This is a fun and sexy romance about a school teacher who just happens to have a next door neighbor who is an exotic dancer, a discovery she makes when he turns up as part of the entertainment at a bachelorette party. Robyn Flores and Zac Fallon couldn't be more different, yet the chemistry between them leads to a steamy relationship, one complicated by the fact that Zac is only supposed to be in New York for the summer before his team heads on to the next location. They both agree to a summer fling, but it becomes more than that.

I might be one of the few readers in my circle who haven't watched Magic Mike but I'm familiar with the movie and I liked how the men in this story are proud of their talents and are happy with how they make a living, Zac included. They provide a fun and friendly service, make women feel desired and worthy and it's certainly a boost for one's self esteem, on either side of the lap dancing chair. It's Robyn who must admit that she has some negative preconceived notions about strippers, ones that change as she gets to know Zac. Sometimes Zac feels a bit out of Robyn's league but as their relationship develops, she is able to show him that she accepts him exactly as he is and doesn't expect him to change. Their sex scenes are steamy and definitely add to their connection.

Robyn is going through some tough times emotionally, unrelated to her new feelings for Zac. She and her best friend Lily, the woman whose bridal party she is in haven't been getting along well lately and this is causing her some stress, as is her job where she just isn't feeling much satisfaction as it's not really what she wants to be doing. Though she doesn't want to admit to herself that she's depressed, it's revealed in her actions - having trouble sleeping, coming in to work late, general dissatisfaction with life. Her relationship with Zac makes her happy, and helps her figure out how to address the other issues in her life. I liked how Robyn and Lily's friendship isn't perfect but a work in progress despite knowing each other since they were young. At the most important times, they've been there for each other when it counted, and reminding themselves of that helps them get through this rough patch too.

Zac's stripper buddies are decent, hardworking guys and their friendships are an important part of the story. I'm not sure what the author's plans are, but I hope we'll see more of them in the future. Stripped is an enjoyable and entertaining romance.

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This is a great romance. I had a lot of fun with Zoey and Fallon and am looking forward to future books in the series.

This was such a good premise for a book. You had a guy who was a stripper and a woman who was a school teacher and kind of let everyone walk all over her. I really loved the fact that Zac was kind of vulnerable and wasn't too sure of himself. It was kind of a switch on the usual story. I kind of didn't like Robyn's friend...I know that some are probably thinking - WHAT? However, I just thought she was kind of selfish. She thought only of herself and then, only when everything was said and done and the principal at the school showed his true colors did they finally believe her. I loved that Zac was a truly good guy and that he was paying for his sister's education, trying to better himself and that his friends loved him. This is a case where looks can be deceiving because the book cover looks sexy but the book was downright engaging and sweet and sexy.

THIS BOOK WAS SOOOOOO FUN AND GOOOOD!!

Stripped was one of my most anticipated books. I've read Zoraida's YA and loved. So this was my first romance by her (under the Zoey Castile name) and it did not disappoint. The way Fallon and Robyn meet had me cracking up right away. The laundry mixes up their bags and she's a bit confused about Fallon's red, white and blue thong lol. It was such a great opening. Draws you right in to wanting to learn more.

When we meet Robyn she is a messsss. But i loved her immediately. and Fallon my sweet, sexy Fallon. heart eyes alll over the place for this guy. HE HAS A HUSKY PUPPY NAMED YAZ!!

Now when they meet the banter and chemistry is soo great Fallon is a total goner over Robyn immediately. I love when the dude falls first :) he was so nervous around her !! Robyn was correct. Fallon is cute and ridiculous. and i love him . so so much. He genuinely loves stripping and getting to meet his crew was great. The behind the scenes of their rehearsals and getting ready for their shows was so well done. We really get a sense of the family, of the close knit relationships these guys have.

And after Fallon my fave guy was is his bestie Aiden who is getting his own book next whoop!

Robyn is kinda failing at being maid of honor to her bestie Lily and while they do talk out their strained relationship in the end I would have liked to see more of support system for Robyn. I mean to be fair she does lament how she didnt try to make friends at work apart from Lily. But Fallon had such a great support network in his crew I just sorta wanted the same for Robyn.

I also loooved the song titles at the beginning of each new chapter. So perfect and clearly well thought out because they mirror what happens in each chapter perfectly.

Listen the cuteness factor coupled with the steamy factor in this book was just sooo very well balanced and good??? Their date to the amusement part was so sweet then became steamy and i meaaan 10/10 would get steamy wit Fallon on a ride. yes please!

My emotions had emotions i tell you. There was soooo much emotion in the sexy time scene i didnt know what to do with myself ahhhhh. Fallon thinking about how he feels about Robyn and vice versa in that moment was golden. The execution of that. So well done. But the entire time Fallon is keeping from Robyn that the crew is leaving for Vegas earlier than planned cuz he doesn't want Robyn to end their summer thing before that. So i was sooo on edge but was grateful their wasn't some biiig explosion when she found out. my poor heart lol.

Fallon brings Robyn into his world, she comes to see him and his guys strip for the first time and talk about nerves! But it goes well. On the flipside Fallon feels out of place in Robyn's world when she invites him to the wedding. and of course Principal Annoying tries to ruin everything (GET WRECKED LUKAS NO ONE WANTS YOU HERE!!) but they get their HEA after some tiny bumps along the way.

I was super satisfied by the ending. yessss Robyn girl do ya ting! *cough* Anyways i'm eagerly awaiting book 2. This was a great start to this series.

A spangled, American flag thong is the last thing Robyn Flores was expecting to find in what she thought was HER bag of clean laundry. Having a laundry mystery is not what the frazzled elementary school teacher needs when she is already at risk of losing her job for chronic lateness and floundering to accomplish pretty much anything, including being the maid of honor for her best friend's wedding.

Zac Fallon, Captain American lookalike and devastatingly charming, is the owner of the thong and and Robyn's new downstairs neighbor. A world traveler and male stripper, Fallon is blown away by the woman he finds desperately using his clean clothes to clean up a coffee spill.

Despite their immediate attraction and a sort of first dinner date, Fallon shuts down Robyn's further attempts to get to know him. She can't understand why, until she realizes she made a crack about not having trashy male stripper's at her best friend's upcoming bachelorette party. The same bachelorette party Fallon and his fellow strippers show up at.

What follows is a breathtakingly sexy romance where both Robyn and Fallon come to realize that what is on the surface is not the whole story, and that despite their decidedly opposite careers, upbringings, and families, what they have in common is far more than they could have ever dreamed.

So fun, with lots of witty banter but also wonderfully serious moments. I loved the entire story arc and could not put this one down. A perfect next read for those who loved The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory or The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang!

This was so much fun! I greatly enjoyed Robyn and Fallon as characters separate from their relationship, but I also greatly enjoyed their relationship as well. It happened a little fast, but they have such great chemistry that I didn't really mind how quickly they go all in for each other. There's so much respect between the two of them and it's something I greatly appreciate in a romance. I grinned the entire time I was reading this - which I did in one sitting since I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend!

Robyn and Zac are neighbors who enjoy each others company but when Robyn finds out what Zac does for a living things change. Zac is a male stripper who works hard to keep his body in shape. He takes pride in making each woman who comes to the club feel special. Robyn is attracted to him but what can she say to her friends and family about what he does for a living? Enjoyable romance about not judging people and falling in love.

This has been one of my most-anticipated romance reads for a WHILE, and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to read it! It was SO engrossing; I basically read it almost all the way through in one day. The Magic Mike XXL comparisons are there, of course, but with all the romance trappings that movie truly deserved. And it's going to be a series?! I am SO HERE FOR THIS.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.