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Scandalous Heirs #2
The Twins That Bind
A surprise twins, proposal of convenience, rags to riches, billionaire romance from Jackie Ashenden. Claiming his two heirs… with one diamond! Preschool teacher Nell Underwood’s pulse is racing as she makes an agonizing confession to Aristophanes their intoxicating encounter left her pregnant—with twins! But the Greek’s marriage demand shocks her to her core. She knows firsthand that babies deserve love, not convenience.No isn’t a word billionaire Aristophanes is used to. Haunted by his own childhood abandonment, he’s determined to claim his heirs. Yet using their blistering attraction to persuade Nell to accept his proposal proves futile—she wants more. Can Aristophanes unlock the chains that have forever surrounded his heart?From Harlequin Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all the Scandalous Heirs Book 1: Italian Baby ShockBook 2: The Twins That Bind
208 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published December 24, 2024
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Jackie Ashenden
483 books975 followersJackie has been writing fiction since she was eleven years old. Mild mannered fantasy/SF/pseudo-literary writer by day, obsessive romance writer by night, she used to balance her writing with the more serious job of librarianship until a chance meeting with another romance writer prompted her to throw off the shackles of her day job and devote herself to the true love of her heart – writing romance. She particularly likes to write dark, emotional stories with alpha heroes who've just got the world to their liking only to have it blown wide apart by their kick-ass heroines.
She lives in Auckland, New Zealand with her husband, the inimitable Dr Jax, two kids, two cats and some guppies (possibly dead guppies by the time you read this). When she's not torturing alpha males and their stroppy heroines, she can be found drinking chocolate martinis, reading anything she can lay her hands on, posting random crap on her blog, or being forced to go mountain biking with her husband.
She lives in Auckland, New Zealand with her husband, the inimitable Dr Jax, two kids, two cats and some guppies (possibly dead guppies by the time you read this). When she's not torturing alpha males and their stroppy heroines, she can be found drinking chocolate martinis, reading anything she can lay her hands on, posting random crap on her blog, or being forced to go mountain biking with her husband.
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November 6, 2024
Wow. This is such an epic love story and we have an MMC here that one dreams about. This beautiful specimen of virility and male beauty of an MMC loves his women that are educated and established with “important” careers like Professors, CEOs and what not because he likes deep conversations before he f***s them. Yep, isn’t he a dreamboat?
Angelina is the first OW....
“Angelina was scheduled to join him for the night, as per his instructions to his personal secretary. She was tall, blonde, elegant, a professor of literature at an elite American college, and in Melbourne for a conference.
He had a revolving schedule of lovers, women who wanted only a night and nothing more, and he liked to make sure he had at least a couple of evenings each week with one in whichever city he was in at the time.
Sex was necessary and it helped him let off steam, but he didn’t prize it above anything else he had scheduled. It was a bodily requirement that he paid attention to as he paid attention to every bodily requirement in order to keep himself in optimum health.
He was looking forward to the evening, because he liked Angelina. She was cool, fearsomely intelligent and could more than hold her own in conversation with him. She was also uninhibited in bed and he was very much looking forward to that as well.
Beauty was not a requirement in his lovers, but intelligence was mandatory. Chemistry, too, was vital. His time was expensive and if he’d put aside the time for sex, then he wanted it. He also required that it should be as pleasurable as possible for all concerned.”
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So after this lovely scene, he runs into FMC who slips and falls on the pavement and he is instantly lusting after her but at the same time he says he wants more from his partners than just sex. He wants “deep conversations first before he satisfies his body’s need for sex” and apparently FMC is not it because first he mistakes her for a call girl and then later on when he learns she is a school teacher, he doesn’t find it as important as the careers all his OW have to satisfy his need for deep conversations. Dude! Where would you be if not for school teachers? Lol.
