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Lovers' Dance
Tutus and ballet shoes. Which little girl didn't want to be a ballerina? Of course, no one warned you about the real chance of ending up with ugly feet.
Madison DuMont was born to dance. English by birth but raised in New York, she has returned to England in pursuit of her dream to become a top ballerina with her best friend and fellow dancer, Dante Palmer.
Armed with her inheritance and sheer determination, she opens her own ballet company in a quest to make a name for herself and show the world her grace. Did it matter she was broken on the inside and karma had it in for her? Under the bright lights no one saw that.
One fateful moment was all it took to change everything. Matthew Bradley crashes into her life and now she’s out of her depth. Maybe moving to England hadn't been the wisest choice.
Karma may be gunning for her, but at least she still had cute feet…
Madison DuMont was born to dance. English by birth but raised in New York, she has returned to England in pursuit of her dream to become a top ballerina with her best friend and fellow dancer, Dante Palmer.
Armed with her inheritance and sheer determination, she opens her own ballet company in a quest to make a name for herself and show the world her grace. Did it matter she was broken on the inside and karma had it in for her? Under the bright lights no one saw that.
One fateful moment was all it took to change everything. Matthew Bradley crashes into her life and now she’s out of her depth. Maybe moving to England hadn't been the wisest choice.
Karma may be gunning for her, but at least she still had cute feet…
588 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 8, 2015
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August 24, 2023
Omg !! What a delight! 4 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♥️
I’m a bit too lazy to write a full length review and I usually write them for books I didn’t like which is not the case with this little masterpiece!
This book was absolutely incredible and I’ve been enthralled with this story since the very first sentence. I just couldn’t put it down, I’m beyond grateful to have discovered this amazing duet.
. The writing is impeccable
. The characters are well constructed
. The story is captivating
. The romance is tastefully done
. The racial issues that the characters are facing was realistic and well done, even if I have to admit that some of the racial slurs made me a very uncomfortable
. I laughed so hard at times, this books is hilarious
. Matt is my perfect type of Alpha/no-nonsense type of guy, he is confident, powerful but he can be at ease showing his feelings and venerability. He’s definitely a keeper!
. I love Madison’s characters, she is strong, driven, adorable and so kindhearted, it was a delight to read about her! She did frustrated me and annoyed me at times when she was talking about racial issues every single time when they were in a disagreement, it was too much and sometimes a bit ridiculous but I love her nonetheless!
Franky go pick this book because it’s worth every second of your time and don’t even plan on sleeping because you’ll not be able to put it down.
I’m a bit too lazy to write a full length review and I usually write them for books I didn’t like which is not the case with this little masterpiece!
This book was absolutely incredible and I’ve been enthralled with this story since the very first sentence. I just couldn’t put it down, I’m beyond grateful to have discovered this amazing duet.
. The writing is impeccable
. The characters are well constructed
. The story is captivating
. The romance is tastefully done
. The racial issues that the characters are facing was realistic and well done, even if I have to admit that some of the racial slurs made me a very uncomfortable
. I laughed so hard at times, this books is hilarious
. Matt is my perfect type of Alpha/no-nonsense type of guy, he is confident, powerful but he can be at ease showing his feelings and venerability. He’s definitely a keeper!
. I love Madison’s characters, she is strong, driven, adorable and so kindhearted, it was a delight to read about her! She did frustrated me and annoyed me at times when she was talking about racial issues every single time when they were in a disagreement, it was too much and sometimes a bit ridiculous but I love her nonetheless!
Franky go pick this book because it’s worth every second of your time and don’t even plan on sleeping because you’ll not be able to put it down.
September 27, 2015
BEWARE YOU CANT PUT IT DOWN!!!!!!!,
Matt and Madi's story is going to make you laugh and cry at all the antics they go through and at the end you understand why it's called LOVERS DANCE. This is by far the best story I have enjoyed reading in a long time!!!!! Awesome
Matt and Madi's story is going to make you laugh and cry at all the antics they go through and at the end you understand why it's called LOVERS DANCE. This is by far the best story I have enjoyed reading in a long time!!!!! Awesome
May 20, 2015
This is my first story by this author. This is Matt and Madi's story.
