It Started with a Contract

by Sam Crescent

Hadley Green is desperate and needs a job, so when she sees an advertisement in the newspaper, she immediately gets an interview, without bothering to check the fine print of what it means to be at the beck and call of a very wealthy, very sexy man.

All of his life Easton Gray has liked fuller, curvy women. He’s a busy man, and he’s not interested in wining and dining women. So he turns his best friend’s advertisement idea into a reality, never for a second believing it would actually work.

The moment Easton sees Hadley, he knows he wants her, and he’ll do anything to keep her. At first, Hadley is not interested in being a plaything for this man, but then, she is desperate. This is better than being left homeless. She accepts, and finds herself yearning for more than the man’s body. She’s yearning for his heart as well.

Will Hadley be able to go from being owned to being taken? From sex to love? Anything is possible in this short, sweet, and dirty romance.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Erotica

40 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 19, 2017

About the author

Sam Crescent is passionate about fiction. She loves a good erotic romance and so it only made sense for her to spread her wings and start writing. She began writing in 2009 and finally got that first acceptance in 2011 by Total-E-Bound.
She loved creating new characters and delving into the worlds that she creates. When she’s not panicking about a story or arguing with a character, she can be found in her kitchen creating all kinds of havoc. Like her stories the creations in the kitchen can be just as dubious but sometimes things turn out great.

Reviews

[The Sassy Bookworm · Rating 1 out of 5]

The cover of this book was WAY better than the book itself. Not a fan of the purple, but the composition in fabulous. The typography is very eye catching with simple fonts. Nice use of taglines and teasers as well.

OK this one was just not that great. First, if you take money in exchange for sex, you are a PROSTITUTE. Don't try and dress it up in some love at first sight shit. The heroine agreed to take money for sex ergo...PROSTITUTE.



That aside this book made NO sense. OK, she lost her job a MONTH earlier and couldn't find another. She only had a month worth of savings? No severance pay? At one point she says she is going to "lose her house" but earlier she said her "rent went up and was due and she couldn't pay it" So which is it?? I know you can rent houses, but I doubt anyone would say they were going to "lose their house" if they rented.

YES YES I know I am being uber picky, but I'm thinking getting a job asking "Do you want fries with that?" is probably WAY more preferable for most people than whoring yourself out for some douche who places a deceptive ad in the paper. *lol*

I also found the writing very cheesy and amateurish. The whole OW scene at the charity event made me laugh my ass off...

"Really, you bring trash to a place like this, among people of such high standing? I thought better of you, Easton. She isn’t fit to be here. You’re a disgrace."

"Seriously, dear. You think you can do better than me with that fat bitch.” “Cathy, I never liked you, and I never wanted you. You were easy, and I needed some release. Don’t you ever, I mean this, ever, talk to her again or even be in the same vicinity. If you even try to push this, I will end you."

Who outside of mustache-twirling villains says shit like that?? Sigh, I am going to stop now because I think you get the gist of why this one was a callosal miss for me.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet and very hot!

[Flavs is Mrs David Gandy♥~♥’ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book

For a story that is so short, I enjoyed it.

It was quick, hot and I have to say totally steamy

Don't want to say much about the book as it will tell the story, but if you in the mood for down on her luck girl with a OTT alpha then get this one

[Neringa Neringiukas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honestly, I didn't expected to enjoyed this book so much. But I did. It was quick, sweet and sexy. I liked both h and H. I felt theirs connection. And they were just perfect for each other.

[*CJ* · Rating 2 out of 5]

"It Started with a Contract" is the story of Hadley and Easton.
Typical SC trope, this time on the plot of the hero giving an ad in a newspaper for a housekeeper, and the heroine responding-then realizing its for a sexual partner. She accepts, and they embark on a no strings barred relationship. Soon feelings are involved.
Short, sexy but I felt it was too rushed and would have been better if it was a bit longer. I couldn't connect to the characters or the weird plot.
Liked the epilogue though.
Safe
2.5/5

[May Reads Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5/5
Safe read

Insta connection >Love
Virgin h
H not really a Manwhore but not celibate for a long time
Some pushing away
Very fast read
Mild OW Drama
With epilogue

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another short (listed at 42 pages) insta-love story from Sam Crescent. This has Hadley in need of a job. She answers and ad seeking a live-in housekeeper for Easton, a rich man too busy to wine and dine and doesn't want escorts. The fine print in the ad Easton's friend posted mentioned "for personal needs and more." Turns out Easton's looking for a live-in for sex. (They didn't think anyone would actually answer the ad.) Well, Hadley needs a job and, after some cajoling on Easton's part, accepts his proposal. Will love win out over how their relationship begins?

As with Crescent's Something Sweet, I immediately liked the heroine of the story, Hadley. Easton starts as a ass (no, me paying you to be at my beck and call for sex doesn't make you a whore), but as their relationship grows, I like him more.

No spoiler to say there's and HEA ending. Insta-love... Happy ending... What's not to love!

