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Love Me
In the long awaited sequel to Take Me by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, Bella Andre, if there's one thing that Janica Ellis is absolutely certain of, it's that she and Luke Carson are totally wrong for each other. She's a wild, artistic, and outspoken fashion designer. He's a type-A, workaholic trauma surgeon. But Janica is about to be proven wrong when opposites attract...in the sexiest possible way.
After a life-changing night in the ER, Luke is desperate for escape and relief from his personal demons. For five years he has fought his attraction to Janica, but when he's pushed too far, he can't fight it another second. He needs her. Desperately. He's spent his whole life doing the right thing. For one night, he's going to follow desire instead, straight into Janica's arms.
Janica can't believe Luke is finally at her front door...and that he's kissing her as though he's been waiting his whole life to touch her. But even as their sensual connection deepens with every touch of skin on skin and the man she always thought was such a good boy turns out to be sinfully, toe-curlingly bad between the sheets Janica soon realizes she wants more than Luke's body. She wants his heart too. But what will Luke do when one night of extreme passion turns into an all-or-nothing proposition?
Listening Length: 4 hours and 46 minutes
After a life-changing night in the ER, Luke is desperate for escape and relief from his personal demons. For five years he has fought his attraction to Janica, but when he's pushed too far, he can't fight it another second. He needs her. Desperately. He's spent his whole life doing the right thing. For one night, he's going to follow desire instead, straight into Janica's arms.
Janica can't believe Luke is finally at her front door...and that he's kissing her as though he's been waiting his whole life to touch her. But even as their sensual connection deepens with every touch of skin on skin and the man she always thought was such a good boy turns out to be sinfully, toe-curlingly bad between the sheets Janica soon realizes she wants more than Luke's body. She wants his heart too. But what will Luke do when one night of extreme passion turns into an all-or-nothing proposition?
Listening Length: 4 hours and 46 minutes
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First published June 28, 2010
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About the author
Bella Andre
149 books56.2k followersBella Andre is the New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of “The Sullivans” and “The Morrisons” series.
Having sold more than 10 million books, Bella Andre’s novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world and have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists 84 times. She has been the #1 Ranked Author at Amazon (on a top 10 list that included Nora Roberts, JK Rowling, James Patterson and Steven King). Apple iBooks named her one of the "bestselling authors of all time." And Publishers Weekly named Oak Press (the publishing company she created to publish her own books) the Fastest-Growing Independent Publisher in the US. After signing a groundbreaking 7-figure print-only deal with Harlequin MIRA, Bella’s “The Sullivans” series is being released in paperback in the US, Canada, and Australia.
Known for “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan Magazine “Red Hot Reads” twice and have been translated into ten languages. Winner of the Award of Excellence, The Washington Post called her “One of the top writers in America” and she has been featured by Entertainment Weekly, NPR, USA Today, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and TIME Magazine. A graduate of Stanford University, she has given keynote speeches at publishing conferences from Copenhagen to Berlin to San Francisco, including a standing-room-only keynote at Book Expo America in New York City.
Bella also writes the New York Times bestselling Four Weddings and a Fiasco series as Lucy Kevin. Her “sweet” contemporary romances also include the new Walker Island series written as Lucy Kevin.
If not behind her computer, you can find her reading her favorite authors, hiking, swimming or laughing. Married with two children, Bella splits her time between the Northern California wine country, a 100 year old log cabin in the Adirondacks, and a flat in London overlooking the Thames..
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For digital/eBook, audiobook, foreign licensing, conference keynote and press inquiries, please contact Bella at bella@bellaandre.com
Having sold more than 10 million books, Bella Andre’s novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world and have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists 84 times. She has been the #1 Ranked Author at Amazon (on a top 10 list that included Nora Roberts, JK Rowling, James Patterson and Steven King). Apple iBooks named her one of the "bestselling authors of all time." And Publishers Weekly named Oak Press (the publishing company she created to publish her own books) the Fastest-Growing Independent Publisher in the US. After signing a groundbreaking 7-figure print-only deal with Harlequin MIRA, Bella’s “The Sullivans” series is being released in paperback in the US, Canada, and Australia.
Known for “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan Magazine “Red Hot Reads” twice and have been translated into ten languages. Winner of the Award of Excellence, The Washington Post called her “One of the top writers in America” and she has been featured by Entertainment Weekly, NPR, USA Today, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and TIME Magazine. A graduate of Stanford University, she has given keynote speeches at publishing conferences from Copenhagen to Berlin to San Francisco, including a standing-room-only keynote at Book Expo America in New York City.
Bella also writes the New York Times bestselling Four Weddings and a Fiasco series as Lucy Kevin. Her “sweet” contemporary romances also include the new Walker Island series written as Lucy Kevin.
If not behind her computer, you can find her reading her favorite authors, hiking, swimming or laughing. Married with two children, Bella splits her time between the Northern California wine country, a 100 year old log cabin in the Adirondacks, and a flat in London overlooking the Thames..
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For digital/eBook, audiobook, foreign licensing, conference keynote and press inquiries, please contact Bella at bella@bellaandre.com
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August 3, 2011
Love Me is the sequel to Take Me, one of my all time favorite books. Love Me is about Lily's sister Janica and Travis's brother Luke. I didn't think we'd ever get their story since Bella is now writing for another publisher than when she wrote Take Me and also since it's been so long since Take Me was published. I can only assume Bella had a lot of requests for Janica and Luke's story, one request by me, and I'm thrilled she decided to write their story! Loved it!!!! And I also loved revisiting Lily and Travis to see how their lives were going. I won't spoil it for you. I could read about them forever.
Luke and Janica's story was hot and somewhat followed Lily and Travis's in that Luke was the one who had trouble recognizing just how much he loved Janica while she knew exactly how she felt. This is one hot book, not as hot as Take Me, but still a great read and I'm so happy Bella answered our requests and gave us more of the Ellis sisters and those two sexy, gorgeous Conner brothers. I hated when I read the last page. I could read about these characters forever, I loved them so much. Thanks, Bella!
