I received an advanced copy from the Publishing company. It's women's erotica. Which I haven't read since 50 shades. But, the story line was cute. It was a very fast read. 1 day. If this is your genre, it's probably worth reading. Apparently, there are other books in the series. They can all be stand alone, or read in sequence. I'm not real sure what it would take to get another star from me. I didn't find anything wrong with it. I enjoyed that each chapter flipped back and forth between the 2 main characters. I think I just look for more content in a book, or over look for content. And since this was pretty surface level as to what type of book it was, I took at as just that. Definitely a fun little read if you want to dip your toes back into the women's erotica fantasy pool!

They say opposites attract & in Tawna Fenske’s story it’s definitely true. This hot, sexy romance will keep you fanning yourself as sexy as sin Dax teaches smart, sassy & sexy Lisa the way to the seedier side of life. Lisa is tired of the same old same old when it comes to her life & decides to make a test that with the help of Dax she just might pass. Tall, tatted & crazy hot Dax is nudging Lisa out of her comfort zone & each nudge is hotter than the one before. Lisa also takes Dax out of his comfort zone when the man who wants nothing to do with another snobby, judgemental, self involved woman starts to fall hard. I completely agree with the dedication at the beginning of the book, I’m glad she got to keep the alley scene.....definitely hot. Definitely recommend.

Another must read from Tawna that is an adventure in self discovery. Can a woman who always does the right thing, follows the straight line, go off the path and take a risk?

In love, never judge someone by their appearance and never assume you have them figured out. Love means taking risks and getting out of your comfort zone.

Tawna writes romance with humor and her love scenes are hot, sassy, and always memorable.

Don't miss this next release from a must read author and then dive into her backlist!

It's always a great feeling when you're reading a book and you find yourself liking it way more than you hoped to do it, and for me that was the case with Tawna Fenske's "The Test", it was such a great read; it's fun, it's sexy, it's romantic, and it really hooks you from the start. While this is the second book in a series, it can totally be read as a standalone.

After being ditched by her fiancé, Lisa Michaels starts questioning her life choices. She's always done the right things, and she might have come of as snobby and so she thinks that maybe she's been wrong so for one month she decides to do the contrary of what she would usually do, and that's how she will meet Dax.
Dax had a trouble childhood and it left a mark in him, he's a bit jaded, prone to judge and doesn't quite feel like he's gotten over his past but the more you know him the more you love him! He's also very sweet and funny,
Despite the differences between them, they had an amazing chemistry! And being together they each have to get past some of their preconceived notions, and insecurities. I was totally cheering for them and wishing I could find my own Dax.

The pacing is very fast, and I quite liked Tawna's writing. I really hope there'll be more books in the series!
The Test is absolutely recommendable!

I have been a big fan of Tawna Fenske after reading The List last year and could not jump on The Test fast enough. I thought this novel was so delicious and sexy! Lisa and Dax were so hot and scorching and their connection was fantastic. I was hooked from the first page. This novel was laugh out loud funny, panty-melting hot and with great banter. I could not get enough!

When recently jilted Lisa Michaels reflects on her life choices, she realizes that she might have made the wrong decisions in life. She might have had the best things in life but what if her instincts were steering her in the wrong direction? Maybe she needed to do the opposite of everything she would nornally do as the best clients, the "perfect stockbroker" fiancé and the finer things in life all left her feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied. Enter Dax Kensington. One look at the crazy hot tattooed steelworker from the wrong side of the tracks and she realizes maybe she needs a fling with this badboy to "Test" out her theory. Hellllllo Fireworks!!

I thought this novel was fantastic. I enjoyed the way both Dax and Lisa looked past their preconceived notions about each other and embraced the other's true character. I enjoyed their scorching chemistry and how through this "Test" they both were able to see past their facades.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review. Bravo! 4 stars! ~Ratula

LOVED this book! Lisa is a somewhat haughty interior designer who meets Dax, a guy from the wrong side of town. He agrees to introduce her to the other side of life and they begin with a one night stand that turns into The Test.

