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Beautiful Entourage #5
Seductive Guest
Standalone. No cliffhanger. HEA. Other books in the series can be read in any order.
River has been looking for the right girl to settle down with for years. But through all his travels and exploits, he's never found a girl whose interested him enough to stick around. They are just notches on his belt.
And he's given up his search
But when River is escorting a beautiful woman, he listens to her smart-ass remarks and witty personality. Not only is his body interested physically, but his mind becomes interested as well.
But she's off limits.
As an escort, there are certain rules he can't break.
No Kissing.
No Feelings.
No Sex.
But River wants to break them all.
River has been looking for the right girl to settle down with for years. But through all his travels and exploits, he's never found a girl whose interested him enough to stick around. They are just notches on his belt.
And he's given up his search
But when River is escorting a beautiful woman, he listens to her smart-ass remarks and witty personality. Not only is his body interested physically, but his mind becomes interested as well.
But she's off limits.
As an escort, there are certain rules he can't break.
No Kissing.
No Feelings.
No Sex.
But River wants to break them all.
299 pages, ebook
First published April 29, 2015
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About the author
E.L. Todd
216 books2,724 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author, E. L. Todd is one of the most prolific authors of her genre, having published over a hundred novels. With over one million copies sold, she writes romance stories ranging from contemporary romance, new adult romance, and fantasy romance. She's best known for her Forever and Always Series as well as her Timeless Series.
She loves coffee, ice cream, and anything with sugar.
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July 7, 2015
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
It is hard to write a separate review for each of the books in this series without them all ending up sounding the same. So...
What I loved about this series:
~The stories are so easy to read. They could easily be read in one sitting.
~I very much enjoyed the authors style of writing. All the books were well written.
~Throughout their books, the characters are developed well and are very likeable.
~Each situation that requires the need to hire an escort is different. You're not reading the same story multiple times.
~The further I read into the series, the more I enjoyed the books.
It is hard to write a separate review for each of the books in this series without them all ending up sounding the same. So...
What I loved about this series:
~The stories are so easy to read. They could easily be read in one sitting.
~I very much enjoyed the authors style of writing. All the books were well written.
~Throughout their books, the characters are developed well and are very likeable.
~Each situation that requires the need to hire an escort is different. You're not reading the same story multiple times.
~The further I read into the series, the more I enjoyed the books.
May 29, 2015
To all readers: EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO READ THE MESSAGE AT THE END OF THIS REVIEW. THANK YOU.
SENSUALITY RATING: Profanity; Euphemistic "code words i.e. “p_ _ _ y”; Descriptive; Oral sex.
GENRE: Romance, Erotica
SETTING: modern day New York City
CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTER: MEADOW – architect’s secretary, a women invisible to her boss, does not understand the depths of her beauty, innocent as in she is really slow to get “any” point made.
CENTRAL MALE CHARACTER: RIVER – male escort, arrogant, persistent, at times angry with a woman walking around with blinders on and yet feels a pull to her.
SYNOPSIS: Meadow is hooked on her boss; a man she cannot live without. River’s job is to escort her into the world of getting this man’s attention.
WHAT I LIKED: Nothing like a male escort to teach a woman how to dress for success. Love the main characters names. Hilarious: the date from “hell”.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: “P _ _ _ Y” and “D _ _ K” cheapen any story-line and the word “GOD” belongs nowhere in erotica.
OVERALL RATING: (4) stars because I really love the story. I felt I made a commitment to the author to read and review the series however, I’m finished with “hot, sizzling” erotica. DONE !!!
**MESSAGE**
I have a very close relative that is similar to River’s sister Sarah. My relative fell into alcoholism and lost direction for almost the same reasons as Sarah. This person was sent away to college with God given talents in all areas of the Arts and returned a broken-hearted, no degree alcoholic. This person was introduced to alcohol and partying via a choice to live intimately with a friend. Some people are more susceptible to drugs and alcohol than others. While I KNOW that God and erotica DO NOT MIX, I will ask the readers to please pray for my relative and many others in the same situation. Thank you.
Please read a few quotes and a brief summary of this book on “my Main Page” of LibraryThing.com http://www.librarything.com/work/1604...
SENSUALITY RATING: Profanity; Euphemistic "code words i.e. “p_ _ _ y”; Descriptive; Oral sex.
GENRE: Romance, Erotica
SETTING: modern day New York City
CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTER: MEADOW – architect’s secretary, a women invisible to her boss, does not understand the depths of her beauty, innocent as in she is really slow to get “any” point made.
CENTRAL MALE CHARACTER: RIVER – male escort, arrogant, persistent, at times angry with a woman walking around with blinders on and yet feels a pull to her.
SYNOPSIS: Meadow is hooked on her boss; a man she cannot live without. River’s job is to escort her into the world of getting this man’s attention.
WHAT I LIKED: Nothing like a male escort to teach a woman how to dress for success. Love the main characters names. Hilarious: the date from “hell”.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: “P _ _ _ Y” and “D _ _ K” cheapen any story-line and the word “GOD” belongs nowhere in erotica.
OVERALL RATING: (4) stars because I really love the story. I felt I made a commitment to the author to read and review the series however, I’m finished with “hot, sizzling” erotica. DONE !!!
**MESSAGE**
I have a very close relative that is similar to River’s sister Sarah. My relative fell into alcoholism and lost direction for almost the same reasons as Sarah. This person was sent away to college with God given talents in all areas of the Arts and returned a broken-hearted, no degree alcoholic. This person was introduced to alcohol and partying via a choice to live intimately with a friend. Some people are more susceptible to drugs and alcohol than others. While I KNOW that God and erotica DO NOT MIX, I will ask the readers to please pray for my relative and many others in the same situation. Thank you.
