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Roark
From Enemies To Lovers...
Millionaire screenwriter Jacob Roark Jensen Jr. left his cowboy roots behind for the glittering lights of Hollywood.
He is no longer the orphan boy that his grandfather Jake Jensen brought home to his Texas ranch.
Now, Roark has everything he wants. Wealth, success, fame.
But, his smooth life takes a dramatic turn when he unexpectedly becomes a star witness in an FBI case against the Bulgarian mob in LA.
So, Roark has to come back to the Bitterwater Ranch in Jensen Ridge, Texas.
He has to come home and face the woman he was unbearably cruel to. The one woman he could never shake out of his soul.
KC Brent.
A mechanical engineer by profession and a grease monkey by choice, KC is happiest, living and working in the vast sprawling ranch she calls home - Bitterwater.
When Roark Jensen comes back to claim his inheritance, KC knows her time's up. Especially as the brooding cowboy is determined to throw his hot blond girlfriend in her face every chance he gets.
But even with the gorgeous Paula Phair by his side, he can't leave KC alone whether it is saving her from bad dates or picking fights with her.
And, most importantly, he can't stop kissing her.
What happens when KC realizes that the man she loves has been keeping secrets from her?
Can Roark find a second chance at love and family or will he lose KC forever?
Millionaire screenwriter Jacob Roark Jensen Jr. left his cowboy roots behind for the glittering lights of Hollywood.
He is no longer the orphan boy that his grandfather Jake Jensen brought home to his Texas ranch.
Now, Roark has everything he wants. Wealth, success, fame.
But, his smooth life takes a dramatic turn when he unexpectedly becomes a star witness in an FBI case against the Bulgarian mob in LA.
So, Roark has to come back to the Bitterwater Ranch in Jensen Ridge, Texas.
He has to come home and face the woman he was unbearably cruel to. The one woman he could never shake out of his soul.
KC Brent.
A mechanical engineer by profession and a grease monkey by choice, KC is happiest, living and working in the vast sprawling ranch she calls home - Bitterwater.
When Roark Jensen comes back to claim his inheritance, KC knows her time's up. Especially as the brooding cowboy is determined to throw his hot blond girlfriend in her face every chance he gets.
But even with the gorgeous Paula Phair by his side, he can't leave KC alone whether it is saving her from bad dates or picking fights with her.
And, most importantly, he can't stop kissing her.
What happens when KC realizes that the man she loves has been keeping secrets from her?
Can Roark find a second chance at love and family or will he lose KC forever?
284 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2018
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About the author
Aarti V. Raman
50 books219 followersHi, there I’m USA Today Bestselling Romance Author Aarti V Raman. I write all shades and forms of romance or will in the future because I suffer from writing attention deficit disorder. I must tell all the stories! So, my romances range from romantic comedy, chick lit to romantic suspense and dark romance starring tortured billionaires and suffering military types!
Before I turned to writing and telling these stories full-time, I was a teacher, business journalist and editor for close to fifteen years. So my heroines are career-minded, city-living, strong-willed hot messes who still have their lives together. I believe in writing what I know and I know me best so most of these heroines are Indian (South Asian women of color).
I also believe in writing more of what I want so my heroes are indecently hot, filthy rich, fiendishly smart with secret hearts of gold. Thus, the angst and steam-meter are off the charts when stubborn force meets immovable object on the way to happy ever after. So does the banter and danger, because what’s love without a little bit of jeopardy, am I right?
I’m a TEDx speaker and 24 of my romances have hit the Amazon Bestseller Charts so I can also proudly call myself an Amazon 100 International Bestselling Author. My chick lit dramedy “The Worst Daughter Ever” has been optioned for screen. My bestselling Millionaire Foes series is part of the Writers on the Moon Project, on a time capsule to go to the actual moon. Most notably, I’ve been absolutely privileged to be part of two fantastic for-charity anthologies, Stand for Ukraine and Dissent.
I’m also known as Writer Gal. I live in Mumbai with my large and largely loveable extended family in a version of my three favorite words – Happy Ever After.
Before I turned to writing and telling these stories full-time, I was a teacher, business journalist and editor for close to fifteen years. So my heroines are career-minded, city-living, strong-willed hot messes who still have their lives together. I believe in writing what I know and I know me best so most of these heroines are Indian (South Asian women of color).
I also believe in writing more of what I want so my heroes are indecently hot, filthy rich, fiendishly smart with secret hearts of gold. Thus, the angst and steam-meter are off the charts when stubborn force meets immovable object on the way to happy ever after. So does the banter and danger, because what’s love without a little bit of jeopardy, am I right?
