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Love Desired #3
Harmony
Flashing cameras. High ratings. Follows. Likes.
Her world revolves around being watched, liked, and followed.
What she doesn’t bargain for is a very public and humiliating breakup.
Gianna needs to convince the world that she’s moved on to something better and line up a date for one night of glitz and glamour. And to do that she’s got to humble herself to her most unlikely ally.
Mindfulness. Healthy Body. Healthy Soul.
After a turbulent past, his life’s work is about finding peace.
The woman that walks through his doors is anything but peaceful.
Needing her for just one weekend will land Bishop in more hot water than he’s bargained for.
When opposites attract, sparks fly, and the world is talking, how can these two find their way through the fire to discover true love?
Harmony is an opposites attract, fake relationship, small-town, steamy interracial romance story with all the angst and feels.
Her world revolves around being watched, liked, and followed.
What she doesn’t bargain for is a very public and humiliating breakup.
Gianna needs to convince the world that she’s moved on to something better and line up a date for one night of glitz and glamour. And to do that she’s got to humble herself to her most unlikely ally.
Mindfulness. Healthy Body. Healthy Soul.
After a turbulent past, his life’s work is about finding peace.
The woman that walks through his doors is anything but peaceful.
Needing her for just one weekend will land Bishop in more hot water than he’s bargained for.
When opposites attract, sparks fly, and the world is talking, how can these two find their way through the fire to discover true love?
Harmony is an opposites attract, fake relationship, small-town, steamy interracial romance story with all the angst and feels.
227 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2020
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About the author
Cassie Verano
60 books132 followersCassie Verano pens romance for readers of all cultures and backgrounds. Her love of romance is borne from the beauty and joy she sees in the relationships around her. She enjoys creating works of fiction about women discovering true love, and women who aren’t afraid to explore their sexuality. Sometimes her writing gets a bit intense, but she loves cranking up the heat level.
As a professional administrator, she dreamed of the day she could toss her paperwork aside and craft stories that inspired love and romance in the hearts of women around the world. As a wife and mother, she enjoys playing quirky games and singing with her family.
This southern belle is a native Georgia peach, who enjoys reading, writing, and trying different cuisines from around the world. On rainy days she can be found cuddling under a blanket with a good mystery book in her hands or watching a romance movie on Hallmark or LMN.
Connecting with her readers is the highlight of her day. She invites you to connect with her at: cassiepensromance@gmail.com, or join her for intense conversations about her characters, love, and more at Cassie Verano's Wickedness!
As a professional administrator, she dreamed of the day she could toss her paperwork aside and craft stories that inspired love and romance in the hearts of women around the world. As a wife and mother, she enjoys playing quirky games and singing with her family.
This southern belle is a native Georgia peach, who enjoys reading, writing, and trying different cuisines from around the world. On rainy days she can be found cuddling under a blanket with a good mystery book in her hands or watching a romance movie on Hallmark or LMN.
Connecting with her readers is the highlight of her day. She invites you to connect with her at: cassiepensromance@gmail.com, or join her for intense conversations about her characters, love, and more at Cassie Verano's Wickedness!
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August 17, 2020
wow!
I'm not quite sure what to say!
This book has all the suspense and tension you need in your life! From the awesome characters to such an interesting story plot, you just can't go wrong!
From the moment I started reading this book, I knew it was going to capture my heart and I just had to keep on reading until I found out what happened next - it literally had me gripping to my seat.
Spoilers are mentioned now:
The bit I loved the absolute most was when when Bishop was on his way to Gianna to tell her about his feeling and when he ended up in the hospital he said i love you in farsi to her! That had me crying from the cuteness and adorableness (don't judge! Im a hopeless romantic! ;))
And of course when he proposed to her in front of both their families.
