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Worth the Scandal
Strictly business? Try telling that to her heart…
Worth It, Book 1
Alexander Worth, President and CEO of Worth Luxury Goods, is a man never to be crossed. His unwavering sense of responsibility to the family business requires him to always be in complete and utter control. Until it comes to Tessa Crawford.
She’s quietly professional, shy, voluptuous…and she works for him. Which means she is the one woman he must never touch, no matter how hard his gut twists with need for her.
After rising above her disadvantaged childhood, Tessa knows the last thing she should do is risk throwing it all away by falling into bed with her sexy boss. But on an extended European business trip, all self-imposed barriers burn away in the heat of their sizzling chemistry.
Once back home, though, whispers of corporate espionage turn into full-blown scandal—and Tessa finds out the hard way where Alex’s loyalties lie. Determined to soldier on, she picks herself up and carries on with a secret, yet welcomed burden. Never guessing that Alex will make a reappearance in her life, ready to show her once and for all that family does, indeed, come first.
Warning: Contains a sweet-yet-strong woman, and a bossy alpha male brought to his knees by the woman he desperately loves. Involves enough begging and groveling that the reader may be tempted to “accidentally” leave it for her significant other to “find”. For instructional purposes only, of course!
Worth It, Book 1
Alexander Worth, President and CEO of Worth Luxury Goods, is a man never to be crossed. His unwavering sense of responsibility to the family business requires him to always be in complete and utter control. Until it comes to Tessa Crawford.
She’s quietly professional, shy, voluptuous…and she works for him. Which means she is the one woman he must never touch, no matter how hard his gut twists with need for her.
After rising above her disadvantaged childhood, Tessa knows the last thing she should do is risk throwing it all away by falling into bed with her sexy boss. But on an extended European business trip, all self-imposed barriers burn away in the heat of their sizzling chemistry.
Once back home, though, whispers of corporate espionage turn into full-blown scandal—and Tessa finds out the hard way where Alex’s loyalties lie. Determined to soldier on, she picks herself up and carries on with a secret, yet welcomed burden. Never guessing that Alex will make a reappearance in her life, ready to show her once and for all that family does, indeed, come first.
Warning: Contains a sweet-yet-strong woman, and a bossy alpha male brought to his knees by the woman he desperately loves. Involves enough begging and groveling that the reader may be tempted to “accidentally” leave it for her significant other to “find”. For instructional purposes only, of course!
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First published March 20, 2012
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Alexander Worth, President and CEO of Worth Luxury Goods, is a man never to be crossed. His unwavering sense of responsibility to the family business requires him to always be in complete and utter control. Until it comes to Tessa Crawford.
She’s quietly professional, shy, voluptuous…and she works for him. Which means she is the one woman he must never touch, no matter how hard his gut twists with need for her.
After rising above her disadvantaged childhood, Tessa knows the last thing she should do is risk throwing it all away by falling into bed with her sexy boss. But on an extended European business trip, all self-imposed barriers burn away in the heat of their sizzling chemistry.
Once back home, though, whispers of corporate espionage turn into full-blown scandal—and Tessa finds out the hard way where Alex’s loyalties lie. Determined to soldier on, she picks herself up and carries on with a secret, yet welcomed burden. Never guessing that Alex will make a reappearance in her life, ready to show her once and for all that family does, indeed, come first.
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This book was not for me. A lot of people liked it (evidenced by the reviews that persuaded me) so read the reviews and decide if this is the type of thing you enjoy. You might like it. I, however, did not enjoy it. At all. Below are my reasons. Use it to help you make an informed choice about whether this might be a good book fit for you.
I thought the hero was a huge jerk and the heroine came across as a spineless wimp. It enrages me when a hero treats a woman poorly but all is forgiven once his eyes burn for her or he touches her inciting buckets of lust and all is forgiven. That is what happens throughout the book. The hero treats the heroine like a child and bullies her or orders her around (he is her boss but he does it in every manner) and she gets mad. Then two seconds later she is flirting with him and over it or lusting after him and forgiving him. I can't stand hyper controlling heros who act like a$$es. I should have read the description better because it indicates this in the description. Somehow I never imagined it to the level that it is.
I think the hero is somehow supposed to be a better man at the end of the book but I wasn't buying it. Seconds after imagining doing something that would epitomize the ultimate in controlling douchery, the hero doesn't do it but thinks about how he would have done it just a short time ago. I guess because he just thinks about doing the douchy things but doesn't always follow through now, it is supposed to show us some growth. But I still didn't like him. His first instinct was still to do the douchy thing every time. And the heroine falls back swooning in his arms nearly immediately. And I never got any vibe other than lust. You can try to call it love but it read as only lust. I never felt like the hero respected the heroine (not that she ever stood up to him- not really) or valued anyone or anything outside himself and his wants.
