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Finding Paradise
Brent McCartney needed a vacation and it was about time that he got to take one. Working hard all these years had finally paid off. A trip to paradise was what he needed, but he never expected to find paradise in a petite, sexy, but broken beauty. There would be nothing he wouldn't do to keep her and give her the life she deserves.
Alana Cole has been through hell. This was the last straw. She wasn't going to be her stepfather's pawn anymore. There was no way she was going to marry a complete stranger just like her captor. Enough was enough. She stared out at the ocean waves thinking about her plans when everything changed. Brent came out of nowhere and promised the world paradise.
Was he for real or was she just falling into a trap?
Warning! This is a fast-paced sugary sweet but dirty read of two people instantly in love. Completely outrageous how fast and hard they fall. If that's what you're looking for it's time for you to find paradise!
Alana Cole has been through hell. This was the last straw. She wasn't going to be her stepfather's pawn anymore. There was no way she was going to marry a complete stranger just like her captor. Enough was enough. She stared out at the ocean waves thinking about her plans when everything changed. Brent came out of nowhere and promised the world paradise.
Was he for real or was she just falling into a trap?
Warning! This is a fast-paced sugary sweet but dirty read of two people instantly in love. Completely outrageous how fast and hard they fall. If that's what you're looking for it's time for you to find paradise!
45 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 6, 2016
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November 11, 2016
Why do I keep torturing myself like this? This was BLOODY awful. The dialogue sounded like a child wrote it, and again we have the ridiculous theme of a 26-year-old virgin hero that owns a bar and is a walking sex god.
I'm sorry, but that sh!t just ain't right...I swear there are two different authors writing these books because sometimes they are really good and entertaining, and others, well we are left with this type of hot mess...sigh.
I'm sorry, but that sh!t just ain't right...I swear there are two different authors writing these books because sometimes they are really good and entertaining, and others, well we are left with this type of hot mess...sigh.
November 7, 2016
4.5 SAVING IT STARS
I LOVED THIS BOOK BUT IT WAS TOO SHORT!
This story is about Brent, a 25 year old business man whom while on vacation for the first time in years, finds his soulmate.
Now his intended is Alana an attractive young lady who is desperately trying to escape her current domestic situation. Her stepfather has been abusing her for years and purposely kept her away from others her own age. She recalls:
"Since I grew up to be attractive, my stepfather stopped hitting me because, as he would say, “I can’t sell damaged merchandise.”
As her stepfather was preparing her for marriage for his convenience and for profit!
She sees no way out for her so she is about to commit a most desperate act when the hero Brent comes charging to her rescue.
She thinks about the hero:
"He was too good to be true, but I couldn’t walk away. Not even if I had somewhere to go. The pull he had on me was instant."
And Alana goes on to explain to the hero about her past and how she ended up in such a depressed state:
"After that I was pulled from school, beaten, and locked away. All I became was a prisoner in my real father’s old home."
She recalls how alone she felt. It's then that the hero tells her and thinks:
"I want you to know that there’s at least one person who cares for you and one day there will be plenty more.” She was going to have my babies and they would love their sweet mother.
However, not everything is perfect in paradise for these two first time lovers as they would soon discover. They would need to confront their past in order to claim their future, together!
Also, while this is a cute romantic story of inst-love and lust at first sight, it also dealt with a more serious issue such as suicide. The desperate events that can lead to someone wanting to end their pain. How a soul, that has been broken through years of abuse, can seek and see no other alternative but to end it all.
This was an excellent short story but I would have loved for her to have had therapy and/or treatment after. That was why I gave a little bit less. She needs to address the serious issues she has been battling here.
This could have been included along with the epilogue and made this the prefect book!
Still an AMAZING AND WONDERFUL story just wanted some follow through on this issue.
In conclusion, this book is worth a read and maybe a reread at some point and I would recommend it to anyone as it's very sweet and HOT.
