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Kerr Chronicles #1
Losing Control
Welcome to a world few people know. A world where the hottest bedroom desires become a reality and where good girls like Victoria “Tiny” Corielli shed their sweetness for carnal, bad-girl pleasures.
Victoria nurses her mother through cancer treatments and works long hours as a New York City bike courier to pay for the roof over their heads. When a suspiciously high-paying delivery job thrusts her into the arms of impossibly attractive businessman Ian Kerr, Victoria is sorely tempted to enjoy his attentions and his chiseled body, if only to forget her responsibilities for a while…no matter the cost.
Kerr seems to have it all: money, power, and charisma to spare. What he doesn’t have: revenge on an old nemesis, but he intends to get it. Kerr is prepared to cast innocent Victoria as the lure in his vengeful plot. Yet the more they explore midtown Manhattan—and each other—the more she means to Ian. Will it be too late for him to stop the dangerous plan he’s already put into motion?
Victoria nurses her mother through cancer treatments and works long hours as a New York City bike courier to pay for the roof over their heads. When a suspiciously high-paying delivery job thrusts her into the arms of impossibly attractive businessman Ian Kerr, Victoria is sorely tempted to enjoy his attentions and his chiseled body, if only to forget her responsibilities for a while…no matter the cost.
Kerr seems to have it all: money, power, and charisma to spare. What he doesn’t have: revenge on an old nemesis, but he intends to get it. Kerr is prepared to cast innocent Victoria as the lure in his vengeful plot. Yet the more they explore midtown Manhattan—and each other—the more she means to Ian. Will it be too late for him to stop the dangerous plan he’s already put into motion?
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First published June 16, 2014
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August 5, 2015
4.5 stars!
This book took me by surprise. I've seen the mixed reviews and I thought it wouldn't work for me. Boy, was I wrong. I forgot to take into account the allure of the hero, Ian Kerr.
He's certainly one of the best caregiver alpha I've read in a while. At first glance, he's a very trope-y hero. A mysterious billionaire with nefarious plans that could end up hurting our heroine. But then you start to read and you just get sucked in by how sweet this guy is. Don't get me wrong. He's definitely possessive and he has some high-handed moments in the book but I never doubted his feelings for the heroine. Talk about a hero in pursuit. Ian Kerr can catch me anytime. I ain't even gonna run. Ok. Maybe I will run. But I will run very, very slowly, okay?
So anyway, Ian isn't the only stellar character in this book because the heroine, Tiny, is also exceptional in her own way. She's a bike courier with a learning disability. She and Ian do not mingle in the same circle but fate had it in for them to meet. I loved Tiny's determination and stubbornness. This is usually a death sentence for heroines because I can't stand the constant running that accompany these traits. But Tiny is different because she doesn't really run away. She expresses her doubts and asserts her independence but not in an irrational way. When she does become irrational, she's aware that she is. It made her all the more relatable to me.
The dialogue was also top-notch. The banter between Tiny and Ian, the harsh and often rage inducing conversations between Malcolm and Tiny, and the sweet tender moments between Tiny and her mom had me flipping the pages. I couldn't put it down.
This one ends on a semi cliffie. I don't really think it's a cliffie because even if you can stop with this book and not continue with the second, you'll still get a full story. Ian and Tiny's relationship is in a good place at the end of this book. There are some loose ends they need to tie up with regards to the other people in their lives but relationship wise, they're in a great place.
A copy was provided by Montlake in exchange for an honest review.
This book took me by surprise. I've seen the mixed reviews and I thought it wouldn't work for me. Boy, was I wrong. I forgot to take into account the allure of the hero, Ian Kerr.
He's certainly one of the best caregiver alpha I've read in a while. At first glance, he's a very trope-y hero. A mysterious billionaire with nefarious plans that could end up hurting our heroine. But then you start to read and you just get sucked in by how sweet this guy is. Don't get me wrong. He's definitely possessive and he has some high-handed moments in the book but I never doubted his feelings for the heroine. Talk about a hero in pursuit. Ian Kerr can catch me anytime. I ain't even gonna run. Ok. Maybe I will run. But I will run very, very slowly, okay?
So anyway, Ian isn't the only stellar character in this book because the heroine, Tiny, is also exceptional in her own way. She's a bike courier with a learning disability. She and Ian do not mingle in the same circle but fate had it in for them to meet. I loved Tiny's determination and stubbornness. This is usually a death sentence for heroines because I can't stand the constant running that accompany these traits. But Tiny is different because she doesn't really run away. She expresses her doubts and asserts her independence but not in an irrational way. When she does become irrational, she's aware that she is. It made her all the more relatable to me.
The dialogue was also top-notch. The banter between Tiny and Ian, the harsh and often rage inducing conversations between Malcolm and Tiny, and the sweet tender moments between Tiny and her mom had me flipping the pages. I couldn't put it down.
This one ends on a semi cliffie. I don't really think it's a cliffie because even if you can stop with this book and not continue with the second, you'll still get a full story. Ian and Tiny's relationship is in a good place at the end of this book. There are some loose ends they need to tie up with regards to the other people in their lives but relationship wise, they're in a great place.
A copy was provided by Montlake in exchange for an honest review.
June 17, 2014
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4.5 TINY BUNNY STARS
Billionaires and damsels in distress are a dime a dozen and I find myself tired of it all. But then along came this book. I felt really connected to the characters, which made the story more realistic and in my opinion very enjoyable.
*FYI Victoria has light brown hair and green eyes*
We have Victoria (Tiny) Corielli, she looks after her sick mother on her measly salary. She's a bike courier and she's very good at what she does, but it's also the only job she feels she's capable of because of her dyslexia. Unfortunately her mothers health takes a turn for the worse, meaning she needs more money which pushes her to resort to a less legal job so that she can finance her treatment.
This is when she meets, Ian. A savvy business man, who seems unable to take his eyes off her. He propositions her, she refuses and the chase begins!
"Let me be perfectly frank with you, Victoria. There are lots of things that I'd like you to do for me. Some of them involve you on your knees. Others require you bent over a table. All of them require me between your legs."
Ian, is hot, demanding and oh so adorable! He also has a bit of potty mouth and has a great sense of humour! I feel like I'm promoting a product over here, but it's all true! He's character was like a blend of the boy next door and a possessive neanderthal!
He's drawn to Tiny right from the beginning but not in an insta-love sort of way. He was possibly one of the most caring and sensitive alpha's I have ever read! I always worry that one character trait will over power the other but, Ian was perfect!
Losing Control, was a highly enjoyable read. I love sexual tension, probably more that the actual sex in a book and this book had sexual tension in spades! The sex scenes were hot, Tiny and Ian's relationship progressed awesomely. Tiny, was an awesome heroine! She's quirky, sensitive but she's also loyal, she'd do anything for the people she loves! So what I'm getting at is that I really enjoyed this story!
"I'm just afraid that I can't give you enough anymore." He presses a soft kiss against my temple. "I'll take anything from you as long as it's something."
ARC kindly provided by author in return for an honest review
4.5 TINY BUNNY STARS
Billionaires and damsels in distress are a dime a dozen and I find myself tired of it all. But then along came this book. I felt really connected to the characters, which made the story more realistic and in my opinion very enjoyable.
*FYI Victoria has light brown hair and green eyes*
We have Victoria (Tiny) Corielli, she looks after her sick mother on her measly salary. She's a bike courier and she's very good at what she does, but it's also the only job she feels she's capable of because of her dyslexia. Unfortunately her mothers health takes a turn for the worse, meaning she needs more money which pushes her to resort to a less legal job so that she can finance her treatment.
This is when she meets, Ian. A savvy business man, who seems unable to take his eyes off her. He propositions her, she refuses and the chase begins!
"Let me be perfectly frank with you, Victoria. There are lots of things that I'd like you to do for me. Some of them involve you on your knees. Others require you bent over a table. All of them require me between your legs."
Ian, is hot, demanding and oh so adorable! He also has a bit of potty mouth and has a great sense of humour! I feel like I'm promoting a product over here, but it's all true! He's character was like a blend of the boy next door and a possessive neanderthal!
He's drawn to Tiny right from the beginning but not in an insta-love sort of way. He was possibly one of the most caring and sensitive alpha's I have ever read! I always worry that one character trait will over power the other but, Ian was perfect!
Losing Control, was a highly enjoyable read. I love sexual tension, probably more that the actual sex in a book and this book had sexual tension in spades! The sex scenes were hot, Tiny and Ian's relationship progressed awesomely. Tiny, was an awesome heroine! She's quirky, sensitive but she's also loyal, she'd do anything for the people she loves! So what I'm getting at is that I really enjoyed this story!
"I'm just afraid that I can't give you enough anymore." He presses a soft kiss against my temple. "I'll take anything from you as long as it's something."
ARC kindly provided by author in return for an honest review
January 30, 2016
4.5 Batman & Tiny stars <3
"If you prick us, do we not bleed?
If you tickle us, do we not laugh?
If you poison us, do we not die?
And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?"
Victoria (Tiny) Corielli. 25 Years Old.
Ian Kerr. 32 Years Old.
This book was simply amazing! It's no secret that I love everything that Jen Frederick writes, so it is no surprise I fell in love with this book :D
I'm going to keep my Review a little vogue. I think you should read and find out about the story yourselves ;)
Tiny life is not simple. All the weight in the worls sits on her tiny shoulders. From work to taking car on her mom. She has no time for distraction. She's hanging by a thread. She live with her mom in a small place, working as a bike courier. Due to her dyslexia disability she can't hold a job for long. When her mother Cancer is back in full force Tiny is devastated. Her mom is the most important person in her life And the only relative that left. Now, Tiny has to find ways to pay for treatments and find a better place to live.
While out doing a delivery she meet a mysterious stranger. They both feel Intense pull toward each other that no one can explain.
"We aren't strangers. Somewhere, at some point, we must have made a connection and we're now recognizing it again in this lifetime."
