Title: Dirty Deeds
Author: Lorelei James
First published August 1, 2006
316 pages, ebook
ISBN: 9781619226920 (ISBN10: 1619226928)
Rating: 3.94
Overview
Tate Cross is a good girl, but she wants to experience something new and exciting. She’s left her job as a graphic artist in Denver to take care of her aunt’s estate in Spearfish, South Dakota.
But selling the property isn’t as easy as she thought it would be. She needs to get the landscaping done first, and the only person who can help her is Nathan LeBeau, a Native American landscape contractor.
When Nathan meets Tate, he realizes that she’s different from other women. She sees beyond his work clothes and hard hat, and he’s drawn to her.
Tate offers to trade art lessons for dirt work, and Nathan agrees. But he’s tired of meaningless hookups and wants something more.
He wants to prove that he’s capable of having a real relationship. Tate, on the other hand, wants a no-strings-attached affair.
As they work together, they realize that they have different goals. Will they be able to find a middle ground, or will their differences tear them apart?
Get ready for a battle of wills in Dirty Deeds.
About the Author
Lorelei James is an accomplished writer, known for her compelling contemporary erotic westerns and sensual romances. Her works have gained her recognition as a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.
She currently resides in the western region of South Dakota.
Editoral Review
Dirty Deeds by Lorelei James is a steamy romance novel that was first published on August 1, 2006. James is a prolific author known for her erotic romance novels, and Dirty Deeds is no exception.
The novel is set in the world of professional rodeo and follows the love story between a tough, no-nonsense barrel racer and a charming bull rider.
The novel centers around the character of AJ Foster, a successful barrel racer who is determined to make a name for herself in the male-dominated world of professional rodeo. She meets her match in Hank Lawson, a charismatic and talented bull rider who has a reputation for being a ladies’ man.
Despite their initial animosity towards each other, they soon find themselves drawn to each other and begin a passionate affair.
James does an excellent job of creating a vivid and realistic portrayal of the world of professional rodeo. Her descriptions of the events, the crowds, and the various characters involved in the sport are all spot-on.
The characters themselves are also well-developed and complex, especially AJ and Hank. Both are flawed individuals with their own demons to face, and their journey towards love and redemption is both believable and heartwarming.
One of the strengths of Dirty Deeds is James’ writing style. She has a talent for creating steamy love scenes that are both sensual and tasteful.
Her descriptions of the physical attraction between AJ and Hank are enough to make any reader blush, but they are always handled with care and respect for the characters.
Another strength of the novel is its exploration of gender roles and expectations in the world of professional rodeo. James does an excellent job of highlighting the challenges faced by women in this male-dominated sport, and how they must fight to be taken seriously and earn the respect of their peers.
However, the novel is not without its flaws. The pacing can be slow at times, and some of the secondary characters are not as well-developed as they could be.
Additionally, some readers may find the plot to be predictable or formulaic.
Overall, Dirty Deeds is an enjoyable and engaging romance novel that is sure to please fans of the genre. It is well-written, features complex and interesting characters, and explores important themes related to gender and power dynamics.
While it may not be a groundbreaking work of literature, it is certainly a fun and satisfying read.
Rating: 3.5/5 stars.
