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The Caribbean Rivalry #1
Stealing Beauty
Mikhail Dobrev came to Miami to drink in the warmth and build an empire with his siblings. It’s easy when you come into money your family had hidden, and you could buy the world twice over. Never to be known for taking the easy route, Mikhail purchases an island resort called Ostrov. While scoping out the competitors like a smart businessman, he finds much more than he hoped. And now, that little treasure is his.
Marisol Navarro is just doing her thing, going to college, and being a good little girl in Miami. She has no idea that a trip to visit her brother’s island resort would end up with the sexiest stalker known to man, setting his sights on her. When she learns that he’s her brother’s competition, she wonders if this is more than he says it is. The lust she feels for him throws off all her virginal boundaries. She’s ready to let it all go to spend even one night in her stalker’s arms.
Tension and hunger heat up the island in this sexy, over-the-top story. Get ready for a demanding, passionate alpha who will give everything up to have his beauty.
This is the first book in the Caribbean Rivalry Series.
Next in the series is Stealing Destiny by MK Moore
Marisol Navarro is just doing her thing, going to college, and being a good little girl in Miami. She has no idea that a trip to visit her brother’s island resort would end up with the sexiest stalker known to man, setting his sights on her. When she learns that he’s her brother’s competition, she wonders if this is more than he says it is. The lust she feels for him throws off all her virginal boundaries. She’s ready to let it all go to spend even one night in her stalker’s arms.
Tension and hunger heat up the island in this sexy, over-the-top story. Get ready for a demanding, passionate alpha who will give everything up to have his beauty.
This is the first book in the Caribbean Rivalry Series.
Next in the series is Stealing Destiny by MK Moore
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September 13, 2018
A quick sexy read. I hope the next three books are as good as this one or even better.
The story is about Mikhail and Marisol.
He's her brother's latest competition. He wanted her since the first time he saw her picture. He waited for a year to have her and now it's time to steal his beauty.
It has a lovely epilogue.
SAFETY:
The story is about Mikhail and Marisol.
He's her brother's latest competition. He wanted her since the first time he saw her picture. He waited for a year to have her and now it's time to steal his beauty.
It has a lovely epilogue.
SAFETY:
August 24, 2018
Instalove to the max!
It's no secret that I love an OTT instalove story. Factor in a Russian, OTT possessive hero and I was sold! This was a short read and got right to the point, which totally works for me.
-no cheating
-no ow/om drama
-no pushing away
-instalove
-no violence of a sexual nature
-epilogue was good. 5 years out. I had gotten accustomed to Ms Steele epilogues being far into the future (my fave) but I did enjoy it.
It's no secret that I love an OTT instalove story. Factor in a Russian, OTT possessive hero and I was sold! This was a short read and got right to the point, which totally works for me.
-no cheating
-no ow/om drama
-no pushing away
-instalove
-no violence of a sexual nature
-epilogue was good. 5 years out. I had gotten accustomed to Ms Steele epilogues being far into the future (my fave) but I did enjoy it.
August 21, 2018
Loved the stalker hero and the sweet heroine. Very steamy and cute little read. Epilogue with 3 kids was adorable! Safe: heroine is a virgin and hero celibate for years. This author always delivers.
August 27, 2018
Slight push/pull at the beginning, it was good, but editing is not great. Not one of my favorites, but still good.
September 8, 2018
Every squirm, moan, and cry goes straight to my balls. They are full and ready to give her womb a cum bath.
"Stealing Beauty" is the short story of Marisol and Mikhail.
Strongly inspired by the famous enemies kidnapping each other's sisters trope, this one has an innocent heroine, an alpha Russian hero, stalking and kidnapping, loads of endearments, chest thumping and roaring, dirty talk, cum bath promises, moderate hotness scale sex, breeding and HEA.
Short and sweet and Safe-and occasionally unintentionally funny.
2.5/5
"Stealing Beauty" is the short story of Marisol and Mikhail.
Strongly inspired by the famous enemies kidnapping each other's sisters trope, this one has an innocent heroine, an alpha Russian hero, stalking and kidnapping, loads of endearments, chest thumping and roaring, dirty talk, cum bath promises, moderate hotness scale sex, breeding and HEA.
