Wanted

Club 24 #2

by Kimberly Knight

From the moment she first saw him running on the treadmill next to her, Spencer Marshall had fallen head over heels in love with Brandon Montgomery. After Spencer has a near-death experience she would rather forget, they do their best to move on with their lives, leaving their past behind them.

Thankful for a fresh start and eager to move on with her life, Spencer focuses on helping her best friend Ryan Kennedy plan her wedding. Everything seems to be going as planned when someone from Brandon's past reappears. Can Spencer and Brandon survive the coming days as they struggle to deal with ghosts from the past?

Genres: Romance, Erotica, Contemporary Romance, New Adult, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Ebooks

Unknown Binding

First published March 23, 2013

About the author

Kimberly Knight is a USA Today Bestselling author who lives in the Central Valley of California with her loving husband, who is a great research assistant, and young daughter, who keeps Kimberly on her toes. Kimberly writes in a variety of genres, including romantic suspense, contemporary romance, erotic romance, and paranormal romance. Her books will make you laugh, cry, swoon, and fall in love before she throws you curve balls you never see coming.

When Kimberly isn’t writing, you can find her watching her favorite reality TV shows, including cooking competitions, binge-watching true crime documentaries, and going to San Francisco Giants games. She’s also a two-time desmoid tumor/cancer fighter, which has made her stronger and an inspiration to her fans.

Reviews

[SammiesBookBlog · Rating 5 out of 5]

** WARNING, MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!** READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!
First off I would like to thank Kimmy, she is amazing and wonderful and I was blessed to be able to read this early! It was the best so far and I cannot wait to see what is in store for the 3rd book! and to find out who the fudge was at the door!!!
Lets start off with some keypoints I loved about 'Wanted'

Brandon and Spencer in Macy's was über hot

Brandon is one of the sweetest male fictional characters ever.
The poker scene was probably one of my most favorite scenes <3
Another favorite scene has got to be the ladies slumber party, lol. You will see why when read it ;-) they're Hilarious!
There is so much Foreshadowing in the story you know something bad is going to happen and it does! In the name of Trevor(Michael)and Matt(Colin)
Thank god for find a friend !!<3
Ryan's wedding was so beautiful! It was so detailed and I could just see it like I was there. The ladies feel like they are my very own friends, love them and so happy they're all happy <3
Brandon kicking TravAss's ass was probably the best part of the book, lol <3
The end of the book comes and that was one of the most sweetest moments and then dun dun dun....Someone is at the door!! Who could it be!?!??!
This was truly the best of the series, Kimberly did amazing! She blew 'Where I Need To Be' out of the water. Everyone was amazing in this book, so happy. Must read all! <3


Quotes I love and enjoyed <3 and a song that reminds me of 'Wanted' and these two amazing characters I adore <3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=...

"I wouldn't Want to have to kick grandmas ass,"

"You're my something special."

"You're like the cheese to my mac or the cream to my coffee."

"Now, hurry up and cook my dinner, woman. I brought you flowers!"

" You just made me the happiest man in the world and I am still not comfortable devouring your body in front of him."

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I again wrote this book so you know, I think its awesome! Btw, I know who is at the door ;)

[Christy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m going to make this one short and to the point...

The positives: Brandon. The main reason I read this sequel after only giving the first an okay rating is because I wanted more Brandon. He is sexy as hell, and the sex scenes... hot and steamy. Yes, I will be reading book 3 because I want more Brandon... and I want to know who was at the damn door at the end! Plus, first chapter... Freaking hot! Yep! The book started with a bang The dressing room... Yum!


My issues with this book: Just like the first book, everything felt so rushed! It was a quick read, but things sort of just happened out of no where and then were quickly resolved. I dunno. It was all over the place, just like the last book. Lots of drama, lots of sex... that about covers it. The ending wasn’t really cliffy... it just ended fairly abruptly.

It wasn’t a bad book by any means, it was just okay for me. Except for Brandon yum... I do like Brandon. I really hate that I can only give these books 3-3.5 stars because they really have potential, if they were a little longer and more developed they could go from okay to really good... I am hoping for that in book 3!