Please read a few quotes and a brief summary of this book on “my Main Page” of LibraryThing.com http://www.librarything.com/work/1604...
June 18, 2015
Seductive Guest is the fifth book in the Beautiful Entourage series by EL Todd. This book can be read and enjoyed as a standalone novel with ease.
The beginning of the story leaves you interested to see how this book will end. At the end of the first chapter, I could not wait to finish the book. The author did a good job of bringing the reader in to the world she continues to create. She did a great job of making the world very realistic. The pace of the story was a bit slow at some points and fast is others. The main characters and the secondary characters were fascinating and authentic. I liked that both River and Meadow each had faults that they had to deal with making them realistic.
The point of view alternated between Meadow and River, giving the reader a glimpse inside both characters. The changing point of view was done with care so the reader did not get lost or repeat story lines. The main conflict of the story is how River and Meadow get to know each other and fall in love. I loved how River broke all the rules with Meadow. He was so focused on Meadow and her happiness. The level of conflict is perfect, anymore and it would have detracted from the overall storyline. The dialogue between the characters was open and distinct. The characters voice matched not only the setting but fit their overall personality. The ending was a bit predictable but the author takes the reader on a wonderful journey. I hope we get to see these characters again in the future.
**I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review
The beginning of the story leaves you interested to see how this book will end. At the end of the first chapter, I could not wait to finish the book. The author did a good job of bringing the reader in to the world she continues to create. She did a great job of making the world very realistic. The pace of the story was a bit slow at some points and fast is others. The main characters and the secondary characters were fascinating and authentic. I liked that both River and Meadow each had faults that they had to deal with making them realistic.
The point of view alternated between Meadow and River, giving the reader a glimpse inside both characters. The changing point of view was done with care so the reader did not get lost or repeat story lines. The main conflict of the story is how River and Meadow get to know each other and fall in love. I loved how River broke all the rules with Meadow. He was so focused on Meadow and her happiness. The level of conflict is perfect, anymore and it would have detracted from the overall storyline. The dialogue between the characters was open and distinct. The characters voice matched not only the setting but fit their overall personality. The ending was a bit predictable but the author takes the reader on a wonderful journey. I hope we get to see these characters again in the future.
**I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review
October 12, 2015
The 5 book of Beautiful Entourage Series.
This one sees the last single Escort River, the one who actually wants to settle down story.
We see Meadow a secretary in love with her boss Nathan, who she's has known for years with him being a family friend. He never seems to notice her the way she wants him to, enter River. Meadow hires River to help to get Nathan to notice her, after taking his advice her boss starts to take notice. With spending time together River falls for Meadow, especially when she helps him deal with his sister. Meadow, still only wants Nathan even after everything River told her what he overheard Nathan saying about her. When Nathan finally asks Meadow on date, it cause her relationship with River to end as they both want different things from their relationship, especially River after breaking all the rules with Meadow.
When on her date with Nathan she realizes he dull, boring and its all about him and his money, she can never be herself around him. When he kisses her, she feels nothing for him. Throughout the whole date, she can't help compare him to River. So she sets out to win back the man, who has won her heart back.
The whole series has been an enjoyable read. I was slightly hesitant when I first started out the series, but I'd highly recommend these five short stories. I was given an Arc for an honest review.
This one sees the last single Escort River, the one who actually wants to settle down story.
We see Meadow a secretary in love with her boss Nathan, who she's has known for years with him being a family friend. He never seems to notice her the way she wants him to, enter River. Meadow hires River to help to get Nathan to notice her, after taking his advice her boss starts to take notice. With spending time together River falls for Meadow, especially when she helps him deal with his sister. Meadow, still only wants Nathan even after everything River told her what he overheard Nathan saying about her. When Nathan finally asks Meadow on date, it cause her relationship with River to end as they both want different things from their relationship, especially River after breaking all the rules with Meadow.
When on her date with Nathan she realizes he dull, boring and its all about him and his money, she can never be herself around him. When he kisses her, she feels nothing for him. Throughout the whole date, she can't help compare him to River. So she sets out to win back the man, who has won her heart back.
The whole series has been an enjoyable read. I was slightly hesitant when I first started out the series, but I'd highly recommend these five short stories. I was given an Arc for an honest review.
August 26, 2024
Another good book
It made me smile a lot but I must admit the description once again didn't match were was the ex in this one? She is working for her childhood friend who she has always had a crush on and so he's not her ex but friend/boss. Also was confused by having her friend being called Danielle coz I honestly thought she was the Escorts Danielle until Meadow went into the office. Having two characters with same name wasn't the best idea. However another good book shame we didn't get Danielle (Escorts one) story feel like she was left out maybe she's in another series?
It made me smile a lot but I must admit the description once again didn't match were was the ex in this one? She is working for her childhood friend who she has always had a crush on and so he's not her ex but friend/boss. Also was confused by having her friend being called Danielle coz I honestly thought she was the Escorts Danielle until Meadow went into the office. Having two characters with same name wasn't the best idea. However another good book shame we didn't get Danielle (Escorts one) story feel like she was left out maybe she's in another series?
August 12, 2020
River is the last of the single men of Beautiful Entourage. He was the first among the boys to want to settle down early but hasn’t found “the one” compared to his other best friends. He dated and slept around so many times that it was already a bore to him, which is why he wanted to settle down…but to what extent since “the one” seems to be a fleeting idea as time progressed and blind dates were disasters. He was assigned to Meadow’s cases of trying to make her boss/crush jealous of her finding a boyfriend.
