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How to Win a Guy in 10 Dates

Jane Linfoot (Goodreads Author)

3.85 · Rating details · 118 ratings · 47 reviews

The 10 Date Challenge
Day 1: Take one loaded commitment-phobe explosives expert, embarking on the impossible–a challenge to have ten dates with one woman.

Day 5: Add in a fiercely independent and feisty burlesque teacher who has sworn off men.

Day 10: She’s so not his type and he’s so not in her life-plan. But the heat is sizzling and the attraction is explosive. And they’re ...more

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Published August 29th 2013 by HarperImpulse (first published January 1st 2000)

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Aug 16, 2013 Desere rated it it was amazing

Everyone we see around us has secrets of the never to be spoken of life changing kind. They keep them hidden deep inside their hearts and only bring out the memories when they cannot hold back the pain, but never in plain view of those around them, showing the world the box of the past will simply mean that they are weak. For once they made the mistake of a lifetime it not only changes them but forces them to harden their hearts in order to never get broken again.

In this read from Jane Linfoot Everyone we see around us has secrets of the never to be spoken of life changing kind. They keep them hidden deep inside their hearts and only bring out the memories when they cannot hold back the pain, but never in plain view of those around them, showing the world the box of the past will simply mean that they are weak. For once they made the mistake of a lifetime it not only changes them but forces them to harden their hearts in order to never get broken again.

In this read from Jane Linfoot we meet Millie, she likes being independent, she works hard for it and even though she is not completely independent she is as close as she can get for now, after all every day is a new start and she will get there in the end. The one thing that is more important to her than independence is remembering to never lose her heart to a man ever again.

She does not count on being blown from her horse by lager than life, sex on legs, more delicious then chocolate take-me-to-the-stars-and-back Ed. Nor does she count on him being so persistent in getting her to agree to go out with him. However with Ed's constant pushing she relents and the fireworks start, that is until she finds out Ed is not all he pretends to be, only how can she blame him for keeping secrets when she has one of her own ready to destroy any future they might have?

The character of Millie, was too awesome. Funny and feisty ready to kick butt with anyone who dares to tangle her shorts. I totally adored how the author also let her vulnerability crack through the feisty front she keeps up, it made her realistic and reminded me that this is what we all do in real life, we build up the image in order to protect ourselves, not realising that in the long run it could destroy us. I was very intrigued by Millie from the start, the author made her mysterious and I simply knew that when the secret gets revealed it will be a good one and I was not disappointed., Jane you had me bawling my eyes out!

The character of Ed was rich, smooth and a sexy badboy ready to take you to heaven and drop you off over the cliff when he is done, you know you should not touch but afterwards you know you would be able to say "Wow what a ride!" even while crying your eyes out. I adored that the author lets him change throughout the read, revealing not only the real man he is capable of being but also the man he has always been. I found his easy charm and always cracking a joke when the situation gets a little beyond his control simply delightful and loved him more and more with each page.

The backdrop settings were gorgeously incorporated by the author, I smelled the fresh air and during one scene it actually felt as if I could touch the moonlight being described. The dialogue was sweet, funny, sexy, sensual, emotional, passionate, heartbreaking yes, the list goes on and on, this read had the perfect mixture of it all!

I am taking away a message of pretence is always a mistake, be yourself always no matter the outcome in the end you will know you never faked your way through anything and always remained true to yourself, and along the way you might even find the one ready to accept you just the way you are.

I highly recommend this read for any and all fans of romance looking for a smart, funny sexy read. The read was filled with heat and emotion of the very best kind, a true explosion of the senses. The author has a brilliant fun and fresh approach at writing and I will definitely be seeking out more of her reads. Jane get back to writing right now!

5/5 star review

"The big bang theory just got sexy"
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Aug 17, 2013 Jane Hunt rated it it was amazing

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How to Win a Guy in 10 Dates by Jane Linfoot

This is a charming story full of humour and emotion. The strong characters and beautiful settings make 'How to Win a Guy in 10 Dates' original and memorable.

