Corralled by Lorelei James (Blacktop Cowboys #1)
Erotic Contemporary Romance
August 3, 2010
Trade Paperback, 352 Pages
NAL Trade
Reviewed by Mandi
Favorite Quote: “Maybe you and Kyle should’ve gotten up sooner.” She sipped her coffee. “The early cowboy gets to stick his worm in the cowgirl and all that.”
Lanie Capshaw, Med Tech extraordinaire is being very naughty seeing two men at the same time. Now, she has not promised monotony to either of them, nor them in return, so although she feels slightly guilty, she is not necessarily doing anything wrong. She is more perplexed at who she would choose if it ever came down to a choice. Because of her job, she works for both Cowboy Rodeo Association (CRA) and Extreme Bull Showcase (EBS) and she has found herself a hot cowboy from each league. It started first with Hank, Bull Fighter for the CRA. They started a bit slow, and Hank is more vanilla in the bedroom. When she met Kyle, more the opposite of Hank, he showed her how good he could give a ride on their first date. Things go from fun nakey time in the bedroom to very complicated when both men show up, at the same time, and Lanie realizes they are best friends.
To say Hank and Kyle are stunned they are dating the same woman in an understatement. Both are very competitive and don’t want the other to have her. Kyle recently decided to give the CRA a try, meaning they will be on the same circuit. So the come up with a plan – for the next three weeks they will be traveling together, so why not have Lanie with them as well. Lanie makes it very clear she can’t choose between them and that this is their plan. The three of them hitch up the trailer, grab the lube and giddy up.
This is the first time I have read Lorelei James and I have had many people tell me she write fabulous, very naughty cowboy books. And I thought – ok, a dirty book – been there done that. But no! I really think Lorelei James tried to kill me with her naughty, naughty sex in this book. I mean – dirty, let’s lube everyone up, and why not bring in rope, a saw horse and a saddle sex.
Although Hank starts a little hesitant in the bedroom don’t let that fool you. Both Hank and Kyle are very demanding of Lanie. They treat her wonderfully, but they are both very dominant. I thought the boys rushed into the threesome a little fast. They both knew they couldn’t give up Lanie and they both agreed they didn’t want any male on male action (darn!). But – there is a certain intimacy when it comes to m/f/m. They are going to see each other naked and doing many intimate things. This is the first threesome for both men. I don’t think the issue of them, together with Lanie, full out naked and having sex together was addressed as much as it should have been.
With that being said, Hank and Kyle do become very jealous of the other and make it a competition to see who can win Lanie’s heart. That aspect of it seemed real and a natural progression for these competitive men. Besides the sex (and yes there is also a story) we really dive into rodeo politics and what it takes to be on the circuit. I think Lorelei James does a great job with the surrounding story and really making you feel like you are part of the rodeo action. I also loved the ending. It made the story worthwhile to me and actually surprised me very much.
Corralled may just top the charts for it’s smuttiness. I will definitely be reading Lorelei James again.
Rating: 4/5
Recent Reviews:
Book Binge – 4/5
Pearl’s World of Romance – 9.5/10
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Love your review Mandi! Titally agree but you have a much better way of putting it down in words :)
Enjoy Lorelei's other gems ;)
Titally? *headdesk* stupid iPhone keyboard…I mean Totally :)
Great review Mindy, I love LL but was dissapointed in Raising Kane. I can't wait to read this one though and so far I have heard great things!!
Pearl – I'll admit – "Titally" made me giggle ;)
Brande – I just started her Rough Rider series. This one reminds me of Long Hard Ride – prob because of the menage but definitely a different story.
Great review Mandi. Sounds very hawt. *wiping sweat from my brow* :)
I've read LJ before, and this one sounds exactly how I expect and want her books to be ;) Glad you enjoyed it.
You had me at "Corralled may just top the charts for it’s smuttiness".
Thank you for the review!
Mandi:
Thanks for the great review!
I laughed out loud at the "…let’s lube everyone up, and why not bring in rope, a saw horse and a saddle sex" comment. It puts a whole new spin on the old saying about everything but the kitchen sink. :)
My fave line from review, '…hitch up the trailer, grab the lube and giddy up.' For that alone, I will read. Not to mention I love me some cowboys although I have yet to read about them. Nice review, Mandi!
Haha, that was one great quote you found there Mandi ;)
Aww cowboys, gotta love the,
I really liked this one and have recently become a fan of Lorelei James (as you know). Lorelei James really writes good romance.
No M/M action going on o_0…well, that would almost throw me in detox! Still, it's Lorelei James…and I lurv her cowboys as much as the next smut gal…and we have 2 men on 1 omwan action, which = a very fun time :) I'm glad I've got this one on its way to me!
I want to ride the Lorelei James cowboy smut train *makes choo choo noise*.
Ok, now I need to read this book.
I love Lorelei James, her Rough Riders series is awesome, if anyone can write a smutty yet interesting story, that's her.
And yes, I want to ride one of her cowboys too *grins*
I will be reading this book – I have been jonesing for it since I saw the cover..
E.H>
Tori – it is verra hot
Stacy – I am really enjoying her work
Anilu – LOL…it's true! ;)
Christine – For reals! I guess if you are on a rodeo, why not bring a saddle into the mix ;)
Mar – Lorelei James loves to write lube into her scenes :)
Blodeuedd – I do heart cowboys
FV – Thanks to you for turning me onto this author :)
Leontine – True, at least we have m/m/f if we can't get m/m ;)
Smokinhot – LOLOLOLOL!
Caty – I just started her Rough Riders..this is simmilar :)
EH – it is a nice cover!!!
"Corralled may just top the charts for it’s smuttiness."
Aaaand SOLD!
Great review Mandi. I will be reading this series as soon as I obtain all of them!!!!!
Great job!
Hope all is well! Hugs hon!
Great review Mandi! I just started the Rough Riders series and am really enjoying them! LJ really does know how to write some serious hotness and I'm thinking that lube is mandatory with all her books! LOL! Looks like I need to get this one as well!
Pam-LOL
Cecile-this is def a hussy book!
Tanya-her RR series is fun! Love this author:)