Her dad was awesome. They' ve always made sure she felt hideous everytime. So she can't see how beautiful she is and when such a handsome man like Joe wants to actually date her, she doesn't believe it and she pushes him away. Well, also because he is an escort. Now, that might be a valid point.
Faith's girlfriends were amazing! They were funny and nuts! Especially Chloe! I think that we'll hear of them again...
All in all I enjoyed this book. The story, the writing, the characters - even though sometimes I wanted to choke the life out of some of them (sisters and Sophia).
It definitely was an entertaining reading . The sex was steaming hot.
I think my panties may actually have made a hole in the ground for how fast they dropped.
To give you an idea, in the second chapter we already get to see a 69.
I can assure you, ladies, this book doesn't lack of non-suitable-for-minors action.
Enjoy
October 21, 2014
I would really recommend this book to anyone who needs a really charming sexy funny feel good story.
Joe started off reminding me of Drew from the Tangled series. Funny sexy and dirty mouthed.
He works for The Perfect Ten Escort agency and because he is very popular with his clients Joe is very much in demand. So good looking that he has his pick of the women he engages with.
Faith is not your usual stick insect heroine. She has womanly curves and she is very much conscious of them. Mainly because her bitchy Mother and sisters remind her she isn't as perfect as them.
With her sisters impending wedding looming Faith's lovely friends decide to set her up with the ideal date and you've guessed it, Joes services are hired. But all does not run smoothly as Faith has lots of confidence problems.
What I loved about this book was that it was so positive for plus sized women. Not every hunk wants a size 0 date. Joe has quite a time convincing Faith that he truly wants her and there are his past clients to deal with.
I loved the epilogue and it was done in such a beautiful way. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
Joe started off reminding me of Drew from the Tangled series. Funny sexy and dirty mouthed.
He works for The Perfect Ten Escort agency and because he is very popular with his clients Joe is very much in demand. So good looking that he has his pick of the women he engages with.
Faith is not your usual stick insect heroine. She has womanly curves and she is very much conscious of them. Mainly because her bitchy Mother and sisters remind her she isn't as perfect as them.
With her sisters impending wedding looming Faith's lovely friends decide to set her up with the ideal date and you've guessed it, Joes services are hired. But all does not run smoothly as Faith has lots of confidence problems.
What I loved about this book was that it was so positive for plus sized women. Not every hunk wants a size 0 date. Joe has quite a time convincing Faith that he truly wants her and there are his past clients to deal with.
I loved the epilogue and it was done in such a beautiful way. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
November 18, 2014
GIVEAWAY OVER
Perfect Ten by Michelle Craig
Erotic Romance Standalone
Perfect Ten by Michelle Craig may be the most relatable book I have ever read. The heroine is a size 16 and completely down on herself. She has 2 skinny sisters and a skinny mom who are absolutely horrible people and taunt her about her weight. I sooooo get her! I have 2 skinny sisters and a skinny mom; though they aren't mean, and claim they want me to be healthy, they bring up my weight non-stop. My obsessive down-on-myself mentality is something I am working on, but not getting very far. My post here on my other blog, startingonmonday.com can illustrate more on that.
I also have an aversion to books classified as BBW (Big Beautiful Women). I don't want to be a genre. I look around at book signings and notice that book readers tend to be a bit heavier than the population, and I fit right in with other readers. I like characters I can relate to, but I don't want to be relegated to the BBW section, I know others who feel the same. So when I came across a promo on my Facebook feed with a curvy heroine, I had to get my hands on the book. Here is the promo:
Except for the hair & eye color, Faith Graham is me:
Joe Starling is an escort for 6 years. A very top of the line escort that takes beautiful, rail thin, botoxed women to charity events, and then expertly pleases a select few in the bedroom. Joe was all about pleasing women, and he enjoyed it all, and we get to see a bit of the action. (Can you say HOT?)
YES, please!
Faith had to go to her mean sister's wedding, and she had no date, a point that would just solidify her "fat loser sister" image with her family. So her friend gets her an escort. While at first she balks, she soon relents and figures why not? But when the original escort had to cancel, and Joe is the only one available to fill in, she decides she wants to meet her escort before she says yes.
But when Joe gets a look at Faith...
When she goes with him to the wedding, it's confusing. What is real, and what is he paid to say? I loved how Joe put her bitch sister in her place:
Joe shocked her by wanting more, and his honest love of her body can pull anyone out of self depreciation. Especially when it comes from someone like Joe.
I loved Joe's innocence and excitement upon seeing Faith. To him, she was perfect just the way she was.
Sure, this story is a bit of a Pretty Woman fantasy book. The premise is not that original, but I just loved the execution. I laughed a lot, cried a bit, and wanted to hang out with the heroine (or throw her in front of a bus and take her place.)
Likes:
•Relatable, curvy heroine with lots of self esteem issues.
•Totally hot sex. Scorching!
•The way the 3rd wall was broken down and Joe talked to the reader.
•Alternating POV and It was executed flawlessly.
•I laughed, a lot.
•I totally fell for Joe.
•Joe was not shy about letting you know how he felt.
•Sweet epilogue.
Dislikes:
•The end didn't quite live up to the beginning, it was a bit rushed.
•It wasn't very unique, but how many books are?
Rating: 5 stars, Heat: 5 Stars
I loved reading about a heavy girl who actually hated herself. I know that might sound crazy, but I think that is more realistic than the curvy girl who loves her curves. Even the ones who are usually body-positive will sometimes cringe when they see their double chin in that selfie. Joe Starling was just amazing. Are there real-life guys like that? Probably not. But I'm happy with Joe as my book boyfriend for now ;-)
I think Perfect Ten is great for any woman who loves a happier, upbeat, very sexy book. Do you have to be chubby to read this? NOT AT ALL. Though it's nice to be able to relate, I think most women have felt that "why would he want me?" feeling, and Perfect Ten nailed it.
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Perfect Ten by Michelle Craig
Erotic Romance Standalone
Perfect Ten by Michelle Craig may be the most relatable book I have ever read. The heroine is a size 16 and completely down on herself. She has 2 skinny sisters and a skinny mom who are absolutely horrible people and taunt her about her weight. I sooooo get her! I have 2 skinny sisters and a skinny mom; though they aren't mean, and claim they want me to be healthy, they bring up my weight non-stop. My obsessive down-on-myself mentality is something I am working on, but not getting very far. My post here on my other blog, startingonmonday.com can illustrate more on that.
I also have an aversion to books classified as BBW (Big Beautiful Women). I don't want to be a genre. I look around at book signings and notice that book readers tend to be a bit heavier than the population, and I fit right in with other readers. I like characters I can relate to, but I don't want to be relegated to the BBW section, I know others who feel the same. So when I came across a promo on my Facebook feed with a curvy heroine, I had to get my hands on the book. Here is the promo:
Except for the hair & eye color, Faith Graham is me:
I’m five-foot-six, have slightly wavy strawberry blonde hair that I keep long so I can hide behind it— you know, for that extra layer of security— blue eyes and I’m a size sixteen. I’ve fought my weight my entire life. Sometimes, when I write everything down and count my calories, I can lose ten pounds or so, but honestly, I’m almost afraid to try anymore, because when the pounds come back— and they always do—they bring friends.
Joe Starling is an escort for 6 years. A very top of the line escort that takes beautiful, rail thin, botoxed women to charity events, and then expertly pleases a select few in the bedroom. Joe was all about pleasing women, and he enjoyed it all, and we get to see a bit of the action. (Can you say HOT?)
YES, please!
Faith had to go to her mean sister's wedding, and she had no date, a point that would just solidify her "fat loser sister" image with her family. So her friend gets her an escort. While at first she balks, she soon relents and figures why not? But when the original escort had to cancel, and Joe is the only one available to fill in, she decides she wants to meet her escort before she says yes.
