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Ivy and Roses
New Kindle Unlimited Adult Romance - part VI of the Bestselling Kindle Unlimited Romance series, the Ivy Series. BOOK DESCRIPTION With a beautiful new baby to love, Sophia's life should be complete. But Marc's need to protect his family is as strong as ever, and soon Sophia feels stifled. Against Marc's wishes, Sophia accepts a steamy new movie role, starring opposite well-known lady's man, Benjamin Van Rosen. Furious that Sophia would ignore his advice, Marc insists on being in the movie too. The movie company can hardly refuse Marc Blackwell - one of Hollywood's most respected stars, and a man who is known for being both sought-after and highly selective. At first, Sophia is angry that Marc is so controlling. But when she realises Marc will play the teacher to her student, she admits to being curious. Soon, obsession, love and desire become intertwined, as Marc and Sophia play out their forbidden romance - both on and off camera.
347 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 27, 2016
83 people are currently reading
244 people want to read
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Suzy K. Quinn
33 books932 followersDownload your Suzy K Quinn starter library at: www.suzykquinn.com
Suzy K Quinn writes romantic comedy / rom com books / cozy mystery and has sold over 1 million books worldwide. She is a bestseller in the UK, US and Germany and has plans for total world domination with more feel-good books (bestsellers, obviously) in the near future. Her books exist in the space between Jojo Moyes, Richard Osman and the Midnight Library.
Suzy lives in Wivenhoe, Essex, with her husband Demi and two daughters. She is a twin, an incompetent parent of two and now fully decaffeinated. Her twin sister, Cate Quinn, is also a bestseller author. When she's not writing, she is reading rom coms and cozy mysteries.
Suzy loves her readers and is ALWAYS happy to chat on social media - she's @suzykquinn on all the socials. You can also get a free book at her website.
Suzy K Quinn writes romantic comedy / rom com books / cozy mystery and has sold over 1 million books worldwide. She is a bestseller in the UK, US and Germany and has plans for total world domination with more feel-good books (bestsellers, obviously) in the near future. Her books exist in the space between Jojo Moyes, Richard Osman and the Midnight Library.
Suzy lives in Wivenhoe, Essex, with her husband Demi and two daughters. She is a twin, an incompetent parent of two and now fully decaffeinated. Her twin sister, Cate Quinn, is also a bestseller author. When she's not writing, she is reading rom coms and cozy mysteries.
Suzy loves her readers and is ALWAYS happy to chat on social media - she's @suzykquinn on all the socials. You can also get a free book at her website.
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August 3, 2017
I loved this series!!
October 31, 2016
*** 5+ Stars!
"I'm his now, all his, and he has no intention of letting me go."
Wow, this series is really great ! I love the style and flow of writing SK Quinn has going on. I love every last character she has added throughout this series (yes, even the mean ones, the stuck up ones, and even the home wreckers LOL). But most of all..I love Marc Blackwell and Sophia Blackwell as individuals and definitely as a married couple.
I can't wait to see where else SK Quinn takes the Blackwell's.
Hero/Marc Blackwell rating: 5 Stars.
Heroine/ Sophia Blackwell rating: 5 Stars.
Overall rating : 5+ Stars!
"I'm his now, all his, and he has no intention of letting me go."
Wow, this series is really great ! I love the style and flow of writing SK Quinn has going on. I love every last character she has added throughout this series (yes, even the mean ones, the stuck up ones, and even the home wreckers LOL). But most of all..I love Marc Blackwell and Sophia Blackwell as individuals and definitely as a married couple.
I can't wait to see where else SK Quinn takes the Blackwell's.
Hero/Marc Blackwell rating: 5 Stars.
Heroine/ Sophia Blackwell rating: 5 Stars.
Overall rating : 5+ Stars!
September 3, 2023
It’s been 10 years since I first met Marc and Sophia. I read the first three books back in 2013 and until recently I hadn’t realised there had been more books released featuring this couple. I’ve always thought that this series was a favourite of mine, however, it appears that my reading tastes have evolved and sadly I have been left feeling very disappointed. There is something that has kept me reading though, and I don’t know whether it is nostalgia or a longing for something different to happen within the storyline and writing style in order for my feelings to change. Unfortunately, I am no longer a fan of Marc Blackwell – I love an alpha male but I find him far too controlling and rather devious in the way he behaves. I also find Sophia very immature and quite irritating at times. Not the best thoughts and feelings to have towards leading characters.
I wanted to love this series; I really did. It was rather repetitive throughout and I got bored and annoyed.
