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Cockpit #4

Take Me Now

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❤️An unexpected kiss at Christmas has a professional skier wondering whether she was wrong about her best friend’s brother.❤️

After losing her dad, Kaci Allaman never thought she’d build up the courage to take to the slopes again, and as soon as she does, she rediscovers all the passion she had been missing for so long. Skiing is the one place Kaci feels in control of her life, but when she has an encounter with her best friend’s brother, life quickly spirals out of control all over again.

Since having his heart ripped out last Christmas, Mason Parker has merely been existing. When he bumps into Kaci again at the Parker’s annual Christmas Eve party, he is surprised to see that she is not the funny little girl he’s known since they were kids. She’s older, filled out in all the right places and might just have what it takes to give meaning to his existence.

⭐️Get ready for a slow burn, friends to lovers romance when the love of a lifetime is where you least expect it.⭐️

Pack your bags. Your flight on Parker Airlines is about to take off to Finland. Grab Take Me Now and sit back and enjoy the ride.

169 pages, ebook

First published December 28, 2020

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C. Lesbirel

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C. Lesbirel writes sexy and sweet contemporary romance with a sprinkling of sass, military romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Readers adore C. Lesbirel's fun, heart-warming, and sinfully sexy, Cockpit Series where her Parker brother's will fly you around the world in a whirlwind of adventure while they learn that sometimes you have to take a chance and choose heart over head.

C. Lesbirel's emotional journeys always celebrate flaws and imperfections. Her books are perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about fiercely loyal every day hero's and smart, sassy heroines with complex and relatable issues.

This was my first book by the author and I was blown away! I am SO glad I grabbed this book, I'm SO excited to read more by C. Lesbirel. ~Geeky Girl Book Café.

Brand new author to me and I love being swept off my feet!~Amy Loves Reading Blog.

C. Lesbirel has created a beautiful story of soul mates!~Blue Seal Book Blog.

New to me author C. Lesbirel took me by surprise with a wonderfully unique story that stole my heart from the very beginning.~Antonette Santillo.

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Profile Image for Jenn the Readaholic.
2,184 reviews72 followers
December 28, 2020
I really enjoyed Kaci and Mason because Mason richly deserved happiness and Kaci grabbed my heart from go. She’s a little unconventional, but she’s been sorely underestimated and held back for years, so when Kaci finally decides to try living, it’s fitting that the guy along for the ride is the one she’s crushed on forever. And even though her mother means well, it’s time for Kaci to be out from under that thumb because “different” doesn’t mean “defective” in life. Her mom just needs to understand that. And if Mason is the happy that Kaci needs, even better.

As for Mason, he’s lived a grumpy life since being betrayed in one of the worst ways possible. So when he finally truly sees Kaci, he can’t help but want to go along on her journey toward living. Not even her mom (or his) can squelch his desire. As much as Kaci learns from Mason, he stands to learn as much or more from Kaci. He just has to convince Kaci that she DOES belong somewhere. With him.

This family keeps I expecting me in fantastic ways and I’m looking forward to what comes next.
Profile Image for KarenLou NorthandSouthBlog.
348 reviews8 followers
December 29, 2020
I loved this book.

Every time we get a story from the Parker airlines series I just fall more in love with the whole family. Although they are rich and well known, because of their parents building everything from the ground up they remain level headed. Well except when it comes to them meeting their HEA.

With Mason and kaci, it’s a little different as they had grown up with each other, but after what happened at Christmas mason doesn’t feel like he can really move on. Until he gets the chance to see kaci again, and it stirs feelings inside of him that he hasn’t felt before.

Kaci has always felt different, but there is a reason for this, she is autistic. Before she lost her father he pushed her to be the best she could be, because he believed that her autism wasn’t a reason for her not to achieve everything she ever wanted. After he died, her mum tried to protect from everything. Eventually she decides that she wants to start skiing again.

With the encouragement of her trainer and the sponsorship from the parkers, curtesy of Caroline, she is able to compete.
With mason and kaci spending so much time together, he helps her realise her dad was right, she could have everything, including love!

