Need You Now

An Adams Affair Trilogy #1

by Yahrah St. John

When Kayla Adams wants something, she goes after it. But the take-no-prisoners mogul may have met her match in gorgeous alpha male Ethan Graham. The ruthless billionaire takeover king—and Kayla's secret girlhood crush—is hotter than an Atlanta August night. He's also made it clear he's going to acquire Kayla's beleaguered family enterprise…and will do whatever it takes to get it!

Ethan plans to own a lot more than Kayla's high-profile company. The glamorous president of Adams Cosmetics drives him wild with desire, but acts indifferent to the playboy's sensual charms. Until they share their first kiss. Then Ethan comes up with an offer the alluring Southern beauty can't refuse. Marry him and they'll merge their divided interests in a passionate takeover that will make them partners in everything…maybe even love.

Genres: African American Romance, Romance

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published November 15, 2011

About the author

Yahrah St. John is the International author of forty two books. When she’s not at home crafting one of her sexy romances with compelling heroes and feisty heroines with a dash of family drama, St. John can be found in the kitchen cooking one of her gourmet meals discovered on the Food Network for her husband. Or this thrill-seeking junky can be found traveling the globe seeking out her next adventure.

A graduate of Hyde Park Career Academy, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Northwestern University. St. John is a member of Romance Writers of America, but is an avid reader of all genres. St. John lives in sunny Orlando, the City Beautiful.

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Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

This book had it all. There was so much passion between Ethan and Kayla in and out of the boardroom that it made this book so hot! Kayla was so passionate about her family's company that she was willing to do whatever it took to save it. I really didn't see Ethan's proposition coming, and that's what realyl makes me throughly enjoy a book when the author really surprises me. The whole Adam's family dynamic was such a positive one, and it really made this book more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this one.

[Selina Durio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adams vs Graham’s

While I enjoyed the story line this was a difficult read. Understanding that this was a book written I presume early in Ms. St. John’s career, I found it difficult to follow the time and setting changes that occurred within chapters. The characters were well developed and the story line kept me reading, despite my difficulties.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the story line. Its always amazing how when the characters try to manipulate one another it never turns out the way that think. But love always intervene.

[Shone · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the oldest of three children what is Kayla Adams willing to do to save her fathers cosmetics company? She has to choice sell her soul to the devil or give up.

[Joyce M. H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved Ethan and Kayla, some may say the Ethan strong armed Kayla into marrying him but it was a business arrangement and Kayla really need Ethan to help Adams Cosmetics sinking. Ethan wanted controlling interest in Adam's Cosmetics and made sure no one would help them and he came up a solution by informing Kayla that he would take nothing less than her being his wife and 50-1/2 percent of Adam's Cosmetics.
Kayla and Ethan should have communicated more verbally. They were great in bed but lacked communication. Kayla was on the defense when it came to Ethan which was a good thing because Ethan wanted total control of which Kayla my girl was not going to relinquish. They both loved each and I was glad when they both came to terms with their feelings for each.
Great story on now to read about Shane Adams baby brother of the family "Lost Without You".

[Dina · Rating 4 out of 5]

The base of attraction has been there forever, but with their families at war, they had no chance to explore it. The merger was a good place to start, but their trust and communication was not there. They're good business people, but personally, they need to start talking to each other to see what they want.

[Isha Coleman · Rating 4 out of 5]

The heat of attraction sparks the heart of romance. St. John breaks stereotypes and stirs up trouble with Need You Now. Kayla and Ethan push the boundaries of love and hate with explosive results. From a battle of wills to a meeting of hearts, St John knows how to bring the burn.

[Sven · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kayla and Ethan were a good fit both in and out of bed. The chemistry was there, but Ethan was a bit pushy. Thecwriting was okay, but I liked premise. Always like a good negotiation book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Denise Kenner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story

I thoroughly enjoyed the twists a d turns of this book. I was totally engaged the entire book. I would definitely recommend this book to my friends.

[Dorel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book's storyline. I really liked the hot 🔥 & steamy scenes. Ethan & Kayla got on my nerves. I really liked the ending.

[Sammye · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just could not get into this story. The plot was not interesting and I did not like the characters. Did not finish!

[Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a good hero and heroine, with all the right build up for a good story.  Unfortunately the author spent so much time on their lack of communication and sex, and too little time on a good ending for the book.  The ending felt rushed and incomplete.

[Shh I'm reading! · Rating 2 out of 5]

Why is it I'm supposed to believe that Ethan blackmails Kayla into marrying him, lies to her about an ex, borderline sexually assaults her, but he's just misunderstood? No, he's a douchebag and she should've left him. The only redeeming aspect was the Adams family.

[Shun Givens · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like it!!!

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[Shathara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved and disliked this book at the same time. It's definitely not what I expected after reading the synopsis.