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The Billionaire's Club #5
Bared by Him: A Billionaire's Club Story
The Billionaire's Club—a fabulously sexy contemporary romance series about some of the world's wealthiest, most powerful men and the women they claim...and keep.
In Bared by Him, Cade West may be richer than Midas but not even his vast wealth could save his young wife. Cade didn’t just grieve her loss; he was furious. What good is money if it can’t fix…everything? So when the utterly beautiful Ivy Summers boldly walks into his office asking him to donate to her cancer research foundation, he can’t decide whether to throw her out or wrap her up in his arms and never let go. All Cade knows is that he’s caught her scent and he has no intention of letting her walk out his door—even if he has to pay for the privilege. He makes Ivy an offer she can’t refuse: A game of strip poker for two million dollars. She can pretend all she wants, but Cade has awakened dark passions within her from the first time she saw him. Yes, he’s dark and tortured by his past. But if Ivy has the chance to have this man, all bets are off…
Read all five Billionaire’s Club e-novellas in this sensational series.
133 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2013
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About the author
Red Garnier
94 books358 followersRed Garnier is an erotic romance author whose first book released from Ellora's Cave Publishing in May 2007 to receive a Fallen Angel Recommended Read.
She writes fun and sexy erotic contemporaries as well as paranormals, which can range from dark and emotionally intense, to witty and fun and sweet as cherries! Whatever she's writing at the time, Red loves to sit down with her characters and let them take things from there.
Red Garnier is a lover of love, laughter, and hot, steamy sex. She lives with her husband - the love of her life, her very own hero! - and is a proud mother of two.
She was born to write, to say what's on her mind, and to make a few tongues wag along the way. When Red is not writing, she's probably found with her face glued to a sizzling romance book.
Red loves to read and to write in the many genres of romance.
She writes fun and sexy erotic contemporaries as well as paranormals, which can range from dark and emotionally intense, to witty and fun and sweet as cherries! Whatever she's writing at the time, Red loves to sit down with her characters and let them take things from there.
Red Garnier is a lover of love, laughter, and hot, steamy sex. She lives with her husband - the love of her life, her very own hero! - and is a proud mother of two.
She was born to write, to say what's on her mind, and to make a few tongues wag along the way. When Red is not writing, she's probably found with her face glued to a sizzling romance book.
Red loves to read and to write in the many genres of romance.
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August 15, 2017
★★★★! Bared by Him , book 5 (stand-alone). A quick read about a handsome Billionaire recluse who comes out of his shell to challenge a non-profit worker to strip poker!
“He’d wanted to fight more. He’d wanted an outlet for the things she made him feel. Instead she’d agreed, and Cade stood there, in the middle of his office, pulsing with rage and desire.”
Books in the The Billionaires’ Club series are stand-alones, but follows a group of friends so best read in order:
Book 1: Claimed by him
Book 2: Taken by him
Book 3: Bound by him
Book 4: Kept by him
Book 5: Bared by him
In Bared by Him (book 5) we meet non-profit worker, Ivy Summers as she has managed to sneak passed security at Billionaire CEO, Cade West’s company. As soon as he arrives at his office she barges in to asks for a donation for Lincoln Heights Breast Cancer Foundation. Cade who lost his college sweetheart and wife to cancer a decade prior is infuriated by Ivy;s request and tries to have her tossed out of the building. But Ivy keeps talking and sparks something in him. He makes her an offer to play strip poker with him for the chance of winning 2 million dollars.
And so their story begins at what can only be described as a bit of insta-lust and insta-love as these two broken souls come together for strip poker that quickly leads to more..
Cade starts coming out of his shell and allows himself to feel and process what happened. Ivy sparked that, but she has a past and secrets that can very well unhinge everything…
Cade West:35 years/CEO Conlo Corp/$$$$/black hair/silver gray eyes/widower/6’3”.
Five words to describe Cade: Broken, loner, driven, despondent and worthy.
“We’re not killing bunnies, Ivy. It’s only sex, baby,” he said huskily.
Ivy Summers:/30 years/degree in graphic design-non-profit/golden blond hair/amber eyes.
Five words to describe Ivy: Focused, determined, secretive, endearing and strong.
Though both Cade and Ivy are endearing I did not connect with either. But since Cade has been a part of the previous four books I think I would have benefited from reading the previous books prior to. The plot is not predictable per se, but this is very much a relationship that moves ahead rapidly. It is a quick read and I enjoyed it, but I didn’t love it!
