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The Billionaire's Rules #12
Cherish
Introducing CHERISH, book twelve in the hot and sexy new romance series, The Billionaire’s Rules, by New York Times bestselling author Kelly Favor...
Twenty-one-year-old Ivy Spellman has always played by the rules – get good grades, stay out of trouble, and avoid bad boys at all costs.
But when she takes a temp assignment at a multi-billion dollar drug company, she can’t help but become intrigued with the sexy and ultra-demanding CEO, Cullen Sharpe.
Cullen Sharpe is used to getting what he wants, and his dark and damaged desires are locked on Ivy. Her good girl innocent routine is enough to drive him over the edge, and after Ivy makes a mistake at work, he senses an opening to teach the shy temp the pleasures and seductions of being bad...
…as well as the punishment that goes along with it.
Soon the two of them are locked in a game of mystery, seduction, and raging desire that knows no bounds. But as Ivy is pushed beyond her sexual limits, she begins to crave more from the dark billionaire.
However, Cullen guards his secrets and his heart for reasons that run deep. And if those reasons were to ever be revealed, it just might destroy them both…
CHERISH is the twelfth book in the hot new alpha billionaire series by bestselling romance author Kelly Favor.
Twenty-one-year-old Ivy Spellman has always played by the rules – get good grades, stay out of trouble, and avoid bad boys at all costs.
But when she takes a temp assignment at a multi-billion dollar drug company, she can’t help but become intrigued with the sexy and ultra-demanding CEO, Cullen Sharpe.
Cullen Sharpe is used to getting what he wants, and his dark and damaged desires are locked on Ivy. Her good girl innocent routine is enough to drive him over the edge, and after Ivy makes a mistake at work, he senses an opening to teach the shy temp the pleasures and seductions of being bad...
…as well as the punishment that goes along with it.
Soon the two of them are locked in a game of mystery, seduction, and raging desire that knows no bounds. But as Ivy is pushed beyond her sexual limits, she begins to crave more from the dark billionaire.
However, Cullen guards his secrets and his heart for reasons that run deep. And if those reasons were to ever be revealed, it just might destroy them both…
CHERISH is the twelfth book in the hot new alpha billionaire series by bestselling romance author Kelly Favor.
49 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 23, 2015
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Kelly Favor
147 books1,371 followersKelly Favor is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Connect with her on Twitter @KellyFavorBooks and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kelly.favor.31.
The "For His Pleasure" series has been #1 at Barnes and Noble and the top 100 of Amazon.com.
Currently, Kelly is hard at work juggling multiple books and thanking the universe for the patience of her wonderful readers.
The "For His Pleasure" series has been #1 at Barnes and Noble and the top 100 of Amazon.com.
Currently, Kelly is hard at work juggling multiple books and thanking the universe for the patience of her wonderful readers.
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January 12, 2016
THIS IS THE LAST BOOK IN IVY AND CULLEN'S STORY AND TO THAT I CAN ONLY SAY
THANK GOD AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THINGS HOLY.
This book did not resolve anything--i mean really. Lucas was not charged for the actions he did so he's still free out there, harassing people. Cullen's dad got arrested but the father son relationship is still messed up and really, what did the dad really do? We don't know. Ivy is still annoying. Cullen and Ivy's relationship is questionable.
I highly do not recommend to read this series. It's not worth the price Kelly Favor's charging for it on Amazon. I will not be continuing on with the rest of the series featuring a different couple.
This series was the worst thing I ever read this year and hopefully, will be the last horrible thing I read.
THANK GOD AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THINGS HOLY.
This book did not resolve anything--i mean really. Lucas was not charged for the actions he did so he's still free out there, harassing people. Cullen's dad got arrested but the father son relationship is still messed up and really, what did the dad really do? We don't know. Ivy is still annoying. Cullen and Ivy's relationship is questionable.
I highly do not recommend to read this series. It's not worth the price Kelly Favor's charging for it on Amazon. I will not be continuing on with the rest of the series featuring a different couple.
This series was the worst thing I ever read this year and hopefully, will be the last horrible thing I read.
May 17, 2016
SINFULLY SEXY !!!