Luke and Janica's story was hot and somewhat followed Lily and Travis's in that Luke was the one who had trouble recognizing just how much he loved Janica while she knew exactly how she felt. This is one hot book, not as hot as Take Me, but still a great read and I'm so happy Bella answered our requests and gave us more of the Ellis sisters and those two sexy, gorgeous Conner brothers. I hated when I read the last page. I could read about these characters forever, I loved them so much. Thanks, Bella!
June 17, 2012
This was my first Bella Andre book & I was not disappointed. Highly recommend.
July 21, 2012
I really love having an excuse to read sexy books. I've read a few of Bella's books in the Sullivan's Series (which is excellent), so when I saw this one for free on Amazon I snatched it up! I still need to read the first book Take Me, but I was able to follow along with this story without reading it. A few of my friends read this book and liked it as well. So, my friend Andrea came to town and we decided that Love Me would be the perfect book for us to swoon over together. We weren't disappointed. I truly wish I could have recorded our conversation while reading this book. We were sitting on the beach, reading lines from the book to each other. May sound strange to some of you, but it really is a lot of fun. Especially when I have a reading partner that appreciates the sexy times as much as I do.
On to the character breakdown. I really liked Janica. She's the type of chick who really knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. I admire that in a gal. She's also a successful business woman. As I said before, I followed the story just fine without reading the first book, but reading the first book would have been beneficial in learning more about Janica's past. It sounds like she had a tough childhood and that helped to form who she is a person. Anyway, she's a likable character for sure.
Two hand Luke, as I like to call him, is a sexy surgeon. So, he must be good with his hands right? Luke has always been the good brother. The careful brother. The reliable brother. Well, he's on the verge of system overload and the only thing that can cure that is Janica. Luke finally turns to Janica for comfort after a rough night in the ER. Once Luke owns up to his feelings for her, their love for each other blooms. LOL Seriously though, I really loved their love story. It may appear that the "I love you" comes a bit quick from Janica, but keep in mind that they've known each other their whole loves. I was glad that it wasn't a big drawn out romance.
On that note, I'll talk about the sex. Are you wondering why I called Luke Two Hand Luke yet? Can you take a guess? Apparently this man is gifted. Janica had to double fist that bad boy. WOW Truly, that's impressive. Not only did Luke's size capture my attention, but he's a pretty sexy lover. He's tired of being careful, he wants to be a dominating lover. Janica is used to taking the lead in the bedroom, but for the first time, she wants to let Luke dominate her. This isn't BDSM type of stuff. Really more of an Alpha male sex take-over. OWN IT! ACCEPT IT! LOVE IT! So, yes, the sex was spicy and everything nicey.
If you're looking for a good love story with some really exciting sex, check this book out. Bella Andre is a master at romance and definitely knows how to write about sexy men.
On to the character breakdown. I really liked Janica. She's the type of chick who really knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. I admire that in a gal. She's also a successful business woman. As I said before, I followed the story just fine without reading the first book, but reading the first book would have been beneficial in learning more about Janica's past. It sounds like she had a tough childhood and that helped to form who she is a person. Anyway, she's a likable character for sure.
Two hand Luke, as I like to call him, is a sexy surgeon. So, he must be good with his hands right? Luke has always been the good brother. The careful brother. The reliable brother. Well, he's on the verge of system overload and the only thing that can cure that is Janica. Luke finally turns to Janica for comfort after a rough night in the ER. Once Luke owns up to his feelings for her, their love for each other blooms. LOL Seriously though, I really loved their love story. It may appear that the "I love you" comes a bit quick from Janica, but keep in mind that they've known each other their whole loves. I was glad that it wasn't a big drawn out romance.
On that note, I'll talk about the sex. Are you wondering why I called Luke Two Hand Luke yet? Can you take a guess? Apparently this man is gifted. Janica had to double fist that bad boy. WOW Truly, that's impressive. Not only did Luke's size capture my attention, but he's a pretty sexy lover. He's tired of being careful, he wants to be a dominating lover. Janica is used to taking the lead in the bedroom, but for the first time, she wants to let Luke dominate her. This isn't BDSM type of stuff. Really more of an Alpha male sex take-over. OWN IT! ACCEPT IT! LOVE IT! So, yes, the sex was spicy and everything nicey.
If you're looking for a good love story with some really exciting sex, check this book out. Bella Andre is a master at romance and definitely knows how to write about sexy men.
May 1, 2012
This is a tale of opposites attract; Luke is a straight-laced, workaholic who since his mother passed when he was 10 has been doing everything in his power to be “good”. Janica is a party girl designer who doesn’t care much about being good or caring about what other people think of her. She lives her life on her terms, which is something I can get down with. For years these two have each been secretly attracted to the other, but neither would act on it. Janica knew she wasn’t the little miss perfect that Luke always dated and Luke just couldn’t see past her partying and being his sister in law.
Until one night, when Luke is all but burnt out and jeopardizes a patient, he turns to Janica for everything he has been missing. From the description I really thought we were going to be teased for a while before Luke ends up ay Janica’s door, but this is not the case; we are basically drop kicked into the good stuff almost from the beginning. That is one of the things I sometimes like abut shorter stories sometime full length drags things out to fill up pages, with a short there isn’t time for that so often we get to the good stuff right from the beginning.
Luke at first was pretty a-hole ish, I’m pretty sure I didn’t like him very much, even tho when he was directing Janica, I have to admit it was pretty damn sexy. Luke struggled a lot with his inner demons through this book, because of Janica he learned to lighten up and have some fun. He was wound so tight I thought he’d snap in half. What I did like was that even if he was being kind of a douche he never promised Janica anything, never spoke of feelings he wasn’t sure he felt. Me personally I would rather he say nothing then lie and I can’t help respect when our hero doesn’t promise what he’s not sure he can give. By the end of the story I’d have to say I liked Luke better, but I doubt he’ll ever be one of my favorite characters.
