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Bad Boy Bachelors #2
Bad Boy Bachelor Cupid
There are two loves in my life: money and women.
What can I say? I’m a simple man.
Unfortunately, my passions make it hard to behave, and the board of directors in my company is getting nervous.
America’s most eligible bachelor just bought the biggest lingerie fashion company in the country, Cupid’s Arrows.
The message from my advisors—don’t look at any of the models sideways.
You’ve got to be kidding me. Do they realize who I am?
But I behave… until the top model walks in the room.
She’s my personal challenge poured into an hourglass figure.
I’m hurting in all the best ways. Best part? She makes me second-guess everything I thought I knew about what I wanted in life.
All of a sudden, one night isn’t enough. Not with her.
It’s a hands-off situation though. My hands off her. And it’s not working.
It would seem that cupid has shot his arrow, and he used my heart for his practice round.
What can I say? I’m a simple man.
Unfortunately, my passions make it hard to behave, and the board of directors in my company is getting nervous.
America’s most eligible bachelor just bought the biggest lingerie fashion company in the country, Cupid’s Arrows.
The message from my advisors—don’t look at any of the models sideways.
You’ve got to be kidding me. Do they realize who I am?
But I behave… until the top model walks in the room.
She’s my personal challenge poured into an hourglass figure.
I’m hurting in all the best ways. Best part? She makes me second-guess everything I thought I knew about what I wanted in life.
All of a sudden, one night isn’t enough. Not with her.
It’s a hands-off situation though. My hands off her. And it’s not working.
It would seem that cupid has shot his arrow, and he used my heart for his practice round.
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2022
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Weston Parker
220 books1,768 followersHey there. I'm Weston.
Have we met? No? Well it's time to end that tragedy.
I'm a former firefighter/EMS guy who's picked up the proverbial pen and started writing bad boy romance stories. I co-write with my sister, Ali Parker, but live in Texas with my wife, my two little boys, my daughter, two dogs, three cats, and a turtle.
Yep. A turtle. You read that right. Don't be jealous.
You're going to find Billionaires, Bad Boys, Military Guys and loads of sexiness.
Something for everyone, hopefully. I'd love to connect with you. Check out the links below and come find me.
Have we met? No? Well it's time to end that tragedy.
I'm a former firefighter/EMS guy who's picked up the proverbial pen and started writing bad boy romance stories. I co-write with my sister, Ali Parker, but live in Texas with my wife, my two little boys, my daughter, two dogs, three cats, and a turtle.
Yep. A turtle. You read that right. Don't be jealous.
You're going to find Billionaires, Bad Boys, Military Guys and loads of sexiness.
Something for everyone, hopefully. I'd love to connect with you. Check out the links below and come find me.
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February 15, 2022
This was a good read. Laila is a model and Storm runs the company. Storm has a reputation with the ladies. However, Laila soon finds out he isn't what everyone thinks. Thankfully in the end they get their happy ending.
February 12, 2022
Storm & Laila’s Sweet Valentine’s Romance Is About A Playboy CEO & A Materialistic Supermodel Who Fall In Love Amidst Photo Shoots & Fashion Shows. Their Steamy Story Has Some Laugh Out Loud Moments & Takes Place In The Cutthroat World Of Business & Fashion.
Storm Thornton, CEO of Thornton Enterprises, is trying to bring change to the company he inherited from his father. Although his father died four years ago, Storm still lives in his shadow. Storm’s great-grandfather had started the company, and his grandfather had turned it into a powerhouse. The last decade under his father’s charge had seen the company stagnating, but there remain those that are set in their ways and resistant to change.
Even now he hopes to do something that would make his deceased father proud of him in an effort to calm his own restless heart. But what he cannot do is run Thornton Enterprises in the same stern way his father had. Storm is light-hearted and loves to tease and make jokes. He wants employee satisfaction. And he wants to take the company to new heights.
Storm’s board is concerned about public trust, and they don’t approve of his playboy lifestyle – nor the kind of attention it garners. With members still loyal to his deceased father, Storm struggles to find his footing.
There was a dark side to Storm’s father that the public does not know about. Those that knew his father best might have had a slight notion of his drinking problem, but they would have no reason to suspect how cold and loveless his behavior had been toward his wife and son. Storm desperately wanted his father’s approval throughout the years, but never got it. He was always considered a disappointment.
Storm’s failure to please his father had led to self-loathing and an endless search for validation. In the absence of approval, he sought out ways to get the attention or emotional high that he craved. It got him in a lot of trouble over the years. Parties and brawls when he was younger eventually led to incessant flirting and his unrepentant playboy ways. He lacks impulse control and has little shame.
Storm tried college, but after a few years, he opted to live off of his trust fund instead. He had made a best friend along the way. Luke and his family are working-class but they have hearts of gold. They had become like family to Storm. He lost his own mother eight years ago, and since his father’s death four years ago, Luke and his family are all Storm has left.
Storm is excited about his recent purchase, but his board has reservations. Cupid’s Arrows is a departure from their norm, but it fits into Storm’s vision for the future. In his typical attention-deficit mode, Storm had forgotten all about the fact that his ex-girlfriend – the only relationship he ever had – is a model for the lingerie company he now owns. Between his ex and the other models that work for Cupid’s Arrows, the board worries that Storm’s playboy ways will end up in the tabloids and get the company embroiled in a scandal.
