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Legal Seduction
When it comes to desire, they’re both pleading guilty.
In the courtroom, criminal defense attorney Iris Sinclair is cool and confident. Yet, around her new client’s guardian, she loses all composure. Atlanta club owner Nash Dupri is an infamous playboy who could compromise Iris’s heart as well as her case. For once, she feels like a curvy goddess instead of a strait-laced lawyer—even if the evidence suggests what he’s looking for is strictly short-term.
No matter what the tabloids claim, Nash has made his teenage niece his first priority, and without Iris’s help he’ll lose guardianship. What began as seduction, a sweet thrill, has turned into something more—now he wants Iris forever. But proving his intentions means winning her trust before his reputation drives away the only woman who has ever captivated him, mind, body and soul…
*This is a re-release of a previously published book. New cover but the same title and content.
In the courtroom, criminal defense attorney Iris Sinclair is cool and confident. Yet, around her new client’s guardian, she loses all composure. Atlanta club owner Nash Dupri is an infamous playboy who could compromise Iris’s heart as well as her case. For once, she feels like a curvy goddess instead of a strait-laced lawyer—even if the evidence suggests what he’s looking for is strictly short-term.
No matter what the tabloids claim, Nash has made his teenage niece his first priority, and without Iris’s help he’ll lose guardianship. What began as seduction, a sweet thrill, has turned into something more—now he wants Iris forever. But proving his intentions means winning her trust before his reputation drives away the only woman who has ever captivated him, mind, body and soul…
*This is a re-release of a previously published book. New cover but the same title and content.
215 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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February 9, 2017
Rating: 3 1/2 stars
This is a sweet and spicy romance featuring Iris, a successful attorney who defends wrongfully accused teens, and Nash, a playboy entrepreneur. The attraction is electric and instant. Where Nash is confident and ruthless as the hero-in-pursuit, Iris suffers from poor self-image from failed relationships and a painful incident as a teen. The upside is some of the pleasant surprises formed from their characterizations and mutual values.
Pros: Both Iris and Nash are hard-workers who value family and love their careers. They are intense and passionate about their causes. Each one has suffered loss. Nash came from a loving two parent home. Iris ended up in foster care with a wonderful foster mother. This lends credibility to their relationship and the bond they form with their mutual goal to save Nash's niece, Tania, from a bit of trouble she's gotten herself into.
They are surrounded by loyal friends, relatives, and supporters. In the midst of their set-backs there is always someone offering the 'voice or reason', experience, and wisdom. I appreciate they were both willing to listen. Mostly.
Once Iris and Nash come together intimately it is explosive, sexy and romantic. There is a deep connection. Nash is a male who is sheer alpha and knows what he wants. He makes up his mind and adheres to it. Never leads Iris on, doesn't manipulate or tear her down. When he makes mistakes, he is quick to rectify the matter, take accountability and humble himself. Nash is no cheater, so when the OW keeps coming at him hard and relentless, he handles it like a gentleman and then the alpha male that he certainly is to the max.
The best part is you gain an authentic sense of the characters without stereotyping and just enough flavor from their respective backgrounds. For instance, Nash was from Compton, and although he is polished and affluent, there is an urban edge that comes across in his assertiveness and confidence. He is a genuine article without being a caricature.
I love the physical descriptions. There is a load of diversity and variety. Iris has deep tone rich skin and wears her hair natural and curly. Nash has honey-toned skin and hazel eyes, and his niece resembles him. Iris' close friend and co-worker, Noelle, is a stunning blonde beauty.
Cons: Iris is downright annoying in her insecurity. I was frustrated at how she made the best of losing her mother so tragically. She was a positive force in that way. Yet she could not get past an embarrassing moment as a teen? The loss of her mother was far more difficult I would say. Lastly, why is there no mention of a father in Iris's life? If there was I don't recall it while reading this book. It was dismissed, or glossed over.
Also, the author discredits her work and Iris by using colorism as an explanation for Iris' hang-ups. This is a sad excuse that needs to be chucked out of writings featuring women of color. Everyone goes on and on about how lovely she is and yet, she is insecure about her dark complexion? Comparing her skin tone and body type to fairer and thinner women Nash dated? Iris is described as fit and wearing a size 8. That is hardly full-sized. If she is fit that is her actual size and ideal because she is tall. I guess the women Nash dated were size 0 and less than 50 kilos. Iris loves that Nash is one of the few men who towers over her. I much prefer the insecurity about her height which is a problem teen girls sometimes experience. The author could also have used acne as a problem with her complexion. Lastly, Iris' inability to trust Nash when he proved himself time and time again became a broken record. She really got on my nerves and I found myself almost hoping that Nash would get fed up and leave.