Short and sweet and Safe-and occasionally unintentionally funny.
2.5/5
October 26, 2018
Slight push/pull at the beginning, it was good, but editing is not great. Not one of my favorites, but still good.https://youtu.be/4gtDTb3_6M0
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 22, 2018
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book from C.M. Steele. This is the first book in the Caribbean Rivalry series and it’s off to a great start. First let me say that there is nothing I love more than a hot, sexy, Alpha Russian man and Mikhail definitely fits the bill. Marisol Navarro is 19 years old and a college student living in Miami. In a few weeks her and her best friend, Destiny will be joining her brother, Julian at his island resort. When a thief steals her cellphone on the boardwalk a handsome Russian man steps in and retrieves it for her. Mikhail Dobrev has been watching Marisol for over a year and he’s been patiently waiting to make her his. He sets it up so that Marisol gets on the wrong private plane and ends up on his island resort. Now he just has to convince her that he’s not crazy and that they belong together.
August 21, 2018
Sweet and short read with Virgin h and possessive H , loved it
October 8, 2018
This book/series is not what I thought it would be but I was ready to step out of the box. I enjoyed it but it isn't my favorite sub-genre. I prefer a good story with hot sex on the side but this book was more hot sex and a small amount of story.
I liked the hero and heroine and the fact that the hero had been celibate for many years. That always puts a smile on my face.
I liked the hero and heroine and the fact that the hero had been celibate for many years. That always puts a smile on my face.
May 15, 2019
New series i think i read one book already from this series.. this was easy light and good pacing.
We have Mikhail who has been obsessing over Marisol for about a year remembering the first moment he met his woman but he takes his time, so when he sets a plan to sorta kidnap her to his island to show her he's the one for her.. but little does he know his plan kinda hits a snag since his sister is being taken to Marisols brothers island that was something Mikhail didn't plan lol and someone is behind that and when they find the truth it hurts when they find out well some.. wish Marisol would have fought back tiny bit.. show some claws.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, drama, secondary charas, sexy times, virgin gal and celibate guy
Recommend- yes/maybe
Cover-⭐⭐⭐
Prologue
Instalove/lust
No condom
safe
Hea
Epilogue few months and 5 years
We have Mikhail who has been obsessing over Marisol for about a year remembering the first moment he met his woman but he takes his time, so when he sets a plan to sorta kidnap her to his island to show her he's the one for her.. but little does he know his plan kinda hits a snag since his sister is being taken to Marisols brothers island that was something Mikhail didn't plan lol and someone is behind that and when they find the truth it hurts when they find out well some.. wish Marisol would have fought back tiny bit.. show some claws.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, drama, secondary charas, sexy times, virgin gal and celibate guy
Recommend- yes/maybe
Cover-⭐⭐⭐
Prologue
Instalove/lust
No condom
safe
Hea
Epilogue few months and 5 years
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 22, 2018
Mikhail and his siblings have begun making their mark in Miami after the loss of their parents in Moscow. He buys an island resort and, as any good businessman would, he checks out all of his competitors. One of them though gets his focus, but not for the reason you think.
Marisol is taking her last finals and then visiting her older brother, Julian, in a few weeks with her best friend, Destiny. Unfortunately, she isn't thinking about neither right now as some stranger robs her, but thankfully, another is there to stop it. Afterward, Marisol is having a hard time keeping her eyes and thoughts off the sexy man, but what she doesn't know is his have been on her for a lot longer.
Mikhail knew from the second he saw her picture that Marisol was the woman he'd been waiting on. His feelings for her, and his actions to have her, are completely separate from the fact her brother is one of his rivals. Marisol will be his, even if he has to be a little sneaky to make it happen.
Marisol isn't sure what to think of the stranger she can't stop thinking about, but she does know she should be concerned that he essentially kidnapped her. Sort of. Possibly. Okay, technically no. As Marisol learns who Mikhail is and what he wants with her - forever - she begins falling for him, or maybe she did that day.
But first, she needs to prove to Julian that what she and Mikhail have has nothing to do with him...even if Julian currently has Mikhail's sister.
