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Seasoned Just Right
Knowing that she was the one responsible for her parents' tragic death, Regine Thomas buries her pain and pretends not to grieve. To escape the memories, she moves from her from southern hometown to a small town outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania along with her teenaged sister. Hoping for a new start, she forfeits her plans for law school and opens a small catering business. Her goal is to focus on her business and make sure her sister is taken care of. All that changes when she wins the coveted contract to cater a high society event. There she meets billionaire, playboy Mason Spaulding, a man that makes his own rules when it comes to business and relationships. The fire ignites upon their first meeting. They begin an affair and agree that when it ends they will go their separate ways. But all of that changes when Mason decides he wants more and rewrites the script.
- GenresInterracial Romance
267 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
Renee Wynn
10 books23 followersWhen not daydreaming or writing about a romantic heroes and heroines, Renee spends her time reading, traveling and taking care of the great loves in her life, her husband and son. Married for twenty-eight years to her college sweetheart, she uses him as inspiration for her strong silent-type heroes.
Since a small child, she has been an avid reader and daydreamer. With stories, flashing through her head, she knew she should put these stories on paper.
One of the first books she read was I Know Why the Cage Bird Sings. A book that changed her life and stirred up the desire to write. A classmate gave her the first romance book, a harlequin
romance, in 10th grade Biology class. Since then, she has been hooked. She writes suspense, mystery and romance and feels that these genres cover all of her creative flows.
Renee is a member of the Valley Forge Chapter of Romance Writers of America. She began writing poetry and keeping a journal at thirteen and wrote her first play in 9th grade creative writing class.
In 2007, Renee decided to try her hand at writing professionally, and submitted pieces of work for critique at the Philadelphia Writers Conference. The feedback was critical in helping her to make a decision to pursue a career in writing.
She is currently working on three novels and a short story.
Since a small child, she has been an avid reader and daydreamer. With stories, flashing through her head, she knew she should put these stories on paper.
One of the first books she read was I Know Why the Cage Bird Sings. A book that changed her life and stirred up the desire to write. A classmate gave her the first romance book, a harlequin
romance, in 10th grade Biology class. Since then, she has been hooked. She writes suspense, mystery and romance and feels that these genres cover all of her creative flows.
Renee is a member of the Valley Forge Chapter of Romance Writers of America. She began writing poetry and keeping a journal at thirteen and wrote her first play in 9th grade creative writing class.
In 2007, Renee decided to try her hand at writing professionally, and submitted pieces of work for critique at the Philadelphia Writers Conference. The feedback was critical in helping her to make a decision to pursue a career in writing.
She is currently working on three novels and a short story.
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April 26, 2015
you know I wish heroines who start out strong would stay strong for a little while and not let a good looking hero sway her so quickly and the way she met him, in a kitchen between the legs of some blond on the kitchen counter should of made her a little more wary of him.
She talked a good game, her mouth told him what he thought of her, but her panties dropped very quickly for the playboy.
Other than that this was an okay read, there was nothing sexually explicit or insulting here and it ended happily for them, so I do appreciate that the author was trying to use emotions instead of the physical her to show love.
I would still call this a love story in-spite of the weak heroine.
I read this again to see if my opinions would change but, no. I found I didn't like the way her sister was throwing her at this womanizing male she knew nothing about but because he was cute and male he was good enough for her sister.To be honest, I never did warm up to the hero or heroine. This is still a sweet to sensual read, I just couldn't root for this couple and I still have no respect for the heroine. I don't see how she could have been flattered by anything about him considering the way they met.
She talked a good game, her mouth told him what he thought of her, but her panties dropped very quickly for the playboy.
Other than that this was an okay read, there was nothing sexually explicit or insulting here and it ended happily for them, so I do appreciate that the author was trying to use emotions instead of the physical her to show love.
I would still call this a love story in-spite of the weak heroine.
I read this again to see if my opinions would change but, no. I found I didn't like the way her sister was throwing her at this womanizing male she knew nothing about but because he was cute and male he was good enough for her sister.To be honest, I never did warm up to the hero or heroine. This is still a sweet to sensual read, I just couldn't root for this couple and I still have no respect for the heroine. I don't see how she could have been flattered by anything about him considering the way they met.
September 9, 2022
Talk about a pain...
The heroine was truly a pain in the butt. I almost stopped reading several times because of her indecisiveness. It was truly nerve wracking. She wanted everything her way and she had her own secrets she wasn't willing to share
The heroine was truly a pain in the butt. I almost stopped reading several times because of her indecisiveness. It was truly nerve wracking. She wanted everything her way and she had her own secrets she wasn't willing to share
August 25, 2012
THREE & HALF STARS--First time read from this author for me and I liked the plot. The story read like an older Harlequin novel with an interracial twist. It's a HEA, it has some drama and angst, it's sweet. The story even has the requisite virgin heroine and reformed playboy billionaire.
The story could have done with 10-15% word shave as the story got to be too wordy. It was like watching a car on rough, patchy terrain. You're worried about the end results but the car makes it in one piece.
Regine, the heroine, has some serious control issues and worries about being 'Miss Independent' to the almost detriment of her relationship. Don't worry the author
It's not a bad story, I think fans of Harlequin novels will appreciate this story the most. It's not super dirty nor is it squeaky clean.
The story could have done with 10-15% word shave as the story got to be too wordy. It was like watching a car on rough, patchy terrain. You're worried about the end results but the car makes it in one piece.
Regine, the heroine, has some serious control issues and worries about being 'Miss Independent' to the almost detriment of her relationship. Don't worry the author
It's not a bad story, I think fans of Harlequin novels will appreciate this story the most. It's not super dirty nor is it squeaky clean.
