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Hat Trick
A gripping story of romance, betrayal and retribution. A wonderful, poignant, heart breaking, heart-warming story of families and secrets, of hidden strength and unexpected friendship.
It’s the basis for every fairy tale ever the handsome, generous, good-hearted prince, and the poor but beautiful young girl he takes for his wife.
Except that Jefferson Quinley, while definitely handsome, is neither generous nor good-hearted. He is instead a college playboy, taking advantage of the fact that so many female students are so readily available for his attentions.
Nor is Olivia Bower beautiful. She is, actually, rather plain. And naïve.
Still, she understands what kind of man Jeff is, and, not wanting to be hurt, keeps her distance.
Which presents quite a challenge to the Harvey Benton College senior. Deciding to take up the cause, he pursues her until she finally accepts, and their relationship as a couple continues for a brief while. After the one time he connives her into his bed, however, he is no longer interested, and he drops her flat.
Flash forward ten years to Jeff, who is now a successful financial consultant, living outside of New York City and wedded to an extremely wealthy society lady. While their marriage may not be made in heaven, on the surface they manage to keep things going no matter what troubles lie underneath.
Out of the blue, Olivia Bower reappears in Jeff’s life. She is sole owner of a thriving little business called Just Livvie, selling the hats and accessories which she creates, and she is seeking Jeff’s help to straighten out some problems with her financial affairs.
Although she has become a stunning, confident beauty, who turns heads wherever she goes—especially wearing such delicious, unique headgear—he restrains himself from getting emotionally involved. He is, after all, a married man.
Jeff had treated her very badly, back in those college days of the long-ago past. Why would she possibly want to see him again, even in a business capacity? Why go out of her way to be so pleasant, unless she has an ulterior motive? Her continued presence, on the fringe of his environment, feels almost like stalking, and he wonders what it is she’s after. An affair, and the breakup of his marriage, might be just the retribution she wants.
Or is it?
It’s the basis for every fairy tale ever the handsome, generous, good-hearted prince, and the poor but beautiful young girl he takes for his wife.
Except that Jefferson Quinley, while definitely handsome, is neither generous nor good-hearted. He is instead a college playboy, taking advantage of the fact that so many female students are so readily available for his attentions.
Nor is Olivia Bower beautiful. She is, actually, rather plain. And naïve.
Still, she understands what kind of man Jeff is, and, not wanting to be hurt, keeps her distance.
Which presents quite a challenge to the Harvey Benton College senior. Deciding to take up the cause, he pursues her until she finally accepts, and their relationship as a couple continues for a brief while. After the one time he connives her into his bed, however, he is no longer interested, and he drops her flat.
Flash forward ten years to Jeff, who is now a successful financial consultant, living outside of New York City and wedded to an extremely wealthy society lady. While their marriage may not be made in heaven, on the surface they manage to keep things going no matter what troubles lie underneath.
Out of the blue, Olivia Bower reappears in Jeff’s life. She is sole owner of a thriving little business called Just Livvie, selling the hats and accessories which she creates, and she is seeking Jeff’s help to straighten out some problems with her financial affairs.
Although she has become a stunning, confident beauty, who turns heads wherever she goes—especially wearing such delicious, unique headgear—he restrains himself from getting emotionally involved. He is, after all, a married man.
Jeff had treated her very badly, back in those college days of the long-ago past. Why would she possibly want to see him again, even in a business capacity? Why go out of her way to be so pleasant, unless she has an ulterior motive? Her continued presence, on the fringe of his environment, feels almost like stalking, and he wonders what it is she’s after. An affair, and the breakup of his marriage, might be just the retribution she wants.
Or is it?
- GenresContemporaryDrama
134 pages, ebook
Published August 9, 2017
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Morris Fenris
125 books97 followersMorris Fenris loves to let his imagination paint pictures in a wide variety of genres. His current book list includes everything from Christian romance to an action-packed Western romance series, to inspirational and Christmas holiday romance.
