It’s that time again — Tuesday! — which means I attempt to brighten your day with half-naked men. Read on at your own risk. Top Off Tuesdays was started by Felicia, Christi and me. It is where we (and you!) share the book covers that make us swoon. Head over to Felicia’s blog to share your Top Off Tuesday link or to see what everyone has posted.
I didn’t think that was a pineapple slice at first. It reminded me of this, actually. (NSFW, yo.)
Celtic Rhythm Ari Thatcher
The Scottish Highland Games is the last place Cait McLaird expects to find sex, but when she sees hot kilt-wearing drummer Jake Ferguson, she fantasizes he’s pounding his cadence between her legs.
Intrigued by the beautiful, older blonde he glimpses at the entertainment tent entrance, Jake hunts Cait down in her vendor booth. His invitation to the ice cream parlor may sound innocent, but the kiss is anything but… In a dark corner of the park, Cait finds passion she didn’t know she could feel, with a man determined to share the rhythm of his heart.
For the King’s Pleasure Cara Carnes
Shatara has waited years to fulfill her calling as a byrna and sexually pleasure the nobility of her Ajika race. When one of the most powerful kings demands her services, she’ll do anything to ensure her house’s reign as the most coveted. The last thing she expects is for her untapped desires to be sated.
King Ladarius knows his pride and crown are at risk unless he upholds custom. But Shatara awakens lust he thought died years ago. Neither expects the intense passion their mating creates. Can a union forged from duty and honor become more than that?
Hell to Pay Kimberly Dean
The Longs and the Wilsons have been at war for generations. When Cassidy Wilson moves to Summer Lake, she tries to stay out of the fray. Her dog just won’t let her. Time and again, he ends up right where he shouldn’t-on Rafer Long’s property. Dark and brooding, Rafer is the sexiest of Cassidy’s enemies. Just being near him makes her body grow hot and her knees go weak.
Rafer doesn’t mind finding Cassidy on his turf. He’s lusted after her since she moved in, even when he knows heshouldn’t. So when her dog gives him an excuse to be with her, he uses it. Even knowing there will be hell to pay.
The Proper Wife Janne Lewis
Elizabeth Warren is not happy with her handsome ship captain husband but doesn’t know what she’s missing until she spies a man and woman having torrid sex. How can she, a proper wife, rouse that kind of passion from her husband?
An unexpected and intense education from a whore allows Elizabeth to use her new skills to seduce her husband. But he is furious, convinced by her wantonness that she is unfaithful. He binds Elizabeth and takes her with an abandon that has her crying with pleasure. Now she must win back his trust.
Touch of Lust Liddy Midnight
Julia expects unusual experiences on her first interplanetary journey but not marriage to a compelling stranger. One who can turn her body to liquid fire with only a touch.
Gavor does not want a bond-mate. He enjoys indulging his varied sexual tastes too much to ever restrict himself to one partner-until he rescues an irresistible woman from disgrace. Although from a repressive planet, she’s everything he was afraid to ask for. More than their happiness is at stake. Gavor has one devastating weapon with which to overcome her background-seduction. As long as Julia succumbs to his touch of lust.
With Sword and Salt B.J. McCall
A failed mission ended Kitta’s career as a mercenary, and the memories of her capture still haunt her dreams. Her life takes an unexpected turn when a stranger walks into her tavern and ignites a sensual fire that demands one-on-one contact.
Doss needs Kitta’s help to find his brother, a member of her mercenary team erroneously reported as KIA. The ex-merc isn’t anything like Doss expected and one amazing night with Kitta will never be enough. Will their attraction and sexual need be a deadly distraction?
-from Goodreads
Deb January 15, 2013 at 4:23 am
Yum! is all I got to say..lol
Delish, Amanda.
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 15, 2013 at 10:00 am
I am HERE for you with the delish.
Mary @ BookSwarm January 15, 2013 at 6:47 am
Ooh, slurp that pineapple, baybee!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 15, 2013 at 10:01 am
The pineapple still looks like a cornbrator to me. Heh.
