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Timeless Love #4
Couture Love
What happens at De La Porte’s annual Labor Day weekend party in the Hamptons—
never stays in the Hamptons.
After my marriage to my high school sweetheart ended, I made a list of all the things I “desired” the next time around. After all, marrying for love had failed me. One year single, and I had all the love I needed in an amazing career and great new friends — the ex got the old ones in the divorce. I was only lacking in one department …
Hot, passionate sex
- Taller than me
- Fit, bulging, bitable arms
- Six-pack abs
- Suit and tie
- Chiseled features
- Tattoos
- Gentleman on the streets, freak between the sheets
- Oral AF
- Smells delicious
- Gives me chills
- Can buy the occasional meal out
- Not an employee of De La Porte
That’s it. That’s all I wanted. Easy, huh?
WRONG!
Have you ever tried online dating?
Shit. Show.
No one’s honest or up front, and when you are, they slither back into the dark hole they momentarily climbed out of to rub one out.
Standing at the bar with my best friend, the weekend of our annual Hamptons company getaway, a man who checked all my boxes magically appeared.
I will admit it was the best weekend of my life …
Until I found out he was still in college … and that his father was on the board of trustees.
never stays in the Hamptons.
After my marriage to my high school sweetheart ended, I made a list of all the things I “desired” the next time around. After all, marrying for love had failed me. One year single, and I had all the love I needed in an amazing career and great new friends — the ex got the old ones in the divorce. I was only lacking in one department …
Hot, passionate sex
- Taller than me
- Fit, bulging, bitable arms
- Six-pack abs
- Suit and tie
- Chiseled features
- Tattoos
- Gentleman on the streets, freak between the sheets
- Oral AF
- Smells delicious
- Gives me chills
- Can buy the occasional meal out
- Not an employee of De La Porte
That’s it. That’s all I wanted. Easy, huh?
WRONG!
Have you ever tried online dating?
Shit. Show.
No one’s honest or up front, and when you are, they slither back into the dark hole they momentarily climbed out of to rub one out.
Standing at the bar with my best friend, the weekend of our annual Hamptons company getaway, a man who checked all my boxes magically appeared.
I will admit it was the best weekend of my life …
Until I found out he was still in college … and that his father was on the board of trustees.
292 pages, ebook
Published May 31, 2019
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About the author
M.J. Fields
150 books3,963 followersMJ Fields is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance novels. She lives in New York with her daughter Miss A, smoochie faced Newfie, Theo and the newest member to the 'fields crew, rescue diva / holy terror Eleanor.
When she’s not locked away in the cave, she enjoys doing home improvement projects, spending time with her family, attending live music and sporting events, the theatre, singing off key, dancing to her own beat, listening to audio books, and reading of course.
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June 3, 2019
❤🌠🌠 A love that's written in the stars ❤🌠🌠
I loved that this isn't a traditional love story. It's not a slow burn, or even a flirtatious build.
Eric and Autumn's connection in the beginning is fast and furious with passion so hot my Kindle all but melted! 🔥🔥🔥
And then doubt infused itself into the picture and past insecurities reared their ugly heads causing a fracture so deep that only time could heal it.
I was so frustrated with both Eric and Autumn I just wanted to shake them to make them see what was so obvious but they each had to deal with things in their own way and in their own time.
Autumn's past broke my heart but also shows me her strength and will power to overcome and stand proud for all her accomplishments both personally and professionally.
This age gap love story pulls on my emotions knowing that everyone deserves to be loved and to love in return!
Eric and Autumn's love was definitely written in the stars!
#writteninthestars
I loved that this isn't a traditional love story. It's not a slow burn, or even a flirtatious build.
Eric and Autumn's connection in the beginning is fast and furious with passion so hot my Kindle all but melted! 🔥🔥🔥
And then doubt infused itself into the picture and past insecurities reared their ugly heads causing a fracture so deep that only time could heal it.
I was so frustrated with both Eric and Autumn I just wanted to shake them to make them see what was so obvious but they each had to deal with things in their own way and in their own time.
Autumn's past broke my heart but also shows me her strength and will power to overcome and stand proud for all her accomplishments both personally and professionally.
This age gap love story pulls on my emotions knowing that everyone deserves to be loved and to love in return!
Eric and Autumn's love was definitely written in the stars!
#writteninthestars
June 2, 2019
Wow! Autumn was a strong independent women who knew what she wanted and needed to break her out of her slump, she was just surprised who she found. And Eric was one hot sexy young man who had a copious amount of patience with Autumn.
