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Who wears white capris and a floral cardigan to a strip club owned by one of the most dangerous mob bosses in the world?
Only Tulip Rose, the home-schooled, flower shop managing, sheltered virgin who wants to save her brother after he takes a loan he can’t pay back. She begs me to let her wash dishes or mop floors to work off his debt, but I’ve got an even better job in mind for my sweet little petal.
Author’s note: Blow is short, sweet, and dirty, filled with all the best parts of a romance for a fun 90-minute read. No triggers or cliffhangers and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Only Tulip Rose, the home-schooled, flower shop managing, sheltered virgin who wants to save her brother after he takes a loan he can’t pay back. She begs me to let her wash dishes or mop floors to work off his debt, but I’ve got an even better job in mind for my sweet little petal.
Author’s note: Blow is short, sweet, and dirty, filled with all the best parts of a romance for a fun 90-minute read. No triggers or cliffhangers and a guaranteed happily ever after.
- GenresRomanceContemporary
52 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2020
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Nikki Belaire
25 books413 followersNikki writes contemporary romantic thrillers and admits to a weakness for bad boys, especially ones who can’t live without the strong women they love.
She spends more time in her characters’ lives than her own. But, when she’s in the real world, her passions include reading, wine appreciating, running, and spending time with her daughter.
She spends more time in her characters’ lives than her own. But, when she’s in the real world, her passions include reading, wine appreciating, running, and spending time with her daughter.
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October 31, 2020
Pretty fast pace and some steam.
Tulip is very naive girl who goes to Ares club to ask him if he would let her work for him to pay off her brothers debt. And there is already a spark for the mob king now hes making sure his girl is next to him and letting her think he needs her as her personal assistant which he doesn't he just wants her close.
Ares makes sure he also puts her brother in his place. It was a good fast mafia novella.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, Drama, sexy times, virgin gal and sorta manwhore (didnt have anyone)
Recommend
Cover-⭐⭐⭐
Instalove
Older/younger
32H/22h
Violence
No condom
Abuse
Hea
Epilog
Tulip is very naive girl who goes to Ares club to ask him if he would let her work for him to pay off her brothers debt. And there is already a spark for the mob king now hes making sure his girl is next to him and letting her think he needs her as her personal assistant which he doesn't he just wants her close.
Ares makes sure he also puts her brother in his place. It was a good fast mafia novella.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, Drama, sexy times, virgin gal and sorta manwhore (didnt have anyone)
Recommend
Cover-⭐⭐⭐
Instalove
Older/younger
32H/22h
Violence
No condom
Abuse
Hea
Epilog
August 24, 2020
Hot & sexy all wrapped up in a beautiful package of heart! I binge read Suck, Bang & Blow back to back to back because they were shortish enough for me to do so and also because I really enjoyed the storytelling. The author did a very good job of not making the stories be all about the sex, although that would have just fine with me LOL but she didn’t. She took sexually driven novellas and gave them a heart and they were a pleasure to read.
January 9, 2022
sweet n scorching.
I love a romance that brings the swoon as well as the steam and this one delivered both with a punch.
Adored the heroine, her innocence and sweetness a perfect balance against the hero’s brutality and hardness.
Hero’s past is barely mentioned, heroine gives the hero the gift of all her firsts. No others, no cheating or abuse whatsoever. HEA with epilogue
I love a romance that brings the swoon as well as the steam and this one delivered both with a punch.
Adored the heroine, her innocence and sweetness a perfect balance against the hero’s brutality and hardness.
Hero’s past is barely mentioned, heroine gives the hero the gift of all her firsts. No others, no cheating or abuse whatsoever. HEA with epilogue
December 31, 2021
3.5✯
°Virgin heroine
°Experienced hero
°Only hero's POV
°He's 32, she's 22
°Possessive obsessed OTT alpha hero
°Sweet naïve heroine
°No OW/OM drama
°No separation
°No cheating or scenes with OP
°Epilogue: a few months later
°Virgin heroine
°Experienced hero
°Only hero's POV
°He's 32, she's 22
°Possessive obsessed OTT alpha hero
°Sweet naïve heroine
°No OW/OM drama
°No separation
°No cheating or scenes with OP
°Epilogue: a few months later
August 24, 2020
Blow is the final novella in the series Suck, Bang & Blow. I great series of short reads. Each if Mafia Romance with over the top hero who fall for their woman hard and immediately.
