Enthrall

Found by You #3.5

by Victoria H. Smith

She’s the head of security. Can this bad boy athlete strip away her layers? When Diondre walks into my club he obviously feels like he owns the place. I find him between not one, but two women and no one gets away with such things. I toss him out, no thoughts about it.But then he finds me.He finds me in a place of vulnerability. Not succumbing to his charms is harder than I anticipate and that has nothing to do with his celebrity and fame. I deal with the famous all the time. I deal with people all the time, but Diondre is different. He stokes something in me that hasn’t be lit in a long time, because I don’t allow it. Like I said, I deal with people.I don’t fall for them.Enthrall is a 30,000-word, short standalone, but is also book four in the new adult contemporary romance series Found by You. Enthrall is an AA romance. If you like steamy shorts about bad boys and the kick butt heroines that can hold their own against them, then this one is for you! Scroll up and purchase today!

Genres: Novella

106 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 18, 2016

About the author

Victoria H. Smith has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. She puts it to good use writing romance all day. She resides in the Midwest with her Macbook on her lap and a cornfield to her right. She often draws inspiration for her stories from her own life experiences, and the characters she writes give her an earful about it.

In her free time, she enjoys extreme couponing, reading, watching Scandal, and general geekery in the form of Sherlock and DC Comics. She’s a bestselling author and the 2014 Swirl Award winner for Best New Adult Romance, as well as the recipient of the 2015 AMB Ovation Award for her new adult romance FOUND BY YOU. She writes both new adult and adult fiction in many genres, but mainly focuses in contemporary interracial and multicultural romances.


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Reviews

[Cherryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Is the king of F'ups finally maturing?

Diondre Combs finally finding someone he deems worthy of growing up and maturing. Andie Simmons is the spark he needed to stay on the straight and narrow. He finally wants to have something like his buddy Griffin and his wife Roxie has. He just needed the right person to come along. But, can be get along with her brother Tucker and the grudge he has with his sister? After D. put himself in harm's way to save Tuck and Andie, we see brother and sister's relationship improving.

Victoria wrote a very quick read with this book. I'm my opinion, it is not as attention keeping as the previous books in the series but interesting no less.

[SassyMama · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was not my favorite by this author. I’m glad Diondre finally grew up a bit and found someone to possibly look to the future with in Andie...however their story didn’t have the depth that Griff and Roxie’s stories held...I was kind of disappointed ☹️

[♡ Jeri's Book Attic ♡ Jeri the Romance Bibiliophile ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

[Nycskpe · Rating 3 out of 5]

OK read

I wish the author has held back some on this one! I don't think I could go after a guy that upon first ever laying eyes on him, he was B-&"- D"() in a female and groaping on another in a strip club!
Just because they are both people of color doesn't mean less credibility. The story was rushed a bit to much.

[evette w · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yeah It's Good

This was just good from beginning to the very end.The writer brings you and never lets go.I love this couple ,they are not perfect but for the people they love they will move mountains.The fact that we get to see inside this relationship that's building between two people is really good.This was such good writing and excellent storytelling.

[Yvonne · Rating 4 out of 5]

LOVED THIS STORY.

I enjoyed reading D and Andie's story, this was a very cute couple, very interesting how they first met. I loved how D wanted to help her brother, which the boy needed some professional help. I hope we see more of them we need to know if they made which I hope they did. Good job Victoria and thank you for these wonderful stories.

[Kendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars

Absolutely deserves 5 stars and then some! Hooks you from page 1 and keeps you hooked until the very last page! I couldn't put this book down. A rollercoaster of emotions written beautifully

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it alot

I liked it alot . It's a great start to D's and Andi's love life. I like how D got Andi and her brother back together.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are a Found By You fan, you will enjoy this story. D has really grown up and found his HEA. Great short story.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

** ARC Received for an Honest Review **

I really enjoyed reading Enthrall! It picks up with Diondre after the end of Loved by You. He, Griffin and Ryan are enjoying their pro careers in their respective cities. Enthrall picks up with Griffin and D deciding to throw a party at the premier Club Prestige in celebration of Ryan getting traded to his hometown team in DC from Canada. However, D, being D, jeopardizes their party by engaging in...less than stellar activities in said club when he’s supposed to be paying the deposit. He pretty much has to kiss some major *** in order to regain favor with the owner, Andie Simmons, a woman he’s attracted to from the moment she breaks up his activities and tosses him out.