He had always been excellent at reading people and he could see Autumn’s needs right away.
An excellent romance. Well written, great characters with plenty of fun and good loving.
A definite must read, I enjoyed it very much!
He had always been excellent at reading people and he could see Autumn’s needs right away.
An excellent romance. Well written, great characters with plenty of fun and good loving.
A definite must read, I enjoyed it very much!
June 4, 2019
“You and I are written in the stars.”
This book will give you all the feels. My emotions were all over the place. Eric is swoon worthy and sexy AF and will definitely become your next book boyfriend. This book gutted me every time they were apart but when they were together it was perfection. Another amazing read by MJ that will have you glued too your kindle.
This book will give you all the feels. My emotions were all over the place. Eric is swoon worthy and sexy AF and will definitely become your next book boyfriend. This book gutted me every time they were apart but when they were together it was perfection. Another amazing read by MJ that will have you glued too your kindle.
June 6, 2019
You know when an author nails a lead character when all you can think about is 'yes, please, let me be the one on the receiving end of all his attention." MJ has written some of my all time favorite heroes. Eric may be young but he has lived a painful life of priviledge, grew up way to fast, and is wise beyond his years. S3xy, confident, tenderhearted, alpha tendancies but a romantic at the core of it all. His insight into the human condition puts him emotionally leaps ahead of the dark place Autumn finds herself in. Eric will be your next and maybe last book boyfriend--guarantee!
These two are hot and combustible from the first time they meet. They we take a long sideways strip through self doubt and longing. Time passes. Autumn needs a slap up side her head. And all along, that wonderful man, Eric, keeps his heart only for her. Taboo love but such a powerful connection between Autumn and Eric. They are a love written in the stars. I was thrilled to see life get it right for once!
This story is part of a series and I enjoyed seeing events from previous books from Autumn's POV. However, this book ROCKS! You can read it as a stand alone and still be equally as vested in these characters as if you had read the series. Go back and read them all while you are at it.
Fantastic story!
*Complimentary copy provided for an honest review.
These two are hot and combustible from the first time they meet. They we take a long sideways strip through self doubt and longing. Time passes. Autumn needs a slap up side her head. And all along, that wonderful man, Eric, keeps his heart only for her. Taboo love but such a powerful connection between Autumn and Eric. They are a love written in the stars. I was thrilled to see life get it right for once!
This story is part of a series and I enjoyed seeing events from previous books from Autumn's POV. However, this book ROCKS! You can read it as a stand alone and still be equally as vested in these characters as if you had read the series. Go back and read them all while you are at it.
Fantastic story!
*Complimentary copy provided for an honest review.
June 6, 2019
"Autumn and Eric are amazing together. I think I loved this book almost as much as Bass and Angela. This book is an emotional rollercoaster. But in an OUTSTANDING way!!!"
June 3, 2019
This is one of my favorite series by MJ and this story is GREAT! I couldn’t put it down. I was only 10% into the book and holy HOTNESS! I’ve loved Autumn right from the first book in this series but now I totally get her and love her even more. Now Eric OMG! I’m totally in love with this man! You’ll laugh, need a few panty changes ;)...if you’re like me shed some happy tears and have some awwww moments! It’s a must read!
June 2, 2019
Wow. This is one fantastic all consuming story. Eric is one patient sexy hot man. Autumn is one strong sexy stubborn woman. They have great chemistry and an amazing connection. Autumn has her baggage to work through. Eric is excellent at reading people and he gives Autumn what she needs when she needs it. Even if she doesn’t realize it at the time. Eric doesn’t stop until he gets what they both want. Loved the couple and there story.
June 3, 2019
4.6 stars
Sweet Holy TITFIRE. This is hands down my favorite of any MJ Fields book. I am pretty sure I highlighted almost every part of the first 10% of the book. Even after those highlights, there were so many parts of this story that stood out. It is books like this that make me savor words. When they are written correctly it is mellifluous and spellbinding. Poetry in motion.
"She has a heart the size of the sky and room enough for all the stars she holds in it to shine. I wanted to be one of them.”
This book was FIRE. Eric just moved up into my top BBF's and he deserves to be there. This gorgeous man was proof that age is nothing but a number. The things that came out of his mouth was hotter than a Las Vegas sidewalk in August.
"I’m a water sign. And Autumn, I’m so fucking thirsty."
