BARENAKED JANE
DEANNA LEE
ISBN# 0-7582-1486-3
June 2007
Aphrodisia Kensington Publishing
850 Third Avenue New York, N.Y. 10022
Trade Paperback
$12.95 US/ $17.95 Canada
240 Pages
Erotic Romance
Rating: 5 Cups

Jane Tilwell is an assistant to the Director of Holman Gallery, Mercy Rothell. Jane has worked hard to get where she is today. She has left her home state of Georgia to get away from her family. An ex police officer, Jane had been shot in the line of duty and her partner killed. So Jane is now in Boston working for the world of art and loving it. Jane does not want any kind of commitment from any man; she has a man named Charles, whom she sees when she wants sex. So when the new head of Security, handsome Mathias Montgomery, wants to get personal, Jane finds she does not know what she wants.

Mathias Montgomery moved to Boston because his brother Shamus is there, and a good job working for the Holman Gallery. Mathias, of course, has to put in a bid like others, but he knew he was good at his job and takes it seriously. When Mathias meets Jane, he is attracted to the hard as nails businesswoman. But Mathias could not get Jane to understand she is shorting herself and her life with the way she is going. And Mathias wants to be the man when Jane realizes safe is not good enough for her anymore.

As Mathias gets to know Jane more, the more he really enjoys being with her. But Jane has played it safe since coming to Boston; no emotional ties or commitment. Jane plays at being hard, but inside she is vulnerable. Both Mathias and Jane try being discreet, but as Mathias becomes more involved, he wants a commitment from Jane. Jane thinks it is time to call a halt to her and Mathias, but it seems no matter what her mind says, her heart keeps wishing Mathias was there with her. Can Jane ever give Mathias the commitment he wants?

Deliciously hot and sinfully erotic, Barenaked Jane is an awesome erotic romance. This tale starts out with a woman who has been through the wringer, but is still strong enough to come out on top. Jane is one tough lady, but she has every right to be. Mathias is a sexy hunk of chocolate and is exactly what Jane needs. Exceptional characters and very important secondary characters keep your mind entertained, while the explosive sex scenes keeps your emotions involved. I was lucky enough to read Undressing Mercy, which is Shamus and Mercy’s story and if you loved that one you will really enjoy this story. This is one hot erotic romance you do not want to miss.

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