Damaged Goods

**Review removed due to personal reasons. Rating downgraded to one star.**<br /><br />March 11, 2018

<b>WARNING: Lots of swearing! I tend to try to stay away from this sort of thing, but not here. This book pissed me off.</b><br><br>You know, I thought I left behind my conservative Midwestern roots for the most part. Did a bit of growing up, had a few friends of bad influence (you know who you are, you hussies!) However, this book brought out the innocent in me, I think. <br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380403409i/784803.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br>For the first thirty percent or so of the book, I was really enjoying it. The decision for Jocelyn to go to a male prostitute really isn't that big of a deal. Her developing feelings for him wasn't a shocker either. She's divorced with two kids and a demanding job, sick of the men that run away from dating her after realizing that she has kids, and to be quite blunt...the woman needs a good scrogging and a few screaming orgasms. I'm fine with that. More power to ya, sister!!! <br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380403409i/784804.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br>My problem comes from the fact that the author spends roughly half of the book trying to convince the reader that Jocelyn and Sabien(Austin) can maintain a loving, honest, SERIOUS relationship while he still fucks other women for a living on a daily basis. Seriously, the guy will get a phone call in the middle of a movie and he has to leave Jocelyn to go do some lady doggy style after going down on her. Then he comes home to Jocelyn, plays kissy face I love you(disgusting!!), and snuggles off into man-whore dreamland. Not only does Jocelyn go along with this job of his, but she defends her boyfriend to her friends to the extent that she loses the friendship when the friend expresses VERY VALID concerns about their relationship! Granted, the friend got a mite judgemental...but under the circumstances <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="e06f09be-af1d-4bcd-8939-1cdb034bd4f1" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="e06f09be-af1d-4bcd-8939-1cdb034bd4f1"> Not one, not two...but THREE of Jocelyn's friends had slept with Sabien...he'd done all manner of sexual things to them. Screw that. </label> It would literally be one in a million women that would ever consider a relationship like this. Not in America, no way, no how. <br>-----------------------------------------------------<br> <b>I WOULD NEVER <i>EVER</i> STAY WITH A MAN THAT CAME HOME WITH ANOTHER WOMAN'S VAGINA ALL OVER HIS FACE. ALMOST DAILY, TO BOOT.</b> Call me a prude, but my husband's dick is now MY dick. And vice versa...errr, sort of. <br>-----------------------------------------------------<br>I know that some of this disgust from me stems from my problem with infidelity. I firmly believe that what you do outside of a relationship is your business. If you want to bone the world, have at it. If you want to get tied down, whipped till you cry, and gang banged, that's your prerogative. But once you are in the arms of a significant other, you are sharing something sacred every time you breathe. You give part of yourself to them, and they to you. Maybe that's mushy, maybe there are a lot of people out there who think differently. It takes all kinds. And I think what Sabien does is wrong. I think Jocelyn is weak and too desperate for a man to make good decisions. <br><br>In all honesty, had Jocelyn not make few really idiotic statements, I may have been able to just roll my eyes and roll with the story. But when she starts comparing Sabien "damaged goods" because of his whore status and to herself as "damaged goods" because of her MOTHER status, I lost all respect for her. Here are a few quotes that made me wish I could slap this woman.<br><br>(When Sabien expresses concern for when he gets a hooker call in the middle of the night or day)<br>---<b>"The same could be said for when the novelty wears of having my kids call while we're out, having to schedule and reschedule when one of them gets sick, that kind of thing..."</b><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380403409i/784805.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br>Wait....just wait...Did she just compare the inconvenience of a sick child to the inconvenience of a cash booty call? Why yes, yes she did! But oh, wait! She wasn't finished...same convo, a bit later...still talking about her kids.<br><b>"I just don't want you to think I'm putting you last."</b><br><br>Ummm...SHOULDN'T you put your boyfriend last in line when you're talking about your kids? Yes, yes you should...if you're a good mother, that is. I'm sorry, kids...my fuckbuddy comes first now. <br><br>No, thanks. <br><br><b>"I just don't see him as anyone other than Austin. Now that I know him, what he does for a living is...irrelevant."</b><br><br>Oh, and Sabien's excuse for not finding a job that requires him to fuck other women? <br><br>Bad economy...the biggest crock of crap excuse EVAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <br>Nuff said...<br><br><br><br></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]>

