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Strong Brothers #2

Giving in to Love

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He’s my boss. Okay, he’s my enemy at best. A friend with benefits? No. Except that yes, I agreed to that arrangement and I totally have my dying brain cells to blame for it. Hunter and I don’t agree on anything. Anything. Except for the way his hands feel around my waist. Him and I both know that he’s got more than lust for me in his heart. If he even has a heart. I don’t know if he does. But I do know that he has secrets. Secrets and scandals that a person like me wouldn’t know how to deal with. It’s all well and good until the skeletons are still hidden in his closet. But what happens when they come out and the entire office finds them? Note to This series can easily be enjoyed out of order.
Giving in to Love can be read as a standalone novel. It is the second book in a series that follows four brothers. Dive into this friends with benefits romance filled with so much emotion and forbidden heat, and a happily ever after sure to make you swoon. This is Hunter’s story.

247 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 8, 2021

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Ajme Williams

119 books472 followers
Ajme Williams - mother, wife, daughter, dreamer, an avid reader and a writer.
When she's not writing romance, Ajme can be seen sipping coffee, gorging on dark chocolate, exercising, or travelling with family and friends. Cooking is therapeutic for her and she drools over Italian food...and men.
What to expect from her books?
Ajme loves variety, so expect a lot of second chances, secret babies, office romances, big fat fake weddings, curvy heroines and alpha heroes. HEA? Always, baby!
If you're a fan of emotional angsty contemporary romance, then you'll enjoy Ajme Williams.

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Profile Image for Dennis.
941 reviews27 followers
March 11, 2022
Terrific Insta Heat

This Romance is all about instant chemistry with several 🔥 scenes to enjoy the h is an artist 👩‍🎨 and the H is the head of the Marketing Department at a company as well as billionaire, also he is gun shy when it comes to love and commitment. But there is a HEA at the end. Very enjoyable.
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1,366 reviews9 followers
October 7, 2021
le letture senza impegno promosse!

storia subito molto "hot" ma carina tra hunter e natalie, che spinti da una passione davvero davvero senza ci regalano belle e calde scene nei primi capitoli
poi la storia si sposta su loro due e sulle loro aspettative fino al coinvolgimento finale: hunter appartiene a quei paperman dal capitombolo amoroso troppo dolce e non ci può non piacere vista
permangono errori di battitura nella versione italiana così come tempi verbali non corrispondenti!!!!!
che noia questo aspetto..........
quattro stelle per una lettura da pomeriggio rilassante
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3,147 reviews32 followers
January 10, 2021
Giving In To Love: A Friends with Benefits Office Romance is the second book in the Strong Brothers series. We are reunited with characters we've met before as well as the Strong's family business. This is Natalie and Hunter's story and it's told by each of them in alternating chapters. The story went from point A to point B too quickly for me without the depth to the story or the characters I look for and that I usually see in Ms. Williams' work.

Natalie is a starving artist who needs to work until her art career takes off. When her sister and her husband, Hunter's brother, suggest she apply at the company for a marketing position she does it to make them happy but has no interest in taking the job even if it's offered to her. Natalie and Hunter are like oil and water together but things get hot between them fast even if he's a love 'em and leave 'em type of guy. When there are publicity leaks about their relationship they both are livid and very unhappy but both seem to have those feelings for their own selfish reasons. There are some twists and turns to the story, lots of hot between the sheets moments along with some caring acts and romance as well. The end of the book and the happily ever after seemed to come on too quickly for me. The epilogue gave some closure and I hope we learn more when the next book in the series is released. There was an excerpt in the back of the book and it whet my appetite for more.

Ms. Williams is an author whose books I've enjoyed even if they are steamier than I like with over the top cursing. Her books are well connected in their series and always seem to pick up where we've left off in the lives of the characters we've met before.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I rated the book 3.5 stars but rounded to 4 stars here and on other sites.
Profile Image for Jenny Harris.
4,396 reviews33 followers
January 11, 2021
I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.

