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Army Wives #3
Miles
One year, no drama, no heartbreak, and definitely no sex.
When Army Ranger Miles Warren starts making future plans outside of his military career, marriage isn't even on the list. However, his nit-picky parents don't leave that decision up to him. If he wants access to his parent’s fortune—his inheritance—he has to play by their rules. One-Night-Warren has to trade in his playboy status if he wants to build his dream business and break free from his parent’s control once and for all.
Penelope “Penny” Laken is a firecracker with ambitions outside of the socialite circle she lives in. For as long as she can remember, her greatest passion was behind the lens of a camera. She’s put the rest of her life on hold until she can finish her art book and launch a new career for herself. Penny has big dreams and two amazing friends to back her up. She doesn’t want—or need—a man thank-you-very-much.
Miles and Penny meet at his parent’s annual holiday gala, neither one is looking for anything more than a hot hook-up. Months later, their paths cross again, and Penny is shocked by what Miles needs next.
It’s trust fund trouble—times two! Miles and Penny have to play nice if they’re going to walk away with their futures secured and their hearts intact.Can they do it?
Don't miss Audra Cole and KB Winters' third installment of Army Wives!
Miles is a novel length contemporary email order bride romance with an HEA!
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is full-length standalone romance. You don't need to read COLTON or LUCAS first.
When Army Ranger Miles Warren starts making future plans outside of his military career, marriage isn't even on the list. However, his nit-picky parents don't leave that decision up to him. If he wants access to his parent’s fortune—his inheritance—he has to play by their rules. One-Night-Warren has to trade in his playboy status if he wants to build his dream business and break free from his parent’s control once and for all.
Penelope “Penny” Laken is a firecracker with ambitions outside of the socialite circle she lives in. For as long as she can remember, her greatest passion was behind the lens of a camera. She’s put the rest of her life on hold until she can finish her art book and launch a new career for herself. Penny has big dreams and two amazing friends to back her up. She doesn’t want—or need—a man thank-you-very-much.
Miles and Penny meet at his parent’s annual holiday gala, neither one is looking for anything more than a hot hook-up. Months later, their paths cross again, and Penny is shocked by what Miles needs next.
It’s trust fund trouble—times two! Miles and Penny have to play nice if they’re going to walk away with their futures secured and their hearts intact.Can they do it?
Don't miss Audra Cole and KB Winters' third installment of Army Wives!
Miles is a novel length contemporary email order bride romance with an HEA!
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is full-length standalone romance. You don't need to read COLTON or LUCAS first.
175 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 22, 2016
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June 27, 2016
High society parents are the poop. Shoot I kind of felt sorry for Miles and Penny but understood his lifestyle and ways now. Deep down he was a romantic and after five months and him being calm it all came together.
I loved his honesty and the way he pushed to get answers when he knew something was wrong but more than anything I loved the way he stood up for her. That was heart and solidified that she had his.
This series is addictive and I am happy the the club has formed and Thanksgiving just got a little bigger, (table wise).
I loved his honesty and the way he pushed to get answers when he knew something was wrong but more than anything I loved the way he stood up for her. That was heart and solidified that she had his.
This series is addictive and I am happy the the club has formed and Thanksgiving just got a little bigger, (table wise).
March 21, 2017
I was stunned to see how Miles family treated him. With family like that who needs enemies. I liked the plan that Miles came up with, even if it was predictable. I liked that Penny went along with things, even as she has some reservations. The two of them had the same background, but despised it, so understood things. With their chemistry you knew things were going to explode, just didn't expect it to happen when it did. I was glad both were getting away from the families, because if they were able to just be together they have a real chance.
July 13, 2016
This was a modern marriage of convenience story. Miles was a great guy but his quick change from "one night Warren" to devoted husband was pretty fast. Penny was a great h and I loved her spirit and humor. They made a cute couple but I was a little turned off by the predictable business arrangement turned true love plot. I've just read it too many times already.
October 14, 2021
Poor Rich Kids
DNF at 30%
I cannot connect with any of the characters.
At. All.
