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Billionaire's Club #1
Amara's Calling
Looking for your next billionaire book boyfriend? Meet Grayson Davis.
Grayson is a brilliant, bullied computer nerd turned handsome playboy, with a penchant for blondes. Amara is the assistant to the assistant, who works on the third floor and is... not blonde. And not-so-secretly obsessed with him. Packed with all the classic "plain Jane" tropes you thought were hopelessly overdone, read the smart, sexy, binge-worthy debut exceeding "billionaire romance" expectations!
Book Description:
“Look, Amara… I see what you’re trying to accomplish, I do. And, maybe I respect it in some way. I won’t sit here and pretend to be a better man than I am. I really, really… really want to take the deal. I’ve spent more money on things so ridiculous I’m embarrassed to admit them.”
“I sense there’s a ‘but’ coming.”
“But… there’s no amount of money that will keep you from falling in love with me.”
Amara Riley works for her crush and personal hero, Grayson Davis, a 30's Zuckerberg type CEO of an internet startup called Webster, the story world's equivalent of Facebook. Being a young African American woman in a predominantly white world, Amara is reticent to believe that she's actually caught the attention of the notorious playboy billionaire. When she discovers that she has, but not for the purposes of happily ever after, she decides to strike a deal with him: one million for the privilege of being his mistress. It seemed like a modern-day win/win, but neither anticipates the emotional challenges their contract will bring. Will they inadvertently fall in love, or will the ghosts of their tragic pasts keep them apart?
254 pages, ebook
First published April 1, 2018
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About the author
C.L. Donley
16 books205 followersC.L. Donley is a future New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of multicultural and interracial romance, who believes romance novels that are impossible to put down are the only kind that should exist! Armed with a B.A. in English and M.A. in Writing, she is new to the romance game, having written her first novel, Amara's Calling, after discovering the romance genre in September 2017. Donley writes in a style she calls "romantic realism" that is sophisticated yet simple, grounded yet unaplogetically escapist, and character-driven rather than plot-driven. This style creates a unique, modern reading experience ideal for book club discussions, personal epiphanies, satisfying re-reads, and the occasional spiraling reviewer! Love it or hate it, fans and critics alike can't deny her talent, and always find themselves coming back for more!
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September 10, 2018
DNF.
I kept picking and putting down this one hoping something would grab me and not let me go until I finished. Maybe I've read too many of these books where women barter with men using their virginity, bodies, or what have you, I was expecting something different, but I guess I should have really taken heed to the blurb where it said this story included every single Plain Jane trope. I got less than 40% into this before deciding to throw in the towel. Things were moving okay, pace wise, I suppose but once the "gauntlet" was thrown where Amara made a deal with Grayson to be his gold digger, it just kind of turned me off. I understand this was probably written with humor in mind, but her proposition didn't ring true to me, learning what little I did learn about her. There were parts that made me chuckle, but a few chuckles just isn't enough. So my search for a gripping IR romance continues.
I kept picking and putting down this one hoping something would grab me and not let me go until I finished. Maybe I've read too many of these books where women barter with men using their virginity, bodies, or what have you, I was expecting something different, but I guess I should have really taken heed to the blurb where it said this story included every single Plain Jane trope. I got less than 40% into this before deciding to throw in the towel. Things were moving okay, pace wise, I suppose but once the "gauntlet" was thrown where Amara made a deal with Grayson to be his gold digger, it just kind of turned me off. I understand this was probably written with humor in mind, but her proposition didn't ring true to me, learning what little I did learn about her. There were parts that made me chuckle, but a few chuckles just isn't enough. So my search for a gripping IR romance continues.
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Blurb:
Amara is a young idealistic 20-something who goes to work for her crush and personal hero, Grayson Davis, a 30's Mark Zuckerberg type and CEO of an internet startup called Webster, the story world's equivalent of Facebook. Being a young African American woman in a predominantly white world, Amara is reticent to believe that she's actually caught the attention of the notorious playboy billionaire. When she discovers that she has, but not for the purposes of happily ever after, she decides to strike a deal with him: one million for the privilege of being his mistress. It seemed like a modern day win/win, but neither anticipates the emotional challenges their contract will bring. Will they inadvertently fall in love, or will the ghosts of their tragic pasts keep them apart?
