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Secrets of Eden #1
Undeniable Demands
There's always room to negotiate.
When Wade Mitchell finds himself face-to-face with Victoria Sullivan, he has to reconsider his usual tactics. Wade needs to buy something she owns, and he needs it now. Since he and Tori have enough heat to melt ice, it should be a done deal.
But melting Tori's resolve is a harder task. She's not giving in to the man who fired her seven years ago. Yet Wade has to keep trying, because if he doesn't, he risks exposing a secret that could destroy his family. When all proper negotiation fails, seduction may be his only option.
Be sure to read other scandalous stories from the Secrets of Eden series by Andrea Laurence, only from Harlequin® Desire!
A BEAUTY UNCOVERED
HEIR TO SCANDAL
HER SECRET HUSBAND
When Wade Mitchell finds himself face-to-face with Victoria Sullivan, he has to reconsider his usual tactics. Wade needs to buy something she owns, and he needs it now. Since he and Tori have enough heat to melt ice, it should be a done deal.
But melting Tori's resolve is a harder task. She's not giving in to the man who fired her seven years ago. Yet Wade has to keep trying, because if he doesn't, he risks exposing a secret that could destroy his family. When all proper negotiation fails, seduction may be his only option.
Be sure to read other scandalous stories from the Secrets of Eden series by Andrea Laurence, only from Harlequin® Desire!
A BEAUTY UNCOVERED
HEIR TO SCANDAL
HER SECRET HUSBAND
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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Andrea Laurence
383 books211 followersAndrea Laurence has been a lover of reading and writing stories since she learned to read at a young age. She always dreamed of seeing her work in print and is thrilled to finally be able to share her special blend of sensuality and dry, sarcastic humor with the world. A dedicated West Coast girl transplanted into the Deep South, she's working on her own "happily ever after" with her new husband and a golden retriever puppy.
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April 26, 2017
This guy basically fired an employee over the word of another employee. Just words. No solid proofs or evidence. Yet he prides himself on ethics.
He asks this female employee to find out the heroine's favourite flower, she comes back telling him about how she saw heroine whoring herself with a client. He fires her without any proof? No investigation, nothing?
This same employee within weeks starts sexually harassing him and gets fired and he still doesn't make a connection and finally lodge an investigation?
Even after seven years, he thinks he's right, heroine is whore, it's only after the glorious afterglow of sex when he FINALLY could think with his penis that he could make this connection? And what was the result? "I'm sorry" "you're forgiven" "I'll make up to you" "everything happens for a reason" "well let me take you back to NYC so I can pretend romancing you like I intended seven years ago so I can feed you more lies and betray you". Are you fucking kidding me?
Even after all this where he finds out he has destroyed her career, self-esteem, confidence AND trust in men, he seduces her FURTHER for his selfish reasons?
And I have no respect for a hero who was set out in seducing the heroine so that she'd give him what he wants. That makes him a prostitute. I have no respect for self imposed prostitute heroes.
Actually prostitution is far more respectful than this. This is whoring themselves. No matter how much he tried to glorify itself by saying he was protecting his family and it was not his secret to share. Well, it was also HER land for her NOT to sell.
Yet you were so wrapped up in your selfish need, her feelings didn't matter to you, when you knew your ultimate plan was to betray her.
This was NOT romance.
She should have shot the whole lot!
He asks this female employee to find out the heroine's favourite flower, she comes back telling him about how she saw heroine whoring herself with a client. He fires her without any proof? No investigation, nothing?
This same employee within weeks starts sexually harassing him and gets fired and he still doesn't make a connection and finally lodge an investigation?
Even after seven years, he thinks he's right, heroine is whore, it's only after the glorious afterglow of sex when he FINALLY could think with his penis that he could make this connection? And what was the result? "I'm sorry" "you're forgiven" "I'll make up to you" "everything happens for a reason" "well let me take you back to NYC so I can pretend romancing you like I intended seven years ago so I can feed you more lies and betray you". Are you fucking kidding me?
Even after all this where he finds out he has destroyed her career, self-esteem, confidence AND trust in men, he seduces her FURTHER for his selfish reasons?