I really need to learn to put down a book. I have this weird thing about finishing books.
Note- If you liked Fifty Shades of Gray you might like this one. I personally couldn't stand that book, but clearly I am not typical as evidenced by the huge fan base for it. While this book isn't kinky it does have the same dynamic b/n the hero/ heroine. It reads very similarly. That book made me feel the same anger that this one did so if you didn't like the dynamic between the hero/heroine in that one then you won't like this one either. But if you liked that one then give this one a try.
This book was not for me. A lot of people liked it (evidenced by the reviews that persuaded me) so read the reviews and decide if this is the type of thing you enjoy. You might like it. I, however, did not enjoy it. At all. Below are my reasons. Use it to help you make an informed choice about whether this might be a good book fit for you.
I thought the hero was a huge jerk and the heroine came across as a spineless wimp. It enrages me when a hero treats a woman poorly but all is forgiven once his eyes burn for her or he touches her inciting buckets of lust and all is forgiven. That is what happens throughout the book. The hero treats the heroine like a child and bullies her or orders her around (he is her boss but he does it in every manner) and she gets mad. Then two seconds later she is flirting with him and over it or lusting after him and forgiving him. I can't stand hyper controlling heros who act like a$$es. I should have read the description better because it indicates this in the description. Somehow I never imagined it to the level that it is.
I think the hero is somehow supposed to be a better man at the end of the book but I wasn't buying it. Seconds after imagining doing something that would epitomize the ultimate in controlling douchery, the hero doesn't do it but thinks about how he would have done it just a short time ago. I guess because he just thinks about doing the douchy things but doesn't always follow through now, it is supposed to show us some growth. But I still didn't like him. His first instinct was still to do the douchy thing every time. And the heroine falls back swooning in his arms nearly immediately. And I never got any vibe other than lust. You can try to call it love but it read as only lust. I never felt like the hero respected the heroine (not that she ever stood up to him- not really) or valued anyone or anything outside himself and his wants.
I really need to learn to put down a book. I have this weird thing about finishing books.
Note- If you liked Fifty Shades of Gray you might like this one. I personally couldn't stand that book, but clearly I am not typical as evidenced by the huge fan base for it. While this book isn't kinky it does have the same dynamic b/n the hero/ heroine. It reads very similarly. That book made me feel the same anger that this one did so if you didn't like the dynamic between the hero/heroine in that one then you won't like this one either. But if you liked that one then give this one a try.
July 28, 2017
I dislike a heroine who acts childish and immature. Specially in situations they already had an agreement on.
Besides the 25 years old virgin who's always think she's ugly and plain compared to the male mc "usual" dates. Pathetic
Besides the 25 years old virgin who's always think she's ugly and plain compared to the male mc "usual" dates. Pathetic
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October 28, 2016DNF no rating
I was looking for some quick in-between arc reading and clearly I made the wrong choice.
Douchebag-doormat combo. I know when to throw in the towel.
I was looking for some quick in-between arc reading and clearly I made the wrong choice.
Douchebag-doormat combo. I know when to throw in the towel.
December 19, 2014
hero is a douche and heroine a doormat. nothing new- he is super rich, she is a poor mouse... bla bla. the writing was ok. in severeal instances, the story would skip few details that would appear later and differently color the situation. but it was weird- like author forgot to mention it or they have an overzealous editor in the house.
August 15, 2017
This was a cute read. A little bit like a Harlequin but not quite. I definitely felt like things were missing in the story. We learn the hero was betrayed in the boardroom and the bedroom, but get no information about either. At times I even felt like this was a bit like Double Standards by Judith McNaught, at least in one aspect of the story, however, DS is much better and really gives a gut punch. This one didn't so much.
Warning for anyone who doesn't like a secret baby child theme, this one has it. Again, I don't mind that trope, mainly because I'd never do it but I like the drama it can bring to the story. However, my one problem with it here, is that
Anyway, it was a good read, it was free, so I went with it. Not sure if I will read the rest in the series. The story lines don't intrigue me. Maybe if they come up free on Kindle.... :)
Warning for anyone who doesn't like a secret baby child theme, this one has it. Again, I don't mind that trope, mainly because I'd never do it but I like the drama it can bring to the story. However, my one problem with it here, is that
Anyway, it was a good read, it was free, so I went with it. Not sure if I will read the rest in the series. The story lines don't intrigue me. Maybe if they come up free on Kindle.... :)
June 5, 2012
Are we sure this wasn't a throwback to the old Harlequin romances with titles like The Billionaire's Virgin __________(fill in the blank). Come on if your gonna resurrect "been there done that" at least make it fresh and somewhat believable.
