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Challenge Accepted
She's got something to prove....
Hayley Haslett must try-out for the right to renovate nine historic houses by working with her biggest competitor--Cole Granger. The president of the preserveration society insists they work together. Cole doesn't mind this. He and his men will do the real work and leave the interior decorating to Hayley. But Hayley's tired of men under-estimating her and Hayley's too much for Colt to resist.
The only child of a very rich man, Hayley's been pampered and under-estimated all her life. She's eager to accept the challenge Cole represents. If only she didn't respond to him so quickly. He's hot and sexy and Hayley knows she's in big trouble
Hayley Haslett must try-out for the right to renovate nine historic houses by working with her biggest competitor--Cole Granger. The president of the preserveration society insists they work together. Cole doesn't mind this. He and his men will do the real work and leave the interior decorating to Hayley. But Hayley's tired of men under-estimating her and Hayley's too much for Colt to resist.
The only child of a very rich man, Hayley's been pampered and under-estimated all her life. She's eager to accept the challenge Cole represents. If only she didn't respond to him so quickly. He's hot and sexy and Hayley knows she's in big trouble
165 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 3, 2012
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About the author
Carol Rose
44 books224 followersCarol Rose is an award-winning author of contemporary romances. She has written twenty-six books, including Always and the Blue Collar Boys series. Her books have won numerous awards, including a final in the prestigious Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award.
Carol is an active member of the North Texas Romance Writers. A frequent speaker at writers’ groups and conferences, she has taught workshops on characterization and, creating and resolving conflict. She works full time as a therapist.
Her husband and she married when she was only nineteen and he was barely twenty-one, proving that early marriage can make it, but only if you’re really lucky and persistent. They went through college and grad school together. She not only loves him still, all these years later, she still likes him—which she says is sometimes harder. They have two funny, intelligent and highly accomplished daughters. Carol loves writing and hopes you enjoy reading her work.
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Carol is an active member of the North Texas Romance Writers. A frequent speaker at writers’ groups and conferences, she has taught workshops on characterization and, creating and resolving conflict. She works full time as a therapist.
Her husband and she married when she was only nineteen and he was barely twenty-one, proving that early marriage can make it, but only if you’re really lucky and persistent. They went through college and grad school together. She not only loves him still, all these years later, she still likes him—which she says is sometimes harder. They have two funny, intelligent and highly accomplished daughters. Carol loves writing and hopes you enjoy reading her work.
www.carolrosebooks.com
www.twitter.com - carolrose@carolrosebooks
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Displaying 1 - 22 of 22 reviews
December 14, 2015
Cole Granger and Hayley Haslett have both bid for the same restoration contract and when he suggests they work together her only choice is Challenge Accepted or withdraw her bid for the nine house project.
Disagreements, compromises and learning to work together bring Cole and Haley closer together as romance develops. Financial problems and interference from her father add realistic dimensions to the the love story. I enjoyed Challenged Accepted because the emotions, responsibilities and commitment were major part of the story.
Disagreements, compromises and learning to work together bring Cole and Haley closer together as romance develops. Financial problems and interference from her father add realistic dimensions to the the love story. I enjoyed Challenged Accepted because the emotions, responsibilities and commitment were major part of the story.
September 29, 2014
2.5 stars
This was only okay for me. I liked the story but it was just a little love story. It wasn’t anything mind-blowing or so amazing that everyone should read it because it’s life changing. It was just alright. I felt there should have been something more to the story. When I was done I felt a little disappointed that there wasn’t anything more to it.
This was only okay for me. I liked the story but it was just a little love story. It wasn’t anything mind-blowing or so amazing that everyone should read it because it’s life changing. It was just alright. I felt there should have been something more to the story. When I was done I felt a little disappointed that there wasn’t anything more to it.
February 10, 2014
DNF. I tried. I really did. Sexist filled story I'm supposed to find romantic? Free kindle download. I found a reference in the story to this being set in the 1990s (not that it in any way excuses the sexist references), but this seems to be the only edition. I might have been a little more forgiving if I knew it was an older story re-released.
October 13, 2013
Hayley + Cole = a very good read. Hayley was a contradiction loving & sweet; yet guarded. Afraid to trust less she lose her sense of self. Cole is strong enough to let Hayley be who she needed to be. Sweet story
October 18, 2013
Ok 4 1/2 stars because every time she talked about Hayley's hair she left out the word "hair" and a few times I had to reread the sentence or paragraph to be sure that's what she was talking about...... Other than that a great story
January 3, 2015
Enjoyable
A very enjoyable if predictable story. The characters are well thought out and compliment each other effortlessly. I don't like that there were a few items left hanging such as one characters apparent theft but overall a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.
A very enjoyable if predictable story. The characters are well thought out and compliment each other effortlessly. I don't like that there were a few items left hanging such as one characters apparent theft but overall a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.
June 16, 2015
Poorly written, lots of spelling mistakes, lots of grammar mistakes and poorly edited. Words missed out in sentences, new paragraphs started half way through words.
The storyline is ok. Not really a good read imo
The storyline is ok. Not really a good read imo
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October 11, 2013Amazon Freebie 10/11/13
November 22, 2013
A few things need to be fixed. The editing, I usually don't complain about it but, there's words missing. Everything was so fast passed I couldn't connect with the characters relationship.
November 2, 2013
Really predictable but aren't all contemporary romances? I still loved it and it's HEA! :)
November 3, 2013
Hayley and Colt have their ups and downs but in the end they get their happily ever after! This is the second book I have read from author and I really like her style of writing.
November 15, 2013
Not for me. I found it boring. I didn't even finish it.
September 12, 2016
Another Kindle freebie. One of those no-brainer books.
December 31, 2013
2.5 stars.
April 14, 2014
Hayley needs anger management, therapy and a class in communication skills.
December 1, 2014
DNF at 50%
July 22, 2015
a litte romance... but left you without some resolution in the storyline.
July 27, 2016
Slow start but liked the story line.
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