Retro Review: Pounding Skin by L.A. Witt (Giveaway)

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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.

5 Stars

After losing a bet over a football game to the guys in his squadron, which he rightfully deserved for rooting for the Falcons, Jon, a fighter pilot, who is deathly afraid of needles, is dragged by his friends/co-workers to Skin Deep Inc., for his first tattoo, one which his squadron members, as a stipulation of the bet, will gladly get to choose for him. Entering the tattoo shop he meets tattoo artist, Matt, who he’s instantly attracted too, but Matt is most likely straight, right?

Matt has always assumed and professed himself to be straight, but after a three way with his best-friend and her boyfriend let’s him explore his interest in a man for the first time, Matt is shocked by his reaction and just how much being with a man turned him on and now he isn’t so sure he’s all that straight. The instant chemistry and attraction he feels for Jon has him questioning his sexuality even further, but once the men fall into bed, Matt is very sure he is anything but straight.

Wow!! This book was mega hot!! Matt and Jon had an explosive chemistry from their first meeting and throughout the progression of their story it just got hotter and hotter. I loved watching Matt explore his newfound bisexuality and become more comfortable and confident in who he was and what he wanted with Jon.

Jon, who is a self professed man-whore and doesn’t often do more than one-night with a guy, can’t get enough of the sexy tattoo artist and the two quickly fall into a non-relationship. Jon is scared of commitment and relationships and thinks they only cause pain and hurt, but he can’t deny the pull he feels towards Matt and before he knows it they fall into a comfortable routine and are spending time together almost daily.

This was an amazing and enjoyable erotic read, probably one of my all time favorites from L.A. Witt. I loved both Matt and Jon. They were both very likable characters and the progression of their relationship felt natural and organic. The chemistry as well as the sex was off the charts hot and very plentiful. I absolutely loved watching them explore their feelings for one another and fall in love.

I also loved getting to catch up with Daniel and Colin from Back Piece and I’m looking forward to moving on to Lucas and Nate’s story next. Very recommendable, but have a fan handy, because this book is smoking hot!!

*copy provided by author/publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

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