Matt is 10 years older than Madi, he is white she is black, he is rich and she is working class with her own business. I fell in love with Matt, even though he was very conservative to begin with he loved Madi. What I loved about him was that he always defended her to his friends and family, he was always there for her. Even when he messed up by trying to demand that she does things his way. I loved that he was so connected to her that it was almost like he was reading her thoughts and he could tell when she was unhappy or holding things back from him.
I liked the chemistry between Madi and Matt but I did not think that Madi did as good of a job of defending or sticking up for him with her friends and family, until the every end of the book.
The book covers a lot of themes, loss, grief, racism, age, love and lots of humour. This book had me laughing out loud.
The only thing I was dissatisfied, since the book was so long I think the author could have perhaps have brought some resolution to the family acceptance of the couple on both sides. For me that was still left hanging. Neither side is happy about the relationship and it would have been good to see some resolution with this issue.
A very good read!
Matt is 10 years older than Madi, he is white she is black, he is rich and she is working class with her own business. I fell in love with Matt, even though he was very conservative to begin with he loved Madi. What I loved about him was that he always defended her to his friends and family, he was always there for her. Even when he messed up by trying to demand that she does things his way. I loved that he was so connected to her that it was almost like he was reading her thoughts and he could tell when she was unhappy or holding things back from him.
I liked the chemistry between Madi and Matt but I did not think that Madi did as good of a job of defending or sticking up for him with her friends and family, until the every end of the book.
The book covers a lot of themes, loss, grief, racism, age, love and lots of humour. This book had me laughing out loud.
The only thing I was dissatisfied, since the book was so long I think the author could have perhaps have brought some resolution to the family acceptance of the couple on both sides. For me that was still left hanging. Neither side is happy about the relationship and it would have been good to see some resolution with this issue.
A very good read!
April 1, 2017
Ms. K Carr please stand up and take a bow. You have restored the faith I've lost in reading. You managed to fascinate me with your well written, detail and phenomenal book. My eyes beseech every words as if it have a sermon in it. Your writing is truly outstanding and I must commend you for composing such a sweet refined tale. It was so beautifully woven that it took my readers breathe away.
The story ensnared you from the very start. It sustained the right mixture of fluffiness and a fair bit of comedy and also poignancy in between. This is precisely the kind of book I like, in that it was well detailed, character development was on point, and factuality was even bit present. This is exemplary writing. It was also fairly hard-hitting, in that it dealt with abandonment issues and issues around identity (especially racial), anxiety (particularly social anxiety), controlling, the rich and poor bracket and family resentment.
I absolutely enjoy the way the author illustrates the weird and awkwardness of the heroine Ms. Madison Dumont. Madi or poppet which Matthew so affectionately calls her is one of the oddest characters I've ever encounter. No amount of explanation could properly express just how strange and clumsy she is. To be inside her head is an experience—an experience that I happened to slowly absorbed and loved.
And Matthew, if anyone ever had the delight of reading about Alpha Males -Matthew Bradley wears that crown, unapologetically. This man is simple amazing, knows what he's looking for, takes what he desires, says what's on his mind and have zero f@&ks to give. I just love him. His amusing brashness and frank appropriate way of dispensing with everything lies some extremely poignant truths. Matthew is rich, handsome, isn't afraid to conceal his wealth and very straightforward. His character felt authentic to me, and the fact I could empathise so strongly with the way he handles everything speaks volumes. Matthew would hypnotized you with his hotness, and the manner he claimed and branded Madi, makes you feel the remnants, leaving an imprint on your forehead.
Matthew and Madi eventually found what they're both looking for, in each other. And it adds a whole new layer of depth and melancholy beauty to the storyline. I fell in love with both Madison and Matthew from page one. Madi is shy, but ridiculously intelligent and talented and haunted by her parents unfortunate death, and then Mathew, is the strong man denying himself love because he's not ready to settle down yet until he ran into the undeniable beautiful Madison, though under terrible circumstances. This set the stage for the cusp of the storyline. It started a fiery, chaotic and whirlwind romance. It went on a fast, then slow enjoyable pace, less than normal in most Interracial romance, but it was so worth it. And so, so freaking pleasurable.
