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Theirs to Keep
A headstrong woman with a mysterious past. Three gorgeous construction workers, still mourning the death of their shared wife. Some things were just meant to be.
It was the renovation job of a lifetime - a historic manor in Rhode Island, complete with three ripped, musclebound bosses, each more handsome than the next. They were more like brothers than lifelong friends. Men who shared everything together, including their own wicked little secret.
Working for them is one thing. Living with them, quite another. When boundaries are crossed and curtains of restraint fall, our overwhelming attraction leads to unspeakably hot encounters throughout the ancient grounds. And when I discover their ultimate secret - that these men have shared everything in their lives? I can't help but wonder if I might be that last, perfect piece of a very butterfly-inducing puzzle.
Bryce. Camden. Roderick. I can't get them out of my mind. Not that I have to, because all three are bent on seducing me, loving me, taking me into their lives to fill that dark, hollow void. A cold, lonely void I unfortunately know so very well.
Can four wounded souls come together and find the strength to heal old wounds? Or will the ghosts of our shattered pasts come back to haunt our one shot at true happiness?
THEIRS TO KEEP is a smoldering, stand-alone reverse harem love story filled with suspense, humor, romance, and enough molten hot action to melt your kindle into a steaming pile of glass and plastic (author not responsible for molten kindles). HEA guaranteed!
It was the renovation job of a lifetime - a historic manor in Rhode Island, complete with three ripped, musclebound bosses, each more handsome than the next. They were more like brothers than lifelong friends. Men who shared everything together, including their own wicked little secret.
Working for them is one thing. Living with them, quite another. When boundaries are crossed and curtains of restraint fall, our overwhelming attraction leads to unspeakably hot encounters throughout the ancient grounds. And when I discover their ultimate secret - that these men have shared everything in their lives? I can't help but wonder if I might be that last, perfect piece of a very butterfly-inducing puzzle.
Bryce. Camden. Roderick. I can't get them out of my mind. Not that I have to, because all three are bent on seducing me, loving me, taking me into their lives to fill that dark, hollow void. A cold, lonely void I unfortunately know so very well.
Can four wounded souls come together and find the strength to heal old wounds? Or will the ghosts of our shattered pasts come back to haunt our one shot at true happiness?
THEIRS TO KEEP is a smoldering, stand-alone reverse harem love story filled with suspense, humor, romance, and enough molten hot action to melt your kindle into a steaming pile of glass and plastic (author not responsible for molten kindles). HEA guaranteed!
232 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2020
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About the author
Krista Wolf
43 books753 followersKrista Wolf is a lover of action, fantasy and all good horror movies... as well as a hopeless romantic with an insatiably steamy, dirtier side.
She writes suspenseful, mystery-infused stories filled with blistering hot twists and turns. Tales in which headstrong, impetuous heroines are the irresistible force thrown against the immovable object of powerful, alpha heroes.
If you like intelligent and witty romance served up with a panty-dropping, erotic edge? You've just found your new favorite author.
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She writes suspenseful, mystery-infused stories filled with blistering hot twists and turns. Tales in which headstrong, impetuous heroines are the irresistible force thrown against the immovable object of powerful, alpha heroes.
If you like intelligent and witty romance served up with a panty-dropping, erotic edge? You've just found your new favorite author.
Sign up to Krista's VIP Email list to get instant notification of all new releases: http://eepurl.com/dkWHab
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September 8, 2020
I can't get enough of Krista Wolf! The stories are full of sexy alpha males, strong women who know what they want, and lots of steamy scenes! Theirs to Keep is no exception, Karissa is a great main character and a good match for the three men. She can hold her own in the construction world, bossing around the crews and getting the job done. She also isn't shy about wanting the guys and they had great chemistry.
The guys were fun and hot, with cute personalities. I liked that they were protective of Karissa but also knew she's strong and can handle herself. They've had some bad things happen in the past, yet still move forward with their relationship with Karissa and treat her well.
This flew by and makes me want to read more of Wolf's books!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
The guys were fun and hot, with cute personalities. I liked that they were protective of Karissa but also knew she's strong and can handle herself. They've had some bad things happen in the past, yet still move forward with their relationship with Karissa and treat her well.
