MONSTER PRICK is a spin off novella from SCREWED,
but can be read as a standalone, as it features a new couple.
Title: Monster Prick
Series: Screwed Bk# 1.5
Author: Kendall Ryan
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Release Date: 17th November 2015
Content warning! 18+
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Over my dead body.
That's what I told Gracie when she informed me of her plan to pick some random guy she met online to get rid of her pesky virginity.
If anyone is touching her, it's going to be me.
I shouldn't even be considering it, but I can't get it out of my head: her, under me, begging me.
That's what I told Gracie when she informed me of her plan to pick some random guy she met online to get rid of her pesky virginity.
If anyone is touching her, it's going to be me.
I shouldn't even be considering it, but I can't get it out of my head: her, under me, begging me.
***
Those are the words I’d use to describe my older brother’s dangerously handsome best friend.
When he learned of my plan to kick off my white cotton briefs, ditching my good girl persona once and for all by losing my virginity to the first eligible bachelor I could find, he flipped out. Said over his dead body.
He says if anyone’s going to do it, it’s going to be him.
I hate that I’m even considering his offer.
But I am … I sooo am.
Ever since he suggested it, all I can think about is his cocky smile on those full lips as he’s driving in to me.
But if we cross that line … will I ever be able to go back?
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REST OF THE SERIES SO FAR
Series: Screwed Bk# 1
Author: Kendall Ryan
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Release Date: 15th September 2015
Content warning! 18+
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I have one rule: Don’t shit where you eat.
Several of the women in the condo complex I own would love some one-on-one playtime, and why wouldn’t they? I’m young, fit, attractive, and loaded. Not to mention I’m packing a sizable bulge below the belt. It’s a combination that drops panties on a regular basis.
Yay, me, right?
But my cock, troublemaker that he is, has been confined to my trousers by my business partner. A concession I agreed to, and one that’s never been hard to enforce until Emery moves in across the hall. She’s smart, young, determined, and sexy as hell. I want a taste. I won’t stop until I’m buried deep inside the succulent new-in-town brunette.
After being warned about my past, she does her best to steer clear, but I’m about to show her that underneath it all, I’m a guy with a heart of gold and a cock of steel.
My name is Hayden Oliver, and this is my story.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold more than a million ebooks and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world. She's a traditionally published author with Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins UK, as well as an independently published author. Since she first began self-publishing in 2012, she's appeared at #1 on Barnes & Noble and iBooks charts around the world. Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller list more than two dozen times.
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MY REVIEW
Series: Screwed Bk# 1.5
Author: Kendall Ryan
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Release Date: 17th November 2015
Content warning! 18+
BLURB from Goodreads
Over my dead body.
That's what I told Gracie when she informed me of her plan to pick some random guy she met online to get rid of her pesky virginity.
If anyone is touching her, it's going to be me.
I shouldn't even be considering it, but I can't get it out of my head: her, under me, begging me.
That's what I told Gracie when she informed me of her plan to pick some random guy she met online to get rid of her pesky virginity.
If anyone is touching her, it's going to be me.
I shouldn't even be considering it, but I can't get it out of my head: her, under me, begging me.
***
Arrogant. Cocky. Prick.
Those are the words I’d use to describe my older brother’s dangerously handsome best friend.
When he learned of my plan to kick off my white cotton briefs, ditching my good girl persona once and for all by losing my virginity to the first eligible bachelor I could find, he flipped out. Said over his dead body.
He says if anyone’s going to do it, it’s going to be him.
I hate that I’m even considering his offer.
But I am … I sooo am.
Ever since he suggested it, all I can think about is his cocky smile on those full lips as he’s driving in to me.
But if we cross that line … will I ever be able to go back?
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INITIAL THOUGHTS
So I believe in being 100% honest in my reviews so I must admit to being a little skeptical about whether or not I would truly enjoy this book or not. So why did I go ahead and buy it then? Well something about the characters came through via the blurb that. . .and I know this sounds corny. . .but here goes . . . something about the characters sort of called out to me, and then it seemed every bookish place I went this novella quite literally popped up, I was asked to take part the Release Day Launch by Inkslinger Blogger PR, (which I did) so I just went ahead and bought myself a copy to read and review!
MY REVIEW
As I explained above in my "Initial Thoughts" I purchased an e-copy of this book from Amazon.co.uk to read and review for my blog.