Laila Hunt is at the height of success since signing on to model for Cupid’s Arrows two years ago. The plus-size supermodel is the subject of gossip and the object of many men’s fantasies. Nevertheless, she does not date and lives a relatively quiet life. She is a nurturer, always trying to help those she loves. Since her mother died, Laila’s relationship with her younger sister Casey has been strained. The twenty-one year has a history of getting into trouble, and with time, it only gets worse. Laila tries to help, but Casey seems unwilling to make a change. Laila finds herself exhausted from the effort and feels used by an ungrateful sister.
The life of a model takes discipline, and Laila does not take her career for granted. She began modeling at age twelve, but her big break came about two years ago when she signed to model with Cupid’s Arrows, an iconic lingerie company. To relax, she spends with her best friend and bodyguard, Lexi. She also finds herself living up to the spoiled and entitled stereotype she is cast in because she indulges much too often in lavish shopping sprees. Her closets are filled with more than she could ever need. Although the shopping gives her a high, it is a short-term feeling. In the end, she feels guilty for the waste.
When the board proposes that Storm participates in the rebranding campaign for the newly acquired Cupid’s Arrows, he feels he has little choice but to cooperate. He is confident about the direction he is taking the company but knows that he must prove himself. That puts him in the center of things as the Valentine’s Day Fashion Show approaches. It brings him face to face with Jennika, who had broken up with him after eight months together. He also meets the breathtaking Laila Hunt, who teaches him the meaning of the word ‘rejection.’
Storm and Laila find themselves attracted to one another, yet Laila knows better than to fall for the meaningless lines of a devoted playboy. But as the Valentine’s campaign rolls on and work brings them together, eventually the walls begin to come down. Once Laila gets a glimpse of the man behind the mask, she realizes that Storm is worth the risk. And as Laila begins to open up to him, Storm finds himself strangely protective.
Storm and Laila have both struggled to help others in their lives, an effort that is emotionally trying. And they both turn to vice in the absence of healthy relationships in their lives. For Storm, it is women. For Laila, it is shopping. They both live under the public eye, and both come across as spoiled and shallow. Storm has much to prove to Laila, the public, the board, and himself. Laila has some lessons to learn as well. Together, this seemingly materialistic couple finds something deep and unexpected. They eventually find a happy for now ending.
Storm and Laila’s Valentine romance is a sweet story about a playboy CEO and a materialistic supermodel. They might not garner much sympathy initially, but as the story progresses, it becomes obvious that there is much more to their seemingly shallow lives. They both have huge hearts. Once they find some commonalities, their attraction to one another takes on a deeper meaning. With the support of one another, they both experience tremendous growth. Their story has a few laughs as well – and one scene, in particular, had me in stitches.
There are a few issues that merit mention. Note that I read the ARC version, so updated versions may read differently. The story occasionally feels inauthentic. The timeline is occasionally confusing, but it does not pose a major problem as the story takes place over a short period of time. There is a scene that hints at several things going wrong, but in the end, there is really just a single incident. This caused some confusion as I kept waiting for the next shoe to drop. Finally, the story begins to drag by the end. Even so, the characters remain likable.
On a technical note, I found that my purchased copy would not open in the Kindle Cloud Reader.
Storm and Laila fall in love amidst photo shoots and fashion shows in the cutthroat world of business and fashion in this steamy Valentine romance. The couple has great chemistry. First impressions are deceiving here as their materialistic facades give way to warmth and compassion. The plot is fairly simple. The characters are nicely developed. The story is told in first person. The POV alternates between Storm and Laila. I rate this book four stars.
I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Storm Thornton, CEO of Thornton Enterprises, is trying to bring change to the company he inherited from his father. Although his father died four years ago, Storm still lives in his shadow. Storm’s great-grandfather had started the company, and his grandfather had turned it into a powerhouse. The last decade under his father’s charge had seen the company stagnating, but there remain those that are set in their ways and resistant to change.
Even now he hopes to do something that would make his deceased father proud of him in an effort to calm his own restless heart. But what he cannot do is run Thornton Enterprises in the same stern way his father had. Storm is light-hearted and loves to tease and make jokes. He wants employee satisfaction. And he wants to take the company to new heights.
Storm’s board is concerned about public trust, and they don’t approve of his playboy lifestyle – nor the kind of attention it garners. With members still loyal to his deceased father, Storm struggles to find his footing.
There was a dark side to Storm’s father that the public does not know about. Those that knew his father best might have had a slight notion of his drinking problem, but they would have no reason to suspect how cold and loveless his behavior had been toward his wife and son. Storm desperately wanted his father’s approval throughout the years, but never got it. He was always considered a disappointment.
Storm’s failure to please his father had led to self-loathing and an endless search for validation. In the absence of approval, he sought out ways to get the attention or emotional high that he craved. It got him in a lot of trouble over the years. Parties and brawls when he was younger eventually led to incessant flirting and his unrepentant playboy ways. He lacks impulse control and has little shame.