This story was so beautifully written I loved it. I loved how Kaci despite her autism is able finally feel like she isn’t holding herself back. And mason. He is so amazing, finding out what triggers her so they can work it through together! I am going to be sad when there are no Parker’s left to read.
372 reviews11 followers
January 3, 2021
Don't you just love them Parker boys! this is Mason's and Kace's story, it was different from the other stories Britney Bell has wrote as Kace autistic and it tells of her struggles and what she deals with on a day to day basis, and that it doesn't matter to Mason that she is autistic as he loves her unconditionally, I give this story 5 feel good stars *****
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1,434 reviews14 followers
December 30, 2020

Mason Parker of the Parker family --Parker Airlines, had his heart ripped out last Christmas by his ex girlfriend.   So this has been a year of hiding out and spending most of the year working non-stop.
Kaci Allaman used to ski competitively but since losing her Dad she quit.   Her family and the Parker's have always been close but Kaci's family doesn't have money like the Parkers.   Kaci and her Mom go to the Parker's Christmas Party but Kaci needs to leave as the party gets too much for her so Mason takes her away.    They have a moment but Kaci backs away even though there is some chemistry between them and that Kaci has always liked Mason.  Kaci's Mom Dina tells Mason that Kaci is autistic, and on the low end of the spectrum, marriage and kids will never be in her future.    His parents knew but none of his siblings but hey they are only friends.
Kaci goes to a minor ski competition where she wins and is approached by an ex olympic coach who wants to coach her and does.   Parker Airlines will sponsor her so she starts practicing and Mason is the one from the Parker family that will be her pilot to take her to all her events.  Their friendship grows even more than it was.  But can Kaci allow herself to get close to Mason and can he handle her autism?

I love that Ms. Bell is willing to tackle a story with a character who has autism.  
Can't wait for the next Parker sibling's story.
4 1/2 stars
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December 27, 2020
Mason and Kaci have a special place in my heart. I adore their journey from friendship to romance. Mason is so broken from the events that unfold in the series prequel, Cockpit Christmas and at the time of writing his story back then, I didn’t see a way forward for him. His happy ending seemed out of reach...

I guess that’s how the universe works. Throwing curveballs or in this case snowballs from left field and you can either catch them or let them slip through your fingers.

Kaci was such a joy to write and I love how she manages her hidden disability in such a courageous way. She truly makes my believe anything is possible and is hands down one of my favourite Cockpit Series characters, so far.

She’s not fearless but she’s strong enough to trust her heart and I adore how it leads her to the most magical places.

If you enjoy slow burn, friends to lovers contemporary romance with all the feels, you’ll love this winter warmer!
Profile Image for Laura.
441 reviews
December 27, 2020
Amazing! I could not put this down. I absolutely adored Mason and Kaci.

These two have both had some hard knocks in life in different ways. Kaci lost her dad when she was young and Mason thought his life was all set a year ago! Kaci has always had a secret crush on Mason but Mason always friend zoned Kaci but when he takes blinkers off and realises what he has been missing Kaci backs off, she doesn't feel worthy of him.

I have been loving this series and I can not wait to see which Parker is next!
637 reviews17 followers
December 27, 2020
I absolutely adore Mason and Kaci's story.
It's so heartwarming and Kaci is not the heroine that people will be expecting, she's much better.
Mason may not really see Kaci at the start, but when he does , he's going to fight for her!
This such a brilliant read.
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964 reviews15 followers
December 30, 2020
I really enjoyed Kaci and Mason's story. Growing up together the two have a kinship that seemed to relegate both the the friend zone. Both face challenges that limit their ability to interact with others. I love watching them both work out their own issues. I also love seeing my favorite Parkers again. Great series.
Profile Image for Karen Lovvorn.
2,102 reviews12 followers
December 29, 2020
Sensitive subjects such as grief and other mental health issues are discussed in a kind and relatable manner. The characters are long time family friends. They realize there is much more to their feelings. Love often has obstacles which need to be handled including how family may interfere. Mason and Kaci maneuver their ways separately and together with what the face. It’s a great story with sexy times and heart felt emotions.
18 reviews
January 4, 2021
Take me now follows Mason and Kaci on their winter adventure together trying to overcome their own challenges for a new beginning
1,018 reviews13 followers
December 30, 2020
Take Me Now was such a fantastic story! Both Kaci and Mason made my heart swell and made me happy with their journey and fighting for what they wanted! I think Kaci & Mason are my fave so far! Can't wait for book5!
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1,161 reviews61 followers
January 3, 2021
Tender, caring and thoughtfully written with the perfect balance of sweet and sexy. Before I go any further, I must highly recommend you read the short novella, Cockpit Christmas prior to reading Mason and Kaci's story. That novella introduces the Parker family and their dynamic. And while all the stories can be read as a stand-alone, Mason, in particular has a recent past that your reading enjoyment will benefit from having that bit of information beforehand. In fact, since reading that novella, Mason's book was the most anticipated for me. And this author duo did not disappoint. The Cockpit series is one of my favorite and one I will enjoy binge-reading from time to time. Once of my favorite aspects of this series are the balance of emotions, the sweet to sexy, the arrogant to humble. I especially love the dynamic of the Parker family. They are loving and loyal to each other no matter what.

