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Some people have a bucket list, I have a f*ck-it list When a brochure arrives at my mansion, the woman on the cover goes straight to the top. Luscious curves and a sweet smile - she's exactly my type. But she’s only interested in selling me stuff. That’s fine, I’m no stranger to the chase and I always capture my prey. After one touch, my list goes out the window. She’s all I can think about. Until I find out the whole thing's a set up. *** A steamy STANDALONE contemporary romance with no cliffhanger, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.***

1382 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 11, 2017

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Profile Image for Natalie  ~ The Biblioholic.
2,713 reviews1,420 followers
September 14, 2017
Andrew is an artist with a Fcket List. He’s got 200 varieties of women he intends to get through and he doesn’t intend to stop until he’s sampled each and every one of them. However, the best laid plans can change and that’s exactly what happens when he catches a glimpse of Lilah on a flyer. When they meet, Lilah puts him off despite their mutual attraction, but that only makes Andrew even more determined to make her submit. Interested in the how’s and why’s? It’s well-written, a bit smutty and has a guaranteed HEA. What more can you ask for?

Release Date: September 13, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
POV: Dual - 1st person
Heat: 3 out of 5
Type: Standalone

Profile Image for Hanne.
662 reviews73 followers
September 25, 2017
Andrew has a special kind of bucket list, one about all the types of woman he wants to sleep with. When Andrew sees a photo of Lilah in a folder, he knows he wants her. Lilah is a teacher with a big dream, but for that dream she needs money. Someone offers her that money if she works for him during the summer. She will manage people’s money and invest it. Andrew visits Lilah’s office for an appointment and Lilah will invest his money. Andrew does have a few conditions and he wants Lilah to go on a date with him. The dates goes very well and more will follow.

I like Andrew and Lilah. Andrew grew on me and I liked him the most. He’s a rich, successful and passionate artist. He only wants one thing from Lilah at the beginning, but he wants more when he gets to know her better. He loves to be with her and falls in love with her. Andrew has his reasons for not wanting a committed relationship, but Lilah changes that. He trusts her.

Lilah is sweet, caring, loving, determined, kind and passionate. She knows what she wants. She really wants that money. She wasn’t looking for love, but she was attracted to Andrew from the start. She likes to spend time with him.

I’ve never read anything by Lulu Pratt, but I’ve read everything by Simone Sowood. I wanted to love Going Down more than I did. There were some things that I really loved, but the second half of this book was too predictable. I did love the epilogue! It was a beautiful ending of Andrew and Lilah’s story.

-- My honest review is based on an advanced reader copy of this book. --
Profile Image for Lisa Menor.
806 reviews15 followers
September 12, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

It's a typical morning for Andrew Knight. He wakes up, checks off another box on his bucket list and washes away the previous nights sexcapades. Oh, the life of a billionaire artist. An arrogant, has a check off list devoted to his conquests, total player.
Lilah works for Castle Wealth Management. Andrew receives material by mail regarding money management from Castle and upon seeing Lilah's photograph he decides he needs Lilah to check off the next box on his list. The meeting turns into a game of cat and mouse as Andrew blatantly propositions Lilah. Lilah is very attracted to the sexy, tatted up artist, but she knows his is trouble. He's too smooth not to be.
Lilah works for Edward Knight. Coincidence? Nope. Edward is pressuring Lilah to land his estranged brother Andrew as a client at all costs. Lilah doesn't have much choice. She could quit, but that would derail her plans for the future. Giving in to Andrew would be fun, dangerous but fun. It could also ruin her. The same goes for Andrew. He's beginning to realize that his growing need for Lilah, just might upend his entire life.
AWESOME STORYTELLING ! AMAZING CHARACTERS ! CHEMISTRY THAT'S INTENSE AND FIERY ! BREAK OUT THE ICE CHIPS, THE SEX WAS HOT, RAW AND SWEATY ! ! !
A DEFINITE MUST READ !
Profile Image for Sharon Dunn.
1,226 reviews22 followers
September 14, 2017
Playboy, Andrew has his bucket list of women that he likes to check off and he makes no apologies for it. That is until he meets the one woman that doesn't fall for his crap. Lilah, is just trying to make ends meet while trying to achieve her goal of helping children with disabilities on a teachers salary. With the help of a summer internship, she see that her goals are coming true if only everything was as it seems. With some hot and sexy paint scenes and a few twist and turns, you will be completely entertained on how everything will go down!!
Profile Image for Wendy.
702 reviews9 followers
September 20, 2017
Going Down by Lulu Pratt and Simone Sowood is a quick, clean romance.
Lilah, a Kindergarten teacher is moonlighting as a Financial Advisor for Edward Knight. She doesn't have the knowledge to do it well, but as a payoff, Edward has promised to finance her education project.
Andrew is a rich billionaire playboy with a sexual bucket list. He is determined to add thr mysterious financial advisor to his list of conquests. Little does he know that fate has other plans.
I really enjoyed this book. It is a breath of fresh air with rainbows and roses.
Profile Image for Mindy.
900 reviews5 followers
September 21, 2017
This book to me a little bit to get into it but once I did I was hooked and it more then made up for the slow part. I loved these characters. They are both strong and knows what they want. How can some one not love a book that talks about the guy having a f*** list. Its great.
I think the emotions of this book really jumped out. I could feel their emotions and that's what I love about books is when they affect me.
This cover is HOTT
Profile Image for Ashly.
372 reviews1 follower
September 19, 2017
YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!!!

