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Photographer Antonio De Soto’s life is out of focus. Everyone in his family thinks it’s time for him to settle down. He doesn’t want to be strong-armed into domesticity, even if he does feel the bachelor lifestyle is starting to wear thin. So when his friend invites him to do a pictorial on the community theater, Antonio’s prepared to do his thing and follow his normal womanizing M. O. Instead, he finds himself sparring with the resident artist, Lucy Marceloni. Lucy’s dime-store analysis of his love life—and him—leaves him angry and shaken, but it’s too close to the truth to dismiss. The quirky artist is not his type, but their passionate fights generate a deeper heat between them he can’t ignore…
Lucy wants a man who’s sensitive and intellectual, the exact opposite of Antonio De Soto. The moment she meets the handsome photographer she pegs him as arrogant and self-centered, but that doesn’t protect her from the sizzling chemistry between the two of them. Being drawn to the rogue’s charm and subtle seduction tactics is the last thing she wants. Working with him on the community theater fairytale production could prove to be more than she can handle...
Lucy wants a man who’s sensitive and intellectual, the exact opposite of Antonio De Soto. The moment she meets the handsome photographer she pegs him as arrogant and self-centered, but that doesn’t protect her from the sizzling chemistry between the two of them. Being drawn to the rogue’s charm and subtle seduction tactics is the last thing she wants. Working with him on the community theater fairytale production could prove to be more than she can handle...
- GenresInterracial Romance
126 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 22, 2013
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Rhonda Laurel
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April 6, 2013
Posted at: Riverina Romantics
My Rating: 4 out of 5 *
Romance Rating: 3 out of 5 <3
He had thighs that could strangle a bear.
This is a cute story. Not only were the main characters perfect for each other, but their very first interaction had me smiling. It was a nice fluffy read. No drama. No angst. Just clean crisp fluff. It’s just the kind of stories clear your palette of the down and dirty, angst filled action that I normally enjoy.
Lucy is my type of woman. Being the creative type, she has no time to try and look appealing to the opposite sex. It’s not her style. Overalls, scars, and sometimes classes are all she needs to go with her amazing skill and her store. So when she first opens her mouth against Playboy Antonio, it was nothing short of entertaining. What I really enjoyed about her, besides her awesome comebacks, was that she was afraid of who she was and what she wanted out of life. Sure, she shut down Antonio point-blank in the beginning, but as the two of them started seeing more of each other, Lucy started seeing him in a different light. That’s not to say she forgot about his playboy ways, she wasn’t naïve nor did she have blinders on. But she was willing to spend time with him to see who he truly was. They started out is good friends with that underlying sexual tension, and eventually, through her unwillingness to be just another notch on his post, she discovered a man who is everything she ever wanted deep inside.
It’s always entertaining to see playboy men meet their match and fall absolutely in love with the one person they never thought they’d fall for. Whether he wanted to admit it or not, Antonio was captivated by Lucy the moment he laid eyes on her. He fought valiantly to stay on the path he had been on, but having to work with Lucy rapidly began to change what he wanted out of life. I like that Antonio was never really a jerk. Most playboy characters can come off as arrogant or rude were extremely cocky. Although he had his moments, he was never truly mean. He was definitely resistant to how he was feeling for Lucy, but during his struggle to accept that his life had hit a major turning point, he started to go with the flow. He realized there was something about her that he just had to have in his life. Things started going down the path of permanency, he got scared. It made me see him as more than just a one track mind playboy, as most types are per trade. I was able to get inside his head a little and experience the change in his thinking and actions. It made him more mature and made his love for Lucy more believable
nothing too descriptive happened in the story, and I think it worked. Acute light story with a smidgen of passion. Enough to whet my appetite for something not so deep and consuming. A very enjoyable read.
My Rating: 4 out of 5 *
Romance Rating: 3 out of 5 <3
He had thighs that could strangle a bear.