Title: Cherish
Series: The Billionaire's Rules
Designation: Book Twelve of Multi-Installment Serial, NOT a Standalone Story
Author: Kelly Favor
Reading Platform: Kindle Unlimited
My Rating: FIVE SINFULLY SEXY STARS*****
*** Book Twelve is pretty much the end of Ivy and Cullen's story. Book Thirteen begins a new storyline featuring Ivy's cousin, Lanie Day, who was introduced in this installment and billionaire playboy CEO, Brayden Forman which continues in Books Fourteen, Fifteen and concludes in Book Sixteen.
Cherish is the twelfth book in Kelly Favor's suspenseful The Billionaire's Rules Serial and it totally rocks! This is my very first experience with Favor's work but I must say, I'm impressed with what I've read so far. This is NOT a standalone story but rather a serial with sixteen installments so we all know what that mean.... dare I say it, cliffhangers - fifteen to be exact since Book 16 is the conclusion of The BIllionaire's Rules. Yikes! Each installment is relatively short which makes them perfect for a quick break or lunchtime read. The journey begins with Ivy Spellman, a recent college graduate who has been hired as a data entry temp by Biomatrix Pharma, one of the largest and most prestigious drug companies in Boston. Out of her group, she has been singled out by the handsome CEO of the company, Cullen Sharpe who has for no apparent reason chosen her to bring him his coffee. Ivy had always been the shy, quiet, mousy student who always sat in front, kept her head down, took meticulous notes and got good grades. She has just recently finished school and has no real job experience other than working as a part time grocery clerk so this is her first real job. She has no idea why Mr. Sharpe has taken an unusual interest in her but she only hopes that it doesn't lead to her termination. It certainly couldn't be because of her good looks because she would never be beautiful enough to attract the attention of someone like handsome, wealthy Cullen Sharpe. Even her manager, Emma Marks, seems to immediately dislike her. What the heck? After Ivy spills a cup of scalding hot coffee in Mr Sharpe's lap, she is called to his office to discuss her failure of his assigned task and to Ivy's surprise, he offers her tutelage in the form of.......discipline. What? Mr Sharpe presents Ivy with a choice but what will she decide??? She decides to decline his offer and leave his office but immediately regrets her decision. Ivy's indecision and inexperience torment her as she tries to resume her work. She is invited to a nearby bar for a drink after work with Lucas and several other coworkers. There is an altercation at the bar involving a very tipsy Ivy and a group of very obnoxious male patrons. The only friend she seems to have among her co-workers is Lucas who unsuccessfully tries to rescue her from their unwelcome advances. But just who arrives in time to come to Ivy's rescue? Why, handsome, hunky Cullen Sharpe, of course! Apparently, the mysterious Mr. Sharpe is very attracted to lovely, young, inexperienced Ivy and wants to do more than just discipline her at work. He spirits her away to his apartment where he rejects her after learning she is a virgin. What the heck? Ivy leaves and is more determined than ever to stay away from the fickle Mr Sharpe but can he stay away from Ivy? Apparently not! He insists that she attend a company luncheon at a nearby venue where she quite literally bumps into Xavier Montrose, President of Vellum Pharmaceuticals, a direct competitor of her boss' company, Biomatrix. And Xavier asks her for a date! Oh my! Cullen Sharpe witnesses the exchange and is furious. Oh my glory! Cullen Sharpe may not want her but apparently he doesn't want anyone else to have Ivy either? What is wrong with that man? What will Ivy do? Will she defy her Boss, otherwise known as Sir or Mr Sharpe as he's asked to be called, and accept a date with Xavier? I think not, at least not yet. Cullen Sharpe doesn't give her a chance. It looks as if the enigmatic Mr Sharpe can't stay away from Ivy and this time, he does the deed. That's right, Ivy is no longer a virgin! She spends the night with Cullen but when morning comes, he's back to his same cruel, arrogant self telling her that she should stay away from him. What is this guy's problem? But when Xavier is waiting outside the Biomatrix building for Ivy the next day and whisks her away for lunch, Cullen is absolutely livid. He marches into the restaurant and demands that Ivy leave immediately. And now, he showing up at Ivy's apartment in the middle of the night - uninvited! Oh my glory! Poor Ivy will soon be suffering from whiplash as a result of Cullen's mood swings and his off and on again behavior. He wants her, he doesn't want her, he wants her! But she can't turn him away! She's already in too deep! And I do mean emotionally and legally! OMG! Why is Xavier Montrose so interested in Ivy and just what is he up to??? Is the email he sent Ivy real and why did he send it? Hmmm...... And what exactly was Lucas doing in Emma Mark's office at her computer and why is he watching Ivy so closely??? After Ivy finally confronts Lucas for reading