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BDSM, Cops/Detectives

#WOTR23 #NewRelease#ReleaseDay – Fully Covering Her, RYD Service Book 2 by Michel Prince

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Fully Covering Her (RYD Series Book 1) by [Michel Prince, Leonore Elliott]

Noah Wagner is finding his place among the veterans at AYS. Earning brownie points by not pushing back and keeping to the rules. When he’s assigned as lead for a movie star client, Cecelia Chambers, being threatened by a stalker he’s prepared with a full game plan. The problem is, stalkers look beyond their obsession, and he has to make sure Cecelia’s twin Chloe is part of Noah’s playbook. One pushing against every one of his rules with eyes tempting him to give her more than grace.

Chloe Chambers has enough to worry about with her budding fashion line. The small company is being thrown into the spotlight thanks to A list clients seeing red carpet gowns making headlines thanks to her twin. The last thing she has time for is being tasked with using an app to call for a ride every time she wants to leave. She’s not the superstar or the one getting threatening notes, but again much like the rest of her life Cecelia’s problems become hers. The last thing she wants is to be controlled, especially by a man that makes her whole body warm when he insists she behave.

Can Noah keep both sisters safe? Or will the threat strike before he’s free to claim the one capturing his heart?

Previously published as a Kindle Vella Series

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Fully Covering Her by Michel Prince

I was given this book by the author for an honest review.

I am a huge fan of Michel’s book so pretty much anything she offers, I will read.  I loved the first book in this series and couldn’t wait to read Noah.  He is an all-American good-looking guy who also is a bit of a playboy.  The book starts out with Noah and Harrison nattering in typical fashion.  When Harrison informs Noah, he will be the lean on CeCe Chambers…THE CeCE Chamber case he is floored.  He will be the boss of the security detail over a stalker she is dealing with.  He will also be protecting her fashion designer sister Chloe.  Not too bad of a set up.  Keep eye on a sexy movie star and run the whole job…YES PLEASE!

Chloe and CeCe have traditional twin banter.  They harass and annoy each other.  CeCe loves the limelight whereas Chloe is happy sketching, sewing, and designing for her fashion business.  When they are told they will need security both women are none to thrilled.

The slow burn chemistry between Noah and Chloe is pretty much from the start.  Both see the other as some deliciousness but as they learn to deal with the stubborn other, they start to have some fireworks.  The chemistry Is pretty off the charts.  I will say Kennedy was my absolute favorite BFF a girl can want/need.

As the story builds, we see the stalker might have been caught buuuuuut not really.  The twist of who the stalker is and why was pretty good.  I didn’t see it coming and then I was like “GASP is it THAT PERSON!!”  I admit I was reading more for the sexy times then the who done it aspect of the story. LOL  Noah is a DIRTY boy ladies and just want this reader wanted to read!!

I can’t wait for more from this series.

Michel Prince is an author who graduated with a bachelor degree in History and Political Science. Michel writes young adult and adult paranormal romance as well as contemporary romance.

With characters yelling “It’s my turn damn it!!!” She tries to explain to them that alas, she can only type a hundred and twenty words a minute and they will have wait their turn. She knows eventually they find their way out of her head and to her fingertips and she looks forward to sharing them with you.

When Michel can suppress the voices in her head she can be found at a scouting event or cheering for her son in a variety of sports. She would like to thank her family for always being in her corner and especially her husband for supporting her every dream and never letting her give up.

Michel is a member of RWA Pro and Midwest Fiction Writers. In 2013 she was awarded Elite Status with Rebel Ink Press. She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband, son, and cat.

2nd Chance, Review, Standalone

#review # #standalone Cockpit (Hot Blooded Heroes) by Joanna Blake

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She’s the one who got away. But I live for the chase…

I’m a thrill seeker. I fly the fastest jets in the world, and ride my motorcycle when I’m on the ground. The only thing that matters to me is speed. Why would I ever think about settling down?