It's a good thing that I can't have babies anymore because this man would've changed my mind in a heartbeat. I loved how he loved with such devotion and wasn't afraid to show it whether it was with Autumn or with his family. I loved his connection with Shelby.
Autumn. This sweet girl. She deserved to have someone treat her that she was the sun in their galaxy. I loved that the author showed her with real issues and how there was no shame in how to overcome those demons. Not everything is as it seems and I loved that the author didn't sugarcoat some pretty heavy baggage.
Beautiful stuff.
I did get a little frustrated about 3/4 of the way in because it jumped a portion of time that I didn't feel was needed especially for that length of time. Other than that. This most definitely was a fantastic book and one I would highly recommend.
Sweet Holy TITFIRE. This is hands down my favorite of any MJ Fields book. I am pretty sure I highlighted almost every part of the first 10% of the book. Even after those highlights, there were so many parts of this story that stood out. It is books like this that make me savor words. When they are written correctly it is mellifluous and spellbinding. Poetry in motion.
"She has a heart the size of the sky and room enough for all the stars she holds in it to shine. I wanted to be one of them.”
This book was FIRE. Eric just moved up into my top BBF's and he deserves to be there. This gorgeous man was proof that age is nothing but a number. The things that came out of his mouth was hotter than a Las Vegas sidewalk in August.
"I’m a water sign. And Autumn, I’m so fucking thirsty."
It's a good thing that I can't have babies anymore because this man would've changed my mind in a heartbeat. I loved how he loved with such devotion and wasn't afraid to show it whether it was with Autumn or with his family. I loved his connection with Shelby.
Autumn. This sweet girl. She deserved to have someone treat her that she was the sun in their galaxy. I loved that the author showed her with real issues and how there was no shame in how to overcome those demons. Not everything is as it seems and I loved that the author didn't sugarcoat some pretty heavy baggage.
Beautiful stuff.I did get a little frustrated about 3/4 of the way in because it jumped a portion of time that I didn't feel was needed especially for that length of time. Other than that. This most definitely was a fantastic book and one I would highly recommend.
June 3, 2019
Couture Love is book 4 in the Timeless Love series by MJ Fields and is a standalone read. This is Autumn and Eric’s story. She’s a sexy divorcee with this must have list for what she’s looking for in a mate and a ton of rules to go right along with them. But on this weekend, she ends up breaking all them rules and must haves for this incredible man she just met- Eric. He is handsome, intelligent, so passionate and romantic plus really patient. And he is younger than her...the chemistry between them is really intense and amazing!!! Eric knows he wants Autumn in his life the moment he laid eyes on her and is willing to work to get what he wants. Autumn knows she had a fantastic weekend but when she finds out how much younger he is than her, she is soon on her way to ruining the best thing to happen in her life.
Can Autumn work past her hangups and fears to let Eric in her life? Will Eric be able to get Autumn's fears and they work on their relationship to get to the next level? The plot is beautiful, moving and sizzling. A woman who is in her 30s and the man whose in his early 20s. Loved the chemistry between them and the story that shows how they work through the baggage each has. Fabulous ending!!!
My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
Can Autumn work past her hangups and fears to let Eric in her life? Will Eric be able to get Autumn's fears and they work on their relationship to get to the next level? The plot is beautiful, moving and sizzling. A woman who is in her 30s and the man whose in his early 20s. Loved the chemistry between them and the story that shows how they work through the baggage each has. Fabulous ending!!!
My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
June 5, 2019
These 2 pissed me off WTF They hooked up in the Hamptons then once she finds out who he is she denies herself to enjoy because of gossip and his age..
Eric my be young but he fell and he fell hard for Autumn and he tried to keep her from thinking it was wrong but she just couldnt give into it. Eric was more the adult than any of them. What he did for his half sis and brothers. He knew what hewanted and what he didnt. She broke his heart
Autumn she was an emotional wreck her ex used her, she let herself think she didnt deserve happiness and let him go.
Eric my be young but he fell and he fell hard for Autumn and he tried to keep her from thinking it was wrong but she just couldnt give into it. Eric was more the adult than any of them. What he did for his half sis and brothers. He knew what hewanted and what he didnt. She broke his heart
Autumn she was an emotional wreck her ex used her, she let herself think she didnt deserve happiness and let him go.