As with the others in the series, Blow is full of chemistry and steamy bits. Ideal for that afternoon when you want to do nothing more than curl up on the sofa and get lost in between pages.
As with the others in the series, Blow is full of chemistry and steamy bits. Ideal for that afternoon when you want to do nothing more than curl up on the sofa and get lost in between pages.
September 3, 2020
A perfect wrap up to the trio of fully stand alone novellas, Blow is my favorite. A perfect quick, angst free summer read with an over the top possessive hero and a sweet heroine. I always love the H's POV in Nikki Belaire's books. I was admiring 192 one time and Husband said maybe she's really a writing duo. Hmm.
Nikki just keeps getting better and better with every book. I can't wait to see what comes next.
Five swoons. 14/10 would recommend.
Nikki just keeps getting better and better with every book. I can't wait to see what comes next.
Five swoons. 14/10 would recommend.
January 1, 2022
Hawwwwt. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
August 20, 2020
Ok this was my favorite of the three. I was so amused by both of the MC’s and I was sporting a grin for most of this story.
“I like you too.” Like. She’s so damn adorable. Liking me while I want to fuck, marry, impregnate, own her. “Good.”
Ares of course was absolutely OTT perfection. Yum!
“I like you too.” Like. She’s so damn adorable. Liking me while I want to fuck, marry, impregnate, own her. “Good.”
Ares of course was absolutely OTT perfection. Yum!
August 23, 2020
Tulip is a naive women determined to save her brother from loan sharks. Ares is a criminal and man that Tulips brother owes money to, so she makes a deal to work for him to pay the loan off. Ares is instantly taken with Tulip and wants her for his own. A short, sexy novella with a sexy alpha male.
August 13, 2020
Super sweet and hot story of Ares, a stone cold criminal and Tulip, the epitome of sweet and innocent. Tulip's brother is in trouble with one of Ares' loan sharks and she goes to Ares for a job to help pay it off. He at first comes off distant, and unaffected, but he is anything but. After starting off VERY MUCH on the wrong foot, Ares is nothing but sweet, indulgent and persistent with Tulip. For her part, Tulip is delicate, sweet and somehow super innocent without being annoying. I enjoyed their dichotomy and dynamic.
The conflict was minor, allowing the focus to be on them, which I appreciated in a shorter length story. If I am reading a romance, I want the focus to be on the two main characters and their relationship rather than outside conflict.
Overall, I enjoyed this last installment in the series and would definitely recommend it.
The conflict was minor, allowing the focus to be on them, which I appreciated in a shorter length story. If I am reading a romance, I want the focus to be on the two main characters and their relationship rather than outside conflict.
Overall, I enjoyed this last installment in the series and would definitely recommend it.
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August 10, 2020
Sweet little story! 4½ stars
August 24, 2020
Ares Klein doesn’t seem to have any respect for women. Right from the beginning he has me wondering what he’s up to. Is he a man who can be redeemed? Tulip Rose is out of her element when we first meet. She’s going to have some experiences for the first time. Being told from Ares point of view gives us those experiences through his eyes.
Of the two other books that I’ve read in this series, I thought this was hot but not as steamy – which I guess is a good thing with all the hot and hazy days my neck of the woods has been having lately. I didn’t mind the not so steamy though. It adds to what we’re learning about who Tulip is. Ares, just like Beck from the previous book, is very protective.
Depending on how fast a reader you are, you can finish this latest book within an hour or two. This is a good thing for those whose days are very busy but you need to have something that will let you decompress even if only for a short time. So, going back and doing a series read will be no problem since I can get through them in less than a day.
Now that book three is finished, and after I do a series redo, I will have to see what her other works are about. Novellas are a great way to get to know an author’s writing style. A way to see if what she writes is something that you enjoyed and want more of. It’s also a great way to find an author that you’ve never read before.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Of the two other books that I’ve read in this series, I thought this was hot but not as steamy – which I guess is a good thing with all the hot and hazy days my neck of the woods has been having lately. I didn’t mind the not so steamy though. It adds to what we’re learning about who Tulip is. Ares, just like Beck from the previous book, is very protective.