But when Joe gets a look at Faith...
When she goes with him to the wedding, it's confusing. What is real, and what is he paid to say? I loved how Joe put her bitch sister in her place:
Joe shocked her by wanting more, and his honest love of her body can pull anyone out of self depreciation. Especially when it comes from someone like Joe.
I loved Joe's innocence and excitement upon seeing Faith. To him, she was perfect just the way she was.
Sure, this story is a bit of a Pretty Woman fantasy book. The premise is not that original, but I just loved the execution. I laughed a lot, cried a bit, and wanted to hang out with the heroine (or throw her in front of a bus and take her place.)
Likes:
•Relatable, curvy heroine with lots of self esteem issues.
•Totally hot sex. Scorching!
•The way the 3rd wall was broken down and Joe talked to the reader.
•Alternating POV and It was executed flawlessly.
•I laughed, a lot.
•I totally fell for Joe.
•Joe was not shy about letting you know how he felt.
•Sweet epilogue.
Dislikes:
•The end didn't quite live up to the beginning, it was a bit rushed.
•It wasn't very unique, but how many books are?
Rating: 5 stars, Heat: 5 Stars
I loved reading about a heavy girl who actually hated herself. I know that might sound crazy, but I think that is more realistic than the curvy girl who loves her curves. Even the ones who are usually body-positive will sometimes cringe when they see their double chin in that selfie. Joe Starling was just amazing. Are there real-life guys like that? Probably not. But I'm happy with Joe as my book boyfriend for now ;-)
I think Perfect Ten is great for any woman who loves a happier, upbeat, very sexy book. Do you have to be chubby to read this? NOT AT ALL. Though it's nice to be able to relate, I think most women have felt that "why would he want me?" feeling, and Perfect Ten nailed it.
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January 4, 2015
When I heard about this book, I couldn't wait to read it. I finally read it today and I LOVED it!!
What got me interested in this story is the fact that this isn't your typical model sized girl gets the cute guy book. Faith was a plus sized woman with a lot of curves, who was very insecure..and then she meets Joe :)
Joe has been an escort for years and he loves sex with women. One of his coworkers had a family matter to tend to so he was asked to fill in for him. This is where he meets Faith :) Faith's friend Gracie paid for him to be her escort because Faith needs someone to go to her sister's wedding with her. Her mother and sisters treat her horribly and I wanted to slap them. They make her feel bad about her self because she isn't that perfect size. Joe sees her and immediately he is drawn to her.
To me, Joe was such a sweetheart. I loved how he kept telling her how beautiful she was and liked everything about her. Her curves did not matter to him at all. All of those feeling were new to him because he starts to find himself falling for her. She's very stubborn at times, but when she finally gives in? WOW!! Those two are hot!!! Loved her friends Gracie and Chloe (who I cant wait to get their stories) and Loved Joe's friends Shawn and Carrie as well as his family...Essie <3..what a joy she was in this story..and Faith's dad Dale? Loved him too :)
Do these two have what it takes to make it? You have to read it to find out! You wont be disappointed! <3
Looking forward to more from this author :)
November 15, 2014
Oh my bloody God!! I have to commend the author for getting into a blokes head to write this. The way she made Joe speak was spot on! Some of the situations he found himself in, and some of the ways he dealt with his inappropriately timed stiffys, was also spot on!! At times I found myself nodding thinking yep, that's what I would do!
I'm not really sure what it was about Faith that made Joe feel the way he felt about her straight off. Maybe it was because she initially turned him down so he had a point to prove. Maybe he sensed her insecurity and wanted to boost her confidence. I really don't know.
The author has written a very funny, laugh out loud, sexy, different story. I've only ever read one other book with a male escort in it and I thought that was fantastic and now I've read this book, and I think it's pretty damn good too.
I think it is easy to write about a manwhore. A man with no filters. I, myself, have been told that I have no filters and so reading the things Joe got up to weren't shocking to me!
I loved Faith. I have no idea about women's sizes so I don't know if she was a big girl or just not a stick insect. It didn't really matter. What mattered was her insecurity about her body held her back for so long. Love comes in all shapes and sizes and it does sadden me that some women think that a man will only love you because of the size of your jeans. We really aren't that superficial!!
A very well written and thoroughly enjoyable read.
I'm not really sure what it was about Faith that made Joe feel the way he felt about her straight off. Maybe it was because she initially turned him down so he had a point to prove. Maybe he sensed her insecurity and wanted to boost her confidence. I really don't know.
The author has written a very funny, laugh out loud, sexy, different story. I've only ever read one other book with a male escort in it and I thought that was fantastic and now I've read this book, and I think it's pretty damn good too.
I think it is easy to write about a manwhore. A man with no filters. I, myself, have been told that I have no filters and so reading the things Joe got up to weren't shocking to me!
I loved Faith. I have no idea about women's sizes so I don't know if she was a big girl or just not a stick insect. It didn't really matter. What mattered was her insecurity about her body held her back for so long. Love comes in all shapes and sizes and it does sadden me that some women think that a man will only love you because of the size of your jeans. We really aren't that superficial!!
A very well written and thoroughly enjoyable read.
October 3, 2014
What can I say about Perfect Ten except for hold on to your f*cking panties and grab some batteries for the ride.
I grabbed my kindle and thought, "I have a few minutes, I'm going to check this out." Well, let me just say that the prologue blew me away. I think I read the entire thing with my jaw hanging down to my chest. I immediately knew I was busy for the night. I am heading to Vegas soon and don't think it hasn't crossed my mind to check out the male escort services while I am there... maybe I'll be lucky enough to meet my very own Joe.
Michelle Craig has a way of bringing you crazy erotic sex scenes while still keeping you engrossed in the story line. I love books with a dual POV. Not only does Michelle give you both sides of the story but she did it in a way that made me feel like the characters were talking right to me. It's the first time I have ever read it presented that way and I ABSOLUTELY F*CKING LOVED IT! Oh, and not too many books I've read have the ability to leave your panties still melting AND make you cry...*cough*...that damn epilogue.
Definitely plan on reading this book in one sitting. We are only allowed so many stars so Michelle, I give Perfect Ten the highest I am allowed, 5 perfect stars.
~ Stacey
I grabbed my kindle and thought, "I have a few minutes, I'm going to check this out." Well, let me just say that the prologue blew me away. I think I read the entire thing with my jaw hanging down to my chest. I immediately knew I was busy for the night. I am heading to Vegas soon and don't think it hasn't crossed my mind to check out the male escort services while I am there... maybe I'll be lucky enough to meet my very own Joe.
Michelle Craig has a way of bringing you crazy erotic sex scenes while still keeping you engrossed in the story line. I love books with a dual POV. Not only does Michelle give you both sides of the story but she did it in a way that made me feel like the characters were talking right to me. It's the first time I have ever read it presented that way and I ABSOLUTELY F*CKING LOVED IT! Oh, and not too many books I've read have the ability to leave your panties still melting AND make you cry...*cough*...that damn epilogue.
Definitely plan on reading this book in one sitting. We are only allowed so many stars so Michelle, I give Perfect Ten the highest I am allowed, 5 perfect stars.
~ Stacey
September 18, 2014
Oh boy! Well getting a stroy from 2 different first person PoV's was really interesting, seeing what they thought of each other. Was really laughing at the heo in the beginning - what a horn dog! Yet he was so sweet when he fell for the heroine, it really touched me how far he was willing to go for her. Perfect Five 'cause I can't go higher! LOL
May 23, 2023
HELLO!! I graduated with my BS degree FINALLY and decided this will be the first book I'll read as a new graduate!!
And WOAH, did I read that?