Blurb:
Amara is a young idealistic 20-something who goes to work for her crush and personal hero, Grayson Davis, a 30's Mark Zuckerberg type and CEO of an internet startup called Webster, the story world's equivalent of Facebook. Being a young African American woman in a predominantly white world, Amara is reticent to believe that she's actually caught the attention of the notorious playboy billionaire. When she discovers that she has, but not for the purposes of happily ever after, she decides to strike a deal with him: one million for the privilege of being his mistress. It seemed like a modern day win/win, but neither anticipates the emotional challenges their contract will bring. Will they inadvertently fall in love, or will the ghosts of their tragic pasts keep them apart?
September 16, 2019
This was a strange, refreshing book.
Idk. It just seemed to be really real to me. The characters seemed to jump off the page. I liked that despite being a billionaire, Grayson, had his issues. He didn't seem perfect. I don't really read a lot of billionaire romance novels. I tend to think they're unrealistic (how can someone be that young and that rich)? I thought Grayson was done well.
Amara was a breath of fresh air. She was funny and awkward and she was lost in life. I definitely can relate to that. I liked that she found what she wanted.
I really liked this book though. It was strange and new I suppose. I'll definitely be checking out more of the author's work. She's one to watch.
Idk. It just seemed to be really real to me. The characters seemed to jump off the page. I liked that despite being a billionaire, Grayson, had his issues. He didn't seem perfect. I don't really read a lot of billionaire romance novels. I tend to think they're unrealistic (how can someone be that young and that rich)? I thought Grayson was done well.
Amara was a breath of fresh air. She was funny and awkward and she was lost in life. I definitely can relate to that. I liked that she found what she wanted.
I really liked this book though. It was strange and new I suppose. I'll definitely be checking out more of the author's work. She's one to watch.
June 1, 2018
3.00 Stars. In this romance story, the heroine, Amara "Amy" Riley, propositions the hero, Grayson Davis, to enter into to a contract where she (Amy) will be his mistress for 4 weeks at a cost of one million dollars. Grayson is the founding owner and CEO of the milti-billionaire business where Amy works as a third tier associate; she's long been enamored by Grayson's good looks, poise, business savvy and success but she never expects that he will notice her intellect, whimsical charm, and creative talents; until he does. Shortly after a few interactions between Amy and Grayson, his good friend and partner, Dale, pays Amara to aide in a prank on Grayson, this event leads to Amy's mistress proposition. The storyline continues the humdrum predictable route of other stories like it...the couple rubs elbows with high society, have sex, make a baby, break up, make up, marry and live happily there after. And that's okay, But. I think, the better story would have featured Grayson because he is a more interesting character than Amy...so, an autistic Grayson with his aloofness, controlling behavior, curt directness, and social ineptness with the added challenge of navigating an unexpected attraction to a Black character like Amara-great story.
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August 27, 2022
m'kay, so I know I'm a little bit biased being the author and all but... this book is really good. :p
Every time I would go back to edit this thing, I would get lost for at least 45 minutes or so... just READING. I never get tired of this story or these characters. I made this book for all those romance readers that have had to leave critical reviews for a romance, especially when they really really don't want to. You don't want to have to take time out of your life, to leave a bad review of a book with bad graphics, and a shirtless model on the cover, b/c why? But it's like they're DRIVING you to it. One can only take so much carelessness.
So here you are, romance readers. Your artisan, carefully-crafted, steamy, binge-worthy book boyfriend. You're welcome in advance and yes, I do love you.
Every time I would go back to edit this thing, I would get lost for at least 45 minutes or so... just READING. I never get tired of this story or these characters. I made this book for all those romance readers that have had to leave critical reviews for a romance, especially when they really really don't want to. You don't want to have to take time out of your life, to leave a bad review of a book with bad graphics, and a shirtless model on the cover, b/c why? But it's like they're DRIVING you to it. One can only take so much carelessness.