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March 4, 2018
3.5 stars
Own in: Sweet Love Box Set by M.L. Ray
Because the name of the boxed set is Sweet Love, I'm surprised by what I just read. Not a typical romance, rather a story about a good-looking, selfish player who flirts with/picks up girls at his college for the purpose of sex, dumps them and moves on to the next. He is blatant about it in his POV. He notices a plain, shy girl, doesn't know why he's attracted, figures it has been a while, takes some time to play her, she falls in love with him, he sleeps with her, then dumps her before leaving for a long holiday break from school. He avoids her successfully the next semester. He graduates. Fast forward 10 years.
The player - Jeff - works in finance with many wealthy clients, has married a very wealthy socialite, has everything money can buy, and thinks he lives the good life. But the player has slowly been changing. He doesn't cheat on his wife and doesn't plan to. The marriage is good and he enjoys his life. Then, the plain, shy girl re-enters his life as a successful businesswoman who needs his services for her business portfolio. This is where everything gets interesting.
I actually enjoyed this one and read it straight through - had to know what happens. It is a little different and I liked it. In many ways, the player gets his comeuppance in life and life matures him. Meeting the girl from his past changes him for the better - he sees the superficiality of his life and relationships. He is still very much human and he doesn't become perfect. But, a great ride to read something a little different.
On to book 2 - He Done Her Wrong - .
Own in: Sweet Love Box Set by M.L. Ray
Because the name of the boxed set is Sweet Love, I'm surprised by what I just read. Not a typical romance, rather a story about a good-looking, selfish player who flirts with/picks up girls at his college for the purpose of sex, dumps them and moves on to the next. He is blatant about it in his POV. He notices a plain, shy girl, doesn't know why he's attracted, figures it has been a while, takes some time to play her, she falls in love with him, he sleeps with her, then dumps her before leaving for a long holiday break from school. He avoids her successfully the next semester. He graduates. Fast forward 10 years.
The player - Jeff - works in finance with many wealthy clients, has married a very wealthy socialite, has everything money can buy, and thinks he lives the good life. But the player has slowly been changing. He doesn't cheat on his wife and doesn't plan to. The marriage is good and he enjoys his life. Then, the plain, shy girl re-enters his life as a successful businesswoman who needs his services for her business portfolio. This is where everything gets interesting.
I actually enjoyed this one and read it straight through - had to know what happens. It is a little different and I liked it. In many ways, the player gets his comeuppance in life and life matures him. Meeting the girl from his past changes him for the better - he sees the superficiality of his life and relationships. He is still very much human and he doesn't become perfect. But, a great ride to read something a little different.
On to book 2 - He Done Her Wrong - .
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Previous title : Hat Trick
Blurb:
Will she be his toy or his treasure?
It’s the basis for every fairy tale ever written: the handsome, generous, good-hearted prince, and the poor but beautiful young girl he takes for his wife.
Except that Jefferson Quinley, while definitely handsome, is neither generous nor good-hearted. He is instead a college playboy, taking advantage of the fact that so many female students are so readily available for his attentions.
Nor is Olivia Bower beautiful. She is, actually, rather plain. And naïve.
Still, she understands what kind of man Jeff is, and, not wanting to be hurt, keeps her distance.
Which presents quite a challenge to the Harvey Benton College senior. Deciding to take up the cause, he pursues her until she finally accepts, and their relationship as a couple continues for a brief while. After the one time he connives her into his bed, however, he is no longer interested, and he drops her flat.
Flash forward ten years to Jeff, who is now a successful financial consultant, living outside of New York City and wedded to an extremely wealthy society lady. While their marriage may not be made in heaven, on the surface they manage to keep things going no matter what troubles lie underneath.
Out of the blue, Olivia Bower reappears in Jeff’s life. She is sole owner of a thriving little business called Just Livvie, selling the hats and accessories which she creates, and she is seeking Jeff’s help to straighten out some problems with her financial affairs.
