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True North
by
Marie Force (Goodreads Author)
The first time Travis North lays eyes on Liana McDermott, she’s wearing the most hideous bridesmaid dress he’s ever seen. He doesn't immediately recognize the world-famous super model who is attending her cousin Enid's wedding at the country club he owns.
Thanks to Enid's shameless matchmaking, Travis and Liana become acquainted and later embark on a two-week fling intended...more
Thanks to Enid's shameless matchmaking, Travis and Liana become acquainted and later embark on a two-week fling intended...more
ebook, 404 pages
Published
November 23rd 2010
by Smashwords
(first published November 19th 2010)
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Liana McDermott. Gorgeous supermodel. She’s in town for two weeks to attend her cousin’s wedding as the maid of honor. Which also entails a hideous dress, but that’s not important right now.
Travis North. Gorgeous owner of the establishment where the wedding reception is taking place. He sees Liana across the room and sparks fly, despite the fact he doesn’t recognize immediately who he is.
Liana’s cousin, Enid’s wedding coordination contract also has an addendum. Travis has to be the one to take L...more
Travis North. Gorgeous owner of the establishment where the wedding reception is taking place. He sees Liana across the room and sparks fly, despite the fact he doesn’t recognize immediately who he is.
Liana’s cousin, Enid’s wedding coordination contract also has an addendum. Travis has to be the one to take L...more
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Another AMAZING book from this terrific writer!
True North was a fun and entertaining read. I couldn't put it down.
THE PLOT:
In this book we get to read about one of the most famous models in the US and an important business man. Liana McDermott, top beauty every man craves, goes back home to a place far from fame where she can take a rest for her cousin's wedding. There, she decides to get into a fling for 2 weeks with the sexy owner of the place her cousin got married.
THE HEROINE:
At the beginn...more
True North was a fun and entertaining read. I couldn't put it down.
THE PLOT:
In this book we get to read about one of the most famous models in the US and an important business man. Liana McDermott, top beauty every man craves, goes back home to a place far from fame where she can take a rest for her cousin's wedding. There, she decides to get into a fling for 2 weeks with the sexy owner of the place her cousin got married.
THE HEROINE:
At the beginn...more
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I almost liked this book. I started out liking the characters and enjoying it very much in the beginning, but then it kept spinning its wheels (and spinning its wheels) in neutral, getting nowhere. The idea of two commitophobes really loving each other but being afraid to communicate their feelings because each one thinks their love is unrequited seemed to work for a while, but not this long. The constant repetitious ruminations on their insecurities started to grate like an old time record with...more
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Loved it! Two great love stories. Swoon!
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This is another Marie Force book that I can honestly say I utterly loved. She has given us a wonderful story encompassing romance, some suspense and steamy content, with characters to love, a descriptively beautiful setting, a storyline that swallows you up and leaves you with a huge smile on your face when you tap that final page.
Liana McDermott, a famous supermodel, has returned home for her cousins wedding. If you are expecting the archetypal model type, you'll not find it here as she is the...more
Liana McDermott, a famous supermodel, has returned home for her cousins wedding. If you are expecting the archetypal model type, you'll not find it here as she is the...more
3.75 Stars!
Marie Force is one of my favorite contemporary romance writers. I just love her stuff but I had a tough time with this book. It was sweet and the Hero was perfect but I don't know...I really couldn't get into reading about Sports Illustrated/Victoria Secret models and their troubles with love. I'm sure for some women being 6' tall and drop dead gorgeous is a real hardship when it comes to finding love but I guess I wasn't in the mood to read about it!
Marie Force is one of my favorite contemporary romance writers. I just love her stuff but I had a tough time with this book. It was sweet and the Hero was perfect but I don't know...I really couldn't get into reading about Sports Illustrated/Victoria Secret models and their troubles with love. I'm sure for some women being 6' tall and drop dead gorgeous is a real hardship when it comes to finding love but I guess I wasn't in the mood to read about it!
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Supermodel Liana McDermott is the bridesmaid at her cousins festive wedding in her hometown in Rhode Island. Feeling a little out of place, but very happy for a little break in her hectic schedule, Liana decides to have a fling with the sexy owner of the resort where her cousin is getting married. Travis North can’t believe his luck! The woman of his dreams is interested in having a short-term fling with him. Little does he realize that his feelings might last more than the two weeks they have t...more
I have to say that I started out this story a little put off, but the rest of the book make up for it. The story starts off with a wedding, and both of the main characters describe the bride and groom as "homely-as-sin" and "unattractive", while the hero of the story tells of how they call the bride Horse-Face when she's not around. As it turns out she is the cousin of our heroine, who is an above average beautiful Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. Sigh. I had NO problem with the description of...more
Jan 21, 2012
Mollie *scoutrmom*
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
fans of contemporary romance
This was a fairly good offering. I wouldn't place Force in the ranks of my favorite authors like Roberts or Krentz, but she certainly has as much skill as Ferarella or Macomber.
