A sizzling hot stand-alone contemporary romance!

I inherited a life I never intended to live.

I've upheld my responsibilities admirably.

And I’ve taken care of my own needs privately...

I'm biding my time until I can get the hell out of here.

But I didn’t count on having unfinished business

With one of my very best friends…

When a man has a certain “reputation" to uphold, 

There can be no unhappy customers left behind.

Lauren is a loose end that won’t be tied up no matter how hard I try.

And I try hard. Really, really… hard. 

Sex God, a stand-alone contemporary romance, is the much-anticipated follow-up to Sex Machine.

Garrett McKinley and Lauren Davies have been friends since the sixth grade. They have always been there for each other despite the fact they were never truly honest about their feelings. She suffered through a bad marriage and divorce, but has her roots firmly planted. He also  ended up stuck in their hometown of Marfa, Texas taking care of his family and family business instead of conquering the larger corporate world outside of their small town. He relieves his sexual tension by one night stands with rotating tourists and maintains a Sex God status. But the one time he and Lauren got a bit tipsy and tried to get physical, it went all wrong. 

But  Garrett is making plans to leave Marfa now that he has met his responsibilities with his family. But one loose end is Lauren, who now feels like she did something wrong or that she is not desirable. So he manages to convince her to give him a chance to at least prove that their previous disaster was just a fluke so she will not continue to harbor insecurities about it. What can go wrong with a little dating, wooing, and sexy times? 

They really are great friends who always loved each other. But once they really explore heir chemistry at the right time, it virtually explodes. The previously known Sex God had never even had it that good. They are raw, insatiable, and it was enhanced by their connection and feelings.

But Garrett is keeping a secret and he's got a big decision to make. He was looking to finally get out and follow his dreams. but now with his changing status with Lauren, his ties to Marfa just increased. And the longer he lies about it, the harder it will be to explain. Can he have both the girl of his dreams and the career he has always wanted? Or will he have to sacrifice again to make those he cares about happy?

This was an engaging, sweet, funny, hot, and not too angsty friends-to-lovers story. Their friends in Marfa are fun, quirky, and supportive. I enjoyed their relationships and banter.  I did not read Sex Machine, but Honey and Blake, Matt and Julie, Scarlett and Brock  all make appearances. Also a new man, Jace, is introduced that has hero potential. It was told in dual points of view and the the main couple was completely likable. Garrett was alpha, sweet, sexy, unfiltered, and so funny. And Lauren was caring, sassy, cautious, strong, and had a big heart.  I adored them together, and the fast-paced story sucked me right into this small town world with their friends and family. 

Sex God is a fun return to Marfa, TX.

Lauren and Garrett have been friends since as long as they can remember. Her marriage to Wayne Peterson changed her outlook on life and men, and meant Garrett had waited too long to share his feelings. He never intended to stay in Marfa long term, and now that his youngest sibling has graduated he is beginning to work once more towards the career goals he set aside to help his family.

Timing is everything -- can Lauren and Garrett ever get it right?

Their friends always thought they’d be perfect for each other, but they are the last to see it. The relationship is built on years of friendship and though their first time together was awkward, Garrett is determined to make things right with Lauren.

He is sweet, protective and has proven his loyalty time and again -- everything Lauren deserves after what her first husband put her through. I loved his determination to get back on the right foot with Lauren and then do what he needed to do in order for her to be comfortable.

Lauren is stronger than she realizes, and she must face that in order to move on. I wasn’t expecting things to shake down quite like they did, but boy did she prove just how strong she is.

This was a sweet story. It was not as focused on Garrett’s previous reputation as Sex Machine was on Blake’s, but because he and Lauren had known each other for so long, his reputation had reached her ears as well. I loved the way they handled their pasts, their baggage and their desires when they were together. 

It was great to see Honey and Blake again, as well as their other friends. Every time I pick up one of Marie’s books I know I’m in for a fun treat and this was no exception. 

 

I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Each novel stands alone but characters cross over. 

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Rachel's 4.5 star review

He’s good for one thing and one thing only—and she wants it bad.

Honey Carmichael has never had a decent orgasm, and she’s out to change that with the one man in town known for his superior skill between the sheets.

Blake Dempsey is happy to help Honey with her “problem” as long as she knows he’s only interested in sex. His heart was broken when his high school girlfriend was killed in the car he was driving, and he has nothing to offer other than more orgasms than Honey can handle.

Which is just fine with her—until fantastic orgasms aren’t enough anymore for either of them and unexpected feelings turn hot sex into messy entanglement—and that most definitely wasn’t in the plans.

But you know what they say about plans…

A sexy, dirty stand-alone romance intended for MATURE audiences. If you can’t take the heat in Blake’s bedroom, stay out or you might get burned. You’ve been warned!