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Sweet Exposure
Lola Hart knew moving to London would be easier said than done … but it was the big dream and enough for her to leave everything else behind. She followed her heart.
Now, twelve months later, she is dangerously living on the verge of bankruptcy, eviction and humiliation. The perfect career in journalism proved to be nothing but a farce, forcing her into freelance reporting. Broke and desperate, Lola’s life quickly spirals out of control. That is, until she happens upon the greatest of opportunities.
Blake Tanner craves a quiet life … a change from his younger years spent recklessly enjoying the illustrious and opulent lifestyle of London’s elite. He has matured somewhat, but is still finding it difficult to shake the image he created.
As one of London’s most eligible bachelors and the future of his family’s multi-million pound company, he is a hot topic and the entertainment industry’s most wanted.
Lola is tasked with revealing the secrets of the elusive Blake Tanner, and she cannot contain her excitement, knowing this sweet exposure could be her big break. She is determined, gutsy, and has nothing to lose ... or so she thinks.
One story could change her.
One story could ruin him.
Now, twelve months later, she is dangerously living on the verge of bankruptcy, eviction and humiliation. The perfect career in journalism proved to be nothing but a farce, forcing her into freelance reporting. Broke and desperate, Lola’s life quickly spirals out of control. That is, until she happens upon the greatest of opportunities.
Blake Tanner craves a quiet life … a change from his younger years spent recklessly enjoying the illustrious and opulent lifestyle of London’s elite. He has matured somewhat, but is still finding it difficult to shake the image he created.
As one of London’s most eligible bachelors and the future of his family’s multi-million pound company, he is a hot topic and the entertainment industry’s most wanted.
Lola is tasked with revealing the secrets of the elusive Blake Tanner, and she cannot contain her excitement, knowing this sweet exposure could be her big break. She is determined, gutsy, and has nothing to lose ... or so she thinks.
One story could change her.
One story could ruin him.
493 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 2, 2016
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Beth Ashworth
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Beth Ashworth was born in Manchester, but shortly moved to the modest city of Coventry where she was raised and still resides now.
As an avid reader from a very early age, Beth has always been keen to put her words onto paper. As a child she was always found with either a book in her hand, a pen and notepad or a computer games controller.
Starting off by initially writing alternate endings to her favourite Jacqueline Wilson books from around the age of ten, Beth has continued to grow and love her passion for books.
Eventually, after many unfinished books and short stories, she finally decided to follow her passion and write books that she hopes people will love.
When she isn't reading or writing, Beth loves to spend time with her husband and friends.
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April 2, 2016
Lola is very determined to get pictures of Rebecca so she can pay her rent and some of her bills. She hasn't been paid in months, when her boss Carl calls her and tells her that he wants her to follow someone day and night. She is very determined to get these pictures and information on Blake Tanner, so she can get paid. She gets caught at Champion Group by the security and they don't know how she got into the building because it was locked down. The second time that she was caught was by Blake while he was running in the town where he lives. Blake and Lola were caught in the ally way by paparazzi. What happens next? Well you will have to read the book to find out.
Lola works exclusively with RAW Magazine, she had dreams of being a journalist, she lives in London, she doesn't have a good relationship with her parents. She has an addiction to Love Hearts. 24 years old. Blake is on his way to becoming the CEO of Champion Group, he is on the top of every magazine wanted list for a scandal. He used to be a major playboy. He is the Operations Director of Champion Group. he is 32 years old. Lee is Lola's guard. Brian is Blake's grandfather. CEO of Champion Group. Wants to see Blake as the CEO. Lucy is Blake's PR Manager. Anton is Blake's driver. Josh is Lola's house mate, gay. Harvey is Lola's house mate, gay. Joel is Blake's cousin. Louisa is Joel's mother, thinks that her son is entitled to be the CEO of Champion Group. Tiffany is Joel's girlfriend.
This is my first book by Beth Ashworth and I can honestly say that it will not be my last. This book is very well written and the characters were very well developed. I loved how well the characters were developed and how I felt connected to the character. I found it very hard to put this book down.