Ed is an explosives expert and Millie is a companion/pet-sitter/dance artist/entrepreneur. The plot is woven with twists which hold the reader's interest.

Ed a serial womaniser is bet by his sister and best friend that he cannot take a woman out on 10 ordinary dates. On the surface this is a callous playboy bet with scant regard for the ...more

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Aug 25, 2013 Natalie TBGWP rated it really liked it

We all love a good old soppy romance book don't we? This is exactly what How To Win A Guy In 10 Dates is. Purely nothing but cheese, romance & a good old fashioned kiss chase.

We start by meeting billionaire big bang boy Ed making a deal with his best friend and sister that he could diminish his playboy ways and date a girl longer than the usual hi, dinner, drink, bed, bye scenario he is used to. The stakes are high and by fluke accident we see him meet strong willed Millie Brown and the ...more

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Sep 17, 2013 Hazel *Craves the Angst Reviews* rated it liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance, adult-steamy, womens-fiction

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How To Win A Guy In 10 Dates is an Adult Contemporary Romance written by Jane Linfoot. I received this eARC from the author in exchange for an honest review through Tasty Book Tours.

3.5 Spunky, Charming Stars!
Great Characters and A Fun, Quick Read!

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Ed Mitchum is thirty-one and doesn’t do dates nor does he do relationships. He stays as far away from commitment as he can because to him, committing to one of the women who flock to him ...more

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Sep 03, 2013 Gaele rated it it was amazing

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This was a fun and lighthearted romance, a touch of England, the magic of Provence and two characters who are clever, fun and utterly clueless about their growing attraction.

Ed is the head of a large explosives company, son of a well-to-do family, his sister and best friend have set him a challenge. Give up the playboy love ‘em and leave ‘em lifestyle, date one woman, ten times, never tell her that he has money, and see what happens. Thinking himself Teflon coated and that his disbelief in love This was a fun and lighthearted romance, a touch of England, the magic of Provence and two characters who are clever, fun and utterly clueless about their growing attraction.

Ed is the head of a large explosives company, son of a well-to-do family, his sister and best friend have set him a challenge. Give up the playboy love ‘em and leave ‘em lifestyle, date one woman, ten times, never tell her that he has money, and see what happens. Thinking himself Teflon coated and that his disbelief in love and unwillingness to become entangled with one woman have him taking the challenge, not considering the potential.

Millie is house, grandmother and pony sitting in the English countryside: a quick afternoon’s exercise of the pony along a newly set demolition site has her falling off as the pony heads for the hills. Since Ed was witness to the event, and the demo site was not only on family land, but his company, he rushes off to see to her health.

Thus begins a curious push-pull, tug of war between the two. Millie, in need of support and understanding to help her heal and find independence; and Ed so in need of a woman who challenges him to be less shallow and less flippant. Their dance is cleverly portrayed as both characters are discovering one another and learning to operate in a relationship that neither believes they want. It was easy to appreciate them, and the head hopping point of view was particularly effective in giving the characters views and helping the reader to understand them.

Dialogue is beautifully crafted and feels as if you would overhear it between friends: Jane Linfoot has the pacing and prose set perfectly as it feeds the story and the characters with the sense of speed at which this relationship took off. Sexually more suggestive than outright erotic, there are several steamy encounters and lascivious thoughts detailed from both characters that add to the story as they feel natural and possible in the story arc.

I received an eBook from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review as part of a Tasty Book Tour. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility
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Aug 15, 2013 Katie_la_geek rated it liked it

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How to Win a Guy in 10 dates was one of those books that was entertaining enough but not memorable. Before writing this review I had to go over all the notes I took because I just couldn’t remember much about this one. As a book blogger I read an insane amount of books and if it doesn’t stand out then it will just be forgotten.

The storyline was interesting enough but nothing particularly new. I thought the writing and world building was generally strong but

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How to Win a Guy in 10 dates was one of those books that was entertaining enough but not memorable. Before writing this review I had to go over all the notes I took because I just couldn’t remember much about this one. As a book blogger I read an insane amount of books and if it doesn’t stand out then it will just be forgotten.

