Checking It Twice

August 27, 2012
Redford follows The Naughty List with a contemporary erotic ménage romance full of red-hot love scenes that punctuate a compelling story. Jana Colton wants just one thing for Christmas: chef Kevin Monahan, whoâs been resisting her advances for years. While Kevin reciprocates her romantic feelings, he refuses to get involved, continuing to punish himself for mistakes made in his youth and his ongoing kinky yearnings. To escape the temptation, he accepts a job as head chef at his estranged fatherâs Las Vegas restaurantâwell over 1,000 miles from Jana in Michigan. And then a major complication comes to town: Nick Pappas, Kevinâs best friend. Jana and Nick have been flirting long-distance, and Nick is shocked to learn that Janaâs crush object is his tortured best friend. When Nick realizes Kevin is also in love with Jana, heâs determined to step aside, but Jana and Kevin make it clear they need him in the picture and in their bed. The appealing trio seeks unconventional happiness in an absorbing and arousing story. (Dec.)â¨

December 1, 2012
'Tis the season, and the only item on Jana's list is her good friend and hunk Kevin. While Kevin is definitely hot for Jana, he has issues--issues that ruined a past relationship with his best friend Nick and that are keeping him from exploring his attraction to Jana. Now Nick has come to town on business and to look up his old buddy Kevin, and things get interesting. While Jana was hoping to unwrap Kevin under her tree, with Nick in the picture, she has to wonder if one is enough. VERDICT Award-winning author Redford ("The Naughty List") has delivered a holiday tale that will keep your fire burning throughout the season. [Xpress Reviews, 10/19/12.]--Lisa Jordan, Gardner Neighborhood Lib., Johnson Cty. Lib., KS

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