Here's my one thought: Joe is hilarious. He's a sex addict escort-- basically he escorts wealthy women and fucks them if they want-- but he's so hilarious. He's so tenacious in wooing Faith. He's blunt with her. He doesn't go all out with whatever charm he uses on his "work dates" but instead, he says things he really means.
Faith is a big girl from a family who gave her a wealth of insecurities. She was raised by an almond mom and has toxic almond siblings who keep imposing their unhealthy beauty standards on her. I'm no rich girl, but damnnnn is Faith relatable??? She doesn't understand WHY a hot guy like Joe would actually want her, and not because her bestie hired his agency to escort her to her sister's wedding. (Ok this is where it stops being relatable because while the whole point is that hot guys love curvy girls, doesn't seem like that's a thing in my zipcode LMAOOO)
Anyway she was Hella strong despite the insecurities !!! She told Joe "no we won't date til u finish ur final appointments" since he quit his job and she stood by it!!! Kinda. Sorta. LOL.
ANYWAY JOE is HILARIOUS like he doesn't even try to be funny (his mind is in the gutter doe, absolutely relatable) BUT HE IS LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOO his commentary during his other sex scenes killed me, and I don't think it was supposed to be funny. I'll hunt down examples later.
Reminds me of: Korean webnovel called History at the Library by 설이수 !!
Ok it's 2 am, I need to sleep.
Adios 🌊
And WOAH, did I read that?
Here's my one thought: Joe is hilarious. He's a sex addict escort-- basically he escorts wealthy women and fucks them if they want-- but he's so hilarious. He's so tenacious in wooing Faith. He's blunt with her. He doesn't go all out with whatever charm he uses on his "work dates" but instead, he says things he really means.
Faith is a big girl from a family who gave her a wealth of insecurities. She was raised by an almond mom and has toxic almond siblings who keep imposing their unhealthy beauty standards on her. I'm no rich girl, but damnnnn is Faith relatable??? She doesn't understand WHY a hot guy like Joe would actually want her, and not because her bestie hired his agency to escort her to her sister's wedding. (Ok this is where it stops being relatable because while the whole point is that hot guys love curvy girls, doesn't seem like that's a thing in my zipcode LMAOOO)
Anyway she was Hella strong despite the insecurities !!! She told Joe "no we won't date til u finish ur final appointments" since he quit his job and she stood by it!!! Kinda. Sorta. LOL.
ANYWAY JOE is HILARIOUS like he doesn't even try to be funny (his mind is in the gutter doe, absolutely relatable) BUT HE IS LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOO his commentary during his other sex scenes killed me, and I don't think it was supposed to be funny. I'll hunt down examples later.
Reminds me of: Korean webnovel called History at the Library by 설이수 !!
Ok it's 2 am, I need to sleep.
Adios 🌊
August 5, 2016
Sexy and sweet. I enjoyed the characters growth in this story and I am very happy to say I finished a very enjoyable story.
When I began reading the first few chapters of this story, I was certain that this would be destined for the DNF pile. The main character Joe Starling is an escort. He swears he loves women but it is more that he loves having sex. We start out with an accounting of his sexcapades and how the poor, struggling 19 year old couldn’t resist an offer of $500 to escort a 21 year old to her birthday party. He ends up having sex and getting paid. Win-win for Joe and a new career is started.
While Joe constantly reminds himself that he is not a prostitute before his dates, he always ends up having sex since his big head isn’t in charge of the body. At this point, you can’t help but think that Joe is one hot, sexy jerk-off. Ahhh…but don’t put the book down yet.
Enter Faith Graham a very attractive but plus-sized girl who needs a date to her sister’s wedding. In the world of Beverly Hills where Faith lives with her stick-thin model sisters and disapproving mother, Faith has spent her life equating her self-worth with the scale. She doesn’t see her lovely strawberry-blonde curls and beautiful eyes. She only sees a woman too fat to get a date. Her friends, who argue with her constantly about her self-worth, set up the escort since they won’t allow her to go alone into the nest of viper she calls a family.
Joe who is now 27 and the top talent with the escort service is asked to substitute for Faith’s date who had a family emergency. Faith takes one look at Joe and declares no way would anyone believe that someone who looked like Joe would be dating her and she wants another escort. One look at Faith and Joe feels a zing because all Joe sees are the lovely curls, the beautiful skin and the sexy curves. Joe has no intention of letting her back out of their date insisting that he is the only escort available that day.
From this point on we see and enjoy the growth of both of these characters, Joe begins to realize that he is embarrassed by his life choice of escort and man-whore. He is done with being fondled by different women and he wants someone like sweet Faith in his life. His focus becomes what do I do to earn this women’s affection and what can I do to make her proud of me. With Joe’s constant insistence that there is nothing wrong with her body and her curves, Faith very slowly accepts that just because her mother and sisters don’t approve, it doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with her.
While it was insta-attraction, it wasn’t insta-love. We have many statements from Joe that he wants to have someone like Faith in his life, and he wants to give them a try to see where they can go. As they each change their lives, thanks to each other, we see their relationship grow into love. I always prefer to watch the characters fall in love vs. insta-love stories
But don’t think this story is all romance, roses and hot sex. When your boyfriend-to-be is the top escort and man-whore in town, no one want him to retire, not the man who runs the escort service and not the clients who have been enjoying the E-ticket ride known as Joe Starling.
THOUGHTS:
While my initial thoughts on this story were “This guy’s a jack-ass and I can’t listen to him preen and sing his own praises for another 225 pages,” I am glad I held on for the meet. Joe and Faith both needed personal growth and with the help of each other, they were able to become a wonderful couple. They certainly grew on me and I really enjoyed the journey that these characters took from start to finish.
I would recommend giving Joe and Faith a try.
When I began reading the first few chapters of this story, I was certain that this would be destined for the DNF pile. The main character Joe Starling is an escort. He swears he loves women but it is more that he loves having sex. We start out with an accounting of his sexcapades and how the poor, struggling 19 year old couldn’t resist an offer of $500 to escort a 21 year old to her birthday party. He ends up having sex and getting paid. Win-win for Joe and a new career is started.
While Joe constantly reminds himself that he is not a prostitute before his dates, he always ends up having sex since his big head isn’t in charge of the body. At this point, you can’t help but think that Joe is one hot, sexy jerk-off. Ahhh…but don’t put the book down yet.
Enter Faith Graham a very attractive but plus-sized girl who needs a date to her sister’s wedding. In the world of Beverly Hills where Faith lives with her stick-thin model sisters and disapproving mother, Faith has spent her life equating her self-worth with the scale. She doesn’t see her lovely strawberry-blonde curls and beautiful eyes. She only sees a woman too fat to get a date. Her friends, who argue with her constantly about her self-worth, set up the escort since they won’t allow her to go alone into the nest of viper she calls a family.
Joe who is now 27 and the top talent with the escort service is asked to substitute for Faith’s date who had a family emergency. Faith takes one look at Joe and declares no way would anyone believe that someone who looked like Joe would be dating her and she wants another escort. One look at Faith and Joe feels a zing because all Joe sees are the lovely curls, the beautiful skin and the sexy curves. Joe has no intention of letting her back out of their date insisting that he is the only escort available that day.
From this point on we see and enjoy the growth of both of these characters, Joe begins to realize that he is embarrassed by his life choice of escort and man-whore. He is done with being fondled by different women and he wants someone like sweet Faith in his life. His focus becomes what do I do to earn this women’s affection and what can I do to make her proud of me. With Joe’s constant insistence that there is nothing wrong with her body and her curves, Faith very slowly accepts that just because her mother and sisters don’t approve, it doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with her.
