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timitra's review
4.0
Compromised In Paradise is filthy good read. I enjoyed every minute of not only watching Arden and Nick go at it but also watching them fall for each other.
I definitely recommend it to those in the mood for a quick, dirty read with heart.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review
I definitely recommend it to those in the mood for a quick, dirty read with heart.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review
witandsin's review against another edition
4.0
My review cross-posted from Wit and Sin
Arden St. Sebastian has nearly reached her breaking point. Between playing intermediary for her parents and constantly fielding calls and texts from her father interfering in her personal and professional life, Arden is constantly stressed. So when she spies an incredibly gorgeous man while in Maui for work, she decides it’s time for a little play. Arden was recently burned by a boyfriend who tried to use and blackmail her, so she’s wary of letting this handsome stranger know her identity. So why not enjoy a little fantasy? No names, just one night of fun. Except she’s under so much stress that when things get hot, she isn’t able to fully, well, enjoy it.
Nick Bancroft has no problem going along with the stunning mystery woman’s plan. But when he realizes she’s faking it, he offers her a deal: he’ll help her with her problem if she’ll give him six days of relaxing and exploring Maui. If he succeeds, she’ll tell him her real name. If not, they can part strangers. Only things get more complicated once they realize that their island fling is starting to feel like something more.
Compromised in Paradise is h-o-t HOT. Samanthe Beck has delivered the ultimate fantasy vacation in Arden and Nick’s story. It’s a sensual, fun, wonderfully entertaining read.
Arden and Nick are both incredibly likeable characters, which makes it easy to fall into their romance. Past experience – and multiple reminders of what happened from her father – has made Arden wary of trusting someone to want her, not her name and connections. As for Nick, his past has made him sell himself short when it comes to relationships. While neither of them is looking for more than a one-night stand, when they start their adventure it’s clear that it won’t be long before they’re falling in love. The two of them have fantastic chemistry that makes the pages of Compromised in Paradise fly by. Their erotic adventures are seriously steamy – Nick definitely knows how to show a lady around Maui. But the quieter moments are just as important as the two of them come to realize that a few days in paradise will never be enough.
Compromised in Paradise is the third book in the Compromise Me series, but it can easily be read as a standalone. Fans of the first book, Compromising Her Position, will delight in getting a brief visit with Rafe St. Sebastian (the scenes with him and Arden make me smile). I’ve adored every book by Samanthe Beck that I’ve read and Compromised in Paradise is no exception. It’s sexy, flirty, and just plain fun to read.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Arden St. Sebastian has nearly reached her breaking point. Between playing intermediary for her parents and constantly fielding calls and texts from her father interfering in her personal and professional life, Arden is constantly stressed. So when she spies an incredibly gorgeous man while in Maui for work, she decides it’s time for a little play. Arden was recently burned by a boyfriend who tried to use and blackmail her, so she’s wary of letting this handsome stranger know her identity. So why not enjoy a little fantasy? No names, just one night of fun. Except she’s under so much stress that when things get hot, she isn’t able to fully, well, enjoy it.
Nick Bancroft has no problem going along with the stunning mystery woman’s plan. But when he realizes she’s faking it, he offers her a deal: he’ll help her with her problem if she’ll give him six days of relaxing and exploring Maui. If he succeeds, she’ll tell him her real name. If not, they can part strangers. Only things get more complicated once they realize that their island fling is starting to feel like something more.
Compromised in Paradise is h-o-t HOT. Samanthe Beck has delivered the ultimate fantasy vacation in Arden and Nick’s story. It’s a sensual, fun, wonderfully entertaining read.
Arden and Nick are both incredibly likeable characters, which makes it easy to fall into their romance. Past experience – and multiple reminders of what happened from her father – has made Arden wary of trusting someone to want her, not her name and connections. As for Nick, his past has made him sell himself short when it comes to relationships. While neither of them is looking for more than a one-night stand, when they start their adventure it’s clear that it won’t be long before they’re falling in love. The two of them have fantastic chemistry that makes the pages of Compromised in Paradise fly by. Their erotic adventures are seriously steamy – Nick definitely knows how to show a lady around Maui. But the quieter moments are just as important as the two of them come to realize that a few days in paradise will never be enough.