This flew by and makes me want to read more of Wolf's books!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
June 30, 2020
In my opinion, this reverse harem pretty much hit it straight out of the ballpark for me. The storyline was easy to follow, and you could tell and practically feel the sexual tension coming off the pages between Karissa, Roderick, Camden, and Bryce. Even after reading so many Krista Wolf books, she still manages to surprise me with unique plot twists and great storytelling!
Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book, and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book, and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
May 21, 2021
1.5 stars
I hate to do this with the rating, but I did not vibe with this at all mainly because I really felt like they were just replacing their shared dead wife with the FMC. They all compared their previous wife to her. And from there the romance was insta love (even though they technically knew each other months before this-but we didn't get to see that so don't care). I was not sold.
I hate to do this with the rating, but I did not vibe with this at all mainly because I really felt like they were just replacing their shared dead wife with the FMC. They all compared their previous wife to her. And from there the romance was insta love (even though they technically knew each other months before this-but we didn't get to see that so don't care). I was not sold.
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July 31, 2022DNF ~34%
Feels like I missed on the build up of their attraction, so I’m not really invested 🤷🏻♀️
Feels like I missed on the build up of their attraction, so I’m not really invested 🤷🏻♀️
June 27, 2020
For me this book was closer to a 3.5 star rating. I automatically drop a star when an author has the female lead refer to herself in regards to her enjoying physical pleasures in a derogatory manner. Why must she refer to herself as an ess el ewe tee? Especially when writing a female character that is going to have a relationship with 3 men. The men can have multiple partners and they are called Romeo’s, the woman must be called an ugly name? I think authors need to do better and stop that trend. If I dropped a full star that would have made this book a 2.5 star, I kept it as a 3 star rating.
Things I liked about the story, Karissa was a very strong female lead, she knew what she wanted and went after it, angst factor with her very low. Bryce, Camden and Roderick were also pretty likeable fellows. The dynamic between all of them flowed very nicely. Thankfully the author stayed away from making this into a spank fest or the Sir and Master thing in BDSM.
What got old after a while was telling us constantly how hot the guys were. We got it the first few times, it just became a sigh and an eye roll after a while. There were a few things that were a bit murky. At one point I was having a sense of déjà vu with another book I had read that was similar in terms of the house restoration and someone causing issues with it. Thankfully it had a nice twist and was something totally different than I thought. We mostly got Karissa’s POV and when we did have the small shift to the guys even though the chapter said whom was speaking I had to sometimes reread a paragraph or two to get the other persons rhythm. For me all POV’s are a much better sell. The ending felt very rushed, considering the revelation we got right before we slid into the epilogue.
It wasn’t a bad read and all of the characters had a nice flow to them, the above mentioned things were what kept me from fully committing to the story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Things I liked about the story, Karissa was a very strong female lead, she knew what she wanted and went after it, angst factor with her very low. Bryce, Camden and Roderick were also pretty likeable fellows. The dynamic between all of them flowed very nicely. Thankfully the author stayed away from making this into a spank fest or the Sir and Master thing in BDSM.
What got old after a while was telling us constantly how hot the guys were. We got it the first few times, it just became a sigh and an eye roll after a while. There were a few things that were a bit murky. At one point I was having a sense of déjà vu with another book I had read that was similar in terms of the house restoration and someone causing issues with it. Thankfully it had a nice twist and was something totally different than I thought. We mostly got Karissa’s POV and when we did have the small shift to the guys even though the chapter said whom was speaking I had to sometimes reread a paragraph or two to get the other persons rhythm. For me all POV’s are a much better sell. The ending felt very rushed, considering the revelation we got right before we slid into the epilogue.
It wasn’t a bad read and all of the characters had a nice flow to them, the above mentioned things were what kept me from fully committing to the story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 31, 2020
I received this book as part of an ARC review. It was a hot read. Marissa is the contractor that Bryce, Camden and Roderick hired to oversee Southhold Manor's repairs. When her place is broken into and several things are stolen, Marissa takes her bosses' offer to move into the Manor. Things quickly progress to all three joining Marissa's bed. All four fall for each other and come clean with their pasts. There has been vandalism at the Manor but when it comes out who it was, it was quickly resolved without involving authorities. Soon all four are married and they open Southhold Manor as a luxury hotel with a historical appeal.