The story follows a supermodel on vacation, beginning with her cousin's wedding. We see the dichotomy between her private life and her public persona. She has papparazzi stalking her. She meets a man her cousin picked out for her, who has his own issues.
They have to get past their misunderstandings of each other's feeling...more
The story follows a supermodel on vacation, beginning with her cousin's wedding. We see the dichotomy between her private life and her public persona. She has papparazzi stalking her. She meets a man her cousin picked out for her, who has his own issues.
They have to get past their misunderstandings of each other's feeling...more
Meh. Just "Meh." I'm actually quite disappointed by this story; there just wasn't anything spectacular about it. I liked that this story tried to show two models as 'ordinary' people with lives, cares and interests. I didn't like that this story just didn't do anything for me. I have no desire to read more about any of the characters, I don't care if I never hear about the town again. That, in and of itself, is highly unusual for me.
If you're just looking for something to fill your time, by all...more
If you're just looking for something to fill your time, by all...more
May 21, 2012
Ronna
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
adult-romance,
free-kindle-books
I picked up this book a while back and its been sitting in my "to be read" pile. Having recently finished and thoroughly enjoyed Georgia on My Mind (GOMM), also by Marie Force, I decided to give this book a go. I'm so glad I did. This is what I have determined with this author. She uses simple formulaic romance elements, pairs that with a great sense of humor and a dabble of suspense, and before you know it her books deliver and then some. I did not love this book as much as GOMM, but I certainl...more
Oh, Travis. Add your name to my long list of fictional boyfriends. You are just the bee's knees, with your dark hair and your golden labrador and your burgundy sports car. Unf. It's no wonder Liana fell for you so quickly. She was a bit of a cold fish, though, for a supermodel, which struck me as odd for a woman who spends all day in bikinis. Still, her disillusionment with her job was why she was so open to the idea of a fling, and what a hot and steamy fling that turned out to be.
Along the way...more
Along the way...more
Ahhhh, I just loved this story. Again, Marie has created over the top amazing men that are just about too good to be true...they are hot, rich and "sensitive"...but don't tell them that. No macho man wants to hear a woman describe him as sensitive. I loved the two HEAs in one...heart melting...Thanks Marie for yet another awesome read!
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Are you man enough to be my man? That has been the struggle Liana McDermott has lived with her whole life. Early on, no one asked her to the high school danc...more
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Are you man enough to be my man? That has been the struggle Liana McDermott has lived with her whole life. Early on, no one asked her to the high school danc...more
This was nice - not as good as Everyone Loves a Hero or Love at First Flight, but still an entertaining read.
I thought that Jessie and Beck were actually a far more likeable couple with a much more interesting story than Liana and Travis. Once Jessie and Beck had their HEA, I honestly wasn't that bothered about what was going to happen between the other two. It was obvious where the story between them was going and so actually reading it just seemed like a formality.
What I find difficult with th...more
I thought that Jessie and Beck were actually a far more likeable couple with a much more interesting story than Liana and Travis. Once Jessie and Beck had their HEA, I honestly wasn't that bothered about what was going to happen between the other two. It was obvious where the story between them was going and so actually reading it just seemed like a formality.
What I find difficult with th...more
I'm giving it 4.5 stars because the only thing I didn't like about the book was the ending... I feel she should have elaborated a little more on both stories. The book was fantastic, I didn't even notice tuning the pages until I looked and said wow, I've read that so fast. The story was romantic with a healthy dose of suspense, action and of course passion. Everything appealed to me and kept me coming back to read more. I'm really sorry I put this book off for so long, because it was amazing.
Jan 05, 2012
Tasty Book Tours/ A Tasty Read/ Sweet Reads Reviews
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Marie Force Lovers
On Facebook, a wonderful group of ladies have joined the Marie Force Book Talk, https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/12....
Within that group we have started a Book Club, where we are re reading some of Marie's past releases and her New Releases and then we discuss each book, chatting, venting, or just sharing our opinions/thoughts with other ladies who are all LOVERS of All Marie Force.
