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The Donovans #3
Defying Desire
Fashion model Tia St. Claire keeps things light when it comes to men…no strings, just flings. She's got her reasons, thank you. But even she finds Trent Donovan hard to resist—he's sexy, successful, persistent and built for a woman's wildest dreams. When their one-night stand leaves defiant longings, Tia isn't sure whether to run, hide or surrender to the former navy SEAL's rugged charms.
The last of the successful and seriously single "Triple Threat" Donovan brothers still happily unattached, Trent Donovan has dedicated his career to duty and danger. Until desire and beautiful, spirited Tia change everything. Now he's sleepless over an attraction too powerful to deny, and a secret dilemma with only one way out—following his heart.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
A.C. Arthur
183 books916 followersAC Arthur has worked as a paralegal in every field of law since high school, but her first love is and will always be writing romance. She’s written and won awards for her acclaimed Donovans and Shadow Shifters contemporary and paranormal romance series. Under her pen name, Lacey Baker, she created the quaint small town of Sweetland and wrote the novelization for the Original Hallmark Channel Movie, A Gingerbread Romance.
After years of hosting reader appreciation events, AC created the One Love Reunion, an event designed to bring readers and authors together to celebrate their love of books.
AC resides in Maryland with her family, where she’s currently working on her next book…or watching Criminal Minds.
After years of hosting reader appreciation events, AC created the One Love Reunion, an event designed to bring readers and authors together to celebrate their love of books.
AC resides in Maryland with her family, where she’s currently working on her next book…or watching Criminal Minds.
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September 27, 2009
Deifying Desire is the third book to the Donovan family and as everyone suspected when the last man falls he falls hard.
Trent Donavan met Tia St. Claire when he went to help his brother’s girlfriend out during a fashion show but never before did he suspect to begin to have a desire for her that led to him extracting the number from his soon to be sister in law.
However, Tia St Claire has ghost from her past that haunts her daily leading to her secluded life until Trent steps in. Trent & Tia go through a lover’s quarrel that could end their relationship only to realize that their love for one another is what makes them strong and the Donavan clan knows how to meddle just enough to see it through.
AC Arthur pulls off another exciting book from the Donavan family bringing the last Triple Threat Donavan to his feet. AC is defiantly an author to keep your eyes on as she continues to bring heat and passion to her stories and the romance world.
Trent Donavan met Tia St. Claire when he went to help his brother’s girlfriend out during a fashion show but never before did he suspect to begin to have a desire for her that led to him extracting the number from his soon to be sister in law.
However, Tia St Claire has ghost from her past that haunts her daily leading to her secluded life until Trent steps in. Trent & Tia go through a lover’s quarrel that could end their relationship only to realize that their love for one another is what makes them strong and the Donavan clan knows how to meddle just enough to see it through.
AC Arthur pulls off another exciting book from the Donavan family bringing the last Triple Threat Donavan to his feet. AC is defiantly an author to keep your eyes on as she continues to bring heat and passion to her stories and the romance world.
March 22, 2009
The last of the "Triple Threat" Donovan brothers is back and falling HARD. Mrs. Arthur weaves a HIGHLY emotional-charged tale with a HEARTWARMING ending. The DESIRE between Trent and Tia is SIZZLIN'! And the intrigue and suspense surrounding their budding relationship keeps you turning the pages until the very end. The cast of characters, main and secondary is quite colorful and MEMORABLE. I am DEFINITELY looking forward to reading more stories about the Donovan clan and their circle of family and friends.
October 10, 2017
I loved it. I like when they where paired up for Camille fashion show when they both had heat reaction when Trent pull her into his arms. Trent do a background check on everybody and him being the tough guy of his brothers how quickly he feel for Tia. Tia who also saying she could take of herself still fell hard for Trent.
April 16, 2023
Combustion 🔥🔥
The author is talented, powerful and profound! She introduced us to a couple that was stubborn as jack asses! They healed and loved. The character, "Tia" was depressed and slowly dying inside and "Trent" wanted a family but did not want to expose them to his job. The author related a meaningful way approach someone that was depressed from loss.
The author is talented, powerful and profound! She introduced us to a couple that was stubborn as jack asses! They healed and loved. The character, "Tia" was depressed and slowly dying inside and "Trent" wanted a family but did not want to expose them to his job. The author related a meaningful way approach someone that was depressed from loss.
September 26, 2019
Next book!
No surprise he did a background check. Trent doesn't like the unknown. Lol
Women are emotional and a just sex relationship does not work out for to long. Tia and Trent found this out after all. They say if you love them let them go...
No surprise he did a background check. Trent doesn't like the unknown. Lol
Women are emotional and a just sex relationship does not work out for to long. Tia and Trent found this out after all. They say if you love them let them go...
August 25, 2017
Brilliant
Loved this book, A.C. Arthur is a really good storyteller. The pages turned themselves great characters. Oh I would like a night with Trent :-)
Loved this book, A.C. Arthur is a really good storyteller. The pages turned themselves great characters. Oh I would like a night with Trent :-)
January 14, 2018
Sappy
This was the sappiest ending by far. I love it. I’m glad that they got their selves together.