The storyline was interesting enough but nothing particularly new. I thought the writing and world building was generally strong but it wasn’t enough to really grip me. I have a long history of struggling to like romance where bets are involved. Throughout all the romance and relationship build up in the book I always have in the back of my mind am always painfully aware that one of them is being terribly used and it tarnishes everything for me. I can’t really back the romance in these books because I know one of the characters is pushing for the sake of a bet. It just gives me a nasty feeling.

The characters were ok. Millie was a little too wishy washy for me. I couldn’t really get to the heart of her and I don’t even think she was really sure what she wanted. There were a few times where I thought she was a tad over dramatic but she had an awesome independent streak that I really admired.

I didn’t like Ed as much. Most the time I found him arrogant. He knew straight away that Millie was vulnerable, that she had been seriously hurt in the past and had problems but he pursued her in order to win the bet anyway and she ended up getting hurt. He is lucky she took him back in the end because I don’t think I could have.

The romance was alright but like I said the bet thing was a turn off. It was hot where it needed to be but the sweet parts missed the mark for me.

How to Win a Guy in 10 Dates is entertaining enough but I had issues with it and will probably not think about it again after posting this review. If you are a fan of the genre and want a short read than you could do worse than this.

The publisher provided me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
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Aug 28, 2013 Tina rated it really liked it

ARC Received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

This was the first book I have read by Jane Linfoot and I have to say I like her easy going style.

The story itself was a light-hearted adult romance with rather funny moments in it. A nice easy read that doesn't take too much thinking about.

Take one Millionaire (Ed) with major commitment issues who never dates the same girl twice. Add a rather scatty woman (Millie) who has only ever had one previous relationship which ended badly, is ...more

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Sep 08, 2013 Lisa Filipe rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, book-tour

What a fabulous Romantic Comedy from a New to Me Author, Jane Linfoot. Ed (or Mitch) was everything I love in a hero, charming, sexy and a bit of a bad boy. Millie was a great match for him and a fun-loving heroine, with Spunk and Serious Backbone when it came to Ed....well....most of the time. Sometime her body would do the thinking for both of them.

This was such a fun romance, with a hint of heartache, and a little adventure mixed in. This could Totally be a movie for Hallmark and I for one ...more

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Aug 13, 2013 Melinda rated it liked it

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This was a another cute book that was a quick read. Millie is a head strong woman who knows what she wants. And that doesn't include ever falling in love again. Ed is a rich man who is convinced to take a challenge of going on 10 dates with the same woman.

Millie doesn't bend easily to what Ed wants and both are a little guarded.

At the end I took away bring true to yourself and not changing for others.

I received this arc in return for an honest review.

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Sep 10, 2013 Mandy Baggot rated it it was amazing

Big bangs and a firecracker! When Millie and Ed meet it's more squealers than Catherine Wheels of excitement at the outset. But when the challenge is laid down the fuse is lit and a sparkling set of dates take off.

Neither are looking for a relationship but that shouldn't stop the no-strings sex should it? You'll just have to find out.

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Aug 23, 2013 Sarah Willis rated it it was amazing

Loved this book. The main characters are vividly drawn and mega-attractive, the sex scenes are hot, and the writing is fast and feisty.

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Aug 22, 2013 Lynn Marie Hulsman rated it it was amazing

Do you love a Rom Com like I do? Do you extra-love one in which the two key players are both smart and vying to come out on top while getting what they each want? This is the kind of book How To Win A Guy In 10 Dates is. Games, fun, attraction, and wit... all leading up to the big satisfactory happy ending that every Rom Com and Chick Lit promises.

Ed, and uber-powerful businessman, is challenged by his sister to settle down, act right, and give dating the right woman a fighting chance. Do you love a Rom Com like I do? Do you extra-love one in which the two key players are both smart and vying to come out on top while getting what they each want? This is the kind of book How To Win A Guy In 10 Dates is. Games, fun, attraction, and wit... all leading up to the big satisfactory happy ending that every Rom Com and Chick Lit promises.