Meadow is a beautiful and hardworking assistant in an architectural firm. Nathan Maxwell, her boss, is whom she has the biggest crush on. She would swoon over Nathan like a schoolgirl and forgive his “pig-headed ways” just so she could still be close to him. She is very understanding and emphatic to people around there but has problems knowing what is best for her. She needed a lot of guidance from River to understand what and how a real relationship starts…and it’s not by swooning over a guy for years and get nothing.
I really like the wordplay on their names – River & Meadow. I have to agree with the characters – “They’re awesome names. You’re just jealous.” That comment made me chuckle. It is true and it is very unique.
I am all for River detesting Nathan. I did not like how Nathan treated Meadow. He strung her along before disappointing her each time. There were a few cringe-worthy and cringing train-wreck each time it happens, which is often enough. I cannot understand how caught up Meadow is on her head that no matter how inappropriate or badly behaved Nathan, she still wants him.
I enjoyed both empowered each other to be the best versions of themselves. They do complement each other with their retorts with wit and humor that their relationship is very believable. It drives home to through the story – their relationship turns from client to friends since they started getting to know each other’s “dark secrets”. Things between them dove deeper from, like:
(a) River doing everything in his power even breaking “the rules” left and right to win over Meadow and give up on Nathan. He was responsible for Meadow’s “make-over” and empowered her to be more confident in dealing with Nathan.
(b) Meadow telling him how he just needs to be patient with finding the right girl and that he would know she’s the one when it comes time. She also makes things so comfortable with River that they seem to “click” beyond the physical level, which is what River has been looking for in a woman.
Good thing that Meadow does wake up from her infatuation of Nathan. which is a big feat since she’s already presumed so much of herself and what she wants that she later finds out that she can change…and that people like Nathan. It was blatantly clear that he only was interested after her change and although I do not condone office romances, this one is just wrong. Nathan took notice of Meadow after she changed herself and got River to help make her interesting. He just wants the chase, and not Meadow herself.
I am glad that River is there to show Meadow the way – like how to dress and act with men. I realized also that this reminds me a little of the movie, She’s All That, wherein there was a make-over then later the guy who does help the girl to become ‘attractive’ falls in love with her in the end. Similar but this time, it’s in an adult setting with other side stories to keep everything interesting.
I recommend this to readers who want a feel-good and friends-to-lovers theme going on. It was easy to read and makes you appreciate the whole series as it closes with River. The HEA might be too predictable but the road to get there was unexpected to me since things were stretched (in a good way) to let us know more about River and Meadow before hitting us with a scorching and spectacular ending.
“You need to get some confidence. You’re always timid like you’re unsure of yourself or what you have to offer. That needs to change.”
“Why?”
“Because it’s annoying.”
— River to Meadow, Seductive Guest
Meadow is a beautiful and hardworking assistant in an architectural firm. Nathan Maxwell, her boss, is whom she has the biggest crush on. She would swoon over Nathan like a schoolgirl and forgive his “pig-headed ways” just so she could still be close to him. She is very understanding and emphatic to people around there but has problems knowing what is best for her. She needed a lot of guidance from River to understand what and how a real relationship starts…and it’s not by swooning over a guy for years and get nothing.
You sound like the relationship whisperer.
— Meadow, Seductive Guest
I really like the wordplay on their names – River & Meadow. I have to agree with the characters – “They’re awesome names. You’re just jealous.” That comment made me chuckle. It is true and it is very unique.
I am all for River detesting Nathan. I did not like how Nathan treated Meadow. He strung her along before disappointing her each time. There were a few cringe-worthy and cringing train-wreck each time it happens, which is often enough. I cannot understand how caught up Meadow is on her head that no matter how inappropriate or badly behaved Nathan, she still wants him.
I enjoyed both empowered each other to be the best versions of themselves. They do complement each other with their retorts with wit and humor that their relationship is very believable. It drives home to through the story – their relationship turns from client to friends since they started getting to know each other’s “dark secrets”. Things between them dove deeper from, like:
(a) River doing everything in his power even breaking “the rules” left and right to win over Meadow and give up on Nathan. He was responsible for Meadow’s “make-over” and empowered her to be more confident in dealing with Nathan.
(b) Meadow telling him how he just needs to be patient with finding the right girl and that he would know she’s the one when it comes time. She also makes things so comfortable with River that they seem to “click” beyond the physical level, which is what River has been looking for in a woman.
The only reason you haven’t found someone is because you don’t settle. And that’s not a bad thing. Wait until you know you’ve found the right girl. If there’s any doubt, don’t pursue it. And these things take time. They don’t just happen overnight. Be patient.
— Meadow, Seductive Guest
Good thing that Meadow does wake up from her infatuation of Nathan. which is a big feat since she’s already presumed so much of herself and what she wants that she later finds out that she can change…and that people like Nathan. It was blatantly clear that he only was interested after her change and although I do not condone office romances, this one is just wrong. Nathan took notice of Meadow after she changed herself and got River to help make her interesting. He just wants the chase, and not Meadow herself.
I am glad that River is there to show Meadow the way – like how to dress and act with men. I realized also that this reminds me a little of the movie, She’s All That, wherein there was a make-over then later the guy who does help the girl to become ‘attractive’ falls in love with her in the end. Similar but this time, it’s in an adult setting with other side stories to keep everything interesting.
I recommend this to readers who want a feel-good and friends-to-lovers theme going on. It was easy to read and makes you appreciate the whole series as it closes with River. The HEA might be too predictable but the road to get there was unexpected to me since things were stretched (in a good way) to let us know more about River and Meadow before hitting us with a scorching and spectacular ending.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 4, 2024
River and Meadow
River has wanted to be locked down in a relationship and he wanted it longer than all the other guys. But they all snagged the HEA and he was left swinging in the wind as a man whore and hating it. So the guys tell him to quit looking and she will fall in your lap.