So here you are, romance readers. Your artisan, carefully-crafted, steamy, binge-worthy book boyfriend. You're welcome in advance and yes, I do love you.
May 6, 2019
The worst hero ever
Grayson is the absolute worst POS hero ever. He spends the entire book treating Amara like garbage and reminding her that she's basically a prostitute. I really wanted to like Amara but the way she just lets him walk all over her, disrespect her, and then take him back like nothing ever happened... ugh. She deserved better and he deserved to die alone.
Grayson is the absolute worst POS hero ever. He spends the entire book treating Amara like garbage and reminding her that she's basically a prostitute. I really wanted to like Amara but the way she just lets him walk all over her, disrespect her, and then take him back like nothing ever happened... ugh. She deserved better and he deserved to die alone.
April 8, 2019
Amara's Calling is like Indecent Proposal meets Pretty Woman. Amara is the assistant to the assistant, is dissatisfied with her job of a few months and is already thinking of quitting.
Grayson, the CEO of the company, has been catapulted into fame and fortune due to the massive success of his social media platform (so basically Mark Zuckerburg, but he looks like James Dean). He visits the office once every quarter or so, which is where the books starts - on the occasion of one of his rare visits.
Amara, who idolises Grayson, is invited into a board meeting and their conversation, which is quite ordinary leaves an impression on both. However, aside from being employer and employee, Amara is not the kind of woman Grayson normally dates - on account of she's black rather than a foreign blonde with blue eyes.
What I liked
Amara and Grayson are two accomplished people on paper (he's a billionaire CEO and she's educated with a master's degree). I especially liked the fact that despite his money, Grayson was a geek at heart. Their attraction was mutual, which brought some sexual tension. The sex scenes were hot while remaining sweet. Amara had a support system of her two closest friends, Mya and Kim, whose conversations were interesting to say the least.
What didn't work for me
To be honest, I didn't connect with either Amara or Grayson, which was a shame because Amara, especially, had so much potential. She was well-educated but hadn't figured out what she wanted to do with her life, and I'd hoped she'd somehow channel her smarts into helping the company out of a bind or something. However, the plot rather took the opposite turn, focusing on their sexual relationship. That would have been okay if the plot developed beyond that, but unfortunately, it didn't (for me).
As mentioned earlier, the hero wasn't the usual suave billionaire romance hero, but he's not deficient in the arrogance department. He was verbally abusive in some parts, and even though a reason was given for that, it didn't fully win me over. It would have been great to see him have to truly fight for the love of the heroine, but things were too easy for him. The story also perpetuated some stereotypes especially about women and blacks.
Overall Impression
Although, this particular story didn't meet my expectations, I felt the author is worth another try. The story is well-written, which is the strongest aspect of the story for me. There is some head-hopping, but that appears to be a deliberate style the author chose. Once I accepted that, it didn't bother me too much. I'd definitely try book 2 before making a decision on the series, because the hero seemed promising as a secondary character in book 1, and the heroine - well, she was a little crazy and I'd love to see how she handles her own journey to HEA.
Grayson, the CEO of the company, has been catapulted into fame and fortune due to the massive success of his social media platform (so basically Mark Zuckerburg, but he looks like James Dean). He visits the office once every quarter or so, which is where the books starts - on the occasion of one of his rare visits.
Amara, who idolises Grayson, is invited into a board meeting and their conversation, which is quite ordinary leaves an impression on both. However, aside from being employer and employee, Amara is not the kind of woman Grayson normally dates - on account of she's black rather than a foreign blonde with blue eyes.
What I liked
Amara and Grayson are two accomplished people on paper (he's a billionaire CEO and she's educated with a master's degree). I especially liked the fact that despite his money, Grayson was a geek at heart. Their attraction was mutual, which brought some sexual tension. The sex scenes were hot while remaining sweet. Amara had a support system of her two closest friends, Mya and Kim, whose conversations were interesting to say the least.
