Candy's Corporate Crush

The Blackstone Family #4

by Tina Martin

A secret marriage, four overprotective brothers and an ex who needs closure equals a woman who needs a break from all the drama... A past relationship kept her from wanting to love again, but Candice has found her ONE – Kurt Hempstead. Her secret, long-distance relationship with him keeps her free from her extremely overprotective brothers, but Kurt is no longer willing to be in the shadows. Candice has her reasons for not telling her family about him. She doesn’t want to hear their constant judgments about her life and her decisions. And the biggest reason of all – Kurt works for a rival company who wants to buy her father’s company, Blackstone Financial Services Group. The constant drama proves to be too much for her but only gets worse when she’s blackmailed into having dinner with her ex in order to save her father’s company from dissolution. She wants love, she wants her father’s business to thrive and she wants her family to be happy. But can having it all cost you everything you have? The Blackstone Book 1 - Evenings With Bryson (Bryson & Kalina) Book 2 - Leaving Barringer (Barringer & Calista) Book 2.5 - Forever Barringer and Calista (Follow-up to Barringer & Calista) Book 3 - The Things Everson Lost (Everson & June) Book 4 - Candy's Corporate Crush (Candice & Kurt)

199 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2019

About the author

TINA MARTIN is a talented, romantic suspense fiction writer and the author of over 95 titles. She enjoys Hallmark movies, running and traveling. (PLEASE NOTE: There are multiple authors with this name on Goodreads. If you're following me, look for my logo!)

Amazon: amazon.com/author/tinamartin
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Her books are listed below:

Discover other books by Tina Martin!

Christenbury Hills:
Thankful
Snow in Love With You

The Alexander Series:
The Millionaire’s Arranged Marriage

Tell Me Series:
*This is a continuation series that must be read in order.
Tell Me: The Prelude
Tell Me You Love Me
Tell Me You Want Me

The Love of Elias Series:
*This is a continuation series that must be read in order.
Been in Love With You
When Hearts Cry
You Belong To Me
When I Call You Mine
Who Do You Love
Forever Mine

The Accidental Series:
*This is a continuation series that must be read in order.
Accidental Deception
Accidental Heartbreak
Accidental Lovers
Accidental Vows

DePaul & Company Series:
*This is a continuation series that must be read in order.
Rude Boss
Rude Boss 2
Rude Boss Special Edition w/sprayed edges

The Boardwalk Bakery Romance Series:
*This is a continuation series that must be read in order.
Baked With Love
Baked With Love 2
Baked With Love 3

St. Claire Series:
Royal
Ramsey
Romulus
Regal
Magnus
Monty
Major
Zander
Zavier
Zimyra
Jeremiah

St. Claire Life Series:
Honeymoon With a St. Claire (Follow up to Monty)
Just Being Us (The Prequel to Zander)
Keep That Same Energy (Follow up to Zander)

St. Claire Women Series:
Gemma
Gianna

An Unlikely Love Series:
When I Needed You
When You Needed Me
Flicker: An Ahmalee + Cain Update
Flame: An Ahmalee + Cain Update

Seasons of Love Series:
Hot Chocolate: A Winter Novella
Spring Break: A Spring Novella

The Marriage Chronicles:
*This is a continuation series that must be read in order.
Life’s A Beach
Falling Out
War, Then Love

The Blackstone Family Series:
*All books in this series are standalone novels and are full, complete stories.
Read them in any order.
Evenings With Bryson
Leaving Barringer
Forever Us: Barringer and Calista Blackstone
The Things Everson Lost
Candy’s Corporate Crush

The Champion Brothers Series:
*All books in this series are standalone novels and are full, complete stories.
Read them in any order.
His Paradise Wife
When A Champion Wants You
The Best Thing He Never Knew He Needed
Wives And Champions
The Way Champions Love
His By Spring
A Champion’s Proposal
The Convenient Husband
At The Right Time