While it was insta-attraction, it wasn’t insta-love. We have many statements from Joe that he wants to have someone like Faith in his life, and he wants to give them a try to see where they can go. As they each change their lives, thanks to each other, we see their relationship grow into love. I always prefer to watch the characters fall in love vs. insta-love stories
But don’t think this story is all romance, roses and hot sex. When your boyfriend-to-be is the top escort and man-whore in town, no one want him to retire, not the man who runs the escort service and not the clients who have been enjoying the E-ticket ride known as Joe Starling.
THOUGHTS:
While my initial thoughts on this story were “This guy’s a jack-ass and I can’t listen to him preen and sing his own praises for another 225 pages,” I am glad I held on for the meet. Joe and Faith both needed personal growth and with the help of each other, they were able to become a wonderful couple. They certainly grew on me and I really enjoyed the journey that these characters took from start to finish.
I would recommend giving Joe and Faith a try.
November 13, 2014
3.5 - 4 HOLY COCKAMOLIE STARS
Male escort/man-whore meets insecure 'curvy' insecure girl, I love this trope, as always it's predictable but very enjoyable as well.
The heroine, Faith, put down by her mother and her sisters for all of her life because of her more rounded figure is insecure about her looks and has low self esteem, this does become a bit repetitive a some parts but when crunch time comes she does actually fight her corner.
She has good friends and the book also portrays her father as a good man who is always on her side although I personally think he's a weak willed wanker who deserves a penis punch for allowing the verbal abuse from his wife and daughters towards Faith over the years, and why he hasn't left said wife and took Faith with him proves my point!
Joe is just a lovely lovely guy and totally made the book with his good heart.
Plenty of sexy time hotness and man oh man does that manwhore know how to use his mouth!
All in all a good read!
Male escort/man-whore meets insecure 'curvy' insecure girl, I love this trope, as always it's predictable but very enjoyable as well.
The heroine, Faith, put down by her mother and her sisters for all of her life because of her more rounded figure is insecure about her looks and has low self esteem, this does become a bit repetitive a some parts but when crunch time comes she does actually fight her corner.
She has good friends and the book also portrays her father as a good man who is always on her side although I personally think he's a weak willed wanker who deserves a penis punch for allowing the verbal abuse from his wife and daughters towards Faith over the years, and why he hasn't left said wife and took Faith with him proves my point!
Joe is just a lovely lovely guy and totally made the book with his good heart.
Plenty of sexy time hotness and man oh man does that manwhore know how to use his mouth!
All in all a good read!
October 18, 2014
3.5 stars! I normally hate escort stories and insecure female leads it really winds me up but I am having a book slump so decided to read this anyway and I am glad I did. Joe was so sweet and in love with our heroine and even tho I can't say I liked his sex scenes with the other women I was so glad he did not betray her and cheat. This book was funny but also quite heart warming and I loved how Joe was so in lust with her curves and could not understand why she was so insecure about her body because he found her that sexy! This was def a good read for me.
November 23, 2014
Loooooots of sex! You have been warned ;-). Sometimes too much sex can be a bit overwhelming, but not this book. I really enjoyed this read and wish the author had more. Great story with just the right amount of drama. I liked the characters and the ending was the perfect HEA.
August 10, 2016
4.0 "MAN CANDY" STARS!!!
HOLY GOODNESS THIS BOOK!!! My ovaries just exploded!!! Knickers so soaked so don't mind wearing one coz you definitely not gonna need one. I was so hooked with these leads and the story made me root until the end. It's not perfect but it's so good you'll end up laughing and smiling from beginning until the end. So just a little advise though, to fully enjoy the ride, loosen up yourself..forget those inhibitions..just go with the flow and let Perfect Ten do you.
Seriously though, I had like to second guess reading the book. I do not know but this kind of plot is not really my cup of tea. Upon hearing several things, good things of course to this book, I actually caved in and I do not regret it because I enjoyed my journey with Joe Starling and Faith Graham. These two leads are just adorable in their own ways despite insecurities and past that seems to hinder their undeniable attraction to each other.
My name is Joe. Joe Starling. Joseph Starling , Jr., to be exact. I’m twenty-six years old, and I’m a professional escort. You might wonder how someone comes to be in that profession. ~ Joe
I mean, it's not like I'm grotesquely overweight, and I don't have a huge protruded stomach or anything. I'm just kind of big all over. Hips, butt, boobs. Maybe a little wider in the shoulders than other girls. Who am I kidding? I'm hideous. ~ Faith
I was hooked with their story and if Joe's Starling life seems to be so fast changing from rich to rugs in an overnight to being who he is in Perfect Ten, that's how fast my liking to the story went. I like it in a way that it spoke so much not only on the sexy parts but also on the real aspect of life but not delivered to make you bored but with great fun it's as if you're on crack smiling from ear to ear, laughing and wanted to scream and punch throat someone to teary eyed because the emotion was just too much.
Nikki Worrrel sure delivered a beautiful and fun story you shouldn't miss. What's so great about it is the showcase of imperfections and flaws. Oh no, I love my heroine just fine and whether she's chubby or not she nailed it. I understand what she went through and growing up in a family where being skinny and eating just a stick of a celery is a norm (except Daddy dearest because he's so AWESOME) , it was so bad and it feels like you're scarred for life. Joe, on the other hand, he may be the Top escort and whoring may not be what he's paid for, but seriously who will not do something scorching when it's even consensual? And Joe being Joe that he is, well?? Take this,
I love pussy . Love it. I love the taste of it. I love the smell of it. I love it surrounding my entire face. If I could, I’d live there just licking my life away.
Whoa!!! See??? Buckle up ladies... and what I'm trying to say is that, I don't think there's wrong with it, I even thought about it being real because it really felt so real. Good thing though, despite their flaws, they have seen PERFECTION together from each other.
I like the story and I had so much fun that I finished it in one sitting. Great work!
And oh?? That EPILOGUE is the BEST!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
HOLY GOODNESS THIS BOOK!!! My ovaries just exploded!!! Knickers so soaked so don't mind wearing one coz you definitely not gonna need one. I was so hooked with these leads and the story made me root until the end. It's not perfect but it's so good you'll end up laughing and smiling from beginning until the end. So just a little advise though, to fully enjoy the ride, loosen up yourself..forget those inhibitions..just go with the flow and let Perfect Ten do you.
Seriously though, I had like to second guess reading the book. I do not know but this kind of plot is not really my cup of tea. Upon hearing several things, good things of course to this book, I actually caved in and I do not regret it because I enjoyed my journey with Joe Starling and Faith Graham. These two leads are just adorable in their own ways despite insecurities and past that seems to hinder their undeniable attraction to each other.
My name is Joe. Joe Starling. Joseph Starling , Jr., to be exact. I’m twenty-six years old, and I’m a professional escort. You might wonder how someone comes to be in that profession. ~ Joe
I mean, it's not like I'm grotesquely overweight, and I don't have a huge protruded stomach or anything. I'm just kind of big all over. Hips, butt, boobs. Maybe a little wider in the shoulders than other girls. Who am I kidding? I'm hideous. ~ Faith
I was hooked with their story and if Joe's Starling life seems to be so fast changing from rich to rugs in an overnight to being who he is in Perfect Ten, that's how fast my liking to the story went. I like it in a way that it spoke so much not only on the sexy parts but also on the real aspect of life but not delivered to make you bored but with great fun it's as if you're on crack smiling from ear to ear, laughing and wanted to scream and punch throat someone to teary eyed because the emotion was just too much.
Nikki Worrrel sure delivered a beautiful and fun story you shouldn't miss. What's so great about it is the showcase of imperfections and flaws. Oh no, I love my heroine just fine and whether she's chubby or not she nailed it. I understand what she went through and growing up in a family where being skinny and eating just a stick of a celery is a norm (except Daddy dearest because he's so AWESOME) , it was so bad and it feels like you're scarred for life. Joe, on the other hand, he may be the Top escort and whoring may not be what he's paid for, but seriously who will not do something scorching when it's even consensual? And Joe being Joe that he is, well?? Take this,
I love pussy . Love it. I love the taste of it. I love the smell of it. I love it surrounding my entire face. If I could, I’d live there just licking my life away.