In this book we get Natalie Nichols and Hunter Strong. You see Natalie is the sister of Kellie who we met in Say Yes to Love. Natalie is still a struggling artist but picks up jobs here and there but without the help of her sister and now brother in law she knows she could never afford her apartment. So when Kellie tells her about a creative director job at the Strong company she figures she is trying to tell her she doesn't want to have to float her anymore. She agrees to apply she can't promise any more than that since she doesn't even know if Hunter will call her in for an interview. Once she gets there she has no plans on staying and does almost everything to ensure she won't be. Hunter can't believe he is being strong armed by his own brother to hire Natalie. One meeting with her though he would never tell her he can tell they are going to but heads but her assessment of the marketing layups are correct. The other thing he can't believe is she has no respect for him and doesn't just lay down for him, like most women do. When she kisses him though he knows he has to have more of her. So he agrees to his brothers strong arming and gets her to come on board. What happens though when these two are working together constantly? Will they kill each other or will they find the HEA they didn't think they would ever get is right there for the taking if they are willing to risk it.

This is another amazing hit by this author. It does have its ups and downs I really want to tell you about. However I don't want to ruin the story for any other readers. I will say this book will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
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7,177 reviews69 followers
January 10, 2021
✳️✳️ONE SIZZLING THRILL RIDE✳️✳️
Hopping hornets! Ajme delivers with this incredibly tumultuous thrill ride, laying on thick and spreading it out thin, lighting this steamy little jewel brighter than the fourth of July, hooking you from start to finish, jetting this gem to a whole new level. Sparks fly as captivating drama, gripping intrigue, underlying currents, scorching suspense and intense situations ensue in epic proportions, firing this puppy right on out, putting our characters through their paces, melding this bad boy together beautifully. Mishaps and stolen interludes descend in a flurry of flaming encounters and heart-rending moments, broken perimeters and blurred lines solidify as restrictions are amplified and tested, observing the burning struggles and explosive triumphs, noting the dramatic twists and stunning turns, bursting this baby to life brilliantly. The attraction and chemistry ignites with such intoxicating intensity and boundless emotions, showcases the thrilling electricity and infinite affection, drawing our characters closer, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters are complex, genuine and realistic with traits and qualities that balance and blend, with amazing depth and diversity and enough spice to add an extra kick to the mix. Throw in 100% on point realism, raising the stakes with such graphic scenarios that are so colorfully descriptive and vividly detailed its like you're living it with them instead of on the sidelines, feeling everything the characters feel. Remarkable job Ajme, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
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166 reviews3 followers
April 16, 2021
Love Is More Than A Myth

This story is entralling with all it's drama, heat, & love. Hunter was burned, in the past, by someone he thought he loved. As a result, he doesn't believe in love and can't picture himself loving anyone. When he meets Natalie, he's shocked to see how beautiful she is. Natalie can't believe that after years she still hasn't had a chance to put her art in a gallery. She is just managing to pay her bills and her brother-in-law has to help her. When her sister tells about an opening at the company where she works Natalie isn't interested. After thinking about it, applies, mostly to get her sister off her back. Hunter doesn't want to hire Natalie because his attraction to her is so strong, he is worriedit will affect his work. When Natalie and Hunter begin working together, Hunter can'tresistthe temptation. Natalie hates Hunter but also can't help yet, still fiercely desires him. They decide to form a friends with benefits relationship until one or both of them get tired of the arrangement. As time goes on Hunter begins to want more from Natalie, but is terrified of being burned again. Natalie is shocked when she realizes she is starting to development a real feelings for Hunter. When a scandal happens, involving the two of them, Hunter blames Natalie and they're both left heart broken. 
Profile Image for Clara Atkinson.
1,176 reviews55 followers
January 10, 2021
This is the second book in The Strong Brothers series and I must say so far this is my favorite. Natalie is a spitfire, stubborn free spirit starving artist with whimsy clothes and lavender hair. Her sister Kellie who we met in the first book who is married to Ryan Strong convinces her against her better judgment to apply for a job at Strong Incorporated. Hunter Strong doesn't want her to hire her for his department because he knows he will want to sleep with her but he is pressured because they need her talent. Their first meeting sets up their love/hate, push pull between them. Hunter is a well known player that is a hit it once and done guy. He is gorgeous, stubborn and set in his way. He has demons that has caused him to be disenchanted to love,commitment or even dating yet he is loyal to his family and company. Everything changed when the two of them met and started a no strings attached clandestine steamy sex only meet ups. There story will invoke all kinds of emotions. Don't miss out on a intense story that will keep you engaged and turning the page till the end.
I received an ARC from the author through Booksprout for my honest review.