And I have no respect for a hero who was set out in seducing the heroine so that she'd give him what he wants. That makes him a prostitute. I have no respect for self imposed prostitute heroes.
Actually prostitution is far more respectful than this. This is whoring themselves. No matter how much he tried to glorify itself by saying he was protecting his family and it was not his secret to share. Well, it was also HER land for her NOT to sell.
Yet you were so wrapped up in your selfish need, her feelings didn't matter to you, when you knew your ultimate plan was to betray her.
This was NOT romance.
She should have shot the whole lot!
October 15, 2025
Wade Needs to buy back the land his foster parents sold. Because of a secret that is on the land .
Victoria has been brought up by hippy parents who have travelled around all her life. She now wants to build a house and settle in one place. Tori used to work for Wade. Till he sacked her, seven years earlier.
Enemies to lovers story. Nice story, first in a series
December 3, 2012
Good book. I liked both Wade and Tori. Wade is a self-made millionaire. He and his foster brothers were raised by the Edens and he would do anything for them. When he finds out that they sold a piece of land that holds a dangerous secret he is determined to get it back. He doesn't expect the new owner to be Tori, who he had fired from his company several years earlier. He also doesn't expect the heat of an instant attraction. He is surprised when she refuses to sell, even for an insane amount of money. After thinking about it he decides that getting to know her and trying to soften her up, possibly even seducing her may be his best option. I loved seeing some of the things they did together and how Wade began to enjoy being with her. I liked how his conscience began to bother him and he had to try to reconcile his need for the land and his need for Tori. I really liked the way that he went to her at the end. Tori was great. She had overcome her firing and started her own company as a green architect. She had bought this land to build a home of her own after living a gypsy-like childhood with her parents. She still felt the effects of her firing because she had done nothing wrong and caused her to be less trusting of men. Seeing Wade again brought that all back. It also brought back the attraction she had felt for him. I loved the way that she stood up to him even when he tried to intimidate her. I really loved the scene in the bar when she refused to be smirked at. I liked the way that she went ahead with going out with Wade even though she knew she might be setting herself up for heartbreak. Tori was devastated at the end when she thought Wade had betrayed her trust. I liked the way that they came together at the end. I'm looking forward to the rest of this series. There is a great sense of family and the other brothers are all so different from each other their stories should be great.
November 25, 2012
Undeniable Demands by Andrea Laurence
Wade Mitchell cancelled his holiday vacation to Jamaica when he found out his foster parents had sold a tract of their land. And he was determined to buy it back. But Victoria Sullivan was equally determined not to sell it, especially to Wade, since the arrogant real estate developer had fired her several years ago. His not believing the accusations against her and firing her put a dent in her ability to trust men. Was Wade’s seducing her another tactic to get her land? Since the previous owners didn’t seem to care whether they got the land back, they actually seemed happier with selling it, why did it matter so much to Wade?
I’m really looking forward to more stories in this series. The brief glimpse I got of the other men in this foster home are very intriguing and I look forward to hearing their stories. I also like the backdrop, a Christmas tree farm which his foster parents own. I also really liked the heroine. No matter how intimating Wade could be, Victoria didn’t back down or crave. This story also has an air of mystery and secrets among the pages and I look forward to how those play out.
Wade Mitchell cancelled his holiday vacation to Jamaica when he found out his foster parents had sold a tract of their land. And he was determined to buy it back. But Victoria Sullivan was equally determined not to sell it, especially to Wade, since the arrogant real estate developer had fired her several years ago. His not believing the accusations against her and firing her put a dent in her ability to trust men. Was Wade’s seducing her another tactic to get her land? Since the previous owners didn’t seem to care whether they got the land back, they actually seemed happier with selling it, why did it matter so much to Wade?
I’m really looking forward to more stories in this series. The brief glimpse I got of the other men in this foster home are very intriguing and I look forward to hearing their stories. I also like the backdrop, a Christmas tree farm which his foster parents own. I also really liked the heroine. No matter how intimating Wade could be, Victoria didn’t back down or crave. This story also has an air of mystery and secrets among the pages and I look forward to how those play out.