Lola works exclusively with RAW Magazine, she had dreams of being a journalist, she lives in London, she doesn't have a good relationship with her parents. She has an addiction to Love Hearts. 24 years old. Blake is on his way to becoming the CEO of Champion Group, he is on the top of every magazine wanted list for a scandal. He used to be a major playboy. He is the Operations Director of Champion Group. he is 32 years old. Lee is Lola's guard. Brian is Blake's grandfather. CEO of Champion Group. Wants to see Blake as the CEO. Lucy is Blake's PR Manager. Anton is Blake's driver. Josh is Lola's house mate, gay. Harvey is Lola's house mate, gay. Joel is Blake's cousin. Louisa is Joel's mother, thinks that her son is entitled to be the CEO of Champion Group. Tiffany is Joel's girlfriend.
This is my first book by Beth Ashworth and I can honestly say that it will not be my last. This book is very well written and the characters were very well developed. I loved how well the characters were developed and how I felt connected to the character. I found it very hard to put this book down.
April 1, 2016
This was a first for me from this author and wow was I surprised. Sweet Exposure was well written with a storyline that is one of my favorites. Although it has been done before this one seemed different with a great twist to it. I loved the characters both Blake and Lola with their personalities so much the same but coming from such different backgrounds. They struggled to find a balance and somehow worked so well together.
First off we have Lola she is broke but not broken. She’s working for a magazine RAW that she doesn't respect, trying to make it work but failing miserably. She is given one last shot to get the goods on the very secretive Blake Tanner. First day on the job she is escorted out of Mr. Tanner’s building barely escaping arrest only to be saved by Blake himself. After compromising pictures of the two surface they are forced into a situation that either find appealing.
After much push and pull from both Blake and Lola they begin to find their way with each other. Working hard with their own careers trying to hide the true facts about their relationship to the public and to themselves. After a betrayal of epic proportions they wonder if either can move forward or are they doomed for good.
The story was full of both sweet and tender moments shared by Blake and Lola along with times of pure immaturity. I highly enjoyed this one and read it so quickly that I felt it ended way too soon. I will definitely look for this author in the future. A must read!!!!
review by Kristina
First off we have Lola she is broke but not broken. She’s working for a magazine RAW that she doesn't respect, trying to make it work but failing miserably. She is given one last shot to get the goods on the very secretive Blake Tanner. First day on the job she is escorted out of Mr. Tanner’s building barely escaping arrest only to be saved by Blake himself. After compromising pictures of the two surface they are forced into a situation that either find appealing.
After much push and pull from both Blake and Lola they begin to find their way with each other. Working hard with their own careers trying to hide the true facts about their relationship to the public and to themselves. After a betrayal of epic proportions they wonder if either can move forward or are they doomed for good.
The story was full of both sweet and tender moments shared by Blake and Lola along with times of pure immaturity. I highly enjoyed this one and read it so quickly that I felt it ended way too soon. I will definitely look for this author in the future. A must read!!!!
review by Kristina
April 7, 2016
When I saw the title I had an idea how the book would go, I was wrong and so pleased about that.
Blake is a businessman working in his family business, his a bit of celeb due to his playboy years, his not that way anymore, he really is a private man and down to earth, he even enjoys beans on toast!
Lola works freelance for a lowlife celeb rag that wants all the dirt on people, Lola has been tasked with gaining dirt on Blake, the handsome, panty wetting playboy.
The two of them have a couple of run-ins that pushes them into a surprise situation, they then have to make a decision, this takes them on a journey neither expected.
I love Lola a real girl that has spunk, Blake isn't all coy and shy, his full of himself and is most definitely sexually confident. They spark off each other, when one lets their guard down a little the other has a full on shield up, it is bumpy, then again it was never meant to be a fairytale.
The little things Blake does are sweet, but then again he shoves her into that bitchy group of supposedly higher up women, that wasn't nice. Lola doesn't always make it easy for Blake, it's a strange situation and she doesn't really know how to be.
You will really enjoy watching the two of them dance around one another and especially enjoy the final outcome.
I was totally absorbed into this story and the characthers. The author writes a good book.