Depending on how fast a reader you are, you can finish this latest book within an hour or two. This is a good thing for those whose days are very busy but you need to have something that will let you decompress even if only for a short time. So, going back and doing a series read will be no problem since I can get through them in less than a day.
Now that book three is finished, and after I do a series redo, I will have to see what her other works are about. Novellas are a great way to get to know an author’s writing style. A way to see if what she writes is something that you enjoyed and want more of. It’s also a great way to find an author that you’ve never read before.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
August 18, 2020
4 Stars
Review by Elizabeth
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night with Books Blog
Blow is just what I expected from Nikki Belaire, short and sweet. Just like the previous two installments to this series, Suck and Bang, Blow came as no surprise.
Suck, Bang, and Blow are all quick standalone reads within the series. When I say quick, I mean I finished the book within thirty minutes.
In Blow, we meet Ares and Tulip who are so different. It is hard to detail Blow because it is such a short read and I will give everything away. So in a nutshell, if you like sex, insta love, and all that jazz, Blow is for you. If not, well do not read it.
It is short, simple, no drama, well just a little, and sweet. Well, not really sweet but still. I think it is worth each click it gets.
** ARC provided in exchange for an honest review **
Review by Elizabeth
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night with Books Blog
Blow is just what I expected from Nikki Belaire, short and sweet. Just like the previous two installments to this series, Suck and Bang, Blow came as no surprise.
Suck, Bang, and Blow are all quick standalone reads within the series. When I say quick, I mean I finished the book within thirty minutes.
In Blow, we meet Ares and Tulip who are so different. It is hard to detail Blow because it is such a short read and I will give everything away. So in a nutshell, if you like sex, insta love, and all that jazz, Blow is for you. If not, well do not read it.
It is short, simple, no drama, well just a little, and sweet. Well, not really sweet but still. I think it is worth each click it gets.
** ARC provided in exchange for an honest review **
August 21, 2020
This series is such naughty fun to read. I think Blow is a great story. Tulip is written pitch perfect as a well meaning but extremely sheltered young woman who is very much a virgin. What I loved about her character was how she rolled with each new situation and met new experiences bravely. I also liked her openness and joy with life. Ares is the perfect foil to Tulip he's jaded, controlling, and ultimately very unfilled. Tulip is his perfect match. She's the light to his darkness. The brother is an interesting problem for Tulip. In many ways he's just as oblivious as her, although, he knows how dangerous Ares is. The twist at the end was great. The sex scenes are fun and very hot.
The flow of the story occasionally is jumpy but it doesn't ruin your enjoyment any.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
The flow of the story occasionally is jumpy but it doesn't ruin your enjoyment any.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 12, 2020
The short stories in this series have been hot and sexy but filled with feeling. I love getting a whole story in just over an hour and this is exactly what I got from Blow. I felt their super fast feelings and feel like I got to know the characters in a fair bit of depth. The plot is really well written and kept me completely interested.
Tulip is sweet, innocent and just an all-round nice girl. She wants to help her brother get out of a situation so goes direct to the source; Ares. He is an abrupt, hard, gangster who turns to putty at the first site of Tulip. The strength of his feelings are fantastic to read and made me pant with lust.
I thoroughly enjoyed this addition to the trilogy, each of which is a complete standalone and I get the feeling that I will reread these often.
Tulip is sweet, innocent and just an all-round nice girl. She wants to help her brother get out of a situation so goes direct to the source; Ares. He is an abrupt, hard, gangster who turns to putty at the first site of Tulip. The strength of his feelings are fantastic to read and made me pant with lust.
I thoroughly enjoyed this addition to the trilogy, each of which is a complete standalone and I get the feeling that I will reread these often.
August 17, 2020
Blow is my first Nikki Belaire book and like the title the Novella blew me away. It's a light non triggered read for an fantastic afternoon with a little sip of wine.
I enjoyed the book for the time being. Well written the author takes us with her through the journey of Ares and Tulip. When Mafia meets innocent flowers stuff is going up and hitting the nerves of romance suckers!