June 2, 2019
Awesome. MJ Fields has once again given here readers exactly what they expect. Eric is your next book boyfriend. He may be young but he knows exactly what and who is wants. When the situation comes up for him to step in he does so and knows exactly what to do. He takes responsibility seriously. Autumn is set in her ways. She is afraid to love because of her past. She doesn't want to get hurt again and therefore closes off her heart. She also lets the age difference build part of the wall she keeps around her heart. She feels he will want things she is unable to give even though he assures her she couldn't be anymore wrong.
I loved the side characters also. I think Shelby is my favorite of them all. It took a while to get to understand her but once you do you want to take her under your own wing and protect her and watch her grow. MJ Fields does such an amazing job with all of her characters. You feel like they are a part of you and you find yourself feeling what they feel. Happiness, anger, sadness, joy. She gives it all and never disappoints her readers or anyone who chooses to read her work. She is such a talented author and her works prove it everyday.
I loved the side characters also. I think Shelby is my favorite of them all. It took a while to get to understand her but once you do you want to take her under your own wing and protect her and watch her grow. MJ Fields does such an amazing job with all of her characters. You feel like they are a part of you and you find yourself feeling what they feel. Happiness, anger, sadness, joy. She gives it all and never disappoints her readers or anyone who chooses to read her work. She is such a talented author and her works prove it everyday.
June 13, 2019
How can I say this...I f'n loved this book! As much as I love a good ole MJ alpha male, Eric made my heart melt with his constant love for Autumn. He is a patient, nurturing, devoted and take no bulshit kind of guy. I love the whole story of the book and the fact that there wasn't any over-the-top kind of drama.
June 5, 2019
“Love written in the stars.”
Another amazing read by MJ Fields!🙌🏻 Eric and Autumn’s love story definitely wasn’t easy. There was so much lust, angst, and emotion wrapped in each and every page. This story will leave you breathless!
Eric may be young in age but he will have you totally swooning. He is the PERFECT alpha and has the biggest most beautiful heart. Autumn is a force to be reckoned with and refuses to let anyone walk all over her. She has learned her lesson from her past mistakes.
This story will pull you in and break your heart just to see it back up again. From start to finish you will feel all the feels.
Another amazing read by MJ Fields!🙌🏻 Eric and Autumn’s love story definitely wasn’t easy. There was so much lust, angst, and emotion wrapped in each and every page. This story will leave you breathless!
Eric may be young in age but he will have you totally swooning. He is the PERFECT alpha and has the biggest most beautiful heart. Autumn is a force to be reckoned with and refuses to let anyone walk all over her. She has learned her lesson from her past mistakes.
This story will pull you in and break your heart just to see it back up again. From start to finish you will feel all the feels.
June 3, 2019
What do you get when you cross a beautiful older lady with a much younger fit young man.....you get Angela and Eric who absolutely light the pages up. This couple have smoking chemistry and a really intense connection which results in a really hot read. More than that though, this couple both go on their own journey's which means the story also packs a real emotional punch. I really enjoyed it!
June 11, 2019
oh my goodness
AMAZING READ
mj has done it again
eric and autumn love them she sassy and he cocky and they are made for one another
AMAZING READ
mj has done it again
eric and autumn love them she sassy and he cocky and they are made for one another
June 2, 2019
“She has a heart the size of the sky and room enough for all the stars she holds in it to shine. I wanted to be one of them.”
A standalone novel in the Timeless Love series, Couture Love by M.J. Fields is a rollercoaster ride of emotions. What starts as a tantalizingly addictive and sexy read continues as an angst filled chase for love. Eric’s character is everything you want in your next book boyfriend. Alpha, confident, sexy, dirty-talking, tender, reverent – he checks off all the boxes. Autumn is equal parts relatable and infuriating. She’s damaged and broken by her past, and struggles to fit the pieces of herself back together again. While I loved this story, I did struggle to love Autumn's character at times, and basically went back and forth between wanting to hug her, and needing to shake her.
I found Couture Love to be absolutely enthralling and an all consuming read, a caliber of which I simply couldn’t put down. With more raw emotion and intensity than expected, Couture Love had me both swooning, and ready to throw my kindle. If you’re a lover of forbidden love and contemporary romance, you’ve found your next unputdownable, must-have read in Couture Love by M.J. Fields! Enjoy xo
A standalone novel in the Timeless Love series, Couture Love by M.J. Fields is a rollercoaster ride of emotions. What starts as a tantalizingly addictive and sexy read continues as an angst filled chase for love. Eric’s character is everything you want in your next book boyfriend. Alpha, confident, sexy, dirty-talking, tender, reverent – he checks off all the boxes. Autumn is equal parts relatable and infuriating. She’s damaged and broken by her past, and struggles to fit the pieces of herself back together again. While I loved this story, I did struggle to love Autumn's character at times, and basically went back and forth between wanting to hug her, and needing to shake her.