Ed, and uber-powerful businessman, is challenged by his sister to settle down, act right, and give dating the right woman a fighting chance. Competitive to the core, and determined to show his sister up, our man is sure he can win the challenge. His mission? To have 10 dates with the same woman and not fall in love with her. Keeping his true identity as a power-broker under wraps, and poses as a man of the people. He conceals who really is and finds a woman to complete his challenge. She literally falls into his path! Millie is suspicious of money men in particular, and is not looking for a relationship with even the right man. Fierce, independent, a with her eye on the prize of building her own business and pursuing her artistic endeavors, she'd rather be left alone, thank you very much. Plus, she's been hurt and doesn't want to go down that road again. Ed and Millie each carry on as if they just want a casual affair, a person with whom to have a little fun, and to pass the time with. Real feelings don't have a place in this scenario according to either of these two.

Ed has secrets from his past that keep his feelings buttoned up. Still, Millie's surprising pull lures him out of his hiding place. Millie works, in part, as a sort of a sexual coach. Her mission and vocation is to help women get in touch with their passionate sides, their mentally sexy states of being, and their bodies. All of her passion bubbles barely below the surface, and after a long period of trying to ignore it and tamp it down, Ed is the snake charmer who awakens what lies sleeping deep within her.

I loved this book equally for its steaminess and its playfulness. It has a solid plot, and I felt emotionally for the two main characters. The dialogue rang true to my ears, and despite the fact that I predicted a happy ending based on the genre, the book was in no way rote or predictable.

Highly recommend this novel to romance lovers who want to lose themselves in a light, steamy romance for a few hours. A perfect pre-bedtime book for the winter months when you want to let your mind go, throw off the worries of the day, and escape to a place where problems get solved, itches get scratched, and people learn something about their own hearts.
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Sep 15, 2013 Cocktails and Books rated it liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance, 2013-reading-challenge

For those that like Sophie Kinsella style books, this is a cute story about a guy determined to prove he won't fall for a woman...even after ten dates and a girl trying to keep to her vow of "no men" despite what she might think about the one the seems to be pursuing her.

Ed Mitchum's sister thinks it's time for him to find a more permanent woman, rather than having the revolving bed he does with woman only interested in his money. To prove a point, Ed makes a bet with this sister and best friend ...more

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Feb 11, 2018 Ashlee Marie rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: cutthroat-2018, uno-2018

Very slow to start with a mixture of lies and love. I started to get interested toward the end and would have enjoyed reading more of what will come of the future.

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Mar 18, 2014 Shona Booky Ramblings of a Neurotic Mom rated it really liked it

How to Win a Guy in 10 Dates is a quick read full of fun, steamy sex and heart tugging moments. This isn't my first novel by Linfoot and I have to say I love her writing style, it's so easy to slip between the pages and get completely involved in her world.

I didn't like Ed to begin with. Here we had a serial womaniser, who took delight in never bedding the same woman more than twice, embark on a bet/challenge to date a woman without falling in love. The fact that he never once disclosed the
How to Win a Guy in 10 Dates is a quick read full of fun, steamy sex and heart tugging moments. This isn't my first novel by Linfoot and I have to say I love her writing style, it's so easy to slip between the pages and get completely involved in her world.

I didn't like Ed to begin with. Here we had a serial womaniser, who took delight in never bedding the same woman more than twice, embark on a bet/challenge to date a woman without falling in love. The fact that he never once disclosed the dates to Millie led me to believe he was trying to 'fix' the challenge from the very beginning. The fact that he chose a woman who openly admitted to being a man free woman only verified my opinion. This was the only reason I didn't hate him. If he had gone into this actively trying to get her to fall in love with him for a bet I don't think I could have carried on reading. When he actually realised that all might not be as it seems with Millie and tried to do the right thing by her I started to warm to him. Perhaps he wasn't the bad guy he tried to portray.