Storm tried college, but after a few years, he opted to live off of his trust fund instead. He had made a best friend along the way. Luke and his family are working-class but they have hearts of gold. They had become like family to Storm. He lost his own mother eight years ago, and since his father’s death four years ago, Luke and his family are all Storm has left.
Storm is excited about his recent purchase, but his board has reservations. Cupid’s Arrows is a departure from their norm, but it fits into Storm’s vision for the future. In his typical attention-deficit mode, Storm had forgotten all about the fact that his ex-girlfriend – the only relationship he ever had – is a model for the lingerie company he now owns. Between his ex and the other models that work for Cupid’s Arrows, the board worries that Storm’s playboy ways will end up in the tabloids and get the company embroiled in a scandal.
Laila Hunt is at the height of success since signing on to model for Cupid’s Arrows two years ago. The plus-size supermodel is the subject of gossip and the object of many men’s fantasies. Nevertheless, she does not date and lives a relatively quiet life. She is a nurturer, always trying to help those she loves. Since her mother died, Laila’s relationship with her younger sister Casey has been strained. The twenty-one year has a history of getting into trouble, and with time, it only gets worse. Laila tries to help, but Casey seems unwilling to make a change. Laila finds herself exhausted from the effort and feels used by an ungrateful sister.
The life of a model takes discipline, and Laila does not take her career for granted. She began modeling at age twelve, but her big break came about two years ago when she signed to model with Cupid’s Arrows, an iconic lingerie company. To relax, she spends with her best friend and bodyguard, Lexi. She also finds herself living up to the spoiled and entitled stereotype she is cast in because she indulges much too often in lavish shopping sprees. Her closets are filled with more than she could ever need. Although the shopping gives her a high, it is a short-term feeling. In the end, she feels guilty for the waste.
When the board proposes that Storm participates in the rebranding campaign for the newly acquired Cupid’s Arrows, he feels he has little choice but to cooperate. He is confident about the direction he is taking the company but knows that he must prove himself. That puts him in the center of things as the Valentine’s Day Fashion Show approaches. It brings him face to face with Jennika, who had broken up with him after eight months together. He also meets the breathtaking Laila Hunt, who teaches him the meaning of the word ‘rejection.’
Storm and Laila find themselves attracted to one another, yet Laila knows better than to fall for the meaningless lines of a devoted playboy. But as the Valentine’s campaign rolls on and work brings them together, eventually the walls begin to come down. Once Laila gets a glimpse of the man behind the mask, she realizes that Storm is worth the risk. And as Laila begins to open up to him, Storm finds himself strangely protective.
Storm and Laila have both struggled to help others in their lives, an effort that is emotionally trying. And they both turn to vice in the absence of healthy relationships in their lives. For Storm, it is women. For Laila, it is shopping. They both live under the public eye, and both come across as spoiled and shallow. Storm has much to prove to Laila, the public, the board, and himself. Laila has some lessons to learn as well. Together, this seemingly materialistic couple finds something deep and unexpected. They eventually find a happy for now ending.
Storm and Laila’s Valentine romance is a sweet story about a playboy CEO and a materialistic supermodel. They might not garner much sympathy initially, but as the story progresses, it becomes obvious that there is much more to their seemingly shallow lives. They both have huge hearts. Once they find some commonalities, their attraction to one another takes on a deeper meaning. With the support of one another, they both experience tremendous growth. Their story has a few laughs as well – and one scene, in particular, had me in stitches.
There are a few issues that merit mention. Note that I read the ARC version, so updated versions may read differently. The story occasionally feels inauthentic. The timeline is occasionally confusing, but it does not pose a major problem as the story takes place over a short period of time. There is a scene that hints at several things going wrong, but in the end, there is really just a single incident. This caused some confusion as I kept waiting for the next shoe to drop. Finally, the story begins to drag by the end. Even so, the characters remain likable.
On a technical note, I found that my purchased copy would not open in the Kindle Cloud Reader.
Storm and Laila fall in love amidst photo shoots and fashion shows in the cutthroat world of business and fashion in this steamy Valentine romance. The couple has great chemistry. First impressions are deceiving here as their materialistic facades give way to warmth and compassion. The plot is fairly simple. The characters are nicely developed. The story is told in first person. The POV alternates between Storm and Laila. I rate this book four stars.
I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 11, 2022
This was such a sweet, slow-burn love story. I couldn't help but feel my heart go out to Storm. He's working so hard to honor his family legacy while also trying to escape his father's spectre. I loved the way Laila made him work for her attention and prove that he was worth her time. It hurt my heart to see the self doubts that storm carried but I was so glad he had people around him that could show him the truth behind the lies his inner voice was telling. I thought these two made an adorable couple. And, I hope we get stories for the best friends/family in the future.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
February 11, 2022
Bad Boy Bachelor Cupid by Ali Parker..an entertaining,delightful,steamy with a bit of family drama..another great book by the authors,with a bit of everything you need in a book,loved it! i highly recommend! well done! I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book.
February 11, 2022
4.5
“Bad Boy Bachelor Cupid” is a Valentine’s Day themed love story full of heart, steam, and just the right amount of snarky moments to keep things in balance. Written by Ali Parker and Weston Parker, this entertaining story can really be enjoyed any time of year.
