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Wren
I knew what I signed up for when I agreed to an arranged marriage to a man I’d never met. Or at least I thought I did. But Loren Thanes is nothing like I expected. Together we have one year to complete the contract we both agreed to. Or I lose him forever.

Loren
My new wife, she’s everything I’ve ever wanted. And I traded away part of my company on the chance that this marriage would work. But it’s more than that. The contract wasn’t just for the marriage, or the company. It was for a baby.

77 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 19, 2023

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Genni Bee

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1,676 reviews112 followers
February 23, 2023
3.5 Stars

Safety and Spoilers

Completely safe. No ow/om drama. Nothing is mentioned about H’s past but he seemed like a player. h was a virgin. No abuse. I just didn’t really click with these characters. Something was off for me.
22 reviews1 follower
February 18, 2023
I received an ARC of this book from the author. This review is my own independent and honest evaluation.

I’ve enjoyed most of the short insta-love stories by this author in the past. I recommend this author for a quick enjoyable and spicy read. However, this story fell a bit flat for me compared to her others, but I did still enjoy it. That being said, it must be very difficult to develop characters and storyline in such a short format. Overall, there was an HEA, a good level of spice, and I did like the characters…I was just left wanting more. This author is talented, but limited within this format. Those looking for a quick instant-love read will enjoy. Side note: the typos were too many to mention in the arc version and I hope they do some major clean up on it.
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Author 1 book124 followers
March 10, 2023
Error-Riddled Billionaire Erotica

I liked how the very first page of the ARC I received had a detailed explanation from the author about aspects of the book that may not appeal to all readers. While I believe information like this should actually be in the book blurb on a bookseller’s website—so the would-be reader can determine right then whether this particular book is right for them—I appreciated her honesty.

Unfortunately, that is the only thing I did appreciate about this book.

This is a super quick-read novella; you can breeze through it in under 2 hours.. I think the author actually even calls it a novelette. Not sure how that differs from a novella. <<< shrug >>> and things do move along quickly. Frankly, there is little to the story. It reads like erotica, with a few other scenes between the intimate ones. There is no actual external conflict for either party (or in general), and it has minimal conflict overall. If you like to read a story where the couple is, basically, getting it on in every other scene, you may appreciate this book more than I did.

On top of the wafer-thin plot, this book is also riddled with all kinds of issues with grammar, punctuation, and usage. Admittedly, I received an ARC copy—so, hopefully, the published version is improved (though that isn’t typically my experience—but even ARCs should have fewer errors. Most problems could have been avoided had the author simply done her own simple proofreading. This had some, frankly, bizarre ones, like letters missing from words and willy-nilly punctuation. Most of the time, I could figure out the missing-a-letter word from context, but sometimes the word literally had just one or two letters, making it hard to puzzle out by the surrounding words. This book had so many spelling errors. Some were wrong versions of the same word, like the use of contracted (verb) for contract (noun). Others were close-but-no-cigar misspellings, like “had” instead of “head.” Other word errors were even more strange than this. The book also had punctuation problems, like in one place where a comma was put between “I” and “will,” a simple subject and verb with no intervening phrase in between. There also seems to be some repetition of phrases and sentences that made little sense. Frankly, it's been a while since I've seen a book with so many grammar, punctuation, and usage errors.

Finally, I didn't quite buy aspects of both main characters. He is the stereotypical, far too possessive alpha-hole too commonly seen in billionaire romance, but he took the possessiveness to a whole new level in ways that, I'll admit, creeped me out. The “innocent” heroine was far too malleable to his demands and desires. I like a heroine with a little backbone, especially when the hero is so possessive and demanding. As you might be able to tell, I did not enjoy this book in the least, but I kept reading it until their final consummation (not the end of the book) because I took perverse pleasure in watching the multi-track trainwreck of character, plot, and language. You may enjoy this better than I did, but I believe in warning my fellow readers!

I received a free digital copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
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866 reviews3 followers
March 5, 2023
His Incentive is the story of Loren and Wren.