During the storyline Ive often empathized a lot with Madi on how much she felt out of sorts whenever she was around Matthew's family and friends. This is something new for her and anyone could relate to how much of an adjustment she had to make to fit into Matthew's world. She was concerned, she wouldn’t know where to sit/talk/dress and accidentally say and do something wrong whenever she was in his rich friends presence. 
Being with Matthew unearthed a seed of re-evaluation for Madi. She fulminated her displeasure at first. However it eventually made her recognized then accepted that maybe she was scared and that maybe she was feeling an abandonment that had happened emotionally. Its a profoundly sad feeling in so many ways having to witness such snobbiness and yet you're rooting madly for these two. And I must say I throughly enjoy Matthew pursue of Madison.
This is one of those books that I appreciated much more than I imagined I would. The story touched my heart in many ways. I can't call up the last time I felt so attached to a book, that sucked out so much emotions as you turn the page. It’s superb, it’s a masterpiece—there’s no doubting that. The author did a stellar job of demonstrating Madi's Americanism and then she smoothly transitioned Matthew British lingo. That in itself is astonishing, the concept invigorating and illustrative. She did a terrific job of switching the two different cultures. That was just something Ive never seen done before it was so mind blowing.
This is a book to treasure. I love it, and I recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! Absolutely, unequivocally worth every penny!! Get this book and you will not regret it.
May 31, 2015
With so many good reviews on Amazon, I had my hopes up high. Unfortunately, what I found was truly dissapointing. I'm always a big fan of strong, smart, sassy (but not slutty) character. This girl? Dang! Where should I start? This girl came out strong when she fought back those attackers and I thought, that's my girl! But, I had this mixed feeling when she came out shy and kept repeating that fact about her being a virgin, it's quite annoying, like who cares? His opinion didn't matter, he's just another stranger for heaven's sake! And it's even more ridiculous when she threw herself on this guy and asked him to pop her cherry. I was like wtf! She's got multiple personality disorder or what? Make up your mind! I'm done.
May 12, 2015
Loved it!!!!
This story had me laughing tearing up. Matt is stuffy, arrogant funny sexy loveable. Madi is too much loved her
With all her neurotic ways. I would love a continuation of their story.
This story had me laughing tearing up. Matt is stuffy, arrogant funny sexy loveable. Madi is too much loved her
With all her neurotic ways. I would love a continuation of their story.
June 22, 2021
Mssss. Carrrrrrrrr......
Literary paradise...
For me its' one of those 'live-in' books; where I get to move in and live a couple of days with two most engaging characters that are swoon-worthy terrific, multi-faceted, multi-flawed and absolutely-freaking-amazing.
I enjoyed it, I lived it, I yearned to be Madi...that devotion from your man is just almost everything...
and it isn't the fact that he's a "gazillionaire" but that he gave good love - focused, sincere, singular... its' every woman's fantasy to be loved in return 'just-like-that' and you gave it the right amount of jealousy, uncertainty, certainty and openness to make it surreal...
Absolutely epic love story!!!
Refreshingly earthy and relatable!!!
Enough drama to keep the story from becoming disinteresting... at no time were you lazy... you never left us hanging!!!!
Got me all up in my feelings!!!!
Enough quality angst to last me a month of watery reading!!!!
Girl, you have me wondering if you're married to a Gazillionaire yourself, the way you gave us the inside scoop of the inner workings of how their lives are punctuated.... it was consistent and concise, behavioral patterns, eating habits, seclusion and aloofness... it was all worked into seamless drama with symmetrical and parallel perfection... Bravo!!!!
"O Chile... you were born to do this"
Thank you so much for this.... (for me it was perfection)
Literary paradise...
For me its' one of those 'live-in' books; where I get to move in and live a couple of days with two most engaging characters that are swoon-worthy terrific, multi-faceted, multi-flawed and absolutely-freaking-amazing.