<b>Huge 5 stars</b><br /><br />I absolutely love this book. Love it! <br /><br />To be honest, <i>Damaged Goods</i> isn't the type of story I'd normally like, and certainly not to such a degree. But I love everything about this thought provoking, sensually erotic, and highly compelling book. <br /><br />The overall plot isn't unique-the hero's an escort who falls in love with his client-but the direction the author takes this cliché plot is fascinating, unique, and thought provoking. Mainly because the hero, Austin/Sabian, continues to be an escort even after he becomes seriously involved with the heroine, Jocelyn. Hence, the reason why I normally wouldn't like this book. <br /><br />Jocelyn is an amazing and complex character. I tried to put myself in her shoes and I don't think I could be as open minded or as understanding as she is throughout this story. She does her best to accept Austin's reasons, views, and opinions about his job. I felt the author did a fabulous job keeping Jocelyn's thoughts, feelings, and struggles realistic and authentic.  <br /><br />Austin is such a swoonworthy hero. I adore his character. He's sexy, caring, and such a charmer. I enjoyed getting to know the man behind his persona. Lauren Gallagher did a great job showing the reader the differences between Sabian, the escort, and Austin, the man. Which amazed me considering the book is written solely in Jocelyn's pov. Thank heavens!<br /><br />The ending is realistic, creative, and absolutely perfect for the story.<br /><br /><i>Damaged Goods</i> is a well written, thought provoking, and passionately erotic book that explores whether or not a serious relationship can survive the problems, consequences, and emotional toll this type of relationship creates.<br /><br />I love this book and will definitely read it again. It may not be for everyone, but if you're looking for a plot driven, thought provoking, and erotically sensual read, give this book a try.  

4.5 stars<br><br>*happy sigh* Its the best feeling ever to find books that I love!! And this is one of them :)<br><br><img width="100%" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380382972i/741073._SY540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><b> This is not a traditional love story. Its about a male prostitute and a single mom finding love and finding a way to make a relationship work despite the difficulties of their situation. <br><br>Its wonderful, well-written, and swoony, with toe-curling hotness, a beautifully functional relationship, no stupidity and a very happy ending :) </b><br><br>I could tell right from the start that I was going to love it. The writing style was strong and flowed smoothly, I was smiling from the first page and was immediately drawn into the story.<br><br>Frustrated with the trials, tribulations, and complications of dating, single mom Jocelyn decides to take her friend’s advice and try an escort service.<br><br><i> “Once in a while… I just want a long night with a beautiful man who wants nothing more than to make me come and fuck me senseless.” </i> <br><br>When Sabian shows up at her hotel room, he’s everything she could have wanted and more. Gorgeous, skilled, and basically, every woman’s fantasy. Thrilled with the experience, she hires him a few more times and finds herself quite drawn to him. But the real him, not just the part of him she’s paying for. One thing leads to another and as he starts to open up to her and shows her the man behind Sabian, the real him – Austin, they slowly begin to realize that on so many levels, they are perfect for each other… and so begins the dicey situation of dating an escort…<br><br><i> <b> “Who do you want?” he asked. “Sabian or Austin?” </b></i> <br><br>k, don’t judge me here but male prostitutes totally have a bit of a thrill to them… and one of them finding love is even better. I guess its something about the whole situation being a little taboo, not allowed, kind of an impossible situation to be in and also to start a relationship in… but the concept it just so hotttt!!!<br><br><i> “Growling in my ear, he said, “Do you want the gentleman or the caveman right now?” </i><br><br>I loved that the story didn’t feel over-the-top or fairy-tale perfect. It felt totally real. It was told entirely from Jocelyn’s POV and you felt right in her head. She was a wonderful heroine with a good head on her shoulders. It was refreshing to have a heroine that I never once wanted to throttle. In fact, there were many many situations where I was actually seriously impressed with the way she was handling things. Makes it much easier to connect to heroines when you actually an understand and sympathize with what’s going on inside their heads.