Tropes:
Contract marriage/marriage
Marriage for a child to inherit company
HEA and preggers
Dirty talking hot possessive hero
Cute pretty and feisty innocent heroine
Give you a bit of the HOTS FOR THIS MAN😩

So Loren owns 50% of a company from his father or something and if he wants to own the other half from another distributor, he has to marry his granddaughter and produce a child within a year or no half of the company. So this is what I meant when I said contract marriage. She arrives at his ranch which is so hot. Then they meet, talk and have the ceremony and he likes her. He sets rules for himself and then that same night he’s baking brownies and she comes inside and oof things get hot but they don’t go all the way. He promises her all the way the next day at 6. He keeps his promise but before that the shower scene was so mfkn hot like gimme Loren rn. But anyways they go all the way and it’s smutty trust me oof. The next day he leaves to go to the company and is like I’m happy with my life I don’t want the contract and rips it up because he wants her for her not a stupid contract. Hehe so he arrives and tells her and lemme jus say love is in the air. She takes a pregnancy test 2 weeks later and it says not pregnant and she gets emotional then Erik who is Loren’s half brother supports her by getting her gifts and tampons OMFG I WANT A BROTHER IN LAW LIKE THAT OMG. Then Loren arrives and she tells him and she thinks he’s mad but he’s not and they both cuddle and it’s cute. Turns out a few weeks later she’s preggers and the bleeding was due to jus some minor bleeding. ITS SO CUTE IN THE END.

Solid 3.75/5
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1,880 reviews30 followers
February 17, 2023
HEA
Standalone

Trigger warning
Hand necklace
Age-gap of 20+ years

Loren- 43, Thanes Inc. CEO
Wren - 22, granddaughter of Ehler (CEO of company Loren wants to buy)
Erik- works for Loren, half brother, quiet but sweet, needs his own book


Ehler wants Loren to marry Wren and produce an heir within the year, in exchange for the company he owns. Loren doesn't like the idea at all, but agrees with the consolation that if it doesn't work out, he still gets half the company and only after being told Wren knows about the deal. She is a temptation he will not be able to resist. When she trips and hurts herself the morning after the wedding, he rushes to her rescue. Erik says Wren is a distraction, but Loren is giving her 24 hours to make up her mind before claiming what's his to take from his innocent wife. Will she stay or will she run?

Holy hotness! This story literally brought tears to my eyes! Loved it! 5 stars (after typo fixes) As ARC reviews go, my honest opinion is that this book needs editing but the story was amazingly well thought out. I stayed up extra late reading this book in one go because I could not put it down. 
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271 reviews5 followers
February 18, 2023
Novella✅
Arranged Marriage✅
Pregnancy✅

Plot 5 ⭐
Spice 4🔥

Loren is used to making business deals, but he never thought he would find himself in a situation like the one he is facing now.

He wants this company but marrying the owner's granddaughter and producing an heir, within a year might be too much for him.

Wren has always been an independent woman dead set on making her own way in the world. So how did she find herself agreeing to her grandfather's crazy plan of marrying her to the individual who wants her family's business?

Will Loren and Wren complete the contract?
Without the contract would either of them be with the other?

*ARC Read*
Like any other novella I've read by Genni Bee, I adored Loren and Wren. It is a fast-paced story but that is what a novella is and I'm here for it. The ending made me do a girly squeal and kick my little feet Loren was so adorable I couldn't help it. Genni's books are perfect for when you find yourself in a slump or a book hangover but be warned you will want to go back and binge her back list. I can't wait for the next one in the series.
327 reviews2 followers
February 17, 2023
Genni Bee’s latest novella entitled His Incentive is a very sophisticated but earthy tale of Loren, a billionaire who agrees to an arranged marriage to acquire an heir and a company from a shrewd, older businessman who secured his granddaughter Wren’s agreement to the arranged marriage. Wren is spectacularly beautiful, and Loren is completely captivated by her, and soon comes under her spell. However, he is truly bothered that she is not participating in their arrangement voluntarily, so he…(I will give out no more details of this ingenious plot, buy the book to find out what happens next). The story brings two vulnerable people together for a purpose they both need and want. The intense chemistry between Loren and Wren is in the stratosphere and will leave the reader longing for a cold winter night and gallons of ice water to cool off. But the gentle feelings that grow from their time in one another’s company will leave a smile and sigh in the heart of the reader. Run to the store to buy this book, do not walk!
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332 reviews17 followers
February 22, 2023
HOT (and sweet)! 🔥🔥🔥