December 9, 2017
This was like the formulaic Harlequin Presents type romance with the tycoon boss seducing the shy virgin secretary, then firing her after he believes she betrayed him. However, unlike many Harlequin heroes, this guy remains celibate while they're apart. He finds out that she had not betrayed him and is riddled with guilt for the entire time they're apart, especially when he cannot find where she's moved to. Of course there's the secret baby trope and then they meet again and it's all HEA after he grovels and apologizes to her. I also find it hard to believe the H couldn't find the heroine. He's a tycoon with tons of money; surely a good private investigator would have found out she had moved to London and from there he would have been able to trace her via her employment and residential status?
Although I enjoyed this novel, I will not be reading the subsequent novels about the H's 2 younger brothers. His brother Hunter is an annoying bastard and Rhett seems aimless, useless and lacking in ambition. I have little interest in men who have little direction in life; that kind of guy is not hero material - no matter how many mommy issues the little rich boy is supposed to have.
Although I enjoyed this novel, I will not be reading the subsequent novels about the H's 2 younger brothers. His brother Hunter is an annoying bastard and Rhett seems aimless, useless and lacking in ambition. I have little interest in men who have little direction in life; that kind of guy is not hero material - no matter how many mommy issues the little rich boy is supposed to have.
August 20, 2016
This book was a major disappointment for me! I LOVE Karen’s books so much. Her Fated series was so good as were quite a few others I’ve read. When I heard about this book I immediately put in on my tbr list and I bought the day it released. Now I wish I hadn’t because the whole entire book made me so mad.
Alex is rude, harsh and totally self absorbed and he was the biggest jerk to poor little Tessa. He would start something with her only to completely shut her out just minutes later, without finishing, without so much as an “I’m sorry.” Oh and he doesn’t do that once, or twice, but three freakin’ times! And yes, I called her Poor Little Tessa because that’s exactly what she is. She never gives herself any credit, she just lets Alex walk all over her and then she goes back practically begging for more. Talk about a glutton for punishment. The love scenes are good, as always with Karen's books and when things were good, Alex was a nice guy. Until his brother would throw those doubts out there and he'd start all over again. I just couldn't get past it. And oh don’t even get me started on Alex’s brother Hunter! If Alex is a jerk then Hunter is a Class-A a**hole. He has no care for anyone, including his brothers. At least that’s the way he acts. Totally hung up on himself, his work and which woman will be his next piece. I don’t think I’ll be reading Hunter’s book, I’ll just read the spoilers so I know what happened. I will however be reading Rhetts book just to find out what he’s up to. There’s something mysterious there. Since he wasn’t in this book much, there’s not much to judge him with. I can’t tell if he’s a jerk like his brother’s or if he’s hiding a sweetheart under there.
Sorry for being harsh but I really really don’t like how Alex was towards Tessa. Every woman deserves better, every one! I could have forgot about it after he did it the first time, and maybe the second but that third time I was ready to jump in the book and knock some sense into Tessa. I would NEVER put up with that, EVER! So I can’t put up with it in a book I read. This will not, however affect my future purchases of Karen’s book. One bad doesn’t make them all bad, I just think I didn’t click well with these characters.
Alex is rude, harsh and totally self absorbed and he was the biggest jerk to poor little Tessa. He would start something with her only to completely shut her out just minutes later, without finishing, without so much as an “I’m sorry.” Oh and he doesn’t do that once, or twice, but three freakin’ times! And yes, I called her Poor Little Tessa because that’s exactly what she is. She never gives herself any credit, she just lets Alex walk all over her and then she goes back practically begging for more. Talk about a glutton for punishment. The love scenes are good, as always with Karen's books and when things were good, Alex was a nice guy. Until his brother would throw those doubts out there and he'd start all over again. I just couldn't get past it. And oh don’t even get me started on Alex’s brother Hunter! If Alex is a jerk then Hunter is a Class-A a**hole. He has no care for anyone, including his brothers. At least that’s the way he acts. Totally hung up on himself, his work and which woman will be his next piece. I don’t think I’ll be reading Hunter’s book, I’ll just read the spoilers so I know what happened. I will however be reading Rhetts book just to find out what he’s up to. There’s something mysterious there. Since he wasn’t in this book much, there’s not much to judge him with. I can’t tell if he’s a jerk like his brother’s or if he’s hiding a sweetheart under there.
