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Arranged to Love #5
Her Forbidden Affair
The rule is Never get involved with the client. But when Arista is hired to protect her friend’s young and gorgeous daughter, there’s nothing she wants more than to break her rule number one.
Former military, Arista Kincaid is tough, a survivor who clawed her way to the top. A head of a multimillion business empire, she’s also running a top-secret security firm, her favorite baby.
They are the best, there hasn’t been a single job that her team failed. So when her old army buddy, the man who’d once saved her life in Afghanistan, asks her to protect his daughter, Arista knows she’ll be able to shield her from any of his powerful enemies.
As usual, she will just need to keep her distance, stay focused, and not get involved emotionally. But when she meets Sabella, nothing is as usual anymore.
Fierce, outspoken, and beautiful, Sabella is all Arista ever wanted. And a forbidden fruit.
As time goes on, it becomes harder and harder for Arista to resist Sabella and she must Is protecting Sabella AND her heart too tricky a job even for her?
Sabella Sullivan might be the daughter of a powerful, intimidating MC- president, but she is nobody’s spoilt princess. Her father taught her to fight for what she wants.
And what she wants is Arista. The detached ice-queen who’s trying hard to ignore her.
The older woman’s bossy aloofness, combined with her gorgeous looks, fuel Sabella’s desire and She’ll stop at nothing to break down Arista’s walls.
Can their forbidden romance bloom? Or will their enemies douse the flame of passion before it has a chance to roar to life?
Arista and Sabella’s story is the fifth book in the "Arranged to Love” hot and alluring fake relationships lesbian romance series. Each book in the series is a standalone with a guaranteed happily ever after for the couple.
Former military, Arista Kincaid is tough, a survivor who clawed her way to the top. A head of a multimillion business empire, she’s also running a top-secret security firm, her favorite baby.
They are the best, there hasn’t been a single job that her team failed. So when her old army buddy, the man who’d once saved her life in Afghanistan, asks her to protect his daughter, Arista knows she’ll be able to shield her from any of his powerful enemies.
As usual, she will just need to keep her distance, stay focused, and not get involved emotionally. But when she meets Sabella, nothing is as usual anymore.
Fierce, outspoken, and beautiful, Sabella is all Arista ever wanted. And a forbidden fruit.
As time goes on, it becomes harder and harder for Arista to resist Sabella and she must Is protecting Sabella AND her heart too tricky a job even for her?
Sabella Sullivan might be the daughter of a powerful, intimidating MC- president, but she is nobody’s spoilt princess. Her father taught her to fight for what she wants.
And what she wants is Arista. The detached ice-queen who’s trying hard to ignore her.
The older woman’s bossy aloofness, combined with her gorgeous looks, fuel Sabella’s desire and She’ll stop at nothing to break down Arista’s walls.
Can their forbidden romance bloom? Or will their enemies douse the flame of passion before it has a chance to roar to life?
Arista and Sabella’s story is the fifth book in the "Arranged to Love” hot and alluring fake relationships lesbian romance series. Each book in the series is a standalone with a guaranteed happily ever after for the couple.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2022
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Alexa Woods
28 books104 followersAlexa Woods is a romance author living a quaint life in Massachusetts. After a lifetime of creating stories in her head, Alexa decided to write them down and share them with her readers. Her novels are about strong and fascinating women finding their happily ever afters.
When she's not writing, she is an avid reader of romance books or spending time with her family, her troublemaking dog, and her sphinx cat that surely thinks he's a dog, too
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
January 26, 2023
“That’s my promise. I’ll keep you safe from any outside threats, but you won’t be safe from me.”
This isn't something I'll say often, but for this book, I think it might have been better if the author concentrated less on the plot and stuck to the smut. Actually, I think I can say it pretty confidently. The plot really kicks into gear around 60% or so, and from there to the end, the book kinda went downhill for me. It was especially disappointing because of how much I liked the first half. We're following Sabella, the daughter of a motorcycle club owner whose life is in danger because of her father's business. He takes her to an old army friend, Arista, who is to be in charge of her protection.
