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On A Whim

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I'm in hiding.

As a bestselling BDSM author, I know all too well the danger of letting people get too close.

I've spent my entire life keeping people at arm’s length, until her. Kiki Smith is simply supposed to be my new cover designer, but before I know it, she starts breaking down the walls I've worked so hard to erect.

She's unlike any woman I've ever met and before I’m even aware of what's happening, she consumes me from the inside out.

There's just one problem... I have a secret, and I'm afraid that once she finds out what I'm hiding, my barriers will once again slam back into place.

Published February 19, 2018

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J.M. Walker

91 books1,199 followers
J.M. Walker, a Canadian author, is an Amazon bestseller who also hit USA Today with Wanted: An Outlaw Anthology. She loves all things books, pigs and lip gloss. She is happily married to the man who inspires all of her Heroes and continues to make her weak in the knees every single day.

"Above all, be the HEROINE of your own life..." ~ Nora Ephron

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Profile Image for Christina.
634 reviews24 followers
February 6, 2018
5 Stars - 3 Flames

My My My! If you're an avid reader and maybe even stalk, I mean follow, a few Authors, you're going to LOVE this book. This could be a true story for all I know (looks over at the author with a grin - yep, I'm gonna start rumors).

Kiki is a virgin mother. Totally weird, right? Yep, but that's her story to tell you. She's also a very well known book cover graphic designer for authors. Between juggling her career and a five year old daughter, her libido has finally caught up to her wants and she can't seem to think about anything else. Especially when the model for an author she's working for, starts flirting.

Bo is screwed. He's already decided to pull his old covers and re-do them to re-brand himself. The problem is that the designer he already paid has disappeared and he's running out to time. After finding Kiki through a fan, he sparks conversation, hires her and....well...that's for you to find out.

The intensity in this is crazy. Bo is true Dom and Kiki is a natural submissive, but with a fierce edge to her. I have to admit that I loved the "messaging" throughout the story. There's something about reading it that way that helps me get in to the story. But I digress.

This is a super short read. I think I finished it in a couple of hours (while taking breaks). Perfect airline/travel book. You might want to make sure no one can read over your shoulder though....jus sayin'.
February 9, 2018
I received a copy of this book for an honest review.
This is a quick little read but packed full of hotness, secrets and some laughter.
Kiki is a graphic designer who designs book covers for authors. she has a great career and a wonder family. However, because of her small family she is guarded, protective, and not willing to put her heart out there again. really she has the greatest friend a girl could want. Chaz is her BFF and he only wants the best for Kiki. He had me cracking up in this story. OMG "wet bread" What Really Chaz (i cannot even if you want to know you will have to read it).
B.Vesper is looking to cover his books and he is going to picky. He contacts Kiki to take on this project. B puts Kiki in contact with his cover model/PA Bo. Bo and Kiki end up covering more than just book covers and Bo slowly starts to bring Kiki's walls down. When Bo reveals he is keeping a secret and has been lying to her can she forgive and learn to trust again?
I loved these people not just Bo and Kiki but also Chaz and the twins. They know how to have fun and support one another as BFF's should. I enjoyed Bo and the BDSM aspect in this story. Seeing Kiki respond and submit to Bo was entertaining. I liked Bo and Kiki and would have enjoyed reading more of them and of course Chaz too.

Profile Image for Bloggers From Down Under .
797 reviews37 followers
February 6, 2018
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* Review by Gayle from Bloggers From Down Under *

A HUGE fan of J.M Walker, the excitement when On A Whim fell into my kindle was no surprise.
J.M has never failed in her ability to capture me from the very beginning to end with her words and her novels.
And J.M has done it again.
On A Whim....Guys what can I say other than this was absolutely fantastic.

We meet Kiki.
A single Mum, nearing thirty, independent and very successful, Kiki has everything she could ask for. Working as a graphic designer, designing book covers for authors she's happy. But relationships are a no go zone.
Past hurt has caused Kiki to stay very much single.
And to top it off, she still holds her 'V' card.
Yes you read that right guys.

But Kiki's life is about to change.
Her whole world will be tilted on it's axis.

And why?

Because Bo, the sexy, delicious and highly successful author is going to change everything. He is going to blow her mind and there's isn't a thing Kiki can do about it.
Or is there?

Guys you need to read this. Light-hearted, sinfully delicious, humor packed and all things naughty, On A Whim is a read not to be missed. Everything you could ask in a novel, On A Whim is just brilliant.
I fell in love with both Kiki and Bo, but lets not forget Chaz. He's all kinds of hilarious and a girls best friend.
J.M again has delivered an exceptional read that shouldn't be missed.

