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Romance Reader’s Connection (4 ½ stars) Trish Dawson has never quite shaken her "invisible girl" mentality so it is no wonder that it takes a lot of persuasion to get her into a sex fantasy costume for her friend Sabrina's themed party celebrating the debut of the 'True Sex' documentary (see Turn Me On). However, once Trish catches sight of her dominatrix alter ego she is captivated and emboldened to act the part with a masked stranger dressed as the Marquis de Sade. From his voice, his eyes, and they way he moves, Trish knows that her mysterious companion is sexy, powerful and for the moment, all hers! Yet, when the mask comes off she is shocked to discover that her would-be lover is none other than box-office golden boy, action star extraordinaire, Ty Ramsay. The Ty Ramsay: who is not only gorgeous but in the words of his cousin, Sabrina, "fatally sincere" when it comes to women and the trail of broken hearts all over Hollywood. Trish, having been forewarned and also considering Ty to be out of her league, disappears but Ty's interest has been captured and he has no qualms about utilizing his vast resources to get what (or rather who) he wants. I know I've used the word hot to describe Ms. Hardy's previous work and so it may be redundant if I was to categorize Cutting Loose in this way -- but I just can't help myself! Cutting Loose provides a sizzling, romantic getaway for readers. With believable, likeable characters in situations ranging from the everyday to exotic, Ms. Hardy has created a memorable modern romance with good old-fashioned fairy tale sensibilities. Cutting Loose is also edgy, but not in an off-putting way. The characters flirtation with bondage and domination creates a tantalizing dynamic but does not detract from the core of this wonderfully romantic story. It's a keeper for this reviewer, and definitely one of Ms. Hardy's best works to date -- if not the best! Cutting Loose is a must read, highly recommended for seasoned Blaze fans and those readers as yet unfamiliar with this popular line. The Sex and The Supper Club series will continue with the release of Nothing But The Best in December 2004 and I, of course, cannot wait! -- Melissa Fowler A
Romance Review (5 roses) Sabrina has always warned her friends about her womanizing love-em and leave-em cousin Ty, so Trish rethinks her decision to let loose. Ty is intrigued with Trish and wants to see more of her so he arranges to hire her as his personal assistant through her sister’s company, Amber’s Assistants. As Trish shows up for the assignment and spends more time with Ty, she can’t help but be smitten by the guy with the dashing good looks and winning personality. She rethinks her decision for a fling and the two soon become more than employer and employee. What consequences will this decision have for the couple? Will cutting loose prove to be the right move after all? Cutting Loose, the second installment of Kristin Hardy’s Sex And The Supper Club series was fantastic. Cutting Loose introduces up to the second couple of Ty Ramsey and Trish Dawson who are charming. Ms Hardy does a splendid job of showing that Ty is much more that the womanizing ladies man he portrays to the public. The sexual chemistry between the lead couple is blazing hot and will leave the reader wanting more. We also get another glimpse into the lives of the other members of the supper club. Whose story will be the next to be told? It takes great skill to write this type of ensemble story, as the writer must tell the story of not only the main couple but make the supporting cast interesting enough that the reader will want to return for the next installment of the series. Ms. Hardy does an excellent job of doing this in her series. I can’t wait to see who gets their story told in the next book, Nothing But the Best (December 2004). -- Barb Smith Romance
Reviews Today (highly recommended) Ty Ramsey was drawn to the knockout in leather from the moment she walked into his cousin’s house. When he kisses her on impulse, it seals his fate. He has to get to know her better. Ty doesn’t count on Trish running away when she finds out who he is, nor does he count on her fighting the mutual attraction so fiercely. Ty discovers Trish has some self-image problems, but doesn’t understand why. She’s perfect to him. But when he finds out she is writing a screenplay of her own, in addition to rewriting the one he is acting in, he starts to think she has ulterior motives. And when she can’t commit to their relationship, Ty figures all is lost. Kristen Hardy had this reviewer flipping pages to see how the story ended. Being somewhat self-conscious myself, I could understand exactly where Trish was coming from, although I did get a little tired of her constantly putting herself down. Ty sounds like a hero I’d like to meet; he’s polite, sexy, and able to look under the surface to the real person. The author proves that by having Ty freeze Trish’s sister Amber out when Amber comes to check on the job Trish is doing. When Amber starts criticizing Trish the minute Amber walks in the door, Ty politely but firmly tells Amber to leave. The main conflict of this novel is the fact that Trish has been conditioned by her sister and her friends to believe she is the non-sexual one of the group. Trish proves them wrong with sizzling sex scenes with Ty, supposedly to help him practice the script. There is very mild bondage in this story, but it shouldn’t offend many people. This reviewer can’t wait to see who’s story is next. For a great way to pass a day, read Cutting Loose. It comes highly recommended.--Angela Camp RT
Bookclub (4 stars)
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