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Hearts of Stone #1
Entangle
It begins small.
His smoky blue eyes strike hers until the air between them flickers.
Her whispered suggestion blows the spark into a flame.
A guarded heart. A relentless pursuit.
An insatiable chemistry that yields to a torrid affair.
Alexis Stone
I tried to do things the right way. I wore the big white dress and rode off with Prince Charming. Then Charming changed his mind. Some people rush to fill the holes left by their past, but I stripped my life bare. Right down to the essentials: Me, myself, and I. Now I'm thriving, running a successful company and I'm sure I've got everything I want. Enter Leo, a gorgeous, blue-eyed specimen of a man, who walks into my company and introduces me to a level of attraction that is inescapable, undeniable, and utterly consuming. I have two choices, I can either edge around the intense chemistry between us or plunge right through it until there's nothing left. I'm done playing by the rules, but nothing can prepare me for what's on the other side.
[A standalone romantic drama. Contains explicit content.]
His smoky blue eyes strike hers until the air between them flickers.
Her whispered suggestion blows the spark into a flame.
A guarded heart. A relentless pursuit.
An insatiable chemistry that yields to a torrid affair.
Alexis Stone
I tried to do things the right way. I wore the big white dress and rode off with Prince Charming. Then Charming changed his mind. Some people rush to fill the holes left by their past, but I stripped my life bare. Right down to the essentials: Me, myself, and I. Now I'm thriving, running a successful company and I'm sure I've got everything I want. Enter Leo, a gorgeous, blue-eyed specimen of a man, who walks into my company and introduces me to a level of attraction that is inescapable, undeniable, and utterly consuming. I have two choices, I can either edge around the intense chemistry between us or plunge right through it until there's nothing left. I'm done playing by the rules, but nothing can prepare me for what's on the other side.
[A standalone romantic drama. Contains explicit content.]
248 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2014
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December 31, 2014
Title: Entangle
Series: Hearts of Stone, #1
Author: Veronica Larsen
Release Date: 1st December, 2014
Rating: 4.5 "I'm in" Stars
Cliffhanger: No
HEA:
Alexis has been hurt in the past and although she's vowed to never allow herself to be put in that position again, the hurt in her past affect her decisions in her present.
In all aspects of her life she has control, she runs her own company, is her own boss, has employees and answers to no one. With poor excuses for parents and a previous painful divorce, the only constant good thing in her life is her sister, Emily. Alexis is successful, hard working and beautiful and would definitely be a catch, if she were willing to be caught.
Leo is a new employee and unlike the others who are intimidated by her, he is rather intrigued. They at first seem to try and suss each other out and had the back and forth banter I really enjoy, all the while the while trying to temper down the mutual attraction they have for one another; until they can't and decide on a ..."single, one-time thing.” one night turns into many more and what should have been a simple proposition becomes complicated when past and present insecurities rear their ugly heads.
I think I’ve felt it early on. His feelings for me have been a relentless force all along, pushing and pushing for me to move. I can’t deny I have feelings for him as well, despite my furious attempts to the contrary. But is it love? Do I love Leo?
I was completely caught of guard by how quickly I fell in love with the story. It had the perfect balance of sex, emotion and content. I felt it was brilliantly understated, somber sometimes even but bold in its impact. The author's
words tell the a great story of lust, fear and love, all the while setting an engaging scene.
I’m going to love you every day for the rest of my life. I’m not just going to love you, I’m going to love every version of you, everything you will become, everything you will grow and change into. I know that because, for as long as you let me, I will be by your side, changing with you, growing with you.
Do I want to read more from Veronica Larsen? Am I hoping for Emily's Book?
~ARC kindly provided by publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.~
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October 19, 2014
3.5--More Silly Drama--Stars!!
Sadly, this is another case where silly drama really ruined the story for me. Not to mention another case of the majority of the book the MCs build up to becoming a couple only to get together and breakup shortly thereafter because of said silly drama!
And maybe it wouldn't bother me as much if I hadn't just read a book with these same scenarios! But talk about disappointing!
The premise on this one wasn't all that different! But I liked that the heroine, Alexis, was a strong successful woman. The hero, Leo, is her employee. They had some pretty good banter amongst each it her but I honestly never connected with either one!
Even before all of the silly drama it was missing that wow factor for it to be a 5 star read for me!
Both Leo and Alexis were emotionally checked out of relationships! They were both only looking for something physical. No dates, meeting at hotels, etc. Like that ever works....
They start out only committing to one-night! But naturally it was the best sex they've both ever had (and Alexis had only had sex one other time).
Alexis was previously married and her husband left her because she didn't want kids right away....she was trying to start her own business at that time. Leo apparently got jerked around by his ex and so he wasn't in to a relationship either.
So what happens when they decide to give "dating" a try?
Stupid ex-drama no less! Which is even worse IMO! So now I'm kind of turned off on the couple all together.
I also thought Leo's attempt to right things was a bit OTT and cheesy!
So yeah, this one started off really strong only to be weakened by juvenile drama.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
Sadly, this is another case where silly drama really ruined the story for me. Not to mention another case of the majority of the book the MCs build up to becoming a couple only to get together and breakup shortly thereafter because of said silly drama!
And maybe it wouldn't bother me as much if I hadn't just read a book with these same scenarios! But talk about disappointing!
The premise on this one wasn't all that different! But I liked that the heroine, Alexis, was a strong successful woman. The hero, Leo, is her employee. They had some pretty good banter amongst each it her but I honestly never connected with either one!
Even before all of the silly drama it was missing that wow factor for it to be a 5 star read for me!
Both Leo and Alexis were emotionally checked out of relationships! They were both only looking for something physical. No dates, meeting at hotels, etc. Like that ever works....
They start out only committing to one-night! But naturally it was the best sex they've both ever had (and Alexis had only had sex one other time).
Alexis was previously married and her husband left her because she didn't want kids right away....she was trying to start her own business at that time. Leo apparently got jerked around by his ex and so he wasn't in to a relationship either.
So what happens when they decide to give "dating" a try?
Stupid ex-drama no less! Which is even worse IMO! So now I'm kind of turned off on the couple all together.
I also thought Leo's attempt to right things was a bit OTT and cheesy!
So yeah, this one started off really strong only to be weakened by juvenile drama.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
October 26, 2014
BR with my bunny! <3 <3 <3
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This decent debut novel by Veronica Larsen is about yet another couple who tries a no strings attached relationship, only to discover they have fallen in love, which complicates things and leads to drama. A lot of drama, in this case.
Alexis (Lex) Stone is an independent career-oriented woman who's been through a messy divorce and as a result, has lost all faith in relationships and men.
Leo Conrad is one of Lex's more handsome employees, who has also had his heart broken by an ex and is currently being stalked by another wannabe crazy ex, college student Katy.
What I didn't like about Alexis was how unprofessional she was in propositioning Leo, because
1. He's your employee.
2. You're supposed to be a smart, classy woman. Why would you stoop so low as to ask for sex from your employee, regardless of how horny or depressed over your divorce you might be?
What I liked about her: I can't really remember now. I'm sorry to say I liked Katy more because she was consistent in her behavior. Alexis was too unbalanced, too confused. She didn't know what she wanted.
You're 30-ish, woman! Get a grip...
Leo was ok, up until the last 5% or so, when he went all creepy on Alexis and That was not ok. That was something Katy would have done. I guess the crazy rubbed off on him. :D
The secondary characters
Jacob: Lex's potential love interest and the third element in the love triangle.
Always showing up at the right time to make Leo jealous.