“She wished she could stay here, where nothing could ever touch her but him.”
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Hero rating: 4 stars
Heroine rating: 3.5 stars
Sex scenes rating: 4 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 4 stars
Storyline concept rating: 3.5 stars
Storytelling skills rating: 4 stars
Story ending rating: 4.5 stars
Book editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 4.5 stars
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Overall rating: 4 stars
Would I recommend this series: If read in order.
Would I re-read this series: Probably not.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
November 13, 2013
Gah, I was so looking forward to Cade's story. He was the total silent type and I love those. I must say he fell a lot faster than I thought he would, but this story had a little twist in it that had me holding back tears. I've loved this series and highly recommend it. Each story is 100-120 pages, but they aren't too rushed, have a really good story line with lots of hot sex, and rich possessive alpha males. Great in between series. :)
September 27, 2013
4 sexy and emotional stars
He's as powerful as Zeus, but has the disposition of Hades
Something in her gaze snared and trapped him. There was passion in there, in those eyes. Kindness. Compassion. And something deep and wounded.
I have been addicted to this series ever since book 2,Taken by Him. And I have been looking forward to the brooding and man of few words Cade ever since. I had a feeling that his story will be a good one, and I was not wrong. While book 2 still continues to be my favorite in the series, this was the most emotionally charged one.
Cade West lost his wife to cancer 10 years ago, and continues to grieve her loss. Though it's not as much sadness that he feels, as it is anger; anger that he wasn't able to help her, that no amount of money and treatment was able to save her from death at such a young age.
So when the beautiful Ivy barges into his office demanding that he donate to her cancer research charity, his rage hits an all time high. He wants to throw the ballsy blonde out of his office but there's just one problem, he wants her, and he hasn't wanted a woman like this in as long as he can remember.
So what does he do to take care of this problem? Well he challenges her to a game of strip poker and promises his donation if she wins.
Ivy can't help but feel an intense pull to Cade. She knows the wounds that he has, and she want to get to the man behind it, so she takes him up on the offer.
But when the game begins, all bets are off.
This novella, like all the others, was incredibly steamy and sexy. Cade may be a man of a few words but when he's in the bedroom...well, let's just say he says ENOUGH.
Ivy was a wonderful heroine. She was hesitant to get emotionally involved with Cade, but I can completely understand why that was given the information we find out about her in the end of the book. There was no unnecessary angst, which was refreshing as well.
Cade was dark and broody, but when he finally recognized his feelings for Ivy...I just fell even more for him.
While the sexy, womanizing, manwhore Luke continues to be my favorite in this series, Cade definitely came in in a very close second.
Each novella is told in dual POV and can easily be read as a standalone. Though I highly recommend reading them all. Red Garnier has this fantastic writing style that allows the reader to not only get a feel for the characters in 100 pages, but to fall for them as well.
And let's be honest here, these books are friggin HAWT with a capital H.
For more reviews visit: Dirty Girl Romance Book Blog
He's as powerful as Zeus, but has the disposition of Hades
Something in her gaze snared and trapped him. There was passion in there, in those eyes. Kindness. Compassion. And something deep and wounded.
I have been addicted to this series ever since book 2,Taken by Him. And I have been looking forward to the brooding and man of few words Cade ever since. I had a feeling that his story will be a good one, and I was not wrong. While book 2 still continues to be my favorite in the series, this was the most emotionally charged one.
Cade West lost his wife to cancer 10 years ago, and continues to grieve her loss. Though it's not as much sadness that he feels, as it is anger; anger that he wasn't able to help her, that no amount of money and treatment was able to save her from death at such a young age.
So when the beautiful Ivy barges into his office demanding that he donate to her cancer research charity, his rage hits an all time high. He wants to throw the ballsy blonde out of his office but there's just one problem, he wants her, and he hasn't wanted a woman like this in as long as he can remember.
So what does he do to take care of this problem? Well he challenges her to a game of strip poker and promises his donation if she wins.
Ivy can't help but feel an intense pull to Cade. She knows the wounds that he has, and she want to get to the man behind it, so she takes him up on the offer.
But when the game begins, all bets are off.
This novella, like all the others, was incredibly steamy and sexy. Cade may be a man of a few words but when he's in the bedroom...well, let's just say he says ENOUGH.
Ivy was a wonderful heroine. She was hesitant to get emotionally involved with Cade, but I can completely understand why that was given the information we find out about her in the end of the book. There was no unnecessary angst, which was refreshing as well.
