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Exquisite (Exquisite #1)
by
Ella Frank (Goodreads Author)
Her heart was guarded…
Tormented by self-imposed guilt, Dr. Lena O’Donnell has spent the last nine years in survival mode. Struggling through days that seem to blend together and battling her way through each horrifying night, she’s determined that this is what she deserves…
Until he tore down the walls…
Mason Langley’s life is going exactly the way he planned it, until her....more
Tormented by self-imposed guilt, Dr. Lena O’Donnell has spent the last nine years in survival mode. Struggling through days that seem to blend together and battling her way through each horrifying night, she’s determined that this is what she deserves…
Until he tore down the walls…
Mason Langley’s life is going exactly the way he planned it, until her....more
Kindle Edition, 317 pages
Published
October 8th 2012
by Ella Frank
(first published July 27th 2012)
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“This isn’t done, though. Whatever it is you’re thinking, don’t even think about it. I’m here to stay; you don’t get to kick me out yet.”

Some things are just meant to be....
Some things are worth taking a chance on...

"Because once upon a time I met a man who saved me."
She met a man who was sent over to deliver her some roses.

He was the most irritating man and he drove her crazy.

But even after he left,she kept thinking about how gorgeous his blue eyes were,though he was annoying the hell out of her.
Then she ran into him by accident in Exquisite,the restaurant he owned and he smiled at her and pulled out his dimples and blackmailed...more
January 26, 2013: After reading Ella Frank's Entice I decided to upgrade my rating of Exquisite to five straight stars.
5 exquisite and delicious stars.*****Review completed November 23, 2012

Mason Langley. The (almost) perfect alpha. A gorgeous, charming, hot as hell, sexilicious yet kind-hearted, nurturing and encouraging man (with a slip between 74 % and 90 % of the plot…ugh). You've had the patience of a saint. Kudos, Mason. Then again, it was very nice to see a man who had to work hard to g...more
5 exquisite and delicious stars.*****Review completed November 23, 2012

Mason Langley. The (almost) perfect alpha. A gorgeous, charming, hot as hell, sexilicious yet kind-hearted, nurturing and encouraging man (with a slip between 74 % and 90 % of the plot…ugh). You've had the patience of a saint. Kudos, Mason. Then again, it was very nice to see a man who had to work hard to g...more
Nov 14, 2012
Karla
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
2-points-of-view,
angst-filled,
awesome-alpha,
death,
dirty-talk,
emotional,
family-drama,
favorites,
heartbreaking,
made-me-rawrrrr,
naughty,
overcoming-tragedy,
passionate,
scrumptious-hero,
sensual,
seat-squirmer,
sea-world-misting-fan-worthy,
sizzling-romance,
strong-willed-heroine,
terrific-dialogue,
the-dust-bowl-stirred,
tragic-death,
wonderful-secondary-characters,
wonderful-caring-man,
debut-book
4 1/2 Shiny Debut Stars!! Ella Frank is in the house...watch out...she is a force to be reckoned with!! There are seasoned authors that don't write this well...Impressive!
“My dad once told me that one day I’d meet someone who drives me so crazy I want to strangle her and yet never would because I can’t bear for her to be gone. Well, that’s when I’ll know I’ve met a woman worth keeping.”
Oh Mason Langley, you did not know what you were in for when you set your sights on Magdalena O’Donnell! At som...more
"Once upon a time I met a man who saved me"

Lena O'Donnell has been grieving and living with guilt over her sister’s death for nine long years. Since her sister’s death she has basically turned herself “off” and has shut herself off from the world. She hides behind her walls and a bitchy attitude. So full of guilt over her sister’s death, Lena thinks that she does not deserve happiness. Further, Lena doesn’t do relationships and she certainly does not want to pursue anything with the sexy owner...more
Almost 4 stars
“My dad once told me that one day I’d meet someone who drives me so crazy I want to strangle her and yet never would because I can’t bear for her to be gone. Well, that’s when I’ll know I’ve met a woman worth keeping.”
I felt a little torn about this book. I did really like the story, I was into it and I did care about the characters but I didn’t really feel emotionally connected to it. If I could, I’d give the first half of the book 4-4.5 stars, and the second half of the book...more
“My dad once told me that one day I’d meet someone who drives me so crazy I want to strangle her and yet never would because I can’t bear for her to be gone. Well, that’s when I’ll know I’ve met a woman worth keeping.”
I felt a little torn about this book. I did really like the story, I was into it and I did care about the characters but I didn’t really feel emotionally connected to it. If I could, I’d give the first half of the book 4-4.5 stars, and the second half of the book...more
Jan 31, 2013
Susanne
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommended to Susanne by:
Karen Booklover
"You make me happy", she whispered expectantly.

