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Falling For Sharde
Prequel to Nice Girls Do After nine years in love with her boss, Jefferson Calder, Sharde Donovan sets out to seduce him during a long weekend at a vacation cabin. On their return to the city, she's hurt when Jeff suggests they upgrade their relationship to one of friendship with benefits. She refuses and then does the unthinkable--starts dating his chief and business and romantic rival. After outbidding Jeff to win a lucrative government contract, the handsome owner of Fra-tech sets his sights on Sharde. Jeff is forced to admit his true feelings or risk losing her.
188 pages, Paperback
First published September 13, 2005
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Marilyn Lee
192 books197 followersMarilyn lives, works, and writes on the East Coast of The US. In additional to thoroughly enjoying writing erotic romances in various genres, she enjoys roller-skating, spending time with her large, extended family, and rooting for all her favorite hometown sports teams. She's still celebrating the Philadelphia Phillies 2008 World Championship.
Her other interests include collecting Doc Savage pulp novels from the thirties and forties and collecting Marvel comics from the seventies and eighties (particularly Thor and The Avengers.) Her favorite TV shows are forensic shows, westerns (Gun smoke and Have Gun, Will Travel are particular favorites), and mysteries (Charlie Chan movies in particular). Her all time favorite mystery movie is probably Dead, Again. She’s seen nearly every vampire movie or television show ever made (Forever Knight and Count Yorga, Vampires are favorites. She thoroughly enjoys interacting with readers either through email or via her Yahoo web group.
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Her other interests include collecting Doc Savage pulp novels from the thirties and forties and collecting Marvel comics from the seventies and eighties (particularly Thor and The Avengers.) Her favorite TV shows are forensic shows, westerns (Gun smoke and Have Gun, Will Travel are particular favorites), and mysteries (Charlie Chan movies in particular). Her all time favorite mystery movie is probably Dead, Again. She’s seen nearly every vampire movie or television show ever made (Forever Knight and Count Yorga, Vampires are favorites. She thoroughly enjoys interacting with readers either through email or via her Yahoo web group.
To subscribe to Marilyn Lee’s Love Bytes, marilynlee-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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January 19, 2011
Falling for Sharde, Marilyn Lee, Self Published, December 2010
After nine years spent in love with her boss, Jefferson Calder, Sharde Donovan is tired of being treated like one of the boys. During a long weekend at a remote cabin, she seduces him.
Upon their return to the city, Sharde is dismayed by Jefferson’s assertion that he wants nothing more than friendship with benefits. In an effort to make him admit he wants more, she does the unthinkable—starts to date his chief business rival.
Clayton Frazier, the handsome owner of Fra-tech has never made any secret of his interest in Sharde. After outbidding Jefferson to secure a lucrative government contract, he now has his sights set on Sharde—just as circumstances forces Jefferson to realize how much she means to him.
Sharde has been working for and with Jefferson for nine years, and in that time she has watched him give his heart to two women who both cheated on him. Neither woman loved him the way that she does but he just didn't seem to see her as anything more than a buddy. Well that is about to change. She goes away for the weekend with him to his cabin with seduction on her mind. Her plan is successful and upon their return she is sure that things will become more serious.
Unfortunately Jefferson just wants to be friends with benefits and keep things casual. During a conversation both say some things that they wish they could take back and Jefferson leaves Sharde only to end up picking up a woman in a bar and taking her home. When Sharde calls to tell Jefferson that she understands his reluctance to rush into another serious relationship the woman answers. Hurt that he could leave her and go straight to bed with another woman Sharde turns in her resignation. When Jefferson finds the resignation he tries to explain that while he did pick that woman up he did not sleep with her, too hurt to forgive Sharde tells him to go and leaves her job. It's not until Sharde is gone that Jefferson realizes exactly how he feels about her, but now it might just be to late because there is another man that wants her.
This book was a classic example of how women usually attach more emotion to sex then men. Now I know not all women do...there are some Samantha's out there but for the most part we do. This was a very well written story and I found myself very much invested in the characters and what happen with not just them but the secondary character's as well. I swear if Darbi doesn't get a book I am going to cry!!! I give this book 5 chocolate dipped strawberries, and a LARGE glass of ice water on the side because this book is scorching!
After nine years spent in love with her boss, Jefferson Calder, Sharde Donovan is tired of being treated like one of the boys. During a long weekend at a remote cabin, she seduces him.
Upon their return to the city, Sharde is dismayed by Jefferson’s assertion that he wants nothing more than friendship with benefits. In an effort to make him admit he wants more, she does the unthinkable—starts to date his chief business rival.
Clayton Frazier, the handsome owner of Fra-tech has never made any secret of his interest in Sharde. After outbidding Jefferson to secure a lucrative government contract, he now has his sights set on Sharde—just as circumstances forces Jefferson to realize how much she means to him.
Sharde has been working for and with Jefferson for nine years, and in that time she has watched him give his heart to two women who both cheated on him. Neither woman loved him the way that she does but he just didn't seem to see her as anything more than a buddy. Well that is about to change. She goes away for the weekend with him to his cabin with seduction on her mind. Her plan is successful and upon their return she is sure that things will become more serious.