Storm Thornton wealthy playboy, still trying to put his own mark on the company he inherited from his cold father. The stodgy board of directors don’t approve of him, but he doesn’t really care. Laila Hunt is a famous model, but not the super-thin type. Instead, her curves are part of what’s made her so successful. In one of several decisions made to improve his company, Storm acquires Cupid’s Arrow, a lingerie company that caters to women of all sizes and shapes. Laila is their top model. When storms marketing department presents an idea to have him be a model in a Naughty Cupid campaign and fashion show, no one expects the consequences.
There are plenty of funny scenes in this story, but there’s also plenty of serious stuff, too. Storm and Laila each had and have rough family backgrounds, complicated insecurities, and plenty of outside pressures to navigate. They have extremely intense physical chemistry between them, hot enough to melt your chocolate candy hearts. There are some interesting secondary characters who have important roles in this story. Storm’s best friend Luke and Laila’s bodyguard/driver/friend Lexi are good secondary characters who each add more depth and dimension to the story. There are a couple of ‘bad’ people in this story, and one who is particularly terrible. The way the relationship progressed was fun, and I liked the ending of the story.
I read an advance copy of this book and also purchased a copy on Amazon.
“Bad Boy Bachelor Cupid” is a Valentine’s Day themed love story full of heart, steam, and just the right amount of snarky moments to keep things in balance. Written by Ali Parker and Weston Parker, this entertaining story can really be enjoyed any time of year.
Storm Thornton wealthy playboy, still trying to put his own mark on the company he inherited from his cold father. The stodgy board of directors don’t approve of him, but he doesn’t really care. Laila Hunt is a famous model, but not the super-thin type. Instead, her curves are part of what’s made her so successful. In one of several decisions made to improve his company, Storm acquires Cupid’s Arrow, a lingerie company that caters to women of all sizes and shapes. Laila is their top model. When storms marketing department presents an idea to have him be a model in a Naughty Cupid campaign and fashion show, no one expects the consequences.
There are plenty of funny scenes in this story, but there’s also plenty of serious stuff, too. Storm and Laila each had and have rough family backgrounds, complicated insecurities, and plenty of outside pressures to navigate. They have extremely intense physical chemistry between them, hot enough to melt your chocolate candy hearts. There are some interesting secondary characters who have important roles in this story. Storm’s best friend Luke and Laila’s bodyguard/driver/friend Lexi are good secondary characters who each add more depth and dimension to the story. There are a couple of ‘bad’ people in this story, and one who is particularly terrible. The way the relationship progressed was fun, and I liked the ending of the story.
I read an advance copy of this book and also purchased a copy on Amazon.
February 17, 2022
The Naughty Cupid and The Model🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Be ready to be taken away by another exceptional story from the Parker Duo!!! Storm Thorton billionaire playboy extraordinaire is CEO of a company his great grandfather started. Trying to get out of his late fathers shadow, Storm has made changes to the company for the better. The problem is he just bought the top lingerie modeling company Copies Arrow and his board is nervous to say the least, one his ex models for. Laila Hunt is the top model and has no interest in the trust fund, arrogant man. Storm had no idea what went into a photo shoot until he is made to participate in one as The Naughty Cupid... his boards idea not his. When Storm and Laila meet in an unlikely place, Laila's bodyguard Lexi has doubts about their impromptu lunch date. When Storm shows her a different side of himself, Laila lets her guard down. Snarky comments, a naughty photo shoot and a budding attraction brings them closer than expected. Is their relationship real or is she just another notch for him??? Throw in a rebellious sister, a pain in the rear right hand man and a jealous ex and you have complex road blocks to get through. Can Storm prove to Laila he's ready to hang up his playboy ways?? Great characters that capture your attention from page one. No cliffhanger, his/her POV and a much deserved HEA. Another MUST READ from Ali and Weston you won't be able to put down!!! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book and happily purchased a copy for my favorites collection. Can't wait for their next story.
Be ready to be taken away by another exceptional story from the Parker Duo!!! Storm Thorton billionaire playboy extraordinaire is CEO of a company his great grandfather started. Trying to get out of his late fathers shadow, Storm has made changes to the company for the better. The problem is he just bought the top lingerie modeling company Copies Arrow and his board is nervous to say the least, one his ex models for. Laila Hunt is the top model and has no interest in the trust fund, arrogant man. Storm had no idea what went into a photo shoot until he is made to participate in one as The Naughty Cupid... his boards idea not his. When Storm and Laila meet in an unlikely place, Laila's bodyguard Lexi has doubts about their impromptu lunch date. When Storm shows her a different side of himself, Laila lets her guard down. Snarky comments, a naughty photo shoot and a budding attraction brings them closer than expected. Is their relationship real or is she just another notch for him??? Throw in a rebellious sister, a pain in the rear right hand man and a jealous ex and you have complex road blocks to get through. Can Storm prove to Laila he's ready to hang up his playboy ways?? Great characters that capture your attention from page one. No cliffhanger, his/her POV and a much deserved HEA. Another MUST READ from Ali and Weston you won't be able to put down!!! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book and happily purchased a copy for my favorites collection. Can't wait for their next story.