Meadow has been in love with her boss since they were kids, their parents are best friends. She is the woman that everyone looks over to the more pretty friend.
Banter 3/5
Spicy 2/5
River has wanted to be locked down in a relationship and he wanted it longer than all the other guys. But they all snagged the HEA and he was left swinging in the wind as a man whore and hating it. So the guys tell him to quit looking and she will fall in your lap.
Meadow has been in love with her boss since they were kids, their parents are best friends. She is the woman that everyone looks over to the more pretty friend.
Banter 3/5
Spicy 2/5
September 17, 2025
I never write reviews but omg, this book made me break my streak. This book was poorly written, the MMC was sexist and a man whore who wanted a ‘non-slutty’ girl while being one himself. The FMC was stupid and just her character didn’t make any sense.
And who tf talks about their partner’s tight pussy with their friend? Ugh this book pissed me off.
And who tf talks about their partner’s tight pussy with their friend? Ugh this book pissed me off.
September 28, 2020
Meadow is a secretary and would love for her boss Nathan, to finally notice. She hires an Male escort, Rivers. This is the least favorite of mine in this series. I liked parts of the book. Rivers was just a little to sweet for.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 9, 2022
Grounding day of the literary world
I liked the story, but found every book in the series has the exact same ending.
The sexy bits were hot, hot, hot.
Noticed a few grammar mistakes also.
I liked the story, but found every book in the series has the exact same ending.
The sexy bits were hot, hot, hot.
Noticed a few grammar mistakes also.
April 25, 2023
Great ending to a great series!
River and Meadow are as unique as their names. Loved heated the friends to lovers plot. Their story is sweet, funny, whimsical and super sexy. I’m very happy I stumbled with this series.
River and Meadow are as unique as their names. Loved heated the friends to lovers plot. Their story is sweet, funny, whimsical and super sexy. I’m very happy I stumbled with this series.
June 5, 2023
Beautiful Love ❤️
I have read all 5 books and I loved each one so much! I strongly recommend this series. These books had all the feelings from laughter, joy, love and disappointment but best of all strong characters.
I have read all 5 books and I loved each one so much! I strongly recommend this series. These books had all the feelings from laughter, joy, love and disappointment but best of all strong characters.
May 23, 2024
River and Meadow
River and Meadow. And Mountain. Stream. Waterfall. Grass. Snow. Lol. Cute hippie names are definitely fun. It's fun that both River and Meadow have such unusual names.
River and Meadow. And Mountain. Stream. Waterfall. Grass. Snow. Lol. Cute hippie names are definitely fun. It's fun that both River and Meadow have such unusual names.
January 7, 2019
Die Story ist echt gold wert. Lehrreich und zuckersüß ☆☆☆☆☆
September 12, 2020
Great series
Read all five of them a very good series really enjoyed all of the books some similarities but also different.
Read all five of them a very good series really enjoyed all of the books some similarities but also different.
January 30, 2022
Netter Abschluss der Reihe. Wobei ich Meadow von allen Mädchen am wenigsten mochte. Sehr oberflächlich und schwer von Begriff.
Der Abschluss war jedoch sehr niedlich und unerwartet.
Der Abschluss war jedoch sehr niedlich und unerwartet.
June 5, 2022
highly Recommend!!!!
I love this authors books.
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
I love this authors books.
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
June 5, 2022
Highly Recommend!!!!
I love this authors books.
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
I love this authors books.
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
July 24, 2023
Nice
Aawwweee man I hope they do name them hippy names , what can I say these books are so good funny exciting sexy I hope there is more but thank you
Aawwweee man I hope they do name them hippy names , what can I say these books are so good funny exciting sexy I hope there is more but thank you
June 3, 2024
I knew her boss man was a player and ass. I'm glad River found the love of his life. I want a sequel of them all
November 19, 2024
This was the funniest book of the series. I was literally crying with laughter throughout. I didn’t want River & Meadow’s story to end
December 2, 2024
This one was confusing. Is the BFF Danielle the same person as office Danielle? And if so why does she freak out over River who she works with daily? And if not why on earth pick the same name?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 27, 2025
The last book of the series was a good one. The woman was a little slow which almost cost her the guy but all is good
April 18, 2016
After finishing the books about the other guys from Beautiful Entourage, I was truly excited to finally read River's story. I can say I enjoyed his book, after all he's one of my favourite characters from the series.
The only reason I rate 'Seductive Guest' 3 stars is Meadow. Why?
From the beginning of the book I had the feeling I won't like her, her actions were just so annoying and her obsession with Nathan- OMG, she acted like a 15 year old, all we hear about is how perfect he is, how he turned her on with one smile (and that's almost until the ending). I'm sure she would forgive Nathan in every situation, no matter what he has done, HELL, he can even murder someone and for her he'll be still perfect. And that's not all - half of the time she feels sorry for herself, because Nathan won't look at her differently. She wants his attention, his love, she's been inlove with him for years, too bad he doesn't even notice her. That's what brings her to Beautiful Entourage, with the hope that another man would make Nathan jealous and he'll finally see her in new light.
Alert! Alert!
Meadow, darling,
Now let's talk a little about the oh so perfect Nathan:
1. He's a manwhore.
2. He's greedy: "He was already a billionaire. He needed more money?"
3. He's sooo arrogant and likes to constantly show off:
“I bought a new painting,” Nathan said. “I just put it in my living room.”
“Speaking of purchases, I bought a new car.”
Yeah, yeah, what else? A private island maybe? Waait, don't tell, I don't really care.