Although Iris's adoptive sisters, Janna and Macy, are in the story and actively involved with her, I was disappointed that she didn't spend time outside of work with Noelle. The author stated they were close so why wasn't Noelle in the picture more unless it was work related? That didn't feel real at all.
Next, the old tired trope with the crazy stalker OW. The fact that this OW fit the 'ideal' of so-called beauty didn't fly with me at all. I got sick of her coming back and showing up to run her mouth. She does get her just deserts but Iris is a door mat.
In another scene, a woman at the youth center where Iris volunteers, blatantly disrespects her by asking Nash out in front of her. I wanted Iris to have a chance to assert herself though I did appreciate how it was handled.
Mostly I liked this book despite the predictable twists and the tropes. Nash and Tania were my favorite characters overall. I also enjoyed Nigel, Nash's best friend who added extra flavor to the story because he is happily married and in love with his wife.
It was a pleasure reading this. What I enjoyed most was reading a novel by an author I was unfamiliar with.
This is a sweet and spicy romance featuring Iris, a successful attorney who defends wrongfully accused teens, and Nash, a playboy entrepreneur. The attraction is electric and instant. Where Nash is confident and ruthless as the hero-in-pursuit, Iris suffers from poor self-image from failed relationships and a painful incident as a teen. The upside is some of the pleasant surprises formed from their characterizations and mutual values.
Pros: Both Iris and Nash are hard-workers who value family and love their careers. They are intense and passionate about their causes. Each one has suffered loss. Nash came from a loving two parent home. Iris ended up in foster care with a wonderful foster mother. This lends credibility to their relationship and the bond they form with their mutual goal to save Nash's niece, Tania, from a bit of trouble she's gotten herself into.
They are surrounded by loyal friends, relatives, and supporters. In the midst of their set-backs there is always someone offering the 'voice or reason', experience, and wisdom. I appreciate they were both willing to listen. Mostly.
Once Iris and Nash come together intimately it is explosive, sexy and romantic. There is a deep connection. Nash is a male who is sheer alpha and knows what he wants. He makes up his mind and adheres to it. Never leads Iris on, doesn't manipulate or tear her down. When he makes mistakes, he is quick to rectify the matter, take accountability and humble himself. Nash is no cheater, so when the OW keeps coming at him hard and relentless, he handles it like a gentleman and then the alpha male that he certainly is to the max.
The best part is you gain an authentic sense of the characters without stereotyping and just enough flavor from their respective backgrounds. For instance, Nash was from Compton, and although he is polished and affluent, there is an urban edge that comes across in his assertiveness and confidence. He is a genuine article without being a caricature.
I love the physical descriptions. There is a load of diversity and variety. Iris has deep tone rich skin and wears her hair natural and curly. Nash has honey-toned skin and hazel eyes, and his niece resembles him. Iris' close friend and co-worker, Noelle, is a stunning blonde beauty.
Cons: Iris is downright annoying in her insecurity. I was frustrated at how she made the best of losing her mother so tragically. She was a positive force in that way. Yet she could not get past an embarrassing moment as a teen? The loss of her mother was far more difficult I would say. Lastly, why is there no mention of a father in Iris's life? If there was I don't recall it while reading this book. It was dismissed, or glossed over.
Also, the author discredits her work and Iris by using colorism as an explanation for Iris' hang-ups. This is a sad excuse that needs to be chucked out of writings featuring women of color. Everyone goes on and on about how lovely she is and yet, she is insecure about her dark complexion? Comparing her skin tone and body type to fairer and thinner women Nash dated? Iris is described as fit and wearing a size 8. That is hardly full-sized. If she is fit that is her actual size and ideal because she is tall. I guess the women Nash dated were size 0 and less than 50 kilos. Iris loves that Nash is one of the few men who towers over her. I much prefer the insecurity about her height which is a problem teen girls sometimes experience. The author could also have used acne as a problem with her complexion. Lastly, Iris' inability to trust Nash when he proved himself time and time again became a broken record. She really got on my nerves and I found myself almost hoping that Nash would get fed up and leave.
Although Iris's adoptive sisters, Janna and Macy, are in the story and actively involved with her, I was disappointed that she didn't spend time outside of work with Noelle. The author stated they were close so why wasn't Noelle in the picture more unless it was work related? That didn't feel real at all.