A Lennox in Love Series:
*All books in this series are standalone novellas and are full, complete stories.
Read them in any order.
Claiming You
Making You My Business
Wishing That I Was Yours
Caught in the Storm with a Lennox
Before You Say I Do
Winter Wonder
Winter Wedding
The Weekend
One Day You’ll Be Mine

Dying to Love Her (Ava & Andre):
Dying To Love Her
Dying To Love Her 2
Dying To Love Her 3
Destination Romance – Prequel to Dying to Love Her

The Dare and Deja Chronicles:
Reception Romance
Long Distance Troubles
Back to the Valley
Into Forever

Back To Love Short Stories:
Marriage Quarrel in Quarantine
Countdown to You
Offsides: A Superbowl Party Second Chance Romance
Crushed
Summer Interrupted

Non-Series Titles:
*Individual standalone books that are not part of a series.
Wasn’t Supposed To Love Her
What Wifey Wants (Follow-up to Wasn’t Supposed To Love Her)
Man of Her Dreams
Bae Watch
How To Love Me
For Ruby (Follow-up to How To Love Me)
Weekend Fiancé
Snowed in at Shenandoah Valley
Mr. Tall, Dark & Unavailable (Baes of Juneteenth)
Brushstrokes and Love Notes
The Inheritance
Or Forever Hold Your Peace
This Time Next Year
You Were Made for Me
Let Me
Let Me Special Edition w/sprayed edges + bonus chapter
Secrets

Reviews

[Martha Ruff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Secrets🤔

This story was was about keeping secrets. Candace has been dating an employee from a rival company and ends up marrying him without her family knowledge.

['The Book Queen' · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Hit

This author keeps cranking out hit after hit like a great musical act. The Blackstone men are men from hell if you are married to their sister. Wow! I was not expecting this much drama. Wow! A good ending though.

[Dj · Rating 3 out of 5]

THE BLACKSTONE FAMILY - Candy's Corporate Crush # 4 [A secret marriage, four overprotective brothers and an ex Quinton who needs closure equals a woman who needs a break from all the drama...A past relationship kept her from wanting to love again, but Candice Blackstone has found her ONE – Kurt Hempstead. Her secret, long-distance relationship with him keeps her free from her extremely overprotective brother’s, but Kurt is no longer willing to be in the shadows. Candice has her reasons for not telling her family about him. She doesn’t want to hear their constant judgments about her life and her decisions. And the biggest reason of all – Kurt works for a rival company who wants to buy her father’s company, Blackstone Financial. The constant drama proves to be too much for her but only gets worse when she’s blackmailed into having dinner with her ex in order to save her father’s company from dissolution. She wants love, she wants her father’s business to thrive and she wants her family to be happy. But can having it all cost you everything you have?]

[donice peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story!

I so enjoyed reading this story. As all the others, the characters are authentic, entertaining, yet showing the seriousness of strong work ethics with careers, relationships, and family. Tina continues to show how in couples and families as a whole happy times, and how to rise above any adversity that threatens couple's relationships at the end bringing then even closer. In essence, Tina I appreciate that you focus on REAL life issues that you continue to bring out through your characters in your stories. Please continue to entertain, teach, and inspire your audience of readers through your gifted craft of writing. Thank you, and keep up the great work! D. from Louisiana.

[Abby G. Amos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice Read!

I enjoyed reading this book! I love Candace, but she was doing some crazy stuff in this book! The fact that family members would go to Kalina, family member and relationship expert, for advice, you would think they would listen to said advice! But noooo! Kalina's advice goes un heeded and exactly what she said would happen always happens because no one took her advice seriously! I liked the chemistry between Candace and Kurt, but was concerned because Candace was so unsure about getting married to the right person to begin with. I know that whoever reads this book will enjoy it! I definitely recommend it!

[Karen May · Rating 4 out of 5]

HEA

Candy deceived twice. The time span between the deception was the one situation that was questionable. I suppose I'm judging too harshly. However, good story and I recommend the journey. Candy's examination of would have, could have was honest because I kept thinking I would have written expanding the option of being certain. Bittersweet.