<br><br>Sabian/Austin was just… oh my HOT!! I fell in love with him right from the first scene and I’d pretty much just sit there fanning myself through each of the bedroom scenes. But let alone the toe curling, mind blowing sex, the dirty talking, the sweetness, the intensity of what they had was just thrilling. And the whole slightly forbidden aspect of what they had just added to the thrill of it. The fact that what they were doing at first, the sex, was really happening, and yet it was in many ways fake, but with undercurrents of real attraction and desire… and then watching that lead to real desire, and real passion, real intimacy and real intensity… oooooo it was swoony!!<br><br>The more comfortable he became with Jocelyn, the more he began to show her the real him – the fun, sweet, artistic guy behind the suave, sophisticated, confident escort. He became so much more real, and as a reader, I got to connect with him on a more personal level seeing him tired from work, groggy in the morning, enjoying video games, nervous on a first real date, cooking food, having fun, just being himself.<br><br>But at the same time, I loved his approach to his job. He had no shame in what he did and made a really good case for it actually. I loved that perspective and what it said about him.<br><br> <i> “It doesn’t bother you that you’re selling yourself?”<br>“I’m not selling myself,” he said matter-of-facile, “I sell a service, use my body to give that service… And afterward, I leave with as much of myself as I came in with.” </i> <br><br>I absolutely LOVED how respectful Jocelyn was of Austin and his job and the process of curiosity she went through trying to figure it out and finally come to terms with it – asking about his job, trying to find out more about his life. She was inquisitive but never absolutely never looked down on him or judged him negatively for what he did.<br><br>And I loved that when they finally came together, nothing was rushed. No insta-love. No fairy-tale everything-falling-into-place perfection. They worked to create a functional, understanding relationship. What they had was unconventional and they had to write their own rules and figure out their own rhythm.<br><br>K, something I know a lot of you are going to be wondering about is: does he quit his job once they are together? and hear me out here cuz you probably aren’t going to like the answer. No, he doesn’t quit his job right away. Now, hold up, don’t run for the hills now that you’ve heard that, cuz I’m the kind of person that under pretty much any other circumstance would have hated that, but I can honestly say that I was actually okay with here. Honest. Well, okay, fine, so I wasn’t like ‘okay okay’ with it in the sense of I wasn’t jumping for joy, but at the same time, despite the situation being uncomfortable at times, it never ever felt like he was cheating on her, weird as that may sound.<br><br><i> <b> “There’s sex, and there’s… this.” He met my eyes. “Just being with someone like this. This isn’t something that can be bought or sold, and I couldn’t manufacture it for someone no matter how much they tried to pay me for it…. That’s why I’m here tonight. Because I need this. And here, with you, is the only place I can get it.” He swallowed hard. “Or give it.” </b><br><br>“Just remember one thing: regardless of how anyone chooses to define what I do for a living, I’m not selling what I’m giving you. If this isn’t something you can handle, I’ll understand, but I swear to you. I’ve never given this to anyone. I wouldn’t dream of selling it, even if I could.” </i><br><br>They really highlighted, SO clearly, the difference between ‘sex’ and ‘intimacy’ – between having sex in the clinical sense and having sex in the romantic/meaningful sense. And the truth of it is, I totally understood the way they handled it. It wasn’t easy – I mean, its an impossible situation to be in. And they worked through everything you’d imagine people in their situations to deal with in an adorable, understandable and functional way!! Seriously, nothing makes me happier in a book than a functional relationship <br><br>And of course, there is a beautiful HEA (and epilogue). I will say, I could have totally want a leeeeetle more at the end. But still, I loved it and if you haven’t read this, its definitely one to add to the top TBR list. <br><br>And if you've read and liked this book, you should also add <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/1531433.Fallen_from_Grace" title="Fallen from Grace by Laura Leone" rel="noopener">Fallen from Grace</a> and <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/7504833.Finding_Home" title="Finding Home by Lauren Baker" rel="noopener">Finding Home</a> to your lists as well. <br><br>CASTING:<br><br><img width="100%" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380382972i/741074.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><img width="100%" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380382972i/741075.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br>For more of my reviews, visit <a href="http://aestasbookblog.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Aestas Book Blog</a><br><br>And come join the Aestas Book Blog <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aestas-Book-Blog/332404836826905" rel="nofollow noopener"> Facebook Page</a>

<i>Adult review for erotic content.</i><br /><br />I'm about to sing the praises of such a lovely book because for the first time in a while, I managed to find a story about a single mom who figured out how to handle her dating life <i>the right way</i>. I'm not kidding when I say that there are books which have made me want to beat my head on the desk because of their ridiculous ideas of how today's single mom is supposed to act (one example : <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/170512642" rel="nofollow noopener">THIS BOOK</a>). Being a former single mom, I was so thrilled to read a book about a woman who knows how to take care of her own needs, as well as the needs of her children. <i>Balance and common sense. Who would have thought it was possible?</i><br /><br /><i>Damaged Goods</i> was such a great find. Yes, this one is erotica. There are definitely plenty of hot sex scenes to go around. But - this is not your typical porn without plot fare. I had a silly, happy smile on my face while reading this book because it was a joy to read. Gone were the ridiculous fights and idiotic obstacles which plague so much of contemporary romance. For as dysfunctional as the pairing of a self-proclaimed "man-whore" and a dedicated "single mom" was, the relationship felt surprisingly functional. I know that I probably would have a hard time dating a man who spent so much of his time servicing other women, but there was something about this story and this couple which made it believable. Maybe it was because the pair found a way to believe in each other when no one else could. Whatever the reason was, I found it such a wonderful treat to see two people who were capable of communicating with each other, while managing to avoid most of the incessant drama you often find in romances.<br /><br />Here are a few little quips from the book :<br /><br /><i>I opened my mouth to speak, but Michael beat me to it. "I'll give you some credit," he said with a sneer. "You don't look like a prostitute."<br />Austin shrugged. "I don't usually wear the fishnets and garish makeup on my day off."<br />.....<br />Austin appeared in the doorway. "You two aren't talking about me, are you?"<br />"Of course we are," Shelby said. "Someone has to warn her about you. She looked at me and deadpanned, "You know he used to be a stripper, right?"<br />"What?" I glared at Austin. "You told me you only danced like that for me."<br />Shelby rolled her eyes and exhaled sharply. "You two are perfect for each other."<br />.....<br />I didn't speak, instead letting him find the words that eluded him. Finally he took a deep breath.<br />"There's sex, and there's...this." He met my eyes. "Just being with someone. This isn't something that can be bought or sold, and I couldn't manufacture it for someone no matter how much they tried to pay me for it." He ran the backs of his fingers down my cheek. "That's why I'm here tonight. Because I needed this. And here, with you, is the only place I can get it." He swallowed. "Or give it."<br /><br /></i>

<br><b> FOUR JOCELYN STARS! BEST HEROINE EVER! </b><br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380398165i/769260._SY540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <br><br><b>Jocelyn &amp; Austin are Damaged Goods</b>. She's a divorced mom of two in her thirties and he's a escort in his late twenties.<br><br>Jocelyn hates dating and all that boring stuff that precedes a one night stand so she decides to follow her friend's advice and hires a escort. Enter Sabian, hot and tattooed and a sex machine. He worth every single penny she is paying for him and he makes her feel desired.<br><br>Even if she didn't plan to see him more than once, she just can't help it and she keeps hiring him but their feelings get more and more intense every time they meet.<br><br>And so... they cross a line.<br><br><b> <blockquote> It was much too soon to know what was happening between us, but much too late to deny that it was. This wasn't business anymore </blockquote> </b><br><br>But guess what? Being with a escort is not that easy, right? I admire Jocelyn, I mean, I could NOT do that, hell to the no! Insecurities will eat me alive, NOP!