I've never met a woman I couldn't charm...The devil's in the details and I like to keep them vague.As one of the most successful real estate moguls in NYC, I'm filthy rich and filthy mouthed.Those cosmo girls in my social circle like a guy with... ahem... assets, so I get everything I want – whenever I want it.Until I meet her. Gorgeous, smart, Chastity.Studying hard for her Master's. Refusing to let my money and power influence her decisions. Pushing me away at every turn.She's completely unexpected.Before I even lay eyes on her, I hear her seductive voice. But when we meet face to face in my office elevator, our sizzling electric connection steals my breath.She's not the kind of woman I usually pursue, pure, untouched and totally off limits.But that won't stop me from claiming Chastity as mine.*****HOOK is a full-length billionaire office romance from USA Today Bestselling Author, Colleen Charles, about second chances with a sassy heroine you'll cheer for. It's the second book in the heartfelt REEL LOVE series but can be read as a standalone.
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PART ONE I remember when reading Nolan and Charlies story, Chase his best friend came for a visit and I was hoping we got a story for him. Yaye here it is. The first chapter and I just kept thinking wow risky and how embarrassing would it be to get caught hahahaha. Naughty Chase! Chastity, yes that is her real name. Wait till you find out her surname hahaha. Anyway as I was saying. Chastity has to work hard just to pay bills and keep up with her college work. Total opposite to Chase who can pretty much do whatever or wherever he wants. How they meet is errrrr well different and memorable. But it made an impression on Chase and can't get her out of his head. So here starts the Chase hahaha. Anyway Chastity is a little irritated with him but still doesn't stop her from thinking about dropping her pants and climbing on him. But amongst Chase trying to get Chastity and Chastity feeling like she doesn't belong in his world and fights her feelings...she has a stalker. The it goes and ends on a cliffhanger arhhhh What the hell? Who?
PART TWO Well things are definately hotting up between Chase and Chastity. After the cliff hanger from the first part I was like nòoooooooooooooooo dam it what happens. When I read the first chapter of this part is was soooo frustrated for Chastity. You report something to the police you expect to be taken seriously, but no that didn't happen. The rest of part 2 is pretty frustrating, funny and hot at the same time. Chastity inner dialogue is fun to read and makes me like her even more. I wish she wasn't so insecure about how great she is. It's making things difficult for herself. How she feels for Chase is something she doesn't want to face. The relationship with these two is hot one minute then BAM miscommunication and misunderstanding hahahha. She has a new friend Angela who seems to be a bit odd and then let's not forget she has a stalker. Chase, dam hot silly Chase. He doesn't want to have real feelings but he can't stop them, but it's making him make silly mistakes. I know Chase was hurt and betrayed but he can't carry on the way he has, look at Nolan he found his home with Charlie. You can tell Chase cares deeply for Chastity. These two love birds have got obstacles in the way and they both seem to be doing a good job of messing up too. I want to slap them both and lock them in a room till they talk everything out. The cliffhanger here oh dear. It's all going to happen in part 3. Woohooo I'm off to see what happens.
PART THREE WOW!!!!!! My heart was pumping big time for Chastity. The cliffhanger from part 2 turned dark and the beginning of this one. I feared for Chastity and what was going to happen to her. The fear of what she knew was planned for her and the pain. The betrayal of a friend :( I don't know how I'd act with what she was going through. She is so strong and good hearted of course evil would stick it's Claws into her. Chase though well he put his past behind him and faced his future and went after what is his. The fear he felt knowing Chastity was in danger was felt and risking everything to find her. This relationship has been one of the hardest and funniest to read. Seriously I wanted to tie them together in a room to talk everything out at last. But it seems a traumatic experience might have the same effect.
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I loved everything about this book! Chase has been done wrong by the (he thought) love of his life. She cheated and he caught her. Since then, it's been a whirlwind of booze and babes. No more will he risk his heart. Until he meets her, Chastity. A misdial trying to call his driver gets him a phone sex line, with Chastity on the other end. Follow that with a chance meeting in the elevator, and the love affair begins.
Chastity has pulled herself up and out of the gutter with grit and determination, and she is laser focused on her goals. She doesn't have time for a relationship. Nothing will distract her from graduating and becoming a social worker. Not even the super rich, super hot and sexy Chase.
They don't know it, but they are both saving each other. And while it's quite a bumpy ride, they do make it to the finish line! So hang on and enjoy this wild ride, you will love every minute of it!