Safety: both virgins, no OW/OM drama, faithful and no condoms.
I LOVED THIS BOOK BUT IT WAS TOO SHORT!
This story is about Brent, a 25 year old business man whom while on vacation for the first time in years, finds his soulmate.
Now his intended is Alana an attractive young lady who is desperately trying to escape her current domestic situation. Her stepfather has been abusing her for years and purposely kept her away from others her own age. She recalls:
"Since I grew up to be attractive, my stepfather stopped hitting me because, as he would say, “I can’t sell damaged merchandise.”
As her stepfather was preparing her for marriage for his convenience and for profit!
She sees no way out for her so she is about to commit a most desperate act when the hero Brent comes charging to her rescue.
She thinks about the hero:
"He was too good to be true, but I couldn’t walk away. Not even if I had somewhere to go. The pull he had on me was instant."
And Alana goes on to explain to the hero about her past and how she ended up in such a depressed state:
"After that I was pulled from school, beaten, and locked away. All I became was a prisoner in my real father’s old home."
She recalls how alone she felt. It's then that the hero tells her and thinks:
"I want you to know that there’s at least one person who cares for you and one day there will be plenty more.” She was going to have my babies and they would love their sweet mother.
However, not everything is perfect in paradise for these two first time lovers as they would soon discover. They would need to confront their past in order to claim their future, together!
Also, while this is a cute romantic story of inst-love and lust at first sight, it also dealt with a more serious issue such as suicide. The desperate events that can lead to someone wanting to end their pain. How a soul, that has been broken through years of abuse, can seek and see no other alternative but to end it all.
This was an excellent short story but I would have loved for her to have had therapy and/or treatment after. That was why I gave a little bit less. She needs to address the serious issues she has been battling here.
This could have been included along with the epilogue and made this the prefect book!
Still an AMAZING AND WONDERFUL story just wanted some follow through on this issue.
In conclusion, this book is worth a read and maybe a reread at some point and I would recommend it to anyone as it's very sweet and HOT.
Safety: both virgins, no OW/OM drama, faithful and no condoms.
November 17, 2016
3 stars.
The entire story is OTT and totaly unrealistic. But it was exactly what I needed at this time. It helped me to recover from a few bad reads.
100% safe no issues
Too short, too fast paced, and the plot was too complex for this length of a book.
I will try more of this authors books in the future.
November 10, 2016
. Short and sweet. Very OTT! Exactly what we have come to expect from CM Steele
~zero cheating
~no ow/om drama
~no pushing away
~insta love
~cute little epilogue about 3 years out
~zero cheating
~no ow/om drama
~no pushing away
~insta love
~cute little epilogue about 3 years out
November 7, 2016
Even though it's a lot shorter than her usual books I'm giving it 4 stars.
Absolutely No OW/OM drama.
Absolutely No OW/OM drama.
December 5, 2016
Good quick read!
Another good short story by C.M. Steele. I did love the insta-love (though all her books have insta-love/insta-lust) between the two characters.
Another good short story by C.M. Steele. I did love the insta-love (though all her books have insta-love/insta-lust) between the two characters.
November 7, 2016
WE GOT BRENTS BOOK!!!! From the moment that we met Brent in Taking Whatever he Wants you just knew that his book was gonna be awesome and CMS didn't disappoint. When she said that it was going to be a short story, I figured we were going to get sweet.....oh no no no not #CMMFS. This is why I love her books, CM Steele never gives us what we expect. I've said it after each book- you never read what you expect to read. She will also try her hand at every type of plot imaginable and never reproduces a plot line either. Trust me, I double checked today when the thought first hit me. Each book is unique and keeps you guessing.
Back to this book- so Brent goes on a vacay and meets Alana. Events happen that I won't give away but holy shit I didn't expect any of that. Yet again though there's a real reason for the virginity on both sides and it adds to the plotline because you get how hard their lives have been up until they meet.