What didn't work for me
To be honest, I didn't connect with either Amara or Grayson, which was a shame because Amara, especially, had so much potential. She was well-educated but hadn't figured out what she wanted to do with her life, and I'd hoped she'd somehow channel her smarts into helping the company out of a bind or something. However, the plot rather took the opposite turn, focusing on their sexual relationship. That would have been okay if the plot developed beyond that, but unfortunately, it didn't (for me).
As mentioned earlier, the hero wasn't the usual suave billionaire romance hero, but he's not deficient in the arrogance department. He was verbally abusive in some parts, and even though a reason was given for that, it didn't fully win me over. It would have been great to see him have to truly fight for the love of the heroine, but things were too easy for him. The story also perpetuated some stereotypes especially about women and blacks.
Overall Impression
Although, this particular story didn't meet my expectations, I felt the author is worth another try. The story is well-written, which is the strongest aspect of the story for me. There is some head-hopping, but that appears to be a deliberate style the author chose. Once I accepted that, it didn't bother me too much. I'd definitely try book 2 before making a decision on the series, because the hero seemed promising as a secondary character in book 1, and the heroine - well, she was a little crazy and I'd love to see how she handles her own journey to HEA.
September 4, 2018
Amanda's and Grayson's Failings
May contain Spoilers!
This was very different than most billionaire, BWWM, interracial romance books. It was better written than most I've read. The billionaire, Grayson, even though white and extremely good looking was not an alpha male, nor was he perfect. He was freakishly intelligent, weird and nerdy. Amara, the African American heroine, was not impressed with Grayson's wealth and was freakishly intelligent and as nerdy as he was.
They didn't immediately fall into bed with each other even though their lust was readily apparent. The biggest mistake the author made was having Amara sell her virginity to Grayson for a million dollars. This overshadowed everything else in the book. Rather than building the book around their obvious attraction for each other, the mistake colored every decision either made.
Both families were full of craziness. His friends were both billionaires, attractive in different ways. Her friends were intelligent, talented and good looking. His friends as well as hers were full of quirkiness. How delightful had the book been written around those relationship rather than her being his slave, his slut or a plain gold digger. The author missed a chance for a much better book.
Sure there was steamy sex, but not overly graphic or too erotic. At times, the locations of their lust overwhelming them were hilarious. Amara was a little too forgiving and Grayson was a little over the top crazy. Autism couldn't explain all of his intentional cruelty. Disappointingly there was an unexpected pregnancy in spite of her demands for safe sex. I was left wondering if he got sloppy on purpose.
In spite of the big mistake, I enjoyed the book and am looking forward to reading books about their friends.
May contain Spoilers!
This was very different than most billionaire, BWWM, interracial romance books. It was better written than most I've read. The billionaire, Grayson, even though white and extremely good looking was not an alpha male, nor was he perfect. He was freakishly intelligent, weird and nerdy. Amara, the African American heroine, was not impressed with Grayson's wealth and was freakishly intelligent and as nerdy as he was.
They didn't immediately fall into bed with each other even though their lust was readily apparent. The biggest mistake the author made was having Amara sell her virginity to Grayson for a million dollars. This overshadowed everything else in the book. Rather than building the book around their obvious attraction for each other, the mistake colored every decision either made.
Both families were full of craziness. His friends were both billionaires, attractive in different ways. Her friends were intelligent, talented and good looking. His friends as well as hers were full of quirkiness. How delightful had the book been written around those relationship rather than her being his slave, his slut or a plain gold digger. The author missed a chance for a much better book.
Sure there was steamy sex, but not overly graphic or too erotic. At times, the locations of their lust overwhelming them were hilarious. Amara was a little too forgiving and Grayson was a little over the top crazy. Autism couldn't explain all of his intentional cruelty. Disappointingly there was an unexpected pregnancy in spite of her demands for safe sex. I was left wondering if he got sloppy on purpose.
In spite of the big mistake, I enjoyed the book and am looking forward to reading books about their friends.
September 19, 2019
Amara so out going and smart
She was so easily board but she worked for the man she has admired forever. Until the day her dream came true and she met him. It was in front of so many ways to managers but she was honest. He was captivated. He stalked her, so to speak, an she didn't even know he knew her. He was dumbfounded with her proposal on the beach on night. He told her he didn't do relationships or love. What was it about this girl who turned his world inside out but was the best thing for him.