February 1, 2017
This was a good series opener. The story focuses on Wade Mitchell our hero and Victoria Sullivan our heroine. The Mitchell brood have a big secret buried on a small piece of their land and they didn't know it had been recklessly sold to Victoria Sullivan who intends to build her pwn home there. Somehow Wade has to get her off the land and reclaim it to keep their secret safe or they all go down.
Wade and Tori have enough heat to melt ice but nothing is thawing now because Wade had carelessly, and without reason, fired her from her job some time back. He walked in and said 'your fired' without any explanation whatsoever. It is blatantly obvious that she hold it against him. Who wouldn't?
This is a sweet love story with a bit of mystery thrown in. I highly recommend it. This book is my favorite of the four-book series.
Wade and Tori have enough heat to melt ice but nothing is thawing now because Wade had carelessly, and without reason, fired her from her job some time back. He walked in and said 'your fired' without any explanation whatsoever. It is blatantly obvious that she hold it against him. Who wouldn't?
This is a sweet love story with a bit of mystery thrown in. I highly recommend it. This book is my favorite of the four-book series.
January 9, 2013
Reviewed at HarlequinJunkie.com
Rating 4.5 Stars
Undeniable Demands is an exuberant and festive, holiday romance that is sure to put a tingle in your toes!
All Victoria (Tory) Sullivan wants to do is live a quiet and peaceful life on the beautiful piece of property that she recently purchased. She has dreams of designing and building her own home. There is only one thing standing in her way. The infuriating Wade Mitchell has shown up wanting to buy her property right out from underneath her. There is no way in hell she is going to agree to sell anything to Wade. She cannot forget that he fired her from her only real job years before. Read More
Rating 4.5 Stars
Undeniable Demands is an exuberant and festive, holiday romance that is sure to put a tingle in your toes!
All Victoria (Tory) Sullivan wants to do is live a quiet and peaceful life on the beautiful piece of property that she recently purchased. She has dreams of designing and building her own home. There is only one thing standing in her way. The infuriating Wade Mitchell has shown up wanting to buy her property right out from underneath her. There is no way in hell she is going to agree to sell anything to Wade. She cannot forget that he fired her from her only real job years before. Read More
February 13, 2016
3.5 stars rounded up.
A very sweet read with loveable characters, delicious banters and hot sexy times.
A very sweet read with loveable characters, delicious banters and hot sexy times.
December 26, 2012
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Good morning to you all. It's amazing how much you can accomplish during the holidays when your not home. Granted I would have loved to celebrated Christmas at home, but it has been nice being around family. With that said, I bring you another book this morning. YAY! I know I feel so accomplished. Anyways, today's read is Andrea Laurence's Undeniable Demands which is the first book in Secrets of Eden series.
First off, I wonder what the deep dark secret it is, because throughout the book they kept hinting around the secret. With that said, I'm anxiously waiting for the next book. Seriously. I want to know the deep dark secret, by the way is a great way to get you hooked on the next book. Since I don't have a clue what this secret could be I might as well share what Undeniable Demands is about and what I thought of the story.
Wade Mitchell had a rough start to life, but fortunately was able to find some stability once he arrived at the Garden of Eden Christmas Tree Farmer. This is where he was taken in by Ken & Molly Eden who wanted to have a house full of children, but were unable. Yet they took in foster children (awe super sweet, right), to fill that void. What fun it would be to grow-up on a christmas tree farm?
Anyways, rough times hit Ken & Molly, so they started to sell off parts of the farm without telling the children that they raised what they were doing. Of course this upset Wade and his other siblings (Heath, Xander, Brody, and Julianne). They set out to get back to the land, so the secret may stay buried.
Wade sets out to make an offer to one of the landowners, unbeknownst to him they actually have a past together. What! Victoria (Tori) Sullivan actually worked for Wade seven years prior to her buying the property. However, she was let go, because an incident. Now not willing to give back the land to Wade, he's willing to do whatever it takes to get back the land. Sounds like this should be good.
