Every good girl loves a very bad boy…
Scarlett Ashford needs a date for her father’s wedding. Only she doesn’t just need a guy in a suit—she needs a bodyguard. The only problem is that Jackson Grayson is big and gorgeous and way too sexy. So much so that Scarlett’s tempted to let this hot bad boy ruin her oh-so-good reputation…
Jackson doesn’t do relationships and he certainly doesn’t sleep with clients. Yet he can’t fight their inconvenient attraction, or how badly he wants Scarlett’s warm and wicked curves against his body. He wants her. Now. Even if it’s just for one night, and even if walking away the next morning isn’t as easy as he thought.
Besides, one hot and incredibly intense night between a bad boy and a pampered princess could never turn into something real…could it?
"I laughed, I had fun, I felt hot, and on turning the last page I felt super satisfied!!"--Lina's Reviews: A Book Blog
"This is another fast-paced, romantic read from Christina Phillips with many sizzling scenes, ranging from cheeky to romantic and downright sexy...a sweet and hot story of how two people from opposite sides of the tracks unexpectedly come together against all the odds!" --A Reader's Review
"A really enjoyable read, likeable characters and an easy-going plot kept me interested and entertained until the end, and I hope to see more of the Grayson brothers and their very own brand of witty sarcasm, very soon!" --Claire Robinson, Goodreads
"...Phillips has crafted an interesting and heated novel. She combines sweet & sexy in a way that tugs at your heart. Phillips also works a number of touchy and heart wrenching subjects into the mix in a way that creates a much deeper tale." --Jonel, Goodreads
4 - "I don't kiss ass, babe. I kick it." Stars!
I really enjoyed Hold Me Until Midnight, it is the first book in the Grayson Brother series, and the first I have read by the author.
”The Grayson’s rule… Never fuck clients.”
One thing that stood out from this book for me is that Christina Phillips knows ...more
"You want to dance?" ...
"Like Dirty Dancing you mean?" ... His jaw grazed the soft skin of her cheek.
"I can do dirty," he breathed the words against her ear. "I just don't do the dancing." ...
"I can do the dancing." Scarlett's whisper was husky. "Looks like we're evenly matched, Jackson."
The sto ...more
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review
Hold Me Until Midnight was one of those enjoyable sweet, sexy reads. Though the plot of the story is not very original, I did however found myself enjoying the relationship dynamics of a socialite falling in love with an average joe. Scarlett ...more
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4 ~ Growly Alpha ~ Stars!
I loved this one! Jackson was such a growly alpha! He was cocky, confident, and so sexy. The chemistry was instant, the sexual tension was palpable and the banter was sweet and steamy.
Scarlett was an awesome h, loved her. These two bo ...more
ARC provided by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review..
4 Major tongue penetration stars.
Scarlett Ashford is about to attend her father’s wedding, not any wedding though. Only Marshall Ashford, head of the Ashford Communications Media. As a consequence, she feels her future stepmother ...more
I love these brazen books. They are the perfect mindless smut after an angsty book or a NA jag just to get my mind cleared. Although ordinarily they are pretty forgettable this one was awesome.
I seriously am burnt out on the poor naïve virgin and sexy billionaire that seems to be the norm so when I ...more
Jackson is a naughty boy, "she felt him smile against the soft skin below her ear. “I may be wearing a suit, but just so you know, I’ve still gone commando." He's a romantic guy, "you look great.” He pulled a lily from her hair and brushed the soft petals along her cheek. She wasn’t sure she believe ...more
I very much liked the premise of this story; the heroine hiring a date/bodyguard for her father's wedding. And Scarlett and Jackson create quite some heat because from the start, this book is filled with sexy-time.
There is more to this couple than the fact they are compatible in bed. Scarlett comes ...more
Once again, Phillips has crafted an interesting and heated novel. She combines sweet & sexy in a way that tugs at your heart. Phillips also works a number of touchy and heart wrenching subjects into the mix in a way that creates a much deeper tale.
Phillips works hot sex into her faced paced story. S ...more
Well, I REALLY BLOODY ENJOYED THAT!!!! I can't wait for MORE Grayson brothers, Christina Phillips!!!!
*ARC courtesy of Netgalley and Entangled Publishing* ...more
4-1/2 stars.
This review also appears on Pretty Sassy Cool.
This story is basically all hotness. You might think you're tired of the good girl falling for the bad boy, but this genre is popular for a reason. And Hold Me Until Midnight is the perfect example done right.
Scarlett hires Jackson to be her ...more
The best line: "You promised I would scream. And I didn't."
Phillips delivers again with a great read about Scarlett and Jackson. It's a simple storyline and it really works well. A hero from the wrong side of the tracks and a wealthy heroine. Her family don't want him but the heroine is strong enoug ...more
Ok if you are brand new to romance and have never ever read a girl meets bodyguard, needs bodyguard services, has hot monkey sex with bodyguard and falls in love with bodyguard story, this may be really fresh and exciting plot for you. For the rest of us, it’s a very familiar story. This is an excep ...more
***A gifted copy was provided by the publisher for my honest review****
Scarlett Ashford is a heiress who needs a date to her father’s wedding and not just any date, someone who can protect her from harm. She finds and hires Jackson Grayson to be her date/bodyguard for her dad’s wedding.
Jackson sees ...more
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My Thoughts:
I've never met an Entangled Brazen book I didn't like... From the start, this book had me reeled in. I couldn't remember the synopsis when I picked this one up, so it was nice to see how it developed without knowing all the ...more
Series: Grayson Brothers #1
Rating: 4 stars - really enjoyable
She might have fallen for Jackson against all her best intentions. But maybe it wouldn't end with her getting her heart broken.
REVIEW: HOLD ME UNTIL MIDNIGHT BY CHRISTINA PHILLIPS
Release Date: June 9, 2015
My Review
Hold Me Until Midnight by Christina PhillipsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Entangled is synopsis for steamy entertainment. In a nutshell Hold Me until Midnight fits all that criteria. Alpha male meets an equally t ...more
This is exactly what I was looking for: sexy, easy read, low angst, low drama quotient. Probably wouldn’t be classified as a “classic” but sometimes you just want a fun, sexy read that doesn’t tax your mind.
HEA: (view spoiler)
Standalone: Yes although this i ...more
I received this from Netgalley/ Entangled publishing in exchange for an honest review. This was a really good read. I laughed and just could not out it down. I just needed the main girl character to be a little stronger. She just let to many people walk all over her. Other than that this was a great ...more
4 stars
Hold Me Until Midnight was a great read, I really enjoyed the storyline.
Couldn't put it down, read it in one sitting =)
I highly recommend this hot and steamy read.
Thank you Entangled Brazen via Netgalley for the advance copy in exchange for my honest thoughts. ...more
4.5 Stars
I thought the author did a great job on this opposites attract love story.
I liked the storyline and the chemistry created was spot on.
Looking forward to more Grayson men! ...more
Scarlett hired a bodyguard for her father's wedding, so he could pretend to be her date and the last thing she expects is to wanting him as more. The chemistry between Scarlett and Jackson made the reading so pleasurable and since this is a drama free book it was exactly what I wanted to read. ...more
This was short and sweet read that I *liked*, but it lacked the intensity and some originality in the story line that would actually bring it to 5-star level. However, I did enjoy it, and found it really cool that there could be a good-girl-that-comes-from-money and bad-boy-who-had-no-money-but-made ...more
Wow. For a quick read, I was surprised that I enjoyed it more than some of the regular books I've read before. The story wasn't that much complicated, kind of cliche but my, it definitely delivers. This made me excited to read more of this author's books as this was a first for me. The chemistry bet ...more