Sorry for being harsh but I really really don’t like how Alex was towards Tessa. Every woman deserves better, every one! I could have forgot about it after he did it the first time, and maybe the second but that third time I was ready to jump in the book and knock some sense into Tessa. I would NEVER put up with that, EVER! So I can’t put up with it in a book I read. This will not, however affect my future purchases of Karen’s book. One bad doesn’t make them all bad, I just think I didn’t click well with these characters.
August 31, 2016
This book was sexy and the love story was simply beautiful. I really cared about the characters and couldn't go to sleep without finishing reading it. However I adore a douchebag hero so be warned!
July 10, 2018
This really lacked substance. It did have potential, but the author never pulled it off. I don't expect romances to be great literary reads, but they should have more depth than this one.
I might try another book by this author, but only if it's available on Kindle Unlimited.
I might try another book by this author, but only if it's available on Kindle Unlimited.
January 14, 2013
I am beyond ecstatic that my introduction to Karen Erickson was this book. Other than a few, random typos and grammar mistakes, I fell completely in love with this book and the characters.
Alex guards his heart like a hawk, not letting anyone come near it. That is, until he meets Tessa, who knocks him right off his feet. Being a typical male, and very set in his ways, he takes basically forever to thaw and let Tessa in. If I'm to point out one problem with this book, is that we don't get enough background on Alex. We never really find out why Alex is guarding himself so. What happened in his past to make him go through women like others go through tissues. That's the one, lingering question I'm left with having read this book.
Alex is a bit hot and cold with Tessa, desperately trying to guard his heart. I have to admit that at times I wanted to give him a swift kick to the balls and wake him up. :D I didn't care much about how he let himself be swayed by his brother's negative view of Tessa. I get that falling in love is new territory to him, but come on, when you hit the age of 35, you should be able to think for yourself and not let your younger brother poison you against the one woman who's ever stolen your heart.
But I did like how he came to terms with being in love in the end, and changed his ways. Even if he did chase Tessa away, it did redeem him a little in my eyes that he spent a year trying to find her. And when he finally saw her again, he moved heaven and earth to have her back in his life. I'm kind of a sucker for a man who sees the errors in his ways and chases his woman until he gets her.
Tessa. Oh how my heart went out to her. I connected with her completely, and throughout the book, whatever she felt, I felt. Yup, Ms Erickson really knows how to spin words. I loved that Tessa was 'real', and not a model-like stick figure. I love that she had a temper and wasn't afraid to stand up for herself whenever she felt Alex was being an idiot. And when he chased her away, I love that she didn't come back crawling even if life threw her for a loop, but went on living her life.
What makes Tessa so likable, I think, is that she didn't let herself get spoiled rotten by Alex. She wore her chain-store, bargain clothing even if she was secretly dating a very wealthy man. That shows integrity. And there is nothing I love more about a Heroine than her integrity. Throughout the book, Tessa had integrity on several levels. She was her own person, and didn't change to suit her secret lover.
I've already downloaded the rest of the Worth It books, along with 5 other books by Ms Erickson. I have that much faith in her writing. :D
Alex guards his heart like a hawk, not letting anyone come near it. That is, until he meets Tessa, who knocks him right off his feet. Being a typical male, and very set in his ways, he takes basically forever to thaw and let Tessa in. If I'm to point out one problem with this book, is that we don't get enough background on Alex. We never really find out why Alex is guarding himself so. What happened in his past to make him go through women like others go through tissues. That's the one, lingering question I'm left with having read this book.
Alex is a bit hot and cold with Tessa, desperately trying to guard his heart. I have to admit that at times I wanted to give him a swift kick to the balls and wake him up. :D I didn't care much about how he let himself be swayed by his brother's negative view of Tessa. I get that falling in love is new territory to him, but come on, when you hit the age of 35, you should be able to think for yourself and not let your younger brother poison you against the one woman who's ever stolen your heart.
But I did like how he came to terms with being in love in the end, and changed his ways. Even if he did chase Tessa away, it did redeem him a little in my eyes that he spent a year trying to find her. And when he finally saw her again, he moved heaven and earth to have her back in his life. I'm kind of a sucker for a man who sees the errors in his ways and chases his woman until he gets her.