Janica, I liked her from the get go. I like a girl that lives her life for herself and not for anyone else. She didn’t seem to care what other people thought of her and was willing to go after what she wanted. She managed a successful career, took care of herself and made sure her “needs” were met. She was honest about her feelings and told Luke even though she knew he was likely to reject them. That takes some major guts. She is a closet softy and I can relate to that, which Luke seems to bring out more and more as the book moves on, but when push comes to shove, man she was made of steel. She knew what she wanted and what she deserved and was not willing to settle for anything but. I think that is something most females should strive for, so often we settle for what we think we can get, not for what we actually want and deserve. By sticking to her convictions she just may get the best prize of them all!
Until one night, when Luke is all but burnt out and jeopardizes a patient, he turns to Janica for everything he has been missing. From the description I really thought we were going to be teased for a while before Luke ends up ay Janica’s door, but this is not the case; we are basically drop kicked into the good stuff almost from the beginning. That is one of the things I sometimes like abut shorter stories sometime full length drags things out to fill up pages, with a short there isn’t time for that so often we get to the good stuff right from the beginning.
Luke at first was pretty a-hole ish, I’m pretty sure I didn’t like him very much, even tho when he was directing Janica, I have to admit it was pretty damn sexy. Luke struggled a lot with his inner demons through this book, because of Janica he learned to lighten up and have some fun. He was wound so tight I thought he’d snap in half. What I did like was that even if he was being kind of a douche he never promised Janica anything, never spoke of feelings he wasn’t sure he felt. Me personally I would rather he say nothing then lie and I can’t help respect when our hero doesn’t promise what he’s not sure he can give. By the end of the story I’d have to say I liked Luke better, but I doubt he’ll ever be one of my favorite characters.
Janica, I liked her from the get go. I like a girl that lives her life for herself and not for anyone else. She didn’t seem to care what other people thought of her and was willing to go after what she wanted. She managed a successful career, took care of herself and made sure her “needs” were met. She was honest about her feelings and told Luke even though she knew he was likely to reject them. That takes some major guts. She is a closet softy and I can relate to that, which Luke seems to bring out more and more as the book moves on, but when push comes to shove, man she was made of steel. She knew what she wanted and what she deserved and was not willing to settle for anything but. I think that is something most females should strive for, so often we settle for what we think we can get, not for what we actually want and deserve. By sticking to her convictions she just may get the best prize of them all!
May 15, 2012
*CONTAINS SWEAR WORDS*
ummm Meh... I may get my ass kicked for this seeings how others have given it 4 and 5 stars...
If this wasn't free I prob would of cracked the shits with it, because it was free I feel like it was ok..
Basically in the first one Travis and Lily got married-5 yrs later Lily's little sister Janica and Travis' twin brother Luke hook up.
I really didn't feel their connection I was TOLD. I couldn't picture what they looked like... and yeah just didn't feel it...
It went something like:
Luke is an ER doctor has a bad night.. decides he needs to get laid.. Goes to Janica's cos hey she's a slut literally when he gets there she is just about to jump into a threesome.. thinks he can use her..has a massive penis... they fuck.. she cries and says she loves him, always has... they have amazing sex climaxing at the same time...Next morning he runs away...she chases him to a lake...she comes and then they have amazing sex climaxing at the same time...more sex more coming more climaxing at the same time...(are u seeing a pattern here yet?) she keeps telling him she loves him, he keeps liking it and has amazing sex but doesn't say it back... she comes then they climax at the same no shit the first 40% of the book is just sex with no real story or dialogue other than "please", "oh god", "I love you" and "you're so beautiful" blah blah blah blah she leaves him, he realises he loves her., its too little too late... they end up together and HEA...
Now for those who know me.. I LOVE ME SOME HOT AND SWEATY SEX SCENES!
but this book just didn't do it for me... the word labia was used to much. same as "Love me Luke" doesn't have the same ring as fuck me (he was so big it was normally "rough" cough bullshit cough. I'm a sucker for the alpha male taking charge and then saying something incredibly sweet or fucked up that it is sweet... but Luke just spilled it all out... for pages!
So basically what I'm saying is that while yeah I liked it.. it killed time it was for free.. but it was Junk..
ummm Meh... I may get my ass kicked for this seeings how others have given it 4 and 5 stars...
If this wasn't free I prob would of cracked the shits with it, because it was free I feel like it was ok..
Basically in the first one Travis and Lily got married-5 yrs later Lily's little sister Janica and Travis' twin brother Luke hook up.
I really didn't feel their connection I was TOLD. I couldn't picture what they looked like... and yeah just didn't feel it...
It went something like:
Luke is an ER doctor has a bad night.. decides he needs to get laid.. Goes to Janica's cos hey she's a slut literally when he gets there she is just about to jump into a threesome.. thinks he can use her..has a massive penis... they fuck.. she cries and says she loves him, always has... they have amazing sex climaxing at the same time...Next morning he runs away...she chases him to a lake...she comes and then they have amazing sex climaxing at the same time...more sex more coming more climaxing at the same time...(are u seeing a pattern here yet?) she keeps telling him she loves him, he keeps liking it and has amazing sex but doesn't say it back... she comes then they climax at the same no shit the first 40% of the book is just sex with no real story or dialogue other than "please", "oh god", "I love you" and "you're so beautiful" blah blah blah blah she leaves him, he realises he loves her., its too little too late... they end up together and HEA...
Now for those who know me.. I LOVE ME SOME HOT AND SWEATY SEX SCENES!
but this book just didn't do it for me... the word labia was used to much. same as "Love me Luke" doesn't have the same ring as fuck me (he was so big it was normally "rough" cough bullshit cough. I'm a sucker for the alpha male taking charge and then saying something incredibly sweet or fucked up that it is sweet... but Luke just spilled it all out... for pages!
So basically what I'm saying is that while yeah I liked it.. it killed time it was for free.. but it was Junk..
January 6, 2011
My first dud of the year. Right off the bat I didn't really like either character. I kept wanting to call the heroine Jamaica (her name is Janica) and the hero just seemed very selfish, and not at all attractive in his demeanor. Maybe it gets better, but for me its a case of too many books, too little time for "iffy" romances.
December 31, 2010
I must admit, I hated the ER surgeon Luke right from the get-go. Talk about a man with issues. A well endowed man with issues. Hmmm….