Wow! What a great start for the Secrets of Eden series. Seriously, I can't believe I put off this story till it was almost time for the book to come out. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Tori and Wade. I loved the fact that she carried the grudge of getting fire, for something she was accused of doing. I also enjoyed the fact that Wade wasn't able to buy his way out of the jam, but he had to use his charms and wit. Plus you have the fact that Tori with her trust-issues that just adds fuel to the fire. Nothing like falling for a woman who has trust issues.
Incredible! Undeniable Demands left you wanting to find out more to the grand scheme of things. Yet Tori and Wade's romance was fun to watch, especially when they are trying to outwit each other over a piece of property. So, you might want to checkout Undeniable Demands by Andrea Laurence, you might enjoy it like I did.
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Good morning to you all. It's amazing how much you can accomplish during the holidays when your not home. Granted I would have loved to celebrated Christmas at home, but it has been nice being around family. With that said, I bring you another book this morning. YAY! I know I feel so accomplished. Anyways, today's read is Andrea Laurence's Undeniable Demands which is the first book in Secrets of Eden series.
First off, I wonder what the deep dark secret it is, because throughout the book they kept hinting around the secret. With that said, I'm anxiously waiting for the next book. Seriously. I want to know the deep dark secret, by the way is a great way to get you hooked on the next book. Since I don't have a clue what this secret could be I might as well share what Undeniable Demands is about and what I thought of the story.
Wade Mitchell had a rough start to life, but fortunately was able to find some stability once he arrived at the Garden of Eden Christmas Tree Farmer. This is where he was taken in by Ken & Molly Eden who wanted to have a house full of children, but were unable. Yet they took in foster children (awe super sweet, right), to fill that void. What fun it would be to grow-up on a christmas tree farm?
Anyways, rough times hit Ken & Molly, so they started to sell off parts of the farm without telling the children that they raised what they were doing. Of course this upset Wade and his other siblings (Heath, Xander, Brody, and Julianne). They set out to get back to the land, so the secret may stay buried.
Wade sets out to make an offer to one of the landowners, unbeknownst to him they actually have a past together. What! Victoria (Tori) Sullivan actually worked for Wade seven years prior to her buying the property. However, she was let go, because an incident. Now not willing to give back the land to Wade, he's willing to do whatever it takes to get back the land. Sounds like this should be good.
Wow! What a great start for the Secrets of Eden series. Seriously, I can't believe I put off this story till it was almost time for the book to come out. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Tori and Wade. I loved the fact that she carried the grudge of getting fire, for something she was accused of doing. I also enjoyed the fact that Wade wasn't able to buy his way out of the jam, but he had to use his charms and wit. Plus you have the fact that Tori with her trust-issues that just adds fuel to the fire. Nothing like falling for a woman who has trust issues.
Incredible! Undeniable Demands left you wanting to find out more to the grand scheme of things. Yet Tori and Wade's romance was fun to watch, especially when they are trying to outwit each other over a piece of property. So, you might want to checkout Undeniable Demands by Andrea Laurence, you might enjoy it like I did.
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December 28, 2012
This is the first of a continuity based around the foster children of Ken and Molly Eden, the proud owners of a Christmas Tree farm. With only one child of their own, a girl Julianne, they fostered Wade, Brody, Heath and Xander. Four teenage boys with histories. And apparently they have another secret they share. Something that happened 15 years ago and could ruin all their lives.
The purchase of a piece of Eden land by Victoria Sullivan could be just the trigger to bring that secret to light. But Tori has history with Wade, fired unjustly from his company 7 years ago, so she isn't likely to be co-operative.
What neither of them count on is the force of their attraction. The beginnings of which lay in the past, making things more complicated. With so much at stake it seems like a useful way for Wade to get her on side. But of course things never turn out the way you expect.
This is a nice fairly straight forward romance with the addition of follow on stories. I look forward to Brody's story but there are also a couple of subtle hints about Heath and Xander that are intriguing.
I did find the heroine's history had a small ick factor for me personally even though it wasn't her fault. She was an intelligent heroine with a strong career but not terribly cluey about men it would appear.
The purchase of a piece of Eden land by Victoria Sullivan could be just the trigger to bring that secret to light. But Tori has history with Wade, fired unjustly from his company 7 years ago, so she isn't likely to be co-operative.