"Are you lost?"
"Not lost," he says, "but if I was, would you have lent me a hand?"
He lifts his own hand, palm up, as if to gesture for me to take it.
I step closer. "Where will you take me?" I ask, hand hovering over his.
"Anywhere you want to go."
While meeting him, she gets scared and run. She has no time for gorgeous strangers, she have too much on her plate, so she rather cut it before things get out of control. Because when he's near, she's Losing Control.
When the money she's making is not enough, she has no choice but to work for her step-brother Malcolm, in his shady business.
This turn of events put her back in Ian's way. Due to Malcolm request, She needs his signature, and him to hire her, but he can't do that and she leaves again.
But not for long. She's trying to keep her distance, he's showing his interest. She refuse, he takes it as challenge and start chasing her. And then the goodies are starting ;)
"You should know that when small prey runs away, it only whets the appetite of a predator. Someday, Victoria Corielli, I'm going to get you to say yes."
He's everywhere she's going. And he's not hiding the fact that he wants her, in his bed and his life.
Even thought he was against it, Ian has no choice but to hire her and let her help him with his project. She remained in the dark about his motives for revenge. t's a sensitive subject for him and she knows the time is right, he will tell her the reason.
"I want you, bunny, and I'll have you. This will be the last night you cry alone."
Ian shows his caring side from the beginning. He puts Tiny and her mother in a dream house, pampering her with clothes and lingerie, and feeding them food. Tiny, however, find it hard to accept. She used to being independent and control everything that happens in her life. She finds it hard to let someone from the outside take some of her burden. She has too much pride for that. Also, she has her insecurities. She don't know what his real intentions toward her are, and find it hard to believe he really wants her. The Class differences are reflected a lot in this book. That's the reason she insisted on him hiring her. Ian know it's the only way to make her agree to his help and he cave.
"Now my Tiny boxes are scattered in every corner of my head. I think of you non-stop. When I get up in the morning, I wonder if you'll like the smell of the soap I used. When lunch rolls around, I wonder if you've eaten enough. I wanted to delay making love to you until I was completely sure you were with me - mind, body and soul - because yes, Tiny, you are mine. And this isn't for show."
Ian .. Sigh .. This guy was a sweetheart. He's so caring, loving, sensitive, possessive, jealous, dirty talker, HOT, intense, powerful, controlling (in a good way), loyal, funny and just amazing. I'm really glad he and Tiny found each other <3
"He's a beast, I guess, but he wants to be my beast."
"You turn me on by breathing."
"You're becoming very important to me. Maybe even vital."
And this two have some very SEXY moments under the sheets! *Cough* dirty talker *Cough* ;)
"I'm your girl."
I am halfway down the second set of stairs when what I said sinks in. "About time you realized that."
"You're it. He says softly."
While the revenge plans getting in motion, lines start to blur as his seek for revenge and he's feelings for her Collide. Who will he choose?
I can't wait for the next book!! Although this one not ends with a cliffhanger, there is still a lot to sort out, and I really wanna be in Ian's mind ;)
Why not 5?
I find it hard to get into the book at the beginning .. I think a big reason is the cancer subject matter. It hits close to home this days. Also I think it was ista-lusty. But, although it was insta, at the same time it was kinda INSTA SLOW. So I find it believable when the story progressed.
"I'm a big collector of things."
"Am I a thing?"
"No, your my heart."
I just want to say his last words for her made me swoon and get my heart throb, but also they made it ache at the same time.
“ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review”
June 19, 2014
Title: Losing Control
Series: The Kerr Chronicles
Author: Jen Frederick
Release Date: June 17, 2014
Rating:5 stars
Cliffhanger:Mild one
HEA:
”I say who I sleep with and whose bed I’m in-and right now, you aren’t even in the same conversation.”
“I am the entire conversation.”
The steam in this book just about blew my top off. It blew my skirt back, It caused some tingling, some heart thumping, and some wiping of my brow may have been involved. WOWZA!!! Ian was THE MAN!! He was powerful, mysterious, dominating, decisive, and utterly generous with a tender side. He is exactly the type of hero I love. Once he's claimed his woman, no man would dare to encroach on his territory-or he will suffer the consequences. Very quickly, we see this side of Ian's personality-he always gets his way. Period.
"Are you always so confident and knowing? It's not very attractive."
"Then I guess you'll have no problem resisting me."
Wrong! (And he knows it.)
When he and Tiny meet, she's delivering a package to him and they have an unexplainable reaction to each other but tangible nonetheless by both of them. Without words, they see in each other's eyes that they are connected: souls, destiny, whatever you want to call it. There's an unfamiliar sensation felt by both. The only difference is, he's immediately ready for whatever this is between them. He makes snap decisions and goes with it with all he has. Tiny is faltering in her life that is currently in shambles though and she's scared. She runs. This is where his nickname "bunny" comes from. He's the predator-and she's the prey. She doesn't stand a chance.
Game on.
Tiny (Bunny) is going through the worst time in her entire life. She's struggling to do whatever it takes to make ends meet. And it has to be immediately. Her mother's illness has returned and now their lack of money has put a stop to her will to fight. What would she sacrifice to give her hope and comfort? Anything. There's no law she wouldn't break and no line she wouldn't cross. But would she do what Ian requires? Would she agree to taking part in his plans of revenge, no matter what the cost? That answer comes easy. She's loyal and giving to a fault. And her mother is her best friend who needs everything she's got. And she's going to give it to her. Tiny is extremely smart, but because of a reading disability, she has limited options for work. She has a strength of will that overcomes everything that falls in her path though and I loved that side of her personality. The one thing she can't seem to vanquish though is her unwanted, overpowering desire for Ian. He's everywhere, all around her and he's upfront with her: he wants her, and eventually he will have her.
"I wanted to delay making love to you until I was completely sure you were with me-mind, body, and soul-because yes, Tiny, you are mine. And this isn't for show."
I'm going to fuck you so hard tonight that you will be left with only one thought. One concept: You belong to me."
Ian seduces her with everything he's got. In the bedroom he took charge, talked dirty, and I was melting in a puddle. Holy hell. The man could do no wrong in my eyes.
He worships her, he supports her and he helps carry her burden that's been hers alone for years. Because of that she's extremely independent and she doesn't like taking the littlest thing from him. She wants to stand on her own feet and not depend on anyone. But little by little he melts her heart and breaks through her tough exterior. He shows her mother respect and courtesy and to see them together, growing genuinely close ultimately causes her complete surrender. He says he'll never leave her-can she trust in that? Because her world would crumble if everything falls apart.
Ian's hiding a mysterious past however and he's not ready to share his motivation for his need for revenge. He's pulled her into it but he can't divulge many details. He's clearly emotionally wounded in some way and they were a comfort to each other and someone they could depend on. Is she ensnared in something that she may come to regret? She's not sure, but at this point, there's no turning back.
Final thoughts: I've read several books by this author in the past, but this is now by far my favorite of hers without question. This has just cemented her as an auto-buy author and most especially the next book in the series. I absolutely consumed this book cover to cover without pause. One of the things I felt made the book stellar was the author's outstanding attention to detail and characterization. Sometimes the structure or idea of a story can be good but it may fall flat in the details and ability to drag your emotions inside the story. This was not the case here. This was a powerful story of a girl who's pulled back from the edge of despair. But is he her savior or her downfall?
It didn't even have a complete HEA and I still gave it 5 stars. I'm usually running for the hills if I hear that or throwing something when I don't get one. That should tell you how much I enjoyed this one. Loved, loved, LOVED. I want more. I am so unbelievably thrilled that the next book is in HIS POV. Dying while waiting.
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July 11, 2015
4.5 - I'll never be done with you and your solid gold pussy." Stars!
Ian -”I’m going to tell you a little bedtime story, Bunny. Once upon a time I was in Japan and I discovered this plastics company. I knew after the first tour of the company that I had to have it... I begged, cajoled, and finally bought my way in. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and one that I arrived at in a day.”
Jen Frederick always manages to take your standard boy/girl romance and give it a fresh new twist. I love that although her characters have problems, you don't drown under an overload of angst and over-the-top drama.
Losing Control is definitely another winner in my opinion, you have likeable characters in Victoria and Ian, and you have the drama from their pasts, as well as the challenges that they are both currently dealing with in their lives.
Victoria – You can only deal with one days worth of shit at a time. Otherwise you’re paralyzed by the fear of tomorrow.
I think one of the reasons this book grabbed me so hard is I could understand a little of Victoria’s struggles, by no means all of them, but the most important one. That is the feeling of helplessness when it comes to being unable to do the best that you can for a loved one, when in the end the decision is out of your hands, fate and destiny are ultimately in control and no matter how hard you fight, what you do, and however low you are prepared to go, the decision is still made without your input.
Outward appearances would have you believe that Ian Kerr is in control, and for the most part he is, except when it comes to Victoria ‘Tiny’ Corielli.
”I can see my future in your eyes, Tiny.”
After a chance meeting with her in through her shifty brother Malcolm, things don't go exactly to plan. Tiny needs money and lots of it, Ian has a job that could help with that problem, but until they meet she isn’t sure as to what it entails...
”You’re the package today, sweetheart and you have delivered yourself right to my door.”
What really made this book for me, and what I liked the most was the conversations between Ian and Victoria, you do get a generous amount of internal monologue, but the main developments in their relationship evolve around their chatter and not what they’re thinking. Ian has a dirty, dirty mouth, which is always a plus for me, and Jen’s writing as usual, at points had me squeezing my thighs together to alleviate my own ‘discomfort’...
”Let me be perfectly frank with you, Victoria. There are lots of things that I’d like you to do for me. some of them involve you on your knees. Others require you bent over a table. All of them require me to be between your legs.”
”Who say’s we’ll be sleeping? I anticipate a lot of rigorous activity followed by a complete loss of consciousness.”
“That’s not sleeping?”
“No, that’s fucking until you’re nearly dead.”
