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The Kanes
The eighties were well before technology became life. Dating wasn’t a swipe left kind of thing. It was chance encounters, exchanged numbers on pieces of paper, and waiting by the telephone so you didn’t miss a call.
And yet…Richard Kane still found his forever in Rachael and didn’t let her go.
Come see how the Kane boys and the one Kane princess came to be.
And yet…Richard Kane still found his forever in Rachael and didn’t let her go.
Come see how the Kane boys and the one Kane princess came to be.
- GenresNovella
Unknown Binding
First published December 1, 2017
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November 7, 2017
5+++ Stars
I loved it! This series was really good and I'm glad the parents have their own story. It's a perfect Christmas story!
The story is about Richard and Rachael.
He just started his own company a year ago and Rachael's father is one of his client.
It's really good! It's sweet and fun to read and it has a perfect epilogue.
SAFETY:
I loved it! This series was really good and I'm glad the parents have their own story. It's a perfect Christmas story!
The story is about Richard and Rachael.
He just started his own company a year ago and Rachael's father is one of his client.
It's really good! It's sweet and fun to read and it has a perfect epilogue.
SAFETY:
Read
December 20, 2017It's Live!
If you have been following the Kane family, this is a must read. It's the story of their parents. Short and sweet, it was great to see where it all began.
- no cheating
- no ow/om drama
- no pushing away
-instalove
- no violence of any nature
-virgin heroine/hero celibate 6 years
-steam level was on the lower end
-great epilogue 10 years and 22 years out, which I adored. I love seeing a couple's HEA.
If you have been following the Kane family, this is a must read. It's the story of their parents. Short and sweet, it was great to see where it all began.
- no cheating
- no ow/om drama
- no pushing away
-instalove
- no violence of any nature
-virgin heroine/hero celibate 6 years
-steam level was on the lower end
-great epilogue 10 years and 22 years out, which I adored. I love seeing a couple's HEA.
December 20, 2017
Aww that was amazing. Sweet virginal heroine and a very smitten hero made this a perfect read. They were so deeply in love and their chemistry was sizzling! Epilogue was sexy and sweet!
avoid
December 20, 2017Nope, not doing virgin h vs non virgin H.
December 20, 2017
A nice, "feel good" series with heroes who are a bit too perfect to be true. Seriously. Does a man like Richard Kane even exist ? The guy is a woman's dream come true. Anyway, this series provides a somewhat escapist type of romantic fantasy and the stories are short. I gave it 4 stars because I found it very romantic in an idealized sort of way. I read only the story about Richard and Rachel ( parents of the Kane siblings ) because I had read the other novels previously. The references to '80's fashions and music were cute. If I had to rate this according to higher standards ( that included stuff like conflict development, thematic structure etc. ) it will get 1 star. However, this author's intentions were not to create a romantic epic ; she was simply writing short stories with a focus on insta-love and lots of hot sex. Therefore it did indeed meet those simple goals.
November 6, 2017
**This title includes the entire series featuring the Kanes, starting with Richard and Rachael, the parents of Spencer, Ryan, Matthew, and Danielle.**
The Kanes, you fell in love with the offspring of Richard and Rachael, now it's time for a look back into how they began, finding a love that started everything.
Richard, an investment broker, came from nothing, and without any help aside from hard work and determination made something of himself at the young age of twenty- six. When we meet him though, he's not having a good day as one disaster leads to another prior to meeting a potential new client.
Rachael, at nineteen, was new to college, yet already knew it wasn't what she wanted out of life. However, she knows her dad worked hard to provide for her and her older brother and sister and strived to show him how much she appreciated it.
Richard and Rachael first talk over the phone as Mr. Carrigan, Richard's new client and Rachael's father, invited him to dinner. Both felt something right away, despite the distance and brief conversation. Upon meeting that night, Richard knew he'd finally met his one, the woman meant to be his. As for Rachael, she fell for Richard immediately and knew he was the man she'd share her dream of becoming a wife and mother with.
