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Seattle Bachelors #3
Bargaining for the Billionaire
In the tradition of E.L. James and Sylvia Day comes a sultry new series starring women who want to live out their wildest dreams . . .
You know what they say: billionaires do it better . . .
Grayson Lockwood is every girl's fantasy. Fabulously weathy? Check. Dangerous good looks, complete with a titillating tattoo on his rock-hard chest? Check. High-powered CEO? Check. Too bad none of that impressed the only woman he ever loved. Since she walked away from him three years ago, Grayson can't get her out of his mind. To win her back, he'll have to finally open up about the secrets he's been keeping. But first, he may have to use a little deception.
Tired of her comatose love life, Madison O'Reilly spices things up by chatting online with a sexy stranger. All she's really looking for is a hot fling-and BookNerd seems flirtatious and surprisingly attuned to her needs. As their chats become steamier, she begins to wonder just how long she can hold out before she has the real thing. But when he steps out from behind his avatar, Grayson can only hope that Maddie will finally see his true heart . . .
You know what they say: billionaires do it better . . .
Grayson Lockwood is every girl's fantasy. Fabulously weathy? Check. Dangerous good looks, complete with a titillating tattoo on his rock-hard chest? Check. High-powered CEO? Check. Too bad none of that impressed the only woman he ever loved. Since she walked away from him three years ago, Grayson can't get her out of his mind. To win her back, he'll have to finally open up about the secrets he's been keeping. But first, he may have to use a little deception.
Tired of her comatose love life, Madison O'Reilly spices things up by chatting online with a sexy stranger. All she's really looking for is a hot fling-and BookNerd seems flirtatious and surprisingly attuned to her needs. As their chats become steamier, she begins to wonder just how long she can hold out before she has the real thing. But when he steps out from behind his avatar, Grayson can only hope that Maddie will finally see his true heart . . .
256 pages, Paperback
First published September 13, 2016
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About the author
J.M. Stewart
32 books286 followersJM Stewart writes heartfelt contemporary romance. Whether the heat level is sizzling or sweet, her stories are always deeply emotional. Her heroes are strong but sensitive (no alpha jerks here!), and her heroines are more Cinderella than Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Recently transplanted, she now lives in a small town in Texas along with her husband, two sons and two very spoiled dogs. When not writing, she enjoys reading, cooking and playing computer games. As a sensitive soul with a romantic heart, she believes in angels and hopes everyone finds their happily ever after.
Recently transplanted, she now lives in a small town in Texas along with her husband, two sons and two very spoiled dogs. When not writing, she enjoys reading, cooking and playing computer games. As a sensitive soul with a romantic heart, she believes in angels and hopes everyone finds their happily ever after.
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October 26, 2016
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I’m not totally up to date on the Seattle Bachelors series but I did read the book prior to Bargaining for the Billionaire and I enjoyed it so of course I had to know the whole story behind the Madison and Grayson love/hate relationship. JM Stewart takes these two characters on a trust journey and it all starts with coming to terms with what happened to them in the past.
After a bad break up Madison is determined to keep her heart on lock down and never give another man the chance to break it. It’s been three years since her ex and watching her friends fall in love and move on with their lives is making her feel a little on the lonely side. When her friends embark on a mission to help her date she is nervous. They sign her up to be one of the dates of a bachelor that is in an auction. While her friends know who the mystery man is she has no clue but the more she texts him the more she feels that just maybe she will be able to give her heart away again.
Grayson knew he messed up with Madison 3 years ago but Madison never even gave him the chance to explain himself. When the opportunity to be her mystery man arises with the help of her friends he takes it as a sign. Of course deceiving Madison for the second time doesn’t sit well with him but he needs for her to finally hear him out on the whole story. It isn’t going to be pretty but Madison deserves the truth and he will stop at nothing to win back the woman he has never been able to get over.
From the moment Grayson and Madison started texting I knew I was going to fall in love with him. Grayson was seriously on a mission to win her back but he didn’t do it with sweet words but listening and even sending meaningful gifts. I really liked how he kept giving her little hints here and there that it was him, but still kept the mystery going on until the night of their date. When Madison realizes its Grayson I can’t believe that she wouldn’t even listen to what he had to say. I mean I get she was hurt by what happened in the past but it was three years ago.
Stewart wrote her characters with so much passion that when they finally come face to face it was like the fourth of July. Fireworks everywhere. I loved how they couldn’t keep their hands off one other yet Madison still kept up her stubbornness’. I just found both of these characters likable and really enjoyed the way they interacted. Stewart also had them heat up the pages a few times and boy are these two hot together!
While most Billionaire books tend to be the same in many ways or at least run in the same direction, Stewart put her own spin on the story and the characters that made it stand out. Grayson was alpha and yet it was his softness for Madison that had me swooning. I loved the development of the characters and how they finally came together in the end. Their relationship wasn’t easy but to get there they had to face the past and wow was it worth it.
I enjoyed Bargaining for the Billionaire until the very last page. I’m not really sure if there will be future books in the Seattle Billionaire series but I really do hope so. In the meantime I will be starting from the beginning to see where it all started and getting to know the characters who I have grown to love from the last two stories.
I’m not totally up to date on the Seattle Bachelors series but I did read the book prior to Bargaining for the Billionaire and I enjoyed it so of course I had to know the whole story behind the Madison and Grayson love/hate relationship. JM Stewart takes these two characters on a trust journey and it all starts with coming to terms with what happened to them in the past.
After a bad break up Madison is determined to keep her heart on lock down and never give another man the chance to break it. It’s been three years since her ex and watching her friends fall in love and move on with their lives is making her feel a little on the lonely side. When her friends embark on a mission to help her date she is nervous. They sign her up to be one of the dates of a bachelor that is in an auction. While her friends know who the mystery man is she has no clue but the more she texts him the more she feels that just maybe she will be able to give her heart away again.
Grayson knew he messed up with Madison 3 years ago but Madison never even gave him the chance to explain himself. When the opportunity to be her mystery man arises with the help of her friends he takes it as a sign. Of course deceiving Madison for the second time doesn’t sit well with him but he needs for her to finally hear him out on the whole story. It isn’t going to be pretty but Madison deserves the truth and he will stop at nothing to win back the woman he has never been able to get over.
From the moment Grayson and Madison started texting I knew I was going to fall in love with him. Grayson was seriously on a mission to win her back but he didn’t do it with sweet words but listening and even sending meaningful gifts. I really liked how he kept giving her little hints here and there that it was him, but still kept the mystery going on until the night of their date. When Madison realizes its Grayson I can’t believe that she wouldn’t even listen to what he had to say. I mean I get she was hurt by what happened in the past but it was three years ago.
Stewart wrote her characters with so much passion that when they finally come face to face it was like the fourth of July. Fireworks everywhere. I loved how they couldn’t keep their hands off one other yet Madison still kept up her stubbornness’. I just found both of these characters likable and really enjoyed the way they interacted. Stewart also had them heat up the pages a few times and boy are these two hot together!
While most Billionaire books tend to be the same in many ways or at least run in the same direction, Stewart put her own spin on the story and the characters that made it stand out. Grayson was alpha and yet it was his softness for Madison that had me swooning. I loved the development of the characters and how they finally came together in the end. Their relationship wasn’t easy but to get there they had to face the past and wow was it worth it.
I enjoyed Bargaining for the Billionaire until the very last page. I’m not really sure if there will be future books in the Seattle Billionaire series but I really do hope so. In the meantime I will be starting from the beginning to see where it all started and getting to know the characters who I have grown to love from the last two stories.
September 13, 2016
***4 ‘I’ve always been yours’ Stars***
I’ve really enjoyed the Seattle Bachelors series because they’ve been fun, quick, steamy reads with interesting characters and since it is based in Seattle, where I currently reside, I can visualize all the places that are mentioned in the book. So, it’s no surprise that I jumped to get my hands on Bargaining for the Billionaire, not only because it is the next in the series, but because after the little teaser excerpt at the end of Winning the Billionaire for it I needed to know more about Maddie and Grayson and I wasn’t disappointed. It was just as steamy, if not a little more, than the previous books and I was hooked from the first page and finished it in a matter of hours.
I adored Grayson. He had a tendency to go about things in a half ass backward manner where lying is involved, but his intentions are heartfelt and good. It was hard to be annoyed or even angry with him knowing why he did the things he did. But when he wasn’t hiding his true identity he was honest about what he wanted and how he felt about everything. He laid all his cards out on the table, even if it scared the hell out of him, and left it up to you to decide how sincere he was. His honesty, along with a dirty mind, was what had me falling for him even when I wanted to smack some sense into him.
Maddie I really liked, I did, but she drove me batshit crazy at times. She is a strong, intelligent woman who is a huge booknerd, something I loved, and her loyalty to her friends is undeniable, but Maddie has major trust issues. The reason behind it is horrific and heartbreaking, and though she has put herself back together, the experience changed her on a fundamental level that she’s never been able to come to terms with. This leads her to have knee jerk reactions that drove me nuts. I understood, and empathized, with why she got so keyed up, but there were a few that had me snarling at her as well.
Maddie and Grayson’s story is a second chance at love that involves painful pasts, deceptions not meant to deceived and leaving things that need to be said unsaid. And yet it’s also filled with sweet, tender, honest and steamy moments that make all of the angst worthwhile. And Gray because he was awesome. When their walls are down and they actually communicate it’s easy to see why they are attracted to each other, outside of physical, so it’s hard to not want them to work past their issues and get their HEA.
There are issues that come to light about both Maddie and Gray’s past that could be triggers for some readers, but I thought they were represented and dealt with well based on the characters own personalities. I loved catching up with Cade, Hannah, Tina and Baz and am looking forward to the next, and last, book in the series!
~ ARC received from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ~
I’ve really enjoyed the Seattle Bachelors series because they’ve been fun, quick, steamy reads with interesting characters and since it is based in Seattle, where I currently reside, I can visualize all the places that are mentioned in the book. So, it’s no surprise that I jumped to get my hands on Bargaining for the Billionaire, not only because it is the next in the series, but because after the little teaser excerpt at the end of Winning the Billionaire for it I needed to know more about Maddie and Grayson and I wasn’t disappointed. It was just as steamy, if not a little more, than the previous books and I was hooked from the first page and finished it in a matter of hours.
I adored Grayson. He had a tendency to go about things in a half ass backward manner where lying is involved, but his intentions are heartfelt and good. It was hard to be annoyed or even angry with him knowing why he did the things he did. But when he wasn’t hiding his true identity he was honest about what he wanted and how he felt about everything. He laid all his cards out on the table, even if it scared the hell out of him, and left it up to you to decide how sincere he was. His honesty, along with a dirty mind, was what had me falling for him even when I wanted to smack some sense into him.
Maddie I really liked, I did, but she drove me batshit crazy at times. She is a strong, intelligent woman who is a huge booknerd, something I loved, and her loyalty to her friends is undeniable, but Maddie has major trust issues. The reason behind it is horrific and heartbreaking, and though she has put herself back together, the experience changed her on a fundamental level that she’s never been able to come to terms with. This leads her to have knee jerk reactions that drove me nuts. I understood, and empathized, with why she got so keyed up, but there were a few that had me snarling at her as well.
Maddie and Grayson’s story is a second chance at love that involves painful pasts, deceptions not meant to deceived and leaving things that need to be said unsaid. And yet it’s also filled with sweet, tender, honest and steamy moments that make all of the angst worthwhile. And Gray because he was awesome. When their walls are down and they actually communicate it’s easy to see why they are attracted to each other, outside of physical, so it’s hard to not want them to work past their issues and get their HEA.
There are issues that come to light about both Maddie and Gray’s past that could be triggers for some readers, but I thought they were represented and dealt with well based on the characters own personalities. I loved catching up with Cade, Hannah, Tina and Baz and am looking forward to the next, and last, book in the series!
~ ARC received from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ~
August 28, 2017
***ARC Provided by the Publisher and NetGalley***
I really liked this book. More than I even thought I was going to, truth be told. The premise intrigued me, and I wanted to see how the author played out the events. It can be tough to make you like a hero or heroine when the story starts out with one or the other lying, hiding things, or generally deceiving the other. In this case, Gray is doing just this...and it isn't even the first time. (You find this out quickly, in some of the blurbs that are posted for the book, or in the book itself...in the first few pages. Totally not a spoiler. I promise). So, from the beginning, I was predisposed to have my doubts about Gray, which puts me firmly in Maddie's camp, as she does too.
Gray is fascinating. So full of depth, so strong and easily hurt at the same time, if you can manage to read this and not fall for him, read it again, you were not paying attention.
It doesn't take long before you start to also see that he is maybe a little insecure, that he thinks the things in his past are bad enough that people will pull away from him in the present. You see someone who was never able to fully be himself, even in intimate moments, as he kept his guard up. And you hurt for him. And you want him to be happy. And, if you are me, you want to hug him...etc...ahem. I digress. Anyway, you like him.
Maddie is so compelling, damaged by something in her past and struggling to put that event behind her, wanting to move forward with Gray, but scared to as well. You can understand where she is coming from, both with the event in her past and with the past she shares with Gray. You can also feel how much she really wants to be with him, how much it hurts that she is not able to be, and how she is struggling to find a way to make it all ok and work.
You can't help but want things to work for both of them, to want to see things be what you can tell they want from the other.
The beauty of the story is how well-written it is. This is my first by J.M. Stewart, but it definitely won't be the last. The writing flows, the dialog is authentic and real. Your heart breaks with some of the things they say and think. The pacing is perfect, moving flawlessly from one point to the next.
This book is just that good. I recommend it, 100% and I am not sure how I am going to wait until 2017 to read the next one!
I really liked this book. More than I even thought I was going to, truth be told. The premise intrigued me, and I wanted to see how the author played out the events. It can be tough to make you like a hero or heroine when the story starts out with one or the other lying, hiding things, or generally deceiving the other. In this case, Gray is doing just this...and it isn't even the first time. (You find this out quickly, in some of the blurbs that are posted for the book, or in the book itself...in the first few pages. Totally not a spoiler. I promise). So, from the beginning, I was predisposed to have my doubts about Gray, which puts me firmly in Maddie's camp, as she does too.
Gray is fascinating. So full of depth, so strong and easily hurt at the same time, if you can manage to read this and not fall for him, read it again, you were not paying attention.
It doesn't take long before you start to also see that he is maybe a little insecure, that he thinks the things in his past are bad enough that people will pull away from him in the present. You see someone who was never able to fully be himself, even in intimate moments, as he kept his guard up. And you hurt for him. And you want him to be happy. And, if you are me, you want to hug him...etc...ahem. I digress. Anyway, you like him.
Maddie is so compelling, damaged by something in her past and struggling to put that event behind her, wanting to move forward with Gray, but scared to as well. You can understand where she is coming from, both with the event in her past and with the past she shares with Gray. You can also feel how much she really wants to be with him, how much it hurts that she is not able to be, and how she is struggling to find a way to make it all ok and work.
You can't help but want things to work for both of them, to want to see things be what you can tell they want from the other.
The beauty of the story is how well-written it is. This is my first by J.M. Stewart, but it definitely won't be the last. The writing flows, the dialog is authentic and real. Your heart breaks with some of the things they say and think. The pacing is perfect, moving flawlessly from one point to the next.
This book is just that good. I recommend it, 100% and I am not sure how I am going to wait until 2017 to read the next one!
September 16, 2016
Those of you who have followed my reviews for a while know, and as a notice to those new to WTF Are You Reading?
I am a reviewer who loves a good set up for my opinions. As such, it is very rare that a title comes along, that brooks no such frippery on my part.
Until today!
The raw honesty of both Madison and Grey's vulnerability, is a palpable force of nature that engulfs the reader from page one. Pain is not stranger to either of these lonely souls, and though it has threatened to be the ending denominator in circumstances surrounding both their lives before each other and during their tumultuous history. Pain, and the truth of their love, may be the very things that bring them together forever.
Evening out the angst in a most delightful way, is the sex!
You will note that I am very careful no to say romance.
At least, not at first anyway.
There is far too much cat and mouse, and trepidation going on for that...in both camps.
But, as is often the case when forces of nature come together.
Once these two heavenly bodies come together in any capacity. It becomes quite clear that one would have to move heaven and earth to tear them apart.
This is a 'billionaire romance' done right. With the focus landing squarely on the shapely and broad shoulders of our billionaire. With his money functioning merely as a point of fact, rather than becoming a focal point.
The story's pacing is well suited to the romantic and dramatic tensions that drive this read. Being fast enough to keep the story moving at very healthy page-turning clip. But not fast enough to overrun any pauses taken in the name of dramatic effect.
Because this is the third book in this series. There are interactions with the couples from previous novels. A wonderful way to create cohesion between the stories in the collection, and finish out the series.
I am a reviewer who loves a good set up for my opinions. As such, it is very rare that a title comes along, that brooks no such frippery on my part.
Until today!
The raw honesty of both Madison and Grey's vulnerability, is a palpable force of nature that engulfs the reader from page one. Pain is not stranger to either of these lonely souls, and though it has threatened to be the ending denominator in circumstances surrounding both their lives before each other and during their tumultuous history. Pain, and the truth of their love, may be the very things that bring them together forever.
Evening out the angst in a most delightful way, is the sex!
You will note that I am very careful no to say romance.
At least, not at first anyway.
There is far too much cat and mouse, and trepidation going on for that...in both camps.
But, as is often the case when forces of nature come together.
Once these two heavenly bodies come together in any capacity. It becomes quite clear that one would have to move heaven and earth to tear them apart.
This is a 'billionaire romance' done right. With the focus landing squarely on the shapely and broad shoulders of our billionaire. With his money functioning merely as a point of fact, rather than becoming a focal point.
The story's pacing is well suited to the romantic and dramatic tensions that drive this read. Being fast enough to keep the story moving at very healthy page-turning clip. But not fast enough to overrun any pauses taken in the name of dramatic effect.
Because this is the third book in this series. There are interactions with the couples from previous novels. A wonderful way to create cohesion between the stories in the collection, and finish out the series.
October 13, 2016
Sizzling!! Sensual!!
This is a hot, steamy re-uniting of two people who
once had something between them. Then poof!!!
He kept painful secrets by trying to deceive her
from which she ran without waiting to hear his
explanations.
Characters are vivid, very colorful, well define,
extremely interesting with an undeniable chemistry
between them.
This couple needs to come to grips with their past
to move into a future together. Will there be a second
chance? Will they be able to find forgiveness, healing
and love? Will they be able to overcome what they face?
This book has adventure, twists and turns, humor with
intense romance, captivating writing and a riveting
storyline.
This is the third book in Seattle Billionaires series. It
can be read as a stand alone.
Thank you to Net Gallery and the author for this eBook.
My opinion is my own.
This is a hot, steamy re-uniting of two people who
once had something between them. Then poof!!!
He kept painful secrets by trying to deceive her
from which she ran without waiting to hear his
explanations.
Characters are vivid, very colorful, well define,
extremely interesting with an undeniable chemistry
between them.
This couple needs to come to grips with their past
to move into a future together. Will there be a second
chance? Will they be able to find forgiveness, healing
and love? Will they be able to overcome what they face?
This book has adventure, twists and turns, humor with
intense romance, captivating writing and a riveting
storyline.
This is the third book in Seattle Billionaires series. It
can be read as a stand alone.
Thank you to Net Gallery and the author for this eBook.
My opinion is my own.
September 16, 2016
Maddie has completely shut down the thought of men and relationships. She's still suffering from a bad breakup from three years ago. And then there's the college party incident where she was drugged that still keeps her away from men. She questions her own ability to figure out a good guy from a not so good guy. They can't be trusted, so she stays away. Until a texting relationship turns a bit more spicier than she expected.
Grayson also is carrying a lot of baggage. That baggage played a large part in the problems with his previous relationship with Maddie. He also hasn't been able to move past that implosion as well. Grayson, however, is determined to have the chance to explain his side of things if only Maddie would talk to him. When he engineers a date with the help of her best friends, Maddie is forced to confront some of her fears and anxiety.
Both Maddie and Grayson had difficulty understanding and expressing their vulnerabilities. It is not an easy thing to do. Grayson essentially lied to Maddie again, to have the chance to talk to her. He feels it is justified having exhausted any other way to get her to talk to him. Maddie doesn't want to fall for his lies once again. Her walls are super high so Grayson has his work cut out for him.
There is no doubt Grayson is head over heels in love with Maddie. Everything he does is romantic and adorable. He works hard to get her to the point she must face her fears and decide whether she wants to jump of that bridge with him or not. I understand her struggles-especially with her history. Her best friends know her well and know that Grayson is the best for her. Can Maddie choose Grayson and love??
This story was a bit different than I expected. It was much more emotional and moving. Yes I understand the struggles each one has. Grayson has a bit of a jump now and worry about the consequences later type attitude. If he thought things through maybe a bit more, some of their issues would not have been there. I, however, really enjoyed the journey J.M. Stewart took us on. I have read others in the Seattle Bachelors series and this is a good addition!
4 stars/3.5 flames
This book was gifted to me by the Jeep Diva for the express purpose of an honest review. The rating and review are solely my opinion and in no way was I compensated.
Grayson also is carrying a lot of baggage. That baggage played a large part in the problems with his previous relationship with Maddie. He also hasn't been able to move past that implosion as well. Grayson, however, is determined to have the chance to explain his side of things if only Maddie would talk to him. When he engineers a date with the help of her best friends, Maddie is forced to confront some of her fears and anxiety.
Both Maddie and Grayson had difficulty understanding and expressing their vulnerabilities. It is not an easy thing to do. Grayson essentially lied to Maddie again, to have the chance to talk to her. He feels it is justified having exhausted any other way to get her to talk to him. Maddie doesn't want to fall for his lies once again. Her walls are super high so Grayson has his work cut out for him.
There is no doubt Grayson is head over heels in love with Maddie. Everything he does is romantic and adorable. He works hard to get her to the point she must face her fears and decide whether she wants to jump of that bridge with him or not. I understand her struggles-especially with her history. Her best friends know her well and know that Grayson is the best for her. Can Maddie choose Grayson and love??
This story was a bit different than I expected. It was much more emotional and moving. Yes I understand the struggles each one has. Grayson has a bit of a jump now and worry about the consequences later type attitude. If he thought things through maybe a bit more, some of their issues would not have been there. I, however, really enjoyed the journey J.M. Stewart took us on. I have read others in the Seattle Bachelors series and this is a good addition!
4 stars/3.5 flames
This book was gifted to me by the Jeep Diva for the express purpose of an honest review. The rating and review are solely my opinion and in no way was I compensated.
September 12, 2016
3.5/5
Although this is the third book in the series it is my first encounter with the Seattle Bachelors, while the previous characters do make an appearance it can most definitely be read as a standalone story. Although you should prepare yourself to instantly want to catch up with the previous books in the series :D
Maddie has become completely closed off to relationship following the rough break-up of her previous relationship three years ago. Maddie is very reluctant to trust people, an incident in college involving being roofied as well as the implosion of her other relationship has left Maddie closed off but still craving male companionship. There are hints placed through the narrative as to the extent of her emotional damage but it is still shocking when fully divulged.
Maddie is a character I can totally relate to, especially her attitude to lies and liars. As someone whose marriage ended in deceit it does make you question every aspect of that relationship, not only that, it undermines your belief in your own judgement.
Grayson has a lot of emotional barriers and issues himself which exasperated the problem with his relationship with Maddie. Although neither has been able to move on for the past three years. Grayson is determined to explain himself to Maddie in order to put the past behind them and hopefully move on together. I adored Grayson and his deep emotional craving for Maddie. Although he does tend to jump into situations without fully thinking them through, adding to the pressure between himself and Maddie. Enlisting the help of her friends to engineer a date, Grayson forces Maddie into the situation where emotions run at an all time high.
Both Maddie and Grayson have trouble expressing themselves resulting in explosions of emotion. To fully embrace the chemistry between them, Maddie and Grayson have to lay their emotions bare to each other, making them incredibly vulnerable.
I completely adored the way in which Grayson views Maddie, it is the stuff fantasy relationships are made of.
As I stated earlier although this is my first encounter with the Seattle Bachelors I have already scooped up the first to books in the series to catch-up with the peripheral characters stories.
Although this is the third book in the series it is my first encounter with the Seattle Bachelors, while the previous characters do make an appearance it can most definitely be read as a standalone story. Although you should prepare yourself to instantly want to catch up with the previous books in the series :D
Maddie has become completely closed off to relationship following the rough break-up of her previous relationship three years ago. Maddie is very reluctant to trust people, an incident in college involving being roofied as well as the implosion of her other relationship has left Maddie closed off but still craving male companionship. There are hints placed through the narrative as to the extent of her emotional damage but it is still shocking when fully divulged.
Maddie is a character I can totally relate to, especially her attitude to lies and liars. As someone whose marriage ended in deceit it does make you question every aspect of that relationship, not only that, it undermines your belief in your own judgement.
Grayson has a lot of emotional barriers and issues himself which exasperated the problem with his relationship with Maddie. Although neither has been able to move on for the past three years. Grayson is determined to explain himself to Maddie in order to put the past behind them and hopefully move on together. I adored Grayson and his deep emotional craving for Maddie. Although he does tend to jump into situations without fully thinking them through, adding to the pressure between himself and Maddie. Enlisting the help of her friends to engineer a date, Grayson forces Maddie into the situation where emotions run at an all time high.
Both Maddie and Grayson have trouble expressing themselves resulting in explosions of emotion. To fully embrace the chemistry between them, Maddie and Grayson have to lay their emotions bare to each other, making them incredibly vulnerable.
I completely adored the way in which Grayson views Maddie, it is the stuff fantasy relationships are made of.
As I stated earlier although this is my first encounter with the Seattle Bachelors I have already scooped up the first to books in the series to catch-up with the peripheral characters stories.
September 13, 2016
Love Grayson. At first understood Madison’s anger and distrust but when got the whole got angry at her. She never really gave Grayson a chance before and she is fighting giving him one at the beginning here to.
Grayson is sweet and smart. Madison is a good person but been hurt alot and lets one bad egg influence all she does. So when she ran from grayson she did some damage all around.
I loved the texting they did to each other. It was flirty, sexy and sweet. It was his way of showing Madison who he is and getting her comfortable with him again. They were both missing one another but Madison wouldn’t admit it to herself. Her friends and their scheme was great.
the story is of second chances and learning to trust and not jump to conclusion but talk to one another and listen. Grayson does some silly things that do not help Madison in her skittishness but you do understand why he was blundering. His BFF let him know he was being a doof too. the intimate moments were sensual but also brought them closer in more ways than one. It helped them convey their emotions and communicate with one another. I loved that Grayson talked to Madison and listened to what she had to say. That he respected her and supported her as well.
this is a fun sweet entertaining story of Grayson and Madison. How he became a auctioned date so he can get a chance to explain to Madison the past and get her back. How Madison learns to trust and let go of her pain so that love can bloom and be a part of her future.
Grayson is sweet and smart. Madison is a good person but been hurt alot and lets one bad egg influence all she does. So when she ran from grayson she did some damage all around.
I loved the texting they did to each other. It was flirty, sexy and sweet. It was his way of showing Madison who he is and getting her comfortable with him again. They were both missing one another but Madison wouldn’t admit it to herself. Her friends and their scheme was great.
the story is of second chances and learning to trust and not jump to conclusion but talk to one another and listen. Grayson does some silly things that do not help Madison in her skittishness but you do understand why he was blundering. His BFF let him know he was being a doof too. the intimate moments were sensual but also brought them closer in more ways than one. It helped them convey their emotions and communicate with one another. I loved that Grayson talked to Madison and listened to what she had to say. That he respected her and supported her as well.
this is a fun sweet entertaining story of Grayson and Madison. How he became a auctioned date so he can get a chance to explain to Madison the past and get her back. How Madison learns to trust and let go of her pain so that love can bloom and be a part of her future.
January 31, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
My most favorite of the series because of its sensuality and passion.
Maddie is such a relatable character because of what she went through. She’d been badly lied to and therefore has sworn off relationships for the meantime. But her friends won’t let her sulk anymore. Enter a blind date with a guy whom Christina (from book 2) recommended. What started off as nice chat mates became a little intense and naughty. Also, Maddie didn’t know who it was behind the username. But the person behind it knew all along. It was hard for Grayson to lie to Maddie but he’s out of options and he knew she wouldn’t give him any time of the day. Gray had always loved Maddie. He never wanted to hurt her because of what he did in the past. For the record, he didn’t mean to lie to her but I understood and respected Maddie’s decision to break up with him.
I loved this story because the characters were totally believable and so was the plot and how it was written. The pacing was just right that you wouldn’t get bored. It’s a little tricky, though, because we weren’t able to see Gray and Maddie’s relationship from when they first began. The bits of it were mentioned in passing and it was fine–it was just my own preference. Overall, I really highly recommend this one and the second book.
My most favorite of the series because of its sensuality and passion.
Maddie is such a relatable character because of what she went through. She’d been badly lied to and therefore has sworn off relationships for the meantime. But her friends won’t let her sulk anymore. Enter a blind date with a guy whom Christina (from book 2) recommended. What started off as nice chat mates became a little intense and naughty. Also, Maddie didn’t know who it was behind the username. But the person behind it knew all along. It was hard for Grayson to lie to Maddie but he’s out of options and he knew she wouldn’t give him any time of the day. Gray had always loved Maddie. He never wanted to hurt her because of what he did in the past. For the record, he didn’t mean to lie to her but I understood and respected Maddie’s decision to break up with him.
I loved this story because the characters were totally believable and so was the plot and how it was written. The pacing was just right that you wouldn’t get bored. It’s a little tricky, though, because we weren’t able to see Gray and Maddie’s relationship from when they first began. The bits of it were mentioned in passing and it was fine–it was just my own preference. Overall, I really highly recommend this one and the second book.
September 7, 2016
What makes a family is simple. LOVE! Therein lies the beauty of JM Stewart's Seattle Bachelors series. Maddie, Hannah, Christina, Cade, Sebastian and Grayson have experienced some of the most tragic and ugly moments in their lives. Fate brought these people together at a time when they needed each other most but love was the glue that united these lost souls. Past experiences have broken Gray and Mad's trust in themselves and each other but with a little push from friends these two just may get a chance to mend fences and join hearts. Ms. Stewart combines emotion with lust and creates a ray of sunshine from a cloud of darkness.
September 13, 2016
I recv'd this book via the publisher/Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Grayon thinks he was doing the right thing- for the best of reasons and his heart is in the right place...
Maddie can't get past what happened all those years ago and hurts too much to trust another man.
You'll enjoy Maddie's friends and you don't need to read other books in this series to be confused. It's able to be read as a standalone.
3 stars from me.
Grayon thinks he was doing the right thing- for the best of reasons and his heart is in the right place...
Maddie can't get past what happened all those years ago and hurts too much to trust another man.
You'll enjoy Maddie's friends and you don't need to read other books in this series to be confused. It's able to be read as a standalone.
3 stars from me.
August 23, 2016
***Review to come. :)***
November 29, 2017
loved this book.
September 13, 2016
The years may have passed but the feelings are just the same, Grayson Lockwood loved Madison O'Reilly right up until the day everything he wanted slipped through his fingers.
A truth that when revealed laid everything he had with her to waste, a truth that showed that he had done everything for her but afford her the courtesy of his honesty. His lie was more by omission than by deceit but Madison didn’t see it that way and although she wasn’t exactly willing to share the whole truth behind her reaction, she couldn’t forget what he had done and so their relationship came to an end.
Madison had been though more than most, events in her past had almost forged her into the woman she was now, and not necessarily in a good way so to speak. While I understood where she was coming from I did think that she was being a little hasty but who am I to pass judgement. Her decision to part from Grayson wasn’t as clear cut as she might have wanted it to be because the time they have spent apart, hasn’t lessened the way she feels about him, she loves him and always will but she is a stubborn thing and refuses to back down. Oh foolish woman!
She was withering, socially reclusive her friends were sick of seeing her so miserable, but the plan they came up with. Really that was a big step from where she had been, from the social doldrums to being the date for the winner of a bachelor auction. Nothing like diving in with both feet!
Christina hosts the auction ever year, and would have thought that Madison might have been a little more suspicious but obviously not because she is soon receiving text messages from her mysterious man “Dave”. One little problem with all that is that “Dave” is none other than Grayson and given what happened before when he misled her was again left keeping my fingers crossed that it all didn’t back fire. But he was willing to try anything, he couldn’t just sit back any longer and exist. He wanted her back and he was willing to do whatever it took but would “Dave” be the man for the job!
Madison was intrigued by “Dave” and they really started to warm to each other through their text messages and online chats but the potential to be an unmitigated disaster was excruciating, I think I read a huge portion of the book while biting the inside of my lip and hoping that they made it through not only unscathed but together.
I loved Grayson, the passion he showed, the determination and the desire to have Madison back in his life was purposeful and enchanting, here was a man that could have had any woman he wanted, but no-one measured up…he had his woman, he just had to find a way to win her round. To prove to her that his heart, belong to her and her alone.
While I didn’t dislike Madison, she certainly wasn’t my favourite character, he had the patience of a saint because she certainly doesn’t make it easy for him once they finally meet face to face and at one point I think I may have actually have started to scream at my kindle, really woman cut the guy some slack! But the chemistry between them was undeniable, they lit each other up they just had to find a way to not burn each other out in the process.
As you would expect the story was one that I devoured in no time. Fabulously written this is a series not just a novel not to be missed.
A truth that when revealed laid everything he had with her to waste, a truth that showed that he had done everything for her but afford her the courtesy of his honesty. His lie was more by omission than by deceit but Madison didn’t see it that way and although she wasn’t exactly willing to share the whole truth behind her reaction, she couldn’t forget what he had done and so their relationship came to an end.
Madison had been though more than most, events in her past had almost forged her into the woman she was now, and not necessarily in a good way so to speak. While I understood where she was coming from I did think that she was being a little hasty but who am I to pass judgement. Her decision to part from Grayson wasn’t as clear cut as she might have wanted it to be because the time they have spent apart, hasn’t lessened the way she feels about him, she loves him and always will but she is a stubborn thing and refuses to back down. Oh foolish woman!