That was already a great starting point, because I love bodyguard romances, and right now I'm in the mood to consume a lot of them. The book starts off with some action, which I really liked, and when our two heroines meet, sparks start flying almost immediately. Arista doesn't want to start anything romantic or sexual with a client, especially the daughter of a friend, but Sabella decides that she wants her, and won't stop pushing her buttons. The writing wasn't the best, but they had such good chemistry, and every time they were on page together, it was so hot. I loved that Sabella could hold her own, but gives herself over to Arista once she decides that's what she wants. I loved their dynamic; when things get going, it was really really hot.
The latter half had more action, which was great, since the first half was very light on the actual bodyguarding. But the writing surrounding the MC, Arista's business, the rival gang... it was all a little incoherent. So many details about Arista's firm and the cover story just didn't make sense to me. Ditto for a bunch of her actions. It was one of those scenarios where the book TOLD you why a character made a specific decision, but it still doesn't really make sense. To me, at least. The writing also became shoddier? I remember that this bugged me in the first book I read by this author. Characters would speak in huge, uninterrupted blocks of text, so it felt like no one was having a conversation. Instead, everyone was giving mini TED talks. It was so unnatural, and kind of irritating to read.
A lot of these things just straight up didn't occur in the first half, which is why I say this might have done better as just a smutty novella. I definitely expected I would be rating this higher. But I'm still pleased that I enjoyed it so much more than the previous book I read by Woods. It at least gives me some hope I might enjoy her other stuff.
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July 4, 2022
What A Thrilling Twist To An Age Gap Love Story!
I just love the “Arranged To Love” series. What Alexa Woods can do to a story in the age gap trope is fascinating. This one had a darker edge than usual but it was exciting and hot. Sabella is nineteen and after almost being kidnap by her fathers enemy, she is forced to stay with Arista. Arista who life was saved by Zeke, Sabella’s father, is doing him a favor and keeping Sabella safe until this war in the MC get squared away. Soon Sabella, a tough cookie taught by her Dad, has her sights set on Arista, who is twenty one years older. Life is going to get tougher as the location of Sabella is revealed and an attempt again is made but not on Arista’s watch or is it. What a spell bounding read!
I just love the “Arranged To Love” series. What Alexa Woods can do to a story in the age gap trope is fascinating. This one had a darker edge than usual but it was exciting and hot. Sabella is nineteen and after almost being kidnap by her fathers enemy, she is forced to stay with Arista. Arista who life was saved by Zeke, Sabella’s father, is doing him a favor and keeping Sabella safe until this war in the MC get squared away. Soon Sabella, a tough cookie taught by her Dad, has her sights set on Arista, who is twenty one years older. Life is going to get tougher as the location of Sabella is revealed and an attempt again is made but not on Arista’s watch or is it. What a spell bounding read!
July 1, 2022
great
I loved this book as much as the rest of the series. I would definitely recommend. A great chemistry a little BDSM. Hot scenes.
My only complaint is I can’t buy her books in paper form. I prefer paperbacks but can only use my kindle with this author.
So please print print print
I loved this book as much as the rest of the series. I would definitely recommend. A great chemistry a little BDSM. Hot scenes.
My only complaint is I can’t buy her books in paper form. I prefer paperbacks but can only use my kindle with this author.
So please print print print
August 10, 2022
Wow another amazing storyline
Wow another amazing storyline I loved the main characters chemistry the push and pull was exceptional the twist and turns were perfection on a rollercoaster ride of emotions congratulations
Wow another amazing storyline I loved the main characters chemistry the push and pull was exceptional the twist and turns were perfection on a rollercoaster ride of emotions congratulations
July 1, 2022
amazing
Another great installment on this series! Filled with action, steamy and human emotions. A page turner that keeps you wanting more.
Another great installment on this series! Filled with action, steamy and human emotions. A page turner that keeps you wanting more.
July 2, 2022
I binge read this in one sitting. Loved it.
November 8, 2022
Best friend daughter
There is a fine line that cannot be cross. There is a choice to follow your heart or the rational parts of your mind. Which is better lust or love.
There is a fine line that cannot be cross. There is a choice to follow your heart or the rational parts of your mind. Which is better lust or love.
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