I liked Millie instantly, this girl I knew was going to run rings around Ed and make him work for attention. But even Millie isn't all that she seems to be on the surface. We all have a facade that we put on for the world to see, one that we hope that will become the real us if just enough people believe it. And this is what Millie is doing, fiercely trying to be independent in the hope that she will one day be independent and able to lead the life she wants.

The reason I haven't rated this 5 stars is because I felt a teeny bit cheated. The beginning of the story felt rushed. Ed and Millie had barely met, had met up a few times that were over almost as quickly as they had begun, definitely not anything I would call 6 dates but Ed was picking Millie up from the airport and declaring to himself this to be date #7. I had hoped that by this point we would know a bit more about the couple and maybe perhaps had another of those explosives kisses.
However, the weekend in France was amazing and this is where the story really picks up and makes up for the almost nothing dates that came before. This is where the dynamic of the relationship changes and Linfoot sets both characters alight with passion that you can almost feel coming off the page.

At this point it would be easy to ride the book to the end of the story using the chemistry between Ed and Millie and showering us the readers with a barrage of steamy sex scenes but Linfoot takes it in a different direction. While we may get the steamy sex scenes we also get a fully developed story. With tear inducing moments and everything. Something I honestly wasn't expecting. ...more

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Jul 21, 2015 Lizzy Baldwin rated it really liked it

I was actually slightly surprised by this book; by the title I has assumed that it would be taken from a females perspective, however it turned this slightly on its head and instead focuses on the ways that the two connect with each other through the dates, focusing mainly on the male main character. It did take me by surprise for the first couple of chapters but I warmed to the premise of the book very quickly.

I think what made this book connect with me so much was the extremely strong I was actually slightly surprised by this book; by the title I has assumed that it would be taken from a females perspective, however it turned this slightly on its head and instead focuses on the ways that the two connect with each other through the dates, focusing mainly on the male main character. It did take me by surprise for the first couple of chapters but I warmed to the premise of the book very quickly.

I think what made this book connect with me so much was the extremely strong character profiles as both were brilliantly written. Millie is difficult and reluctant to commit but then she turns suddenly to vulnerable and naïve. Ed, however, is strong and sarcastic but turns to understanding and considerate. The depth that is written into the characters allows the author to play with their relationship changing it in a matter of paragraphs from appreciation to volatile anger. I also liked the way that both the characters have secrets to hide and the secrets are kept not only from each other but from the reader as well. It keeps the plot moving forward whilst also making the reader keep reading onwards. Additionally, I must admit that Ed is one of the sexiest characters I have ever met whilst reading. He screamed hot-mess and I would rather have liked him to jump on me!

The writing style was playful but straightforward; the characters are written so they come across as confident and self-assured which reflects the authors writing style. It doesn’t waver and it doesn’t drag out unnecessary details. Sometimes when reading a writer will pull around with the plot too much and it distracts the reader. This is avoided here and instead the writer just gets straight in, with no messing.

In terms of the saucier scenes they are written with confidence and assurance. The scenes are raunchy but believable. Additionally the story focuses mainly on the relationship between the two, and only mentions the extra family members occasionally which lets the story really focus on the rising tension between Ed and Millie and I can tell you there is a lot of tension. The only problem for me was the clichéd ending I would have much rather it ended with a few ends not tied up but instead the ending is laced with cheese. It’s not the end of the world but for me it lacked a certain finesse.

Overall I really loved this book! If you’re new to erotic fiction it’s definitely one to give a go. It’s got passion, tension, sex and the discussion of a pretty interesting relationship. Definitely not one to miss! So off you go pleasure seekers!

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May 12, 2014 Dawn rated it it was amazing

was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review by the author Jane Linfoot which I'm more than happy to do.

The title misled me a bit, I was expecting to find a woman on a mission - setting out to snare the perfect man. How wrong could I be? What I got was a love them and leave them gigalo who was challenged by his sister and best friend to have ten dates with the same person without revealing who he really was or his substantial wealth - what he doesn't bargain on is happening was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review by the author Jane Linfoot which I'm more than happy to do.