Jenny Reeds, that’s why. One look in those hazel eyes and I found a thrill no dogfight could match. For one wild, unforgettable night, she was mine. I wanted to keep her close but she disappeared without even telling me her last name.

I did my tour and flew combat missions in desert skies. But I never forgot her.

Now they have me pushing papers and training new pilots. I thought I’d be bored to tears. Guess who I run into my first night back?

It’s her, my wild-eyed, fiery-haired beauty. Turns out she’s the General’s daughter. But that won’t stop me. I’m persistent and it doesn’t take too long before she’s back in my arms.

Only one problem. She’s kept one hell of a secret from me. She had a baby while I was overseas. My baby.

Now I want them both under my roof. Permanently. I’ve never failed a mission yet and I don’t intend to start now.

Cockpit is a standalone novel with a guaranteed HEA and no cheating. This edition includes bonus materials and will end before 100%!

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Review by Twinsie Dee

This is an amazing love story with an amazing happily ever after. I fell so hard for Jagger and Jenny theyare amazing. When you have sex for the first time with a stranger and end up pregnant l. You figured you will never see him again until he walks into the bar you are working at and everything picks up where it left off a year and a half ago. But one thing he doesnt known you have a baby let alone that it’s his baby.

Joanna Blake loves good old fashioned romance, men who open doors and work with their hands. Hot Blooded Heroes is a series of sizzling stories about True Blue American men and the women who love them. She’s thrilled to be collaborating with Pincushion Press on her new series! Come along for the ride!

Athletes, Football, Novella, Review, Standalone

#review #standalone Cupcake by M. Andrews

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From the time I was able to hold a ball, I have lived and breathed football. It controlled every aspect of my life. The game consumed me, that was until I met a sweet feisty blonde, pastry chef named Pippa Montgomery. The moment I laid eyes on her she turned my world upside down. Now all I want is to live and breathe her. Grayson Bennett looks like the all American boy next door, but beneath his sweet charming personality beats the heart of a dirty talking sex god, who with a single touch of his hand turned my boring existence into a wild ride of hot sticky sex. Grayson also gave me the confidence to go after what I really wanted… Him. They say some love stories are complicated, but our story gets a little sticky.

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31294778-cupcake

Amazon https://amzn.to/3XyoW4e

Review by Twinsie Dee

Grayson is the hot football quarterback and Pippa is the sweet baker. When Grayson has a goal in mind he sets out to win his trophy. Everything he never seen in his future he now wants with his sweet cupcake. This book will get you hot bothered and wishing you were with the quarterback

M. Andrews resides in Seattle with her husband and two kids. She spends most of her time with her family and reading anything she can get her hands on. She’s a coffee lover with a mighty sweet tooth.

M. Andrews has always had a passion for writing. She started out writing short stories and fan fiction as a way to give the voices in her head an outlet. She took the leap into writing books when she found herself living in a new city, giving her the opportunity to finally live out her dream of being a writer.

True Crime

#Review #TrueCrime #Audio – American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century

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Ted Bundy. John Wayne Gacy. Jeffrey Dahmer. The names of notorious serial killers are usually well-known; they echo in the news and in public consciousness. But most people have never heard of Israel Keyes, one of the most ambitious and terrifying serial killers in modern history. The FBI considered his behavior unprecedented. Described by a prosecutor as “a force of pure evil,” Keyes was a predator who struck all over the United States. He buried “kill kits”–cash, weapons, and body-disposal tools–in remote locations across the country. Over the course of fourteen years, Keyes would fly to a city, rent a car, and drive thousands of miles in order to use his kits. He would break into a stranger’s house, abduct his victims in broad daylight, and kill and dispose of them in mere hours. And then he would return home to Alaska, resuming life as a quiet, reliable construction worker devoted to his only daughter.