I’m a TEDx speaker and 24 of my romances have hit the Amazon Bestseller Charts so I can also proudly call myself an Amazon 100 International Bestselling Author. My chick lit dramedy “The Worst Daughter Ever” has been optioned for screen. My bestselling Millionaire Foes series is part of the Writers on the Moon Project, on a time capsule to go to the actual moon. Most notably, I’ve been absolutely privileged to be part of two fantastic for-charity anthologies, Stand for Ukraine and Dissent.
I’m also known as Writer Gal. I live in Mumbai with my large and largely loveable extended family in a version of my three favorite words – Happy Ever After.
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December 17, 2018
Cowboy romance is one sub-genre of romance I have not explored much. Three books is all I managed in 4 years of reading romance. There is this annoying stereotype that this genre is all about brawny hero and damsel in need of rescue - which is such a put off to read about. The last book that I read was quite gloomy and wasn't in spirit with the season that is - The looming New Year. In need of a change in mood and throwing the prejudice outside the window, I picked up this book - a decision I didn't regret one bit.
Brawny hero - check.
Damsel in distress - check.
Damsel in need of rescue - check again! But this is where the twist really is!
In spite of fitting into all the prejudice I had with this genre, the story was refreshing to read. The damsel in question, KC is an automobile engineer with a turbulent past. Roark, our brawny hero - the almost love of her life is just leagues away from the grease monkey that she is. Will this relationship ever work? Is there a relationship in the first place to begin with?
Having read the writer's previous works, writing wise, I was quite comfortable and loved the characterization every bit. The story was fluid and had quite a bit of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. The characters are sketched out so well that I was taking turns rooting for either of them at one point.
Indian writers, especially the self published ones, often come under a harsh spectrum of attacks on their writing and are accused of trying to ape Americans. Cowboys do belong to America. Never in a point it ever felt like I was reading a book by an Indian. It was as good as the three other cowboy romances I read by people from that country. Undoubtedly, originality sparkles and shines through all the dirt and this story was every bit original!
Brawny hero - check.
Damsel in distress - check.
Damsel in need of rescue - check again! But this is where the twist really is!
In spite of fitting into all the prejudice I had with this genre, the story was refreshing to read. The damsel in question, KC is an automobile engineer with a turbulent past. Roark, our brawny hero - the almost love of her life is just leagues away from the grease monkey that she is. Will this relationship ever work? Is there a relationship in the first place to begin with?
Having read the writer's previous works, writing wise, I was quite comfortable and loved the characterization every bit. The story was fluid and had quite a bit of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. The characters are sketched out so well that I was taking turns rooting for either of them at one point.
Indian writers, especially the self published ones, often come under a harsh spectrum of attacks on their writing and are accused of trying to ape Americans. Cowboys do belong to America. Never in a point it ever felt like I was reading a book by an Indian. It was as good as the three other cowboy romances I read by people from that country. Undoubtedly, originality sparkles and shines through all the dirt and this story was every bit original!
October 18, 2018
I have read 4 books by the author so far and I have loved ALL of them. Some more than the others, yes. But it's not something I can say about many authors in this genre. Her stories strike the perfect balance between sweet, sensual and swoon-worthy, and are totally addictive page turners that leave you wanting more. More books and stories from the author, I mean.
And Roark was no exception. In-fact this book is one of my favorites by her (along with Still Not Over You). I am sure it also helps that I love the friends-turned-enemies-turned-lovers trope in romances. But the execution is always important, and Aarti has nailed it. I was really invested in the characters, their journey, and rooted for them all along, till they found their happily ever after.
Which is why, if you are looking for an adorable romance to escape into, I'd highly recommend this one.
- Shantala @ Shanaya Tales
And Roark was no exception. In-fact this book is one of my favorites by her (along with Still Not Over You). I am sure it also helps that I love the friends-turned-enemies-turned-lovers trope in romances. But the execution is always important, and Aarti has nailed it. I was really invested in the characters, their journey, and rooted for them all along, till they found their happily ever after.
Which is why, if you are looking for an adorable romance to escape into, I'd highly recommend this one.
- Shantala @ Shanaya Tales
November 28, 2019
I loved the setting of the book, the big ranch and also the fact that KC is an automobile engineer. And she is strong. Her childhood made me cry and also defined her nature. The characters are flawed and that makes them real. The story has twists and turns and that kept me guessing. The mafia angle adds a bit of dangerous spark to the story. The descriptions are detailed.
I loved the book and would love to read more about the other characters of the story.
I loved the book and would love to read more about the other characters of the story.
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