September 6th, 2010 | by Bonnie Edwards |
It’s Labor Day and to celebrate the day of rest from labor, I’m giving away 2 copies of MEN TIMES THREE – my upcoming release!
I’m very pleased to say that I’ve received my best rating ever from RT Book Reviews for MEN TIMES THREE. I confess to having had some concerns about this story.
Believe me, it’s not easy to twine six people into one story thread with rising tension, sexual tension, lots of hot sex and one couple teasing each other stupid by NOT having sex. What was I thinking coming up with such a crazy idea?
I was thinking how much I love a challenge. And that works really well until I get into the depths of the second draft and I need to move scenes around and keep the threads tightly intertwined.
But thanks to my editor’s faith, I managed to get to The End without my head exploding. And I’m so glad I did, because this is what RT had to say:
RT Rating 4.5 Stars
Available Sept 28/2010 ISBN: 978-0-7582-3827-6
There’s something about six-pack abs in a flannel shirt and tool belt that can make a woman’s mouth water; toss in a gorgeous face and the heart of a hero, and you’ve got the O’Banions. Mama did something right with those boys and readers will need asbestos gloves to flip through this funny, sexy romp. . .
Reviewed By: Pat Cooper
Here’s the back cover blurb:
Hot and hard-bodied . . . The O’Banion brothers have what women want. Need a man who can swing a hammer? They’re ready. Craving an incredibly sensual seduction? You got it, times three . . .
Big brother TJ is hammering up a storm building a woodsy retreat for Marnie Dawson, who’s thrilled to see that the hunky contractor is so devoted to his work…and to providing the ultimate in pleasure. Then there’s Deke, rock solid and crazy about he way leggy Holly Dawson looks in high heels. Please, Baby, please. Keep them on when everything else comes off. And when Eli and Kylie connect, they totally scorch the sheets. May the long, hot summer never end . . .
I have two copies of MEN TIMES THREE to give away to random commenters today. Please share a story or two about men you’ve noticed in toolbelts, hard hats or swinging an ax. (or a hammer or climbing a ladder or…fixing a roof … or . . .) 
Oh come now…surely you’ve seen one or two that caught your eye!
Life’s sweet, enjoy it!
Bonnie
Hi Bonnie,
He had on his yellow hard hat, the tightest jeans I’ve ever seen and an orange vest, no shirt. His body was so ripped we thought for sure they were doing a commercial because I didn’t think men that looked like that even lived in our town. 
This man was beautiful and I was trying to tell my sister what I thought without him hearing and instead walked right into a damn telephone pole. 
by Carol L · September 6th, 2010 at 8:45 amHappy Labor Day..
I can tell you one very embarrassing encounter with a very gorgeous looking laborer. The Tree Dept in our town has a lot of young good looking guys working up in our trees and one day I was walking with my sister and sliding down a tree in front of us was one unexpected Hot man.
Die of embarrassment ? After the little birdies cleared my vision all I could say was “Wow, that sure is a blinding sun ” We all laughed but Gos he was a Hottie. Congrats on the upcoming release. The O’Banions sound like my tree guy.
Carol L.
Lucky4750@aol.com
My hubby is a fireman, so I have always loved to watch a man swing an axe or a sledgehammer. One year we went to the firefighter games and it was crazy getting to see all the hot sweaty men swinging hammers. It reminded me of a lumberjack swinging an axe, or a blacksmith. super yummy!
by Laurie Hunsaker · September 6th, 2010 at 10:59 amhighlandhussy@demonloversbooksandmore.com
Oh Carol, I’d have walked into a pole, too! Those vests leave beautiful arms bare and frame six packs perfectly. Oh, wow….thanks so much for the image.
I was at a booksigning last month and gave away cover flats of Men Times Three.One woman chatted, then walked away (she had her 12 y.o.daughter with her so I didn’t get toooooo sexy chatty) but she left the girl with Dad and came back JUST TO TELL ME ABOUT THE ROOFERS AT THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR!
That was hilarious! Thanks for sharing!
by Bonnie Edwards · September 6th, 2010 at 11:36 amLaurie, a firefighter? Lucky you….he’s got a career where he needs to stay in shape.
Nice!!!
I think I’d melt into a puddle at a firefighter games.
For a time my dh had a job where he climbed ladders, in toolbelts and hard hats. The strength it took to throw that ladder up and *run* up the thing! Oh, my.
He didn’t have a clue how great he looked.
Have a lovely day!
Bonnie
by Bonnie Edwards · September 6th, 2010 at 11:42 amOch, lass, there’s nothing like a Highlander, kilted and shirtless, standing over a red hot forge, legs splayed, sweat-glistened, muscles gliding beneath bronzed velvet skin, pounding glowing iron into hard weapons…
Be still my beating heart!
