Nauti Dreams by Lora Leigh { Review }

Nauti Dreams

{ Nauti #3}

by Lora Leigh

Trade Paperback, 340 pages

Published August 5th 2008 by Berkley Trade (first published August 2008)

Third in a sizzling trilogy by the New York Times bestselling author of Nauti Boy and Nauti Nights.

Natches Mackay separated himself from his family years ago, except for the two cousins who gave him the only family he’d known. Now he’s being dragged back into his father’s life in ways that could destroy him and the one woman who tempts him beyond reason: Government Agent Chaya Dane, who has fought to put her own past behind her. A mission in Somerset, Kentucky, brings her back into the dreams of Natches—and into the shadows cast by his father, suspected in the theft of government missiles. And it could cost Chaya more than she ever imagined.

First Line(s): "Little American who're." 


 Favorite Line(s): "Cut her again, and were finished. As friends, as family. Do you hear me Dawg? That woman owns me, and she always will. You cut her again, and we're finished." 

and

You don't change what you love or you never loved it to begin with.”

My Review: My favorite out of the series thus far!

Totally random thing that bugged me.... would it kill Natches to offer Chayla a beer ( or any drink) any of the times he goes to fridge to get one... such bad manners! What do you expect, his name is Natches.

Nauti Dreams starts out fast and levels off a few chapters in to keep a steady pace the remaining chapters. The first half was better than the second half but the sex scenes were hot and steamy ( just like the other two books that came before).

Natches is what troubled hero's are all about and I liked him much better than his two prior cousins but I was hoping to get his real name. These nicknames are a little over the top for me!

If you have read the first two in this series, make sure to read Nauti Dreams because it is A LOT better!!!

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Nauti Nights by Lora Leigh { Review}

Nauti Nights

{ Nauti Series}

by Lora Leigh

Trade Paperback, 344 pages

Published November 2007 by Berkley HEAT (first published 2007)

James "Dawg" Mackay has lusted after sweet Crista Jansen for years. Just as many as she's spent running from him - and from that dangerous attraction that shot like a spark through her whole body. But for Crista, running isn't an option anymore because Dawg's got a plan. It's kind of low-down. And kind of hot.

Blackmail is a dirty word, but Dawg will use it if that's what it takes to get Crista where he wants her. His hunger is too hard and fierce not to. He doesn't realize that Crista has a longing, too. She knows what he's up to, what he's capable of. He didn't get that nickname for nothing. And before the night is through, Crista's going to make him work for it.

First Line(s): Crista Jansen stared at the bed and the man sprawled across it in horror of the mistake she had made the night before pounding through her head like the strike of a tambourine.

My Review:  Is this series all about hot headed over the top alpha males? YES!

"Dawg" is just as bad as Rowdy was in the first book in this series. 

If your looking for a steamy read, with a whole lot of alpha male than this is a book for you, but..... go into it open minded. You will get the steamy scenes but the rest of the story line is lacking at best.

I am going to stick with this series because I have heard the 3rd book in this series is the best, although I can't wait to find out what "Natches" real name is so I can use it in place of another God awful nickname! 

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Nauti Boy by Lora Leigh { Review}

Nauti Boy (Nauti #1)

by Lora Leigh

Paperback, 294 pages

Published March 2007 by Berkley Sensation

Too weak to resist young Kelly Benton's attempts at seduction, Rowdy Mackay left home eight years ago. Duty as a U.S. Marine put a safe distance between Rowdy and the nubile Kentucky vixen with persuasive desires of her own. Now, he's returned home, his fantasies fueled, ready to engage the young woman in the kind of erotic games that have earned him and his two cousins Nauti-boy reputations in three counties.

Once, it was Kelly's dream, too, to feel the heat of the boy she desired. But a brutal attack from a stalker still on the prowl has left Kelly terrified of the dark unknown and of a man's touch. Now, as fear and desire converge, Rowdy fights for the only woman he ever loved--to save her from the deadly threats of a stranger, to rid her of her demons, and to satisfy a hunger more powerful than either can imagine.

First Line(s): How had he known she would be waiting on him, here of all places.

My Review: Nauti Boy felt like this....  " Me Tarzan, you Jane!!!"


Little too heavy on the alpha male, was a turn off. I felt like "Rowdy" was one step away from dropping his pants and marking Kelly with his pee. GAG!


I was able to solve this story line fairly easily but it did have some turns in it that kept me on my toes/turning the pages.


I enjoyed this book enough that I feel like I have to continue the series, but let's see if Lora Leigh can turn it down a notch or at least give the leading lady a stronger back bone!

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Sawyer by Lori Foster {Review}

                                                      Sawyer 

                                                     (Buckhorn Brothers #1)

by Lori Foster 

Mass Market Paperback, 212 pages

Published March 13th 2007 by Harlequin Book

Sawyer Hudson, the only doctor in Buckhorn County, took it upon himself to rescue the beautiful but enigmatic woman who came literally crashing into his life. Though he knew he should keep things platonic and professional, around her his body had other ideas. And his heart was no more cooperative. Honey Malone was on the run, fleeing a dangerous predator, when she lost control of her car, drove into a lake--and found herself up to her neck in breathtaking men. After the brothers nursed her through her injuries, she tried to leave, but she hadn't bargained on their stubborn protectiveness. Or the passionate bond that tied her to Sawyer.

First Line(s): One minute he'd been reveling in the late- afternoon sun, feeling the sweat dry on his shoulders and neck before he could wipe it away.

 My Review: How is it fair to have all these hot brothers living under the same roof taking an active role in raising Sawyer's teenage son. If that isn't hot! than I am not sure what is. Wowzer!

 This book sat on my shelf for the better part of a year and now I am kicking myself that I didn't make time for it sooner. It was such a good and fast read that I had it done in half a day.

 Of course the story line... more like the time frame is a bit unrealistic but this tends to be the case in a good amount of romance novels, you just have to learn to roll with it!

 I had a hard time getting over the fact that the main heroine's name was Honey but the sweetness ended there. Honey has spunk ( maybe a little too much for her own good at times) and has no problem standing her ground with Sawyer and his over powering brothers.
 I look forward to reading the remaining books in the Buckhorn series.

 I leave you with this one question.... do small towns like Buckhorn County really exist???? If so, that's where you can find this gal!
 My Rating: Until next time... Happy Reading!