Five fiery ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1,632 reviews13 followers
January 9, 2021
Notorious playboy and commitment-phobe meets wild-child artist – steamy fun ensues
Natalie Nichols is a free-spirit, an artist and the sister of Kellie from “Say Yes to Love” the book before “Giving In To Love.” They are all standalone stories but a little more fun if you read in order. She and Hunter Strong have a love-hate relationship. Physically they are a perfect match but otherwise, not so much. If Hunter says go left, she says go right. How will that ever work? In the course of this book, we find out why Hunter has always played the field and why he can’t bring himself to feel love…that is until he meets Natalie. He is obsessed with her. How does Natalie feel about his proposition? Can she separate her feelings from their fun in the bed, on her desk, on the floor, in the shower, and... Will their siblings approve? Will it matter?
This is a steamy and fun story. I have bookmarked so many places in my book it looks like a rainbow! I gave it 4 stars because there are a few spelling and grammatical errors in the published version. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book through Booksprout. I’m looking forward to Noah’s story!
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1,070 reviews4 followers
January 13, 2021
What a page turner Ajme has with this second book of this series. Hunter is known as being a playboy and Natalie is Hunter’s sister-in-law who just happens to be an artist in need of a job. When Hunter’s brother Ryan suggest his sister in-law for the latest job, he has no clue the can of worms he has opened. Ajme has really done a great job with this book. The storyline is strong and will captivate you from page 1. Natalie has this attitude that you will fall in love with, she doesn’t take no crap off no one. Hunter is a total playboy but when he meets Natalie all old rules are out the door.
This is such a great enemy to lover’s romance!! The banter between Natalie and Hunter will be enough to keep you flipping pages but the chemistry they share will so melt your kindle that you may need a sprinkler. I loved the banter between Hunter and Natalie and that in itself was enough to keep me wanting more from this story. These are my honest opinions and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review for the arc copy that I received.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Karen Wood.
747 reviews3 followers
January 12, 2021
Once again I cant stop turning the pages of Ajme's books, I am loving the Strong brothers series and know there are still two more to come. These books are addictive!

This is book two in the series and is Hunter and Natalie's book, a forbidden office romance, although at the start it wasn't really a romance it was a friends with benefits, sneaking around so no one found out, they had addiction that neither of them could get over, they thought they could just meet up for sex a few times to get each other out of their systems but neither of them wanted it to end.

Things were going well until an article in a magazine exposed them and Hunter put all the blame on Natalie, but still he wanted her, he was a playboy that never wanted to fall in love or get married, but after talking to his Dad he realised that he was falling in love with her and had to make it right.

I cant wait for the next book in this series!

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6,998 reviews31 followers
January 8, 2021
Taming Their Fiery Hearts -
Hunter had sworn of relationships after his horrible heartbreak and ’therefore on had one-night stands, with no repeat sessions. Natalie was a free spirited artist, who didn’t take crap from anyone or hold back what she was thinking. Just picture what would happen, if you put two hotheaded, stubborn, know-it-all’s, who have combustible level chemistry, in close proximity to each other and try to keep their hands off each other and hearts closed off. This is a story that will keep you engrossed from the beginning until the end, with the engaging banter and scintillating sexual encounters. This book is a wonderful addition to the ‘Strong Brothers Series’ and you will not want to miss reading it.

