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Men Of Wolff Mountain #3
Impossible to Resist
Imposing and brooding, Dr. Jacob Wolff has built a wall around his heart as impregnable as the mountain on which he lives. Until, with one simple request, Hollywood beauty Ariel Dane knocks it down....
Ariel needs Jacob to pose as her lover. But weeks on location with the young, sassy extrovert torture the reclusive doctor...and her seductive body teases him, making him burn white-hot and hungry. Ariel hired him to protect her, not bed her. And now Jacob finds himself in an untenable situation--lusting for the one woman he can never have.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
Janice Maynard
549 books431 followersJanice Maynard came to the writing life early! When her third grade short story, “The Princess and the Robbers”, won a red ribbon in a school arts fair, Janice was hooked. She followed up that early success with a more commercial piece in the sixth grade… “Why My Mom Loves To Drink Coke”. No advance for that one, but she won a six-pack of Coke… remember those great little bottles?
In junior high Janice began circulating her work to a wider audience. A dozen or so notebook pages stapled together made the rounds in some particularly boring classes, with the riveting tales carefully hidden behind textbooks.
High school meant the big time… editor of the school newspaper, the Maroon and White. Janice used her insightful editorials to delve into such meaty subjects as “locker room odor” and “why we need two-ply tissue in the student bathrooms”.
College brought lots of writing, but very little of it creative… four years later, Janice stepped into the adult world as a fully certified elementary teacher.
Despite motherhood, full-time employment, and keeping up with an “always into something” husband, Janice never lost her love of writing or the desire to be published. In 1996 she realized her long-time dream when Kensington Publishing bought her first book, Sweetheart. That exciting moment was followed by the sales of two more books in the Precious Gem line.
In the fall of 2002, Janice left the classroom to pursue writing full-time.
In junior high Janice began circulating her work to a wider audience. A dozen or so notebook pages stapled together made the rounds in some particularly boring classes, with the riveting tales carefully hidden behind textbooks.
High school meant the big time… editor of the school newspaper, the Maroon and White. Janice used her insightful editorials to delve into such meaty subjects as “locker room odor” and “why we need two-ply tissue in the student bathrooms”.
College brought lots of writing, but very little of it creative… four years later, Janice stepped into the adult world as a fully certified elementary teacher.
Despite motherhood, full-time employment, and keeping up with an “always into something” husband, Janice never lost her love of writing or the desire to be published. In 1996 she realized her long-time dream when Kensington Publishing bought her first book, Sweetheart. That exciting moment was followed by the sales of two more books in the Precious Gem line.
In the fall of 2002, Janice left the classroom to pursue writing full-time.
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September 17, 2018
Just read this again. Sigh, I so would give it a 5 star again....
Yummy hero and sassy and spunky heroine.
What a nice change from most hero's that you read about now in that this one was honorable, sweet, kind, brilliant, but still alpha. And he was not a man whore!
Liked that heroine, she was beautiful, strong, kind and sassy (which I loved).
And I thought these two together was pure perfection. They had great chemistry, storyline, witty dialogue and hot (the beach scene was hot and beautiful).
A very pleasant and nice surprise in this read!
Yummy hero and sassy and spunky heroine.
What a nice change from most hero's that you read about now in that this one was honorable, sweet, kind, brilliant, but still alpha. And he was not a man whore!
Liked that heroine, she was beautiful, strong, kind and sassy (which I loved).
And I thought these two together was pure perfection. They had great chemistry, storyline, witty dialogue and hot (the beach scene was hot and beautiful).
A very pleasant and nice surprise in this read!
September 25, 2018
She was shiny, witty, sassy, beauty. He was brooding but honorable lone wolf. But I hate him even if he was not intentionally cruel. In fact H was not guilty due to rule #5 of Harveyland, H must deny being with h to refrain pain. There are lots of horrible Hs of vintage HPs but I really hate this H? There must be a disconnection between wires of my brain. 🙄 Luckily, at the end he grovelled nicely and h didn’t forgive him immediately. 😎
June 1, 2012
Very good book. I liked both Ariel and Jacob. Jacob had closed off his emotions after losing too many people who were close to him. He had been hurt too much to want to risk it again. When Ariel came to him and appealed to him as a doctor to help her out, he couldn't say no. But he was also leery, as she attracted him as no woman had in years. Ariel needed Jacob's help as a doctor. She couldn't risk anyone knowing of her health issues while she was filming her new movie, so she talked Jacob into posing as her boyfriend. Neither one expected to find the other irresistible. I liked the way that Jacob stepped up when Ariel needed his help, even though he knew it would be difficult for him personally. He really did try to do what he felt was right. Ariel knew she could easily fall in love with Jacob, but thought she would be able to control herself. I liked the way that she was so open and real with the people on the movie set, and the way that everyone liked and respected her. I loved the way that Jacob came running when she needed him at the end, and I loved the conclusion.
September 24, 2012
I thought it was stupid.
I didn't like the characters.
I didn't like the plot.
I didn't like all the illness & death.
It wasn't realistic and I couldn't relate.
I didn't like the characters.
I didn't like the plot.
I didn't like all the illness & death.
It wasn't realistic and I couldn't relate.
September 1, 2022
I love seeing guys squirm when they don't want to admit things! LOL It was interesting to see the filming process a little bit in this. Ariel is an actress on her hopefully breakout role in an upcoming movie, but needs Jacob's help in staying healthy during filming. She ended up getting Malaria before filming started and doesn't want to lose out on this role so "hires" Jacob to be her boyfriend so that he can be near her to keep her health up.
August 7, 2015
Sweet love story with 2 very likable characters!
October 12, 2019
A wonderful romance: a well developed story, awesome characterization both for main and side characters. Although it is a story of rich and famous people (a reclusive billionaire doctor and a world famous actress) we have real feelings and actions are really believable. The story is definitely angsty but unputdownable: the mix of passion and fear of loving (for the first time or again after a tragedy) together with drama and healing (real drama and real helloing) are really well written - these characters have a remarkable depth.
Great read!
Great read!
September 7, 2012
This book is a typical Harlequin Desire length yet somehow it seemed really short. It's the story of the third Wolff brother, Dr. Jacob and a Hollywood starlet, Ariel Dane. Ariel has come to Jacob to ask him to masquerade as her boyfriend while shooting her next film in Antigua. She contracted malaria months ago and fears she might have another attack which would risk her Oscar-worthy role. If Jacob is there he can attend her and make excuses without revealing the illness.
I'm not sure why the story didn't work for me but I suspect it was the constant distinction between their ages. I wasn't bothered with the 8 year gap. That's perfectly acceptable to me even if Ariel is 22 -- and that's young, regardless of growing up in Hollywood. Dr. Jacob is 30 and for the past 5 years (and really his whole life) has lived in isolation. So the age/backgrounds wasn't a concern until Jacob kept reiterating just how young she was. He already called her young (or brat) every chance he got and then in more intimate moments he'd realize just how much MORE young she truly was. Okay, gross. Plus, Ariel has a secret in the end - and no matter how grown up she is - I never believed her boldness where Jacob was involved. Jacob said she was often like two separate women and that felt true, but I'm not sure believable.
I'm not sure why the story didn't work for me but I suspect it was the constant distinction between their ages. I wasn't bothered with the 8 year gap. That's perfectly acceptable to me even if Ariel is 22 -- and that's young, regardless of growing up in Hollywood. Dr. Jacob is 30 and for the past 5 years (and really his whole life) has lived in isolation. So the age/backgrounds wasn't a concern until Jacob kept reiterating just how young she was. He already called her young (or brat) every chance he got and then in more intimate moments he'd realize just how much MORE young she truly was. Okay, gross. Plus, Ariel has a secret in the end - and no matter how grown up she is - I never believed her boldness where Jacob was involved. Jacob said she was often like two separate women and that felt true, but I'm not sure believable.
July 3, 2016
Dr. Jacob Wolff is wealthy and reclusive. So when a young actress comes to his office and asks him to be her personal doctor and stand-in boyfriend, he's a bit reluctant to agree. Ariel needs a fake boyfriend. Preferably one who is a doctor. She has something making her ill. If Dr. Wolff is her boyfriend and secretly treating her, no one will realize she's sick and she can continue her job without danger of losing it. It's the perfect plan; or so she thinks.
The premise for this story was amusing. The story flowed smoothly enough. But I couldn't relate to any of the characters. Ariel's personality was all across the board and the switches felt abrupt. Jacob was nice enough, but almost too nice. He was boring. This is a fast, light read. But it certainly isn't anything that will grip or enthrall you.
I received this book free of charge from Harlequin in exchange for my honest review.