I enjoyed it, I lived it, I yearned to be Madi...that devotion from your man is just almost everything...
and it isn't the fact that he's a "gazillionaire" but that he gave good love - focused, sincere, singular... its' every woman's fantasy to be loved in return 'just-like-that' and you gave it the right amount of jealousy, uncertainty, certainty and openness to make it surreal...
Absolutely epic love story!!!
Refreshingly earthy and relatable!!!
Enough drama to keep the story from becoming disinteresting... at no time were you lazy... you never left us hanging!!!!
Got me all up in my feelings!!!!
Enough quality angst to last me a month of watery reading!!!!
Girl, you have me wondering if you're married to a Gazillionaire yourself, the way you gave us the inside scoop of the inner workings of how their lives are punctuated.... it was consistent and concise, behavioral patterns, eating habits, seclusion and aloofness... it was all worked into seamless drama with symmetrical and parallel perfection... Bravo!!!!
"O Chile... you were born to do this"
Thank you so much for this.... (for me it was perfection)
May 17, 2015
Awesome Read!!!!
Loved this story Matt and Madi were such amazing characters and the storyline kept my interest from beginning to the end I would laugh until I cried and get sad at times. A true love story. Can't wait to read another book by this author!!! Buy it you won't regret it!
KG AR
Loved this story Matt and Madi were such amazing characters and the storyline kept my interest from beginning to the end I would laugh until I cried and get sad at times. A true love story. Can't wait to read another book by this author!!! Buy it you won't regret it!
KG AR
October 2, 2016
Best book I've read in awhile
I took a chance on this author and I'm so glad I did. I was looking for something different and I got something much more! I loved the character development between Matt and MadI and how they complement each other. I was laughing out on several occasions reading this book. Absolutely love this book.
I took a chance on this author and I'm so glad I did. I was looking for something different and I got something much more! I loved the character development between Matt and MadI and how they complement each other. I was laughing out on several occasions reading this book. Absolutely love this book.
November 27, 2015
This book is THE SHIT. Another easy read. But the magic of the author is how seemingly effortlessly she painted the picture of the world of the characters with her words. It was like watching a film in my head the entire time.
Visual readers will get an HD quality written narrative.
Visual readers will get an HD quality written narrative.
June 3, 2015
I really liked it.
July 14, 2019
Good book 3.5
I enjoyed the book. However I couldn’t give it a higher mark because all this obsession with race at the beginning really annoyed me. The assumption that he could only like her because she was a young black woman, the awful things that her aunt said. She was upset that Matt’s parents didn’t like her but her aunt’s behavior for me was worse. Where does she get off telling Matt that she doesn’t trust him, he is too rich etc. She didn’t make the effort to get to know him and sorry but what she wants for Maddi is irrelevant. She is a 27 year old woman and it’s up to her to choose her life. On top of that she told her never to come back so she gets not say. Her whole family treatment of Maddi was appalling and she treated Maddi like a cash cow. We all love our family but sometimes it’s best to stay away from toxic people. I know Matt wants Maddi to stay authentic but he must be realistic and get her some media and etiquette training, she’s going to need it.
I enjoyed the book. However I couldn’t give it a higher mark because all this obsession with race at the beginning really annoyed me. The assumption that he could only like her because she was a young black woman, the awful things that her aunt said. She was upset that Matt’s parents didn’t like her but her aunt’s behavior for me was worse. Where does she get off telling Matt that she doesn’t trust him, he is too rich etc. She didn’t make the effort to get to know him and sorry but what she wants for Maddi is irrelevant. She is a 27 year old woman and it’s up to her to choose her life. On top of that she told her never to come back so she gets not say. Her whole family treatment of Maddi was appalling and she treated Maddi like a cash cow. We all love our family but sometimes it’s best to stay away from toxic people. I know Matt wants Maddi to stay authentic but he must be realistic and get her some media and etiquette training, she’s going to need it.
March 22, 2020
MY NEW FAVORITE BOOK, BY MY NEW FAVORITE AUTHOR ! ! !
