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A Merry Invitation: The Corporation

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Slayton Turner, ex-NFL player and manager of The Corporation Kensington swore he’d never want anything or anyone again. Until he heard her sing.

Aspiring singer, Willow James, is all about building her career, so an invitation to perform at a Christmas party where a notable music executive will also be in attendance, is a dream come true.

But what happens when an invitation for just one night, turns into so much more?

This novella has a dual timeline with Ridge and does contain major spoilers for that title.

138 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 29, 2022

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A.C. Arthur

183 books916 followers
AC 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.

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1,781 reviews
December 31, 2022
The Corporation is an Elite Sex Club. Williow James gets an invitation to sing at the event. What she gets is a very lusty, sexy one night stand with Slayton. Slayton wants to scratch an itch and demands a one night only. But we all know that one night stands are never one and done. A fairly quick read.
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894 reviews1 follower
December 26, 2022
Well this hot little nugget dropped into my kindle just in time to help me through the artic freeze!

A C Arthur is back with a super sexy new series, The Corporation. This novella is hot! It reminds me of Caprise and X, my favorite couple from her Shadow Shifter Series.

Slayton and Willow are desirable on their own, but together, they are combustible. From the first page to the last, their chemistry leaps off the page. We are brought into their world and happily explore their relationship with them.

Since this happens at the same time as the Donovan novel, Ridge, appearances are made by some of the characters from that book, but the majority of the story is the unconventional way Slay and Willow navigate their way to each other.

I loved it, can’t wait to read more from this series, and hope to see Slay and Willow in the future.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book.
131 reviews
December 30, 2022
A Merry Invitation Indeed!!

Oh my!! Slay and Willow burned the pages right out of the book! It’s strange how he admired her while she was on stage singing. They had a connection with each other. Thus came his “one night only” invitation. It may have supposed have been one night only, but Slay couldn’t stay away from Willow. They both ended up just where they were meant to be. I liked how Titus got his just desserts! I also liked how Ridge and Talaya made appearances in this book. There is only one thing I didn’t like about the book. It ended too soon! I need more!! Lol! But really, Thus was an amazing book!! Thank you A.C.!!! ❤️🔥
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20.1k reviews257 followers
December 2, 2024
This is a new to me author, but I will certainly be looking out for her work in the future.
Slayton is an ex NFL player, who is now the manager of “The Corporation Kensington,” while Willow is sassy and feisty, and is focused on aspiring to become a singer. When Willow is invited to perform at a Christmas party, where music executive Slay will be in attendance. The sparks fly between these two.
This is a well written story which has friendships, emotions, humor, witty banter, tension, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this author whose work I recommend.
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108 reviews
December 29, 2022
Merry Invitation Indeed

A.C. hit it out of the park with this sexualy charged story! We met Slay and Willow in Ridge, and I'm glad they got their own story. Their chemistry immediately felt, and there was no doubt that they'd for be fire for each other.

Willow may have been focused on her singing career, but Slay provided her with an invitation that she couldn't refuse. An invitation that proved to not only be beneficial but extremely sensual.

I hope that we get to see more from this couple in future Corporation books.
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47 reviews4 followers
January 2, 2023
Slay and Willow

Great introduction to the corporation as a business. I need more of their story.

Slay character development was nothing like the development of other characters. Only because their was not a real mention of Slay in any of the other books where The Corporation was talked about.

Willow was a force to be approached with caution. Feisty, and fierce is how I would describe Willow.

Even with all the things they shared the sparks wad intense and magical.

Really enjoyed this book.
1,064 reviews8 followers
February 27, 2023
The invitation!

I really enjoyed this book. It was short with plenty of spice between Willow and Slay. If I had a man like Slay invite me to the same things he did Willow, I would accept without a thought. These two had some crazy chemistry and you could feel their connection. I loved that neither were afraid to explore more once they realized they wanted more and that Slay was supportive of Willow’s career and in answering her questions about The Corporation. I highly recommend this book.
317 reviews2 followers
December 30, 2022
A Very Merry Invitation

WOW!!!! Slay and Willow story was sexy and entertaining from beginning to end. There chemistry for each other from the beginning was sensual and spicy. You will laugh and feel their heat through the pages of the book as you read their story. I would love to read more from Slay and Willow. This a a great novella to read.
1,243 reviews9 followers
December 31, 2022
Great read

Great read, I loved the characters and storyline. Slay and Willow had an instant attraction. They are a great match. There was a great story with a strong erotic theme, along with a little action. I look forward to more installments, as well maybe some books about the twin brother’s security firm.
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385 reviews2 followers
December 31, 2022
heck of a series opener