So he leaves FMC in the Hospital and goes to meet the OW where she tries her best the poor girl to turn him on but the dude is so distracted by the FMC that he lost his mojo and can’t get his d**k to work. Oh NO! But folks, don’t worry! OW doesn’t give up. Because “she kisses him and runs her hand down the front of his trousers but he didn’t get hard. Even when he kissed her back and slid his palm down her spine, touching her skin… He felt nothing. His body wanted sex, but not with Angelina”. So alas folks, the dude is not getting any from OW but don’t worry. Doormat FMC to the rescue!
Then we have him going back to FMC to tell her how angry he is at her for ruining his night of sex with OW because he is lusting after her! How DARE She!!
So what does the idiot FMC do? Of course they have sex.
Then 3 months go by since his ONS with FMC and we learn how the poor fool has been doing his best to get it on with several OW but his d**k is just not working. Say it isn’t so man!!!
He is yet again about to go meet with another OW for a night of sex when FMC interrupts to tell him she is pregnant. Oopsie Daisey.
And of course, yet again, he has to tell FMC how she once again interrupted his night of sex with OW so she has to put out instead.
Now if you are wondering, what about the FMC Paula? Welllll.... See in our HPs we expect to read about our virginal FMCs, but not so the case here folks because apparently this one put out for her HS BF and the sex wasn’t good. So before she meets the fool MMC, she had been dating OM for a month or so but wasn't having sex with him and because OM was getting frustrated at her, she decided to finally put out that night but alas, poor girl got dumped instead and left to dry. It’s over girl!
So folks, if you are looking for a deep meaningful romance here, mosey along ‘cause this is not it.
Safety:
OW/OM Drama; None. All the OW never show up on page. We learn about them through MMC’s POVs
Cheating: YES. I consider it cheating when after MCs meet and have feelings for one another (even if it’s attraction) that he ends up trying to have sex with several OW.
HEA: Yes. Marriage with twins and another on the way.
Angelina is the first OW....
“Angelina was scheduled to join him for the night, as per his instructions to his personal secretary. She was tall, blonde, elegant, a professor of literature at an elite American college, and in Melbourne for a conference.
He had a revolving schedule of lovers, women who wanted only a night and nothing more, and he liked to make sure he had at least a couple of evenings each week with one in whichever city he was in at the time.
Sex was necessary and it helped him let off steam, but he didn’t prize it above anything else he had scheduled. It was a bodily requirement that he paid attention to as he paid attention to every bodily requirement in order to keep himself in optimum health.
He was looking forward to the evening, because he liked Angelina. She was cool, fearsomely intelligent and could more than hold her own in conversation with him. She was also uninhibited in bed and he was very much looking forward to that as well.
Beauty was not a requirement in his lovers, but intelligence was mandatory. Chemistry, too, was vital. His time was expensive and if he’d put aside the time for sex, then he wanted it. He also required that it should be as pleasurable as possible for all concerned.”
---
So after this lovely scene, he runs into FMC who slips and falls on the pavement and he is instantly lusting after her but at the same time he says he wants more from his partners than just sex. He wants “deep conversations first before he satisfies his body’s need for sex” and apparently FMC is not it because first he mistakes her for a call girl and then later on when he learns she is a school teacher, he doesn’t find it as important as the careers all his OW have to satisfy his need for deep conversations. Dude! Where would you be if not for school teachers? Lol.
So he leaves FMC in the Hospital and goes to meet the OW where she tries her best the poor girl to turn him on but the dude is so distracted by the FMC that he lost his mojo and can’t get his d**k to work. Oh NO! But folks, don’t worry! OW doesn’t give up. Because “she kisses him and runs her hand down the front of his trousers but he didn’t get hard. Even when he kissed her back and slid his palm down her spine, touching her skin… He felt nothing. His body wanted sex, but not with Angelina”. So alas folks, the dude is not getting any from OW but don’t worry. Doormat FMC to the rescue!
Then we have him going back to FMC to tell her how angry he is at her for ruining his night of sex with OW because he is lusting after her! How DARE She!!