June 24, 2020
After a break in at her place, Karissa accepts the offer to stay with her three musclebound bosses, Bryce, Camden and Roderick. Soon sparks are flying between her and the three men. What will happen when she learns their secret. Can the men heal and they form a new family with Karissa? Fast-paced, Hot and emotional. A great read. I loved it.
July 31, 2022
Very sweet, quick read with good plot and romance! These boys were quite hot, and the ending left me perfectly satisfied!
September 2, 2020
Bryce hopes a midnight ghost hunt with Karissa will have her in his arms where she belongs.
Camden shares a kiss and a movie moment with Karissa.
Roderick is a grumpy and domineering boss, but there is a caring side to him, and not everyone gets to see it.
Three men that are closer than brothers, they’ve shared a past, they shared a wife, and now they share a grief.
Until Karissa comes into their lives.....
Now they want to move on and share their life and love with her.
Karissa is hiding something, her past is stopping her from moving forward. But working here has been like a breath of fresh air, who knew bossing sexy workmen around all day could be so much fun.
She needed a change of pace, and this job is the furthest she can get from her old one. At first it was tough, but now she couldn’t see her doing anything else.
She loves the project, she wants to do her best work, and who knows, maybe make a career out of it.
She’s use to being hounded about her old life, so to distract her bosses she gives them a chance at guessing what she did.
A game that has the three men she works for on tender hooks, they need to guess what she use to do before joining their company. Their prize?
A night with their gorgeous employee.
The friends had and lost a shared wife. It broke their hearts, Roderick declaring no more shared wife!
But two years on, Karissa is tempting them like no one, she’s not doing it on purpose, they just find her so appealing in all levels. But the ghost of their lost love holds them back, can they really commit to another relationship?
And when they finally agree she could be theirs, she could be the one, they have to put aside the past, and move on to a future with Karissa.
But what Karissa doesn’t know is that they want her for their wife! A shared wife!
I liked this book up a point.
I liked the fact it’s been a year since Karissa came to work at Rhode Island, so it’s not instant lust, the flirting and bantering has been an ongoing thing.
I liked how they didn’t want to have sex with their employee, she was there to do a job.
The book was written well, but a little jumpy in places, I understand that Camden, Roderick and Bryce don’t want another wife, but to play with Karissa’s emotions was a little cruel.
The sex was a little monotonous, maybe a little more storyline would have been nice.
I loved the fact all three men were totally different, personalities all gelled well. And Roderick was definitely in charge.
🦋I received this book for an honest review and all thoughts are my own
Camden shares a kiss and a movie moment with Karissa.
Roderick is a grumpy and domineering boss, but there is a caring side to him, and not everyone gets to see it.
Three men that are closer than brothers, they’ve shared a past, they shared a wife, and now they share a grief.
Until Karissa comes into their lives.....
Now they want to move on and share their life and love with her.
Karissa is hiding something, her past is stopping her from moving forward. But working here has been like a breath of fresh air, who knew bossing sexy workmen around all day could be so much fun.
She needed a change of pace, and this job is the furthest she can get from her old one. At first it was tough, but now she couldn’t see her doing anything else.
She loves the project, she wants to do her best work, and who knows, maybe make a career out of it.
She’s use to being hounded about her old life, so to distract her bosses she gives them a chance at guessing what she did.
A game that has the three men she works for on tender hooks, they need to guess what she use to do before joining their company. Their prize?
A night with their gorgeous employee.
The friends had and lost a shared wife. It broke their hearts, Roderick declaring no more shared wife!
But two years on, Karissa is tempting them like no one, she’s not doing it on purpose, they just find her so appealing in all levels. But the ghost of their lost love holds them back, can they really commit to another relationship?
And when they finally agree she could be theirs, she could be the one, they have to put aside the past, and move on to a future with Karissa.
But what Karissa doesn’t know is that they want her for their wife! A shared wife!
I liked this book up a point.
I liked the fact it’s been a year since Karissa came to work at Rhode Island, so it’s not instant lust, the flirting and bantering has been an ongoing thing.
I liked how they didn’t want to have sex with their employee, she was there to do a job.
The book was written well, but a little jumpy in places, I understand that Camden, Roderick and Bryce don’t want another wife, but to play with Karissa’s emotions was a little cruel.
The sex was a little monotonous, maybe a little more storyline would have been nice.