Cade was dark and broody, but when he finally recognized his feelings for Ivy...I just fell even more for him.
I want you, Ivy. I want you more than I've wanted anything in my life - I take you in my sleep. I take you any way I can get you, any fucking time I can."
While the sexy, womanizing, manwhore Luke continues to be my favorite in this series, Cade definitely came in in a very close second.
Each novella is told in dual POV and can easily be read as a standalone. Though I highly recommend reading them all. Red Garnier has this fantastic writing style that allows the reader to not only get a feel for the characters in 100 pages, but to fall for them as well.
And let's be honest here, these books are friggin HAWT with a capital H.
For more reviews visit: Dirty Girl Romance Book Blog
February 4, 2014
This series is just incredible and i hope there is another book..
She has a goal and she wont stop.. Will he resist??
I read it pretty fast, it's well writen like the rest, and the chemistry between the two main characters is perfect..
Cade was always enigmatic, and very cold.. Now we learn why..
Ivy is sweet natured, beautiful inside and out and sensitive..
Put those two together and you get a hooooooot couple...
Their story starts 10 years ago, but not exactly.. Both of their lives have been wrecked because of cancer but they deal with their losses very differently. He became a silent and hard person and she devoted her life to those in need..
The fire between them is evident right from the start and after a strip poker game that ends with them naked and ready, they start an affair, which isn't even an affair..
The sex between them is hotter than sin and the story behind everything is heart wrenching..
In the end i was very proud of Cade.. He is really great.. And Ivy is an angel..
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- I was so happy we saw Luke again.. He is my favorite..
- Cade's story was very sad.. His marriage with Laura and what happened to her was cruel..
- I wanted more.. I always want more when a book is that good and the characters so great and complex..
- The sex.. O.M.G.
- Ivy is strong and determined.. One of the best heroines i read about..
- Their dog is great!
- I 'm so happy for them.. They deserve it..
- I love it when serious billionaires have an unconventional side..
Cade + Ivy
She has a goal and she wont stop.. Will he resist??
I read it pretty fast, it's well writen like the rest, and the chemistry between the two main characters is perfect..
Cade was always enigmatic, and very cold.. Now we learn why..
Ivy is sweet natured, beautiful inside and out and sensitive..
Put those two together and you get a hooooooot couple...
Their story starts 10 years ago, but not exactly.. Both of their lives have been wrecked because of cancer but they deal with their losses very differently. He became a silent and hard person and she devoted her life to those in need..
The fire between them is evident right from the start and after a strip poker game that ends with them naked and ready, they start an affair, which isn't even an affair..
The sex between them is hotter than sin and the story behind everything is heart wrenching..
In the end i was very proud of Cade.. He is really great.. And Ivy is an angel..
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- I was so happy we saw Luke again.. He is my favorite..
- Cade's story was very sad.. His marriage with Laura and what happened to her was cruel..
- I wanted more.. I always want more when a book is that good and the characters so great and complex..
- The sex.. O.M.G.
- Ivy is strong and determined.. One of the best heroines i read about..
- Their dog is great!
- I 'm so happy for them.. They deserve it..
- I love it when serious billionaires have an unconventional side..
Cade + Ivy
April 24, 2016
Holy Shit! That's it? Like, this is the end of everything? *LE CRIES* Being the last book of the series... this book don't disappoint! I swear that I read it in two hours and just two breaks. I love it, love it, love it! In general, I loved all the books, but this one is MY NUMBER ONE!
Cade West, now was your turn. We saw how all the billionaires fell for their women, and you will not be an exception. Your packege arrived and its no less than Ivy Summers. A sweet and sexy woman who rocked your world by just locking eyes. I always thought that Cade was going to be a tough one, because of his background. From what we read in the previous books, we knew that he marry a girl called Laura and two months later she died. All his friends didn't touch that theme, because he was like a living corpse. But from the first time he locked eyes with Ivy, everything change. He came alive, just because of her and for her.
Ivy Summers is a sweet woman who suffered her mom's death because of cancer. After that she found a Breast Cancer Foundaion to help those woman who can't pay their chemo and all. When the foundation need more donations, she goes and knocks Cade's door, because he is rich! At the begining, he didn't even look at her, which made her furious and yell at him. The instant their eyes locked... Everything went to hell and back. An instant connection was made and nothing, no even her cancer, could separated them.