I feel like I should say something else but I just don't want to ruin it! Just know that this book is excellent and you'll love as much as I do! It's worth it!
Profile Image for Shontaye Harkness.
1,260 reviews5 followers
September 22, 2017
Charm, drama, family feud, jealousy, steamy sex and so much more. Andrew & Lilah take you on a crazy ride in this wonderful book. Lies are told, hearts are healed and broken but in the end love wins overall!
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5,973 reviews134 followers
May 4, 2018
We gout over the rating

5 Star Kindle Unlimited Read
In short who needs a brother like Edward? The thing is sometimes no matter the cost or truth. Family believes family as rich believe rich. The poor girl had it rough from the start.
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9,302 reviews70 followers
September 14, 2017
Andrew is a player and a picture of a woman on a brochure has caught his interest. He makes it his mission to find her. Lilah is an elementary school teacher working as an apprentice for the summer. She's trying to gain the funding that she needs for a special project that she's been working on. In walks Andrew larger than life into her office making her knees weak and her panties dripping wet. Not sure what she wants more Andrew as a client or just him. Andrew finally agrees to talk business with her but with his onw conditions. A place of his choosing and when. Charlotte thinks her boss will be happy but that's not the case he wants her to convince Andrew to invest more in another investment he has picked out. What Charlotte doesn't realize until its too late is that she's being used and that she could end up in some serious trouble. With a little surprise twist being that she finds out the her boss is Andrews estranged brother. Will Charlotte be able to fix the mess she has found herself in? Will Andrew be understanding or just go back to his playboy ways.

I loved this book it was a quick paced book. Once I started I couldn't put it down. The character have steamy hot chemistry, If you buy this book you definitely won't be disappointed.

I received a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Nikki Costello ***Crazy Cajun Book Addicts Blog***.
2,081 reviews57 followers
December 28, 2017
Going Down by Lulu Pratt and Simone Sowood is a quick read but a great romance!

Andrew is a millionaire playboy with a sexual bucket list and the next to be crossed off is a sexy financial adviser on the front page of a brochure that's landed on his doorstep.

Lilah is a kindergarten teacher but over the summer is working as an apprentice in order to secure funding for a project very close to her heart. What she doesn't expect is to fall for her very first client.

A fast paced read, and once you start you'll find it difficult to put down. Definitely a book I would highly recommend!!

**Complimentary copy received for an honest review**

Merged review:

Going Down by Lulu Pratt and Simone Sowood is a quick read but a great romance!

Andrew is a millionaire playboy with a sexual bucket list and the next to be crossed off is a sexy financial adviser on the front page of a brochure that's landed on his doorstep.

Lilah is a kindergarten teacher but over the summer is working as an apprentice in order to secure funding for a project very close to her heart. What she doesn't expect is to fall for her very first client.

A fast paced read, and once you start you'll find it difficult to put down. Definitely a book I would highly recommend!!