her email, Lucas delivers an unbelievable confession and a terrifying ultimatum to Ivy but is Lucas Hogan truly a FBI special agent and if so, why is he investigating Cullen Sharpe? Could there be a little corporate espionage happening at Biomatrix or murder? The truths, lies, consequences and threats are slowly taking an emotional and physical toll on Ivy. Ivy is threatened after someone sends her pictures of Cullen and her making love. The turmoil is too great and Ivy collapses while with Cullen. He takes her to his home to care for her where Ivy finally reveals the truth to Cullen? Ivy may be in danger and Cullen claims he has a way to protect her from everything - but only if she marries him! What??? Even after a quickie marriage in Vegas, the secrets and lies keep bombarding Ivy at every turn. Why couldn't he just have told her the truth? Why must he continue to conceal everything and selfishly guard his secrets, never allowing Ivy to penetrate the walls he's built around his heart? Knowing what she knows now, will she still be able to stay married to Cullen? Will she ever be able to trust him??? Does he even love her or is he only using her as he's used so many others??? And now she knows for sure that there have been others! Truths are told! Secrets are revealed! Lies are exposed! Commitments made! Promises sworn! Oh My! But has Cullen finally revealed everything??? Hmm.... I wonder??? No spoilers from me but I will say this..... Super sexy dominant boss who may have control issues who loves to discipline and punish his "student"-check! Handsome charismatic competitor and former friend who seeks revenge-check! Beautiful, shy virgin who discovers that she loves to submit-check! An overprotective and very meddlesome mother-check! A mysterious and elusive father who is wanted by the FBI-check! Office politics, drama, secrets, domination, consequences, punishment, blackmail, possible corporate espionage, a claimed FBI investigation and maybe even murder-check! A private jet, a sudden eventful trip to Vegas and a unexpected quickie wedding-check! Heated attraction, sexy seduction, fiery passion, mind-blowing suspense, a smidge of BDSM, steamy sex and an unhealthy dose of agonizing angst-you bet! Oh my God! That and a whole lot more! This story just gets better and better! The story is smart, exciting, fast-paced, suspenseful, compelling, arousing and seductive. The dialogue is smart, well executed and flows effortlessly. The characters are intriguing, captivating, engaging and sexy. Seriously sexy and definitely entertaining! Loved it!
Title: Cherish
Series: The Billionaire's Rules
Designation: Book Twelve of Multi-Installment Serial, NOT a Standalone Story
Author: Kelly Favor
Reading Platform: Kindle Unlimited
My Rating: FIVE SINFULLY SEXY STARS*****
*** Book Twelve is pretty much the end of Ivy and Cullen's story. Book Thirteen begins a new storyline featuring Ivy's cousin, Lanie Day, who was introduced in this installment and billionaire playboy CEO, Brayden Forman which continues in Books Fourteen, Fifteen and concludes in Book Sixteen.
Cherish is the twelfth book in Kelly Favor's suspenseful The Billionaire's Rules Serial and it totally rocks! This is my very first experience with Favor's work but I must say, I'm impressed with what I've read so far. This is NOT a standalone story but rather a serial with sixteen installments so we all know what that mean.... dare I say it, cliffhangers - fifteen to be exact since Book 16 is the conclusion of The BIllionaire's Rules. Yikes! Each installment is relatively short which makes them perfect for a quick break or lunchtime read. The journey begins with Ivy Spellman, a recent college graduate who has been hired as a data entry temp by Biomatrix Pharma, one of the largest and most prestigious drug companies in Boston. Out of her group, she has been singled out by the handsome CEO of the company, Cullen Sharpe who has for no apparent reason chosen her to bring him his coffee. Ivy had always been the shy, quiet, mousy student who always sat in front, kept her head down, took meticulous notes and got good grades. She has just recently finished school and has no real job experience other than working as a part time grocery clerk so this is her first real job. She has no idea why Mr. Sharpe has taken an unusual interest in her but she only hopes that it doesn't lead to her termination. It certainly couldn't be because of her good looks because she would never be beautiful enough to attract the attention of someone like handsome, wealthy Cullen Sharpe. Even her manager, Emma Marks, seems to immediately dislike her. What the heck? After Ivy spills a cup of scalding hot coffee in Mr Sharpe's lap, she is called to his office to discuss her failure of his assigned task and to Ivy's surprise, he offers her tutelage in the form of.......discipline. What? Mr Sharpe presents Ivy with a choice but what will she decide??? She decides to decline his offer and leave his office but immediately regrets her decision. Ivy's indecision and inexperience torment her as she tries to resume her work. She is invited to a nearby bar for a drink after work