Strings Attached

Making Mina #2

by Tacie Graves

Mina Hemingway got her revenge and it was even sweeter than she’d dreamed. Marco Genovese was rich, ruthless, and his Italian good looks made him the perfect weapon to strike back at her philandering ex-fiance. Even more important was the fact that he actually seemed to want her! She knew that a night with him was probably playing with fire, but Mina figured… how much damage could a one night stand do?

What looked like the perfect revenge in the heat of the night, though, looked absolutely insane in the harsh light of day. Marco Genovese was way too much man for her to handle, and staying around would only be asking for more heartache, so… Mina ran, leaving only a broken promise and an empty bed behind her.

Marco Genovese never expected to be used and tossed aside. Now he’s plotting his own revenge, determined to make Mina sorry for running out on him. He intends to use every tool at his disposal to get Mina exactly where he wants her—back in his bed—even if he has to blackmail her to do it.

Follow Mina and Marco through the erotic tale of their deepening romance--this 20K word novella is recommended for mature audiences only.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Chick Lit, Ebooks

63 pages, ebook

First published September 1, 2012

Reviews

[Susana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Luckily this one has more pages than the first...but this concept, baffles me, why not edit a complete book, instead of dividing the chapters??
In this one, one probably has, three maybe four chapters of a story..

Mina continues to be awkwardly funny: “That’s it! I’m going to get a pair of cats, some sensible shoes, and dedicate my life to saving the whales.”

And Marco continues to be...himself: His expression was blank, his dark eyes inscrutable as they met hers, but for some reason she would swear he was blindingly, blisteringly angry. Not that he had any reason to be. I mean, yes, she left without saying anything. Snuck out, actually, but he couldn’t have expected her to stay. That would’ve been crazy.
Wouldn’t it?

Apparently not, since Mr Genovese apparently suffers from a case of insta love/lust since the moment that he first talked to Mina ( that would have been during the period she was dating the rat _ no offense to the little animals _ also known as Nate!!) So, one could say, that Marco is a tiny, little bit upset about being treated as a one night stand...of course, weren't he a stubborn male, he would have heard when Mina, told him, that all she wanted was that!

But since this is a love story (ahhh), Mina will have to deal with the stubborn italian guy!
And now for the next chapters...i'm sorry, i mean BOOK, i guess Mina will get to meet the future in-laws. Now, that should be funny... hopefully it will be developed throughout more pages...

[Jax O · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seductively Perfect! This second installment of the Making Mina series just raised the bar for this series of short stories. Mina’s one night stand was hot and intoxicating, but the developments that follow left me breathless. Marco is determined and possessive, but it is not in creeper sort of way. But rather in a please have me, because I want to own every inch of you sort of way. Her abrupt exit from Marco left me heart broken, but his determination proves to make up for the loss. Giving Mina time to determine her own future his character shows new levels of intensity and control. Which leaves us to the abrupt loss of control that rock readers worlds. I absolute love the appearance of the bubbling idiot in this book. Above anything Marco is respectful, and putting Ethan in his place would have to be by far the absolute best part of this book. As this is a short story it will end way to soon, and has left me eager for book three. ~BookWhisperer Reviewer Jo~

[May · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! There was so much sexual tension in this novella that I half-expected the author to tease the reader by continuing the sex scene in her next installment! Thankfully, she put us of our mercy and delivered an even better sex scene than the first one. I love the fact that the author took more of an opportunity to explore Mina's and Marco's burgeoning relationship. My only complaint though is when Mina confronts her two-timing ex-boyfriend. Telling him off was okay but I think Mina should have showed how much she was over him by slapping or punching him. Then again, this act wouldn't have allowed the author to showcase Marco's alpha prowess. Personally I think if Mina had slugged her ex, she would have also served notice to Marco that she is his equal in the relationship and that she can take care of herself. In any case, I can't wait to read the story's next installment.

[Michellersn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I quite enjoyed this book. Mina is finally coming to terms with herself and becoming more brave within her relationship with Marco. I'm starting to like Marco more than I did in the last book; kudos to him protecting Mina during their little meet up with d-bag Ethan! Marco doesn't seem like the scary possessive stalker I found him to be in the first book. And of course,the tension between those two is hot, hot hot!

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved how they handled their meeting with Ethan. I love how Mina is finally getting some confidence and standing up for herself. She finally believes someone could want her and that she isn't frigid. I can't wait to see what happens in Italy.

[Rita · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was much better than the first. I may read something else by this author.

[MK · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven't read the first part so I can't really tell what exactly happened between the two. But I've given enough details to summarize it. Anyway, Marco's posession and somehow obsession to Mina is really hot. Mina, changes her persona from one minute to another. But at least she lets go of her inhibitions and go with the flow. Anyway, I wish the author just combined all the stories, instead of making ine novela after another. Overall, it is a nice story.

[Snigdha Prakash · Rating 3 out of 5]

Awesome.
Such a short book and the author still didn't disappoint.
That's saying something.
The author handles the situation and the characters very artfully and thoroughly keeps the reader entertained. Never once losing the touch of the base.
That's more than what I can ask for...
Lovely. Absolutely

[Yalda CM · Rating 3 out of 5]

mmm....dunno...a good ending for the 1st one would have been enough...i mean this is not bad but is not great either...Super dupper sexy italian fella Marco trying to catch the american super smart hottie.....my fav??? naaaaaa

[Kyra Kramer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually liked this one better, because it was as much romance as it was erotica, maybe even more so.

[EJ1201 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hot and steamy read, not too much drama and angst. Good for breaking up the heavier issues books, which I've been reading a lot of lately.

[Ginette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Again quick but ok read

[Charm · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars