Review: The Pairing by Katie Ashley

The Pairing (The Proposition #3)
by Katie Ashley 

Genre: Adult, Chick Lit, Romance, Erotica
Publication: February 2014
Format: ebooks
Source: Own
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A Companion Novel to The Proposition and The Proposal

After her former boyfriend left her pregnant and alone, Megan McKenzie swore off men. She spent the last eighteen months focused solely on her son, Mason, along with finishing nursing school at the top of her class. Although she’s not ready to complicate her life with a long-term relationship, a nice no-strings attached hook-up is just what she needs. At her godson, Noah’s, baptism, she finds the perfect candidate in the soft-spoken godfather, Pesh Nadeen. After all, the widower could use a good time too. But after drinking too much, the night doesn’t end the way she thought it would. Forced to leave Pesh’s house through a walk of shame, Megan hopes to never, ever see him again.

For Pesh Nadeen, the very sight of Megan sends him into an emotional tailspin. Since she reminds him too much of what he has lost, he wants to be out of her sight…at first. But the more he gets to know her, there's something about the diminutive blonde that causes his protective side to go into overdrive, and he finds himself wanting more. When Megan is assigned to work in his ER to complete her nursing clinicals, he sees it as fate, but she’s having no part of it. She only wants a physical relationship while he wants far more.

What happens next is a sexy game of cat and mouse to see who will break first or if both of them will eventually get more than they ever bargained for.

I love the first two series from The Proposition by Katie Ashley and have been looking forward to read The Pairing.

Megan swore off men after she was left pregnant by her former boyfriend.  She was only interested in having sex and not more than that. She met Pesh Nadeen during her godson, Noah’s baptism. He was handsome, charming and available. Megan decided that Pesh could use a good time, but Pesh wanted more than that. He respected Megan and rejected her for the first time she came to him. Megan was embarrassed and hoped to never see him again. But fate had another plan for them as Megan was assigned to work in Pesh’s ER. 

I love both Megan and Pesh (but not more than Aidan and Emma). I love watching how their relationship developed. Megan pushed away Pesh at first, but Pesh was really persistent to have her. They made a really good couple despite their age differences. They complimented each other. Mason, Megan’s son made the story much more enjoyable. He’s very sweet and adorable. 

The story flowed nicely. My only complaint was that the book was a little bit too long and draggy than necessary. Things went smoothly for the couple once Megan accepted to have a relationship with Pesh. And I was waiting for another drama to pop up. But I was wrong.

The Pairing is a romantic, heartwarming read with lots of steamy scene. If you enjoy the first two books from the series, you might want to read this one.

Review: The Proposal by Katie Ashley

The Proposal (The Proposition #2)
by Katie Ashley

Genre:  Adult, Chick Lit, Romance, Erotica, Contemporary
Publication: January 10th 2013
Format: ebook, 218 pages
Author:  Website, Twitter

In the weeks following Aidan’s betrayal, Emma has tried her best to move on. Ignoring his countless texts, voice mails, and flowers, she isn’t sure she wants to be won back by him. But Aidan isn’t going down without a fight—especially not until Emma lets him reveal the secret of his past that caused him to be so commitment phobic.

But fate intervenes when premature labor forces Emma on strict bed rest for two weeks. Aidan steps forward with a shocking proposal. To prove his love and commitment for her and their unborn son, he will take a leave of absence from work to care for her around the clock. Vowing to guard her heart, Emma reluctantly agrees.

While she is touched by Aidan’s attentiveness and tender loving care, Emma is thrown for a loop by the amorous attentions of ER doctor, Alpesh “Pesh” Nadeen. Pesh is everything Emma could ever want—successful, stable, and ready to settle down and be a husband and father. Pesh wants nothing more than to win Emma’s heart, but she is not sure she’s able to give it.

Her heart may still belong to the very man who broke it—the one who is so desperately trying to win her back.