True North is the first book we are reading and discussing, and I have to say, it was just as good as it was the...more
Within that group we have started a Book Club, where we are re reading some of Marie's past releases and her New Releases and then we discuss each book, chatting, venting, or just sharing our opinions/thoughts with other ladies who are all LOVERS of All Marie Force.
True North is the first book we are reading and discussing, and I have to say, it was just as good as it was the...more
Another great Marie Force novel. A story about the the dangers of fame for two supermodels, one who comes to North Point resort for a short vacation and a "fling" with the resort owner and the other who comes to lay low while the police try to catch her stalker. Both fall in love and experience the complications presented with fame. Two steamy love stories with intrigue and endings that will make you smile.
First book I've read by Marie Force and I must say I truly enjoyed it! It was like having two stories in one and flowed together very smoothly. I laughed, got teary eyed, was in awe of the love that was shown and had a few moments of holding my breathe because I was at the edge of my seat. The book left me wanting more (in a good way). Definitly plan on reading more from Marie.
Another terrific read from Marie Force! Two beautiful people find each other among some intrigue and relentless paparazzi. Liana and Travis are a couple with chemistry that is steamy good. Jessie and Beck are two secondary characters who really add to the storyline as well. I haven't been disappointed by any Marie Force book yet, and you won't either. She's become my favorite author.
Not a bad read, but...
I don't know. I had some issues with characterization, particularly when it came to discussing "the fling" and at the end. And honestly, a heroine who's a super model and "doesn't have to worry about what she eats" is going to push a few hot buttons for a lot of readers. Two heroines who are super models? Might be one too much.
I don't know. I had some issues with characterization, particularly when it came to discussing "the fling" and at the end. And honestly, a heroine who's a super model and "doesn't have to worry about what she eats" is going to push a few hot buttons for a lot of readers. Two heroines who are super models? Might be one too much.
I liked this story a whole lot...we don't usually understand that celebrities are human beings that would like to go shopping without an army following them, that are just doing their jobs as actors/models/singers.
Travis is the best character of this book, although Liana's grown up throughout the book is amazing.
I'm becoming a fan from Ms. Force!
Travis is the best character of this book, although Liana's grown up throughout the book is amazing.
I'm becoming a fan from Ms. Force!
I love Marie Force and her writing style. As usual the characters are well developed and I liked all of them. I wish I could give this book a higher rating, but I found the story a bit too predictable to allow for it. I will continue to read all of Marie's books as they come out.
Not the best book I've ever read. There really wasn't much of a plot until the very end. I had to force myself just to finish this one. If you want to read a book with no substance and where the characters just have sex all the time, this one is for you. I got the book free as a kindle download on Amazon.
"This story is a wonderful romance (times 2!). As many of you know, I am totally in love with love—and Marie Force writes them so beautifully. Enjoy!" Like what Karia has to say? Read more of her review on NRR http://www.nocturnereads.com/True-Nor...
Oh Liana. I loved this book. Travis & Liana are perfect for each other. I think I would have to see Beck & Jessie in a separate book, more background, more of them on their own.
This book had enough love, smut, and suspense to keep it interesting.
Lovely job Marie Force.
This book had enough love, smut, and suspense to keep it interesting.
Lovely job Marie Force.
One of my favorite Marie Force books! Loved both the main couple and secondary couple. I work in a country club that plans weddings and receptions, etc... so I could actually relate to a LOT of this book. Unfortunately there is no Mr. North there! :-)
Oh my goodness I loved this story. Travis and Peter are amazing characters. Lol many many times. Thank you Marie for another wonderfully written story with the right amount of romance, suspense and humor. :)
I didn't add this to my read list because I knew I would read in no time. It was so nice to get a book from an author that I like for free. I did enjoy it. It wasn't her best but I did enjoy it.
This is a DNF for me.
The premise is fine, but I just couldn't get into the story. I made it to 33% and decided I had better books to read. In this case, it's not you, it's me.
The premise is fine, but I just couldn't get into the story. I made it to 33% and decided I had better books to read. In this case, it's not you, it's me.
Dec 29, 2011
Mai Buwee
added it
Nice ides for a book, but ideas everywhere, information revealed back to back, and before long, the story is over. I really will not be buying another kindle version from this author.
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Marie Force is the author of the bestselling McCarthys of Gansett Island Series: MAID FOR LOVE, FOOL FOR LOVE, READY FOR LOVE, FALLING FOR LOVE, HOPING FOR LOVE, SEASON FOR LOVE and LONGING FOR LOVE, with more books coming soon in the series. She is the author of the Treading Water Series that consists of TREADING WATER, MARKING TIME and STARTING OVER, with book four, COMING HOME, out Christmas 20...more
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