The premise for this story was amusing. The story flowed smoothly enough. But I couldn't relate to any of the characters. Ariel's personality was all across the board and the switches felt abrupt. Jacob was nice enough, but almost too nice. He was boring. This is a fast, light read. But it certainly isn't anything that will grip or enthrall you.
I received this book free of charge from Harlequin in exchange for my honest review.
September 13, 2012
I can’t say I hated it. I actually enjoyed it, even if the middle 150 or so pages was a repetition of the you-are-too-young-for-me (8 years is too young?) and you-don’t-want-to settle-down tropes. There was the intermittent story of Ariel’s mother’s serious illness to add a bit of angst, and a few other secondary characters to get to know a little bit, but overall, if you want a story to read quickly that won’t tax your brain this may be the one for you.
Please see my cmplete review on Sept. 22, 2012 at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index....
Please see my cmplete review on Sept. 22, 2012 at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index....
September 17, 2012
I don't normally read Harlequin Desire, but since I'm a member of Tell Harelquin, I read it, and was very surprised that I loved it! I thought Jacob was portrayed especially well--the guy is HOT!!! :) And while I didn't completely identify with Ariel all the time (she's a movie star, and I don't have much experience in That field, LOL), I really liked the two of them together. The book held my attention from beginning to end, and I really enjoyed it. It was a pleasant escape. If I see future books by Janice Maynard, I will definitely read them.
September 2, 2012
This was just ok for me...a few things that bothered me were the frequent references to the age difference between Jacob and Ariel (it wasn't even that much), however it kept me thinking he was robbing the cradle, and then Jacob's little pet names for her just made it that much more disturbing. The Epilogue could have been better
September 21, 2012
Can't rate its a blah the story Ariel was playing was More interested than the novel itself...
September 21, 2012
Had more plot and emotion than most romance novels; I didnt mind the racy parts. It was a good read for a lazy afternoon.
October 1, 2012
Impossible to Resist was Impossible to Finish.
I simply could not finish this . It was Awful.I'd give it less than half a star, if that were possible.
I simply could not finish this . It was Awful.I'd give it less than half a star, if that were possible.
June 12, 2012
Oh Janice Maynard..... can you please write a three-story novel? Desire books are not enough.....
May 31, 2017
D2164. Jun12 Men of Wolff Mt #3 Jacob Wolff, Doctor, has Ariel Dane at his door. She wants him with her on the islands here her latest movie will be filmed. She has had malaria and is anxious about relapse. Her mother has cancer. Jacob has to decide if he will love her or live in the past. He is called when Ariel's mother dies, he proposes.
October 23, 2023
Até agora, este foi o enredo que mais me cativou da série toda, apesar da autora ter pouco suporte científico em áreas que não domina, como a medicina. E, mais uma vez, é um relacionamento um pouco utópico, na vida real este "acordo" não aconteceria assim tão facilmente.
Livro 3 da série "men of Wolff mountain".
Livro 3 da série "men of Wolff mountain".
June 25, 2023
beautiful
Excellent and romantic history very well written book I will recommend to anyone that likes light and romantic reading books.
Excellent and romantic history very well written book I will recommend to anyone that likes light and romantic reading books.
July 11, 2024
Es una novela facil de leer y muy disfrutable
October 1, 2012
Jacob Wolff is a recluse in his mountain, helping those who can afford him and spending time trying to find a cure for cancer. After loosing his mother and aunt on a kidnapping, his best friend to an illness at a very young age and his fiancee to another illness he is not willing to risk his heart again. Ariel is an actress looking for a doctor to help her with her illness that nobody knows about, but he must pose as her boyfriend in front of everyone while she is filming the biggest film in her career. Jacob has been recommended to her by a friend as a very discreet doctor and the best one to help her with her dilemma.
This was a good and entertaining read. In the beginning I didn't like Ariel very much, she seemed spoiled and used to manipulating people. She has a bad reputation that Jacob doesn't like very much but knows he cannot judge very harshly for it may not be completely true. But as I read the book I got to know her and like her, even if her way of viewing life was not always very realistic. Jacob was easy to like, but very hard on his own heart. He doesn't want to love again after all the losses in his life and fights it with all his might. This is a story that you have to read if you want to see how Ariel gets under Jacob's skin and manages to help heal him from his past and accept love again.
