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The Takeover #2
Seduced: The Unexpected Virgin
‘I will have you’
Nothing could tempt widower Ward Miller from his self-imposed seclusion. Until the private celebrity met his new ‘handler,’ the beautiful, no-nonsense Ana Rodriguez. While he’d only stepped back into the spotlight for the worthy charity Ana ran, having her by his side was the benefit he truly wanted.
She claimed she’d never fall for a musician – being star struck wasn’t her style. But that wouldn’t stop Ward. Ana made him want things he hadn’t wanted in much too long. So he’d pursue her…and with one kiss turn the tables on this innocent…
The Takeover For better, for worse. For business, for pleasure. These tycoons have vowed to have it all
Also includes a Bonus Novella: Rafe & Sarah - Part 2, by Catherine Mann
Nothing could tempt widower Ward Miller from his self-imposed seclusion. Until the private celebrity met his new ‘handler,’ the beautiful, no-nonsense Ana Rodriguez. While he’d only stepped back into the spotlight for the worthy charity Ana ran, having her by his side was the benefit he truly wanted.
She claimed she’d never fall for a musician – being star struck wasn’t her style. But that wouldn’t stop Ward. Ana made him want things he hadn’t wanted in much too long. So he’d pursue her…and with one kiss turn the tables on this innocent…
The Takeover For better, for worse. For business, for pleasure. These tycoons have vowed to have it all
Also includes a Bonus Novella: Rafe & Sarah - Part 2, by Catherine Mann
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 17, 2011
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Emily McKay
194 books624 followersI write the kinds of books I want to read. Fast-paced books with lots of world-building, snarky heroines, and swoony heroes. I love story, pop culture, gossip, and baked goods. I’m a modern-day hippy and certified LEGO nerd.
I live in the Austin, Texas hill country, with my geeky husband and two extremely geeky kids. We have dogs, chickens, cats, and more LEGOs than should be allowed by law. Oh, and I stress bake. So if my characters talk about food a lot, that’s why.
I live in the Austin, Texas hill country, with my geeky husband and two extremely geeky kids. We have dogs, chickens, cats, and more LEGOs than should be allowed by law. Oh, and I stress bake. So if my characters talk about food a lot, that’s why.
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March 5, 2011
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From the Mini-Series: The Takeover
Nothing could tempt widower Ward Miller from his self-imposed seclusion. Until the private celebrity met his new “handler,” the beautiful, no-nonsense Ana Rodriguez. While he’d only stepped back into the spotlight for the worthy charity Ana ran, having her by his side was the benefit he truly wanted.
She claimed she’d never fall for a musician—being starstruck wasn’t her style. But that wouldn’t stop Ward. Ana made him want things he hadn’t wanted in much too long. So he’d pursue her…and with one kiss turn the tables on this innocent, leaving her begging for his touch.
Oh, I know, the title is simply awful. Romance lovers should not allow that to prevent them from reading this sweet little story, however.
Overall, I enjoyed this story. There was only one real love scene and it was fairly “tame” for a Harlequin Desire, which to be honest was a rather nice change from some Harlequins where it seems the hero and heroine can’t do anything but fall into bed together. For less than $4 on eHarlequin, I couldn’t resist snapping up this book, and would recommend it to any Harlequin fan as a tasty little summer read. 4/5 Stars
From the Mini-Series: The Takeover
Nothing could tempt widower Ward Miller from his self-imposed seclusion. Until the private celebrity met his new “handler,” the beautiful, no-nonsense Ana Rodriguez. While he’d only stepped back into the spotlight for the worthy charity Ana ran, having her by his side was the benefit he truly wanted.
She claimed she’d never fall for a musician—being starstruck wasn’t her style. But that wouldn’t stop Ward. Ana made him want things he hadn’t wanted in much too long. So he’d pursue her…and with one kiss turn the tables on this innocent, leaving her begging for his touch.
Oh, I know, the title is simply awful. Romance lovers should not allow that to prevent them from reading this sweet little story, however.