So what does the idiot FMC do? Of course they have sex.
Then 3 months go by since his ONS with FMC and we learn how the poor fool has been doing his best to get it on with several OW but his d**k is just not working. Say it isn’t so man!!!
He is yet again about to go meet with another OW for a night of sex when FMC interrupts to tell him she is pregnant. Oopsie Daisey.
And of course, yet again, he has to tell FMC how she once again interrupted his night of sex with OW so she has to put out instead.
Now if you are wondering, what about the FMC Paula? Welllll.... See in our HPs we expect to read about our virginal FMCs, but not so the case here folks because apparently this one put out for her HS BF and the sex wasn’t good. So before she meets the fool MMC, she had been dating OM for a month or so but wasn't having sex with him and because OM was getting frustrated at her, she decided to finally put out that night but alas, poor girl got dumped instead and left to dry. It’s over girl!
So folks, if you are looking for a deep meaningful romance here, mosey along ‘cause this is not it.
Safety:
OW/OM Drama; None. All the OW never show up on page. We learn about them through MMC’s POVs
Cheating: YES. I consider it cheating when after MCs meet and have feelings for one another (even if it’s attraction) that he ends up trying to have sex with several OW.
HEA: Yes. Marriage with twins and another on the way.
December 22, 2024
MF
Third person
Billionaire
Tell me to stop
Insta-love
Rating: 3/5 - I enjoyed this book but it isn't one that I will reread
🌶️: 1/5 - a couple explicit intimate scenes
TLDR: potato chip book - you can't read just one page
This book was addictive. And I'm not sure why. There were troupes that I normally don't love (insta-love, relationship based purely on physical attraction) but I devoured it anyway. If you're looking for a no surprises, addictive read, this is it.
Third person
Billionaire
Tell me to stop
Insta-love
Rating: 3/5 - I enjoyed this book but it isn't one that I will reread
🌶️: 1/5 - a couple explicit intimate scenes
TLDR: potato chip book - you can't read just one page
This book was addictive. And I'm not sure why. There were troupes that I normally don't love (insta-love, relationship based purely on physical attraction) but I devoured it anyway. If you're looking for a no surprises, addictive read, this is it.
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December 2, 2024Contemporary Romance
Miniseries
Scandalous Heirs (Book #2)
Miniseries
Scandalous Heirs (Book #2)
February 3, 2025
Scorching duet from Jackie - loved them both 😍
February 24, 2025
This one really gripped me. The male protagonist, I think that's the right word, or maybe it's just hero. Anyway, he was more fascinating than any main guy in any romance novel I remember reading, so in the last few years. At first he comes across like Data or Spock. All about what makes sense, what is logical, what is efficient. I think he uses that word several times at least. He's got a schedule that he follows religiously. He says he likes structure, order, efficiency. But he has taken it too far. Can this guy really love anyone? That is the question of the book really. Then it becomes can he really love Nell? The answer had to be yes because this is a Harlequin romance story and they always end happily. But I really was fascinated by this guy and his interaction with Nell and how his present connected to his past and his past connected to her past (just in similar feelings).
His assumption that everyone will do what he tells them because he's a billionaire genius and his rigid schedule were time with someone has to be penciled in is... somewhat like other heroes of romance novels but more so. You think he is just a robot in a sense, but then there is the amazing sex he has with Nell and wants to have again and again and again forever. Clearly, there is passion there so he can't be a complete robot and he does share something with Spock, the suppression of emotion but to the point where Aristophanes (the main dude), denies he feels lonely or other things that Nell points out. He lies to himself.
And I liked Nell. I think she and Aristophanes make a very complementary couple. Both wounded from childhood traumas but one so wounded he says he does have feelings about things he really does, just doesn't want to face. And Nell, strong, made stronger by her childhood. Not a genius and not a billionaire but intuitive, thoughtful, compassionate and so many things he isn't. Such a great, balanced couple. They really do work together. And for a change the main male character is at least as interesting as the main female character and in fact maybe just a bit more.