I have been a fan of Jen’s books for a while now (don't believe me check out my reviews). The quality of her writing, as well as the genuinely likeable characters and the well thought out plot development always pull me in, and leave me wanting more at the end. I am always looking forward to my next ‘Frederick-Fix’, as her books definitely have addictive qualities!
I loved Losing Control (although make sure you have tissues handy) it was sad, beautiful, empowering, and down-right sexy. I have everything crossed that we don't have to wait until September for the release of Taking Control, I need me some more Ian!
ARC generously provided by the author, in exchange for the above honest review.
Ian -”I’m going to tell you a little bedtime story, Bunny. Once upon a time I was in Japan and I discovered this plastics company. I knew after the first tour of the company that I had to have it... I begged, cajoled, and finally bought my way in. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and one that I arrived at in a day.”
Jen Frederick always manages to take your standard boy/girl romance and give it a fresh new twist. I love that although her characters have problems, you don't drown under an overload of angst and over-the-top drama.
Losing Control is definitely another winner in my opinion, you have likeable characters in Victoria and Ian, and you have the drama from their pasts, as well as the challenges that they are both currently dealing with in their lives.
Victoria – You can only deal with one days worth of shit at a time. Otherwise you’re paralyzed by the fear of tomorrow.
I think one of the reasons this book grabbed me so hard is I could understand a little of Victoria’s struggles, by no means all of them, but the most important one. That is the feeling of helplessness when it comes to being unable to do the best that you can for a loved one, when in the end the decision is out of your hands, fate and destiny are ultimately in control and no matter how hard you fight, what you do, and however low you are prepared to go, the decision is still made without your input.
Outward appearances would have you believe that Ian Kerr is in control, and for the most part he is, except when it comes to Victoria ‘Tiny’ Corielli.
”I can see my future in your eyes, Tiny.”
After a chance meeting with her in through her shifty brother Malcolm, things don't go exactly to plan. Tiny needs money and lots of it, Ian has a job that could help with that problem, but until they meet she isn’t sure as to what it entails...
”You’re the package today, sweetheart and you have delivered yourself right to my door.”
What really made this book for me, and what I liked the most was the conversations between Ian and Victoria, you do get a generous amount of internal monologue, but the main developments in their relationship evolve around their chatter and not what they’re thinking. Ian has a dirty, dirty mouth, which is always a plus for me, and Jen’s writing as usual, at points had me squeezing my thighs together to alleviate my own ‘discomfort’...
”Let me be perfectly frank with you, Victoria. There are lots of things that I’d like you to do for me. some of them involve you on your knees. Others require you bent over a table. All of them require me to be between your legs.”
”Who say’s we’ll be sleeping? I anticipate a lot of rigorous activity followed by a complete loss of consciousness.”
“That’s not sleeping?”
“No, that’s fucking until you’re nearly dead.”
I have been a fan of Jen’s books for a while now (don't believe me check out my reviews). The quality of her writing, as well as the genuinely likeable characters and the well thought out plot development always pull me in, and leave me wanting more at the end. I am always looking forward to my next ‘Frederick-Fix’, as her books definitely have addictive qualities!
I loved Losing Control (although make sure you have tissues handy) it was sad, beautiful, empowering, and down-right sexy. I have everything crossed that we don't have to wait until September for the release of Taking Control, I need me some more Ian!
ARC generously provided by the author, in exchange for the above honest review.
December 2, 2015
3.5*
I have mixed feelings about Losing Control I did enjoy it but I found it a bit slow sometimes nothing major happened and it did not grip me like I expected.
I felt sorry for Tiny what she had to go through to support herself and her mum now and in the last 3 years she has a tough life and it was refreshing to have a job like a bike courier.
I liked Ian but I did not love him and together they are hot.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I have mixed feelings about Losing Control I did enjoy it but I found it a bit slow sometimes nothing major happened and it did not grip me like I expected.
I felt sorry for Tiny what she had to go through to support herself and her mum now and in the last 3 years she has a tough life and it was refreshing to have a job like a bike courier.
I liked Ian but I did not love him and together they are hot.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
August 11, 2015
So much better than I expected!
This was a meaty, multi-layered rich guy/poor girl romance. It's a fantastic escapist's dream. The hero, Ian Kerr, is not only rich, but a really nice guy. Victoria, or "Tiny", finds him at the perfect moment in life, and seeing as how she's the perfect girl for him, the rest is history.
Tiny is a smart, dedicated, hardworking woman. I don't think Ian would have been so intrigued by her if she had been any less. Their initial meeting is one of sparks heading toward fireworks, but it's what follows that initial attraction that really sealed the deal for this reader. The daily grind, the pitfalls in the life of the "normal" people like Tiny...Ian is steadfast and compassionate and clever and wonderful. What a great hero. And he gets a great heroine.
What I felt like when I put the book down? Not only did we readers get a heroine who snagged a fantastic hero, but the hero was equally lucky. Tiny is a great girl, and they both deserve the best. While I felt like this story was fairly complete, it does lead into the next book that ties up all the loose ends.
Copy provided by the publisher for review
This was a meaty, multi-layered rich guy/poor girl romance. It's a fantastic escapist's dream. The hero, Ian Kerr, is not only rich, but a really nice guy. Victoria, or "Tiny", finds him at the perfect moment in life, and seeing as how she's the perfect girl for him, the rest is history.
Tiny is a smart, dedicated, hardworking woman. I don't think Ian would have been so intrigued by her if she had been any less. Their initial meeting is one of sparks heading toward fireworks, but it's what follows that initial attraction that really sealed the deal for this reader. The daily grind, the pitfalls in the life of the "normal" people like Tiny...Ian is steadfast and compassionate and clever and wonderful. What a great hero. And he gets a great heroine.
What I felt like when I put the book down? Not only did we readers get a heroine who snagged a fantastic hero, but the hero was equally lucky. Tiny is a great girl, and they both deserve the best. While I felt like this story was fairly complete, it does lead into the next book that ties up all the loose ends.
Copy provided by the publisher for review
September 7, 2016
4.75 "Ian, Ian, Ian" stars
Well, now I am really ashamed...for NOT reading this sooner. I LOVED Jen's books from Gridiron series
and I am so much looking forward to the next one
BUT somehow in the ocean of books I have planned to read, this one was near the top, so what the fuck happened?!
so, rectifying it as of now...
I actually had no expectations at all, i just wanted to read it LOL and it just so happened we clicked.
I loved the story although it wasn't anything spectacular to begin with, as it's about a young 25 year old woman, Victoria "Tiny" Corielli who struggles doing two jobs as a bicycle deliverer at the same time to care and provide for her heavily ill mother. Even when the deliveries she takes are a shady business doing them for her step-brother, one of those tasks leads her right in front of Ian Kincaid Kerr.
The instant attraction between them is so palpable, you could cut the tension with the knife. Everything around and about the man is mysterious as the opportunities of repeated encounters lead them into a dubious contract, but only at the first sight.
Ian Kerr is a danger to me.
She's adamant at first towards Ian and she brushes off his advances, flirtation and passes...but they are also so subtle, sensual and dangerously alluring...she could be easily swept of her feet if she didn't have her own problems to deal with...and she's easily his best prey...she made herself irresistible to a man who has everything BUT the ONE he wants the most.
You turned down my money, returned my box of gifts, challenged me in my loft, and spurned my advances. I'm not sure you could have made yourself more irresistible.
Slowly Ian finds his way in. He consumes Tiny with his everlasting presence and he takes them both, Victoria/Tiny and her sick mother under his care, providing for them, giving her mother the best possible comfort in medical and domestic care, and showing affection towards Tiny in such a measure that it almost seems unreal. She's struggling with doubts, it's all "too good to be true", "is this really happening" kinda thing, is he for fuckin real?
And just like that he's deep into her and her life...slowly spreading his intensity, chemistry, lust and want...
"I want you, Tiny Corielli. I've wanted you since the minute I saw you and that want has turned into a need I've not been able to shake. i tried to ignore what I was feeling, push it aside, but it kept returning, I'm not going to fight it anymore."
Ian 's taking over my life.
But as they get to know each other, she falls deep for him,
The connection between us is real and we are bound by it even if we don't want to be.
and she's even willing to fulfill the "special project" Ian firstly hired her for through her step-brother, BUT Ian is overly possesive of Tiny and he steps away from the primary idea. As he slowly opens his heart and uncovers the "reality, the painful truth behind the task and its devastating revelation that only brings and bonds them even tighter together...expressing their growing feelings for each other, the timing couldn't be more right and wrong at the same time, as the current event takes away the only thing that made Tiny going, ticking so far, It's pain, deep sorrow, and immeasurable loss...
...underneath money, fame, class differences, we all bleed, hate, love, cry, want.
and it brings them closer together, the only one who's standing beside her, caring, wanting, loving is the man she never dreamt of as a possibility BUT turned to be destined reality.
Why is this story any different than the others, you may ask. It's not really, it's the main characters that took my heart, mostly the hero, the combination of mysterious, seductive, dominance in such a sensible and sensual manner I was actually hooked and sunk from the first pages, from the instant my eyes read his name, and his actions lurred me in, tempting me and making me feel comfortable and overwhelmed at the same time.
Ian Kincaid Kerr....*deep sigh*
moving on to the next installment...
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June 16, 2017
***** 4.5 STARS *****
This story was so touching. And it was STEAMY HOT!!!!!
Victoria (aka Tiny) only has her mother left in her life, and she will do anything so that her mother could continue her expensive treatments against cancer. Money is tight, but Victoria keeps her head up high and works her butt off.
One day she bumps into Ian and sparks fly. When Victoria is reminded of her responsibilities, she leaves him on the street. Fate has them meeting again, and she is offered a job.
It's no ordinary job. It's a job for revenge. Ian's been planning for a long time, and he needs to find the perfect bait.
When things get confusing, Ian finds it difficult to use Victoria.