Luke is a workaholic doctor. Very little time is left for personal things, like love. A crisis at work occurs and Luke is ordered to take a 4 week break at the hospital’s private cabin in Big Sur.
Janica is fun loving, adventurous, and quirky. She is a successful designer. When it comes to Luke, Janica has the patience of a saint and an overactive sex drive. At one point I became very frustrated with her character and I just wanted her to get some self esteem. But when it came to Luke, Janica would do almost anything.
About halfway through the book, I really was frustrated with the book and the story. But something happens to the characters. Janica does get some self esteem and I was so proud of her. From that point on, I enjoyed the story. And the tears were flowing towards the end.
Thanks, www.allromance.com for introducing me to this author. I’ll be looking for some more of her books in the new year.
Luke is a workaholic doctor. Very little time is left for personal things, like love. A crisis at work occurs and Luke is ordered to take a 4 week break at the hospital’s private cabin in Big Sur.
Janica is fun loving, adventurous, and quirky. She is a successful designer. When it comes to Luke, Janica has the patience of a saint and an overactive sex drive. At one point I became very frustrated with her character and I just wanted her to get some self esteem. But when it came to Luke, Janica would do almost anything.
About halfway through the book, I really was frustrated with the book and the story. But something happens to the characters. Janica does get some self esteem and I was so proud of her. From that point on, I enjoyed the story. And the tears were flowing towards the end.
Thanks, www.allromance.com for introducing me to this author. I’ll be looking for some more of her books in the new year.
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August 6, 2012
3.5 Stars
I have to say I'm a bit torn because there was so much good about the book but then some things that dragged it down.
I'll start with the bad news first.
This book dragged quite a bit in the middle and at the end. It had highs and lows like blips on a heart monitor machine. It starts strong, with Luke acting on a primal impulse to visit Janica in the middle of the night for a little lovin'. He's had a rough night in the ER that reminds him just how empty his life is. Janica is just not happy despite her success. She is bored. She wants a man who has something more than what the others she's been with has....she wants her brother-in-law Luke. Despite the fact that they think it's wrong (honestly, it's not like they're related or anything) they have a pretty hot and steamy encounter that unleashes five years worth of pent up desire and emotion. Like I said, it starts with a bang. But then, the lulls. Throughout the book the same thing happens over and over again. They have mind-blowing sex. Janica tells Luke she loves him. He chokes because he's just so messed up because his mom died and he's lead an empty life. He says he doesn't want to hurt her but WANTS to lover her. He's torn. Then she makes excuses for him, both of them retreat into their heads and paragraphs full of their thoughts follow. Then they have sex again and the cycle continues. The first couple of times was fine, but then it started to get annoying and for a while the story stalls while the characters work through their emotions.
After awhile, though, there's a breakthrough and we start to feel like Luke is opening up. Janica is very patient in allowing him room to breath and come to terms with his feelings. These characters are not perfect and therein lies their charm. Luke was sexy and dark and I loved him from the start. Janica had a sense of humor that went well with Luke's darkness and brought out the best in him. I will say, though, that she's portrayed as this tough chick, but through most of the book she is crying and begging Luke to love her. It was a total juxtaposition to what she was supposed to be. Not that she wasn't likeable, I just expected her to get tired of Lukes bull a little earlier in the book.
The best thing about this book is the raw emotion that the writer achieves, especially when it comes to Luke. Everything about him screamed pain and loneliness and I was very drawn to him as a character. The heat that arced between these two fairly sizzled and I enjoyed reading about them together. I rooted for them. Despite the lulls here and there I was happy to be on their journey and the ending didn't disappoint. I definitely am interested in reading more from this author and series.
I have to say I'm a bit torn because there was so much good about the book but then some things that dragged it down.
I'll start with the bad news first.
This book dragged quite a bit in the middle and at the end. It had highs and lows like blips on a heart monitor machine. It starts strong, with Luke acting on a primal impulse to visit Janica in the middle of the night for a little lovin'. He's had a rough night in the ER that reminds him just how empty his life is. Janica is just not happy despite her success. She is bored. She wants a man who has something more than what the others she's been with has....she wants her brother-in-law Luke. Despite the fact that they think it's wrong (honestly, it's not like they're related or anything) they have a pretty hot and steamy encounter that unleashes five years worth of pent up desire and emotion. Like I said, it starts with a bang. But then, the lulls. Throughout the book the same thing happens over and over again. They have mind-blowing sex. Janica tells Luke she loves him. He chokes because he's just so messed up because his mom died and he's lead an empty life. He says he doesn't want to hurt her but WANTS to lover her. He's torn. Then she makes excuses for him, both of them retreat into their heads and paragraphs full of their thoughts follow. Then they have sex again and the cycle continues. The first couple of times was fine, but then it started to get annoying and for a while the story stalls while the characters work through their emotions.
After awhile, though, there's a breakthrough and we start to feel like Luke is opening up. Janica is very patient in allowing him room to breath and come to terms with his feelings. These characters are not perfect and therein lies their charm. Luke was sexy and dark and I loved him from the start. Janica had a sense of humor that went well with Luke's darkness and brought out the best in him. I will say, though, that she's portrayed as this tough chick, but through most of the book she is crying and begging Luke to love her. It was a total juxtaposition to what she was supposed to be. Not that she wasn't likeable, I just expected her to get tired of Lukes bull a little earlier in the book.
The best thing about this book is the raw emotion that the writer achieves, especially when it comes to Luke. Everything about him screamed pain and loneliness and I was very drawn to him as a character. The heat that arced between these two fairly sizzled and I enjoyed reading about them together. I rooted for them. Despite the lulls here and there I was happy to be on their journey and the ending didn't disappoint. I definitely am interested in reading more from this author and series.