Unfortunately Jefferson just wants to be friends with benefits and keep things casual. During a conversation both say some things that they wish they could take back and Jefferson leaves Sharde only to end up picking up a woman in a bar and taking her home. When Sharde calls to tell Jefferson that she understands his reluctance to rush into another serious relationship the woman answers. Hurt that he could leave her and go straight to bed with another woman Sharde turns in her resignation. When Jefferson finds the resignation he tries to explain that while he did pick that woman up he did not sleep with her, too hurt to forgive Sharde tells him to go and leaves her job. It's not until Sharde is gone that Jefferson realizes exactly how he feels about her, but now it might just be to late because there is another man that wants her.
This book was a classic example of how women usually attach more emotion to sex then men. Now I know not all women do...there are some Samantha's out there but for the most part we do. This was a very well written story and I found myself very much invested in the characters and what happen with not just them but the secondary character's as well. I swear if Darbi doesn't get a book I am going to cry!!! I give this book 5 chocolate dipped strawberries, and a LARGE glass of ice water on the side because this book is scorching!
July 11, 2009
I just started reading this book.. im literally on page 2.. so bare with me.. but the first few lines.. what an attention Grabber!
Wow... i loved this book man... and im all ready and deared up to read "Nice Girls Do".. the sequel to this book.. All i have to say is Clay Clay Clay..
One thing about this author.. she writes in a way that you fall in love with the characters or you have a passion against them.. .. you feel like you know them.. Its not just a story.. its someones story.. and its always great!
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This book was a good read however.. i didnt like one of the characters... Don't get me wrong.. I looovveeddd the story and i was addicted from page 1 to the end.
I wasn't feeling one person in particular. But i won't say who. You have to see how you feel about each character for yourself
You are probably wondering why I didnt like a character. Well the character for the story was fine. It was just the way they acted that upset me. I cant say what without giving away who and the story. *smiles*
But there is one that i loved and one that i didnt care fo so much. But the thing is.. you needed the characters to be who they were and the way they were in order for the story to unfold the way it did.
This book was hot from start to finish... and i mean hot. This story was so real, it felt like this really happened. Sometimes I wonder... did it? *giggles*
I think if that character was any different the story would be too. And i like the story the way it is.
So .. I love the book and the cover so Kudos to Marilyn Lee for another Job well down.
This book was so believable she had me falling for a character in the book.. Bet you cant guess who!!
Find this book on amazon.com in print
Good Price
Good Read
Go get yours..
Wow... i loved this book man... and im all ready and deared up to read "Nice Girls Do".. the sequel to this book.. All i have to say is Clay Clay Clay..
One thing about this author.. she writes in a way that you fall in love with the characters or you have a passion against them.. .. you feel like you know them.. Its not just a story.. its someones story.. and its always great!
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This book was a good read however.. i didnt like one of the characters... Don't get me wrong.. I looovveeddd the story and i was addicted from page 1 to the end.
I wasn't feeling one person in particular. But i won't say who. You have to see how you feel about each character for yourself
You are probably wondering why I didnt like a character. Well the character for the story was fine. It was just the way they acted that upset me. I cant say what without giving away who and the story. *smiles*
But there is one that i loved and one that i didnt care fo so much. But the thing is.. you needed the characters to be who they were and the way they were in order for the story to unfold the way it did.
This book was hot from start to finish... and i mean hot. This story was so real, it felt like this really happened. Sometimes I wonder... did it? *giggles*
I think if that character was any different the story would be too. And i like the story the way it is.
So .. I love the book and the cover so Kudos to Marilyn Lee for another Job well down.
This book was so believable she had me falling for a character in the book.. Bet you cant guess who!!
Find this book on amazon.com in print
Good Price
Good Read
Go get yours..
January 5, 2014
I loved this book, it was an excellent read. Marilyn Lee is one of my favorite authors and I have yet to read anything bad from her. Love her stories but this one is one of my favorites!
Well worth the read.
Well worth the read.
January 23, 2009
*****EXCELLENT******
March 31, 2009
Even with Jefferson the bonehead, I really enjoyed this book.
October 30, 2012
Really liked it
November 8, 2016
This is the second book by this author I've read. I'm glad I've discovered her works.
This is a story of a woman in love with her boss. Sarde-the h, makes a play to seduce her boss and succeeds. He's coming out of two bad relationships and wants nothing but a sexual relationship.
Queue the drama of two star crossed lovers who instead of talking waste a lot of time on misunderstanding.
I enjoyed this book save for I'm not a fan of women chasing men, which I felt Sarde did too much of.
As an aside, in both books I've read from this author anal sex features quite a lot. I'm not a prude but it just seems weird in a romance novel - though on reflection I guess this is more erotic romance.
This is a story of a woman in love with her boss. Sarde-the h, makes a play to seduce her boss and succeeds. He's coming out of two bad relationships and wants nothing but a sexual relationship.
Queue the drama of two star crossed lovers who instead of talking waste a lot of time on misunderstanding.
I enjoyed this book save for I'm not a fan of women chasing men, which I felt Sarde did too much of.
As an aside, in both books I've read from this author anal sex features quite a lot. I'm not a prude but it just seems weird in a romance novel - though on reflection I guess this is more erotic romance.
May 9, 2024
This was soap opera level kind of novel, with all the intercourse, crude language, horrible fetisheses and negative stereotype about black women. However, I have to take note that this book was published in the 00s. So, it's difficult to judge by today's standards. Simply put you need a lot of suspension of believe and remind yourself that this is a book.
December 16, 2007
it was ok, alot of ups and downs.
October 4, 2015
Nul, vulgaire, creux, bête, ennuyeux.
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