I can’t wait to read about noelle
This was the sappiest ending by far. I love it. I’m glad that they got their selves together.
I can’t wait to read about noelle
October 19, 2018
Great book. I love the story line
I love the story line, how does their story begin and end.and now ready for book 4 in this series.
I love the story line, how does their story begin and end.and now ready for book 4 in this series.
May 11, 2020
Wow Loving it!
I loved this storyline. I loved the suspense and the slippery slope the characters provided in the story. I am a glutton for happy endings.
I loved this storyline. I loved the suspense and the slippery slope the characters provided in the story. I am a glutton for happy endings.
June 9, 2020
Awesome book
Because it's an awesome book I like that in the end tia stop putting up walls to keep people away from her and I would recommend this book to all the women in my family
Because it's an awesome book I like that in the end tia stop putting up walls to keep people away from her and I would recommend this book to all the women in my family
September 26, 2021
This was a great story!!!
August 8, 2024
Engaging
This book was great. There were twists and turns on every page. It certainly didn't disappoint. There is nothing like two sry born people that clash and fall in love.
This book was great. There were twists and turns on every page. It certainly didn't disappoint. There is nothing like two sry born people that clash and fall in love.
January 30, 2017
Ok so this is book #3 in the Donovan Brother series (but technically book #4 because you should read "Guarding His Body" before reading this book, even though this book is a stand alone...ijs), this may be a little premature, but this may be my favorite book. Ms. AC Arthur had me laughing because some parts of this book was so funny. Trent and Tia, OMG. Tia was so infuriating. Even though she wasn't doing so well because of her condition, she didn't let that stop her from taking advantage of that fine Trent Donovan...lol. Trent was in denial for as long as he could be; and then he did it! He did a background check on Tia. Ughh...you must read this book to find out the outcome. I'm really loving this series!
July 21, 2016
The last of the Triple Threat
Whew this was certainly an emotional read. One that I thoroughly enjoyed. SPOILER ALERT It was getting so close to the end there and they weren't together. I was getting pretty anxious. Lol but I'm glad Tia finally came to her senses. END SPOILER ALERT. I love the bond the brothers have though. It's amazing what they do for one another. Really loving this series so far.
Whew this was certainly an emotional read. One that I thoroughly enjoyed. SPOILER ALERT It was getting so close to the end there and they weren't together. I was getting pretty anxious. Lol but I'm glad Tia finally came to her senses. END SPOILER ALERT. I love the bond the brothers have though. It's amazing what they do for one another. Really loving this series so far.
March 21, 2010
I really liked this book. Not only was it smoking hot but the emotional aspect of what Tia had to go through was really powerful.
I read this book in 2 days. (It helped that I had a very long bus ride in which to get a lot of reading done too.) Loved Trent & Tia's story. Two stubborn people not looking for anything other than fun and finding so much more. Definitely would recommend this!
I read this book in 2 days. (It helped that I had a very long bus ride in which to get a lot of reading done too.) Loved Trent & Tia's story. Two stubborn people not looking for anything other than fun and finding so much more. Definitely would recommend this!
November 9, 2009
i love this book this book was about a man who doesnt want to be tie down until he meets his match. This women takes his breathe away even thou he doesnt want a relationship he wants nothing less either. This book is about love and desire read it to find out wat happen between them
June 22, 2010
I got a copy of this book at BEA and I grabbed it from my shelf to read. I figured it would be a quick read and I wouldn't mind putting it down.
One out of two isn't bad.
I REALLY minded putting it down. It was a steamy romance with a lot of heart. I really enjoyed this book.
One out of two isn't bad.
I REALLY minded putting it down. It was a steamy romance with a lot of heart. I really enjoyed this book.
June 29, 2011
The explosively romantic affair between Trent and Tia was hot! And...Tia's colossal loss (of her fiance and her unborn child) blighting her life was believable. I enjoyed the rallying love of the Donovan family. An interesting read.
May 21, 2014
I really wanted Tia and Trenton to work out. She didn't play any games and he was a playboy who needed to fall hard. Once she figured out what she needed and went for it I wanted him to leave her hanging a bit but once she proposed it was a done deal. I loved the story couldn't stop reading it.
May 5, 2016
I knew when Trent fell it would be explosive! As the middle child he always had something to prove and being a military, black ops guy he is intense. Mix that with Tia and her issues and you get a great story. I'm loving this series.
March 15, 2012
this book had me when i opened it i will be done before bedtime
May 10, 2014
Pretty good book! I enjoyed reading it.
October 15, 2015
Good Read
Very good read, I enjoy A. C. Author books, thankful for e-readers having all my books in one place, makes reading books much easier than carrying hard copies!!
Very good read, I enjoy A. C. Author books, thankful for e-readers having all my books in one place, makes reading books much easier than carrying hard copies!!
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