The cover shows a guy in a smart looking suit with lipstick on his collar, which I'd guess is telling us the reader that this guy is a bit of a "player", a different girl every week type of guy.
The title is Monster Prick which could be loaded with innuendo depending on how you view the book after reading it, I can't say much more about the title without giving away too much about the book. Would the cover of the book make me pick this one up in a book store? Mmm that's a difficult one, if I am totally honest the title would most likely put me off, but for some reason when I saw this book online, in an e-mail about an event for it, I did go ahead despite the cover and read the blurb. It was the blurb that sold me the book and the fact the book felt like it was a little out of my usual comfort zone/usual genre of reading.
So now to the actual review of the book.... I should also explain that I have not yet read Screwed, so I went into this novella not knowing anything about it's character's backgrounds at all. The main characters in this book that the plot centres on are Gracie, her older brother Hayden and his best friend Hudson. As Hudson is her brothers best friend she has grown up with him in her life and has always compared any prospective boyfriend material to him. To say she has a slight crush on Hudson is an understatement. Hudson has always had a soft spot for Gracie but never really thought of her in terms of a possible girlfriend for a few reasons. The first is that he is a more "love 'em, and leave 'em" kind of guy and he honestly wouldn't want to hurt Gracie. Also he is in business with Gracie's brother Hayden and a relationship with her could potentially ruin their business and friendship too. Hudson readily admits that he would describe himself as an arrogant prick where sex and relationship[s are concerned.
It's during a friendly social meeting that Gracie reveals she is looking for a guy online not only to date but one worthy of her giving her virginity to. Gracie wants someone to discover what she likes and wants sexually as well as her ideal guy for a relationship with. When Hudson hears of Gracie's plan he experiences a multitude of emotions, he is horrified, possessive and jealous by the thought of a guy she has met online being the one she bestows her virginity too and promptly makes a proposition she will find extremely hard to refuse. Hudson wants to be the one to take Gracie's virginity! No, he is not offering a relationship of any sort just "doing the deed" and a few sex lessons!
Gracie is initially apprehensive about actually "doing the deed" with Hudson, sure he is her "ideal man" and she has always been a little in love with him for years. . .but what would her brother Hayden think? When Hudson reassures her he can give her three lessons and that it can remain their secret, she pushes aside her worries of seriously falling for him and ending up hurt and decides to go for it. Gracie's friends warn her she will only end up getting hurt when she has to walk away from Hudson at the end of her "lessons".
So the lesson's begin and wow! soon both Gracie and Hudson are getting deeper and deeper tangled into each others lives, sending flirty texts to each other and taking risks if they are seen together in public. What would Hayden say and do if he knew that his best friend was both teaching and having sex with his little sister? It soon becomes apparent that Gracie is falling helplessly head over heels in love with Hudson. . . . . and what are these new strange feelings that Hudson is experiencing for the first time ever with a woman.
Could their arrangement develop into something more? Both have worries and keep them to themselves thinking the other would not want their secret deal to become a more permanent public relationship for everyone to know about. So how do they tell Hayden who already suspects that Hudson may have met "the one" but can't quite understand why his friend is keeping such an important person to him hidden from his best friend. Hayden and Hudson are used to sharing all aspects of their business and private life with each other, so it's natural for Hayden to feel a little concerned and curious about this mystery woman who seems to have captured his best mates heart. Hayden is now happily in a relationship with Emery, his dream girl, whom he met in Book One Screwed and he would love both his Hudson and sister Gracie to find someone perfect for themselves too.
I feel I should add that their are some fairly explicit and descriptive scenes in the book, but they are in the context of the plot and not just for shock value. So I wouldn't classify it as erotica though I have noticed that some readers on Goodread's have done so. Personally I would say the book is aimed at an NA/Adult contemporary romance target audience.
So did I enjoy in this novella? I really loved it! Yes, it was a little steamier and more explicit in parts than I would normally read. Having said that I loved the emotion within this book. the true friendship between Hayden and Hudson. I adored the fact that Hudson was worried about what Hayden would think, say and do if he found out about the "secret" and what he was up to with Gracie. Would I recommend this novella? I would, especially for the NA and Adult audience. Would I want to read more in this series? Yes, this novella has made me super curious about Hayden and emery and their story so I have purchased it to read as soon as I get the time. Would I want to read more by Kendall Ryan? As I said in the previous question, I do intend to read Screwed when i get the time, and I will also be looking at other titles by this author too.
