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Bare Sophistication #2
Falling For Autumn
An unexpected tenderness She may be the co-owner of an elite lingerie boutique that caters to women's intimate fantasies, but Autumn Dupree doesn't believe in happy endings. Although determined to keep her own romantic yearnings under wraps, she reluctantly agrees to be her sister's maid of honor. Worse, she has to share the nuptial festivities with Chicago's most irresistible bachelor… Best man Ajay Reed arouses a passion Autumn longs to fulfill. The entrepreneurial nightclub owner has his own reasons for guarding his heart. But the alluring temptress is awakening new feelings he cannot deny. Can Ajay convince Autumn that they both need to take a leap of faith? As well as trust in the promise of a love that could give them everything they ever dreamed of?
- GenresRomance
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 22, 2016
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About the author
Sherelle Green
92 books525 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Sherelle Green crafts brutal worlds where lust and danger collide. Known for her addictive, high-stakes mafia romances, she’s built an entire dark empire through her books—a place where ruthless antiheroes and complex heroines navigate twisted loyalties, betrayal, and forbidden passion.
With a deep fascination for the darker corners of love, she dives into themes of power, lust, vulnerability, and redemption, blending suspense and sensuality to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
From intricate family sagas and compelling love affairs, to thought-provoking fiction and romantic crime thrillers, her novels touch on how experiences & environment impact the way her beautifully flawed and relatable protagonists view life and love.
With a deep fascination for the darker corners of love, she dives into themes of power, lust, vulnerability, and redemption, blending suspense and sensuality to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
From intricate family sagas and compelling love affairs, to thought-provoking fiction and romantic crime thrillers, her novels touch on how experiences & environment impact the way her beautifully flawed and relatable protagonists view life and love.
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February 21, 2016I read this for review at All About Romance. I'll post the link here to the review after it's published.
March 13, 2016
It has been quite awhile since I've felt so connected to a character as I did with Autumn from this book. She's an introvert, a self-proclaimed nerd, and not really a big fan of love because of her past experience and that pretty much sums me up. But, then the unexpected happens and he goes by the name of Ajay. Ajay also doesn't believe in love and basically doesn't think there is one woman that could tame him for an extended period of time.
"Everyone had his or her own definition of what it meant to fall in love, but for Autumn, falling in love meant entrusting that person with every single part of you. Knowing that once someone learned details about your past that impacted the person you are, the individual would stay with you and love you that much harder."
Falling For Autumn isn't your typical romance. The main characters have flaws, baggage from their childhoods and past relationships, and vulnerabilities which made them seem realistic and relatable. Green does an excellent job in setting up the storyline, in using the secondary characters, and there's just enough sensuality and heat (wait until the alley scene) which balances out the love and romance. Fighting For Autumn has set the bar high for the rest of the books in the romance genre that I will read this year.
"Everyone had his or her own definition of what it meant to fall in love, but for Autumn, falling in love meant entrusting that person with every single part of you. Knowing that once someone learned details about your past that impacted the person you are, the individual would stay with you and love you that much harder."
Falling For Autumn isn't your typical romance. The main characters have flaws, baggage from their childhoods and past relationships, and vulnerabilities which made them seem realistic and relatable. Green does an excellent job in setting up the storyline, in using the secondary characters, and there's just enough sensuality and heat (wait until the alley scene) which balances out the love and romance. Fighting For Autumn has set the bar high for the rest of the books in the romance genre that I will read this year.
March 22, 2016
Such a tender and sensual journey into love, the forever kind, the unexpected, and all dreams fulfilling kind.
This journey between Ajay and Autumn takes its time, the book covers nearly a year's time, as they prepare their sibling's wedding. There are random meetings, dates that were not planned, heated moments in most unexpected places, movie nights at home. Slowly, but surely, they get to know each other, they learn to trust each other, they see each other like no one else does, and share some painful, deep things from their pasts, that has molded them to be the people they are today.
The characters are all highly likable, charismatic, and charming. I like this series, because the stories have enough drama and life built into them, that there's no need for angst in between the characters.
The time they take to move from acquaintances to friends, to something more is delicate, admirable, and enthralling. There's something very glamorous in the life they live, but it is not over the top, just suits them well.
I am completely enamored with Ajay and Autumn, I didn't want the story to end. I hope there's more to come in this enticing and sensual series
~ Four Spoons and a teaspoon on the side
This journey between Ajay and Autumn takes its time, the book covers nearly a year's time, as they prepare their sibling's wedding. There are random meetings, dates that were not planned, heated moments in most unexpected places, movie nights at home. Slowly, but surely, they get to know each other, they learn to trust each other, they see each other like no one else does, and share some painful, deep things from their pasts, that has molded them to be the people they are today.
The characters are all highly likable, charismatic, and charming. I like this series, because the stories have enough drama and life built into them, that there's no need for angst in between the characters.
The time they take to move from acquaintances to friends, to something more is delicate, admirable, and enthralling. There's something very glamorous in the life they live, but it is not over the top, just suits them well.
I am completely enamored with Ajay and Autumn, I didn't want the story to end. I hope there's more to come in this enticing and sensual series
~ Four Spoons and a teaspoon on the side
December 14, 2021
Whew (fans self) I can see why multiple reviews mention a certain scene in an alley...
Didn't 100% click with me, but i really enjoyed how this didn't follow the standard romance arc and instead slowly opened up over many months of the characters meeting and acknowledging their attraction but being careful not to take the leap before they were truly ready. It broke the usual patterns in some ways that were nicely true to the characters.