BRANDON


SPENCER




MORE BRANDON ;D


Just an fyi- these are models from the cover of the book.

[Audrey Harte · Rating 5 out of 5]

In book 2 of the B&S series, we get to journey along with Spencer and Brandon as their relationship continues to grow and evolve. There are more steamy sex scenes (ooh la la!) and some fun times with Spencer, Brandon and all their closest friends, including a trip to Texas so Spencer can meet Brandon's family, a trip to Seattle for the opening of Brandon & Jason's new gym along with a NYE party, Ryan's bachelorette, and another crazy surprise that you will not see coming! This book will keep you on the edge of your seat! If you haven't already read the first book, "Where I Need to Be", you need to pick it up TODAY! And then add "Wanted" to your TBR list and get it as soon as it comes out! :D

[J.L. Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before I start, I want to reiterate what a few other's mentioned. Read Where I Need to Be, before Wanted so you have an understanding of the back story. That being said, I will dive on into my thoughts on Wanted!

The first word I would use to describe this book is "HELLO" in big shouty caps. I say that because that is exactly what will come out of your mouth just a few pages in, and will continue to several times through out the story. With out giving too much away, I will never look at dressing rooms, office parties, and meeting the parents the same.

What I love about this story is that you can totally see these things happening in your own life or know people who act that way. The element of relating to the novel is what caused me to get lost within the pages and the characters came to life. I could visualize Brandon's face as he got a steamy text message from Spencer. Or the embarrassment she felt during a certain party or two...

Kimberly does an incredible job of conveying the excitement and challenges of a new relationship, as well as imparting the kind of devotion normally reserved by those who have weathered many rough seasons. Brandon is incredibly naughty and actually made me blush, yet Spencer is right up there to meet his challenges.

Wanted received five stars from me because she made me want to be a part of the story. The events that happened seemed so real I felt like a fly on the wall wishing I could jump in. To me that is the best kind of writing. I highly recommend checking out this second installment of the B&S series!

[Felicia Franklin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Where did all the 5 stars come from? What book were y'all reading? Apparently it wasn't the same book. I was really bored with this book and just wanted it to be over.

This author must have the perfect life because every character in the book except for the crazy exes and old rivals were perfect. I like my characters to have flaws. I want to love them one minute then dislike them, then love them again.

I wanted the jealousy Brandon to go further. Acyn really wasn't needed as a coworker. She could have made him a nameless stripper. The supporting characters added nothing to this book. Their parts were just wasted space.

I really thought that we were going to find something scandalous about Mrs. Robinson and Brandon. I was thinking, "yeah, something juicy." Nope...Then I thought Spencer was going to held captive longer than just a few hours.

Seriously? Is this an old book that the author wrote when she was 16?

I liked the first book, but this one was horrible. I'm giving this book 2 stars because of the sex scenes. Speaking of sex scenes, how tall is Brandon that Spencer can feel his erection on the back of her shoulder? I don't understand.

Now that I read both books 1 & 2, I have no choice but to read the next one, just so I can find out who was the doorbell. I'm guessing it's the brother...

[Indy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really had higher expectations for this book. Unfortunately it was a let down for many reasons. The plot felt rushed, each time there was a conflict, it lacked any depth or development. Ex. Almost gets killed by an ex-girlfriend, switch quickly to almost get killed by former college friend, those developments could really have been drawn out and further elaborated on to create some intensity but were not. The characters lacked any real development, I'm still not sure what draws them to one another or when they ever shared any intimate conversations. Rarely ever was there good dialog, if so, was half a page it seemed. To top it off, end of book two seemed like the end - proposal, house, dog, love yous, etc. But now there is a third book? What more can you build off of? It's been a while since a book was such a letdown, I enjoy getting to know the characters and getting into thier heads, this was purely an accelerated surface novel.

[Liz]

Soooooo can't wait for this, love, love, love Kimberly knight!!!!!

[Rebecca Shea · Rating 5 out of 5]

First, let me say, If you have NOT read Where I Need to Be, do yourself the favor and don't read Wanted until you've read WINTB first. You will want the history and background on the characters before diving into Wanted.

