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His Temporary Mistress
Blackmailed by the billionaire!
Damian Carver is determined to prosecute the woman who stole from his company, and nothing the culprit's sister, Violet Drew, says or does will change his mind. But Violet's determination—not to mention the tempting curves beneath her shapeless coat—intrigue him enough to allow her to earn her sister's freedom….
Damian needs a temporary mistress, and once that mouthwatering body is poured into designer outfits and heels, Violet will fit the bill perfectly! Only, the coldhearted CEO isn't prepared for sweet-natured Violet to turn the tables on his sensuous brand of blackmail….
Damian Carver is determined to prosecute the woman who stole from his company, and nothing the culprit's sister, Violet Drew, says or does will change his mind. But Violet's determination—not to mention the tempting curves beneath her shapeless coat—intrigue him enough to allow her to earn her sister's freedom….
Damian needs a temporary mistress, and once that mouthwatering body is poured into designer outfits and heels, Violet will fit the bill perfectly! Only, the coldhearted CEO isn't prepared for sweet-natured Violet to turn the tables on his sensuous brand of blackmail….
192 pages, Paperback
First published December 17, 2013
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Cathy Williams
1,307 books200 followersCathy Williams, born in Trinidad and Tobago, is a British author who has written romance novels for Mills & Boon since 1990. She lives in Chiswick, London, with her three daughters and continues to craft engaging, heartfelt love stories.
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December 27, 2013
Had no respect for annoying heroine who defended her criminal sister and who had the gall to not like the hero because he was going to prosecute her criminal sister. I tried to make it to the half point but hated the doormat heroine too much.
December 17, 2013
Classic angsty blackmail plot - love it. And also, wow - I think this is the first Mills & Boon Modern I've read that included a sixty-nine and a (ahem) juiceshot to the face. Brilliant!
September 20, 2014
I wasn't crazy about the characters...though I did like Violet, the heroine's name!!!
Another blackmail plot, with alpha hero and heroine, who will do anything for her family.........
Wow, there are some hot scenes and explicitly hot hot.........a 69 in a Mills & Boon novel...... wow....wow.......
An okay read.
Another blackmail plot, with alpha hero and heroine, who will do anything for her family.........
Wow, there are some hot scenes and explicitly hot hot.........a 69 in a Mills & Boon novel...... wow....wow.......
An okay read.
April 12, 2015
Didn't like the heroine. She was a cold fish and her high and mighty attitude annoyed me. When you reject someone u can't expect them to keep chasing you.
February 1, 2014
I'm bagging this one too. Violet is too much of a tiresome goody-goody!
March 5, 2014
The story was fine. What I DID NOT LIKE was the hero ejaculating on the heroine's face. No. No. I don't need to read about this thank you and I'm darned if I can see how it adds to the romance of the story. I wonder how many other romance readers find this romantic??
November 29, 2015
I couldn't feel the connection between this couple. They constantly argued and the hero was quite grumpy and ill temper. Then suddenly they declared they fell in love. The end...???
June 26, 2022
Deceptive. It start as a moderately interesting story, albeit one we could write using the magic HP plot generator, halfway through it veers off to porn. I finished it but around the halfway mark the story gets lost in the smut. Skimmed about 40 pages in the middle and need to delete this one from my head.
April 9, 2022
The first part dragged. I think the first 100 pages was about just two conversations they had.
Then they jumped into bed within a few days that they’ve met. Of course she says afterwards that she is not the type of woman to do that. 🙄
Very explicit sex scenes. She wasn’t a virgin. They even do a 69 the first time they make out. And while giving him a blow job that first time, she is thinking about her sister.
Anyway, I like a h to be virginal. She did way too much that first time. It was a turn off. I felt like reading some kind of porn instead of a HP.
Lots of lust, but not love. And she was annoying.
Then they jumped into bed within a few days that they’ve met. Of course she says afterwards that she is not the type of woman to do that. 🙄
Very explicit sex scenes. She wasn’t a virgin. They even do a 69 the first time they make out. And while giving him a blow job that first time, she is thinking about her sister.
Anyway, I like a h to be virginal. She did way too much that first time. It was a turn off. I felt like reading some kind of porn instead of a HP.
Lots of lust, but not love. And she was annoying.
September 19, 2018
Don't like the cover at all. I know it is just for show but it does, to me, make a difference to how I see the characters. The sister is just a spoiled brat. I think Violet did what she thought she had to do. No choice really or let her precious sister go to Jail. Couldn't have been that bad a crime if he was willing to drop it just like that.
February 13, 2019
Nombres: Violet & Damien.
Profesiones: Empresario & Profesora de Artes Plasticas.
Pais: Londres
Profesiones: Empresario & Profesora de Artes Plasticas.
Pais: Londres
August 20, 2019
Mostly worked for me.