Next, the old tired trope with the crazy stalker OW. The fact that this OW fit the 'ideal' of so-called beauty didn't fly with me at all. I got sick of her coming back and showing up to run her mouth. She does get her just deserts but Iris is a door mat.
In another scene, a woman at the youth center where Iris volunteers, blatantly disrespects her by asking Nash out in front of her. I wanted Iris to have a chance to assert herself though I did appreciate how it was handled.
Mostly I liked this book despite the predictable twists and the tropes. Nash and Tania were my favorite characters overall. I also enjoyed Nigel, Nash's best friend who added extra flavor to the story because he is happily married and in love with his wife.
It was a pleasure reading this. What I enjoyed most was reading a novel by an author I was unfamiliar with.
June 4, 2014
This story was a nice read, the chemistry between Nash and Iris was obvious from the first time they met it was nice to see how the came together and made a family. I wish Iris had more confidence in this book but a bad experience she had earlier in life took that a way from her made me feel kinda of sorry for her and I found myself mad at her because she did not know how beautiful she is . True love does wonders for a girl and I found by the end of the book she knew she was beautiful inside and out. I loved the sisters and hope there will be more books showing them falling in love.
June 17, 2014
This was a great story line and Sharon Cooper delivered it perfectly. There was a few issues with the story, like Iris and all her insecurities were trying to irritate me but I like how the love they had for each other couldn't keep them apart for long. That Eve was a crazy little something but she kept the story interesting.
July 4, 2014
Playboy Nash Dupree doesn't believe in the word "No" when it come to his business and his precious little niece Tania. Sassy and smart lawyer Iris Sinclair will not be bullied by anyone. Great read characters were well defined, supporting characters added just the right amount of flavor.
February 10, 2017
Disappointment is the only way to describe my experience reading this book. I'm on a mission to find at least FIVE consistent Black authors who release well written books about Black love and Black excellence...So far that number is at One, has been at One and looks like it will remain at One for now.
Legal Seduction is presented as a book about a successful defense attorney Iris, crossing paths with a successful business mogul Nash, after his niece gets into some legal trouble and he seeks Iris out to help them beat the case. Pretty promising and interesting plot however it was severely undeveloped. The characters were barely explored, their relationship was glossed over and rushed and the plot device used to bring these two characters into each others radar was discarded after it did what it was meant to do. I found myself rolling my eyes throughout the novel and I actually stopped reading 18 pages before the end of the novel, to read a DIFFERENT book just to get through the last couple of pages. I simply did not enjoy this book.
********GOING FORWARD, THERE WILL BE SPOILERS ********
I think what bothered me the most about this book is the fact that a decent story line and plot was pretty much thrown to the wayside for a relationship that basically sprouted out of nowhere, consisted of sex, doubt and breaking up and didn't really make much sense.
Iris is introduced to Nash when his niece Tania is arrested for having drugs on her that she claims were planted on her. Nash seeks Iris out because she is apparently this great defense attorney who specializes in helping young kids who are more times than not, in the wrong place at the right time. The attraction between Iris and Nash is obvious from the moment they see one another which is fine, but somehow this story about Iris defending Tania, turns into a convoluted story where Iris is now Tanias guardian and no longer her lawyer, Nash who isn't interested in a relationship and never has been is suddenly head over heels for Iris and Tania who has previously been acting out and getting in trouble both in school and out, is all of a sudden this amazing and brilliant, well behaved and adjusted teenager.
It was like...there were issues and clear conflicts that needed to be addressed and then BAM! All of those issues were fixed and it was just about Iris and Nash chasing after and running from one another. You don't get to see Iris BE this amazing defense attorney she is praised for being. Instead you get to watch her go on a roller-coaster ride of insecurity and uncertainty about why a man like Nash would want to be with someone like her. The extent of Nash's business acumen is explored by him attending fund raisers and grand openings, being stalked by a crazy ex who poses no real threat and has no discernible point in the story other than to cause conflict that feels contrived and unnecessary. Then there is Tania, this smart and beautiful young girl who seems to be struggling with the fact that her parents died when she was young and has no female role model to guide her, so she acts out and is getting into trouble. Only for her to make a complete 180 when she moves in with Iris, who is a complete stranger to her.
Nothing was explored! Things simply happened and you as the reader are expected to either ignore the fact that all of these changes are happening with these characters with no catalyst or fill in the blanks for yourself. I'm sorry but I am not a writer so I do not want to read a book and have to come up with my own back stories and motivations for someone else's characters. Iris is supposed to be a powerhouse of an attorney. WHERE?! Nash is supposed to be this mega star and genius business man. WHERE?! It's very possible that Tania and Iris bonded and Iris gave Tania some very wise words and guidance to cause her complete shift in behavior, but we don't get to SEE that.
