A fun new novel featuring the characters from Temptation…
From two-time Romance Book of the Year Nominee and bestselling author K.M. Golland, comes a fun, opposites-attract romance with a How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days meets The Hating Game vibe.
Like every little girl, I dreamed of becoming a princess. I wanted the prince, the castle, the fairy-tale wedding, and maybe seven dwarfs to call my own. I went to school, studied hard, and graduated to become a teacher, all the while waiting patiently for my Prince Charming to come along and sweep me off my feet. But he never came; Will Butler did instead. Live Trepidation drummer. Rude, crude, obnoxious plumber. Will certainly didn’t fit my perfect Prince Charming mould, but boy did he break it and charm his way into my heart. I’m just not sure I can let him stay there. And will he even want to when he finds out what I’m hiding?
About Me: Born and raised in Melbourne, K.M. Golland is a bestselling author with HarperCollins (HQ), and a two-time Romance Book of the Year award nominee. A lover of golden retrievers, bridges, music, and cars, she's also quite happy to support a very healthy high heel obsession.
Libby used to dream of Prince Charming coming to sweep her off her feet, but she now knows that will never happen, so when gorgeous, flirtatious Will enters her life determined to get to know her, she's highly suspicious and skeptical of his motives. But there's something about his persistence and his wonderful manner with the classful of children she teaches that has her rethinking her opinion of him. But she can't let him get too close because when he finds out her secret, she knows for certain that he'll leave her in his dust as he tries to run.
Will has never tried so hard to get to know someone as stubborn as Libby is turning out to be. But when he finally gets through her mile high walls, he is determined to let her know he wants more from her than just some fun. Will she ever let him into her heart? Or is she too guarded to allow him where she's most vulnerable?
This is a sweet, sexy story. I loved how crude but funny Will was, and what a contrast he was to Libby's more prim personality. These two opposites had chemistry in spades, and their snark and wit were entertaining as hell. I cannot wait to read more of this series now.
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Libby may come across as demure and reserved but that is only part of who she is. She has very definite ideas of what and who she wants in her future and Will is not part of that plan.
Will is brash and bold but underneath he has a huge heart and will do anything for those he cares about. From the moment he meets Libby he is enchanted and knows that they belong together and now he just needs to convince her.
Humor, heat and all the feels as Will is on a mission to prove to Libby that despite what she thinks her Prince Charming is him.
With one line, yep that's right, that's all it took for me to know that this book was going to be yet another BRILLIANT story from KM Golland. That opening line sucked me in. CONNECTION is book six in the TEMPTATION series, can definitely be read as a standalone, but I HIGHLY recommend that the entire series be read. There are a few crossover moments with the other books, but not enough to deter from the absolute pleasure of reading Will Butler and Elizabeth "Libby" Hanson's story. Prepare for plenty of laugh out loud moments, because Kelly certainly knows how to bring those to her readers, as well as some soft, tender ones that will melt even the hardest of hearts.
"His arse looks great in jeans - hard, solid ... strong. In fact every part of him looks hard, solid and strong. Intimidatingly so." "He's a dirty, burly tradie, and I'm a clean, well-educated teacher."
Meeting in a local night-club, Will Butler is a complete turnoff for Libby Hanson. Will, a plumber, is rude, lewd, and crude, the complete opposite of the Prince Charming that she has always dreamt of. He is instantly attracted to her, and there is nothing or no one who is going to stand in his way of completing his mission ... having Libby all to himself. Will is a softie at heart, he's tender, caring and absolutely devoted to Libby, but don't let that fool you, this man can become an enraged bull if anyone tries to harm the woman he desires. Libby, a school teacher, is gorgeous, sweet, sexy, again don't be fooled ... she too can stand up for herself when needed. Ever since she was young, she has had a fairy tale dream, will she take the chance to fulfill that dream or will she risk her one chance at happiness by pushing away the only man who can make her smile? Libby is keeping a secret from Will, one she fears will change everything.