[Darlene I read WAY to many books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hadley answers a ad looking for a housekeeper but she really didn't read the fine print lol when Easton told her he wanted to sleep with her, he didnt want a housekeeper..the attraction was sizzling when they first met so she stayed.

First night was well a buzz kill.. she stayed inside a hotel room doing nothing, but Easton made it up to her with some dirty romp ;) it's a slight push from Hadley not knowing if she wants this but he changes her mind..

Not to much drama and kinda short for my taste.. I wish it was abit longer..

Instalove
Tough charming cocky alpha male
Sassy stubborn sweet curvy gal
No cheating
Drama-ish
Push pull
Sex
Hea
Epilogue

[LaBlue · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was better than book 1 of this series.

It was very fast paced. But it had an interesting plot line. I still feel something is lacking in this author’s writing but this book had good elements.

I loved the male and female lead. I loved the awkward plot line. The intimate scenes were nicely done. And there was a bit more getting to know you going on in this book.

It is super short. While it’s not a very realistic storyline, I don’t feel this book is forgettable. I might just read it again.

[Victoria Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strange Beginnings

Easton and Hadley have a whirlwind romance starting with a contract. Doesn't sound romantic, but it really is. He wants her in his life despite the contract. He wants more. And she gets it all. Love , and security and incredibly hot moments. This is a great read and a great addition to Curvy Women Wanted. While it is not necessary to read book one, I highly recommend it.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hadley needed a job and was answering as ad. She didn’t read the fine print. Easton and his friend placed that ad as a joke when they were drunk. He didn’t expect an answer but when he saw her, how could he not have her. I can understand why she wouldn’t take the job at first. I would have said the same thing as she did. But Easton was hard to resist. I love these short stories and that they have curvy women. YEAH!

[Rosy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It started...

I love this series!!!

The instant love and chemistry is explosive!!

Easton is yummie and all hia demands are pantie melting!!

Hadley [love her name] is so cute!!

Love these two... Sam Crescent I need more from this series please!!

[Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Ad

Out of options Hadley answered an employment ad for a housekeeper. What she really got was a lot more then she could of hoped with Easton, her employer. Love comes when Hadley & Easton least expect but it's worth the wait.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

I just absolutely love this series!! I can't wait to read the next book in this series!! A definite must read!!! Happy Reading!!! :)

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Carla Navedo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet!

It all started with a contract and became such much more. Those 2 knew how to fell in love no matter their beginning.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Curvy Woman books

I am a curvy woman and I love the fact that these books show men love women with curves and meat on there bones. I can't wait for the next book.

[Mary Larsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the story

What a sweet yet hot story. I thought how Easton and Hadley met was funny and unusual it made the story flow. This book is another winner by Sam!!!

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another great read from a fabulous writer, this book is short sweet and incredibly sexy. I love these insta romances they make me feel all mushy.

[Kimberly Walter · Rating 4 out of 5]

It Started with a Contract was short but very sweet, sexy and sinful. I loved reading it.

[Vic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Why not, it worked for Julia Roberts, in the movie, Pretty Woman ♡😉 Good for her!

[Shontaye Harkness · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty sweet story that was a fairytale come true.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book was great. Quick easy read.

[Francesca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Curvy Women Wanted Series - Bk 2- It Started With A Contract - by Sam Crescent


Easton Gray is a very busy man with no time for meeting women and forming a relationship that way but he is still a man with needs. Hadley Green answers an add placed by Easton's assistant and got more than she bargained for. She thought it was for a housekeeper but it turned out to be so much more and the start of something special for the both of them. This was a short insta love, romance on the go read that will melt your heart but get it racing in the best of ways. Loved it, this series is really great just wish the stories were longer. Happy Reading!
Please note that I was given an arc of this book for my honest review which is exactly what I have given.
5 out of 5

[Gianina Diaz (gianina.books) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hadley necesita trabajo, ella responde al anuncio de la búsqueda de un ama de llaves residente para Easton, un hombre rico demasiado ocupado. La letra pequeña en el anuncio que publicó el amigo de Easton mencionaba "para necesidades personales y más". Bueno, Hadley necesita un trabajo y, después de algunos halagos por parte de Easton, acepta su propuesta. ¿Ganará el amor sobre cómo comienza su relación?

[Mariana · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bueee, medio turbio todo desde el principio. Él pone un anuncio buscando una amiga especial y ella va a una entrevista creyendo que es de ama de llaves. A ver, yo nunca respondí a un anuncio de trabajo, pero quiero creer que el 99% de las personas leen toda la información antes de aceptar, no?
Y después el hecho de que le pague por sexo, pero que también la ama? No sé, todo muy raro. Y muy rápido.

[Raquel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bonitinho, bem curta a história, mas romântica e bem escrita. Poderia desenrolar mais a história, mas gostei.

[Mudpie · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a sweet and short curvy heroine story! Instalust that grew into love fast. Abrupt in certain places, a few typos and wrong words used but nothing too bad.

50 pages?

[Lori Robinson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Basic

This was nothing more than a synopsis. I want my money back. No character development at all. Don't waste your money or time. Just no.

[b. · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is awful. What is this?