She was withering, socially reclusive her friends were sick of seeing her so miserable, but the plan they came up with. Really that was a big step from where she had been, from the social doldrums to being the date for the winner of a bachelor auction. Nothing like diving in with both feet!
Christina hosts the auction ever year, and would have thought that Madison might have been a little more suspicious but obviously not because she is soon receiving text messages from her mysterious man “Dave”. One little problem with all that is that “Dave” is none other than Grayson and given what happened before when he misled her was again left keeping my fingers crossed that it all didn’t back fire. But he was willing to try anything, he couldn’t just sit back any longer and exist. He wanted her back and he was willing to do whatever it took but would “Dave” be the man for the job!
Madison was intrigued by “Dave” and they really started to warm to each other through their text messages and online chats but the potential to be an unmitigated disaster was excruciating, I think I read a huge portion of the book while biting the inside of my lip and hoping that they made it through not only unscathed but together.
I loved Grayson, the passion he showed, the determination and the desire to have Madison back in his life was purposeful and enchanting, here was a man that could have had any woman he wanted, but no-one measured up…he had his woman, he just had to find a way to win her round. To prove to her that his heart, belong to her and her alone.
While I didn’t dislike Madison, she certainly wasn’t my favourite character, he had the patience of a saint because she certainly doesn’t make it easy for him once they finally meet face to face and at one point I think I may have actually have started to scream at my kindle, really woman cut the guy some slack! But the chemistry between them was undeniable, they lit each other up they just had to find a way to not burn each other out in the process.
As you would expect the story was one that I devoured in no time. Fabulously written this is a series not just a novel not to be missed.
December 26, 2016
Grayson has been waiting three years for this moment, and nothing will stop him from going forward even if he has to lock her up to get her to listen she will listen this time. Maddie has been running for three years if not longer from a past she would rather leave there in the past. She wants to move on but when her friends convince her she needs to give love a chance she continues to second guess the process. They are both running from themselves they are both hiding secrets that could send the other person running the other way, but they know one thing they both want the other person like it's there last breathe and they are both afraid of the outcome. Can they both overcome the past and look to a future with each other or has Grayson broken the trust that's just no longer repairable and now is the time to walk away from the one thing they both crave?
I was so happy that Maddie's story was told she is one of my favorites in this series. I really enjoy in each one of these book so far that each character is very relatable and this book was no different. The storyline was very well and keeps your attention throughout. Now in the first two book there was a summary at the end of what followed for the character in this that did not happen which left me wanting more. I really hope there is a little follow up in the last book. I also really enjoyed getting to know Cassie and really can not wait to read her story. This book does have adult language and scenes, meaning it may not be suitable for all readers.
I was so happy that Maddie's story was told she is one of my favorites in this series. I really enjoy in each one of these book so far that each character is very relatable and this book was no different. The storyline was very well and keeps your attention throughout. Now in the first two book there was a summary at the end of what followed for the character in this that did not happen which left me wanting more. I really hope there is a little follow up in the last book. I also really enjoyed getting to know Cassie and really can not wait to read her story. This book does have adult language and scenes, meaning it may not be suitable for all readers.
August 23, 2016
***ARC in exchange for an Honest Review***
JM Stewart takes you on a journey of learning to trust again in Bargaining for The Billionaire. I know the title alone will make a reader think it is just the typical girl meets billionaire and lives happily ever after in the good life. Definitely not the case in this story. This book is packed with all sorts of emotions and feels and JM does an awesome job of pulling you into each one.
Madison O’Riley has had past events and a bad break-up that keep her emotions on lockdown and her heart tucked away. Her friends are on a mission to get her to open back up and live a little by signing her up to become the date of a bachelor that is being bid on at an auction. Her friend Christina holds a bachelor auction every year to raise money for a charity, and she believes that if Madison would open up and give it a shot, she might find a great guy, or even love again. Of course Madison, being the stubborn person she is, is very reluctant at first but yet finds herself intrigued by the mystery man who keeps texting her about this said date.
Grayson Lockwood “Dave” is a man that I instantly fell in love with while reading this book. He is a man on a mission and he will stop at nothing to get Madison back into his arms. He also has a past that has caused many issues for him with dating and losing the one girl he fell in love with hard. He’s dominate but yet soft. Any girl in their right mind should be lucky to have him, but he has his heart set on one girl and one girl only.
The chemistry these two have once they come face to face is explosive, but Madison wants to deny it due to past events. She is stubborn in every way and constantly tries to push Grayson away. You need to read this book to understand because I do not want to give anything away ;) I’m going to be honest, be ready for some steamy scenes because JM can definitely heat it up with her characters! The first part of the book is just Madison and “Dave” getting to know each other through internet chat and texting, and boy do they heat it up with their conversations. It will have you thinking about whether you should try it with your significant other!
This is the third book in a series and I unfortunately have not read the first two books. The nice thing is, I was able to go into this book and JM gives you enough background on the other characters to feel as if you already know their stories. I have to give this story a solid 4 stars!
“Just don’t let go.” She murmured against his throat, letting his scent wash over her and soothe the panic gripping her chest. “Don’t ever let go.”
“I won’t let go, Maddie, I promise. Not ever again.”
Reviewed by Jodi N.
JM Stewart takes you on a journey of learning to trust again in Bargaining for The Billionaire. I know the title alone will make a reader think it is just the typical girl meets billionaire and lives happily ever after in the good life. Definitely not the case in this story. This book is packed with all sorts of emotions and feels and JM does an awesome job of pulling you into each one.
Madison O’Riley has had past events and a bad break-up that keep her emotions on lockdown and her heart tucked away. Her friends are on a mission to get her to open back up and live a little by signing her up to become the date of a bachelor that is being bid on at an auction. Her friend Christina holds a bachelor auction every year to raise money for a charity, and she believes that if Madison would open up and give it a shot, she might find a great guy, or even love again. Of course Madison, being the stubborn person she is, is very reluctant at first but yet finds herself intrigued by the mystery man who keeps texting her about this said date.
Grayson Lockwood “Dave” is a man that I instantly fell in love with while reading this book. He is a man on a mission and he will stop at nothing to get Madison back into his arms. He also has a past that has caused many issues for him with dating and losing the one girl he fell in love with hard. He’s dominate but yet soft. Any girl in their right mind should be lucky to have him, but he has his heart set on one girl and one girl only.
The chemistry these two have once they come face to face is explosive, but Madison wants to deny it due to past events. She is stubborn in every way and constantly tries to push Grayson away. You need to read this book to understand because I do not want to give anything away ;) I’m going to be honest, be ready for some steamy scenes because JM can definitely heat it up with her characters! The first part of the book is just Madison and “Dave” getting to know each other through internet chat and texting, and boy do they heat it up with their conversations. It will have you thinking about whether you should try it with your significant other!
This is the third book in a series and I unfortunately have not read the first two books. The nice thing is, I was able to go into this book and JM gives you enough background on the other characters to feel as if you already know their stories. I have to give this story a solid 4 stars!
