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Corporate #2
A Very Corporate Affair Book 2: A Red Dress and Rubies
A steamy continuation of Book 1. Elle's progress up the corporate ladder is assured by the men vying for her attention. Both are desperate to possess her by fair means or foul, but which one can make her love him?
Please note that this book follows on from A Very Corporate Affair Book 1, and contains adult content and language
Please note that this book follows on from A Very Corporate Affair Book 1, and contains adult content and language
- GenresRomance
185 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2013
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December 2, 2015
Decent story.
I've enjoyed both books in this series so far. I do have to admit I'm losing some interest. The writing style is almost too stilted if that's the word I'm looking for. For example, the sex scenes don't really flow well at times. Otherwise, it's an interesting plot. I'm not too invested in the romance but curious enough to keep reading to see what happens next.
I've enjoyed both books in this series so far. I do have to admit I'm losing some interest. The writing style is almost too stilted if that's the word I'm looking for. For example, the sex scenes don't really flow well at times. Otherwise, it's an interesting plot. I'm not too invested in the romance but curious enough to keep reading to see what happens next.
July 24, 2016
The story continues for Elle who is now dating Ivan.
Elle is a little exasperating and to be honest both male leads are as bad as each other.
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Elle is a little exasperating and to be honest both male leads are as bad as each other.
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July 28, 2017
So Elle and Ivan continue their relationship, although admittedly with bumps. Oscar and apparently Paul watch on. And so we get more of an insight into Ivan. He's got some secrets... or more accurately he's got some choices he could make and he chooses to make decisions that leave Elle in the dark. He'll regret that.
Then something happens. No HEA yet, although we do have questions. My primary one is why hasn't she just settled on James. My secondary one, what's with the dogs. Still loving the whole British thing though. Waitrose this time and LIBOR. It's how I know we're moving in classy circles. See some of the reviews that complain about British slang, I'll say that yeah, because this involves banking we're definitely seeing more (like the idea that Oscar's bank isn't a retail bank, for example, let Nat West, more Coutts) but still its authentic and as someone who reads both American and British books I find it's better to have them authentic to their cultures rather than weird hybrids (which are usually poor research).
Then something happens. No HEA yet, although we do have questions. My primary one is why hasn't she just settled on James. My secondary one, what's with the dogs. Still loving the whole British thing though. Waitrose this time and LIBOR. It's how I know we're moving in classy circles. See some of the reviews that complain about British slang, I'll say that yeah, because this involves banking we're definitely seeing more (like the idea that Oscar's bank isn't a retail bank, for example, let Nat West, more Coutts) but still its authentic and as someone who reads both American and British books I find it's better to have them authentic to their cultures rather than weird hybrids (which are usually poor research).
October 28, 2017
Would have said 3, but it left with a good cliff hanger
February 2, 2017
Things I hated about this series:
- Spelling/grammar mistakes
- Main character
- Unnatural dialogue that never flowed
- The jumpy writing going from place to place which actually made me feel stressed at one point because it was moving so fast
- The ridiculousness of the story:
-- Three billionaires working in the same building basically in love with her and competing for her? Yeah, sure.
-- Russian Mob? Yeah, sure.
-- Convenient deaths of antagonists? Yeah, sure.
-- Randomly spending 5million on her flat a few months into the book? Yeah, sure.
-- Her random and oh so clever iPhone recordings? Oh come on. Just no.
- The supposed love story with Ivan which was utterly ridiculous - how many times did he put her in harm's way or betray her trust or whatever just for her to keep going back to him within minutes?
- I think the main character is actually a sociopath. Rifling through Dascha's things and taking them all days after their death? Her constant changes of mind with Ivan? She started to really freak me out.
- "I hugged myself with glee" - phrase needs to go
Things I liked about this series:
- She is the greatest lawyer who ever lawyered even though she just came out of trainee lawyering. I mean at some point I was just reading this for the lawyer bits which seemed about as realistic as someone writing a John Grisham novel having never met a lawyer, read a law book, or indeed read a John Grisham novel.
- Erm. I have nothing else. Apparently there are two spin off books written from Ivan's and Oscar's povs. God help us.
- Spelling/grammar mistakes
- Main character
- Unnatural dialogue that never flowed
- The jumpy writing going from place to place which actually made me feel stressed at one point because it was moving so fast
- The ridiculousness of the story:
-- Three billionaires working in the same building basically in love with her and competing for her? Yeah, sure.
-- Russian Mob? Yeah, sure.
-- Convenient deaths of antagonists? Yeah, sure.
-- Randomly spending 5million on her flat a few months into the book? Yeah, sure.
-- Her random and oh so clever iPhone recordings? Oh come on. Just no.
- The supposed love story with Ivan which was utterly ridiculous - how many times did he put her in harm's way or betray her trust or whatever just for her to keep going back to him within minutes?
- I think the main character is actually a sociopath. Rifling through Dascha's things and taking them all days after their death? Her constant changes of mind with Ivan? She started to really freak me out.
- "I hugged myself with glee" - phrase needs to go
Things I liked about this series:
- She is the greatest lawyer who ever lawyered even though she just came out of trainee lawyering. I mean at some point I was just reading this for the lawyer bits which seemed about as realistic as someone writing a John Grisham novel having never met a lawyer, read a law book, or indeed read a John Grisham novel.