I award Ivy and Roses 1 star. I’m gutted in all honesty.
I wanted to love this series; I really did. It was rather repetitive throughout and I got bored and annoyed.
I award Ivy and Roses 1 star. I’m gutted in all honesty.
December 16, 2017
What a lovely doormat
I tried to like this series, i really did. However by the third book I hated the heroine and Mr.Blackwell. I'm supposed by the last book they weren't divorced. I don't want to give to much away, but if all issues go unresolved and your always complying that doesn't make you submissive, it means you have your head buried way to deep in the sand. The heroine went from being a caretaker for her father and a responsible woman to a weak helpless mess whom her husband called immature and childish everytime she tried to make a decision. This series could have stopped at two books with a nice little epilogue that would have left the characters likeable and a four star rating.
I tried to like this series, i really did. However by the third book I hated the heroine and Mr.Blackwell. I'm supposed by the last book they weren't divorced. I don't want to give to much away, but if all issues go unresolved and your always complying that doesn't make you submissive, it means you have your head buried way to deep in the sand. The heroine went from being a caretaker for her father and a responsible woman to a weak helpless mess whom her husband called immature and childish everytime she tried to make a decision. This series could have stopped at two books with a nice little epilogue that would have left the characters likeable and a four star rating.
August 27, 2018
Bis auf die ständigen Streitereien und Diskussionen der Hauptcharaktere wieder eine lockere, schnell lesbare Geschichte. Obwohl ich mittlerweile ehrlich sagen muss, dass diese Reihe nach dem 4. Teil keine weiteren Teile mehr gebraucht hätte. Folglich wirkt die Dramatik und somit die Handlung manchmal sehr gekünstelt. Trotz allem aber ein netter Abschluss.
December 4, 2020
Loved it
This was a good book, I totally loved the book that I couldn’t put it down. The series was amazing. It started off slow but then it started off and it got me hooked. Once the first book was down, I had to read the next and next and couldn’t get enough. This helped wrap everything up. Totally loved this book
This was a good book, I totally loved the book that I couldn’t put it down. The series was amazing. It started off slow but then it started off and it got me hooked. Once the first book was down, I had to read the next and next and couldn’t get enough. This helped wrap everything up. Totally loved this book
January 23, 2024
The final installment of the series is somewhat lesser on the action (mistery) but more up to building the one trusting relationship for Sophia and Marc and that is not an easy task given the Marc's previous "love" life. Great ending of the very interesting, exciting and passionate series. I recommend it for reading to those who love serials.
January 30, 2017
Never read a book with so much sexism, whilst he was out working, builidng his career she was kept in the house by him as apparently the real world was not safe for her and she would 'exhaust' herself. Think Marc thought he was living in 1910.
May 29, 2018
Strong female lead
The Ivy series has the stuff to make the romantic out there happy; there's that studly, handsome, domineering man and his shy, beautiful, but strong minded love. The book was a little bit too derivative to me, but still an enjoyable love story.
The Ivy series has the stuff to make the romantic out there happy; there's that studly, handsome, domineering man and his shy, beautiful, but strong minded love. The book was a little bit too derivative to me, but still an enjoyable love story.
November 13, 2019
Brilliant book series. Thoroughly enjoyed them all!
July 14, 2022
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October 30, 2022
This book didn't really have much content. Was boring than the others. Again, it had so much potential.
July 19, 2023
Is this the end of Ivy and Marc? What a rollercoaster! I love seeing these guys challenge each other and work it out.
October 17, 2017
Such a good book, you can't help but fall in love with each character, apart from Cassandra of course! My opinion of Marc changed as I read later on in the book. Which is a sign of a great story! The emotions it brought me through each chapter was crazy as it made me feel like I actually knew the characters! Loved it! Have the ice books downloaded already, can't wait to read!
June 10, 2016
Sophia and Marc are awesome
I love everyone of the Ivy Series books and this one didn't let me down. They both have obstacles to overcome in this book as do some of th of the other characters. The only thing that let this book down was that there was no mention of Sophias dad or brother. Can't wait to read the next sizzling instalment of this series. Well done Suzy you deserve a pat on the back.
I love everyone of the Ivy Series books and this one didn't let me down. They both have obstacles to overcome in this book as do some of th of the other characters. The only thing that let this book down was that there was no mention of Sophias dad or brother. Can't wait to read the next sizzling instalment of this series. Well done Suzy you deserve a pat on the back.
