Careless Hours

The Claudia Series #3

by Martin Morton

Careless Hours is set in the high-stakes business world where lives intertwine and there is the inevitable heady mix of business and pure sexual pleasure. It is not for the faint-hearted. The people like to work hard and play even harder. Claudia Brodie and Andy Molloy are part of a global conglomerate run by Peter Dickinson. When Andy confides in Peter that he has had problems from a Japanese competitor, Peter has the bold idea of taking over that business. Andy is then thrust into the vastly different world of Japan and has to negotiate the culture and different ways of conducting business, not to mention that he's unsure he can trust the inscrutable lawyer who is aiding him. Luckily, he has the beautiful Tania to help him. Claudia is also drawn into the negotiations in Japan but has her own concerns when her ex-lover, Jack, needs her help in clearing his name in the sexual scandal that broke them up in the first place. She cares for Peter but does she still have feelings for Jack? And can she find her careless hours once more?

404 pages, Paperback

Published June 25, 2020

About the author

MARTIN MORTON divides his time between London and a boat in the Adriatic. Find out more at: www.martinmorton.co.uk

Reviews

[JLynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I felt so lost and confused when I started reading this book. I felt like I had been thrown into a story that had already started. It wasn't until after I finished the book and looked at the author that I realized this is the third book in a trilogy. I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. When I selected the book I did not know that it was part of a series. Knowing that helped me realize why I felt so confused. If you had not read the previous books I would recommend reading those first.

This is not a stereotypical erotica fiction book. There is an actual storyline, with a fantastic plot and it is well written. It's not what I would throw into the category of "trash romance" That is just pages and pages of love scenes. This book tells the story of characters who work hard and play harder. If you enjoy erotica fiction but you want an actual story to follow, then this is the book for you. I loved the author's writing style and look forward to reading more. I'm also planning on going back and reading the first two books in this series.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 3rd book in the series and I do recommend reading them in order. This is a fast-paced read with lots of twists and turns, plenty of drama and steam. The characters have lots of depth and the story is entertaining with lots of emotion. I really liked it.

[Sylvie Rochon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic, Fast-paced! This is the third book of the series. It features a slew of interesting characters and completes the series well. Just make sure to read the first 2 books or you'll be confused.
I received a free copy of this book via netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[F · Rating 5 out of 5]

first time reading this author - wont be the last. i thought the book started slow but i could not put it down. good storyline with good characters. good read very enjoyable...