Exquisite! This book is steamy. It is all about the build up. Their chemistry sizzles! There are so many great reviews for this book so there is really no need for another but I'll write down some of my thoughts nevertheless.
To me, this book was beautiful. It is about Lena who drove her sister home when they were both hit by a car. Destroyed by guilt and sorrow Lena walks through life but not really living. Until she meets Mason.
"That's it baby, l...more

Exquisite! This book is steamy. It is all about the build up. Their chemistry sizzles! There are so many great reviews for this book so there is really no need for another but I'll write down some of my thoughts nevertheless.
To me, this book was beautiful. It is about Lena who drove her sister home when they were both hit by a car. Destroyed by guilt and sorrow Lena walks through life but not really living. Until she meets Mason.
"That's it baby, l...more
Ella Frank's debut novel Exquisite was masterfully written. This contemporary romance was anything but the usual run-of-the-mill, it was angsty, deeply moving, and incredibly sexy that had me pulling at so many different emotions, from literally bawling at one moment to laughing in the next. Ella Frank has accomplished what every author has aspired to do, which is writing a novel with such complexity and grace that you didn't want the story to end. Mason and Lena's story was realistic emotional...more
Tired of insta-love? Wimpy, self-sacrificing girls? Couples who jump into bed in the first 5 pages?
ME TOO! Guess what? EXQUISITE is just the book for you!!
For Mason and Lena, it's loathing at first sight. And not just, "I loathe him but love him" at first sight. For Lena it's, "this guy is an ass, I hate his face, now get out of mine" type loathing.
And we all know, that can only lead up to some scorching sexual tension. It's a slow burn...

Now, I'm from Georgia, so I already know about peaches a...more
ME TOO! Guess what? EXQUISITE is just the book for you!!
For Mason and Lena, it's loathing at first sight. And not just, "I loathe him but love him" at first sight. For Lena it's, "this guy is an ass, I hate his face, now get out of mine" type loathing.
And we all know, that can only lead up to some scorching sexual tension. It's a slow burn...