It was as if Sharon C. Cooper just needed a reason for Iris and Nash to get together and then once they were, nothing else mattered. Honestly Tania could have been taken completely out of the story, Nash and Iris could have remained a Businessman and Attorney and they could have met at a club and the end result of this story would have been the same.
Legal Seduction was just dissatisfying. And I know this is a romance novel, but I'm not going to insult romance authors or myself by lowering my expectations when it comes to character development and exposition or accepting when those things are sub-par or completely lacking. If anything, those two things should be the PRIMARY focus in Romance novels since that is where the focus is as opposed to a Fantasy or Science Fiction novel which has world building or magic systems to distract you with.
There just seemed to be little effort in exploring these characters, their lives and their relationships on a deeper level. I didn't really feel anything for them and found it hard to care about what was going on because you don't really get to know them and all real issues that any of them had was so easily wrapped up and resolved.
SO!..It looks like my search continues...
Recommendation: This is the only book I have reading by Sharon so I can only go as far as saying that I wouldn't recommend LEGAL SEDUCTION...
Legal Seduction is presented as a book about a successful defense attorney Iris, crossing paths with a successful business mogul Nash, after his niece gets into some legal trouble and he seeks Iris out to help them beat the case. Pretty promising and interesting plot however it was severely undeveloped. The characters were barely explored, their relationship was glossed over and rushed and the plot device used to bring these two characters into each others radar was discarded after it did what it was meant to do. I found myself rolling my eyes throughout the novel and I actually stopped reading 18 pages before the end of the novel, to read a DIFFERENT book just to get through the last couple of pages. I simply did not enjoy this book.
********GOING FORWARD, THERE WILL BE SPOILERS ********
I think what bothered me the most about this book is the fact that a decent story line and plot was pretty much thrown to the wayside for a relationship that basically sprouted out of nowhere, consisted of sex, doubt and breaking up and didn't really make much sense.
Iris is introduced to Nash when his niece Tania is arrested for having drugs on her that she claims were planted on her. Nash seeks Iris out because she is apparently this great defense attorney who specializes in helping young kids who are more times than not, in the wrong place at the right time. The attraction between Iris and Nash is obvious from the moment they see one another which is fine, but somehow this story about Iris defending Tania, turns into a convoluted story where Iris is now Tanias guardian and no longer her lawyer, Nash who isn't interested in a relationship and never has been is suddenly head over heels for Iris and Tania who has previously been acting out and getting in trouble both in school and out, is all of a sudden this amazing and brilliant, well behaved and adjusted teenager.
It was like...there were issues and clear conflicts that needed to be addressed and then BAM! All of those issues were fixed and it was just about Iris and Nash chasing after and running from one another. You don't get to see Iris BE this amazing defense attorney she is praised for being. Instead you get to watch her go on a roller-coaster ride of insecurity and uncertainty about why a man like Nash would want to be with someone like her. The extent of Nash's business acumen is explored by him attending fund raisers and grand openings, being stalked by a crazy ex who poses no real threat and has no discernible point in the story other than to cause conflict that feels contrived and unnecessary. Then there is Tania, this smart and beautiful young girl who seems to be struggling with the fact that her parents died when she was young and has no female role model to guide her, so she acts out and is getting into trouble. Only for her to make a complete 180 when she moves in with Iris, who is a complete stranger to her.
Nothing was explored! Things simply happened and you as the reader are expected to either ignore the fact that all of these changes are happening with these characters with no catalyst or fill in the blanks for yourself. I'm sorry but I am not a writer so I do not want to read a book and have to come up with my own back stories and motivations for someone else's characters. Iris is supposed to be a powerhouse of an attorney. WHERE?! Nash is supposed to be this mega star and genius business man. WHERE?! It's very possible that Tania and Iris bonded and Iris gave Tania some very wise words and guidance to cause her complete shift in behavior, but we don't get to SEE that.
It was as if Sharon C. Cooper just needed a reason for Iris and Nash to get together and then once they were, nothing else mattered. Honestly Tania could have been taken completely out of the story, Nash and Iris could have remained a Businessman and Attorney and they could have met at a club and the end result of this story would have been the same.
