Title: The Desire
Author: Karen Deen
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Billionaire/Age Gap/Forced Proximity
Friends to Lovers/Workplace Romance
Release Date: June 23, 2024
Author: Karen Deen
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Billionaire/Age Gap/Forced Proximity
Friends to Lovers/Workplace Romance
Release Date: June 23, 2024
BLURB
I control the uncontrollable, it’s my life, it’s what I do.
Until she walks in… untouchable and tempting.
Watching her is like a crackling fire, warm and inviting.
She’ll burn me if I let her… so I need to resist.
Except what if I can’t?
With the potential to shatter my world, I’m walking away.
Until my situation changes and I need her help.
Unfortunately, not in the way I’ve dreamt of.
And here I find myself, making her an offer.
Work for me and live under my roof.
But first, I’m forced to agree to her ridiculous list of demands.
I’m not allowed to flirt, touch, or talk dirty,
and dancing in the dark is definitely out of the question.
What if these rules were made to be broken?
Until she walks in… untouchable and tempting.
Watching her is like a crackling fire, warm and inviting.
She’ll burn me if I let her… so I need to resist.
Except what if I can’t?
With the potential to shatter my world, I’m walking away.
Until my situation changes and I need her help.
Unfortunately, not in the way I’ve dreamt of.
And here I find myself, making her an offer.
Work for me and live under my roof.
But first, I’m forced to agree to her ridiculous list of demands.
I’m not allowed to flirt, touch, or talk dirty,
and dancing in the dark is definitely out of the question.
What if these rules were made to be broken?
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MY REVIEW
When Remington "Rem" and Elouise "El" had a memorable night, they agreed it wasn't to be repeated or spoken of after. Their friend circle would never be the same, and she already doesn't feel like she belongs in their world, so she isn't about to do anything to rock the boat. And then there's Rem...he's a bachelor who doesn't do relationships or commitment. But when a relationship he never wanted or thought he'd have is dropped in his lap, El is the only one he can think of to help him. But will she agree to his high-handed demand?
I normally love me an alpha, but he has to have something redeeming about him that isn't just the person he loves. I didn't find anything very likable about Rem. Not only was he high-handed with El (and others) from the very beginning, he was determined she do everything, give her all, while he gave nothing. Nope, not even. But aside from disliking Rem, there were a few other reasons why I couldn't give this 4 stars - the writing was choppy, especially in the dialogue and inner dialogue. I feel as if the author doesn't either believe in contractions, or doesn't like using them, and it took me out of the story every time. There are things I like though - El is sassy and strong, and her circle and Rem's circle are awesome, and the chemistry is sizzling hot.
AUTHOR BIO
Karen Deen is an author who loves to write love stories that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading them. Her stories are filled with spice and witty banter, while being full of emotion, comedy, suspense and twists and turns that you never see coming. All the time steering her characters to their happily ever after. Everything you need in a good love story.
Writing has become her career, which she is lucky to be doing in such a picturesque hometown near Sydney, Australia. Enjoying life over good meals with her childhood sweetheart husband, three adult children and their ever-growing family. Or a sneaky lunch or coffee date with friends that involve laughter until your sides hurt.
Writing has become her career, which she is lucky to be doing in such a picturesque hometown near Sydney, Australia. Enjoying life over good meals with her childhood sweetheart husband, three adult children and their ever-growing family. Or a sneaky lunch or coffee date with friends that involve laughter until your sides hurt.
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