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First Class Novels #1-9
First Class Family: The Complete Collection
Librarian Note: Alternate Cover Edition for ASIN: B00H8ERJ8C.
The Lathem clan is all about love, trust, loyalty, respect and family. They still eat dinner together every Sunday and vacation together, too. Each story focuses on one of the brothers finding their own happily-ever-after, and First Class Voyage and First Class Farewell involve the entire Lathem clan. If you find family, love and romance inspirational, then this kindle romance complete collection of First Class Novels is for you.
The first 3 books in the series; First Class to New York, First Class to Portland and First Class Justice are like a romance trilogy series. We meet Janie, Katy, Matt and Mark and follow them from heartache to love, through awkward introductions to the sparks of passion, from hell on earth to pure heaven in each other’s arms.
In the next 6 books we get to know the rest of the wealthy and sexy Lathem brothers. You’ll enjoy the men that make up this great family and witness their surrender to the love and passion of a good woman.
Romance, sex, fun, loss and heartache are all included in these books that will you keep you captivated from the very first page of the first book to the last page of the final story.
The Lathem clan is all about love, trust, loyalty, respect and family. They still eat dinner together every Sunday and vacation together, too. Each story focuses on one of the brothers finding their own happily-ever-after, and First Class Voyage and First Class Farewell involve the entire Lathem clan. If you find family, love and romance inspirational, then this kindle romance complete collection of First Class Novels is for you.
The first 3 books in the series; First Class to New York, First Class to Portland and First Class Justice are like a romance trilogy series. We meet Janie, Katy, Matt and Mark and follow them from heartache to love, through awkward introductions to the sparks of passion, from hell on earth to pure heaven in each other’s arms.
In the next 6 books we get to know the rest of the wealthy and sexy Lathem brothers. You’ll enjoy the men that make up this great family and witness their surrender to the love and passion of a good woman.
Romance, sex, fun, loss and heartache are all included in these books that will you keep you captivated from the very first page of the first book to the last page of the final story.
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First published December 8, 2013
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About the author
A.J. Harmon
36 books219 followers AJ grew up in Perth, Western Australia. She is the third of six children and her first exposure to romance was her parents. Now married for almost 55 years, they have always been her example when working on her own marriage and parenting skills.
Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters and Georgette Heyer, were the writers she grew to love in adolescence and still loves now. Her list of favorite authors now has grown to include, not only historical but also contemporary authors as well. Sadly, she doesn’t have as much time to indulge in novels as much as she would like. Her family and now writing her own novels, keeps her very busy, but you will always find a book on her nightstand.
Other hobbies include cooking, one her favorite television shows is The Next Iron Chef on Food Network, and traveling, the UK and the Caribbean her favorite places to visit.
She and her husband of 28 years, reside on the west coast of the USA and have two grown children, making them empty-nesters, and recently adopted a rescued puppy, Max, from the local humane society.
Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters and Georgette Heyer, were the writers she grew to love in adolescence and still loves now. Her list of favorite authors now has grown to include, not only historical but also contemporary authors as well. Sadly, she doesn’t have as much time to indulge in novels as much as she would like. Her family and now writing her own novels, keeps her very busy, but you will always find a book on her nightstand.
Other hobbies include cooking, one her favorite television shows is The Next Iron Chef on Food Network, and traveling, the UK and the Caribbean her favorite places to visit.
She and her husband of 28 years, reside on the west coast of the USA and have two grown children, making them empty-nesters, and recently adopted a rescued puppy, Max, from the local humane society.
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March 6, 2023
I am leaving my ratings/reviews on the individual book page for each one I decide to read. However, since I’m doing that, my notes and highlights will only show up here. I will update this as I read each book.
First Class to New York — 2 stars
First Class to Portland — 1 star
The writing in this series is dreadful and I have no desire to continue with the other books.
I have a really hard time believing that this was a “USA Today best selling series” as it is claimed to be at the end of the author’s bio.
