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Licked (L.A. Liaisons Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Brooke Blaine (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 3: L.A. Liaisons

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As the owner of Licked, an eclectic ice creamery and bar, Ryleigh Phillips doesn't have time for that love stuff. Serving up Nibble My Nuts sundaes and Drunken Sailor boozy shakes are as close to an orgasmic affair as she's had in months thanks to her expanding empire—until the night of her ten-year high school reunion.

When Ryleigh's crush, gorgeous ex-football god Cameron Mathis, comes streaking into her life (literally—streaking), she begins to wonder if she really can have it all.

Wouldn't it just figure that the moment you think life is perfect is when it falls spectacularly apart?

Enter Hunter Morgan, the contractor in charge of Licked's renovations. Devastatingly handsome, and a smartass to boot, he's got his eyes on Ryleigh from the moment he finds her passed out on his couch (yeah, that's a long story). There's just one tiny complication—he happens to be Cameron's best friend.

When the lines between relationships and friendships blur, and it's impossible to choose between two delicious flavors, what's a girl to do? Taste a sample of each? Or go out and get LICKED?

*Each book in the L.A. Liaisons series can be read as a standalone novel.*

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"Licked by Brooke Blaine is a fresh, fun, and flirty romantic comedy... I gobbled the whole thing up with a spoon and it left me unabashedly begging for seconds."
~NightOwlReader

"Endearingly quirky, laugh out loud funny, and deliciously sexy! Licked was absolutely luscious!"
~DirtyGirl Romance

"I have been utterly and completely charmed by this book. It's like this perfect cocktail of lighthearted, smart humor, adorable, swoony moments, and hot, hot sexy times that made my heart race and my Kindle smoke."
~Shelly, Give Me Books, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer

"Many laugh-out-loud moments, some SERIOUSLY steamy interludes, and a band of zany girlfriends made LICKED one of my favorite reads of 2015."
~Tracey, Smut Book Junkie Book Reviews

"I am having a moment with Licked. How could I not? It has a retro-cool lady, sassy ice cream, tickle-your-funny-bone humor and not one but TWO swoonworthy, panty-melting, perfectly lickable men. Oh, and the feels, people. It has the feels."~Beth, Give Me Books, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer

About the Author

Brooke Blaine is an author who loves to write sassy contemporary romance, whether in the form of comedy or suspense. She has been a book-a-holic since she learned how to read.

Luci Christian is a full-time, professional actor living in Houston, Texas. In addition to appearing on-camera in commercial and film work, Luci's prolific voice career spans television, radio, industrial and e-learning, and she's an internationally known anime and video game voice actor. She received her M.F.A. in Acting from Lousiana State University, and when she's not talking into a microphone she's usually hanging out with her husband and daughter and trying to get more sleep.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B017UPRQWC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brooke Blaine; 1st edition (November 10, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 394 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 307 pages

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- #8,343 in Humorous Fiction
- #17,777 in Romantic Comedy (Kindle Store)

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Brooke Blaine is a USA Today Bestselling Author best known for writing romantic comedy and M/M romance. Her novels lead with humor and heart, but Brooke never shies away from throwing in something extra naughty that will scandalize her conservative Southern family for life (bless their hearts). She’s a choc-o-holic, lives for eighties bands (which means she thinks guyliner is totally underrated), believes it’s always wine o’clock, and lives with the coolest cat on the planet—her Ragdoll/Maine Coon mix, Jackson Agador Spartacus.

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megnk1

5 Deliciously Lick-able Ice Cream Stars!

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016

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Where do I start with this review? This book was just so damn entertaining! Brooke Blaine definitely has a way with words. It was such a quirky, witty and intelligently told story, with plenty of hot, steamy and incredibly sweet moments. I have so much love for the whole shebang! And boy, does she bang! The ice cream names alone are enough to have you laughing out loud; very clever.

Ryleigh is a fun, sassy, independent and unique character that I instantly connected with. Her drive to succeed was admirable. I loved that she was such a strong and successful woman! But even the strongest women have doubts and insecurities and that's what made her believable.

Ryleigh's two romantic possibilities, Cameron and Hunter, couldn't be more charming. I loved them both! She sure has her work cut out for her deciding what to do with such gorgeous prospects!

I honestly don't know what else to write in this review other than BUY THE BOOK! You won't regret it. I'm adding it to my Top Reads of 2016 for so many reasons and you need to read it to find out for yourself! Brooke's writing is flawless!

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Michelle

Cute and fun story

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2016

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4-4.5 stars. Ryleigh Phillips is attending her 10 year high school reunion in hopes that her long time crush, Cameron Mathis, will finally notice her. Ryleigh was a little quirky in her teens, dressing kind of retro with an eclectic style that made her a bit of an outcast. But now, she's the proud owner of Licked, a successful ice cream parlor in the process of expanding and possibly going nationwide. While Cameron does notice Ryleigh, it is Cameron's roommate and best friend, Hunter Morgan, who is immediately interested in Ryleigh the moment he lays eyes on her.

