Fate may be trying to hold back Paige Levine, but Paige has other plans. After a traumatic childhood, the spirited redhead worked her way through college—and into a job in the Governor's cabinet. But when a steamy scandal threatens to pull her under along with the guilty parties, Paige finds herself unemployed. Miserable, she seeks solace in tequila shots—and a steamy encounter with a gorgeous delivery guy. Little does she know that the deliveryman is actually Leo Savas, powerful shipping magnate—and just the man to give her a job when she desperately needs one.
As Leo's glorified gopher, Paige slowly wins her handsome boss's trust—and his heart. But when the scandal at the Governor's office hits the papers and Paige finds her good name unfairly tarnished, the woman who's worked so hard for everything wonders if her new life—and new love—are lost forever.
From the bestselling author of Break Me Slowly comes a sensual new story in her Sweet Torment series, about letting passion be the ultimate boss.
Paige worked in the office of the governor of NY. But when scandal touches her old boss, and extends to her, she finds herself jobless. She ends up sleeping with the delivery boy she met at work, then leaves him at the bar. When her former boss sets up an interview with a friend of his, it is **gasp** the delivery boy she wham-bam-thank you-man'd at the bar. And he's the CEO. She talk s her way into the job, and we are treated to the formation of Paige and Leo's relationship...if you can call it that.
Their relationship only consists of sex, work, and Paige not getting too close because she is only temporary.
The book is only on Paige's point of view, which I tired of, and I would have loved to see what Leo thought every once in a while. Because I needed to see what his motivations are for doing things because he came off as a huge jerk to me. Having Paige schedule dates with other women after having sex with her. Also, it was never explained why he had a closet full of dresses in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes. This didn't put him in a positive light to me.
Trust is a HUGE Issue in this book, as Paige feels nobody ever believes her, which is true. And at the end it's no surprise when Leo doesn't belie what she is telling him. It didn't take a rocket surgeon to figure out that was going to happen. But I WILL say, I don't understand why she forgave Leo so easily. As well as forgiving Amy and Hazel when the basically shut her out of an important part of their lives like she was a leper. Even if they couldn't be seen in public together there are ways to get in tough with the people you care about.
I didn't like the interference of Leo's cousin and sister in their relationship. It was none of their business. I don't care what your relationship is and what your intentions are, it is messed up to tell someone they are only a temporary person in their life.
And I will say, this author may have mommy issues because Paige and her mother's relationship is strained, to say the least, as was Amy and her mother's relationship in the last book.
I will probably not read any more by this author unless I can get a different POV, and a totally awesome plot in the book.
I had the amazing opportunity to read Only You by Joya Ryan. Only You is about Paige Levine and Leandro Savas. Paige had a traumatic childhood where no one stood by her or believed in her. Her home life was a wreck. She worked her way through school and college and ended up with a job in the governor's cabinet. Scandalous activity at her work threatens her and her job. Then she meets Leo, who she believes is a delivery guy and her world changes. Everything she thought she needed to fit in changes. Thoughts, emotions, friends, everything changes. Leo is working to forget his unforgivable past and move on. His family is helping and wanting him to find "the One." Meeting Paige may change his life forever. I really enjoyed this book! The characters are well rounded and easy to relate with. The story line is fabulous and the story flows effortlessly. I was hooked from the very first page and couldn't put the book down. Joya Ryan did an absolute astounding job when writing this wonderful book. Only You is easily a five star book, if I could give more stars...I would hands down. I LOVED this book! Joya Ryan is a magnificent author.
Interesting enough. I'm a romantic at heart anyways so I tend to cling to the characters. So yes, I cried. The narrator fell short for me. As far as changing her voice for the different characters she did well, but her voice when she wasn't voicing others, didn't seem to fit the Paige's character at all.
I'm a romantic at heart anyways so I tend to cling to the characters. So yes, I cried. The narrator fell short for me. As far as changing her voice for the different characters she did well, but her voice when she wasn't voicing others, didn't seem to fit the Paige's character at all.
Overall, loved the story. Loved the characters. But the ending kind of sucked, like it was hurried over to get it done. He treats her like shit, breaks her trust and her heart then shows up at her door with a sorry and she falls over like a doormat. Seriously? Why? Why didn't Paige deserve a grand gesture or some groveling at least? And the thing I most hated about this story was Amy and how she supposedly behaved like a selfish, uncaring bitch (sorry) when it was her turn to be a friend. Your boyfriend tells your best friend to stay away and you just accept it and leave her all alone and out of your life? Pathetic!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
I liked this book, I liked it a lot. I just wish the friend who abandoned her would have apologized more. I understand the circumstances but fuck that, the FMC deserved better. This is a perfect book to point out how the grovelling is needed at times.
If it wasn't for that, it'd be a solid 5 star. Good writing, nicely paced... but she deserved more, much more. Basically everyone (including her shitty friends) did her wrong and in the end, we get one scene of apologizing "with tears on their eyes" and suddenly all that is okay? Fuck no. If you write angst, you have to take it all the way, including the aftermath, and here it just wasn't enough.