Felicia January 15, 2013 at 8:16 am
I call FOUL! First: Cavemen have more hair! I mean seriously was there manscaping back in the club them over the head drag them back to the lair days? Humph!
On another note: He has a nice Hawaii feel so I forgive him :)
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 15, 2013 at 10:02 am
Honestly, I saw the pineapple, and I thought it was corn at first and then I didn’t see anything else.
Christi Snow January 15, 2013 at 9:07 am
OMG…I’m completely rolling here. Only you…. I actually liked this cover before I hit that link and now that’s all I can see there. LOL! Great choice…I like his tatt!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 15, 2013 at 10:02 am
I’d say I’m sorry, but I’m not. If I have to see the pineapple as a cornbrator, so should everyone else. ;)
Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal January 15, 2013 at 9:12 am
CORNBRATOR!
(I have nothing to add to that. Huh.)
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 15, 2013 at 10:03 am
Ha. HA. CORNBRATOR.
Jenny January 15, 2013 at 9:45 am
Um. He’s going to eat that pineapple skin and all? He’s a badass. Can you imagine chewing pineapple skin with all it’s little spikey things? Man must be gifted with his mouth. This bodes well.
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 15, 2013 at 10:05 am
I… don’t know. I’m sure he’s very gifted. Only gifted ones gets on my Top Off Tuesday posts.
PS. Did you catch the cornbrator link? I think you’d get a kick out that. *nods*
Julie Kornhausl January 15, 2013 at 1:14 pm
I’m so glad I wasn’t drinking anything when I saw the corn vibrator. Too funny!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 15, 2013 at 3:57 pm
Whenever I look at the book cover, the corn vibrator is all I see!
Sam January 15, 2013 at 1:32 pm
Now I crave pineapple.
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 15, 2013 at 3:58 pm
Better than craving a cornbrator, I say.
Melissa (Books and Things) January 15, 2013 at 2:45 pm
I’m sorry but the comments totally outweigh the cover! LOL!!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 15, 2013 at 3:59 pm
They often do, Melissa. The comments are my favorite part of Tuesday! :)
Sarah (saz101) January 15, 2013 at 6:18 pm
Wow.
Um.
Is there were I say those are abs you could eat off? I just don’t get why he’s about to eat the prickly skin of a pineapple O__o
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 15, 2013 at 6:24 pm
I think it looks like a cornbrator, to be honest.
Sarah (saz101) January 15, 2013 at 6:24 pm
NOW I CAN’T STOP THINKING THAT A CORNBRATOR IS AN ACTUAL THING O__O
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 15, 2013 at 6:26 pm
I highly suggest clicking on the link above the cover if you haven’t already.
Sarah (saz101) January 15, 2013 at 6:26 pm
OMG. I totally missed the link. Wow… uh… THANK YOU? :P
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 15, 2013 at 6:27 pm
You are so very welcome, Sarah. You know I HERE for you whenever you need something inane, like a cornbrator.
Sarah (saz101) January 15, 2013 at 6:29 pm
THANK YOU, Amanda. That means so, so much to me. *huggles*
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 16, 2013 at 9:14 am
I luv you, Sarah! *huggle dances*
Kristilyn (Reading in Winter) January 15, 2013 at 8:04 pm
Someone should tell him he’s eating that pineapple wrong … And really, I mean, when I think of sexy fruits, pineapple isn’t the one that springs to mind. That’d be like watching him eat a banana on the cover (of course, then I would doubt it would be a m-f book at all, but I digress)!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 16, 2013 at 9:15 am
I still think it looks like a cob of corn.
Vanessa The Jeep Diva January 15, 2013 at 9:24 pm
LOL. Who wants a B.O.B. that looks like that? I’m a country girl and that still didn’t interest me.
Isn’t pineapple supposedly one of the fruits that helps a man with his flava?
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 16, 2013 at 9:16 am
Perhaps it’s for city girls who are uninitiated to corn cobs.
I don’t know, Vanessa. But now I am VERY curious.