**Complimentary copy received for an honest review**
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882 reviews6 followers
September 13, 2017
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book
Andrew Knight has a bucket list (well it is actually a F*@klist) and he is at the point where he has
finshed 70% of it, He wants to finish his list by the time he is 30 that is just 2 years away.
But something happens to his drive to finish when he gets a flyer in the mail and sees the stunning
woman on it. Lilah has taken a summer intern job she will receive 250,000.00 after only 3 months work if
she can pull in a certain client. She works for Castle Wealth Management Firm, She has plans for this money
she is going to put it towards her project Thriving Together. Lilah is a teacher of special needs children.
When Andrew meets Lilah he knows that she is his next tick off his list, But when she stands up to him
and doesnt immediately fall at his feet he is more than intrigued. Lilah knows that she needs to stand strong
against her attraction to Andrew, she knows his type, Playboy, One night stand. But when her boss pushes
her to get Andrew to sign with the company, she does.
There are some wonderful twists to this story that will keep you reading. I LOVED this book. Lulu and Simone
flow together!
Profile Image for Scarlett Ian.
342 reviews5 followers
September 17, 2017
Andrew is a billionaire artist and Lilah is a school teacher working as a financial manager. Andrew collects and owns multiple cars and Lilah is barely able to hang on to the one she has. Andrew is a man with a list of woman he wants to sleep with and Lilah wants there to be love when she goes to bed with a man. Right from the start of this book I am unsure how these two are going to get together. Their personalities are so very different that I can’t foresee the connection growing past the instant lust that hits at their first meeting. I should have known better than to under estimate these authors. They brought these two characters together in a way that was believable and endearing.

This book did not seem to be a very long read, mainly because once you pick it up you are not going to want to put it down. These two authors will grab your attention right from page one and hold on to it the whole way through. The chemistry is extremely hot, the emotions are real and the characters are so relatable. I definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a new book to read.

**4 Stars - I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
1,533 reviews3 followers
November 12, 2017
Interesting read

Good book, Andrew is a wealthy playboy he is an artist who tends to do his own thing and doesn't ever plan on settling down he has a bucket list of the type of women he wants to have sex with and is slowly ticking them off. Lilah is an elementary school teacher who is trying to establish a business to encourage the school community to help make school more acceptable to children with learning difficulties, she's put everything into this and is struggling to make ends meet and can't seem to raise funds for her charity. She takes a summer vacation job which promises her a guaranteed large sum for her charity if she nets a big client to invest in certain financial businesses. She meets Andrew through this and its instant attraction on both sides soon they can't stay away from each other the magnetism between them is off the scale. Things are not as they seem as Andrews brother Edward is behind everything and causes nothing but trouble. Can their relationship survive all the underhandedness, can Andrew stop being a player? Read and find out. Enjoyable book.
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849 reviews35 followers
March 27, 2018
I honestly read this in one setting. It was so good I just couldn't put it down.. I Loved it.
You get hot dirty sex, romance, a twist and HEA.
Andrew has a F#@ket list of types of women he wants to do before he hits 30 yrs old and he is 70% of the way through it already and he has 2 yrs to finish it.
Lilah is a Kindergarten teacher for special-needs children. She has taken an apprenticeship job, for the summer, with a "Wealth Management Firm" called Castle. She is to receive a quarter of a million dollars if she can bring in new contracts and stay the 3 months. That money was to go to her project "Thriving Together."
When Andrew received a leaflet in the mail and saw the picture of Lilah on it he knew he had to add her to his list. When he went to meet her at the office he didn't know that he was meeting up with a woman who stood up to him and let him know that this was a job and ignored his advances. But he was still intrigued by her. He wasn't about to let her get away from him.
This is one story that deserves to be read, especially for the HEA.
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2,331 reviews13 followers
September 12, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. What another fantastic co written book by Ms Sowood and Ms Pratt. I really enjoyed the story of Lilah and Andrew to people who meet after Andrew receives a flyer in the mail with Lilah's picture on it advertising financial services. Andrew is immediately taken by her and wants to make er his next conquest. Lilah is a school teacher working for Castle Investments during the summer in order to make money to launch a program she is very passionate about. Neither know they have someone in common and are being manipulated by that someone. This book not only had a hot and steamy love story it was also full intrigue ans suspense. Who would do such a thing to either of them? And why? What will happen when the truth comes out? Can they get past what appears to be betrayal? and the fat that neither one was the one trying to hurt the other? This was such a great read and I could not put it down! I absolutely loved the way things were finally resolved and Lilah and Andrew were able to get their HEA!
Profile Image for Jessica Cox.
697 reviews13 followers
September 13, 2017
Andrew Knight is working on his bucket list , his women to sleep with budget list (cringe) like I hate that , he is cocky and loaded and works as a artist he doesn't really have any care in the world. He sees a brochure about a new financial adviser and he can't quit thinking about the women so he meets her and she shoots him down . He is signs on as her client and then he sets up meetings that turn into so much more.
Lilah is a kindergarten teacher who is trying to get funding for her secret project that helps kids all over with certain needs find help , she is promised a huge investment if she interns all summer for a Wealth Management Firm . She lands playboy Andrew as a client and after lots of flirting and his never ending attempts they finally start a relationship.
I liked this book it had loads of secrets and hidden agendas, it definitely kept me one my toes, I had to finish in one sitting. Lilah is go gether that I loved and Andrew really came around to make a great guy who was an amazing book boyfriend with caveman antics. I happily reviewed the ARC to share my thoughts.
2,161 reviews14 followers
September 24, 2017
Trust fund baby and artist Andrew Knight has ticked off 70 of the 200 boxes on his bucket list of different types of women he wants to f*** before he turns 30. Andrew doesn't do relationships and never plans to under any circumstances ... until he meets the curvy and stunning Lilah. Kindergarten teacher Lilah Tucker is working as an investment adviser during summer break to get her educational resource business off the ground. The only client she has is the cocky and handsome Andrew, who wants Lilah and wants to paint her ... with her body as the canvas. When Lilah tells Andrew she doesn't do casual and there's no s** without love, Andrew decides to make Lilah fall in love with him. What happens when Andrew falls for Lilah but finds out she's been meeting with her ex and keeping secrets from him?