Tessa. Oh how my heart went out to her. I connected with her completely, and throughout the book, whatever she felt, I felt. Yup, Ms Erickson really knows how to spin words. I loved that Tessa was 'real', and not a model-like stick figure. I love that she had a temper and wasn't afraid to stand up for herself whenever she felt Alex was being an idiot. And when he chased her away, I love that she didn't come back crawling even if life threw her for a loop, but went on living her life.
What makes Tessa so likable, I think, is that she didn't let herself get spoiled rotten by Alex. She wore her chain-store, bargain clothing even if she was secretly dating a very wealthy man. That shows integrity. And there is nothing I love more about a Heroine than her integrity. Throughout the book, Tessa had integrity on several levels. She was her own person, and didn't change to suit her secret lover.
I've already downloaded the rest of the Worth It books, along with 5 other books by Ms Erickson. I have that much faith in her writing. :D
March 15, 2012
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4.5 Stars
Worth the Scandal is the first book in the Worth It series by Karen Erickson and it looks very promising. I can tell you right now I will definitely be looking for the other two books in the series to read about the other two Worth brothers. The first story is about Alexander Worth, CEO of Worth Luxury Goods and oldest brother of the family. He took his family’s company and made it into a very solvent international company with stores all over Europe and the US. He feels a responsibility for his younger brothers and has mixed emotions on either his relationships, or lack thereof, with Hunter and Rhett. The heroine of the story is Tessa Crawford, Alex’s personal assistant. Tessa is a dedicated employee working her way up the ranks within the company to become the personal assistant to the CEO. She is a professional and takes her responsibilities seriously putting in long hours and even weekends. The love story between Alex and Tessa is your classic love story with a little more. There are interesting secondary characters and a plot that makes this romantic love story worth a look and your time.
The story begins with both Alex and Tessa having a mutual attraction for one another but neither one wants to move it beyond the professional boss and employee relationship. Things change when Alex is forced to go on the European business trip instead of his brother Hunter to reopen all the Worth stores and finish negotiations for a new London store. Hunter needs to stay home and figure out who the mole is within the company who is leaking the new Worth line to the competition. Alex decides to take Tessa with him to help him with the business side and also I think to see where things may lead. From the first moments on his private jet things heat up between Tessa and Alex and it builds with each city on their business trip.
Ms. Erickson sets the mood for this couple and they drew me in until the very end. I liked Tessa and her emotional growth throughout the story. Alex saw things black and white for so long until Tessa shows them there are grays too. Alex made some rash decisions which he had to live with and has to open up and change if he is going to have Tessa in his life. A lot goes on in this story and I am happy with the ending for Tessa and Alex. I look forward to more stories in the Worth series and see what’s in store for Hunter and Rhett.
4.5 Stars
Worth the Scandal is the first book in the Worth It series by Karen Erickson and it looks very promising. I can tell you right now I will definitely be looking for the other two books in the series to read about the other two Worth brothers. The first story is about Alexander Worth, CEO of Worth Luxury Goods and oldest brother of the family. He took his family’s company and made it into a very solvent international company with stores all over Europe and the US. He feels a responsibility for his younger brothers and has mixed emotions on either his relationships, or lack thereof, with Hunter and Rhett. The heroine of the story is Tessa Crawford, Alex’s personal assistant. Tessa is a dedicated employee working her way up the ranks within the company to become the personal assistant to the CEO. She is a professional and takes her responsibilities seriously putting in long hours and even weekends. The love story between Alex and Tessa is your classic love story with a little more. There are interesting secondary characters and a plot that makes this romantic love story worth a look and your time.
The story begins with both Alex and Tessa having a mutual attraction for one another but neither one wants to move it beyond the professional boss and employee relationship. Things change when Alex is forced to go on the European business trip instead of his brother Hunter to reopen all the Worth stores and finish negotiations for a new London store. Hunter needs to stay home and figure out who the mole is within the company who is leaking the new Worth line to the competition. Alex decides to take Tessa with him to help him with the business side and also I think to see where things may lead. From the first moments on his private jet things heat up between Tessa and Alex and it builds with each city on their business trip.
Ms. Erickson sets the mood for this couple and they drew me in until the very end. I liked Tessa and her emotional growth throughout the story. Alex saw things black and white for so long until Tessa shows them there are grays too. Alex made some rash decisions which he had to live with and has to open up and change if he is going to have Tessa in his life. A lot goes on in this story and I am happy with the ending for Tessa and Alex. I look forward to more stories in the Worth series and see what’s in store for Hunter and Rhett.
March 23, 2013
No, just...no! I refuse to be a part of the problem anymore. Run, Tessa, RUN!!! Your powerful CEO man, not quite a boyfriend but you love each other anyway boyfriend, is coming for answers. After he's been a douche of the highest order. Nothing good can come from that! Can it?