Mason and Kaci's story was a bit different from the previous books in that the heroine is on the lower end of the Autism spectrum. While I know only the basics of Autism, I felt the story was written with attention to detail. It was realistic and I believed it. I felt it. I don't want to get into details as this book is best read with no spoilers. I will tell you that the story is emotional and exciting and I am so happy with how the ending turned out. I can't wait for the next Parker sibling's book!

I absolutely recommend this book, this series! It is not one I will ever forget.

This is my honest and unbiased review and I thank you for taking the time to read it. :)


Profile Image for Rady Reads.
824 reviews20 followers
January 2, 2021
Take me now was special.  It was one beautiful story about living a comfortable life despite a disease. About putting priorities first. About a teenage crash becoming so much more.

In this book you get not one but two HEA.

Kaci's passion has always been the slopes, she has devoted her life to skiing. But when her dad died, way too soon, her mind has been disturbed ever since. When she finally overcomes the pain and is willing to try again, of course she has to meet her teenage crash right at that moment.

After a year of celibacy and all thoughts dedicated only to work because of his broken heart Mason can't believe that Kaci has grown from tomboy to one beautiful woman. How hasn't he seen it before? But while he can't take his eyes of her, he has been warned about the disease of her's and the inability to fulfill someone else's life. 

But how could he let her go when all his feelings are playing a havoc and his heart is throbbing?


Can they overcome the fear of a failure and learn to fight for their feeling or will they just follow the warnings they have been given?


I loved every single second and can only recommend this amazing book.
Profile Image for Jennifer Johnson.
436 reviews11 followers
January 17, 2021
I think I have found my new book boyfriend, Mason Parker is such a sweetie, sincere, loving, wears his heart on his sleeve and best of all he finds ways to make the woman he loves feel comfortable in her own skin, who wouldn't want a man like that? Knowing how autism can affect your life, relationships plus just dealing with all the sensitivity issues you may experience I really felt for Kaci. I already felt sorry for Mason after his heart was broken from a very short engagement and really wanted him to find love, that he found it with Kaci is wonderful. These two struggle a bit but you find yourself rooting for them from the get go. I love the Parker family and all their new loves. I'm anxious to see who the last two find to give them their HEA. The Cockpit series is truly wonderful and not to be missed!
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2,082 reviews16 followers
January 5, 2021
I love this series and the Parker family. Kaci and Mason’s story is real and heart warming. Two people who can survive on their own, but together are better together. Loved it!!!
Profile Image for Misty.
225 reviews1 follower
January 10, 2021
So much love for this book. I love that Mason is such a great guy. He researched autism just to better understand Kaci. Even when she pushes him away he finds a way to get her to give him a chance. Her mom is a bit overprotective, but thats expected.
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2,064 reviews67 followers
January 10, 2021
An unexpected kiss at Christmas can change everything. Kaci, who is on the spectrum has always liked Mason, her neighbour and he's liked her. Her love of skiing brings them together. This story is a sweet, heart warming story that you will not want to put down.
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756 reviews2 followers
February 3, 2021
Ok, there’s nothing like a Parker family love story! It’s 3AM and I literally read all night to finish it. Yes, it’s that good. Mason and Kaci faced challenges none of his siblings have before, but he still came through with his woman!