She was so easily board but she worked for the man she has admired forever. Until the day her dream came true and she met him. It was in front of so many ways to managers but she was honest. He was captivated. He stalked her, so to speak, an she didn't even know he knew her. He was dumbfounded with her proposal on the beach on night. He told her he didn't do relationships or love. What was it about this girl who turned his world inside out but was the best thing for him.
September 29, 2022
A must read. I love her writing style. Love the story. I wish it could be longer, between the two months separation, the writer wraped it up in 1 page summary.That is why I need Amara and Grayson in series two as a supporting characters(if there is a series?) . They are two mess up, twisted, weird but loveable set of characters, oh how I need to see them more.
April 15, 2019
Jumpy but still a wonderful read
At the first half of the book, the flow is rather jumpy. But it is still so endearing that you continue to read and get rewarded with a better flow.
And as a mom who is familiar with meltdowns like Grayson,
At the first half of the book, the flow is rather jumpy. But it is still so endearing that you continue to read and get rewarded with a better flow.
And as a mom who is familiar with meltdowns like Grayson,
May 11, 2019
Fantastic
This book was a fantastic read from start to finish. The storyline is great & well written.The characters were gteat.There is a lot of drama & suspence wondering what will happen next.
This book was a fantastic read from start to finish. The storyline is great & well written.The characters were gteat.There is a lot of drama & suspence wondering what will happen next.
May 22, 2019
I chose to read and review this book. this was an interesting book to read. felt very serious and deep it is well written the plot flow characters were well done and fit the storyline very well
June 28, 2019
Wow! Just Wow, I was not expecting the twist but it was a great flip! I read all three books and I love that the characters have real life flaws, real issues! No glitz glamour with out pain! I was totally taken in and was mad when the series ended! New author find, glad I found your books
December 31, 2019
It was a great book. The auther kept your interest. An amazing love story with a great storyline that kept your interest. It is fun, romantic, easy story that could have had more background built into it. I laughed a lot while reading this book.
July 3, 2018
I could not get past Chapter Nine. The characters lacked maturity on all levels.
October 13, 2018
Did not finish
I barely got to chapter six. Too hard to get into and what annoyed me the most were the roommates.
I barely got to chapter six. Too hard to get into and what annoyed me the most were the roommates.
April 30, 2019
I’ve read all three of the series and this one has to be my fave (I love them all lol)!
June 28, 2018
OMG... I am in love with this book. I laughed and smiled. For the conclusion, I sighed happily. The plotline was exceptional. It is about Amara/Amy Riley. She was working at Webster, an internet company, as an assistant to an assistant to a project manager. She was fascinated by the CEO, Greyson Davis. She admired him and had stayed on top of his career over the years. She had a crush on him. One day at Webster, Greyson was expected to attend a meeting. Amy's co-worker Amanda talked her into walking by the conference room that he was in. When Greyson saw her he asked one of the attendees to bring her in. Once she was in she could not believe her luck. She was going to make the most of this impromptu meeting. Greyson addressed her by her proper name not her nickname and found her intelligent, delightful, witty and confident. She was authentic and had a great personality. Amara told him that she was thinking of giving her two week notice because she did not feel the job challenged her. Greyson asked her to reconsider. After she left and went back to her cubicle, she received a message from him asking her to meet him for lunch at the company cafeteria. Amara went to the café and saw that he was surrounded by management employees. So she sat at a table alone. He talked her into joining him after some light banter via the Webster app. After lunch she returned back to work. she thought she would never see him again. Dale was the CIO and Greyson's best friend. They created Webster together. Dale became aware that Greyson had a little more of an attraction to Amara. So when he found out she was quitting, he called Greyson to tell him. As a result of that conversation he had an idea. He called Amara into his office and convinced her to help him prank Greyson. She agreed. Dale invited her to a party where Greyson would be. Well the hijinks had begun. From that point on there were lots of laughs in the banter between Amara and Greyson. They were comfortable with each other. Well I won't spoil the rest of the story. I just will tell you it is funny, emotionally good and also devastating. It is also romantic. This is a must read. I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 17, 2024
Really awkward writing, with constant perspective changes within each chapter, and also wild present tense sentences here and there when the book is written in third person past. All this made it really difficult to follow the conversations.
