Lenore Kosinski
4.5 stars — I read this series totally out of order and started with the last one first, and I remember being really startled at the immediate start into the steamy scenes! This time I was prepared, and so it made for a more enjoyable experience…I remembered what I was getting into with an Entangled: Brazen book. They’re like borderline erotica stories…short, not a lot of time for depth, and very very steamy. I think the right expectations can make for a much more enjoyable reading experience, you know? I LOVED both Austin and Marley. Marley was freaking hilarious. I loved her sense of humour, and how she seemed so light and fun. I feel like I don’t see that a lot…she was someone that I feel like I would enjoy being friends with. She knew how to inject happiness into so many moments. I absolutely loved her relationship with her brother, Chad; the two of them together made me laugh so hard. I also appreciated how dedicated she was to her career, and how important it was to her, but how it had inadvertently impacted the rest of her life. It was nice to see the challenges of a woman in a male dominated field addressed from the woman’s perspective. Austin was just so awkward and adorable. I appreciated that while Austin was typical fictional hero hot, he was believably awkward in groups and shy and introverted. I felt like we were given enough of his backstory that I understood his vulnerability and reluctance to trust, but it still grated on me a bit. His relationship with Sydney really surprised me, in a good way. I also loved his friendship with Grant, and I liked that they got a scene to resolve some of the obstacles in their relationship, and Austin was given the opportunity to see how he was hurting Grant by not trusting him. The chemistry between Austin and Marley was smoking, the steamy scenes were totally on point. Austin’s need for control in the bedroom was seriously hot. I loved that while it was very grrrr, there was also a lot of fun interjected at times. It was a nice balance, I tend to love those relationships the most. As a small g geek, I felt like the techy stuff was even pretty good, nothing too glaringly wrong. I’m not super great at the technology part, but so many times authors write things that even I know is unbelievable. But I believed the geekiness of our characters and loved that about them. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series. If they’re like this one, they’ll have a good blend of steam and fun. Basically perfect for those who like a little erotica with their nerdy romances.
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Jen Martin
Hot, hot, hot - if you are looking for a steamy read, this is it! Austin is a hot nerd who is a bit awkward socially, but he knows how to take control in the bedroom, closet and just about anywhere else he is with Marley. The video game role play throughout the story made it different for me and I really enjoyed it. Although the Austin and Marley generate lots of heat, I didn't feel the love between them. I loved Marly's brother Chad and I hope he gets his own story soon! ARC via NetGalley
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Isha Coleman
Mistaken Identity, embarrassing moment. Oh yeah, sizzling hot! What more can you ask for. Changing His Game is a sultry read by Megan Erickson. I was given an ARC of this book for an honest review and must say that this is probably one of the funniest steamy reads that I have every read.
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