4.5 stars
Blake is a businessman working in his family business, his a bit of celeb due to his playboy years, his not that way anymore, he really is a private man and down to earth, he even enjoys beans on toast!
Lola works freelance for a lowlife celeb rag that wants all the dirt on people, Lola has been tasked with gaining dirt on Blake, the handsome, panty wetting playboy.
The two of them have a couple of run-ins that pushes them into a surprise situation, they then have to make a decision, this takes them on a journey neither expected.
I love Lola a real girl that has spunk, Blake isn't all coy and shy, his full of himself and is most definitely sexually confident. They spark off each other, when one lets their guard down a little the other has a full on shield up, it is bumpy, then again it was never meant to be a fairytale.
The little things Blake does are sweet, but then again he shoves her into that bitchy group of supposedly higher up women, that wasn't nice. Lola doesn't always make it easy for Blake, it's a strange situation and she doesn't really know how to be.
You will really enjoy watching the two of them dance around one another and especially enjoy the final outcome.
I was totally absorbed into this story and the characthers. The author writes a good book.
4.5 stars
April 6, 2016
4.5 STAR READ!!
This was my first book by Beth and I absolutely loved it! Blake is fighting for the lead of his family company and knows that he has to keep out of trouble and keep his head low for a while. Lola works at one of the biggest gossip magazines and knows that she has to get the big story of Blake Tanner or else she will lose her job and possibly even her room. After trying to get as close as she could to Blake, Lola knows that she is going to have to outsmart him and his security team. After showing up in his neighborhood one night, Blake knows that she is following him to get information and ends up cornering her into a dark spot. The next morning, he has to deal with the press and comes up with a plan that could help him get to the top spot of the company. Will Lola be able to go through with this and help him or will she brush him off and never see him again?
I love, love, loved this story. I was cheering for Lola throughout this whole entire book. She is confident, strong, and has a smart mouth. I felt for Blake. He knew he had to get the company into his hands, but didn't expect to find love at the end of all of this. I highly recommend this book!
This was my first book by Beth and I absolutely loved it! Blake is fighting for the lead of his family company and knows that he has to keep out of trouble and keep his head low for a while. Lola works at one of the biggest gossip magazines and knows that she has to get the big story of Blake Tanner or else she will lose her job and possibly even her room. After trying to get as close as she could to Blake, Lola knows that she is going to have to outsmart him and his security team. After showing up in his neighborhood one night, Blake knows that she is following him to get information and ends up cornering her into a dark spot. The next morning, he has to deal with the press and comes up with a plan that could help him get to the top spot of the company. Will Lola be able to go through with this and help him or will she brush him off and never see him again?
I love, love, loved this story. I was cheering for Lola throughout this whole entire book. She is confident, strong, and has a smart mouth. I felt for Blake. He knew he had to get the company into his hands, but didn't expect to find love at the end of all of this. I highly recommend this book!
March 4, 2016
Title: Sweet Exposure
Series: Stand-alone Novel
Author: Beth Ashworth
Genre: Romance
Stars: 5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Annamaria
Published: Feb 2, 2016
Pages: 275
5/5 Fantastic stars! Lola is living in London and is working as a paparazzi. She has basically no money and has only been photographing unknowns. Then her boss calls her and actually gives her a good assignment. Blake is a very private, hot, and London' most eligible bachelor. What happens between them you must read yourself to believe. The story is filled with twists and turns that keep you wanting to know what happens next. The story is told from both POVs which I loved reading. The author does a fantastic job with the story and I loved the characters! I will be looking for more books by Beth Ashworth to read! I highly recommend you pick this novel up!!
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. This book was read and reviewed by Annamaria for Alpha Book Club.
Plot: 5
Chemistry: 5
Pacing: 5
Ending: 5
Character Development: 5
Series: Stand-alone Novel
Author: Beth Ashworth
Genre: Romance
Stars: 5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Annamaria
Published: Feb 2, 2016
Pages: 275
5/5 Fantastic stars! Lola is living in London and is working as a paparazzi. She has basically no money and has only been photographing unknowns. Then her boss calls her and actually gives her a good assignment. Blake is a very private, hot, and London' most eligible bachelor. What happens between them you must read yourself to believe. The story is filled with twists and turns that keep you wanting to know what happens next. The story is told from both POVs which I loved reading. The author does a fantastic job with the story and I loved the characters! I will be looking for more books by Beth Ashworth to read! I highly recommend you pick this novel up!!