"I want you, Tiny Corielli. I've wanted you since the minute I saw you and that desire has turned into a need I've not been able to shake. I tried to ignore what I was feeling, put it aside, but it kept returning. I'm not going to fight it anymore."
Ian is so compassionate, especially towards Victoria's mother. The plan for revenge wasn't heavy in the book. This was more about their building relationship. But the seed has been planted, and I look forward to their plan of action in the next book.
This story was so touching. And it was STEAMY HOT!!!!!
Victoria (aka Tiny) only has her mother left in her life, and she will do anything so that her mother could continue her expensive treatments against cancer. Money is tight, but Victoria keeps her head up high and works her butt off.
One day she bumps into Ian and sparks fly. When Victoria is reminded of her responsibilities, she leaves him on the street. Fate has them meeting again, and she is offered a job.
It's no ordinary job. It's a job for revenge. Ian's been planning for a long time, and he needs to find the perfect bait.
When things get confusing, Ian finds it difficult to use Victoria.
"I want you, Tiny Corielli. I've wanted you since the minute I saw you and that desire has turned into a need I've not been able to shake. I tried to ignore what I was feeling, put it aside, but it kept returning. I'm not going to fight it anymore."
Ian is so compassionate, especially towards Victoria's mother. The plan for revenge wasn't heavy in the book. This was more about their building relationship. But the seed has been planted, and I look forward to their plan of action in the next book.
November 26, 2015
I really liked this one! It reminded me , a bit, of a Cinderella type story and I had plenty of feels..
Tiny ( aka bunny, aka Victoria) is a young woman with a lot on her shoulders.. supporting her mom that’s dealing with an extremely hard battle with cancer and working herself sick trying to pay doctor bills for her mom and keep a roof over their head. And Ian… super rich good looking guy with revenge on his mind and an attraction to Tiny that has completely thrown him for a loop. He wants to protect Tiny and her mom and give her everything to make her life easier but is also hell bent on revenge that may cloud his way towards making Tiny his own .
This was really a great story ! Although this book ends with Tiny and Ian in a good place, there is still more ahead for them in the next book and I am definitely looking forward to it!
August 17, 2014
STARS : 4 stars
POV : Victoria
HEA:
PART OF A SERIES – Next installment comes out in September 2014.
PURCHASE LINK: http://amzn.to/1pUUX0m
Victoria Corielli
Ian Kerr
I think this is one of these books that either you like it or you don’t! I really enjoyed it.
Victoria’s mother is sick and Victoria tries anything to help pay the medical bills because her mother is unable to work. Victoria has dyslexia so is gets a courier job delivery parcels to try and make ends meet. At night she delivers for her step brother and let me tell you he is such an asshole.
On one of her delivery she meets Ian Kerr . Ian Kerr is a multi millionaire / billionaire. And he wants Victoria.
Ian has a job for Victoria, but he doesn’t think she is right for the job. What does he want her to do? Well you have to find out.
Victoria doesn’t want to commit to any relationship as this stage because of her mother’s sickness.
In the process they both fall for each other but can business be mixed with pleasure? Will Ian be able to go ahead with what he wants Victoria to do?
FAVOURITE QUOTES / LINES
No, you forget to buy shirts whit fabric in the back. Apparently your money isn’t enough to buy a complete top – only half of one
I’m going to f*ck those doubts right out of you
You suck, I tell my body. Stop lusting after an unfaithful jerk.
ARC kindly provided by author in return for an honest review
POV : Victoria
HEA:
PART OF A SERIES – Next installment comes out in September 2014.
PURCHASE LINK: http://amzn.to/1pUUX0m
Victoria Corielli
Ian Kerr
I think this is one of these books that either you like it or you don’t! I really enjoyed it.
Victoria’s mother is sick and Victoria tries anything to help pay the medical bills because her mother is unable to work. Victoria has dyslexia so is gets a courier job delivery parcels to try and make ends meet. At night she delivers for her step brother and let me tell you he is such an asshole.
On one of her delivery she meets Ian Kerr . Ian Kerr is a multi millionaire / billionaire. And he wants Victoria.
Ian has a job for Victoria, but he doesn’t think she is right for the job. What does he want her to do? Well you have to find out.
Victoria doesn’t want to commit to any relationship as this stage because of her mother’s sickness.
In the process they both fall for each other but can business be mixed with pleasure? Will Ian be able to go ahead with what he wants Victoria to do?
FAVOURITE QUOTES / LINES
No, you forget to buy shirts whit fabric in the back. Apparently your money isn’t enough to buy a complete top – only half of one
I’m going to f*ck those doubts right out of you
You suck, I tell my body. Stop lusting after an unfaithful jerk.
ARC kindly provided by author in return for an honest review
January 27, 2022
DNF@ 66%.
MEH or the BAD:
Contrived dialogue & lines/sentences so was a cheezy & very predictable read. Nothing really mysterious about 32yo self-made businessman H who seemed too perfect & had such perfectly trite “obsessive-possessive” words towards h & 25yo dyslexic bike-courier h was quite average despite her being portrayed as a self-sacrificing & savvy-survivor daughter to her cancer-ridden mother who needed more expensive chemo treatments since her cancer came back again after 3-yr remission. Both H&h were just meh & their romance/S chem/S scenes tepid despite H's hot possessive words. Lacked emo-depth/accompanying angst to what was a sad & desperate plot but didn't translate as such and just pedantic & boring. Skipped to the last few pages & missed nothing important so reading book2 would be a waste of time, which I ended up doing anyway (see below).
Didn't like how easily impressed h was despite her supposedly resisting H repeatedly because made her eventual surrender to him & his rich generosity to her seem like she was just playing coy. Didn't really know why H would be so obssessed with h, from their shared parent tragedies & being alone now. Didn't like how easy h was to give her sexual favors & sleep around after her 1 BF ended up cheating on her.
Book2 (Taking Control):
Skimmed through it & nothing to add but same trite dialogue & cheezy/sappy love lines like “You are my heart” but lacking the feels. Some predictable action-suspense from villain guy & his wife.
Sexual History:
h's last lover was her on-off BF who introduced her to the bike-messenger job & who she slept with same day they met & exchanged phone #s. She didn't really like him but ended up sleeping with him anyway every now & then more like to scratch an itch. She's had hookups before. She had 1 serious BF but cheated on her. She hadn't had any other serious relationships other than sex hook-ups since her mom was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago. H is more a serial monogamist who sleeps & dates 1 woman at a time. Not sure how long his relationships tend to be. He hadn't dated or touched any OW since he met h.
MEH or the BAD:
Contrived dialogue & lines/sentences so was a cheezy & very predictable read. Nothing really mysterious about 32yo self-made businessman H who seemed too perfect & had such perfectly trite “obsessive-possessive” words towards h & 25yo dyslexic bike-courier h was quite average despite her being portrayed as a self-sacrificing & savvy-survivor daughter to her cancer-ridden mother who needed more expensive chemo treatments since her cancer came back again after 3-yr remission. Both H&h were just meh & their romance/S chem/S scenes tepid despite H's hot possessive words. Lacked emo-depth/accompanying angst to what was a sad & desperate plot but didn't translate as such and just pedantic & boring. Skipped to the last few pages & missed nothing important so reading book2 would be a waste of time, which I ended up doing anyway (see below).
Didn't like how easily impressed h was despite her supposedly resisting H repeatedly because made her eventual surrender to him & his rich generosity to her seem like she was just playing coy. Didn't really know why H would be so obssessed with h, from their shared parent tragedies & being alone now. Didn't like how easy h was to give her sexual favors & sleep around after her 1 BF ended up cheating on her.
Book2 (Taking Control):
Skimmed through it & nothing to add but same trite dialogue & cheezy/sappy love lines like “You are my heart” but lacking the feels. Some predictable action-suspense from villain guy & his wife.
Sexual History:
h's last lover was her on-off BF who introduced her to the bike-messenger job & who she slept with same day they met & exchanged phone #s. She didn't really like him but ended up sleeping with him anyway every now & then more like to scratch an itch. She's had hookups before. She had 1 serious BF but cheated on her. She hadn't had any other serious relationships other than sex hook-ups since her mom was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago. H is more a serial monogamist who sleeps & dates 1 woman at a time. Not sure how long his relationships tend to be. He hadn't dated or touched any OW since he met h.
July 10, 2016
3.59 stars!
Alright, this is going to be a review on Losing Control and Taking Control as both follow the relationship of Victoria and Ian. It also makes my life a whole lot easier because I read the two stories consecutively so it's a little difficult for me to distinguish between them.
Victoria is struggling to make ends meet as her mother is diagnosed with a second bout of cancer. She currently works as a bike messenger, her job opportunities are limited because she is dyslexic. Victoria then meets mega-successful Ian Kerr, who inserts himself into the life of Victoria and her mother.
I found the first half of the story to be incredibly well-written; the way in which Jen depicted Victoria's relationship with her mother, Sophie, felt real and although tragic, it read like a real life experience; as opposed to something tragic inserted into the story simply to make the heroine seem like a total damsel in distress, do you feel me. I liked the way the story dealt with issues of grief and coping mechanisms.
Victoria's dyslexia is also a significant component of the books. The moments where Victoria narrated on her struggles were some of my favourite aspects of the story. Victoria's dyslexia was so severe she was unable to send text messages, so she resorted to emojis. Literacy is crucial to our everyday lives, yet it is also something we take for granted. Although this story is fiction, I do believe our educational system is flawed when it comes to helping others with different learning needs. I think this was something that Jen Frederick also addressed in Sacked, and I appreciate the awareness she is bringing forth to this issue.
I personally didn't like that the second book contained alternating perspectives between Ian and Victoria. It just didn't work for me. I find it annoying when books do this, this was no exception.
I thought the suspense element was actually quite well-done, it wasn't totally expected, and it didn't feel dragged out.