This is a cute story. Not only were the main characters perfect for each other, but their very first interaction had me smiling. It was a nice fluffy read. No drama. No angst. Just clean crisp fluff. It’s just the kind of stories clear your palette of the down and dirty, angst filled action that I normally enjoy.
Lucy is my type of woman. Being the creative type, she has no time to try and look appealing to the opposite sex. It’s not her style. Overalls, scars, and sometimes classes are all she needs to go with her amazing skill and her store. So when she first opens her mouth against Playboy Antonio, it was nothing short of entertaining. What I really enjoyed about her, besides her awesome comebacks, was that she was afraid of who she was and what she wanted out of life. Sure, she shut down Antonio point-blank in the beginning, but as the two of them started seeing more of each other, Lucy started seeing him in a different light. That’s not to say she forgot about his playboy ways, she wasn’t naïve nor did she have blinders on. But she was willing to spend time with him to see who he truly was. They started out is good friends with that underlying sexual tension, and eventually, through her unwillingness to be just another notch on his post, she discovered a man who is everything she ever wanted deep inside.
It’s always entertaining to see playboy men meet their match and fall absolutely in love with the one person they never thought they’d fall for. Whether he wanted to admit it or not, Antonio was captivated by Lucy the moment he laid eyes on her. He fought valiantly to stay on the path he had been on, but having to work with Lucy rapidly began to change what he wanted out of life. I like that Antonio was never really a jerk. Most playboy characters can come off as arrogant or rude were extremely cocky. Although he had his moments, he was never truly mean. He was definitely resistant to how he was feeling for Lucy, but during his struggle to accept that his life had hit a major turning point, he started to go with the flow. He realized there was something about her that he just had to have in his life. Things started going down the path of permanency, he got scared. It made me see him as more than just a one track mind playboy, as most types are per trade. I was able to get inside his head a little and experience the change in his thinking and actions. It made him more mature and made his love for Lucy more believable
nothing too descriptive happened in the story, and I think it worked. Acute light story with a smidgen of passion. Enough to whet my appetite for something not so deep and consuming. A very enjoyable read.
March 9, 2013
Rating: 3.5
This short story flows pretty quick. The writing is solid--words are concise and poignant. However, I feel like something is missing. Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy the book. It was rather fluffy with minimal angst, but I feel it was too brief with a gist here and there. For example, there was no explanation of the backstory between Lauren & Antonio. I understand there was a gist mentioned, but it wasn't enough to make me understand what's so significant about that relationship that made him carry her picture for the past 3 yrs? A womanizer who is still holding a torch for his sister-in-law...THAT's an interesting story. Did they have a relationship? Was it before, during, or after Lauren dated his brother? I was left with unanswered questions.
Also, it lacks dialogues which was a bit disappointing because I LOVE their banters. :-(
This short story flows pretty quick. The writing is solid--words are concise and poignant. However, I feel like something is missing. Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy the book. It was rather fluffy with minimal angst, but I feel it was too brief with a gist here and there. For example, there was no explanation of the backstory between Lauren & Antonio. I understand there was a gist mentioned, but it wasn't enough to make me understand what's so significant about that relationship that made him carry her picture for the past 3 yrs? A womanizer who is still holding a torch for his sister-in-law...THAT's an interesting story. Did they have a relationship? Was it before, during, or after Lauren dated his brother? I was left with unanswered questions.
Also, it lacks dialogues which was a bit disappointing because I LOVE their banters. :-(
February 23, 2013
I absolutely LOVED it. I started reading this book and couldn't put it down until I finished it. A story of two people lost until they find each other. I love that both of the main characters were each flawed in their own way and as much as they were opposites, they were two halves of a whole. The author did an amazing job of telling each of their stories. This book was one that drew me in from the first couple of pages. I wanted to hate Antonio but he was just a damaged soul in need of repair and Lucy was the girl I wanted to root for. It pulled at the romantic side of me and I would recommend it to everyone. A beautiful love story!!
July 26, 2013
This one was just ehhhhhh. I don't have anything good or bad to write about it.
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