Now, I'm from Georgia, so I already know about peaches a...more
Oct 17, 2012
Splage
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
1st-in-series,
2012-read,
3rd-party-mistress-boyfriend-girlfr,
alpha,
angst-angst-and-more-angst,
bicker-bicker-bicker,
brooding-tortured-soul-hero-heroine,
contemporary,
couldn-t-put-down,
debut-book-for-author,
emotional-made-me-cry-lump-in-thr,
ebook,
hero-big-time-player-man-whore,
hero-heroine-chef-cook,
hero-heroine-dr-nurse,
jealousy,
opposites-attract,
sex-medium-to-very-sexy
Review posted to: Swept Away By Romance
4.5 Stars
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Heat Barometer: 4 out of 5 stars
Written from Lena and Mason’s POV
Ella Frank’s debut novel was exquisite, just like its title. The maturity level in the writing and complexity of the story and characters was outstanding and far from what I would expect from a newer author. The cat and mouse game between Mason and Lena was comically written, but yet the story was not light and Lena’s struggles with relationships were built...more
Oct 24, 2012
Duchess Nicole
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Lovers of steamy contemporary romance
4.5 stars!!!!!
What a wonderful surprise this turned out to be!!! I originally chose get this book because of the cover...I just loved it. Artistic and sexy and eye catching, oh my! Now that I've finished the book, the cover actually makes me tear up a little. Once you read the book (and you WILL read it, you MUST read it!) you'll understand the importance of the sunflower petals making me get all weepy.
Though you can't judge a book by its cover, I'm so VERY glad that I did!
When Lena meets the t...more
What a wonderful surprise this turned out to be!!! I originally chose get this book because of the cover...I just loved it. Artistic and sexy and eye catching, oh my! Now that I've finished the book, the cover actually makes me tear up a little. Once you read the book (and you WILL read it, you MUST read it!) you'll understand the importance of the sunflower petals making me get all weepy.
Though you can't judge a book by its cover, I'm so VERY glad that I did!
When Lena meets the t...more
Edited: I've been thinking about this book quite a bit since I finished it. It's one of those books that have stayed with me so I decided it's a 5 star worthy book and I've updated my blog to give an "A." I'm super excited for the release of Entice!
When Ella Frank asked me to review her debut book, I was more than excited. Sexy and charming hero? A tortured heroine? I was completely sold. Exquisite is a heady mix of witty humor, sizzling romance, and a great plot that kept me enthralled from beg...more
When Ella Frank asked me to review her debut book, I was more than excited. Sexy and charming hero? A tortured heroine? I was completely sold. Exquisite is a heady mix of witty humor, sizzling romance, and a great plot that kept me enthralled from beg...more
Feb 02, 2013
AnneOK
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommended to AnneOK by:
Karla (Goodreads)
Shelves:
2012-reads
4.5 Stars
EXQUISITE is the first book in the “Exquisite Series” by debuting author Ella Frank. Having just finished reading it, I’m already sitting on pins and needles awaiting the arrival of the next installment. I’m not going to restate the synopsis or give away storyline spoilers. I will say this: I was drawn in and captivated immediately. My compliments to this new-to-me-author for a delectable menu filled with all my favorites.
Storyline – deliciously rich presentation with tantalizing treat-...more
EXQUISITE is the first book in the “Exquisite Series” by debuting author Ella Frank. Having just finished reading it, I’m already sitting on pins and needles awaiting the arrival of the next installment. I’m not going to restate the synopsis or give away storyline spoilers. I will say this: I was drawn in and captivated immediately. My compliments to this new-to-me-author for a delectable menu filled with all my favorites.
Storyline – deliciously rich presentation with tantalizing treat-...more
"It’s time to feel again. Let me save you from yourself. You were drowning when I found you, but I’m not letting you go, not without a fight."

I do love to read about a stubborn, sexy man who fight for what they want and Mr.Mason Langley made another entry on my list. I really enjoyed his charm, easy going nature and honesty. I know as a woman I should be pointing out and criticizing his philandering nature but I found myself on his side from the very beginning. Even his sarcastic remarks made m...more

