Ambitious, high-powered CEO Lauren Bradley is one press release away from catapulting her corporation to new heights. Her team is close to a breakthrough that will revolutionize the world–all they need is a little more time. Rival CEO Antonio Forte is arrogant, controlling, and sexy as hell. He’ll stop at nothing to get control of Lauren’s company. The only problem? He’s also the one-night stand … the one-night stand she can’t get out of her mind. And Antonio wants to take over more than her company, he wants her as part of the acquisition.
Let the games begin…
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Acquisition was a very fun read. I am surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The enemies to lovers aspect was a lot of fun because of the fact that Lauren slept with Antonio before learning he is the man trying to take over her company. It has a great push and pull dynamic to their relationship because Lauren worked so hard for her company and it has a lot of sentimental value to her and the fact the man she can’t stop wanting wants to take it from her puts her in a big dilemma. I love how much she can’t deny Antonio because the man is hot and very sexy. The sex scenes were so hot and I couldn’t get enough of them together.
The other thing I really liked was that this book had a bit of science in it. It made Lauren’s company more interesting to me. That ending was something I was not expecting at all. It took me by complete surprise.
Acquisition was fun and sexy. I liked the chemistry between Lauren and Antonio a lot and I can’t wait for them to get to know each other even more as they fight over Lauren’s company.
First I have to say I love all of Chelle Bliss books. I’m in Love with the Men of Inked, they are sacred on my shelf and tablet. This book, was amazeballs!!
Lauren Bradley is the CEO of Interstellar who is extremely dedicated to her company. The sexy attraction between Ms.Bradley and Mr.Forte, omg. Ms. Bradley has a one night stand with her worst enemy not knowing it. Sex with him was beyond great but she knows it was just a one night stand, she needs to continue with her life because she has a company to run. The next she has a very important meeting with Cozza, the company that wants to takeover but little she knows the amazing lover is now her new enemy!
Antonio Forte is the CEO of Cozza. Antonio is a very determined men who fights and takes what he wants but when he has a one night with Lauren things change.
This book is a must read!
GAH! I was drawn in from the first few pages! Lou and Elizabeth were on fire, but Lauren and Antonio blew up the world! Lauren is a strong, incredibly smart, kickass career woman with goals she is quickly reaching and surpassing. Antonio is a smooth talking, romantic male who fights for what he wants.
While I was completely entranced in this book, life kept getting in my way, but the story kept playing in my mind…how would it end? will Lauren finally cave and love him or will she send him packing? I had started with Merger, as it was on the infamous TBR shelf (courtesy of the LuvBooks subscription box), but as soon as I realized there was a first book, I promptly put it back on the shelf and ordered this….I am sooo glad I did (I am even more glad that I already had Merger, as this one ended on a huge cliffhanger)!
I loved this duet!
I did not like the way the book ended now I have to buy another book to find out the end of the story I think that’s unfair and what if I can’t get the second book there you go I’m left with a cliffhanger
What would you do when you find out your HOT one night stand, under fake names, is the very man trying to take over your company? The boardroom heats up with Lauren and Antonio. A must read! So glad I have Merger to read right away because the cliffhanger has you holding on by your fingernails. I suggest buying the two together.
O.M.G. I loved this book so much!!!
I have been in such a reading slump. This book really helped! I had no problem getting to know the characters and letting them take me on their journey.
Lauren Bradley is the CEO of Interstellar Corp. Interstellar Corp. is her baby! It is her life! And as Acquisition continues on, you find out why.
Antonio Forte is the CEO of Cozza. He is bound and determined to acquire Interstellar Corp.
Let the fun begin…
“My body says yes, but my brain tells me to walk away – at least the part that’s still sober. The insanely hot man in the expensive dress shirt with his sleeves rolled up, wearing tailored black dress pants he fills out nicely, and a face so handsome he could grace the cover of GQ, wants me. How am I supposed to say no? Tomorrow, I’ll go back to reality, but there’s always tonight.”
~ Chelle Bliss, Acquisition (Takeover Duet #1)
Chelle blew me away with this one!!! I cannot wait to read Merger (Takeover Duet #2)!!! I have yet to read it… What is wrong with me?!?! Especially with the way Acquisition ended…
“I’d give up my world to be with you, Lauren.”
~ Chelle Bliss, Acquisition (Takeover Duet #1)
If you are looking for a mind vacation, read the Takeover Duet!