April 20, 2011
This is the story of two people who have fought an attraction to one another for no real discernible reason. Luke is an ER doctor who burns out and is humbled when he has to leave the OR one night. He shows up at Janica's house to find her trying to get it on with two other guys. Luke, whose brother is married to Janica's sister, has been ignoring his attraction to Janica too long. He growls and the guys leave. He and Janica sleep together, but Luke is still grumpy. He is being forced to take a leave of absence from the hospital and he goes to the coast to a cabin owned by the hospital. (Really? Is that believable?) Janica follows him, of course. They begin a very sexual relationship. Janica has no problem telling Luke she loves him, but he, of course, cannot say the L word. Someone is involved in an accident and guess who is in the OR...Will Luke ever be able to recognize his feelings for Janica? Luke was much nicer in Take Me, the book about his brother and Janica's sister. I found this Luke to be very grouchy and hard to like, although, he seemed to know his way around the bedroom. The ending seemed very contrived as well. My copy of this book had very wide margins and not that many lines of print on the page. If it was a regular sized, normally printed novel, it would have been about 75-100 pages max, if that. Read Take Me and then imagine what has happened to Luke and Janica. The reality is not that great.
June 21, 2012
I really enjoyed the chemistry between these two and I would have given it five stars but it started to drag at the end for me. Great read.
January 5, 2013
I just love bella Andre books
August 17, 2018
I love Bella Andre. Just saying. I recently discovered her when I was looking for a football themed romance book. So when I was browsing the free books on Amazon, I got all excited to see Love Me was there!
Love Me takes place five years after the first book in the series, Take Me. In Take Me, Luke and Janica helped Luke's twin brother, Travis, and Janica's older sister, Lily, find love together. Five years later you find Luke, a trama surgeon, is on the verge of burn out. Getting ready to operate on a patient, he breaks down, unable to deal with himself and the loveless life he has created.
Janica loves Luke, but isn't sitting at home waiting for the day he notices her. When we meet her she has invited two men home from a bar for a ménage, which she quickly decides isn't for her. She is sexually adventurous but coming to realize there is more to life. As the book progresses, I grew a little disappointed in the person she was betrayed at in the beginning of the book as compared to who she really is.
After Luke breaks apart, he shows up on Janica's doorstep, taking control and kissing her with such deep passion. He ends up kicking the two guys she came home with out and throughly dominating Janica. They have an intense night of passion and at times I felt he demeaned her as a person. But she does say three words that seems to throw guys: I love you. And she does love him, but it scares him so deeply he leaves her abruptly.
When Luke goes back to work, he finds out he has been put on a four week leave. Leaving for the hospital "cabin on the beach" he tells no one where he is going or what has happened. But Janica isn't going to let him run without a fight and easily finds him and tries to give him time to heal without the hassle of him returning her love.
What I really liked about his book was the Janica was a bad girl. Well, I should say she was sexually active and unapologetic for getting what she wanted. What I had a hard time with was everyone judging her for this. Men aren't judged this way and I hated seeing this. Janica was in love with Luke before this book ever started, so it was easy for her to give her love to him when he came calling. What I didn't understand was why Luke kept pulling away from Janica's love. He couldn't let her love him and he wouldn't let himself fall in love with her. We find out the causes later in the book and maybe if I had read the first book in the series I might have known what it was earlier.
The love scenes were hot in usual Bella Andre style. There was close to public sex, shower sex, bedroom sex... you name it they probably did it there. Luke was very dominant and I don't mean in a BDSM way. He just knew what he wanted and was afraid to tell Janica what to do.
I did start to get tired of Janica being a doormat to some degree. She loved Luke over and over when he wouldn't even give her a bone. But she did find her backbone. When he finally admits he loves her he does it in such a bad way that even she can't accept it. And what Luke feared most almost happens and he must deal with coming to terms with what he wants, needs and loves the most in the world.
The book evoked a lot of emotions from me. I couldn't put the book down. One minute I was mad at the characters and the next cheering them on. It was a wonderful way to evoke deep emotions out of me as a reader.
So if you are looking for a good book for a good price, go grab this one while it still free. I listed where you can get it free below.
Happy reading!
Love Me takes place five years after the first book in the series, Take Me. In Take Me, Luke and Janica helped Luke's twin brother, Travis, and Janica's older sister, Lily, find love together. Five years later you find Luke, a trama surgeon, is on the verge of burn out. Getting ready to operate on a patient, he breaks down, unable to deal with himself and the loveless life he has created.
Janica loves Luke, but isn't sitting at home waiting for the day he notices her. When we meet her she has invited two men home from a bar for a ménage, which she quickly decides isn't for her. She is sexually adventurous but coming to realize there is more to life. As the book progresses, I grew a little disappointed in the person she was betrayed at in the beginning of the book as compared to who she really is.
After Luke breaks apart, he shows up on Janica's doorstep, taking control and kissing her with such deep passion. He ends up kicking the two guys she came home with out and throughly dominating Janica. They have an intense night of passion and at times I felt he demeaned her as a person. But she does say three words that seems to throw guys: I love you. And she does love him, but it scares him so deeply he leaves her abruptly.
When Luke goes back to work, he finds out he has been put on a four week leave. Leaving for the hospital "cabin on the beach" he tells no one where he is going or what has happened. But Janica isn't going to let him run without a fight and easily finds him and tries to give him time to heal without the hassle of him returning her love.
What I really liked about his book was the Janica was a bad girl. Well, I should say she was sexually active and unapologetic for getting what she wanted. What I had a hard time with was everyone judging her for this. Men aren't judged this way and I hated seeing this. Janica was in love with Luke before this book ever started, so it was easy for her to give her love to him when he came calling. What I didn't understand was why Luke kept pulling away from Janica's love. He couldn't let her love him and he wouldn't let himself fall in love with her. We find out the causes later in the book and maybe if I had read the first book in the series I might have known what it was earlier.
The love scenes were hot in usual Bella Andre style. There was close to public sex, shower sex, bedroom sex... you name it they probably did it there. Luke was very dominant and I don't mean in a BDSM way. He just knew what he wanted and was afraid to tell Janica what to do.
I did start to get tired of Janica being a doormat to some degree. She loved Luke over and over when he wouldn't even give her a bone. But she did find her backbone. When he finally admits he loves her he does it in such a bad way that even she can't accept it. And what Luke feared most almost happens and he must deal with coming to terms with what he wants, needs and loves the most in the world.
The book evoked a lot of emotions from me. I couldn't put the book down. One minute I was mad at the characters and the next cheering them on. It was a wonderful way to evoke deep emotions out of me as a reader.