I do love to read about a stubborn, sexy man who fight for what they want and Mr.Mason Langley made another entry on my list. I really enjoyed his charm, easy going nature and honesty. I know as a woman I should be pointing out and criticizing his philandering nature but I found myself on his side from the very beginning. Even his sarcastic remarks made m...more
I've just finished this book for the second time and it was just as good the second time around. Ms Frank writes emotional characters like no one else. Normally when a heroine is hard to like in the beginning, it is hard for me to like her at all no matter what she does later in the book. I just didn't feel that way with Lena. Sure she was a major pain in the beginning but her awakening is just that much sweeter. And then of course there is Mason. Mmmm Mason, Franks descriptions are so vivid tha...more
This is the second book this week that I wanted to read, so excited to get my hands on only to be disappointed. UGH!!! I loved the premise of this book. A successful woman, a peds doctor, who has a tragedy happen in her life and feels unworthy of a happy life runs into a confirmed bachelor who owns the hottest restuarant in Chicago. I could not wait to get my hands on this book. I am from Chicago, love Chicago and thought I hit jack-pot. Plus I loved the cover. I LOVE good covers. Sucker for the...more
Aug 11, 2012
Ella Frank
rated it
5 of 5 stars
· (Review from the author)
Recommends it for:
All Contemporary Romance Lovers
Shelves:
contemporary-romance
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EXQUISITE IS NOW AVAILABLE AT BARNES & NOBLE & KOBO!!!
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Thanks Everyone!
Ella
EXQUISITE IS NOW AVAILABLE AT BARNES & NOBLE & KOBO!!!
You can either click on the extra eddition up to your left hand side for b&n and that will take you there, or use the link below!
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Thanks Everyone!
Ella
Jan 29, 2013
Spoiler Whore drops the F bomb
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
ella-frank
I'm really kicking myself in the ass for not reading this sooner! Seriously.
Mason Langley is one of those men that you wish would walk into your life and stay with you forever. He has everything that you could possibly love in a man. He knows how to cook, he knows how to be a smartass, he knows how to make ya feel good, he knows how to fuck.(No lie. No joke.),he knows how to be an asshole(seriously, what men are not assholes?), he knows the value on family and he is just plain fucking hot.
Lena O...more
Mason Langley is one of those men that you wish would walk into your life and stay with you forever. He has everything that you could possibly love in a man. He knows how to cook, he knows how to be a smartass, he knows how to make ya feel good, he knows how to fuck.(No lie. No joke.),he knows how to be an asshole(seriously, what men are not assholes?), he knows the value on family and he is just plain fucking hot.
Lena O...more
First of all, I need to run to the store and get some peaches and cream…I will be back shortly. What? You don’t want to wait? Okay, okay, I can go to the store later. Anyway, I will admit that I was in a bad book mood when I started this one. I had read a few books before this that were just lacking in some area but, as I was reading this, my mood quickly improved. I LOVED it! Chemistry? check. Great plot? check. Strong characters? check. Angst? check. Great dialogue? check. Some of the best se...more
I devoured this book in less than 24 hours, I laid awake way past my bed time because I found it near on impossible to put my kindle down.
*************** Some spoilers ahead *****************
We meet Lena nine years after the tragic death of someone who meant the entire world to her. Guilt and loss have left Lena emotionally detached from her own life. She refuses to let anyone new in through fear of having to talk about her past, or an even bigger fear of losing another person she cares about...more
*************** Some spoilers ahead *****************
We meet Lena nine years after the tragic death of someone who meant the entire world to her. Guilt and loss have left Lena emotionally detached from her own life. She refuses to let anyone new in through fear of having to talk about her past, or an even bigger fear of losing another person she cares about...more
My rambling thoughts about the good stuff in this book...
Smokin' hot blue eyed chef with a deeeelicious body you wanna lick him all over
Headstrong heroine who is also a doctor and she knows how to be a bitch when she needs to
----she fought for him...I love that.
The sex was so hot, ovaries start going into overdrive...
Smooth, easy, sexy writing...
Thank you ELLA FRANK, I will never look at peaches the same way again...
Smokin' hot blue eyed chef with a deeeelicious body you wanna lick him all over
Headstrong heroine who is also a doctor and she knows how to be a bitch when she needs to
----she fought for him...I love that.
The sex was so hot, ovaries start going into overdrive...
Smooth, easy, sexy writing...
Thank you ELLA FRANK, I will never look at peaches the same way again...
5 MASSIVE STARS - A new favourite
Ella Frank has completely blown me away with her debut book. The book is a mature read with a leading lady, alpha male, the emotions of a new romance and hotter than hell sex scenes all wrapped up in an EXQUISITE story. So lets break it down....................
The Leading Lady
Dr Lena O'Donnell, a peads specialist, at University Hospital likes to have sex with men, however would just prefer not to have a relationship with one.
" A life without fear of losing...more
I loved the chemistry in this smoking hot story of Mason and Lena. I initially rated it a 4 because I thought it might have been my mood for my lack of connecting to it. But after discussing it with many people I don't think it was me, I think it was the book.
I didn't really get emotionally connected with this book till very late in the story. The chemistry between Mason and Lena was pretty good. The writing flowed but it seemed like all the scripted drama was to easily seen from a distance. You...more
I didn't really get emotionally connected with this book till very late in the story. The chemistry between Mason and Lena was pretty good. The writing flowed but it seemed like all the scripted drama was to easily seen from a distance. You...more

