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Keeping It Casual
It started with a one night.
But Reid Livingston’s steel eyes, hot as hell body, and alpha male attitude tempt Mia to accept his second proposition. A no-strings attached relationship while he’s in town.
Mia thinks she can do it. She’s in no position to start a new relationship anyway. But when she starts seeing his sweet, thoughtful side, the one that takes care of her and starts healing her, she knows she’s falling for him. Who’s going to be there to pick her up when he leaves town - and her - behind?
Mia thought she was strong, thought she could keep it casual. Turns out she was wrong.
Keeping It Casual is a steamy standalone contemporary romance novel with a happily ever after that will melt your heart.
Intended for a mature audience. 18+
But Reid Livingston’s steel eyes, hot as hell body, and alpha male attitude tempt Mia to accept his second proposition. A no-strings attached relationship while he’s in town.
Mia thinks she can do it. She’s in no position to start a new relationship anyway. But when she starts seeing his sweet, thoughtful side, the one that takes care of her and starts healing her, she knows she’s falling for him. Who’s going to be there to pick her up when he leaves town - and her - behind?
Mia thought she was strong, thought she could keep it casual. Turns out she was wrong.
Keeping It Casual is a steamy standalone contemporary romance novel with a happily ever after that will melt your heart.
Intended for a mature audience. 18+
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 7, 2017
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About the author
Emma Tharp
38 books222 followersEmma Tharp is the USA Today Bestselling Author of The Bluff Harbor Series, Keeping It Casual, Drawn to Dark, and the McLoughlin Brother Series. She was raised in upstate New York. Being an only child, she spent a great deal of time alone, dreaming up characters who would keep her company on long family road trips. Putting her writing on the back burner, she went to college and became a chiropractor. After spending twelve years healing patients, Emma decided—with the help of her amazingly supportive husband—to use the creative side of her brain and let her characters come to the page.
If she’s not writing, Emma can be found at the gym, one of her kids sporting events, Starbucks, or a live music event.
A perfect day for Emma would be spent at her lake house with her husband, two ginger-haired children, and Vizsla, reading a book and drinking a large cup of coffee (or wine) with music playing in the background.
If she’s not writing, Emma can be found at the gym, one of her kids sporting events, Starbucks, or a live music event.
A perfect day for Emma would be spent at her lake house with her husband, two ginger-haired children, and Vizsla, reading a book and drinking a large cup of coffee (or wine) with music playing in the background.
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April 13, 2018
3.5 Stars
This was a fairly good read. Low on angst and this had good potential for some angst to bring it up a few notches but I found it was just even keeled.....
I wasn't to keen on when he was talking about his past "love" it was weird and made me feel like the heroine may be second best...I don't know maybe I read it wrong lol but that was how I felt:(
It was a fast read and again liked it but just didn't quite love it!
This was a fairly good read. Low on angst and this had good potential for some angst to bring it up a few notches but I found it was just even keeled.....
I wasn't to keen on when he was talking about his past "love" it was weird and made me feel like the heroine may be second best...I don't know maybe I read it wrong lol but that was how I felt:(
It was a fast read and again liked it but just didn't quite love it!
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December 31, 2018
Had Promises of a Stellar Romance...
Keeping it Casual by author Emma Tharp was an OK story. I say that because I have issues when female authors have their female protagonists lead strong professional lives only to act like teenage girls when it comes to relationships with men and by default, their girlfriends as well. In this storyline there were glimpses of maturity in Mia when it came to Reid and her friend, Faye but it was inconsistent. The saving grace about this book and the reason why I was able to finish it, is it's a relatively short book (16 Chapters plus Epilogue).
A lot of readers don't mind stories about thirty year old women with the angst of a teenager. To those I say, go for it.
I am volunteering to leave a review of this advanced review book.
Keeping it Casual by author Emma Tharp was an OK story. I say that because I have issues when female authors have their female protagonists lead strong professional lives only to act like teenage girls when it comes to relationships with men and by default, their girlfriends as well. In this storyline there were glimpses of maturity in Mia when it came to Reid and her friend, Faye but it was inconsistent. The saving grace about this book and the reason why I was able to finish it, is it's a relatively short book (16 Chapters plus Epilogue).
A lot of readers don't mind stories about thirty year old women with the angst of a teenager. To those I say, go for it.
I am volunteering to leave a review of this advanced review book.
