**REVIEW BLITZ** 5 STAR REVIEW** Challenge by Amy Daws

Title: Challenge

Author: Amy Daws

Release Date: Sept 23, 2016

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He’s her patient. She’s his doctor. They shouldn’t. But God, do they want to. 

Camden Harris, the famously hot, hulk of a footballer is laid up in a London hospital. But his busted knee doesn’t stop him from running his well-practiced game on Indie Porter—his redheaded spitfire of a doctor. She’s not his type, not even close. But she could be the perfect distraction from the soul-crushing damage this injury could cost him.

Indie’s tired of her naivety putting a target on her back. As a gifted child, she’s let her education take the front seat her whole life. But a fling with a footballer like Camden might be just what she needs to grab life by the balls.

And he could be the perfect guy for the plan she’s been sitting on for over two years.

But when feelings make a final play, there’s no amount of medicine that can heal the damage to their hearts.

 

We arrive at my building and take the lift up to my fourth floor flat. As I’m unlocking the front door, she asks, “Are you a good dancer, Camden?”

This question is odd, even for her. “Why do you ask?”

She sighs and leans against the wall just as I open the door. “I envisioned you were tonight when I was dancing with some bloke.”

My jaw clenches. “I don’t need to hear about you dancing with other guys.”

She smirks. “But I was thinking about you so it shouldn’t count.”

“It counts.”

“I think I like this jealous side of you. I might have to use it to my—”

Her snarky comment is cut off by a satisfying yelp as I wrap my arms around her waist and throw her over my shoulder.

“What are you doing?” she squeals as I savour the feel of her bare legs in my hands.

I turn and walk her inside, kicking the door closed with my foot. “Do you think you’re smart, talking to me like that?” I ask, completely unable to hide the smile on my face.

Her hair tickles my back as she giggles. “I am quite smart, actually. I skipped three whole grades in primary school. Did you know that?”

“I didn’t know that. Tell me then, what did they do to punish clever girls with smart mouths in boarding school?”

“Oh, naughty, naughty things.” She giggles again and I have a momentary desire to put her down just so I can see her face when she does it.

“I might need a demonstration.” I walk down the hallway and straight to my room, forgoing the polite flat tour, the offering of drinks, and the inane small talk. Our arrangement is for sex and sex alone.

“I might be inclined to oblige.” Her voice is breathy when we reach the quiet darkness of my room. 

Review by Lou

What a SUPER start to the Harris Brothers series. This is a spin-off from the London Lovers series. I am not totally up to date with that series, so read this as a standalone and it can totally be done. You don’t need to have read the others first, although I suppose with anything, it may add to know a bit of the back stories of other characters (i.e. Hayden and Vi)

Anyway… Camden Harris… SWOON!!! He is a hot, cheeky, manwhore of a footballer but also very smart and has a lot more going on behind that cocky persona. What an amazing character. One thing I love about Amy is she always writes really likeable main characters. I can never find too much fault with any of them and Camden and Indie were no exception.

Indie Porter is a doctor at the local private hospital, which is where she meets Camden. She is young, quirky, hugely clever and totally focussed on her career. Indie starts of pretty young and naïve having had a VERY sheltered upbringing, but along with her best friend Belle, they have plan for Indie! A plan to get her out there and experience what life and men have to offer – The Penis List!!!

Camden Harris is the perfect start to the list for Indie – it’s all part of her plan. He is #1 on the list, then she can move on for #2 and eventually #3. And obviously that plan will work….won’t it?!?!

The relationship between these two characters was perfect. This book had the perfect mix of romance, heat, chemistry, tension, and feelings. The banter between the two characters, but also all of the relationships, with Camden and the rest of his family, were just written perfectly. Not forgetting the HILARIOUS puns! Amy managed to make me laugh and cry in this book and she gave me ALL of the feels, making me really quite angry as well! There are moments where your heart will ache and others where you laugh out loud! It is full to the brim with Sherbet lemon kisses, jugs full of Tequila Sunrise and cups of coffee!

If you are looking for a fantastically delicious romantic comedy, with all the feels thrown in, then this is a MUST-READ! In fact, even if you don’t think it’s what you are looking for, read it anyway – it’s BRILLIANT!!

***** 5 Sherbet Lemon Stars *****

Lou x

Amy Daws lives in South Dakota with her husband, and miracle daughter, Lorelei. The long-awaited birth of Lorelei is what inspired Amy’s first book, Chasing Hope, and her passion for writing. Amy is a lover of all things British and her award-nominated contemporary romance series, The London Lovers Series, is centered around Americans in London. It’s emotional and self-deprecating with lots of humor sprinkled in. 

 

On most nights, you can find Amy and her family dancing to Strawberry Shortcake’s theme song or stuffing themselves inside children’s-sized playhouses because there is nothing they wouldn’t do for their little miracle. 

   

 

 

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