Whoa!!! See??? Buckle up ladies... and what I'm trying to say is that, I don't think there's wrong with it, I even thought about it being real because it really felt so real. Good thing though, despite their flaws, they have seen PERFECTION together from each other.
I like the story and I had so much fun that I finished it in one sitting. Great work!
And oh?? That EPILOGUE is the BEST!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
August 18, 2016
4 Stars!
Joe Starling is an unapologetic hotshot who is at the top of his game at Perfect Ten escorts. He’s good at what he does and he’s not afraid to admit it. He’s dirty and sexy, and extremely good looking with a good dose of arrogance to solidify his role as top dog. Women tend to fawn all over him, and even though his job is to be just their companion, he sometimes rides that line like a balance beam while trying to avoid the temptation of sleeping with his clients. He’s extremely professional, but temptation has definitely won some of his battles.
This book wasn’t what I was expecting at all, When Joe meets Faith Graham as a new client he is immediately smitten with her, and it’s obvious that his tough exterior will soon be disheveled due to the fact that he can’t get enough of Faith. Faith has some major issues with insecurities about her appearance, and her first glance at Mr. Perfection had her wanting to do a fast sprint towards the hills. Faith isn’t a size two, she’s curvy and voluptuous, and beautiful, but she doesn’t see it that way since she’s been ridiculed by her horrible sisters and mother. So when Joe gives her the googly eyes she’s not only concerned with his intentions, but his mental sanity as well. It doesn’t help that he’s a paid escort, this just adds to her delusion that his actions aren’t real, because he fakes it for a living, giving her the misguided confidence that she’s right.
Joe is so sweet under his Casanova exterior, once he had his mind set on Faith he made it his mission to make her feel worthy of herself and wanted more than anything for her to actually feel like a confident beautiful woman. I loved seeing his transformation as well as Faith’s. They both helped each other get over some hurdles without even realizing it. And I truly believe that is the message that the Author was trying to convey. That it’s ok to be imperfect, and sometimes all you need is that one special person in your life to balance you out.
I love the message behind this story, and to be honest when I started reading I had no idea this was a book about a bigger girl with body issues. I’m so glad I went in blind because it was actually very refreshing and eye opening even to me as a reader, because we all have insecurities about something and I believe this story can open your eyes to the outer world and show you that not everyone sees you the way that you see yourself. And when I was done reading I felt really content and just kind of happy knowing that these things actually do happen in real life, and it’s nice to read a book that makes you feel like that can be true. Perfect Ten was such a nice surprise, full of hot steamy scenes and sweet heartfelt moments that you won’t forget. I really enjoyed this one.
Joe Starling is an unapologetic hotshot who is at the top of his game at Perfect Ten escorts. He’s good at what he does and he’s not afraid to admit it. He’s dirty and sexy, and extremely good looking with a good dose of arrogance to solidify his role as top dog. Women tend to fawn all over him, and even though his job is to be just their companion, he sometimes rides that line like a balance beam while trying to avoid the temptation of sleeping with his clients. He’s extremely professional, but temptation has definitely won some of his battles.
This book wasn’t what I was expecting at all, When Joe meets Faith Graham as a new client he is immediately smitten with her, and it’s obvious that his tough exterior will soon be disheveled due to the fact that he can’t get enough of Faith. Faith has some major issues with insecurities about her appearance, and her first glance at Mr. Perfection had her wanting to do a fast sprint towards the hills. Faith isn’t a size two, she’s curvy and voluptuous, and beautiful, but she doesn’t see it that way since she’s been ridiculed by her horrible sisters and mother. So when Joe gives her the googly eyes she’s not only concerned with his intentions, but his mental sanity as well. It doesn’t help that he’s a paid escort, this just adds to her delusion that his actions aren’t real, because he fakes it for a living, giving her the misguided confidence that she’s right.
Joe is so sweet under his Casanova exterior, once he had his mind set on Faith he made it his mission to make her feel worthy of herself and wanted more than anything for her to actually feel like a confident beautiful woman. I loved seeing his transformation as well as Faith’s. They both helped each other get over some hurdles without even realizing it. And I truly believe that is the message that the Author was trying to convey. That it’s ok to be imperfect, and sometimes all you need is that one special person in your life to balance you out.
I love the message behind this story, and to be honest when I started reading I had no idea this was a book about a bigger girl with body issues. I’m so glad I went in blind because it was actually very refreshing and eye opening even to me as a reader, because we all have insecurities about something and I believe this story can open your eyes to the outer world and show you that not everyone sees you the way that you see yourself. And when I was done reading I felt really content and just kind of happy knowing that these things actually do happen in real life, and it’s nice to read a book that makes you feel like that can be true. Perfect Ten was such a nice surprise, full of hot steamy scenes and sweet heartfelt moments that you won’t forget. I really enjoyed this one.
October 21, 2014
OMG I absolutely connected with everything in this book! Goodies, baddies and naughties ☺ this was brilliant!
I am in love! This book, well this book is absolutely, swimmingly, scrumptiously the PERFECT TEN! This author NAILED the characters, the scenes, the monologue and the deliverance. I have never laughed and cried so many exact times as I did whilst reading this book. I knew it was going to be good pretty much from paragraph one, yeah slight exaggeration there but heck definitely the first page then! I had messaged my co-reviewer that I had started it and that it was as funny as (rhymes with duck) from the starters orders!☺ And I couldn’t wait to see how he was going to feel with it. Well he was quiet for a day and I’d like to believe it was because he was devouring this!
OMG! I think this is the first book I’ve ever read that has had me crying the ‘same’ tears but for two different reasons, one minute they are sad tears and in the same bout of tears they immediately turn into laughing tears! Now in my book that is pretty neat writing skills! How Michelle writes scenes is pure magic and this was pure heady escapism into the world of an insecure woman with horrid sisters and a mother I could happily slap and a sexed up Escort whose best friend is his dick.
I urge you to read this book for some fun and laughter and great characters, the inner monologue is bloody fantastic as is all the escapades and antics that go on. This to me is erotic chic lit at its best. The innuendos fly as fast as the zip on Joe’s pants, the sadness seeps from the pores of Faith’s insecurities and the friendship encompasses you as well as Faith from her gorgeous, gorgeous girlfriends.
I cannot review without mentioning Essie. I feel I know this woman and I have deep, deep respect for her. Michelle that epilogue you wrote…. Woman I cried buckets! But it was THE most perfect epilogue and so befitting of wrapping this book up. It’s not many books that do this for me but I just want to turn straight to page one and start this brilliant journey with them all over again.
I am 100% a dedicated fan from this minute on and I will without hesitation one-click this author on the strength of this book and it deserves no less than a perfect ten from me.
Brilliant!
I received a copy of Perfect Ten in return for an honest review my reviews are my own and are 100% honest.
I am in love! This book, well this book is absolutely, swimmingly, scrumptiously the PERFECT TEN! This author NAILED the characters, the scenes, the monologue and the deliverance. I have never laughed and cried so many exact times as I did whilst reading this book. I knew it was going to be good pretty much from paragraph one, yeah slight exaggeration there but heck definitely the first page then! I had messaged my co-reviewer that I had started it and that it was as funny as (rhymes with duck) from the starters orders!☺ And I couldn’t wait to see how he was going to feel with it. Well he was quiet for a day and I’d like to believe it was because he was devouring this!