As Richard and Rachael's whirlwind romance begins, it's not without some speed bumps in the form of family issues and more, but both know nothing will come between their happiness.
No questions are needed as we know they'll find their HEA, because that's what the author always gives us, so one-click with the confidence you'll get a sweet and sexy story, and it's followed by their children finding theirs as well.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.**
The Kanes, you fell in love with the offspring of Richard and Rachael, now it's time for a look back into how they began, finding a love that started everything.
Richard, an investment broker, came from nothing, and without any help aside from hard work and determination made something of himself at the young age of twenty- six. When we meet him though, he's not having a good day as one disaster leads to another prior to meeting a potential new client.
Rachael, at nineteen, was new to college, yet already knew it wasn't what she wanted out of life. However, she knows her dad worked hard to provide for her and her older brother and sister and strived to show him how much she appreciated it.
Richard and Rachael first talk over the phone as Mr. Carrigan, Richard's new client and Rachael's father, invited him to dinner. Both felt something right away, despite the distance and brief conversation. Upon meeting that night, Richard knew he'd finally met his one, the woman meant to be his. As for Rachael, she fell for Richard immediately and knew he was the man she'd share her dream of becoming a wife and mother with.
As Richard and Rachael's whirlwind romance begins, it's not without some speed bumps in the form of family issues and more, but both know nothing will come between their happiness.
No questions are needed as we know they'll find their HEA, because that's what the author always gives us, so one-click with the confidence you'll get a sweet and sexy story, and it's followed by their children finding theirs as well.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.**
December 20, 2017
This is a great series and I loved reading how it all started with their parents- Richard and Rachael Kane. Seeing that the alpha gene comes from their father and is inherited and the boys come by it naturally. Richard is a Alpha with a capital A…Their mom is such a sweetheart and seeing how she was so bowled over by Richard and fell under his spell…well, the passion and the chemistry between them was red hot!! This is one Christmas novella that is one welcome blast from the past.
Also, this is a box set is the stories that kicked off the series which is the stories of their sons- Spencer , Matt and Ryan and the sweet and sassy women that they fall in love with. These boys are a chip off the old block. You definitely do not want to miss out on this spectacular box set that has a new story added in.
My Rating: 4.8 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
Also, this is a box set is the stories that kicked off the series which is the stories of their sons- Spencer , Matt and Ryan and the sweet and sassy women that they fall in love with. These boys are a chip off the old block. You definitely do not want to miss out on this spectacular box set that has a new story added in.
My Rating: 4.8 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
December 27, 2017
I've always been intrigued by the Kane brothers' and sister's parents, Richard and Rachel's story and I'm so glad we got the chance to read it now :) I knew that the brothers had to get their inner alpha/caveman from their dad and boy, I wasn't wrong ;) these men know when they meet the one for them, just like Richard knew when he first heard Rachel's voice over the phone and then seeing her in person, confirmed she was his ;) ♡
Rachel is the youngest of 3 children at 19 years old but knows her own mind. She's in college but still uncertain of what she wants to have as a career, all she's ever wanted to do is be like her mom and raise a loving family. When she first hears Richard's voice over the phone, she's flustered (in a good way) and when she meets him, she's nervous, hot, and a couple of other emotions bubbling inside of her, and that's never happened before so she was at first hesitant to Richard's intentions but her heart recognized her soulmate even if her mind was at first cautious. Luckily, she followed her heart (and Richard didn't give her much of a choice ;) ) and got her happily ever after with her hunk of a man ;) ♡
Richard's 26 years old but has been celibate for 6 years trying to build his reputation and business, so no distractions were permitted, luckily there was no exes to get between him and his woman and cause unnecessary problems. Once he saw Rachel, he knew she was his future, and he would stop at nothing to conquer and gain her body, heart but especially her love and soul, he did it alright, the epilogues proves that no matter how long or short of a time you know the person, you'll feel it in your soul he/she's the one and live happily ever after ♡♡
Rachel is the youngest of 3 children at 19 years old but knows her own mind. She's in college but still uncertain of what she wants to have as a career, all she's ever wanted to do is be like her mom and raise a loving family. When she first hears Richard's voice over the phone, she's flustered (in a good way) and when she meets him, she's nervous, hot, and a couple of other emotions bubbling inside of her, and that's never happened before so she was at first hesitant to Richard's intentions but her heart recognized her soulmate even if her mind was at first cautious. Luckily, she followed her heart (and Richard didn't give her much of a choice ;) ) and got her happily ever after with her hunk of a man ;) ♡
Richard's 26 years old but has been celibate for 6 years trying to build his reputation and business, so no distractions were permitted, luckily there was no exes to get between him and his woman and cause unnecessary problems. Once he saw Rachel, he knew she was his future, and he would stop at nothing to conquer and gain her body, heart but especially her love and soul, he did it alright, the epilogues proves that no matter how long or short of a time you know the person, you'll feel it in your soul he/she's the one and live happily ever after ♡♡
January 21, 2018
The parents: 1st story
virgin heroine. no real ow/om drama. instalove
great story-no separation, no drama. Loved it.