I was given the amazing opportunity to read an arc of Only You and I can't thank Joya Ryan enough!!!I have read several of her other books but this one is by far my favorite! Only You is one of those books that you tell yourself "just one more chapter" and before you know it you have read the entire book. It's that good! Every. Single. Chapter. left me aching for more.
Paige Levine is a go getter. Running from a past where no one believed her, Paige finds herself in NY with her best friend. She has supported herself since leaving home, putting herself through college and working her way up the career ladder,now working for the governors office. She is always two steps ahead and doesn't think in the sense of here and now but rather how and when something will affect her life down the road. When a scandal rocks the governor's office, Paige is left trying to pick herself up and start over while trying to prevent history from repeating itself. And then a chance encounter, one in which Paige lets go and doesn't think about the consequences, just might change her life forever.
Leandro "Leo" Salvas is running a multimillion dollar shipping company. He is sexy and confident and a powerful man in the business world. Leo, too, is also recovering from a painful past and his family wants to see to it that he is happy. When Paige Levine walks into his office, Leo knows he wants her as more than just his assistant. But Paige has a habit of running and Leo's family has other plans... Can these two make it beyond a professional relationship?
Hot. Steamy. Full of Angst. Captivating. Only You is a definite must read. The sexual tension and angst just rolled off the pages keeping me engaged until the very end. I loved the characters, flaws and all. Paige especially was so easy for me to relate to. I was surprised at some of the turns the story took and found myself wondering how Paige and Leo would make it. If you are a sucker for a good romance then this is the book for you. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Enthralling, scandalous, steamy love story. Loved it! Only you is a gripping story of two individuals with sordid past brought together by a political sex scandal, the very scandal that threatens to rip them apart. Leo and Paige both have trust issues derived from past deceit. Their attraction for each other is fierce but is it enough? Not only is Paige determined to keep their relationship “strictly professional” (seriously I wanted to strangle her a few times), but both Paige and Leo find it difficult to open up and love…to trust again…and will his family accept her? Scandal, attraction, steamy love scenes. This book has it all. I literally could not put this book down! What captivated me most was the leading man, Leandro Savas, I am in love! He’s not your typical, cocky, alpha billionaire. Okay, he is very much rich and he definitely has his alpha moments but he is also secure enough to allow Paige to take what she needs. “He could easily overpower me. Take me like he did the night we met, hard and consuming. But he didn’t. He let me lead. Let me have the power. And judging by the way his body flexed and tensed, it was going against his instincts”. Leo is funny, sweet, understanding and has a deep obligation to family. The perfect man! The only negative is I wanted more! Kudos to Joya Ryan on a well written, enthralling love story. 5 stars!! I am definitely looking forward to more from this author.
This I must say is by far one of my favorite books by Joya Ryan, and I loved them all. From page one this story grabbed me and before I knew it I was reading the words "the end". Paige's character was one that I loved from the first book in the series, Breathe you in. She is head strong, independent women who had a hard childhood. When a scandal that involves her boss breaks, Paige feels her job is threatened and decides to resign rather then get fired. Deciding to drown her sorrows at the bar, Paige hooks up with a sexy delivery man for some scorching bathroom sex, thinking she will just leave after and never have to see him again. But that all changes when with a help from a friend she lands a job and that sexy delivery man turns out to be her boss, the sexual tension is intense. Leo is a sexy tattooed powerful business man who has a troubled past. He decides to hire Paige as his "temporary" assistant all the while trying to maintain a business relationship with her and keep his hands to himself. This story was everything I hoped it would be, the characters were easy to relate to and the story line was brilliant, not to mention it has some hot "love" scenes. I highly recommend this book, and every other book Joya Ryan has written. I CAN"T wait for the next book
This was my first from Joya Ryan and even though I jumped in to the Sweet Torment series with book two I don’t feel like that hurt my enjoyment of the story at all. Paige has tried very hard to put her painful past behind her. She’s put herself through college and earned a position in the Governor’s office. But when a scandal rocks the political scene Paige is left unemployed and close to becoming homeless. After drowning her sorrows in a few shots of tequila Paige has a hot, one night with the man of her dreams. When she next finds that man across the desk from her during a job interview she knows she has to keep her professional mask in place. Leo had one night with Paige before she walked away but he can’t let her walk away again, even if it means only seeing her in a professional manner. When the lines between them become blurred Paige’s past becomes front and center. I don’t know why but I absolutely love heroines who are at the end of their rope. The ones who can give me a really deep gut clench when I read their pain. Paige gave me that feeling, and a really good cry. Great read, I’m excited to go back and read book 1!
*I won a copy of this book in a GoodReads giveaway*
When u had a life full of rejection, untrust, u may not growth up strong like Paige. She was being rejected by everyone, her mother, her friends, her work n someone she trust. I thought about it, if u always being rejected, u may choose to cut your life in short, that's the easy way to stopping the mess, but Paige didn't.