OMG! I think this is the first book I’ve ever read that has had me crying the ‘same’ tears but for two different reasons, one minute they are sad tears and in the same bout of tears they immediately turn into laughing tears! Now in my book that is pretty neat writing skills! How Michelle writes scenes is pure magic and this was pure heady escapism into the world of an insecure woman with horrid sisters and a mother I could happily slap and a sexed up Escort whose best friend is his dick.
I urge you to read this book for some fun and laughter and great characters, the inner monologue is bloody fantastic as is all the escapades and antics that go on. This to me is erotic chic lit at its best. The innuendos fly as fast as the zip on Joe’s pants, the sadness seeps from the pores of Faith’s insecurities and the friendship encompasses you as well as Faith from her gorgeous, gorgeous girlfriends.
I cannot review without mentioning Essie. I feel I know this woman and I have deep, deep respect for her. Michelle that epilogue you wrote…. Woman I cried buckets! But it was THE most perfect epilogue and so befitting of wrapping this book up. It’s not many books that do this for me but I just want to turn straight to page one and start this brilliant journey with them all over again.
I am 100% a dedicated fan from this minute on and I will without hesitation one-click this author on the strength of this book and it deserves no less than a perfect ten from me.
Brilliant!
I received a copy of Perfect Ten in return for an honest review my reviews are my own and are 100% honest.
December 9, 2014
DNF – 76%
I have two turn offs men bimbo’s and women with body issues. I absolutely could not get into this. When I started skimming through the sex I knew it was time to give it up. Both of the characters annoyed me. Starting with Joe – he’s an escort (prostitute) who has had sex with 90% of his dates over the last 6 years. He’s grown disillusioned & is wanting something more when he meets Faith. My issue with Joe was for someone who wanted to focus on building a relationship that didn’t revolve around sex…it’s all he thought/talked about. Even when he suggested they talk every day on the phone to get to know each other of the two calls I read each where about sex. For someone so knowledgeable about sex & the female form his descriptions of what he found attractive about Faith were very basic. He liked her pussy & ass…ok what about them?
Faith….lord where do I begin. Let’s start with I’m assuming this type of erotica is written for women. Women are visual & the visual that was being painted for me was not one that turned me on. I’m not a man but I think we can all agree there is nothing sexier than a confident woman with curves. I like my women with natural breast & for the weight I like to feel when cupping them I’m assuming they aren’t a size 6. My ideal is Holly Peers (I'll upload a picture in my gallery for those of you not familiar) not Giselle.
Nothing can stop me in my tracks like a woman who’s clearly encased her D’s (or large C) in some black lace. You wear a heel (preferably at least 4 inches) so that your ass sways as you walk & I will buy all your drinks. If Faith had been better described & more confident I would have paid her property taxes since she apparently didn’t need much.
Men don’t scream sex like women. Every time someone describes the curve of an ass that meets the thigh (according to urban dictionary it’s called the thut) it’s with regard to a woman. The purpose of you having an hour glass figure is so when I rest my arm over you as we sleep it settles in the ridge of your hip. Woman should be soft it’s what makes them women. When a man’s on top & leans forward to kiss he doesn’t blanket us with a curtain of his hair (hopefully). See Joe there’s how you describe your love of a woman…
I have two turn offs men bimbo’s and women with body issues. I absolutely could not get into this. When I started skimming through the sex I knew it was time to give it up. Both of the characters annoyed me. Starting with Joe – he’s an escort (prostitute) who has had sex with 90% of his dates over the last 6 years. He’s grown disillusioned & is wanting something more when he meets Faith. My issue with Joe was for someone who wanted to focus on building a relationship that didn’t revolve around sex…it’s all he thought/talked about. Even when he suggested they talk every day on the phone to get to know each other of the two calls I read each where about sex. For someone so knowledgeable about sex & the female form his descriptions of what he found attractive about Faith were very basic. He liked her pussy & ass…ok what about them?
Faith….lord where do I begin. Let’s start with I’m assuming this type of erotica is written for women. Women are visual & the visual that was being painted for me was not one that turned me on. I’m not a man but I think we can all agree there is nothing sexier than a confident woman with curves. I like my women with natural breast & for the weight I like to feel when cupping them I’m assuming they aren’t a size 6. My ideal is Holly Peers (I'll upload a picture in my gallery for those of you not familiar) not Giselle.
Nothing can stop me in my tracks like a woman who’s clearly encased her D’s (or large C) in some black lace. You wear a heel (preferably at least 4 inches) so that your ass sways as you walk & I will buy all your drinks. If Faith had been better described & more confident I would have paid her property taxes since she apparently didn’t need much.
Men don’t scream sex like women. Every time someone describes the curve of an ass that meets the thigh (according to urban dictionary it’s called the thut) it’s with regard to a woman. The purpose of you having an hour glass figure is so when I rest my arm over you as we sleep it settles in the ridge of your hip. Woman should be soft it’s what makes them women. When a man’s on top & leans forward to kiss he doesn’t blanket us with a curtain of his hair (hopefully). See Joe there’s how you describe your love of a woman…
August 15, 2016
4 Perfectly HOT Stars!
Wow oh wow what a hot read! Perfect Ten was something that I have never read about before and let me just say that I am now on the search for more.
Joe Starling is the top/most requested male escorts for Perfect Ten. He has the total package, looks, charm, and one hell of a personality oh and did I mention that he has one heck of a sexual appetite. The sexual appetite is just an added bonus ;-). Joe LOVE his life and has no plans of ever changing that until he is thrown for a loop.
Faith Graham is one of the daughters to one of the wealthiest families in Santa Monica. She is nothing like her model thin sisters. She is a real woman with real curves who has suffer abuse from her mother and sisters by them telling her that is she is too overweight and that is why she is not able to get and keep a man. Faith's best friend decides to help her out by getting her an escort to take her to her evil sister's wedding. Little does she know that this escort is about to turn her life around.
Perfect Ten was a funny hot read that I just didn't want to end. I totally fell head over heels in love with Joe and Faith's father. Both Joe and Faith's father were quick to put Faith's sister's and mother in their place when they would make a rude comment about her weight. Oh and Mrs. Covington.. that is was one sassy 80 something woman.
So if you're looking for a read that is different from all of the other books out there then Perfect Ten by Nikki Worrell is the book for you. Hot male escorts, family drama, funny one liners and intense sexual attraction.
Wow oh wow what a hot read! Perfect Ten was something that I have never read about before and let me just say that I am now on the search for more.
Joe Starling is the top/most requested male escorts for Perfect Ten. He has the total package, looks, charm, and one hell of a personality oh and did I mention that he has one heck of a sexual appetite. The sexual appetite is just an added bonus ;-). Joe LOVE his life and has no plans of ever changing that until he is thrown for a loop.
Faith Graham is one of the daughters to one of the wealthiest families in Santa Monica. She is nothing like her model thin sisters. She is a real woman with real curves who has suffer abuse from her mother and sisters by them telling her that is she is too overweight and that is why she is not able to get and keep a man. Faith's best friend decides to help her out by getting her an escort to take her to her evil sister's wedding. Little does she know that this escort is about to turn her life around.
Perfect Ten was a funny hot read that I just didn't want to end. I totally fell head over heels in love with Joe and Faith's father. Both Joe and Faith's father were quick to put Faith's sister's and mother in their place when they would make a rude comment about her weight. Oh and Mrs. Covington.. that is was one sassy 80 something woman.
So if you're looking for a read that is different from all of the other books out there then Perfect Ten by Nikki Worrell is the book for you. Hot male escorts, family drama, funny one liners and intense sexual attraction.
January 11, 2015
Yep, this book, a romance book, gets 5 stars from me.I know, it's shocking! Maybe 2015 is the year of me becoming a romantic softie, or maybe I'm just discovering some good romance books which make me change my mind about this genre ( even if I always loved contemporary romance I've never gave 'em a rating higher than 4 ).