First Class to New York — 2 stars
First Class to Portland — 1 star
The writing in this series is dreadful and I have no desire to continue with the other books.
I have a really hard time believing that this was a “USA Today best selling series” as it is claimed to be at the end of the author’s bio.
January 24, 2022
THIS SERIES IS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES. WILL READ THESE STORIES OVER AND OVER AGAIN. SENSUAL LEVEL IS A VERY STRONG 8++, WITH GREAT STORIES AND OUTSTANDING CHARACTERS.
December 16, 2013
What a terrific series, so sad it has ended. The hot, sexy Lathem brothers' stories have sizzled, been filled with drama, and lots of love! I got hooked on Matt and Janie's story in First Class to New York. Matt Lathem, wealthy, handsome, twice divorced, bumps into Janie, a widow with teen sons, at the Portland airport on their way to New York. Sparks fly and soon they are inseparable. Due to a misunderstanding, Janie returns alone to Portland in First Class to Portland. Matt and Janie remain my favorite couple in the series!
In First Class Justice, Katy, Janie's friend, testifies against the man who almost raped her. Mark, Matt's brother, had rescued her and now finds himself falling in love with the very independent Katy. I enjoyed Katy's blunt remarks and cringed as she tried to get over everything on her own. Katy learns to allow in Mark's love for her. Shelby is introduced and her story of her abusive past.
First Class Voyage was my favorite family reunion story. I loved how Maureen, mother of the Lathem brothers, pushed Katy to marry Mark, and Katy refused! All of the Lathem brothers made an appearance in this one, and Janie's mother has her own wonderful side story. I enjoyed the interaction with the
family on the cruise. The basketball game among the brothers was fun! Katy's son, Derek, and Janie's sons and Janie and Matt's kids all add to the mix.
First Class Hero is all about Paul and Nicole. This one was my least favorite only because I didn't feel the spark between Nicole and Paul until near the end of the story. I liked that Paul was a Navy Seal and a hero, and that Nicole was a teacher; that part of the story I truly enjoyed.
First Class Menu is a funny, romantic story of David, a curator at an art gallery, taking a cooking class from Lindsey, an executive chef, that became private lessons! They made a fun couple, and I enjoyed David discovering his artistic side.
First Class Rescue is Tim and Beth's story. Tim is a firefighter, who rescued Beth's dog, Cleo. She was an editor in New York, though she was from England. The description of firefighting scenescues were detailed and touching. Cleo kept arriving back at Tim's firehouse; her dog played matchmaker!
First Class Stamp is a love triangle between Ben and two single mothers. Terrific that the mothers are seen as attractive women, each with a wonderful son. This story starts in Brazil and describes the pre-olympic protests along with a suspenseful issue of who is targeting MEL Holdings Brazilian
building. The need for a stamp unites Ben to both sons, but it is the mothers, Maria and Sophia, who catch his attention. He falls in love with one and introduces the other to her love interest.
First Class Farewell starts off very differently. One of the characters is killed. The events leading up to the death is skillfully woven. So sad, so touching. The Lathem family, including Shelby, arrive at Matt's place in the Bahamas to celebrate the life of a deceased loved one and to celebrate births, pregnancies and new, true love between two that had been growing over the years. It is a fun, loving, touching end to the series.
First Class Devotion is the story of Maureen and Peter, the parents of the Lathem brothers. I enjoyed both of them whenever they appeared in the series, so it was fitting that their love story, that had lasted over 60 years and produced handsome, successful sons who created their own love stories, was included. Maureen tells the touching, romantic love story of Peter and her. Their struggles to overcome parental resistance, loss and the transition into their first year of marriage.
One of the things I loved about the series is how much in love and how affectionate the Lathem brothers were with their wives as well as Maureen and Peter. Each brother had his own personality and story. Each of the women they fell in love with had their own personality and story. It kept the series interesting with my wanting to know what happens next. I enjoyed discovering how terrific Matt and Janie's HEA was. In each story, they had their own fun, sexy scene! I recommend this erotic, romance series for the diversity of the stories, the family that is always there for each other, and the love that is woven throughout.