Are Mikhail's feelings for Marisol real? Or is she a pawn? What if Julian isn't the threat he should fear? Will Mikhail prove his love to Marisol and convince her to stay? Is a HEA possible? What about Mikhail's sister? How did she get on Julian's island and what does he plan to do with her?
One-click now and follow along as two people, one watching the other far longer than she knows, finally meet and start their future.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.**
Marisol is taking her last finals and then visiting her older brother, Julian, in a few weeks with her best friend, Destiny. Unfortunately, she isn't thinking about neither right now as some stranger robs her, but thankfully, another is there to stop it. Afterward, Marisol is having a hard time keeping her eyes and thoughts off the sexy man, but what she doesn't know is his have been on her for a lot longer.
Mikhail knew from the second he saw her picture that Marisol was the woman he'd been waiting on. His feelings for her, and his actions to have her, are completely separate from the fact her brother is one of his rivals. Marisol will be his, even if he has to be a little sneaky to make it happen.
Marisol isn't sure what to think of the stranger she can't stop thinking about, but she does know she should be concerned that he essentially kidnapped her. Sort of. Possibly. Okay, technically no. As Marisol learns who Mikhail is and what he wants with her - forever - she begins falling for him, or maybe she did that day.
But first, she needs to prove to Julian that what she and Mikhail have has nothing to do with him...even if Julian currently has Mikhail's sister.
Are Mikhail's feelings for Marisol real? Or is she a pawn? What if Julian isn't the threat he should fear? Will Mikhail prove his love to Marisol and convince her to stay? Is a HEA possible? What about Mikhail's sister? How did she get on Julian's island and what does he plan to do with her?
One-click now and follow along as two people, one watching the other far longer than she knows, finally meet and start their future.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.**
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August 22, 2018
Great start to a new series.
Marisol is a nineteen year old college student when Mikhail steps into her life after her phone is stolen, stopping the thief he introduces herself. Not very confident around men she rushes off to meet her friend Destiny, but she just can’t forget him. Preparing for a holiday to her brothers Caribbean island she only she gets on the wrong private plane. Or does she....
Mikhail has been obsessed with Marisol from the moment her saw her photograph and has spent a year setting up this meeting, watching her every move for a year has been torture but now he has her in his plane and on his island the only thing he wants is her, but can he convince her that this is between them and nothing to do with business with her brother?
Who isn’t going to like a book about a hot Russian alpha male and an innocent girl. It’s hot, steamy and oh so sweet. Can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Marisol is a nineteen year old college student when Mikhail steps into her life after her phone is stolen, stopping the thief he introduces herself. Not very confident around men she rushes off to meet her friend Destiny, but she just can’t forget him. Preparing for a holiday to her brothers Caribbean island she only she gets on the wrong private plane. Or does she....
Mikhail has been obsessed with Marisol from the moment her saw her photograph and has spent a year setting up this meeting, watching her every move for a year has been torture but now he has her in his plane and on his island the only thing he wants is her, but can he convince her that this is between them and nothing to do with business with her brother?
Who isn’t going to like a book about a hot Russian alpha male and an innocent girl. It’s hot, steamy and oh so sweet. Can’t wait for the next book in this series.
August 21, 2018
Stealing Beauty is book one in the Caribbean Rivalry series and I loved it!
Sexy, possessive, stalker hero and a sweet yet sassy heroine. Explosive chemistry, and yummy Insta-goodness.
Definitely excited for the next!
4 big stars!
Sexy, possessive, stalker hero and a sweet yet sassy heroine. Explosive chemistry, and yummy Insta-goodness.
Definitely excited for the next!
4 big stars!
August 22, 2018
Received as an ARC for an honest review.
This book had a mild case of stalking, but the good kind. From the minute Mikhail saw Marisol, he made sure she stayed safe, even if she didn't know. When they finally met and got together, it was pretty good. Great quick read.
This book had a mild case of stalking, but the good kind. From the minute Mikhail saw Marisol, he made sure she stayed safe, even if she didn't know. When they finally met and got together, it was pretty good. Great quick read.