2nd story- His Christmas Rose
Rose had a boyfriend when she got with H, so there was cheating. I still loved it though. I'm not a fan of cheating so I very rarely read a story with that in it. This was definitely worth a read. celibate-hero, celibate-since-meeting, get-together-stay-together, hea, instalove-lust, love-how-he-loves-her, read, virgin-heroine
3rd story-Her Christmas Surprise
Absolutely loved it. Was a small separation but it was handled. Little ow/om drama, but didn't last long. Great story.celibate-since-meeting, faithful-during-separation, hea, instalove-lust, love-how-he-loves-her, read, safe-no-cheating, virgin-heroine
4th story-His Candy Kane
I really love the Kane family. Another great addition to the story. Little ow drama who wanted to be with a Kane, but it was handled pretty quickly. Loved it. Great read. celibate-since-meeting, get-together-stay-together, hea, instalove-lust, love-how-he-loves-her, read, safe-no-cheating, safe-read, virgin-heroine
5th story- Christmas in July
Little ow drama, and a couple weeks separation, but then it was all fixed. Loved this series where the men love their women and there is no one else for them. Great read. celibate-hero, celibate-since-meeting, faithful-during-separation, hea, love-how-he-loves-her, read, safe-no-cheating, safe-read, virgin-heroine
virgin heroine. no real ow/om drama. instalove
great story-no separation, no drama. Loved it.
2nd story- His Christmas Rose
Rose had a boyfriend when she got with H, so there was cheating. I still loved it though. I'm not a fan of cheating so I very rarely read a story with that in it. This was definitely worth a read. celibate-hero, celibate-since-meeting, get-together-stay-together, hea, instalove-lust, love-how-he-loves-her, read, virgin-heroine
3rd story-Her Christmas Surprise
Absolutely loved it. Was a small separation but it was handled. Little ow/om drama, but didn't last long. Great story.celibate-since-meeting, faithful-during-separation, hea, instalove-lust, love-how-he-loves-her, read, safe-no-cheating, virgin-heroine
4th story-His Candy Kane
I really love the Kane family. Another great addition to the story. Little ow drama who wanted to be with a Kane, but it was handled pretty quickly. Loved it. Great read. celibate-since-meeting, get-together-stay-together, hea, instalove-lust, love-how-he-loves-her, read, safe-no-cheating, safe-read, virgin-heroine
5th story- Christmas in July
Little ow drama, and a couple weeks separation, but then it was all fixed. Loved this series where the men love their women and there is no one else for them. Great read. celibate-hero, celibate-since-meeting, faithful-during-separation, hea, love-how-he-loves-her, read, safe-no-cheating, safe-read, virgin-heroine
December 20, 2017
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this delightful book from C.M. Steele. Richard Kane and Rachael Carrigan are the beloved parents of Spencer, Ryan, Matthew, and Danielle Kane (The Kane Family Series), this is their story of how it all began. Richard Kane is 26 years old, he grew up in Southie and had shitty parents that cared more about drugs than they did him. He worked his ass off to put himself through college and then got a job as a broker at an investment firm. A year ago he started his own firm and was now a very successful broker. He dedicated all his time to his career and making a name for himself so women were the last thing on his mind. It was snowing in Boston and his brand new Mercedes was in the shop because some idiot rear ended him. He was rushing to his office to meet Mr. Carrigan, a potential new client and no nonsense man. Mr. Carrigan had a bad experience with a broker in the past because he listened to his son, Teddy. He explains to Richard that he has two