The Perfect Ten

By Janice Maynard

Book Overview

More "sizzling heat"* from the acclaimed erotic author of Improper Etiquette. Love is simmering in the mystical Blue Ridge Mountains, where the Killaney cousins are concocting new elixirs in their shop, Lotions and Potions. One night, under an April full moon, the three women are in their mini-lab when an odd chemical reaction occurs. Suddenly three very handsome men show up, one for each of them. The sexual chemistry is off the charts, but are the passions for real-or are they just the work of an intoxicating aphrodisiac?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451222903
• ISBN13: 9780451222909
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Signet Book
• Length: 265 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

4.5 Klovers - Courtesy of CK2S Kwips & Kritiques

With a reputation for her fun and sexy short stories, Janice Maynard delivers the goods once again with her book The Perfect Ten. This collection of novellas introduces us to three cousins who run a shop together where they make their own beauty and health goods - Potions and Lotions. One special night, the stars align, and something very interesting happens when they finish developing formula Number Ten.... Soon each of the women find that very formula seems to play a part as each finds the man of their dreams. ~He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not~ Damian Bennetti has had his eyes on the quiet Diana Killaney for some time. That's why he keeps going into her shop. Sure, the lotions he buys there really do help keep his hands from drying out after a hard day in his auto shop, but that's not what has him coming back. A little intervention from her meddling cousins has Diana rubbing a new lotion into his hands for him, and suddenly he sees a returned interest in her eyes, enough to prompt him to finally make his move... HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT is an absolute gem of a story! With a shy, introverted leading lady and a totally alpha-male type leading man, this novella was just what the doctor - or perhaps the mechanic in this case - ordered! Damian is the epitome of the blue-collar, total hunk of a hero. He works hard, he plays harder, and he certainly showed Diana everything love has to offer! ~Movie Magic~ With the big 4-0 looming right around the corner, Elizabeth knows she isn't getting any younger. But that doesn't seem to matter to Enrique Cantilano, who is determined to show her just how desirable she really is! Who doesn't love a Latino lover? Especially when he is as downright hot and wonderfully insistent as Enrique Cantilano is! This man knows just how to thrill both readers and Elizabeth, and he never hesitates to use his considerable charm. The fact that he has the very best of motivations only makes him more irresistible, as Elizabeth soon found... ~I Dream of Jeannie~ Between her too-high IQ and her bombshell looks, Jeannie is used to men being intimidated by her enough that they often don't even try to ask her out. When Nathan Hardison walks into Potions and Lotions, she meets a man who may just be able to handle a woman with both sex appeal and smarts... As a woman working in a profession that is typically male (my day job), I completely empathized with the character of Jeannie. Everyone either underestimates her because of her sex appeal or is intimidated by her brain, and for that matter, her looks too. Kudos to Jeannie for seizing her chance the moment she meets a man who just might be different from all the others. And Nathan? This unassuming hero is the kind of man we all hope to find. Kind, intelligent, and caring but yet he doesn't seem to realize his own appeal. Still, that doesn't stop him from also seizing his chance when the lovely Jeannie expresses more than a little interest in him.

Its Just Perfect

Janice Maynard delivers a delightful sexy tale of three cousins in The Perfect Ten. The three cousins are making a new potion one night for their store when suddenly a loud pop occurs to potion number ten. This causes off the chart attractions for each of the cousins. He Love Me He Loves Me Not had exclusive mechanic Damian Bennetti shopping at Lotions and Potions for some hand cream to soften his work torn hands. When in reality he would like to soften up Diana Killaney reaction to him. What starts out as opposites attracting turns into an off the chart chemistry. In Movie Magic Elizabeth literally falling for location scout Enrique Cantilano. Elizabeth is the sensible cousin but something about Enrique makes her think a short term affair is just what she needs. Leave it to smoking hot Enrique to convince her they have what it takes for the long term. Jeannie Killaney has her story in I Dream of Jeannie. All her life her looks have taken a toll on how people perceive her to be. She meets customer who tells her he has been dreaming about her. Jeannie is willing to see where Nathan Hardison dreams will take them. The Perfect Ten has three fun, sexy and thought provoking stories. You will feel yourself falling for each couple to find their way to true love. Each couple has some bumps to overcome but it makes them value their love even more. Janice Maynard stories are an absolute treat. You can't go wrong picking up a story by this author.

Perfect Romance!