What neither of them count on is the force of their attraction. The beginnings of which lay in the past, making things more complicated. With so much at stake it seems like a useful way for Wade to get her on side. But of course things never turn out the way you expect.
This is a nice fairly straight forward romance with the addition of follow on stories. I look forward to Brody's story but there are also a couple of subtle hints about Heath and Xander that are intriguing.
I did find the heroine's history had a small ick factor for me personally even though it wasn't her fault. She was an intelligent heroine with a strong career but not terribly cluey about men it would appear.
May 30, 2014
I really enjoyed this one. Read it in a day. Love Wade and his family. This book had some heat. I loved the chemistry between Tori and Wade. Tori didn't have the typical childhood and she's finally ready to settle down and plant some roots. The problem she has something Wade wants that could have dire consequences to his family. Wade's going to do anything he can to get it back even seducing Tori. Tori and Wade have a past. He used to be her boss until he fired her. Tori hasn't forgotten. She's going to be a tough nut to crack and she doesn't fall for his charms so easily. Will they both get a happy ending or only one?
March 31, 2013
I got this book as a birthday gift from one of my bff.
I liked it. Especially since he came from a one happy family, although he's a foster children. I liked both characters Tory and Wade, and other characters as well. I believe that Xander will have his own story with Rosy. ^^
This book was the first book from Secrets Of Eden Series. The mystery mentioned in this book was not finished right away. I guess that'd be bought little by little by another upcoming books. I just hope Andrea Laurence make them pretty fast because I can't wait to read about Brody and the others!
I liked it. Especially since he came from a one happy family, although he's a foster children. I liked both characters Tory and Wade, and other characters as well. I believe that Xander will have his own story with Rosy. ^^
This book was the first book from Secrets Of Eden Series. The mystery mentioned in this book was not finished right away. I guess that'd be bought little by little by another upcoming books. I just hope Andrea Laurence make them pretty fast because I can't wait to read about Brody and the others!
February 13, 2013
Three words..... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
January 9, 2013
Andrea Laurence is a talented author! Undeniable Demands keeps you reading from the first page to the last. The passion between Wade and Tori is "undeniable." Loved it!
January 24, 2013
I loved it! This was a great story and I can't wait to read the other stories in this new series .
February 9, 2015
A pesar de los errores de traducción, la novela es muy buena. Las escenas son super hots y muy bien escritas.
May 11, 2015
4 1/2 in fact.
The beggining of this series was pretty good. I love the love-hate relationship between Wade and Tori. She reminded me Ingrid from Game of thrones.
The beggining of this series was pretty good. I love the love-hate relationship between Wade and Tori. She reminded me Ingrid from Game of thrones.
January 7, 2013
4.5 stars, I loved this fun, feisty romance! Full review coming soon to harlequinjunkie.com
July 10, 2018
I almost didn't read it
This book was first in the Secrets of Eden series and I read the second book first. I couldnt help but be curious and it was a page turner as well.
This book was first in the Secrets of Eden series and I read the second book first. I couldnt help but be curious and it was a page turner as well.
July 8, 2014
This is the second book of Andrea's that I have read, and also the first book in the Secret of Eden Series. I lately have been doing things, or reading things backwards. Especially book series I seem to read backwards. I read the third book in this series before I even read this one, you can read my review for Heir to Scandal Here. So having read the third book first I thought I would be really confused but luckily I was easily able to follow along.
If you haven't read any of the book's in this series I should start off with this series follows four of the foster children of Ken and Molly Eden, the proud owners of Eden Christmas Tree farm. With only one child of their own, Julianne. They fostered Wade, Brody, Heath and Xander. All of them coming from not very great backgrounds. They also apparently they have a secret between them, something that happened 15 years ago and could ruin all their lives.
Wade returns home early for Christmas when he receives a phone call from Julianne that their secret may become exposed, after a piece of the Eden land has been purchased. What Wade doesn't expect is to find that the land has been purchased by Victoria, who used to work for and had fired. What I really liked about Wade is the fact that even though he may not have had a great childhood. Is that he wants to protect his "family" any way he can.