This novel made me smile and laugh out loud - all while pulling for Lisa and Dax and wanting them to get their HEA. This is a fun novel that is filled with plenty of sexiness that makes it a must read. Fans of the genre will want to put this one at the top of their TBR list. The author is on my must read authors' list.

4.5 Stars

This is a great book! It held my interest, made me laugh, and yes, even made my eyes leak fluid a bit.

I couldn’t give it that last half a star because of Dax. He was a bit to self-deprecating for my taste. Yeah, I get that it’s normal, most of us are on a daily basis. But he felt to morose to be any fun, even while he was supposedly having fun. I guess he just felt too into his own head.

Lisa was continuously a shocker! At times she felt a bit plastic but would turn right around and change that opinion.

I was able to enjoy Dax and Lisa even if I couldn’t fully connect with them the way I would’ve liked.

Grab it and enjoy!

I really loved this story. I enjoyed book 1 in this series SO MUCH, and this one was so great too. These characters are real, and flawed, and funny, and so lovable.

Lisa Michaels grew up in a well-to-do family, and she's always loved the finer things in life. She and one of her sisters have always been a bit snobbish, and her younger sister, Cassie (the heroine from book 1) never quite fit it with them. They made great strides in their relationship in book 1, and they grew especially close after Lisa was jilted at the altar by her jerk of an ex-fiance. Lisa has started to doubt her instincts when it comes to how she lives her life, so she devises The Test. Anything her instincts tell her to do, or any way she would normally handle a situation, she's going to stop and do the opposite of that. So, when she spies giant, sexy, tatted up Dax across the bar, she's ready to start testing her theory.

Dax Kensington is a bit of an enigma. He grew up poor, on the wrong side of the tracks. His mom bailed when he was small, so it was just his dad, brother, sister, and him. But then his dad died. And his sister OD'd. And his brother went to prison for robbery. And he was left all alone. He never went to college, but he's a great welder, and he invented a steel double-walled cup that has made him a millionaire. Though he can run with the fancy crowd now, he'll never feel like he belongs with them. When he meets Lisa out one night, and she propositions him, he decides to help her with her little test, even though he's not sure what to make of her. Is she a pretentious snob? Or is she just honestly trying to figure her life out, just like him, and everyone else?

Dax and Lisa's chemistry was smoking hot from the first conversation, and the author didn't skimp on the sexy times. They were very well done and exciting. Also, they were funny. I love when a couple is comfortable having actual fun together in bed, laughs and all. They really got to know each other during their time together, and I loved how they related to each other in so many different, and often surprising, ways. They had a few missteps along the way, but they really came to understand and appreciate each other, and their differences. It was a classic opposites attract story, and I loved their witty banter.

I enjoyed the glimpses we got of all the side characters here, especially the ones from the first book, which I loved so much. Lisa's sisters are a laugh riot, and their girls nights were so fun. They are all really there for each other in the clutch, and I love seeing good, strong relationships between women in the books I read.

I really loved how the main characters had some personal issues they needed to overcome before they could be happy together, and how they worked toward making that happen. I really enjoyed this book, and I hope we'll get more stories in this series! There are definitely some intriguing side characters who still need their stories told! I can't wait to see who's next!

Opposites attract big time when Lisa, interior designer to the rich, and Dax, rough and ready steelworker meet. Lisa is ready for something new so when she proposes a plan for a 30 day test to Dax he's on board. Lisa has 30 days to do the opposite of what she would normally do and Dax is just the man to help her take a walk on the wild side. Hot sweet romance!