“Just don’t let go.” She murmured against his throat, letting his scent wash over her and soothe the panic gripping her chest. “Don’t ever let go.”
“I won’t let go, Maddie, I promise. Not ever again.”
Reviewed by Jodi N.
August 25, 2016
After watching his relationship implode on the same weekend he planned to tell Maddie he loved her, Grayson has spent the last few years trying to get her to just listen to his side of things. So when his friend asks him to agree to be auctioned off for charity, he comes up with an idea...
Maddie has a hard time trusting people. Between what happened in college and her disastrous relationship with Grayson, she thought she was done with men until she watched her two best friends fall in love. So when her best friend asks her to get to know and bid on one of the bachelors at her upcoming charity auction, Maddie decides that it's time to see if she can reclaim her life...
Grayson knows he's taking a big risk in pretending, just to get the chance to talk to Maddie. He hopes when she finds out that she's bidding on HIM, she still gives him the chance to make things right. Because he's done trying to live without her...
I have to say that for the most part, this was a very enjoyable story. There is plenty of heat, and Grayson is the type of guy we all hope to find. And if you've read this far, understand that this isn't "just" a second chance romance. This story is also about perception and learning to trust. Which brings me to the only issue I had with the story - communication. Even though it's MY pet peeve, it was enough to take this story down to a 4 star read. Other than that, it was definitely a story that I'm glad I read.
REVIEWED ON BEHALF OF ONCE UPON AN ALPHA
Maddie has a hard time trusting people. Between what happened in college and her disastrous relationship with Grayson, she thought she was done with men until she watched her two best friends fall in love. So when her best friend asks her to get to know and bid on one of the bachelors at her upcoming charity auction, Maddie decides that it's time to see if she can reclaim her life...
Grayson knows he's taking a big risk in pretending, just to get the chance to talk to Maddie. He hopes when she finds out that she's bidding on HIM, she still gives him the chance to make things right. Because he's done trying to live without her...
I have to say that for the most part, this was a very enjoyable story. There is plenty of heat, and Grayson is the type of guy we all hope to find. And if you've read this far, understand that this isn't "just" a second chance romance. This story is also about perception and learning to trust. Which brings me to the only issue I had with the story - communication. Even though it's MY pet peeve, it was enough to take this story down to a 4 star read. Other than that, it was definitely a story that I'm glad I read.
REVIEWED ON BEHALF OF ONCE UPON AN ALPHA
September 15, 2016
Madison O'Riley doesn't trust her judgement where men are concerned. Grayson Lockwood was the first man she trusted after her assault in college, but he lied and betrayed her. That was three years ago. Her friends have convinced her that she needs to move on. Is she making a mistake by going on a date with a stranger from the bachelor auction? Madison is a survivor. I wanted her to find love and happiness after her life was destroyed. I could relate to her pain. Gray knows he made a mistake but Madison never gave him a chance to explain and tell her of his traumatic past. He sets up an elaborate ruse to connect with his love. I could see it wouldn't end well. I felt sorry that they weren't together. These two needed each other to heal and I want them to get their chance, but so much has happened. I wasn't sure that they could get their HEA. JM Stewart did a wonderful job. She handled this emotional story with sensitivity. I related to Madison as well as Gray. I enjoyed seeing characters from previous Seattle Bachelor novels. The dialogue helped set the mood for their meeting at the auction. The story is well written and I couldn't stop reading until I knew if these two get the second chance they deserve. I'm enjoying this series and am looking forward to the next book.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest and unscripted review.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest and unscripted review.
September 13, 2016
Book 3 in author J.M. Stewart's Seattle Bachelor series brings us another visit to the bachelor auction held every year. It's a fun second-chance at love story with a little twist to it. The characters have some steamy chemistry! I had a little trouble connecting with Maddie because she seemed a little too unforgiving for my liking, but I enjoyed their story.
Billionaire Grayson Lockwood hasn't been able to forget the one that got away. He's tried to move on with his life in the 3 years since she walked out on him, but no one ever measures up, and he finds himself thinking about her a lot. He decides that one last ditch effort is required before he can call it done.
Madison O'Riley doesn't trust easily due to past trauma in her life, so when Gray lied to her, she was quick to cut him out of her life. She often wonders if she should have heard his side of the story, but what's done is done. Right???
Maddie doesn't get out much, but she lets her friends talk her into a date at the bachelor's auction, so she's getting to know the guy with some online chat ahead of time. Will it all blow up in Gray's face when she finds out it's him behind the subterfuge?
Billionaire Grayson Lockwood hasn't been able to forget the one that got away. He's tried to move on with his life in the 3 years since she walked out on him, but no one ever measures up, and he finds himself thinking about her a lot. He decides that one last ditch effort is required before he can call it done.
Madison O'Riley doesn't trust easily due to past trauma in her life, so when Gray lied to her, she was quick to cut him out of her life. She often wonders if she should have heard his side of the story, but what's done is done. Right???
Maddie doesn't get out much, but she lets her friends talk her into a date at the bachelor's auction, so she's getting to know the guy with some online chat ahead of time. Will it all blow up in Gray's face when she finds out it's him behind the subterfuge?
December 11, 2016
Maddie and Grayson dated but when a newspaper article broke revealing the real Grayson Maddie felt lied to. For three years Grayson wished he could taken to Maddie and tell her his side of the story so when a friend of theirs talks Grayson into being a bachelor and then having Maddie win him he's all for it. Little did Maddie know the man she was emailing and talking to was no other then Grayson. Their emails are hot and steamy. When Maddie finally finds out its Grayson at the auction she is absolutely mad.
When in college Maddie was drugged and raped so having sex has been a problem for her but she wants it with Grayson but can she forgive him for lying? Can she over come what happened in college? Grayson loves Maddy can he help her overcome her past and trust him again?
The story was about trust and finding that one person? This book has it all, emotions, hot and theirs funny parts too. Can't wait to read the next book in he series. The book can be read as a standalone but I urge you to read the whole series. Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha.
When in college Maddie was drugged and raped so having sex has been a problem for her but she wants it with Grayson but can she forgive him for lying? Can she over come what happened in college? Grayson loves Maddy can he help her overcome her past and trust him again?
The story was about trust and finding that one person? This book has it all, emotions, hot and theirs funny parts too. Can't wait to read the next book in he series. The book can be read as a standalone but I urge you to read the whole series. Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha.
September 10, 2016
I received an ARC from the publisher and Net-Galley in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this book very much. This is book 3 in the series but each book is a standalone. I have read all three books now and I think you will want to read them all if you read just one. They are good. I read them in Order so I knew about the characters from the beginning.
I have to say that I loved the characters, all of them. Grayson is the type of guy I think most women would like to have. Yes he has his faults just like anyone else. I believe he did what he thought was he was doing was for the best reasons. His heart was in the right place.