Its a sweet and heart-broken story. Because Cade suffered his wife dead because of cancer. When he finally tries again, falls in love with Ivy and discovered that she is sick, his world crumble once again.
"Luke Preston once said that billionaires didn't cry.
But dor the second time in his life, this one did."
My heart was in a million pieces after this line. I couldn't think anything better to happen, but the author make me happy later. After Ivy get out of the surgery, the doctor says that her cancer was no where, that somehow it disappeared. Ivy thinks that it the cancer went out of system because she fell in love with Cade. That is such a cute thought! Love conquers all, why not cancer?
The best thing was Cade reaction. Because no matter how heart broken he was, he stood there for her. Love her with her cancer and without it too. I just love him so much! READ THIS FUCKING BOOK, and series, NOW!
Cade West, now was your turn. We saw how all the billionaires fell for their women, and you will not be an exception. Your packege arrived and its no less than Ivy Summers. A sweet and sexy woman who rocked your world by just locking eyes. I always thought that Cade was going to be a tough one, because of his background. From what we read in the previous books, we knew that he marry a girl called Laura and two months later she died. All his friends didn't touch that theme, because he was like a living corpse. But from the first time he locked eyes with Ivy, everything change. He came alive, just because of her and for her.
Ivy Summers is a sweet woman who suffered her mom's death because of cancer. After that she found a Breast Cancer Foundaion to help those woman who can't pay their chemo and all. When the foundation need more donations, she goes and knocks Cade's door, because he is rich! At the begining, he didn't even look at her, which made her furious and yell at him. The instant their eyes locked... Everything went to hell and back. An instant connection was made and nothing, no even her cancer, could separated them.
Its a sweet and heart-broken story. Because Cade suffered his wife dead because of cancer. When he finally tries again, falls in love with Ivy and discovered that she is sick, his world crumble once again.
"Luke Preston once said that billionaires didn't cry.
But dor the second time in his life, this one did."
My heart was in a million pieces after this line. I couldn't think anything better to happen, but the author make me happy later. After Ivy get out of the surgery, the doctor says that her cancer was no where, that somehow it disappeared. Ivy thinks that it the cancer went out of system because she fell in love with Cade. That is such a cute thought! Love conquers all, why not cancer?
The best thing was Cade reaction. Because no matter how heart broken he was, he stood there for her. Love her with her cancer and without it too. I just love him so much! READ THIS FUCKING BOOK, and series, NOW!
August 9, 2021
Ok this one gets 4 stars. It was the best out of them all. Things were seriously heating up as well as the emotions. This could have been a novel but I loved it!
March 29, 2017
I loved every bit of this novella. It had a story I could not get enough of that packed a serious level of emotion and heat. I loved getting to fall for Cade and Ivy, and their story was definitely one that made me feel so much. That, packed with all of the heat and fire they shared made this an incredible read. This was a great ending to a great series, and I liked and enjoyed every word of it!
August 1, 2013
STEAMY
Last in the series The Billionaires Club, and the one I've been waiting for.
Cade West billionaire recluse, still grieving his young wife's death from cancer for the past ten years. In all that time he had remained celibate. Till the day Ivy Summers walks in his office after a donation for the Lincoln Heights Breast Cancer Foundation. Furious but finding himself drawn to Ivy. He makes an outrageous suggestion to her. Play him in a game of strip poker for two million dollars.
Ivy doesn't back down from this offer, that's an awful lot of money that could be put to help a lot of people. So Ivy arrives that night at Cade's penthouse wearing numerous scarves, sweaters and other items of clothing that are making her really hot. But Cade at 6' 3" with his pale eyes and dark looks make her hotter.
Well this last story is the hottest yet. The author certainly pulled out all the stops for the sex scenes. Cade and Ivy really worked well together. I liked how Cade just couldn't stay away from her and she was the same. But she's keeping a secret from Cade. Can they survive together when he finds out.
Another very well written story that is my second favourite in this series. It's slightly beaten into second place by the first book. But overall I have enjoyed all of the stories and look forward to read more from this author.
Last in the series The Billionaires Club, and the one I've been waiting for.
Cade West billionaire recluse, still grieving his young wife's death from cancer for the past ten years. In all that time he had remained celibate. Till the day Ivy Summers walks in his office after a donation for the Lincoln Heights Breast Cancer Foundation. Furious but finding himself drawn to Ivy. He makes an outrageous suggestion to her. Play him in a game of strip poker for two million dollars.
