You know, I'm not a fan of reality TV, at all. I hardly, if ever, watch it, but I sure as hell enjoyed reading this story about it! I am going to be as vague as possible in this review because I really don't want to give a single thing away. There is one couple who came on the show, the football star and his high school sweetheart, feeling confident that they are each others soul mate. But will the show's computer agree with them? And can their love withstand the conniving bitches who will stop at nothing to win?There is also the sexy as sin motocross star with his cocky attitude and wicked smirk, who I instantly fell in love with, and his sweet little sister who you just want to see happy. Then there are, of course, evil skanks abound spreading their legs and causing trouble everywhere.
There are buckets full of sexual tension between several contestants and watching it all unfold was fascinating. Who will end up with who? Did the computer's get the soul mates right? Does it even matter what a stupid piece of electronics says? Gah! I loved every minute of it and there are some surprises and curve balls along the way. This was a fun and sexy read which is exactly what I expected from this duo.
I will end one final thought: thanks to Ms. Hall and Ms. Graham, I have now added hammock sex to my bucket list. Oh. My. GOD. Yeah... just... yeah.
Favorite Quote
| "I want to get lost in you - want you to take every piece of me before I leave. Please... give me one last memory of only us on this island." |
Marianna's Rating:
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Excerpt
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“Welcome to the beautiful island of Mahé in Seychelles! I’m your host, Tom Peters, and you,” says the man in front of us, spreading his arms out wide, “are the handpicked contestants for the premiere season of Date, Mate, Fate: Celebrity Edition.” He pauses for inserted applause. No, really—a crewman standing off-camera holds up a sign that says, “Insert Applause.”
When the clapping has met the appropriate meter level, Tom continues. “Several faces here, I’m sure you’ll recognize; celebrities from an array of arenas, including sports, the big screen, and even the Olympics have been generous enough to take time from their grueling schedules to join us. And each of them was asked to invite a plus one—anyone—of their choosing, whom we also thank for being here.” I already feel cramped in my own skin, the endless barrage of cameras and crew filming our every move and reaction in full, intimidating effect. And to top it all off, I’ve just been declared a second-class citizen. Bonus. I don’t join in on the clapping and whistling; the others’ enthusiasm is far from what I’m feeling. Instead, I burrow deeper into Oakley’s side, shielding my face behind his burly arm and clamping down tighter on his hand. I’m so far removed from my comfort zone, consisting of community college and a job at an off-the-beaten-path truck stop in a Podunk town. But it appears I’ve also landed in a certain circle of hell I’m having trouble comprehending—despite the generous one-week notice. |
Title: Matched
Author: S.E. Hall & Angela Graham
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24240980-matched
Blurb:
Date, Mate, or Fate? The reality show like no other.
Celebrity edition.
Eight men and eight women thrown together in paradise, their every move filmed.
Thorough compatibility testing says everyone’s soul mate is here, in the house with them…but would you know “the one” if you saw them?
One thing a computer can’t do is manufacture love. But in this house, anything’s possible.
Rated NC-17 for foul language, heavy drinking, and graphic sex
Matched is a full length spin off from S.E. Hall & Angela Graham's Erotic Quickies.
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About the Authors
S.E.
Hall is the author of the Amazon Best Selling Evolve Series, Emerge,
Embrace, Entangled (novella) and Entice as well as the bestselling
stand-alone NA Romance, Pretty Instinct. She has co-written Stirred Up,
Packaged and Handled, a collection of erotic short stories with her CP
and friend, Author Angela Graham as well as a collaboration titled
Conspire, a romantic suspense with friend and author Erin Noelle. She is
honored to be a part of the USA Today and NYT Best Selling Devour box
set. S.E., which stands for Stephanie Elaine, resides in Arkansas with
her husband of 18 years and 3 beautiful daughters of the home, and one
married daughter who graced her with two beautiful grandchildren. When
not in the stands watching her ladies play softball, she enjoys reading
and writing and the occasional trip to the casino. She’s also clutch at
Baggo, when it’s warm outside, and definitely the woman to pick on your
side for some Flip Cup!Facebook: www.facebook.com/S.E.HallAuthorEmerge
Twitter: @Emergeauthor
Blog: www.mysehallauthor.com
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/7087549.S_E_Hall
Amazon: amzn.to/1skYNAK
tsu: www.tsu.co/SEHallAuthor
Angela knew she found her calling in the world of fiction the moment she began pounding away at the keys for her first short story in 2012. With a baby on her shoulder, she wrote for about a year before deciding to try her hand at an actual novel. It was the best decision she ever made and since then she continues to bring characters to life in her free time.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/angelagraham.author
Twitter: @angelagraham01
Blog: www.loveangelagraham.com/
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/7091608.Angela_Graham
Amazon: amzn.to/1x88VBk
tsu: www.tsu.co/AuthorAngelaGraham
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