Emily: Lex's foul-mouthed lawyer sister, who continues to be loyal to their loser mother; on the one hand, yeah, I get it, you're not supposed to turn your back on family, but on the other hand, she endangered your life as a child, by exposing you to a series of dubious people, so maybe you should imagine how you would have turned out if one of those dubious people had gotten their hands on you.
Julia: one of Lex's best friends,
The writing was ok, a lot of flowery prose with a few grammatical errors sprinkled here and there.
Don't get me wrong. All in all, this was an enjoyable story. I just didn't agree with some of the characters' choices and actions.
3.5 stars
***ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.***
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“What do you want from me?”
“I want you. I’m drowning in you, Alexis. I know I’m not supposed to, but it’s too late and I can’t stop it. I need to know that we won’t go back to being strangers after a few more nights together.”
This decent debut novel by Veronica Larsen is about yet another couple who tries a no strings attached relationship, only to discover they have fallen in love, which complicates things and leads to drama. A lot of drama, in this case.
Alexis (Lex) Stone is an independent career-oriented woman who's been through a messy divorce and as a result, has lost all faith in relationships and men.
Leo Conrad is one of Lex's more handsome employees, who has also had his heart broken by an ex and is currently being stalked by another wannabe crazy ex, college student Katy.
What I didn't like about Alexis was how unprofessional she was in propositioning Leo, because
1. He's your employee.
2. You're supposed to be a smart, classy woman. Why would you stoop so low as to ask for sex from your employee, regardless of how horny or depressed over your divorce you might be?
What I liked about her: I can't really remember now. I'm sorry to say I liked Katy more because she was consistent in her behavior. Alexis was too unbalanced, too confused. She didn't know what she wanted.
You're 30-ish, woman! Get a grip...
Leo was ok, up until the last 5% or so, when he went all creepy on Alexis and That was not ok. That was something Katy would have done. I guess the crazy rubbed off on him. :D
The secondary characters
Jacob: Lex's potential love interest and the third element in the love triangle.
Always showing up at the right time to make Leo jealous.
Emily: Lex's foul-mouthed lawyer sister, who continues to be loyal to their loser mother; on the one hand, yeah, I get it, you're not supposed to turn your back on family, but on the other hand, she endangered your life as a child, by exposing you to a series of dubious people, so maybe you should imagine how you would have turned out if one of those dubious people had gotten their hands on you.
Julia: one of Lex's best friends,
The writing was ok, a lot of flowery prose with a few grammatical errors sprinkled here and there.
Don't get me wrong. All in all, this was an enjoyable story. I just didn't agree with some of the characters' choices and actions.
3.5 stars
***ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.***
October 20, 2014
3.5 Stars
Alexis Stone is a successful business woman and owns her own company.
After a painful heartbreak she decides stop dating and rather stay a single but independent woman.
But she has still needs and currently a crush on her Director of Engineering Leo Conrad. He is hard to read but not intimidated by her like other men and she is very intrigued.
Leo Conrad has sworn off commitment too. After being manipulated by his ex-girlfriend for years he stays away from any kind of commitment. Actually they are looking for the same in a relationship.
But they don't find out because they never talk about it. But that's just my opinion.
Eventually they give up denying their attraction and agree to one night,no strings. Which leads to more nights and eventually they start
feeling more for each other. But can Lexi trust a man again? Or will Leo change his mind about her just like her ex did?
It was a solid read up until 70%. I had really not many complaints.
So why only 3.5 stars?
First of all the sexual tension between the MCs left me like:
Overall I had a hard time connecting with the MCs even though they were likeable. But in the end I was again like:
And lastly Alexis' insecurities: In the last 30% they were very present and caused drama that I couldn't understand. It was not over the top drama. But since this book was not wowing anyway that part made it feel
And the make-up in th end?
That was too cheesy and rushed.
Overall I don't like books that proceed that way
ARC kindly provided by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Alexis Stone is a successful business woman and owns her own company.
After a painful heartbreak she decides stop dating and rather stay a single but independent woman.
But she has still needs and currently a crush on her Director of Engineering Leo Conrad. He is hard to read but not intimidated by her like other men and she is very intrigued.
Leo Conrad has sworn off commitment too. After being manipulated by his ex-girlfriend for years he stays away from any kind of commitment. Actually they are looking for the same in a relationship.
But they don't find out because they never talk about it. But that's just my opinion.
Eventually they give up denying their attraction and agree to one night,no strings. Which leads to more nights and eventually they start
feeling more for each other. But can Lexi trust a man again? Or will Leo change his mind about her just like her ex did?
It was a solid read up until 70%. I had really not many complaints.
So why only 3.5 stars?
First of all the sexual tension between the MCs left me like:
Overall I had a hard time connecting with the MCs even though they were likeable. But in the end I was again like:
And lastly Alexis' insecurities: In the last 30% they were very present and caused drama that I couldn't understand. It was not over the top drama. But since this book was not wowing anyway that part made it feel
And the make-up in th end?
That was too cheesy and rushed.
Overall I don't like books that proceed that way
ARC kindly provided by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
November 27, 2014
**ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review!**
*Quotes may differ upon publication*
3 "I'm the Boss" Stars!
Not amazing... but not terrible either. Spent the last half of the book annoyed out of my mind. Someone explain why stupid clingy "ex-girlfriends" *cough* need to take up the entire story?
Alexis Stone's heart is impairable. After her wrecked marriage with Jeremy Williams (let's just call him Douchebag), she never really healed. Instead, she hid her pain and drowned herself in her company. Thus, two years later, she is single and not ready to mingle. She's gone two years without a single date ending in a successful night or should I say sweaty night.. Except, when she gets an invitation from Mama Douchebag to Douchebag's wedding, she is infuriated. Why does Douchebag get to move on, but while she is stuck in the past?
To her convenience, a blue-eyed sex god is her employee and the attraction between them is very real.
The rules? 1) Don't get attached and 2) don't fuck anyone else.
But then... rules are created to be broken.
HEA?
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The relationship between Leo and Alexis was sweet and steamy. (In the beginning at least) Then, Alexis started getting...
I was just waiting for the stupid thing to be resolved. I don't appreciate or want the clingy girl being present in the plot from the beginning till the end.
If the author just wrote the drama differently and especially Alexis then I would have enjoyed the book a lot more. A shame I didn't enjoy this book, but if there ever is a book on Emily or Jacob (though, I didn't care for him at all in the book), I will be looking forward to it!
*Quotes may differ upon publication*
3 "I'm the Boss" Stars!
Not amazing... but not terrible either. Spent the last half of the book annoyed out of my mind. Someone explain why stupid clingy "ex-girlfriends" *cough* need to take up the entire story?
You're the boss ... in the office. But out of the office, all bets are off.
Alexis Stone's heart is impairable. After her wrecked marriage with Jeremy Williams (let's just call him Douchebag), she never really healed. Instead, she hid her pain and drowned herself in her company. Thus, two years later, she is single and not ready to mingle. She's gone two years without a single date ending in a successful night or should I say sweaty night.. Except, when she gets an invitation from Mama Douchebag to Douchebag's wedding, she is infuriated. Why does Douchebag get to move on, but while she is stuck in the past?
To her convenience, a blue-eyed sex god is her employee and the attraction between them is very real.
"If there was a proposition on the table, it would be for a single, one-time thing."Leo (the blue-eyed sex god) is fairly new to the company and he knows that Alexis is someone special the first time he laid eyes on her. He doesn't plan on getting into her pants, but he definitely doesn't hold back in his fantasies. Resisting Alexis's charms seem futile when his body is screaming and craving for her.
"One time? That's all?
"That's all I need."
Do I want Alexis? Fuck yes I do. I could take her right here, right now. But what I want more than Alexis is my job... The part of me that sirs in my pants may want Alexis, but it doesn't get a say in the latter. It stays in my pants until I tell it otherwise.Giving into the lust proves to be the best thing yet. Propositions and reservations at hotels are made.