He seemed like a very conceited guy, but he was supposedly bullied during most of his childhood. Took a bunch of meds that made him fat (yes, that word is used), and when he stopped taking them he became super hot overnight. Couldn't like him. And she's "not like other girls" and "hot but she doesn't know it". I can't relate to her either. Also, their interactions make no sense most of the time;
He seemed like a very conceited guy, but he was supposedly bullied during most of his childhood. Took a bunch of meds that made him fat (yes, that word is used), and when he stopped taking them he became super hot overnight. Couldn't like him. And she's "not like other girls" and "hot but she doesn't know it". I can't relate to her either. Also, their interactions make no sense most of the time;
May 21, 2018
I am a fan of billionair romances and have red already many of them
but this one is a outstanding one!Christine Donley knows how to write a different one from the relugular billionair romances ,in a exellent refreshing way!
For me i could hardly stop so every now and them with reading to take a break
and kept alsmost constant reader up till the very end!
Yes,YES! a page turner of great format!
and i am waiting for more of such books from this author!
This book results into a 5 star plus, plus one!
thanks to the author for this brilliant story!!
but this one is a outstanding one!Christine Donley knows how to write a different one from the relugular billionair romances ,in a exellent refreshing way!
For me i could hardly stop so every now and them with reading to take a break
and kept alsmost constant reader up till the very end!
Yes,YES! a page turner of great format!
and i am waiting for more of such books from this author!
This book results into a 5 star plus, plus one!
thanks to the author for this brilliant story!!
June 27, 2018
Wow
Ok damn!! This book knock my socks off!! Wow this book was full of so much! Love, hate personal struggle and laugher!! Grayson was so damn Alpha male with a hint of lovableness (I think thats a word) *giggles* I love the way she touched autism and showed reader how it can have levels. I did laugh a lot in this book! Amara is my hero! She took everything Grayson throw at her like a savage! She didn't play! And the restaurant scene god damn.... Yeah she has me as a fan!! Really for more!!!!
Ok damn!! This book knock my socks off!! Wow this book was full of so much! Love, hate personal struggle and laugher!! Grayson was so damn Alpha male with a hint of lovableness (I think thats a word) *giggles* I love the way she touched autism and showed reader how it can have levels. I did laugh a lot in this book! Amara is my hero! She took everything Grayson throw at her like a savage! She didn't play! And the restaurant scene god damn.... Yeah she has me as a fan!! Really for more!!!!
July 1, 2018
Ms. Donley Did Her Thang!
I passed on this book for awhile because I thought it was another poorly done Billionaires book. NOT! Y'all, this book has real writing, character development. I also loved the honesty of emotion, human frailty and the strength of character it took to confront their weaknesses displayed. The love between Amara and Grayson and the love between best friends Grayson and Dale was true and poignant at times. Immediately purchased Mya's Pride. I will be 1-clicking from here on out.
I passed on this book for awhile because I thought it was another poorly done Billionaires book. NOT! Y'all, this book has real writing, character development. I also loved the honesty of emotion, human frailty and the strength of character it took to confront their weaknesses displayed. The love between Amara and Grayson and the love between best friends Grayson and Dale was true and poignant at times. Immediately purchased Mya's Pride. I will be 1-clicking from here on out.
August 26, 2018
Good Stuff!!
My goodness what a story!I have some kind of emotions running around about this story.This story is not for the sensitive,because you are going to be low key offended,mad ,sad and delighted on the heroines behalf.The writer gives you a complex.story about two people who are smart and dumb at the same.time.and you are going to love every moment.There are going to be times when you are going to think is it worth to keep.reading absolutely!This is just good writing and storytelling and it is so fun to be apart of it for a little while.
