Grace and Davis see each other at the bar she is a bartender at several times a week. He even has his own stool. They each orbit the other but don't really get to know each other since they each are not looking for a commitment, etc. Davis accepts a challenge from Grace and she agrees to go out on a date with him. He has been dating blondes exclusively since a redhead abandoned him at the altar. Grace was tough to connect with for me. She was more like a manwhore in her thinking and her actions. The fact her parents divorced after trying to stay together for her didn't really work for me. No marriage or love is perfect and she used that as an excuse to self-sabotage all of her relationships before they could even form. Davis calls her out on her behavior and doesn't let her control the situation all of the time. She was shallow and immature at points in this story. He had a bigger reason not to try love again and yet she was the one acting like she had been burned as badly as he at love. He put himself out there several times and Grace just stood back like a quivering, fearful child that needed to be put in timeout. Her relationship with her parents did not excuse her behavior. I did like their chemistry and how both of them tried to be there for the other one at critical points. Their was the usual push/pull and the subsequent realizing what they had was special. Overall a good read.

I received a free advance review copy in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley.

ARM CANDY by Jessica Lemmon is a standalone contemporary romance in the Real Love series. Sizzling hot and filled with wicked banter and snark, Lemmon will soon have you swooning and experiencing all the feels.

Coffee Dates with Arm Candy

First Date: On our first date we get to know the players. Grace is a fiery red-head with brains whose law degree sits in the back of her closet because bartending is what makes her happy. She doesn't believe in happily ever after and has never had a serious relationship. The suit at the bar aka, "Davis" is a regular and the chemistry between them zings, but neither has made a move. She sees him as a player, and he never dates red-heads. While I am unsure of Davis and think our girl Grace has issues Lemmon has me hooked.

Second Date: Oh yeah, this is going to be fun. Davis is smooth, and a bet made with a snarky jest soon has them negotiating a relationship with an end date. The chemistry was off the charts, and the heat level had me fanning myself. Hot, romantic dates, firsts, and steamy shower sex soon lead to Netflix binging, shared moments had me enjoying their moments together. Secondary characters added to the tale and enabled insight into Davis and Grace.

Third Date: Can these two overcome their fears? The dual perspective allows reads to connect. The drama was kept to a minimum and allowed character growth. Grace struggled, and Lemmon did a great job of validating her fears with a tight backstory and a demanding mother. Davis's grandma was adorable. I hope I am that sassy at her age! Swoons, tears and tender moments await you on this third date. I read ARM CANDY in a single evening and closed the book with a smile.

ARM CANDY offers readers a smoking hot, and tender romance filled with delicious banter and wicked snark.

I love reading book series & this one doesn't disappoint. Davis & Grace are great characters that were introduced in Eye Candy. I was hoping they would act on the sparks that were flying during their banter in the previous book even though Davis had sworn off redheads & was only dating blondes. The development of characters is great, & it's great to see Jackie & Vince & where they are at now. I highly recommend reading this book to see what crazy ride Davis & Grace take together.

I loved reading Davis and Grace's story! Another winner for Ms. Lemmon. Grace is quirky and easy to relate to. Davis is less shallow and braver than we thought. I loved meeting these characters and you will too!

*5 You’ve got yourself a bet Stars*

ARC kindly received in exchange for an honest review.

Hot damn! I loved this book! I was keen to read it after the first book and then when I found out this one was Davis, oh boy I was excited.

I love Davis so much! I had a bit of a perception of what he would be like and I was totally wrong. I loved him from the start and I loved Gracie as well. In the first book in the series I loved the little snippets we got of their banter, but when you get a whole book about them, oh boy oh boy oh boy.

Lemmon writes these in such a way that the story flows nicely with lots of fun and happy bits, info about the characters pasts and very little angst. I love that the angst isn’t dragged out. I don’t mind when it is, but in these books it works so well the way that is, which is not dragged out.

The ending of the book was perfect as well, I really loved it.

Bring on book 3!

Arm Candy Jessica Lemmons

I made a mistake when I picked up Arm Candy by Jessica Lemmons, it's a common one for the uneducated reader, I forgot to research the author first. It wasn't until I I came to write my review that I realised that arm Candy was the 2nd book in Jessica Lemmons Real Love series, Luckily for me the fact that the book was the second in the series did not detract from the enjoyment of reading Grace and Davis story like I said I didn't even realise it was the second book in the series!

The sassy Bartender and her womanising regular each have their own role when it comes to interacting with each other at the bar. Grace is the stoic one watching Davis chase after females at the bar and providing scathing commentary. Engaging in sarcastic banter Davis knows he shouldn't be attracted to Grace there's so many ways that she's not his type but that doesn't help him to fight the attraction he feels. With just an ill worded bet the pair are forced together outside of the bar and their feelings come to a head.

Full of witty Banter between the leads and a few angst and drama filled chapters where the pair realise that opposites really do attract I give Arm candy 4 stars, and I am going out to get my copy of Eye Candy the first book in the series today.