- Erm. I have nothing else. Apparently there are two spin off books written from Ivan's and Oscar's povs. God help us.
October 11, 2017
I loved this book couldn't put it down. After bringing a lot of new clients to the company Elle received a really nice raise. Oscar reached out to Elle to apologize for what she had seen between him and Darius and hoped that they could still be friends. Ivan & Elle started seeing each other, but it seemed that every choice that Ivan would make Elle would be very upset with him. Ivan had invited Elle to accompany him to a function and when they got there she saw Oscar arrive with Dascha Ivan's ex who immediately insulted Elle. Elle received bad news from home about her mother and she noticed that Oscar was more compassionate then Ivan. Ivan was going to a business trip to Russia and promised to return to be with Elle on her time of need, but Elle notice that something was wrong and they finally told her that Ivan and his men were missing.
February 7, 2017
Great book
Cannot wait to read the next book in this series! Loving this series and would definitely recommend! Quick easy read!
Cannot wait to read the next book in this series! Loving this series and would definitely recommend! Quick easy read!
February 21, 2021
Ivan!
Ivan, Ivan, Ivan... I don't know if I need to say more than the man's name. If you read book one then you know he captures the readers attention pretty fast.
The second installment of A Very Corporate Affair will give the reader a more thorough picture of Ivan.
Elle is still on top of her A game. This woman is on fire and not just with the men in her life. Her professional career is taking off like crazy.
Can't wait to start book 3!!
Ivan, Ivan, Ivan... I don't know if I need to say more than the man's name. If you read book one then you know he captures the readers attention pretty fast.
The second installment of A Very Corporate Affair will give the reader a more thorough picture of Ivan.
Elle is still on top of her A game. This woman is on fire and not just with the men in her life. Her professional career is taking off like crazy.
Can't wait to start book 3!!
May 12, 2014
This story just gets better. Can't make my min up about Ivan and I'm for team Oscar but with the unexpected surprises so far, I think James re-appearance may put both their noses out of joint. Ivan has dark secrets which may come back to bite Elle. Kidnaping, death treats steamy sex.........On to book three.
May 26, 2014
Wow what a wonderful read, Elle is such an amazing character I really love her strength and how she is able to deal with everything thrown her way. I am a bit sad for Oscar but I do see how she can relate to Ivan so much. Wow the cliffhanger was so unexpected although I knew there was something waiting to happen. So glad I have book 3 so I can immediately start reading.
August 27, 2016
I must admit I had doubts that this book could possibly be as good as the first one but it was, if anything it was better. Now I'm left anxiously waiting for the next one, luckily I don't have to wait too long.
October 14, 2015
4.5 stars...
Wowza! I like the book/ series so far... But the men are a little off... I can not say if I would rate them 50 status... They are rich and can be sweet but something is a little off... Idk... Can't wait to start the next installment
Wowza! I like the book/ series so far... But the men are a little off... I can not say if I would rate them 50 status... They are rich and can be sweet but something is a little off... Idk... Can't wait to start the next installment
July 23, 2013
Looking forward to book 3!
August 6, 2013
Really enjoyed this & can't wait for next book. Desperate to know if I'm right in thinking Elle's going to dump her billionaires for James
October 23, 2013
Another easy read.... Very enjoyable. Looking forward to book three.....
October 8, 2013
good series
January 24, 2015
A wonderful story continues, Elle is a strong and powerful woman who does not recognise her own strength. I'm hoping she gets back with Oscar as there is something about Ivan I don't like
October 5, 2015
wow love it so much time to read next one!!!!!
November 13, 2015
A very good story line. I can't put it down
It's a very good read....Elle very strong willed women. Very good written and keeps you wanting to read more and more
It's a very good read....Elle very strong willed women. Very good written and keeps you wanting to read more and more
November 27, 2015
Wow!! Lots of excitement. Need to see what happens. Onto book 3.
December 11, 2015
Great story, love the twists & turns in the relationship & between the different characters
January 6, 2016
For me, this book didn't get really good until about the middle and then I couldn't wait to get to the end...on to the third!!!
January 14, 2016
Good
I really enjoyed reading this book a five star read I would highly recommend this book. . . . .
I really enjoyed reading this book a five star read I would highly recommend this book. . . . .
January 18, 2016
More meh. I wouldn't waste my time unless your at the airport and too lazy to spend the time looking for a well written (hahaha) romance/erotica novel.
February 3, 2016
Wow...I had a feeling it would endure that. Holy cliff hanger! On to book 3
March 15, 2016
I love this series. What interesting twists and turns. I love the 3 main characters!
June 14, 2016
Omg on to 3
Have been gripping the book for dear life defiantly a page turner what will happen will they be together in the end onto book 3
Have been gripping the book for dear life defiantly a page turner what will happen will they be together in the end onto book 3
July 8, 2016
Full review to come
September 28, 2016
love this series!
September 23, 2016
Good read
I couldn't put it down and Elle is a great character. I look forward to reading this series and more.
I couldn't put it down and Elle is a great character. I look forward to reading this series and more.
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