I really enjoyed their story! Even though it was a novella, I didn’t feel like their story was rushed. I loved being able to catch up with D and his shenanigans post-Found by You and Loved by You. I especially liked how D was able to finally meet a girl that made him want to show her his true self, the humble side that didn’t let his fame take over and the side that was proud of his Chicago roots. I liked that them being together and D being a genuinely good guy got her to open up about her situation with her family. Although, I think I speak for everyone when I want to drop kick a certain family member in Andie’s life, but I like that said member was starting to show some remorse for his actions at the end.

Thoroughly enjoyed Enthrall and I can’t wait to read what Victoria has in store for us next! Hopefully it’ll be Ryan’s story *nudge* *nudge*

[Yolanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Diondre "D" Combs is a bad boy baller who is trying to reform his bad boy ways. However, he fails spectacularly while securing the locations for one of his friend's welcome. His stunt puts him on Andie Simmons radar and not in a good way. Andie intrigues D and he's determined to get to know her better. Let the chase begin.

I enjoyed watching D own up to his mistakes and putting himself out there with Andie. Andie is a strong woman who can only be admired. She pulled herself up from nothing, worked hard to provide opportunities for an ingrate brother and became a successful entrepreneur. I loved that she didn't immediately succumb to D's advances. Enthrall is a fast and cute read that I hope you enjoy as much as I did.

[Crystal Franklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't want to like this book because I didn't care for Diondre Combs. But after reading this story, Ms. Smith did a good job in changing my mind. I got to understand D in a way that I didn't in the Found Series (even though it is a short book).

This is book is about Diondre Combs and Andie Simmons. Even though this was a short read I loved the romance between D and Andie, the build up of their relationship. I never felt that the story was rushed in anyway. I loved that Andie was a strong woman and could handle herself even with all that she was dealing with. D has grown up but still has trouble with boundaries I found that he is not just one dimensional and I liked that he was able to show more of himself then just the playboy that we see. This was a very good read and I would encourage you to buy so you can read it.

[Karen's Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're a fan of the Found By You series by Victoria H. Smith, you're not going to miss this one. This is Diondre's story. I'll admit that from the earlier stories I didn't think very highly of him and wasn't even sure I would enjoy a book where he was the main character. Even when from the beginning I still didn't like him because of course Diondre is still being Diondre, thinking of himself first. After getting into the story and meeting Andie, the one person who makes him think before he acts, Diondre grew on me. I think Ms. Smith did a great job of finding the perfect one for Diondre. I enjoyed following along as these two got to know each other as well as learning more about themselves. I give this one 4 stars.

[ILoveToRead · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Read, BUT

[P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC for honest review.

Nice to see that D is actually growing up. Everything is not about the me, me, me (how he was in Roxie & Griffin's story). I liked the exchanges between D and Andie. Here's someone whom didn't take his stardom and dote on him. She went about her business and treated him as just another individual, nothing special. Her attitude towards him is what caught his attention and he was enthralled by her. Nice quick read. A little peak at what Roxie and Griffin is up to.

[Kay Blake · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this in exchange for an honest review. I liked Diondre. It was a good read. I like the sparks between him and Andie. Good story over all.

[Lee Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

D and Andie are two forces that are anything but easy. The two together are stubborn, always has his or her way, opinionated, and just full of themselves. Andie's responsibility is to make sure that the club is ran proficiently. D's only job is to secure a spot for a party and put down the payment necessary. However, D gets sidetracked with the beautiful ladies. Andie has him thrown out but D has to have this location. Will he be able to appeal to Andie's forgiving side or will he be forced to tell Griffin of his predicament? Will D's charm work on Andie?