The rules? 1) Don't get attached and 2) don't fuck anyone else.
But then... rules are created to be broken.
HEA?
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The relationship between Leo and Alexis was sweet and steamy. (In the beginning at least) Then, Alexis started getting...
Every day I hear his voice in my head...Such perfect, incredible words, I almost relish in the sound of them before I remember that I didn't reciprocate them. And that I don't intend to.Wtf? How is Leo in love with this delusional woman who is supposed to be "smart". She didn't give him the benefit of the doubt and even when she was criticizing Douchebag, she's JUST LIKE HIM. Ugh. The drama had me like
I was just waiting for the stupid thing to be resolved. I don't appreciate or want the clingy girl being present in the plot from the beginning till the end.
If the author just wrote the drama differently and especially Alexis then I would have enjoyed the book a lot more. A shame I didn't enjoy this book, but if there ever is a book on Emily or Jacob (though, I didn't care for him at all in the book), I will be looking forward to it!
July 9, 2016
This is the second book in the Hearts of Stone series by Veronica Larsen. I originally thought that it was the first because that is what it says on Goodreads but there are definitely spoilers in here from the book Enamor ... which leads me to believe that this is in fact, the second book in the series. Are they massive spoilers? No. Not at all but the book does take place years after Enamor. Might as well read that one first!
Anyhow ... since I met Lex (Alexis) initially within the pages of Enamor, I was already semi-acquainted with her character and I was super excited to see that she was the focus of this book. In the first book, she's very stand-offish and almost detaches herself from other people and that continued on into this book. It's nice to see a really consistent character within a series. Larsen didn't lose touch with her as she was focused on other main characters - that's a great thing and shows you what a talented author Larsen is.
I've seen a lot of reviews that really just bash the main character, Lex. They say that they find her to be closed off and cold-hearted. Hello! That's her character!! You're reading about a woman that has completely shut down, basically. She feels that she had her chance at love and missed the boat. She's jaded. She's broken. And she's absolutely perfect the way that she is. I detest characters that have their shit together. Who wants to read about a perfect person with the perfect life? Not this lady.
And Leo ... I loved him. He's screwed up as well. I wouldn't have it any other way. He has this horrible take on women and relationships. They are there to scratch an itch. Hey, to each their own. I just really enjoyed the interactions between Leo and Lex. They were honest and gritty and not always pretty. Bottom line: they were realistic.
The turmoil that Lex and Leo go through separately and together is enough to just break your heart. They go on this journey where the destination is muddled, more often than not and where no one knows where the next fork in the road is going to lead. It was heartbreaking during quite a few points. Tears were brought to my eyes on a couple of occasions with Lex because of how broken she felt.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Entangle. In the first book of the series, Enamor, I laughed and in this one, I was sad. I can't wait to see what the next book in the series has waiting for me within its ivory pages.
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September 20, 2015
Obstinacy meets persistence and boils into a steamy story of re-found love. I’m still swooning over Leo….sigh.
Alexis is one hard nut to crack. I’ve read books with characters who had some pretty steely shells, but damnit to hell – she takes the cake. Congratulations, Alexis. I have awarded you OWMS’ Bitch of The Year.
And yet. I loved her.
Seriously.
I could totally tell, even from the beginning, that behind Alexis’ aloofness and impassivity that there was a lurking insecurity and vulnerability that she had stomped down and was force feeding it the heaviest of guilt trips to stay DOWN.
Until Leo. When she meets Leo, who she technically hired since it’s her company and all, she admires him from afar but refuses to ever do more than that. Leo’s not the relationship type either, but he can’t fight his attraction for Alexis. He sees through her facade and wants to break down her walls. It is so fucking adorable.
If you’re not a fan of uncomfortable silences, you’re going to be uhhhh, uncomfortable. But as for me, I completely enjoyed every weird, awkward and romantic scene Larsen gave to me. The sex is outstanding, the writing flows easily and the characters are complexly simple. Entangle twists you in a beautiful mess and leaves you with a crooked smile.
This book pairs beautifully with book two, Entice – which you need to go read now because I snorted in the first three pages of that book. Just have a Veronica Larsen binge read session. GO FORTH.
5 stars – loved it!
[I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review]
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Alexis is one hard nut to crack. I’ve read books with characters who had some pretty steely shells, but damnit to hell – she takes the cake. Congratulations, Alexis. I have awarded you OWMS’ Bitch of The Year.
And yet. I loved her.
Seriously.
I could totally tell, even from the beginning, that behind Alexis’ aloofness and impassivity that there was a lurking insecurity and vulnerability that she had stomped down and was force feeding it the heaviest of guilt trips to stay DOWN.
Until Leo. When she meets Leo, who she technically hired since it’s her company and all, she admires him from afar but refuses to ever do more than that. Leo’s not the relationship type either, but he can’t fight his attraction for Alexis. He sees through her facade and wants to break down her walls. It is so fucking adorable.
If you’re not a fan of uncomfortable silences, you’re going to be uhhhh, uncomfortable. But as for me, I completely enjoyed every weird, awkward and romantic scene Larsen gave to me. The sex is outstanding, the writing flows easily and the characters are complexly simple. Entangle twists you in a beautiful mess and leaves you with a crooked smile.
This book pairs beautifully with book two, Entice – which you need to go read now because I snorted in the first three pages of that book. Just have a Veronica Larsen binge read session. GO FORTH.
5 stars – loved it!
[I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review]
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February 11, 2015
***ARC courtesy of author via Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for honest review
There are good books that I read, but put down eventually for quite some time to return to life. And there are good books that I devour straight up, with very little or no breaks... and this is one of those books. The moment I picked this up, I couldn't put it down. Nope.
Veronica Larsen places two emotionally unavailable characters together and mashes them so perfectly, they just bounced from flawed to insanely perfect. The novel is written in first person, bouncing back and forth between the thoughts of Alexis Stone and Leo Conrad.
Alexis is the boss-woman of her own booming company. She's a smart, strong, independent woman, who doesn't need a ring on her finger, or she thought she did once... until her ex-husband decided to do a U-turn out of her life, just because she couldn't be the type of woman he wanted: the trophy housewife and homemaker. Two years later, you'd think she's already moved on properly from the heartbreak, but then, who does move on easily? Having been ditched by a husband who recited 'till death do us part' vows to her once, it's not an easy step to move on from that, especially when her ex-mother-in-law sends her an invitation to his wedding. Wow-ee.
As much as Leo is a total hunk, he is basically the typical hot bachelor who loves living the single life. A, he's cool with flings, and B, he's not into commitment. Though he comes off quite aloof, perhaps due to the reason that he's fairly new in the company, but that doesn't stop him from fantasizing about his stunning employer. Despite his attraction towards her, he doesn't want to take the step forward, because he knows what's going to happen:
But just like any other person, they're very broken. They both come with a package that they've tried so hard to get rid of. For Alexis, it's her past, particularly, her mother, the woman who ditched her kids for drugs and alcohol after her husband ditched the family. There's lots and lots of ditching going on in this book. Her messy childhood led to hardwork that got her sister and herself college degrees... and then came her divorce that led to creating a very daunting woman unaware of her stature on her high pedestal... with unbreakable walls. Meanwhile, Leo, hailing from family money, and disliking every bit of it. The commitment, the lack of freedom and imposed control. Leo is the man who just wants out of a 'two' and would most prefer to be a 'one'. While Alexis feels she's had her chance for her Happy Ever After, Leo has never encountered a single aspect in life that would be worthy of calling a Happy Ever After.