In First Class Justice, Katy, Janie's friend, testifies against the man who almost raped her. Mark, Matt's brother, had rescued her and now finds himself falling in love with the very independent Katy. I enjoyed Katy's blunt remarks and cringed as she tried to get over everything on her own. Katy learns to allow in Mark's love for her. Shelby is introduced and her story of her abusive past.
First Class Voyage was my favorite family reunion story. I loved how Maureen, mother of the Lathem brothers, pushed Katy to marry Mark, and Katy refused! All of the Lathem brothers made an appearance in this one, and Janie's mother has her own wonderful side story. I enjoyed the interaction with the
family on the cruise. The basketball game among the brothers was fun! Katy's son, Derek, and Janie's sons and Janie and Matt's kids all add to the mix.
First Class Hero is all about Paul and Nicole. This one was my least favorite only because I didn't feel the spark between Nicole and Paul until near the end of the story. I liked that Paul was a Navy Seal and a hero, and that Nicole was a teacher; that part of the story I truly enjoyed.
First Class Menu is a funny, romantic story of David, a curator at an art gallery, taking a cooking class from Lindsey, an executive chef, that became private lessons! They made a fun couple, and I enjoyed David discovering his artistic side.
First Class Rescue is Tim and Beth's story. Tim is a firefighter, who rescued Beth's dog, Cleo. She was an editor in New York, though she was from England. The description of firefighting scenescues were detailed and touching. Cleo kept arriving back at Tim's firehouse; her dog played matchmaker!
First Class Stamp is a love triangle between Ben and two single mothers. Terrific that the mothers are seen as attractive women, each with a wonderful son. This story starts in Brazil and describes the pre-olympic protests along with a suspenseful issue of who is targeting MEL Holdings Brazilian
building. The need for a stamp unites Ben to both sons, but it is the mothers, Maria and Sophia, who catch his attention. He falls in love with one and introduces the other to her love interest.
First Class Farewell starts off very differently. One of the characters is killed. The events leading up to the death is skillfully woven. So sad, so touching. The Lathem family, including Shelby, arrive at Matt's place in the Bahamas to celebrate the life of a deceased loved one and to celebrate births, pregnancies and new, true love between two that had been growing over the years. It is a fun, loving, touching end to the series.
First Class Devotion is the story of Maureen and Peter, the parents of the Lathem brothers. I enjoyed both of them whenever they appeared in the series, so it was fitting that their love story, that had lasted over 60 years and produced handsome, successful sons who created their own love stories, was included. Maureen tells the touching, romantic love story of Peter and her. Their struggles to overcome parental resistance, loss and the transition into their first year of marriage.
One of the things I loved about the series is how much in love and how affectionate the Lathem brothers were with their wives as well as Maureen and Peter. Each brother had his own personality and story. Each of the women they fell in love with had their own personality and story. It kept the series interesting with my wanting to know what happens next. I enjoyed discovering how terrific Matt and Janie's HEA was. In each story, they had their own fun, sexy scene! I recommend this erotic, romance series for the diversity of the stories, the family that is always there for each other, and the love that is woven throughout.