Yep, it's one of those.
Yep, it's one of those.
August 1, 2019
I read this a while back and never wrote a review. Re-read today and almost read it in a sitting.
A sweet, safe HEA office romance. Tessa is a sweet girl who discreetly fancies her hot boss. She is unaware that her boss also notices her and is almost lusting after her.
They go together on a business trip and fall into bed. Later some crisis puts the blame on Tessa as being a traitor /spy selling out company secrets.
Despite their sweet time together, Alex the H tosses Tessa out on her butt to never see her again.
Tessa is then prego and the rest is just sweet HEA. I feel Tessa could have more of a personality /back bone. She was a little too basic for my total liking. Alex was a beta H. Sweet HEA with a baby. Feel good easy reading!
A sweet, safe HEA office romance. Tessa is a sweet girl who discreetly fancies her hot boss. She is unaware that her boss also notices her and is almost lusting after her.
They go together on a business trip and fall into bed. Later some crisis puts the blame on Tessa as being a traitor /spy selling out company secrets.
Despite their sweet time together, Alex the H tosses Tessa out on her butt to never see her again.
Tessa is then prego and the rest is just sweet HEA. I feel Tessa could have more of a personality /back bone. She was a little too basic for my total liking. Alex was a beta H. Sweet HEA with a baby. Feel good easy reading!
October 20, 2016
I have read and enjoyed this trope in the past but this one fell short for me. The heroine was remarkably innocent and naive for this day and age. I liked that she didn't decide to wait around hoping the hero would decide he trusted her but she went and took care of business. I didn't like the feeling I had at the end of the book that she was going to leave things unfinished with her sister and her current employer. The hero was certainly an asshat and I don't care how much he regretted what he did he didn't come anywhere close to the amount of groveling I felt was required.
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August 21, 2017
Well if you like work obsessed, alpha men, this is for you. Funny, I started the book clearly on the H Alex's side & switched to our girl. That rarely happens. It was interesting to say the least. I'm pretty pissed at Hunter, Alex's brother but I'm also a sucker for an anti hero so I want to read his book, lol.
I'm going to read the series. Sometimes the first book isn't the best book, it's worth reading, but more importantly I like the authors writing. One of my GR friends loved this one, and although it's not a 5 for me, we usually like the same books so I'll continue on. Recommend.
I'm going to read the series. Sometimes the first book isn't the best book, it's worth reading, but more importantly I like the authors writing. One of my GR friends loved this one, and although it's not a 5 for me, we usually like the same books so I'll continue on. Recommend.
April 21, 2012
Douchebag hero should've grovelled a hell of a lot more.
January 16, 2015
3.5 stars
Very Harlequin Presents-esque story =)
Very Harlequin Presents-esque story =)
August 4, 2024
Meh. Has the setup for a good gut-punch/grovel but left me hanging. The hero (and all his brothers who clearly get their own books) was too douchy and the heroine too naive. It felt like a 60's/70's boss/secretary category romance but set in the present day. The grovel was short and unsatisfying. But the worst sin?
Oh and the name confused me. There's a real-life House of Worth that was around for a hundred years (they designed many iconic Gilded Age gowns) and has been revived in the 21st century. Are we meant to believe these asshole douchebags are the heirs to that House? Ugh.
Oh and the name confused me. There's a real-life House of Worth that was around for a hundred years (they designed many iconic Gilded Age gowns) and has been revived in the 21st century. Are we meant to believe these asshole douchebags are the heirs to that House? Ugh.
January 10, 2013
PLENTY OF CHEMISTRY
Alex worth head of Worth luxuary goods, has been attracted to his straight laced assistant Tessa Crawford, since she started working for him just over six months ago. At thirty five he was no stranger to getting what he wanted especially where women are concerned.
Tessa loves working for Alex Worth it's her dream job, and Alex is certainly dreamy. Tessa is organising his itinerary for an upcoming business trip to Europe. But Alex surprises her, he wants Tessa to go with him. Alex is determined to make Tessa his while they are away together. But upon their return she is accused of giving away company secrets to their rivals. Alex fires Tessa without a second thought. But Tessa has her own secret, but she's not telling.
Okay this is a romance that is quite predictable. But that didn't stop me from enjoying this. It passed a few hours away very nicely. I liked the characters and the writers style. She certainly knows how to rack up the sexual tension. There are love scenes in this, and no they are not as explicit as some I've read. But they were well done IMO. So if you are looking for a light non taxing read to relax with. And plenty of romance thrown in then this is ideal. Alex has a couple of handsome brothers, so I expect their stories will get told as well.