They are all vapid caricatures without any qualities that appeal to me. The author has has many missed opportunities to show the reader who that are in an engaging way but instead it has been chapter after chapter of dull, entitled, shallow, whiny, internal monologue. The H and h (I don't remember or care to check what their names are) met in the first chapter after his parents gave the H his get married or we're going to disinherit you ultimatum and haven't spoken to or thought about each other since, it's now months later and the H has just called the h to connect but I just don't care.
At least if the author explored their individual talent/passions (show don't tell) and made them feel like real people I might care about their story but I've gotta tap out. I was going to give up at 25% but stuck with it for a little while longer just to see when they would reconnect.
This trope is one of my favorites and is executed far better by every other author.
Not recommended.
Do yourself a favour if you are compelled to pick this book up skip to the 30% mark. You won't have missed anything not covered by the synopsis and you might have a hope of making it to the end. You're welcome.
DNF at 30%
I cannot connect with any of the characters.
At. All.
They are all vapid caricatures without any qualities that appeal to me. The author has has many missed opportunities to show the reader who that are in an engaging way but instead it has been chapter after chapter of dull, entitled, shallow, whiny, internal monologue. The H and h (I don't remember or care to check what their names are) met in the first chapter after his parents gave the H his get married or we're going to disinherit you ultimatum and haven't spoken to or thought about each other since, it's now months later and the H has just called the h to connect but I just don't care.
At least if the author explored their individual talent/passions (show don't tell) and made them feel like real people I might care about their story but I've gotta tap out. I was going to give up at 25% but stuck with it for a little while longer just to see when they would reconnect.
This trope is one of my favorites and is executed far better by every other author.
Not recommended.
Do yourself a favour if you are compelled to pick this book up skip to the 30% mark. You won't have missed anything not covered by the synopsis and you might have a hope of making it to the end. You're welcome.
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May 8, 2024Good read
The journey that Miles and Penny took was an interesting one that showed how children from wealthy families deal with the choices they have to make and the price they pay. Thankfully they have great friends that made the journey less stressful and more enjoyable.
The journey that Miles and Penny took was an interesting one that showed how children from wealthy families deal with the choices they have to make and the price they pay. Thankfully they have great friends that made the journey less stressful and more enjoyable.
May 11, 2017
Good mind candy.
August 24, 2017
2.5 stars
January 14, 2018
Predictable, but well written and very enjoyable.
November 23, 2019
I was surprised at how short the book was. My copy said it was 300 pages, but in reality it is 3 books in one.
April 19, 2020
Just brilliant!
Miles is home for the gala & his parents have just downed the bomb, by next Christmas if he wants his trust fund he has to be married!
Miles is home for the gala & his parents have just downed the bomb, by next Christmas if he wants his trust fund he has to be married!
May 27, 2020
It started out great, got my attention quickly, then fizzled in the middle. It actually felt like there was a huge chunk of the story just missing. Then the ending felt abrupt.
October 22, 2020
Amazing
Absolute loved it I cannot wait to read about the rest of the guys hopefully they will get their happily ever after as well
Absolute loved it I cannot wait to read about the rest of the guys hopefully they will get their happily ever after as well
June 24, 2016
Oh Miles..... How the mighty have fallen!!
Miles has been a sort of... Obsession since I've read Colton! So it's safe to say that Audra and KB has some serious expectations from me. But being the epic literary goddesses that they are.... They just blew up the expectations and left me panting and more in love with Miles!! That being said....
Miles and Penny are freakin awesome!! They are a great... Non-ordinary couple. I felt that the authors did a great job in really really letting me get a chance to know just who Miles was. With every eyeroll he had, I felt myself rolling my eyes too because Miles is very much my literary husband. Penny is a great leading lady. But, I really just love how the authors came through in their makin sure the reader understood her as well. I really felt for Penny. While she may have it all, the insecurities caused by the idiot in this story... Are real and can be easily identified by anyone reading this story.
Now, HOLY HOTNESS!!! I'm jealous of Penny that she got to break off a piece of the sexy Miles. The sexual tension is so darn heavy that I was about to combust!! These two have a chemistry that's so off the charts. And I loved it!! But I especially love the pull of the emotions that each of them have.