• Story/Plot: 📖📖📖 /5
• Characters: 🫂🫂🫂🫂
• Drama/Angst: 😰😰
• Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
• HEA? ✔️
• Re-readable? ✔️

First, holy cow, this book was scorching. *fans self*

It was however a little light on story. I very much enjoyed the characters and I liked the premise of the story. I wanted to know more about who they were and I very much wanted to read more about them outside the bedroom. With that said, there were sweet scenes that weren’t them getting busy, and I liked those. I’d LOVE another chapter at the end to see what happens next. I want to see them with their families, sharing news or just building a stronger relationship.

I loved the gruff brother of the MMC. He was a big ol’ softie in the end ❤️

This series is great, I enjoyed the last one and this one. I definitely recommend both of them! ❤️. Looking forward to the next!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. The opinions expressed in my review are 100% my own & 100% genuine.
972 reviews11 followers
February 19, 2023
From fake to real. 3*
Another book about two corporations merging to become an even bigger and more powerful entity. An arranged, private, and very speedy fake wedding ensues and the protagonists who have never met before begin to get to know one another. The story is about their growing appreciation of one another. Wren whose motivation was her sense of duty to her family and Loren, a confirmed bachelor is gradually realising that married life is perhaps not the worst thing that can happen to him. They slowly fall in love and after a much-desired baby news, the storyline finishes on a HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,220 reviews6 followers
July 10, 2023
Loren & Wren contract to mutual love
What started out as a business deal for Loren with his rival businessman.
Contract~ Marry his granddaughter Wren and have a baby within a year. Wren is tired of men controlling her life. She didn't have a choice when she married Loren per her grandfather orders!
All she needed to do was get her husband find want her desirable to get her pregnant. Then after a year they could go there separate ways. What if she didn't want? What is she wanted Loren to take her & keep her. Loren realized the contract wasn't about the business but about wanting to love 💘 Wren. Could he prove to her, he is worthy of being her husband forever?
Do you have connection started as a contract. Turned to desire, Sensuality & Emotionally desperation they both craved. Read the love store of Loren and Wren.
1,138 reviews9 followers
February 20, 2023
Loren and Wren are set up for failure before their first meeting- their wedding. He wants her family”s company and her grandfather makes a deal- marry her and produce a child. Wren’s first impression is that he’s cold and unfeeling but she’s attracted to him.

Genni turned a sure fire sad story into a hot quick forever love story. Their sexual attraction is scorching and he takes her inexperience with care and respect while being very vocally and physically explicit. Good times!! Loved it!!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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7,458 reviews75 followers
February 26, 2023
Loren was determined to take control Ehlers Power, company. During the negations, Ted Ehlers added the arrangement of his granddaughter. Loren took the deal, not knowing Wren would stop his breath.

Wren knew what she was walking into and was determined to make the relationship work. She never expects Loren to be someone she could fall in love with.

Good fast romance with heated passion, love that grew fast and burned bright.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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468 reviews6 followers
February 15, 2023
Sometimes you just need a short and quick read and this one is perfect for that. I love these because they are fast but you aren’t missing anything. It feels like you get a good amount of backstory and build up for their relationships.

I really liked Loren and that he was making sure the choices made were the best ones for both of them.