So if you are looking for a good book for a good price, go grab this one while it still free. I listed where you can get it free below.
Happy reading!
July 5, 2012
I keep hoping I'll read a Bella Andre book and discover what all the fuss is about. Unfortunately,
Love Me (Take Me, #2)
was not that book.
Janica is... sexually adventurous. Just as she's deciding whether or not to follow through on the menage a trois she's set up for herself, Luke, her sister's brother-in-law shows up at her front door. In unearned-angst-romance fashion, the two have been in love with each other forever -- at least since her sister married his twin brother -- but have neither admitted it to themselves or each other. After a very hot one-night stand, Luke abandons Janica, but she soon discovers he's been given an involuntary month off from work due to burnout, and she finds him at the beach, where they find they may have more to offer than one night. Can they have more than this quickie affair? Duh; it's a romance novel.
My complaints about the book have nothing to do with the typical romance tropes and everything to do with the writing itself. Andre needs a decent editor, and she needs that editor stat; words are repeated often (and not for effect), making the reader feel like the writing has a Dr. Seuss rhythm to it. The angst is also provided here by a simple failure to communicate, making the story feel like it's dragging out far longer than it has to, and turning the hero into somewhat of an unlikeable character. He can't admit he's in love with the heroine why again?
In the end, I'm still left wondering why so many readers love Andre's books. This is still a free download at Amazon, and I'm glad I didn't pay for it.
Janica is... sexually adventurous. Just as she's deciding whether or not to follow through on the menage a trois she's set up for herself, Luke, her sister's brother-in-law shows up at her front door. In unearned-angst-romance fashion, the two have been in love with each other forever -- at least since her sister married his twin brother -- but have neither admitted it to themselves or each other. After a very hot one-night stand, Luke abandons Janica, but she soon discovers he's been given an involuntary month off from work due to burnout, and she finds him at the beach, where they find they may have more to offer than one night. Can they have more than this quickie affair? Duh; it's a romance novel.
My complaints about the book have nothing to do with the typical romance tropes and everything to do with the writing itself. Andre needs a decent editor, and she needs that editor stat; words are repeated often (and not for effect), making the reader feel like the writing has a Dr. Seuss rhythm to it. The angst is also provided here by a simple failure to communicate, making the story feel like it's dragging out far longer than it has to, and turning the hero into somewhat of an unlikeable character. He can't admit he's in love with the heroine why again?
In the end, I'm still left wondering why so many readers love Andre's books. This is still a free download at Amazon, and I'm glad I didn't pay for it.
May 28, 2012
Janica Ellis and Luke Carson are the couple that never was. They both realize they have feelings for one another, but they never quite realized that the other reciprocated those feelings. After a particularly long and stressful night spent in the hospital ER, where Luke is trauma surgeon, he is devastated when his shift doesn't end the way he expects. Seeking comfort and solace from the one person that he knows will give it all willingly, with no questions asked, he turns to Janica, the person he's fought so hard to keep at bay.
Janica never expected to open her door and see Luke, but she wasn't going to stop and ask questions; not after fighting her feelings for so long now. They met when Luke's twin brother and Janica's sister began a relationship and now that their married, it makes avoiding each other nearly impossible. Not that she really wants to! After Luke comes to Janica that hectic night, Janica is more than ready to admit to her feelings and help Luke see that they are meant to be. Luke, however, has yet to realize just how far his feeling go. It's not until Luke is forced to make some changes, that he begins to realize just how empty his life is without Janica, specifically. But fate has other plans and it'll take a leap of faith, a loving family and a skilled trauma surgeon to bring this couple back together for good.
Janica never expected to open her door and see Luke, but she wasn't going to stop and ask questions; not after fighting her feelings for so long now. They met when Luke's twin brother and Janica's sister began a relationship and now that their married, it makes avoiding each other nearly impossible. Not that she really wants to! After Luke comes to Janica that hectic night, Janica is more than ready to admit to her feelings and help Luke see that they are meant to be. Luke, however, has yet to realize just how far his feeling go. It's not until Luke is forced to make some changes, that he begins to realize just how empty his life is without Janica, specifically. But fate has other plans and it'll take a leap of faith, a loving family and a skilled trauma surgeon to bring this couple back together for good.
May 25, 2012
I have to agree with the last reviewer - it's a dud. Luke and Janika's story is just terrible. The story is supposed to read like this: Luke and Janika have known each other since childhood and have been related for five years now since her sister and his brother got married. He - as a trauma surgeon, is burned out and told to take some time to recoup. She, out of concern for him, follows him to this lake house to help him through this tough time. This, however, is how it actually reads: Luke is an asshat that shows up at Janika's apartment for the first time in five years to demand sex ( not in a sexy way ) and then just leaves without even a thank you ma'am afterwards. Janika goes from having just picked up 2 guys for a little ménage to kicking them out and having - meh - sex with Luc and telling him she loves him in the space of a couple pages. The rest of the story is basically repeats of this theme in different settings.
I think I need to declare an Andre moratorium. I always feel cheated after reading her stories :(
October 15, 2012
Part of me wonders if this book was written before Take Me because the characters felt so disjointed, I couldn't enjoy it. Luke and Janica are sibling-in-laws with an earth-shattering attraction to each other. It's only after Luke comes over for a booty call that she realizes she loves him. And it went downhill from there. Luke's constant lashing out and "please stay"s drove me nuts and I wasn't the one he was playing emotional hacky sack with. I understand the need to expand upon the characters and give them depth when they become primary instead of secondary, but did they have to be so dramatic? I give it 2 stars for the steamy sex (which there was a lot of) and the update on Lily and Travis.
November 8, 2015
Luke and Janica...
Now this was more my speed! I read the first installment over a year ago, so I had to recap a little to remember what happened.
I liked the characters and their chemistry. Was mad at Luke because of his stupid hang-ups and then also at Janica for giving so freely and expecting nothing in return. 5 Years is a lot of time to waste...
Would've been nice if they did something different than the Italy thing (won't spoil it for you). But I guess you can't have it all, right!?
Great work as always Bella!