Ok, so Wanted picks up where WINTB leaves off. Let's just say (I have leaving reviews that outline the entire book) that Wanted is full of smexy, love, intrigue, ups & downs, suspense, and mystery.

If you liked/loved WINTB, you'll love Wanted. This book won't disappoint you.

The next installment for this series is "Anything Like Me" (Book #3) Add it to your TBR list now.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read first chapter! HOT!!

[Kara · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an okay read.
Nothing awesome. Nothing horrible.

The story seemed rushed.

[Rachel Olson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have a confession. I read this before I read book 1. I have a signed copy of Where I Need to Be sitting on my bookshelf at home, but I haven't had a chance to pick it up.

That being said, I was happily impressed with Wanted, and the fact that I could follow it fairly easily without knowing exactly what had gone on in book 1. I have full intentions of backtracking so I get the full picture, and I look forward to book 3.

I did intentionally rate this book with only four stars. As much as I like to leave a full five stars, it's rare that I come across an author who's capable of cracking out a book that doesn't leave any room for improvement. I enjoyed how easy it was to read this book, but there were moments where I felt that some information was simply thrown in because the author felt it needed to be in the story, but didn't want to take the time to really enhance on the point. I was also a bit disappointed by the big suspense peak. It started, the author ran through it at full force, and then it was over. It was just too quick.

Despite the few minor disappointments, I did enjoy Wanted. There were things that came up that were never fully explained in this book, and it really gave me a good reason to want to continue reading this series. I NEED to know what is really going on!

To the author, the Knight herself, keep up the good work!

[Nic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kimberly Knight has done it again!!! Wanted, the followup to Where I Need to be is everything I hoped it would be! Spencer, Brandon and the rest of characters I fell in love with in Where I Need To Be are back. Wanted follows Spencer and Brandon as their relationship grows, both are dealing with the aftermath of what happened at the end of Where I Need To Be, remember that you won’t find any spoilers here so read the first novel if you want to know what I’m talking about ;-) Again, the FAB Kimberly Knight has written a HOT, sexy romance that kept me turning the pages! I love the characters in this series, they are fun and true to life. The story just had my complete attention, I couldn’t put it down! There was an AMAZING twist in the storyline that totally surprised the hell out of me, LOVED IT! Now I wouldn’t say there was a cliffhanger at the end but I most certainly was left dying to know what is going to happen in the next novel of this series! Thank you Kimberly Knight for giving me exactly what I hoped you would in part 2 of the (B&S series). Looking for something full of story, SEXY HOTNESS, that leaves you emotionally intact??? Wanted by Kimberly Knight is just what you are looking for.

~I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review~

[Suburban_Mumof2 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A love Story ~ That is what WANTED is.

WANTED, by the gorgeous author Kimberly Knight, is a beautiful story about two poeple in love, who hit a few hurdles along the way. But they work through the hiccups and have some steamy sex along the way!!The story picks up straight where it ended in 'WHERE I WANT TO BE' andI fell in love all over again with both Spencer & Brandon. We again meet their closest friends - Ryan& Max, Jason & Becca to name a few, along with a new mix of Spencer & Ryans friends.

I loved the book,there was great sex, some laughs and nto too much angst (This reader is a little over too much angst all the time!!) but I did enjoy the first book was better.

I'm looking forward to book 3 and the continuing love story of a adorable couple. I hope to that Ms Knight is planning a few more stories surrounding the support charactors especially the adorable Blake!

[Laura Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well I was lucky enough to get an ARC copy!!! Brandon is still sexy and loving as every. Spencer is one lucky women!! You will not be able to put this down, so lock yourself in a room and threaten anyone that dares to bother you. It is smoking hot, sexy, suspenseful and has a few suprises. Oh and just wait until the ending. i don't want to give away anything Hehe! Kimberly did an amazing job again!!

[Bubu]

see this cover and swoon XD

[Fer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well... next time I go shopping I will never see the changing rooms in the same way again :S . Can´t wait for this book to be released.!!