Overall, I enjoyed this story. There was only one real love scene and it was fairly “tame” for a Harlequin Desire, which to be honest was a rather nice change from some Harlequins where it seems the hero and heroine can’t do anything but fall into bed together. For less than $4 on eHarlequin, I couldn’t resist snapping up this book, and would recommend it to any Harlequin fan as a tasty little summer read. 4/5 Stars
March 25, 2011
I would have rated this book lower but I actually like Emily McKay's writing style and I liked the hero Ward Miller. He was a really great guy. It was just too bad he had to hook up with the heroine, Ana, who was very, very unlikeable and just plain annoying.
She said all these things based on all these stupid suppositions: he's in love with his dead wife (who btw was a heck of a lot cooler than Ana on a good day), I'll have sex with him and not become attached (because she's a virgin at 27 and doesn't know any better), I represent the community (but she doesn't because although she's ethnic but not poor they think she's a snob and rightly so), and I can be great at a job (which she was parachuted into because of her rich friend) but has no idea what is happening at her first big public event. Have I covered everything? Not sure because the list is long.
Oh, yeah, I forgot the fact that she stalked him, she walked out on him a big party with no explanation, and she almost warned Ward off performing. She's a total idiot.
She'll remind you of that annoying younger sister/friend who is all talk but has no practical experience, as in no life experience, and you know she is just faking it. It's no small wonder she has no other friends other than Emma.
She said all these things based on all these stupid suppositions: he's in love with his dead wife (who btw was a heck of a lot cooler than Ana on a good day), I'll have sex with him and not become attached (because she's a virgin at 27 and doesn't know any better), I represent the community (but she doesn't because although she's ethnic but not poor they think she's a snob and rightly so), and I can be great at a job (which she was parachuted into because of her rich friend) but has no idea what is happening at her first big public event. Have I covered everything? Not sure because the list is long.
Oh, yeah, I forgot the fact that she stalked him, she walked out on him a big party with no explanation, and she almost warned Ward off performing. She's a total idiot.
She'll remind you of that annoying younger sister/friend who is all talk but has no practical experience, as in no life experience, and you know she is just faking it. It's no small wonder she has no other friends other than Emma.
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June 25, 2011
Seduced:The Unexpected Virgin by Emily McKay was pretty enjoyable. A big Hollywood musician falls big-time for our heroine who he is working with in a new charitable organization. He has been grieving for his wife's death as well, Ana on the other hand doesn't make things simple for him. I liked how he did all the chasing and wooing.
Rating 3.5
Rating 3.5
January 19, 2014
Freaking Boring!!!!!
May 10, 2017
Leído el 17/04/2012
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January 30, 2016
This is book 2 of the Takeover series from Harlequin. This is the typical Cinderella story with a modern twist. Anna Rodriquez is the daughter of the Worth family's gardener and house servant. Meanwhile, Ward Miller is a famous singer, with a deceased wife. They meet as part of a charity event for Hannah's Hope, and sparks fly. But the road to happiness is paved with misunderstandings.
December 1, 2011
Since this is a category, I found the emotional development between the characters to be extremely abbreviated (deeply in love after a matter of weeks), but that aside, it was an entertaining read. i've already requested the next book from the library.
March 26, 2013
I love that each story is written by different writers. I love Ward and Ana. The story shows struggles on both side but overcoming them and being happy is harder then they think. Great HEA. Another continuation of Rafe short story at end of book.
July 14, 2011
Enjoyable second in series, I really like how the books are connected and is flowing.
January 27, 2012
Emily McKay has such a fun voice. I keep coming back for that alone.
February 8, 2014
like the writing, but could have done without the tie ins to other books...probably my fault for reading this first! worth the read and easy to read without reading other books.
July 21, 2014
Love it. Just absolutely love it.
December 31, 2015
1.25 stars
November 24, 2016
El argumento esta genial pero luego la autora no lo aprovecha y la novela se vuelve hasta aburrida
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December 24, 2014Miniseries: The Takeover
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