With the aforementioned poetic verses, this is where I am pleased about the author's writing style. A prose in itself, she uses beautifully placed quotes and verses that almost results as a punch in the gut of how on point they are (And kudos to the poets who've inspired those quotes). Although some of the readers may dislike that type of writing and would call it overly dramatic; as a person who writes poetry, I simply loved how the author played on words, although at some point, I would agree that it did fall into a very dramatic motion, but it wasn't to the point that it was overly and unecessary.
As I suddenly feel that my review sounds so jumbled up, bouncing from topic to topic, I'd also like to acknowledge the other characers in this book whom I enjoyed reading about: Alexis' sister, Emily, is my spirit animal. She's a fresh graduate lawyer... with a loud potty mouth. Reading about her was so much fun, even as a minor character, she brought the sun to this dramatic romance.
My adoration for this book kind of went a little downhill when I reached the ending, because it lacked closure. When reading novels, the Epilogue is my most favorite part of the whole thing... and this book did not have any. As cliche as it may sound, I love the idea of time skips after the "I love you's" where they show how they turned out to be and also, what happens to the others... not unless there would be a next book, which I'm quite unsure of. But nonetheless, I still loved how everything flowed. I just felt as if I was cut short at the end.
But nonetheless, this book was a fantastic read. Highly recommended!
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There are good books that I read, but put down eventually for quite some time to return to life. And there are good books that I devour straight up, with very little or no breaks... and this is one of those books. The moment I picked this up, I couldn't put it down. Nope.
Veronica Larsen places two emotionally unavailable characters together and mashes them so perfectly, they just bounced from flawed to insanely perfect. The novel is written in first person, bouncing back and forth between the thoughts of Alexis Stone and Leo Conrad.
Alexis is the boss-woman of her own booming company. She's a smart, strong, independent woman, who doesn't need a ring on her finger, or she thought she did once... until her ex-husband decided to do a U-turn out of her life, just because she couldn't be the type of woman he wanted: the trophy housewife and homemaker. Two years later, you'd think she's already moved on properly from the heartbreak, but then, who does move on easily? Having been ditched by a husband who recited 'till death do us part' vows to her once, it's not an easy step to move on from that, especially when her ex-mother-in-law sends her an invitation to his wedding. Wow-ee.
I wore the big white dress and rode off with Prince Chrming. But then Charming changed his mind.She's not in love with him anymore, but for sure, she does hate him so much for having been able to move on, while she now appears as a stuck up, prissy boss who intimidates her blind dates and employees, except for one hunk, Leo, her new Engineering Director, who sends her heated glances that make her feel nervous and giddy every now and then... and Leo seems like the perfect itch scratcher.
As much as Leo is a total hunk, he is basically the typical hot bachelor who loves living the single life. A, he's cool with flings, and B, he's not into commitment. Though he comes off quite aloof, perhaps due to the reason that he's fairly new in the company, but that doesn't stop him from fantasizing about his stunning employer. Despite his attraction towards her, he doesn't want to take the step forward, because he knows what's going to happen:
She will develop unrequited feelings, eventually become bitter toward me, and make my life hell. That's the natural cycle of these things. I've see it too many times to question its existence.But you know, no matter how many times you try to deny and reject an attraction, the tension is always over the top.
Fuck. Bitterness. Hell.
We don't acknowledge it with words but our gazes dance in the air between us, passing secret notes back and forth and no one else in the room seems to notice.I have so much mixed feelings for this book, but majority flows to the positive. When was the last time I've actually read a book where the woman is a dominating creature, where she holds the reigns in and out of the relationship, intentionally or unconsciously? I don't remember. But this book nails it. Alexis Stone is the dream woman -- minus the terrible emotional package -- but nonetheless, she is someone I would bow down to. And not only do we have a dominating woman in the form of Alexis Stone, we've also got the perfect male counterpart to her highness, which doesn't seem quite obvious in some points in the book, but in the very end, he's the king, absolutely ready to bow down to his queen. Now, that's what I call equality.
But just like any other person, they're very broken. They both come with a package that they've tried so hard to get rid of. For Alexis, it's her past, particularly, her mother, the woman who ditched her kids for drugs and alcohol after her husband ditched the family. There's lots and lots of ditching going on in this book. Her messy childhood led to hardwork that got her sister and herself college degrees... and then came her divorce that led to creating a very daunting woman unaware of her stature on her high pedestal... with unbreakable walls. Meanwhile, Leo, hailing from family money, and disliking every bit of it. The commitment, the lack of freedom and imposed control. Leo is the man who just wants out of a 'two' and would most prefer to be a 'one'. While Alexis feels she's had her chance for her Happy Ever After, Leo has never encountered a single aspect in life that would be worthy of calling a Happy Ever After.
We become fools that think love, in and of itself, is enough to fix broken things, broken people.I had known this quote was overly familiar, and I felt at ease when I read the author's acknowledgments where she mentioned being inspired by my two favorite poets ever, Christopher Poindexter and R.M. Drake; and the quote above hails from this beautiful masterpiece.
"And in the end, we were all just humans... Drunk on the idea that love, only love, could heal our brokenness." -- Christopher PoindexterAnd no, it's not an F. Scott Fitzgerald quote, despite what everyone else is saying.
With the aforementioned poetic verses, this is where I am pleased about the author's writing style. A prose in itself, she uses beautifully placed quotes and verses that almost results as a punch in the gut of how on point they are (And kudos to the poets who've inspired those quotes). Although some of the readers may dislike that type of writing and would call it overly dramatic; as a person who writes poetry, I simply loved how the author played on words, although at some point, I would agree that it did fall into a very dramatic motion, but it wasn't to the point that it was overly and unecessary.
As I suddenly feel that my review sounds so jumbled up, bouncing from topic to topic, I'd also like to acknowledge the other characers in this book whom I enjoyed reading about: Alexis' sister, Emily, is my spirit animal. She's a fresh graduate lawyer... with a loud potty mouth. Reading about her was so much fun, even as a minor character, she brought the sun to this dramatic romance.
My adoration for this book kind of went a little downhill when I reached the ending, because it lacked closure. When reading novels, the Epilogue is my most favorite part of the whole thing... and this book did not have any. As cliche as it may sound, I love the idea of time skips after the "I love you's" where they show how they turned out to be and also, what happens to the others... not unless there would be a next book, which I'm quite unsure of. But nonetheless, I still loved how everything flowed. I just felt as if I was cut short at the end.
All I needed, more that anything, was for someone to convince me that love is worth the risk. We are built for love. We are hard-wired for the experience. And if we don't risk losing ourselves in it, we risk never finding ourselves at all.
But nonetheless, this book was a fantastic read. Highly recommended!
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July 15, 2017
Bár a sorozat első része (Enamor) még fősulis történet, az Entangle már koránt sem. Igaz jó néhány év eltelik időben a két történet között. Ez az előző könyv főhősének Juliának a legjobb barátnőjéről Lexről szól, aki már nagyon sikeres cégvezető és túl van egy váláson.
November 20, 2014
3.5 Star Review
This book started out really well. Alexis, strong heroine who had been hurt in the past, hooks up with her hot new employee Leo who is equally sworn off relationships as well. The two figure one time, sex only, and no strings attached or interference with work. Yeah, like that ever works. What junk food company had the slogan, "Can't stop with just one"? Obviously, the two had the best sex ever and despite their efforts to keep up with the original agreement, they go back for more. The agreement then changes and exclusivity becomes involved and then wouldn't you know one goes and ruins it by saying something like "can't this be more than just sex?" How dare they.