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. This book was read and reviewed by Annamaria for Alpha Book Club.
Plot: 5
Chemistry: 5
Pacing: 5
Ending: 5
Character Development: 5
March 18, 2016
I received this ARC for an honest review.
This book is based in London and follows Lola, a poor and about to be homeless paparazzi and Blake a rich bad boy turned good CEO.
Blake is trying to earn his new position at work but due to his bad boy past he needs to be on his best behaviour, whilst unbeknown to him Lola is after the story that could make or break her career. His story.
I enjoyed this book, I found it to be an easy read, what I'd call a beach read. There were a couple of small twists that weren't completely unexpected but kept the interest alive. My only dislike of the book was the way it ended, it was very sudden almost as if the author had completed the main part of the story and decided not to tell us the rest of the little back stories. While these stories didnt affect the overall ending it was still irritating to not know why someone disliked this person or what happened with these other characters, they seemed to disappear.
Id recommend this book to someone looking for a fun and enjoyable quick read.
This book is based in London and follows Lola, a poor and about to be homeless paparazzi and Blake a rich bad boy turned good CEO.
Blake is trying to earn his new position at work but due to his bad boy past he needs to be on his best behaviour, whilst unbeknown to him Lola is after the story that could make or break her career. His story.
I enjoyed this book, I found it to be an easy read, what I'd call a beach read. There were a couple of small twists that weren't completely unexpected but kept the interest alive. My only dislike of the book was the way it ended, it was very sudden almost as if the author had completed the main part of the story and decided not to tell us the rest of the little back stories. While these stories didnt affect the overall ending it was still irritating to not know why someone disliked this person or what happened with these other characters, they seemed to disappear.
Id recommend this book to someone looking for a fun and enjoyable quick read.
April 1, 2016
~~I received this in exchange for my honest opinion~~
This book was frustrating and super sweet at the same time! Lola wants to be a journalist but the only reporting she is doing is what celebrity is doing what. She doesn't like it and it doesn't pay the bills. But then, she is at the wrong place at the wrong time and ends up a story.
Blake is the next up and coming CEO of his families company. There is one hitch.... a reporter that keeps following him.
Not only is the book amazing, it is well developed. The characters are strong and independent. Each can hold their own!! The storyline is great. Yes, it is another billionaire man and a woman down on her luck, but they make it work. And Blake doesn't really flash his money around-at least I didn't think that he did!
Beth is a great writer! She makes her book a great love story. I felt like I was watching a movie she is very descriptive. If you haven't read this book yet, you need too!!!
This book was frustrating and super sweet at the same time! Lola wants to be a journalist but the only reporting she is doing is what celebrity is doing what. She doesn't like it and it doesn't pay the bills. But then, she is at the wrong place at the wrong time and ends up a story.
Blake is the next up and coming CEO of his families company. There is one hitch.... a reporter that keeps following him.
Not only is the book amazing, it is well developed. The characters are strong and independent. Each can hold their own!! The storyline is great. Yes, it is another billionaire man and a woman down on her luck, but they make it work. And Blake doesn't really flash his money around-at least I didn't think that he did!
Beth is a great writer! She makes her book a great love story. I felt like I was watching a movie she is very descriptive. If you haven't read this book yet, you need too!!!
July 18, 2016
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I’m not going to rehash the blurb because you can read that in Goodreads. This is the first book written by Beth Ashworth that I’ve read, so I have no way of comparing it to books previously written by her.
Although I didn’t dislike Sweet Exposure, I have to admit I didn’t love it. I found it hard to become invested in the main characters’ lives. Lola annoyed me and I definitely didn’t fall in love with Blake. There were so many characters in this book, I actually became a bit confused, especially since so many male characters had names starting with “J”.