Hook is a great book! Colleen has outdone herself! Chasity has a warm loving side and a feisty personality! Chase is a loving Billionaire and so, sweet! He may have the money but, knows how to use it. You know he will spoil Chasity a gift basket filled with hangover medicine and even, a teddy Bear to take to bed with her. The humor is always in the right spot and even a few tears, mostly happy. But, this book is deeper with a stalker, a friend or two and good friends of Chase. Did I say I loved it? I recommend it!
Very poor editing. Not just typos and non-grammatical sentences, but major inconsistencies too. for example, at the beginning of the story we read that the heroine's mother died years ago, and later on the heroine is pondering whether to call her mother to ask for advice. There are some good things, but the heroine still needs to be saved by the hero all the time, and in the end it is not even clear whether she has a job...
5 stars I purchased a copy of Bait: Alpha Billionaire Romance Book one aka Reel Love Boxset book one aka Fishing For Love Boxset book 1 by Colleen Charles and this review was given freely. This fast paced short office romance features Billionaire real estate playboy Nolan Banks who bulldozes over his new lawyer Charlene de Monaco resulting in a whirlwind romance that ends in a cliffhanger. Fake romance or real it is hard to tell. The attraction is real and certainly escalated quickly. I would have liked an epilogue.
5 stars I purchased a copy of the novel Hook: Alpha Billionaire Romance book 2 aka Reel Love book two and the bonus book Wasted Love by Colleen Charles and this review was given freely. A complexed Park Avenue fairytale with a sinister undertone but a happy ending. An inappropriate erotic phone call and a chance meeting leads to Banks Realty's Director of Sales and playboy Chase and phone sex operator/ virgin psychiatry undergrad student Chastity having a steamy but rocky romance complicated by jealousy, greed, stalkers and the lecherous owner of Grantham Banks reality.
Wasted Love 3 stars I purchased a copy of Wasted Love in the novel Hook: Alpha Billionaire Romance book 2 aka Reel Love book two and the bonus book Wasted Love by Colleen Charles and this review was given freely. An easy flowing,entertaining but poignant steamy brother's best friend romance. After being separated by a protective brother, Quinn and Ashton meet again 10 years later over a high powered real estate where attraction leads to a steamy reunion which is complicated by misunderstandings,the boss's daughter, and a life changing accident.
4 stars I purchased a copy of Line: Alpha Billionaire Romance book 3 aka Reel Love book three by Colleen Charles and this review was given freely. A poignant tale of desperation, manipulation and a love triangle involving two brothers that is intermixed with excerpts from one of my favorite stories, Pride and Prejudice. Romance writer Lydia thought she had finally found the perfect man in actor Tristan Marham until she meets his brother Banks' Reality attorney Callum Markham. A dark undertone brightens to a corny but heartwarming ending.
4 stars I purchased a copy of Sinker: Alpha Billionaire Romance book 3 aka Reel Love book three by Colleen Charles and this review was given freely. An adversaries to more romance.Tied into the series as Banks Realty is one of the Yankees main sponsors. Sports writer Brenna Sinclair hates Yankee's playboy pitcher Rhett Bradshaw until an errant hit results in a head injury and amnesia. Irony, subterfuge and a plot to rise the corporate ladder make this an interesting and ever changing novel with lots of conflict but ultimately ends happily.
Part 1 - He is rich and she is a poor struggling student working answering phones doing phone sex. Something about her touches him where no one has for a long time. But she is a little skittish especially since she can't figure out what he wants. Will Chasity give him a chance?
A well written story about finding love in all those special places when you least expect it. Strong characters and a decent plot equal a great chance for this author to shine. This is the first series of books which I have read from this author and I am glad I did. While my luck is not on this level it is a book that feeds every fantasy with some intrigue to keep you turning pages.
Part II - As the story progresses there is something or someone causing Chasity some concern. The new co-worker Angela is quickly becoming a good friend, Nathan has turned out to be strange and a little scary and things are progressing with Chase. While his friends are there with words of encouragement as he figures out just what Chasity means to him and what he is going to do about it.
Part III - Well things are coming to a head will Chasity continue to trust in her new friend Angela instead of making up with her long-term friend and room-mate Trina? The excitement comes to a head and all the gloves are off. Chase defends his woman when things get out of hand and the danger is revealed. But that isn't the only problem he needs to step up about.
Love the ending and the story. Great supporting characters and creepy ones too. I highly recommend this book for fun, and sexy, and a darn good read.