The relationship between Victoria and Ian fell a little flat for me. It's the same old mega-rich-hottie swoops in and saves the day sort of storyline, and regardless of how well-done it may be, I doubt I'm ever going to be a fan. Also, their bedroom scenes ... Less steamy and more screamy, by that I mean I was either cringing or laughing out loud at the absurdity, I mean really:
I SCREAMED.
I have since read the third book in this series, which focuses on the relationship of Natalie and Jake. I will be reading the next installment when it releases because I have to know how the other characters' relationships pan out.
Alright, this is going to be a review on Losing Control and Taking Control as both follow the relationship of Victoria and Ian. It also makes my life a whole lot easier because I read the two stories consecutively so it's a little difficult for me to distinguish between them.
Victoria is struggling to make ends meet as her mother is diagnosed with a second bout of cancer. She currently works as a bike messenger, her job opportunities are limited because she is dyslexic. Victoria then meets mega-successful Ian Kerr, who inserts himself into the life of Victoria and her mother.
I found the first half of the story to be incredibly well-written; the way in which Jen depicted Victoria's relationship with her mother, Sophie, felt real and although tragic, it read like a real life experience; as opposed to something tragic inserted into the story simply to make the heroine seem like a total damsel in distress, do you feel me. I liked the way the story dealt with issues of grief and coping mechanisms.
Victoria's dyslexia is also a significant component of the books. The moments where Victoria narrated on her struggles were some of my favourite aspects of the story. Victoria's dyslexia was so severe she was unable to send text messages, so she resorted to emojis. Literacy is crucial to our everyday lives, yet it is also something we take for granted. Although this story is fiction, I do believe our educational system is flawed when it comes to helping others with different learning needs. I think this was something that Jen Frederick also addressed in Sacked, and I appreciate the awareness she is bringing forth to this issue.
I personally didn't like that the second book contained alternating perspectives between Ian and Victoria. It just didn't work for me. I find it annoying when books do this, this was no exception.
I thought the suspense element was actually quite well-done, it wasn't totally expected, and it didn't feel dragged out.
The relationship between Victoria and Ian fell a little flat for me. It's the same old mega-rich-hottie swoops in and saves the day sort of storyline, and regardless of how well-done it may be, I doubt I'm ever going to be a fan. Also, their bedroom scenes ... Less steamy and more screamy, by that I mean I was either cringing or laughing out loud at the absurdity, I mean really:
“make me wetter than a fire hydrant on the fourth of July."
I SCREAMED.
I have since read the third book in this series, which focuses on the relationship of Natalie and Jake. I will be reading the next installment when it releases because I have to know how the other characters' relationships pan out.
December 16, 2020
5 stars as hell!!
✨✨✨✨✨
Y'know what, I deserved a 5 star read right now. I may be too harsh on a lot of the books on here, but when I love a book I really looooooove it!
* * *
So here's the shocking thing: this book is technically unoriginal. Ordinary girl who's lowkey hot as shit and billionaire hottie. Drama and sex ensues. But Tiny and Ian went beyond those tropes and their characters felt really well developed.
Tiny was the absolute star of Losing Control. She was so fierce, loving and loyal. Wildly stubborn and willing to do anything to help her mother. But where she diverges from other typical stubborn heroines is that she's aware of her faults. And not in a "I know I'm an idiot but I'm going full steam ahead!" She knew when she was being ridiculous, knew when she needed to push, and knew when she needed to let things just flow naturally.
We love a sweet angry girl with a brain.
Ian was refreshingly warm and physically and emotionally affectionate. We had a lil lowkey insta love with him but yknow what, it worked for me. He felt an immediate connection to Tiny and couldn't quite figure out what it was and why. I'll allow the insta love.
I had two small gripes.
1) The first half of the book was very smoke and mirrors and subterfuge. There was a lot of dialogue that was all innuendo and hidden meanings. Maybe I'm too autistic to understand what was going on or maybe I'm just too dumb lmao. But either way I was lost for a lot of the double speak at the beginning. I found my way eventually but boy was I confused.
2) Tiny is a grown woman who calls her mom "mommy".
All in all, I really loved this book. Tiny and Ian had fan-fucking-tastic chemistry
and the sex scenes were 🔥🥵so there's that!!!!!
Also, technically this book can be read as a standalone. There's a second book that completes the story, but you aren't really losing too much by passing on it.
✨✨✨✨✨
Y'know what, I deserved a 5 star read right now. I may be too harsh on a lot of the books on here, but when I love a book I really looooooove it!
* * *
So here's the shocking thing: this book is technically unoriginal. Ordinary girl who's lowkey hot as shit and billionaire hottie. Drama and sex ensues. But Tiny and Ian went beyond those tropes and their characters felt really well developed.
Tiny was the absolute star of Losing Control. She was so fierce, loving and loyal. Wildly stubborn and willing to do anything to help her mother. But where she diverges from other typical stubborn heroines is that she's aware of her faults. And not in a "I know I'm an idiot but I'm going full steam ahead!" She knew when she was being ridiculous, knew when she needed to push, and knew when she needed to let things just flow naturally.
I guess that’s why I’m angry. Ian is acting like he intends to be best friends with us for a long time, and my mom is eating this up. It’s as if all my decisions are being made for me. Plus, I can’t even protest without looking like an utter jackass
We love a sweet angry girl with a brain.
Ian was refreshingly warm and physically and emotionally affectionate. We had a lil lowkey insta love with him but yknow what, it worked for me. He felt an immediate connection to Tiny and couldn't quite figure out what it was and why. I'll allow the insta love.
“You’ve been very patient with me,” I say softly. “I’d wait forever for you, Tiny,” he responds. “If you don’t believe it now, you will in fifty years when you’re still with me.”
* * *
“I want you, bunny, and I’ll have you. This will be the last night you cry alone.”
I had two small gripes.
1) The first half of the book was very smoke and mirrors and subterfuge. There was a lot of dialogue that was all innuendo and hidden meanings. Maybe I'm too autistic to understand what was going on or maybe I'm just too dumb lmao. But either way I was lost for a lot of the double speak at the beginning. I found my way eventually but boy was I confused.
2) Tiny is a grown woman who calls her mom "mommy".
All in all, I really loved this book. Tiny and Ian had fan-fucking-tastic chemistry
“Wait a second, don’t you have anything that you want to say to me?” He quirks an eyebrow up. I hum a few bars of the 1970s song made popular by David Cassidy that my mom loved to sing. I think I love you. Ian looks at me, and then when the lyrics come to him, he throws his head backward and lets out a belly-shaking laugh. “One of these days you’ll feel comfortable saying it out loud, but I’ll definitely be changing your ringtone tomorrow.”
and the sex scenes were 🔥🥵so there's that!!!!!
Also, technically this book can be read as a standalone. There's a second book that completes the story, but you aren't really losing too much by passing on it.
August 4, 2016
3.50+ RATING- I find this authors writing style very readable and I enjoyed the romance between the two main characters. The steamy bits were sexy and very well written. Readers that can appreciate a rich alpha hero, an instant attraction and some dirty talk should be pleased with this one!
One note: I didn't realize this was not a standalone book or I probably wouldn't have read it. I don't consider this a cliffhanger ending though, more a HFN. The revenge portion of the story never really got off the ground IMO but I'm guessing that will be the major story line in book two.
January 28, 2016
*I gave this audiobook a B for the narration and B- for the story at AudioGals*
Narrated by Kate Waldren
Lovers of the billionaire hero trope will likely enjoy Losing Control. While different in some respects from the typical Fifty-Shades-style stories, and definitely on the milder side of the spectrum, this story nonetheless features an alpha hero who is keen on controlling the heroine, though less due to his own flaws and more due to the heroine’s own, unfortunate set of circumstances. As is typical for this trope, the erotic nature of the passionate scenes is definitely towards the hotter end of the scale, both from a frequency and detailed nature, though the hero’s and heroine’s interactions are still, for the most part, of a vanilla variety. As a further enhancement to the plot there is also a mild romantic suspense overlay which serves as a somewhat entertaining secondary plot line. However, be forewarned, while the romantic arc is mostly resolved in Losing Control, the book does end in a mild cliffhanger primarily related to other matters. Therefore, if you want the full story, you will technically need to listen to Book 2, Taking Control, too. Fortunately, the second book is also now available in audio format.
See the full review at AudioGals*
Narrated by Kate Waldren
Lovers of the billionaire hero trope will likely enjoy Losing Control. While different in some respects from the typical Fifty-Shades-style stories, and definitely on the milder side of the spectrum, this story nonetheless features an alpha hero who is keen on controlling the heroine, though less due to his own flaws and more due to the heroine’s own, unfortunate set of circumstances. As is typical for this trope, the erotic nature of the passionate scenes is definitely towards the hotter end of the scale, both from a frequency and detailed nature, though the hero’s and heroine’s interactions are still, for the most part, of a vanilla variety. As a further enhancement to the plot there is also a mild romantic suspense overlay which serves as a somewhat entertaining secondary plot line. However, be forewarned, while the romantic arc is mostly resolved in Losing Control, the book does end in a mild cliffhanger primarily related to other matters. Therefore, if you want the full story, you will technically need to listen to Book 2, Taking Control, too. Fortunately, the second book is also now available in audio format.
See the full review at AudioGals*
July 14, 2016
I need to write a few words about this book. It was such a good surprise. Surprise because I like angst, drama and dark. When at 7% I realised the book would be funny too it was too late. I was hooked. Funny? 
not really my thing.
Loved the witty heroine. She was funny and wickedly sarcastic.
Our guy in this story is a very hot alpha with a dirty mouth
and finally, Victoria is a biker courier. It was very refreshing and interesting read about it. It made me realise how challenging and dangerous is being a bicycle courier in a big city.
"Let me be perfectly frank with you, Victoria. There are lots of things that I'd like you to do for me. Some of them involve you on your knees. Others require you bent over a table. All of them require me between your legs."
not really my thing. Loved the witty heroine. She was funny and wickedly sarcastic.