When journalist Maureen Callahan first heard about Israel Keyes in 2012, she was captivated by how a killer of this magnitude could go undetected by law enforcement for over a decade. And so began a project that consumed her for the next several years–uncovering the true story behind how the FBI ultimately caught Israel Keyes, and trying to understand what it means for a killer like Keyes to exist. A killer who left a path of monstrous, randomly committed crimes in his wake–many of which remain unsolved to this day.

American Predator is the ambitious culmination of years of interviews with key figures in law enforcement and in Keyes’s life, and research uncovered from classified FBI files. Callahan takes us on a journey into the chilling, nightmarish mind of a relentless killer, and to the limitations of traditional law enforcement.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

For any true crime fan this book is a must.  Israel Keyes is the serial killer I knew the least about except that people say he is the worst.  After listening to this audio book, I have to say he is absolutely terrifying. The man was pure evil.  He was a total contradiction of what we know about serial killer and their MO’s.  I believe it was a total fluke he was caught with Samantha’s murder.  But if not he would have continued to kill people for the rest of his life.  The fact he GAVE UP information to the FBI not because he wanted to help but relive the crimes in his mind was revolting.

I will think about this man and wonder why he isn’t as well know as people like Bundy and Gacy because IMO he is the worst of them all.

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Age Gap, Cartel/Mafia, Dark, MC

#MC #Dark #AgeGap #Mafia – Truly’s Biker, Royal Bastards MC:Reno, NV #2

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Truly:

Blond hair, a chiseled body, and ice blue eyes.
All the features of a god that trick you into thinking he’s a savior.

But he’s not.
Roch’s a devil in disguise.
A contract killer, in a motorcycle gang,
and the man I’ve been in love with since I was eight.

Now that I’m legal, I’m not waiting any longer for him to realize it.
So I act out, I cause a scene, I try to make him jealous.
Except, I trusted the wrong person.

Now Roch and his club are in danger,
and it’s all my fault.

I really messed up this time.

Roch:

Truly thinks I don’t notice how she’s suddenly everywhere now that she’s an adult.
Getting into trouble, showing me what a brat she is, and
making me come rescue her.

But she’s my best friend’s daughter.
My dead best friend’s daughter.

No matter how she taunts me, it can’t happen.
The Royal Bastards are my brothers and my dogs are my world.
There’s no room for complications.

When one of her tantrums brings trouble to my door,
it’s not just her life at stake, it’s my entire club’s.
Now she has my full attention, and I’m realizing
Truly owned my black heart the entire time.

Will we be over before we’ve begun?

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this audiobook.

WOOF!!  Roch.  He has my attention from the beginning of book 1!!  I knew that dog loving mute would be the death of me and he sure was.

Truly.  She is the perfect person for him.  She understands his needs for control, quiet, peace, and accepts he is older then her even if her mom won’t be happy about it.  I mean do you really want your19 year old with a man mid 30’s?  Prolly not!!

Truly has always had a bond with Roch/Will.  She knew at a young age he was it for her.  She was doing everything in her power to MAKE him SEE the woman she was. Roch was starting to notice and was not happy with himself for it.

When she joins forces with Birdie to get him to SEE her, everything changes for him and her.  Truly is however thrust into club life when the enemy is causing problems, and little does she know her friend is the enemy.

I loved their story.  I loved all the scenes with Truly and her mom I felt they were a genuine reaction to how any mom would feel especially add on he is in a biker club with shady dealings.

I thought the naïve young girl thinking she can help/save everyone has her bubble burst a little but with Roch and Birdie there to guide her, I can’t wait to see where they end up.

Man Book 3 had me salivating.  This is soooo going to be good.

Misty Walker is a romance author with books in multiple subgenres, including gay, biker, and contemporary.

She’s been in the book and audiobook industry for many years, though she’s only been publishing since 2019.

Misty currently resides in the high desert of Reno, NV with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys camping in her comfy travel trailer, reading, and writing.