with Lucas and several other coworkers. There is an altercation at the bar involving a very tipsy Ivy and a group of very obnoxious male patrons. The only friend she seems to have among her co-workers is Lucas who unsuccessfully tries to rescue her from their unwelcome advances. But just who arrives in time to come to Ivy's rescue? Why, handsome, hunky Cullen Sharpe, of course! Apparently, the mysterious Mr. Sharpe is very attracted to lovely, young, inexperienced Ivy and wants to do more than just discipline her at work. He spirits her away to his apartment where he rejects her after learning she is a virgin. What the heck? Ivy leaves and is more determined than ever to stay away from the fickle Mr Sharpe but can he stay away from Ivy? Apparently not! He insists that she attend a company luncheon at a nearby venue where she quite literally bumps into Xavier Montrose, President of Vellum Pharmaceuticals, a direct competitor of her boss' company, Biomatrix. And Xavier asks her for a date! Oh my! Cullen Sharpe witnesses the exchange and is furious. Oh my glory! Cullen Sharpe may not want her but apparently he doesn't want anyone else to have Ivy either? What is wrong with that man? What will Ivy do? Will she defy her Boss, otherwise known as Sir or Mr Sharpe as he's asked to be called, and accept a date with Xavier? I think not, at least not yet. Cullen Sharpe doesn't give her a chance. It looks as if the enigmatic Mr Sharpe can't stay away from Ivy and this time, he does the deed. That's right, Ivy is no longer a virgin! She spends the night with Cullen but when morning comes, he's back to his same cruel, arrogant self telling her that she should stay away from him. What is this guy's problem? But when Xavier is waiting outside the Biomatrix building for Ivy the next day and whisks her away for lunch, Cullen is absolutely livid. He marches into the restaurant and demands that Ivy leave immediately. And now, he showing up at Ivy's apartment in the middle of the night - uninvited! Oh my glory! Poor Ivy will soon be suffering from whiplash as a result of Cullen's mood swings and his off and on again behavior. He wants her, he doesn't want her, he wants her! But she can't turn him away! She's already in too deep! And I do mean emotionally and legally! OMG! Why is Xavier Montrose so interested in Ivy and just what is he up to??? Is the email he sent Ivy real and why did he send it? Hmmm...... And what exactly was Lucas doing in Emma Mark's office at her computer and why is he watching Ivy so closely??? After Ivy finally confronts Lucas for reading her email, Lucas delivers an unbelievable confession and a terrifying ultimatum to Ivy but is Lucas Hogan truly a FBI special agent and if so, why is he investigating Cullen Sharpe? Could there be a little corporate espionage happening at Biomatrix or murder? The truths, lies, consequences and threats are slowly taking an emotional and physical toll on Ivy. Ivy is threatened after someone sends her pictures of Cullen and her making love. The turmoil is too great and Ivy collapses while with Cullen. He takes her to his home to care for her where Ivy finally reveals the truth to Cullen? Ivy may be in danger and Cullen claims he has a way to protect her from everything - but only if she marries him! What??? Even after a quickie marriage in Vegas, the secrets and lies keep bombarding Ivy at every turn. Why couldn't he just have told her the truth? Why must he continue to conceal everything and selfishly guard his secrets, never allowing Ivy to penetrate the walls he's built around his heart? Knowing what she knows now, will she still be able to stay married to Cullen? Will she ever be able to trust him??? Does he even love her or is he only using her as he's used so many others??? And now she knows for sure that there have been others! Truths are told! Secrets are revealed! Lies are exposed! Commitments made! Promises sworn! Oh My! But has Cullen finally revealed everything??? Hmm.... I wonder??? No spoilers from me but I will say this..... Super sexy dominant boss who may have control issues who loves to discipline and punish his "student"-check! Handsome charismatic competitor and former friend who seeks revenge-check! Beautiful, shy virgin who discovers that she loves to submit-check! An overprotective and very meddlesome mother-check! A mysterious and elusive father who is wanted by the FBI-check! Office politics, drama, secrets, domination, consequences, punishment, blackmail, possible corporate espionage, a claimed FBI investigation and maybe even murder-check! A private jet, a sudden eventful trip to Vegas and a unexpected quickie wedding-check! Heated attraction, sexy seduction, fiery passion, mind-blowing suspense, a smidge of BDSM, steamy sex and an unhealthy dose of agonizing angst-you bet! Oh my God! That and a whole lot more! This story just gets better and better! The story is smart, exciting, fast-paced, suspenseful, compelling, arousing and seductive. The dialogue is smart, well executed and flows effortlessly. The characters are intriguing, captivating, engaging and sexy. Seriously sexy and definitely entertaining! Loved it!