Our guy in this story is a very hot alpha with a dirty mouth
and finally, Victoria is a biker courier. It was very refreshing and interesting read about it. It made me realise how challenging and dangerous is being a bicycle courier in a big city."Let me be perfectly frank with you, Victoria. There are lots of things that I'd like you to do for me. Some of them involve you on your knees. Others require you bent over a table. All of them require me between your legs."
September 24, 2015
I'm in love with Ian, and I have a big girl crush on Jen Frederick because her writing simply amazes me. I'm really looking forward to reading the next in the series and seeing that Tiny and Ian get their HEA.
March 26, 2015
Disappointing.
I received an early complimentary copy for an honest review.
This was an unraveled mess of a book. It started out depressing with some sort of Cinderella-esque misery in which the heroine was mired. Plucky though she was, it was awful to read about her mother's deteriorating health and terminal disease. Then there was the dyslexia and lack of resources, add the awful step-brother, add to this the danger of her job and then throw in the hero who appears out of nowhere to promise a lot of filthy sex but no connection. The hero too was isolated, completely by circumstance and also by choice, he seemed to have some friends but this was not detailed in any depth so as secondary characters they lacked interest. The characters had potential but did not reach it. All I could think of at the end of the book was a scenario where if you went into a store to buy a sweater for warmth and that looks nice, go home and open the bag and saw that you somehow ended up with a random-holey-mess, threads hanging and trailing, with the promise of the rest of the sweater to come, maybe, maybe not.....then this is the same disappointing feeling I walked away from this book with.
I received an early complimentary copy for an honest review.
This was an unraveled mess of a book. It started out depressing with some sort of Cinderella-esque misery in which the heroine was mired. Plucky though she was, it was awful to read about her mother's deteriorating health and terminal disease. Then there was the dyslexia and lack of resources, add the awful step-brother, add to this the danger of her job and then throw in the hero who appears out of nowhere to promise a lot of filthy sex but no connection. The hero too was isolated, completely by circumstance and also by choice, he seemed to have some friends but this was not detailed in any depth so as secondary characters they lacked interest. The characters had potential but did not reach it. All I could think of at the end of the book was a scenario where if you went into a store to buy a sweater for warmth and that looks nice, go home and open the bag and saw that you somehow ended up with a random-holey-mess, threads hanging and trailing, with the promise of the rest of the sweater to come, maybe, maybe not.....then this is the same disappointing feeling I walked away from this book with.
August 29, 2015
*ARC received from Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review*
Well this was a very welcome and sexy surprise. Good storyline and the sex... va va vroom. I loved it!!!! Victoria, or Tiny, was an interesting woman, not too weak, but not so stubborn that she denied her feelings for Ian again and again, as so many women do in romances. Her loyalty and devotion to her sick mother was one of the best parts of the book. Ian, although I didn't fully understand his story until damn near the end of the book, was a real possessive sweetheart (and it didn't hurt that he loved to go downtown on Tiny...eyebrows wiggling...). The ending was rather abrupt. When I got to a big part and realized it was 97% done, I was like "wtf?" but at the same time, it didn't leave a lot unanswered. Really good book.
Well this was a very welcome and sexy surprise. Good storyline and the sex... va va vroom. I loved it!!!! Victoria, or Tiny, was an interesting woman, not too weak, but not so stubborn that she denied her feelings for Ian again and again, as so many women do in romances. Her loyalty and devotion to her sick mother was one of the best parts of the book. Ian, although I didn't fully understand his story until damn near the end of the book, was a real possessive sweetheart (and it didn't hurt that he loved to go downtown on Tiny...eyebrows wiggling...). The ending was rather abrupt. When I got to a big part and realized it was 97% done, I was like "wtf?" but at the same time, it didn't leave a lot unanswered. Really good book.
June 6, 2019
Spoilers ahead
Tiny is a dyslectic bike messenger, when her mom's cancer returns she takes a job with her step brother delivering packages she suspects are illegal. She meets Ian on the street and is instantly attracted to him but she runs away. When her step brother calls her for a job she meets Ian again and she's offered a great salary to be bait for another man so Ian can destroy him. But the attraction between her and Ian is too intense and as they grow close he's not able to tolerate the OM texting her or talking to her. Tiny has a fantastic relationship with her mom and when the sad situation occurs I cried buckets.
Ian is a very rich man who started off with a plan, his reaction to Tiny is unexpected for him but the intense way he feels about her and the way he treats her was thrilling to read. We hear from the OM and Tiny's step brother that Ian has had many women but we don't see any evidence of this especially as Tiny doesn't use computers because of her disability. What we do see is hit complete devotion to Tiny so much so that going through with his revenge plot became too difficult.
I loved this book, I loved Tiny even with her stubbornness which led to her being hurt, I admired the way she cared for her mom and the lengths she went too to care for her. I loved Ian and the way he treated Tiny and her mom, though this was only in Tiny's POV so we don't really get much background to Ian and a "feel" of his character.
I can't remember the last book that I 5*, most times my highest ratings are only used for books I reread but I loved this one so much I'm bringing out the big guns 😂
This ends on a cliffhanger and I'm ever hopeful that the next books don't ruin this one for me. Fingers crossed!
Tiny is a dyslectic bike messenger, when her mom's cancer returns she takes a job with her step brother delivering packages she suspects are illegal. She meets Ian on the street and is instantly attracted to him but she runs away. When her step brother calls her for a job she meets Ian again and she's offered a great salary to be bait for another man so Ian can destroy him. But the attraction between her and Ian is too intense and as they grow close he's not able to tolerate the OM texting her or talking to her. Tiny has a fantastic relationship with her mom and when the sad situation occurs I cried buckets.
Ian is a very rich man who started off with a plan, his reaction to Tiny is unexpected for him but the intense way he feels about her and the way he treats her was thrilling to read. We hear from the OM and Tiny's step brother that Ian has had many women but we don't see any evidence of this especially as Tiny doesn't use computers because of her disability. What we do see is hit complete devotion to Tiny so much so that going through with his revenge plot became too difficult.
I loved this book, I loved Tiny even with her stubbornness which led to her being hurt, I admired the way she cared for her mom and the lengths she went too to care for her. I loved Ian and the way he treated Tiny and her mom, though this was only in Tiny's POV so we don't really get much background to Ian and a "feel" of his character.
I can't remember the last book that I 5*, most times my highest ratings are only used for books I reread but I loved this one so much I'm bringing out the big guns 😂
This ends on a cliffhanger and I'm ever hopeful that the next books don't ruin this one for me. Fingers crossed!
May 26, 2021
I was surprised how much I liked this book. I jotted down some notes while reading:
-My legs are exhausted by all the bike riding she does, and my ass hurts for her ass
-This book reminds me a bit of In Flight (which I loved). It's the alpha male who desperately finally finds the ONE he wants, and she's a bit aloof to all his charms. Brilliant!
-Those cancer moments were so hard to read
-I LOVE how strong she is, emotionally speaking
-Wish she would
-My legs are exhausted by all the bike riding she does, and my ass hurts for her ass
-This book reminds me a bit of In Flight (which I loved). It's the alpha male who desperately finally finds the ONE he wants, and she's a bit aloof to all his charms. Brilliant!
-Those cancer moments were so hard to read
-I LOVE how strong she is, emotionally speaking
-Wish she would
May 28, 2014
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Victoria, aka “Tiny” carries the weight of the world on her shoulders, barely making a living, crushed under the weight of her mother’s precarious health and the medical bills cancer treatment brings. Dyslexia has limited her job opportunities, but daily she rides her bike to her job as a courier. Desperate for money, she takes a dubious side job making deliveries for her stepbrother. One job takes her to the office of an extremely attractive, extremely wealthy and extremely aggravating man, Ian. Her goal, to get Ian to sign some papers for her brother or he will not lend her the money she needs. What happens between Tiny and Ian is what fairytales are made of, once they get past the bickering and bantering back and forth! Ian takes on the role of knight in shining armor, trying to fulfill every need Tiny and her mother have. What is brewing inside the hard exterior that Ian shows Tiny? How can this man be so caring and compassionate towards her mother? Is it atonement for his past?
Two strangers, worlds apart find love, trust and support in one another. Ian becomes Tiny’s rock, Tiny becomes Ian’s beacon in the night.
Losing Control by Jen Frederick combines a heartwarming story of a daughter’s love for her mother, the joy and heartbreak of finding someone to trust in and care about and the sizzling steam of sensual tension when two people find they fit together like two halves of a whole. Ms. Frederick has pulled out all of the stops with her sigh-worthy style of writing. She has the ability to build not only Tiny’s world, but the sharp contrasts of Ian’s world of excess, and money. I applaud her depiction of Tiny, strong, caring and able to take what life keeps throwing at her with grace and determination. Ian is harder to define, part of his mystique? He is wealthy, alone, tough in business, but gentle with those he cares about. What could have been a sad and maudlin tale is, instead filled with tidbits of humor, danger and love. Highly recommended to leave a smile on your face and a contented sigh on your lips!
I received a review copy as part of the Losing Control Tour & Giveaway stopping at Tome Tender May 28, 2014.
Series: Kerr Chronicles - Book 1
Expected Publication Date: June 4, 2014
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
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Victoria, aka “Tiny” carries the weight of the world on her shoulders, barely making a living, crushed under the weight of her mother’s precarious health and the medical bills cancer treatment brings. Dyslexia has limited her job opportunities, but daily she rides her bike to her job as a courier. Desperate for money, she takes a dubious side job making deliveries for her stepbrother. One job takes her to the office of an extremely attractive, extremely wealthy and extremely aggravating man, Ian. Her goal, to get Ian to sign some papers for her brother or he will not lend her the money she needs. What happens between Tiny and Ian is what fairytales are made of, once they get past the bickering and bantering back and forth! Ian takes on the role of knight in shining armor, trying to fulfill every need Tiny and her mother have. What is brewing inside the hard exterior that Ian shows Tiny? How can this man be so caring and compassionate towards her mother? Is it atonement for his past?