<br><br>I must admit I had one tiny issue: <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="870ac7b5-5763-4767-80bd-557369789088" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="870ac7b5-5763-4767-80bd-557369789088"> They're together for one year while he's still a escort. I really wanted him to quit earlier. I mean, he says he loves her, why is he not trying to get another job? I know, I am talking like a granny here but honestly I just couldn't do it. </label><br><br>In general, I really enjoyed this book and will <b>highly recommend you guys to read it</b>. I loved the characters (apart from that tiny issue with Austin). Specially Jocelyn, I think this is the first time I don't find a heroine a little bit annoying.<br><br><b>This book taught me that there is always hope for love even if you think you're Damaged Goods.</b><br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380398165i/769261.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <br><br>P.S. I do NOT like the cover, at all! Thanks God I am not a cover whore...</["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]>

Spoiler Free Review <b>Must be 18yrs or older to view this review</b><br />4 STARS out of 5<br />Genre: Adult Romance-Erotica<br /><br />'He bent to kiss me lightly. <b>"Still feel like sucking my cock?"</b><br />Did I ever, and his grin told me he already knew the answer.<br />I nodded. Sabian pulled out, then eased my legs down and helped me up. Then he sat in my chair. Nodding towards the floor, he said,<br /><b>"Get on your knees."</b><br /><i>With pleasure.</i> I went to my knees, and went down on him, something I've been dying to do since we first fucked.' -<a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/11520968.Damaged_Goods" title="Damaged Goods by Lauren Gallagher" rel="noopener">Damaged Goods</a><br /><br /><b>Word of Mouth</b><br />When seven years worth of bad dating and a string of one night stands that are left to be desired leave Jocelyn unfulfilled. She finds herself in a hotel room waiting to be <b>SEXED UP</b> by a male escort. Sabian.<br />Jocelyn Rhodes is an amicably divorced single mother with two kids and a demanding job at an advertisement agency. A friend tells her about Elite Escorts.<br /><i>"Trust me Jocelyn,"</i> Kim had said.<i> "These guys are top quality. You won't regret it."</i><br />The sex is what she needs and more. And even though she felt some shame in her actions. The no strings attached sexual freedom leaves her purring in satisfaction. After a few sexual meetings between the two Jocelyn sets up a dinner date. What is suppose to be a <i>casual</i> dinner date with Sabian and Jocelyn turns quickly in to something personal and intimate. This new intimate level leads to common ground, unpaid for sex and a new relationship. Sabian, birth name Austin makes it crystal clear that he will not quit his job. Jocelyn accepts this and they decide to take it one day at a time. <br /><br />One day at a time leads to weeks which leads to months. Feelings grow and Jocelyn fights against her instincts when her mind naturally wonders about what or should I say who he is doing on his work nights. Things come to a head when she goes out on a girls night with the same friends who have used the Elite Escorts. She starts to wonder if her friends have slept with Sabian. Can you say nervous break down???<br /><br /><u>Fave Scene</u> <br />Scene Setup: When Jocelyn realizes she is in it for the long hall she decides it is time for Austin to meet her kids but first she has to tell her ex-husband Michael about Austin and his job as an escort. She wants to rip the band-aid off fast so she times it out perfectly. First she breaks the news to her ex and a half hour later Austin will join them so the two can meet. Check out their meet and greet below<br /><b><br />I open my mouth to speak but Michael beats me to it.<i><br />"I'll give you some credit,"</i> he said with a sneer.<i>"You don't look like a prostitute." </i><br />Austin shrugged.<i> "I don't usually wear my fishnets and garish makeup on my day off."</i></b><br /><br />Bahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!! Loves it!<br /><br /><u>Thoughts</u><br />I had mixed emotions with this book. I kept thinking how can she put up with this Shit! I mean really it has to be hard as hell to deal with. And then I thought about the porn industry... And it hit me millions of people deal with this everyday. It's their decision and something they have to live with. NOT ME. Thank goodness.<br />Overall I loved it! Read it!!<br /><br />My Ratings<br />Characters- Likable<br />Writing Style- Good<br />Plot/Storyline- Good<br />Steam Factor- High/Very Steamy<br />Overall- I Loved it! Read it!!!<br /><b><br />Now go forth and read. And then come tell us about it on Goodreads!</b>