Ivy doesn't back down from this offer, that's an awful lot of money that could be put to help a lot of people. So Ivy arrives that night at Cade's penthouse wearing numerous scarves, sweaters and other items of clothing that are making her really hot. But Cade at 6' 3" with his pale eyes and dark looks make her hotter.
Well this last story is the hottest yet. The author certainly pulled out all the stops for the sex scenes. Cade and Ivy really worked well together. I liked how Cade just couldn't stay away from her and she was the same. But she's keeping a secret from Cade. Can they survive together when he finds out.
Another very well written story that is my second favourite in this series. It's slightly beaten into second place by the first book. But overall I have enjoyed all of the stories and look forward to read more from this author.
July 20, 2014
We finally get to meet Cade West in the 5th part of the series. He is the silent one - the closed off one, the one who lost his wife a decade ago and never let her go. Ten years of throwing himself into his work - ten years of slowly dying because in the end he couldn't save her. But that is all about to change when Ivy forces her way into his life.
She is after one thing...his money. But she is going to get far more than she ever expected. Ivy is running a charity for cancer. She lost her mother to it and she wants to ensure that those who can't afford treatments have a chance at fighting it. Cade West has the money she needs - and with the loss of his wife she expects getting him to donate money to this cause shouldn't be too hard. But Cade doesn't see the hope in finding a cure or even trying to prolong what will be inevitable. Cancer for him can't be defeated. He tried and he failed. His money - his power - his love and his prayers did nothing to stop it from taking away his wife, what did Ivy expect his money to do?
But for the first time in ten years Cade has desire for a woman - he has been dead for years and something about Ivy brings out a glimmer of life in him. She is so alive - she is his last hope. But she might just be hiding something from him that can destroy him. As he faces his greatest fear he is able to finally let go of the guilt and might just be able to live again.
This installment was a little deeper than the rest but still just as good. You have been wondering through four books about Cade and what it was that kept him in such a dark place for so long. This one pulled at my heart a bit and was a little more of a emotional connection than the rest of the books.
This series is a great set of short romance stories that although are instant love stories about billionaire - they are great little gems. I expected this to be a five part series, but it looks like there is an unknown billionaire that is about to be revealed...
She is after one thing...his money. But she is going to get far more than she ever expected. Ivy is running a charity for cancer. She lost her mother to it and she wants to ensure that those who can't afford treatments have a chance at fighting it. Cade West has the money she needs - and with the loss of his wife she expects getting him to donate money to this cause shouldn't be too hard. But Cade doesn't see the hope in finding a cure or even trying to prolong what will be inevitable. Cancer for him can't be defeated. He tried and he failed. His money - his power - his love and his prayers did nothing to stop it from taking away his wife, what did Ivy expect his money to do?
But for the first time in ten years Cade has desire for a woman - he has been dead for years and something about Ivy brings out a glimmer of life in him. She is so alive - she is his last hope. But she might just be hiding something from him that can destroy him. As he faces his greatest fear he is able to finally let go of the guilt and might just be able to live again.
This installment was a little deeper than the rest but still just as good. You have been wondering through four books about Cade and what it was that kept him in such a dark place for so long. This one pulled at my heart a bit and was a little more of a emotional connection than the rest of the books.
This series is a great set of short romance stories that although are instant love stories about billionaire - they are great little gems. I expected this to be a five part series, but it looks like there is an unknown billionaire that is about to be revealed...
August 4, 2013
SPOILER ALERT
Could have been much better. I found this story lacked actual story telling. There was hardly any communication between Ivy and Cade. Cancer doesn't disappear, I don't know why the author even put that in her book! Why not have Ivy worried about whether her lump was cancerous or not and have Care be by her side??? I missed not having the other characters involved in this book. Only having two brief appearances was not enough. There was just too much sex.
Could have been much better. I found this story lacked actual story telling. There was hardly any communication between Ivy and Cade. Cancer doesn't disappear, I don't know why the author even put that in her book! Why not have Ivy worried about whether her lump was cancerous or not and have Care be by her side??? I missed not having the other characters involved in this book. Only having two brief appearances was not enough. There was just too much sex.
August 6, 2013
Yay! so far Bared by Him: A Billionaire's Club Story was the best story among the series! The enigmatic Cade West shred all his defenses and let Ivy Summers get to his heart. The steamy and passionate romance between the two was overwhelming!! great story!
August 28, 2013
still wish this was longer. super cute and heart wrenching. lastly wish the ending had been more realistic but still enjoyed the novella.