I loved this book. BOTH characters, their histories, their relationships, their conversations. Loved it. Worth owning. Worth reading every now and then. I kind of think that if you are into romance novels you have to read this book. Aristophanes is truly a great character for a romance novel and even beyond, made even more interesting by his comparison to Nell among other things. Oh, and I like his name. Not too hard to spell really. Wow, maybe I'll read it again.
His assumption that everyone will do what he tells them because he's a billionaire genius and his rigid schedule were time with someone has to be penciled in is... somewhat like other heroes of romance novels but more so. You think he is just a robot in a sense, but then there is the amazing sex he has with Nell and wants to have again and again and again forever. Clearly, there is passion there so he can't be a complete robot and he does share something with Spock, the suppression of emotion but to the point where Aristophanes (the main dude), denies he feels lonely or other things that Nell points out. He lies to himself.
And I liked Nell. I think she and Aristophanes make a very complementary couple. Both wounded from childhood traumas but one so wounded he says he does have feelings about things he really does, just doesn't want to face. And Nell, strong, made stronger by her childhood. Not a genius and not a billionaire but intuitive, thoughtful, compassionate and so many things he isn't. Such a great, balanced couple. They really do work together. And for a change the main male character is at least as interesting as the main female character and in fact maybe just a bit more.
I loved this book. BOTH characters, their histories, their relationships, their conversations. Loved it. Worth owning. Worth reading every now and then. I kind of think that if you are into romance novels you have to read this book. Aristophanes is truly a great character for a romance novel and even beyond, made even more interesting by his comparison to Nell among other things. Oh, and I like his name. Not too hard to spell really. Wow, maybe I'll read it again.
December 1, 2024
This book would make more sense if it were a weird sci-fi romance where our FMC falls for a robot and wonders how she got pregnant. Our MMC is one of the worst I have ever read. He drones on and on about how smart he is and his intelligence and how he must have meaningful intelligent discussions before having sex for his body because he must take care of the “vessel” that houses his mind…seriously can’t make this up.
Our poor less intelligent (as constantly pointed out) FMC crosses his path and for some reason agrees to sleep with him because he berates her for ruining the evening of sex he had planned so she needed to put out. Just ick. Then she decides to treat him like her preschool children and nicknames him Bear after one of the naught kids and then keeps calling him that! What?!
These characters are awful and the romance is completely unbelievable. The story lacks cohesion as well since the doctor restricts her in one sentence to rest and the next he’s jetting her all over the world. That’s just one example. Also still trying to figure out how she was raised by her aunt and uncle with 4 kids, but they never wanted her as a sixth child???
Thanks to the publisher for a review copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Our poor less intelligent (as constantly pointed out) FMC crosses his path and for some reason agrees to sleep with him because he berates her for ruining the evening of sex he had planned so she needed to put out. Just ick. Then she decides to treat him like her preschool children and nicknames him Bear after one of the naught kids and then keeps calling him that! What?!
These characters are awful and the romance is completely unbelievable. The story lacks cohesion as well since the doctor restricts her in one sentence to rest and the next he’s jetting her all over the world. That’s just one example. Also still trying to figure out how she was raised by her aunt and uncle with 4 kids, but they never wanted her as a sixth child???
Thanks to the publisher for a review copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
December 25, 2024
This book was a bit of a mixed bag for me. The premise of a flawed, hyper-controlling billionaire falling for someone who challenges his carefully crafted world is easy for me to be on board with (hello Dreamland Billionaires series!), but the execution left me wanting more.
Ari is... well, he is a complete jerk with NO redeemable qualities, even by the end of the book. His arrogance and insistence on control often overshadow any attempts at charm. On the other hand, Nell was more relatable, with her feisty personality and willingness to stand her ground despite the chaos around her. If she hadn't been so engaging, I likely would have put the book down, never to be seen again.