The first book, I do thing think Amy is good n so did Roman, but in the second, I just felt disappointed in Amy, when Amy was rejected by her parent, Paige was there for her, gave her an easy access to approach the one she needs, in the return, when Paige needs her friend's support, Amy just away from, how selfish n bitch of Amy. maybe she thought about but stopped by Roman, but,.... U need to stand up to fight for your love, your best friend, Amy failed to do so.....
Sorry Paige had the friend like that, Amy n Roamn didn't deserve the loyal from Paige
In Only You by Joya Ryan, Paige Levine has trust issues. She has lost hope in others because the people around her have shown so little faith when she tells the truth. She looks only to the future and getting ahead. When a political scandal envelopes her life and steals her career, she seems to have no where to turn. Then Leo Savas enters her life and offers her a job that just might provide Paige with the control she so desperately needs. Will the intense chemistry they feel for each other bring them together or tear apart their hopes for happiness? This is more than just a steamy romance. It has a plot that keeps you turning the pages. I received a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway in return for an honest review.
i dont usually write reviews but im going to come out and say that paiges friend was a bitch. her fiance, the govenor has a scandal involving of his people and even though it doesnt name paige, her friend cuts her out of her life. i totally get not seeing paige because that could be bad for everyone. but youre telling me she couldnt call. amy apparently knew enough of what was going on to keep her distance, but seriously. and what the hell was Leos excuse. he thought he was losing her? seems to me like he only came after her once he knew that she wasnt responsible and he got his deal in place. i was enjoying this book until the end. then it just pissed me off. i am not so sure i wouldn't have made amy and leo work for it before absolute forgiveness and understanding.
What an awesome read! Thank you Joya Ryan for pulling me out of my three star hump. This five star read had everything a girl could ever hope for. It was sexy, it was sweet, it was interesting, it had great characters, a beautiful love story with my required HEA. You will adore Leo and saucy but ultimately kind Paige. This was a refreshing read as the plot line and flow of the story was something I hadn't read before. For heat level I'd give it about a 4 out of 10 which is a solid "SEXY" rating in my book.
Finishing this amazing story gave me hope for the future. It was the "light" in my day.
Very enjoyable read! I love this author's writing style and unique storylines. Paige Levine, who we met in book 1 of the series, is focused and hardworking. After a traumatic childhood event, she knows she can only count on herself. Her career is her life. When a scandal erupts in the governor's office she finds herself jobless, and therefore homeless. She lands a job working for a very powerful shipping tycoon and the chemistry between them is intense but sleeping with the boss is never a good idea!!
Again, great writing and story make this a book you will definitely want to read. I highly recommend it.
Only You ...Inta-attraction for Leo and Paige leads us on quite the steamy adventure. Their chemistry is off the charts. They pull towards one another is immediate and they certainly act upon it! What I loved the most was the romantic build and development of their relationship . They are in for a bumpy ride and scandal over shadows this couple immediately but the risk may be worth the wait ! A smart, sassy, heroine and a strong, powerful alpha male what a fabulous combination and a great read! ~~Michele McMullen ~~
I gave this book five stars because it hit all my requirements in a romantic book. It capture your attention from the first chapter and never let it go until the last chapter. Leo and Paige, are so right for each other, even with the difference backgrounds. The story line was so first class. Glad to see theses two characters have an happy ending. I look forward to reading more books from Joya Ryan in the future. 5 stars from me!!!
The second stand alone in the Sweet Torment series is as good as the first and I couldn't put it down. The author seamlessly blends an interesting plot, multi-faceted characters, and spicy romance. I really like Joya Ryan's writing style, and love that she always incorporates a couple complete unsuspecting twists in the story.
I received a free copy of this book from Goodreads First Reads.
There was nothing special about this story. Broke, gorgeous, misunderstood, down-on-her luck Paige saved by alpha-male, rich, arrogant, playboy Leo. Excuse me while I yawn. All I could concentrate on through the book was how shitty her "friends" were treating her - and then how quickly she forgave them and all was well. Puh-leez.
My heart breaks every time Paige narrates her feelings, past and how she must survive...
Goodness gracious! I sobbed, cried, wailed and wept reading the last part of the book. I literally had to use a my blanket just to soak all those tears!!!
I really loved this story! This book came to me at the right time. Had a hard time putting it down, kept my interest for sure. Love these kind of romance books! Will recommended to friends for sure! Thanks for a great read with a happy ending! :)
I have to admit I really liked this story way more than the first book. I loved the strong female lead and really loved the dynamic between her and Leo. Well-written and developed.
This was a enjoyable contemporary romance, with good character development and chemistry between the main characters. I enjoyed this book a lot more than the first book. I felt like there was more at stake, and I just cared more for these characters.
This made me cry. Paige is a lot like me; we both like being chased and tries to stay strong even if we're breaking inside. I really love the book, Joya. I am so in love with Leo. Totally in love.
I really enjoyed this book. The plot and characters were real and I couldn't put it down. Looking forward to reading more from this author. I received this book free from a Goodreads.com giveaway.