Rate: 4 / 5 stars

I really liked this one. I enjoyed the writing, the pace and the main characters! It was an interesting book and I can't wait to find out what Monica is hiding. I mean it's obvious she's banging her husband's twin but I have an hunch it's more than that. I'm really curious about it and I cannot wait for the second book to come out. Also, why is she missing? Why was she all of sudden worried about Cash when she had been bluntly ignoring him for weeks?? I need answers to a lot of questions!!
I loved the connection Cash and Jules had instantly. It was so honest and real and it made me really sad that they couldn't be together. He's in love with someone who is good to him and loves but they can't be together because he's married to heartless bitch and he can't divorce her because of his father's company that he never really wanted. It's just not fair. He's living a whole life he doesn't want while he could be happy with Jules and doing any other job. I can't wait for the moment they can be together without it be cheating and a scandal. I'm looking forward to that HEA. Need that next book asap!

I wanted to like this book, I did...but I just couldn't loose myself in the book. Jules was an alright character, as was Cole but I just didn't believe their chemistry or their separation. Sorry but I DNF.

Trashy Foreplay is one of the best books to come out in 2017. The reason I say this is because it is so much more than what is initially expected when you read it. You have a story that’s about two lost souls, who have had their hearts broken and then they meet up on an airplane ; from there they find an all-consuming love at one of the worst moments of their lives. And yet they fight this love, try to deny it. Their love, their passion is like a tsunami and they really can’t fight the feelings that they find in each other but oh how they try. There is a roller coaster of emotions which shows them going back and forth, and at times you will need tissues and you will need a stiff drink because of how hot things get. Another thing is as this story goes on, you see why the main characters are doing what they are doing and why. There is a deep mystery which as the story started, baffled me but by the end, there was another deep mystery and my first questions were answered but another deep mystery had formed. GAH!! I loved this book and even though I dislike Cliffhangers—and yes this book leaves you with a heck of one, this was one book that has Pizzazz and great character so I enjoyed the mystery and the suspense the cliffhanger left the readers with.

I do not want to give too much away but there is this: let me say this--some people will be turned off right away from this book, because of the fact the author states upfront that this story involves cheating. Normally I would be one of those people because I dislike cheating BUT the approach the author took with this controversial topic was just the right approach and was insanely fantastic! The author , in my opinion, expanded the reader's perception of a controversial topic and did it with a deft writing hand. I would definitely suggest giving this a read and be on the look out for book 2 in this series. The main characters of Jules and Cash will stay with you after you have finished reading and leaving you craving more of their story. Kudos to this author for writing such a brilliant book!

My Rating: 5.0 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***

I am always intrigued by a good forbidden romance, but cheating isn't really my favorite. I went into this with an open mind and I was so glad I did. It was angsty and so full of tension that I felt myself getting anxious. The characters feel real and they have a great connection. I devoured this book and felt wrecked when it was over. I can't wait until the follow up to see what happens. Like others have warned, this has a cliffhanger, but don't let that keep you from picking it up.

Be warned..there is probably spoilers about to happen.


But Lawd knows I have to get this out of the way first: I KNOW the author says that there is cheating in this book. I knew that going in and I know that books are fantasy.

Now let's get to what I really thought. AND ONCE AGAIN I MAY SPOIL ON THIS ONE...because stupid happens and stupid pisses me off.

This book starts off with lovely Jules having an affair with her married boss. But it's okay because she was drunk and doesn't really remember it.
So she is (at first) all crushed because her live in boyfriend is breaking up with her because of it.
Poor Jules is soooo very upset that she feels that she must leave town (her butt getting fired for sleeping with the boss is beside the point.)

So she is on a plane headed towards her best friend's where she can start a new life and lick her wounds.
Then on the plane she sees hot guy.

Cheesy ass flirting happens.
I'm almost afraid that if I open my eyes, he'll see the truth.
That I'm falling hard 35,000 feet above the ground.



Then hot guy drops the bomb of him just happening to be married. But he knows his wife is cheating on him.
Poor guy.

When Jules ends up where she is going she realizes that she needs a job in order to start her new life.
I bet you will never, ever guess who her new boss is going to be?
Hot guy himself. Cash Montgomery..
Cash knows he shouldn't hire Jules as his personal assistant but he gets to thinking with his other brain and does it anyways.
They can keep their distance from each other. They just know it.