Alex worth head of Worth luxuary goods, has been attracted to his straight laced assistant Tessa Crawford, since she started working for him just over six months ago. At thirty five he was no stranger to getting what he wanted especially where women are concerned.
Tessa loves working for Alex Worth it's her dream job, and Alex is certainly dreamy. Tessa is organising his itinerary for an upcoming business trip to Europe. But Alex surprises her, he wants Tessa to go with him. Alex is determined to make Tessa his while they are away together. But upon their return she is accused of giving away company secrets to their rivals. Alex fires Tessa without a second thought. But Tessa has her own secret, but she's not telling.
Okay this is a romance that is quite predictable. But that didn't stop me from enjoying this. It passed a few hours away very nicely. I liked the characters and the writers style. She certainly knows how to rack up the sexual tension. There are love scenes in this, and no they are not as explicit as some I've read. But they were well done IMO. So if you are looking for a light non taxing read to relax with. And plenty of romance thrown in then this is ideal. Alex has a couple of handsome brothers, so I expect their stories will get told as well.
December 31, 2015
President and CEO Alexander Worth is used to getting everything he wants, but the one thing he desires the most he cant have, his secretary Tessa Crawford. Alex knows nothing good could come from an affair, but when he is forced to bring Tessa along to launch on his new stores, the temptation is too irresistible to resist.
Tessa has had a crush on her boss from the beginning, she knows she is not his type nor would he ever look at her as anything other than one of his staff members. When Alex drops subtle hints of his attraction to her, it is not long before they find themselves acting on the private fantasies both have dreamed of.
As a leak is revealed in the company, the obvious culprit looks to be Tessa. Before thinking it through, Alex does something that will shatter the delicate relationship they have, not realizing he may not get a second chance to make things right.
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Tessa has had a crush on her boss from the beginning, she knows she is not his type nor would he ever look at her as anything other than one of his staff members. When Alex drops subtle hints of his attraction to her, it is not long before they find themselves acting on the private fantasies both have dreamed of.
As a leak is revealed in the company, the obvious culprit looks to be Tessa. Before thinking it through, Alex does something that will shatter the delicate relationship they have, not realizing he may not get a second chance to make things right.
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March 26, 2012
Picked this up when I needed something new to read. I really liked the first half of the book, I thought the tension was great and liked the curvy heroine. But about halfway through, everything went to hell. The hero accuses the heroine of stealing information from the company, based on flimsy evidence, and then we find out the heroine gives birth to a secret baby. It's like the author didn't know how to finish and picked out plot points from 80's ROMANCE 101. Disappointed.
October 8, 2016
I was in the mood for a office romance, and this was perfect. It was Hot, and Spicy, and yet sweet at the same time. I see a lot of low rating, but I really enjoyed this one.
Tessa was the assistant for Alex worth. She was really good at her job. The chemistry was there from the beginning, but the two tried kept everything professional. That is until they went on a business trip together. That is when the book heated up. This one had surprises, twist and turns, and was worth the read.
Tessa was the assistant for Alex worth. She was really good at her job. The chemistry was there from the beginning, but the two tried kept everything professional. That is until they went on a business trip together. That is when the book heated up. This one had surprises, twist and turns, and was worth the read.
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July 25, 2017
4 Stars
This is the first book in the Worth It Series.
Alexander and Tessa's story is fun, sexy, swoon worthy and action packed at times. However, the story lagged in places for me and dropped in others but overall the story was good.
The characters were frustrating at times especially Alexander when reading him be sure to have the screaming towel handy for he can be a pain in the butt just as Tessa can be too.
The sex was hot but not as hot as the build up it kind of fizzled but hey it worked for the book so it made it rather interesting.
Great Summer or anytime read.
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This is the first book in the Worth It Series.
Alexander and Tessa's story is fun, sexy, swoon worthy and action packed at times. However, the story lagged in places for me and dropped in others but overall the story was good.
The characters were frustrating at times especially Alexander when reading him be sure to have the screaming towel handy for he can be a pain in the butt just as Tessa can be too.
The sex was hot but not as hot as the build up it kind of fizzled but hey it worked for the book so it made it rather interesting.
Great Summer or anytime read.
Happy Sexy Reading
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did-not-finish
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July 24, 2017
This did not grab me. The writing style and the characters did not hold my attention. I felt like the attraction between the hero (boss) and the heroine (secretary) was forced. I loved the premise so I was disappointed it did not work for me.
