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Stripped Down: A Blacktop Cowboys® Novella (Blacktop Cowboys Novel) Kindle Edition

by Lorelei James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lorelei James comes a new story in her Blacktop Cowboys® series…  

Never challenge a cowboy to a little naughty competition…

A flirty game of sexual truth or dare between best man, Wynton Grant, and maid of honor, Melissa Lockhart during their BFF’s wedding reception results in a steamy hookup.

But their plans for a one and done change when a family crisis leaves Wyn shorthanded at the Grant Ranch. Experienced horsewoman Mel volunteers to help out and gets way more than she bargained for living under the same roof as the sexy rancher. Playing house has never appealed to Wyn…until now.

But the feisty redhead is keeping secrets and Wyn’s not above stripping her bare—body and soul—to get to the bottom of it…

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world.  And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
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Lorelei James is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Lorelei lives in western South Dakota with her family.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00QJ72U8I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated (September 1, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 302 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 126 pages
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“Update your bio,” they said, “And make it fun and quirky.”

I’m relieved they didn’t request a kinky bio since I do write erotic romance. So here’s a new bio for a writer who’s been published for TWO DAMN DECADES.

~ Lorelei James knows far too much about pop culture and little about math/science-y stuff which she blames on her GenX upbringing. She’s written a bunch of books in the Rough Riders series, the Blacktop Cowboys® series, the Mastered series, the Need You series, the Want You series, and several stand-alones. Many of those titles have hit the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. Her books have won the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, the CAPA Award, and in 2016, RT Book Reviews presented her with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Erotic Romance.

Cool, right? But Lorelei also has a secret identity. Technically it’s not completely secret since it's her real name ~ as Lori Armstrong, she writes dark, gritty mysteries. She’s been nominated for five Shamus Awards—won two—for books in her Julie Collins series, Mercy Gunderson series and a short story, as well as earning nominations for a High Plains Book Award and winning a Willa Cather Literary Award. Lorelei lives in western South Dakota with her husband, their corgi Copper, more craft projects than she’ll ever finish, more books than she’ll ever read and all those pesky fictional characters residing in her head, begging her to tell their stories.

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Jillian Read-Love-Blog
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it! What starts out as an innocent enough ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2015
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Stripped Down is novella number 12 in the 1,001 Dark Nights 2015 lineup. All I have to say is: yeeehaw! This book was hold-on-for-the-ride-of-your-life emotional, sexy, and hot as hell. I loved it!

What starts out as an innocent enough proposition for some loving between the sheets turns into way more when fate, the fickle lady, throws a wrench in both Melissa Lockhart and Wynton Grant’s sexy plans. Neither one was looking for a long-term. Neither one believed love would find a way into their hearts. They both carried baggage of their own and they both had given up on the whole marriage thing. But it bears repeating that fate, that fickle lady, has a plan for these two…and what a plan it would be.

I’m not even sure where to begin in telling you all what I loved about this story. There was just so much! Ms. James always does such an incredible job of connecting the reader to her characters and this was no exception. Both Wynton and Melissa are beautifully multi-faceted and have so many layers making up who they are. The both have wonderful strengths and weaknesses making them so enjoyable to read. Together their mutual outlook on their sex lives is so hot, sexy, and incredibly fresh to read. They are honest with who they are when it comes to what they want from a partner and that just makes for some delicious scenes. I loved their lust for one another and for pleasure. Add to that some stressing and seriously emotional occurrences and the physical attraction they feel for each other grows deeper and deeper with each day they spend together. It was so wonderful to see unfold and I was pulling for these two from the very first kiss.

I won’t spoil anything for you but I will tell you that Ms. James gives an ending that will leave you grinning from ear to ear!