WOTR Event

#WOTR23 – Writers on the River Charity Author Event in Peoria, IL

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**attending author list can change**

Tickets will be available on the webpage – writersontheriver.com

VIP – $45 SOLD OUT

Early Access – $25 SOLD OUT

General Admission – 1 to 4 signing only $10

After Party – $35 . – SOLD OUT

Authors,  want to be contacted for future events?  go to the webpage HERE to sign up on the interest/waitlist form

Want to stay up to date on the event?  Click HERE to join the group

#WOTR16 we raised $1500 for our charity – Thistle Farms.  We had 225 readers in attendance!!

#WOTR17 we raised $8000 cash and an estimated $500 in supply donations for our charities, Thistle Farms and The Center for Prevention of Abuse!  We had 350 readers in attendance!!

#WOTR18 we raised $7000 Cash and Estimated $500 in supply donations for our charities, Thistle Farms and The Center for Prevention of Abuse.  We had 300 readers in attendance!!  Thistle Farms sold $1600 in merchandise.

#WOTR19 we raised $9,700 Cash for Thistle Farms.  We had 360 readers in attendance!!  Thistle Farms sold $2440 in merchandise!!

#WOTR20 we raised $4151 cash for Thistle Farms as of August 22, 2020 holding a virtual event in July.  We are still waiting on the anthology profit totals to come in mid October.

#WOTR21 we raised $13,000 cash for Thistle Farms.    We had 300 readers in attendance.

#WOTR22 we raised $14,750 with the help of The Book Box Babe/Dylann Crush and a tshirt fundraiser she did for us.  She raised $250 which was included in our total donation.

Paranormal, Shifters

#WOTR23 #Shifters #Paranormal #Family – Decision, Hollow Brothers book 8 by Tricia Andersen

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Kai is having visions, and they are robbing her of her sleep. In her mind, she sees the seven mangled bodies of the Hallow Brothers. Although she is accused of having a bad dream, she knows the truth. The end is near and she is about to lose the man she loves. Although the Hallows are complete and together, they are still under attack from the evil powers around them. The vampires’ influence on the people around them has almost become too much to handle. The book is deciphered and Eve finds the formula that the brothers have been waiting their whole lives for – the elixir that makes them human. Maya brings her friend, Namina, into the family to formulate the potion, and a sudden connection forms between her and the good doctor, Noah. When one of their own is taken, it forces the brothers to face evil to restore their family. As Kai’s prediction becomes a frightening reality, will the Hallows survive or will her vision come true?

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Review by Twinsie Angie

 

 I was given this book by the author for an honest review.

I look forward to each book in this series.  We are finally down to the nitty gritty.  The guys all have their mates and are trying to keep them safe from the vampires.

The boys and their mates fight and deal but they keep working together to get through all the drama.  We are wondering if Heka will come and take over, which we all know he wants to dominate the world.

We also need to know if the spells will be enough to keep everyone safe….especially my daddy Joe because I need him to be ok!! LOL

The way the book ends we have questions answered but do we have them all answered???  I did love the glimpse we got of momma and Little Foot!!

 

Tricia Andersen lives in Iowa with her husband and her three children. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in English and from Kirkwood Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in Communications Media/Public Relations.
For the past five years, Tricia has been a member of Hard Drive Performance Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, an affiliate of Roufusport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has experience in kickboxing and currently trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Even though she has never competed in an MMA cage, she’s witnessed and been a part of a fighter’s journey from fight camp to their walk to the cage. She also has competed in jiu jitsu.

