Laid Bare (Brown Family, #1) in Alpha Heroes & Spitfire Heroines

Feb 22, 2010 Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-read-2010, bdsm-kink, read-audio-books, hott, man-loving, genre-erotica, menage, books-read-2013

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LAID BARE was one of my first true erotic romance loves. Not the first one I ever read but one that truly captured my heart because of the story and because of the characters. This story is so much more than the kink and the sex.

So when I saw that this series was being released on audio, finally, it was time for a re-read. And the only thing I can say after now listening to it is that I was right the first time. LAID BARE was just as amazing and engaging the second time around,

UTC TOP PICK!

LAID BARE was one of my first true erotic romance loves. Not the first one I ever read but one that truly captured my heart because of the story and because of the characters. This story is so much more than the kink and the sex.

So when I saw that this series was being released on audio, finally, it was time for a re-read. And the only thing I can say after now listening to it is that I was right the first time. LAID BARE was just as amazing and engaging the second time around, even all these years and erotic romance books later.

This series revolves around family. The Brown siblings have had a rough go of it. Older brother Brody took care of the three of them and help raise them and provide for them (while working as a tattoo artist). Sister Erin and brother Adrian wanted to pursue a music career. So they formed a band. This book starts in the past when they are still trying to catch a break and hit it big with their music career. Erin is the whole package of what a rocker chick should be, tough and forward attitude, bad ass clothes and even dreads.

She happens to fall in lust (and love) with their hunky neighbor, Todd. Todd is used to being straight-laced and not straying from what society would expect of him. But with Erin he lets a wilder side of him free. And that scares him. So he has to let her go.

Fast forward to the present and after many years their paths cross again. Back in their same town, Erin is back from her rocker days after tragedy changed her life. Todd is back after a a divorce and an attempt to live that life he thought he should.

I love, love, love all of the characters! After finishing this book, you will leave a bit of your heart with them. They’ve all been through a lot in the years they’ve been apart and those are the experiences that have put them where they are now. Able to give their love a chance. Able to fully enjoy life.

LAID BARE is such an emotional rollercoaster. But through the ups and the downs it’s steamy hot. Sparks flying and smoke coming off the pages. Todd is a Dominant alpha male, intense. Erin is his perfect match because she revels in being his submissive. Then through Ben in the mix and things get even steamier. Ms. Dane is one of the few authors I’ve read that can make a permanent menage seem like it really can work. Through work and communication.

What can I say? If you haven’t read the series yet, do yourself a favor and pick it up!

2010 Review:

OMG, what can I say about this story. It has a bit of everything. A great beginning for a series. Complex characters, very well written, and actually touching of subjects that are very difficult to write about, but done very well. Smoking hot but also had me in tears! ...more

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