Holy moly, this is not like anything I have ever read before. Really, there are parts that are similar, but in the end this one is completely unique. Jocelyn is a single working mom, she is tired of going on endless dates that only end in disappointed. Desperate for more she hires an escort. Sabian does more than satisfies Jocelyn and she becomes a repeat customer. <br><br>Jocelyn and Sabian’s connection begins to develop and they start dating. This is where the story was unique. Jocelyn was completely dedicated to trying with Sabian and didn’t try to push him to change. I was so impressed. <br><br><b> <i> <blockquote>"To be completely honest, you're the first woman in I don't know how long who's sat through a date with me, knowing full well what I do for a living, and treated me like a human being.”</blockquote> </i> </b><br><br>I found the faith, confidence and dedication Jocelyn and Sabian had in their relationship to be so endearing. While it wasn’t something I could honestly buy into since I am such a crazy, possessive nut I admired them. I loved reading their story and seeing their journey. If you are looking for a book that’s unique and sexy I recommend!<br><br> <a href="http://readingissexybookblog.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1423003910i/13574955.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Reading-is-Sexy-Book-Blog/717861984979600" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1423003910i/13574956.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13095060-beverly" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1423003910i/13574957.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/readingissexybo/" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1423003910i/13574958.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/reading_sexy" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1423003910i/13574959.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1423003910i/13574960.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a>

<a href="http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Christyb23/media/Book%20reviews%201/a98ab4fd-a541-4b66-9375-6741ce2106fd_zps42987eb2.jpg.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380397107i/765982.jpg" alt=" photo a98ab4fd-a541-4b66-9375-6741ce2106fd_zps42987eb2.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a><br><br>Wow- I am pleasantly surprised with how much I loved this book! Is not your normal love story! This story was sexy, emotional, and beautiful. <br><br>Jocelyn is in her early thirties. She is a single mom who has been divorced for seven years. She is lonely. Sick of the ‘dating game’. <br><br><a href="http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Christyb23/media/Book%20reviews%201/62a3bb79-68e7-4f9b-bcc8-787e725c949e_zps165971bf.jpg.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380397107i/765983.jpg" alt=" photo 62a3bb79-68e7-4f9b-bcc8-787e725c949e_zps165971bf.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a><br><b> <blockquote>I was so desperate for headache free sex that I’d pay money to skip the crap and get to the fun part.</blockquote> </b>
One of her friends recommends an escort service. She has the money- she figures what does she have to lose? While waiting in the hotel room, she is a nervous wreck. Then he shows up.<br><br><a href="http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Christyb23/media/Book%20reviews%201/02062172-ac33-4e26-b6db-7f580370161c_zps4685dc88.jpg.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380397107i/765984.jpg" alt=" photo 02062172-ac33-4e26-b6db-7f580370161c_zps4685dc88.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a><br><br>Sabian is a male escort. Essentially a prostitute. Once with Sabian is not enough for Jocelyn. The two of them are smokin’ hot together!!! She finds herself thinking of him all the time. So she hires him a second time, a third time, and in the process, she gets to know him unlike any other client has before.<br><br>Sabian is used to his job. He gives women what they want, and he gets paid well for it. He isn’t used to women like Jocelyn. She is so inquisitive about him and his work, he finds himself opening up to her. For the first time in a long time, he is able to be himself with a woman. A woman who isn’t judging him for his profession and genuinely likes him for him. She gets to meet the real guy behind Sabian. She gets introduced to Austin. How could a girl not fall for Austin??? He was sweet, sexy, and understanding about Jocelyn and her situation. Jocelyn doesn’t know what to do with him at first. After one night with Austin, she knows she has to see if this will go anywhere. <br><b> <blockquote>We blurred the line between fucking and making love. No- we crossed that line.</blockquote> </b><br><a href="http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Christyb23/media/Book%20reviews%201/7152ce6f-843f-4285-b87b-9f064fae74ec_zps8fb9dc8d.jpg.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380397107i/765985._SY540_.jpg" alt=" photo 7152ce6f-843f-4285-b87b-9f064fae74ec_zps8fb9dc8d.