I just love with this author and her books. Each new series I read they just keep getting better and better. I totally love this series too. The first book was just fantastic and I can say this one is even more brilliant than the first so bring on the next one book please as I'm super excited to read it and anymore by this author. I really can't wait totally recommend

Davis and Gracie are very, very fun to watch in action. From either of their hang-up's, to when reality sets ins for both. It was great watching their story develop and see how both grew as people. It was a very fun read!

This author is new to me and an ARC was provided by Random House Publishing Group - Loveswept via Netgalley for an honest review.

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Mature Content: Yes, but nothing too kinky
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person – Dual

Although this is the second book in the series, I love the fact that it can be read as a standalone. The characters, Davis and Grace, are well defined and are very likable. The writing style hooked me and i couldn't put down my kindle. The secondary characters are also well written and likable. But going back to Davis and Grace, they are the exact opposites. Davis is a handsome always wearing a suit type of guy. Grace is the snarky redhead barmaid with tattoo and nose ring. And then one night Grace dared Davis to date her. I believe the theme of the story is, the guy despite of what happened in his past he still wants to commit a relationship with Grace. While Grace on the other hand is having some issues moving forward. I will stop here now .... and no more spoilers.

Arm Candy is charming and sweet, and most of all not too much drama (considering the genre its in).  I heard that Book 1 Eye Candy is going to be out in the market this July (I missed out on this one, but I'll definitely keep an eye on it).

I highly recommend this book 5 stars out of 5.

Jessica hit it out of the park again with this delightful sequel to Eye Candy. I loved the depth and growth of Davis and Grace. It was a superb balance of the reality of healing and wild passion. I can't wait to read more in this series!

Arm Candy by Jessica Lemmon

Arm Candy is book two in Lemmon's Real Love series and while it's certainly a standalone within the series, I'd strongly suggest reading book one if you want to fully appreciate the relationship (or lack thereof) between Davis and Grace.

Grace is the red-headed bartender -though she prefers to be called a beer mistress- at McGreevy's pub where the delectable Davis likes to frequent rather ahh frequently. Davis is the suit and tie guy who works from home and likes routine, from his breakfast to his seat in the bar. There's clearly a simmering attraction between these two and neither will act on it for pretty much the same reason: Davis seems to be intent on bedding every blonde at the bar. Never a brunette, definitely never a redhead, always the blondes which obviously rules Grace out. This stands firm until the night Grace issues a challenge in the form of a dare that Davis just can't back down from and that's when the fun and sexy times begin.

I really wanted this book having met Davis previously. I knew there'd be a reason for his attitude and I was determined to get to the bottom of it. I adored him. He's the kind of guy who when he finally gets his head around it, wants the perfect partner, the marriage, kids, the whole nine yards. He was really sweet and patient with Grace although I was inclined to give him a kick in the bum a time or two. Grace, on the other hand, has not had the best examples for a happy marriage and shies away from anything remotely resembling commitment. She's happy being free and doing what makes her happy. I think these two were the ideal complement to each other.

While this isn't my favorite of the two books in the series, it's still a highly enjoyable one. The characters both had problems and issues that they needed to work through and it was great to be a part of that journey. I'm looking forward to book three now but can't believe I have to wait till next year!

*arc received from NetGalley in exchange for honest review.

**Reviewed by Melinda for Joandisalovebooks Blog.

I liked this book although not my usual type of story. I had to keep putting it down and going back to it because I would lose interest. It was pretty good once I got through it. I recommend it if you like this kind of book

The instant Davis Price's eyes land on the feisty little redhead behind the bar he is completely enamored with her, but as appealing as she may be, he doesn't date redheads. The last one left a mile long scar on his heart and since then he has veered completely away from them, cause frankly it just hurts to damn much to want to go there again. But, the more time he spends with Grace, and the more sex infused one liners they trade, the more he starts to realize his attraction to her isn't going away anytime soon. So, when she issues a challenge, he can't help but want to take it, what harm could there be in one little date?

When you work in a bar you become accustom to being hit on, hell Grace Buchanan has come to expect it every shift she's behind the bar, and she has become quite good at deflecting it too... that is until Davis Price sidles up to the bar. Something about his suit and tie attire intrigues her, then he opens his mouth and the feisty banter ensues and she can't help but start to fall for him a little. But Mr. Suit and Tie has a type, petite, plain, blondes, and it's quite evident she is about as far away from that as she could get. Her bright red hair, tight sexy attire, and tattoos are surely not his thing... or are they?

The moment I started Arm Candy I was hooked, it was SO GOOD, I just couldn't put it down, so I wound up staying up until the wee hours of the morning just to finish, and damn was it worth the loss of Zzz's!! Davis wandered onto the page and I completely lost my ability to think, there is just something about a dirty talking sharp dressed man, in a suit, that I cannot deny, and apparently I wasn't the only one he had this effect on, cause he got Grace pretty good too!! They were about as opposite as two people could be, but that didn't seem to matter at all when they were near one another, the heat swirling between them would take over and all that mattered was their need for one another... and boy did things get hot!! I thoroughly enjoyed my time with these two, their story warmed my heart, gave me the feels, and left me aching for more... I really can't wait for Man Candy!! I have to say this is by far one of my favorite series from Ms. Lemmon to date, and I am certain if you give it a try her endearing characters are sure to win you over too, highly recommend this series!!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.