4 JUICY PEACH STARS
Dr. Lena O'Donnell has been living her life safely for the past nine years since her sister died in a car accident. She is tormented by an unbearable guilt and sorrow since she was driving when it happened. She has a fortress built around herself for self preservation and is purposely a raging b*tch to keep people from getting too close. That is until she meets Mason Langley, who is determined to break those walls down.
I was really feeling for Lena because the events that took...more
4 Peachy Stars!
Exquisite is a well-written, hot and emotional read.
Dr. Lena O’Donnell is an emotionally closed off pediatrician who harbors guilt for the death of her sister. Unlike some who have read this book, I liked Lena from the get go. I found her to be a great heroine. I just LOVED how she got swept off her feet by...Casanova, Chicago’s hottest bachelor/owner of the restaurant Exquisite…Mason Langley!!
Mason Langley meets Dr. O’Donnell while doing a favor for his mother. Let’s just say th...more
Exquisite is a well-written, hot and emotional read.
Dr. Lena O’Donnell is an emotionally closed off pediatrician who harbors guilt for the death of her sister. Unlike some who have read this book, I liked Lena from the get go. I found her to be a great heroine. I just LOVED how she got swept off her feet by...Casanova, Chicago’s hottest bachelor/owner of the restaurant Exquisite…Mason Langley!!
Mason Langley meets Dr. O’Donnell while doing a favor for his mother. Let’s just say th...more
What an absolutely incredible book. It throws you through a gammet of emotions which I love. The male character, Mason, is incredibly delicious with such a loving heart and soul. And Lena is a broken heart waiting to be healed by Mason.
I loved the parallels in which the author wrote these two and how they could have met at any given point throughout the 9yrs Lena knew Masons mom but it seems fate had other plans for them to meet right when they were supposed too.
Ella Frank is a genious with he...more
I loved the parallels in which the author wrote these two and how they could have met at any given point throughout the 9yrs Lena knew Masons mom but it seems fate had other plans for them to meet right when they were supposed too.
Ella Frank is a genious with he...more
I have decided this one will be next on my reading list. Can't wait!!!
The gorgeous Mason & Lena

With a super cute, gorgeous lead male, some shamelessly steamy sex scenes, an up tight doctor, the heartbreaking death of multiple loved ones, a lot of sticky fun with some peaches and cream and possibly the sexiest shower scene I've ever read, this book is Hot with a captial H, tear jerking and an extremely gripping read. It's adopts the proven, common format of a contemporary romance; easy going guy meets up tight, tortured girl, attempts to break down her walls, s...more

With a super cute, gorgeous lead male, some shamelessly steamy sex scenes, an up tight doctor, the heartbreaking death of multiple loved ones, a lot of sticky fun with some peaches and cream and possibly the sexiest shower scene I've ever read, this book is Hot with a captial H, tear jerking and an extremely gripping read. It's adopts the proven, common format of a contemporary romance; easy going guy meets up tight, tortured girl, attempts to break down her walls, s...more
When I first opened this book and started to read I thought to myself what the heck is all the hype about. I just didn’t see it and it was taking me some time to get into Mase and Lena’s story, but holy hell it sure didn’t take me long to see what everyone was so excited about. Exquisite is a pure gem. HIGHLY recommend this read!
I had a love hate relationship with Lena. I liked a lot her as a damaged heroine. She was spunky and she could be sweet. Compassionate and had a love for kids. Tragedy h...more
I had a love hate relationship with Lena. I liked a lot her as a damaged heroine. She was spunky and she could be sweet. Compassionate and had a love for kids. Tragedy h...more
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I am happily married and mother to a crazy cat
I am the author of the Exquisite Series, which includes Exquisite, Entice (due in Feb) and Edible (due in Summer 2013).
I am also set to release Blind Obsession in March/April 2013.
I love chatting so stop by here or my site and say hi!
Currently I reside in the Southern portion of the United States of America.
Xx Ella
More about Ella Frank...
I am the author of the Exquisite Series, which includes Exquisite, Entice (due in Feb) and Edible (due in Summer 2013).
I am also set to release Blind Obsession in March/April 2013.
I love chatting so stop by here or my site and say hi!
Currently I reside in the Southern portion of the United States of America.
Xx Ella
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“My dad once told me that one day I’d meet someone who drives me so crazy I want to strangle her and yet never would because I can’t bear for her to be gone. Well, that’s when I’ll know I’ve met a woman worth keeping.”
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