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a><br><br>Time passes, these two start to have a real relationship. There are many bumps in the road, insecurities etc, but how would there not be? I think Jocelyn handled herself well for the situation she was in. She struggled with it at times, but Austin was always so kind and understanding. Upfront with her about everything. I loved the two of them together. At first, when they started getting serious, I thought for sure Austin would quit his job. It didn’t happen... but they way that the story went just made the ending that much sweeter. The ending was just perfect! <br><br><br>This was a very unique read. A not so normal romance between a single mother and a male escort. Its really a beautiful love story about two people who appear to be ‘damaged goods’ by society, but they see the real people under the labels. Thats what makes their relationship so special. Neither one sees the other as something damaged. I really enjoyed this book. It was well written, I thought the characters were both great, and the story just made me think and feel. I wish I wouldn’t have waited so long to read this one! A really good read! <br><br><a href="http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Christyb23/media/Book%20reviews%201/a767d410-bc79-4b3a-b540-7b3016832854_zps5c07c783.jpg.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380397107i/765986.jpg" alt=" photo a767d410-bc79-4b3a-b540-7b3016832854_zps5c07c783.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a>

I am not condemning Austin for what he does, but I cannot believe his love for Jocelyn... his love <br />felt flat for me and sucks because when he chose to give her his heart he's body should follow too!<br /><br />I am thinking here about reversing the situation and making Jocelyn the night hooker... what would Austin do and feel? would he be so tolerant and accept her sharing with other men???? I think not... he would go mad with jealousy or demand a change of job. Some readers took this lightly and rightly so, but not so for me.. I pay attention to other qualities other than sex and the book offers that realism, but I think the realism contradicts itself here because it is very hard to believe that Jocelyn accepted Austin's job, knowing that he is having sex with women and do exactly the same thing to them as to her. <br /><br />There is nothing exclusive in their relationship and I blame the author for ruin it a very unique story by making Austin's decisions look selfish! To me his love was shallow and Jocelyn and her children deserved better. The author did not do her justice, as what she did for him was an act of bravery and compassion we probably would never understand or do (sorry if I am wrong) and for that alone she should deserve to have real happiness and not just some scraps of it... because Austin was limiting their love. When you are committing to a relationship and he did with full consciousness, he forgot the commitment and sacrifice that comes with it. He failed for me by not trying to change his job, not trying to be a man that maybe Jocelyn deserved and her children as a father figure??? he complained about people judging him and not treating him like a human being and I agree with him, but why then he did not put any effort in changing that, especially when after he falls in love in Jocelyn he had reasons to try to change that, as it was her feelings he needed to consider and her children, so he's contradicting himself here? Imagine over that year he's having sex with a woman that is Jocelyn's children's teacher, or Jocelyn's boss, or Jocelyn sister if she had one? He would not know that it's enough that he had sex with Jocelyn's 3 friends and then imagine his penis was inside those friends and then he was having sex with you??? Would you not look at these female friends with envy and jealousy and wonder what he was doing with them? It's just not realistic to me that she was so accepting of these arrangements...<br /><br />For me it's too much emotional damage I would always imagine what he was doing to them, so I cannot believe Jocelyn's ignorance. one way or another she would break down mentally or her children would get affected by it. I would think that my children deserve better than what he was offering at the time. I doubt his love because if he loved her did he not feel the need to make love "JUST TO HER" how did that not bother him sharing his intimacies with other women??? So the love has not changed him and so the love must not really be real because people change for love and do different things after, but he didn't. For me, it is realistic that I would accept his past and live with him as a couple, but not him continuing his job.<br /><br />For me if there is a will, there is a way, if you really wanted to change especially for the one your love, you will do it! But sadly Austin did not! If you really love someone you will do just about everything to make them happy and Austin failed for me in this aspect, as he did not try to make her and her children happy... just because you say something does not equal the same results. he was talking but not doing what he was talking!