Legal Seduction was just dissatisfying. And I know this is a romance novel, but I'm not going to insult romance authors or myself by lowering my expectations when it comes to character development and exposition or accepting when those things are sub-par or completely lacking. If anything, those two things should be the PRIMARY focus in Romance novels since that is where the focus is as opposed to a Fantasy or Science Fiction novel which has world building or magic systems to distract you with.
There just seemed to be little effort in exploring these characters, their lives and their relationships on a deeper level. I didn't really feel anything for them and found it hard to care about what was going on because you don't really get to know them and all real issues that any of them had was so easily wrapped up and resolved.
SO!..It looks like my search continues...
Recommendation: This is the only book I have reading by Sharon so I can only go as far as saying that I wouldn't recommend LEGAL SEDUCTION...
July 30, 2018
3.5 stars
January 25, 2016
A great story, fantastic chemistry and excellent intrigue.
Iris Sinclair is a brilliant defense attorney, whose clients are teenagers. She battles for those who are unable to fight for themselves and at times have the means to pay her legal fees. She is a partner in a law firm and she believes in making sure the youth are not railroaded into life sentences and having to sit behind bars fighting for appeals. As much as Iris is powerful attorney and successful, her love life or lack there of is in complete contrast. She comes home to a beautiful place and has no one to share it with.
Nash Dupree is a multimillionaire businessman who is a beast in the corporate world, he is shrewd, savvy and brilliant. He is also a single parent raising his teenage niece with the help of his mother's best friend Ms. Dalton. Nash has no desire whatsoever to settle down with a woman, he is enjoying his singleness and once he is done with dating a woman, the understanding is, he moves on and so does the woman. Now he finds his niece in trouble with the law, Tania insists that she is innocent and the only person she want to represent her is Iris Sinclair.
Nash seeks out the attorney that his niece insists on and when he comes face to face with her, he can not believe who she is, the attraction that these two exhibit towards each other is nothing short of explosive. But just as Iris doesn't have it in her heart to turn down a teenager in trouble, she does have in heart to turn down a man whom she will not allow especially playboy Nash Dupree to break her heart. What Iris doesn't realize is that Nash is not a man who is easy to turn away nor will he accept no for an answer.
Join Nash, Iris and Tania as they embark on a journey that nobody could have foreseen coming. It is a wonderful story that will keep you reading to the very end. Author Sharon C. Cooper has written another winner.
Well Until My Next Review Ciao Bellas!
Iris Sinclair is a brilliant defense attorney, whose clients are teenagers. She battles for those who are unable to fight for themselves and at times have the means to pay her legal fees. She is a partner in a law firm and she believes in making sure the youth are not railroaded into life sentences and having to sit behind bars fighting for appeals. As much as Iris is powerful attorney and successful, her love life or lack there of is in complete contrast. She comes home to a beautiful place and has no one to share it with.
Nash Dupree is a multimillionaire businessman who is a beast in the corporate world, he is shrewd, savvy and brilliant. He is also a single parent raising his teenage niece with the help of his mother's best friend Ms. Dalton. Nash has no desire whatsoever to settle down with a woman, he is enjoying his singleness and once he is done with dating a woman, the understanding is, he moves on and so does the woman. Now he finds his niece in trouble with the law, Tania insists that she is innocent and the only person she want to represent her is Iris Sinclair.
Nash seeks out the attorney that his niece insists on and when he comes face to face with her, he can not believe who she is, the attraction that these two exhibit towards each other is nothing short of explosive. But just as Iris doesn't have it in her heart to turn down a teenager in trouble, she does have in heart to turn down a man whom she will not allow especially playboy Nash Dupree to break her heart. What Iris doesn't realize is that Nash is not a man who is easy to turn away nor will he accept no for an answer.
Join Nash, Iris and Tania as they embark on a journey that nobody could have foreseen coming. It is a wonderful story that will keep you reading to the very end. Author Sharon C. Cooper has written another winner.
Well Until My Next Review Ciao Bellas!
August 21, 2025
Normally, I don't go for the super wealthy playboy hero. But Nash isn't your average super wealthy playboy, now is he? He's the guardian to his niece and a man who appreciates a woman who speaks her mind. Iris is just such a woman, but her outward tough attorney demeanor betrays an inner insecurity. Nash sees her as beautiful when so many others have not.
When his teenage niece gets in trouble with the law, Iris Sinclair is the obvious choice to represent her. An unexpectedly harsh judge takes Iris by surprise, and she offers to take Tania under her guardianship. Now she and Nash have to navigate the attraction between them while not doing anything to jeopardize his custody of Tania. Oh, and did I mention there's a crazy stalker ex-girlfriend who's looking to get back at Nash any way she can?