While Cameron is fantastic, I loved Hunter. He's a little rougher around the edges in comparison, broody but also sexy and surprising, with an underlying tenderness. He's the contractor who's taken over Ryleigh's expansion project so he sees the real Ryleigh. And as much as she resists, she sees him, too. The whole story is amusing and entertaining because Ryleigh's shop is not for the underage crowd, given the names and flavors of her ice cream specials and the people that her business attracts. I loved how Ryleigh embraced her odd characteristics and never hid who she really was, which was something Hunter fully appreciated. I enjoyed seeing Hunter pursue her despite Ryleigh's resistance, although she can't deny the attraction. Definitely looking forward to Shayne's story next.

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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2016

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Ryleigh Phillips has it all together. Well ... mostly. She runs a successful, if unusual ice creamery where the flavors are cool and the names are hot, the style is retro and honestly, so is she. On top of that, she's expanding her business planning to pair it with a nightspot that caters a more alcohol infused range to the after dark crowd. If that weren't enough, she's got a spot lined up on a national TV show that, if it goes well, promises to springboard her little business empire from a single outlet into a chain.

On the personal front, she's headed back to her high school reunion. With her new found confidence from her business successes, she's determined to show her old crush Cameron what he missed out on in the hopes that this time around he might finally notice her, and do something about it.

This delicious romcom was an absolute hoot. Ryleigh is part of a very tight knit group of girlfriends, who have her back no matter what, but none of them could have predicted that the plan to seduce Cameron would end up with an extremely uncomfortable introduction to his room mate Hunter.

From there one might predict a love triangle, but honestly, how it all plays out is original, sweet, touching and even a little bit tragic at times, but even a devastating heartbreak doesn't stop the laughs altogether.

Simply a really fun read and I couldn't put it down.

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DonnaC

Really sweet feel good read

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015

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Licked (L.A. Liaisons #1) by Brooke Blaine
3.5 stars!!

“I believe you just…what’s the term you use? Got Licked.”

First of all I have to state how much I LOVED this cover, if ever a cover attracts you to read a book this would be it and once you read the story between the pages it is so apt and fitting too.

Ryleigh should have grown up in the fifties, she has always been that little bit eccentric, even at school, dressing in fifties clothes and loving everything about the decade. While Ryleigh was always a little bit different, the other girls did not see it that way and she was mainly ostracised and bullied. Ryleigh never let it determine the person she became though and if anything made her all the more determined to prove everyone wrong.

“You’re different.”
“So?”
“Different looks good on you.”

Now, ten years later Ryleigh is the owner of an adult ice-cream shop, is branching out and is on the cusp of attending her high schools ten year reunion. She doesn’t really want to go, she never had a good school life, but she was itching to catch a look at her high school crush…curiosity gets the better of her.

Cameron was such a good guy, seriously. He may have been a bit of a douche at school but his heart was definitely in the right place. He had matured, he was majorly good looking and he was a general all round Mr Nice Guy. Soon after meeting with Ryleigh and after only a few dates he has to go away on business for a few weeks, Ryleigh is stressed because the builders have not been working on her time scale, so Cameron being the good guy, sends his best friend and flat mate around to help.

Hunter owns his own construction company and was only too pleased to help this damsel in distress. He had that enigmatic charm, that cheeky smile that could make panties melt and had the goods to back it all up too. But underneath that good looking exterior was a man that was extremely guarded, something had happened to him, he had been burned.

This is not a love triangle, yes there are two men that Ryleigh finds herself conflicted over but she makes her choice and does not string anyone along. I love the fifties theme and the ice-cream names and of course their ingredients, I felt the drool many times. If you don’t want a knicker bocker glory after reading this I’ll be surprised, especially when said ice-cream is laced with booze, hence the adult theme.

“I’d lost my voice when I’d needed it most. And as I stared at the shut door in front of me, I realized that wasn’t the only thing I’d lost.”

Ryleigh has some amazing friends and I can see further books in this series following a few of them and of course I want to know what happens to the man that Ryleigh did not pick. I loved the banter, you get that friendship vibe and this really made this a feel good book. Me personally, I didn’t laugh, which I was expecting too but I did have that perma-smile as I read this book in one sitting, it really is a feel good read that gives you the warm and fuzzies with a little bit of angst.

“If you can’t tell your friends to eff off with a smile and know they aren’t going anywhere, then you don’t have real friends.”

Me personally, I would have loved to have delved a bit deeper into the characters back grounds so that I could really connect with the characters and understand them a bit more, I like to live with the characters when I read and that always enhances my enjoyment of a story. Brooke Blaine’s writing though was flawless, addictive and the story immersed me in one of my own favourite eras, it was a really sweet read but still had that heat that so many of us love.

“I’m keeping you.”

