We were warned about the seven-year itch. It never came—thank God. But nobody warned us about what can come between man and wife when life gets in the way. Kids, jobs, jealousy, and more.
I was afraid the new woman he hired was going to fuel that jealousy inside me. She wanted him, and I knew it, felt it. I couldn't miss those green eyes looking him over as if he were prey.
He was the most prominent plastic surgeon on the Vegas Strip; he saw beautiful women every day. But would this one, the leggy brunette who so obviously wanted to wreck the home I wasn't sure was already broken or not, snake her way in? Now I had to compete for the love of my life on the eve of our last attempt to save our marriage—our vow renewal ceremony.
It was time to remind my husband I wasn’t just a mom and housewife.
I was the woman who tamed the beast, and I’d do it again.
Author CC Monroe was born in the sunshine state of California. Now residing in Utah with her real life book husband and beautiful sons; she spends her days working and her nights locked away writing the stories her readers can’t get enough of!
Writing angst filled, plot driven, insanely sexy stories just the way we like it. CC has mad one liners, can be witty on the spot and curses like a sailor. Her best friend is coffee with a side of sarcasm.
I would be in jail if I was his wife. Walk into a strip club and see your husband getting a lap dance from his receptionist with her tongue down his throat??? Oh please! Justifiable homicide! Luckily we have Gideon's thoughts and he is not happy. The receptionist was a skank. Straight up skank. His friend David said there would be no strippers but he took him there anyway. Not a true best friend at all. I really understood Scarlett's inner thoughts about not looking or feeling the same after life taking it's toll on your body and brain. It makes you feel less desirable and I have flinched away from intimacy too. But Gideon does love his woman. Big time. He was a good husband too. The only part I wasn't too fond of was the intimate scenes. They were a little raunchy. I like more romantic. Just a personal preference.
Oh valentinessss!!! This one was more married couple ;) and flashbacks.
I think I would have liked this one more if we didn't see alot of flashbacks.. the first one YESSS!!. And there meet up was Scarlett going to a plastic surgeon aka Gideon to get some work done but he never let her since she was perfect the way she was!! Love a man who says that to his woman.
Thats how they started and over the years they grew had some kids and slowly Scarlett started to distant herself from her husband due to her insecurities and when she was she meets his new receptionist and it causes her to doubt.. which broke my heart. As for Gideon he never stop loving Scarlett he knows she's dealing with something and he wants to know. But there is drama with that Receptionist.. and Gideon is not about to lose his wife.
No om drama tiny ow drama(H worker causes problems and does kiss him he does not kiss back), No cheating, tiny drama, sexy times, no virgins and no manwhore (h was a v when she lost it to H)
Recommend-maybe Cover-⭐⭐⭐ Heat level-🌶🌶🌶
Instalove Slight push away from h No condom Hea Epilogue
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🧨H-Plastic surgeon VERY hot VERY alpha VERY possessive VERY in love with h Sometimes oblivious.(You'll see why i said so...read ahead...)
🎀h-Sweet. Insecure. Abused by her mom(ONLY emotionally). VERY caring. VERY good mother. VERY in love with the H. JEALOUS.
🌼PLOT->
🍭The story alternates between past(7 years ago) and present , when the couple is married with 2 kids.We come to know that the h and H meet for the first time in his office because she wants to change her features(h's mother is a bitch ,always telling the h to look better so that she can attract a rich man and settle down, becoz according to mommy dearest, she is not "beautiful enough").
🍭Then there is insta-everything.
🍭The H-h get married.
🍭In one of these alternations u come to know that the hero is EXTREEEEEMEEEELYYYYYYY possessive.
🧨THE ANGST-->
✨During 7 yrs of marriage, the love hasn't lessend but STILL both MCs have drifted apart because the h now feels self-concious of her body(strech marks and all) , an inner monologue of h reveals that the h is turning into her mother, she dosen't WANT to , but those thoughts ARE troubling her. She thinks that she has grown fatter and there are wrinkles on her skin, while her husband ages and i quote "like a fine wine".
✨Meanwhile, there is a new receptionist that the H has hired, who is SUPER flirty. The H is SUPER oblivious about that.
✨The h has now seen how the OW flirts with her husband and often snickers and makes snide comments about her .
✨Insecurity level rises to 100. And ALL the worst case scenarios regarding the OW and H starts playing in her head.
✨H decides that he does not like that they are drifting apart and tells the h that they shud renew there vows, the h is happy that the H is making an effort.
✨RIGHT BEFORE the night of the ceremony the H's and h's friends throw them a surprise bachelor/bachelorette party at a night club.
✨Unbeknownst(my VERY hard effort to use an expensive English word....idk if the spelling is wrong or ryt lol!! 😂) to the H , the bachelorette is also held at the SAME night club, and while all the male friends are gathered in the V.I.P area, there is OW drama.