Who the fuck is behind that door!!!!!!!!????

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Club 24 series was my first reading experience with author Kimberly Knight. When she recently rebranded this popular series, I was lucky enough to get an early peek at the first two books, ‘Where I Need To Be’ and ‘Wanted’.

The novels center on Spencer Marshall, a young woman who makes her living as a fitness and lifestyle blogger. When she discovers her boyfriend has been cheating on her with his secretary, Spencer takes a girls’ weekend to Las Vegas with her best friend, Ryan, hoping to put her heartbreak behind her. While there, she has a sexy nightclub encounter with a gorgeous man she recognizes from the Club 24 gym back home. However, he disappears back into the crowd just as mysteriously as he appeared.

When Spencer returns to San Francisco, she returns to the gym and discovers her Vegas date is none other than the gym’s owner, Brandon Montgomery. Despite still being caught up in the explosive remains of his latest breakup, Brandon pursues Spencer. The physical attraction between them is off the charts and the two find themselves unable to resist the ultimate temptation. But Brandon’s troubled past has the potential to destroy the couple’s blossoming relationship.

I read ‘Where I Need To Be’ and ‘Wanted’ back to back, and there was a lot of ground to cover in these rebranded books. Originally written from Spencer’s POV, fans of the series will be happy to learn that Brandon’s POV is also included in the rebranded editions. It’s always fun to see two sides of the story and there are insights included by Brandon that will be eye opening to the reader.

My favorite thing about Spencer and Brandon’s story is their unwavering faith in each other. There was an abundance of potential for the author to stir up false drama between the two leads within the plot, but Kimberly Knight smartly avoided falling into that trap with these characters. Spencer is especially put to the test when the ghosts of Brandon’s past come back to haunt them, and I found her determination and strength of character admirable.

Being inside Brandon’s head proved that Spencer’s feelings were returned, but also revealed some inner thoughts that startled me. From Spencer’s perspective, Brandon is calm and confident when in fact he’s successfully hiding a great deal of his intensity from her and others. While the glimpse into his mind provided valuable insight, I’m glad these books were ultimately told through Spencer’s voice. I have a feeling I would have ended up liking Brandon less otherwise.

When I finished reading these books, I’ll admit to logging online to see how others rated them. There were parts I enjoyed better than others and I’d say the overall ratings posted reflect this assessment. If you’re looking for hot and steamy, you’ll definitely find it here. There are plenty of plot points to move the characters along, but I ultimately felt the story lacked the necessary tension that could have transformed it from a good read to an exceptional one. Some elements I would have preferred to be drawn out while other less critical moments sometimes dragged on a bit too long.

Overall, I’m happy to give the first two novels of the Club 24 series a solid 3.5 stars.

[Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Kimberly Knight! I have been waiting and waiting for this next installment in this series...and she did not disappoint. it was oh so yummy and if possible I believe I fell in love with Brandon even more. I love the way KK writes and her stories are so believable and I feel like I am truly living them with the characters. I feel like the conversations the girlfriends have are like ones I would have with mine too. I am glad Spencer and Brandon seem to be getting through the drama in their past. I hope it will continue down a good road. my only not so happy moments were 1) when the book ended and 2) when I realized I am yet again waiting on the next installment. ahhhh! I will, of course, wait...and I'll try to be patient. it is a great read and I highly recommend to anyone...just be sure to read #1 first.

[Veronica Eichman · Rating 5 out of 5]

First and foremost I want to say it's been an honor and a privledge to have been offered an ARC of Wanted! Thank you! Kimberly certainly did not disappoint!! Wanted continues with the story of Spencer and Brandon and their evolving relationship. Packed with fun, laughter, suspense and sizzle you won't want to miss this one! I love how down to earth Spencer, Brandon, and the other characters are, not to mention Kimberly does a great job of developing not only the story line but the characters as well, they're personable and believable. Wanted is well written and methodical but NOT predictable which is something I find important in a good story. I honestly found myself laughing out loud a few times, be sure to put this one on your TBR list! From the HOT steamy cover to the last word written Kimberly get 5 Stars on this one! Lookin' forward to the "rest of the story".

