My Bare Lady

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My Rating:<br /><br />3.5<br /><br />Favorite Quotes:<br /><br />Then his words registered. I was half tempted to chase after him just to smack him upside the head. “Ma’am?!” Me? I was equal parts confused and offended. My outfit hardly covered my nipples and he called me something we call ol’ Mrs. Albensi when we saw her at the Piggly Wiggly. I’m not a ma’am, I’m a miss. I’m still in my twenties! Technically.<br /><br />Now wasn’t going to be the best time to talk to him but the words had tumbled out after days of preparing them. I guess that’s why everybody told me God used a teaspoon to pour my brains in and had shaking hands.<br /><br />You clearly have not been burdened by an overabundance of education.<br /><br />I started making banjo sounds from Deliverance. I was two seconds from lifting my skirt and slapping my knees like at a hoedown…<br /><br />Don’t let small minds make yours up.<br /><br />It looked junky and old. I couldn’t remember what color the carpet used to be. If cleanliness was godliness, no wonder I was labeled a fallen woman.<br /><br /><br />My Review:<br /><br />I am rather conflicted with this one. While the lashings of humor and insights were often smirk-worthy and brilliantly clever; I struggled valiantly to get through large chunks of Suzie’s storyline as it was hitting some of my least favorite tropes and triggers. I was expecting a rom/com, and while there were witty and humorous elements, the overall tone leaned more heavily toward angst, and toss in the several perilous and dire situations that weren’t at all comical, well ~ sigh. <br /><br />I was frequently grinding my teeth and despising Suzie’s idiocy and lifetime of poor choices – with little respite as the characters just kept screwing up and making it worse. However, I was also wickedly curious, deeply invested in the story and remaining series, and unable to stop reading. Funny how that happens. <br />

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4 mother clucking stars!<br /><br />I loved so much about this book, but most of all I’ve fallen in love with Piper Sheldon’s writing. This was my first time reading her work, and I look forward to reading more from her. This book had everything that I enjoy in a read. I love a redeeming love story when someone doesn’t see their worth, value or their true selves. I feel like both Suzie and Ford has awakenings within themselves. <br /><br />This story had action, suspense, amazing chemistry between the hero and heroine, and love that bit them both on the backside in surprise. I won’t spoil a thing, but this story was grittier than I expected, as Piper really did a great job exploring the whole shady world of stripping, and how things can get really dark. I know this is fiction, but I’ve seen too many movies and news segments to know that some of this shady stuff really happens. <br /><br />I love this quote from early on that Ford had about Suzie while he was watching her pole dancing.<br /><br />“I was transfixed. It wasn’t just the way she mastered the room. It wasn’t just how her choreography perfectly correlated with the entrancing music. It wasn’t just her sex appeal. It was that unwavering gaze and focus on her task. To the rest of the room, staring blatantly at her admirable—ahem—assets, she was an object, but I recognized the barely controlled passion roiling under her skin. What would it be like to be that strong? Not just physically, but strong in a way that allowed her to bare her soul to a group of greedy strangers. My passions were locked away safely inside me and yet she put it all out there. Such bravery and passion.”<br /><br />I love how eventually Ford felt free enough and secure in his love for Suzie to be able to open up his vulnerabilities, demons and insecurities to her. She let out his inner baser instincts, and I always love that!

wow, this book... <br><br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1515616602ra/24865683.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <br><br>one of my favorites from smartypants romance so far with <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/50931374.Baking_Me_Crazy__Donner_Bakery__1_" title="Baking Me Crazy (Donner Bakery #1) by Karla Sorensen" rel="noopener">Baking Me Crazy</a> and <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/51559366.Code_of_Conduct__Cipher_Security___1_" title="Code of Conduct (Cipher Security, #1) by April White" rel="noopener">Code of Conduct</a> !! <br><br>I love the heroine so much. I always am a fan of underrated female leads that fight preconceived notions about them &amp; come at the top. This was a very charming &amp; magical read. A true representation of smart romance. Great job Piper Sheldon I can't wait to read more in this series. <br><br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1573125460ra/28415313.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br>The author captured the vibe of Penny's world to the T. <br>I loved how all conflicts are dealt with very smartly with rational inner monologues. I liked the chemistry between the MC's and all that aspect of the plotline. I loved the wit &amp; humor of the side characters. <br><br>Fantastic book!! <br><br>