"I know you're gold sweetheart. A prize. And I know I wanna win you" "No I wanna earn you" "I wanna be the man who doesn't let you down, the man who give you your fairy tale."
I adored Libby and Will together. They were such a contradiction of one another. He is a big, tall, burly outgoing guy, whereas she is a small, shy, introverted woman .... they shouldn't work, but they do. The chemistry between them is instant and sparkles like diamonds, the temperature rises whenever they're near one another, the sly glances, the smirks, the touches, the banter (oh the banter) it needs to be read to be believed!! Their love burns slowly, developed through a friendship that neither saw coming, but one both needed.
"You get me, and I get you. We fit. Sometimes it's a squash - but we fit. Like a pipe to an elbow joint." "Not all pieces that connect are the same. You're one piece, and I'm the other." "We're not the same, but we connect."
This is Cinderella's fairy tale, modernised to fit into today's world. With references to Disney movies and characters and to Dirty Dancing throughout. I love how Kelly has done this, it brings a charm and enchantment to her story. One person I can't forget is Carly, Libby's best friend. She is hilarious, she has no filter when it comes to saying what she thinks - she's the friend everybody wants and needs. She is a pillar of support for Libby. I loved catching up with Bryce (oh that smirk) and Alexis - that was fun. I can't believe that Alexis made Bryce wear what he did!!! I loved how Kelly made animals such an important part of Will and Libby's life, it so totally suited their characters. Don't get me started on Oliver - GRRRRR - what a sniveling sod he was.
"He's everything I never knew I wanted."
Once again Kelly has written a story that I have laughed over, shed a few tears and thoroughly enjoyed. Can't wait to see what she comes up with next. A wonderful read and one that I would highly recommend to everyone. A top read for 2020.
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Will & Libby ... the connection is forever
With one line, yep that's right, that's all it took for me to know that this book was going to be yet another BRILLIANT story from KM Golland. That opening line sucked me in. CONNECTION is book six in the TEMPTATION series, can definitely be read as a standalone, but I HIGHLY recommend that the entire series be read. There are a few crossover moments with the other books, but not enough to deter from the absolute pleasure of reading Will Butler and Elizabeth "Libby" Hanson's story. Prepare for plenty of laugh out loud moments, because Kelly certainly knows how to bring those to her readers, as well as some soft, tender ones that will melt even the hardest of hearts.
"His arse looks great in jeans - hard, solid ... strong. In fact every part of him looks hard, solid and strong. Intimidatingly so." "He's a dirty, burly tradie, and I'm a clean, well-educated teacher."
Meeting in a local night-club, Will Butler is a complete turnoff for Libby Hanson. Will, a plumber, is rude, lewd, and crude, the complete opposite of the Prince Charming that she has always dreamt of. He is instantly attracted to her, and there is nothing or no one who is going to stand in his way of completing his mission ... having Libby all to himself. Will is a softie at heart, he's tender, caring and absolutely devoted to Libby, but don't let that fool you, this man can become an enraged bull if anyone tries to harm the woman he desires. Libby, a school teacher, is gorgeous, sweet, sexy, again don't be fooled ... she too can stand up for herself when needed. Ever since she was young, she has had a fairy tale dream, will she take the chance to fulfill that dream or will she risk her one chance at happiness by pushing away the only man who can make her smile? Libby is keeping a secret from Will, one she fears will change everything.
"I know you're gold sweetheart. A prize. And I know I wanna win you" "No I wanna earn you" "I wanna be the man who doesn't let you down, the man who give you your fairy tale."
I adored Libby and Will together. They were such a contradiction of one another. He is a big, tall, burly outgoing guy, whereas she is a small, shy, introverted woman .... they shouldn't work, but they do. The chemistry between them is instant and sparkles like diamonds, the temperature rises whenever they're near one another, the sly glances, the smirks, the touches, the banter (oh the banter) it needs to be read to be believed!! Their love burns slowly, developed through a friendship that neither saw coming, but one both needed.