Another reason why I LOVE this book is because, its an opposite to romance book, and these types of romances are my undoing (literally) because at the start they think they couldn't hate each other more but then at the end they become each other's centre of the universe and you can feel the raw emotion that's been put into this book because you can too feel it <3 And I love the idea that Cassie wrote that no matter what happens in your little bubble of life, you'll always be able to fight it to win the love of your life --> just like when Street Cad or Foster blackmailed Gianna in getting back with him otherwise he would leak the info that Bishop and Gianna weren't really together from the first place. But the fact that they both overcame that hurdle and stayed together, that is what counts and also why this book is AMAZING that you cant not read it.
Now lets not forget the AMAZING make out scenes that took place in this fiery book! WOW my my - when I say it took my breath away, it took my breath away! - when I finished reading it I was like "Phew! Now thats what Im talking about!!!" It was just...let me just say very very steamy....
Happy reading and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
xx
I'm not quite sure what to say!
This book has all the suspense and tension you need in your life! From the awesome characters to such an interesting story plot, you just can't go wrong!
From the moment I started reading this book, I knew it was going to capture my heart and I just had to keep on reading until I found out what happened next - it literally had me gripping to my seat.
Spoilers are mentioned now:
The bit I loved the absolute most was when when Bishop was on his way to Gianna to tell her about his feeling and when he ended up in the hospital he said i love you in farsi to her! That had me crying from the cuteness and adorableness (don't judge! Im a hopeless romantic! ;))
And of course when he proposed to her in front of both their families.
Another reason why I LOVE this book is because, its an opposite to romance book, and these types of romances are my undoing (literally) because at the start they think they couldn't hate each other more but then at the end they become each other's centre of the universe and you can feel the raw emotion that's been put into this book because you can too feel it <3 And I love the idea that Cassie wrote that no matter what happens in your little bubble of life, you'll always be able to fight it to win the love of your life --> just like when Street Cad or Foster blackmailed Gianna in getting back with him otherwise he would leak the info that Bishop and Gianna weren't really together from the first place. But the fact that they both overcame that hurdle and stayed together, that is what counts and also why this book is AMAZING that you cant not read it.
Now lets not forget the AMAZING make out scenes that took place in this fiery book! WOW my my - when I say it took my breath away, it took my breath away! - when I finished reading it I was like "Phew! Now thats what Im talking about!!!" It was just...let me just say very very steamy....
Happy reading and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
xx
August 18, 2020
REVIEW:
Gianna is a model and a YouTube influencer, where her world revolves around being watched, liked, and followed. As Gianna life is played out on social media her relationship with her long-time boyfriend also is played out on social media and when she finally breaks thing off and all hell break loose with him.
Bishop, the CEO OF several fitness centers and bistros and when his company hire Gianna for a commercial for his fitness wear, this is where he meets her for the first time and their first encounters he sees Gianna as this rude person and he is not impressed.
After a painful past Bishop has work to find peace and balance in his life, not be so stress and live and work to help people. After he break up with her ex, Gianna need to find a date for the gala that she will be attending, and she ask Bishop which he turns her down. Bishop will be attending his cousin wedding and come to find out that his mother and aunt are planning to set him up, which he wants no part of. So, he has to find a date, and yes, you guess Gianna & Bishop ends up helping each out and pretend to be dating.
There is a lot of drama with the ex’s, but the secondary characters help move the flow of the book and kept thing interest. I love the relationship between Bishop and his brother and cousins, and the relationship with Gianna and her sisters and friends.
This was my first read by this author and the cover is what capture my attention and the blurb, but I have to say that opposite do attract, and I enjoyed reading Bishop and Gianna story.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
LL Brown
Gianna is a model and a YouTube influencer, where her world revolves around being watched, liked, and followed. As Gianna life is played out on social media her relationship with her long-time boyfriend also is played out on social media and when she finally breaks thing off and all hell break loose with him.
Bishop, the CEO OF several fitness centers and bistros and when his company hire Gianna for a commercial for his fitness wear, this is where he meets her for the first time and their first encounters he sees Gianna as this rude person and he is not impressed.
