One Reckless Summer (Destiny, #1) in Alpha Heroes & Spitfire Heroines

Jun 21, 2011 Juliana Philippa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: romance-contemporary, cr-family-issues, 4-half-to-5-romance-books, cr-delicious-hero, 0-own, 0-own-multiple-copies-or-formats, cr-heroine-somewhat-wallflower, 0-own-avg-rating-3-point-8-plus, 2011-reads-my-favorites-of-the-year, 4-to-5-stars

4.5 stars
My thanks to Dhestiny for recommending this book. Had I found it on my own, despite the high rating average, I'm almost positive I would have skipped it. If I'm wanting a romance—and not just something to make my temperature rise—then almost as a rule I hate ones that are lust-based and start around a one-night stand situation.

Jenny and Mick's relationship definitely did start as a purely sexual one, but it developed so beautifully and they fit together so well. I loved it! I'm still so ...more

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Dec 29, 2010 KatLynne rated it really liked it

Shelves: g-contemporary-romance, part-of-a-series, small-town-livin, hero-rake-bad-boy, smokin-hot-steamy, 2011-reads, library-ebook, need-to-purchase

I really liked this book. I loved loved hot Mick Brody and those steamy hot sex scenes and there were a lot of them. I liked Jenny, and rooted for her when she stood up for what she wanted, regardless of others opinions. This book sizzled and I liked how their love for each other developed.

I was completely drawn to Mick’s plight, both present and past. I get that Mick was a “bad boy” and in his teens and early youth, had made some bad choices, while Jenny, her friends and family lived on the o ...more

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Apr 02, 2010 Norma rated it liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance

I dont think this is a spoiler, but it could be seen that way, so reader beware...

While I enjoyed this book, it had a heroine who deliberately kept a secret/the truth from the hero and that action caused him pain and ultimately caused her pain too. As soon as the h decides on this course of action, I dislike her and I can't enjoy the book as much and I wait for her foolish action to bite her in the a$$--and it always does. They both could have been saved this hurt if she had just been honest, or ...more

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Sep 19, 2011 Becky rated it liked it

Well...Once Jenny finally ...I mean finally let go of talking to herself about being such a "Good girl" I was able to enjoy the book. Mick Brody was hot and all male. (I've always enjoyed a boy/man that was a little bad) So I really enjoyed him. This book was great on hot sex.... great summer read. ...more

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