Insta love and lust as well as an hea is what you can expect!
I won't spoiler you here but I would give it a try if you have limited time in your daily life and want the full romance experience.
*********I was given an arc for an honest review *******
I enjoyed the book for the time being. Well written the author takes us with her through the journey of Ares and Tulip. When Mafia meets innocent flowers stuff is going up and hitting the nerves of romance suckers!
Insta love and lust as well as an hea is what you can expect!
I won't spoiler you here but I would give it a try if you have limited time in your daily life and want the full romance experience.
*********I was given an arc for an honest review *******
August 23, 2020
Blow concludes the trio of summer novellas that Nikki Belaire has released! These novellas are the perfect inbetweeners or palette cleansers if you are looking for a quick guilty pleasure. Much like novella legends Alexa Riley they are fast paced and sugar sweet featuring a dominant alpha male (with that trademark Belaire vibe). I love the combination of innocent h and vile and dark H. The h being the light in the otherwise dark and corrupt underworld the H lives in. I know, I know...I guess I have a type. Although not related, I recommend all three installments to get the full effect. Having said that, my personal favorite is Bang!
November 6, 2020
Oh my
Now this one of the three is such my favorite. Tulip is just so precious and stronger than people give her credit for and Ares is just....yummy.
It all started because one of Ares men threatened not only Tulips brother, but her as well. So, she sought out the source instead to remedy the issue, only to find her future.
My only complaint, I want more. More of Wolf, maybe he can get his own book, and then maybe the pissant of a brother too. Then another epilogue with how the babies are and what the mother had been through. Can’t wait to see where this author takes me next.
Now this one of the three is such my favorite. Tulip is just so precious and stronger than people give her credit for and Ares is just....yummy.
It all started because one of Ares men threatened not only Tulips brother, but her as well. So, she sought out the source instead to remedy the issue, only to find her future.
My only complaint, I want more. More of Wolf, maybe he can get his own book, and then maybe the pissant of a brother too. Then another epilogue with how the babies are and what the mother had been through. Can’t wait to see where this author takes me next.
August 20, 2020
This is the third book in The Suck, Bang, & Blow Series. After reading the first two novellas in this series, I really looked forward to the third, and boy it sure doesn’t disappoint! Blow is a novella about Tulip and Ares. Tulip is a sweet, innocent and just an all-round nice girl. She wants to help her brother get out of a situation so goes direct to the source; Ares. He is an abrupt, hard, gangster who turns to putty at the first site of Tulip. A short, sweet, easy stand alone read that anyone looking for an entertaining love story would really enjoy reading!
August 21, 2020
Title blow
Author Nikki Belaire
Genre romance
Series suck bang and blow series
Pages 52
Rating 5stars
Review by Victoria hawkes for Janise’s Jivin’ Book Blog
Tulip want the help save her brother get out of a situation so goes straight to the source. Ares the mob boss is in charge of the club when he sees Tulip he has other ideas for her. How will things turn out?
Blow is a short story a went through some emotions when reading this book. The story is amazingly written and it was fantastic from start to finish. This is the first book I’ve read by Nikki Belaire and wasn’t sure what to expect. All I can say is wow I loved it and I’ve already read this book twice. A definite must be read.
Author Nikki Belaire
Genre romance
Series suck bang and blow series
Pages 52
Rating 5stars
Review by Victoria hawkes for Janise’s Jivin’ Book Blog
Tulip want the help save her brother get out of a situation so goes straight to the source. Ares the mob boss is in charge of the club when he sees Tulip he has other ideas for her. How will things turn out?
Blow is a short story a went through some emotions when reading this book. The story is amazingly written and it was fantastic from start to finish. This is the first book I’ve read by Nikki Belaire and wasn’t sure what to expect. All I can say is wow I loved it and I’ve already read this book twice. A definite must be read.
August 22, 2020
Omg I loved sweet innocent Tulip and mafia man Ares! This story was so sweet and at the same time sexy as hell! I love when the hero goes ga-ga the instant he meets that special woman and then does anything in his power to make her happy and his. I find myself needing to know more about Wolf and more about Ares mother too..I’ve loved this 3 book series but I hope Nikki will bundle them and add some updates on all the couples. I hope to see more of these short stories. Sometimes it’s just kinda nice to read a story that is low on the drama and high on the sweet and dirty.