Now scattered among the relationship are repeat encounters with Leo's crazy ex and Alexis's best friends cousin who is not willing to give up after Alexis friend zones him. This all adds up to create a lot of unnecessary drama which honestly wasn't even really that dramatic. And Leo's past with his ex really made it hard for me to buy that he was not just in serious lust with Alexis. After all some really great chemistry with Katy ended up with her inadvertently living with him. I guess the exclusivity was different, but I don't know. He just wasn't a hero I was swooning for.
Now the book has some really great moments. The chemistry of the couple is really great. Moments like Olivia having her baby were really tender and added emotion to the book. She was a great friend. Unfortunately, not as big a fan of Alexis' sister Emily. She was too crude for me and not very likable. Not sure I want to read the next book as she is the heroine. Overall, the book was good but seemed like it could have been so much better.
Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book started out really well. Alexis, strong heroine who had been hurt in the past, hooks up with her hot new employee Leo who is equally sworn off relationships as well. The two figure one time, sex only, and no strings attached or interference with work. Yeah, like that ever works. What junk food company had the slogan, "Can't stop with just one"? Obviously, the two had the best sex ever and despite their efforts to keep up with the original agreement, they go back for more. The agreement then changes and exclusivity becomes involved and then wouldn't you know one goes and ruins it by saying something like "can't this be more than just sex?" How dare they.
Now scattered among the relationship are repeat encounters with Leo's crazy ex and Alexis's best friends cousin who is not willing to give up after Alexis friend zones him. This all adds up to create a lot of unnecessary drama which honestly wasn't even really that dramatic. And Leo's past with his ex really made it hard for me to buy that he was not just in serious lust with Alexis. After all some really great chemistry with Katy ended up with her inadvertently living with him. I guess the exclusivity was different, but I don't know. He just wasn't a hero I was swooning for.
Now the book has some really great moments. The chemistry of the couple is really great. Moments like Olivia having her baby were really tender and added emotion to the book. She was a great friend. Unfortunately, not as big a fan of Alexis' sister Emily. She was too crude for me and not very likable. Not sure I want to read the next book as she is the heroine. Overall, the book was good but seemed like it could have been so much better.
Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 4, 2014
Talk about your hot office romance books! Alexis and Leo really burned up the pages, their chemistry was super intense. Alexis, one has what most women dream of a handsome husband from a wealthy family, a big house, and chance to live a life that she had only dreamed about as a child. She has fairly large abandonment and bonding issues given that her childhood was far from picturesque. But she put those aside when she married her first husband who after a few years of marriage dumped her, which really kicked her insecurities into overdrive. She channels her passion and frustration into building her own company and she’s wildly successful…..and unbelievably horny. Enter Leo, he’s almost similar to her first husband; attractive, wealthy, from a distinguished family but unlike her first husband he’s worked hard building a career and life on his own. He starts working at Alexis’s company and sparks start to fly, unfortunately he doesn’t want to poo where he eats….but his resolve to not sleep with Alexis lasts about 10 pages. Alexis is not interested in a relationship since she’s been burned before but Leo finds himself falling for her fast. But soon Leo’s past catches up with him and Alexis goes into full insecurity OVERDRIVE! But then Leo overreacts in true alpha male fashion. This was difficult for me because it seemed like there was drama for no particular reason….it’s the kind of dramatics that only happens in books. The book itself was well written (although the writing was a little stilted in some instances) and the plot progressed at a pretty fast rate….they wasted no time getting their swerve on, which I greatly appreciate. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
December 5, 2014
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In Entangle, we meet with Alexis Stone, a successful business woman running her own business who, unfortunately wasn’t as lucky in love as she’s been in business. After a messy divorce, she swears off love for a while, deciding she might as well spend the rest of her life on her own. Leo Conrad is one of her employees, very handsome, but unfortunately not quite lucky in love either, as he had his heart broken in the past, and is now being stalked by a crazy ex.
Alexis and Leo have an almost tangible attraction between them, and from one thing comes another, and they hook up. It starts off as casual sex for both of them, at least that’s how they intended it, but it doesn’t stay with that. Instead of going away, the attraction between them only grows, and they start becoming almost addicted to one another.
The romance was steamy, and for the first part of the book, very enjoyable to read about. Then the drama got added in, and I enjoyed reading about how both characters dealt with it in ways that were consistent with their personality: Leo going all alpha male, and Alexis falling into her old insecurities. It was like they went right back to the start, and then had to work to find each other again. It was a good move, showing that love isn’t always easy, and sometimes you have to struggle through things to get there.
Both characters were engaging, but Alexis was my favorite of the two of them. The secondary characters were all right too. The writing worked, and the story was entertaining.
In Entangle, we meet with Alexis Stone, a successful business woman running her own business who, unfortunately wasn’t as lucky in love as she’s been in business. After a messy divorce, she swears off love for a while, deciding she might as well spend the rest of her life on her own. Leo Conrad is one of her employees, very handsome, but unfortunately not quite lucky in love either, as he had his heart broken in the past, and is now being stalked by a crazy ex.
Alexis and Leo have an almost tangible attraction between them, and from one thing comes another, and they hook up. It starts off as casual sex for both of them, at least that’s how they intended it, but it doesn’t stay with that. Instead of going away, the attraction between them only grows, and they start becoming almost addicted to one another.
The romance was steamy, and for the first part of the book, very enjoyable to read about. Then the drama got added in, and I enjoyed reading about how both characters dealt with it in ways that were consistent with their personality: Leo going all alpha male, and Alexis falling into her old insecurities. It was like they went right back to the start, and then had to work to find each other again. It was a good move, showing that love isn’t always easy, and sometimes you have to struggle through things to get there.
Both characters were engaging, but Alexis was my favorite of the two of them. The secondary characters were all right too. The writing worked, and the story was entertaining.
February 19, 2015
I was on the fence about this one when I first started… wasn’t sure what to expect, but all in all I really enjoyed it and will read the next book in Hearts of Stone series.
Alexis Stone is a successful business owner, strong on the outside, but emotionally damaged on the inside. She had a rough upbringing and after a failed marriage she thinks she knows what she wants. Leo Conrad is the new Engineer who is employeed by Alexis that finally stirs something in her which scares her. What he doesn’t realize is that he is on for the ride of his life when the romance starts.
Alexis does piss me off quite a bit; always questioning herself. Cold, broken hearted and closed off from anything and anyone that will make her feel everything and anything. She never sees the positive; does she want to be with Leo, does she not, does she want more, he wants more- no she doesn’t. Does she love him? Yes she loves him, but she’s can’t. I just wanted to grab her and scream. ‘WTH- make up your damn mind lady!!’ But, that's what makes her so believable and why you can easily relate to the story.
All in all this story does pull at your heart and gives you the HEA that you didn’t see coming. Leo is the romantic male you want to spend the rest of your life with, He has an open heart and just enough love that will surround you, but not drown you. It may take a while for him to get through to the woman that has stolen his heart but, when he does you’ll be asking for more.
Alexis Stone is a successful business owner, strong on the outside, but emotionally damaged on the inside. She had a rough upbringing and after a failed marriage she thinks she knows what she wants. Leo Conrad is the new Engineer who is employeed by Alexis that finally stirs something in her which scares her. What he doesn’t realize is that he is on for the ride of his life when the romance starts.
Alexis does piss me off quite a bit; always questioning herself. Cold, broken hearted and closed off from anything and anyone that will make her feel everything and anything. She never sees the positive; does she want to be with Leo, does she not, does she want more, he wants more- no she doesn’t. Does she love him? Yes she loves him, but she’s can’t. I just wanted to grab her and scream. ‘WTH- make up your damn mind lady!!’ But, that's what makes her so believable and why you can easily relate to the story.