After a painful past Bishop has work to find peace and balance in his life, not be so stress and live and work to help people. After he break up with her ex, Gianna need to find a date for the gala that she will be attending, and she ask Bishop which he turns her down. Bishop will be attending his cousin wedding and come to find out that his mother and aunt are planning to set him up, which he wants no part of. So, he has to find a date, and yes, you guess Gianna & Bishop ends up helping each out and pretend to be dating.
There is a lot of drama with the ex’s, but the secondary characters help move the flow of the book and kept thing interest. I love the relationship between Bishop and his brother and cousins, and the relationship with Gianna and her sisters and friends.
This was my first read by this author and the cover is what capture my attention and the blurb, but I have to say that opposite do attract, and I enjoyed reading Bishop and Gianna story.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
LL Brown
August 19, 2020
Never judge a book by its cover. It is a well-known adage. Well, this story is about people judging one another by what they perceive to be true. What Bishop thinks of Gianna upon the first impression is something that seems to stay almost through the entire story. Bishop has had a hard go at love. And cynical is an understatement of his demeanor and character. He fights his attraction for Gianna from the beginning, and yet he is her defender from the first meeting till the last. His prickly attitude does not go undisciplined, Gia puts him in his place as diplomatically as she can without losing her cool or sponsorship. The life of someone whose job as an influencer and YouTuber and someone that likes to be low key. It's a great story of opposites, that isn't really that opposites are attracting. Gia has continuously been bamboozled by her no-good boyfriend. She's tired of the games and wants out.
I thoroughly enjoy Ms. Cassie's stories very much. This one was slow for me at certain places. However, it was an excellent well thought out reading. It brings to mind how we are in our society. We place much stock on vanity and self-pleasure and not on seeking the love of self, unselfishly. Seeing a healthy and fulfilling inside that will and can match our outsides.
I thoroughly enjoy Ms. Cassie's stories very much. This one was slow for me at certain places. However, it was an excellent well thought out reading. It brings to mind how we are in our society. We place much stock on vanity and self-pleasure and not on seeking the love of self, unselfishly. Seeing a healthy and fulfilling inside that will and can match our outsides.
August 19, 2020
This was thoughtful and well written; an insightful peek in the life of an influencer (the good and the bad) and CEO of a wellness line. I love the diversity that Verano is infusing into this series. It's always nice to see previous characters make an appearance or two.
I really liked Bishop and Gianna. Both characters had depth and were flawed. It was easy to buy into this story. Gianna was a strong character who had to realize her strength. It was interesting to see the lengths that Gianna would go to keep her followers, her livelihood. This story brought out a prospective of YouTubers that I never considered before. I found it interesting. Bishop seemed to command attention from the pages that his character was written on. He felt like a quiet storm that fought to contain its silence. He and Gianna were what each other needed. I really enjoyed it when she told him about himself. He had it coming! Such a great moment of self-realization for Bishop. This book was wonderfully written, with great characters and a very sweet ending! I definitely want to know what happens with the next book with Bishop's brother.
I really liked Bishop and Gianna. Both characters had depth and were flawed. It was easy to buy into this story. Gianna was a strong character who had to realize her strength. It was interesting to see the lengths that Gianna would go to keep her followers, her livelihood. This story brought out a prospective of YouTubers that I never considered before. I found it interesting. Bishop seemed to command attention from the pages that his character was written on. He felt like a quiet storm that fought to contain its silence. He and Gianna were what each other needed. I really enjoyed it when she told him about himself. He had it coming! Such a great moment of self-realization for Bishop. This book was wonderfully written, with great characters and a very sweet ending! I definitely want to know what happens with the next book with Bishop's brother.
August 25, 2020
Gianna is a popular Instagram and YouTube influencer, and she tries hard to keep her followers involved in her every move. She dates a upcoming rapper by the name of Street Cred and their relationship is about to end because of his lies and cheating. Because her life is played out on social media for the whole world to see she does what she has to do to keep her followers and her popularity.
Bishop is the CEO and owner of several fitness and wellness centers along with several bistros. His marketing team has hired Gianna to star in one of their commercials for his new fitness line and his first impression of her is that she is superficial.