August 23, 2020
Blow is exactly that story I want for a hot summer day when I am on the beach needing a hot read to get me through, LOL. I loved this series and this story, in particular, might be my favorite. I love that these are hot "quickies" and they are nothing but satisfying. The author has a brilliant way of creating tension, heat and passion all with a fun mafia inspired plot. I hope she continues writing these as they are the prefect reads for my busy days. Hot, Sweet and Dirty, just the way I like it!
August 24, 2020
Tulip is the naive innocent heroine who comes face to face with the dangerous criminal, Ares, as she tries to get her brother's debt worked off. I would say more but it's a very short read so it would end up giving things away but there's something to be said about a lazy afternoon read. Blow is a super hot, very insta everything, with a very low amount of drama, and sweet to boot. She's sweet while he's HOT, and I really didn't want it to end. I cannot wait to see what Nikki Belaire releases next, and HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
August 14, 2020
I have long been a fan of Nikki’s writing but I have to admit I don’t normally do short, novellas, or serials. I like the full sized novels that she writes . For as short as it was I enjoyed the story especially the intensity that was Ares . Tulip was innocent and nieve while Ares was obsessed by her wholesomeness. It is very instant lovish considering the length but I was hooked from the beginning . My only complaint is that I would have liked it to be longer . I want more Ares and Tulip !
August 13, 2020
Loved this book by Nikki Belaire - the final novella from her Suck, Bang & Blow Series.
Tulip wants to clear her brother debt with Ares the Mafia Boss but instead finds love. He is the ruthless boss who idolises the innocence and purity of Tulip.
A short, sweet and sexy read but thoroughly enjoyable.
Tulip wants to clear her brother debt with Ares the Mafia Boss but instead finds love. He is the ruthless boss who idolises the innocence and purity of Tulip.
A short, sweet and sexy read but thoroughly enjoyable.
August 15, 2020
Oh my gosh did I love this book! No words to describe how much I loved it. Niki is a new author to me and this book blew me out of the water! So much alpha deliciousness and a virgin heroine who was just so sweet. I loved Ares and Tulip together and while I felt it was the perfect quick read I selfishly wanted more! But such a perfect book!
August 21, 2020
Sweet instalove
If you like quick reads with sweet centers, then this is for you! It did have a few twists and turns that always makes a book better but in a shorter format so you can still do chores around the house or feed your family! This book definitely swept me off my feet and into the romance cloud!
If you like quick reads with sweet centers, then this is for you! It did have a few twists and turns that always makes a book better but in a shorter format so you can still do chores around the house or feed your family! This book definitely swept me off my feet and into the romance cloud!
August 24, 2020
Short, sweet, and steamy ending to the series.
Violet and Ares' story is a fun, quick read. It's insta-instalove, but it was engaging even given the lack of conflict and speed of the romance. I'm not a huge fan of the innocent virgin and mafia bad boy trope, but it works here. I enjoyed this whole series and recommend it for a speedy, steamy, summer read.
Violet and Ares' story is a fun, quick read. It's insta-instalove, but it was engaging even given the lack of conflict and speed of the romance. I'm not a huge fan of the innocent virgin and mafia bad boy trope, but it works here. I enjoyed this whole series and recommend it for a speedy, steamy, summer read.
August 25, 2020
Delicious bite with a sweet end. I love Nikki Belaire books! **Spoilers alert** I enjoyed the misunderstanding of this jaded man leading to his yummy seduction of this sweet flower. Throw in a plot twist , a villain and some over the top sexy times. Loved this book! Perfect end to the short and sexy series. Dive into Suck, Bang and Blow you won’t regret it! 💋
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 10, 2020
Reviewed for SNS
As with the other two, this book didn’t disappoint. I love the fact that this book was dark yet delicate. Ares is a firm man but the way he takes care of Tulip was so refined and gentle. Great storyline.
As with the other two, this book didn’t disappoint. I love the fact that this book was dark yet delicate. Ares is a firm man but the way he takes care of Tulip was so refined and gentle. Great storyline.
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