I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Profile Image for Char (1RadReader59).
3,219 reviews19 followers
January 9, 2021
The story opens up at the funeral of Kaci’s father. She is devastated, not only was he her dad, he was a part of their three musketeers, and most of all her skiing coach. The one person who truly believed in her never seeing her, disability, but seeing her. Teaching her she can overcome anything if, she put her mind to it.

Downhill racing is what she excelled in, yet there is a causes to her hairline of doubt, that she is not normal, and can not make it, on her own. Unfortunately, that is her, mother. Throughout this story poor, Kaci receives, mixed messages. Especially, once her father passes, and she returns to skiing.

So, that is heartbreaking, what she tells her about kissing, seems cruel. “It’s private information and not to be shared.” How can any young girl process, a first kiss, or lack of one, let alone one you have made feel different, from the rest of the world.

Mason’s surprise kiss, surprise to both of them, I may add. Because he only comes home on Christmas holidays, these days. It is extremely awful, last year because he asks, his girlfriend to marry him. He is also breaking up with her, on the same day, due to her indiscretions around, his family.

Plus, before then, Kaci had always been his sister’s best friend, a friend of the family, this girl skier. This year, she is a woman with a figure, and personality. When he sees he can rescue a damsel in destress, from the fireworks, he takes her away from it.

Kaci and Mason, who is one of the Parker boys. This is their very special roller coaster story. I Loved it. Free on Kindle Unlimited.
Profile Image for Lynn Reynolds.
1,698 reviews39 followers
January 1, 2021
Mason is a part of the family business. He’s one of those people that keeps things running. Kaci seems to be having a Murphy’s Law moment. She’s one of those characters that may speak to your heart. This has to be the funniest of the Parker family stories to date.

The author writes something that stops me in my tracks. She has created a character that’s just a little more special. I applaud her for adding such a character to her story. She shows that these special people are just like everyone else but just a little bit different from some of us. I know this character is fictional, as is the story, but it still didn’t stop me from thinking “inspirational”. Her story is also a reminder to follow your passion.

Our main characters budding relationship seems very plausible. There’s also Kaci’s apprehension and the sense of vulnerability that feels so natural. Our author has added a twist that I wasn’t happy to see but she’s so good at her job that she had me freeze with a frown on my face. But that twist also had me wanting to continue. I had to know that this wasn’t how things were going to end. And the phrase “good things come to those who wait” is so true here. Knowing that the Parker’s tales aren’t over yet made me a very happy reader.

I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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938 reviews30 followers
January 2, 2021
Take Me Now and Pull at Each and Every One of My Heart Strings!!

C. Lesbirel and Britney Bell have written a beautiful friends to lovers romance story that will pull at your strings and steal your undivided attention as you devour every word of this story from start to finish.
Oh my heart and emotions!!! Mason and Kaci's journey from life long friends to lovers was real, emotional, heart grabbing, beautiful, a tad steamy, and a whole lot heart warming.
After his last break up Mason feels broken and is sure that a HEA is no longer on the cards for him.
But sometimes we are thrown a curveball we never see coming and fate just might have a little something up their sleeve......
The annual Parker Christmas reunites him with Kaci his life long childhood friend. Kaci is a truly loveable heroine. While her invisible disability causes some doubts and vulnerability, she is sweet, inspirational and has such a wonderful zest for life that in reality would be truly contagious.
I adored reading the slow burn between these two. I laughed out loud, I swooned, I smiled, and my heart while reading felt both heavy and warmed.
Take Me Now is another 5 star addition to the Parker Airlines Cockpit Series!!!
I can't wait for more!!!
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1,027 reviews25 followers
January 1, 2021

Omg, the Parker bothers just keep getting better and hotter than ever!

This is a friends to lovers story and what I loved about this story is the uniqueness of it. Kaci is not your average heroine, she is so much more than that. She is different and unique and I can't just love her more, she was a brilliant character and her determination to follow her dreams and facing her fears was truly inspirational.

Mason is dealing with issues of his own, he has never seen Kaci as more than a friend but when he truly sees the woman she has grown up to be, he wants more with her. She makes him feel alive and he is willing to be all the challenges just to be with her.