#Elizabeth&Lou #SeeMeAgain #ToTheNow #ItDoesntHaveToBeTheEnd
This was a reread of Acquisition by Chelle Bliss for me. But it was my introduction to her work when I read it originally. It didn’t occur to me to review books previously so I am trying to rectify this for some of my favorite books and authors. I loved this book. The story line keeps you involved and it moves quickly. It does leave you with a cliff hanger so be prepared to jump right into the next book. Love that one of the main characters is a very strong, intelligent woman who is CEO of a major corporation. Highly recommend.
Favorite Quotes:
She’s the female version of Rocky minus the heavyweight titles and muscles.
I don’t want to die. Not like this. I figured I’d live to be old and feeble, forgetting who I was and dribbling my mashed potatoes down the front of my frilly shirt the nurses at the old-age home would dress me in.
My Review:
Acquisition was a busy and sensual story of romantic suspense featuring dueling CEOs. Antonio and Lauren were corporate competitors gearing up for a hostile takeover, which was botched. But before they knew each other across the table in the boardroom, they had met by chance in a bar while using the aliases of Lou and Elizabeth. Sizzle and snap – my Kindle actually seemed to be sweating, although that may have been from being held in my hot little hand as Lou and Elizabeth had death-defying nuclear reactor level sexual chemistry as they repeatedly scorched the sheets during their encounter. Holy moly!
While Lou and Elizabeth left singe marks on the ceiling, being Lauren and Antonio was far less satisfying. Antonio was rich, powerful, and cryptic, and used to getting what he wanted and he had become quite captivated with the prickly Lauren – who just wasn’t having it. Antonio being a greedy and successful corporate raider, wanted both Lauren and her company, and doggedly pursued both. He offered Lauren a tempting and salacious deal; the name of the mole in her organization in exchange for a weekend of debauchery… What to do, what to do?
Before détente could be achieved a heinous cliffhanger was thrown, although I was more or less expecting one since the book was labeled as a duet, but still, gah! I despise them! ;( So I am on the hook and waiting for Merger – Takeover Duet #2, which sounds promising for a positive end result and is scheduled for release in December. An early Christmas gift from the delightfully bawdy Chelle Bliss.
Chelle has done it again! I don’t know where she comes up with these fantastic stories!! This new story she has written is one of the hottest that I have read! I can not wait to see how w it ends!! I can’t wait for the next one!
A five star must read contemporary romance. Antonio Forte is a ruthless businessman that is arrogant, controlling and according to his sister a misogynist.
Lauren Bradley has risen to the top at Interstellar and become the CEO. She is driven to succeed and in turn have her company rise to the number one spot.
On the eve of a major announcement that could catapult them to number one a hostile takeover is discovered.
Can Lauren and her team outsmart and outmaneuver the rival?
Great H/h chemistry, good flow, requisite douche of an ex and a mole that could bring it all down.
I want to be Lauren.
Then I don’t want to be her.
Then I want to be her again!
Acquisition is something completely different from the author for me and it was amazing (not that I thought it would be anything less!!)
Lauren Bradley is a strong, independant woman in a position that puts her lifes work at risk.
Antonio is her biggest adversary and so much more. He’s a threat to her business and her heart. One of which she refuses to give up and the other I think she’s forgotten how to share.
There are ups an downs that had me wanting to pull my hair out and maybe yell at the author a bit, and the end, yep it’s a cliffhanger and I’m willing to beg to get the first chapter or two of Merger so I can see where it’s headed!
5 steamy stars.
I started reading Acquisition and I was getting so antsy that I wasn’t reading fast enough, I needed to know what will come next. It was so good, so exciting and so hot! Two CEOS, two corporations and one passionate story filled with suspense. I loved it!
The romance between Lauren and Antonio is not truly a hate/Love relationship more like a Lust/ Rival-“Oh We shouldn’t do this but the sexual tension is too much to say No” relationship.
The characters in Acquisition are ones you can can’t help but love (or hate) From Lauren and Antonio who are both ambitious and similar that you feel their connection. Tara the BFF who we all want to have as ours, Trent the EX who is the brains behind the company, Cassie and the rest of the co-workers who add to the anticipation of the story line.
Acquisition is alluring and a page turner. You definitely need to have your “PI” cap on because there is a lot more going on with this Acquisition and I can’t wait for Merger to get my answers!
I have recently read 3 books in a row that were 5 Star Books to read. Acquisition was one of them. I felt like I hit a jackpot within the book world.
