Another really enjoyable story between two great characters! I really enjoyed getting to know Pike's back story and how that shaped him into the guy he is today. I loved raegan accepted pike and how they bonded over music. Overall a great book!

Originally given 4.5 hearts at Rookie Romance.

Oakley Easton is a struggling single mum who moonlights as a phone sex operator to pay the bills and send her daughter to a school that can cater to her needs. Her busy double life doesn't leave an awful lot of time to even consider dating and she's pretty much written off her sex life. But when she meets the tattooed, cocky Pike she can't quite resist that pull of attraction despite her head saying he's all wrong for her.
Pike might be growing tired of the shallow groupies and random hookups his musician lifestyle brings, but he knows he's not cut out for family life either. So when Oakley makes it clear she's not after a fling, he tries to accept it and keep their relationship professional and platonic. Yeah....that was never going to work.

I loved Oakley's commitment to her daughter, Rae, and that she works so hard to provide the best for her. She got pregnant at a very young age and was totally unprepared for it, so it definitely makes you admire her all the more for the life she's built for them. Unfortunately this dedication has meant that men aren't very high on Oakley' list of priorities and her night job isn't exactly conducive to dating either.
Pike is the best. I loved his exuberance and fun nature. He pulls Oakley's defenses down, bit by bit, until she can't resist him. But he's not the flighty, wild fling that Oakley expects him to be. He's surprisingly sensitive about her daughter and helps to shoulder some of Oakley's worries.

I loved, loved, loved the chemistry between Pike and Oakley. Holy crap, it's just on another level. From the get go their attraction is pretty intense, but when they finally give in physically...whew! I loved the dominant side of Pike that Oakley brings out in him and that she can totally hand the reigns over to Pike. It's hot.

Overall, I was left a very happy girl after reading this book. It packs that powerful erotic element that's so prominent in the series but it's also an emotional rollercoaster as Oakley and Pike grapple with their feelings for each other. I absolutely loved the ending and can only look forward to reading more from the Loving on the Edge series!

*I received a review copy from the publisher, for my honest opinion. Thank you!

3.75-4 stars. A lot of this worked for me, especially Pike, and Pike and Oakley. And Pike with Oakely and Rae. Lots of cute with lots of hot. Except...

Spoiler

I cringed every time he called her mama, especially when dirty talking in sex scenes lmao. It just didn't work for me.

Review to come...

CALL ON ME Is An Absolute Winner!

Roni Loren has been a must-read for me ever since Crash Into You, her first Loving On The Edge novel. She has the knack to rope you in (No pun intended. Well okay, maybe a little.) from the very first page, usually by dropping you into a conversation or situation that immediately intrigues the hell out of you. You want to know more! I adore these kind of beginnings.

The opening of CALL ON ME is no exception. Loren has us eavesdropping on Oakley Easton as she tries to drum up enthusiasm for a client during her late night/work from home/ much needed second job as a phone sex operator. Loren's talent to create vivid visuals of her scenes is delightful and she is a master at dialogue. This very funny opening gives us an intriguing glimpse of Oakley's personality as she delicately handles her caller, as well as a few details of her life as a single mom to an eleven year old special needs girl.

I liked that we are introduced to Oakley first. I was certainly a bit worried about the woman who my beloved Pike was going to fall for! My worries were for naught. Oakley is perfect. She was caught up in the music business as a young teen, taken advantage of by her manager, and when she found herself pregnant, was shunned by her very conservative parents. Even though she had the support of her brother, life for Oakley and Reagan has not been easy. But Oakley is not a quitter! She is strong, talented, and loves her daughter with all her heart. She just wishes sometimes there was a Prince Charming, and an extra few hours in a day, to make her feel like a desirable woman.

Pike's intro is next, even though most of us know him from Not Until You, and it is just as telling and hilarious as Oakley's. Pike's status as hot, tattooed drummer for the band Darkfall has offered him every opportunity with the ladies. And, he's taken just about all of them. Pike could very easily be a giant douche but again, those of us who read Not Until You, know better. His adoption of and feelings for the poor abused mutt, Monty, was a sure indication of something deeper than the bad boy musician. In CALL ON ME we are treated to the real Pike, heartwarming and heartbreaking alike.

Loren is such an artful storyteller. She carefully peels away the layers of her characters, slowly revealing more and more, drawing us in until we feel as if we know them personally. I mentioned that she is a master at dialogue, but the witty banter just blows my mind! It's amazingly fun. The chemistry she creates between Oakley and Pike is slow to burn but when it catches fire it is oh so hot to witness. These two are people who have lived behind armor for years and it's not easy to shed. Loren doesn't take any cop outs in her plot. She has created a believable story that is so delicious you want to savor it but if you're like me, you'll need to snarf it down as fast as you can. You can always go back for seconds.


Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Really liked it

This book reminded me of Play by Kylie Scott. If you liked that book then you will love this book. Pike was just as funny and way kinkier.