I loved the fact all three men were totally different, personalities all gelled well. And Roderick was definitely in charge.
🦋I received this book for an honest review and all thoughts are my own
June 25, 2020
She was supposed to be off limits...
by and1515
I had wanted to start over somewhere new but then I soon realized that I really couldn't afford the places I'd looked at but seriously the palace I ended up with wasn't what I'd expected and any sane person would have ran for the hills screaming.
And of all the places to rob for some dumb reason they keep picking mine its not like I owned much of anything let alone something worth stealing but all the same I'm so done with this dump.
Finally I've decided to ask if there offer of staying there is still a viable option especially when I explain about being robbed.
Yeah a girl can dream right or until someone makes them a hot reality and wow I'm one lucky girl especially they way Bryce is playing me like a fine fiddle.
Then out of nowhere Camden delivers one surprise after another.
I'm not sure which woke me up the loud sounds the storms was making or the rain and a soaked bed.
Find Karissa in the hallway kind of looking befuddled and with the storm I decided to invited her back to my room.
We were supposed to be sleeping but nope that's the last thing happening and
If I'm being honest with myself I need this and I truly want her.
I knew almost from the start what those two yahoos were doing and they seriously thought they were pulling one over me.
After listening to all three of them I can truly understand them a lot better so I guess now I have three boyfriends.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
by and1515
I had wanted to start over somewhere new but then I soon realized that I really couldn't afford the places I'd looked at but seriously the palace I ended up with wasn't what I'd expected and any sane person would have ran for the hills screaming.
And of all the places to rob for some dumb reason they keep picking mine its not like I owned much of anything let alone something worth stealing but all the same I'm so done with this dump.
Finally I've decided to ask if there offer of staying there is still a viable option especially when I explain about being robbed.
Yeah a girl can dream right or until someone makes them a hot reality and wow I'm one lucky girl especially they way Bryce is playing me like a fine fiddle.
Then out of nowhere Camden delivers one surprise after another.
I'm not sure which woke me up the loud sounds the storms was making or the rain and a soaked bed.
Find Karissa in the hallway kind of looking befuddled and with the storm I decided to invited her back to my room.
We were supposed to be sleeping but nope that's the last thing happening and
If I'm being honest with myself I need this and I truly want her.
I knew almost from the start what those two yahoos were doing and they seriously thought they were pulling one over me.
After listening to all three of them I can truly understand them a lot better so I guess now I have three boyfriends.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 30, 2020
It was time to embrace a future for them all together!
by sewsummore
Karissa, after the death of her brother, left the painful memories behind for a new beginning. For the past twelve months, she was working as Project Manager on a historic mansion renovation. It was a job she enjoyed, and if Bryce, Camden, and Rodrick, her bosses tempted her in other ways, she resisted the temptation for as long as she could. It was midnight when Bryce collected Karissa for their tour of the mansion by torchlight, giving her a glimpse of the history of the house. All it took was a kiss from Bryce to destroy her resistance, and soon they were in his room making Love. She never expected that Camden would join them, or that she would like being taken by two men at the same time. The next morning she discovered the truth about her new lovers; they had shared a woman before. The next night Karissa woke alone in a bed wet from the open window after it had rained. She did not expect Roderick to invite her to share his bed. Soon the four of them were in a relationship that was different but perfect for them. I enjoyed this romantic menage story. The characters had all lost someone they loved in senseless death, and it was time for them to move forward with their lives. It was time for them to embrace the future together.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
by sewsummore
Karissa, after the death of her brother, left the painful memories behind for a new beginning. For the past twelve months, she was working as Project Manager on a historic mansion renovation. It was a job she enjoyed, and if Bryce, Camden, and Rodrick, her bosses tempted her in other ways, she resisted the temptation for as long as she could. It was midnight when Bryce collected Karissa for their tour of the mansion by torchlight, giving her a glimpse of the history of the house. All it took was a kiss from Bryce to destroy her resistance, and soon they were in his room making Love. She never expected that Camden would join them, or that she would like being taken by two men at the same time. The next morning she discovered the truth about her new lovers; they had shared a woman before. The next night Karissa woke alone in a bed wet from the open window after it had rained. She did not expect Roderick to invite her to share his bed. Soon the four of them were in a relationship that was different but perfect for them. I enjoyed this romantic menage story. The characters had all lost someone they loved in senseless death, and it was time for them to move forward with their lives. It was time for them to embrace the future together.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
September 8, 2020
Here for your emotional rescue.
