I enjoyed this one, for the reasons many other reviewers did. It's a bit odd that the HFN is in a shorter piece tacked onto the end of the book, including the POV of a buddy's lover, but whatever. It's enjoyable. Nothing earth-shattering in the affections or the plot.

Having cruised through reviews of the following books, I'll stop here. A few authors can carry a story through several novels. This author apparently is not so accomplished. ( )

Don't know what I can say about this one that hasn't been said before... except to really add: I LOVE it!

I'll admit that I have loved these characters since I first met them in the Cut & Run series. I'm just so glad that they have gotten a book of their own. I can't wait to read more. ( )

5 Stars for the hot sex and dirty talk.... This was even hotter... After reading Touch & Geaux i decided to do a re-read of Nick & Kelly's story im glad i did

“It was a good kiss."
"Yes, it was."
"What does that mean?"
"It means I'm a fabulous kisser and you're easy.”



Kelly held up a finger. “No half-assed middle school kissing, either.”
“Okay.”
“I want the whole deal.”
“This is starting to feel like I’m leasing a car or something.”
“I’m serious, I want the Irish special.”
Nick rolled his eyes and looked up at the ceiling. “Fine. Jesus.”


"Just stop talking, Beaumont," Nick grunted. "You're like the Bermuda Triangle of morals."

Mmmmhhh yummy i loved this book from start to finish . it was such an easy read, funny and interesting. ( )

A nice little side-story to Cut & Run series. Fun and definitely hot. ( )

The first installment of the Sidewinder series, Shock & Awe is a deliciously sexy friends to lovers novella that fans of Abigail Roux's Cut & Run series are going to love!

Following his release from the hospital, Kelly Abbott and his close friend and co-worker Nick O'Flaherty, head to Kelly's secluded cabin where a surprising confession from Kelly leads to a very hot experimental kiss. The sexual tension between them skyrockets after their extremely steamy kiss but will Kelly be able to persuade Nick to explore the unexpected and scorching attraction between them?

Their shared history is what makes Kelly and Nick's transition from friends to lovers so believable. Nick is at first reluctant to indulge Kelly's curiosity and I like that they take the time to discuss his concerns about what a kiss could mean for their friendship. Both men are caught off guard by their reactions to their kiss and Nick is once again unwilling to take their explorations to the next step. His concern is not just for their friendship, but he is also worried that Kelly's thinking is impaired by pain medication.

It does not take Kelly long to overcome Nick's objections and their explorations lead to toe-curling and explosive sex scenes. Nick's care and concern for Kelly's well-being extends to the bedroom and leads to some pretty inventive and creative almost but not quite sex between them.

But what I enjoyed the most about Shock & Awe is the depth of feeling between Kelly and Nick. They share an obvious affection, and neither man is afraid to show it or admit it. There is an incredible amount of intimacy between them before they give in to their passion and in the aftermath, that closeness only deepens.

Shock & Awe is a short and enjoyable beginning for Nick and Kelly's new relationship. It ends rather abruptly, but Abigail Roux provides a very satisfying glimpse of their future with a short (but very hot) teaser that will leave readers impatient for the next installments of both the Cut & Run and Sidewinder series.
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