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Sweet Ride!
Katie Calhoun can do it run a car dealership, nurse her friend and mentor, Harry, back to health while juggling work, play and loneliness. What she can't do is family. Jace Donner’s life is on its well-planned track and he’s headed for a fabulous new career in Switzerland, but his uncle Harry needs him right now and family comes first. When he finds the sexy, copper-headed spitfire Katie moving into his uncle’s home, he sets aside his plans. He needs to keep this gold digger from running off with the family silver. Jace soon learns Katie takes tough-minded to a whole new level and he can’t resist her. Doubt and suspicion turn to admiration and desire as Katie struggles to maintain a business, tolerate his uncle’s gruff exterior and play nursemaid all at once. Katie learns to share more of herself with Jace than she ever has before. One day, and one step at a time, he leads her toward fulfillment. Jace invades her life, her job, her mind…but she won't let him take her heart when he leaves… Jace is leaving all right, but he wants to take Katie with him– if he can ever get past her defenses to prove that what they have is real and forever. Reviews on previous In less than 100 pages, Bonnie Edwards breathes new life into a steamy, sexy, dirty talkin’ version of Cinderella with STROKE OF MIDNIGHT. 5 out of 5 Flames! Laura, DemonLoversBooksandMore “Bonnie Edwards has created an incredibly intricate novel that has 6 main characters, but the viewpoint shifts are smooth and the transition from each brother’s section flowed. . . . Bonnie has quite the witty sense of humor. I find it hard to find witty banter in an erotica novel, and this one had it! . . . I’d market this book as a contemporary romance as well as erotica since it was so well-developed.” 5 Stars! Demonloversbooksandmore.com on MEN TIMES THREE
137 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 5, 2001
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About the author
Bonnie Edwards
69 books178 followersBonnie Edwards has been writing all her life, starting with a poem about Santa suffering with gout. She was seven, Santa was a thousandteen years old. Delighted with writing, she went on to write family sagas, humorous contemporary romance, romantic suspense, erotic paranormal ghost romances and more.
She may jump around within romance, but all her stories come with a tear, a laugh, and a happy ending. Published by Kensington Books, Harlequin Books, Carina Press, and Robinson (UK) Bonnie’s stories stretch from short stories to novellas and novels. Now, she's happy to be publishing her work herself.
With over 30 titles to her credit, she has been translated into several languages and sold books worldwide. Aside from standalone romances, she has 4 ongoing romance series, Tales of Perdition, The Brantons, and Love at Christmas. Contemporary family sagas find a home in Return to Welcome. She's hard at work on a brand new series coming in summer 2021.
Learn about more exciting releases and get a free romance by subscribing to her newsletter, Bonnie’s Newsy Bits through her website at www.bonnieedwards.com
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She may jump around within romance, but all her stories come with a tear, a laugh, and a happy ending. Published by Kensington Books, Harlequin Books, Carina Press, and Robinson (UK) Bonnie’s stories stretch from short stories to novellas and novels. Now, she's happy to be publishing her work herself.
With over 30 titles to her credit, she has been translated into several languages and sold books worldwide. Aside from standalone romances, she has 4 ongoing romance series, Tales of Perdition, The Brantons, and Love at Christmas. Contemporary family sagas find a home in Return to Welcome. She's hard at work on a brand new series coming in summer 2021.
Learn about more exciting releases and get a free romance by subscribing to her newsletter, Bonnie’s Newsy Bits through her website at www.bonnieedwards.com
Cheers and happy reading!
Bonnie Edwards
For more info and sample chapters:
Find her here: https://www.bonnieedwards.com/
Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Bonnie-Edwards/...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonnieEdwards
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bonnie.Edwar...
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March 31, 2015
Review originally posted on Demon Lover's Books & More, but moved to
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This was originally titled This Heart of Mine but I kind of like the new title better (and the cover! I just love those red heels!) Sweet Ride was a fun and sweet Contemporary Romance with Bonnie Edwards’ typical humor sprinkled throughout. I think that anyone who loves category romance, or sweet romance with some spicy scenes will love this.
Katie is broken. Like really needs to be pieced back together and super glued broken. The good thing is that she knows this. The bad thing is that I don’t think we realize how bad it is until Jace does. Katie was brought up in foster care and she had a rough time of it, but she also became a very determined adult who pushed her way to the top of her game (selling used cars). She is very good at her job and has helped her boss, Harry, out to the point where he depends on her quite a bit.
Then Harry has a heart attack and Katie feels the pressure. Oh not of running the business, she could do that in her sleep. She feels the pressure of having a friend. She’s always run before she got too close to someone. Even the foster parents who she liked, she’d ask her social worker to put her back in the system. Her flawed thinking is that everyone will leave you, everyone will disappoint you, so leave before you love them, then you won’t ever have to feel a broken heart.
But then Harry has a heart attack. It turns out Katie really likes Harry. Then Harry invites his nephew to stay for a while too. It turns out Katie really likes Jace. She could really love him, if she gave herself the chance.
For Jace’s part, he’s halfway in love with Katie from the first second he sees her struggling to get a box out of her car. But in all their time together, he never really gets to know what makes Katie tick. He thinks he’s helping to make things easier on her, but really he’s taking her choices from her. Even down to selling his uncle’s car dealership out from under her. (You'll have to read it to find out what happens there! I won't spoil what happens)
This is a fun and sweet enemies to lovers story that I found quite entertaining and a great way to pass a rainy afternoon.
***Review copy provided by the author
Got Fiction? book blog
This was originally titled This Heart of Mine but I kind of like the new title better (and the cover! I just love those red heels!) Sweet Ride was a fun and sweet Contemporary Romance with Bonnie Edwards’ typical humor sprinkled throughout. I think that anyone who loves category romance, or sweet romance with some spicy scenes will love this.
