The Queen of Darkness just became the Queen of Comedy! Pepper Winters, writing as Tess Hunter, has completely blown my mind! I am addicted to her dark and twisted stories so much that I usually pre-order them without a synopsis, because she is that damn good. Sight unseen, I know that Pepper will deliver. Can’t Touch This has me laughing my A%$ off and I am completely smitten with Tess Hunter!!

First of all, that cover. THAT COVER!!! I was like a love sick puppy drooling over that cover. I...

The Queen of Darkness just became the Queen of Comedy! Pepper Winters, writing as Tess Hunter, has completely blown my mind! I am addicted to her dark and twisted stories so much that I usually pre-order them without a synopsis, because she is that damn good. Sight unseen, I know that Pepper will deliver. Can’t Touch This has me laughing my A%$ off and I am completely smitten with Tess Hunter!!

First of all, that cover. THAT COVER!!! I was like a love sick puppy drooling over that cover. I mean...WOW. I just knew that this book would be completely different, a unique story that i just wouldn’t normally expect. I knew it would be hilarious, but heart warming? Make me cry? Totally unexpected and so very worth it.

Vesper Fairfax is a blonde, blue-eyed, and long-legged veterinarian who commits her life to her four-legged friends and her best friend, Polly, leaving no time for a guy. Except for the one guy who keeps bringing a spectacle of injured dogs to her vet. He goes out of his way to harass her, making her so very uncomfortable.

Ryder Carson with his hazel eyes, dark hair, and tall and muscular body is amazingly sexy. And so very annoying. Ryder loves to rescue dogs and more importantly harass the local veterinarian making her so uncomfortable he finds it funny. Ry is an all around good guy, helps people and animals all the same. There is no ulterior motive with him, he is very blunt when he tells Vesper he is interested in getting her to bed.

I laughed hysterically every time these two got together. Ryder gave it to her good and she wanted to give it back without going over the line. Ves was infuriated with Ryder but the small business that they owned really relied on Ryder and his rescues to help pay their bills as he was there a few times a week.

“Hot dog? I’d say it’s more like a giant salami…You can squeeze my salami if you want.”

The chemistry between Ves and Ryder is so off the charts hot, it is unexplainable. Ryder is one kinky guy and brings out a wild animal in Vesper! Someone who is so in control likes to be so out of control in the bedroom. Except this one time…which is really change your panties kinda hot… You feel everything, and I mean everything. The sexual tension from Ryder, the sass and lust coming from Ves, unreal. I was completely taken by this couple. The fun they have together, their sexual chemistry is off the charts, the shared love for doing good; Vesper and Ryder are just one of those couples that everyone wants to see as themselves.

There is so much lighthearted fun, great banter between the two main characters and so much great sex to this story, I cannot even begin to tell you everything. Nor do I want to because I’m going back in for a re-read right now. By the way, of course there’s a small “Oh My God, What?!?” moment towards the end be rest assured there will be a happy ending (in more ways than one).

What I liked:

I loved the idea of the handsome, wealthy man who saves animals meeting and falling in love with the beautiful veterinarian. Some of the initial banter between the characters fell a little flat to me and wasn't as funny and as I think it was intended to be; but I stuck with it and after a few chapters, it picked up and became more entertaining.

I adored Ryder from the moment he was introduced. He was a sweet man with such a big heart and his deep love for animals was endea...

What I liked:

I loved the idea of the handsome, wealthy man who saves animals meeting and falling in love with the beautiful veterinarian. Some of the initial banter between the characters fell a little flat to me and wasn't as funny and as I think it was intended to be; but I stuck with it and after a few chapters, it picked up and became more entertaining.

I adored Ryder from the moment he was introduced. He was a sweet man with such a big heart and his deep love for animals was endearing. I wasn't as crazy about Vesper but grew to like her once she stopped lying to herself and playing hard to get. From there the attraction between Ryder and Vesper grew and was a natural progression. They just seemed to click.

What I dis-liked:

I felt Polly, Vesper's best friend/work partner, came across as jealous and at one point had a minor pity party which made Vesper feel guilty for being happy. Are best friends really that shallow? And the Michelle thing, WTH? Where did that come from and why?

But overall, I enjoyed this book. However at the end of the day it doesn't matter, because after reading the author's note about the story behind the book, I'm glad she was able to write this cute, romantic comedy that not only helped her to heal but also gave us readers a gift.

Ryder's brother Rupert and Polly will get their book next in Can't Own This.

WOW!! This is one of Pepper Winters books as Tess Hunter.
I loved this book about the sharp tongued devil, named Ryder and the small town vet named Vesper.

This is a book about two people sharing a common goal with helping animals.
Their story is one of laughter, being free, and finally love. Tho it took time to get there and Vesper's face plant started it all. Hehe.
"Can't touch this", had me rolling with laughter. It had hot sex too.! Yum.
Ryder always had some witty comeback to make...

WOW!! This is one of Pepper Winters books as Tess Hunter.
I loved this book about the sharp tongued devil, named Ryder and the small town vet named Vesper.

This is a book about two people sharing a common goal with helping animals.
Their story is one of laughter, being free, and finally love. Tho it took time to get there and Vesper's face plant started it all. Hehe.
"Can't touch this", had me rolling with laughter. It had hot sex too.! Yum.
Ryder always had some witty comeback to make Vesper blush, little did he know . She could be quit the vixen he wasn't expecting. Later he figured she was exactly what he needed. While Ryder, Vesper, Polly ,Vespers bestfriend and Rupert , Ryders , brother were over to have a get together. It was all going so good until she stopped by and wanted to buy some puppies for her son at Ryders house.
Uh oh!!
Someone from the past.
Can Vesper get past this or will she need to.
Get this and read it. Pepper Winters never disappoints. This book is a page turner and it keeps you wanting to know what happens next. I also hope there will be a sequel to Polly and Ruperts story, bestfriend and brother. Crossing my fingers!!