June 18, 2016
Absolutely Love This Series
I have absolutely loved this series from the beginning. At first I thought Marc was a little too controlling, but it seems that Sophia needs that in her life. She still stands up for what thinks is right. Suzy Quinn writes these characters with heart. You either love them or hate them. I would love to read Leo and Jen's story. They are very entertaining.
I have absolutely loved this series from the beginning. At first I thought Marc was a little too controlling, but it seems that Sophia needs that in her life. She still stands up for what thinks is right. Suzy Quinn writes these characters with heart. You either love them or hate them. I would love to read Leo and Jen's story. They are very entertaining.
July 12, 2016
I enjoyed Ivy And Roses. It started off really quite slowly and took a good 30% to get into but once I did I was really hooked!
It tells of Sophia and Marc after they become parents to Ivy and some of the issues that come with parenting and working at the same time. Marc was still domineering but there weren't as many sex scenes in this book I didn't think.
3 stars because although the story was good I expected a little more as I really enjoyed the other books in the series.
It tells of Sophia and Marc after they become parents to Ivy and some of the issues that come with parenting and working at the same time. Marc was still domineering but there weren't as many sex scenes in this book I didn't think.
3 stars because although the story was good I expected a little more as I really enjoyed the other books in the series.
November 21, 2016
This Series is by far my favourite Teacher/Student Romance. Marc Blackwell is hot, Dominant and Sexy. I can't get enough of Marc and Sophie's Story. I've put off reading this for a while cause i just don't want their story to end. Another great book Suzy and I loved that Seraphina popped up too. A fantastic addition to this series, and I always look forward to reading Suzy's books and I can't wait for the next one!!! Whatever that may be!!!
June 12, 2016
Marc and Sophia never disappoint!
5th book deserves 5 stars. *****
I absolutely loved Seraphina making an appearance from The Ice Series.
Marc and Sophia need more school tutorials and flash forward for Ivy!
5th book deserves 5 stars. *****
I absolutely loved Seraphina making an appearance from The Ice Series.
Marc and Sophia need more school tutorials and flash forward for Ivy!
June 15, 2016
Love the Mr. Blackwell series. Suzy does it again. Romantic and Protective Marc again has to work to keep Sophia and Ivy from danger. Some of the same characters again appear. They are like family to the reader too. Do not read the series out of order.
June 23, 2016
That was great a wonderful catch up with Marc and Sophia, it's lovely how the characters have blossomed, and Michael becoming part of their family, as Marc said a year for second chances, and Sophia's reply, and learning from mistakes, maybe we should all remember those words.
July 2, 2016
Sophia and Marc
I always love updates on Marc and Sophia's love. Love the new villains as well. Poor Sophia will always run into one of Marc's conquests. Comes with the territory I guess. Great read.
I always love updates on Marc and Sophia's love. Love the new villains as well. Poor Sophia will always run into one of Marc's conquests. Comes with the territory I guess. Great read.
August 6, 2016
2.5 - This whole series was VERY amateur. No substance or depth to writing, characters, storyline or emotions.
'Sex scenes' couldn't even be described as that. 5 books cut and paste of -
He totally filled me. '. Oh Marc, Oh God Marc' 'Sophia, Oh Sophia' - literally that was every sex scene.
'Sex scenes' couldn't even be described as that. 5 books cut and paste of -
He totally filled me. '. Oh Marc, Oh God Marc' 'Sophia, Oh Sophia' - literally that was every sex scene.
June 11, 2016
Beautiful
June 11, 2016
Smashing
I love Suzy's books.... The writing flows in a lovely pace making reading them a joy.
I loved catching up with with one of my favourite couples.....
I love Suzy's books.... The writing flows in a lovely pace making reading them a joy.
I loved catching up with with one of my favourite couples.....
June 13, 2016
OMG
Loved it. Can't wait to see what's next. Loved the characters and the storyline. Just keep writing suzy I love all your books
Loved it. Can't wait to see what's next. Loved the characters and the storyline. Just keep writing suzy I love all your books
June 28, 2016
Love reading about Marc and Sofia and of course baby Ivy. It was nice catching up. Great read a lot of emotions and several HEA's.
July 11, 2016
Loved it, as always! Just wish there was more!
August 15, 2016
Enjoyed getting more of the Blackwells! As always, the creative characters keep you totally engaged!
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February 1, 2021WOW!
I loved, loved this series! Your books never disappoint and I really hope there is plenty more in the pipeline where this came from!
I loved, loved this series! Your books never disappoint and I really hope there is plenty more in the pipeline where this came from!
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