So often with the books I read, I find the storylines to be ridiculously unrealistic. Maybe because of the conflicting characteristic behaviors. This book was more fantasy for me. While the events may be unlikely to happen, there's still the real truth that it could. I really liked that it was long and engaging without the usual drama involving something dreadful happening to the heroine. Such as, the bad guys getting to her despite the enormous amount of security measures to prevent it. Then the hero rescuing her in the most ridiculously unrealistic scenarios. I felt the highs and lows of emotions. I laughed out loud and came close to tears well. Most of all I found myself smiling so much that I just couldn't put it down. I have purchased all of K. Carr's books I could find. I will purchase anything else she writes in the future.
So often with the books I read, I find the storylines to be ridiculously unrealistic. Maybe because of the conflicting characteristic behaviors. This book was more fantasy for me. While the events may be unlikely to happen, there's still the real truth that it could. I really liked that it was long and engaging without the usual drama involving something dreadful happening to the heroine. Such as, the bad guys getting to her despite the enormous amount of security measures to prevent it. Then the hero rescuing her in the most ridiculously unrealistic scenarios. I felt the highs and lows of emotions. I laughed out loud and came close to tears well. Most of all I found myself smiling so much that I just couldn't put it down. I have purchased all of K. Carr's books I could find. I will purchase anything else she writes in the future.
April 22, 2018
Hard to put down
This is one of the best books I've ever read. It's well-developed and well-written. There are many different emotions to experience. I loved the main characters and their chemistry and interactions. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I've done :). Looking forward to part 2!
This is one of the best books I've ever read. It's well-developed and well-written. There are many different emotions to experience. I loved the main characters and their chemistry and interactions. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I've done :). Looking forward to part 2!
July 22, 2020
An all-around great book. Great characters, believable story, awesome writing. A masterpiece in the IR romance genre, scratch that...a masterpiece romance novel period. Amazing job K. Carr.
June 7, 2017
Such a great story and excited about second part
I am an avid fan of K Carr and was looking for another one of her books after reading Home. She has such an amazing ability to weave stories and pull them out of their genre and really make u care for the characters. She truly did a great job developing Madi and Matt. I loved how their relationship evolved, their challenges with race, class, culture and their very different personalities and upbringing. I loved their amazing the chemistry and how hard they had to fight for their love. Great inter racial romance across the pond with scenes stateside. Loved it!
I am an avid fan of K Carr and was looking for another one of her books after reading Home. She has such an amazing ability to weave stories and pull them out of their genre and really make u care for the characters. She truly did a great job developing Madi and Matt. I loved how their relationship evolved, their challenges with race, class, culture and their very different personalities and upbringing. I loved their amazing the chemistry and how hard they had to fight for their love. Great inter racial romance across the pond with scenes stateside. Loved it!
February 12, 2017
A fun brainless read but the Madi was spineless and immature. Her ditziness was humorous early on but soon became tiresome.
June 15, 2016
Madison & Matt
This book is such a good read expiring topics dealing with age difference, skin color, social status, economic status,class, plus regions: European vs American. How despite everything they are different they are better & happier together. Madison is a Black ballerina with a tragic past where as Matt is an Multimillionaire who is the head of his company living the good life until the night he meets her suddenly she's all he can think about because she's a breathe of fresh air in his life of "politeness "
This book is such a good read expiring topics dealing with age difference, skin color, social status, economic status,class, plus regions: European vs American. How despite everything they are different they are better & happier together. Madison is a Black ballerina with a tragic past where as Matt is an Multimillionaire who is the head of his company living the good life until the night he meets her suddenly she's all he can think about because she's a breathe of fresh air in his life of "politeness "
July 20, 2015
This book. It didn't mesh with my views and boundaries of a relationship. He was too demanding, she was too quick to acquiesce, Madi was an angel tho.I didn't like Matt so much so I couldn't get into the XXX scenes.Any of them. Or maybe it was because of that little scene with Louisa. Yea. Of course We know things turn men on but a lady always want to know only his woman can make him feel like that. Nonetheless, I wouldn't recommend this book unless ur really broke and/or bored.
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November 16, 2025
Five stars to the moon and back, would give it ten if I could, loved it that much. Waiting on part 2. I would recommend this book.
January 29, 2022
Loved it Madi is a hoot this story is well worth reading.
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