-Arranged Marrage
-Age Gap
-Somewhat Insta Love
-Billionaire
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1,864 reviews11 followers
February 16, 2023
This book's amazing. I had so much fun reading it and seeing Loren and Wren's relationship develop. They had such an intense attraction since the beginning that I was rooting for them. Also, I loved how Loren always wanted to give Wren a choice as to what she wanted to do.
It was fun, sexy and witty. I would totally recommend it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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782 reviews24 followers
February 18, 2023
5 stars, 3.5 steamy kisses
ARC COPY REVIEW

novella, arranged marriage, age gap, steamy read, family ranch, wealthy hero

I loved this story. For a short story, it had me hooked even though most of the story occurred in like a day or two mainly but I didn't care because these two were just cute and hot. woot!. I hope the author continues this story into a series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,641 reviews
February 22, 2023
Loren was trying to buy Wren’s grandfathers company. The grandfather wanted to sell but he had a condition he wanted to add. Loren had to marry his granddaughter and they had to have a baby. Wren and Loren both agreed to the terms. They were both searching and wanting a family that neither of them had. This is a really quick read with some sexy parts.
1 review
February 22, 2023
Such a captivating novella, hard to put it down once you start. Reminds you that you can't plan everything, and when you try the script gets flipped on you. Something sweet, something spice, and a novella that's oh so nice.
2,391 reviews7 followers
March 1, 2023
This is book one the series. This story is in billionaire arranged marriage . This book is an instalove steamy sexy hot pregnancy romance. This book is a must read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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328 reviews2 followers
February 22, 2023
His Incentive by Genni Bee
✨ARC Book Review✨

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

You’ll love this book if you like…

-Men with Breeding Kink
-Arranged Marriage
-Short SPICY Read

Ok starting off I didn’t realize how badly I needed this book! I couldn’t decide what I wanted to read, but finding this book I knew that I needed to read it and fast!

This book hooks you from the very beginning. Always making you wonder if it’s all just a deal for them or if they will fall in love by the end.

I honestly wish there was more! Perhaps we will get to see in the future 🤷‍♀️ I really hope we will get to see more of them! They are so cute and I can’t wait to see what their future looks like!

So if your looking for a SPICY short read with a caring man with a breeding kink this book is for you!

I received this arc book in exchange for my honest review.
4,146 reviews25 followers
February 19, 2023
Hot and tender
The story is quite good, simple and starts with an unlikely agreement between Wren's grandfather and Loren to buy a property.
The story is hot, tender, simple, without real twists, but pleasant to read and rather cute.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
118 reviews5 followers
March 1, 2023
Age Gap
Breeding Kink
Quick Read
Arranged Marriage

Genni Bee writes spicy novellas and this one doesn't disappoint. Loren wants Wren's grandfathers' company, but to get it, he must marry Wren. He doesn't expect much from Wren but they hit it off quick. Wren isn't afraid of Loren as he expected. Wren has spent her whole life being told what to do so this is no different. But as both characters fall for each other quickly Loren knows what he must do. He must set Wren free and he hopes that she will stay. Loren gives her the freedom that she deserves and they are able to have the family they deserve.

I often reach for one of Genni Bee's novellas when I need to get out of a slump or I don't know what I want to read next. I wasn't disappointed with this book. The story moved along quickly and held my attention and the spicy was wonderful like it always is.

I received this book from the author and I am giving my honest review.
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319 reviews6 followers
April 6, 2023
love love love

Wren and Loren’s love story is so cute. It may have no been ideal but in the end it came together and they ended up in love 😍
2,833 reviews16 followers
April 15, 2023
intriguing

Loren & Wren story was a great way to start the series. I think that they compliment each other well.
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326 reviews17 followers
April 28, 2023
I loved the ending and the epilogue was so so cute.

Highlights: Quick read; Cute; Spicy; Age Gap; Dual POVS; HEA;
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614 reviews1 follower
May 2, 2023
im so upset why can't she write epilogues it's not that hard
204 reviews9 followers
June 17, 2023
Love it

I love this book it's very sweet, but with hot, steamy scenes. I love how this book flows. It's very well written.
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