February 11, 2022
A billionaire, bad boy and model-hot bachelor is the perfect recipe for a Naughty Cupid. Storm is all of these the new owner of an everyone size lingerie company. Laila is one of the top models and a dedicated career woman who turns heads wherever she goes.
As the story goes, Storm wants to take the company inherited from his late father into the future but is still being burdened by his father’s ghost in the form of annoying, archaic board members. Some of my favorite parts of the book are when Storm starts to see his vision and puts the company dinosaur in his place.
Storm meeting Laila at this crucial time for his company makes him see what is important and why. Laila finds herself seeing Storm as few others see him. Storm decides Laila is worth taking his time getting to know and when the romance is tested, the time taken really mattered.
I really enjoyed this story that has a lot going on keeping it interesting, passionate and full of the connections that define family. I received an advance copy of the book to read and from that I am providing my voluntary review.
As the story goes, Storm wants to take the company inherited from his late father into the future but is still being burdened by his father’s ghost in the form of annoying, archaic board members. Some of my favorite parts of the book are when Storm starts to see his vision and puts the company dinosaur in his place.
Storm meeting Laila at this crucial time for his company makes him see what is important and why. Laila finds herself seeing Storm as few others see him. Storm decides Laila is worth taking his time getting to know and when the romance is tested, the time taken really mattered.
I really enjoyed this story that has a lot going on keeping it interesting, passionate and full of the connections that define family. I received an advance copy of the book to read and from that I am providing my voluntary review.
February 11, 2022
I am voluntarily leaving this review. This was such a great read! I was hooked from page one! This book was well written, and told in first person POV with characters that were funny and charming/sweet. I would love to see a few characters getting their own books if the authors chose to make it a series. It leaves you with a happily every after and no cliffhanger.
Storm has his own demons and is known as the playboy. He never expected to find a woman to settle down with until he bought a company and met the one girl who was his perfect half and just what he needed to defeat his demons and realize his true worth. Laila never expected that the cocky, arrogant, douche-canoe CEO would be the only person to truly see her for more then just a model. Her world is turned upside down when she meets the one guy that should be off limits, but instead helped her to overcome some of her demons.
Storm and Laila’s chemistry was off the charts. Their banter and bickering were perfect. I would definitely recommend this book. I can’t wait to see what else Weston and Ali Parker write!
Storm has his own demons and is known as the playboy. He never expected to find a woman to settle down with until he bought a company and met the one girl who was his perfect half and just what he needed to defeat his demons and realize his true worth. Laila never expected that the cocky, arrogant, douche-canoe CEO would be the only person to truly see her for more then just a model. Her world is turned upside down when she meets the one guy that should be off limits, but instead helped her to overcome some of her demons.
Storm and Laila’s chemistry was off the charts. Their banter and bickering were perfect. I would definitely recommend this book. I can’t wait to see what else Weston and Ali Parker write!
February 11, 2022
Storm Thornton was raised as an unhappy only child with a silver spoon. He inherited the massive Thornton Companies from his alcoholic father. During his rebellious youth he befriended Luke and Luke's parents Arabella and Guillermo became his second but more real parents. He changed women faster than underwear and was known as a playboy. His life changed when he purchased a plus size lingerie company and met Laila, it's top model. She was a breath of fresh air and affected him like no other woman. Can two people bring out the 'real' in each other? What happens to your heart when the right person captures it? Can one person really bring out the best in another? Two soulmates who changes each others lives. An emotional story with some steam and an HEA. Great characters and a page turning story line. I read an advance copy via the authors and voluntarily chose to write a review.
February 12, 2022
This was such a great read! I was hooked from the beginning. This book was well written and developed. Although there are a lot of billionaire playboy turns good type of books, this one was really well done. Storm is a serial playboy, forced to take his business seriously when his board thinks he's going to screw up their latest acquisition. Layla is a “plus size” model that is beautiful both inside and out. Doesn’t mean she doesn’t have her own inner demons to deal with and insecurities to deal with. Storm wants to take the company inherited from his late father into the future but his father’s ghost in the form of annoying, old board members just keep getting in the way. In the normal way of things, these two may not have ever met, but when they did… sparks fly. I highly recommend reading this. You won’t be disappointed. I received an ARC for my honest review.
February 11, 2022
5 stars
I received a free copy of the Holiday-inspired steamy New York set novel Bad Boy Cupid Bachelor: A Billionaire Office Romance Holiday Rom-Com: Book 2: Storm and Laila by Weston Parker and Ali Parker, and this review was given freely.
A story of overcoming addictions, finding inner peace, and the true meaning of family which is set in the highly publicized world of modeling.
New York Playboy and struggling CEO Storm Thornton finds himself caught between the censorship of the board, his desire to improve employee morale, his possessive supermodel ex, Jennika, and his strong attraction to Cupid’s Arrow’s top model Laila Hunt when his marketing department makes him the male model in a Valentine’s Day rebranding campaign.
I received a free copy of the Holiday-inspired steamy New York set novel Bad Boy Cupid Bachelor: A Billionaire Office Romance Holiday Rom-Com: Book 2: Storm and Laila by Weston Parker and Ali Parker, and this review was given freely.