But be warned....
You will never look at wet bread the same again!!

5 stars.
Profile Image for Valeen Robertson (Live Thru Books Blog).
5,356 reviews200 followers
February 4, 2018
Whew! For such a short read, On A Whim packed a hell of a sexy punch. Bo Layden. B. Vesper. He's both. He's a best-selling BDSM author. He's a cover model. But no one knows he's both, thanks to some stalker fans in his past who harassed him. And he's never been tempted to tell anyone his secret until he meets Kiki, his new cover designer and the woman he's intrigued by before he ever meets her in person.

I loved On A Whim. Kiki and Bo are seriously sexy together from their very first interaction. Add in that they're both likable, entertaining characters, the writing is fast paced and well-drawn, and On A Whim ended up being the perfect diversion on this Super Bowl Sunday.

I received an ARC for an honest review.
Profile Image for Fawn Michaels.
Author 1 book9 followers
February 20, 2018
OMG! I absolutely loved this story! Author falling in love with his cover designer what more could you want! Oh yeah, hot kinky sex to go along with it! Bo and Kiki are absolutely wonderful. Being new characters in JM's world, they don't disappoint. They are hot, sexy and all the above! This was an amazing story! And I can't wait to read what is in store for us next!


I voluntarily agreed to read this book and this is my honest review!
Profile Image for Erica.
1,311 reviews30 followers
February 6, 2018
On a Whim may is a quick read with a heat level that's off the charts.
Model/writer meets cover designer and sparks fly.
I love, love, LOVED this novella from beginning to end.
The author packs quite a story into such a small package, I was glued to the pages and wished I had more when I got to the last page!
Fast paced, well written and sexy as hell? Yes please.
Profile Image for Kellie.
219 reviews
April 16, 2020
A solid 4.5⭐️

I’m not sure I’m a fan of novellas as I don’t feel like we get a whole lot of time to get invested in a storyline and this one just seemed to be about nothing more than sex.

While it was a HOT read, I was left wanting that little bit more. The storyline seemed far too predictable to me but overall I did enjoy the book.
Profile Image for Jennifer Scarn.
384 reviews12 followers
February 3, 2018
A fun, light hearted read. Sexy characters with sass and chemistry. Really enjoyed this!!
Profile Image for Amber.
133 reviews2 followers
February 4, 2018
holy hotness, I loves B and Kiki, this was a hot fast paced read that I could not put down!
Profile Image for Janneke Wolbers.
448 reviews1 follower
May 6, 2018
Not dissapointed

As always JM Walker does not disappoint.
Awesome fast read. Would love to read more about this one.
Hopefully there will be more like these soon
Profile Image for Kelly Marie.
540 reviews5 followers
February 12, 2018
Oh holy hotness! Yes please! This is a fun but HAWT read. Kiki is a virgin mother who is a graphic designer. (you’ll have to read the book to find out why *haha*) and she is contacted by B. Vesper to design new covers. She fangirls so hard! While Kiki is working with B’s model, Bo, things start to get flirty and then really hot. Neither of them seem to be able to control themselves but they both have secrets. Some are a little more severe than others. As it is a novella it is a pretty short read, a couple hours at the most, but dayum! It’s a hot little quickie! *wags eyebrows* A must read!
Profile Image for Stephanie.
469 reviews20 followers
February 21, 2018
Got to love a story that is based in our beloved book world! This is a story of author and cover artist falling for each other. I loved that we got new characters from JM and I feel in love with them all! If you love JM, this won't disappoint. And if you have yet to read her, get ready to fall in love with her and her writing!
February 23, 2018

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Hot little read from one of my favorite erotica authors. JM can do a “quickie” very well. *snickers* She gets you hot and bothered plus actually deliver a fun story to go along.

Kiki is a mother and book cover designer. She is lonely and thanks to her bestie, Chaz, she is going to put herself out there again after her ex fiancée left her at the altar.

Bo is a model but also a romance author hiding from Kiki. He is enthralled by her good girl persona and wants to see if she is the real deal before telling her his real identity.

The couple have a hot and steamy romance with lots of naughty fun to read…I mean come on it’s a JM book so OF COURSE the naughty fun is in abundance!!

The flirting was funny and sweet in the beginning but soon emotions (and fluid are swapped…LOL) but what will Kiki do when she learns of Bo’s deceit???? How will it all go down and what the heck was Parker Reed doing making a nice little cameo???
Profile Image for CAW.
34 reviews4 followers
February 20, 2018
I loved this book, to me its a refreshing new view of romance. The main character is a Romance author who is male and book cover designer who is female. I know there have been many male romance writers but this is the first time I've read a romance about one!