The overall plot of this story is one that left me happy and satiated. Nothing over the top and the emotions that the story evokes in the reader are going to make this a top read for anyone who reads it. So, HOOAH to the authors in what is my favorite read of this series!! #MilesIsMine
Miles has been a sort of... Obsession since I've read Colton! So it's safe to say that Audra and KB has some serious expectations from me. But being the epic literary goddesses that they are.... They just blew up the expectations and left me panting and more in love with Miles!! That being said....
Miles and Penny are freakin awesome!! They are a great... Non-ordinary couple. I felt that the authors did a great job in really really letting me get a chance to know just who Miles was. With every eyeroll he had, I felt myself rolling my eyes too because Miles is very much my literary husband. Penny is a great leading lady. But, I really just love how the authors came through in their makin sure the reader understood her as well. I really felt for Penny. While she may have it all, the insecurities caused by the idiot in this story... Are real and can be easily identified by anyone reading this story.
Now, HOLY HOTNESS!!! I'm jealous of Penny that she got to break off a piece of the sexy Miles. The sexual tension is so darn heavy that I was about to combust!! These two have a chemistry that's so off the charts. And I loved it!! But I especially love the pull of the emotions that each of them have.
The overall plot of this story is one that left me happy and satiated. Nothing over the top and the emotions that the story evokes in the reader are going to make this a top read for anyone who reads it. So, HOOAH to the authors in what is my favorite read of this series!! #MilesIsMine
June 27, 2016
Not being a fan of rich kid novels and the such I ventured into this one for other reasons. This is also the first time in reading this author for me. I do so like military related romance with this really catching my eye because my daughter is a army wife. You are introduced in this one Miles whom I soon realize this is the third one in this series but that is ok can follow along. He sure has some hum dinger of parents also. They have laid on him a ultimatum that is a whooper. While stewing on this he meets up with Penny whom is at the social event of his parents with her mother. With their short conversation they hit it off. Penny also has some issues with a parent and being they are both trust fund kids certain things are expected of them. I am so glad they both are not like the parents or finish this book I would not have but now it has me wondering just how special are these two to have broken away from the expected. They each have their own goals but since there is a certain bit of attraction to each other when something crazy is proposed it really gets a shaking. They both have character with the building attraction will tear them down but it will also build into something way better. His and her friends are mentioned and play parts in this but it is mainly a fast past romance that focuses on them.
May 4, 2017
Life and love are amazing
When you think you have everything planned out in your life there is always a curve ball. And love well it has a way of sneaking up on you when it's the last thing you expect. This book is a perfect example of how it happens.
When you think you have everything planned out in your life there is always a curve ball. And love well it has a way of sneaking up on you when it's the last thing you expect. This book is a perfect example of how it happens.
September 7, 2016
Romantic novellas can be tricky in that there's less time to flesh out characters and to bring a happy ending around in a way that makes sense to the reader. "Miles" could have accomplished all of these things but for...
While I enjoyed the characters and the supporting cast of friends, there was no good reason really why the two should have fallen in love as quickly as they did. There was very little interaction between them and what little there was was sexual attraction. I simply didn't buy that the characters had fallen in love when they declared it to each other.
I downloaded the box set of this and two other Army Wives novellas in the series and should have done some research because Miles' story was the last one, but it's the first to appear in the box set. Not realising this, I was a bit thrown by the fact that his friends were already married but that their stories were also included in the set. Reading the other two stories in this set isn't a priority but it's good to know that they're there if I find myself without something to read (unlikely).
While I enjoyed the characters and the supporting cast of friends, there was no good reason really why the two should have fallen in love as quickly as they did. There was very little interaction between them and what little there was was sexual attraction. I simply didn't buy that the characters had fallen in love when they declared it to each other.
I downloaded the box set of this and two other Army Wives novellas in the series and should have done some research because Miles' story was the last one, but it's the first to appear in the box set. Not realising this, I was a bit thrown by the fact that his friends were already married but that their stories were also included in the set. Reading the other two stories in this set isn't a priority but it's good to know that they're there if I find myself without something to read (unlikely).
September 4, 2016
The close..... For now
I love how this series played out..... The only thing I didn't like about this collection was that book 3 was first in the series, so I knew about the first 2 HEA's before I read their stories.