A story of overcoming addictions, finding inner peace, and the true meaning of family which is set in the highly publicized world of modeling.
New York Playboy and struggling CEO Storm Thornton finds himself caught between the censorship of the board, his desire to improve employee morale, his possessive supermodel ex, Jennika, and his strong attraction to Cupid’s Arrow’s top model Laila Hunt when his marketing department makes him the male model in a Valentine’s Day rebranding campaign.
February 11, 2022
This is a delightful story. Storm and Laila are total opposites, yet so similar. It’s shocking that they ever met and more shocking that it took them so long to fall in love. Storm is a very rich man, heading up a company he inherited from his Father, who was a bad father, a bad boss and a worse human being. It’s left Storm with issues, and his fathers 2nd in command definitely does not help the situation. Laila is a top model, and she has her own issues, starting with her younger sister. As I said, these two are so different but so similar.
The Parkers are a team that blow me away with their writing and their creative plots. This one kept me reading straight through from page 1 to the end!
I received this ARC and am voluntarily leaving this review.
The Parkers are a team that blow me away with their writing and their creative plots. This one kept me reading straight through from page 1 to the end!
I received this ARC and am voluntarily leaving this review.
February 11, 2022
Cupid struck an arrow in these two!
Storm (what an appropriate name) blew into Laila's life when she least expected. This was another of those great enemies to lovers stories. She didn't like his cocky attitude when they first met. He was totally gaga over her, though. The way these two came together was a slow, deliberate way. That's one of the great things about an Ali/Weston Parker book. They let you meet the characters, get to know them, and then you fall in love with them once they bring the characters together.
You know a book is well-written, when you want to learn more of the characters' stories after the ending. Now, I can't wait until the next Bad Boy Bachelor story is released!
Storm (what an appropriate name) blew into Laila's life when she least expected. This was another of those great enemies to lovers stories. She didn't like his cocky attitude when they first met. He was totally gaga over her, though. The way these two came together was a slow, deliberate way. That's one of the great things about an Ali/Weston Parker book. They let you meet the characters, get to know them, and then you fall in love with them once they bring the characters together.
You know a book is well-written, when you want to learn more of the characters' stories after the ending. Now, I can't wait until the next Bad Boy Bachelor story is released!
February 12, 2022
This is an absolute must read.
Storm Thornton is a CEO playboy but after purchasing Cupids Arrow, a lingerie company, his board and his late fathers friend want him to change his ways but can he do that.
Laila is the top model at Cupids Arrow and what everyone thinks is the perfect life but not everything is as it seems on the outside.
She doesn't like Storm the first time they meet but when they have to work together she starts to see the real man.
The chemistry between them is off the charts and for the first time Storm gets to know a woman that he likes.
Could they make it work when it seems everyone is against them or trying to break them apart.
A brilliantly written story that you will love.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Storm Thornton is a CEO playboy but after purchasing Cupids Arrow, a lingerie company, his board and his late fathers friend want him to change his ways but can he do that.
Laila is the top model at Cupids Arrow and what everyone thinks is the perfect life but not everything is as it seems on the outside.
She doesn't like Storm the first time they meet but when they have to work together she starts to see the real man.
The chemistry between them is off the charts and for the first time Storm gets to know a woman that he likes.
Could they make it work when it seems everyone is against them or trying to break them apart.
A brilliantly written story that you will love.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
February 15, 2022
You just fall in love with these two people.
Storm is trying to keep himself in check. He is trying to run his family's business so he can make his father who passed away 4 years earlier proud. He also wants to change the company as well. He is struggling with what people see him as, a Casa Nova.
Laila, top model, working hard. Helping her father and sister. Trying to find happiness that does not include shopping. Is she shopping too much? She has the money like she never had before, but is this really making her happy?
Then the two meet. WOW is all I can say. They are just what each other needs. Or are they?
It is a great book, love how the characters grow and you learn all about them. You love them all.
It is a must read and a great story.
Ciao
Storm is trying to keep himself in check. He is trying to run his family's business so he can make his father who passed away 4 years earlier proud. He also wants to change the company as well. He is struggling with what people see him as, a Casa Nova.
Laila, top model, working hard. Helping her father and sister. Trying to find happiness that does not include shopping. Is she shopping too much? She has the money like she never had before, but is this really making her happy?
Then the two meet. WOW is all I can say. They are just what each other needs. Or are they?
It is a great book, love how the characters grow and you learn all about them. You love them all.
It is a must read and a great story.
Ciao
February 16, 2022
Storm Thornton’s father died four years ago, he has become CEO and is trying to make change to the company. His father was not good for the company, he is lucky he did not run it into the ground. One of the items is acquiring a lingerie company, Cupid Arrows. The board wants him to be on his best behavior, especially with women.
Laila is a top model that is working for the company, she pegs him a playboy when she first meets him. She only wants a professional relationship with him until starts to learn the real him.
I really enjoyed this book, especially the fact that Storm gets roped into being part of the Valentine’s Day campaign.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Laila is a top model that is working for the company, she pegs him a playboy when she first meets him. She only wants a professional relationship with him until starts to learn the real him.