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RelentlessEliza

5 "sweet & sinful" stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2015

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If there's something I've discovered about Brooke Blaine, it's that she's quite the writing chameleon. Be it suspense, erotica or comedy, Brooke manages to serve up a tasty treat for her readers with a signature flair that keeps this particular reader coming back for more helpings.

Licked is the second solo outing for Brooke and after the success of her first Novel Flashpoint and co-written Desperate Man series, it was a moot point that I would be eating this one up too.

In regards to the blurb, if like me the thought of a love triangle makes you break out in a rash, trust me when I say "Take it with a sprinkle of sprinkles." With such a fantastic story and set up, Brooke easily pushed my concerns aside and had me eating out the palm of her hand in no time.

Licked is a concoction of all things sweet and sinful. Lead by a feisty, ballsy heroine and the richness of a smooth hero, the story is a riot of hilarity and wit with a generous helping of emotional engagement. It’s a guaranteed pick me up whatever your mood. Quite honestly, I couldn’t get enough of it.

So as I sit back and pat my belly after gorging on this deliciousness, the cherry on this delightful sundae is that there is more to come from this series and I for one can’t wait.

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NicShef❤️Reading

Deliciously sexy, sweet, funny & smart

Reviewed in Australia on January 19, 2016

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I bought this book because the cover stood out and I wanted to try a new author. I'm so glad I did because it was funny, sassy, sexy and down right original. Ryleigh owns a successful ice creamery that is stylish and fun - of course called "Licked". She might have found success in her business but not in the love department. That will all change when she goes to her 10 year class reunion and literally runs into her high school crush and the man in her fantasies ever since she was 15, Cameron. Her dream spending the night with him has come true but not in the way she imagined - but the scene is quite funny and very well done. What she didn't expect was to meet his sexy best friend and room mate Hunter the next morning while she looked like a mess...
She should not be thinking about Hunter. She wants Cameron, he is the perfect gentlemen with sexy blue eyes and she has always dreamed of being with him. The problem? Hunter. He is the complete opposite of Cameron, he is cocky, works with his hands and she doesn't know anything about him except he makes her insides quiver with one look. Now, as a builder he is working for her and expanding and renovating her business she can't help the attraction but is he what she wants?
Ryleigh is fabulous, she is independent, funny and has an original and divine sounding wardrobe. Her friends are also very entertaining and the dialogue is super fast and clever. Overall...Licked is deliciously sexy, sweet, funny and smart. The sexual innuendo was on point and it had the very best names for ice cream sundaes- ever.... Now...I want ice cream.

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Miss Dysfunktion

Funny, lighthearted. A great read..

Reviewed in Australia on December 21, 2022

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Licked is book one in the Liaisons series.

Having read quite a few of Brooke's books mostly the MM romances I was keen to dive into this series for a change up. I was not disappointed. From the first chapters it had me interested. Not only with the characters but the genuinely funny lines.

Ryleigh is that sweet cute girl with her own style. I absolutely loved the 50's vibes for her. Not just her won personal style but for Licked as well. It fit the character so well.

The audiobook for this was snort worthy. The narrator brought the character to life.

Emma (Book Angel Booktopia)

FUN

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2016

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Wonderfully quirky characters, a strong friendship providing endless support and unconditional love along with a rocking high school crush.

Told from Ryleigh’s perspective for a fun fresh look at how high school can shape your identity but isn’t the only thing that does. In reality it is a very small amount of time in the grand scheme of things. Showing how belief in yourself goes a very long way, the price of popularity in high school isn’t the ticket to success through life. A rockabilly ice-cream goddess with an upbeat personality, Ryleigh is an adorable sassy character. However, realistically we all have insecurities that can mar even the steadiest of relationships. Discovering no spark with her old high school crush and instead falling for his roommate even though she doesn’t know him well can undermine anyone’s confidence :) However, the problem is only exasperated when Hunter can’t let down his barriers and let Ryleigh in on the things in his life that have altered him.

The idea of soul mates plays out beautifully within the narrative, with Hunter understanding Ryleigh even better that she does herself ♥ SWOON ♥

A fast paced, fun romance with minimum amounts of angst. I’m looking forward to the peripheral characters getting their own stories.

Ashley Heather

Mmmm yummy !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2016

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Such an amazing and refreshing read !
I love this story, there's tons of literally laugh out loud humour as well as toe curling and skin tingling passion.

My usual read is normally more of a angsty, edge of your seat kind of story with darker tones but this story and this authors writing was an amazing experience, I'm so glad I picked this book up ! I will also be searching out more work from this author.

We meet Ryleigh who's always been a bit different in her tastes, her style is more vintage retro and I love that about her, she's not afraid to be herself no matter what.
She attends her high school reunion where she attracts the attention of the popular guy .....and his best friend !
2 hot guys .....what's a girl to do ?
Mix this senario with a few sassy mouthed girlfriends, oh and some amazing alcoholic ice cream based beverages and boom you have ....Licked !
Well Done Ms Blaine you've priduced a heady cocktail of the yummiest kind :)

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