"You get me, and I get you. We fit. Sometimes it's a squash - but we fit. Like a pipe to an elbow joint." "Not all pieces that connect are the same. You're one piece, and I'm the other." "We're not the same, but we connect."
This is Cinderella's fairy tale, modernised to fit into today's world. With references to Disney movies and characters and to Dirty Dancing throughout. I love how Kelly has done this, it brings a charm and enchantment to her story. One person I can't forget is Carly, Libby's best friend. She is hilarious, she has no filter when it comes to saying what she thinks - she's the friend everybody wants and needs. She is a pillar of support for Libby. I loved catching up with Bryce (oh that smirk) and Alexis - that was fun. I can't believe that Alexis made Bryce wear what he did!!! I loved how Kelly made animals such an important part of Will and Libby's life, it so totally suited their characters. Don't get me started on Oliver - GRRRRR - what a sniveling sod he was.
"He's everything I never knew I wanted."
Once again Kelly has written a story that I have laughed over, shed a few tears and thoroughly enjoyed. Can't wait to see what she comes up with next. A wonderful read and one that I would highly recommend to everyone. A top read for 2020.
What can I say, this is another fantastic book by K.M. Golland. This author never fails to keep me thoroughly entertained with her stories and this one was a classic enemies-to-lovers romance that will keep you reading late into the night with writing that flowed wonderfully and characters that delighted me in every way possible.
Will is my dream guy. He is attractive, big and burley, cheeky but charming in his own sort of way and is a good old working class lad. He is also sometimes a little crude and straightforward in the way he talks which rubs Libby up the wrong way. He's also a big old softie which I loved about him, yes, Will was my ideal man.
Libby has certain romantic ideals which I'm afraid Will doesn't fit into at all, she's stubborn, hard working, shy and introverted at times and is also hiding a heartbreaking secret that affects her whole life. Although I liked Libby she grated on me at times, I thought she could be a little too harsh on Will, but the banter between the pair of them was brilliantly written and so entertaining it made for great reading.
The humour in this book is outstanding mostly provided by Carly, who is in the Temptation series. Carly who is Libby's best friend is absolutely hilarious and made me laugh out loud so many times, I adore Carly who is a breath of fresh air and it was good to catch up with her again.
This book can be read as a standalone and is the sixth book set within the Temptation series. For me this book had it all; romance, heartache, humour, chemistry and lots and lots of endless banter between the characters. Add some special animals into the mix and you have the perfect book. "He was everything I never knew I wanted" Amen to that !!
What can I say, this is another fantastic book by K.M. Golland. This author never fails to keep me thoroughly entertained with her stories and this one was a classic enemies-to-lovers romance that will keep you reading late into the night with writing that flowed wonderfully and characters that delighted me in every way possible.
Will is my dream guy. He is attractive, big and burley, cheeky but charming in his own sort of way and is a good old working class lad. He is also sometimes a little crude and straightforward in the way he talks which rubs Libby up the wrong way. He's also a big old softie which I loved about him, yes, Will was my ideal man.
Libby has certain romantic ideals which I'm afraid Will doesn't fit into at all, she's stubborn, hard working, shy and introverted at times and is also hiding a heartbreaking secret that affects her whole life. Although I liked Libby she grated on me at times, I thought she could be a little too harsh on Will, but the banter between the pair of them was brilliantly written and so entertaining it made for great reading.
The humour in this book is outstanding mostly provided by Carly, who is in the Temptation series. Carly who is Libby's best friend is absolutely hilarious and made me laugh out loud so many times, I adore Carly who is a breath of fresh air and it was good to catch up with her again.
This book can be read as a standalone and is the sixth book set within the Temptation series. For me this book had it all; romance, heartache, humour, chemistry and lots and lots of endless banter between the characters. Add some special animals into the mix and you have the perfect book. "He was everything I never knew I wanted" Amen to that !!