This was a good and entertaining read. In the beginning I didn't like Ariel very much, she seemed spoiled and used to manipulating people. She has a bad reputation that Jacob doesn't like very much but knows he cannot judge very harshly for it may not be completely true. But as I read the book I got to know her and like her, even if her way of viewing life was not always very realistic. Jacob was easy to like, but very hard on his own heart. He doesn't want to love again after all the losses in his life and fights it with all his might. This is a story that you have to read if you want to see how Ariel gets under Jacob's skin and manages to help heal him from his past and accept love again.
February 26, 2016
- My Description -
Dr. Jacob Wolff is in trouble.
Trouble means being hired by the super famous actress Ariel Dane.
Ariel & her mother take a trip overseas where Ariel becomes sick with Malaria.
She then enlists the good doctor's help in watching over her while filming a movie.
But (there's always a but, right?) she also wants the good doctor to pretend to be her boyfriend, for appearances sake only.
She doesn't want the cast and crew to know she's sick so Hello Dr. Wolff.
- My Review -
This book was just alright for me.
in this case, fiction-wise, made it a better read.
**Side note**
I don't know what it is about romance books.
Authors always want to make the man demanding and forceful.
I don't like that, not all the time.
I don't like a controlling man but not a wimp either. I like middle-ground.
I always enjoy the female character in romance novels.
Well, usually anyway.
May 25, 2013
I'm a huge fan of the Alpha hero and I found that Jacob was just too much of a beta for me. (I generally tend to think that most doctor heroes are, so this is possibly just my own personal hang up.) There was a lot of story going on in this book and simultaneously not enough at the same time. I sincerely wish this had been a full-length novel. I think, possibly, I could have connected with these characters more. There were a lot of really cool bits and pieces to this book, lots of elements I truly wish we could have delved deeper into, if only there had been enough time to do so...
But overall not a terrible read. Not at all a waste of time.
But overall not a terrible read. Not at all a waste of time.
February 7, 2024
Sorry but this was too ponderous, pedestrian and boring.
Ariel, the heroine veered from behaving like an annoying adolescent to a world weary wise woman in the blink of an eye. Her supposed ‘banter’ about whether he’s masturbated while in the outside shower came across as tawdry and impertinent not erotic or edgy.
Jacob never came to life for me. This isolated, cold, celibate man is suddenly supposed to be knocked off his perch by this amazing female? But it never felt credible. I simply didn’t believe in them as a couple. There was absolutely nothing to show us that they had fallen in love. Unromantic.
Ariel, the heroine veered from behaving like an annoying adolescent to a world weary wise woman in the blink of an eye. Her supposed ‘banter’ about whether he’s masturbated while in the outside shower came across as tawdry and impertinent not erotic or edgy.
Jacob never came to life for me. This isolated, cold, celibate man is suddenly supposed to be knocked off his perch by this amazing female? But it never felt credible. I simply didn’t believe in them as a couple. There was absolutely nothing to show us that they had fallen in love. Unromantic.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 16, 2014
Per la serie trama che vince non si cambia ecco la terza variazione sul tema: giovine virgulta entra dalla porta, ricco miliardario viene abbrancato da vampate di lussuria. Da uomo onorevole qual è aspetta almeno tre capitoli prima di strapparle coi denti i vestiti di dosso, e altri 20 circa prima di sposarla e renderla felice tutta la vita.
Tre stelline lo stesso perchè almeno i due protagonisti mi stanno simpatici.
:-).
Tre stelline lo stesso perchè almeno i due protagonisti mi stanno simpatici.
:-).
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December 27, 2014Miniseries: The Men of Wolff Mountain
Category: Passion
RT's Top Pick! "Maynard's return to the Wolfe family opens another window into the heart of what it means to be family, and she once again nails it perfectly" RT Book Review, rated 4 1/2 stars
Category: Passion
RT's Top Pick! "Maynard's return to the Wolfe family opens another window into the heart of what it means to be family, and she once again nails it perfectly" RT Book Review, rated 4 1/2 stars
November 10, 2012
So far, this is my favorite of the author's 'The Men of Wolff Mountain' series. The relationship between stoic loner, Dr. Jacob Wolff and the sassy, independant actress Ariel Dane was just heart wrenching. I didn't want the story to end.
September 14, 2012
Again a good story line, great characters, but I do not like the racy parts.
October 13, 2012
Received to review from Tell Harlequin, just not my cup of tea. I skimmed through it.
April 22, 2013
This was the first book by Janice Maynard I've read but it won't be the last. She writes extremely well, her characters are engaging, and the plot is gripping. I recommend her highly.
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