May 23, 2014
I have read each of the books in this series. There really is absolutely no accurate way to express the quality and magnitude of each one. A rating system was difficult for me, I felt 5 was never high enough. Take eight brothers (all with distinctive personalities) being guided by two strong loving monarchs and you get wonderful individualized life journeys. Book 1 -8 is the detailed paths chosen by each brother to reach a fulfilled satisfying placement in their lives both professionally and personally. Oh! What paths they are!!! Nothing smooth or easy about them-- down right treacherous at times. Full of suspense, romance, emotions (your heart will be all over the place), serious life subjects, comedy, array of family relationships, etc. No journey or life path would be complete without characters that touch and impact in some way. Supporting and vital roles that help encourage and provide assistance when needed. You get to meet and love/dislike some amazing primary and secondary roles in these love stories. Great the way stories are extended into the next book. Each one has a HEA but you get to revisit them. The writing style and format help make for very quick and smooth reads. It is difficult to put them down. Excellent usage of descriptive terminology so realism is felt as you read. Book 9 does a superb job of bringing a full circle conclusion to this outstanding series. The storyline does a great job interconnecting new and preexisting material. Book 10(Devotion) is a sweet in depth look into the start and formation of the relationship that brought about this entire family. You get to see how the monarchs of the family found each other and fell in love. This is by far one of the best series you will ever read. Your reading world will forever be affected. They will have a piece of your heart when you finish. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. AndreaAH
March 25, 2014
What an incredible series!! The "First Class" books will take you on a journey of love, family, friendship, heartache and triumph. Each book delves a little deeper into each of the Lathem boys' lives, while still keeping the reader up to date on the goings-on of the characters in the previous books. AJ Harmon has captured the lives of the Lathem family with masterful precision; as the reader, you feel like you are in the room with them, as the story unfolds. You will laugh, cry, be annoyed and feel triumphant. I feel like I know the Lathem family, and want them to invite me over for Sunday dinner!
AJ Harmon has captured the lives of one close-knit family in the "First Class" books. It is a wonderful series, and I highly recommend it!
AJ Harmon has captured the lives of one close-knit family in the "First Class" books. It is a wonderful series, and I highly recommend it!
October 5, 2014
This series covers the love lives of all seven of the children, one grand-son, and of course the matriarch parents story. Each story line touches topics that are sensitive or in some cases controversial. This set includes gay marriage and adoptions, infertility, child abuse/neglect, rape, assault, lies, betrayal, insecurity and but over all love is primary. I like how you go right from one book into the next and it just keeps taking off from the previous book. While each book is about a different relationship, all the characters from the previous books are still mixed in so you can see how interconnected each family member is with the rest.
Great Series.
Great Series.
October 17, 2014
Wow what a great set of books! True romance, loving families, finding your one true soul mate, friends, babies, love, a great price for ALOT of books. What more could you ask for?? If you like sweet romances, sexy brothers (7 to be exact) , sexy moments, continued characters, not one main character was annoying all at a great price then buy this set of books. They will make you laugh and cry and wish that you had met a Latham man of your own. Kudos AJ Harmon for a wonderful feel good series with great characters!
July 19, 2014
A Truly Special Family
I started this journey by reading,a free copy of the first story, First Class to New York. I loved it so much that I went and bought the entire series. I totally fell in love with the Lathem family. I laughed, cried, and felt. This tremendous author makes you feel, which is the greatest gift a reader can experience. I can't wait to read more by this author.
I started this journey by reading,a free copy of the first story, First Class to New York. I loved it so much that I went and bought the entire series. I totally fell in love with the Lathem family. I laughed, cried, and felt. This tremendous author makes you feel, which is the greatest gift a reader can experience. I can't wait to read more by this author.
July 22, 2014
I downloaded the first book in this series because it was being offered for free. I fell in serious like with this series, family and author and immediately downloaded the whole series in-bundle. I was not disappointed. Each story is unique and full of sweetness and charm.
Highly recommend for anyone in need of some happily-ever-after endings and just enjoy a sweet story with a few angst but mostly charm.
Highly recommend for anyone in need of some happily-ever-after endings and just enjoy a sweet story with a few angst but mostly charm.
