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The Cay
Can two friends with benefits make the leap to a life of happily ever after? Duke Weston thinks they can, when his casual relationship with Aemelia Davidson gradually turns serious. The problem is that Duke puts too much emphasis on appearances, as he tries to appease his mother and gets in too much of a hurry to walk Aemelia down the aisle.
Pushing him away, the independent and sometimes self indulgent fund manager flees Manhattan and escapes to the tiny Cay her father left for her in the Turks and Caicos. Determined to see her father’s dream of development become a reality, Aemelia reconnects with her teenage sweetheart for a secret affair. It’s an affair that lasts until Duke comes after her, determined to win her back.
Resisting him at every turn, Aemelia gives her full attention to the project inspired by her father, building luxury beach houses to surround a marina that will be home to luxury yachts and sailboats from around the world.
Can Aemelia see herself in a committed relationship with Duke? Is The Cay the place where she will finally put down roots and make Duke happy?
Greed, love, respect, and temptation must be overcome in this story of The Cay.
Pushing him away, the independent and sometimes self indulgent fund manager flees Manhattan and escapes to the tiny Cay her father left for her in the Turks and Caicos. Determined to see her father’s dream of development become a reality, Aemelia reconnects with her teenage sweetheart for a secret affair. It’s an affair that lasts until Duke comes after her, determined to win her back.
Resisting him at every turn, Aemelia gives her full attention to the project inspired by her father, building luxury beach houses to surround a marina that will be home to luxury yachts and sailboats from around the world.
Can Aemelia see herself in a committed relationship with Duke? Is The Cay the place where she will finally put down roots and make Duke happy?
Greed, love, respect, and temptation must be overcome in this story of The Cay.
223 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2016
About the author
Cara Addison
32 books160 followersBorn and raised in Southern Ontario, Cara Addison has used drive, tenacity, ambition, and out-of-the-box thinking to ascend the Canadian corporate ladder to shatter the proverbial glass ceiling. As the CEO of a government firm, Cara prefers to be out in the trenches, working to provide solutions rather than sitting behind a desk. Over her fifteen-year career, Cara has given back to her community, supporting her philanthropic interests as she provides strategic governance on numerous boards of directors.
While Cara loves to succeed in her work, it was an impromptu challenge to herself that led her to sit down one day and write a piece of fiction that was worthy of publication. Being an avid daydreamer since childhood, she transferred her own wit and humor to the narrative and dialogue of the characters that resided in her imagination. Words poured onto the page and within weeks, she had a full-length novel with characters, events, and situations that were influenced by the people and places in her everyday life.
In typical fashion, Cara found herself submitting ‘Passion, Power, and Privilege‘ to a publisher just thirty days after Kate Callahan and Bradley Taylor materialized in her imagination. Having boldly submitted her first manuscript she began writing another while balancing the demands of work and a young family. Remarkably, Cara has managed to juggle her career, motherhood, and the creative process of writing. In the past twelve months, this literary newcomer has written and published a total five full-length novels. According to this prolific author, a sixth is in the works.
As the mother of two young daughters, Cara involves her girls as she indulges in outdoor adventures, shares her love of new travel destinations, tends to the backyard vegetable patch, and uses those fresh ingredients in her everyday cooking.
With a growing catalogue of novels, Cara uses her social media savvy to engage and interact with readers. Her playful, clever, and sometimes naughty banter resonates with male and female readers alike.
Cara’s novels include:
Passion, Power, and Privilege
Going The Distance
The Fortuitous Pen [Sequel to Going The Distance]
Every Second Weekend
Loans Lust and Lies
You can find Cara online at www.caraaddison.com where you can read excerpts and reviews of her novels.
Tweet Cara at www.twitter.com/FortuitousPen
Like Cara at www.facebook.com/authorcaraaddison
Friend Cara at www.goodreads.com/cara_addison
Schedule interviews or book reviews by email at caraaddison2014@gmail.com
While Cara loves to succeed in her work, it was an impromptu challenge to herself that led her to sit down one day and write a piece of fiction that was worthy of publication. Being an avid daydreamer since childhood, she transferred her own wit and humor to the narrative and dialogue of the characters that resided in her imagination. Words poured onto the page and within weeks, she had a full-length novel with characters, events, and situations that were influenced by the people and places in her everyday life.
In typical fashion, Cara found herself submitting ‘Passion, Power, and Privilege‘ to a publisher just thirty days after Kate Callahan and Bradley Taylor materialized in her imagination. Having boldly submitted her first manuscript she began writing another while balancing the demands of work and a young family. Remarkably, Cara has managed to juggle her career, motherhood, and the creative process of writing. In the past twelve months, this literary newcomer has written and published a total five full-length novels. According to this prolific author, a sixth is in the works.
As the mother of two young daughters, Cara involves her girls as she indulges in outdoor adventures, shares her love of new travel destinations, tends to the backyard vegetable patch, and uses those fresh ingredients in her everyday cooking.
With a growing catalogue of novels, Cara uses her social media savvy to engage and interact with readers. Her playful, clever, and sometimes naughty banter resonates with male and female readers alike.
Cara’s novels include:
Passion, Power, and Privilege
Going The Distance
The Fortuitous Pen [Sequel to Going The Distance]
Every Second Weekend
Loans Lust and Lies
You can find Cara online at www.caraaddison.com where you can read excerpts and reviews of her novels.
Tweet Cara at www.twitter.com/FortuitousPen
Like Cara at www.facebook.com/authorcaraaddison
Friend Cara at www.goodreads.com/cara_addison
Schedule interviews or book reviews by email at caraaddison2014@gmail.com
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March 21, 2016
I did receive this book as a free ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
I have read a few other books and she never disappoints.
The main characters in the book, Duke a handsome 27 year old. Grew up wealthy, and is a successful business man.
The female character, Aemelia grew up in the wealthy atmosphere also. Aemelia had her Dad's love and support growing up. Her mother was in the picture yes, however, to her Aemelia was just a bourdon. Aemelia has become a very successful business woman. She has a mass fortune of around $4 billion dollars.
Aemelia & Duke meet and become instantly attracted to each other. Aemelia & Duke at first are just using each other as 'sex' friends. However, with their connection, their attraction grows stronger, and they both realize they have a relationship.
Duke & Aemelia go to Duke's families house in Chicago for his sister's wedding. Aemelia & Duke's father hit things off. He is very interested in her success and her business investments. He see's Aemelia as a great person for his son. He says her pocket book will rival's Duke's any day. I was happy to see that his father saw Aemelia for the strong business woman she is, and not just arm candy for Duke.
Duke & Aemelia have up's and down's. However, they do work through things together mostly. Duke does seem, more controlling at times. At one point during the book I thought Duke was just with Aemelia for her money, for her fortune. Duke doesn't seem to grasp what her wealth really is until one point where Aemelia offers to buy some stock to help his company for $4 million or so. Duke is flabbergasted about that money she can quickly turn around to help. Duke does finally realize Aemelia is a strong business woman down in the Caribbean when she is looking to turn some property around. Aemelia, she has a head for business, and can see what she is after. She doesn't wait for Duke's approval, or anyone else's. She goes after what she wants. I was happy to see such a strong female character.
I have read a few other books and she never disappoints.
The main characters in the book, Duke a handsome 27 year old. Grew up wealthy, and is a successful business man.
The female character, Aemelia grew up in the wealthy atmosphere also. Aemelia had her Dad's love and support growing up. Her mother was in the picture yes, however, to her Aemelia was just a bourdon. Aemelia has become a very successful business woman. She has a mass fortune of around $4 billion dollars.
Aemelia & Duke meet and become instantly attracted to each other. Aemelia & Duke at first are just using each other as 'sex' friends. However, with their connection, their attraction grows stronger, and they both realize they have a relationship.
Duke & Aemelia go to Duke's families house in Chicago for his sister's wedding. Aemelia & Duke's father hit things off. He is very interested in her success and her business investments. He see's Aemelia as a great person for his son. He says her pocket book will rival's Duke's any day. I was happy to see that his father saw Aemelia for the strong business woman she is, and not just arm candy for Duke.
Duke & Aemelia have up's and down's. However, they do work through things together mostly. Duke does seem, more controlling at times. At one point during the book I thought Duke was just with Aemelia for her money, for her fortune. Duke doesn't seem to grasp what her wealth really is until one point where Aemelia offers to buy some stock to help his company for $4 million or so. Duke is flabbergasted about that money she can quickly turn around to help. Duke does finally realize Aemelia is a strong business woman down in the Caribbean when she is looking to turn some property around. Aemelia, she has a head for business, and can see what she is after. She doesn't wait for Duke's approval, or anyone else's. She goes after what she wants. I was happy to see such a strong female character.
April 2, 2016
I beta read The Cay and have emailed with author before writing my review. (I wont go into too much detail in case of changes prior to publication.)
With this book I went in blind, I didn't have a back cover to read or any insight as to the journey the book would take me on.
The characters: Duke, what can I say one moment I love him, the next I loath every word out of his mouth, I was surprised to say by the end my heart broke a little for him. Whilst I don't agree with everything he says and does, some of his attributes must come from his family which makes his views on things a little more understandable.
Aemelia is very different, I would be donning my amour and riding into battle with her throughout this story until, in my view she goes her own way, leaving me feeling empty and used.
As a predominant reading of HEA, I felt a little let down by Aemelia, she didn't behave the way I expected her too and though I don't like her for it, it is not a bad thing. Cara Addison has helped me broaden my perceptions and expectations of characters.