Individually, all three were strong stories with well developed plots and characters. My favourite story was book 1 Lucas and Isla's story but my favourite ranger was Colton.
Book 1 Lucas and Isla was funny and emotional in the best way.
Book 2 Colton and Karena was absolutely adorable. From how they met on a parenting blog, to him helping her with the Lucy drama..... He was such a softy but alpha male when he needed to be!
Book 3 Miles and Penny's story was a great way to close out the series.
Add the Novella epilogue to answer any final questions while giving a teaser for the future Army Wives books was GENIUS!
I ant wait to see what comes next in the series
I love how this series played out..... The only thing I didn't like about this collection was that book 3 was first in the series, so I knew about the first 2 HEA's before I read their stories.
Individually, all three were strong stories with well developed plots and characters. My favourite story was book 1 Lucas and Isla's story but my favourite ranger was Colton.
Book 1 Lucas and Isla was funny and emotional in the best way.
Book 2 Colton and Karena was absolutely adorable. From how they met on a parenting blog, to him helping her with the Lucy drama..... He was such a softy but alpha male when he needed to be!
Book 3 Miles and Penny's story was a great way to close out the series.
Add the Novella epilogue to answer any final questions while giving a teaser for the future Army Wives books was GENIUS!
I ant wait to see what comes next in the series
August 9, 2016
Miles and Penny are rebellious trust fund babies that grew up in the same social circus but never met, Miles is an Army Ranger and after 10 years has reached a crossroads; does he re up his contract or go into the reserves and do something else with his life? His parents tired of waiting for him to settle down and produce grandchildren have put pressure on him to either be married within a year or loose his trust fund and get cut from their will. Penny is a struggling photographer( career wise) who never can meet her mothers approval and who also controls her trust fund strings. After a brief encounter at a Christmas gala Miles and Penny reconnect and hatch a plan to get what they both want.
August 19, 2016
so freaking sweet.
I haven't read any prior book so this was the first time meeting Miles.
I absolutely loved this story. I love Penny, I REALLY loved Miles. I love how they shared a similar life and similar experience and realized they had that in common. I really loved that he really was supportive and took care of her especially when it came to her mom. they had chemistry right from the first meeting and from there the sexual tension built. how the hell do you marry a hot man in Hawaii with a smoking hot body who is awesome...and rich...buys you a ring from Tiffany...and you don't have sex with him on your wedding night? holy Moses.
I really loved everything about this. Im so glad I read this story!!!
I haven't read any prior book so this was the first time meeting Miles.
I absolutely loved this story. I love Penny, I REALLY loved Miles. I love how they shared a similar life and similar experience and realized they had that in common. I really loved that he really was supportive and took care of her especially when it came to her mom. they had chemistry right from the first meeting and from there the sexual tension built. how the hell do you marry a hot man in Hawaii with a smoking hot body who is awesome...and rich...buys you a ring from Tiffany...and you don't have sex with him on your wedding night? holy Moses.
I really loved everything about this. Im so glad I read this story!!!
June 27, 2016
Miles: An Army Wives Novel
Miles going home for the holidays, was given an ultimatum by his parents, get married within the year or lose his inheritance. Who does that? Penny is at Miles parents party because her mom, is forcing her due to in indescretion she made and is having to make amends for. They meet, then as luck would have it months later he sees a magazine her photos are featured in. She living in New York, him in Georgia, definite challenge, he calls her, flies out, makes her an offer? What will they come up with? Can they pull it off? Love their story, what started as NO strings attached, ended up as a beautiful story.❤️!!
Miles going home for the holidays, was given an ultimatum by his parents, get married within the year or lose his inheritance. Who does that? Penny is at Miles parents party because her mom, is forcing her due to in indescretion she made and is having to make amends for. They meet, then as luck would have it months later he sees a magazine her photos are featured in. She living in New York, him in Georgia, definite challenge, he calls her, flies out, makes her an offer? What will they come up with? Can they pull it off? Love their story, what started as NO strings attached, ended up as a beautiful story.❤️!!
June 28, 2016
Another great book by KB Winters that will have you captivated and forgetting the rest of the world while you read this one!!