4. He doesn't care about Meadow at all, for him some random bimbo is more important, he even wants to sleep with Meadow's friend and asks for her number (which brings us back to 1.)
After seeing the change in Meadow, he starts to look for a way to trick her into sleeping with him and then dump her like every other girl. This PERFECT man sees clearly that Meadow and River are together, yet he asks her on a date- It shows clearly what he thinks of her and how much he actually respects her and her feelings...
5. He's a LIAR - “It doesn’t seem like you and River are really serious, correct me if I’m wrong, but I’d really like to take you out. I’ve been pretty obsessed with you over the past few months and I can’t stop thinking about you." Yeah, like hell he was obsessed. All it took was lots of make-up, slutty clothes and another man, for him to finally notice her. Oh, if that's not true love, I don't know what it is...
6. He's the man every girl dreams of: "The waiter brought the tab and Nathan immediately slipped his card inside, like he was in a hurry." - He's really enjoying this 'date', huh?
And after all this he's still the perfect man for her! Say what?! How can she think he can be THE ONE?!
Another thing that I didn't like was the fact that Meadow doesn't really think about River's feelings:
"I sat there and stared at the computer screen, forgetting where I left off. Instead of feeling happy I felt something else. What was it? Anxiety? Uncertainty? It felt like guilt. And River came into my mind but I wasn’t sure why. He and I were just friends. He was only spending time with me because I was paying him. We made out and fooled around but I knew that was common for him."
Hmm, last time I checked River wasn't a FREAKING gigolo, so let's say that's not very common for him! He does everything because he believes she THE ONE.
It just feels like River is her second choice - after she saw the real face of Nathan, she realised how much she really 'LOVES' River. Yeah, that's not how it's done!!!!
River was the only reason I read the whole book. I really hoped that his story would be better, that the one he was waiting for would be an amazing girl. Well, we can't have everything we want...
But without doubt, the author did a very good job creating the guys from Beautiful Entourage! <3
June 5, 2015
Taking an unrequited crush to the limits…
This is the fifth book in the Beautiful Entourage series that can be read as a standalone.
Of all the escorts at Beautiful Entourage, River is the only one who has wanted to settle down yet finding the right woman for him to do so with has eluded him until his new gorgeous client. The problem is that she’s in love with someone else and so needs his escort services to have another man take notice of her. He’ll do his job but he’ll push the limits and if he has to he’ll break all the rules. His game is to get her to see what a great woman she is and that she deserves much better than what she’s striving for. A man who will only see her, a man she has chemistry with, a man that she can be herself with and who will accept her as she is. But how do you make someone see you when they’ve loved another for years.
Unrequited love is the basis of Meadow’s life. She’s been in love with her boss for years, a man who is also a family friend since childhood. He’s never noticed her and working as his personal assistant she’s seen many beautiful women come and go. Her confidence is low, she doesn’t realize the beauty that she is. Her mind knows that she needs to move on but she can’t without trying something so she hires an escort to make herself noticed by being wanted by another man. The escort is a wonderful gorgeous sexy man that she can’t help but be attracted to yet he is not the man she wants.
River and Meadow are really good together but Meadow doesn’t see the significance in their connection. She likes being with River but never loses sight of the goal to get her boss. River has the patience of a saint and it’s not surprising his irritation at Meadow’s insistence that her boss is a good man and would never hurt her. In reality the boss is an arrogant man who uses women until he tires of them. That Meadow didn’t see what her boss was like after years of watching him on the job showed the rose colored glasses she wears. She showed naivety in not knowing that her boss has known of her crush on him for years. It was inevitable that Meadow would see her boss for what he was but not before she hurt the wonderful man who has supported her in her efforts.
You can’t fault River for doing his job so well, he’s a wonderful caring man. You can fault Meadow for being such a blind fool, there were many times this reader wanted to smack her. You’re supposed to grow out of childhood crushes not hang onto them and throw away the gift that fate had given her when River walked into her life.
It was confusing to have two characters named Danielle in this story, Meadow’s best friend and the secretary at Beautiful Entourage. Having read the previous books when the name Danielle was first mentioned I assumed it to be the secretary for the escort service when it was a different person. Neither the hero nor the heroine had last names. This book needed the most editing of all in the series, 34 errors were noted. It does become a distraction to the reader to run into errors throughout a series.
This is the fifth book in the Beautiful Entourage series that can be read as a standalone.
Of all the escorts at Beautiful Entourage, River is the only one who has wanted to settle down yet finding the right woman for him to do so with has eluded him until his new gorgeous client. The problem is that she’s in love with someone else and so needs his escort services to have another man take notice of her. He’ll do his job but he’ll push the limits and if he has to he’ll break all the rules. His game is to get her to see what a great woman she is and that she deserves much better than what she’s striving for. A man who will only see her, a man she has chemistry with, a man that she can be herself with and who will accept her as she is. But how do you make someone see you when they’ve loved another for years.
Unrequited love is the basis of Meadow’s life. She’s been in love with her boss for years, a man who is also a family friend since childhood. He’s never noticed her and working as his personal assistant she’s seen many beautiful women come and go. Her confidence is low, she doesn’t realize the beauty that she is. Her mind knows that she needs to move on but she can’t without trying something so she hires an escort to make herself noticed by being wanted by another man. The escort is a wonderful gorgeous sexy man that she can’t help but be attracted to yet he is not the man she wants.
River and Meadow are really good together but Meadow doesn’t see the significance in their connection. She likes being with River but never loses sight of the goal to get her boss. River has the patience of a saint and it’s not surprising his irritation at Meadow’s insistence that her boss is a good man and would never hurt her. In reality the boss is an arrogant man who uses women until he tires of them. That Meadow didn’t see what her boss was like after years of watching him on the job showed the rose colored glasses she wears. She showed naivety in not knowing that her boss has known of her crush on him for years. It was inevitable that Meadow would see her boss for what he was but not before she hurt the wonderful man who has supported her in her efforts.
You can’t fault River for doing his job so well, he’s a wonderful caring man. You can fault Meadow for being such a blind fool, there were many times this reader wanted to smack her. You’re supposed to grow out of childhood crushes not hang onto them and throw away the gift that fate had given her when River walked into her life.
It was confusing to have two characters named Danielle in this story, Meadow’s best friend and the secretary at Beautiful Entourage. Having read the previous books when the name Danielle was first mentioned I assumed it to be the secretary for the escort service when it was a different person. Neither the hero nor the heroine had last names. This book needed the most editing of all in the series, 34 errors were noted. It does become a distraction to the reader to run into errors throughout a series.
June 5, 2015
I was given a free copy for an honest review.
River is the last guy in the series who has yet to find his true love. He is the only one who really wanted to find his other half and start a family. River was so busy sleeping around that he never could find his one and only. On one of his client dates he runs into Meadow. She is upset because the man who she has had a crush on basically her whole life "her boss Nathan" finally asked her out but as soon as he could he forgot about her to pick up another woman to sleep with. River finds her crying and gets her in a taxi home. The next day she ends up hiring him to be her fake boyfriend to see if she can finally get Nathan to notice her. Right off the bat River is into her. He changes her look and her attitude to catch the man she thinks she wants. All of a sudden Nathan starts noticing her. Although she still wants him she is very much attracted to River. By following his advise she is making Nathan finally want her. The problem is that she is so hung up on him she doesn't notice that he is only wanting to use her. When River tells her what he overheard Nathan saying she makes excuses because she can't believe Nathan could be like that.
River is honest about what he wants and doesn't hesitate to let Meadow know. He thinks they are on the same page after them finally having sex, until he finds out she accepted a date with Nathan. River is so hurt that he runs out of her apartment. Meadow is so pathetic. She makes excuse after excuse for Nathan and doesn't see him for the douchebag that he is.
This series could have been so amazing but it fell short because the men came across as weak. They each fell in love with their clients almost from the moment of meeting them. Women enjoy men who have feelings but its very rare for you to hear a man say "You used me for sex and just threw me away"!
Also there were many instances where story lines were brought up but never were brought to any conclusion. Why add them if you aren't going to resolve them in any way within the book. This one had River's sister being put in a rehab center for alcoholics but you never find out what happened to her after a few initial visits. This series wasn't bad and I don't regret reading it but considering the basis for it, it could have been amazing.
River is the last guy in the series who has yet to find his true love. He is the only one who really wanted to find his other half and start a family. River was so busy sleeping around that he never could find his one and only. On one of his client dates he runs into Meadow. She is upset because the man who she has had a crush on basically her whole life "her boss Nathan" finally asked her out but as soon as he could he forgot about her to pick up another woman to sleep with. River finds her crying and gets her in a taxi home. The next day she ends up hiring him to be her fake boyfriend to see if she can finally get Nathan to notice her. Right off the bat River is into her. He changes her look and her attitude to catch the man she thinks she wants. All of a sudden Nathan starts noticing her. Although she still wants him she is very much attracted to River. By following his advise she is making Nathan finally want her. The problem is that she is so hung up on him she doesn't notice that he is only wanting to use her. When River tells her what he overheard Nathan saying she makes excuses because she can't believe Nathan could be like that.
River is honest about what he wants and doesn't hesitate to let Meadow know. He thinks they are on the same page after them finally having sex, until he finds out she accepted a date with Nathan. River is so hurt that he runs out of her apartment. Meadow is so pathetic. She makes excuse after excuse for Nathan and doesn't see him for the douchebag that he is.
This series could have been so amazing but it fell short because the men came across as weak. They each fell in love with their clients almost from the moment of meeting them. Women enjoy men who have feelings but its very rare for you to hear a man say "You used me for sex and just threw me away"!
Also there were many instances where story lines were brought up but never were brought to any conclusion. Why add them if you aren't going to resolve them in any way within the book. This one had River's sister being put in a rehab center for alcoholics but you never find out what happened to her after a few initial visits. This series wasn't bad and I don't regret reading it but considering the basis for it, it could have been amazing.
August 15, 2017
I received this contemporary romance from the author for an honest review.
Out of the five books in the Beautiful Entourage series, Seductive Guest, would be my second favorite. This is the fifth book in the contemporary romance dealing with an escort service and the women who changed the world the men knew of.
Okay, let me start that the one thing that made me gag about this book were the main characters' names. River and Meadow. Honestly, everyone has fairly exotic names and it would have been nice for a really normal name. Like Richard and Melanie. However, this wasn't something that made me upset over. Even the characters poked fun on this couple's name. Which was a great breather and laugh. It became even more hilarious when the couple decided on the future flower children's names. So, for something that gave me an initial gag, I was happy to see some fun poked into the book about their names. It made the peeve nothing more than a passing moment.
Now that that's said, I liked Meadow the best. She's strong, but insecure. She's beautiful, but oblivious to that beauty. She's smart, but had blonde moments. I could relate to her. Just as I think every woman could, but especially me. I'm slightly flighty even though I've been told that I'm intelligent. It was her strength, but obliviousness that made me like her and believe her as a character.
River was probably the sweetest out of the group of guys. Yes, he was a guy who slept around a lot, but he definitely felt more childlike... let me rephrase that... more innocent... hmmm... not naive... ehhhh... well, that soft attribute to a personality that makes you adorable and worthy of admiration. He was insecure in his own way and that was nice to see. The other guys' insecurity (minus Rhett) sometimes felt a bit aggressive or possibly abusive. I didn't feel that way with River.