You may love it. Reading is subjective.
You may love it. Reading is subjective.
March 6, 2012
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Is getting involved with the boss worth the scandal?
To Alexander Worth, family and his family-built company mean everything. Anything else is just a necessary evil to get him through the days during business hours or the long lonely nights. Especially the meaningless women flitting in and out of his life mostly for appearances sake. The only bright spot to his days is his efficient and sweetly innocent secretary. Tessa's demure appearance serves an aphrodisiac and her curvaceous body instantly sex-appealing. To a man used to being in control, Alex finds himself struggling to understand the power she holds over him as more and more of his thoughts and fantasies are filled with her. He knew it would never work to approach her on anything, but a professional level and so he contented himself with watching her work. That is until an opportunity presents itself and the chance to get closer to her was too hard to resist.
Despite his aloofness and intimidating, powerful presence, Tessa Crawford couldn't stop herself from falling for Alexander Worth. She knew it would never work and not just because he was her boss, but she's also not his type. Tessa kept herself content with simply being around him as his personal secretary. No demand or task too hard for her to take on and within six months she proved herself as a hard-working, competent woman. But that's not all she proved and as Alex discovers, Tessa's innate submissive behavior doesn't only extend to business.
Alex and Tessa are the "opposites attract" type couple. They are irresistibly attracted to the each others prominent character traits. The hard bodied Alex being the demanding alpha expecting nothing less than to be obeyed grows a gentle spine as the story progresses showing a vulnerable side to himself. And then there's the soft-hearted and nurturing Tessa who shows her defiance and “claws” only when necessary and most often with Alex. This all leads to frustrations born from the ever present sexual tension and some extremely spicy sex scenes.
Worth the Scandal is a compelling, dramatic story of love, betrayal, secrets, lies, and a seemingly doomed affair where societal status could be their downfall. The romantic development is tension filled and keeps pace with the story beautifully. The various emotions are fully expressed and believable for this poignant tale. Although a few of the scenes ended somewhat abruptly, the story demands the reader's attention from beginning to end. Ms. Erickson continues the storyline by keeping it in the Worth family and focusing next on one of Alex's brothers. I am extremely curious to not only get to know him better, but also the expected update of the eldest Worth brother where during the course of this story some major life-altering developments had taken place. This story is definitely worth the read!
Is getting involved with the boss worth the scandal?
To Alexander Worth, family and his family-built company mean everything. Anything else is just a necessary evil to get him through the days during business hours or the long lonely nights. Especially the meaningless women flitting in and out of his life mostly for appearances sake. The only bright spot to his days is his efficient and sweetly innocent secretary. Tessa's demure appearance serves an aphrodisiac and her curvaceous body instantly sex-appealing. To a man used to being in control, Alex finds himself struggling to understand the power she holds over him as more and more of his thoughts and fantasies are filled with her. He knew it would never work to approach her on anything, but a professional level and so he contented himself with watching her work. That is until an opportunity presents itself and the chance to get closer to her was too hard to resist.
Despite his aloofness and intimidating, powerful presence, Tessa Crawford couldn't stop herself from falling for Alexander Worth. She knew it would never work and not just because he was her boss, but she's also not his type. Tessa kept herself content with simply being around him as his personal secretary. No demand or task too hard for her to take on and within six months she proved herself as a hard-working, competent woman. But that's not all she proved and as Alex discovers, Tessa's innate submissive behavior doesn't only extend to business.
Alex and Tessa are the "opposites attract" type couple. They are irresistibly attracted to the each others prominent character traits. The hard bodied Alex being the demanding alpha expecting nothing less than to be obeyed grows a gentle spine as the story progresses showing a vulnerable side to himself. And then there's the soft-hearted and nurturing Tessa who shows her defiance and “claws” only when necessary and most often with Alex. This all leads to frustrations born from the ever present sexual tension and some extremely spicy sex scenes.
Worth the Scandal is a compelling, dramatic story of love, betrayal, secrets, lies, and a seemingly doomed affair where societal status could be their downfall. The romantic development is tension filled and keeps pace with the story beautifully. The various emotions are fully expressed and believable for this poignant tale. Although a few of the scenes ended somewhat abruptly, the story demands the reader's attention from beginning to end. Ms. Erickson continues the storyline by keeping it in the Worth family and focusing next on one of Alex's brothers. I am extremely curious to not only get to know him better, but also the expected update of the eldest Worth brother where during the course of this story some major life-altering developments had taken place. This story is definitely worth the read!
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