Lisa Michaels knows how do entertain, cook, design and network to get clients for her interior design business. She’s sophisticated and perfectly turned out but is beginning to realise that’s not all its cracked up to be and maybe she should try another way. She starts to rebel against her view of how to behave by starting to do the opposite of her gut instinct, which is telling her she shouldn’t be considering hooking up with the muscled hulk she meets in the cocktail bar. This is the start of a 30 day pact to really test her limits with the gorgeous Dax who has plenty of complications of his own.
I love Tawna Fenske’s writing, her characters have real depth and tend to be a bit quirky and off the wall. I totally loved “The List”, didn’t think she could top it but I was wrong, I loved the chemistry between Lisa & Dax. Really enjoyed this book. Hope we get another one in the series. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

When Lisa meets Dax, she proposes him a Test, a no string affair wherein she will do exact opposite of her normal instinct. Dax agreed, he gets a chance to explore their intense chemistry so why not.
The test was an awesome read. Lisa and Dax share not just sizzling chemistry that lead to some hot sexy times, but they also enjoy talking and laughing with each other. It was a super sweet romance. And Dax, the tattooed, sexy, soft hearted guy just stole my heart.
A great read !

This was a quick, sweet read about an opposites-attract romance. I liked both the h and H, although there was something missing from the read for me. I just didn't connect with the characters like I usually do in a book. Overall, the writing was good, but just not for me.

This was a short, charming and steamy read. I loved Dax and loved the idea of doing the opposite of what clearly was not working out for you. Tawna Fenske had fallen off of my radar but I have already purchased book one of this series and will be reading other titles from her back-list.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was given an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun second book following The List by Tawna Fenske!

There was more of the fun banter between the two characters, Dax and Lisa. Lisa, a snobby, uptight chic, who had been stood up at the alter...Dax, a hot, hard working man. I loved how Dax helped break Lisa out of her "norm" and helped her mark off things she would never, ever imagine herself doing. She definitely went outside the box with Dax. I didn't care for the way she had this "better than thou" attitude at times...and I wanted to smack her...but...LOL ... This definitely was a HOT book with some pretty HOT scenes!

Tawna....GREAT job, once again! I love your humor in your books!

Every decision that Lisa Michaels has ever made has been based on the expectations placed on her, there is not really a time when she can remember making a choice for herself, and now that she has been dumped at the altar she is starting to realize maybe it was the wrong approach all along. She has never really done anything because she wanted to, it was always what was proper, never once being brave or daring. So she starts to think maybe she needs a little reboot of sorts, do things on a whim, say yes when she would normally say no, and take a little walk on the wild side. So when she spots an handsome tattooed guy at the bar, she decides to be a little brave and invite him to come home with her, it's so uncharacteristic of her, and yet it tickles her a little to do something totally out of the norm! And from there her brave little adventure continues to heat up!



This was such a pleasurable read, it had moments that inspired, moments that made me blush, and moments that squeezed my heart... definitely one of my favorites from this author! It was so fun to watch Lisa step out of her comfort zone, embrace this new side to herself and push the boundaries a little... and really fun to watch her explore her chemistry with Dax! I enjoy a good opposites attract tale every now and then, and I have to admit this one ranked high amongst my favorites, it was a fresh and engaging take on the trope. It was really hard to put this one down once I cracked the cover, these amazing characters pulled me into their world, had me mesmerized in a matter of minutes, and wanting to stick around to see if they had what it took to go the distance. Such a great read!! Highly recommend you get your hands on this one, these two are sure to keep you captivated from start to finish!

Requested an advanced copy from NetGalley, and voluntarily read and reviewed.

True story, I was going to read the new Sarah Ballance book, but I had just finished another contemporary English romance so decided to read this instead. But then forgot my decision. So I'm reading this thinking "wow, Sarah has really gone in a different direction with this series!". Anyhoo.

Lisa Michaels is an interior designer in Portland. Her long-term relationship with a wealthy stockbroker ended six months ago when he left her at the altar and she is rethinking her entire lifeplan, lifestyle choices and instincts. Sitting in a hipster bar with her two sisters her eye is caught by a guy the exact opposite of her ex. This guy, Granite Ass as she calls him in her head, is big, muscular, heavily tattooed and wearing jeans and a t-shirt. When he comes over and starts flirting with Lisa she makes a split-second decision to do the opposite of her instincts and, just for once, experience life with a bad boy.

Dax Kensington might look like a biker thug, he might even tell people that he is a steelworker, he most definitely was brought up in a trailer but he has also made a ton of money inventing a steel-walled reusable water bottle. He initially mistakes Lisa for his bitchy ex-girlfriend but hey if this snooty blonde wants to have some kind of revenge sex with a bit of rough he has no objections.