I wasn't to sure on Victoria at first. Sure I really liked that she was strong and independent. But she also held a stubborn streak to her. She also at times seemed a little naïve about things. I also thought that even though she may have been fired unfairly by Wade years before. That maybe she held onto a grudge a little too long.
This is a nice fairly straight forward romance that flows nicely. I liked that it had a little bit of everything from Romance, a little bit of Mystery, and it made me laugh a little to. I also really liked that with the little bit of Mystery that Andrea started this series with held my attention and she didn't give much away. So that way I will be looking forward to the other books in this series. I look forward to reading Brody's story next. And give this book 4 out of 5 Stars.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Andrea Laurence for my honest review.
If you haven't read any of the book's in this series I should start off with this series follows four of the foster children of Ken and Molly Eden, the proud owners of Eden Christmas Tree farm. With only one child of their own, Julianne. They fostered Wade, Brody, Heath and Xander. All of them coming from not very great backgrounds. They also apparently they have a secret between them, something that happened 15 years ago and could ruin all their lives.
Wade returns home early for Christmas when he receives a phone call from Julianne that their secret may become exposed, after a piece of the Eden land has been purchased. What Wade doesn't expect is to find that the land has been purchased by Victoria, who used to work for and had fired. What I really liked about Wade is the fact that even though he may not have had a great childhood. Is that he wants to protect his "family" any way he can.
I wasn't to sure on Victoria at first. Sure I really liked that she was strong and independent. But she also held a stubborn streak to her. She also at times seemed a little naïve about things. I also thought that even though she may have been fired unfairly by Wade years before. That maybe she held onto a grudge a little too long.
This is a nice fairly straight forward romance that flows nicely. I liked that it had a little bit of everything from Romance, a little bit of Mystery, and it made me laugh a little to. I also really liked that with the little bit of Mystery that Andrea started this series with held my attention and she didn't give much away. So that way I will be looking forward to the other books in this series. I look forward to reading Brody's story next. And give this book 4 out of 5 Stars.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Andrea Laurence for my honest review.
March 4, 2017
Wade Mitchell, one of the long-term foster kids and son to the Eden's, discovered that his parents had sold off a tract of land that holds a secret he and his brothers have been trying to hide for years. Trying to keep it hidden, Wade approaches the new landowner hoping to buy back the land. But he discovers the land now belongs to Victoria Sullivan, an architect he fired from his company for ethical misconduct several years back. Victoria was innocent and hasn't quite forgiven Wade for firing her without a word. There'd been mild flirtation and respect and the sudden betrayal caused her to stop trusting herself and men. So she's not about to sell the land where she plans to build her dream house back. Not when Wade wants it so badly. He'll do whatever it takes, even consider seduction. He doesn't have to seduce her - that pretty much takes care of itself. But once Wade backs off from trying to buy the land, Victoria starts to trust him. But he still wants it...or at least what's hidden on it. He'll do anything to protect his family, even if it means risking his love with Victoria.
A good start to the series. I started off with the sec9nd one actually and was curious about the other brothers, so I started from the beginning. Victoria and Wade were both likeable characters, even though I kind of think Victoria was acting rather immature. In the same breath though, I couldn't help but think that she was too forgiving of Wade having fired her in the first place. And he didn't grovel nor apologize nearly enough once hel earned the truth. And when Victoria later rationalizes her forgiveness, saying she was better off for having been fired and it didn't really affect her all that much, I began to wonder why she'd been so angry in the first place. Nevertheless, a pretty good story and an enjoyable romance.
A good start to the series. I started off with the sec9nd one actually and was curious about the other brothers, so I started from the beginning. Victoria and Wade were both likeable characters, even though I kind of think Victoria was acting rather immature. In the same breath though, I couldn't help but think that she was too forgiving of Wade having fired her in the first place. And he didn't grovel nor apologize nearly enough once hel earned the truth. And when Victoria later rationalizes her forgiveness, saying she was better off for having been fired and it didn't really affect her all that much, I began to wonder why she'd been so angry in the first place. Nevertheless, a pretty good story and an enjoyable romance.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 4, 2014
In Undeniable Demands by Andrea Laurence, Wade Mitchell is a self-made millionaire. He was raised in a foster home by the Edens, and he would do anything for them. So when he finds out that a piece of land they just sold has a dangerous secret, he is determined to get it back no matter what. What he doesn’t expect is that the new owner is Victoria Sullivan, a woman he fired several years ago.