June 10, 2014
A Glorious Tale of Love and Family
If you love to read stories of love and romance with hot and sexy couples this is for you. It not only held my interest through 9 books it has adventure, mystery, trials and some heartache. In the end it is wonderful look into a big noisy, flawed family and the love they have for each other. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
If you love to read stories of love and romance with hot and sexy couples this is for you. It not only held my interest through 9 books it has adventure, mystery, trials and some heartache. In the end it is wonderful look into a big noisy, flawed family and the love they have for each other. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
July 21, 2014
As others have done, I did not realize that there was a complete collection till I read the 1st for free and the 2nd I purchased and then the collection. I enjoyed the suspense of which son would fall next. It was fun to hear about different places in NY City...and the city lifestyle. I look forward to reading more of A.J.'s books in the future
July 27, 2014
I have to say I have to say I am going to miss the Lathems. I have loved each story and then to get to read the parents story was just wonderful. Each brother was sexy, caring and you fell in love with each of them. I have to say I love Matt the best but wasn't disappointed in any of them. Looking forward to reading the next series.
September 9, 2014
First Class is first class!
I have just finished reading the First Class Family: The Complete Collection. I can only say "BRAVO, BRAVO!!" I have read other series or collections, but this is one of the best I have read. AJ Harmon has shown that the family and each member, as well, are so important. I must repeat, BRAVO!
I have just finished reading the First Class Family: The Complete Collection. I can only say "BRAVO, BRAVO!!" I have read other series or collections, but this is one of the best I have read. AJ Harmon has shown that the family and each member, as well, are so important. I must repeat, BRAVO!
October 16, 2014
Heart
I have to say that I have ever read a box set like this.I longevity story.8 men find what they thought they didn't need.7 sons and 1amazing father have it all with there wonderful spouse's.they found what they didn't even know what they were looking for.great reading from start to finish.
I have to say that I have ever read a box set like this.I longevity story.8 men find what they thought they didn't need.7 sons and 1amazing father have it all with there wonderful spouse's.they found what they didn't even know what they were looking for.great reading from start to finish.
November 11, 2016
Took a while to finish
I finally finished the series. I really liked the first couple of books but after that not so much. I skimmed through the last few just to finish the set. I read several other books in between these to break up the monotony.
Writing was alright and I really liked and related to some of the characters but I couldn't get a sense for most of them.
I finally finished the series. I really liked the first couple of books but after that not so much. I skimmed through the last few just to finish the set. I read several other books in between these to break up the monotony.
Writing was alright and I really liked and related to some of the characters but I couldn't get a sense for most of them.
September 11, 2014
Great series
Great stories and series. all are stories anyone can relate to. Great reading books about rich but down to earth humble people who respect for human beings show through. really enjoyed this series cause reminds me of our family but without the $$$.
Great stories and series. all are stories anyone can relate to. Great reading books about rich but down to earth humble people who respect for human beings show through. really enjoyed this series cause reminds me of our family but without the $$$.
June 23, 2014
Love story
Love story
I enjoyed this novel from book 1 to the last one.
I didn't want to put it down.
Told friends it was worth reading
Love story
I enjoyed this novel from book 1 to the last one.
I didn't want to put it down.
Told friends it was worth reading
October 12, 2014
Great stories!
very heartwarming stories. really made you care about the whole family. Highly recommend the whole series. I'd read them again!
very heartwarming stories. really made you care about the whole family. Highly recommend the whole series. I'd read them again!
July 3, 2018
Amazing.
Such an epic story. I love how throughout all the books all the other family members are still involved and still have new things happening with them.
Each boy has his own perks and they all have their downfalls.
It was amazing being able to experience each one grow and fall in love.
I took my time reading these books because I didn’t want them to end.
I loved the fact that it ended with the greatest love story of all with Peter and Maureen!
Such an epic story. I love how throughout all the books all the other family members are still involved and still have new things happening with them.
Each boy has his own perks and they all have their downfalls.
It was amazing being able to experience each one grow and fall in love.
I took my time reading these books because I didn’t want them to end.
I loved the fact that it ended with the greatest love story of all with Peter and Maureen!
November 18, 2018
I love these books. From the first line to the last, they had me hooked. Something new is always happening and the family is fantastic. No spoilers and I’m going to post the same review for all 9 individual books. This is the umpteenth time I have read them. I give them another read when I want to be completely immersed in the Lathem family and come out feeling great. Wonderful romances. Read them all!