So to sum it up, #CMMFS has done it again. I loved this book and how little details added to the romance and instalove between them. I gotta go read it again.
Back to this book- so Brent goes on a vacay and meets Alana. Events happen that I won't give away but holy shit I didn't expect any of that. Yet again though there's a real reason for the virginity on both sides and it adds to the plotline because you get how hard their lives have been up until they meet.
So to sum it up, #CMMFS has done it again. I loved this book and how little details added to the romance and instalove between them. I gotta go read it again.
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September 2, 2017Just when I think I've read the absolute worst writing and plot...
November 7, 2016
Brent and Alana's story I have been waiting for since she released Taking Whatever He Wants... I love the intsta love that is there and the need for each other is off the charts. I also liked the twist and turns that happens in the story that I wasn't expecting. This is a quick short read so if you are in the mood for a quick hot steamy insta love story that has a plot and twist that makes you go oh snap... then you must get this <3
November 8, 2016
Sugar sweet
Short sweet and dirty . another home run. If you've loved her other books you won't be disappointed. I live every page
Short sweet and dirty . another home run. If you've loved her other books you won't be disappointed. I live every page
February 9, 2017
This story is about a sexy 25 year old business man whom while on vacation falls for a sweet, abused by her father, young woman. Adorable!
January 2, 2022
Same ol' same ol'
February 19, 2017
3/5
Hot
Fast
Safe read
Both virgins
Hot
Fast
Safe read
Both virgins
November 13, 2016
This book features Brent who is Sonya from Whatever He Wants (Cline Brothers #2) cousin. Brent did everything to get away from his rich Father he moved to Colorado and he owns a successful bar. He's taking his first vacation ever to the Bahamas and leaving his cousin, Sonya in charge of his bar. The day he arrives he sees a beautiful woman on the beach getting yelled at by an angry man. Alana has been abused by her stepfather most of her life. He's kept her locked in the house not even allowed to go to school or make friends. Now he's trying to force her to marry the son of one of his business associates so that they can merge their businesses. She is surprised when Brent comes to her aide when she's arguing with her stepfather. She never knew a man could be so kind and concerned about a woman he doesn't even know. Brent may not know her that well yet but he's determined too and he will do whatever it takes to keep her safe.
October 30, 2017
Good short story
I liked this short story. I loved the insta-love from the characters. I liked this part when he thought:
I was always finding paradise in her.
I love this author.
I liked this short story. I loved the insta-love from the characters. I liked this part when he thought:
I was always finding paradise in her.
I love this author.
February 3, 2017
Pretty doggone lackluster. This author is pretty hit or miss with me. The dialogue was as thin as a stream of water. You can seriously skip this one. I hate leaving bad reviews on books, but this one was horrible.
December 7, 2018
It was a so-so read. It was too insta everything to make the story seem believable....
June 7, 2018
Good. :)
November 8, 2016
I was so happy when I saw that Alana and Brent were getting their own story I have to admit that I was so curious about their romance after reading Taking Whatever He Wants.
This was a short story but by no means did the plot suffer I couldn’t put it down from the start to the finish I was enthralled. It has many twists and turns that you just don’t expect.
Alana Cole has spent many years suffering at the hands of her stepfather and just wants it all to be over, one way or another. Brent McCartney comes to her defence after yet another verbal assault by her stepfather on the beach. For the first time in a long time she feels something other than despair, she feels hope.
Brent McCartney has been working nonstop since he was 18 now 25 he decides he needs a trip to paradise. What he didn’t expect was to find his paradise yet there she was perfect in every way and from the moment he sees her he knows that she is his and he will do anything to keep her safe.
This is all that it says on the tin, quick, sugary sweet with inst-love and lots of heat. Yet another triumph Ms Steele.
This was a short story but by no means did the plot suffer I couldn’t put it down from the start to the finish I was enthralled. It has many twists and turns that you just don’t expect.