Their romance felt rushed, but I also chose this book because it was short and my brain needs that right now. I wasn't a huge fan of the pacing or the expectation that insta-love created such an intense emotional connection. However, there were moments of genuine chemistry and humor that kept me invested enough to see how things played out.
Overall, this is an easy, quick read for fans of billionaire romances, but it might not satisfy readers looking for a deeper, more meaningful love story. Three stars for a decent concept and some entertaining moments, but not one I’d likely revisit.
Ari is... well, he is a complete jerk with NO redeemable qualities, even by the end of the book. His arrogance and insistence on control often overshadow any attempts at charm. On the other hand, Nell was more relatable, with her feisty personality and willingness to stand her ground despite the chaos around her. If she hadn't been so engaging, I likely would have put the book down, never to be seen again.
Their romance felt rushed, but I also chose this book because it was short and my brain needs that right now. I wasn't a huge fan of the pacing or the expectation that insta-love created such an intense emotional connection. However, there were moments of genuine chemistry and humor that kept me invested enough to see how things played out.
Overall, this is an easy, quick read for fans of billionaire romances, but it might not satisfy readers looking for a deeper, more meaningful love story. Three stars for a decent concept and some entertaining moments, but not one I’d likely revisit.
December 30, 2024
I feel bad giving this a lower score because the writing itself was pretty good and the characters weren’t bad. The hero definitely had more depth, but he also had a bigger emotional hurtle to overcome so this makes sense to me. His transition from alpha hole to regular alpha was done well. The sex scenes were super spicy in a great way.
My biggest issue with this book is just that it was a bit boring. They spend most of the time just kind of talking together in different locations. I like a character driven plot fine, but I still needed more happening around them.
We also went to 3 different settings and didn’t get any time to enjoy them. I wanted more descriptions and appreciation of the setting. Otherwise this may as well have happened in the middle of nowhereville.
Also I need more of a grand gesture than just an apology speech. I’ve been noticing that a lot of category has been skipping this and instead going in for big, private speeches. He’s a billionaire, I need a big expensive, grand gesture. He can afford it!
To be clear, I would definitely read this author again. She has a creative and intelligent way of saying things that I really appreciated and knows what a Presents alpha should be. I just need more of the two things I mentioned above.
Side note: Some of the other reviews for this book are completely unfair. The MFC is not at all a doormat and the stupid “safe” cheating nonsense that everyone is whining about is totally ridiculous.
CW: Childhood abandonment, parental death (off page), low level emotional neglect, accidental pregnancy, billionaires
My biggest issue with this book is just that it was a bit boring. They spend most of the time just kind of talking together in different locations. I like a character driven plot fine, but I still needed more happening around them.
We also went to 3 different settings and didn’t get any time to enjoy them. I wanted more descriptions and appreciation of the setting. Otherwise this may as well have happened in the middle of nowhereville.
Also I need more of a grand gesture than just an apology speech. I’ve been noticing that a lot of category has been skipping this and instead going in for big, private speeches. He’s a billionaire, I need a big expensive, grand gesture. He can afford it!
To be clear, I would definitely read this author again. She has a creative and intelligent way of saying things that I really appreciated and knows what a Presents alpha should be. I just need more of the two things I mentioned above.
Side note: Some of the other reviews for this book are completely unfair. The MFC is not at all a doormat and the stupid “safe” cheating nonsense that everyone is whining about is totally ridiculous.
CW: Childhood abandonment, parental death (off page), low level emotional neglect, accidental pregnancy, billionaires
October 20, 2024
As a fan of this author, and her Harlequin books, I grabbed this ARC when I saw it on Netgalley, and settled in. The author’s skill is evident as she expertly introduces these flawed, damaged men to us, captivating us with their stories and adding them to our collection of intriguing characters.