[Anna · Rating 1 out of 5]

What is up with the high star reviews?! Buyer beware on this book. The first book was slow and read like a bad Lifetime movie with awful dialogue and unbelievable situations.

I stayed with it as recently I have read two other series where the subsequent books were better than the first. It appeared this would be another like that, based on the higher reviews.

At 35% I was fighting to keep going. The book was plain boring, no plots, nothing going on whatsoever. I hung in there based on these high reviews, thinking "something must be coming".

At 70%, I wanted to just stop. But I am no quitter. Yeah, wish I were a quitter, it would have saved me another hour of wasted reading. Finally, we get to some kind of conflict that is so convoluted, it makes absolutely no sense.

Seriously, one of the worst reads in quite awhile.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a very nice second book to this series. The reason it wasn't a 5 star book wasn't because there was anything wrong with the story, I just felt it could've been longer. There was something in the storyline that happens towards the end that I felt could've been expanded on. We are given signs and signals throughout both book 1 and 2 but I felt once it came to a head in book 2 it could've been more detailed. It just all happened to quick for my taste. Otherwise I really enjoyed following Spencer and Brandon's relationship. Again I felt the pace of this book was good. And again Ms. Knight sure knows how to bring on the steam ;) I was also glad to see the story lines of the other characters as well. I am truly looking forward to the next book in this series.

[Stacie Miranda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wanted is the sequel to Where I Need To Be and should really only be read after you've read WIN2B because the Amazing author Kimberly Knights picks up Brandon & Spencer's story right where Where I Need To Be left off. We finally find out that crazy Christy really did have an accomplice & it opens up a whole new dynamic to the story. This book has all the love, drama, comedy, and suspense needed to imagine the series being made into a movie. I love how the author didn't change the characters personalities but amplified their qualities. I didn't think it was possible but I'm fell more in love with Brandon & Spencer as I finished this book and CAN NOT WAIT for the next installment....THANK YOU Kimberly Knight for continuing this story. Would definitely recommend this book to everyone!

[Marivett · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the continuation of Brandon and Spencer's story. After they overcome the psycho ex girlfriend they are confronted yet again by someone from Brandon's past. You really didn't see that one coming. Their love for each other continues and the sex scenes are HOT... I couldn't put it down. And that ending. Ughhh, I need the next book ASAP... If you haven't read Where I Need to Be, I recommend you do before reading this one.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed book 1 and didn't want to put it down. For me, I felt this book didn't grip me as much as book 1 although in other ways found it better. I found even more humour in this one, again characters and thoughts I could relate to, some great twists giving several options for suspicion and twists from early on. Plenty of hot scenes still. A great read, as we're coming to expect from this great author!

[Jennifer Payette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this series. This book was seriously HOT HOT HOT!!! The twists and the turns in this book completely took me by surprise. i totally saw one thing coming but then the author switched it up and it was something totally different. i advise EVERYBODY to read this, (start with the first book of course) I CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Stephannie Tolitsky- Seppyreadsbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC from this wonderful author. Kimberly Knight, you did it again! This book was amazing! It is full of suspense, drama, love, hot sex and much more. If you loved Where I need to be then you'll just love this book even more if that's possible. It's a must read to find out what happens with Brandon, Spencer, Beca, Jason, Ryan and Max.. Go read it ASAP !

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

love this series. love Brandon and Spencer. what a wonderful down to earth, normal couple. adore the friendship between Spencer and Ryan. knew there was a twist coming but didn't expect what it was. still trying to figure out where Mrs Robinson is going to come into play? can't wait for the next book!!!!!!!!!!

[Kim Williams · Rating 2 out of 5]

These books could have been written as a stand alone and now the re is a third, please. The story was unrealistic and completely rushed, instead paying attention to unimportant details ( colors of walks, floors, etc) the author should have sent time on character development do not waste your time or money

[Tia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this one a little boring compared to the first one. Not to mention the whole kidnap/kill thing is getting old. I couldn't stand how the author left the ending of this novel, it was frustrating.