I loved reading Acquisition. It is the first book in the Takeover Duet and it ends on a OH NO cliffhanger! The kind of cliffhanger that you shout out OH NO! I absolutely can’t wait for Merger. It is due out the first part of December and I am ready for it now!
Antonio Forte is HOT as Hell! Sex on a stick Hot as Hell! Lauren Bradley is the CEO of Interstellar Corporation and they developed a product that is cutting edge and everyone will want it. Including Antonio Forte the CEO for Cozza.
They meet at a bar and have what they thought was a One-night Stand. Of course, they have mind blowing kind of sex. They thought they would never see each other again. Until……
I love the story and the mind-blowing sex between the two of them. I will be anxiously waiting for Merger!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. 5 + Stars. I highly enjoyed this book.
Mind blowing story
Have you ever read a book and seriously wanted to yell at the author when you finished and ask them how they could leave you there… Well this is that book. Seriously I need the next book because I want more. This one ends in a cliffhanger, but it is so worth the read, even if we do have to wait a bit.
This one is a little different than what I’m used to reading by Chelle Bliss, but I think it is in a good way. Antonio is hot, powerful, rich, and used to getting what he wants and he wants Lauren’s company, well okay, he wants Lauren too.
I have loved every book that Chelle has written, but I believe this may be my favorite series yet. I love all of the characters and the story line is amazing. Can’t wait for Merger to see what happens next.
Acquisition is the first book in the Takeover Duet and this book will have you gripped from start to finish, but be prepared it is a duet so you will be left hanging on the edge of your seat. Do not let this deter you as Chelle Bliss has already announced the second book will be released mid November. This is a one night stand between two people that end up finding out after the fact that they are enemies in business. Antonio and Lauren find it hard to fight the attraction they have for each other but what do you do when your heart tells you to stay and your mind tells you to walk away. With secrets surrounding these two on both a personal and business level what will it take to make them an “us” in reality. As Lauren fights her inner thoughts about what to do about Antonio it might be someone or something else that takes her choice away from them both before she makes a decision. Antonio will make your heart swell at just how much he is willing to do to show Lauren what she means to him. Love it when the female character in a book has the strength and determination to take on a male dominated world and Lauren is just that type of character. If you love a book with strong characters, drama, secrets, off the charts chemistry and a storyline that will have you hooked then make the Acquisition your next read.
Oh my…. what did I just read?? I’m stunned and trying to figure out my words for this review and coming up empty handed. It’s sometimes difficult to put into words how much you love a book and I LOVED this book!!! Chelle is an amazing author and I have read pretty much everything she’s written and she definitely nailed it with Acquisition. I was intrigued and captivated by the characters and story from the beginning till the end. Lauren is a strong, sassy, smart, hardworking CEO in a male dominated world and Antonio is the sexy, arrogant, devilish man wanting to take more than just Lauren’s business… he wants her too. This is a definite MUST read!
Oh my gosh!!! This book was fantastic from beginning to end.
Lauren is a kick a$$ CEO of Interstellar and has worked hard to get to where she is. She is strong and determined and respected.
Antonio is the CEO of the #1 company in it’s field and wants to acquire Lauren’s company. He is handsome, rich and sought after by women who want him for all the wrong reasons.
This book is cosi caldo!!! The characters are developed very quickly and we are kept guessing as to who is behind corporate espionage. Told in a dual point of view, we get to see inside both H and h.
I devoured this book in one sitting and can’t wait for book two in the duet to find out what happens next.
I absolutely recommend this book.
This book! Well, it’s sooo good that I don’t even know where to start. How about the end? It’s a cliffhanger, which will make you want to throw a hissy fit, I know. But it is totally worth it.
Chelle Bliss has given us another exceptional story with outstanding characters. Beautifully written, it will have you captivated and page turning until you get to the end. And then, cliffhanger. But, again, it’s totally worth it.
I loved how Lauren and Antonio met. Psst – let me tell you a secret, their meeting is a fantasy of mine. So yeah, loved it!
Rivals/Enemies to Lovers/Friends, this tale is brilliantly woven by Ms. Bliss. The storyline of how Lauren childhood ties into her adult world is very heartwarming. The competition between Lauren and Antonio, despite their mutual attraction is forceful. The interaction between the two of them, whether in the boardroom or the bedroom, is vibrant.
Secondary characters include Trent, the creep and Tara, the best friend. Both are penned with flair. Ms. Bliss knew all her characters and what, when and how she was going to let them reveal themselves to us.
Great addition to Ms. Bliss’ body of work and I can’t wait for the 2nd book, Merger.