Laura J’s review of Touching Lace by Anne Rainey
Contemporary romance ebook released by Samhain Publishing 25 Mar 08
Nick and Lacey have been best friends for several years, but unknown to Lacey, Nick has been in love with her since their first meeting. After Lacey catches her latest boyfriend in the shower with her friend, she wonders why men find her boring in bed. Nick seeing the opportunity of a lifetime to finally have Lacey as his offers to give her private lessons.
Lacey hestitates at first not wanting to ruin their friendship. She finally decides that Nick’s offer to help seems very sincere and decides to go along with his lessons. Nick is going to prove to Lacey that her Mr. Right has been there right beside her all along.
Nick is definately a perfect hero; strong, sensitive, caring, fun and patient. I loved him the minute I met him. Lacey is a strong, independent woman who doesn’t hide who she is with whoever she is with. She is really likable and I think a lot of woman can relate to her (I did).
We are also introduced to Lacey’s two very protective brothers Merrick and Blade. Blade will get his story this June and I’m hoping that Merrick’s story won’t be far behind.
Ms Rainey has written an excellent book filled with warmth, humor, love and not to mention some steamy sex. I had a hard time putting this book down and finished it quickly. I was a little sad when I finished, but I do have Blade’s story (and hopefully Merrick’s) to look forward to. Anne Rainey is going to be a automatic buy for me from now on.
Grade: A
Book blurb:
Taking friendship to a whole new level…
Lacey Vaughn is tired of being dumped on by men. It’s clear she needs help in the ways of seduction. Over cappuccinos, Lacey shares her worries with pal Nick Stone. Being the good friend that he is, Nick offers to give Lacey a few pointers in the ways of sexual pleasure. From his first touch, Lacey forgets all about lessons. Now all she wants is more of his luscious body and skillful touches.
Nick’s craved Lacey for months. He’s done watching her waste herself on losers. It’s time she saw him as more than the dreaded good friend. He’ll do nearly anything to have the little spitfire all for himself.
But in order to get Lacey past her insecurities, Nick will have to put it all on the line-including his heart-and pray he doesn’t lose her forever.
Read an excerpt here.
You’ve sold me, Laura! Sounds like a great book. Off to make my purchase!
I have such a weak spot for the pining-for-the-best-friend story line. I can’t pass one up. I don’t know why! (oh wait, art imitating life. Or my wishful thinking, really.) This is one book I must track down.