A Lick and a Promise

by Jo Leigh

Food stylist Margot Janowitz's sizzling commercials for a chain of burger joints all scream "Eat me" on TV, but her sensual adventures offscreen are another story. Until a scrumptious stud arrives on... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373791690
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Harlequin Blaze
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.8" x 0.8" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

This is a fun, sexy read .....

The Men to Do series is about a group of women who meet in an internet chat room called Eve's Apple. The founders of the group came up with idea of a Man to Do. Every girl needs that one no strings attached fling with a man totally inappropriate but majorly attractive. ~ a man to do. A Lick and a Promise by Jo Leigh Harlequin Blaze # 165 - January 2005 Men to Do multi-author mini-series Margot's a food stylist for advertising campaigns, and she's just been given her first in charge assignment. Which is great because Margot is a very in charge kind of girl. Daniel's an architect, looking to become partner, and he's excited about his move into the trendy apartment complex, it's closer to work and it's in a much more livelier neighbourhood. Daniel didn't bargain for Margot though and the rest of his odd ball neighbours. Margot's take charge personality grabs a hold of Daniel and next thing he knows he's got a new wardrobe, a new haircut and a vivacious woman in his bed. When the changes in Daniel start affecting his job, Margot begins to wonder if maybe she's gone too far. I love these two! Margot awakens in Daniel the creative free spirit that he's been suppressing. And Daniel sparks in Margot the seductress that she can't believe she's become. This is a fun, sexy read. Ms. Leigh has a talent for creating delightful characters. Even the oddball neighbours were fun to read about.

Looks promising? Jo Leigh Delivers!

I enjoyed this book immensely. Some Blaze authors treat the story as just a vehicle for the 'naughty bits', but this story is a complete package, with great characters, who you get to know and love. With plenty of humor and contemporary, sometimes almost casual language, Leigh keeps the story moving while enriching it with colorful details of her character's lives. The love scenes are certainly spicy, but and work as an integral part of the story, well handled and true to the characters' personalities. Well worth the cover price (heck, I'd buy it in hardback) - I'll certainly be looking out for more of Jo Leigh's novels.

CataRomance Reviews

Margot Janowitz has finally landed a gig that will put her on staff at a company that pays top dollar for food stylists like her. She's expected do a commercial with minimal staff, not enough time and other constraints. Work stress aside, Margot's doing pretty good and looking forward to the weekly tenants' dinner, especially since she's heard there is a new guy who's rumored to be pretty hot. When she does meet Daniel Houghton III, she can't resist him, and can't resist the idea of making over this conservative architect into the hot stud she's sure is beneath that buttoned up shirt. Daniel had made the move to Chelsea to add a bit of missing flair, and meeting Margot and his other new neighbors show him he's in just the right place. Before he knows it, he's shopping with two of his gay neighbors for new clothes and lusting after the vivacious Margot, who also seems quite interested in him. She's like no other woman he's met and he finds himself addicted to her very presence. She makes him open his eyes and really look at where he's going in life and what he wants out of it. A LICK AND A PROMISE is a very entertaining story of friends who eventually realize they're meant for each other. Friends who eventually become more is one of my favorite premises, mostly because you know these two will have a fairly solid framework to make their relationship last. Margot is a one of a kind. She's got a flair for style and a great outlook on life. She's also not the stereotypical size zero heroine. Described as "ample" early on in the story, she seems to have embraced her curves and enjoys her body. She also has several piercings in some interesting places that just add to her outrageous, but fun, personality. Daniel's an all-around nice guy, if somewhat stuff early on, but with some hidden depths that make him intriguing. He's a great counterpoint to Margot and they work great as a couple, in and out of bed. There are also some wonderful secondary characters that you won't want to miss. I very much enjoyed reading A LICK AND A PROMISE and I believe you will to. Pick this one up, you won't be disappointed. Nicole Hulst, CataRomance Reviews