Aristophanes always maintains control. Being skilled at managing his time is something he values, so when Nell clumsily falls and disturbs his carefully crafted agenda, he becomes annoyed, but curious. Handling her injuries and sending her on her way is what should have happened, but we know it didn't! Because her unexpected pregnancy with his twins sends his carefully constructed world into chaos, yet again. I enjoyed witnessing his futile attempts to maintain control, all the while succumbing to his growing affection for Nell. Their connection is steamy and fun to read, and I enjoyed their HEA.
I highly recommend this author and her other engaging works. I can’t wait for her next release. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
Aristophanes always maintains control. Being skilled at managing his time is something he values, so when Nell clumsily falls and disturbs his carefully crafted agenda, he becomes annoyed, but curious. Handling her injuries and sending her on her way is what should have happened, but we know it didn't! Because her unexpected pregnancy with his twins sends his carefully constructed world into chaos, yet again. I enjoyed witnessing his futile attempts to maintain control, all the while succumbing to his growing affection for Nell. Their connection is steamy and fun to read, and I enjoyed their HEA.
I highly recommend this author and her other engaging works. I can’t wait for her next release. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
December 26, 2024
Very entertaining
This is the 2nd book in the series and it is very good. The h meets the H after she slips on a wet curb, hits her head and ends up with a concussion. She falls in front of his limousine. The H is a mathematical genius and not very sociable. His life is all about his schedule. They have an immediate attraction and sleep together, she becomes pregnant. He moves her into his house after they find out she is pregnant with twins. He was abandoned by his mother and has shut down emotionally. The h suffered a loss of her parents and she was neglected. They were able to overcome their fears and find love. Great epilogue.
This is the 2nd book in the series and it is very good. The h meets the H after she slips on a wet curb, hits her head and ends up with a concussion. She falls in front of his limousine. The H is a mathematical genius and not very sociable. His life is all about his schedule. They have an immediate attraction and sleep together, she becomes pregnant. He moves her into his house after they find out she is pregnant with twins. He was abandoned by his mother and has shut down emotionally. The h suffered a loss of her parents and she was neglected. They were able to overcome their fears and find love. Great epilogue.
December 23, 2024
The Twins that Bind by Jackie Ashenden, book two in the Scandalous Heirs series, features a flawed, damaged man who must always maintain control and a woman who challenges him. Aristophanes is at a loss when Nell tells him she's pregnant. Upon learning she is carrying twins sends his carefully constructed world into chaos, yet again. He demands marriage while pushing her away, emotionally; despite them burning up the sheets when they are in the bedroom. It is definitely a road fill with obstacles for them before they can reach a HEA.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
#NetGalley #Harlequin #TheTwinsthatBind
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
#NetGalley #Harlequin #TheTwinsthatBind
December 27, 2024
Finally an over the top alpha hero ruthless and cold and arrogant but also broken! I loved him! I also loved the feisty but sweet heroine. Their chemistry was hot! Hero didn't want a wife or kids but Nell and his twins changed his mind and his world. Hero had your typical mother issues since his mother abandoned him when he was a child and it is only our adorable heroine that managed to unlock his heart! Epilogue with their twins and pregnant heroine made me swoon! I applaud the author for giving us a vintage Harlequin hero! I am so bored of sweet and pathetic heroes. 5 brilliant stars!
December 4, 2024
Ok so, Nell I liked. She was feisty and damaged, but willing to put in the effort. Ari (still can’t use his full name) was damaged and arrogant as all get out. I feel like this could have been a good story if it had been more fleshed out instead of surface level. I like Ashenden’s other works, but this one felt flat to me.
December 21, 2024
He's a tough nut to crack...
Aristophanes is greek, through and through. Of course he's damaged, so when Nell tells him she's pregnant, he demands marriage but he keeps pushing her away emotionally, while they definitely get along in the bedroom. He's hard to like and Nell is pregnant with twins. Its a bumpy road for them.
