“This couple’s on a roller coaster ride!” ~ Book DivaShe may think otherwise…but what appears fake is actually very real.I get off on disturbing the peace.Screwing celebrities, jetting around the globe and thumbing my nose at Page 6. And every time I get drunk and photographed with some random harlot claiming she’s pregnant with my lovechild, she gets the call.The capable Charlene DeMonaco.… the call.
The capable Charlene DeMonaco.
Clean it up, Charlie, I made a hot mess of things again. But you always have my back.
She’s wicked smart, fierce and perfectly buttoned-up, so I hired her as my Corporate counsel.
But now I’ve gone and done it. Something so outrageous my billionaire daddy can’t buy me out of it. She can’t even lawyer me out of it. My only hope for redemption is pretending to straighten up and fly right. To act like I’m in love with one woman.
Committed. Monogamous.
Yeah, right.
It’s a solid strategy. Except for one fatal flaw.
I pick her.
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BAIT is a full-length steamy romance novel from International bestselling author Colleen Charles about love and redemption with a mother you’ll wish you could take to court and sue for emancipation. It’s the first book in the sexy FISHING FOR BILLIONAIRES series but can be read as a standalone.
”I couldn’t put it down until I finished it!”~ Lizzie Johnson
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This was an entertaining story with twists, turns, drama, secrets, lies and passion. Nothing is what it seems and yet the truth is in plain sight – Nolan has big feelings for Charlie. But is he also using her to close a deal? I liked the dual POV, interesting supporting cast, closeness with thier best friends, drama of Nolan’s dysfunctional family members and his moments of vulnerability. I liked Charlie’s intelligence, integrity and spirit. A good story for a weekend escape.
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This is an interest and emotional story! I think it could have been a better developed story-line. I do like the characters who have amazing chemistry. This is Nolan and Charlie’s story. They both come from different backgrounds and it shows. It’s a fake to so much more story that was okay.
It Grabbed My attention and focus so strong I could not put it down. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You will not be moving until you finish this bad boy here. Remarkable job. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve read several books written by Colleen Charles; she has done a great job at writing another good book; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the characters.
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I am not sure that I even know where to begin writing a review for this because it is truly an awesome experience.
I loved everything about it – the characters, the plot, the emotion, the writing.
The author had a tremendous ability in telling the story that had me wanting this book to go on and on.
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4 1/2 stars
A strangely likable playboy meets the woman who is now in control of his life. I really enjoyed reading this story with its complicated storyline filled with so much drama. I didn’t even feel the time passing by as I read this book. That was awesome because I know I have found a gem of a book.
This book hooked me from the get go I just couldn’t put it down I fell in love with these characters and omg what a story just a perfect
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What a well written storyline the flow is amazing and the chemistry is undeniable between the characters.
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Charlie grew up poor, her single dad doing his best. She goes to college with the help of scholarships, and has just landed a great job. Nolan is a rich playboy, running a real estate development company owned by his family. He works hard and play harder, and depends on his corporate counsel to keep his reputation clean. I really enjoyed this book. Nolan is working hard to make Charlie fall in love with him – she’s working just as hard to not fall in love. Once they get together, their relationship is a roller coaster of emotions. I think that she is too easy on him when he messes up, because once he has her in his arms, she’s done. Their banter between them is funny; they play off each other well. His part in how she ends up working for him borders on creepy, but he has other redeeming qualities, and she’s able to move past. His mother is a real piece of work, a complete social snob. And Justine is a witch, but she gets her in the end. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of this series.
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I enjoyed Bait, the story was written well. Charlie and Nolan were great together, their connection and chemistry was strong, they were made for each other.
Personally I think Bait was ok a little confusing at times and rushed and I loved the witty comments.
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The story line and character work were good. The book had a fairly smooth flow to it. While I was entertained by this book, I was unable to connect to the characters.
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This book has it all. A dominant CEO. A fiesty lawyer, a OTT mother and a relationship that is almost being forced because he get what he wants. So much happens. So. Much. I loved every second of it.
