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“I read the excerpt and it's quite amazing i can't wait till i can finaly read it.”
Dahab R wrote this review Saturday, June 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Liked it from the start; the first half was far better than the second. Enjoyed the chemistry between Lori and Reid and love Reid's grandmother and her feisty character. The sex scenes were fantastic; nice and hot. And there was a nice little sub-plot about Reid's sister, Dani. I found myself crying when Lori's sister Madeline died. I was very surprised I was so emotionally involved with the story. It does not happen very often with me when it comes to books.”
Dianne wrote this review Thursday, February 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is the 3rd book in the Buchanans series, but it was the first one I read. Hero is an ex-baseball player who gets his sexual prowess dissed in print. (He was drunk and not up to his usual standards.) The tabloids are after him, so he goes to hide out at grandma's house. Grandmother is a truly nasty, unlikeable person who has succeeded in driving off her whole remaining family, her grandchildren. She's also had a heart attack and broken her hip, and has to have home health nurses, because the rehab center hates her and wants to get rid of her. The heroine is the day nurse, and she despises the hero for being a shallow jerk, and for neglecting his poor grandmother. She despises herself for being shallow enough to have the hots for him. Then she discovers just how nasty grandma is. And that the hero's moved in. She has her own family issues with a sick sister, and an ex-alcoholic mother who always favored the sister. I liked this story a lot--angst, humor, telling off the mean people--it had it all. Grandma's transformation is a bit sudden and total, but Mallery makes it seem possible. I read this book and went out to get all the others. ”
Gail Dayton wrote this review Saturday, October 18 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I've enjoyed this series...this one made me cry. There was a very sad part to this story, and I don't really feel the author had to go and do that. But overall, an enjoyable read.
Heather H wrote this review Monday, June 23 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I really enjoyed watching Reid, the womanizer, be redeemed by the woman he loves.”
“Reid's story was one I had anticipated since he was a true bad boy just waiting for the right woman to straighten him out. But Reid's story failed to meet my expectations earning only a C grade with a Hot sensuality rating. "Since reading Delicious, the first in this series, I have been anticipating Reid’s story and therefore was delighted when I was given the opportunity to review this third installment in the Buchanan series. Not only does it feature the bad boy of the Buchanan Empire but also offers the reader a different perspective on the past villain in the series, the controlling evil grandmother. Yes, I certainly wanted to see Reid up close and personal but no, I had no desire to read more about the malicious matriarch. Since his forced retirement from professional baseball after a shoulder injury, Reid Buchanan spends his time running the family’s sports bar and basking in his former glory. He can’t get his heart into it and attempts to fill the big hole in life with a number of empty pursuits but finds his main salve is women. Lately fame has not been his friend and when a former girlfriend decides to go public and claim that Reid is not good in bed, it seems everyone is clamoring to watch one of the mighty fall. When an infamous set of twins declares the same about Reid’s lovemaking skills, he decides it’s time to hide from the press and moves to stay in his grandmother’s home where she is recovering from surgery. Lori Johnson is a private duty home-care nurse and a nurse extraordinaire at that. She makes sure every detail is perfect for her patients with nary a wrinkle in the sheets, a squeak in the bed, or an unappetizing piece of food on their tray. After being hired by a womanizing ex-baseball player to oversee his grandmother’s recuperation, Lori admits to herself that Mrs. Buchanan is more than your run-of-the mill difficult patient. The nurses at the rehab facility can’t wait to get rid of her and warn Lori that the she complains constantly, hates everything, and threatens everyone. But Lori is determined to complete this job because the generous compensation will allow her to take a few months off next year. I wish there was more to say about the plot but sadly, there is little. It’s basic – Lori hates Reid although she is desperately attracted to him. Reid seems to be determined to bed all of the nurses taking care of his grandmother but doesn’t give Lori a second glance which only adds to her pique. Reid can’t understand his need to spend time around Lori because she is not his type. And then there is the fact that Laurie is the Buchanans’ own rescuing angel, working miracles