Aidan made a huge mistake in the last book, The Proposition. He regretted it, and wanted to make it right with Emma and their unborn son. But Emma wasn’t going to make it easy for him. She ignored his texts, calls and was trying her best to move on. When Emma was forced to have strict bed rest for two weeks after her premature labor, Aiden took his chance to win Emma back. He wanted to take care of Emma and his unborn son. Emma, having no one else she can rely on, reluctantly agrees. But things are not going to be easy for Aidan with the ER doctor, Pesh, in the picture trying to win Emma’s heart.

Emma was now torn between Aidan and Pesh. She was still in love with Aidan, and Aidan was doing his best to show that he was regretting his action, and was now ready for commitment. But with Pesh’s attentiveness she wasn’t sure of how she feels.

I’m still in love with this series. The story flowed perfectly. I love the interaction between the main characters, Emma and Aidan, and the interaction between the main characters and the supporting one.  I love how Aidan was showing his remorse and was trying his best to win Emma back. I like how Emma’s relationship with Aidan’s family was still okay despite what Aidan have done. In fact, they are on Emma’s side. But I do get a bit frustrated with Emma sometimes with Pesh, that ER doctor she met in hospital, in the picture. There are a few times and scenes that make me want to scream at Emma. 

Things are better around the second half of the book. Aidan showed how much he loves Emma. His past and reasons why he was terrified of commitment are slowly revealed. The Proposal was a perfect conclusion to Emma and Aidan’s story. I didn’t love it as much as the first book, but I was happy with how things turned out.

Review: The Proposition by Katie Ashley

The Proposition (The Proposition #1)
by Katie Ashley

Genre:  Adult, Chick Lit, Romance, Erotica, Contemporary
Publication: November 1st 2012 by Katie Ashley Productions
Format: ebook, 232 pages
Author:  Website, Twitter

With her thirtieth birthday looming, Emma Harrison finds her biological clock clanging and the elusive knight in shining armor yet to appear. She’s running out of options, especially after her gay best friend backs out from being her sperm donor. Of course, there’s always a sperm bank, but Emma fears a donor mix-up might impregnate her with the spawn of Satan.

Resident company womanizer, Aidan Fitzgerald, is used to always getting what he wants, especially in the bedroom. When Emma spurns his advances at the company Christmas party, he's determined to have her no matter what it takes. After Aidan learns of Emma's predicament, he is quick to offer a proposition that will benefit them both. He will father Emma's child, but she must conceive it with him naturally. Not one for hook-ups or casual sex, Emma is reluctant to take him up on his offer, but his charm, coupled with her intense desire for motherhood, wins out.

Soon their baby-making sessions become more than just physical. Aidan can't seem to walk away from her while Emma begins to wonder if Aidan could be the one. But can Aidan leave his past behind to become the man Emma needs him to be? 

So where do I begin? Emma Harrison wanted a baby, but the problem was that she hasn’t found the right guy. Yet. After her gay best friend backs out from being her sperm donor, Aidan Fitzgerald, a notable womanizer offered to be the father of her baby with one condition. The baby must be conceived naturally. 

I never thought that I would like the book so much. I wasn’t a big fan of story where the characters would fell in love through physical romance, but I love this one.  Emma was such a sweetheart. She wanted to be a mother more than anything. I love that she showed both her strengths and weaknesses. Aidan was a hot and sexy notable player. He was terrified of commitment after a bad relationship in the past.

I love the flow and story line  There were lots of serious moments as well as the funny one. The secondary characters were very likeable. I especially like Aidan’s family. I love that even though Emma and Aiden got together because of, well, sex, I’m glad that they really got to know each other through conversations and romances. I love the romances. Emma and Aidan were very cute together. This is one of the books that made me grin idiotically.

What I didn’t really like was the ending. The cliffhanger! Why? So... I purchased the next book, The Proposal, as soon as I finished this one. I just cannot wait to read what will happen to them.