That used to be a part of our local Highland Games. Alas, no more here.
Congrats on the great review! I had no doubt
by nightsmusic · September 6th, 2010 at 12:01 pmthanks for clicking in NM! And Man oh man I forgot about smiths and forges.
Oh my….
by Bonnie Edwards · September 6th, 2010 at 12:10 pmHmmm you know, I can’t think of any off the top of my head. I remember super hot Secret Service guys, and a really hot air traffic dude on a runway – but construction? Maybe a random glimpse or two.
by limecello. · September 6th, 2010 at 12:23 pmBut one that jumps out at me that I *wish* I saw… google Andy Whitfield if you don’t know who he is. The star of Spartacus Blood and Sand. He used to be a construction worker. Why don’t I see guys like *that*?!
Oh, mama! Lime! You’ve got the ‘spirit’ of this blog down!
Andy Whitfield – yes yes yes….clothed or not and those big blue eyes. My oh my.
thanks so much for the suggestion. He’s a hottie all right.
by Bonnie Edwards · September 6th, 2010 at 2:32 pmBonnie
It has been years since I saw anything worth looking at.
by Estella · September 6th, 2010 at 3:23 pmHi Bonnie,
Happy Labor Day and an extra day of rest from labor.
A year ago last winter our area of Texas was hit hard by golf ball size hail and damaged most of the roofs in the neighborhood. Well that brought in a lot of roofing companies replacing much of the damaged homes. On a particular warm morning while out walking my route I noticed several homes being worked on and the roofers had their shirts off. Oh my gawd! I’d never seen so many rippling abs and nice eye candy. I made sure I oggled as much as they did but I felt guilty not wanting to distract too much so as not to endanger them. hehehe. Anyway, being the smutty hussy romance reader that I am I had to “walk” everyday to get my dose of eye candy and inspiration.
by Armenia · September 6th, 2010 at 4:59 pmHi Bonnie,
by Jane · September 6th, 2010 at 7:07 pmCongrats on the upcoming release and the rave review. There’s always construction going here in the city and I have noticed that there are a few who are quite hot and muscular.
Armenia, I’d have been walking right along with you! I love your self-description: smutty hussy romance reader! LOL too funny!
And Estella – what a shame you haven’t seen much lately – maybe you should move!
by Bonnie Edwards · September 6th, 2010 at 8:21 pmJane – sometimes a nice view really changes your perspective!
And I’m thrilled with the RT review!
Thanks so much for stopping by,
Bonnie
by Bonnie Edwards · September 6th, 2010 at 8:23 pmCongrats on the new release. Sounds good.
by Beth C. · September 6th, 2010 at 10:54 pmMost men I see in tool belts and such are either too old to look good anymore or are young enough that I feel a little guilty ogling them.
Although I do need to get my roof redone soon. Maybe I’ll get lucky and have a hunky workman or two hanging around the house for a couple days.
Oh I can tell you about a couple…First my hubby is a maintenance man for the apartment complex we live at and he is always picking up heavy things, loading wood, picking up air conditioners, getting sweaty and soaking his tight T-shirts…lol He’s in really good shape and all that heavy work keeps him in shape. I see some of the women around here looking at him when he walks by. lol One lady even answered her door in her nightgown, when he came over to fix her sink. But he came home and told me how she kept revealing too much leg and cleavage. LOL
Oh, and the guy who works with my hubby….wow! He’s just as good looking and even more ripped that hubby is. He wears his tool belt all slung low on his hip and loves to wink at the women as he walks by. Couple of flirts they are. Not that I’m complaining…
by Mary · September 7th, 2010 at 12:08 amthanks to everyone for the great stories! This has been a blast today!
The winners are: Carol L. and Armenia!
Please email me with your snail mail addy at bonnie@bonnieedwards.com
thanks again everyone!
by Bonnie Edwards · September 7th, 2010 at 1:18 amBonnie
Thanks, Bonnie! I’ll shoot you my addy.
by Armenia · September 7th, 2010 at 1:36 pmCongrats, ladies
by Laurie H. · September 7th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Whooohooo, thank you Bonnie.
by Carol L · September 11th, 2010 at 6:46 amAnd congrats to you Armenia.
I believe I already emailed my info. I hope lol
Carol L.
Lucky4750@aol.com
Too late to enter, but posting anyway
Lately I’ve been lusting after musicians – have you noticed the muscles they need to bang those drums or play those guitars?
Bonnie, it was great to meet you at the RWA literacy signing – looking forward to reading the book!
@Laurie – firefighter games?!? YUM!
by Jenn Ryan · September 11th, 2010 at 5:40 pm