daughters ; Clare (22) and Rachael (19) and he wants to invest for their future. He agrees to do business with Richard and invites him to have dinner at his house at the end of the week. Rachael is 19 years old and a college student who doesn't have a major yet because she's not passionate about school. It may seem old-fashioned but all she wants to do is to get married and have a family and be an awesome wife and mother like her mom. Rachael's older brother, Teddy was a major screw up, he continuously lies and does drugs and he recently lied to the police after a car accident that was his fault. The day of the dinner Richard called Mr. Carrigan and he was mesmerized by the woman who answered the phone and couldn't wait to meet her. Rachael was excited after she got off the phone with Mr. Kane and she has no idea why but wants to look good for him. As soon as Richard meets Rachael in person he immediately knows that he's going to marry her now he just has to convince her. This book was really sweet and I loved seeing the couple that started it all for the Kane family.
December 21, 2017
I loved reading about Richard and Rachael! So sexy and sweet! A must read!
December 21, 2017
Must Have Series
This is definitely one of my favorite Series from C.M. Now that it is complete with Richard and Rachael’s story I am one happy camper. Finally reading about the instant connection that Richard and Rachael had just pulls the entire series together. The boys definitely take after their father. Not wanting to let their women out of their sights must be in their DNA! Plus this is a perfect read for Christmas time, hours of entertainment!!
This is definitely one of my favorite Series from C.M. Now that it is complete with Richard and Rachael’s story I am one happy camper. Finally reading about the instant connection that Richard and Rachael had just pulls the entire series together. The boys definitely take after their father. Not wanting to let their women out of their sights must be in their DNA! Plus this is a perfect read for Christmas time, hours of entertainment!!
December 21, 2017
Richard Kane is probably the sweetest character that Ms. Steele has written. There were some sexy times in the book, but I felt it was more about the romance. Richard & Rachael were definitely insta love. Richard knew from just hearing Rachael’s voice over the phone that there was something special about her.
It was good to see how the Kanes started. I enjoyed reading this book & would recommend it.
It was good to see how the Kanes started. I enjoyed reading this book & would recommend it.
December 21, 2017
The newest addition to The Kane series was sweet, swoony and fun to read. Finding out how the parents to the Kane children fell in love was fun, the Christmas aspect was a nice element. The characters were so different, the elements of different issues of that time period was a good addition to the plot. Richard being alpha, knowing what and who he wants is C.M all over, Rachael is sweet and kind hearted. It's a fun, quick five star read.
December 27, 2017
All the Kane men in one bundle 😍😍
Love having all the Kane’’s in one bundle.
After reading about Richard Kane the old adage “like father, like son” definitely applies to the Kane boys. Fun seeing how the family gets started and how Richard falls for his Rachael. Love seeing that she was just like her daughters-in-law when they fell for her sons. So sweet and sexy too.
Love having all the Kane’’s in one bundle.
After reading about Richard Kane the old adage “like father, like son” definitely applies to the Kane boys. Fun seeing how the family gets started and how Richard falls for his Rachael. Love seeing that she was just like her daughters-in-law when they fell for her sons. So sweet and sexy too.