What starts out as a one-night stand walk on the wild side soon morphs into the most intense experience Lisa has ever had, and Dax is nothing like she imagined. So she proposes an experiment, The Test, in which she will do the opposite of her usual choices. Swap a night at the Opera schmoozing potential clients for a night in a biker bar - you get the idea, and she asks Dax if he will help her.

This is a Scorched imprint so there are plenty of smexy times as Lisa and Dax explore her wild side, and yet it is also a sweet romance where Dax and Lisa discover how much they like talking and laughing together, but will either of them have the courage to suggest their relationship could last longer than the 30 day Test? Or are they really too different to have a long term chance?

I was totally engrossed by this sexy yet sweet romance. I see that it is the second in a series but you can totally read this as a stand-alone (having said that, how did I miss the first book?). Dax and Lisa are such likeable characters, I just wanted to grab Dax all to myself.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

That good Old line .. we shouldn't judge a book by its cover? Pretty much made for this book.

Lisa can most definitely come across as stuck up, snobby and uptight. It's not purposely done though. What happens when you question every choice you've made?. Well, She jumps head first into the deep end testing all things new and exciting. She's sweet, funny with an almost innocence about her. She opens herself to all things completely opposite to what she'd normally do and I loved that side of her!. She grows as a character flourishing through the story! Not into a different person but a more rounded character.

Dax although a total hottie, was quicker to judge than Lisa. He constantly made assumptions about her regardless of what she said or did. He's a little broken, a lot of cynical with a dash of brooding. He worked his way up to greatness yet still felt like that boy from the wrong side of the tracks who didn't fit in. But I loved him!. His sweet, his bossy alpha granite ass and his cute funny side. It took longer for him to get with the program but when he did it was nice to see him take note that he had his own issues to sort through, take ownership for them and apologise like a man.

They clicked from the start! The chemistry was just palpable. That connection instantaneous. Two completely opposite in everyway characters fit together like a perfect puzzle. I loved the naughty antics they got up to!.. delicious. The sweet moments so freaking good it gave me a toothache and even the times where they clashed a little were interesting. I really enjoyed this story. Seemlessly written at a great pace there's no unnecessary angst or drama just a fabulous romance. All kinds of sweet, sexy and funny. I didn't expect anything less from this author because every book I've read of hers has delivered! This is no different.

I kindly received this ARC from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Deliciously Amorous Refreshingly Erotic

Learning about yourself to stretch boundaries and question your decisions and behavior.
Very cleverly done.

3.5 Stars. This is one of those books that is difficult for me to review because I think I'm being too negatively influenced by one thing that bugged me. So I'll try to focus on what I liked first. I liked the premise of the book. It's different, and cute, and leads to some good laughs. I like the author's writing style a lot; I was pulled into the story immediately and stayed engaged for the most part. I LOVED the character of Dax. He is sexy, sweet, funny, kindhearted, and just hot, hot, hot. So what's my problem? Well, I just didn't like Lisa. I wanted to. I really wanted to get past the air of snobbery and cut her some slack. And she probably deserved for me to do so. But I didn't. I didn't admire her, or identify with her, and I just didn't think she was good enough for Dax. I'm probably just jealous. ;-) This is the first book I've read by this author, and I enjoyed her writing style enough that I would definitely like to read more.

Well this is a test I would like to take! I mean Dax was such a fabulous guy and Lisa was the perfect woman for him. Even though Lisa comes off as snobby on first impression that couldn’t be further from the truth. Dax is your good guy with a crappy childhood which still affects him to this day even though he has made something of himself. Once Dax starts talking to Lisa he realizes that she isn’t what she seemed, yes she has classy tastes but a lot of it also has to do with her job as an interior designer. Every time these two are together you can feel the sexual tension between them. I really liked Cassie and Simon together but these Dax and Lisa are just as great. There are some hilarious parts in this book and I just love when I can laugh and still get some hot sex scenes. And there were some HOT sex scenes! If you loved The List then you will love The Test.