The title misled me a bit, I was expecting to find a woman on a mission - setting out to snare the perfect man. How wrong could I be? What I got was a love them and leave them gigalo who was challenged by his sister and best friend to have ten dates with the same person without revealing who he really was or his substantial wealth - what he doesn't bargain on is happening upon a woman who is equally determined to avoid relationships at all costs.

Ed clearly was used to women dropping at his feet and feisty Millie was more than a match for him. This was a magical tale of cat and mouse - of both Ed and Millie trying to stick to their game plan and trying to quash their feelings - both startled by the emotions that kept rising.

Once again Jane has surpassed herself - her descriptions are so vivid I could have been in France with them when Ed took Millie so he could participate in the annual fireworks display. I finished this book several weeks ago and yet I can still see the village, the castle, its grounds and the tent that Ed and Millie stayed in - I can feel the heat and clearly visualise the electric storms taste the food and drink the wine.

All of those elements tug Ed and Millie back and forth towards each other and away like they are joined on elastic - they amplify the emotions as each are drawn towards each other, exploding in a passion neither are prepared for - it is electric and all consuming. Then just as fast one of them pulls back as if doused by cold water.

I constantly willed them both to be up front, be honest and open with each other but each of them hold back yet at the same time push each other to the limits. The passion is palpable and I loved the way each brought out the others vulnerability and emotions. This is a book that will make you smile, laugh and sit quietly - you'll feel the heat and not just from the sun. Do they get a happy ending? You'll have to read it yourself and find out - I loved it and I'm sure you will too. ...more

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Feb 27, 2014 Simona rated it really liked it

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Ed is the typical macho guy, only dating for fun and he doesn’t want a serious relationship. Oh and did I mention he’s a billionaire?
He starts a bet with his sister Callie and he’s best friend Will, who’d like to see him date a girl longer than one night ending in bed.

He meets Millie Brown in an accident kind of way and the y bet starts. I liked Millie instantly, she’s independent, knows what she wants. She doesn’t want to be in a ...more

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May 18, 2014 Erin rated it liked it

Firstly, thank you to Jane for sending me a copy of this to review.

This is the second of Jane’s books that I’ve read, although it is actually her first novel.

The story follows two main characters Ed and Millie. Ed makes a bet with his sister and friend that he won’t fall in love after 10 dates and sets out to find the perfect girl not to fall for. Millie literally gets blown off her feet by Ed and the story goes on from there.

In the first couple of pages we are introduced to Ed and instantly ...more

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Jul 01, 2014 Jo Hughes rated it it was amazing

I would like to thank author Jane Linfoot for sending me a copy of this in exchange for a fair and honest review.

First I would like to talk about the cover, yet again the cover is spot on, I love the shoes and the colour is perfect for the book.

This is the second of Jane's books I have been asked to review and I have got to say, once again I have not been disappointed.

Ed is a confirmed batchelour married to his job and only ever having flings with women, convincing himself that he doesn't want ...more

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Sep 15, 2013 Pam rated it really liked it

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Ed is sure he can win the challenge. All he has to do is have 10 dates with the same woman and not fall in love. He decides to hide who he really is and finds the perfect woman to complete his challenge. Millie doesn't like rich men and wants really no part of any man. She has been hurt in the past and doesn't want to go there again. They both can't deny they have plenty of sizzle but don't want anything more than a benefits. They both will try their best to stay away from any true feelings.

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Mar 20, 2014 Sophie rated it really liked it

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Review also posted on my blog http://www.reviewedthebook.co.uk/2014...

How to Win a Guy in 10 Dates was about commitment-phobe, doesn’t know what love is, Ed Mitchum, as he attempts to go on ten dates with the same woman as part of a bet set by his sister and best friend. With some interesting twists mixed in too, this book was really enjoyable.

The story flowed well – it was light hearted, fun, flirty and entertaining. Jane Linfoot writes the sort of books I love – fast paced, saucy and ...more

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Sep 24, 2013 Save Your Money For Books rated it really liked it

This is a lighthearted fun read full of humor and a whole lot of heat! Start with a bet, add two people both hiding things from their past and present from each other, both thinking they want something different, but drawn together by an irresistible chemistry and you have all the elements of a great book.