Compromised in Paradise is the third book in the Compromise Me series, but it can easily be read as a standalone. Fans of the first book, Compromising Her Position, will delight in getting a brief visit with Rafe St. Sebastian (the scenes with him and Arden make me smile). I’ve adored every book by Samanthe Beck that I’ve read and Compromised in Paradise is no exception. It’s sexy, flirty, and just plain fun to read.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
amandamarieger's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun, sexy vacation romp if I've ever read one. Arden and Nick keep their identities a secret from each other, which allows them to get to know each other on solely a physical level - and that get-to-know-you game is HOT. There were some times when I thought the plot was a little convoluted - why can characters in romance never communicate with each other?? - but on the whole, I really enjoyed this. A fun, fast read while I was also on vacation.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me an early copy of this book in exchange for am honest review.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me an early copy of this book in exchange for am honest review.
kindlelovingmom's review against another edition
5.0
I have truly loved this series. Samanthe Beck always comes through for me, and I've really enjoyed all 3 books. This story has the sister of the hero from book 1, and I'm glad we get to see her get her HEA. I'm also glad we got to go back to Maui as the setting for this one. Makes me feel like I'm there!
Arden St. Sebastian is a hotel heiress, and she works for the family hotel chain. She's in Maui for a little R&R, as well as a little business. She loves her job, and even her nosy family, but ever since her father retired, leaving her brother in charge of their operations, he's been bored, and constantly hovering in her life. It's driving her crazy, so she escapes to Maui to one of the family's resorts. She decides she is too stressed, and she needs a nice vacation fling to get her back on the right track. Especially since her father has set her up on an unwanted blind date with the nephew of the former hotel owners for the final night of her trip, and she doesn't want to have to think about it. She's sitting in the hotel bar on her first night, and she finds the perfect man to fulfill her needs.
Nick Bancroft is a busy doctor, living on the island. He's at the hotel bar having a drink with his aunt and uncle, who used to own the hotel before they sold it to St. Sebastian Resorts. Once the older couple leave, he heads to the bar for one more drink, and locks eyes with a beautiful brunette, and he decides they are definitely looking for the same thing. He hasn't had the time or inclination to have any type of real relationship since med school, when his last one went horribly wrong. So short flings with vacationers are exactly what he likes. They agree to spend the night together, no real names, and no grand expectations. Little do they know what's in store for them.
Arden and Nick (or should I say Czarina and Rider?) have chemistry like whoa, and they are super into each other physically. But, Arden is too stressed out, and hearing her phone ping again and again throws her completely out of the moment. She knows it's not coming back, and she feels bad, so she tries to fake her orgasm. Nick is NOT having it. They talk it out, and he's intrigued by her issues. He offers to take her out, exclusively, all week while she's in town and he guarantees her as many orgasms as she can handle. She takes him up on it, and she is not disappointed. Neither was I! I loved the main characters' banter and jokes about their pretend jobs they made up on their first night. You can tell it's starting to mean more to them than sex, but neither of them is willing to talk about it.
I love that we got sneak peaks of some of the prior characters in the series, and I really enjoyed Arden's interactions with her family, especially her brother Rafe. I even enjoyed the conflict between Arden and Nick, and found it believable, though I wish they could have communicated better than they did at certain points. I really loved this entire series, and I'm so glad I read it. I highly recommend each book. They've all been very different, but equally fantastic. I can't wait to see what's next from this author!