Karissa is hired as head foreman to restore an old mansion owned by three men. Bryce, Roderick, and
Camden. The three men are life long friends who love each other like brothers. They are each sharing a secret that leaves them emotionally vacant and melancholy and includes a locked room in the mansion that Karissa is forbidden to open. I loved this book! I love Krista’s sexy stories. They are sexy, emotional and so romantic all at the same time. I’ve read two books of Krista’s and i think this is my favorite. This book is more emotionally raw and more romantic. The heat between Bryce, Camden, Roderick and Karissa is so hot. I can feel the sparks fly through my kindle. This book is a five alarm fire. HOT! I felt they were ”Making love” instead of just having sex. lol. I did found it a little slow going in the beginning however, it picked up and the story just flowed. I loved the different personalities of the three men and Karissa’s no nonsense attitude. Karissa was there for them Physically and emotionally. She didn’t think at all about herself. lol. I bought her latest book “Unconventional,” here on Amazon, and i can’t wait to read it. I guess I’m a fan. lol. I received a complimentary copy from Hidden Gems. My review is voluntary and was no way paid by the author.
Karissa is hired as head foreman to restore an old mansion owned by three men. Bryce, Roderick, and
Camden. The three men are life long friends who love each other like brothers. They are each sharing a secret that leaves them emotionally vacant and melancholy and includes a locked room in the mansion that Karissa is forbidden to open. I loved this book! I love Krista’s sexy stories. They are sexy, emotional and so romantic all at the same time. I’ve read two books of Krista’s and i think this is my favorite. This book is more emotionally raw and more romantic. The heat between Bryce, Camden, Roderick and Karissa is so hot. I can feel the sparks fly through my kindle. This book is a five alarm fire. HOT! I felt they were ”Making love” instead of just having sex. lol. I did found it a little slow going in the beginning however, it picked up and the story just flowed. I loved the different personalities of the three men and Karissa’s no nonsense attitude. Karissa was there for them Physically and emotionally. She didn’t think at all about herself. lol. I bought her latest book “Unconventional,” here on Amazon, and i can’t wait to read it. I guess I’m a fan. lol. I received a complimentary copy from Hidden Gems. My review is voluntary and was no way paid by the author.
February 28, 2022
This book melted my Kindle
I really like this book. It's a contemporary, reverse harem romance. There is plenty of exciting action, lots of renovation, and a ton of super hot scenes. There is also a bit of mystery. I like how every one of the main characters has a mystery to solve, and the whole group figures out who is trying to sabotage their project.
The first mystery is the three men trying to figure out what Karissa used to do before she became their site manager. It's funny how the guys have a contest with a fun prize. The second mystery is for her: What is behind the locked door across from her bedroom? The third mystery is the saboteur. As Karissa, Bryce, Camden, and Roderick try to catch the villain, their relationship goes from flirty co-workers to a seriously sexy romance.
I thoroughly enjoyed the fast-paced plot, the emotional connection between the main characters, the old major being revived, and the satisfying climax. I think the reason why I am not loving it is because there is a lot of the same stuff in this author's other books. This is one of the down-sides of reading an authors entire backlist.
Several typos, but nothing too distracting.
I really like this book. It's a contemporary, reverse harem romance. There is plenty of exciting action, lots of renovation, and a ton of super hot scenes. There is also a bit of mystery. I like how every one of the main characters has a mystery to solve, and the whole group figures out who is trying to sabotage their project.
The first mystery is the three men trying to figure out what Karissa used to do before she became their site manager. It's funny how the guys have a contest with a fun prize. The second mystery is for her: What is behind the locked door across from her bedroom? The third mystery is the saboteur. As Karissa, Bryce, Camden, and Roderick try to catch the villain, their relationship goes from flirty co-workers to a seriously sexy romance.
I thoroughly enjoyed the fast-paced plot, the emotional connection between the main characters, the old major being revived, and the satisfying climax. I think the reason why I am not loving it is because there is a lot of the same stuff in this author's other books. This is one of the down-sides of reading an authors entire backlist.
Several typos, but nothing too distracting.