Millie wants to be independent she has broken free from her past and doesn't want to be tied down again, Once burned, never again.. but with Ed in hot pursuit she may find it hard to to turn ...more

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Jul 31, 2014 Jenny rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: reviewed, gifts-freebies, sexmeupreadathon

Note: I received this copy of How to Win a Guy in 10 Dates by Jane Linfoot for free through the #SexMeUpReadathon from Jane Linfoot. The opinions and thoughts I share in this review are my own.

How to Win a Guy is a contemporary romance story, coming in at an estimated 200 pages – a rough guess going by the percentage bar on my Kindle. It is the story of millionaire playboy Ed and burlesque dance teacher Millie. Neither of the two characters are without their faults or secrets. Ed, a guy who ...more

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Nov 12, 2014 Jacqueline rated it it was amazing

Shelves: france, romance

This book is a hot and steamy romance set over ten dates between Ed (serial one night stand man) and Millie (independent girl with no time for men).

Ed has been challenged by his sister to date the same girl ten times, with certain rules and conditions, and after an accident brings them together, Millie becomes that girl. They end up spending time alone and sharing a few smoldering meals as Ed ticks off his dates and reports back to his meddling sister. Their emotions are kept in check until ...more

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Aug 16, 2013 Nikki Barrett rated it really liked it

Take a man who doesn't care to commit, and a few friends and family members that put him up to a little challenge. What's the end result? Well, readers find that out at the end of this book. What, you thought I was going to spoil the fun? Ha! Nope! Not even if you paid me....well, if it was a million dollars...Okay, no. Because no one in their right mind would pay me that kind of money when they could just take some time and read this fun, quirky book for themselves.

Ahh, Ed. He's a bit gruff. ...more

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May 15, 2014 Alaine Batty rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Loved it...

I was given this book to review for free by Jane Linfoot... I would have been happy to pay for the book.

I must say at the beginning (the first few pages, I did get confused who was saying what - and it was a little off putting) however after finally being drawn in to the book by chapter 2 I found I couldn't put it down, I will admit that at first I was not a fan of Ed, but only because he seemed a little like a spoiled little rich boy, after all who bets things like a ski lodge in ...more

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May 15, 2014 Alaine Batty rated it it was amazing

Loved it!!

I was given this book to review for free by Jane Linfoot... I would have been happy to pay for the book.

I must say at the beginning (the first few pages, I did get confused who was saying what - and it was a little off putting) however after finally being drawn in to the book by chapter 2 I found I couldn't put it down, I will admit that at first I was not a fan of Ed, but only because he seemed a little like a spoiled little rich boy, after all who bets things like a ski lodge in ...more

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Sep 17, 2013 Sugar and Spice Book Reviews rated it liked it

This was the first book I've read by Jane and I enjoyed it. It had emotion, humor, the thrill of the chase.....just a good, light-hearted romance! 3.5 stars

Millie Brown has been hiding out and trying to keep her vow of "no men" to prove to herself and her family that she can stand on her own to feet and doesn't need a man. She was burnt in the past by a cheating ex. Millie meets Ed Mitchum, he's the sexy playboy that comes to her aid, and after that he pursues her non-stop. Millie brushes him ...more

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Aug 04, 2014 BestChickLit.com rated it it was amazing

HOW TO WIN (OVER) A READER IN 10 STEPS

Step 1: Include a brilliant protagonist (aka Millie)
Step 2: Add in a swoon-worthy male lead (aka Ed)
Step 3: Ensure main characters’ mutual attraction is off the charts
Step 4: Provide credible obstacles to dash any hopes of a budding relationship
Step 5: Give story backdrops worth daydreaming about
Step 6: Make opening scene(s) memorable
Step 7: Throw in a dash of betrayal
Step 8: Use feisty dialog
Step 9: Add some comedy
Step 10: Give readers the ending they are ...more

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