 

Dark Romance, Fantasy, M/F/M, Part of a Serial, Suspense, Writers on the River Attending Author

#wotr #attendingauthor #seriestarter Made in Malice ( Corrupt Credence 1) by Albany Walker

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She thinks we’re devils. I know we are. Feared and revered, we’ve earned our place to shepherd the sheep. Harbor the secrets until she comes along and threatens our foundation. We could ruin her or use her. Either way, she’s ours, whether she knows it or not, even if it’s forbidden. Nova Devlin I thought I knew who I was, where I came from, but my life is turned upside down when a stranger knocks on my door with promises that seem too good to be true. I should have run like hell and never looked back, but it’s too late now. I’m enrolled at Cadieux College where secrets and deception line the walls and the founding family’s rule without question. They all think I’ll be easy to use, to control, but I’m nobody’s puppet. Made in Malice is the first book in the Corrupt Credence series. A dark college romance with mature content for adult readers.

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123522253-made-in-malice

Amazon https://amzn.to/43LtZ3w

Review by Twinsie Dee

Nova was working her ass off living on her on since both of her parents died. she was all alone no other family until one day a lawyer showed up on her doorstep and let her know that she actually had grandparents and they were not dead like she thought. her whole life was flopped upside down and she was told to pack up what she has and next thing she knew she was on a plane and in a car heading to a plane she never knew existed. with a bodyguard and a quarter in a mansion to wonder how much her parents actually told her was the truth about her family. with one of the bigger families’ males tempting her with his high standards, she’s getting fed up with being the new girl. will Nova be able to just make it through this year at school without getting into much trouble or will she find herself getting tangled with the wrong crowd in more ways than one.

 

Albany lives in Michigan where she’s happily married to her high school sweetheart. She spends most of her time juggling her four children’s extracurricular activities, with her nose stuck in a book. When not reading you can find her writing her very own book boyfriends. Albany’s passion is writing romance with real characters that are far from perfect, but always seem to find their own happily ever afters.
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#review #twinsietenise #mmromance —Revolving Door (An Open Doors Novel) by: Vinni George

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The grump…
Fletcher Morgan doesn’t like a single thing about Archer Waverly—not his pretty face, his wicked wit, or his perfect body. He especially hates the way Archer flirts with anyone and everyone. Everything about Archer reminds Fletcher of someone from his past he would much rather forget.

The flirt…
Archer thought Fletcher could be the silver fox of his dreams…until Fletcher opened his mouth and told Archer exactly how he felt about him. Now Archer is more than happy to rile Fletcher up and accept the consequences. Sparks fly every time they see each other proving hate is as potent as lust and enemies with benefits just might be hotter than friends with benefits.

The fireworks…
When an unfortunate incident involving Archer’s aging drag queen housemate brings Archer and Fletcher together–in more ways than one–they realize there might be more to the other than meets the eye. Maybe there really is a thin line between love and hate.

Revolving Door is the second full-length novel in the Open Doors series featuring a surly silver fox surf shop owner who refuses to fall in love again, a (mostly) reformed flirt who has never been in love, and a fabulous aging drag queen who has a penchant for platforms and matchmaking.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

Fletcher owns the local surf shop and loves to surf. He’s 43, alone, cranky, and content with how life is going. Well that is until the sassy, spunky, and over flirtatious Archer storms into his life calling Fletcher Daddy which simultaneously ticks him off and turns him on.

If you read the first book in the series, we’ve met these 2 before. They are both friends of Sam. When I read their little exchange in Sam and Max’s book, my interest was piqued and I immediately grabbed this book upon completion.

Fletcher and Archer could not be more opposite. Fletcher is a loner. Runs his small surf shop with his dog Charlie and is content with things as they are. Archer works at the local magazine. He’s the life of the party and has made quite the name for himself as a player. Fletcher just isn’t in the mood for that crap so he tells Archer he’s not interested. Archer wants the older man and he is not shy about telling him despite Fletcher repeatedly refusing his advances. Problem is, his brain and another part of his anatomy didn’t seem to get the memo. No matter how hard he tries, the other male continues to occupy space in his mind…

And if we check in on Archer, seems he’s faring the same as far as thoughts of Fletcher are concerned.