This is a great read and is filled with lots of captivating characters. It has the lies sex and lots of drama that will keep you wanting more. I would love to see a second book to see how their lives play out.
Cassie Verano is a wonderful writer and never disappoints.
Bishop is the CEO and owner of several fitness and wellness centers along with several bistros. His marketing team has hired Gianna to star in one of their commercials for his new fitness line and his first impression of her is that she is superficial.
This is a great read and is filled with lots of captivating characters. It has the lies sex and lots of drama that will keep you wanting more. I would love to see a second book to see how their lives play out.
Cassie Verano is a wonderful writer and never disappoints.
August 17, 2020
When Bishop, the reserved, low key owner of a chain of fitness centers and bistros encounters Gianna for the first time, he is unimpressed with her rude and superficial persona. Yet, as the gentleman he was raised to be emerges, he interjects himself into a situation between Gianna, the social media influencer/model/actor hired to shoot commercials for his gym and her up and coming rapper boyfriend.
Well developed characters, with intense chemistry center this story line about current social issues (social media influencers) and relationship woes.
I really related to Bishops strong views about being authentic, mindful, and present in the moment; Bishop challenged Gianna to be MORE, more than her public persona.
There’s sex, drama, and family/friends interfering in the relationship, but Bishop and Gianna find their common ground and happy ending
Well developed characters, with intense chemistry center this story line about current social issues (social media influencers) and relationship woes.
I really related to Bishops strong views about being authentic, mindful, and present in the moment; Bishop challenged Gianna to be MORE, more than her public persona.
There’s sex, drama, and family/friends interfering in the relationship, but Bishop and Gianna find their common ground and happy ending
October 6, 2020
Opposites attract and find more in common than they thought
Harmony is the third book in the Love Desired series by Cassie Verano. It is the story of Bishop and Gianna. These two are about as opposite as you can get and things do not go well between them when they first meet. But as she has been hired to shoot some commercials for his gym business they get to know each other and find that maybe they do have some things in common.
This is a well written and fascinating story as an Instagram and YouTube star who lives for social media and a quiet and successful businessman discover each other. There are also some cultural things, a fake relationship and a lot of steamy and sizzling chemistry. This was another nicely written and engaging book in the series.
I read an advanced copy of this book and am leaving a voluntary and honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Harmony is the third book in the Love Desired series by Cassie Verano. It is the story of Bishop and Gianna. These two are about as opposite as you can get and things do not go well between them when they first meet. But as she has been hired to shoot some commercials for his gym business they get to know each other and find that maybe they do have some things in common.
This is a well written and fascinating story as an Instagram and YouTube star who lives for social media and a quiet and successful businessman discover each other. There are also some cultural things, a fake relationship and a lot of steamy and sizzling chemistry. This was another nicely written and engaging book in the series.
I read an advanced copy of this book and am leaving a voluntary and honest review. My opinions are all my own.
August 18, 2020
Harmony
Definitely an opposite attract story of Bishop and Gianna. What started as "an arrangement with mutual benefits" ends with two souls from two different worlds vibing . They instantly have that chemistry but denies it at first until they can't.
This story makes you realize that you love who you love regardless. Sometimes losing someone else can bring you your true love.
Brielle and Foster should get together. Can't wait to see what happens with Peyton and Bryce.
Absolutely loved this story and waiting on the next release in this series!
Definitely an opposite attract story of Bishop and Gianna. What started as "an arrangement with mutual benefits" ends with two souls from two different worlds vibing . They instantly have that chemistry but denies it at first until they can't.
This story makes you realize that you love who you love regardless. Sometimes losing someone else can bring you your true love.
Brielle and Foster should get together. Can't wait to see what happens with Peyton and Bryce.
Absolutely loved this story and waiting on the next release in this series!