Indeed, be ready to buckle up for one heck of a delicious ride! Thank you, Ms. James, for another stellar addition of the sexy Blacktop Cowboys and the wonderul 1,001 Dark Nights!
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McKinneyGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2015
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As a huge fan of Lorelei James and books about cowboys, I can honestly say that Lorelei writes the most honest portrayal of cowboys and the western lifestyle that I have ever read. She holds nothing back, and her cowboys are exactly who they are. They don't speak in flowery language or put up pretenses. They are real down-to-earth guys that you could imagine running into or knowing personally. Better than that, they are men with hearts that match their strength and determination. They aren't afraid to be vulnerable, and they are strong enough to be with equally strong women/cowgirls. They are very approachable. Wynton Grant is no exception. I absolutely fell in love with him on the first page. Totally not kidding! Not only that, I fell in love with Melissa as well. It is often a challenge to find someone who writes both male and female characters that are likeable and approachable, determined and vulnerable. Most writers tend to be a little stronger with one or the other. But Lorelei is just magical in the way she writes stories that you could imagine happening in your backyard or your hometown, with people that you could imagine being your friends or neighbors. You WANT them to be your friends or neighbors! They are fun! The dialogue is real. The characters are real. That is exactly what I expect every time I pick up one of this writer's books, and I am never disappointed. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who enjoys books that reflect the contemporary western life and attitude as well as characters that are sassy, bold, and sexy! There is really nothing negative I can say except that I wish the book had been longer, which honestly is not really negative at all since I just wanted to read more about the characters.
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Sandy S.
4.0 out of 5 stars 3.75 stars--fun and flirty
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015
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3.75 stars--STRIPPED DOWN is the latest novella in Lorelei James’s contemporary, adult Blacktop Cowboy erotic romance series. This is rancher Wynton Grant, and Melissa Lockhart’s storyline. STRIPPED DOWN can be read as a stand-alone; any important information from previous storylines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives STRIPPED DOWN follows the building relationship between Wynton Grant, and cutting horse champion Melissa Lockhart. Wyn and Melissa are the best man, and maid of honor respectively at Wyn’s brother Sutton Grant and London Gradsky’s wedding. Sutton and London’s storyline can be found in ROPED IN (Blacktop Cowboy 6.5 /1001 Dark Nights) novella. Wyn and Melissa’s prior reputations as a manwhore and ladyslut finds our couple intrigued with one another’s sexual history and need for $ex. What ensues is the possibility of a one-night stand that gets interrupted when a Grant family emergency puts everything on hold.

The relationship between Wyn and Melissa is quick to build; their attraction to one another is immediate, as is their sexual exploits both in and out of the bedroom. When a health crisis finds the Grant ranch shorthanded, Melissa is called in to aid with the cattle round up and what ensues is a friends to lovers relationship between Mel and Wyn with the potential for so much more. But Melissa has a secret; one that will place her life in danger when she refuses to reveal the truth. The $ex scenes are provocative and seductive; hot and steamy but not as erotic as some of Lorelei’s previous stories. Melissa and Wyn reveal quite a sordid past of sexual conquests, lovers and one-night stands.

All of the Grant siblings, as well as the parental units play a secondary and supporting role. We are introduced to Melissa’s sister Alyssa (via phone) who may or may not have an upcoming story. There is a potential love story building for Cres Grant and EMT Mick-Mick’s medical knowledge came in handy a couple of times throughout the story.

STRIPPED DOWN is a quick read; a fun and flirty storyline about two people perfect for one another. The premise is engaging; the characters are colorful with friendly and familiar banter; the romance is impassioned and intimate. Lorelei James’s BLACKTOP COWBOY series is a must read for cowboy and romance fans.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely a must to read
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2017
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You need to this epic story of a Super Man Slut and a Amazing Girl Slut and they twist and turns of how they become A Happy Ever Ending story.
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Sue
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2015
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Good book both Wyn and Melissa are not slow in coming on to each other. Very funny in parts, good one liners will keep you laughing to the end. I should have read Roped in first before this one, to understand the brothers and the friendship the girls had between them. It did not spoil the enjoyment I had in this book though. Good sex, good humour and it touched on a medical issue which a lot of people can relate to.
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Cecilia Raphael
5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT READ!!!!!!!!
Reviewed in Australia on September 2, 2015
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Stripped Down, is a definite MUST READ!
I loved it!!
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crummocklass
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Novella to this excellent Series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2016
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Did Not Disappoint. Very good addition to a great series
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Blacktop cowboys and Lorelei James
Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2016
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Love the Blacktop cowboys and Lorelei James !! This book left me wanting more,more,more !! Thanks Amazon for making my shopping experience easy and fun !
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