Forking Around (Hot Cakes Book Two)

Erin Nicholas

May 2020 · EN Fiction, Inc

About this ebook

A Cinderella story with a hot boss so charming even a fairy godmother couldn't do better.

Everyone thinks Dax Marshall is a prince of a guy. And he's definitely charming.

But Jane has enough going on without adding a torrid fling with the boss to her life. Between her father's illness, her wicked-ish stepmother, her little sister's teenage drama, and the co-workers who depend on her---she can't handle another mess.

No matter how tempting and gorgeous the mess may be. Or how messy he wants to get with her.

Dax has spent his life being very serious about only one thing: proving you can be successful while still having a helluva good time. But he's just met the one woman who might break his I-can-charm-anyone streak. She's actually taking him seriously...and she seriously thinks they have nothing in common and can't be together.

Maybe he's the one who needs a new view of happily ever after. It's time to stop forking around.

Ratings and reviews

FORKING AROUND is the second instalment in Erin Nicholas contemporary, adult HOT CAKES erotic, romance series focusing on the new owners and investors in the Hot Cakes snack company in Appleby, Iowa (Aiden, Dax, Cam, Ollie and Grant). This is co-owner Dax Marshall, and company employee Jane Kempers story line. FORKING AROUND can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary. SOME BACKGROUND: Several months earlier, business partners Aiden, Dax, Cam, Ollie and Grant bought the faltering Hot Cakes snack company in Appleby, Iowa saving the town in the process. These are their stories. Told from dual third person perspectives (Dax and Jane) FORKING AROUND follows the forbidden relationship between Hot Cakes co-owner Dax Marshall, and company employee Jane Kemper. Jane Kemper is best friends with the owner of the small bakery Buttered Up, and the owner Zoe is in love with Dax’s business partner Aiden Anderson, allowing for Dax some one on one time with the woman that stirs something deep within our story line hero but Jane Kemper struggles with the boss/employee relationship and the potential for severe repercussions of any fall-out of a work place romance. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Dax and Jane, as Dax sets into motion a plan to ensure his relationship with Jane is no longer threatened by work place rumours. Jane Kemper worries about family and friends, and is always first in line to help and assist but Janes father is battling a neurological disorder, and Jane is often worrying about her father’s health. With her sister constantly battling her step mother and step sister, Jane must run interference for the sake of her father. Dax Marshall is an impulsive businessman but a businessman whose investments are successful and strong. Meeting Jane, Dax has plans for the future, plans that involve Janes family, as well. The relationship between Dax and Jane is a forbidden romance. Dax owns the company for which Jane is currently working, and Jane struggles with the potential for work place rumours. Not wanting to place Jane in a compromising position, Dax has plans for another investment, allowing his relationship with Jane to take the next step forward. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text. There is a large ensemble cast of colorful secondary and supporting characters including Aiden and Zoe, Ollie and Grant, and Buttered Up employee Josie. We are introduced to Janes father Jack; her sister Kelsey, and their step-sister Aspen. Josie and Grant’s story is next in Making Whoopie. FORKING AROUND is a story of family and friendships; sacrifices and love. The premise is heart warming and captivating; the romance is seductive and hot; the characters are energetic and fun-the back and forth banter is witty and humorous. FORKING AROUND is a wonderful addition to the Hot Cakes series.

4.5 Stars This is the second book in the series. It just gets better. I mean you can't go wrong with baked goods, feisty heroine, and a yummy hero I love the humor in this one is one of my favorite parts of the book. I loved Dax's playful side it's perfect for Jane in my opinion. She needs a way to release the responsibility that rests on her shoulders. Dax is top book boyfriend material. This is the perfect book to get lost in to only see the time has flown by. This is a book that will get you out of a book funk quite easily. This book has the perfect combination of heart, heat, and humor.

4.5 Stars This fun and sexy book is the second in the Hot Cakes series and it features Dax and Jane. From the very moment he saw her, he wanted her. Dax is all fun, all the time. He lives to make others happy and Jane is number one on his list. His grand gesture freaked her out a little...no, A LOT! Is he the type to stick around or is he just a millionaire who’s throwing his money around looking for the next fun adventure? This book was so much fun to read. Dax is such a fun guy. I adore how he basically lives to make Jane‘s life better. Her character growth is awesome! The story line is amazing and all the characters are fantastic. I am definitely looking forward to reading Josie‘s story next.

About the author

Erin Nicholas is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty sexy contemporary romances. Her stories have been described as toe-curling, enchanting, steamy and fun. She loves to write about reluctant heroes, imperfect heroines and happily ever afters. She lives in the Midwest with her husband who only wants to read the sex scenes in her books, her kids who will never read the sex scenes in her books, and family and friends who say they’re shocked by the sex scenes in her books (yeah, right!).