Man oh man I was invested in this story from the cover alone. But when I dove into these pages baby I was sold on this new series starter! I love reading sexy tales penned by thee AC Arthur and she didn’t disappoint with this one. I can’t wait to see what happened next with the Corporation. Heck where can I sign up. Lol
325 reviews2 followers
January 15, 2023
If Only for One Night

Wow, this book was hot, hot, hot. Slay and Willow were introduced in Ridge’s book and their chemistry was burning hot. Their attraction and honesty with each other was refreshing. This was a wonderful novella to close out the holiday season. Kudos to A.C. Arthur on another great story.
206 reviews1 follower
June 9, 2023
A Merry Invitation: The Corporation

This was a love story about Willow James and Slayton Turner. They met because she was a singer in a club and he was a patron addicted to her voice. He invited her to a party that led to a one night stand. After that night he continued to think about her and dream of her. Then they were together again until it led to their happily ever after.
770 reviews3 followers
February 2, 2024
It gets no better than this!

Slay and Willow both got the best gift ever from that invitation. To understand that lust can be the beginning of a love so great. Now Titus was just a fool and I am glad he met with the right one to set him straight.
Looking forward to more The Corporation.
714 reviews
December 31, 2022
Vickie J

I have been reading your books for years and fell in love with the Donovan's for years, the chemistry between these two was so hott I loved it now I'm going to read Ridge's story. Slay and Willow had me steaming great story
205 reviews
January 3, 2023
Excellent Read

One of the things I dislike about novella is I read this I one setting because it was that good!! Oh well, the stories must go on and thank you A.C. Arthur for another great story
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828 reviews7 followers
January 7, 2023
I know this was a short story but I need more!

Willow and Slay are good together! I love the men in this author's stories and how they protect their women. I'm never disappointed by her!
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442 reviews25 followers
January 12, 2023
The Couple of the New Year!

I loved Willow and Slay’s story, and I loved the connection to Ridge’s story. Slay is Thee man! The description of this man deserves a visual! A.C. Arthur does not hold back as this story gets better and better as you turn the page. The romance, the sexy vibe, the intrigue all combine to make it a winner. I recommend this story for your reading pleasure.
15 reviews
January 10, 2023
Willow delivered through her singing. Slayton kept returning to listen, until he decided that they could make their own music. Once the two got together, it became more than just a one hit wonder. I enjoyed reading this book, and would recommend it
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174 reviews1 follower
January 13, 2023
Hot

From the very first page the words phenomenal. Every dam chapter had me panting for more. This book was spicy on so many different levels. Everyone with or without a fantasy should read this. This is the ultimate feast of a book! Steamy!
215 reviews3 followers
January 19, 2023
Loved it!

Loved Slay and Willow together. This was very good and I can hardly wait to read the next book. I really liked Muzak so and his twin. Enjoyable story, lots of sex, lust and development of a love connection.
386 reviews1 follower
February 28, 2023
A Merry Invitation

Great A.C. Arthur writer has always been a favorite author of mine. Put this one in one of the best short novella. If you keep your mind on the prize nothing will be you from reaching that pie in the sky.
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627 reviews5 followers
March 22, 2023
A Sexy Short

We need more of Slay (loving the name) and Willow!! This short story was just the introduction….with Willow’s fire spirit and Slay’s demanding, sexiness, I am sure those two can keep the pages turning!
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August 2, 2023
Interesting.

I like how Slay & Willow world came together. Love sneak up on both of them. It is amazing how they have the best friend in common but neither one knows of the other. Its a great read. I enjoy Willow finding her man
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293 reviews
September 28, 2023
Hot

Boy was this a page turner. Everything was HOT! There was drama, fine men, confident beautiful women and plenty of sex! This one did not disappoint! I needs part two or a continuation.
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619 reviews19 followers
December 30, 2022
Quick read. Willow and Slay were explosive. Slay fell hard.
87 reviews1 follower
January 3, 2023
A Merry Invitation

Ms Arthur has done it again! This book was fire from the beginning to the end. I can't wait for more of the Corporation...
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2,443 reviews42 followers
January 18, 2023
Very Good

I really enjoyed reading about Willow and Slay. What was supposed to be one night end up becoming more. Can't wait to read more books about the coporation.
824 reviews2 followers
January 23, 2023
hot scenes

Man I really enjoyed reading this book. When I say some scenes are explicit I mean it. Imagination running wild over here.
8 reviews
January 24, 2023
Exceptional Read

I loved the story line, the suspense and thrilling and exciting scenes. I wanted to read more about the ending.
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