August 23, 2018
STEALING BEAUTY is a sexy romance novella about a Russian businesses man who falls so obsessively in love with his competitor's sister that he had to kidnap her. Mikhail was super hot! I loved his bluntness and his fierce protectiveness! This was a fantastic first standalone book under the Caribbean Rivalry Series. I can't wait to read the next book!
I have received and read an advance copy of this book and this is a fair and honest review and recommendation voluntarily shared.
I have received and read an advance copy of this book and this is a fair and honest review and recommendation voluntarily shared.
April 21, 2020
Such a good read. As soon as I started it I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next story.
August 22, 2018
This is a new series being co-written by these two awesome authors', C.M. Steele and M.K. Moore and I've been anxiously waiting for the first book to come out and we finally get to read it!
Mikhail is my type of man, some may be dubious about his methods to protect and insure that his woman is safe and that no other man comes near her but I loved his stalkerish ways and Marisol came to love it too ;) He is a determined man and waited for over a year to claim his woman, which wasn't an easy feat for him but he wanted her to experience more of life till he claimed her because he knew once he made her it, she was never leaving his sight again... The way he insured that Marisol got on his island was manipulative yet intelligent. Technically, he didn't kidnap her but it was her who got in the wrong plane ;) Well, it lead to a very HOT, sexy, with a lot of dirty talking and passionate claiming and it was completely off the charts AWESOME!!
Marisol is younger than Mikhail but she knew her own mind. At first, I can understand that she's confused as to why she's feels so attracted and flustered with supposedly the man who kidnapped her but she couldn't deny that chemistry and connection she felt towards Mikhail and she followed her body's command and then the rest of her let her give permission to her heart to belong completely to Mikhail, since Mikhail's already owned by her, unbeknownst to her, since the first time he saw her picture hit his desk over a year ago. These two were destined to be together and I loved this story so much and I can't wait for the rest of the books to follow in this series :)
The epilogues were fantastic as always :)
The author, C.M. Steele knows how to give her readers the best happy ending for her couples' and she did an awesome job with Mikhail and Marisol's happily ever after too <3 <3
Mikhail is my type of man, some may be dubious about his methods to protect and insure that his woman is safe and that no other man comes near her but I loved his stalkerish ways and Marisol came to love it too ;) He is a determined man and waited for over a year to claim his woman, which wasn't an easy feat for him but he wanted her to experience more of life till he claimed her because he knew once he made her it, she was never leaving his sight again... The way he insured that Marisol got on his island was manipulative yet intelligent. Technically, he didn't kidnap her but it was her who got in the wrong plane ;) Well, it lead to a very HOT, sexy, with a lot of dirty talking and passionate claiming and it was completely off the charts AWESOME!!
Marisol is younger than Mikhail but she knew her own mind. At first, I can understand that she's confused as to why she's feels so attracted and flustered with supposedly the man who kidnapped her but she couldn't deny that chemistry and connection she felt towards Mikhail and she followed her body's command and then the rest of her let her give permission to her heart to belong completely to Mikhail, since Mikhail's already owned by her, unbeknownst to her, since the first time he saw her picture hit his desk over a year ago. These two were destined to be together and I loved this story so much and I can't wait for the rest of the books to follow in this series :)
The epilogues were fantastic as always :)
The author, C.M. Steele knows how to give her readers the best happy ending for her couples' and she did an awesome job with Mikhail and Marisol's happily ever after too <3 <3
October 17, 2018
Mikhail is seriously into Marisol from the moment he meets her. When he finds out she is the sister of his competition, it doesn't even phase him. He will have her and no one will stop him. Marisol was quite enamored with the gentleman that saves her from being robbed. When he absconds with her on his plane, he is determined to make her his forever. Lucky for him, it isn't hard to convince Marisol.
I love stalker books, seriously adore them. I love to relax with them knowing that the hero will be all in when he meets the heroine. C.M Steele is now one of my go-to authors when I need this type of tale! Sweet and seriously steamy, Stealing Beauty really sets up the rest of this series nicely. I had so much fun watching Mikhail and Marisol get their happily ever after. If you enjoy safe, instalove romances that has a heat level off the charts, please check out C.M. Steele and the rest of the Caribbean Rivalry series.