Two strangers, worlds apart find love, trust and support in one another. Ian becomes Tiny’s rock, Tiny becomes Ian’s beacon in the night.
Losing Control by Jen Frederick combines a heartwarming story of a daughter’s love for her mother, the joy and heartbreak of finding someone to trust in and care about and the sizzling steam of sensual tension when two people find they fit together like two halves of a whole. Ms. Frederick has pulled out all of the stops with her sigh-worthy style of writing. She has the ability to build not only Tiny’s world, but the sharp contrasts of Ian’s world of excess, and money. I applaud her depiction of Tiny, strong, caring and able to take what life keeps throwing at her with grace and determination. Ian is harder to define, part of his mystique? He is wealthy, alone, tough in business, but gentle with those he cares about. What could have been a sad and maudlin tale is, instead filled with tidbits of humor, danger and love. Highly recommended to leave a smile on your face and a contented sigh on your lips!
I received a review copy as part of the Losing Control Tour & Giveaway stopping at Tome Tender May 28, 2014.
Series: Kerr Chronicles - Book 1
Expected Publication Date: June 4, 2014
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
November 6, 2015
The shell of this story is good and there are certain parts of it that are even really good, but there's all these little mfing jabs that just continually knocked me away from enjoying it.
" It's a bad Broadway musical beat where the disease is the conductor. It's the disease- the mutating, killing cells- that directs the players. Today the beat is somber.
^What a powerful way to describe the ups and downs of cancer.
"You must think my pussy is lined with fucking gold if I'm worth a million-dollar apartment overlooking Central Park."
^ :o
"I hum a few bars of the 1970s song made popular by David Cassidy that my mom loved to sing. I think I love you Ian looks at me, and then... "
^Well played, well played on an "I love you."
I have a true appreciation for the way this author phrases things. I absolutely hate Jack and Jill writers that act as though they're writing a romance, erotica, mystery, or whatever to a bunch of preschool kids.
It's those mfing jabs, though, that just ruin it:/
Jab #One
Appreciation for the author's phrasing ability aside, there's a huge problem for me in the female MCs voice & personality.
Her voice didn't need to be 'Jack and Jill,' but she certainly shouldn't sound as though she's a fucking thesaurus, either.
Here's why...
The female MC, Tiny, is a messenger. She has dyslexia. This is brought up frequently and in-depth. She admits that she does not read nor write because it takes her a very long time to decipher the words. She blindly signs contracts because she has such difficulty reading. She's lost jobs, such as a waitress job, because she can't function at a task like writing down orders. She's functions geographically and such mainly by memory and having a job that doesn't require reading and writing skills. No Googling or texting for her, okay!?! A lot of time is spent explaining and expounding upon these difficulties, and it's a dominating inner thought for her character.
I want to preface by saying that such difficulties in no way make a person stupid; far from it!!! I'd also add the the enabling of her by everyone in this book to use her learning disability as an excuse to be illiterate was so fucking off putting.
Anyway...
However, the mere fact that she doesn't ever read & has shied away from any educational activity because of her dyslexia makes it completely nonsensical that she would have the 'educated,' proper, refined first person voice used by the author. In other words, the words that she uses, such as:
•ostentatious
•noncommittal
• brisk
• decipherable
•intercept
•facade
•detritus
•inane
•protestations
•forlornly
•reproving
•non-sequitur
• obliges
•largesse
•pique
•surly
•juxtaposition
• lothario
•capitulation
•altruistic
•assuage
•demurs
just doesn't sound authentic, believable coming out of this character's mouth.
It makes the character completely unbelievable in what she's saying half the time because no uneducated person with no outside interest in "book smarts" fucking uses words like she does in her thoughts and dialogue.
Her personality is equally as taxing. The author made this character so selfless when it came to her mother, but so very ungrateful, rude, hypocritical, whiny, and self-absorbed in all other areas of life.
Jab #2
A very rich guy, full of confidence, & dabbling in what may or may not be criminal activity tell you that some strange guy that delivers food to your home is:
"Tiny, meet Steve. Steve's in charge of me."
"So Steve's in charge of you? How come I don't believe that?"
"He's in charge of where I can go. He gets very irritated when I'm in new places, & then I have to soothe him with expensive bottles of Scotch and free trips for his family to come visit him from Australia. It gets pricey. I try to keep him happy."
Bam, this weird as fuck convo ends as if it never happened. She is distracted by the yummy food & doesn't ask a single fucking question about the absolute weirdness of that shit? What? Really, you don't want to know why the weird guy delivering food is " in charge" of the sleek, alpha mfer that claims he makes 30 mil a day? Huh?
I guess the whole 'he controls where I go' thing was a joke?!? Idk? As the book ends, I still don't understand Steve. Is he a bodyguard? A chauffeur? A gofer?
A friend? An alien? Hell, if I know? Why the hell does he speak in monosyllabic grunts? Why doesn't he like the female MC? I know why I don't....but still?!?!
Jab #3
Her mom has cancer for second go-round. She's broke as fuck and doing illegal shit to get by.
At 32%, she opens up to the male MC about her dying mom. She is sitting in his lap crying into his chest over her dying mom , and this mfer gets an erection.
"I want you to know I'm not hard because you're crying, but because any normal man would have this reaction if you stay on his lap for more than a second.
She laughs .... I DON'T!
He turns out to be an okay guy. But, damn the crying erection was always in the back of my head as an ewwww moment.
Jab, Jab, Jab Away
It's a lot of little
For example, the entire reason she goes to work doing illegal shit for her stepbro is because she can't afford suitable housing for her mom and can't get housing assistance because her mom "worked some that year." If she had housing assistance, she wouldn't be working for step bro and wouldn't be involved with the male Mc.
Yet, the mom has Medicaid, which means that she could get housing assistance, disability, and whole host of other shit that would moot the whole excuse of why she's taken an illegal job.
Wool
I'd fear even trying to count how many times wool was mentioned.
Weird Non-End
So, there's a seesaw here of her being his lover vs his employee in getting revenge on some dude. It's a rather odd plot that he says he knew she was "mine" and "the one" from the moment he laid eyes on her, but then he still goes about using her as "bait" for a bit.
This is the main plot... This revenge. So, it's also weird that it suddenly takes a backseat for the last 30% and turns the reigns over to the dying mom. Before you know it, the HEA surfaces and revenge is forgotten UNTIL THE LAST FING PAGE.
The author stalls and then forces the revenge plot back at the last minute for a Hail Mary into the next book~
Basically, it ended up feeling like a cat chasing its tail .... Getting distracted by a couple of random moth balls... And then resuming his tail chasing.
Bottom Line
I'm disappointed and nursing a sore jaw:/ 1 1/2 stars for me.
June 17, 2014
ARC from the author. 4 stars.
Really liked this a lot. More complete review to come.
6/1/2014
'Tiny' is a 25 year old dyslexic bike courier with a mom who's suffered a cancer relapse. She's desperate to make the funds to cover the new costs of treatment for her mom and accepts her 'brother' Malcolm's help with some off-the-books deliveries. Doing these 'questionable' deliveries leads to an off-chance meeting with NY billionaire Ian.
While there is little doubt that this follows a popular trendy theme of 'Billionaire meets poor girl' trope, the introduction of sympathetic (Tiny's mom) and other HOT characters (hello, Steve, my lovely Aussie bodyguard) makes this a bit more unique, and less 'roll your eyes.'
I find that Jen Frederick is more suited to writing normal adult (more erotic, less NA) books. This one definitely has the hot factor down, and I did like the main characters quite a bit.
Now...if I could only convince her to write in past tense vs present...
Really liked this a lot. More complete review to come.
6/1/2014
'Tiny' is a 25 year old dyslexic bike courier with a mom who's suffered a cancer relapse. She's desperate to make the funds to cover the new costs of treatment for her mom and accepts her 'brother' Malcolm's help with some off-the-books deliveries. Doing these 'questionable' deliveries leads to an off-chance meeting with NY billionaire Ian.
While there is little doubt that this follows a popular trendy theme of 'Billionaire meets poor girl' trope, the introduction of sympathetic (Tiny's mom) and other HOT characters (hello, Steve, my lovely Aussie bodyguard) makes this a bit more unique, and less 'roll your eyes.'
I find that Jen Frederick is more suited to writing normal adult (more erotic, less NA) books. This one definitely has the hot factor down, and I did like the main characters quite a bit.
Now...if I could only convince her to write in past tense vs present...
September 21, 2014
Really enjoyed it
To me this story was a bit like a fairytale with a heroine struggling with her day to day life and a hero who can fix all of her problems with a click of his fingers. Unfortunately Tiny, our heroine, doesn't trust or accept our hero, Ian's generosity straight away. She struggles to give him control of her life, but eventually realises that it is in her very sick Mother's best interest.
Ian and Tiny learn to trust each other and their feelings for each other grow. Both have faced hurdles in their lives but I can tell that this has made their connection stronger. The way Ian helps to look after Tiny's Mum was so sweet.
A decent amount of steamy bits, with a great and believable connection between them.
I really enjoyed the first part to the series and already have part 2 ready to go.
To me this story was a bit like a fairytale with a heroine struggling with her day to day life and a hero who can fix all of her problems with a click of his fingers. Unfortunately Tiny, our heroine, doesn't trust or accept our hero, Ian's generosity straight away. She struggles to give him control of her life, but eventually realises that it is in her very sick Mother's best interest.
Ian and Tiny learn to trust each other and their feelings for each other grow. Both have faced hurdles in their lives but I can tell that this has made their connection stronger. The way Ian helps to look after Tiny's Mum was so sweet.
A decent amount of steamy bits, with a great and believable connection between them.
I really enjoyed the first part to the series and already have part 2 ready to go.