I also found the story too predictable. I wasn’t surprised by anything that happened and it ended exactly the way I thought it would.
Written by Karen from A Thousand Lives Book Blog
Although I didn’t dislike Sweet Exposure, I have to admit I didn’t love it. I found it hard to become invested in the main characters’ lives. Lola annoyed me and I definitely didn’t fall in love with Blake. There were so many characters in this book, I actually became a bit confused, especially since so many male characters had names starting with “J”.
I also found the story too predictable. I wasn’t surprised by anything that happened and it ended exactly the way I thought it would.
Written by Karen from A Thousand Lives Book Blog
April 6, 2016
Reviewing for Book Boyfriend Heaven
Sweet Exposure by Beth Ashworth was the first book I have read by this author and I enjoyed this book. I liked the fact that it was written in the different pov from the two main characters. You have Blake the hot billionaire who is only about what is going to get him further in life. Then you have Lola the girl who wants to get further in life but keeps getting knocked down. I loved that the characters have chemistry from the start but they are both in denial. Circumstances throw them together and they go on a ride that they were not expecting, from people trying to sabotage them to their own feelings getting in the way. This is a book you want to read and she how this story plays out I don’t want to give too much away.
Sweet Exposure by Beth Ashworth was the first book I have read by this author and I enjoyed this book. I liked the fact that it was written in the different pov from the two main characters. You have Blake the hot billionaire who is only about what is going to get him further in life. Then you have Lola the girl who wants to get further in life but keeps getting knocked down. I loved that the characters have chemistry from the start but they are both in denial. Circumstances throw them together and they go on a ride that they were not expecting, from people trying to sabotage them to their own feelings getting in the way. This is a book you want to read and she how this story plays out I don’t want to give too much away.
April 6, 2016
This is my first read by Beth Ashworth but won’t be my last. Even though the story was a little hard to get into, I ended up loving it! The writing was good and the story flowed.
Blake came off as a hard a**…but was such a sweetheart. He was hot! Was an a** at times but mostly sweet because he realized his feelings were deeper than he originally thought.. Lola was fighting her feelings at first. She was also so mysterious at times.
Lola Hart worked as paparazzi to make ends meet. She needed this job, especially since she will be homeless and no money to live off of after leaving everything behind. She was given one job, Blake Tanner. What else does she have to lose except for true love maybe?
This is a standalone story and one that I would definitely recommend it.
Blake came off as a hard a**…but was such a sweetheart. He was hot! Was an a** at times but mostly sweet because he realized his feelings were deeper than he originally thought.. Lola was fighting her feelings at first. She was also so mysterious at times.
Lola Hart worked as paparazzi to make ends meet. She needed this job, especially since she will be homeless and no money to live off of after leaving everything behind. She was given one job, Blake Tanner. What else does she have to lose except for true love maybe?
This is a standalone story and one that I would definitely recommend it.
April 3, 2016
Oh how I loved this book!!!!!!!! x I loved it from start to finish - the premise was refreshing and so current with today's celeb culture!!! Every additional twist had me thinking 'genius'!! I so desperately loved these characters and their lives that I was drawn into the book and could not put it down!!! x Fabulous read from Beth with excellent descriptions, believable flawed characters with sexy scenes that made me blush and laugh all at the same time!!! Awesome, funny, entertaining and I want more from Blake and Lola hahaha. Brilliant!!!
April 15, 2016
I received this for an honest review... I have to say this is a new author for me... Such an enjoyable read that I just really enjoyed sinking my teeth into..
Blake and Lola were just really great together and I really enjoyed this book... This is defiantly one of those books that you need to read <3
Blake and Lola were just really great together and I really enjoyed this book... This is defiantly one of those books that you need to read <3
April 3, 2016
Who doesn't love a story about a fake girlfriend. Lola gets roped into being Blake's for 6 weeks. It's a win win for the both. Or so they think. She doesn't get in trouble and he may get to keep his job. Only problem a few things back fire along the way.
May 2, 2016
I could not put sweet exposure down. I absolutely love Blake and lola. It's well written and kept me intrigued. will definitely be buying more of Beth's work. x
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