October 18, 2012
This was fairly ok. I really couldn't feel their connection until almost the end of the book. Felt forced, but eventually got better. Took me a minute to finish the book because of the lack of chemistry. Will I read something else by this author, I might give her another chance. But well into the future.
September 22, 2022
Ugh.........
She looked at him and he was so beautiful/mesmerizing (gag me now). Of course she propositioned him. She couldn't resist him. Her stupid behind fell in love. I am so sick of reading these wenches that act as if they are strong but they are weak when it comes to a pretty d&$#. I read three chapters and knew the ending, ugh!..(gag me now).
She looked at him and he was so beautiful/mesmerizing (gag me now). Of course she propositioned him. She couldn't resist him. Her stupid behind fell in love. I am so sick of reading these wenches that act as if they are strong but they are weak when it comes to a pretty d&$#. I read three chapters and knew the ending, ugh!..(gag me now).
July 5, 2022
Good, but….
The story was good, but Regine was annoying after a while. She was emotionally unavailable and immature. She needed therapy before she needed a man. All in all the book was well written.
The story was good, but Regine was annoying after a while. She was emotionally unavailable and immature. She needed therapy before she needed a man. All in all the book was well written.
August 11, 2012
I really liked this Book Mason and Regine are a wonderful couple juts glad they figured out that they belong together. Well done
October 6, 2012
very romantic
October 3, 2022
What True Love Can Conquer
What romance can achieve once two decides to give a romance a try. Every romance is a unique amongst two individuals who, at least one of two, is ready to find happiness in true life. I enjoyed reading this unique story.
I think the editing could be improved but the storyline was captivating.
What romance can achieve once two decides to give a romance a try. Every romance is a unique amongst two individuals who, at least one of two, is ready to find happiness in true life. I enjoyed reading this unique story.
I think the editing could be improved but the storyline was captivating.
July 6, 2022
Just Right
Enjoyed the book , loved the characters especially Mason. Regine was too up tight and stubborn, but I guess one can understand her reasoning or belief regarding men but at least she was able to overcome her fear and snatch Mason before it was too late.
Enjoyed the book , loved the characters especially Mason. Regine was too up tight and stubborn, but I guess one can understand her reasoning or belief regarding men but at least she was able to overcome her fear and snatch Mason before it was too late.
October 27, 2022
Okay Read
This was an good distraction but too many missing words, missed placed words, incorrect spelling took away from my enjoyment. This needs a good edit and it would be great.
This was an good distraction but too many missing words, missed placed words, incorrect spelling took away from my enjoyment. This needs a good edit and it would be great.
March 19, 2013
I thought Seasoned Just Right was a perfect example of an IR done RIGHT. I've been disappointed lately with extremely needy female leads or unrealistic and antagonistic male characters. Regine and Mason's story had a realistic plot-line and offered some insight into being an independent woman struggling to come to terms with being in a relationship with someone. I myself have a similar personality as Regine and definitely experienced some of her commitment issues with relinquishing control to a significant other. I also appreciated that Regine and Mason's relationship was realistically paced and had more going for it than just steamy physical attraction. Well done Ms. Wynn.
February 19, 2015
4 stars. Good read. Mason Spaulding and Regine Thomas each swore off love and relationships, he was tired money hunger woman and she was tired of unfaithful men. They meet when she is catering and affair that he was attending and again in his office when his sister wants him to hire Regine to cater their parents anniversary dinner. In the course of finalizing this event, they enter into an agreement to have a sexual relationship without emotional involvement which fails because they fall in love.
November 22, 2014
Ok let me just get this off my chest. This is the second book I've read by this author and it frustrate me to no end how the main characters can't say what they are feeling and wait until the very last page to say it. And I hate how the women is always trying to run away. Don't get me wrong the book is good. I love the story line. I just hate the fact that characters go around and round instead of saying what the feel for one another.
November 3, 2012
The story centers on Regine & Mason. Both business minded successful people meet in an awfully awkward way. Playboy Mason is intrugued by caterer Regine. Regine, though, attracted to Mason initially is very cautious by Mason's advances. They decide on a fling that quickly morphs into something more.
July 27, 2012
I ENJOYED the INSTANT and passionate attraction between Regine and Mason...the WITTY verbal sparring...although at times I found it a bit repetitive...I'm DEFINITELY glad to see they both FINALLY overcome their fears and discover their TRUE feelings for each other...a quick CHARMING romance.
May 29, 2013
Boring ..Roll my eyes ... really what is this crap... why why why cant we make a black girl graceful or dignified.. this Regina character was a complete air head...l plus there was no chemistry... what a lame lame story ...i am embarrassed to have read this crap
December 13, 2013
Great Story! Love the dialogue between Regine and Mason. Love the fact that while Mason was falling in Love, he didn't recognize it until he had a talk with his mom and she pointed it out to him. Also....I'm a sucker for a good HEA! Really sweet book!
November 7, 2022
Enjoyable
Mason has issues with trust and commitment. His cousin and girlfriend betrayed him. When he meets Regine he is drawn to her but afraid that he will be hurt again. Can he learn to trust and open up to love before it is too late?
Mason has issues with trust and commitment. His cousin and girlfriend betrayed him. When he meets Regine he is drawn to her but afraid that he will be hurt again. Can he learn to trust and open up to love before it is too late?
September 10, 2012
The main character of Regine was a tough nut to crack, but hats off to Mason for sticking around. I stayed up all night reading this, so that counts for something.
September 14, 2012
Okay I would read this again and enjoy the read again but I would say that a slower courtship would have been interesting.
November 16, 2015
Enjoyable
Regime was one stubborn woman. It took a long time but eventually they both admitted their feelings for each other.
Regime was one stubborn woman. It took a long time but eventually they both admitted their feelings for each other.
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