I found Couture Love to be absolutely enthralling and an all consuming read, a caliber of which I simply couldn’t put down. With more raw emotion and intensity than expected, Couture Love had me both swooning, and ready to throw my kindle. If you’re a lover of forbidden love and contemporary romance, you’ve found your next unputdownable, must-have read in Couture Love by M.J. Fields! Enjoy xo
June 3, 2019
Couture Love by M.J. Fields is the fourth book in her A Timeless Love Series. Every book is about another coupls and could be read as a standalone. For best reading experience I recommend to read the books in order. The previous book are Cinq A Sept; Amour Battu and Hearts So Big. Normally I don't take sides, but Cinq A Sept and Amor Battu are my favorite reads in this series.
But back to Couture Love. Couture Love is Eric and Autumn's story.
Autumn is a woman in her fourties, works close with Angela and after the latest big disappointment has sworn off love and serious relationships.
Eric is the son of a board member and attends a get together where both meet. Their chemistry is through the roof high and they fall in insta-lust. But Eric and Autumn, it's kind like wrong time, wrong place and they separate. Eric goes back to college and Autumn leaves for Europe. Fast forward, they meet again and they're still drawn together, very much.
Couture Love is a beautiful story, a couple with a big age gap shows love has no boundaries. The writing is great and I liked the story and the characters just fine. 4 Stars.
But back to Couture Love. Couture Love is Eric and Autumn's story.
Autumn is a woman in her fourties, works close with Angela and after the latest big disappointment has sworn off love and serious relationships.
Eric is the son of a board member and attends a get together where both meet. Their chemistry is through the roof high and they fall in insta-lust. But Eric and Autumn, it's kind like wrong time, wrong place and they separate. Eric goes back to college and Autumn leaves for Europe. Fast forward, they meet again and they're still drawn together, very much.
Couture Love is a beautiful story, a couple with a big age gap shows love has no boundaries. The writing is great and I liked the story and the characters just fine. 4 Stars.
June 2, 2019
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ of pure awesomeness! Couture Love is Autumn and Eric’s story. A standalone and book #4 in the Timeless Love series, MJ Fields has written another delicious and deeply emotional story. We already know and love Autumn, but Eric is new to us. The annual De La Porte Labor Day Weekend in the Hamptons is a weekend of business and pleasure which changes both Autumn and Eric’s life forever. She’s a divorcee with a list of what she’s looking for in a mate and a whole heap of rules to go with them. But this weekend she breaks them all with the incredible man she just met (Eric). The best weekend of Autumn’s life and she then discovers that he’s barely legal. And this is something she might never get over - opening herself up to a wonderful experience which has consequences for her personal and professional life. Eric is truly the hero in this story. He deals with Autumn’s truckload of baggage and her rules with maturity and patience way above what’s expected of a man his age. He knows she’s the one for him, and he’s willing to keep fighting for her until she’s willing to accept his love and all that entails.
June 7, 2019
Couture Love by M.J. Fields is the 4th book in the Timeless Love Series but each one can be read as a standalone. Couture Love takes us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, lust, angst and heartbreak.
Eric has seen his fair share of failed relationships mainly his father's but this young man knows what he wants and won't let his father's failed relationships and struggles as a father deter him from his path. He's exactly everything we wish in our book boyfriends. Alpha, confident, sexy, dirty-talking, tender, reverent – he checks off all the boxes and so many more.
Autumn was easy to relate to but also infuriating at times. I wanted to give her a good shake and tell her to open her eyes and see what is right in front of her, tell her to grab hold of this second chance and enjoy the ride. She’s haunted by her past, and struggles to fit the pieces of herself back together again.
I truly cannot recommend this series enough go grab you copy and enjoy meeting the characters of this beautiful series you wont be disappointed. XXX
Eric has seen his fair share of failed relationships mainly his father's but this young man knows what he wants and won't let his father's failed relationships and struggles as a father deter him from his path. He's exactly everything we wish in our book boyfriends. Alpha, confident, sexy, dirty-talking, tender, reverent – he checks off all the boxes and so many more.