June 24, 2020
She did it again. Krista Wolf made an amazing story. Heartbreaking we three beautiful men, all active in the construction industry, acquire a totally dilapidated old Victorian castle as their own home. And a former policewoman who wants to forget her painful past is their construction manager. Because the three have to earn money and continue to work on their own large construction contracts. What she doesn't know is that the three are not just business partners and best friends ... the three mourn the death of their shared wife, who died two years ago.
The sparks fly, the tension rises and the sex scenes are just hot ... because all male protagonists at Krista Wolf have one thing in common: no matter how bad their past is, no matter how taciturn and unapproachable some of them are ... one thing they have in common: they love women, literally and they respect them ...
A wonderful love story between four people and the creation of a beautiful Victorian castle .... Clear reading recommendation.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The sparks fly, the tension rises and the sex scenes are just hot ... because all male protagonists at Krista Wolf have one thing in common: no matter how bad their past is, no matter how taciturn and unapproachable some of them are ... one thing they have in common: they love women, literally and they respect them ...
A wonderful love story between four people and the creation of a beautiful Victorian castle .... Clear reading recommendation.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 4, 2020
Karissa is working as the manager for the restoration of a historic mansion. This was to be a fresh start for her because of how bad her past had been. She was attracted to her three bosses so she was living away from the mansion until her place was broken into and she needed to stay with them. All four of them had secrets but they had one things in common they wanted to be together. Not long after she moved in she starts sleeping with her bosses. She learns that besides they bet the four of them had at guessing what her former job was that they had shared a woman before in a serious relationship. As they are exploring their new relationship someone is vandalizing the mansion and causing problems on site. Is it something from one of their pasts? Or does someone else not want them to finish their project?
This is a great story that will captivate you from beginning to end. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a great story that will captivate you from beginning to end. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 8, 2023
Three men, two years of mourning and penance, and one kick-a$$ woman that comes into their lives and changes everything. This book was sweet, entertaining, and the intimate scenes were off the charts!
Karissa has a take charge attitude regarding every challenge she faces. Being hired as general contractor to supervise the extensive remodeling of Southhold Manor is a dream come true. Working for the gorgeous, muscled owners was a bonus she gladly accepted.
Bryce, Camden and Broderick are thrilled with the way Karissa is keeping the remodeling and renovation of their manor on track and under budget even if they know very little about her. But when temptation becomes more than they can handle will the three men be able to move past a devistating past event and allow themselves to move on with the woman that entices them at every turn?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book although the situation the four face towards the end made no sense when Karissa just stands around yelling. With her background she should have been able to dissolve the situation all on her own.
Karissa has a take charge attitude regarding every challenge she faces. Being hired as general contractor to supervise the extensive remodeling of Southhold Manor is a dream come true. Working for the gorgeous, muscled owners was a bonus she gladly accepted.
Bryce, Camden and Broderick are thrilled with the way Karissa is keeping the remodeling and renovation of their manor on track and under budget even if they know very little about her. But when temptation becomes more than they can handle will the three men be able to move past a devistating past event and allow themselves to move on with the woman that entices them at every turn?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book although the situation the four face towards the end made no sense when Karissa just stands around yelling. With her background she should have been able to dissolve the situation all on her own.