✨And the h sees this.
✨Then, heartbreak, break-up, kiss and makeup.
Spoilers-
🍁no-cheating . Although...the OW....kisses the hero(more like a peck) on the lips , the H is caught off-guard because he hates OW and she actually appeared out of nowhere and kisses him,and the h witnesses it, which causes the angst in this book.
🍁H was VERY celibate when they met. He DID not have feelings for ANYONE else and the above mentioned kiss was NOT initiated by him. And it lasted for about 1/00of a Mississipi.
Scarlett and Gideon have been married for over 8 years. Scarlett is insecure though and she pushed her husband away. But he won’t have it! I wish there was a cute epilogue with more babies! Virgin heroine, hero is kissed by another woman but he doesn’t reciprocate!
This wasn’t bad, just not what I was in the mood for. I thought it would be drama-llama with loads of crazy OW shenanigans shut down by a sexy obsessed husband, but it ended up being a relatable but insecure wife that needed her sexy obsessed husband to constantly reassure her with a teeny bit of OW drama.
Bottom Line- It wasn’t bad, Gideon LOVED Scarlett bunches. I wish Jessica (wannabe OW) had a bigger presence in the plot, but that’s because I love drama. Scarlett’s issues were very relatable, I was just looking to escape RL problems not relive a mommy/body identity crisis. And I grew tired of the flashbacks, IMO only the first one was necessary.
A fascinating little gem! Short, quick read but still satisfying. Body image issue is a daily struggle on some people, like Scarlett- a mom of two kids and wife to a plastic surgeon, Dr. Gideon Pierce.
*****
What a charming flirt! Smoothie😎 “Is YOLO still a thing?” she whispers.
“If it’s not, then we’ll bring it back. Because we only do live once, and I don’t think I want to anymore unless you’re in my world,” . . . .
*****
The feels when Sir- I mean Dr. Pierce shows his love for his wife. He still calls her baby even when they're fighting. 😍
“Bullshit, baby, and you know it,” he growls, his fists clenching at his sides.
*****
Swooning all over! I do wish this is a full length book. The story and characters are really interesting.
°The MCs have been married for 7 years and have 2 kids °Switching POVs °Insta love/lust °She was a virgin when they met, his past wasn't mentioned °Sweet possessive obsessed OTT alpha hero °Likeable heroine °Flashbacks °No OM drama °OW drama - the hero's receptionist kissed him by surprise and the heroine saw them °No cheating °Pushing away from the heroine °No separation °No sex scenes with OP °No epilogue/HFN
This was just perfection. I laughed, I screamed, and I cried in less then 80 pages. CC Monroe can do no wrong when it comes to her writing. She knows how to make and develop characters, plot, and a beautiful romance like no other. I didn't want this to end. But it was the perfect length for a novella, and you never feel like you missed anything. I recommend everything I have read so far by her. You will never regret picking up a CC Monroe novel!!!
Great premise but didn’t enjoy the writing style, especially the dialogue. Other readers will enjoy this one. He’s devoted to her and the kids and never so much as looks at another woman The new receptionist touches his arm suggestively a few times, but he’s oblivious. Stupid clever man. He was the best part of the book for me and I’d have enjoyed it if the writing didn’t distract from the plot.
Married couple. No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine but other woman does kiss the Hero, he rejects her. HEA. Epilogue. Crazy possessive, jealous Hero.
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Gideon is a plastic surgeon who fell in love with Scarlett from their first meeting and two years and eight years of marriage has only made him love her more. He knows that something is wrong in their marriage and he is determined to find out what it is and prove to his wife that she is the only woman he will ever want, and he loves her just the way she is.
Due to her past Scarlett is feeling uncertain about Gideon and their marriage and the beautiful assistant he hired isn’t helping matters. They need to reclaim the couple they used to be. Let the fireworks begin!
This is a very quick story about two characters who fell in love instantly, settle down, have kids, and then 8 years later grow apart. It showcases love and passion between two characters. I would have liked a longer book. I would have liked an epilogue, I would have liked less flashbacks and more story. But it is a short story and I get that I can't have all my own way. If you like a short, sweet story then this is a book for you.
What an amazing novella by an amazing duo! I loved the premise of a husband and wife finding their way back to each other after years of marriage and still being ignited by the same passion that brought them together in the first place. It's sexy, passionate, and moving and I simply loved every minute of it!