August 7, 2015
Well this was a really good book. It was all from the h pov and I really wish we would have gotten some of the H pov. I also had a few problems with the heroine but not enough to not enjoy the story. I could understand most of her feelings and some I felt it was I silly. I really hope the second book gives more insight into the hero which is what I felt was missing in this book. I loved that I really felt the hero cared even when she felt so suspicious. I think the stepbrother was a ass and yet she was cool with him still and would except help from him with a cost but not with the hero. It seemed crazy in my mind especially when the hero wasn't putting your life on the line. But it was a really good story and look forward to next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 18, 2015
*re-read 4 1/2 stars, Victoria loves her mother they are best friends who have been through more than anyone should have to live through. Three years ago Victoria's mom was diagnosed with cancer and beat it but now they just found out her cancer has returned. Instead of being upbeat and positive Victorias mom doesn't seem to have the confidence that she will beat cancer again. To support them both Victoria is a bike courier and has found a second under the table job delivering small packages for her step brother. One day while delivering a package to a wig shop Victoria comes face to face with Ian. Ian is like no man Victoria has ever scene but her life is work and taking care of her mother.
One day while she is making a delivery for her step brother she delivers a package to Ian. When Ian opens his mouth he proceeds to insult and infuriate Victoria. Furious Tiny(Victoria) leaves only to be told from her step brother Malcolm that if she wants money from him to help her mom she will get Ian to sign the papers she delivered. With no other choice Tiny agrees. The day before Tiny's mom is to start treatment They go to the zoo while walking in Tiny runs into Ian who inserts himself into their plans giving the impression that they are together. After spending a day together Ian offers them a ride home. Seeing her mom so tired Tiny agrees.
Instead of taking them home Ian takes them to an apartment and tells Tiny that he wants them both to stay. Soon Ian seems to be pushing his opinions and wants whenever Victoria is around and makes it known that he wants her for more than just a job. The more time Victoria spends with Ian the more she gets drawn in by his charm and she begins to fall in love with him. But the doubt always seems to come back that Ian would never want to be with and stay with a girl like her. When Victoria agrees to help Ian she is thrust into a world of anger and revenge. Victoria's job is to help trap an up and coming politicians family member but when Tiny asks for more information Ian won't give her any.
The more Victoria spends with Ian the harder it becomes to separate her job with Ian from their personal life that seems to heat up more and more anytime they are near each other. Not only is Tiny dealing with Ian but her mother seems to be getting sicker and starts talking about stopping treatment. Even though Tiny is confused about the relationship she and Ian have he seems to be a rock that won't budge when it comes to her, and she finds herself not only leaning more on him but falling in love. But when Victoria finally thinks she may be able to have it all the truth of what is really important is made clear and both Ian and Victoria will have to decide what is more important revenge or happiness.
I loved this book, I loved reading about the relationship Victoria and her mom had and I melted when I read about Ian and Victorias mom's relationship. Victoria was a great heroine who loved her mom and was willing and happy to do anything she had to for her mom, she was strong and even when she was afraid she was willing to take a risk. I loved seeing her grow in her confidence about her relationship with Ian, and I loved seeing her learn to lean on Ian when she needed help. Ian was an awesome hero, he did whatever he had to to get Tiny and then to take care of her and her mom. He was possessive(oh yeah There are great possessive sense that had me grinning like a fool), strong, determined, and willing to do whatever he had to for those he cares about.
I loved Tiny's mom she was such a great mom who loved Tiny so much, all she wanted was for Victoria to be happy. And I couldn't help but like Malcolm even though his ethics are questionable and he is rough around the edges he loves Tiny and her mom. I found myself so wrapped up int his book, a lot of times I find myself getting frustrated while I wait for the hero and heroine to meet and then for them to get together but I was so wrapped up in this story that I was never bored or impatient. I cared about Tiny and her mom from the begging and found myself in tears throughout this book. As much as I loved everyone in this book Ian shines. I love a possessive hero and Victoria was IT for him and I loved seeing them fall in love and Ian doing all he could for Tiny.
I have read several books by Jen Frederick and I have really liked them all, but I was so excited to see that she wrote about a older(27) heroine and I found myself drawn into the lives of these characters and caring about them like they were my friends and family. I can't wait for this story to continue, and though it isn't finished Ms. Frederick was kind enough not to end this book in a cliffhanger(Thank you). This book ends with what I guess you would consider a hea, but there is just more to tell of Ian and Tiny's story. I love that the next book will be told from Ian's point of view I can't wait to get inside his head and get to see how he thinks and feels about Victoria, and last but not least I am so glad this series has an end(two books), I don't mind series about the same hero and heroine but I hate when the series goes on so long that you either loose interest or it just becomes ridiculous all that the couple has went through. This was a great book that I read too fast, and now I will be impatiently waiting for book two so that I can get my Ian fix.
*Thank you Jen Frederick for letting me beta read this book
One day while she is making a delivery for her step brother she delivers a package to Ian. When Ian opens his mouth he proceeds to insult and infuriate Victoria. Furious Tiny(Victoria) leaves only to be told from her step brother Malcolm that if she wants money from him to help her mom she will get Ian to sign the papers she delivered. With no other choice Tiny agrees. The day before Tiny's mom is to start treatment They go to the zoo while walking in Tiny runs into Ian who inserts himself into their plans giving the impression that they are together. After spending a day together Ian offers them a ride home. Seeing her mom so tired Tiny agrees.
Instead of taking them home Ian takes them to an apartment and tells Tiny that he wants them both to stay. Soon Ian seems to be pushing his opinions and wants whenever Victoria is around and makes it known that he wants her for more than just a job. The more time Victoria spends with Ian the more she gets drawn in by his charm and she begins to fall in love with him. But the doubt always seems to come back that Ian would never want to be with and stay with a girl like her. When Victoria agrees to help Ian she is thrust into a world of anger and revenge. Victoria's job is to help trap an up and coming politicians family member but when Tiny asks for more information Ian won't give her any.
The more Victoria spends with Ian the harder it becomes to separate her job with Ian from their personal life that seems to heat up more and more anytime they are near each other. Not only is Tiny dealing with Ian but her mother seems to be getting sicker and starts talking about stopping treatment. Even though Tiny is confused about the relationship she and Ian have he seems to be a rock that won't budge when it comes to her, and she finds herself not only leaning more on him but falling in love. But when Victoria finally thinks she may be able to have it all the truth of what is really important is made clear and both Ian and Victoria will have to decide what is more important revenge or happiness.
I loved this book, I loved reading about the relationship Victoria and her mom had and I melted when I read about Ian and Victorias mom's relationship. Victoria was a great heroine who loved her mom and was willing and happy to do anything she had to for her mom, she was strong and even when she was afraid she was willing to take a risk. I loved seeing her grow in her confidence about her relationship with Ian, and I loved seeing her learn to lean on Ian when she needed help. Ian was an awesome hero, he did whatever he had to to get Tiny and then to take care of her and her mom. He was possessive(oh yeah There are great possessive sense that had me grinning like a fool), strong, determined, and willing to do whatever he had to for those he cares about.
I loved Tiny's mom she was such a great mom who loved Tiny so much, all she wanted was for Victoria to be happy. And I couldn't help but like Malcolm even though his ethics are questionable and he is rough around the edges he loves Tiny and her mom. I found myself so wrapped up int his book, a lot of times I find myself getting frustrated while I wait for the hero and heroine to meet and then for them to get together but I was so wrapped up in this story that I was never bored or impatient. I cared about Tiny and her mom from the begging and found myself in tears throughout this book. As much as I loved everyone in this book Ian shines. I love a possessive hero and Victoria was IT for him and I loved seeing them fall in love and Ian doing all he could for Tiny.
I have read several books by Jen Frederick and I have really liked them all, but I was so excited to see that she wrote about a older(27) heroine and I found myself drawn into the lives of these characters and caring about them like they were my friends and family. I can't wait for this story to continue, and though it isn't finished Ms. Frederick was kind enough not to end this book in a cliffhanger(Thank you). This book ends with what I guess you would consider a hea, but there is just more to tell of Ian and Tiny's story. I love that the next book will be told from Ian's point of view I can't wait to get inside his head and get to see how he thinks and feels about Victoria, and last but not least I am so glad this series has an end(two books), I don't mind series about the same hero and heroine but I hate when the series goes on so long that you either loose interest or it just becomes ridiculous all that the couple has went through. This was a great book that I read too fast, and now I will be impatiently waiting for book two so that I can get my Ian fix.
*Thank you Jen Frederick for letting me beta read this book
July 29, 2020
“I can see my future in your eyes, Tiny.”
June 14, 2016
ARC requested through Netgalley, and kindly provided by Amazon Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
Loved this story. I couldn’t put it down. Ian Kerr is the very definition of a knight in shining armour. Based on the premise of the book, I expected this book to be about a domineering billionaire with the typical issues but Jen Frederick surprised me by writing a damaged hero that WASN’T an as*hol#!. Very refreshing. And Tiny… Tiny wanted nothing more than to help her mother through a difficult illness. She meets Ian and everything changes for her.
I loved the chemistry between Tiny and Ian. It was super hot. Even more than that, though, I loved the bond they formed. I was very happy that the typical angst that is typically found in this kind of story was not present.
While reading this book, I sensed subtle undercurrents of what felt like danger. I’m now very anxious to read the conclusion to this story to see where what happens and if my sense of unease will prove true.
Loved this story. I couldn’t put it down. Ian Kerr is the very definition of a knight in shining armour. Based on the premise of the book, I expected this book to be about a domineering billionaire with the typical issues but Jen Frederick surprised me by writing a damaged hero that WASN’T an as*hol#!. Very refreshing. And Tiny… Tiny wanted nothing more than to help her mother through a difficult illness. She meets Ian and everything changes for her.
I loved the chemistry between Tiny and Ian. It was super hot. Even more than that, though, I loved the bond they formed. I was very happy that the typical angst that is typically found in this kind of story was not present.
While reading this book, I sensed subtle undercurrents of what felt like danger. I’m now very anxious to read the conclusion to this story to see where what happens and if my sense of unease will prove true.
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