May 7, 2018
Reid and Mia meet up again after being years apart at a dance club...They agree to one night together..they make the best of it..When Mia awakes the next day he is gone..but he keeps calling and they keep spending time together..but as with anything they hurt each other in different ways..Mia pulls away when Reid goes away for a week without nothing to Mia...Than she sees him with someone else..that is when she realizes she wants more...They continue the hurting and than making up..Mia loses her job and goes to Cali to check out Reid's job..she decides to move there..Can they work and build on a relationship or will it end before it started? This was a good fast short read.
May 20, 2018
This is the first book by this author that I've read and I was not disappointed one bit. This story has everything you want in a book. An exciting story line with amazing characters, you will fall in love with as you read. This is a very good romance story which will pull at your heart strings. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended read
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Highly recommended read
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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January 4, 2018
5 STARS.
Reid and Mia. Once upon a time he left her and moved away. Several years later they meet again and he says three things. Let get a drink, let’s dance and let’s go home so I can f$&k you.
Need I say more. Sexually charged and chemistry off the charts.
Smooth flowing story which I could not put down.
Reid and Mia. Once upon a time he left her and moved away. Several years later they meet again and he says three things. Let get a drink, let’s dance and let’s go home so I can f$&k you.
Need I say more. Sexually charged and chemistry off the charts.
Smooth flowing story which I could not put down.
February 8, 2018
Keeping It Casual
Everything you wanted in a story, absolutely delicious makings of this story. The story line was exciting to read and the character's in this story we're awesome! I would recommend this book to all the love affairs, that people would have thought nothing ! Excellent job the author who wrote this outstanding story. Enjoy!!!
Everything you wanted in a story, absolutely delicious makings of this story. The story line was exciting to read and the character's in this story we're awesome! I would recommend this book to all the love affairs, that people would have thought nothing ! Excellent job the author who wrote this outstanding story. Enjoy!!!
April 28, 2018
This was a good romantic read that will tear at your heart and have you wanting more. I purchased this book last year but also received a reader copy via Booksprout and voluntarily chose to write a review. You will love the story of Mia and Reid and their explosive chemistry. An enjoyable second chance romance.
March 11, 2019
3 1/2*
Faye tricked Mia into attending a speed dating night after she decided she needed to help Mia start dating again after her fiancé Nick left her for a job. The night gets better when her ex from school Reid comes up with a solution for them both. Are they ready to accept this challenge?
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Faye tricked Mia into attending a speed dating night after she decided she needed to help Mia start dating again after her fiancé Nick left her for a job. The night gets better when her ex from school Reid comes up with a solution for them both. Are they ready to accept this challenge?
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
April 14, 2018
Well done!
Well written and I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Reid was sexy and compassionate. Mia was smart and vulnerable. This is a second chance book. I will be reading more from this author.
Well written and I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Reid was sexy and compassionate. Mia was smart and vulnerable. This is a second chance book. I will be reading more from this author.
May 2, 2018
A beautiful story! Reid and Mia touched my heart. They both struggled with their past but at the end they help each other move on. The book is equally sweet and hot!!
Totally recommend it!!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Totally recommend it!!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 7, 2017
A quick read with hot and sexy Reid! I loved him from beginning to end!
November 30, 2017
Great Read
Another good read by Emma Tharp. Love the realness of the story and the steamy romance of course😉 A must read will not disappoint.
Another good read by Emma Tharp. Love the realness of the story and the steamy romance of course😉 A must read will not disappoint.
December 14, 2017
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I just.... I don't know what to say about Mia. Smh..... she is beyond pitiful. If Reid were a smart man he would run as far away as he can from her.
I just.... I don't know what to say about Mia. Smh..... she is beyond pitiful. If Reid were a smart man he would run as far away as he can from her.
February 13, 2018
Quick read
Great little quick read. It caught my attention right from the start and I finished it in an afternoon! Pick it up, you won't be disappointed☺
Great little quick read. It caught my attention right from the start and I finished it in an afternoon! Pick it up, you won't be disappointed☺
May 5, 2018
Thought this was a lovely read with a lovely ending 😊
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 15, 2018
Quick and nice read. Reid is very likeable but Mia not so much. She is a bit off for me. But the story is sweet and has a nice storyline and plot.
July 28, 2021
Mia and Reid were absolutely amazing! I was so happy they got a second chance! I really loved everything about their story it was fun, sexy and sweet! ❤
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