I love a good strong Alpha and Gideon was exactly that!!! Scarlett was struggling to find her way after having their younger child and trying not to let her insecurities get the best of her and let it affect their marriage. Gideon is strong and does everything he can to bring his woman back to him. It was beautiful to see how much he loved her and how devoted he was to her
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVED this book!!! This was a super Cute, sweet and Hott and Hell little novella.. I just LOVED Scarlett and Gideon!!! Gideon and Scarlett met 7 years ago.. When she showed up in his office for a consultation for some plastic surgery.. Refusing to treat her and telling her she was perfect the way she is.. *Swoon* FF to present day.. Life is great but insecurities are starting to seep in Scarlett's head.. especially when she shows up to Gideons office... and he has hired a beautiful new receptionist.. one who has her EYES on Scarlett's Man... C.C. MonroeK.D. Robichaux PHENOMINAL JOB!! What a great refreshing read.. I devoured this!!
I loved it, it was a beautiful story. This is the second book I read about married life and the issues the couples face. The love between these two and Gideon’s faithfulness and steadfast love for Scarlet just made me cry.
Just wanted to take a moment and give my quick take on TO HAVE AND TO HOLD by Monroe & Robichaux. Both are new to me authors so I wasn’t sure what to expect going in. This short story was a great read and absolutely full of heat and swoon. I am a massive fan of insta-love and seeing as how it was instant for both Scarlett and Gideon made this one book I did not put down until I was done. What I loved most was how much these two loved one another. It was a powerful thing to read about.
If you are looking for a quick read between books, I highly recommend this one. It was well written and perfect in every way. I need more of these authors and their books in my life. 5 Stars!
KD and CC's writing flowed so smoothly, you would never guess this book was written by two different authors. Gideon Pierce was every bit the alpha male, and his and Scarlett's story was perfection. The insecurities couples face in a marriage, and how their love endured made To Have and to Hold a definite 5 star read for me. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and would recommend it to a friend.
It started out a little slow for me but quickly pulled me in. OMG I don’t think I have ever read a book where the couple is already married and in love. I love how it truly shows the women’s mindset after having babies and how it changes you. But damm those sex scenes had me looking for my hubby. I can not wait to read more from both of these authors.
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This is one of this books that we don't get a lot. The couple has been happily married for years, but are hitting a stagnant point. Scarlett loves Gideon with all she has, but has been put down her entire life by her mother. Her mother has told her over and over again what she should look like and act like, and doesn't feel as though she is up to those standards. There is zero doubt in Gideon's mind that Scarlett is the the only woman for him. And it takes a little coaxing/drama from outside sources for these Scarlett to allow herself to see the error of her thoughts. Especially since Gideon lays them out directly. I adore both CC Monroe and KD Robichaux and thrilled that they have joined forces again. This is a great start to the Vegas Vows collaboration!
Omg Gideon and Scarlett are magnetic from the first time seeing each other. I love how Gideon stakes his claim for her the instant he sees Scarlett. Scarlett loves as fast and hard as Gideon does and it makes for the perfect story. Great job CC Monroe and KD Robichaux.
This has to be one of my favorite couples!!! I loved so much about them both! It's the perfect amount of steamy sex, and pure sweet
Set in Vegas, a married couple both realize they're losing their spark. I couldn't help but turn page after page to see if they would rekindle the old flame or burn out.
It's a standalone. So you won't miss anything. Plus it's short and just plain fun.
I absolutely devoured this novella in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down! Gideon and Scarlett’s story is a blazing hot sweep you off your feet perfect love story that we all wish we had. Or was it? Scarlett has the perfect husband who as a plastic surgeon spends her days with perfection. After having children her insecurities get the best of her. I love how CC and KD brought true insecurities to light, and also showed true beauty and love.
Loved 💕 It!!! These 2 Authors put nothing together but excellent work. Even tho this is a cute, adorable, SEXY/STEAMY Novella it was nothing short of a five-star read.
The spicy, smutty, all good and SULTRY scenes btwn Gideon and Scarlett was absolutely TO DIE FOR!! Even their love story was complete.
CC-Monroe and KD Robichaux did it AGAIN!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Way to go, Ladies!
Wow. It's been a long time since I read a book that could bring me to tears like that. Scarlett was a true woman. Whether we care to admit it or not, we all have our insecurities. This was a great story about a husband and wife finding themselves again and proving that their love truly conquers all. Though I do have to say, that Jessica chick...if I were Scarlett, I probably would have kicked her right in her skanky vajayjay!
A quick and dirty read with ALL the feelings! The authors managed to get me to fall head over heels for the characters and feel all the feels in such a short time! This story was amazing! All married women need to read it, Gideon is the sweetest, dirty talking Alpha!
This book is a sweet and steamy read by two authors i love already and I think teaming up produced an amazing story of rediscovered love. Both MCs are beautifully written, I think Gideon reminds me of my husband. A worthy addition to the vegas baby series
WOW! What a steamy,wonderful and beautiful love story! I love Gideon and Scarlett,they're just perfect together! Soo soo good and soo soo H.O.T🔥🔥 I absolutly loved it!😍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🥰