December 28, 2017
Perfect start of the Kane family and we discover that boys are just like their father. Sweet story in a bit different time period. It was cool to remember how the eighties looked like and what was happening then…
Richard was just perfect; he did everything right. Rachel was sweet, kind and responded just the right way to Richard. They had their HEA that we have witnessed in the whole series…
Richard was just perfect; he did everything right. Rachel was sweet, kind and responded just the right way to Richard. They had their HEA that we have witnessed in the whole series…
December 20, 2017
I love hearing how The Kanes came to be. Richard and Rachel were just so in love then and they still are they were just a great example for the Kanes in the future. This was just a very lovely read definitely love reading Richard and Rachel story.
December 21, 2017
I LOVE the Kanes! The are just so over the top drool worthy men. This series really takes to back to where it all began, and will make you want to re-read all the books again. This is such a great series.
December 22, 2017
Where it all started
I loved reading about the original Kanes and seeing where they all learned to love. I enjoyed that the rest of the books were included so that you can re-read the series from beginning to end.
I loved reading about the original Kanes and seeing where they all learned to love. I enjoyed that the rest of the books were included so that you can re-read the series from beginning to end.
December 26, 2017
Loved it
Loved this book from the beginning to the end. I love how the Kane's love and respect started. It was a great series. I liked it so much that I wished it was longer to read.
Loved this book from the beginning to the end. I love how the Kane's love and respect started. It was a great series. I liked it so much that I wished it was longer to read.
June 18, 2018
I've read all these books separately but it was the first time reading this edition. I really enjoyed how all the stories are interconnected but not too much is given away in the other brothers' stories. As with most C. M's books there's lots of drama, lots of sex and definitely lots of babies!!
November 17, 2018
Love the entire series
I love this entire series it was a very enjoyable read. Well written and humorous with plenty of interesting characters. I always love a happy ending plus a little extra at the end.
I love this entire series it was a very enjoyable read. Well written and humorous with plenty of interesting characters. I always love a happy ending plus a little extra at the end.
December 22, 2017
Richard and Rachel had a fast passed romance. And Rachel had a brother who was hooked on drugs. Richard and Rachel had a sweet and sexy read. Loved this one.
December 22, 2017
Loved seeing how it all started.
It was a sweet, fun read.
Really loved the multiple epilogues. They satisfied my greedy little heart.
4 big stars!
It was a sweet, fun read.
Really loved the multiple epilogues. They satisfied my greedy little heart.
4 big stars!
December 23, 2017
Kane Christmas
The whole set of the James books perfect for the holiday season. Love these hot alpha men and there strong women
The whole set of the James books perfect for the holiday season. Love these hot alpha men and there strong women
December 24, 2017
he full Kane series with a bonus look to where it all began! If you enjoy short, sweet stories with a bit of drama then this will be for you.
January 12, 2018
This is the complete Kanes series all in one book. Seriously every sweet dirty part with its beautiful love story. I reread this series so many times and now I have it all in one special book!
April 9, 2018
Review
This was a fun fluffy little series, it was fast reading and quite well written. The characters and the family dynamics were likeable and memorable.
This was a fun fluffy little series, it was fast reading and quite well written. The characters and the family dynamics were likeable and memorable.
January 7, 2019
The Kanes
I loved all of the Kane’s stories!!! All safe and alpha men coming for their “ones”.
-safe reads
-h a virgin in all the stories
-all stories had multiple epilogues
I loved all of the Kane’s stories!!! All safe and alpha men coming for their “ones”.
-safe reads
-h a virgin in all the stories
-all stories had multiple epilogues
December 19, 2017
I was privileged enough to receive an advanced reader copy of this book from the author for a voluntary and honest review.
I ADORED every single second of this book. It was fantastically well written. It was nicely paced. Had quite a few laughs while reading it. With the Kane brothers, we now know the apple does not fall far from the tree. Well done Ms. Steele!
I ADORED every single second of this book. It was fantastically well written. It was nicely paced. Had quite a few laughs while reading it. With the Kane brothers, we now know the apple does not fall far from the tree. Well done Ms. Steele!
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