Autumn was easy to relate to but also infuriating at times. I wanted to give her a good shake and tell her to open her eyes and see what is right in front of her, tell her to grab hold of this second chance and enjoy the ride. She’s haunted by her past, and struggles to fit the pieces of herself back together again.
I truly cannot recommend this series enough go grab you copy and enjoy meeting the characters of this beautiful series you wont be disappointed. XXX
July 28, 2019
4.5 star rating
Sometimes the wording was a little confusing. But, I think that’s just Ms. fields style of writing. Who doesn’t like a older woman/younger man romance? Wow! This book was smokin’! They had great chemistry, and he was definitely more mature than his twenty-one years. There is a two year break during their relationship, but it all ends fabulously!
And, that cover!!! WOW!!!
Sometimes the wording was a little confusing. But, I think that’s just Ms. fields style of writing. Who doesn’t like a older woman/younger man romance? Wow! This book was smokin’! They had great chemistry, and he was definitely more mature than his twenty-one years. There is a two year break during their relationship, but it all ends fabulously!
And, that cover!!! WOW!!!
July 15, 2019
En realidad un 3,5*. Esta bien, en ocasiones ella es un poco cansina, me aburren un poco esas protagonistas que se castigan a si mismas.
June 3, 2019
Love this book, I have read all the books in this series and I have to say I really didn’t really know Autumns character until read this book. These characters are so sweet and broken but never more stronger, is that confusing to you ? Not to me when you read this book you will fully understand!! I loved Eric & Autumn they were so good with one another. Loved Shells, hope she gets a book cause she was so full of life and wisdom for such a young girl. When love is meant to be it explodes . Loved hearing about how some of the other characters evolved before their book was written ♥️
June 4, 2020
The first part of this seemed so familiar, like I’d read it before. Turns out I almost had. The first book in the series is so similar as to be another version of Monet’s lilies to this version of lilies. They meet in same place. Heroines are nearly same position. Age difference almost same, here about 13 years. Heroes are very similar with dysfunctional families. Even the males modeling. It was as if just a few details were altered to try something different. I love the dress, now do you have it in blue?
And the similarities didn’t end with the set up details. In the first book there were two distinct halves. The first was super great, and the second was bizarre. Same here with Couture. The first half was super great. And the second was meh. Heroine pushes hero away...for years. No, not kidding. Meanwhile, he gets close to getting engaged with someone else. Heroine is truly done. He hates her. Why am I reading this?!
Not only does the romance hit a brick wall, but it’s written in a very phoned-in way. Mysteriously, the heroine shows up in a bar just in time to become part of the hero’s NYU psych project, because his partner just so happens to strike up a conversation with her and invite her to their table while hero is in men’s room. Sure. That could happen. Such manipulation this late in the book is insulting to the reader.
But we get the strong impression that his class partner doesn’t know their history. They certainly don’t act like anything but strangers. Except weeks later they talk about their mutual interest in the hero’s sister, right in front of hero’s class partner and she doesn’t even ask about it. Nothing like, “Oh, for real? You guys knew each other all along??” What a plot hole.
The resolution isn’t in a confrontation or even a conversation. It’s in an eavesdropped phone call.
I don’t know based on two books if losing momentum in the second half is a thing. Putting in a character’s name into a scene who isn’t on the same continent is a sign of sloppiness, though. The editing errors get more toward the end. It’s just such a let down for what is a solid story with decent, if difficult, writing.
The bait and switch epilogue, while I loathe baby endings, was horribly stupid and loses a star.
And the similarities didn’t end with the set up details. In the first book there were two distinct halves. The first was super great, and the second was bizarre. Same here with Couture. The first half was super great. And the second was meh. Heroine pushes hero away...for years. No, not kidding. Meanwhile, he gets close to getting engaged with someone else. Heroine is truly done. He hates her. Why am I reading this?!
Not only does the romance hit a brick wall, but it’s written in a very phoned-in way. Mysteriously, the heroine shows up in a bar just in time to become part of the hero’s NYU psych project, because his partner just so happens to strike up a conversation with her and invite her to their table while hero is in men’s room. Sure. That could happen. Such manipulation this late in the book is insulting to the reader.
But we get the strong impression that his class partner doesn’t know their history. They certainly don’t act like anything but strangers. Except weeks later they talk about their mutual interest in the hero’s sister, right in front of hero’s class partner and she doesn’t even ask about it. Nothing like, “Oh, for real? You guys knew each other all along??” What a plot hole.