August 2, 2019
There was a tenth book or novella in the series box entited First Class Devotion. I don't know why it's not included as book10. Maybe because it's somewhat of a short story but it's the story of how Peter and Maureen met and fell in love.
What I'm wondering is why was everyone's story told but Andrew and Rory?
What I'm wondering is why was everyone's story told but Andrew and Rory?
July 8, 2017
Sweet Love Story
I really enjoyed reading on how the Latham family began their love story. Coming from two different social status but have enough strength in their love to endure all odds.
I really enjoyed reading on how the Latham family began their love story. Coming from two different social status but have enough strength in their love to endure all odds.
September 8, 2017
Loved these books. The Lathem men are very romantic and it is a tight knit clan. After reading all these books, I will miss them!! It is an easy read and a little predictable at times, but I recommend them for some escape time.
May 16, 2022
A wonderful collection of family drama that will have the reader laughing, crying and coming away with the true meaning of family and togetherness - and last section that has the patriarch and matriarch's story was the perfect ending to a series that I will read and re-read again and again.
August 22, 2018
Great series
I bought the whole series in a bundle and I'm so glad I did. This family is absolutely amazing and to hear each son's journey was incredible.
I bought the whole series in a bundle and I'm so glad I did. This family is absolutely amazing and to hear each son's journey was incredible.
January 3, 2020
Very good characters, but the open door sex (except when the young son barges in) gets in the way of the story telling.
March 25, 2022
Very enjoyable reading...steamy in parts
A wonderful story of the Latham family... all seven boys & their families. Enjoy every book, I did...you won't be disappointed!
A wonderful story of the Latham family... all seven boys & their families. Enjoy every book, I did...you won't be disappointed!
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December 18, 2020
What a great family!
I laughed, got frustrated, got happy and cried right along with every member of this family!
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I read every book in this boxed set in just 3 days. This one is a MUST READ!
I laughed, got frustrated, got happy and cried right along with every member of this family!
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I read every book in this boxed set in just 3 days. This one is a MUST READ!
March 10, 2017
Great Family
I loved how the stories were interwoven and we were able to follow the family over the years. Great ending to read about the beginning of the love story of the parents.
I loved how the stories were interwoven and we were able to follow the family over the years. Great ending to read about the beginning of the love story of the parents.
January 1, 2023
To be fair, I "read" this because of the last novella included, First Class Devotion. It's the only way to get this story of Peter and Maureen's romance from when they first met. It's a sweet story, but I would have given it three stars.
As with previous books in the series, we get a glimpse at the family as it stands now, with the first great-grandchild being held (and passed around) while Maureen tells her story.
As for the rest of the books in the series, some are better than others, but none lack in love and devotion -- and FAMILY. The series tells the stories of the seven Latham brothers and the loves of their lives. (Actually, it's six brothers, because gay son Andrew does not have his own story. In book 1, First Class to New York, Andrew and his partner are already together and planning their wedding. They feature in subsequent stories, but none of the books focuses on their romance.) Overall the series was very good and I was glad I found it.
Update (09/14/20): I tend to pick up this series again and again. Though it doesn't lack drama, it really is a feel good series. Sometimes I pick it up for specific scenes and wind up going through the entire thing agian.
As with previous books in the series, we get a glimpse at the family as it stands now, with the first great-grandchild being held (and passed around) while Maureen tells her story.
As for the rest of the books in the series, some are better than others, but none lack in love and devotion -- and FAMILY. The series tells the stories of the seven Latham brothers and the loves of their lives. (Actually, it's six brothers, because gay son Andrew does not have his own story. In book 1, First Class to New York, Andrew and his partner are already together and planning their wedding. They feature in subsequent stories, but none of the books focuses on their romance.) Overall the series was very good and I was glad I found it.
Update (09/14/20): I tend to pick up this series again and again. Though it doesn't lack drama, it really is a feel good series. Sometimes I pick it up for specific scenes and wind up going through the entire thing agian.
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