All in all this story does pull at your heart and gives you the HEA that you didn’t see coming. Leo is the romantic male you want to spend the rest of your life with, He has an open heart and just enough love that will surround you, but not drown you. It may take a while for him to get through to the woman that has stolen his heart but, when he does you’ll be asking for more.
November 11, 2015
** ARC KINDLY GIVEN FOR A HONEST REVIEW**
Where to start.. At first I was not sure what to think.. I had mixed emotions on this book.. BUT the more I got read and got into it the more I grew to really really enjoyed it.
We have Alexis (Lex) who was previously married to her "Prince Charming" but he up and left her a couple years later.. With never really getting over said marriage she has never really had a relationship after that.. a date here or there but she always found something wrong with each guy.. Therefore she has sworn off any type of commitment..
Leo has sworn off commitment too. After being put thru the ringer (so to speek) his ex for years he has a tendency to stay away from any kind of commitment. He can have about any woman he wants.. why mess with a commitment.. Alexis & Leo are looking for the same thing in a “relationship” A no strings attached type relationship..
What starts as a no strings type relationship turns into much much more. As with all stories we have our Ups and Downs in the book but all in all it was very good and very easy to read..
I do hope we get more from this author.. Maybe a Emily or a Jacob hell even a Katy book.. (even though I didn’t care for her in the beginning.. because even she deserves happiness)
Thank you again for this read… :-)
Where to start.. At first I was not sure what to think.. I had mixed emotions on this book.. BUT the more I got read and got into it the more I grew to really really enjoyed it.
We have Alexis (Lex) who was previously married to her "Prince Charming" but he up and left her a couple years later.. With never really getting over said marriage she has never really had a relationship after that.. a date here or there but she always found something wrong with each guy.. Therefore she has sworn off any type of commitment..
Leo has sworn off commitment too. After being put thru the ringer (so to speek) his ex for years he has a tendency to stay away from any kind of commitment. He can have about any woman he wants.. why mess with a commitment.. Alexis & Leo are looking for the same thing in a “relationship” A no strings attached type relationship..
What starts as a no strings type relationship turns into much much more. As with all stories we have our Ups and Downs in the book but all in all it was very good and very easy to read..
I do hope we get more from this author.. Maybe a Emily or a Jacob hell even a Katy book.. (even though I didn’t care for her in the beginning.. because even she deserves happiness)
Thank you again for this read… :-)
March 5, 2015
I loved this book. It was a very quick and fun read. It didn't bore me at all.
Alexis is a very successful woman, running her own business. She was married and that marriage experience left her hurt and cold. She tries to stay away from heartbreak and particularly away from men.
Leo is one of her new employees and very good at his job. He is also very attractive and at some point Alex realizes that. Attraction is instant but both of them are haunted by their pasts. Will they decide to make it work or will their mistakes hunt them all the time?
I loved the characters and especially Leo. He was amazing. I also seriously loved the secondary characters. Katy, Jacob, even Alexis' mother, really added to the plot and made the story rich. It wasn't just pointless hotness; it was a real story with damaged people who fight to get to the light through the darkness in their lives.
The writing was great. The pace was perfect and the development gradual and not at all tiresome.
I will be reading more form this author.
5 Stars from me.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Alexis is a very successful woman, running her own business. She was married and that marriage experience left her hurt and cold. She tries to stay away from heartbreak and particularly away from men.
Leo is one of her new employees and very good at his job. He is also very attractive and at some point Alex realizes that. Attraction is instant but both of them are haunted by their pasts. Will they decide to make it work or will their mistakes hunt them all the time?
I loved the characters and especially Leo. He was amazing. I also seriously loved the secondary characters. Katy, Jacob, even Alexis' mother, really added to the plot and made the story rich. It wasn't just pointless hotness; it was a real story with damaged people who fight to get to the light through the darkness in their lives.
The writing was great. The pace was perfect and the development gradual and not at all tiresome.
I will be reading more form this author.
5 Stars from me.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 21, 2015
Good office romance book. Alexis is a well-written female lead. She's successful and runs her own company. She's divorced after she thought she had it all. Leo is an engineer that works for Alexis. They characters seem real and have real issues with ex-lovers, insecurities, etc. They agree on one night together. The one night turns into more but they attempt to keep it as just sex. Naturally, it becomes more, but can they find their happy ending?
May 12, 2016
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The emotions and story I felt were real. The chemistry was hot and could be felt long after I closed the book. It has a HEA but it has to be worked for and kinda makes me dislike Lex a little. I would still recommend it.
October 18, 2014
loved this book it's a great read brilliant storyline.there's a right amount of a bit of everything in it from lust to love.
October 22, 2014
Enjoyed the story and the characters.
Can't wait to read more from this author
Can't wait to read more from this author
September 13, 2019
Okay, so, you really need to give this book a chance. The characters are really funny, not only in their words but in their actions and expressions.
Alexis is this relatable, successful and honest woman.
Leo is the perfect amount of sexy and cute.
Both of them together... wow.
Alexis is this relatable, successful and honest woman.
Leo is the perfect amount of sexy and cute.
Both of them together... wow.
September 29, 2017
3.5 stars
May 8, 2020
2.5 stars
December 18, 2023
Fantastic. Exciting & heart break 💔! I loved the trilogy every book kept getting better with more secrets & tolerance tested. Hope & dispair this story has it all 📖🩵📖🩷📖💙📖💜
March 1, 2015
☆☆BOOK REVIEW☆☆
Book: Entangle
Author: Veronica Larsen
Series: Heart of Stone
Release Date: December 1, 2014
Genre: Contemporary Romanace
Reviewer: Tricia Reads
Stars (Os):OOOOo
Review:
TOJ Publishing Service provided a free copy of the book for an honest review.
This is the debut novel for Veronica Larsen and she knocked it out of the park! I read it in one day and could not put it down.
This first person story tells the tale of two emotionally unavailable characters. This is their story of breaking down the barriers and letting love in.
Alexis is a strong, smart, independent woman, who has started her own thriving company. Her start in life was difficult but worked hard to achieve success.
Leo is new to the company and while others are intimidated, he is intrigued by his new boss. He grew up in a wealthy family but worked hard to define his own life.
What I enjoyed most about the novel was that the author spent time developing the main characters as well as the supporting characters. As a reader, I found that there were a number of characters that I would just like to slap upside the head, this made the story more complete to me because that is reality. The character development helped complete the story but included all aspects of the two main characters lives outside Leo and Alexis’s interactions and how they ended up crossing.
Their relationship had a lot of bumps in the road but not so much angst that it put me off. I do not like a lot of books with so much turmoil, heartbreak, and anger especially when they really serve no purpose. When Leo or Alexis were working through their personal barriers, there was upheaval but it served a purpose and you could see the characters grow as a result of the process. Their sexual encounters are OMG hot but do not dominate the story. The book is more than two people having physical encounters, it’s all the dynamics of two people interacting and building a relationship.
One of the aspects that I loved about this novel was the imagery the author weaved to describe feelings.
“Some people rush to fill those holes. With other things, other people. But me? I stripped down to what I needed and only what I needed. When I learned to do that, I found my power again. I got my life back. I don’t want to be left with anything less. I don’t want to pour myself into a person and end up empty.”
“I want you. I’m drowning in you, Alexis, I know I’m not supposed to, but it’s too late and I can’t stop it. I need to know that we won’t go back to being strangers after a few nights together. So don’t, Alexis, don’t pour anything out, don’t part with a thing. I want you whole, just as you are, except with me.”
I truly enjoyed reading this book. The next book in this series is Entice which is Emily Stone’s story which will be released in May/June. I am looking forward to reading it even though she was a character that I felt needed a reality check. From the looks of the teasers for the book, it looks like she just might be getting one. Sign up for her newsletter to get exclusive sneak peaks, teasers and contests.