Kurt, yes. wholesome! I kept waiting on him to quit turning the other cheek. All-in-all. Sad to see the Blackstone's stories end. Garrison ........

[Cherie l brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

Candy's Crush

*Nosey & controlling family
*Candy was unwilling to stand up for herself
*Candy & her crush, Kurt worked at competitor companies
*The Blackstone family is very large
*Kurt is an awesome catch
*Candy's brothers did her foul
*I was displeased with her level of yielding to what her brothers wanted of her, she was near meltdown trying to prove her worth
*The novel held my attention mainly because I was interested to know if she would be able to enjoy her adulthood on her own terms.
*She was inconsiderate of Kurt, and dealt him an unfair blow.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the story of Kurt and Candace! This was a really cute story. Kurt stood by Candance even though he didn't agree with the decision to hide their marriage. Kurt had patience when it came to their love. I am happy that Candace finally stood up to her brothers and family because she was getting on my nerves a bit! Overall, great story! I love Mrs. Martin and how she tells these love stories. I always feel like I know the couple when I finish reading! ❤

[Malaika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Family, Can’t live with them sometimes but definitely can’t live without them

So much to say about this novel but the thing that stuck with me was the level family stoops to in the name of protecting you. Bar ringer was so out of bounds! Bryson was too but I think he realized that, which is why he tried to be openminded with Kurt. He still should have told Candace though. Kurt was just a great guy and exactly what she needed.

[Vernell Renee Howard Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read !

What a great lesson on unconditional love, loyalty, and sacrifice, that is told in a beautiful, love binding and with such metaphorically grace. I adore Kurt. He's a great man with a great mind and body. I love his protective nature of what is his. Candice is a very loyal and beautiful soul, who to me has a great nurturing disposition for others. Love the way she stands up for herself. I love the journey from beginning to end. Great Read! ReneeG 👍

[Shone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Over Protected

Candace, has two major problems,not only is she the baby Blackstone sibling the old siblings are four six feet tall very over protecting brothers. The struggle for Candy to her own person was real. Ms. Martin told an amazing story showing family love.

#cillasbookmaniacs

[Micaiah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Risk it all for love

Kurt and Candi. Sometimes you have to risk it all for love. Candis brothers were a bit much. I'm all for looking out for family but geesh! Glad to see Kurt was not the one to be intimidated by their antics.

[Sharon Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

It ain't easy being the only girl!

Candy's story was funny and familiar to me since I'm an only girl with three brothers! Kurt was definitely not putting up with their foolishness. Great ending to the series!

[Tari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love wins!

Candice and Kurt. Kurt had To battle Candy's family and ex to win her over. To much testosterone in the Blackstone family but love won in the end.

[Myrlita Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this story

[Denise Rhodes Batten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Family - the real deal!

I have so enjoyed the “realness” of this storyline. So much reality in these pages that deal with real life issues.

[Sharon Keyes · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was good ending

This book felt like last the book in the series. It seemed more of a settlement of the Blackstone's. Rather than a book about Candy and Kurt.

[Shaquida Booker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

I truly enjoyed this book! From the beginning to the end it was wonderful! It's always wonderful to catch up with last characters! A must read.

[Lee Holden, E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Great read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Kurt and Candace are a good match. They had a few issues that they overcame. I recommend this book.

[Tameka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Another great read from Tina. You never disappoint I enjoy reading this book from beginning to end. Once again you’ve done an awesome job. Keep up the great work 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[Ava Smith-forrest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Baby girl

This may be Candy's story but Bryson and Barringer still running things I can't believe what they did to their sister in the name of love a must read.

[Jessica Terry · Rating 3 out of 5]

The actual writing was 'ehh' to me, I hate to say. But I enjoyed the story.

[Pamela session · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it💓

I loved how Kurt loved his woman and how her brothers didn't bother him at all. Strong chemistry ♥️♥️ beautiful ❤️ story ❤️