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
Arden St. Sebastian is a hotel heiress, and she works for the family hotel chain. She's in Maui for a little R&R, as well as a little business. She loves her job, and even her nosy family, but ever since her father retired, leaving her brother in charge of their operations, he's been bored, and constantly hovering in her life. It's driving her crazy, so she escapes to Maui to one of the family's resorts. She decides she is too stressed, and she needs a nice vacation fling to get her back on the right track. Especially since her father has set her up on an unwanted blind date with the nephew of the former hotel owners for the final night of her trip, and she doesn't want to have to think about it. She's sitting in the hotel bar on her first night, and she finds the perfect man to fulfill her needs.
Nick Bancroft is a busy doctor, living on the island. He's at the hotel bar having a drink with his aunt and uncle, who used to own the hotel before they sold it to St. Sebastian Resorts. Once the older couple leave, he heads to the bar for one more drink, and locks eyes with a beautiful brunette, and he decides they are definitely looking for the same thing. He hasn't had the time or inclination to have any type of real relationship since med school, when his last one went horribly wrong. So short flings with vacationers are exactly what he likes. They agree to spend the night together, no real names, and no grand expectations. Little do they know what's in store for them.
Arden and Nick (or should I say Czarina and Rider?) have chemistry like whoa, and they are super into each other physically. But, Arden is too stressed out, and hearing her phone ping again and again throws her completely out of the moment. She knows it's not coming back, and she feels bad, so she tries to fake her orgasm. Nick is NOT having it. They talk it out, and he's intrigued by her issues. He offers to take her out, exclusively, all week while she's in town and he guarantees her as many orgasms as she can handle. She takes him up on it, and she is not disappointed. Neither was I! I loved the main characters' banter and jokes about their pretend jobs they made up on their first night. You can tell it's starting to mean more to them than sex, but neither of them is willing to talk about it.
I love that we got sneak peaks of some of the prior characters in the series, and I really enjoyed Arden's interactions with her family, especially her brother Rafe. I even enjoyed the conflict between Arden and Nick, and found it believable, though I wish they could have communicated better than they did at certain points. I really loved this entire series, and I'm so glad I read it. I highly recommend each book. They've all been very different, but equally fantastic. I can't wait to see what's next from this author!
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
lauraanne9's review against another edition
3.0
***ARC Provided by the Publisher via NetGalley***
3.5 Stars
Brazen titles are expected to be on the erotic side, and to be focused on sex and moving from one sexy encounter to the next. And, this one was exactly that, but with the fun twist of Nick helping Arden work through her stress related inability to have an orgasm.
I thought the premise was fun, and it gave the movement from one sex scene to the other a reason, and it gave the story more plot than a lot of the more erotic titles. It also matters that you really like Nick and Arden, you want to get to know them, and you want things to work out for them (even if that does mean her father is right).
The writing was good and the pacing worked, the sex scenes were placed with enough romance and enough character development that they moved the story along. And, the sex is hot...which is important for a more erotic story.
Was this the most emotionally wrenching book I have ever read? No. Was it a good time with a couple of likeable characters and some really hot sex? yes.
I recommend this title.
3.5 Stars
Brazen titles are expected to be on the erotic side, and to be focused on sex and moving from one sexy encounter to the next. And, this one was exactly that, but with the fun twist of Nick helping Arden work through her stress related inability to have an orgasm.
I thought the premise was fun, and it gave the movement from one sex scene to the other a reason, and it gave the story more plot than a lot of the more erotic titles. It also matters that you really like Nick and Arden, you want to get to know them, and you want things to work out for them (even if that does mean her father is right).
The writing was good and the pacing worked, the sex scenes were placed with enough romance and enough character development that they moved the story along. And, the sex is hot...which is important for a more erotic story.
Was this the most emotionally wrenching book I have ever read? No. Was it a good time with a couple of likeable characters and some really hot sex? yes.
I recommend this title.
melonreads's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a bummer. I liked the idea of these two characters getting together but the game playing and made up identities annoyed the crap out of me. It was a little too much nonsense. But the sex scenes though....holy effing hotness. *fans self*
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