Chase is a playboy and bunny is wellllllll you need to read this book to find out. You will love it. It made me smile, laugh and get flustered. Chase met a chastity in a lift and something makes him take stock, can chastity love a man like chase can he love a girl like her? Then there's all the strange things that keep happening. If you love colleen's other books this won't disappoint if you've not read any of her books this is just the beginning of alpha males and their leading ladies
Quinn and Ashton loved each other since they were young but unfortunate circumstances led them down different paths and a life apart. Fast forward 10 years and being forced to work together. Ashton could never forget how Quinn left her without a goodbye. Quinn regretted how he left the love of his life. Will he be able to win Ashton's trust again. Follow them as they realize their love never died. Great characters and a beautiful story. Has you cheering for them to get their happily ever after.
I loved Chase and Chastity! A wonderful romance full of charm, steam, humor and emotions. A cute story pulls you in and keeps your interest throughout the book. The attraction is undeniable and the chemistry sizzles between the main characters. This opposites attract story offers plenty of push-pull as Chastity fights her feelings, while struggling to keep her own goals in mind and Chase pursues her with everything he's got, while struggling with his unexpected feelings. An excellent, entertaining read. This is my honest, voluntary review.
Chastity, a college student, is working a phone sex line part-time. Chase, a real estate mogul, calls her by mistake, and they have an "encounter". They mistakenly use their real names, and meet in the elevator. This is the second book in the series, and it's one sexy little number. Chase and Chastity are sizzlin' hot together from the moment of that phone call. No matter how much they fight it, they're meant to be together. I can hardly wait for the next book!
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I laughed so hard at the comedy of errors that brought Chastity and Chase together! Chase is an intensely hard working billionaire with no room in his life for complications. Yet, he's drawn to Chastity in a way that makes has him thinking about something other than the end goal of work, The attraction between these two was so sexy! I loved watching Chase as he gradually changed his way of thinking. This was a thoroughly enjoyable read, hook, line and sinker!
I love this series and I loved this book! Chastity is a girl working her way through college on a phone sex line and Chase calls the wrong number and gets Chastity! There was a instant attraction between the two of them! The story had a great storyline, great characters and hot chemistry! It had me “hooked” and reading until the end! Colleen knows how to write a great story! I can’t wait to read more!
This was the first Colleen Charles book I had ever read. I have two—that is 2—favorite romance authors now, and she is one of them! The characters in this book are so relatable in emotion and insecurities. I love the way all of the characters are involved and the world feels real and developed. I enjoyed the book so much that I not only went out and bought this series, I bought ALL her books! Read it; you’ll enjoy it!
This book 2 in the Reel Love Series with an OTT Alpha male Billionaire and a sassy, sexy woman. This is a short and sweet story that I absolutely love the the characters and the story. A must read This is a well-written insta-everything book with Characters with depth and and a good scenes. I cannot wait for the next book by a good Author. A must read THE HOOK is a full-length steamy romance novel.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this box set...this three part story stars Chastity, a phone sex worker and Chase, a rich business profession who mistakenly gets her while she's working...and he's more than turned on. The scene of their first meeting is priceless--what is it about elevators! This book has it all, mystery, hot bedroom scenes and a hero that is to die for. I highly recommend this one!
I really really liked this book. Chase is so sweet. I'm disappointed that it ended so quick. I would like to have an epilogue maybe to tell us they are getting married and kids. It just all of sudden end. Ugh. I wanted bait to have one as well. I felt like it was not complete like I was left hanging. I know they had a happy ending but I wanted more.
I kept thinking as I was reading that it has to get better soon but it really didn't unfortunately. I didn't realize it ended when it did so the ending was abrupt.
I really over reading this book plus the extra story added. They were really well written and kept my attention. I hate to read books that drag on and these were good at keeping my interest.
I liked the story. It was a pretty good story. However, the H seemed to simply look at the H and wanted to be with her instantly, which seemed quite odd. There were parts that seemed choppy and the villains were stupid but I did really like how supportive the H was of the h and loving.
This book had all of the elements that, I think, make a great book; romance drama, conflict, resolution and comedy. I laughed, cried and, quite literally, "clutched my pearls". If you can't tell...I loved this book.
There are characters you'll love and some you'll hate but you can't help rooting for Chastity and Chase. They have unique challenges that give twists and turns that keep you guessing how they'll find their happy ending.
Story line is great and I loved the characters. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it! Unexpected twists and turns had me reading this book in one sitting. Great storyline and character development made this book a hot and enjoyable read!
Loved this story. Chase & Chastity’s story is super sweet. No matter what happens they are drawn back to each other. Love this amazing author Recommend to all.