What really makes this story work is character. Iris is so completely sympathetic, a heroine you can really root for. Nash is hot, but multilayered. Tania is a spunky teen, and Mrs. D is the perfect sitcom housekeeper. Even Janna and Macy are surprisingly well drawn for the minor roles they play. The chemistry between Iris and Nash sizzles, and Legal Seduction is, simply put, a lot of fun.
When his teenage niece gets in trouble with the law, Iris Sinclair is the obvious choice to represent her. An unexpectedly harsh judge takes Iris by surprise, and she offers to take Tania under her guardianship. Now she and Nash have to navigate the attraction between them while not doing anything to jeopardize his custody of Tania. Oh, and did I mention there's a crazy stalker ex-girlfriend who's looking to get back at Nash any way she can?
What really makes this story work is character. Iris is so completely sympathetic, a heroine you can really root for. Nash is hot, but multilayered. Tania is a spunky teen, and Mrs. D is the perfect sitcom housekeeper. Even Janna and Macy are surprisingly well drawn for the minor roles they play. The chemistry between Iris and Nash sizzles, and Legal Seduction is, simply put, a lot of fun.
May 26, 2017
This book was the bomb! The only reason I get it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ is because I wanted more from the cover. The story itself is a 5⭐️ read! This is my first book from Sharon C. Cooper but you can bet your last dollar it's NOT my last! Nash and Iris chemistry was so explosive putting this book down was out of the question! To experience the passion those had would definitely be a dream come true! Hopefully we will see more if the Dupree family in future books featuring Iris's sisters!
August 17, 2014
Yeah to Sharon Cooper for penning a love story that had me on edge of my seat from start to finish. Tania was definitely a godsend not only to her uncle, millionaire Nash Dupree, but also to his lady love Attorney Iris Sinclair. This story for me relayed how insecurities can ruin a relationship while also relaying that true love has to be earned and comes at a time when neither person is looking for it. Trust is what makes true love last forever! Awesome read!!!!!!
August 21, 2014
The book was good, although at times it moved too slow.Iris is a criminal defense lawyer who defends teens. Nash is a business mogul and is touted as a playboy. They meet when his niece gets in trouble and he hires Iris to defend her. Sparks fly, but Nash doesn't want a permanent relationship and Iris is hesitant to get involved.
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January 12, 2016TOP PICK! "Steamy sex scenes that will have you flushing with heat make this tale a must-read. The passion leaps off the pages, and readers will get lost in the romance. You won’t want to put this book down (RT Book Reviews)". 4 1/2 stars
Miniseries: Kimani Hotties
Miniseries: Kimani Hotties
November 24, 2014
A must read!
Iris and Nash definitely completed each other. While Iris was nursing her insecurities and Nash his playboy ways they found their way to each other. This book will not disappoint. I couldn't put it down. Another home run Sharon Cooper!
Iris and Nash definitely completed each other. While Iris was nursing her insecurities and Nash his playboy ways they found their way to each other. This book will not disappoint. I couldn't put it down. Another home run Sharon Cooper!
May 23, 2014
This book is funny. Iris went from being shy to out going. This book is about family and how staying together is a hard but rewarding. You can choose your family when you don't have one.
September 28, 2014
Glad to see a happy ending between two black prominent African Americans. Great story --- There is a Nash inside all black men waiting to meet his Iris
September 24, 2023
The second time around to read this story was just as amazing. A hot model and a hottie attorney find love amid chaos.
June 22, 2015
Awesome book
February 2, 2019
Good story and worth the price.👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥
February 1, 2016
This book was skimpy on the details outside of the romance, but nice in the romance. I know, I know, this is a romance—why should the other characters have more story? Well…the adopted daughter of the hero in this book has to be taken in by her lawyer, our heroine, following a felony charge (this is NOT a spoiler). It sounded so compelling. I thought it was a good premise and I was in for an emotional family drama. But we spent little to no time in the life of Iris and Nash’s daughter, so I was all in my feels about that. The chemistry between the characters, tho? FANTASTIC. And their journey was a great ride.
Overall, it was a good read, but it had the potential to be REALLY good.
Ugh. Kimani and their page count perimeters. I want all these writers to go independent.
Overall, it was a good read, but it had the potential to be REALLY good.
Ugh. Kimani and their page count perimeters. I want all these writers to go independent.
September 7, 2016
Wow!