I received an ARC of this book from Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Cay Scheumack.
563 reviews3 followers
January 9, 2021
Hunter Strong, second Strong brother,avoids love, marketing head at Strong enterprises, and low key entrepreneur. He is very attracted to Natalie.
Natalie is the artistic sister of Rachael Strong, Hunter's sister-in-law. She needs a job since Rachael married to cover rent. Her wish is to make it as an artist.
Hunter is forced to hire Natalie to be the new marketing artist for their European sandal campaign by his brother Ryan. Hunter sweetened the deal to get her to take the job, a show at a gallery in town.
Attraction was too much, they became friends with benefits. This is their story. Find out if Hunter can overcome his fear of love and betrayal, how the media plays a part, and how Natalie reacts to it all. It's an awesome journey that Ajme Williams has weaved.

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408 reviews2 followers
January 10, 2021
Hunter is one of four of the Strong Brothers. This is book two in the Strong Brother series and it is as good as the first, Ryan and Kellie's story. Hunter is pressured into hiring Natalie for an open job in his marketing department. She is pressured into taking it, but she would much rather beat home painting in. Hunter and Natalie are oil and water but they cannot keep their hands off of each other. They come up with their version of a friend's with benefits plan. When the cat gets out of the bag all hell breaks loose. This is another great book by Ajme Williams. I get so caught up in her books that sometimes I forget the characters are just that made up characters. Her books always have great descriptions of the the characters and the settings.

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1,576 reviews
January 11, 2021
Natalie is a struggling artist, a free spirit who is hoping for her big break sowhen her sister Kelli suggests she apply for a marketing position she is none to pleased. Hunter has been burned in the past and strongly opposes love. His brother Ryan is newly married to Kelli and expecting his first child. Ryan suggests they hire Natalie to assist with a campaign but Hunter vehemently opposes. There is something about Natalie that Hunter can't get her out his system. They say opposites attract but this is explosive.

This is a good book with great characters. The supporting characters were independent and strong. I loved the story and was captivated from the start. I would love to see what Noah's story has in store.

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1,328 reviews4 followers
January 9, 2021
A real page-turner!
This compelling story is about Natalie and Hunter. Opposed to hiring her because she stirs up unwanted needs in him, he has no choice because his company needs her artistic talents. Of course he was right; however, he hadn’t counted on her being quite so responsive. Almost immediately they start having “meetings” outside the office; however, they soon become emotional as well as physical. Will he “chicken out” or will he “man up”? What will Natalie’s reaction be to his change in attitude?
I’m anxiously awaiting the next book in this series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. In addition I purchased a copy for my collection.
748 reviews2 followers
January 11, 2021
I didn’t want to put it down

Hunter is happy for his brother and his new wife, but he thinks love is for suckers. That’s why he keeps to one-night stands. Until his brother insists he hire his sister-in-law for one of the most important promotions of the company’s history. They’re oil and water everywhere except in bed. How will this affect their working relationship?

Artist Natalie is a free spirit. She can’t understand anyone that wants to work in the corporate world. But she’s having a hard time making ends meet since her sister got married. Now she’s being offered a corporate job in her brother-in-law’s company. Can she fit her round peg into their square hole or will she reshape their hole to fit her peg?
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Author 7 books33 followers
January 10, 2021
Giving In to Love by Ajme Williams is definitely a winner. She just cannot write a book that doesn't deserve rave reviews and five-star ratings. This book is no exception. It took me right in and kept the interest level at a five out of five. Hunter became Natalie's boss when he hired her after his star artist quit. Natalie and Hunter had an adult arrangement that left them satisfied sexually. That's all they were interested in at the time. Well, the best-laid plans often go astray and their's ran completely off the track causing them lots of pain, broken hearts, and mistrust. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of Giving In to Love.

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573 reviews6 followers
January 10, 2021
Hunter and Natalie are stubborn but their chemistry is off the charts. Both have a sharp tongue and neither can seem to stop. At this point it has become verbal foreplay since it gets quite steamy. I love how both Hunter and Natalie give as good as they get. They are perfect for each other and it sure is an adventure watching them figure it out. I love how Hunter's family is close buy they also do their fare share of meddling which just adds to make the story even better. A truly enjoyable read and I look forward to the next brother finding love and I wonder what wonderful drama awaits.