Perfect Ten is exactly that, a perfect ten kind of book. You can't help but love it. It's funny, refreshing, contains a hot, funny hero and a plump heroine. ( I hope that more and more authors start to write about plump women - even though a woman is a woman no matter if she's skinny or plump, those are just labels and we're people not labels)
About the hero: he is an escort. I hope there is a new fashion in writing books where the hero is an escort because I love them! He is also a sweet, hot, animal lover ( he has this cute dog) , alpha man who wants the heroine so bad that he feels the need to turn his life around, stop being a escort and start living a proper life.
About the heroine: sweet, plump and a bit insecure when it comes to her body, but giiiirlls, aren't we all?
Their relationship is absolutely perfect, with more ups than downs, even if there is a tiny little bit of drama thrown there, but it's just for the sake of the plot.
The book goes from funny to really loveable and the ending is so, so extremely sweet and perfect!
Read and enjoy this!!!!
Perfect Ten is exactly that, a perfect ten kind of book. You can't help but love it. It's funny, refreshing, contains a hot, funny hero and a plump heroine. ( I hope that more and more authors start to write about plump women - even though a woman is a woman no matter if she's skinny or plump, those are just labels and we're people not labels)
About the hero: he is an escort. I hope there is a new fashion in writing books where the hero is an escort because I love them! He is also a sweet, hot, animal lover ( he has this cute dog) , alpha man who wants the heroine so bad that he feels the need to turn his life around, stop being a escort and start living a proper life.
About the heroine: sweet, plump and a bit insecure when it comes to her body, but giiiirlls, aren't we all?
Their relationship is absolutely perfect, with more ups than downs, even if there is a tiny little bit of drama thrown there, but it's just for the sake of the plot.
The book goes from funny to really loveable and the ending is so, so extremely sweet and perfect!
Read and enjoy this!!!!
August 6, 2015
Omg, I loved it. It was funny, it was heart warming, it was sexy and hot and I fell for Joseph Starling, the moment I "met" him. A man, who learned to make a woman he was with feel good, to become the successful escort of PERFECT TEN. Till he meets Faith. Faith is curvy, with maybe a bid more figure than the stick like models, who grace the magazines. She is the female black sheep as all her sisters and her mom are on the thin side of life and she has been raised with the verbal lashing of her relatives for most of her life. She surrounds herself with a small supportive group of friends, who try to undo the lack of self-esteem she has developed because of her looks.
When the "nicest" of her sisters marries, her best friend organizes an escort from Perfect Ten for her to squash any bad mouthing and to make the sisters jealous.
Lucky Joe sees a sensual woman in Faith and pursues her even when she pushes him away, declining him to be her escort. Her constant questioning his motives may be annoying, but people, who have been put down all their lives will identify with this and understand that the "to good to be true" thought invades her actions in the most inopportune moments. When her true self comes out and plays with Joe, it is getting hot.
A lot happens in their heads and I have been constantly screaming "talk to each other", but in the end they sort it out, when they are not making out or making love.
It is a great read, easy and hilariously funny.
When the "nicest" of her sisters marries, her best friend organizes an escort from Perfect Ten for her to squash any bad mouthing and to make the sisters jealous.
Lucky Joe sees a sensual woman in Faith and pursues her even when she pushes him away, declining him to be her escort. Her constant questioning his motives may be annoying, but people, who have been put down all their lives will identify with this and understand that the "to good to be true" thought invades her actions in the most inopportune moments. When her true self comes out and plays with Joe, it is getting hot.
A lot happens in their heads and I have been constantly screaming "talk to each other", but in the end they sort it out, when they are not making out or making love.
It is a great read, easy and hilariously funny.
June 6, 2017
Rating: 2-2.15
I'm a little disappointed, the reviews for this book were pretty good. While I didn't find the read horrible, I didn't love it. I found Joe to be corny! I mean how many times can a guy brag on his 'sexual addiction' or prowess-- can you say TACKY!! Some of his dialogue was just lame. Like who speaks that way, seriously? The best way to describe Joe is picture a 14 year old boy who just figured out he has a penis and it works! Like really dude, calm down.
Speaking of annoying...Faith. Graham. Girl get your ish together?! I understood her body issues, but after so many paragraphs and chapters with her going on and on about what "they" said or thought I was over it. I loved her friends and God bless them for dealing with her whiny self. I mean her reaction to her family was loooooong overdue. While I enjoyed how the author didn't allow her issues to be wrapped up so quickly, because again I know self-esteem issues aren't always so cut and dry. Especially when you're issues stem from people who are suppose to love you. But Joe did make it pretty obvious, although in slightly juvenile ways, that he found her attractive. So girl shut it!
The Sophia mess was just ridiculous! Unnecessary drama. And it ended uneventful for it to be dragged throughout the book.
I did like Faith's friends, Gracie and Chloe. I think I will read Chloe's story, just because her storyline was pretty relatable.
I'm a little disappointed, the reviews for this book were pretty good. While I didn't find the read horrible, I didn't love it. I found Joe to be corny! I mean how many times can a guy brag on his 'sexual addiction' or prowess-- can you say TACKY!! Some of his dialogue was just lame. Like who speaks that way, seriously? The best way to describe Joe is picture a 14 year old boy who just figured out he has a penis and it works! Like really dude, calm down.
Speaking of annoying...Faith. Graham. Girl get your ish together?! I understood her body issues, but after so many paragraphs and chapters with her going on and on about what "they" said or thought I was over it. I loved her friends and God bless them for dealing with her whiny self. I mean her reaction to her family was loooooong overdue. While I enjoyed how the author didn't allow her issues to be wrapped up so quickly, because again I know self-esteem issues aren't always so cut and dry. Especially when you're issues stem from people who are suppose to love you. But Joe did make it pretty obvious, although in slightly juvenile ways, that he found her attractive. So girl shut it!
The Sophia mess was just ridiculous! Unnecessary drama. And it ended uneventful for it to be dragged throughout the book.
I did like Faith's friends, Gracie and Chloe. I think I will read Chloe's story, just because her storyline was pretty relatable.
November 17, 2014
I had many apprehentions about reading this book. All my fears about the plot where confirmed. I am convinced the 5* reviews are given by plus size ladies who see this story through pink shaded glasses. That's their version of Cinderella or something like that.
I would have found it more believable if he had been captivated by her personality and wit. Instead he was swept away by her looks without her saying one word. That's so not believable! But I guess that's the dream of every size 16 woman. Another thing I didn't like was the derogative way they talked about slim women. Things like " she is slim but still has a brain" isn't nice. I have never read a romance book where a classically slim heroine refers this ugly way about a fat character. Again, another wishful thinking from the author of a world in reverse
On the other hand, I like the author's writing style and therefore I gave the book 2*. The plot was childish and unbelievable but if you could get pass this fact the book was somewhat entertaining. i too found that the author managed well wrting the male POV. Many authors want to do that but fail because they always fall into a flourish tone that no man truly has. This author did it well. For that reason, I would be interested in reading future books by this author but only if she gives up this plot topic
I would have found it more believable if he had been captivated by her personality and wit. Instead he was swept away by her looks without her saying one word. That's so not believable! But I guess that's the dream of every size 16 woman. Another thing I didn't like was the derogative way they talked about slim women. Things like " she is slim but still has a brain" isn't nice. I have never read a romance book where a classically slim heroine refers this ugly way about a fat character. Again, another wishful thinking from the author of a world in reverse
On the other hand, I like the author's writing style and therefore I gave the book 2*. The plot was childish and unbelievable but if you could get pass this fact the book was somewhat entertaining. i too found that the author managed well wrting the male POV. Many authors want to do that but fail because they always fall into a flourish tone that no man truly has. This author did it well. For that reason, I would be interested in reading future books by this author but only if she gives up this plot topic
December 17, 2015
I've read a few stories about male escorts falling for a client but this one is really awesome because the woman is a plus-size, is made to feel insecure about her looks and is a girl next door type. Yeay curves and the average kind hearted girl!