Now this was more my speed! I read the first installment over a year ago, so I had to recap a little to remember what happened.
I liked the characters and their chemistry. Was mad at Luke because of his stupid hang-ups and then also at Janica for giving so freely and expecting nothing in return. 5 Years is a lot of time to waste...
Would've been nice if they did something different than the Italy thing (won't spoil it for you). But I guess you can't have it all, right!?
Great work as always Bella!
October 10, 2012
It's always a good thing, when you read something, and it's better than you expected. This was one of those for me. I liked how Luke was really the "broken" one, really broken, and that Jan was the one to make him come around.
The sex was hot, and there was a lot of it, but this couple knew each other and were actively in each other's lives long before the "hook-up."
The sex was hot, and there was a lot of it, but this couple knew each other and were actively in each other's lives long before the "hook-up."
January 14, 2020
Janica has always been the wild child sister while Lily is the older, level headed one. Janica has been in love with Luke for as long as she can remember. Her sister Lily, is married to his twin brother Travis so she sees him at family get together. Luke is an emergency room doctor who loves his job as an emergency room doctor. Luke is wound tight and can’t seem to find love. He is at the end of his rope when he goes to see Janica. I felt bad for Janica as she loves Luke so much she will do anything for him. She even tells him she loves him knowing he doesn’t love her. I was glad to see Janica try to get through to Luke and show him how to let loose and have fun. I was glad to see that people can change. I encourage you to read the book.
May 24, 2021
You know how people say “I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out” ? This book is kind of like “I read about sex and a story broke out” but barely a story…I’d pass
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June 30, 2012Sexy Summer Saturdays is a weekly post that Hackaroo's Reviews, Sims-Sational Books, The Autumn Review, and The Bookish Babe created for fun, to spread the word about sizzling summer reads.
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Goodreads description:
It's been five years since Lily and Travis fell in love in TAKE ME....now it's finally time for Janica and Luke to get their very own happy ending.
If there's one thing that Janica Ellis is absolutely certain of, it's that she and Luke Carson are totally wrong for each other. She's a wild, artistic and outspoken fashion designer. He's a type A, workaholic trauma surgeon (who just happens to be sizzling hot and her brother-in-law!). But Janica is about to be proven wrong when opposites attract...in the sexiest possible way.
After a life-changing night in the ER, Luke is desperate for escape - and relief from his personal demons. For five years he has fought his attraction to his sister-in-law, but when he's pushed too far, he can't fight it another second. He needs her. Desperately. He's spent his whole life doing the right thing. For one night, he's going to follow desire instead. Straight into Janica's arms.
Janica can't believe Luke is finally at her front door...and that he's kissing her like he's been waiting his whole life for her. But even as their sensual connection deepens with every touch of skin on skin - and the man she always thought was such a good boy turns out to be sinfully, toe-curlingly bad between the sheets - Janica soon realizes she wants more than Luke's body. She wants his heart too. But what will Luke do when one night of extreme passion turns into an all or nothing proposition?
What did I think?
I got to read this with my bestie April. I love reading books with her. Texting is so much more interesting when we're talking about a book we're reading together. Especially erotic books. *sighs* Good times.
Anyways.....back to the book....
Unfortunately, I didn't know this was a sequel book. I didn't read the first one but that's ok. This novel could be a stand alone as well. It didn't have too many references to the first book. So it was easy to get into the story and not be frustrated about not knowing anything from the first book.
I liked the storyline and plot although a lot of it was surrounded in cheese. :-) That's ok. Most eroticas are. But I like to have a story to follow along with the sex. I don't think I can handle reading about nothing but sex. I mean, there's only so many ways you can do it right? ;-)
I liked the characters and the fact that they've been secretly in love with each other for a long time. I love stories where the characters grew up together. It's a favorite kind for me.
The sex was good but I just couldn't get over the fact how huge his d*** was. The way it was being referred to, I was afraid for poor Janica! She seemed so small and he was so HUGE!!! Two hands worth. Really? Yikes! That's scary big. LOL
The book was an easy, quick read so I flew through it pretty fast. I thought overall the story was pretty good. A definate Sexy Summer read.
Favorite Line:
How could I enjoy having a three0way with a couple of strangers when the only person I really want is you?
I thought that was hilarious in itself. Hahaha
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Goodreads description:
It's been five years since Lily and Travis fell in love in TAKE ME....now it's finally time for Janica and Luke to get their very own happy ending.
If there's one thing that Janica Ellis is absolutely certain of, it's that she and Luke Carson are totally wrong for each other. She's a wild, artistic and outspoken fashion designer. He's a type A, workaholic trauma surgeon (who just happens to be sizzling hot and her brother-in-law!). But Janica is about to be proven wrong when opposites attract...in the sexiest possible way.
After a life-changing night in the ER, Luke is desperate for escape - and relief from his personal demons. For five years he has fought his attraction to his sister-in-law, but when he's pushed too far, he can't fight it another second. He needs her. Desperately. He's spent his whole life doing the right thing. For one night, he's going to follow desire instead. Straight into Janica's arms.
Janica can't believe Luke is finally at her front door...and that he's kissing her like he's been waiting his whole life for her. But even as their sensual connection deepens with every touch of skin on skin - and the man she always thought was such a good boy turns out to be sinfully, toe-curlingly bad between the sheets - Janica soon realizes she wants more than Luke's body. She wants his heart too. But what will Luke do when one night of extreme passion turns into an all or nothing proposition?
What did I think?
I got to read this with my bestie April. I love reading books with her. Texting is so much more interesting when we're talking about a book we're reading together. Especially erotic books. *sighs* Good times.
Anyways.....back to the book....
Unfortunately, I didn't know this was a sequel book. I didn't read the first one but that's ok. This novel could be a stand alone as well. It didn't have too many references to the first book. So it was easy to get into the story and not be frustrated about not knowing anything from the first book.
I liked the storyline and plot although a lot of it was surrounded in cheese. :-) That's ok. Most eroticas are. But I like to have a story to follow along with the sex. I don't think I can handle reading about nothing but sex. I mean, there's only so many ways you can do it right? ;-)
I liked the characters and the fact that they've been secretly in love with each other for a long time. I love stories where the characters grew up together. It's a favorite kind for me.