The resolution isn’t in a confrontation or even a conversation. It’s in an eavesdropped phone call.
I don’t know based on two books if losing momentum in the second half is a thing. Putting in a character’s name into a scene who isn’t on the same continent is a sign of sloppiness, though. The editing errors get more toward the end. It’s just such a let down for what is a solid story with decent, if difficult, writing.
The bait and switch epilogue, while I loathe baby endings, was horribly stupid and loses a star.
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June 2, 2019
I adored Bass and Angela's love story. We rarely get to see stories where strong independent women in their thirties get to have great, unaplogaetic romantic relationships with younger men. Autumn had been in a toxic relationship that was way past it's expiry date. However, after finally getting a divorce and getting her career on track, the last thing she expected to get sidetracked by is young, hot, Eric Cartwright. His father is on the board of trustees at Dr La Porte where she works under Angela.
After a tumultuous fling, her past insecurities hold her back from accepting the love that Eric wants to lavish her with. She is so strong and career driven in her work world, however her heart has been closed off for so long that without realising, she may be ruining her best chance to ever be truly happy. Eric was an absolute dream. He fell fast and hard and knew that his toughest action would be finding a way to make Autumn believe that age is only a number and it's what's it your heart that is most important. This book was beautifully written and I absolutely adored these two characters, flaws and all. I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC and this is my honest review.
After a tumultuous fling, her past insecurities hold her back from accepting the love that Eric wants to lavish her with. She is so strong and career driven in her work world, however her heart has been closed off for so long that without realising, she may be ruining her best chance to ever be truly happy. Eric was an absolute dream. He fell fast and hard and knew that his toughest action would be finding a way to make Autumn believe that age is only a number and it's what's it your heart that is most important. This book was beautifully written and I absolutely adored these two characters, flaws and all. I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC and this is my honest review.
June 3, 2019
5 Star Review by Jodi for Ruby Red Romance Review
I love this book. I devoured this book. I feel like this is a book I really needed! Autumn has been through so much. She’s fresh out of a loveless relationship. Now she’s looking for something that will give her more! She wants a man that checks all her boxes! And she thinks she’s found it in Eric! Eric has so much life ahead of him. Meeting a woman who makes him want more was never part of the plan, but our hearts want what they want...and for Eric, that’s Autumn.
I loved these two from start to finish. At times I felt Eric was the mature one in the relationship. I loved how he looked out for his family. I love how he wanted his world to revolve around Autumn. Eric was so much more than I was expecting.
MJ did an amazing job telling a story that could have been difficult. She made me fall in love with another one of her beloved characters. When I read an MJ Fields story I always leave the book feeling like I have new friends. I feel so invested in these characters and their lives. I know it’s not real but in my heart I love them all! Please check out this amazing book!
I love this book. I devoured this book. I feel like this is a book I really needed! Autumn has been through so much. She’s fresh out of a loveless relationship. Now she’s looking for something that will give her more! She wants a man that checks all her boxes! And she thinks she’s found it in Eric! Eric has so much life ahead of him. Meeting a woman who makes him want more was never part of the plan, but our hearts want what they want...and for Eric, that’s Autumn.
I loved these two from start to finish. At times I felt Eric was the mature one in the relationship. I loved how he looked out for his family. I love how he wanted his world to revolve around Autumn. Eric was so much more than I was expecting.
MJ did an amazing job telling a story that could have been difficult. She made me fall in love with another one of her beloved characters. When I read an MJ Fields story I always leave the book feeling like I have new friends. I feel so invested in these characters and their lives. I know it’s not real but in my heart I love them all! Please check out this amazing book!
June 2, 2019
This is the fourth book in the Timeless Love series, though can easily be read as a standalone. This book follows Cinq a Sept (Angela & Bass) and Amour Battu (Natasha & Oliver), Hearts So Big (Stella & Aaron) and is Autumn & Eric’s story.
This is the story of turmoil, wasted time but realising true love has been there waiting all along.
Autumn is Angela’s best friend, confidant and PA, having had her heart crushed before, she is reluctant to give a guy the chance to break through her walls, even when she falls for Eric at the De La Porte annual Hamptons weekend.
A lot of trust issues, means Autumn can’t give in to her desires and when she finds out a ‘secret’ about Eric, all bets are off, her walls are back up and she retreats back within herself.