I love stalker books, seriously adore them. I love to relax with them knowing that the hero will be all in when he meets the heroine. C.M Steele is now one of my go-to authors when I need this type of tale! Sweet and seriously steamy, Stealing Beauty really sets up the rest of this series nicely. I had so much fun watching Mikhail and Marisol get their happily ever after. If you enjoy safe, instalove romances that has a heat level off the charts, please check out C.M. Steele and the rest of the Caribbean Rivalry series.
August 29, 2018
Stealing beauty is book one in the Caribbean rivalry series. This story is short, fast paced, sweet and hot. I read this book within half an hour and was satisfied throughout. I really liked how Marisol and Mikhail met. The attraction between them was clear to see. I liked that Marisol didn’t think she would see the guy that helped her again. The last thing she was expecting was to find herself on his plane and that he had an obsession with her.
I have to admit, I had worked out who was the person causing trouble but I liked seeing it play out. I will admit that I was disappointed that we didn’t get Marisol’s point of view of the actual attack happening.
The epilogue/so many years later part of this story is sweet. I liked seeing Mikhail as a father and a husband.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is a nice read. I cannot wait for more from this series.
I have to admit, I had worked out who was the person causing trouble but I liked seeing it play out. I will admit that I was disappointed that we didn’t get Marisol’s point of view of the actual attack happening.
The epilogue/so many years later part of this story is sweet. I liked seeing Mikhail as a father and a husband.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is a nice read. I cannot wait for more from this series.
August 22, 2018
Sexy Quick Read
The Great:
I loved that it was based in Miami and that the character was Latina. Mikhail was also a very great character. He falls for this girl before he even meets her and then becomes a stalker for her. And who doesn't like a stalker.
The Good:
The book was well written and the characters were well developed. The book was a great quick read!
The bad:
Ok there's always bad in all books.... I was actually disappointed that Marisol was not Cuban. Being that it is Miami I felt like it would have made the character a bit more genuine. I'm Cuban so I'm a bit biased. I also felt that at times the book moved to quickly, but overall nothing that makes the book not great.
The Great:
I loved that it was based in Miami and that the character was Latina. Mikhail was also a very great character. He falls for this girl before he even meets her and then becomes a stalker for her. And who doesn't like a stalker.
The Good:
The book was well written and the characters were well developed. The book was a great quick read!
The bad:
Ok there's always bad in all books.... I was actually disappointed that Marisol was not Cuban. Being that it is Miami I felt like it would have made the character a bit more genuine. I'm Cuban so I'm a bit biased. I also felt that at times the book moved to quickly, but overall nothing that makes the book not great.
August 30, 2018
Who knew kidnapping could end with a HEA
Who knew stealing Beauty would end with beauty getting everything she ever wanted? “Mistakenly” getting on the plane that wasn’t her brother’s ends with Marisol in the arms of her brothers rival and with everything she could’ve ever wanted.
Setting things up so his Beauty get onto his plane and not her brothers, Mikhail sets out to do everything possible to make his beauty fall in love with him.
Find out what happens when a possessive in love Russian kidnaps his beauty, in Mikhail and Marisol’s story; he first in The Caribbean Rivalry series.
Who knew stealing Beauty would end with beauty getting everything she ever wanted? “Mistakenly” getting on the plane that wasn’t her brother’s ends with Marisol in the arms of her brothers rival and with everything she could’ve ever wanted.
Setting things up so his Beauty get onto his plane and not her brothers, Mikhail sets out to do everything possible to make his beauty fall in love with him.
Find out what happens when a possessive in love Russian kidnaps his beauty, in Mikhail and Marisol’s story; he first in The Caribbean Rivalry series.
August 23, 2018
I seriously cannot get enough of these men who claim their woman the instant they see them.
Marisol is just living life and going to school and so happens to see someone watching her on this hot summer day while waiting to meet her friend Destiny.
Once those eyes lock on him she has just locked her future husband.
Mikhail sees beauty and knows that he has just met his future bride and he will do anything to claim her.
Sometimes you just never know when your future love will show up and knock you off your feet.