Grrrr! These 2 men had me feeling all sorts of emotions as the page numbers grew. In the span of 10 minutes I went from swooning, to smiling, to crying, then laughing and cursing the author for trying to make me laugh after they had me crying. I know what you’re thinking. Dramatic much? I was just feeling all the feels. I really loved this couple. There was just something extra special about them and their story. My reader heart is so happy to have stumbled upon this new to me author. 2 books later, I’m now addicted to their words and cannot wait to start the next book in the series.

Vinni George has been a lover of romance novels (of all shapes, sizes, and colors) since she first got her hands on one of her grandmother’s Harlequins and has never looked back. She lives in Ohio with her two favorite guys (her husband and son) and, hopefully—one day—a dog. When not writing her own stories, she can be found helping to polish other people’s novels. In her spare time, Vinni dabbles in performance art, quilting, and various culinary pursuits and enjoys traveling.

Insta-Love, Novella, Single Mom

#WOTR23 #ReleaseDay #Novella #instalove #SingleMom #sunshineGrumpy – July is for Jonas, Mountain Men Series by Dylann Crush and Eve London

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July is for Jonas by [Dylann Crush, Eve London]

United by chance, bound by love.

Madeline
They say love can make a person blind, but I never thought it would happen to me. Now I’m stuck in Mustang Mountain. Abandoned by my ex, disowned by my parents, and with a baby on the way, my only hope of getting my life back on track as a single mom is to gain access to the trust fund my grandmother set up for me. There’s only one catch—I have to be twenty-five and married. My birthday’s next week, but where am I going to find a man who’s willing to wed me?

Jonas
When my twin brother Jensen says he needs a favor, I don’t hesitate. But when I find out his “favor” involves marrying a woman who’s carrying another man’s child, I’m ready to run the other way. I don’t need drama in my life, especially not when it comes in the form of a curvy, irresistible redhead. I’m sure she didn’t picture a gruff, growly mountain man as part of her happily ever after. I may not be the man she wants, but I promise my brother I’ll be the man she needs. And once I get a taste of those sweet, full lips… there’s no way I’m letting her walk away.

Welcome to Mustang Mountain where love runs as wild as the free-spirited horses who roam the hillsides. Framed by rivers, lakes, and breathtaking mountains, it’s also the place the Mountain Men of Mustang Mountain call home. They might be rugged and reclusive, but they’ll risk their hearts for the curvy girls they love.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I was given this book by the author for an honest review.

This was a super sweet, insta love Sunshine Grumpy couple.  Maddie is in need of a husband and Jonas gets pushed into it by his brother and girlfriend who just happened to be his ex-girlfriend.

Maddie needs help to secure her inheritance by her 25th birthday.  Jonas is on board to help when he is offered $50K.  I would marry anyone for that too!!  LOL As the two love together and learn about each other they slowly fall in love of course.  I mean we love Novellas for the happiness of the plot.

When Maddie’s past comes and tries to start trouble for her and Shrimp…oh yeah did I forget to tell ya she is preggo too!!!  Jonas is there to save the day.  The ending was super satisfying for a girl who just need a good SIGH and Swoon…..

Dylann Crush writes contemporary romance with sizzle and sass. A romantic at heart, she loves her heroines spunky and her heroes super sexy. When she’s not dreaming up steamy storylines, she can be found sipping a margarita and searching for the best Tex-Mex food in Minnesota.

Although she grew up in Texas, she currently lives in a suburb of Minneapolis/St. Paul with her unflappable husband, three energetic kids, a clumsy Great Dane, a rescue mutt and a very chill cat. She loves to connect with readers, other authors and fans of tequila. You can find her at www.dylanncrush.com.

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When Eve London was a girl she wanted to be a trapeze artist. Instead, she grew up to be like most women–a juggler–trying to keep bunches of balls in the air. Now she spends her days writing about the kind of men she likes – sexy, shameless, and just a little bit sarcastic.