The Plot: Whilst I do believe the pace of the book was a tad to rapid for a novel of this length, there is a lot of substance to the plot and an underlying storyline which I didn't expect to come to the forefront in the way it did.
Whilst not my usual cup of tea, once I had a better understanding of the author's motivations I found that I could relate to it from a happier place.
With this book I went in blind, I didn't have a back cover to read or any insight as to the journey the book would take me on.
The characters: Duke, what can I say one moment I love him, the next I loath every word out of his mouth, I was surprised to say by the end my heart broke a little for him. Whilst I don't agree with everything he says and does, some of his attributes must come from his family which makes his views on things a little more understandable.
Aemelia is very different, I would be donning my amour and riding into battle with her throughout this story until, in my view she goes her own way, leaving me feeling empty and used.
As a predominant reading of HEA, I felt a little let down by Aemelia, she didn't behave the way I expected her too and though I don't like her for it, it is not a bad thing. Cara Addison has helped me broaden my perceptions and expectations of characters.
The Plot: Whilst I do believe the pace of the book was a tad to rapid for a novel of this length, there is a lot of substance to the plot and an underlying storyline which I didn't expect to come to the forefront in the way it did.
Whilst not my usual cup of tea, once I had a better understanding of the author's motivations I found that I could relate to it from a happier place.
May 12, 2016
Head's up! There's a cliffhanger after a thoroughly enjoyable read.
So, it's been a little bit since I read the book (and even longer because I just found out that I hadn't actually posted my review when I thought I had - my apologies Cara) - I wasn't sure how I felt at the end. It left me feeling unsettled. I am not sure why either, but I think it was the cliffhanger. Now that I've got that out of the way...
How far are you willing to go to make a relationship work? How willing are you to make changes? If your idea of how you want your life to play out don't necessarily match your partner's, how far are you willing to change your desires to make someone else happy?
Aemelia and Duke are both very strong people with definite ideas on how their lives are going to go. They begin as friends with benefits and progress to a level Aemelia never thought she'd go to. This is an intriguing story of concessions and changes made to create a life, literally and it doesn't play out the way you'd expect.
I love Aemelia and I'd love to do Duke! LOL Aemelia goes above and beyond in my opinion and all to make Duke feel fulfilled. I have to say, although I was unsettled at the ending, I love the story. I look forward to the next part of the journey.
So, it's been a little bit since I read the book (and even longer because I just found out that I hadn't actually posted my review when I thought I had - my apologies Cara) - I wasn't sure how I felt at the end. It left me feeling unsettled. I am not sure why either, but I think it was the cliffhanger. Now that I've got that out of the way...
How far are you willing to go to make a relationship work? How willing are you to make changes? If your idea of how you want your life to play out don't necessarily match your partner's, how far are you willing to change your desires to make someone else happy?
Aemelia and Duke are both very strong people with definite ideas on how their lives are going to go. They begin as friends with benefits and progress to a level Aemelia never thought she'd go to. This is an intriguing story of concessions and changes made to create a life, literally and it doesn't play out the way you'd expect.
I love Aemelia and I'd love to do Duke! LOL Aemelia goes above and beyond in my opinion and all to make Duke feel fulfilled. I have to say, although I was unsettled at the ending, I love the story. I look forward to the next part of the journey.
April 8, 2016
The thing I've noticed about Cara Addison's books is her female characters are always strong. I love Aemelia's strength and the fact that she knows what she wants and goes for it. A smart business woman in a traditionally male dominated world, she manages a large fortune and plans to build her father's dream. Duke is just as strong willed as Aemelia and together they are a passionate couple. Brought together by a night of sex, neither thought it would be a long term arrangement.
When a true relationship develops the journey becomes bumpy. His overbearing family, a fib gone wrong, and emotions that were unexpected makes for a fast paced read by Ms. Addison. The tropical setting for a large part of the book, makes it a great beach for the summer or a mental vacation by a fire in the winter. This banter between Duke and Aemelia is sexy and fun and their sex scenes are scorching. There are several unexpected events in the book, and while there are times when the reader may want to smack the characters for their actions, like real life nothing is predictable. I look forward to the next book by Ms. Addison.
When a true relationship develops the journey becomes bumpy. His overbearing family, a fib gone wrong, and emotions that were unexpected makes for a fast paced read by Ms. Addison. The tropical setting for a large part of the book, makes it a great beach for the summer or a mental vacation by a fire in the winter. This banter between Duke and Aemelia is sexy and fun and their sex scenes are scorching. There are several unexpected events in the book, and while there are times when the reader may want to smack the characters for their actions, like real life nothing is predictable. I look forward to the next book by Ms. Addison.
April 17, 2016
This was a great book! I was hooked from the beginning and read it all in one day! I hope their story will continue!
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