I really enjoyed this book, especially the fact that Storm gets roped into being part of the Valentine’s Day campaign.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 16, 2022
I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this book after reading the previous Bad Boy Bachelor Claus and the contentious flirtationship between Tinsley and Chadwick, but I have to say I actually loved this particular book even more! I enjoyed both Storm and Laila on their own, and once they were in the same orbit? Man, the chemistry between them is all kinds of smexy hot, and I liked that Laila didn't immediately give in to his charms and made him work for her time and attention. I also liked that there Storm's feelings of inadequacy and worry about living up to the family legacy while at the same time trying to separate from the shadow of his father who wasn't about people, but more about the bottom line.
March 2, 2022
Laila brought the playboy to his knees !
I love when a playboy meets his match- and Storm definitely met his match in Laila! For the first time ever, Storm gets shot down, and he doesn’t know how to feel about it. I loved watching their relationship unfold, and seeing them become the perfect resting place for each other. I sure wish she-who-won’t-be-named had been publicly called out for her shenanigans though! But I do appreciate how mature they both were to not allow her to come between them with her antics. I love that Laila is a successful and well known “real life” sized model and not a twig, as most often found in not only the media but books as well. Thanks for representing the rest of the population! Definitely recommend this easy steamy read.
I love when a playboy meets his match- and Storm definitely met his match in Laila! For the first time ever, Storm gets shot down, and he doesn’t know how to feel about it. I loved watching their relationship unfold, and seeing them become the perfect resting place for each other. I sure wish she-who-won’t-be-named had been publicly called out for her shenanigans though! But I do appreciate how mature they both were to not allow her to come between them with her antics. I love that Laila is a successful and well known “real life” sized model and not a twig, as most often found in not only the media but books as well. Thanks for representing the rest of the population! Definitely recommend this easy steamy read.
February 11, 2022
Storm Thornton heir to Thornton Entreprises is a playboy billionaire and after purchasing a top modeling agency puts him in the crosshair of his board of directors because of daring lifestyle. He agrees to be part of the valentine s day promo as a model. Laila Hunt is one of the top models of the agency and is the one who will modelling with Storm. She smart, beautiful but not with your thpical model body.
The minute Storm sees her he is mesmerized by her beauty and soon they will start their journey to an HEA. Great characters with deep emotional connection, intense steamy chemistry and fun storyline. I volunteered to review this fun story.
The minute Storm sees her he is mesmerized by her beauty and soon they will start their journey to an HEA. Great characters with deep emotional connection, intense steamy chemistry and fun storyline. I volunteered to review this fun story.
February 11, 2022
Setting my kindle on fire
Laila, a top model for an exclusive modeling agency, turns down Storm, CEO of Thornton Enterprises, when he appears at a photo shoot. As the story progresses they continue to push boundaries and buttons, a chance meeting has them opening up to each other, and when real life starts to intrude things could blow up in their faces. Ali Parker and Weston Parker are setting my kindle on fire with Bad Boy Bachelor Cupid. They have created an amazing and realistic world of hardship and romance that easily mimics real life.
I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
Laila, a top model for an exclusive modeling agency, turns down Storm, CEO of Thornton Enterprises, when he appears at a photo shoot. As the story progresses they continue to push boundaries and buttons, a chance meeting has them opening up to each other, and when real life starts to intrude things could blow up in their faces. Ali Parker and Weston Parker are setting my kindle on fire with Bad Boy Bachelor Cupid. They have created an amazing and realistic world of hardship and romance that easily mimics real life.
I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
February 11, 2022
Storm says it himself he's only in love with two things in life, money and women. He is the CEO of Thornton Industries. But it's his father's legacy and he wants to have something of his own to build so he buys Cupid's Arrow. It is one of the largest lingerie companies with a modeling Agency attached.
To say the Board of Directors were not pleased about this purchase is an understatement to be sure. He tells the Board he did not buy it because of the girls.
Laila Hunt is the top model at Cupid's Arrow.
The Board sets out to make Storm prove to them he can control himself. They set up PR photo shoots with him and Laila in lingerie
Can Storm maintain?
I really enjoyed reading this book
To say the Board of Directors were not pleased about this purchase is an understatement to be sure. He tells the Board he did not buy it because of the girls.
Laila Hunt is the top model at Cupid's Arrow.
The Board sets out to make Storm prove to them he can control himself. They set up PR photo shoots with him and Laila in lingerie
Can Storm maintain?
I really enjoyed reading this book
February 12, 2022
What a good read!
Storm has been trying to get his father’s approval his whole life. Even though he’s been dead for four years, Storm is still trying. When he buys Cupid’s Arrow, he thinks that this might be his ticket to acceptance. Unfortunately, his playboy ways have proceeded him, and the company board is watching him closely. Can he get his father out of his head?
Laila is the company’s top model and she’s nobody’s fool. When she meets Storm for the first time, she has his number. Or does she? Being forced together, she begins to see a Storm that no one seems to have ever seen before. But what can it mean for them?
Storm has been trying to get his father’s approval his whole life. Even though he’s been dead for four years, Storm is still trying. When he buys Cupid’s Arrow, he thinks that this might be his ticket to acceptance. Unfortunately, his playboy ways have proceeded him, and the company board is watching him closely. Can he get his father out of his head?
