Seduce Me

Marry Me #1

by Cheryl Holt

HE HAD IT ALL BUT ALWAYS WANTED MORE… Lucas Merriweather grew up rich, spoiled, and entitled. He thrives on pleasure in his personal pursuits. But with his father’s death, he’s suddenly thrust into the role of family patriarch and CEO of their vast global holdings. When his estranged grandfather dies, Lucas learns that—shortly before his death—the elderly man married his young, sexy housekeeper and left her ten million dollars. Lucas is positive the woman is a con artist and thief, and he’s determined to get back the money she stole. He’ll do whatever it takes to win in the end. SHE KNEW WHAT SHE WANTED AND JUST HOW TO GET IT… Faith Benjamin takes in strays—people, pets, kids. Growing up an orphan, she understands the importance of loyalty and connection. When she bonds, it’s forever. As she begins working for aged, dying, Harold Merriweather, he proposes marriage, but the union comes with more than a small fortune. If she accepts the money, she accepts the Merriweather family secrets too. Her decision to wed puts her on a collision course with Lucas who’s quickly intrigued. Is she the gold digger he expected? Or is she someone else entirely? He can only think of one way to strip away her layers and get to the truth. But when attraction is the bait and lust the fuel, seduction is the only game to play. And Faith is a master. Lucas may have finally met his match.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary

128 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2011

About the author

CHERYL HOLT is a New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon “Top 100” bestselling author who has published seventy novels.

She’s also a lawyer and mom, and at age forty, with two babies at home, she started a new career as a commercial fiction writer. She’d hoped to be a suspense novelist, but couldn’t sell any of her manuscripts, so she ended up taking a detour into romance where she was stunned to discover that she has a knack for writing some of the world’s greatest love stories.

Her books have been released to wide acclaim, and she has won or been nominated for many national awards. She is considered to be one of the masters of the romance genre. For many years, she was hailed as “The Queen of Erotic Romance”, and she’s also revered as “The International Queen of Villains.” She is particularly proud to have been named “Best Storyteller of the Year” by the trade magazine Romantic Times BOOK Reviews.

She lives and writes in Hollywood, California, and she loves to hear from fans. Visit her website at www.cherylholt.com.

Reviews

[Anne OK · Rating 3 out of 5]

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This one was a real soap opera! But I must admit I enjoyed reading every page. A wealthy family with so many secrets among them and a grandfather who had his own plans for mending some of the major problems. Another short, quick, easy read.

[Nelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didnt like Faith... She was playing though and sounded stupid, especially at the end when she was talking with Angela, or when she wouldn't admit the truth while confronted by Lucas.

Lucas was quite tame, I get what Dustin meant lol!
He couldn't even be properly mad, I guess Faith did bewitched him

Short story, 11 chapters, fast reading.
Starts as hate to lust, then super brief courting, and then direction the bed for some funny sex.
It promised to be hot, I mean Lucas said she wouldn't be able to walk for a week, but it was kinda lame.

Then there is a weird twist with a secret exposed to Lucas.
Again Dustin said it right! They had private detectives but couldn't find out about the kids and their link to Harold?

2.5 stars, rounding up to 3 because I love this author, at least her HR romances...

[Ella Foisy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only my opinion.

Cute, cute. This book kept h intereste . I am on to the next book in the series. The writing is well edited.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Romantic Times hit the nail on the head when they dubbed Cheryl Holt the “Best Storyteller of the Year” and proof of that claim can easily be found in her charming new novella “Seduce Me”.


Typically my area of reading interest remains firmly in the realm of historical romance so when I was given a copy of this story to read, I was a bit hesitant. That hesitancy became non-existent before the end of the first paragraph. The world around me literally fell away for the next two hours as I eagerly thumbed through the pages of Lucas and Faith’s journey from unknown adversaries to playful lovers, friends and ultimately the realization that they were meant for each other. BLISS!



I am now officially a fan of Cheryl Holt’s talent and plan on stocking my ever growing shelves of books with titles from her library as soon as possible.

(This review along many of my others can be found at www.novelsalive.tv )

[Debra Crosby · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was more than I expected. I thought it would just be about a man or woman trying to get the other to have sex but I was pleasantly surprised. Lucas and Faith come together because she has inherited ten million dollars from his grandfather and the family wants the money returned. They are the type that never have enough money. Harold, Faith's husband and Lucas' grandfather made her his heir because he felt his grandson would be a perfect fit. In the end they do come together after family interference on both sides

[Toni ~married to a hunk~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I borrowed this book from Bookie so thank you. I thought that is was a cute book. It wasn't very long so that was a nice change for me. I was impressed with the Man characters and they totally had each others back (well most of them). It was a quick read and something that ketp my interest the whole time.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a free book on Amazon. Actually it has all three novellas under the title Marry Me. Normally I don't like novellas. I started reading this while doing cardio at the gym. I didn't want to stop. This is very good for a short story. I plan to read the rest of them.

[Tropical Sorbet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book but too short. So much more of the plot to explore.

[*My* · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book - love the twists and turns. Looking forward to the second one about dustin as he wasn't nice in this one so can't wait to see who manages to tame him!

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lucas and all the mysteries this have. . .*sighs*

[Serena · Rating 3 out of 5]

My Rating System:
* couldn't finish, ** wouldn't recommend, *** would recommend, **** would read again, ***** have read again.

[Wati · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Awesome dialogue and storyline. Great writing too!