March 26, 2020
is like read in wattpad
December 15, 2021
3.65***
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July 5, 2022So, the heroine is a short, stick-like figure, bad hair, pretty common, bad dressed but irresistible for a handsome, tall, rich millionaire!?!
I do not believe you!
I do not believe you!
September 29, 2020
Flew through it. Nice storyline. Easy to pick up and carry on when you're busy. HEA
April 5, 2016
Spoilers below:
It wasn't the worst book I ever read but it was far from the best. I was turned off by the heroine giving a blow job the first time she has sex with the hero. That's fine for some books but not for a Harlequin Presents novel. Plus, I never saw the couple falling in love or even in like. He blackmails her to keep her sister from prison and make his ill mother happy. Neither of them were overcome with love, like, or even attraction at the beginning and for most of the book it seems. He didn't like the way she dressed, didn't want her to get close to his family, didn't seem to like her at all. They were basically f*** buddies until she called it off for no particular reason and he decided he didn't want to be alone. I can't recommend this to anyone.
It wasn't the worst book I ever read but it was far from the best. I was turned off by the heroine giving a blow job the first time she has sex with the hero. That's fine for some books but not for a Harlequin Presents novel. Plus, I never saw the couple falling in love or even in like. He blackmails her to keep her sister from prison and make his ill mother happy. Neither of them were overcome with love, like, or even attraction at the beginning and for most of the book it seems. He didn't like the way she dressed, didn't want her to get close to his family, didn't seem to like her at all. They were basically f*** buddies until she called it off for no particular reason and he decided he didn't want to be alone. I can't recommend this to anyone.
July 13, 2020
Damian Carver is determined to prosecute the woman who stole from his company, and nothing the culprit's sister, Violet Drew, says or does will change his mind. But Violet's determination—not to mention the tempting curves beneath her shapeless coat—intrigue him enough to allow her to earn her sister's freedom….
Damian needs a temporary mistress, and once that mouthwatering body is poured into designer outfits and heels, Violet will fit the bill perfectly! Only, the coldhearted CEO isn't prepared for sweet-natured Violet to turn the tables on his sensuous brand of blackmail….
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 3, 2014
Loved heroine. She has incredible values, genuinely not materialistic. A smart, thoughtful, innately honest teacher who is kind and considerate to H's sick mom and disabled brother. She also spoke her mind and valued herself, had one long-term relationship so not a shivering anti-social virgin afraid of her body, stood up for herself about a purely physical relationship not satisfying her (because she believed in finding love).
November 17, 2014
Untuk menghindari adiknya dipenjara akibat perbuatannya mencuri data perusahaan, Violet bersedia menjadi kekasih sementara Damien. Demi menyenangkan ibunya yg terkena kanker & mengharapkan Damien lekas menikah dgn wanita baik2 membuat Damien mencari perempuan yg berbeda dgn yg biasa dikencaninya. Violet, seorang guru merupakan kandidat yg sesuai utk dipamerkan ke ibunya.
Karakter keduanya sih sebenarnya enak2 aja, tp alurnya juga percakapannya bikin bingung & kok ya tdk bikin sy tersentuh
Karakter keduanya sih sebenarnya enak2 aja, tp alurnya juga percakapannya bikin bingung & kok ya tdk bikin sy tersentuh
August 5, 2016
1.5 stars. some bits bordered OK some bits I really didn't like and made me yawn like crazy.
Simply put far too much waffle and thought processing and character procrastinations that really dragged this story down. Could have been far better than it was, I was looking an easy quick old style romance but it got drowned in tedious waffle and deliberations that were completely unnecessary.
Simply put far too much waffle and thought processing and character procrastinations that really dragged this story down. Could have been far better than it was, I was looking an easy quick old style romance but it got drowned in tedious waffle and deliberations that were completely unnecessary.
December 11, 2013
It was pretty typical to all the other blackmailing books but the passion between hero and heroine at times was breath taking!
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January 12, 2016"Ïn this heartening and comedic romance, the couple's antagonistic relationship is engrossing, and their potholed journey to love is fun to read". (RT Book Reviews) rated 4 1/2 stars
January 18, 2014
am surprised by low ratings! I enjoyed this book...as with all Harlequins, you must grant permission on the premise.
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January 28, 2014Great Romance
I really enjoyed this book because it had the characters having passionate love and it gave the reader a romance adventure.
I really enjoyed this book because it had the characters having passionate love and it gave the reader a romance adventure.
March 17, 2014
Livro para passar o tempo. Nada demais... Mas também nada de muito chamativo.
February 23, 2015
Rushed.
Too fast.
Just, honestly, felt like
1. met
2. fake relationship
3. gotta have sex now
4. "real" break-up
5. he comes begging
6. time to get married
In like a very short period of time.
Too fast.
Just, honestly, felt like
1. met
2. fake relationship
3. gotta have sex now
4. "real" break-up
5. he comes begging
6. time to get married
In like a very short period of time.
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January 12, 2016received 4 1/2 stars @ RT Book Reviews
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