Maddie is struggling to move on because of something that had happened 3 years ago with Grayson and due to a situation that was way before she met Grayson. She had deep seeded trust issues and sometimes she lets it stand in her way.
I highly recommend this book and the other two books in the Seattle Bachelors Series. They area all must reads!
I am so looking forward to reading Cassie's story. She intrigues me!
I enjoyed this book very much. This is book 3 in the series but each book is a standalone. I have read all three books now and I think you will want to read them all if you read just one. They are good. I read them in Order so I knew about the characters from the beginning.
I have to say that I loved the characters, all of them. Grayson is the type of guy I think most women would like to have. Yes he has his faults just like anyone else. I believe he did what he thought was he was doing was for the best reasons. His heart was in the right place.
Maddie is struggling to move on because of something that had happened 3 years ago with Grayson and due to a situation that was way before she met Grayson. She had deep seeded trust issues and sometimes she lets it stand in her way.
I highly recommend this book and the other two books in the Seattle Bachelors Series. They area all must reads!
I am so looking forward to reading Cassie's story. She intrigues me!
January 2, 2017
Grayson and Madison have spent the three years since they broke up so alone. Neither has moved on at all despite trying to convince themselves to do so. Gray can’t imagine Maddie will forgive him and Maddie can’t imagine forgiving Gray. Christina’s charity bachelor auction has already brought two couples together, her brother and sister-in-law and she and her husband, so she’s quick to use it to set these two up. Sadly the duplicity between her and Grayson only adds to Maddie's distrust and the scheme initially backfires. Of course, as any good romance, the two must go through a lot to find the happily ever after they are destined to have. Moving on, despite being what they each want, proves to be challenging because of their baggage from life in general and from their previous time together.
The story is well written with complex characters, great dialog and stressful situations. I really like Stewart’s style and thoroughly enjoyed my time with Gray and Maddie.
The story is well written with complex characters, great dialog and stressful situations. I really like Stewart’s style and thoroughly enjoyed my time with Gray and Maddie.
September 13, 2016
This story hooked me from the start. JM Stewart does it again. This read gives the readers a second chance romance with some really steamy scenes.
"Bargaining for the Billionaire" is book number three in the "Seattle Bachelors" series. This is Grayson Lockwood and Madison O'Reilly's story.
I loved Grayson's character. Grayson let Madison get away. He is willing to do whatever he can to get a second chance with her. He makes it really hard for Madison to resist him. Will Madison give Grayson a second chance?
I really enjoyed this read. I devoured this book. If you haven't read any of JM Stewart's books, you need to give them a try. Her style of writing hooks me from the start and keeps my attention throughout the book.
FYI, includes mature content. I received this book from NetGalley/Forever (Grand Central Publishing) in exchange for an honest review.
"Bargaining for the Billionaire" is book number three in the "Seattle Bachelors" series. This is Grayson Lockwood and Madison O'Reilly's story.
I loved Grayson's character. Grayson let Madison get away. He is willing to do whatever he can to get a second chance with her. He makes it really hard for Madison to resist him. Will Madison give Grayson a second chance?
I really enjoyed this read. I devoured this book. If you haven't read any of JM Stewart's books, you need to give them a try. Her style of writing hooks me from the start and keeps my attention throughout the book.
FYI, includes mature content. I received this book from NetGalley/Forever (Grand Central Publishing) in exchange for an honest review.
September 13, 2016
For Grayson, Madison is his dream girl, too bad she doesn't feel the same way. So he sets out a plan to win her with the help from her friends. Secrets broke them up three years and now he's lying to her again by not pretending to be someone else while chatting with her online. This is an interesting plot, lying would normally be something I don't like reading about but as you read there are reasons even if it seems like it likely blow up in his face.
JM Stewart writes this book in a way that keeps you reading, waiting to see how it will all work out. I loved Grayson even if he is being deceptive, you know he isn't really happy with the deception but sees no other way. Madison really is in denial but pride and hurt feelings keep her from opening her mind to any chance of renewing her relationship with Grayson.
I really enjoyed the whole book and found it hard to put down.
JM Stewart writes this book in a way that keeps you reading, waiting to see how it will all work out. I loved Grayson even if he is being deceptive, you know he isn't really happy with the deception but sees no other way. Madison really is in denial but pride and hurt feelings keep her from opening her mind to any chance of renewing her relationship with Grayson.
I really enjoyed the whole book and found it hard to put down.
September 11, 2016
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JM Stewart you have made me a believer in bachelor auctions with a man as hot as Grayson Lockwood. Here is a man who knows what he did was wrong in not trusting his woman but was scared. I loved that this man who came from a life of well hard knocks sees that trust is the main thing in love. Maddie is one who is still trying to learn to trust in men again considering what happened years ago. Here is a girl who like Grayson carries scars, fears and well doubts of ever finding a man to truly love her. These two though come from a past they never wanted to tell about it is something they must learn to confront in order to move on. JM Stewart truly has a beautiful romance in this book and have to say cannot wait for Cassie`s story and Tyler.
JM Stewart you have made me a believer in bachelor auctions with a man as hot as Grayson Lockwood. Here is a man who knows what he did was wrong in not trusting his woman but was scared. I loved that this man who came from a life of well hard knocks sees that trust is the main thing in love. Maddie is one who is still trying to learn to trust in men again considering what happened years ago. Here is a girl who like Grayson carries scars, fears and well doubts of ever finding a man to truly love her. These two though come from a past they never wanted to tell about it is something they must learn to confront in order to move on. JM Stewart truly has a beautiful romance in this book and have to say cannot wait for Cassie`s story and Tyler.
September 18, 2016
Bargaining for the Billionaire is JM Stewart’s third book in The Seattle Bachelors Series. I’ve read the first two books in the series and this was a great addition. I love second chance stories and this didn’t disappoint. Of course there was a misunderstanding that originally broke-up Madison and Grayson. I enjoyed seeing their conversations and the events leading up to her discovering her date for the auction.
Bargaining for the Billionaire was one of those books that had me from the start. I highly recommend this book and can’t wait for Ms. Stewart’s next release in the series. I’d like to disclose that I received a copy of Bargaining for the Billionaire in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Bargaining for the Billionaire was one of those books that had me from the start. I highly recommend this book and can’t wait for Ms. Stewart’s next release in the series. I’d like to disclose that I received a copy of Bargaining for the Billionaire in exchange for a fair and honest review.
September 5, 2016
Gray is obviously not a patient man at certain times, "Wwhen he reached her bottom, a groan escaped him. “You’re naked under here. Christ. Hope you weren’t hungry, because I think breakfast will have to wait.” I loved this book, Gray he had some patience when it came to his woman and I loved that about him.
September 6, 2016
This was a great book. The complex characters you can easily relate to and easily fall in love with. I also love that you still see characters from the other books. Even though this is book three it can be read as a stand alone. Can't wait to read more.
September 21, 2016
What a love story
This is such a great love story. This couple waited a long time to get a HEA. Joann spins a great read.
This is such a great love story. This couple waited a long time to get a HEA. Joann spins a great read.
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