Promo Tour::: THE DEAN'S LIST by KELLY COLLINS
THE DEAN'S LIST
AUTHOR: Kelly Collins
GENRE: Contemporary romance with an 18+ warning
"When does being naturally sexy become your best attribute?"
Twenty-one-year-old honors student, River Roberts, knew her life had to change. With only forty dollars to her name, she was hungry, tired, and out of options. While seeking advice from her best friend Jade, she found something that could provide all she was looking for. Sexy, witty, charming and motivated, she met the requirements for The Dean’s List, a university society that offered alumni anything they desired. It was the perfect job for her.
But it came with a cost: secrets and loneliness.
After the death of his wife, enigmatic Jonathan Ferris lived in a world of acquisition and mergers, a world where he knew financial security, a world filled with desolating loneliness. That was until River Roberts. She was intelligent, beautiful, sensual, and when their lives collided, his world changed.
But then there was reality: she wasn’t truly his.
In a world of commodities and trading, River and Jonathan must fight to preserve what their hearts desire. But will that be possible? Will their collision be temporary, or will they overcome the many obstacles in their way?
Popsicle sticks, a container of steaming goo, and a stack of fabric swatches sat on the table next to the head of the bed.
My heart pounded in my chest. Sweat built on my brow. “It’s my first time, and I’m a little frightened.” Terrified was more like it. I’d never been waxed. I’ve always been a fan of trimming, but waxing seemed so severe.
“No need to be scared. We do these all day, every day. I haven’t lost a client yet.”
Her attempt at humor didn’t erase my anxiety. I hopped on the table wearing a bra, shirt and nothing else. The waxer started some friendly conversation.
“Where are you from?” I was instructed to fold my legs Indian style. As I laid flat on the table, I answered her questions. My open vagina was on display for a perfect stranger. I better get used to this—it would be a constant in my new life.
I didn’t know what kind of nerve endings were on top of my lady parts, but when she ripped the wax free, I was certain she had ripped my soul straight out of my clit.
I wanted to punch her face as my body lifted off the table. All the while, she was telling me about her favorite Chinese restaurant on Broadway. She was spreading hot wax all over my sex and she was talking about Wonton soup.
RATING: 4.5 of 5 Hearts
This is the first book I have read by Author Kelly Collins and it most certainly will not be my last. I loved her descriptive writing style. She pulls her readers into the story from start to finish.
I will be honest, I was not exactly sure what to expect when I started reading this story, and I loved that what I thought I would be reading was far from the truth. This story is about a young woman struggling in graduate school and not so sure how she is ever going to survive. She decides to take a job at concierge service. She isn't sure she can hand what it all will entail but the money she will make pushes her forward. Letting her head overrule her heart.
River Roberts set off on life changing journey that she never knew would happen. She was somewhat broken and let people push her around when this story started. Yes, she is sassy and outspoken and will have you in stitches, but she also is a vulnerable woman who just wants to be loved for the first time in her life. She does not know what it is like to have someone actually care of her.
I loved how River sized up each man, checking them off a mental list and noting little things about them. She was very good at seeing the good in people and pulling out the positives in them. The three men that she is drawn to all need something different from her and she knows exactly what she wants to do, even if she knows her heart my break.
There are many men who River meets throughout this story but there are three men that I want to talk about.
First we meet Jonathan Ferris, the filthy rich man that oozed confidence and power. River had me drooling right along with her on their first date. Jonathan intrigued me from the minute he was introduced to us. Jonathon needed River’s friendship and love even when he didn’t realize he did and river needed his support just as much.
Second, we have Ben, this man was much older and just wanted someone to talk to and teach how business should be handled. I loved how he focused on manners and common courtesy. River knew this man would teach her so much more than she was even ready for.
Last, there was Paul, a man who just never knew how to get a girl and needed someone who had love and patience to teach him. I must say he was the best student ever and learned some serious skills. River and Paul’s connection was one you don’t find that often. It is the type of friendship everyone wants to is too scared to ask. I loved how excited Paul was when River told him he graduated as her student.
You cannot give a review without mentioning Rivers best friend Jade. This girl had me rolling. She was saucy and always popped in when we needed a break from something serious.
I would love to add a few quotes but every one I want to add feels like it will give something important away. So, I will leave you with this, if you are looking for a story that has many layers to it this baby is for you. There is are some off the charts steamy scenes in this story, but there is tons of humor, and a few places that will have you gasping. Oh, and a few that will have you wanting to hop in the book and smack someone.
Always a romantic, she is inspired by real time events mixed with a dose of fiction. She encourages her readers to reach the happily ever after but bask in the afterglow of the perfectly imperfect love.
Kelly lives in Colorado with her husband of twenty-five years. She loves hockey, shiny objects and has a new found appreciation for green smoothies.
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