October 27, 2013
This book literally gave me goosebump!!! I loved it. The passion, the way it was described, his desire both of them. You could feel his pain in not wanting to lose the person he loves. Awesome!
January 9, 2022
This book made me cry, laugh and fall in love with the characters. Cade lost his wife to cancer ten years before he met Ivy. Around that same time Ivy’s mom passed to cancer as well, they both suffered such great loss it was fate that they got together. Ms. Garnier is an amazing author and I will definitely be reading more by her. The plots and characters in this series flow so well together it makes you want just one more book in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 30, 2020
I hated all the cancer shit in this story, it's so sad and tragic, I can't begin to imagine all the pain of going through that.
Besides that, I loved the book. I loved Cade's grumpy, angry personality and how he was rough around the edges. It makes it so much sweeter when he's good to his woman.
Besides that, I loved the book. I loved Cade's grumpy, angry personality and how he was rough around the edges. It makes it so much sweeter when he's good to his woman.
April 21, 2021
I really liked this story.
Cade is closed off to love and Ivy just wants donations for her foundation. They start something that neither of them saw coming. Ivy has a secret though, that could hurt what they have.
Cade is closed off to love and Ivy just wants donations for her foundation. They start something that neither of them saw coming. Ivy has a secret though, that could hurt what they have.
November 3, 2020
Abandoned
August 15, 2013
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Bared by Him: A Billionaire's Club Story by Red Garnier is the last novel in the Billionaire's Club Story series (much to my dismay)!
So, we have seen the angry Billionaire Cade West periodically in each of the other books. We know that he lost his wife and is a very sullen, unapproachable character. In this book, his book, I could NOT believe just how angry he really is! If I was ever that angry I think I would just burst into flames and be done with it. The worst part, he has been this way for almost an entire decade!
We meet the charitable and enthusiastic Ivy. She approaches him to ask for a donation to the foundation she champions for breast cancer patients, knowing full well how dangerous that will be. Cade's wife passed away from breast cancer. Not a good topic to discuss with him. Ivy gets under Cade's skin and into his heart and we slowly begin to see the man he used to be and could have been if not for the terrible loss he suffered.
Ivy is such an appropriate name for our heroine, like the plant she takes root in his heart and steadily breaks down the walls he has spent years building around his heart.
Cade completely bowls her over with his affection and possessiveness, a behavior she does not expect from him, and one he never expected from himself either.
Ugh, I want some more of these books... oh well.
Who is the un-named billionaire from the gym?!?!
If I read correctly, a compilation of these five books will be released soon...
Bared by Him: A Billionaire's Club Story by Red Garnier is the last novel in the Billionaire's Club Story series (much to my dismay)!
So, we have seen the angry Billionaire Cade West periodically in each of the other books. We know that he lost his wife and is a very sullen, unapproachable character. In this book, his book, I could NOT believe just how angry he really is! If I was ever that angry I think I would just burst into flames and be done with it. The worst part, he has been this way for almost an entire decade!
We meet the charitable and enthusiastic Ivy. She approaches him to ask for a donation to the foundation she champions for breast cancer patients, knowing full well how dangerous that will be. Cade's wife passed away from breast cancer. Not a good topic to discuss with him. Ivy gets under Cade's skin and into his heart and we slowly begin to see the man he used to be and could have been if not for the terrible loss he suffered.
Ivy is such an appropriate name for our heroine, like the plant she takes root in his heart and steadily breaks down the walls he has spent years building around his heart.
Cade completely bowls her over with his affection and possessiveness, a behavior she does not expect from him, and one he never expected from himself either.
Ugh, I want some more of these books... oh well.
Who is the un-named billionaire from the gym?!?!
If I read correctly, a compilation of these five books will be released soon...
September 3, 2013
hufff... jalan ceritanya terlalu cepet! oke si.. heroine nya sudah pernah ketemu 10th yg lalu..
tapi eh tapi... terlalu gampang buat bobo bareng, males gw bacanya kwkwkwkw....
Cade West, yg paling moodian di antara semuanya.. yg paling dark dan paling ga mau tau deh, paling jutek juga..
yeah.. 10th yg lalu, istrinya meninggal gara2 kanker payudara, die punya duit banyak tp ga bisa nyelametin istrinya sendiri
die hidup selibat, beda banget sama temen2nya yg super playboy.. apa karena die cinta mati ke istrinya? engga juga si..
istrinya adalah teman masa kecil Cade, pas ketauan stadium akhir si Cade ngelamar die dan merit deh keduanya, tp si istrinya mati dan die ga terima! (ga ngerti jg gw kenapa kek gitu)
Ivy Summers, si heroine.. die mengabdikan dirinya untuk yayasan kanker setelah ibunya meninggal gegara kanker juga.