Can Eric get through to her? Or has too much time already passed by?
This is heart wrenching, but at the same time you want to bang both their heads together!
I loved this continuing story of the De La Porte ‘family’ and can’t wait for more
Thank you MJ, for giving us Autumn’s story
This is the story of turmoil, wasted time but realising true love has been there waiting all along.
Autumn is Angela’s best friend, confidant and PA, having had her heart crushed before, she is reluctant to give a guy the chance to break through her walls, even when she falls for Eric at the De La Porte annual Hamptons weekend.
A lot of trust issues, means Autumn can’t give in to her desires and when she finds out a ‘secret’ about Eric, all bets are off, her walls are back up and she retreats back within herself.
Can Eric get through to her? Or has too much time already passed by?
This is heart wrenching, but at the same time you want to bang both their heads together!
I loved this continuing story of the De La Porte ‘family’ and can’t wait for more
Thank you MJ, for giving us Autumn’s story
June 5, 2019
Book 4 in the series and i loved it just as much as the other 3.
Another older lady younger man story like Angela and Bass only Autumn doesn't realise prince Eric is younger than her, all she sees is the extremely hot guy who ticks all the boxes on her list.
Although they've met before 5 years earlier neither of them recognize or click on to who the other is.
Their meeting is the same weekend at the hamptons that Angela and Bass meet in there book, although you don't have to have read any of the other books in the series as this is a stand alone.
Autumn having previously been divorced carries alot of emotional baggage and after watching his father on his 4th wife Eric doesn't want to make the same mistakes he did.
I love the chemistry between the pair which is instant, Erics changing relationship with his fiesty sister Shelby (would like to see her get a book)and the fact this spans over a few years not just an instant happy ever after, true love always throws a few hurdles in your path to jump over.
Another older lady younger man story like Angela and Bass only Autumn doesn't realise prince Eric is younger than her, all she sees is the extremely hot guy who ticks all the boxes on her list.
Although they've met before 5 years earlier neither of them recognize or click on to who the other is.
Their meeting is the same weekend at the hamptons that Angela and Bass meet in there book, although you don't have to have read any of the other books in the series as this is a stand alone.
Autumn having previously been divorced carries alot of emotional baggage and after watching his father on his 4th wife Eric doesn't want to make the same mistakes he did.
I love the chemistry between the pair which is instant, Erics changing relationship with his fiesty sister Shelby (would like to see her get a book)and the fact this spans over a few years not just an instant happy ever after, true love always throws a few hurdles in your path to jump over.
June 2, 2019
I loved Autumn’s story. She is so sassy and fierce in the other Timeless Love books. But there is more to her than her witty banter. She’s been hurt and all she wants after taking time to heal is to get back out there. When she meets Eric, her checks all her boxes. But love is never easy.
Eric is in the one place he wishes he could avoid, back near his father. After having a less than great role model when it comes to relationships, he wants to do it all different than dear old dad. When he meets Autumn he is captivated. She is what he never knew he was looking for.
When the past comes out Autumn doesn’t know how to handle what she learns about Eric. But all he wants is for her to see him and forget the rest.
I loved this book. I read it in one day because I couldn’t stop reading. MJ Fields does an amazing job pulling you in so you feel like you are witnessing her words play out in front of you. This book is another must read from MJ.
Eric is in the one place he wishes he could avoid, back near his father. After having a less than great role model when it comes to relationships, he wants to do it all different than dear old dad. When he meets Autumn he is captivated. She is what he never knew he was looking for.
When the past comes out Autumn doesn’t know how to handle what she learns about Eric. But all he wants is for her to see him and forget the rest.
I loved this book. I read it in one day because I couldn’t stop reading. MJ Fields does an amazing job pulling you in so you feel like you are witnessing her words play out in front of you. This book is another must read from MJ.
June 3, 2019
After reading this book, I would like to take the time to nominate Eric Cartwright for sainthood for his patience. He was one amazing man that despite the events that took place, he was present and did what he needed for his family. The pair, Autumn and Eric were damaged by circumstances in their lives but came though to the other side with a lot of work on themselves. Their story was told from both POV and had off the charts chemistry together. I liked the return of the characters from the previous books in the series as this book does overlap with some of the events from the other books in this series. I am glad that Autumn got her story told as she played such important rolls in the other books of the series. I also would love to see Shelby get her story told and or Claudia but who knows what the future will bring for them. I would definitely recommend this book as well as this series to others.
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