The sex was good but I just couldn't get over the fact how huge his d*** was. The way it was being referred to, I was afraid for poor Janica! She seemed so small and he was so HUGE!!! Two hands worth. Really? Yikes! That's scary big. LOL
The book was an easy, quick read so I flew through it pretty fast. I thought overall the story was pretty good. A definate Sexy Summer read.
Favorite Line:
How could I enjoy having a three0way with a couple of strangers when the only person I really want is you?
I thought that was hilarious in itself. Hahaha
August 4, 2013
Wow. I really loved this! You must have read Take Me to enjoy this, otherwise it's a bunch of sex without the emotion you feel knowing about their pasts. I know this because I had tried to read it months ago, before having read Take Me, and I hated it. You need to have learnt more about these two to fully 'get' what each of them is going through.
This was a really sweet story. I love men who are sweet and fun out of bed, but Dominant and demanding in it, therefore, Luke was right up my street. Of course he wasn't very sweet in this until the end, but I knew it was in there somewhere. I hated what he was doing but I could also see how much pain he was in. Janica was a much stronger woman than I would be in the face of being rejected.
I had such a lump in my throat while Luke waited for his colleagues to save Janica after her accident. It was really moving. I also loved how they returned-to-the-scene-of-the-crime to Saturnia.
I didn't enjoy Take Me all that much, however, I did enjoy revisiting with these characters. I think that if Bella Andre had written Take Me a few years later, after she had grown and developed her style, it would have been a real knock out.
This was a really sweet story. I love men who are sweet and fun out of bed, but Dominant and demanding in it, therefore, Luke was right up my street. Of course he wasn't very sweet in this until the end, but I knew it was in there somewhere. I hated what he was doing but I could also see how much pain he was in. Janica was a much stronger woman than I would be in the face of being rejected.
I had such a lump in my throat while Luke waited for his colleagues to save Janica after her accident. It was really moving. I also loved how they returned-to-the-scene-of-the-crime to Saturnia.
I didn't enjoy Take Me all that much, however, I did enjoy revisiting with these characters. I think that if Bella Andre had written Take Me a few years later, after she had grown and developed her style, it would have been a real knock out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 28, 2013
Couldn't stand this book because of the heroine. She's one of those too stupid to live heroines. She's so emotionally needy. She is supposedly an experienced woman, but she blurts out her feelings over and over without any reciprocation from the hero. She gave and gave and got nothing in return except sex.
I get totally annoyed with heroines who repeatedly make themselves so vulnerable and open without any appreciation from the hero. A good love story will have an interchange of emotions from both, but when things are pretty much one-way, it's not enjoyable for the reader.
If you enjoy reading stories where the heroine has unrequited love and constantly makes a fool out of herself then by all means read this book. If that was the author's intent, she did a great job. However, if you're like me, if prefer your heroines who aren't so heartbreakingly open with their feelings, pass on this book."
I get totally annoyed with heroines who repeatedly make themselves so vulnerable and open without any appreciation from the hero. A good love story will have an interchange of emotions from both, but when things are pretty much one-way, it's not enjoyable for the reader.
If you enjoy reading stories where the heroine has unrequited love and constantly makes a fool out of herself then by all means read this book. If that was the author's intent, she did a great job. However, if you're like me, if prefer your heroines who aren't so heartbreakingly open with their feelings, pass on this book."
September 14, 2012
Maybe you need to read the other book Take Me first. I did not get why the characters loved each other. She tells him she loves everything his is and everything he does - in the next chapter they talk about how they don't really know each other that well. There is also a lot of talk about how they are so wrong for each other though never explain why. There is reference to her "wild-child" past - other than having a lot of sex and was about to have her first threesome, not sure what exactly is so risqué that they feel they could not possibly fit into each others worlds. They both love their work, live in the same area, have the same family/love the same people and like to have sex with each other (not to mention they are both inexplicably in love with each other despite barely speaking for 5 years) - a lot in common if you ask me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 29, 2013
I love silly romances, but even silly romance novels need to have a little more substance than this for me to enjoy them. This book couldn't seem to decide if it was an erotic novel with romance or a romantic novel with porn, but it didn't really do either one well.
The plot was cliched, which is fine when the characters are developed well. These were not. Everything seemed forced and contrived, and what there was of a plot seemed to exist only so the author could write repetitive sex scenes throughout the book.
Goodreads shows high stars for some of this author's work, so maybe I just caught one of the "off" books. I might try one of her other novels, I just hope it's better than this.
The plot was cliched, which is fine when the characters are developed well. These were not. Everything seemed forced and contrived, and what there was of a plot seemed to exist only so the author could write repetitive sex scenes throughout the book.
Goodreads shows high stars for some of this author's work, so maybe I just caught one of the "off" books. I might try one of her other novels, I just hope it's better than this.
November 30, 2012
Life would be much easier if people did what they truly wanted, not what they are told or what others think it is the right thing to do! This book is a clear example. If Janica and Luke just did what they wanted in their hearts, their relationship wouldn't have been so complicated.This book was free on KOBO so I gave it a shot. Too much detail about their sexual life, the ending of the story was good.
May 13, 2013
:) 3.5 stars
my impressions regarding this story are a little bit awkward.... at first, beginning with...OMG this story is HOT.... sex scenes so explicit!
then a story turns to be a loving, cute, a little bit drama.... and the end kind of END...
it seems had lost the energy that envolves us from the start.
but in the end it was a lovely story that I enjoys very much :)
my impressions regarding this story are a little bit awkward.... at first, beginning with...OMG this story is HOT.... sex scenes so explicit!
then a story turns to be a loving, cute, a little bit drama.... and the end kind of END...
it seems had lost the energy that envolves us from the start.
but in the end it was a lovely story that I enjoys very much :)
February 18, 2011
I really liked this book too! Although sometimes felt a bit like Dejavu from the first book but in saying that I love Luke and janica and love reading their story:) can't wait to read another Bella Andre book
June 8, 2011
Thank God we got the sequel! I loved both books!
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