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Book: Entangle
Author: Veronica Larsen
Series: Heart of Stone
Release Date: December 1, 2014
Genre: Contemporary Romanace
Reviewer: Tricia Reads
Stars (Os):OOOOo
Review:
TOJ Publishing Service provided a free copy of the book for an honest review.
This is the debut novel for Veronica Larsen and she knocked it out of the park! I read it in one day and could not put it down.
This first person story tells the tale of two emotionally unavailable characters. This is their story of breaking down the barriers and letting love in.
Alexis is a strong, smart, independent woman, who has started her own thriving company. Her start in life was difficult but worked hard to achieve success.
Leo is new to the company and while others are intimidated, he is intrigued by his new boss. He grew up in a wealthy family but worked hard to define his own life.
What I enjoyed most about the novel was that the author spent time developing the main characters as well as the supporting characters. As a reader, I found that there were a number of characters that I would just like to slap upside the head, this made the story more complete to me because that is reality. The character development helped complete the story but included all aspects of the two main characters lives outside Leo and Alexis’s interactions and how they ended up crossing.
Their relationship had a lot of bumps in the road but not so much angst that it put me off. I do not like a lot of books with so much turmoil, heartbreak, and anger especially when they really serve no purpose. When Leo or Alexis were working through their personal barriers, there was upheaval but it served a purpose and you could see the characters grow as a result of the process. Their sexual encounters are OMG hot but do not dominate the story. The book is more than two people having physical encounters, it’s all the dynamics of two people interacting and building a relationship.
One of the aspects that I loved about this novel was the imagery the author weaved to describe feelings.
“Some people rush to fill those holes. With other things, other people. But me? I stripped down to what I needed and only what I needed. When I learned to do that, I found my power again. I got my life back. I don’t want to be left with anything less. I don’t want to pour myself into a person and end up empty.”
“I want you. I’m drowning in you, Alexis, I know I’m not supposed to, but it’s too late and I can’t stop it. I need to know that we won’t go back to being strangers after a few nights together. So don’t, Alexis, don’t pour anything out, don’t part with a thing. I want you whole, just as you are, except with me.”
I truly enjoyed reading this book. The next book in this series is Entice which is Emily Stone’s story which will be released in May/June. I am looking forward to reading it even though she was a character that I felt needed a reality check. From the looks of the teasers for the book, it looks like she just might be getting one. Sign up for her newsletter to get exclusive sneak peaks, teasers and contests.
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May 22, 2015
Entangle was a fabulous debut to a brand new series called Hearts of Stone. This book was written from an alternating POV of both Alexis and Leo.
Entangle is fabulous story about two people dead set against anything more than a one night wild tryst, only to become addicted to one another. The chemistry in this story is off the charts HOT, with some steamy erotic scenes and take charge heroine that wants anything but control in the bedroom.
One of my favorite parts about this book were the characters, both the leading and the supporting. Alexis is a strong, take charge, and successful women; with bone deep insecurities. Very rarely do you come across a take charge and in control woman as a lead character, for that alone this book got HUGE points for me. Leo is a ruggedly sexy piece of man met, who came from money but wants to make it on his own terms. When Alexis and Leo meet up in the break room one evening, the sparks begin to fly and the sexual attraction becomes irresistible. But when one night is unable to scratch the itch, Alexis and Leo attempt to continue a sexual relationship without getting emotionally attached. I also fell in love with Alexis' potty mouth and free spirited sister Emily. I was so excited to see that the next book in the Hearts of Stones series will feature Emily as the lead character, and I can't wait to get my hands on it.
This story was thoroughly entertaining and well written. The characters were artfully crafted with insecurities that made them feel real and brought them to life. The sex scenes were masterfully written, with just enough detail and frequency to keep things interesting, while also allowing time for the readers to experience the relationship build between Alexis and Leo outside of the bedroom.
*I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.*
Entangle is fabulous story about two people dead set against anything more than a one night wild tryst, only to become addicted to one another. The chemistry in this story is off the charts HOT, with some steamy erotic scenes and take charge heroine that wants anything but control in the bedroom.
One of my favorite parts about this book were the characters, both the leading and the supporting. Alexis is a strong, take charge, and successful women; with bone deep insecurities. Very rarely do you come across a take charge and in control woman as a lead character, for that alone this book got HUGE points for me. Leo is a ruggedly sexy piece of man met, who came from money but wants to make it on his own terms. When Alexis and Leo meet up in the break room one evening, the sparks begin to fly and the sexual attraction becomes irresistible. But when one night is unable to scratch the itch, Alexis and Leo attempt to continue a sexual relationship without getting emotionally attached. I also fell in love with Alexis' potty mouth and free spirited sister Emily. I was so excited to see that the next book in the Hearts of Stones series will feature Emily as the lead character, and I can't wait to get my hands on it.
This story was thoroughly entertaining and well written. The characters were artfully crafted with insecurities that made them feel real and brought them to life. The sex scenes were masterfully written, with just enough detail and frequency to keep things interesting, while also allowing time for the readers to experience the relationship build between Alexis and Leo outside of the bedroom.
*I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.*
February 7, 2015
I received this ebook from TOJ Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
Alexis grew up wishing upon the stars like most young girls do hoping to find their prince and live happily ever after. Though she should have learned at a young age that life does not play out the way we want it to.
She grew up in a household that her father left and her mother became an alcoholic and didn't parent her and her sister. Once she was old enough she took off and took her sister with her to ensure her sister was taken care of.
Alexis developed into a strong independent and standoffish adult. She built up her own company and lives comfortably. She made the mistake of letting in her ex-husband and she was devastated when the marriage fell apart. She decided once she picked up the pieces not to let anyone get close. She can't afford the pain it leaves behind.
Leo starts working at Alexis' company and has a similar commitment issue but it's not as strong as hers. Both of them have had pasts that hinder the present with hesitation of letting anyone get close. They both feel a connection but try hard not to give into it. They come up with a one time hook up plan and to leave remain only professional afterwords.
I recommend you read this book to find out all that happens to Alexis that makes her who she has become. Also you will want to find out what happens between Alexis and Leo. Does she give into the one night hook up with Leo? Does she find a connection with Jacob? Does she become involved with either or neither? I can't wait to read the next book to read about Emily.
Alexis grew up wishing upon the stars like most young girls do hoping to find their prince and live happily ever after. Though she should have learned at a young age that life does not play out the way we want it to.
She grew up in a household that her father left and her mother became an alcoholic and didn't parent her and her sister. Once she was old enough she took off and took her sister with her to ensure her sister was taken care of.
Alexis developed into a strong independent and standoffish adult. She built up her own company and lives comfortably. She made the mistake of letting in her ex-husband and she was devastated when the marriage fell apart. She decided once she picked up the pieces not to let anyone get close. She can't afford the pain it leaves behind.
Leo starts working at Alexis' company and has a similar commitment issue but it's not as strong as hers. Both of them have had pasts that hinder the present with hesitation of letting anyone get close. They both feel a connection but try hard not to give into it. They come up with a one time hook up plan and to leave remain only professional afterwords.
I recommend you read this book to find out all that happens to Alexis that makes her who she has become. Also you will want to find out what happens between Alexis and Leo. Does she give into the one night hook up with Leo? Does she find a connection with Jacob? Does she become involved with either or neither? I can't wait to read the next book to read about Emily.
June 28, 2015
“I guess the mind simply wants what it wants.”
Allow me to begin by stating that I truly loved this book. I was determined to finish Entangle because I had to post my review within three weeks. I was so happy because it was really easy to read and the story was very interesting.