Simone Sowood and Lulu Pratt deliver a fun, angsty and steamy story that will have you hooked

I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book
Profile Image for Emily Pennington.
20.8k reviews361 followers
September 16, 2017
Andrew Knight is a rich, cocky, and arrogant artist. A brochure showing a beautiful woman gets his attention and he can’t keep his mind off her. He meets with her and she is not his expected easy conquest, which makes her even more attractive to him – she is a challenge! Lilah, a teacher, is trying to earn money to help children. She needs to sign Andrew up as her client in order to get the funding she needs. Will Andrew discover what’s behind this setup? Will Lilah fulfill her obligations to get the funding or will she lose that opportunity? Or can an unfeeling man fall in love and experience read feelings?

This was a well written and good story. There were enough twists and turns to keep the reader interested. The secrets gave it some tension and suspense. This was definitely worth reading. I was given a copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it. My comments reflect my honest opinion.
1,304 reviews3 followers
September 13, 2017
There is Lilac who is a teacher that takes a summer job at a financial firm to helping fund a special needs program for kids with autism. Her boss tells her that if she lands a big investor client, he will fund the program. Then there is Andrew who is an artist and rich. He is a big playboy who is sleeping himself through a list of women he wants to bed before he is thirty. Andrew finds a leaflet that Lilac made and is in lust with her picture. Decides to add her to his list. There is an immediate attraction and Andrew starts to seduce her. Will he be able to seduce her? Will she go out with him? Will the pressure she is getting from her boss to get Andrew to invest be a good thing or not? Will it all end up being a disaster? You'll need to read the book to find out. I enjoyed it, hope you do as well.

I voluntarily wrote this review from and advanced reader's copy.
313 reviews1 follower
September 17, 2017
Loved it!
Andrew has a "bucket" list he wants to complete before he is 30, only it's of women not things he wants to do. (From all 50 states, different careers, ers.) When he receives a flyer and sees Lilah on it her is set to make her one of the 200.
Lilah wants to open a special needs program and putting all her money towards that and looking for donations. She found someone who will donate but okjnly if she works for it during the summer when she's not teaching. She is working at a wealth advisory firm and her only client winds up being Andrew. She tries to fight his advances but there is nothing you can do to stop Andrew once he puts his mind to it.
Great read! With family drama, lies, and steamy moments that makes you wish someone would paint you!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
1,250 reviews23 followers
September 14, 2017
A great new release from Simone Sowood and Lulu Pratt! Andrew Knight has a plan for his life to keep him entertained until he is 30, and that is to check as many women of his growing list as possible. What he didn't have in his plans was the woman who knock him on his butt and change everything. Lilah Tucker is working towards her goal of helping her foundation getting the much needed funding she will make when she is done with her summer program at Castle Wealth Management. What she didn't plan on was Andrew Knight. As the two grow close the truth behind why she is there will be revealed and it will take a lot of work and growing up in order to get the happiness they both deserve. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
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1,963 reviews8 followers
December 31, 2017
Going down . I enjoyed this book! It was a interesting story. Andrew is the ultimate alpha male playboy. He stumbled across a pamphlet with a gorgeous woman on it and decided he had to have her. Lilah put up a front against Andrew because she needed him to invest in a company her boss told her she had to get him to invest in. The drama starts to heat up when Lilah finds out her boss is Andrew's brother and they hate each other. Lilah gets stuck in the middle and doesn't know what to do. Edward gets to Andrew first with information and Lilah and Andrew's world falls apart. This was a great read! *** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***
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1,465 reviews
September 12, 2017
This story had so much going on in it. Lilah has found herself a summer job to make her dreams come true. She meets Andrew, who has a menu of women-types on his sexual bucket list. Lilah is pretty feisty and forthright, and it’s not long before Andrew realises he had to invest a lot of time in the irresistible Lilah. He doesn’t mean to, but he woos her beautifully. No spoilers, but there are some fantastic painting scenes, family and work drama, a weekend in the Hamptons (Charli next please!), and a shout out to Ronaldo and Cristiano that are not to be missed. Excellent read, lots of emotion but not too much drama.

