I Want Candy

by Tiana Laveen

Candy Benet is a smart, attractive, loving, and sensitive woman with a great head on her shoulders. There is just one problem – her sense of direction as it pertains to men takes her down multiple winding roads with dead ends. Longing for a happily-ever-after, Candy attracts numerous men only to have her fairytale ending crash and burn time and time again. As each relationship begins and ends, her weight yo-yos up and down, reflecting her own struggle with affairs of the heart and the effects of repeated emotional roller coasters. A semi-workaholic for a large Fortune 500 company as Director of Finance, Candy puts in long hours with her supervisor, Gabriel Justice. Gabriel is an attractive, powerful, and candid man with a surprising outlook on life. His unconventional personality, generosity, and sexiness are the talk of the office and even the media. However, Candy’s sweetness is his weakness. Over time, Candy and Gabriel’s work relationship evolves into something much more, but looming overhead are Candy’s suspicions, her past, and self-sabotage which interfere in ways that neither of them dreamed imaginable. Soon an office romance becomes the least of their problems thanks to an ex who will stop at nothing to destroy everything Candy holds dear. With their careers and relationship at stake, will they be able to conquer these obstacles in pursuit of a delicious and full life?

Genres: Romance, Interracial Romance

430 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 8, 2012

About the author

Tiana Laveen was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. She moved away, and now lives inside of her mind, but her heart is occupied with her husband, two children, and twisted imagination. She enjoys a fulfilling and enriching life that includes writing books, public speaking, drawing, painting, listening to music, cooking, and spending time with loved ones.

Tiana Laveen is a uniquely creative and innovative author whose romance fiction is geared towards those who not only want to temporarily escape from the daily routines of life, but also became pleasantly caught up in the twisted, well developed journeys of her unique characters. Tiana creates a painting with words as she guides her reader into the lives of each and every main character. Her dedication to detail and staying true to her characters is evident in each novel that she writes.

Reviews

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wanted More

I Liked the story, I was quite angry with Candy, but was glad things worked out in the end. I felt the book ended abruptly because I needed a better ending, but all can't get what we want. I definitely recommend this book because some factors may resonate with you.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Read

I truly enjoyed this book! A story of how love trust and good communication can prevail over pain and sadness. Candy and Gabriel are two people who did the right things in their prior relationships,but nothing was right until they found each other....soul mates. I loved the recipes as well as sharing in Candy's journey to self discovery, unconditional commitment and love. I also enjoyed Gabe's alpha ways. His no nonsense approach to loving Candy left me routing for their happiness. I recommend this book to all who love a good story!

[Renee Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me really think about the whole women, happiness and food situation.I really enjoyed it and it made me look at how I feel about me and how I use food to kind of keep men at bay. Candy is successful and beautiful, but as always we have our demons and question our self worth. Great book.

[Tarry · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have ever read, a great hero who was strong as well as vulnerable. I recommend this book, though I found it slow in the beginning when they spoke of her other relationships but it soon gathered momentum. If more stars were available I think I would give this book more stars.

[Kellsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Candy bothered me the first half of the book. She was stupid. She didn't listen to her instincts. And when she and Gabriel finally get together she blames him for other people's mistakes. I only rated it 3 stars because of Candy's friend romance with the muslim man.

[Lollie · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you've read about Mr. Saint, then you will love this one too. I love the way the author pulls you into the character, seeing things from their point of view, wanting more every step of the way. You rock Ms. Laveen.

[Lisa Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this

Book. True Tiana Laveen style. Not as deep as the saint series but just as interesting. I would recommend this book.