Sunday, December 18, 2005 Title: Hurt So Good Author: Lisa Renee Jones Publisher: Ellora’s Cave Publishing Publisher URL: www.ellorascave.com ISBN: 1-4199-0395-0 Reviewer: Francesca Hayne Rating: 4/5 Stars Heat level: H Kelly Marshall has a set of strict rules for her life, key of which is not allowing anything to come between her and her professional dreams. That means there’s no room in her life for love, but when her friend talks her into going to a trendy Manhattan bar, Kelly comes face to face with the only man who could break all her rules. Mark isn’t looking for anything more than spending a hot night with delicious bedmate Kelly, but after a tempting night of lovemaking, he realizes that Kelly has the potential to be “the one”. When she runs out on him without saying goodbye, he fears he’ll never see her again. When they do meet again, Kelly’s fears will have no place in Mark’s permanent plans of a love connection. Hurt So Good is an appealing read that pulled me in from page one. I had no idea how much I would really enjoy reading this book. Ms. Jones has infused an amusing tone to this novel, even though the plot line is more of a tug of war between the standoffish Kelly and the sure-of-himself Mark. Mark won’t take no for an answer and isn’t willing to allow Kelly’s fear of relationships to deter him. I love his drive, not to mention his animal magnetism. Kelly seems very vulnerable and has difficultly offering her spirit to potential heartbreak. She is obstinate and unwilling to give any man a chance, but with Mark’s determination, she has no choice. I loved this play between the characters, as well as the hot lust infused into their connection. These are passionate and wild love scenes, making the bond between Mark and Kelly seem fiery and fierce at times. Ms. Jones has created yet another novel that hit my romance meter and left me aching for more. Francesca Hayne Just Erotic Romance Reviews http://groups.yahoo.com/group/justeroticromacereviewsnewsletter 
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