September 21, 2020
Yummy
Wow this book went from intense to yummy in a matter of moments. I just love when a book series grabs ahold of you and never lets you put it down.
Wow this book went from intense to yummy in a matter of moments. I just love when a book series grabs ahold of you and never lets you put it down.
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August 27, 2015Waste of my money and time
I waited until I read the whole Ivy and Cullen series. I am having a hard time writing a good review of the books. In as much as I didn't like the books, because I thought they were poorly written and sometimes downright stupid... I kept buying them because I wanted to know the outcome. I read a lot of books. Mostly adult romance. Not all are good but most of them are great and I have re-read some a few times. But this series..... I won't be re-reading it. First to stretch it out to 12 books was just greedy. I paid $26.00 plus for a story that could have been condensed into one novel for less. I'll admit the sex was hot in the books but again there was no continuity in the writing. The storyline wasn't even plausible!!! It's a bad writers Fifty Shades of Grey!!! Anyway, I'm glad for the happy ending but it seems it was anticlimactic after everything they went through. Case in point..... Cullen is being investigated for killing a patient but yet with just a few hours notice he's back in an operating room doing brain surgery..,,, really!!!! Ok I said my piece. What hospital in their right mind would allow that??? There are a lot of writers out there. I love finding writers and reading new books but I hate wasting my hard earned money on sub-par writing so I'll continue with my favorites and know I'm getting a quality read!
I waited until I read the whole Ivy and Cullen series. I am having a hard time writing a good review of the books. In as much as I didn't like the books, because I thought they were poorly written and sometimes downright stupid... I kept buying them because I wanted to know the outcome. I read a lot of books. Mostly adult romance. Not all are good but most of them are great and I have re-read some a few times. But this series..... I won't be re-reading it. First to stretch it out to 12 books was just greedy. I paid $26.00 plus for a story that could have been condensed into one novel for less. I'll admit the sex was hot in the books but again there was no continuity in the writing. The storyline wasn't even plausible!!! It's a bad writers Fifty Shades of Grey!!! Anyway, I'm glad for the happy ending but it seems it was anticlimactic after everything they went through. Case in point..... Cullen is being investigated for killing a patient but yet with just a few hours notice he's back in an operating room doing brain surgery..,,, really!!!! Ok I said my piece. What hospital in their right mind would allow that??? There are a lot of writers out there. I love finding writers and reading new books but I hate wasting my hard earned money on sub-par writing so I'll continue with my favorites and know I'm getting a quality read!
August 1, 2017
This book was good and I see that Kelly is going to start using the same format that she had with the "For His Pleasure" Series where she introduces new characters who are somehow related to the original characters to begin a new romance. I actually like when she does this because it intertwines everyone and gives their world more depth. I really enjoyed how Cullen and Ivy's story was "wrapped up" (knowing they will still be mentioned in future installments of the series).
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 25, 2015
So Happy for Ivy
I almost quit this series but I am very happy I didn't. I was so glad to see that Ivy was happy in the end. Thank you for such a great read!
I almost quit this series but I am very happy I didn't. I was so glad to see that Ivy was happy in the end. Thank you for such a great read!
August 26, 2015
Funny new series
It was a happy ending for Ivy as predicted. The next part of the story sounds like it is going to hilarious and original.
It was a happy ending for Ivy as predicted. The next part of the story sounds like it is going to hilarious and original.
February 22, 2016
Gripping
Good read, can't wait to read the next instalment, only gave four stars due to the length of the book.
Good read, can't wait to read the next instalment, only gave four stars due to the length of the book.
November 5, 2016
Glad For Ivy can't wait to get to know Lanie
I thought the transfer of the stories from Ivy's to Lanie's was very interesting and the sequence of events was clever.
I thought the transfer of the stories from Ivy's to Lanie's was very interesting and the sequence of events was clever.
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