I found the book to be refreshing, entertaining, and as an avid reader of JM Walkers I always love the depths of her characters. Even the side characters grasp my interest and I would love to read more about Kiki's world and friends. J.M. Walker any chance for a series???




Profile Image for Penny Layne.
305 reviews2 followers
March 22, 2018
A perfect, sexy quick read

Kiki is a cover designer, a single mom and an almost 30 year old virgin.
Bo is a BDSM author looking to reinvent himself by redoing all of his covers. When he looks for someone new, he stumbles upon Kiki.
Since trust isn't something that comes easily to either one, masks get put on to hide their true selves and their true feelings.
Professionalism is always hard when feelings become involved.
But when those masks need to come off, where does that leave a cover model, an author, a designer and lovers?
Profile Image for Julia Gerard.
694 reviews9 followers
February 23, 2018
A whole lot of HOT in a little book! I loved this story, because it seemed very realistic! Kind of reminds me of a book signing I went to! Kiki and B start out very professional, they just worked well together, then Bo the cover model steps in and the heat turns up! An Amped up quick read you don't want to miss!
Profile Image for Lynne Garlick.
2,079 reviews23 followers
March 26, 2020
Yummy!

Another quick HAF read by this author! Bo has had his fingers burned, as an author he has been screwed over by a cover designer and needs a new one.
Kiki's details get emailed to him by a friend and they start chatting via messenger. There appears to be a spark between them and once they actually meet.....Flames!!!
Be still my heart!!
Profile Image for Laura.
584 reviews5 followers
February 21, 2018
Hot & sweet!

This is the first book I’ve read by JM Walker and it definitely won’t be the last.
I loved the premise of the book and devoured in a only a few hours.
Kiki & Bo were entertaining. Seeing them meet, flirt, and finally fall in love was awesome!
Profile Image for Elaine.
719 reviews4 followers
February 21, 2018
For a quick read it was hot and sexy as all hell!! JM Walker sure knows what she's doing when it comes to writing this little number.
Indie author falls in love with a cover designer and cover designer falls hard for the indie author what more could you want!
Profile Image for Shari Tomlinson.
208 reviews
February 22, 2018
So much more than 5 stars! Could not stop reading

In true JM Walker fashion she nailed this one! The chemistry between the two was off the charts, surprised my kindle didn't explode. If you enjoyed Torn or Parker Reed series you will love this smoker!
Profile Image for Amanda.
192 reviews11 followers
February 27, 2018
Extremely Steamy!

OMG this is so good! I was addicted from beginning to end. Kiki and Bo are so hot together. The love scenes were very steamy and I enjoyed the BDSM scenes very much. JM Walker doesn’t disappoint!
130 reviews
March 16, 2020
Loved it!

This secret boss thing getting to know someone and having it turn into a hella relationship. Good girl wanting to be bad and a bad boy wanting to be good for her. Meeting in the middle romance forever love. You want to read this! Love her books check them out
88 reviews3 followers
March 31, 2020
This Novella made my heart happy!

This is a beautiful love story with a dark twist.....BDSM. I enjoy Jo's books. She had a way of describing everything so that you are able see with your minds eye and feel with whatever emotion she wants you to. I highly recommend this book.
2,617 reviews23 followers
June 25, 2020
this was a really great book! he knows not to let anyone close to him. only she seems to get up close and personal. only hes keeping a big secret that could destroy everything. read to find out what happens.
Profile Image for Jacqui Foster.
941 reviews2 followers
July 7, 2018
Great

Another great book by this author, i really enjoyed reading about Military and Bo, him introducing her to his world of BDSM,
Profile Image for Becky Hedge.
1,034 reviews1 follower
March 15, 2020
On A Whim

Excellent book. Highly recommend this book to everyone. Excellent story line kept your interest and attention making it hard to put down.
Profile Image for Claire Fletcher.
386 reviews4 followers
December 30, 2022
Oooh

I really loved this novella! I wish it had been full length, that was the only down side! Bo was so yummie! And chaz! Ah amazing chaz.
Profile Image for Sophie Koufes.
1,960 reviews25 followers
February 4, 2018
A fun read about a graphics designer with trust issues who creates book covers for authors. Author B. Vesper & his cover model Bo are about to go on there first signing but there is one problem. Author B. Vesper has a secret that is difficult to reveal due to his past trust issues. When B. Vesper (Bo) becomes a client of single mom Kiki a whirlwind of desire explodes between these two. A cheery, sinfully delicious, packed with humour, & a bit risqué story that keeps you captivated until the end. I love that this novel is based on the book world & the fact that the author herself is a graphic book cover designer herself makes it all the more appealing & so damn cute.
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