After reading Attraction I was so excited to read about Libby and Will in Connection! Libby could not stand Will in Attraction....or could she? I liked how this book overlapped a little with Attraction and we could see some scenes from Libby’s point of view whereas in Attraction we saw them from crazy Carly’s point of view! And who knew a plumber could be so sexy!? Will is a hotty and nothing like Libby first expected him to be! I do think this book could have been a little longer to tie up some loose ends with Libby’s family but even without that this was another great read by KM Golland! It went in a different direction than I expected and we learn a lot about Libby and her past as well as a bit how Will grew up. If you’ve read the Temptation series then don’t miss this book. If you haven’t read the series then I suggest you start or, at the very least, do like I did and read Attraction then move on to Connection! You won’t regret it!
I don’t even know where to begin with this review. This story was AMAZING in every way. I literally couldn’t stop reading and if didn’t have work the next day, I would have read all night.
It’s been ages since I picked up a story and it’s utterly captivated me. Connection is a story that will stay with me forever. This author is my absolute favourite and from the minute I read Temptation, I was in love with her words. Bryce Clark was always my ultimate book boyfriend but man alive, Will might just knock him off the top spot.
Will and Libby are not only a great couple to read but they’re hilarious as well. I laughed, I cried and I swooned massively over this story. The chemistry between them was brilliant and I just loved been back in this world.
Hands down a definite 5 🌟 read and one I could so easily pick up again and read. KM Golland, amazing author.
Another great addition to the Temptation series world!
I am a massive fan of KM Golland and her Temptation series (#Brylexis4Ever) and this story about Will and Libby is a fab addition to this series. It's sweet, sexy and lots of fun!! Will is one hot plumber and his skills as a drummer and boxer are drool-worthy! And Libby is a Disney princess obsessed teacher looking for her fairytale ending. These two don't look like a match on paper but together they are HOT HOT HOT!! This book would be best read alongside/after the rest of the Temptation series (which I admittedly did not do) as I think it would suit being read when you're in the mindset of this wonderful world! That's definitely what I'll be doing when I do a reread!!
I dived into this book as a standalone and was not sure what to expect, however I was pleasantly surprised and absolutely loved every minute of their story. Will and Libby's story is one that had me laughing out loud and made my heart sing. These two were as different as night and day but just like that these two worked in perfect harmony. Their story is a slow burn but one that warms you right to the core as a friendship blossoms into something more. A story that felt like a modern day fairytale that was entertaining, witty and passionate. A book that ticked all the boxes from romance, drama, chemistry, humour and characters that will steal your heart. A beautifully written story that melts your heart and leaves you with a huge smile and a happy soul.
Author KM Golland is back with a delicious new book in her Temptation series. CONNECTION is Libby and Will’s story and is one top read. I laughed so much throughout this book. So many funny moments that will definitely put a smile on your face. I loved the references to the little mermaid and dirty dancing and it made me connect to the characters so well. The love scenes are pretty hot and it’s great to see other characters from the previous books in the series. CONNECTION is absolutely a must read and just the kind of fun story to end this pandemic year. A+
Fairytales do come true, don't they? This novel was so sweet. I love the storyline - placing myself in her shoes, I can totally relate on some level. I may not be a teacher myself, but I will always take care of kids as my own, human or animal kids. For women 18+ who love to read romance novels, I totally recommend this book to you.
This is my first read by the author and the story is amazing in every way. I was entertained throughout Libby and Will’s story. It’s like a classic enemies-to-lovers romance that will not stop you from reading. If you’re looking for a good enemies-to-lovers, then go for this!
Great Book I was hooked on this book from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down. This book was definitely worth the read. I can’t wait for the next book.
KM is my favorite author! I’ve read and enjoyed everything she’s written. That being said, I struggled with this one. I love the characters in this series, and I love her writing style, but I just had a hard time connecting with this one and it took me a while to finish. I still recommend the book—I think my issue was with me, and not the story.
Connection is now my favorite of all the temptation series books, i laughed and cried. Will is every girls dream, tall, built, tatted and sensitive....Gaaahhh!!! Carly...my spirit animal...love her
Well fairytales do happen if you believe, lovely written story full of Disney, loved Will and Libs story, funny light hearted love story with a happy ever after.