The romance, like the others in the series, does take a while to grow. The couple don't just jump in and have wild bed fun and then insta-love. There's a growth and I like that. That's definitely a strong point about E.L. Todd.
All in all, not a bad book.
Out of the five books in the Beautiful Entourage series, Seductive Guest, would be my second favorite. This is the fifth book in the contemporary romance dealing with an escort service and the women who changed the world the men knew of.
Okay, let me start that the one thing that made me gag about this book were the main characters' names. River and Meadow. Honestly, everyone has fairly exotic names and it would have been nice for a really normal name. Like Richard and Melanie. However, this wasn't something that made me upset over. Even the characters poked fun on this couple's name. Which was a great breather and laugh. It became even more hilarious when the couple decided on the future flower children's names. So, for something that gave me an initial gag, I was happy to see some fun poked into the book about their names. It made the peeve nothing more than a passing moment.
Now that that's said, I liked Meadow the best. She's strong, but insecure. She's beautiful, but oblivious to that beauty. She's smart, but had blonde moments. I could relate to her. Just as I think every woman could, but especially me. I'm slightly flighty even though I've been told that I'm intelligent. It was her strength, but obliviousness that made me like her and believe her as a character.
River was probably the sweetest out of the group of guys. Yes, he was a guy who slept around a lot, but he definitely felt more childlike... let me rephrase that... more innocent... hmmm... not naive... ehhhh... well, that soft attribute to a personality that makes you adorable and worthy of admiration. He was insecure in his own way and that was nice to see. The other guys' insecurity (minus Rhett) sometimes felt a bit aggressive or possibly abusive. I didn't feel that way with River.
The romance, like the others in the series, does take a while to grow. The couple don't just jump in and have wild bed fun and then insta-love. There's a growth and I like that. That's definitely a strong point about E.L. Todd.
All in all, not a bad book.
June 12, 2015
Seductive Guest is book five of the Beautiful Entourage series by E.L. Todd. It is the last in the series of stories about the five men who created Beautiful Entourage, an escort company. Each of the four others has found the one woman they want to spend the rest of their lives with. Each of the four has wisely invested the money made from Beautiful Entourage so they are well off in their own rights. Does this spell the end to Beautiful Entourage?
River is the only one of the five friends left without a permanent woman in his life. River had been the one who had been actively searching for that woman for some time. It seems that everyone had beaten him to obtain that goal and they weren’t even trying. He takes on a new client, Meadow, who is trying to get her boss to notice her in an amorous way. As he helps her change her clothing style and makeup, he tries to tell her that her boss is really a loser and she would be better off with a different job and a different man. Meadow doesn’t want to listen to him. River breaks one of the major rules of the Entourage when he insists on kissing Meadow. He simply likes kissing her and it shows. He invites her for dinner at his apartment which is also against the rules. He finds himself liking Meadow more and more as he continues to help her.
Meadow has had a crush on Nathan Maxwell since she first started noticing boys. Their families knew each other well and when she needed a job, Nathan’s father got her a job as an assistant to Nathan. Since then, she has tried to get his attention but has not succeeded. Her friend suggests she contact Beautiful Entourage and hire a boyfriend to make Nathan jealous. After Nathan takes her to a charity event and deserts her for a blonde, she tries to be angry at him and quit; but he apologizes so sweetly that she caves in again. When she realizes what she has done, she goes to Beautiful Entourage and hires a boyfriend- River. With his help, will she gain the attention from Nathan that she wants? If she does, what will be the next step? How about River’s feelings for her and hers for him? Is it the end of Beautiful Entourage?
River is the only one of the five friends left without a permanent woman in his life. River had been the one who had been actively searching for that woman for some time. It seems that everyone had beaten him to obtain that goal and they weren’t even trying. He takes on a new client, Meadow, who is trying to get her boss to notice her in an amorous way. As he helps her change her clothing style and makeup, he tries to tell her that her boss is really a loser and she would be better off with a different job and a different man. Meadow doesn’t want to listen to him. River breaks one of the major rules of the Entourage when he insists on kissing Meadow. He simply likes kissing her and it shows. He invites her for dinner at his apartment which is also against the rules. He finds himself liking Meadow more and more as he continues to help her.
Meadow has had a crush on Nathan Maxwell since she first started noticing boys. Their families knew each other well and when she needed a job, Nathan’s father got her a job as an assistant to Nathan. Since then, she has tried to get his attention but has not succeeded. Her friend suggests she contact Beautiful Entourage and hire a boyfriend to make Nathan jealous. After Nathan takes her to a charity event and deserts her for a blonde, she tries to be angry at him and quit; but he apologizes so sweetly that she caves in again. When she realizes what she has done, she goes to Beautiful Entourage and hires a boyfriend- River. With his help, will she gain the attention from Nathan that she wants? If she does, what will be the next step? How about River’s feelings for her and hers for him? Is it the end of Beautiful Entourage?
June 16, 2015
This is the last book in the Beautiful Entourage series and we are finally to River and his main lady, Meadow.
Meadow has been in love with her boss since she has started liking boys. Their families are friends so they have known each other for years. Meadow sees her boss with a different girl all the time. He asks her to be his date to a charity event and while there, picks up a different girl. She goes to the bathroom to cry and runs into a guy that gets her a cab to go home. For the rest of the weekend, no calls or anything from her boss to check on her. When she gets to work she is cold to him and he apologizes. Meadow's friend says she should hire an escort from Beautiful Entourage to show Nathan that she is a catch.