Arm Candy was a glad change in reading for me. I have read some pretty heavy books and I needed something that was light and not so serious. Arm Candy was that book. I could read it without worrying that I was going to burst a brain vessel reading it or cry my eyes out because it was so sad. It was just what I needed!!

Grace was introduced in Eye Candy as the new bartender that caught Davis’s eye. I will say that Grace wasn’t your cookie cutter romance heroine and I loved it. She had tattoos and not just one teeny tiny one that was covered up. Nope, she had a few. I will say that I have very rarely seen a heroine that had ink and found it very refreshing. Also, she wasn’t afraid to put Davis in his place and she was sexually confident. Again, which is something that I haven’t really read in romance novels of late. I can count on one hand the number of novels that I have read that have a heroine who knew what she wanted when she wanted it and how she wanted it. She did have her issues, thanks to her parents and those issues almost caused her relationship with Davis to fail.

Davis was such a manwhore. He had a revolving door of blondes and he was getting a little tired of them. So when Grace suggested that he date a nonblonde, he decided to ask her out. I died laughing at the Davis packages that he offered her. I did like him, a lot. He was perfect for Grace in so many ways yet, also, in so many ways, they were opposite. His relationship with his grandmother, who was a spitfire, was pretty awesome too. I mean, when Grace broke his heart, who did he go running too? His grandmother!!

I loved the romance part of this book too. Instead of having Instalove, Grace and Davis’s relationship was allowed to grow from her first mention in Eye Candy. They became friends, then lovers and then they fell in love. The only thing that I even had a complaint about, though, was the eventual breakup. I think that the return of Grace’s father and her mother’s being so jaded (she was a divorce attorney) that kind of forced Grace down that path. I wish it didn’t happen but it did add depth to the book.

The sex was out of this world hot but it was also sweet. I could tell, before Grace and Davis did, how they felt about each other because of the sex scenes. They were powerful but sweet. Loved it!!

I loved the ending and I can’t wait to see Grace and Davis make an appearance in the Man Candy when it is published in 2018. Maybe I will get lucky and get an ARC!!

How many stars will I give Arm Candy: 4

Why: Like I said in my review, this was the perfect book for me to read after reading books had some pretty heavy subject. The plot was great, sex scenes were better and I loved the ending.

Will I reread: Yes

Will I recommend to family and friends: Yes

Age Range: Adult

Why: Sex and language

**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**

Feisty and fun. I liked both characters and loved their banter in the beginning that ratcheted up the tension

I am a new Jessica Lemmon reader. For me sometimes her books are hits and other times misses. This is book two about friends who find love and I really LOVED the first book so I was excited to read this story, it was a good story, just not as good as the first one. It does easily stand alone and we do see the first couple in this book but not much happened in the previous book for this couple so this book won't make you feel lost.

The stars in this book are Grace and Davis and I just didn't love them like I loved the first couple. For one they both sleep around a lot. They also are both anti commitment. I enjoy books with one who does that but with both it just distanced me from the couple. And Grace is a bartender, she is happy being one and has no career aspirations. Beyond sex I was not sure why Davis wanted her.

Anyways, the book was well written. For me my issue was that I did not like Grace. I had no idea why Davis was so into her. I LOVED Davis but it was not enough for him to carry the story.

I loved Arm Candy. Grace is a fiery red head bartender and Davis is a stock analyst with an aversion to red heads. Both Grace and Davis have trying pasts. Grace's parents went through a nasty divorce and Davis's dad died at a young age and his mom abandoned him. Davis has the added layer of being left at the alter on his wedding day by his red headed fiancee.

Grace and Davis have to discover how and what love is and what letting another person in can do to survive as a couple. It may be a long journey for them.

Jessica Lemmon wrote a wonderful love story in this book.

A great live story of 2 broken hearts. I fell in love with Davis in Eye Candy. I fell more in live in Arm Candy.

Grace was amazing too, loved her sass.

the name of this book confused me....The characters were never arm candy to each other, however, the story was great. I would definitely recommend this book to all my friends and I will keep this author in my sites.

This is the second book in the series but it can be a stand alone. We're introduced to Davis Price as Vince's best friend in Eye Candy. The guy who works from home bit wears a suit & tie everyday. The guy who has picked up every blond from McGreevy's pub under the watchful of the snarky redheaded barmaid, Grace. It might take the platinum package to make Grace fall for Davis or maybe it was what made Davis fall for Grace. Either way the spark between the two is off the charts. Lucky, for Vince & Jackie they now have another couple to hang out with. Thanks Netgalley for the ARC, in lue of a review.