Tori is still hurt about being fired, for she had done nothing wrong to deserve being fired. So when Wade offers an insane amount of money to get the land she just bought she declines. After living a gypsy-like life, and then becoming a green architect, she bought the land and plans to build her own home there. Not to mention that when Wade fired her and believed false accusations of her made her wary of men and left her with trust issues towards them.
What neither of them expected was the attraction they felt toward one another. Which Wade will use to his advantage, thinking that if he can get to know her and seduces her, he may just be able to convince her to sell the land. But Tori will not be an easy catch, and she will put up a fight and try to prevent anything from happening between Wade and her, only to set herself up for heartbreak.
Wade will not be able to buy himself out of the problems coming his way, or to convince Tori to go his way. With her trust issues she will become one of the biggest challenges Wade has had to face.
If you like a fun and witty romance, don’t miss Undeniable Demands by Andrea Laurence.
Tori is still hurt about being fired, for she had done nothing wrong to deserve being fired. So when Wade offers an insane amount of money to get the land she just bought she declines. After living a gypsy-like life, and then becoming a green architect, she bought the land and plans to build her own home there. Not to mention that when Wade fired her and believed false accusations of her made her wary of men and left her with trust issues towards them.
What neither of them expected was the attraction they felt toward one another. Which Wade will use to his advantage, thinking that if he can get to know her and seduces her, he may just be able to convince her to sell the land. But Tori will not be an easy catch, and she will put up a fight and try to prevent anything from happening between Wade and her, only to set herself up for heartbreak.
Wade will not be able to buy himself out of the problems coming his way, or to convince Tori to go his way. With her trust issues she will become one of the biggest challenges Wade has had to face.
If you like a fun and witty romance, don’t miss Undeniable Demands by Andrea Laurence.
July 17, 2014
Undeniable Demands is a story about a foster family,and in that family some members are hiding a major secret, a wronged employee, a Christmas tree farm and undeniable attraction. This story is about Wade and Tori, who have a history, Tori used to work for Wade and he fired her for something that she did not do. The story starts with Wade just about to go on holiday to Jamaica and he finds out that his foster parents have sold a piece of land and he wants to buy it back in order to protect his siblings. So Wade returns home to approach the owner only to find out that she is his ex-employee so when he steps on her land asking to buy it from her - she aims her shotgun at him and tells him to leave. The story then proceeds and you see these two main characters falling for each other even though there is mistrust on Tori's part. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can not wait for the next instalment in the lives of the Eden clan plus I can not wait for the secret to be uncovered.
Undeniable Demands
Undeniable Demands
December 24, 2014
Undeniable Demands by Andrea Laurence kicks off her new series Secrets of Eden with a bang! Wade Mitchell lived as a foster child on a Christmas Tree Farm with several other foster children. He and his other brothers are keeping a secret that if revealed will greatly affect his family. He’s discovered that someone has bought a piece of property that he believes is hiding their secret. He returns home only to discover that the person who bought the property from his foster parents is Victoria (Tory) Sullivan. Tory was once employed by him but was fired by him several years ago. Tory has never gotten over it. All Tory wants to do is settle down and build a home that she can call her own. Now, she is faced with Wade who is trying to win this property back to save his family from discovering this secret. I thoroughly enjoyed this book especially the scenes from Christmas Eve. This book captured me from the first pages. I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting. I highly recommend reading Undeniable Demands and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
January 7, 2015
This was my first book that I read from Andrea Laurence and I truly enjoyed it.
Victoria (Tory) wants to settle down as her parents were drifted from place to place while she grew up. She buys property from the Eden's to build her perfect green house. In waltzes the handsome, billionaire Wade Mitchell to buy/take back the property she brought from his parents.