River is the only single escort at Beautiful Entourage but he is the one that has wanted to settle down the longest. When he gets a new client and goes to meet her, he is surprised to see the girl he got a cab at a charity event. When Meadow explains what she needs, River goes all out. He takes her shopping, tells her how to do her hair and make up and how to act towards Nathan. Of course, he is spot on with everything he said. Poor River struggles because he has feelings for Meadow and hopes she will realize she feels the same.
Unfortunately that didn't happen. After sleeping together for the whole weekend, River believes they are finally together. Meadow is asked out by Nathan and says yes. When Meadow gets home from work and sees River there she tells him about the date. Poor River loses it. He tells her what is going to happen and leave. Meadow goes on the date and realizes that River was right and she loves him too.
River was one of my favorite guys from Beautiful Entourage. He knew he wanted to settle down with a wife and have kids but he just hadn't found her. When he met Meadow, he realized she was the one. I think Meadow deserved all the hurt she experienced and all the anger River directed at her. Girl needed to wake up.
I am so sad for this to be the last in the series. I would love to read a spin off, maybe with new guys or women hired on. I will definitely read more books by this author.
Meadow has been in love with her boss since she has started liking boys. Their families are friends so they have known each other for years. Meadow sees her boss with a different girl all the time. He asks her to be his date to a charity event and while there, picks up a different girl. She goes to the bathroom to cry and runs into a guy that gets her a cab to go home. For the rest of the weekend, no calls or anything from her boss to check on her. When she gets to work she is cold to him and he apologizes. Meadow's friend says she should hire an escort from Beautiful Entourage to show Nathan that she is a catch.
River is the only single escort at Beautiful Entourage but he is the one that has wanted to settle down the longest. When he gets a new client and goes to meet her, he is surprised to see the girl he got a cab at a charity event. When Meadow explains what she needs, River goes all out. He takes her shopping, tells her how to do her hair and make up and how to act towards Nathan. Of course, he is spot on with everything he said. Poor River struggles because he has feelings for Meadow and hopes she will realize she feels the same.
Unfortunately that didn't happen. After sleeping together for the whole weekend, River believes they are finally together. Meadow is asked out by Nathan and says yes. When Meadow gets home from work and sees River there she tells him about the date. Poor River loses it. He tells her what is going to happen and leave. Meadow goes on the date and realizes that River was right and she loves him too.
River was one of my favorite guys from Beautiful Entourage. He knew he wanted to settle down with a wife and have kids but he just hadn't found her. When he met Meadow, he realized she was the one. I think Meadow deserved all the hurt she experienced and all the anger River directed at her. Girl needed to wake up.
I am so sad for this to be the last in the series. I would love to read a spin off, maybe with new guys or women hired on. I will definitely read more books by this author.
July 2, 2015
Seductive Guest (Beautiful Entourage #5): Review
by E.L. Todd
What an amazing book. Like seriously I loved it!
This is the last book in the “Beautiful Entourage” series, is Rivers and Meadow story.
River was getting jealous of everyone settling down and he knew it was time for him to finally settle down. When he received the job to escort Meadow he was surprised of how familiar the name was. He met her for the first time in a charity even where she was stood up by her boss. He took a liking to her and went to help her all the way. I’m so amazed he broke like literally all the rules of an escort. With no second thoughts. He knew she was it for him.
Meadow was in love with her boss since forever, but he never look at her another way than a childhood friend or a secretary. She was determine to change his way, and that why she hired and escort. When she met River in the charity event she sad and devastated that Nathan just stood her up to go with some blonde bimbo he just met. When River helped her change her ways and everything else started to developed she was blinded by love that what Nathan wanted was just sex and not to settle down with her.
I won’t go to in to the story much, because I already said to much. But is a good book it can be read a stand alone and it was cute, I love River and Meadow story the most. It was so unique, I cant find the right word. I just loved it. And You might love it to.
4.5 going to 5 awesome stars :D
***
The whole series was amazing, I read all E.L Todd books for the first time and I enjoy it to the end. I made all this 5 Reviews because I was given a copy of it in exchange of an honest review. And that’s what I did all my reviews where honest. And I would gladly do them again sometime. But next time I hope not to get interrupted all the time like I got this past few weeks, slowed me down on my reading (lol)
by E.L. Todd
What an amazing book. Like seriously I loved it!
This is the last book in the “Beautiful Entourage” series, is Rivers and Meadow story.
River was getting jealous of everyone settling down and he knew it was time for him to finally settle down. When he received the job to escort Meadow he was surprised of how familiar the name was. He met her for the first time in a charity even where she was stood up by her boss. He took a liking to her and went to help her all the way. I’m so amazed he broke like literally all the rules of an escort. With no second thoughts. He knew she was it for him.
Meadow was in love with her boss since forever, but he never look at her another way than a childhood friend or a secretary. She was determine to change his way, and that why she hired and escort. When she met River in the charity event she sad and devastated that Nathan just stood her up to go with some blonde bimbo he just met. When River helped her change her ways and everything else started to developed she was blinded by love that what Nathan wanted was just sex and not to settle down with her.
I won’t go to in to the story much, because I already said to much. But is a good book it can be read a stand alone and it was cute, I love River and Meadow story the most. It was so unique, I cant find the right word. I just loved it. And You might love it to.
4.5 going to 5 awesome stars :D
***
The whole series was amazing, I read all E.L Todd books for the first time and I enjoy it to the end. I made all this 5 Reviews because I was given a copy of it in exchange of an honest review. And that’s what I did all my reviews where honest. And I would gladly do them again sometime. But next time I hope not to get interrupted all the time like I got this past few weeks, slowed me down on my reading (lol)
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