Marisol is just living life and going to school and so happens to see someone watching her on this hot summer day while waiting to meet her friend Destiny.
Once those eyes lock on him she has just locked her future husband.
Mikhail sees beauty and knows that he has just met his future bride and he will do anything to claim her.
Sometimes you just never know when your future love will show up and knock you off your feet.
September 11, 2018
Short and simple
If you’re looking for a story with a well developed plot/subplot or the main plot being something other than these people are attracted to each other and for some reason want to be together forever then this is not the book for you. It’s insta everything. A sweet indulgence that you cannot take seriously, but it’s fun to read anyway. Think Alexa Riley. The author really should take another editing run through because there are missing words, wrong words, unfinished sentences etc. and the Victor thing didn’t really add anything to the story.
If you’re looking for a story with a well developed plot/subplot or the main plot being something other than these people are attracted to each other and for some reason want to be together forever then this is not the book for you. It’s insta everything. A sweet indulgence that you cannot take seriously, but it’s fun to read anyway. Think Alexa Riley. The author really should take another editing run through because there are missing words, wrong words, unfinished sentences etc. and the Victor thing didn’t really add anything to the story.
August 22, 2018
Mikhail and Marisol
Loved this book and a great start to this series. A chance meeting between these two leaves Mikhail obsessed just from one look at Marisol. That sets stage for a year long plan and stalking her until just the right moment for him to steal her away and make her his! Loved this one and the chemistry between the characters. Can’t wait to get my hands on the next book!!
Loved this book and a great start to this series. A chance meeting between these two leaves Mikhail obsessed just from one look at Marisol. That sets stage for a year long plan and stalking her until just the right moment for him to steal her away and make her his! Loved this one and the chemistry between the characters. Can’t wait to get my hands on the next book!!
August 22, 2018
Sweet
This was a great book to read. It was about a guy that kinda kidnapped a girl that he has been in love with for a longer time. She is his competitors sister. She got in the wrong plane ✈. In the end they found true love.
Wonderful author. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
This was a great book to read. It was about a guy that kinda kidnapped a girl that he has been in love with for a longer time. She is his competitors sister. She got in the wrong plane ✈. In the end they found true love.
Wonderful author. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
August 22, 2018
Is it really kidnapping? When the guy is hot...
Marisol is young college student on her way to spend some time on her brothers island. Mikhail has been watching and waiting for the right moment to make the beautiful Marisol. So he does what any stalker does...he takes her! This is a fast romance...hotter than the Florida sun. Enjoy!
Marisol is young college student on her way to spend some time on her brothers island. Mikhail has been watching and waiting for the right moment to make the beautiful Marisol. So he does what any stalker does...he takes her! This is a fast romance...hotter than the Florida sun. Enjoy!
October 20, 2020
3.5✯
°Virgin heroine
°Hero celibate for years
°Switching POVs
°Insta love/lust
°Older man/younger woman (19 y/o)
°Both faithful after meeting
°Possessive obsessed OTT alpha hero
°Free of OW/OM drama
°No separation
°No cheating
°No pushing away
°Intimate scenes only between hero and heroine
°Epilogue: 7 months and 5 years later
°Virgin heroine
°Hero celibate for years
°Switching POVs
°Insta love/lust
°Older man/younger woman (19 y/o)
°Both faithful after meeting
°Possessive obsessed OTT alpha hero
°Free of OW/OM drama
°No separation
°No cheating
°No pushing away
°Intimate scenes only between hero and heroine
°Epilogue: 7 months and 5 years later
August 21, 2018
This book is the perfect quick, lay under the covers on a cold winter's night read. I loved the plot, the twists, the character chemistry. I loved everything. It's fun, swoony and sweet mixed with a little drama, action and lots of love. C.M does insta-love right.
August 21, 2018
Stealing Beauty
Stealing Beauty is a fantastic start to a new series. It’s full of extra sexy possessive growly kidnapping super sexy alpha male and a hea....what more could you possibly need?
Stealing Beauty is a fantastic start to a new series. It’s full of extra sexy possessive growly kidnapping super sexy alpha male and a hea....what more could you possibly need?
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