Didn't 100% click with me, but i really enjoyed how this didn't follow the standard romance arc and instead slowly opened up over many months of the characters meeting and acknowledging their attraction but being careful not to take the leap before they were truly ready. It broke the usual patterns in some ways that were nicely true to the characters.
March 24, 2018
I love it!
I love it! I love it! Two emotionally scarred souls find one another and it's explosive. Autumn and Ajay may not get along at first but their chemistry is off the charts from beginning to end. I love their openness, honesty and you get a little emotional when it comes to their past hurts. A beautiful story well written.
I love it! I love it! Two emotionally scarred souls find one another and it's explosive. Autumn and Ajay may not get along at first but their chemistry is off the charts from beginning to end. I love their openness, honesty and you get a little emotional when it comes to their past hurts. A beautiful story well written.
August 21, 2018
Wow
The Dupree girls have gone through so much! To read Autumn’s story gave so much understanding into why she was the way she was. Ajay also had a tragic childhood but for them both to retain their sanity and become who they were as adults was amazing. Their love brought tears to my eyes.
The Dupree girls have gone through so much! To read Autumn’s story gave so much understanding into why she was the way she was. Ajay also had a tragic childhood but for them both to retain their sanity and become who they were as adults was amazing. Their love brought tears to my eyes.
January 14, 2018
Complicated Love
Autumn was an overthinker, Ajay was stuck on his past, together they became what the other needed all along. Great story
Autumn was an overthinker, Ajay was stuck on his past, together they became what the other needed all along. Great story
July 16, 2019
Sweet and steamy.
Overall, it didn't super hook me nor did I really connect with the characters, but it was a fun story, and a scene involving a fire escape staircase was unexpected and hot.
Overall, it didn't super hook me nor did I really connect with the characters, but it was a fun story, and a scene involving a fire escape staircase was unexpected and hot.
April 16, 2020
I truly enjoyed this book. It's a gentle romance. I look forward to reading more books by the same author.
July 1, 2021
Sweet book loved the chemistry between the two.
May 31, 2022
A great story
July 30, 2025
A great slow burn. The tension between Autumn and Ajay was well done. The layers to their burgeoning relationship was real and didn’t feel forced. Good low angst read.
April 2, 2016
Great book. Autumn Dupree is a realist about love and weddings. She is paired with Ajay Reed at her sister's wedding. Ajay is also guarding his heart. The two of them can't deny the feelings that are awakened when they are around each other. Everyone around them notices the sizzle between them. It's up to them to decide if they're willing to take that leap of faith and explore what's between them.
I love these two; they're honest about their feelings yet willing to try love again.
I love these two; they're honest about their feelings yet willing to try love again.
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April 11, 2016Autumn
So good I'm not sure which story is my favorite anymore. Falling for Autumn is definitely high up on the list. Wow it's amazing how we always judge a person from their outward appearance when we don't truly know who the are as a person. We all have so many layers! When we find the right person who doesn't mind pulling each later back to discover the real us, it's simply amazing. Great story.
So good I'm not sure which story is my favorite anymore. Falling for Autumn is definitely high up on the list. Wow it's amazing how we always judge a person from their outward appearance when we don't truly know who the are as a person. We all have so many layers! When we find the right person who doesn't mind pulling each later back to discover the real us, it's simply amazing. Great story.
April 3, 2016
So realistic.
This book is beautiful. Ajay and Autumn are two broken souls who find comfort in each other. They think they are not made for each other but boy are the wrong. They have endured tragedy in their young lives,but still find love. It's steamy,sweet and funny. A must read.
This book is beautiful. Ajay and Autumn are two broken souls who find comfort in each other. They think they are not made for each other but boy are the wrong. They have endured tragedy in their young lives,but still find love. It's steamy,sweet and funny. A must read.
April 8, 2016
I love this book
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April 1, 2016Miniseries: Bare Sophistication
April 8, 2016
I really liked Autumn's character. She reminded me of myself in many ways. I loved the vivid details used in the scenes and now I must visit Bora Bora.
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April 10, 2016I enjoyed this heroine with quirky differences. Refreshing.
May 6, 2016
LOVED THIS BOOK! LOVE THIS SERIES .. HOT, HOT, HOT AND EVEN HOTTER!!
June 1, 2016
this was a 4.5 read for me
review coming shortly
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June 7, 2016
Loved Autumn and Ajay's story. These two fought their attraction for so long, everyone knew they would eventually fall hard for each other. Great read.
June 26, 2016
Falling For Autumn
I really enjoyed this book and finished it quickly. You get the conclusion of Winter and Taheim's story and Autumn and Ajay's story as they fall in love.
I really enjoyed this book and finished it quickly. You get the conclusion of Winter and Taheim's story and Autumn and Ajay's story as they fall in love.
December 14, 2016
These two characters are so cute together.
January 9, 2017
Another great read
April 2, 2022
I knew I'd like Ajay and Autumn when we were introduced to Taheim and Winter. They're perfect for each other. Having them fall in love in literal paradise was dreamy and beautiful.
April 2, 2017
Between Ajay Reed and Autumn Dupree as children they were sad, homeless, mocked, shamed, and embarrassed. As adults they have decided to never let anyone in with the same values and views they have the perfect friendship.
The journey to finding themselves was spellbinding as they navigated rough waters. Well written vivid to the point you can see the facial expressions on their face as you read. I look forward to reading Summer’s story, reconnecting with Winter, Taheim, Autumn, Ajay, Jaleen and Danni.
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The journey to finding themselves was spellbinding as they navigated rough waters. Well written vivid to the point you can see the facial expressions on their face as you read. I look forward to reading Summer’s story, reconnecting with Winter, Taheim, Autumn, Ajay, Jaleen and Danni.
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