Loved this book. Read it in one sitting. Not your typical rich man playboy. A very sweet story of love at first sight. A little drama with an ex, but that was to be expected. Great job Sharon.
Loved this book. Read it in one sitting. Not your typical rich man playboy. A very sweet story of love at first sight. A little drama with an ex, but that was to be expected. Great job Sharon.
May 29, 2014
I loved this book. So glad they fell in love over a course of months instead of a couple days. Loved the steamy love and attraction between the two.
October 12, 2015
This book was awesome. Loved the entire story. Iris and Nash - great love story. Definitely a book worth reading, even more than once.
August 29, 2015
Great story. I kinda wish Iris would have had it out with Eve at the end, but other than that, really enjoyed the book.
March 17, 2016
Amazing Iris
Nash and Iris are the perfect couple with flaws and all. Namely Eve. I am so glad Tania was not a brat but a loving teenager.
Very nice HEA.
Nash and Iris are the perfect couple with flaws and all. Namely Eve. I am so glad Tania was not a brat but a loving teenager.
Very nice HEA.
November 23, 2024
Seduction Or Persuasion???
I usually love Sharon Cooper's books, in part because of her strong female characters and the male characters who were confident enough to accept those strong women. Iris Sinclair was presented as confident, successful criminal attorney. However, she was an insecure African American woman because of issues that a confident woman never entertained. Nash Dupri was an "infamous playboy" African American multimillionaire who show his powers of seduction immediately upon meeting Iris.
Iris stood up to Nash when he demanded that she represent his niece. After that, we see her giving in to his seduction over and over. Early on, they both irritated me - Iris because of her insecurities and Nash because of his arrogance.
Legal Seduction was also spicier than most of Ms. Cooper's other books with the sex almost overwhelming the plot. Even Tania, Nash's niece, was presented in contradictory terms. Was she a very mature, intelligent 15 year old or a spoiled brat who acted out in school and in her personal life? This caused her to need legal representation leading to the relationship between Iris and Nash.
I loved Iris' foster mother and sisters as well as Nash's housekeeper, "Tania's grammy" - two strong Black women who are part of the village that helped raise children, not if their bodies. The book was interesting enough to keep my attention though it doesn't compare to the Jenkins' family books. I can't decide if I'll read the other two books in this series or find other books by this author to read.
I usually love Sharon Cooper's books, in part because of her strong female characters and the male characters who were confident enough to accept those strong women. Iris Sinclair was presented as confident, successful criminal attorney. However, she was an insecure African American woman because of issues that a confident woman never entertained. Nash Dupri was an "infamous playboy" African American multimillionaire who show his powers of seduction immediately upon meeting Iris.
Iris stood up to Nash when he demanded that she represent his niece. After that, we see her giving in to his seduction over and over. Early on, they both irritated me - Iris because of her insecurities and Nash because of his arrogance.
Legal Seduction was also spicier than most of Ms. Cooper's other books with the sex almost overwhelming the plot. Even Tania, Nash's niece, was presented in contradictory terms. Was she a very mature, intelligent 15 year old or a spoiled brat who acted out in school and in her personal life? This caused her to need legal representation leading to the relationship between Iris and Nash.
I loved Iris' foster mother and sisters as well as Nash's housekeeper, "Tania's grammy" - two strong Black women who are part of the village that helped raise children, not if their bodies. The book was interesting enough to keep my attention though it doesn't compare to the Jenkins' family books. I can't decide if I'll read the other two books in this series or find other books by this author to read.
July 23, 2019
Real love cannot be broken!
Nash and Iris came together after his niece Tania got picked up by the police after one of her so called friends planted weed on her. Thus their relationship began and was plagued by one of Nash's exes that did not know how to walk away now that their time had run it's course. As a result his ex set his club on fire, stalked him with paparazzi in tow just to give him bad press and finally showed up at his latest club half naked. When it all came out he had the ex arrested and went after Iris who walked in on the ex half naked in his office! After everything was sorted out between Nash and Iris the only place for them to go was to the chapel where they got married! The ex went to jail and had to pay a hefty fine for her criminal acts. The chapel turned out to be a high end hotel in the Caribbean!!!!!! Really great story with characters I fell in love with especially how Iris and her sisters Macy and Janna rallied around Nash, Tania, Mrs. D ( Nash and Tania's housekeeper/ mom and grandmom) and Mama Adel the foster mother to Iris, Macy and Janna and each other. They feel like we could easily be family.