That last five seconds. They are pining away with their juicy hormones. After all wife is cheating isn't she? (I totally never really felt a hundred percent that she was..all the proof was a text message of her with a man..no sender info or nothing.)

There is lots of angsty bullshit where each of them say that they are going to behave themselves when we all know that the freaky deaky is going to be happening soon. (At times I thought I might like Jules a bit because she would sorta push him away but here he would come again)


These two characters were so beyond stupid. All they both thought about was their private parts and how much juices they were making. I sure didn't feel a lurrrve connection. More like just insta-stupid-lust.
Regardless of how little I actually know Jules, my gut tells me I can trust her.

I hate when a smexy time book gets ruined with stupid characters.

Booksource: Netgalley in exchange for review.

Holy angst-fest! This was a slow build, full of angst and told in both points of view. It's the first book I've read by Gemma James and obviously not the last because I am anxiously awaiting book two now. As this one ends in a big shocking way. I really enjoyed it.

This book does touch on the taboo matter of cheating and you kind of see different sides to it. I liked the characters, though-flaws and all.
I received an arc of this.

This book really reached my expectations!

It was deliciously written and the angst at the end really killed me!

You can't help what fate throws your way. You never know what to expect and sometimes it's in a bad way or sometimes in a good way.

Jules never expected to have an affair with her boss, well technically it wasn't an affair, it was more of a one night stand but that caused her to lose her job and her boyfriend. She hasn't had it perfect. She's had her ups and downs and lately it seems like she has more downs than ups. She decides to move to Seattle to start a new chapter in her life.

What do you do you when you meet someone and feel instant attraction? Well in this case, it is both ways. Cash and Jules just saw those sparks fly when they first laid eyes on each other. But they never thought that they'd meet again (wishful thinking).

They always thought that they would be the "one that got away" but their chemistry was just so damn strong that no matter the circumstances it seemed like as much as they tried to control their attraction and be professional, it was just not possible.

Cash was a delicious CEO with a wife, let's not forget he is married but let's not let our professional faces fool you. No one ever has a perfect marriage but only you and your spouse know what's going on behind closed doors.

I loved that Cash held out as much as he could when it came down to Jules but he knew that no matter what he tried, he just couldn't stay away from her. His attraction to her was too strong and with the things happening in his personal life, it seemed like it was just driving him more and more towards doing something he didn't want to do.

Jules was a magnificent heroine. She was pretty strong and held off as much as she could. She didn't want to repeat what happened to her back home in Oklahoma. She wanted a fresh, clean start with no drama or married men involved. But sometimes life throws those curve balls at you that you don't expect and that's what happened to Cash and Jules.

I loved the whole mystery this book left off on and I'm hoping we get the 2nd book much quicker than the first. I am totally smitten with Cash and Jules' story.

5 star read!

Great start to a new series. Jules is looking to make fresh start in Seattle, after sleeping with her boss and getting dumped by her boyfriend in Oklahoma. Sparks fly when she meets Cash on the plan only to later find out he is married and now her new boss. With the attraction, still their how will Jules move forward. The story is filled with lots of drama and emotion, the chemistry between Jules and Cash is off the charts hot. I really liked this read and am looking forward to more in the series.

I received a copy of this book for honest review.
Beware: cliff hanger.
Jules is running away from her problems. She slept with her boss. He is married and she was in a 3 year committed relationship. She has no memory of the incident other than waking up next to him the following morning. She is racked with guilt and embarrassment. She run takes the next flight to Seattle to stay with her best friend. On the flight she meets Cash. He helps her through the stress of flying. They talk and connect. The attraction is there but they don't act on it. They part ways but fate throws them back together. He is married and she is trying to get her life in order. His marriage is a sham and neither are happy. His wife is cheating. What follows is a story filled with sexual tension and lies and betrayals. Can Jules and Cash fight temptation? Will they have their HEA? We have to stay tuned for the next chapter. This will be a highly anticipated sequel.

5 stars! Review for this novel was posted on Goodreads with a 5 star rating. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this novel. Will be anxiously awaiting the second installment in this series!