Miles has to change his ways if he wants his inheritance once his parents pass on. Easy right? Not if you are the playboy that Miles is. He can do this right? Why do parents have to treat you like a child when you are an adult? But, it's abide by their rules or get nothing.
And then there's Penny. Can she help him? Can they help each other?
LOVED this book! KB Winters is an amazing author when she writes alone and it's always a treat when she writes with another author that I haven't read anything by them!
Miles has to change his ways if he wants his inheritance once his parents pass on. Easy right? Not if you are the playboy that Miles is. He can do this right? Why do parents have to treat you like a child when you are an adult? But, it's abide by their rules or get nothing.
And then there's Penny. Can she help him? Can they help each other?
LOVED this book! KB Winters is an amazing author when she writes alone and it's always a treat when she writes with another author that I haven't read anything by them!
June 27, 2016
Get married or be disowned! That was the future staring at Miles, so he did what he could. A marriage of convenience! Penny wanted her book published and the Warren connection was the quickest route. Accepting Miles' proposal seemed to be the perfect option. I fell in love with the boys of the Army Wives Club with Colton, Audra Cole and KB Winters do not disappoint with bad boy Miles, he and Penny's relationship is full of laughs, wit, and sexual tension! I want to be an Army Wife myself!
June 29, 2016
Miles and Penny - Two level headed people trying to live life their way but having to jump through hoops to hold on to their trust funds. Their parents are part of the rich elite and try to control the purse strings through threats and intimidation. These two figure a way to outwit them and find true love in the process. I loved that the road to love was bumpy but they worked through it to their HEA. (I received this ARC for an honest review.)
July 4, 2016
Good read
This is a cute and fun story about Miles and Penny falling for each other during a fake marriage. Miles has to get married in order to get his trust fun and inheritance, so he asks an old family friend to marry him and in return he will help her get her book published. Throughout their short marriage, they realize it's not enough and they want it all. Very cute and sweet book with a happily ever after.
This is a cute and fun story about Miles and Penny falling for each other during a fake marriage. Miles has to get married in order to get his trust fun and inheritance, so he asks an old family friend to marry him and in return he will help her get her book published. Throughout their short marriage, they realize it's not enough and they want it all. Very cute and sweet book with a happily ever after.
June 29, 2016
Miles' parents are controlling and obsessive. Marry or lose all your inheritance? Penny also knows the lifestyle and how ridiculous a parent can be. So, fake marriage or not, along comes love. Nice story, plenty of built up heat and fun to read.
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. Wish my copy had the extras.
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. Wish my copy had the extras.
June 30, 2016
Great conclusion
I enjoyed reading the Army wives series. They are all lucky to meet the men of their dreams. My only complaint about the series, which I'm mentioned after each book. They need to be longer. It just feels very rushed and with such great storylines, it's doing it an injustices by cutting them short.
I enjoyed reading the Army wives series. They are all lucky to meet the men of their dreams. My only complaint about the series, which I'm mentioned after each book. They need to be longer. It just feels very rushed and with such great storylines, it's doing it an injustices by cutting them short.
July 7, 2016
Miles and Penny the misfit outcasts of the rich and elite society. They have one thing in common - they want nothing to do with their families prestigious names. Miles is in the Army and Penny is a photographer and neither is doing what they families prefer. Miles is swoony and I absolutely adore their story.
August 16, 2016
Army Ranger Miles Warren must marry before his parents will release his trust fund. Photographer and hater of high-society and the snobs it breeds (she would know) Penelope Laken sees an opportunity to get her photo book published.
If you're not a fan of insta-love... then I recommend giving this a miss. But I enjoyed this fast paced tale of marriage of convenience turned love.
If you're not a fan of insta-love... then I recommend giving this a miss. But I enjoyed this fast paced tale of marriage of convenience turned love.
June 24, 2016
One year of marriage and no fooling around?
So this is the third book in the Army Wives series and it is outstanding! The characters feel real. I really felt a connection with Penny, and you cannot go wrong with a hottie like Miles!! Loved this book!! Enjoy!
So this is the third book in the Army Wives series and it is outstanding! The characters feel real. I really felt a connection with Penny, and you cannot go wrong with a hottie like Miles!! Loved this book!! Enjoy!
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