August 19, 2020
Harmony is an Opposite Attraction romance about Bishop whom I just adored and Gianna. Gianna is accustomed to getting attention and thrives on it. She is a YouTube Influencer and a part timed model. Bishop is a business mogul who owns spa/ gym and restaurant type organizations. He influences people in mind and body. He encourages them to build on what they have. Healthy mind, healthy body. Their chemistry is fire hot. They have a lesson to learn..With the world watching, see how the work this out ...without destroying this obvious love. This is an ARC review. Great job Cassie 💗
August 17, 2020
Bishop and Gianna lived their lives differently. While he preferred his privacy and helping people improve their health and outlook, Gianna was an influencer and relied on opinions and support of public followers. Their history of past relationships interfere with their current lives.
Cassie Verano has once again kept me glued to this book. The emotions between the characters all fit into a family dynamic.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
Cassie Verano has once again kept me glued to this book. The emotions between the characters all fit into a family dynamic.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
August 19, 2020
This is a great continuation of the Love Desired Series. An opposites attract, fake relationship, small-town, steamy interracial romance story, it is contemporary, super sharp and deliciously sexy with a well-built plot. Loved the banter and emotional drama between Bishop and Gianna as they both evolve in perfect symmetry.
I received an advanced copy of this book and am enthusiastically leaving an honest review.
I received an advanced copy of this book and am enthusiastically leaving an honest review.
August 17, 2020
This is a spectacular story of two people who set out to deceive & then fall into their own trap 😊.
Gianna and Bishop are as entertaining as I expected them to be 🙂, & their supporting cast add all the fun to the MC’s dramatic face offs 😒👀.
I thoroughly enjoyed this, y’all, I know you will as well 😉.
Gianna and Bishop are as entertaining as I expected them to be 🙂, & their supporting cast add all the fun to the MC’s dramatic face offs 😒👀.
I thoroughly enjoyed this, y’all, I know you will as well 😉.
August 18, 2020
As usual, Cassie never disappoints! She's done it again with Bishop and Gianna. They took me on a wonderful rollercoaster ride of emotions. Their exs are the worst of the worst, but love conquered all in the end. I loved the interaction of the cultures at the end. Carmen added the right amount of levity to the storyline.
August 17, 2020
I loved this story and it is probably my favorite in this series. The characters had to over come some flaws within themselves to make it to their happily ever after but it was worth it.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 17, 2020
This was my favorite book in the series all because of Bishop!!! Talk about having the patience of a saint, that's him in a nutshell when it comes to Ms. Gianna and the drama that's constantly swirling around her. I highly recommend this book!!!
August 18, 2020
Another hit for Cassie. I love reading her books and this I thoroughly enjoyed. Bishop and Gianna's story took me on a rollercoaster journey and it's simply beautiful . I highly recommend this book.
I received an ARC for my honest review
I received an ARC for my honest review
August 19, 2020
Gianna is great. I love what she does because I love Instagram. Her relationship with that rapper was really bad, didn't like that but I love the way she stood up to him. The relationship between her and Bishop was crazy but they were great together.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 10, 2020
I liked this book. Bishop definitely has patience and the chemistry between him and Gianna is crazy. Drama swirls around Gianna but her n Bishop are proof opposites attract and you gotta fight for what you want.
I received this as an ARC and this is my honest and voluntary review.
I received this as an ARC and this is my honest and voluntary review.
August 17, 2020
This book is awesome. Another Hit for Cassie Verano. I enjoyed reading this book. Bishop and Gianna eventually get their HEA. I definitely recommend this book.
September 1, 2020
I enjoyed Bishop & Gianna's book. Good characters. It was an intense, suspenseful read. I received a free arc of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
September 23, 2020
The character build was on point and the descriptions were great. The story in a whole was a great read.
May 2, 2022
Enjoyed the story
First time reading this author
on to book # 4
First time reading this author
on to book # 4
December 17, 2024
This story had me from page one! Bishop and Gianna will have you on the edge of your seats in this one. She needs to recover from a humiliating public breakup and to do that she has to bow to a man that wants nothing to do with her. Bishop wants peace and calm and spending time with Gianna is anything but and the chemistry between them is undeniable. Can these two get beyond the public's eye and build a happily ever after?
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.
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