My Bare Lady by Piper Sheldon<br />( @Smartypants Romance )<br /><br />#Review #PreorderNow #SmartypantsRomance<br /><br />⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br /><br />‘“It’s okay you know,” she said without looking up.<br /><br />“What is?”<br /><br />“To have a little fire in you.”’<br /><br />My Bare Lady is a deliciously wicked, grittier and absolutely unique, yet spellbinding love story, one that gives you permission to be exactly who you are and who you were always meant to be. <br /><br />In fact, it celebrates those differences and teaches you to look beyond the facade, beyond the gossip and the taunting monikers and sad eyes, to the heroine who just wants to dance and to the professor who just wants to make a difference, regardless of any painful histories.<br /><br /> <br />This story takes the shame, hurt, abuse and all those ugly scars that were once thought unseemly by everyone else, and it bathes them all in light. So you come away from what is -admittedly - a darker story than the other Smartypants books, with a lighter heart, a huge cheesy grin and this wonderful tingly feeling in your tummy, because two incredibly multifaceted, very flawed but magnificent protagonists managed to overcome the odds and find a perfectly imperfect love story, in one another. <br /><br />An absolutely spectacular love story at that.<br /><br />This book really coerced every emotion out of me with very little effort, or rather I should say, author Piper Sheldon’s remarkable talent made it seem entirely effortless. All it took was some fabulously choreographed scenes and sharp-witted dialogue. Sometimes it was painful to read (Recalling Jethro wasn't always so upstanding), heart-breakingly sad, sometimes it was thrilling and stimulating, it could be downright hilarious and awkward, but most often it was simply dazzlingly romantic and sexually charged. <br /><br />A well-timed glance. A sigh. A touch. <br /><br />‘“I don’t want to hurt her.”<br /><br />“How would loving somebody ever hurt them?”<br /><br />“Because I can’t do it a little. If I let myself love Suzie, admit that to her, it would be all-consuming. There would be no moderation. I would suffocate her. My passion for her would overrun everything. I can hardly convey my thoughts to her now, if I let loose, I’d never get anywhere.”’<br /><br />Going into this story, I honestly had no clue where it would lead. From the title and the initial set up, I had guessed it was a modernised take on My Fair Lady but once you excavated beneath the surface, you ended up with a tremendously well thought out and executed romance, one that wasn’t afraid to take you to the more degrading and darker levels of humanity, offering up a taste of violence but a whole lot of love and support and witty banter, in contrast. <br /><br />Suzie was a terrific heroine. She was courageous and confident but had this underlying element of innocence and vulnerability to her, you couldn’t help but love her for who she was. And Ford. Ford was adorable, seemingly nerdy but a bit of an alpha- enigma. So very reserved and austere, his kind heart and protective streak shot out of him like a Care Bear beam whenever Suzie was around. <br /><br />As separate entities, these two could not have been any different, yet they saw something in each other that made sense. So beautifully broken on their own, but fantastically resilient and loving together. <br /><br />My Bare Lady is a fabulous romance with a provocatively dangerous side to it, one that all readers can immerse themselves in and come away all the better for having read it.<br /><br />Piper Sheldon writes Contemporary Romance and Magical Realism books that hope to be NYT bestsellers when they grow up. For now, she works as a technical writer during the day and writes about love the rest of the time. Of course she also makes room for her husband, toddler, and two needy dogs at home in the Desert Southwest.<br /><br />@Piper Sheldon is the author of My Bare Lady, Book #1 in the Scorned Women Society's series coming November 12th, 2019!<br /><br />Pre-Order your copy today:<br /><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://smartypantsromance.com/books/my-bare-lady/">https://smartypantsromance.com/books/...</a><br /><br />Find Piper Online:<br />Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/piper.sheldon.39">https://www.facebook.com/piper.sheldo...</a><br />Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/pipersheldonauthor/">https://www.instagram.com/pipersheldo...</a><br />Goodreads: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/PiperSheldon">https://www.goodreads.com/PiperSheldon</a><br />Twitter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/piper_sheldon">https://twitter.com/piper_sheldon</a><br />Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://pipersheldon.com/">http://pipersheldon.com/</a>