Katie is broken. Like really needs to be pieced back together and super glued broken. The good thing is that she knows this. The bad thing is that I don’t think we realize how bad it is until Jace does. Katie was brought up in foster care and she had a rough time of it, but she also became a very determined adult who pushed her way to the top of her game (selling used cars). She is very good at her job and has helped her boss, Harry, out to the point where he depends on her quite a bit.
Then Harry has a heart attack and Katie feels the pressure. Oh not of running the business, she could do that in her sleep. She feels the pressure of having a friend. She’s always run before she got too close to someone. Even the foster parents who she liked, she’d ask her social worker to put her back in the system. Her flawed thinking is that everyone will leave you, everyone will disappoint you, so leave before you love them, then you won’t ever have to feel a broken heart.
But then Harry has a heart attack. It turns out Katie really likes Harry. Then Harry invites his nephew to stay for a while too. It turns out Katie really likes Jace. She could really love him, if she gave herself the chance.
For Jace’s part, he’s halfway in love with Katie from the first second he sees her struggling to get a box out of her car. But in all their time together, he never really gets to know what makes Katie tick. He thinks he’s helping to make things easier on her, but really he’s taking her choices from her. Even down to selling his uncle’s car dealership out from under her. (You'll have to read it to find out what happens there! I won't spoil what happens)
This is a fun and sweet enemies to lovers story that I found quite entertaining and a great way to pass a rainy afternoon.
***Review copy provided by the author
December 16, 2012
Highly spirited romance. The '65 cherry-red Mustang caught my eye, along with the tall, dark and gorgeous banker. There's a stubbor and quirky old man who is having fun playing cupid. But the real story is centered around Katie, a red-haired spitfire who just doesn't "do family." A charming and fun read on a Sunday morning.
September 9, 2016
4- 4.5 STAR
it was a very short story but it was awesome..the intimacy, the funny bantered and the hot scene really good..
it was a very short story but it was awesome..the intimacy, the funny bantered and the hot scene really good..
September 5, 2025
EBK-M, Kindle, @ 3/5/2001, Read 9/4/2025, Fiction, Romance.
When Katie Calhoun's boss has a mild heart attack, she moves into his house when he's released from the hospital to take care of him. His nephew, Jace, moves in to take care of him, not knowing that Katie has rearranged her life to help Harry out. Neither one trusts the other, and both stay on to make sure poor Harry is not taken advantage of. During the recovery, things change, and a romance begins to blossom. But are they to set in their ways to get together? Or are their lives to different?
2☆'s = Okay -- Just some fluff and silliness!
When Katie Calhoun's boss has a mild heart attack, she moves into his house when he's released from the hospital to take care of him. His nephew, Jace, moves in to take care of him, not knowing that Katie has rearranged her life to help Harry out. Neither one trusts the other, and both stay on to make sure poor Harry is not taken advantage of. During the recovery, things change, and a romance begins to blossom. But are they to set in their ways to get together? Or are their lives to different?
2☆'s = Okay -- Just some fluff and silliness!
February 2, 2025
Real encounters
Bonnie has weaved an very realistic and loving story. I have known and dated young ladies in similar family situations. There fear of being loved and disregarded keeps people at arms length. I love Jace’s character. He made every mistake in the book. He is too logical and has unexpressed high expectations. Katie grounds him.
Bonnie has weaved an very realistic and loving story. I have known and dated young ladies in similar family situations. There fear of being loved and disregarded keeps people at arms length. I love Jace’s character. He made every mistake in the book. He is too logical and has unexpressed high expectations. Katie grounds him.
January 31, 2023
Cute love story
The main character Katie was some determined lady. Brash, opinionated and flawed she still finds love with Jace. Loved the HEA ending. Can't wait to read more from this author!
The main character Katie was some determined lady. Brash, opinionated and flawed she still finds love with Jace. Loved the HEA ending. Can't wait to read more from this author!
December 10, 2018
Fun read
I liked the characters and the way the author constructed the story. We all have our own hangups and we handle them differently.
I liked the characters and the way the author constructed the story. We all have our own hangups and we handle them differently.
January 13, 2021
Great book
Cute, funny, foster care, romantic, overseas work, friendship, love to read Bonnie Edwards books. medical problems, great writer great book.
Cute, funny, foster care, romantic, overseas work, friendship, love to read Bonnie Edwards books. medical problems, great writer great book.
March 14, 2021
Sweet
Definitely a sweet ride with both of them circling each other. Sexy moments, some angst and sweet moments. Light read
Definitely a sweet ride with both of them circling each other. Sexy moments, some angst and sweet moments. Light read
April 7, 2015
Katie Calhoun has had a difficult childhood and is no rush to get into any relationship. When her older boss, whom she sees as a father figure, Harry has a stroke she agrees to move in with him to help him out while she runs his car dealership.
Little did she expect for Jace Donner, Harry's nephew, to also be at Harry's to help him out.
Katie is not ready for commitment and as her and Jace closer she pushes him away. When Jace begins to make life decisions for Katie, she needs to really re-evaluate what is important to her.
The relationship between Katie and Jace is great and I loved all the bickering between the two!
Great read!
Little did she expect for Jace Donner, Harry's nephew, to also be at Harry's to help him out.
Katie is not ready for commitment and as her and Jace closer she pushes him away. When Jace begins to make life decisions for Katie, she needs to really re-evaluate what is important to her.
The relationship between Katie and Jace is great and I loved all the bickering between the two!
Great read!
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