June 24, 2020
I was instantly drawn to this book from the blurb. Overall it was a good story but it didn't blow me away. The characters were well thought out and there was chemistry between them. What let it down for me was Karissa.....I just couldn't warm to her, she almost seemed cold and when the guys pushed her away she just kind of went with it. I just didn't get much warmth from her or emotion which meant I couldn't relate to her. I also felt the ending was rushed......we figure out who is doing the bad stuff to them but within minutes that said person is hugging them and all is forgiven and forgotten....it just didn't sit right, i suppose i just wanted more. I had to give three stars because it was written well and there was a plot that you can get into, it also had some rather steamy sex scenes.....it just wasn't as good as I had hoped. Sorry!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 30, 2020
I received an ARC from the author thru Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review. This book is about four people who fall in love while working on a large remodeling project. Roderick, Bryce, and Camden hire Karissa to supervise the restoration of a 150 year old mansion. They were trying to fulfill the wishes of the wife they tragically lost. Karissa is running from a painful past with her family. They are all damaged but she and Roderick are the worst. There is a lot of chemistry between all four but they are not sure they have a future. While I have always enjoyed Krista's books, this seemed a little rushed. They had known each other over a year but there wasn't much detail in the building relationships. I will still watch for her books to read. It was an enjoyable story just not my favorite one
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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July 16, 2020
At his is one mega hot story but it was also sweet as they way they were friends before they became me lovers. Karissa had worked for Bruce, Camden & Rodderick for a year enjoying friendly banter & flirting but the guys had an agreement that nothing further would happen with her. This was all going to plan until unforseen circumstances resulted in her moving into the Manor with them & eventually all 4 of them enjoyed amazing hot sex Karissa thought she'd gone to heaven. Everything was going ok with work on the Manor but a couple of strange things kept happening including a small fire on some supplies outside, I thought it was somebody come back from her past to cause her trouble but I did not see the who th culprit was & why he did it in a million years, it had me hooked til the end its a great story & loved it.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 25, 2020
I have read many of Krista Wolf's books before, but this one has got to be one of the best! Ms. Wolf has a way of writing that draws you into the world of her books; the characters have a depth to them that makes you understand them and can even feel what they are feeling and the story building is done in a way that you can't help but keep reading to see what happens. Roderick, Camden, Bryce and Karissa's story is one of going on with your life even when you are dealing with tragedy from your past and doing so could lead to the best future. This book has everything that you could want; drama, action, comedy and of course hot romance (it is Krista Wolf after all). You really don't want to miss this one, if you do you will be sorry!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 26, 2020
Another great book by Ms. Wolf. Karissa is employed by three busy owners of a construction company to handle the renovations of their personal home - a 55-room mansion. Over the course of a year, Karissa and the owners, Roderick, Camden and Bryce, work together - hiding their growing feelings for one another and their past hurts. Karissa moves into the mansion after her rental cabin is broken into. Almost immediately, the attraction becomes harder to hide. Karissa is able to spend time with each man - becoming more attached and attracted. However, things begin to unravel on the job site - unexplained fires and shenanigans - who is out to destroy what they are building? Can they overcome the past hurt and pain to build a foundation of love and trust?
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 26, 2020
It was a little slow going for me. I could see where the story was going but want sure if I liked the female character, Cassie, yet. She was to ballsy and nosy for me in the beginning. Going from one guy to another after she was turned down. It wasn't like she knew they shared; she just felt conniving. She could have broken their friendship. Thank goodness it didn't happen. When she went snooping, like it was their fault for telling not to go in that room, I almost didn't continue reading. I'm glad I did. The author was able to show that Cassie was coming from a place of love and all the characters were able to open up. There is an element of intrigue and mystery in this book. It wasn't one of my favs by the author but not all bad
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 28, 2020
The story of Karissa, hired by 3 men, to oversee the renovations of a sprawling mansion of more than 50 rooms. While they work together - and her bosses are in construction and hands-on at the site - sexual tension rises between them. When her house is being robbed she moves in with them into the already renovated part. Their coming together and telling her of their dreams and who inspired the dream only brings them closer together.
Small acts of sabotage bring a small element of mystery into the story, to give it a little more depth.
The story is interesting, but personally I would have preferred a little more depth to the characters in exchange for a little less sex. But that is just my personal feelings. All in all a good story, entertaining and enjoyable.
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Small acts of sabotage bring a small element of mystery into the story, to give it a little more depth.
The story is interesting, but personally I would have preferred a little more depth to the characters in exchange for a little less sex. But that is just my personal feelings. All in all a good story, entertaining and enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 19, 2020
Beautiful. Contemporary RH isn't usually my thing, but I found myself really loving this one.
It was like a love story that happened to be RH. Funny, sweet, sexy, romantic with a bit of mystery thrown it. Very nice.
I especially enjoyed the characters being and acting like actual adults for a change. Competent, confident and accomplished people each with their own identities, their own pasts giving them depth and dimension.
As much as I've enjoyed some of the paranormal/academy RH reads lately, the one thing I noticed bothering me after awhile was the general immaturity of the characters, from annoying FMCs to age-old vamps and/or other immortals behaving like high school/college boys.
So yeah, definitely recommendable. And will be sure to check out some of the authors other works... :)
It was like a love story that happened to be RH. Funny, sweet, sexy, romantic with a bit of mystery thrown it. Very nice.