Loved this addition to the Smartypants Romance series. In this “My Fair Lady” retelling, Ford, a professor, needs funding for his grant studying how social class and perception set you on a certain course from an early age, making it hard to break out and rise above no matter how hard you try. Susie knows all about that, having been abandoned by her mother, left to care for her alcoholic father, and forced to strip for the Iron Wraiths, and then a second motorcycle club. <br /><br />The plot is a bit complicated to explain, but basically, Ford has to pass Susie off as not a stripper to secure funding. And of course, they fall for each other. This one was super cute, with two likeable, strong, flawed characters. And side characters I’m really hoping we might see again in future books. Also, I especially liked the way this one tied in bits of Green Valley lore. Will definitely be reading Piper Sheldon’s next Smartypants Romance book! <br /><br />Please excuse typos/name misspellings. Entered on screen reader.<br />

<img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1565109884i/27947805._SY540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br>We are incredibly excited to announce the wonderful Piper Sheldon's book for Smartypants Romance! 'My Bare Lady' is a full-length contemporary romantic comedy, can be read as a standalone, and is book #1 in the Scorned Women's Society series (y)<br><br>RELEASE DATE: November 12, 2019<br><br>** PRE-ORDER LINKS **<br>Apple Books: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://apple.co/2ZClqHi">https://apple.co/2ZClqHi</a><br>Nook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/2GMyDWj">https://bit.ly/2GMyDWj</a><br>Google Play: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/2ZCltms">https://bit.ly/2ZCltms</a><br>Add to your shelf on Goodreads: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/2YprBSq">https://bit.ly/2YprBSq</a><br><br>(HEADS UP: This book will have no Amazon pre-order!)<br><br>** Blurb **<br>Suzie Samuels is the only thing standing between Clifford and his life’s work. All he has to do is change everything about her. Perception creates reality and Clifford Rutledge needs the irascible stripper to prove it.<br><br>Suzie Samuels is set to prove once and for all she’s more than Short Fuse Suze, stripper for the Black Demons and renowned motorcycle arsonist. If all it takes is hard work, then Suzie knows how to work it hard.<br><br>But Suzie’s scandalous spirit tests Clifford's resolve. And Clifford’s buttoned-up bullying is driving Suzie bonkers.<br><br>Can Clifford move past their differences long enough to pull off the impossible task of changing the bare lady into a fair lady?<br><br>More importantly, as perceptions shift and priorities change, will he want to?<br><br>'My Bare Lady' is a full-length contemporary romantic comedy, can be read as a standalone, and is book #1 in the Scorned Women's Society series, Green Valley World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

4.5 Stars<br /><br />My Bare Lady is the first book in the Scorned Women's Society Series, a brilliant spin-off of the Green Valley Universe stared by the ladies that were "dumped" by Jethro Winston, back in his womanizer days.<br /><br />We follow the somewhat tragic story of Suzie Samuels (aka Short Fuse Suze), a stripper and dancer for The Black Demons, the rival gang motorcycle club of the Iron Wraiths.<br /><br />Suzie is getting deeper and deeper into the club life, and she just can't see the way out. She's judged only by her appearance and current profession, without anyone even giving her the chance to prove that she's more than a piece of meat.<br /><br />Enter Clifford Rutledge. Cliff is also in a sticky situation, and so it happens that Suzie is the only one that can help him out. In a twisted and heartwrenching My Fair Lady reimagining, this book will give some serious food for thought, as it does an extraordinary job to bring this classic tale to a current and modern setting.<br /><br />Ultimately, My Bare Lady is a beautiful book that teaches you perspective and compassion, highlighting that everyone has a story to tell.<br /><br />As protagonists, Suzie and Clifford are multifaced characters that will keep you on your toes. They are interesting, complex and have a beautiful development through the story. As we get closer to the final pages it's easy to analyze how they were so important to each other's growths. <br /><br />A tiny complaint would be that the one main conflict (that tied Suzie to The Black Demons) was a bit obvious. I'm not a fan when stories rely on blatant miscommunication to keep the conflict going. There were a lot of opportunities for the truth to have come to light, and maybe it would have even been interesting to see how both Suzie and Clifford would deal with that newfound fact. But, really, in the overall context of the book, it's a minor observation that doesn't affect the end results. My Bare Lady is an amazing read, and I'm certainly looking to read a lot more about the Scorned Women's Society. <br /><br />

This is the first installment in the Scorned Women's Society, a group of women who once dated Jethro Winston and had him screw up their lives. <br /> In this one we have a heroine who became a stripper to pay off the debt she owed the Iron Wraths because of him. We also have a professor who is working on a thesis to help impoverished young people. <br /> Enter the guy with the bucks who offers the professor a million dollars in grant money if he can turn our heroine, the stripper, into an intellectual lady. <br /> Yes, it is like My Fair Lady, kinda. But there is so much to this story! I loved it!