Laila is the company’s top model and she’s nobody’s fool. When she meets Storm for the first time, she has his number. Or does she? Being forced together, she begins to see a Storm that no one seems to have ever seen before. But what can it mean for them?
February 13, 2022
I really enjoyed Storm and Laila's story, about the supermodel with issues and the playboy living in his late father's shadow. Storm inherited his father's empire but he's not allowed to be his own man because of the watchful eye of the Board. He has issues to deal with and a playboy reputation but everything changed when he met Laila. She's a beautiful supermodel with her own load of baggage to deal with but once they met she made him want more from life starting with being his own person and she began to know what it was like to be wanted for more than her looks. They certainly made such a great couple once they opened up to each other.
February 14, 2022
A lonely billionaire and the woman who changes his life. Storm lived under his fathers rule, even though he had been dead for four years. Storm’s father never paid any attention to him and Storm always tried to get acceptance from him. When he purchased Cupid’s Arrow, he met Laila, his other half and she knocked him for a loop. He was changing because of her. He wanted to change to be with her. He never knew what love felt like from his parents but he quickly realized that Laila was meant for him. Such a beautiful love story. Several things throughout the book could’ve torn them apart, but they made their decisions together. A really, really great book.
February 15, 2022
Sweet! Sassy!!! Suspenseful!!!
Super model, Laila and CEO, Storm clash like thunder and lightening. Probably why this story is so much fun!
Lots of wisdom between these pages. For instance, why are you trying to impress your drunk, selfish and totally DEAD father who hurt and insulted you every chance he got? So happy when Storm checked his board of directors and reminded them it was HIS company and not theirs!
And poor Laila finally realized you can't help family members who refuse to help themselves. They will just continue to waste your time and your money. Cut them loose until THEY decide to change the destructive behavior!
Awesome story!
Super model, Laila and CEO, Storm clash like thunder and lightening. Probably why this story is so much fun!
Lots of wisdom between these pages. For instance, why are you trying to impress your drunk, selfish and totally DEAD father who hurt and insulted you every chance he got? So happy when Storm checked his board of directors and reminded them it was HIS company and not theirs!
And poor Laila finally realized you can't help family members who refuse to help themselves. They will just continue to waste your time and your money. Cut them loose until THEY decide to change the destructive behavior!
Awesome story!
February 15, 2022
Storm Thornton, is the CEO of Thornton Enterprises, who inherited the business when his father died four years ago is trying to bring change to the company to be more suited to is laid back style. Laila Hunt is a plus-size supermodel for Cupid’s Arrows, an iconic lingerie company, that Storm as recently purchased. Storm and Laila find themselves attracted to one another, yet Laila knows better the to get involved in dating the billionaire playboy. But as work brings them together, eventually they begin to open up to one another. Can they make it work when it seems everyone is against them? Will they get the chance to have a happily ever after?
February 15, 2022
Storm Thornton wealthy playboy, still trying to put his own mark on the company he inherited from his cold father. The stodgy board of directors don’t approve of him, but he doesn’t really care. Laila Hunt is a famous model, but not the super-thin type. Instead, her curves are part of what’s made her so successful. In one of several decisions made to improve his company, Storm acquires Cupid’s Arrow, a lingerie company that caters to women of all sizes and shapes. Laila is their top model. When storms marketing department presents an idea to have him be a model in a Naughty Cupid campaign and fashion show, no one expects the consequences.
February 11, 2022
This is a story of the most eligible bachelor in the US that has a weakness for women and money! He just bought the biggest lingerie fashion company Cupids Arrow which makes his board of directors nervous with his reputation. They tell him to not look or touch the models one else! He thinks he’s a bachelor but no problem. Then the top lingerie model walks in and he’s trying to be good but it’s almost impossible. Will he break the rules and is he does will it be a one time thing? I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
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February 11, 2022Storm Thornton is a trust fund and arrogant playboy rich person. He took over the place when his father died Now he bought Cupid Arrow. Laila is a top model for Agency that was bought. Storm had to model with Laila .ask her out and she turned down. First time he had been turned down.and she turned down twice before she actually when out with. They were a blazing hot chemistry . Garrett who on the broad gave him trouble when something was leaked about a model and him it was a girlfriend from his pass. The story goes in Storm and Laila have a pleasant time toghter
February 17, 2022
Ali and Weston Parker teamed up for a great Valentines Day read.
Storm, the playboy CEO, raises eyebrows when he takes over the lingerie company where his ex just happens to model. But sparks don’t fly between him and Jennika… Storm’s eyes - and everyone else’s- are firmly on Laila. I loved their flirty banter and their steamy connection.
This book was a fun holiday read with the right amount of sweet and heat.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book and voluntarily provided this review
Storm, the playboy CEO, raises eyebrows when he takes over the lingerie company where his ex just happens to model. But sparks don’t fly between him and Jennika… Storm’s eyes - and everyone else’s- are firmly on Laila. I loved their flirty banter and their steamy connection.
This book was a fun holiday read with the right amount of sweet and heat.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book and voluntarily provided this review
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