Years before, Wade and his siblings buried a secret on the property that would hurt everyone involved if it was discovered, so he sets out to romance Troy to get the property back one way or another.
I was taken on a passionate journey of both Tory and Wade discovering each other and falling in love. Does Wade risk losing Tory as he doesn't want to tell her why the property is so important or does love prevail?
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a wonderful romantic story.
Victoria (Tory) wants to settle down as her parents were drifted from place to place while she grew up. She buys property from the Eden's to build her perfect green house. In waltzes the handsome, billionaire Wade Mitchell to buy/take back the property she brought from his parents.
Years before, Wade and his siblings buried a secret on the property that would hurt everyone involved if it was discovered, so he sets out to romance Troy to get the property back one way or another.
I was taken on a passionate journey of both Tory and Wade discovering each other and falling in love. Does Wade risk losing Tory as he doesn't want to tell her why the property is so important or does love prevail?
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a wonderful romantic story.
March 17, 2013
I wasn't convinced the Tori / Wade romance was true with at least one secret of Eden hanging before them. We never get to see him explain himself fully so maybe it's a big to-do about nothin' or it's deadly serious and Tori's just an idiot for lovin' him anyway.
A secondary weak point in this story is the way Wade and his brothers, some mega-rich and others well-informed, allow their stepparents to become financially strapped to the point they have to sell a part of the farm. I think there would have been clues to the older Eden's situation before any parcel of land needed to be sold off for cash.
A secondary weak point in this story is the way Wade and his brothers, some mega-rich and others well-informed, allow their stepparents to become financially strapped to the point they have to sell a part of the farm. I think there would have been clues to the older Eden's situation before any parcel of land needed to be sold off for cash.
April 1, 2016
Family is strong ... no matter how it's made up!
Wade Mitchell needs to get his hands on something that could destroy his family if it were to be exposed. He learns that Victoria Sullivan is the one that can return it to him, but she's not going to be easy to persuade.
Victoria may be attracted to Wade, but she also despises him for firing her all those years ago and hanging her up to dry career-wise. There's no way she's giving him what he wants ... or will she? She can't deny the heat she feels any time he is near, and if the hunger she sees in his eyes is any indication, he feels it too!
Wade Mitchell needs to get his hands on something that could destroy his family if it were to be exposed. He learns that Victoria Sullivan is the one that can return it to him, but she's not going to be easy to persuade.
Victoria may be attracted to Wade, but she also despises him for firing her all those years ago and hanging her up to dry career-wise. There's no way she's giving him what he wants ... or will she? She can't deny the heat she feels any time he is near, and if the hunger she sees in his eyes is any indication, he feels it too!
June 24, 2014
I wait in anticipation for the rest of this series. I love this book. It is my favorite Andrea Laurence book so far.
Wade desperately needs something that Tori has and he really needs all the help he can get in convincing Tori to sell it to him. Tori has good reason in declining Wades offer as she was once employed by Wade until he fired her. I felt so angry at Wade on Tori's behalf as to the reasons why she was fired. Yet I fell in love with Wade and his amazing foster family. So looking forward to the next book...
Wade desperately needs something that Tori has and he really needs all the help he can get in convincing Tori to sell it to him. Tori has good reason in declining Wades offer as she was once employed by Wade until he fired her. I felt so angry at Wade on Tori's behalf as to the reasons why she was fired. Yet I fell in love with Wade and his amazing foster family. So looking forward to the next book...
November 9, 2013
was into the book the first chapter, another one sitting read. Andrea is a premier author. Fiesty, fiery Victoria Sullivan is a wonderful character and Wade was the perfect nemesis for her. Can't wait for Brody, Heath and Zander. Hope all of them get their own book, as well as Julianne.
January 17, 2014
A quick interesting read that actually left me with more questions than answers about the family the story revolves around. Not a fan of anunswered questions in a book but will have to see if there are others in this series.
April 17, 2015
Hot story. Very well done. Introduced the Eden brothers and sister very well and set up their secret. The chemistry between Tori and Wade was hot hot hot, and their New Years Eve has to be the hottest scene I've ever read. Can't wait to read the next one!
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