with their grandmother and acting as a counselor with the family on other personal issues. Oh, it’s true – Reid adores women, all women, and always has. He doesn’t wish to make it more complicated than the simple fact that they offer and he says yes, which in my mind makes him a captive of his own sexual appeal. Therefore, Lori’s aggravation over her physical response to this modern day duke of slut is understandable and I personally found it hard to hand Reid much respect. After all, do I really want to champion a guy who drops his pants at every opportunity and on an extremely frequent basis with many partners? Somehow when moved into a contemporary setting, that rakehell scenario loses some of its appeal. Lori’s physical attraction to Reid plays like a 1980s romance wherein physical attraction equals hateful treatment of the person you desire. Lori is mean to Reid and I mean – really mean. I kept hoping she would get past her need to lash out at her employer’s grandson (who had hired her for this all important job) at each and every opportunity but it took entirely too many pages to start the needed transition from meanness to kindness. Of course, Reid reacts to Lori’s biting comments by relishing each opportunity he has to annoy her. That these two developed loving feelings towards each other required a true stretch of my imagination but nevertheless, there were moments that I found myself caught up in their developing relationship. Mrs. Buchanan provides an interesting secondary storyline although I was left with serious doubts concerning her ability to truly change. The leads from the two previous books make inconsequential appearances and Dani, the Buchanan sibling yet to have her book, is involved in a fairly boring plot as she looks for a job and searches for her father. While I think you would benefit from reading the series in order, this book easily stands alone. I really wanted to love Sizzling and held high expectations for it. It may be those expectations that ultimately failed me because I believed Reid had the most potential of all the Buchanans for an absorbing tale that was sexy as well. Regardless of my hopes, I never felt the chemistry between Lori and Reid nor perceived any genuine connection. And therefore, Reid and Lori’s HEA seemed at best an empty victory." ”
Lea AAR wrote this review Tuesday, June 17 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This being the third book in the Buchanan series, is the best so far in my opinion. I blew through it in a day, since I didn't want to put it down. Ex-baseball star has finally met his match in a woman who also helps bring about change in his very 'evil' grandmother. I enjoyed this a lot, and can't wait to get the 4th book in this series. I do highly suggest readign this series in order, I am very glad I have.”
romanceaddict wrote this review Friday, May 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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literaryvampiress wrote this review Wednesday, July 4 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
"Until 6:45 on that Thursday morning, women had always loved Reid Buchanan."
Synopsis:
From the Publisher
Reid Buchanan was always a fan favorite on the baseball diamond. But between the sheets?
A spiteful article about the former pitcher and current playboy questions his talent in the bedroom. And the newspaper's just the first bad news. Reid's grandmother Gloria's broken hip means she needs constant care—but Reid hired Nurses 1 and 2 for their bedside manner with him. So for Number 3 he chooses Lori Johnson, the first candidate who seems immune to his brand of charm.
Lori's never wasted her time with amoebas like Reid Buchanan. So why are her well-fortified defenses starting to crumble under the force of his sexy smile—and the kindness he shows her at every turn? There's only one explanation for the feelings flaring between them—chemistry. Chemistry so hot, it's sizzling!
My Thoughts:
Mallery is a master of family drama, and this venture into the Buchanan clan wasn't a disappointment. Can Reid really become the man that Lori Johnson wishes he could be? He is willing to try. This was a slow burn into love it wasn't all hot fiery passion and I would die if I couldn't have you. This was an elegant love story full of friendship and hope.
If you have loved all the others in this series, you will not be disappointed in this addition.
For me, it was a nice change to see what happens to Gloria in this book more so than to see what happened to Reid and Lori and that is what makes it fall a wee bit short. I am interested in catching up with the clan in July when TEMPTING comes out.
Characterization:
While I was madly in love with Walker Buchanan in IRRESISTIBLE, Reid fell really short, and was beneath the characters I've come to expect from Buchanan. It wasn't that he was horrible, but after Walker, I guess no man can live up to those expectations :)
Keep/Swap/Library: Swap
Rating: B+”
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