Aristophanes is greek, through and through. Of course he's damaged, so when Nell tells him she's pregnant, he demands marriage but he keeps pushing her away emotionally, while they definitely get along in the bedroom. He's hard to like and Nell is pregnant with twins. Its a bumpy road for them.
January 1, 2025
Finally love to the rescue
What a lovely result for Aristophanes when he met Nell and thought initially that she was just another conquest for him. When she returned to see him to tell him she was pregnant with his twins, it was a wake up call for Aristophanes. Gradually and with Nell's help he realised that he actually loved her.
What a lovely result for Aristophanes when he met Nell and thought initially that she was just another conquest for him. When she returned to see him to tell him she was pregnant with his twins, it was a wake up call for Aristophanes. Gradually and with Nell's help he realised that he actually loved her.
July 15, 2025
Really enjoyed this
I got this book on Kindle Unlimited. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. While this is part of a series, it reads well as a stand alone. I have read the first book, and enjoyed this one more. The chemistry of the main characters was off the charts. 4 stars
Great quick summer read
I got this book on Kindle Unlimited. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. While this is part of a series, it reads well as a stand alone. I have read the first book, and enjoyed this one more. The chemistry of the main characters was off the charts. 4 stars
Great quick summer read
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December 2, 2024Contemporary Romance
Miniseries
Scandalous Heirs (Book #2)
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Scandalous Heirs (Book #2)
December 2, 2024
Great book!! Another hot and steamy novel by a great author!! Thanks Jackie Ashenden!
January 7, 2025
"Bear" with is eyes of steel is moody, broody hero and and Nell the upbeat heroine who makes his world a little brighter and brings out his softer side. Loved the push and pull.
February 11, 2025
Decent story
May 28, 2025
Aristophanes is a man who thrives on control and values precise time management. So when Nell accidentally disrupts his meticulously planned day with her clumsy fall, he’s irritated—but also intrigued. He plans to patch her up and send her on her way, but fate has other ideas. Her surprise pregnancy with his twins throws his perfectly ordered life into disarray once more. Watching him struggle to keep his control while falling deeper for Nell was a delight. Their chemistry is sizzling, their story is entertaining, and I thoroughly enjoyed their happily-ever-after.
January 31, 2025
Sweet and steamy power struggle
Aristophanes is best described as neurodivergent with abandonment issues, and masks his need for love by controlling what he can with his money. Nell is poor as a church mouse, but she knows better than to allow herself to be dictated to by anyone, which puts them both at odds when she ends up pregnant after a one-night-stand.
I really loved the delicate approach to unwrapping Aristophanes' insecurities, how Nell seemed to know just what to say to create a safe space for him as he struggled to claim his babies while avoiding emotional intimacy with their mother. It could have been so much more combative, so I appreciate the author taking a gentler approach with them.
The HEA was delightful, with a sweet glimpse into the future. If you like powerful men brought to their knees by love, this is the book for you. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Aristophanes is best described as neurodivergent with abandonment issues, and masks his need for love by controlling what he can with his money. Nell is poor as a church mouse, but she knows better than to allow herself to be dictated to by anyone, which puts them both at odds when she ends up pregnant after a one-night-stand.
I really loved the delicate approach to unwrapping Aristophanes' insecurities, how Nell seemed to know just what to say to create a safe space for him as he struggled to claim his babies while avoiding emotional intimacy with their mother. It could have been so much more combative, so I appreciate the author taking a gentler approach with them.
The HEA was delightful, with a sweet glimpse into the future. If you like powerful men brought to their knees by love, this is the book for you. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
February 9, 2025
I like this writer writing and I have noticed that this writer has started writing non-virginal heroines. I prefer the heroine not to have previous sexual experience such as this heroine had sex with BF? Just for the experience..to be nice?... and she did not enjoy it... also the hero with his high standards for his lovers? I will definitely not be adding this book to my collection.
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