THE PERFECT TEN is a collection of three stories, related just as the three heroines are, and all having the common theme of an apparent love potion that they've concocted for their business, Lotions and Potions, in Asheville, North Carolina.****** HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT This first story is that of the youngest cousin, Diana, who unknowingly sets Damian Benetti's blood on fire. Damian works with his hands in his specialty car repair shop, and the hand cream that he gets at Lotions and Potions is the only thing that soothes his rough, dry hands. When he shows an undeniable interest in Diana and begins pursuing her full-throttle, she's determined not to involve her heart. She is convinced that Damian's attraction is the result of the "magic" hand cream he's been using. Damian has no problem with bringing out more and more of Diana's seductive tendencies, but he comes from an entirely different background and doesn't believe that she could ever want a future with him. He has his work cut out for him in convincing Diana that his interest is genuine and not a result of using her magic hand cream.***** MOVIE MAGIC Elizabeth feels that life is passing her by. A failed relationship several years before has left her a romance recluse, focused solely on helping to run the business she owns with her cousins. When she meets the enigmatic Enrique Cantilano, location scout for a movie producer, she can't help but compare herself to the beautiful starlet-types that he's used to dating. Enrique admires Elisabeth's classic beauty, a breath of fresh air compared to the plastic falseness of the women his usual surroundings. When Elizabeth eventually realizes that Enrique isn't the lackadaisical, unmotivated man she first thought, she's even more confused about putting him first in her life and taking a chance on love.***** I DREAM OF JEANNIE Jeannie has been misjudged as a sexpot since she first developed at a very young age. She had to work with determined diligence to get people to take her seriously; few are capable of seeing the real woman behind the beautiful face and body. Nathan Hardison is initially drawn to Jeannie's beauty but quickly discovers a witty, highly intelligent woman who is more than capable of taking care of herself. Jeannie enjoys Nathan's attentions and is pleased to have someone take care of her and her needs. Despite the fun and satisfying pleasures Nathan and Jeannie share, he has concerns about the publicity Jeannie and her cousins are getting over their magic lotions and creams. There is a negative incident in Nathan's recent past that he would prefer remain there, but the media coverage the cousins are receiving makes him feel exposed, resulting in him lashing out at Jeannie with ugly accusations. He soon regrets his ignorance-driven actions and knows that he needs to make things right. Is it too late for Nathan and Jeannie?***** Each of the three cousins in this book are simply adorable and their various personalities keep each

Hot, Sexy Read

Janice's newest release is about three cousins, Jeannie, Diana and Elizabeth Killaney who live in Asheville, North Carolina and own the Lotions and Potions Shop which deals with scents and creams for all occasions. One night while mixing their latest potion there is a strange occurrence which makes the girls wonder if what happens next in their lives is a result of their Potion #10. He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not is Diana's story. Damian Bennetti has admired Diana from a far, but she has always froze him out. Diana knows all about the fast cars Damian specializes in at his European Import Automobile Repair Shop and has no intention of becoming a notch on his belt. How these two come together is a ride and both have issues to get past from their roots and upbringing. Are they able to make a go of it? Movie Magic brings us Elizabeth's story. When she is literally bowled over and knocked into the arms of Enrique Cantilano. Enrique is a freelance locations scout for the movie industry and is taken with Elizabeth right away. But just when he feels that they are getting along well, he has the set back of Elizabeth being suspicious of him. Can they work past the differences between them of past hurts on Elizabeth's part and a difference in ages making him the younger man and attain their own happiness? I Dream of Jeannie is the story of Jeannie who is a well proportioned blonde with a genius IQ. She however is never taken serious because of the cliché of "the dumb blonde", until Nathan Haridison shows up in the shop. Nathan is a person who has been deeply hurt from a previous relationship but finds his attraction to Jeannie one he can't fight. But there are problems which loom and can they work through them to find their own happy ending? This is a hot, read where you need your ice water beside you to help cool you off. It is also a story where the three cousins are intertwined with each other and how each has their own demons to put aside before they can have any happiness. Then there is the unshakable thought in their minds that this is all a result of their newest Potion. The reader is taken on a wonderful ride, and you will just have to read this terrific story to find out more. Janice has again given the reader a hot, sexy, eventful read which I have no hesitation to recommend.

Janice Maynard Scores with The Perfect Ten

The Perfect Ten is a collection of novellas about the Killaney cousins, Diana, Elizabeth, and Jeannie, co-owners of Lotions and Potions, a shop selling exclusive skin care products in Asheville, NC. One moonlit night while formulating their 10th product, sparks literally fly and the trio senses that they have created something magical. The reaction of the three special men who cross the cousins' paths seems to bear this out. In "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" handsome Damian Bennetti is the owner of an auto repair shop specializing in high-end European imports. He has been a frequent visitor to Lotions and Potions for over a year, drawn in by his attraction to Diana -- an attraction he can't quite decide how to act on. He finally invites Diana to lunch, and the couple's relationship takes off at a lightning pace. But both Diana and Damian have baggage from their childhood and teen years that poses obstacles. They will need to make peace with old scars and fears if they're to have a future together. "Movie Magic" pairs Elizabeth with movie location scout Enrique Cantilano. From the moment Elizabeth falls into Enrique's arms after being knocked over by a speeding skateboarder, the cautious oldest cousin feels an immediate attraction to the tall, sexy newcomer with a pirate's rakish charm -- and the feeling is mutual. A devastating affair almost twelve years earlier has caused Elizabeth to live like a nun ever since, unable to trust another man. It's up to this younger man to convince her that it's time to start living and loving again. In "I Dream of Jeannie" biology professor Nathan Hardison is in town for a fresh start after being badly burned emotionally and professionally by his association with a crazy ex. When he and Jeannie meet, he seems like the man of her dreams. The curvy blonde is tired of being viewed as a bimbo, when she is actually a near genious with a degree in chemistry. Nathan recognizes her brains and beauty, but when the story about #10's magical powers becomes public, he explodes with anger, thinking he has been burned again. Will he realize his mistake in time to win Jeannie back? Janice Maynard is a true rising star in the romance world. Her hot and sexy stories never disappoint. In "The Perfect Ten" she has written another gem that is sure to please her current fans, and win her new ones. The three stories flow seamlessly and Ms. Maynard builds additional layers for each character as the book progresses, making the reader truly care about them. This is a satisfying read that will leave readers eager for her next book.