The cover shows a guy in a smart looking suit with lipstick on his collar, which I'd guess is telling us the reader that this guy is a bit of a "player", a different girl every week type of guy.
The title is Monster Prick which could be loaded with innuendo depending on how you view the book after reading it, I can't say much more about the title without giving away too much about the book. Would the cover of the book make me pick this one up in a book store? Mmm that's a difficult one, if I am totally honest the title would most likely put me off, but for some reason when I saw this book online, in an e-mail about an event for it, I did go ahead despite the cover and read the blurb. It was the blurb that sold me the book and the fact the book felt like it was a little out of my usual comfort zone/usual genre of reading.
So now to the actual review of the book.... I should also explain that I have not yet read Screwed, so I went into this novella not knowing anything about it's character's backgrounds at all. The main characters in this book that the plot centres on are Gracie, her older brother Hayden and his best friend Hudson. As Hudson is her brothers best friend she has grown up with him in her life and has always compared any prospective boyfriend material to him. To say she has a slight crush on Hudson is an understatement. Hudson has always had a soft spot for Gracie but never really thought of her in terms of a possible girlfriend for a few reasons. The first is that he is a more "love 'em, and leave 'em" kind of guy and he honestly wouldn't want to hurt Gracie. Also he is in business with Gracie's brother Hayden and a relationship with her could potentially ruin their business and friendship too. Hudson readily admits that he would describe himself as an arrogant prick where sex and relationship[s are concerned.
It's during a friendly social meeting that Gracie reveals she is looking for a guy online not only to date but one worthy of her giving her virginity to. Gracie wants someone to discover what she likes and wants sexually as well as her ideal guy for a relationship with. When Hudson hears of Gracie's plan he experiences a multitude of emotions, he is horrified, possessive and jealous by the thought of a guy she has met online being the one she bestows her virginity too and promptly makes a proposition she will find extremely hard to refuse. Hudson wants to be the one to take Gracie's virginity! No, he is not offering a relationship of any sort just "doing the deed" and a few sex lessons!
Gracie is initially apprehensive about actually "doing the deed" with Hudson, sure he is her "ideal man" and she has always been a little in love with him for years. . .but what would her brother Hayden think? When Hudson reassures her he can give her three lessons and that it can remain their secret, she pushes aside her worries of seriously falling for him and ending up hurt and decides to go for it. Gracie's friends warn her she will only end up getting hurt when she has to walk away from Hudson at the end of her "lessons".
So the lesson's begin and wow! soon both Gracie and Hudson are getting deeper and deeper tangled into each others lives, sending flirty texts to each other and taking risks if they are seen together in public. What would Hayden say and do if he knew that his best friend was both teaching and having sex with his little sister? It soon becomes apparent that Gracie is falling helplessly head over heels in love with Hudson. . . . . and what are these new strange feelings that Hudson is experiencing for the first time ever with a woman.
Could their arrangement develop into something more? Both have worries and keep them to themselves thinking the other would not want their secret deal to become a more permanent public relationship for everyone to know about. So how do they tell Hayden who already suspects that Hudson may have met "the one" but can't quite understand why his friend is keeping such an important person to him hidden from his best friend. Hayden and Hudson are used to sharing all aspects of their business and private life with each other, so it's natural for Hayden to feel a little concerned and curious about this mystery woman who seems to have captured his best mates heart. Hayden is now happily in a relationship with Emery, his dream girl, whom he met in Book One Screwed and he would love both his Hudson and sister Gracie to find someone perfect for themselves too.
I feel I should add that their are some fairly explicit and descriptive scenes in the book, but they are in the context of the plot and not just for shock value. So I wouldn't classify it as erotica though I have noticed that some readers on Goodread's have done so. Personally I would say the book is aimed at an NA/Adult contemporary romance target audience.
So did I enjoy in this novella? I really loved it! Yes, it was a little steamier and more explicit in parts than I would normally read. Having said that I loved the emotion within this book. the true friendship between Hayden and Hudson. I adored the fact that Hudson was worried about what Hayden would think, say and do if he found out about the "secret" and what he was up to with Gracie. Would I recommend this novella? I would, especially for the NA and Adult audience. Would I want to read more in this series? Yes, this novella has made me super curious about Hayden and emery and their story so I have purchased it to read as soon as I get the time. Would I want to read more by Kendall Ryan? As I said in the previous question, I do intend to read Screwed when i get the time, and I will also be looking at other titles by this author too.
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