Although she has become a stunning, confident beauty, who turns heads wherever she goes—especially wearing such delicious, unique headgear—he restrains himself from getting emotionally involved. He is, after all, a married man.
Jeff had treated her very badly, back in those college days of the long-ago past. Why would she possibly want to see him again, even in a business capacity? Why go out of her way to be so pleasant, unless she has an ulterior motive? Her continued presence, on the fringe of his environment, feels almost like stalking, and he wonders what it is she’s after. An affair, and the breakup of his marriage, might be just the retribution she wants.
Or is it?
Previous title : Hat Trick
Blurb:
Will she be his toy or his treasure?
It’s the basis for every fairy tale ever written: the handsome, generous, good-hearted prince, and the poor but beautiful young girl he takes for his wife.
Except that Jefferson Quinley, while definitely handsome, is neither generous nor good-hearted. He is instead a college playboy, taking advantage of the fact that so many female students are so readily available for his attentions.
Nor is Olivia Bower beautiful. She is, actually, rather plain. And naïve.
Still, she understands what kind of man Jeff is, and, not wanting to be hurt, keeps her distance.
Which presents quite a challenge to the Harvey Benton College senior. Deciding to take up the cause, he pursues her until she finally accepts, and their relationship as a couple continues for a brief while. After the one time he connives her into his bed, however, he is no longer interested, and he drops her flat.
Flash forward ten years to Jeff, who is now a successful financial consultant, living outside of New York City and wedded to an extremely wealthy society lady. While their marriage may not be made in heaven, on the surface they manage to keep things going no matter what troubles lie underneath.
Out of the blue, Olivia Bower reappears in Jeff’s life. She is sole owner of a thriving little business called Just Livvie, selling the hats and accessories which she creates, and she is seeking Jeff’s help to straighten out some problems with her financial affairs.
Although she has become a stunning, confident beauty, who turns heads wherever she goes—especially wearing such delicious, unique headgear—he restrains himself from getting emotionally involved. He is, after all, a married man.
Jeff had treated her very badly, back in those college days of the long-ago past. Why would she possibly want to see him again, even in a business capacity? Why go out of her way to be so pleasant, unless she has an ulterior motive? Her continued presence, on the fringe of his environment, feels almost like stalking, and he wonders what it is she’s after. An affair, and the breakup of his marriage, might be just the retribution she wants.
Or is it?
April 1, 2018
Suprised
When I started the book I was so excited because I thought it was the type of book I’m really into that fun young love, the beginning quickly gripped me. I was a little sad that I didn’t read more of that type of love and instead the book skipped ahead. I think another thing that bothered me was how quick he was to want her a second time, but my question is would that have happened if her appearance hadn’t changed, Idk it leads me to question how sincere was the characters bokk. All around good book.
When I started the book I was so excited because I thought it was the type of book I’m really into that fun young love, the beginning quickly gripped me. I was a little sad that I didn’t read more of that type of love and instead the book skipped ahead. I think another thing that bothered me was how quick he was to want her a second time, but my question is would that have happened if her appearance hadn’t changed, Idk it leads me to question how sincere was the characters bokk. All around good book.
July 5, 2022
Love Forged
Love forged is Livvie and Jeff's story of coming together after about 10yrs. A little slow for me but nevertheless a great tale with a nice surprise towards the end Soft
Love forged is Livvie and Jeff's story of coming together after about 10yrs. A little slow for me but nevertheless a great tale with a nice surprise towards the end Soft
October 1, 2017
Good
this story is one that shows how strong one young woman is and can control her own life with the help of close family.
this story is one that shows how strong one young woman is and can control her own life with the help of close family.
March 4, 2018
3.5, not for everyone, but still well done.
June 11, 2018
Claiming Olivia was definitely different than the other Morris Fenris books I have read. The others have been sweet romance but this one has a little more spice to it.
I am glad I read it and plan on reading the other books in this series.
I am glad I read it and plan on reading the other books in this series.
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