I especially enjoyed the characters being and acting like actual adults for a change. Competent, confident and accomplished people each with their own identities, their own pasts giving them depth and dimension.
As much as I've enjoyed some of the paranormal/academy RH reads lately, the one thing I noticed bothering me after awhile was the general immaturity of the characters, from annoying FMCs to age-old vamps and/or other immortals behaving like high school/college boys.
So yeah, definitely recommendable. And will be sure to check out some of the authors other works... :)
June 6, 2022
DNF -quit at 48%
I just wasn't feeling this book. It felt very forced together, just not fitting smoothly. The 4 main characters were very flat. I never really got where I could tell the guys apart without backtracking to see whose name was mentioned. Because all the characters were flat, I never got where I liked them enough to want to keep reading or find out more of their backstory. The fact that she used to be a cop & was letting their past be their past just didn't jive in my mind. I would have expected her to want to know all about their past to settle her mind. The whole RH didn't seem cohesive to me. I definitely wouldn't want to read more from this author after this sample.
At my age (60), life is way too short & my time is too important to force myself to read a book I'm not enjoying, especially when there are so many other books out there waiting to be read.
I just wasn't feeling this book. It felt very forced together, just not fitting smoothly. The 4 main characters were very flat. I never really got where I could tell the guys apart without backtracking to see whose name was mentioned. Because all the characters were flat, I never got where I liked them enough to want to keep reading or find out more of their backstory. The fact that she used to be a cop & was letting their past be their past just didn't jive in my mind. I would have expected her to want to know all about their past to settle her mind. The whole RH didn't seem cohesive to me. I definitely wouldn't want to read more from this author after this sample.
At my age (60), life is way too short & my time is too important to force myself to read a book I'm not enjoying, especially when there are so many other books out there waiting to be read.
June 23, 2020
You knows book is good when you decide to read a few chapters before and wind up reading the entire thing. Karissa is a hard ass property manager keeping her hot bosses and all the construction crews on their toes. After another break in at her run down beach cabin she decided to take up the offer to live on sight with her three hunky employees while they remodel a 55 room mansion. Ghost huntings, late night movies and thunderstorms start heating things up and before you know it this page turner is on fire. This sweet but hot reverse harem is well written and is filled with emotional moments, suspense and love.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 25, 2020
Camden, Bryce and Roderick had been in a shared relationship before but when their wife died they said they would never do it again. They all have troubles avoiding their attraction to Karissa and try very hard not to act on it so they don’t break their promise to each other or lose an amazing employee. Little do they know that Karissa wants them and it could wind up being amazing for them! This book was amazing and I had a hard time putting this page turner down! Talk about amazing chemistry and a few twists you don’t see coming!! Seriously this fast paced reverse harem needs to go into your read pile today!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 26, 2020
Karissa is hired as site manager for the renovation of an old mansion by the three hunky men.
Karissa had left her old life behind her and had been moving around for awhile when she gets hired by three hunky man to act as site manager for the renovation of an old mansion they own and live in. When the cheap place she is renting gets broken into they offer her the use of one of the many bedrooms. As she lives in close quarters with the three she finds herself becoming more attracted to them then they come up with a bet. The bet is to guess what her former job had been which she had refused to tell them and whoever guessed eight would get to spend the night with her.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Karissa had left her old life behind her and had been moving around for awhile when she gets hired by three hunky man to act as site manager for the renovation of an old mansion they own and live in. When the cheap place she is renting gets broken into they offer her the use of one of the many bedrooms. As she lives in close quarters with the three she finds herself becoming more attracted to them then they come up with a bet. The bet is to guess what her former job had been which she had refused to tell them and whoever guessed eight would get to spend the night with her.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 2, 2020
Southhold Restoration 5 stars - This author is a good story teller. Her books have always maintained my attention. Theirs To Keep is no different. The mystery and suspense keeps this book interesting. Camden, Bryce and Roderick hired Karissa to oversee the restoration of Southhold. A year after and the initial attraction they have felt has not gone away. Karissa got fed up with her rundown rental home and decided to take the guys up on their offer of living onsite. This led to steamy encounters and solidified their relationships but there is danger. In the end, it turns out that Karissa is not only restoring Southhold but also the guys’ lives. [I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.]
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