“Because love makes you crazy. We become fools that think love, in and of itself, is enough to fix broken things, broken people.”
I loved Alexis, she was a strong, sassy and beautiful woman who was frightened of being heart broken again, that was why she didn't give in easily. I realized why she was like a bit cold and serious at times considering the fact that she was divorced and had a terrible childhood. I wasn't bothered with the way she acted before, during and after her time with Leo which was good because who would want an annoying main character right?
“Because our love will be worth baring our souls for.”
Leo was a genuinely good man. At the beginning I thought he was a player and there were going to suffer a deal of jealous ex-lady friends who will try to destroy the relationship between him and Alexis. But no. There was one, but that was it. Leo was such a patient and romantic person. He and Alexis had been perfect.
I’d like to experience more about Alexis' past. I wouldn't want flashbacks, but I’dd want to know more about what happened to her and her mother. I hope I'll know more about her family issues in the next book with her sister Emily.
Lastly, I really recommend this book to all readers who’s looking for a sexy and romantic story. This is the author's debut novel and is the first book of the Hearts of Stone series.
Allow me to begin by stating that I truly loved this book. I was determined to finish Entangle because I had to post my review within three weeks. I was so happy because it was really easy to read and the story was very interesting.
“Because love makes you crazy. We become fools that think love, in and of itself, is enough to fix broken things, broken people.”
I loved Alexis, she was a strong, sassy and beautiful woman who was frightened of being heart broken again, that was why she didn't give in easily. I realized why she was like a bit cold and serious at times considering the fact that she was divorced and had a terrible childhood. I wasn't bothered with the way she acted before, during and after her time with Leo which was good because who would want an annoying main character right?
“Because our love will be worth baring our souls for.”
Leo was a genuinely good man. At the beginning I thought he was a player and there were going to suffer a deal of jealous ex-lady friends who will try to destroy the relationship between him and Alexis. But no. There was one, but that was it. Leo was such a patient and romantic person. He and Alexis had been perfect.
I’d like to experience more about Alexis' past. I wouldn't want flashbacks, but I’dd want to know more about what happened to her and her mother. I hope I'll know more about her family issues in the next book with her sister Emily.
Lastly, I really recommend this book to all readers who’s looking for a sexy and romantic story. This is the author's debut novel and is the first book of the Hearts of Stone series.
March 7, 2015
Entangle is a beautifully written story about two broken individuals who learn, with time, their fears to let love in won't destroy them in the end. Both Alexis and Leo's past made them weary and untrustworthy of a happily ever after. Leo had trusted a woman and gave his heart and soul to only find she used it to manipulate him over and over again. Alexis had thought she found her "happily ever after" when she got married, only to find out that her "prince charming" didn't want her anymore. Alexis also grew up with a mother who also disappointed her by putting her needs and wants before Alexis's and her sister's (Emily). Love for Leo and Alexis, well it didn't exist for them anymore until they gave in to their desires and what they thought would be a "one time experience," was anything but that. Their chemistry and attraction for one another was ignited that one night and there was nothing neither of them could to put it out. They tried to stop what was happening between them, but how can one stop what is meant to be. Can two emotionally unavailable people let their walls down and trust that what they have will not lead them to their destruction? Will their pasts stop them from their "happily ever after?"
Entangle was a book that I couldn't put down. Each page I turned brought new twists and turns. This was my first time reading a Veronica Larson book and I am hooked. I loved everything about this book and I can't wait to see what Veronica Larsen will reveal in her next book, Emily's story.
Entangle was a book that I couldn't put down. Each page I turned brought new twists and turns. This was my first time reading a Veronica Larson book and I am hooked. I loved everything about this book and I can't wait to see what Veronica Larsen will reveal in her next book, Emily's story.
December 12, 2014
Here’s what I loved about this book:
-The woman was the boss in this workplace romance and the man was the subordinate. I love strong, smart women that can hold their own and was thrilled to find one here. So refreshing in this genre.
-The chemistry between Leo and Alexis. There were times where it was off the charts sizzling, and the sexual tension was delicious.
-The characters were fleshed out and real. Alexis is a bit like Temperance Brennan on “Bones.” She’s a little detached, direct to a fault, but vulnerable underneath and I loved her layers.
-It’s incredibly well written, especially for a debut. Ms. Larsen’s voice is strong and mature, with an ear for natural dialogue, making it a joy to read.
-I felt like the first half of this book was flawless.
Here’s what kept it from being the full five stars for me:
-The conflict that separates the main characters wasn’t as strong as I would have liked.
-The internal dialogue in the final chapters was a bit heavy.
Overall, it’s a fast read with well-developed characters and some steamy love scenes that are perfectly paced. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to more from this author.
-The woman was the boss in this workplace romance and the man was the subordinate. I love strong, smart women that can hold their own and was thrilled to find one here. So refreshing in this genre.
-The chemistry between Leo and Alexis. There were times where it was off the charts sizzling, and the sexual tension was delicious.
-The characters were fleshed out and real. Alexis is a bit like Temperance Brennan on “Bones.” She’s a little detached, direct to a fault, but vulnerable underneath and I loved her layers.
-It’s incredibly well written, especially for a debut. Ms. Larsen’s voice is strong and mature, with an ear for natural dialogue, making it a joy to read.
-I felt like the first half of this book was flawless.
Here’s what kept it from being the full five stars for me:
-The conflict that separates the main characters wasn’t as strong as I would have liked.
-The internal dialogue in the final chapters was a bit heavy.
Overall, it’s a fast read with well-developed characters and some steamy love scenes that are perfectly paced. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to more from this author.
December 9, 2014
A digital copy of this book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
The story revolved around Alexis Stone, a highly successful and attractive entrepreneur. Being in the corporate world comes naturally to her, but keeping her heart from getting broken doesn't. A particularly painful incident leaves her loathing relationships and she decides to stay single and unscathed. However, she is unable to resist herself from getting drawn to Leo Conrad, the Director of Engineering in her company. His cool indifference and masked demeanor pique her interest. Leo is keeping away from relationships and girls, owing to a horrid experience he has had with his ex girlfriend, which leaves a bitter aftertaste in his mouth. They eventually give up trying to deny to themselves their mutual attraction, but are not ready to trust anyone to keep their hearts and emotions safe. Are they able to move on from their troubled pasts and find solace in each other again, is what the book takes us through.
This was a breezy romance and an easy read. The characters of Alexis and Leo shared a good chemistry and the pace of the book was just right to engage the reader's interest. I found the plot good to begin with, and slightly predictable later on. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed the book and I would recommend this book to lovers of romance and emotional dramas.
My rating for this book: 3.5 stars
The story revolved around Alexis Stone, a highly successful and attractive entrepreneur. Being in the corporate world comes naturally to her, but keeping her heart from getting broken doesn't. A particularly painful incident leaves her loathing relationships and she decides to stay single and unscathed. However, she is unable to resist herself from getting drawn to Leo Conrad, the Director of Engineering in her company. His cool indifference and masked demeanor pique her interest. Leo is keeping away from relationships and girls, owing to a horrid experience he has had with his ex girlfriend, which leaves a bitter aftertaste in his mouth. They eventually give up trying to deny to themselves their mutual attraction, but are not ready to trust anyone to keep their hearts and emotions safe. Are they able to move on from their troubled pasts and find solace in each other again, is what the book takes us through.
This was a breezy romance and an easy read. The characters of Alexis and Leo shared a good chemistry and the pace of the book was just right to engage the reader's interest. I found the plot good to begin with, and slightly predictable later on. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed the book and I would recommend this book to lovers of romance and emotional dramas.
My rating for this book: 3.5 stars
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