Ivy punya misi untuk membuat kehidupan orang lain jauh lebih baik, die nyari sumbangan2 gitu deh.. nah ada 1 kandidat yg bisa dimintai sumbangan, kaya raya ude jelas dan istrinya sendiri menjadi korban kanker, yeah.. si Cade, harusnya kan orang kek die yg bisa jadi donatur kan?
masalahnya Cade ini sangat anti denger kata2 kanker, die ga mau deh pokoknya dan sangat susah di jangkau, semua temen2 Ivy udah nyerah mo minta sumbangan ke Cade, hingga akhirnya Ivy nekad menerobos masuk kantor si Cade.
Cade langsung merasakan ketertarikan yg tak bisa diungkapkan dengan kata2... (aiissttt), pokoknya die musti dapetin Ivy bagaimanapun caranya
jadi, karena Ivy butuh duit Cade, si Cade ngajakin Ivy buat tanding poker, tiap die kalah die bakal kasih duit, tiap Ivy kalah die musti buka satu baju nya.. ( strip poker)
selain karena emang Ivy jg butuh duit nya Cade buat amal, die jg marah dgn kata2 menghina Cade dan... yah.. siapa si yg bisa nolak cowo seganteng Cade?
gitu aja si...
***selesai jg series ini.. yeeyy.. paling suka ttp si Daniel sama Luke***
tapi eh tapi... terlalu gampang buat bobo bareng, males gw bacanya kwkwkwkw....
Cade West, yg paling moodian di antara semuanya.. yg paling dark dan paling ga mau tau deh, paling jutek juga..
yeah.. 10th yg lalu, istrinya meninggal gara2 kanker payudara, die punya duit banyak tp ga bisa nyelametin istrinya sendiri
die hidup selibat, beda banget sama temen2nya yg super playboy.. apa karena die cinta mati ke istrinya? engga juga si..
istrinya adalah teman masa kecil Cade, pas ketauan stadium akhir si Cade ngelamar die dan merit deh keduanya, tp si istrinya mati dan die ga terima! (ga ngerti jg gw kenapa kek gitu)
Ivy Summers, si heroine.. die mengabdikan dirinya untuk yayasan kanker setelah ibunya meninggal gegara kanker juga.
Ivy punya misi untuk membuat kehidupan orang lain jauh lebih baik, die nyari sumbangan2 gitu deh.. nah ada 1 kandidat yg bisa dimintai sumbangan, kaya raya ude jelas dan istrinya sendiri menjadi korban kanker, yeah.. si Cade, harusnya kan orang kek die yg bisa jadi donatur kan?
masalahnya Cade ini sangat anti denger kata2 kanker, die ga mau deh pokoknya dan sangat susah di jangkau, semua temen2 Ivy udah nyerah mo minta sumbangan ke Cade, hingga akhirnya Ivy nekad menerobos masuk kantor si Cade.
Cade langsung merasakan ketertarikan yg tak bisa diungkapkan dengan kata2... (aiissttt), pokoknya die musti dapetin Ivy bagaimanapun caranya
jadi, karena Ivy butuh duit Cade, si Cade ngajakin Ivy buat tanding poker, tiap die kalah die bakal kasih duit, tiap Ivy kalah die musti buka satu baju nya.. ( strip poker)
selain karena emang Ivy jg butuh duit nya Cade buat amal, die jg marah dgn kata2 menghina Cade dan... yah.. siapa si yg bisa nolak cowo seganteng Cade?
gitu aja si...
***selesai jg series ini.. yeeyy.. paling suka ttp si Daniel sama Luke***
August 8, 2013
Pretty over the top at times and melodramatic. But still very hot and cracktastic!
Favourite quote:
Favourite quote:
He’d never been so kiss-drunk. He no longer knew the time, his name, just the heat and the moisture of her mouth, and the taste of her name on his tongue. They’d been lying in his bed all night, neither of them sleeping. They’d just been licking and tasting and kissing. Their eyes glowed in the dark, holding each other’s gaze with curiosity and wonder. It was as if she, like him, couldn’t understand what she found so attractive about him in the first place.
He didn’t know why he couldn’t stay away from her—but he was a man, and he didn’t give a shit why. He only knew he couldn’t get enough of this creature.