Alana Cole has spent many years suffering at the hands of her stepfather and just wants it all to be over, one way or another. Brent McCartney comes to her defence after yet another verbal assault by her stepfather on the beach. For the first time in a long time she feels something other than despair, she feels hope.
Brent McCartney has been working nonstop since he was 18 now 25 he decides he needs a trip to paradise. What he didn’t expect was to find his paradise yet there she was perfect in every way and from the moment he sees her he knows that she is his and he will do anything to keep her safe.
This is all that it says on the tin, quick, sugary sweet with inst-love and lots of heat. Yet another triumph Ms Steele.
November 10, 2016
Virgin Paradise
Holy Virgin Hotness!! Brent and Alana's story is a pleasant surprise of insta love and alpha protectiveness. When Brent finally has the time he decides to go to the Bahamas for a very deserved first ever vacation. He didn't expect to have to break up an argument between a couple, luckily t was a father getting into it with his daughter. Because when Brent sees that little beauty all kinds of naughty thoughts float through his head. Alana has had it with the abuse from her step father. She feels that maybe she should just end it all, but then he stood up for her and that meant so much to her. And when they spend time together it just feels so right. When they give themselves to each other the know that this is who they were made for.
I Love this series, love the alpha possessive men, and the sexy beautiful women that are stronger because of what they have been through and because of the strong men that have their backs. Can't wait to see what's next!
Holy Virgin Hotness!! Brent and Alana's story is a pleasant surprise of insta love and alpha protectiveness. When Brent finally has the time he decides to go to the Bahamas for a very deserved first ever vacation. He didn't expect to have to break up an argument between a couple, luckily t was a father getting into it with his daughter. Because when Brent sees that little beauty all kinds of naughty thoughts float through his head. Alana has had it with the abuse from her step father. She feels that maybe she should just end it all, but then he stood up for her and that meant so much to her. And when they spend time together it just feels so right. When they give themselves to each other the know that this is who they were made for.
I Love this series, love the alpha possessive men, and the sexy beautiful women that are stronger because of what they have been through and because of the strong men that have their backs. Can't wait to see what's next!
November 9, 2016
I wish this book were longer! I need more! From the first time we briefly met Brent in Sonya’s book, I haven’t wanted to read his story. I loved how fiercely protective Brent was of Alana. If you love insta love then ‘‘finding her’’ is the book for you. I was instantly gripped from page one and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen between Alana, Brent & their father’s/stepfather.
With his bar in the safe hands of his cousin, Sonya, Brent heads of on a well deserved vacation to the Bahamas. On his first night there he spots a beautiful young woman arguing with a man by the shore. Stepping in to help, he soon becomes enchanted by his attraction to her. Later on he learns that she is in trouble, her stepfather is forcing her to marry a business contacts son to make himself more money. But as he hides Alana away, will he be able to keep her safe? Or will the evil fathers work together to hurt Alana and Brent? Will Alana get her happily ever after?
With his bar in the safe hands of his cousin, Sonya, Brent heads of on a well deserved vacation to the Bahamas. On his first night there he spots a beautiful young woman arguing with a man by the shore. Stepping in to help, he soon becomes enchanted by his attraction to her. Later on he learns that she is in trouble, her stepfather is forcing her to marry a business contacts son to make himself more money. But as he hides Alana away, will he be able to keep her safe? Or will the evil fathers work together to hurt Alana and Brent? Will Alana get her happily ever after?
November 7, 2016
I've always been a fan of CM Steele but I was a bit disappointed about this story. It had the usual insta love, alpha H & sweet innocent h but although the storyline was good, the way it was written was rather juvenile compared to her previous works. Nevertheless, I will still keep on reading her books because I'm still a fan.
November 7, 2016
I loved it!! I just love this author...she does great epilogue n yayy both virgins !! Keep it up girl, looking forward to many more books of yours!!
November 13, 2016
Sweet sexy read. My only complaint is that it was too short.
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