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Bait is the usual fake engagement romance. Charlie was raised by a low income father and managed to scrape her way to Harvard graduate lawyer. Nolan is the golden boy, real estate mogul that needs to clean up his playboy image. Luckily for him, he finds Charlie who he falls in love with as soon as he meets her. The characters are well defined complete with the bitchy mother. The story has a lot of angst as Nolan’s world seemed filled with plenty of conniving people trying to tear them apart.
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Amazing heartwarming romance story with interesting characters
This book sucks you right into the story, such entertaining And strong characters
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A wonderful read for start to finish. I had a very difficult time putting it down. I really loved the characters. I look forward to more from this author.
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Nolan and Charlies story is intriguing at best. This office romance has a whole lot of drama with characters that gets you adrenalin pumping. I loved Charlie because she was a strong woman who is principled and stood her ground even though she had difficulties with some of Nolan’s family namely his mother. This story will draw you in and keep you glued to the story.
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5 stars
I purchased a copy of Bait: Alpha Billionaire Romance Book one aka Reel Love Boxset book one aka Fishing For Love Boxset book 1 by Colleen Charles and this review was given freely.
This fast paced short office romance features Billionaire real estate playboy Nolan Banks who bulldozes over his new lawyer Charlene de Monaco resulting in a whirlwind romance that ends in a cliffhanger. Fake romance or real it is hard to tell. The attraction is real and certainly escalated quickly. I would have liked an epilogue.
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel Hook: Alpha Billionaire Romance book 2 aka Reel Love book two and the bonus book Wasted Love by Colleen Charles and this review was given freely.
A complexed Park Avenue fairytale with a sinister undertone but a happy ending. An inappropriate erotic phone call and a chance meeting leads to Banks Realty’s Director of Sales and playboy Chase and phone sex operator/ virgin psychiatry undergrad student Chastity having a steamy but rocky romance complicated by jealousy, greed, stalkers and the lecherous owner of Grantham Banks reality.
Wasted Love
3 stars
I purchased a copy of Wasted Love in the novel Hook: Alpha Billionaire Romance book 2 aka Reel Love book two and the bonus book Wasted Love by Colleen Charles and this review was given freely.
An easy flowing,entertaining but poignant steamy brother’s best friend romance. After being separated by a protective brother, Quinn and Ashton meet again 10 years later over a high powered real estate where attraction leads to a steamy reunion which is complicated by misunderstandings,the boss’s daughter, and a life changing accident.
4 stars
I purchased a copy of Line: Alpha Billionaire Romance book 3 aka Reel Love book three by Colleen Charles and this review was given freely.
A poignant tale of desperation, manipulation and a love triangle involving two brothers that is intermixed with excerpts from one of my favorite stories, Pride and Prejudice. Romance writer Lydia thought she had finally found the perfect man in actor Tristan Marham until she meets his brother Banks’ Reality attorney Callum Markham. A dark undertone brightens to a corny but heartwarming ending.
4 stars
I purchased a copy of Sinker: Alpha Billionaire Romance book 3 aka Reel Love book three by Colleen Charles and this review was given freely.
An adversaries to more romance.Tied into the series as Banks Realty is one of the Yankees main sponsors. Sports writer Brenna Sinclair hates Yankee’s playboy pitcher Rhett Bradshaw until an errant hit results in a head injury and amnesia. Irony, subterfuge and a plot to rise the corporate ladder make this an interesting and ever changing novel with lots of conflict but ultimately ends happily.
This is an emotional roller coaster ride of sizzling chemistry, emotional turmoil, angst, heartbreak, anger and frustration. Nolan and Charlie have a very rocky road to travel as twists, lies and Momzilla cause as much damage as possible. I liked these two together and how you could feel everything they were going through. A very entertaining and enjoyable read.
While he’s not the most Alpha male I’ve ever read, Nolan was definitely a forced to be reckoned with. When Charlie accepts a lawyer position in Nolan’s company, she has no idea what she’s signed up for. There is definitely some intrigue in the story, but the romance seemed a bit forced between Charlie and Nolan at times. I had a couple jaw-dropping moments and overall enjoyed the characters (except for Nolan’s mother… What a witch!). Definitely excited to see what happens in Chase’s story “Hook”!