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922 reviews9 followers
January 9, 2021
This is book 2 in the Strong Brothers series but does not need to be read in order or even together to be understood, you can easily pick it up and enjoy as a stand alone.

If you are familiar with Ajme Williams you know to expect strong characters with unbelievable chemistry. These two have the added dynamic of being enemies to lovers so we have all that built up angst which serves to magnify their connection. Expect sparks, or rather a burning inferno. I couldn't put it down!

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1,963 reviews8 followers
January 12, 2021
Giving In to Love. I enjoyed this book! The story that's told is a little different because we have to go back in time to understand the relationship between Hunter and Natalie. It started off a little too steamy for me, but once the story gets going, I enjoy the characters as they banter, fight, and find love. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. *** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***
1,917 reviews7 followers
January 13, 2021
Hunter and Natalie do not get off on the right foot.. He is arrogant and a love them once and leave them type.
Natalie is a carefree artist. She enjoys life.
This story is about two people who on the surface shouldn't have been together but have a strong connection.. They find that their friends with benefit agreement leads to feelings.
If Hunter can get over his past heartbreak and himself, he may find what he didn't realize he wanted.
I did find it funny that Ryan and Kellie were concern by their relationship after all they did with their relationship.
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822 reviews9 followers
July 29, 2022
Fun Falling in Love Romance

I enjoyed Hunter and Natalie’s story. Reading about Hunter’s evolution from rigid, non-comital attitudes and true love rejection belief to finally allowing someone to love him was not only romantic, but a bit emotional for me. I’m truly a sap for an HEA. Natalie was such a joy to read as well. Her persistence and determination despite her heartache was quite compelling. I love her artistic abilities also and her deep love of art. Overall a fun read.
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1,736 reviews17 followers
January 11, 2021
Hunter and Nathalie’s start of a relationship could have been better. Even to behave for her sister or his brother’s sake was hard. They were so different and didn’t get along. But the chemistry between them sparkled. The need... something had to be done. Why not a ’meeting’ or two, just to get it out and not look back.
I loved their banter and the way they Wera together.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
Profile Image for Charmaine Nouwen.
5,468 reviews23 followers
January 11, 2021
Giving In to Love by Ajme Williams is an entertaining,wonderftul and steamy romance story of Hunter and Natalie..An alpha male who knows what he want and a feisty woman who doesnt back down,a well written and entertaining story that you couldnt put it down,their chemistry is off the chart and boy they sizzled!! cant wait for the next one! well done!

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22 reviews
January 12, 2021
Yin & Yang 💥🔥💥🔥

I loved reading Natalie & Hunter’s story. I could feel the sparks and heat from their chemistry coming through my phone. I loved their banter, the way they could or resist one another, and the way their relationship progressed (not without its far share of drama). Hunter had depth for a character who didn’t “do love”; and Natalie was feisty, held her own, and went after what she wanted too. They were a great match to read about.
394 reviews11 followers
January 12, 2021
A great read with awesome characters!! Hunter is a man who thinks with his lower parts, and goes troweling at his own club. He sits behind a one way mirror and picks who he wants for a good time and calls to have her brought to him in this room. Natalie is a creative, free spirited woman who knows what she wants. Together they are oil and vinegar. Never totally blended but with a lot of tang. A must read.

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1,788 reviews6 followers
January 12, 2021
This is a friends with benefits read that you will love.
Hunter is a player but when he meets Natalie he can't stop thinking about her.
When feelings start to change will they give into it or will they back off.
Hunter has been hurt badly in the past and it starts to affect his relationship with Natalie but will it split them apart.
Full of emotion and drama but also so much love.
A must read.

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2,111 reviews11 followers
January 15, 2021
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
Oh ladies , another Strong brother...phew , so cute and HOT , love it.
Now Hunter is in for a surprise who will rock his world....Natalie.
She will test him, frustrate him, annoy him, lots of banter, lots of chemistry but all in all..... drive him crazy in the best possible way,. This story had everything for me (no spoilers) , laughter, banter,strong chemistry, sexy brothers, romance, passion and so much more . Brilliant
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