Nash and Iris came together after his niece Tania got picked up by the police after one of her so called friends planted weed on her. Thus their relationship began and was plagued by one of Nash's exes that did not know how to walk away now that their time had run it's course. As a result his ex set his club on fire, stalked him with paparazzi in tow just to give him bad press and finally showed up at his latest club half naked. When it all came out he had the ex arrested and went after Iris who walked in on the ex half naked in his office! After everything was sorted out between Nash and Iris the only place for them to go was to the chapel where they got married! The ex went to jail and had to pay a hefty fine for her criminal acts. The chapel turned out to be a high end hotel in the Caribbean!!!!!! Really great story with characters I fell in love with especially how Iris and her sisters Macy and Janna rallied around Nash, Tania, Mrs. D ( Nash and Tania's housekeeper/ mom and grandmom) and Mama Adel the foster mother to Iris, Macy and Janna and each other. They feel like we could easily be family.
June 11, 2017
Iris, Tania, and Nash unconventional dynamics
They say you never know when love will find you or what circumstances would bring love about. In this story who knew juvenile justice would be the spark that set things in motion. After a chance encounter with law enforcement, Tania, requested her uncle Nash to seek legal counsel on her behalf. As the stars would align it would be none other than Iris. Despite the reason for Nash and Iris meeting, it was undeniable the sparks they shared. With insecurities plaguing Iris, and Nash's insane ex Eve, the story takes a turn that have you ready to share Eve, an enduring compassion for Iris.
They say you never know when love will find you or what circumstances would bring love about. In this story who knew juvenile justice would be the spark that set things in motion. After a chance encounter with law enforcement, Tania, requested her uncle Nash to seek legal counsel on her behalf. As the stars would align it would be none other than Iris. Despite the reason for Nash and Iris meeting, it was undeniable the sparks they shared. With insecurities plaguing Iris, and Nash's insane ex Eve, the story takes a turn that have you ready to share Eve, an enduring compassion for Iris.
March 23, 2024
Loved it
I pretty much enjoyed this from start to finish. It was a somewhat rare instance where I almost equally liked both main characters, and most of the side ones (except Eve. And that judge).
I did wish Iris wasn't sooo insecure and easily wilted by Eve, and so quick to run. I get the history behind it, but still. The mall incident I understood but the second time...no. I kinda wanted Nash to get more upset at her for jumping to conclusions the way she did after the scene in the office (though I agree he should've really dealt with Eve before then) but that didn't detract from my opinion of the book.
On to the next one. :)
I pretty much enjoyed this from start to finish. It was a somewhat rare instance where I almost equally liked both main characters, and most of the side ones (except Eve. And that judge).
I did wish Iris wasn't sooo insecure and easily wilted by Eve, and so quick to run. I get the history behind it, but still. The mall incident I understood but the second time...no. I kinda wanted Nash to get more upset at her for jumping to conclusions the way she did after the scene in the office (though I agree he should've really dealt with Eve before then) but that didn't detract from my opinion of the book.
On to the next one. :)
September 13, 2023
Good Read
This book was good. Iris was a very good lawyer. She has some self esteem issues due to how she was treated when she was younger. Iris and Nash met because he wanted her to represent his niece Tania. When they met you can feel the attraction between them. At first Iris didn't want anything to do with Nash because of his reputation. Nash showed Iris that she was the one for him. There was some issues with the ex girlfriend who does not know the word no we are not together. In the end Nash and Iris got their happily ever after.
This book was good. Iris was a very good lawyer. She has some self esteem issues due to how she was treated when she was younger. Iris and Nash met because he wanted her to represent his niece Tania. When they met you can feel the attraction between them. At first Iris didn't want anything to do with Nash because of his reputation. Nash showed Iris that she was the one for him. There was some issues with the ex girlfriend who does not know the word no we are not together. In the end Nash and Iris got their happily ever after.
December 26, 2023
Hard case to crack
Iris was a top notch attorney who had no time for foolishness. Her passion was to keep children out of jail. However in all her dreams was she ready for case that presented itself. Nash Dupree was sexy hard working and from all reports a player. Nash came to Iris because his niece had gotten into an issue. From day one they each found they were attracted to each other. However, when Iris has to assume custody of the teen things changed. Great read with twists and turns galore. Loved it
Iris was a top notch attorney who had no time for foolishness. Her passion was to keep children out of jail. However in all her dreams was she ready for case that presented itself. Nash Dupree was sexy hard working and from all reports a player. Nash came to Iris because his niece had gotten into an issue. From day one they each found they were attracted to each other. However, when Iris has to assume custody of the teen things changed. Great read with twists and turns galore. Loved it
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