This book is a sweet and heartfelt romantic story you don't want to miss.
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767 reviews7 followers
January 10, 2021
First, how can you not love the Parkers? They are the family I would love to be adopted into from their amazing parents to the amazing banter between the siblings.
Second, I was so excited to read Mason’s story and was crossing my fingers for an amazing happy ever after. What I wasn’t expecting was for him to have to work so hard to get his life long friend to give him the time of day! I enjoyed reading as Mason let lose a little and put his heart into something besides work.
Kaci is one of of those characters that you fall for almost right away. With her shy and clumsy ways I couldn’t help but wanna grab her and give her a hug while also high-fiving her for not letting those things stand in the way of her dreams.
Mason and Kaci together made for an awesome slow burn read that pulled on my heartstrings while also giggling from time to time and definitely sighing in contentment.
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3,003 reviews56 followers
December 31, 2020
Mason has owned my heart from the very start of this series and Take Me Now is nothing short of heartfelt and passionate. Kaci and Mason’s story is unique in every sense of the word. It is about new discoveries and developing emotions that have simmered for such a long time. It is a story about spreading your wings, taking a chance and learning to fly knowing that someone will catch you. Their story is poignant, touching and inspirational. Take Me Now will have your heart and soul soaring high above the clouds and never wanting to land.
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306 reviews
January 6, 2021
Book four of the Cockpit Series, “Take Me Now” grabbed me from the start and wouldn’t let go! I fell in love with Kaci, not only for her honest, down to earth personality. But her humour and wit, not to mention her passions for all that she loved, truly was inspiring. And add in Mason Parker .... tall, tanned and tasty, some cheeky banter, and a whole lotta fun; and you’ve got another amazing read by Authors Britney Bell and Clare Lesbirel. I appreciated the portrayal and development of Kaci’s character that was complimented by Mason’s own awakening of sorts, making these two a force to be reckoned with. Did I mention hot & steamy scenes?! I simply loved this book👌 ~Angie❤️
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1,951 reviews23 followers
January 10, 2021
Kaci, a daughter, a friend and a skier.
Her father, her friend, het coach passes away and Kaci spirals down into a confusing existence. Her mother has deep seeded issues and can not seem to relate to Kaci rhe her father did.
Mason is having a bad year, he is alone this holiday and has come home to a surprise attraction to someone unexpected.
This is their story. The ups and downs, the discoveries and the passion.
But will it last or will Mason be another person to leave Kaci to find her way.
Profile Image for Isabel Debono.
911 reviews14 followers
January 1, 2021
Loving this series.
Was happy for Mason to get his HEA after the betrayals he had suffered.
Kaci deserved to be happy and have someone accept her for her.
Love that these two were friends first. Together though they were just what the other needed.
Perfect friends to lovers story proving that if someone believes in you... nothing can stop you.
You can achieve your dreams and get your HEA too.
I was given an ARC but voluntarily chose to review
Profile Image for Krystal Worthington.
97 reviews5 followers
January 9, 2021
Mason and Kaci are more than a love story. Mason and Kaci have been friends for most of their lives. This is more than a friends to lovers tale. It is a tale of finding yourself despite the challenges and obstacles. Sometimes we need to see ourselves through another's eyes to truly see who we are. Claire and Britney really know how to pull you into the world of Parker Airlines and show you that love has no boundaries.
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361 reviews5 followers
January 4, 2021
Take Me Now is book #4 in Cockpit series. It tells the story of Mason and Kaci. A story about overcoming weakness and allowing oneself to love. In this book the authors have touched upon a difficult topic about which I know little in fact. All the books I have read on this subject were about children. It was great to see how an adult with such a disability really functions in the world. Kaci is one of those heroines you love from the beginning. She doesn't lock herself within the four walls, she fights and proves that you can overcome anything that tries to stop you from conquering the world. Mason is devoted, loving and attentive. The perfect man for Kaci. Take Me Now is such a heartwarming story. If you like friends to lovers, slow burn romance, this one is for you.
509 reviews2 followers
January 6, 2021
What a wonderful friends to lovers story with a surprising twist. I really liked the way Kaci was portrait as appearing very shy and timid but as you get to really know her character she is actually a very confident women. It was refreshing to read a romance novel that doesn’t shy away from unchartered norms. I have really enjoyed reading this one. Actually the whole series has been great.
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