Samuel

Circle Eight Millennium #2

by Beth Williamson

Samuel Graham is a hopeless flirt. His quick smile and charm have allowed him to skate through life. At nearly thirty, he’s still unmarried, and his family is hounding him to settle down. But how could he give up all the freedom in his life?


Kim Douglas is a free spirit. She has a heart as big as Texas and gives her whole self to the people she loves. Since she was a girl, she’s had a crush on Samuel Graham. When they start dating, she finds herself sliding from crush into love at an alarming pace.


Samuel doesn’t know what to do with a woman like Kim. She’s feisty, funny, and full of life, unlike the shallow waters he’s always swam in. Her outlook and her passion knock him sideways.


When Kim runs from commitment, Sam has to make the hardest choice of his life. Pursue the woman he’s fallen in love with, or move on and protect his heart?

72 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 31, 2017

About the author

Beth Williamson, who also writes as Emma Lang, is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of both historical and contemporary romances. Her books range from sensual to scorching hot. She is a Career Achievement Award Nominee in Erotic Romance by Romantic Times Magazine, in both 2009 and 2010, and a quarter-finalist in the 2014 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest.
Beth has always been a dreamer, never able to escape her imagination. It led her to the craft of writing romance novels, fueled by Reese’s and tenacious pursuit of the perfect story. She’s passionate about purple, books, and her family. She has a weakness for shoes and purses as well as bookstores.
Life might be chaotic, as life usually is, but Beth always keeps a smile on her face, a song in her heart, and a cowboy on her mind. ;)

Reviews

[Jessica Alcazar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, so Kim and Samuel have history. History that Samuel doesn’t quite remember, but doesn’t care about because he’s drawn to her now, and that’s all he cares about. Kim, on the other hand, cares. She cares because she has scars from the time they knew each other. She was bullied in school as a young girl and she’s very insecure because of it …..

This was such a romantic little story. I just love Beth Williamson so much. He work is always sexy and romantic all rolled in one. This is a short read which most of you would categorize as an insta relationship, and you’d be correct. But it’s done really well. The sparks fly from the minute they reunite and never stop sparking :)

I’m a big fan of Beth Williamson AND her alter Emma Lang. They have never disappointed. This story packed quite the punch to the heart! Highly recommend this and all her previous works as well!

Copy provided by Book Obsessed Chicks Review Team for early review

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great short read that had many memorable lines that you will not want to miss out on. Samuel Graham is one of The Grahams. They are like royalty in their hometown. And none of the males have ever had problems finding female companionship and yet each of them have their own hang-ups when it comes to women. But for Samuel he does not want a happily ever after he would rather focus on his business. However, that has not stopped his reputation being created, after all whenever a guy flirts with a woman it means he has had sex with her. Right? However even though he has never had to worry about where to find a willing woman because they have always thrown themselves at him. But what about Kim Douglas? What is so different and yet so alluring about her that he can’t get her out of his mind? Is it the fact that she didn't want to be around him? The fact that she dumped coffee on him? Or is it something else?
Kim Douglas has known Samuel practically her whole life, and has had a crush on him for nearly that long. However now they are back in eachothers lives and Kim is frightened. He is one of The Grahams and she is just a foster kid with a fatty soul. So, when he starts to show some interests she doesn't know how to react. Especially since he doesn't seem to remember her from when they were kids.
This was a great romance that showed a change in pace for Samuel. Instead of being the one chased he must figure out how to woo an amazing photographer who wants to keep everything professional.
I would highly recommend this romance.
~ A Book Obsessed Chicks Review Team Selection.

[Joann Maggio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Circle Eight Millennium: Samuel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beth Williamson

When Samuel Graham, gets coffee spilled on him serendipitously by Kim Douglas, his day of being a notorious flirt are over.

Although he does not recall Kim from school he is attracted to her appearance and eccentric manner. When he learns she is a professional photographer he hires her to do his business catalogue.

Kim, however, remembers Samuel very well. Kim has had a deep crush on him always on the outside looking in. As they form this business association, Kim vows not to be caught up in his charm. She has a low self worth and believes this rich handsome man could never be true although he expresses feelings for her.

Sam finds as an attractive man he is always being chased by beautiful women now he is the one seeking attention. I liked how Ms Williamson incorporated her turnabout love scenario. This was a short.delightful read.
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[Christine Woinich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Samuel does not truly remember Kim. She cannot forget him. She spills coffee on Sam in a repeat of ten years ago. This starts a quick moving romance. Kim has finally gotten into a good place in her life, but Sam's attention brings back old feelings of insecurity with her size and remembrances of high school taunts. Sam sees right to her core when he looks at her photos. Wanting to keep her close as well as improving his business, he offers her a job. Kim's uncertainty reached into me, and I loved Sam's honesty, chivalry, and willingness to step into a more permanent relationship so quickly. I recommend this book as well.

I received a copy of this book through Book Obsessed Chicks Star Review Team, and this is my unsolicited review.

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great short read that really entertains. For as long as she can remember Kim has had a crush on Samuel but he is one of the untouchable Grahams. All of these boys have never had a problem finding a woman. With women falling all over him Samuel is a big time flirt. Years ago they met Samuel doesn’t remember Kim can’t forget it. Ten years after the first spilled coffee she seems to have done it again but this time it starts up a fast moving romance. Samuel doesn’t want a woman he is more business minded putting all his time into the business but there is something about Kim he just can’t get out of his mind she is different but how he isn’t sure. Kim has demons that haunt her when Samuel shows interest in her she just can’t believe in herself that he is truly interested. She has low self steam and just doesn’t feel she would ever be good enough for any man.

This was a very sweet romantic read that is well written pulling the reader in. I love the way the romance unfolds and how the author shows that anything is possible if you just believe in yourself. I loved the characters and how well the complete each other. My heart really went out to Kim I really enjoyed watching her bloom into her true self. Samuel had my heart for the start he is truly a man after my own heart. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Williamson has in store for me in her next book. I just adore this writer and all she love, passion she brings to her stories.

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