....
He curled his fingers around her hips and kept her locked in place, on her side facing him, as he angled his head and kissed her until he couldn’t feel his own lips, they were swollen and red and wet from her.
“Can you feel your mouth?” He only stopped kissing her to ask her that, and to give her time to answer.
“It’s asleep, I think.”
December 9, 2013
Cade has a broken heart. He lost his first love to cancer. So when it comes to giving money to charities and having a soft heart he was not so forgiving because nothing saved his beloved. But Ivy a persistant charity worker pushes Cade. But Cade uses his donation as bribe to get Ivy in the sack. Ivy takes the bribe and they have great sex. Cade is starting to care for her but she has a secret and she must leave claiming she needs to go and collect more donations. But Cade accidently learns Ivy's secret and he is angry to the point that he cannot deal with it. But through the support of his friends he does go back to Ivy and they live happily ever after.
I read this as an ebook travelling across Europe.
I read this as an ebook travelling across Europe.
March 20, 2016
Of the stories in this series, this one had the most emotional depth and development. Cade's wife has died of cancer and he has since lived his life as an angry, bitter man. When he meets Ivy, he finds a woman who has also lost someone to cancer, but has managed to turn her feelings into a cause and is part of an organization that raises money to help people. Cade finds he can't resist her charms but wants to keep their relationship light and fun with a limited shelf life. However, life interrupts their fun and changes the dynamic of their relationship.
January 18, 2014
This one was good. I felt bad for Cade because of him losing his wife to cancer but he also made me angry at his acute ugliness towards anyone looking for charitable donations. Ivy was sweet but strong & took on Cade in a battle of wills. She had a secret & it could be devastating to Cade. I enjoyed this book it ran my emotions along the gauntlet & I couldn't put the book down. The only thing I wish is that we saw more of them. Will definitely recommend this series to my friends.
August 9, 2013
As I always say...the best is always left for last. Cade and Ivy have a challenge that none of the other billionaire guys have had to face. I did see it coming and even knowing..it was still heart gripping and intense. I don't want to give the storyline away..just know you wont be able to stop reading this book until the very last page. I can only hope that Ms. Garnier can pull another series of hot..sexy..men out of her wonderful imagination for us all to enjoy.
October 23, 2013
I would give this last one 4.5 if I could :-). What a lovely, raunchy, heart wrenching story, and in such a short book! The author has to be applauded for this one, I really loved reading it and am now sad that there isn't more, there should be a follow up to how they are all doing after their individual stories maybe in one book :-). id definitely buy that. Glad I got the chance to read these never the less x
May 4, 2016
I was worried at first about this story. Poor Cade West who lost his wife to cancer and is still angry about it. Then he meets Ivy as strong willed woman who works for a non profit trying to raise money for cancer. These two strong willed people make this dramatic story one that will have you reaching for some kleenex. I was sad to have this be the last in the series because I really, really liked all of these books.
August 23, 2013
I really enjoyed this story!:)It is full of emotion.
Sure,it was unrealistic that Ivy got cured from her cancer without treatment.But I really like Cade and Ivy together!Cade is very hot and Alpha!
I want to read the other stories in this series.
In December a paperback with all five books will release.:)
If you like your romance hot and emotional I recommend this book to you!
Sure,it was unrealistic that Ivy got cured from her cancer without treatment.But I really like Cade and Ivy together!Cade is very hot and Alpha!
I want to read the other stories in this series.
In December a paperback with all five books will release.:)
If you like your romance hot and emotional I recommend this book to you!
March 28, 2014
This whole series is worth 1-Clicking that Bitch. They are all short stories but very entertaining. The Billionaires are all Hot, Steamy Alphas. The ones that swear to not fall in Love. Yeah right. Even CG didn't stand a chance against Love. Give them a chance. I'm sure you will enjoy them.
Hoo-Rah for short stories that actually have an HEA and No Cliffhangers❤️
Hoo-Rah for short stories that actually have an HEA and No Cliffhangers❤️
August 5, 2013
Hot. And if this was 1 - a full novel and 2 - realistic (cancer doesn't disappear in the real world) would have potential to be a 5. I'm not a fan of short kindle smut fic but some writers, like Red, can sure write 'em.
August 1, 2013
This one is the best one.... Cade West is the dreamiest (lol).....So sad this is the last one although while reading, I read what could be the hint of maybe being at least one more.....I can only hope.
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