Monday, July 24, 2017

Pounding Skin by L.A. Witt

***1/2

A Skin Deep, Inc. Novel
Fighter pilot Jon Russell never sleeps with the same man twice. Known for his lack of shame when it comes to hooking up, Jon has no interest in commitment—even friends with benefits sounds like too much work.
Matt Huffman has slept with lots of women. He’s had loads of girlfriends. So why does the hot as hell pilot getting a tattoo as the result of a lost bet stop his breath? And how come he can’t stop thinking about him, even after he’s gone?
When Jon returns to Skin Deep the second time, he doesn’t want another tattoo. He wants to hook up with the gorgeous artist he spent hours agonizingly close to, and Matt wants to explore some curiosity about men. Fulfill the desire he can’t stop fantasizing over. And he wants to do it with Jon.
As their casual hook up becomes more than just skin deep, both Matt and Jon are faced with questions they don’t want to answer. Matt understands he’s bi—but are these feelings he has typical of hooking up with a man? Or is it only Jon that can make his heart pound? If Jon wanted nothing more than a fling, why does he find himself needing not just Matt’s body, but all of him? And can their relationship withstand the hardships that makes Jon avoid them in the first place?
The Skin Deep, Inc books can be read in any order—come enter a world where gorgeous tattoo artists and hot Navy men find passion, pleasure, and a happily ever after together.

Source:  advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second in the Skin Deep series (the first book was Back Piece - check out our review here).  Matt works for Colin (from Back Piece) and recently had an experience that makes him think he's bi.  When Jon comes in for a tattoo, bisexuality is pretty much confirmed.  Jon's a promiscuous navy pilot who has to get a tattoo after losing a bet.  He's on board for a hook up with the sexy tattoo artist, but the pick up doesn't really go as planned since Matt hasn't come to terms with his sexuality.  
After some awkwardness, the two hook-up and keep hooking up.  These two have some super hot sexy times, sometimes involving navy uniforms...  Despite the fact that the two are clearly in a relationship, Jon (who initiates a lot of the relationship behavior) still can't admit they are in a relationship.  This, of course, causes problems, which leads to drama and angst. 
If you've read an L.A. Witt book,  then you know that after the angst comes the happily ever after and Pounding Skin is no exception.  Matt and Jon get their collective heads out of their asses and figure their shit out.  And of course, we're all set for the next Skin Deep book by the end of this one.  Book 3, Cover Up releases this fall and looks to be pretty entertaining.  
If you like sexy soldiers and/or m/m books, check out Pounding Skin.  You won't regret it!

~Shel  


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