My goodness what a story!I have some kind of emotions running around about this story.This story is not for the sensitive,because you are going to be low key offended,mad ,sad and delighted on the heroines behalf.The writer gives you a complex.story about two people who are smart and dumb at the same.time.and you are going to love every moment.There are going to be times when you are going to think is it worth to keep.reading absolutely!This is just good writing and storytelling and it is so fun to be apart of it for a little while.
August 11, 2020
Emotionally satisfying
Grayson and Amy were the most complex couple I have encountered in a while. This is my first book by this author and I loved this story. I didn’t like that Amara had a contract with Grayson for sex but I didn’t hate it either. II just make the story more compelling and messy. It took Grayson spiraling out of control and coming back to his self in order for them to find there happily ever after. The ending was great and I see that the friends that we encounter in this book will get their own stories eventually. Win-win.
Grayson and Amy were the most complex couple I have encountered in a while. This is my first book by this author and I loved this story. I didn’t like that Amara had a contract with Grayson for sex but I didn’t hate it either. II just make the story more compelling and messy. It took Grayson spiraling out of control and coming back to his self in order for them to find there happily ever after. The ending was great and I see that the friends that we encounter in this book will get their own stories eventually. Win-win.
April 30, 2018
Amara's Calling by C.L. Donley
I was gifted this book for an honest review and I must say - damn, girl I loved it. What is it about this writer not to love? She writes real page turners!
I loved this book because the characters are so real and honest. This is how relationships work: we make advances, screw up, make up an then get better at the game of love. It will make more sense when you read the book. You will love it and feel elated after.
I was gifted this book for an honest review and I must say - damn, girl I loved it. What is it about this writer not to love? She writes real page turners!
I loved this book because the characters are so real and honest. This is how relationships work: we make advances, screw up, make up an then get better at the game of love. It will make more sense when you read the book. You will love it and feel elated after.
September 19, 2020
Interesting
Amara turn out to be the opposite of what I thought she was. Her personality is kinda all over the place. She has this don't care say whatever attitude and laugh it off. I don't know if I like her or dislike her. Now on the other hand Grayson was a bit interesting with his background. Overall, I thought this book was okay and at times I just got lost in the wording and timeline.
Amara turn out to be the opposite of what I thought she was. Her personality is kinda all over the place. She has this don't care say whatever attitude and laugh it off. I don't know if I like her or dislike her. Now on the other hand Grayson was a bit interesting with his background. Overall, I thought this book was okay and at times I just got lost in the wording and timeline.
July 5, 2018
Stellar
The word play between the main two characters is well orchestrated. This author has excellent penmanship and should be awarded for making a real effort to write a quality romance novel. The author took it back to the days when writers cared about writing professionally. I am thoroughly happy I saw this book as a book I would like. I’m a new fan.
The word play between the main two characters is well orchestrated. This author has excellent penmanship and should be awarded for making a real effort to write a quality romance novel. The author took it back to the days when writers cared about writing professionally. I am thoroughly happy I saw this book as a book I would like. I’m a new fan.
July 7, 2018
Awesome romance story
This is one of the best books I’ve read with lots of action and amazingly hot scenes throughout. I binge read because it was impossible for me to put it down. I’m looking forward to the next book with great anticipation. I highly recommend it for everyone who loves an amazing love story with lots of adventure and characters that come to life.
This is one of the best books I’ve read with lots of action and amazingly hot scenes throughout. I binge read because it was impossible for me to put it down. I’m looking forward to the next book with great anticipation. I highly recommend it for everyone who loves an amazing love story with lots of adventure and characters that come to life.
July 22, 2018
You Go Girl
Amanda's Calling was a wonderful read. I loved the storyline and how powerful she was in so many different ways. She was cool and edgy and so very smart. She didn't make excuses to anyone , she wanted what she wanted and that was it. Great read I am buying the next in the series!!!!
Amanda's Calling was a wonderful read. I loved the storyline and how powerful she was in so many different ways. She was cool and edgy and so very smart. She didn't make excuses to anyone , she wanted what she wanted and that was it. Great read I am buying the next in the series!!!!
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