I received an arc of this book and have voluntarily reviewed it.
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806 reviews13 followers
September 13, 2017
Sheesh!  This was one scorching, page turning book!!  These ladies outdid themselves with the writing. There is not one part of this story that I did not like. And the sex?  Super hot!!  In fact, I might be stealing one of the scenes they wrote. Trust me you will know the one when you read it!  A book that is seriously not to be missed!  I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Hero, Andrew = 5/5
Heroine, Lilah = 5/5
Chemistry = 5/5
Sex = 5/5
Plot = 4/5
Mystery = 2/5
Action =  1/5
Darkness = 1/5
Humor = 1/5
POV = dual
Would I recommend this book = yes
Would I re-read this book = yes
Would I read future books by this author = yes
Profile Image for Melissa Ledet.
2,145 reviews13 followers
September 13, 2017
A great read. Wasn't sure I would like Andrew at first because of his list but he turned out to be an amazing guy who loved Lilah from the start even though he didn't know it.

I voluntarily am reviewing an Advanced Reader Copy of this book that I received through Shifted Sheets Book Promotions.

Merged review:

A great read. Wasn't sure I would like Andrew at first because of his list but he turned out to be an amazing guy who loved Lilah from the start even though he didn't know it.

I voluntarily am reviewing an Advanced Reader Copy of this book that I received through Shifted Sheets Book Promotions.
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3,147 reviews25 followers
September 13, 2017
Oh my stars! Don't worry about falling for Andrew - you'll hate him from the very start! Such an arrogant piece of work! Well of course we're going to fall in love with him eventually, but not until Lilah hands him his ... you-know-what a few times and finally he begins to wake up to what's really important in his life. So much fun in this book, so much to love about both Andrew and Lilah. Great story, super pacing, amazing dialogue - this book has it all. It's a guaranteed one-click, read-straight-through-don't-stop-for-nothing romance that is sure to brighten your day. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
2,639 reviews8 followers
September 14, 2017
Andrew is an artist who needs to get through his bucket list before he turns thirty. He receives a flier in the mail that has a beautiful woman on it. He decides to add her to his bucket list. Lilah is a kindergarten teacher, school is out and she needs to raise money for her program. She gets turned down until Edward makes her an offer. Wow this book had me from the very first page until the end. Andrew and Lilah are so enticing together. I hated Edward and his manipulative ways. Absolutely loved this book and definitely recommend it. I voluntarily received this book to review for my honest opinion.
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1,830 reviews17 followers
February 17, 2022
Andrew is quite the arrogant hunk, although coming from a family from old money.
Lilah is an elementary school teacher doing an internship at an institute for financial investments at her summer break to earn money for a project she tries to bring on its way.

Their story is hilarious, heartwarming and drool worthy at the same time.
I loved both main characters. They are so authentic in everything they do, think and say, and it is endearing to watch them grow as a couple.
Once you started reading, you cannot put down this masterpiece of a book!
It is an absolute must-read and a real page turner!

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
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4,090 reviews30 followers
September 19, 2017
A nice story line and plot. The main characters are Lilah and Andrew. Lilah was a bit annoying but it got better throughout the book. Andrew was a great likeable guy that develop very fast. Andrews bucket list is a different story line and that give it a twist but there were more to come. There is a lot of hot chemistry and attraction between the characters. Some supporting characters gives this story the edge of drama and therefor it receives a 4 star review. It has laughs, twist, secrets, drama, passion and lust to it. Enjoyable and recommendable story.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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