Yep....so it's refreshing to get a heroine that is not badass, not drop dead gorgeous or super ambitious or super anything. This one's an accountant, comes from a rich family but lives a humble life, has great girlfriends that are just a mishmash of characters and she has a kind heart and loves animals. I like her.
The hero, well, he comes across as a hopeless romantic. But his occupation aside, Joe is a regular good guy who's just very very much in love with his girl.
The alternating POVs are fun; Joe's voice comes across as cocky and arrogant at first but through the story you see the difference in him after meeting Faith. Likewise Faith, in the beginning, was full of insecurities and self doubts but she becomes stronger and more comfortable with herself towards the end.
The other characters are either very sweet or very nasty. The story is kind of straight forward. But you can't help but cheer for Joe and hope he gets the girl at the end.
A nice relaxing read that has an uncomplicated plot and pleasant MCs.
Yep....so it's refreshing to get a heroine that is not badass, not drop dead gorgeous or super ambitious or super anything. This one's an accountant, comes from a rich family but lives a humble life, has great girlfriends that are just a mishmash of characters and she has a kind heart and loves animals. I like her.
The hero, well, he comes across as a hopeless romantic. But his occupation aside, Joe is a regular good guy who's just very very much in love with his girl.
The alternating POVs are fun; Joe's voice comes across as cocky and arrogant at first but through the story you see the difference in him after meeting Faith. Likewise Faith, in the beginning, was full of insecurities and self doubts but she becomes stronger and more comfortable with herself towards the end.
The other characters are either very sweet or very nasty. The story is kind of straight forward. But you can't help but cheer for Joe and hope he gets the girl at the end.
A nice relaxing read that has an uncomplicated plot and pleasant MCs.
September 13, 2014
Loved it!!, from start to finish, Joe and Faith were a wonderful characters, Joe the escort with a few past issues to resolve and the beautiful Faith who doesn't believe she is cause she got a few curves. I loved that Joe instantly liked Faith as soon as he saw her. Faith felt the same by my god did she try to fight it!, Joe was brilliant at slowly coaxing her out of her shell to see how beautiful she really was. I thought her friends were an absolute blast and love that they were playing Cupid for them both, I hope we hear from them in future books. Now her family, what an absolute bunch of cold, nasty, vacuous bunch of bitches!, they say pretty is on the outside but my life ugly is to the bone!, I could of dry slapped the lot of them!, but Faith's dad was lovely what a dear and kind man, he needs his own book!, dump that shrew of a wife and get his own slice of happiness! Just a wonderful book, beautiful written with laughs and warmth and loads of the hot stuff throughout, the epilogue was just a joy to read, I think I actually sighed at the end. More books please Ms C!
October 26, 2014
GREAT READ
The opening if this book I didn't care for. I didn't care for the scenes with the other woman, even though the sex was hot. I know that he and Faith hadn't met yet, but I don't care for those types of scenes, especially since it becomes an issue later in the book. Later, Joe dropped a notch in my book when he was thinking of having one last fling before he and Faith became official, since he kind of let a woman put her hands down his pants. And I didn't like the whole crazy ex-client thing. That was OTT and unnecessary.
I DID like how loving and affectionate Joe was. I liked the humor. I liked that Joe wanted Faith instantly. That he saw her differently than the negative people, that he honestly didr know why people thought he was out of her league. Usually I dislike h with conflicted feelings, but I totally understood Faith's reservations. The characters, with the exception of Faith's sisters and mom, were awesome.The sex was hawt.
Overall, this story was totally sweet. Joe was an awesome character, minus one little hiccup.
The opening if this book I didn't care for. I didn't care for the scenes with the other woman, even though the sex was hot. I know that he and Faith hadn't met yet, but I don't care for those types of scenes, especially since it becomes an issue later in the book. Later, Joe dropped a notch in my book when he was thinking of having one last fling before he and Faith became official, since he kind of let a woman put her hands down his pants. And I didn't like the whole crazy ex-client thing. That was OTT and unnecessary.
I DID like how loving and affectionate Joe was. I liked the humor. I liked that Joe wanted Faith instantly. That he saw her differently than the negative people, that he honestly didr know why people thought he was out of her league. Usually I dislike h with conflicted feelings, but I totally understood Faith's reservations. The characters, with the exception of Faith's sisters and mom, were awesome.The sex was hawt.
Overall, this story was totally sweet. Joe was an awesome character, minus one little hiccup.
May 5, 2017
1. I loved this book. I enjoyed the writing style, even the "talking" to the audience that occasionally happened. I loved the dual perspectives and found Joe's voice as authentic and real as Faith's which is a credit to Mrs. Worrell's talent.
2. I really liked Joe. I appreciated that he loved Faith's body from get-go and was never afraid to express his love or show his appreciation for her. I loved that he was relentless in his pursuit for her. It didn't bother me that he was always horny and often used sex to fix things in their relationship instead of talking it out. He's not the most Alpha out there, but he had his Alpha moments (possessive, jealous) and I just ate it up.
3. I also liked Faith and while her insecurities were a bit redundant at times, they felt believable and authentic which I appreciated.
4. Faith had great friends and I wouldn't mind reading Chloe or Grace's HEA.
5. I did not like Sophia's unnecessary, crazy storyline. BUT, I loved that Faith did not let Sophia ruin what she was building with Joe.
2. I really liked Joe. I appreciated that he loved Faith's body from get-go and was never afraid to express his love or show his appreciation for her. I loved that he was relentless in his pursuit for her. It didn't bother me that he was always horny and often used sex to fix things in their relationship instead of talking it out. He's not the most Alpha out there, but he had his Alpha moments (possessive, jealous) and I just ate it up.
3. I also liked Faith and while her insecurities were a bit redundant at times, they felt believable and authentic which I appreciated.
4. Faith had great friends and I wouldn't mind reading Chloe or Grace's HEA.
5. I did not like Sophia's unnecessary, crazy storyline. BUT, I loved that Faith did not let Sophia ruin what she was building with Joe.
July 28, 2015
I understand the great reviews now completely. First let me add that the ending of this book was fanfreakingtastic and gave me chills.. in a good way. It was perfect letting Essie end the book.
Joe.. boy I wasn't to sure about this guy in the beginning, all I could think was wow he is really full of himself but if you are a "Perfect ten" then you kinda have to be right? (Pun intended). I also thought it was rather cute that he was a little insecure when it came to faith.. that was a nice twist on things.
Faith.. First let me say, I LOVE that fact that she is plus size.. size 16 to be exact. You have no freaking clue how tired I get of reading about flat stomach, blue eyed chicks ugh.. it was so refreshing to have her be different than the "standard" that everyone seems to write about these days.
My only complaint is the lack of confidence... however I guess that is what made the book interesting.
My Joe would be Sean o'Pry and Faith would be Carina Behrens
Joe.. boy I wasn't to sure about this guy in the beginning, all I could think was wow he is really full of himself but if you are a "Perfect ten" then you kinda have to be right? (Pun intended). I also thought it was rather cute that he was a little insecure when it came to faith.. that was a nice twist on things.
Faith.. First let me say, I LOVE that fact that she is plus size.. size 16 to be exact. You have no freaking clue how tired I get of reading about flat stomach, blue eyed chicks ugh.. it was so refreshing to have her be different than the "standard" that everyone seems to write about these days.
My only complaint is the lack of confidence... however I guess that is what made the book interesting.
My Joe would be Sean o'Pry and Faith would be Carina Behrens
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