Turn and Burn

This is the story of August Fletcher, known as Fletch. The pic on this version of the book is him - better than on the cover on the version I read from the library. His father was Scottish, him mother was American Indian.

He is an accomplished vet and his business is going great. He's all-round a great catch, but Tanna isn't easily caught. She's a free spirit who has lost her confidence in more ways than one. But the power is in his unwavering attention - it's spellbinding. It's intelligently worshipful, if I can get away with such an excessive description.

She's the party girl who indulges in frequent sex like seeking to savour great food. She calls nibbling kisses "sugar bites". Yet he is the one who comes up with some new seduction show more time and again. If he isn't her perfect partner who is? yet he has to work hard to penetrate her armadillo shell, even well after they know they love each other. Is this the modern way of things - love in the 21C? If it is, it's hard going for the participants!

I've read a few Lorelei James but none in this series, which I see is extensive with well over a dozen books. I'll be reading more. show less

Such a wonderful addition to the Blacktop Cowboys series! Tanna and Fletch are a couple to take note from. They are able to be in love and completely smitten with each other, without losing their own identities. The best part of the story is Fletch's determination and commitment to Tanna. He won't let her run away from her fears or from him. It was also great to catch up with all of the other heroes and heroines from previous books and see how their families and love have grown. Lorelei James has a penchant for creating worlds and characters that suck you in and you cannot wait to revisit. Tanna is my favorite type of heroine, she has no qualms about speaking her mind, and she does not just assume the worst and create a twist in the show more plot without an explanation. As for Fletch, he is one of those heroes that loves with his whole heart, and is completely dedicated to his work and friends. Fletch definitely makes my list of top book boyfriends of 2013. Turn and Burn is a definite must buy!

Happy Reading!
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I did not read the previous 4 books in the series, but I don't suppose that matters. A lot of them made an appearance in this book, so readers are updated on their "happily ever afters" and all their babies.

I have to be honest. At first, I did not like Fletch at all. After Tanna agrees to a no- names one night stand with him, he gets all super douche on her and possessive. I mean, seriously dud, she didn't tell you her name and you AGREED to that. Then because you randomly felt something different (the guy is a self- proclaimed man- whore) you are willing to stalk her everywhere and be possessive in the hopes that she will sleep with you again because it was the greatest sex EVER. Now, call me a jerk, but he is not a very like able show more character- AT FIRST. He grew on me. He had to grow on Tanna, too, and I liked that a lot. She realized he was being a macho jerk at first. And he had to realize that he was being a complete ass- hat and take it down a notch or two. After that, the flirting and the friendship were cute.

Tanna was majorly damaged for a good part of the book. I love her story from how she fell from being a spoiled rodeo star. She literally and figuratively "fell off you high horse". She openly admitted that she was ashamed of the person she was before she was forced to completely change her way of life. I LOVE that the book has so much more than just her and Fletch eye- banging each other. There is some real substance to go with the romance I love so much. (: It was a very sweet story and I love how Fletch progressed and became a more like-able person throughout the book. Tanna as well.

Side note- I love the "Mud Lilies". They were hilarious. :D show less

Tanna Barker lived her life balls to the wall. She has 3 wins as a world champion barrel racer and she thought life was just perfect. Then her world came crashing down. After an accident in a competition that left her horse dead and her with injuries, she also lost her mother and her childhood home. The culmination of those things left Tanna panic stricken to ever be around a horse again. At a loss for what to do Tanna heads to Muddy Gap where her friends are to try and restore some balance in her life. On her first night into town she has a one night stand with a sexy stranger but sneaks away in the morning.

August Fletcher has been all work and no play since he decided to become a large animal veterinarian. He’s never regretted his show more long hours and lack of a social life until he meets a stranger in a bar and one thing leads to another.

Turns out these two have many friends in common and happen to meet again and Fletch decides he wants more than a one-night stand from the ornery stubborn woman.

I saw this book as the healing of Tanna. She has so much pain and fear bottled up inside her and she didn’t trust just anyone to share her feelings with. Fletch tried to let others help Tanna over her fears but when their lack of getting through to her due to her evasiveness doesn’t work he decides he is going to gently but firmly get her past her fears.

There is plenty of face time with previous characters including the always hilarious Mud Lillies. We also got quite a glimpse at the next character getting a book in the series, Devlin McClain. Cant wait to see what Ms James has in store for the country western heartthrob. show less

I have a whole host of Lorelei James books in my TBR pile. I have no idea why this is the first one I've read.

I really enjoyed the setting and the strong women showcased in the story. The heroine, her friends, and even the band of old women are independent amd not afraid to be themselves. That's so refreshing.

I also enjoyed the hero amd their romance. The witty banter and sexual chemistry kept the story moving. All in all a solid read. I'll be reading more of James soon.

4.5 stars. A sweetly romantic yet scorching hot romance, Turn and Burn is a poignant, naughty and thoroughly captivating read. This fifth installment in the Blacktop Cowboys series is just as fresh and appealing as the first, and Lorelei James continues to bring readers realistic storylines that are full of emotions and intensely erotic sex scenes. Please click HERE to read my review in its entirety.

I received this book in the mail on a Saturday and I had it finished by Sunday afternoon. I love reading these modern day westerns and I am not sure why. This is the first book I have read in this series and I can't wait to check out the other books and also check out other books she has written. I loved her style of writing and how kept the book going while still having enough details and stuff like that to keep me hooked. I hoped that Tanna would end up with Fletch because they seemed perfect together. I also understood the fear that Tanna had about barrel racing and I was so proud of her in the end. I can't say more because it will give it away but I recommend this one 100%.
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