When Eva and Clive meet in the office elevator fifteen years after they’ve seen each other last, their mutual attraction not dulled one bit, they’re tempted to explore their intense, undeniable, chemistry further.But then Eva discovers that the sinfully gorgeous Clive is the powerful businessman who’s causing her company’s downfall. She’s determined to sway her newfound enemy to reconsider his … reconsider his betrayal. They’re not even halfway through that debate, when they’re drawn to each other with a force neither of them anticipates.
Having lived through her share of disloyal relationships Eva’s sworn off heartbreaker men. No way she’ll fall for this assertive, enigmatic playboy.
But Clive isn’t one to give up that easily, or at all for that matter. She doesn’t know, he’s been chasing Eva since their first kiss fifteen years ago.
First book in a series of three.
Underlying suspense continues in Loving Eva and concludes in Killing Eva.
*Two bonus chapters are at the end.
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Eva Avery is now the owner of S&F Interior designs. After her father’s passing, she was left to take over his company. Not what she had in mind for her life, but how could she refuse her father.
Eva has just started giving dating a chance again. After a her boyfriend was caught in the act over a year ago, Eva had sworn off men. But she has decided to start dating again. She is searching for Mr. Right.
Clive Stanford is the new owner of Stanford Enterprises. Taking over the company was not in his plan, but his brother asked him to so he could pursue his wine business. How could he say no.
Clive is a playboy who is not interested in settling down. One day he has a sense of déjà vu when he runs into a beautiful woman in the elevator of his building. So he sets out to uncover her identity.
When Clive discovers that Eva is the one that got away, he begins his quest to win her heart. But then he discovers that someone is out to tear down Eva’s company. He vows to protect her at all costs. But what happens when Eva finds out the secrets he has kept?
I am totally addicted to this series. I read this book in one day and started on book 2, Loving Eva. This first book gives us the background and begins the relationship of Clive and Eva. But the odds are definitely against them.
I love Clive and Eva. These two characters have such a deep chemistry. It is like they are part of one another. They complete each other. Not to mention that the sex they have is steamy hot off the charts. Holy hell!!! That Clive is one hot sexy alpha male. Mmmm Mmmm! Eva is such a strong independent person. She has a natural beauty about her and she is very caring, yet very vulnerable and insecure. Which you will notice a lot in book 2. Together their love will burn up the pages of this book.
This story has got a great who done it plot, that you will keep guessing about the whole book. Guess what! I am still trying to figure it out and I am almost done with book 2. Camellia Hart is a genius at keeping her readers hooked. The story flows so smoothly and has plenty of twists and steamy scenes to keep things interesting. I can tell you that you will not get bored. You will soak up every word written and still want more. Not only is this book intense and thrilling, it has amazing and intriguing characters. I got to stop writing or I might run book 2 into this review and give away too many secrets. 😉
So grab your copy of Chasing Eva today. You will be glad you did.
*ARC provided by Camellia Hart
Chasing Eva is the first book I’ve read from Camellia Hart and after what I just read, will not be the last! I was intrigued by the blurb and captivated by the story…a story filled with intense chemistry, suspense and drama. This book had me flipping page after page because I couldn’t put it down, I needed to know what happened and now with that ending I am craving the next book.
A wonderful story that develops from just Eva’s story into Eva and Clive’s story! These two were destined to be together from the moment they met! The story sucks you right in from the beginning and leaves you anxious to find out what will happen next!
OMG. This is the perfect story about life, secrets, lies, and love.
First you have Eva, a beautiful, strong woman who was going to work as a chef after her training finished. Her dad told her he was going to leave her the company after he was gone. Eva didn’t want it, but couldn’t refuse her dad. She took over after he died and found out that some of her clients were starting to go with other design companies. Eva didn’t know why.
Enter Clive, a very good looking man who grew up in wealth and wasn’t afraid to live the way he wanted, going to places most of us could never dream of going. He sees Eva, Allie and Izzy when they start to get in the elevator that he’s in. They think they know each other but can’t remember when they met.
Can Clive and Eva remember the past and dream of the future they could have together?
This is my honest opinion on this book and I can’t wait to read the next one. Camellia Hart you are now one of my favorite authors. I absolutely loved it.
“How can you not know Clive Stanford?”
Wellll, Eva is about to learn all about who Clive Stanford is…lol After a bit of an embarrassing encounter while entering an elevator, she got to see the sexy man front and center. lol She finds out from her friend that Clive is a billionaire, philanthropist and mega playboy. He happens to work in the same building Eva works in, well, actually he owns the building that Eva works in. She also finds out that he “is the powerful businessman who’s causing her company’s downfall. She’s determined to sway her newfound enemy to reconsider his betrayal.”
Soo get ready to hop on the crazy train of how these two try to work all this out. Clive and Eva are soo much fun to read about.
I gave Chasing Eva 5 “fun and sexy” Stars. This was my first read by Camellia Hart and definitely will not be my last. I really enjoyed her writing style and kept me turning those pages.
PS…Isn’t this such a pretty cover?? It just makes my happy like the book made me feel. : )
*First book in a series of three.
*Underlying suspense continues in Loving Eva and concludes in Killing Eva.
*Two bonus chapters are at the end.
Eva does not trust easily. She has seen her share of betrayal. Clive is not a relationship kind of guy but there is always the one who got away he longs for. Both had other plans for their lives other than heading up their father’s companies but fate puts them in them anyway.
Clive remembers how much he wanted Eva when they first met but, it seems Eva does not remember. In the midst of their companies severing ties to one another Clive sets out to remind her of the spark they once felt.
But someone in the shadows was Eva to fail. Ruining her business in any way they can to get her out of the picture. Clive, being ex-Special Forces and ex-FBI has only his need to protect her in mind as he works in the background to keep her safe and save her company.
The fireworks between them are hot! Whether at the negotiating table or in private, they are ablaze for one another. If they can survive the blowback from the conspirator and the ghosts of his past, they may have a chance.
Camellia Hart is a new-to-me author and asked me to review this work. I find her story intriguing as well as delightfully entertaining. I truly love the couple and the scenes she has invoked to push them to or beyond their fears. I am looking forward to reading book 2 Loving Eva to see where she takes them next. 🙂
Loved! Passion, drama, friendships, it has all my favorite things!
Eva has just inherited the family business. Clive is running his family business, and they’re one of Eva’s clients. I enjoyed the introduction to their world. Also the drama and potential danger. Eva is also Clive’s first kiss and long time childhood crush. I loved this first book and can’t wait to see what the next brings. I received a review copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
In Camellia Hart’s Inaugural book the story of Clive Stanford and Eva is completely charming and romantic.
Clive new who Eva Avery was right away someone from his past, first love – the first kiss. He has never forgotten her. Eva new Clive from the tabloids he was definitely a no-go in her book. The loss of a contract and by happenstance they find themselves drawn together.
This book from the beginning has a mystery to be unraveled. You need to read to find that out!
It was gripping and romantic – Kudo’s to Camellia on this book.
3.5 stars Chasing Eva is this author’s debut novel – a romantic suspense and somewhat an office romance. This book has likable characters, a big hotness factor, suspense, and a bit of a mystery.
Eva, a chef by training, recently took over her father’s business to fulfill his dying wish and is trying to acclimate to the corporate world. It is baptism by fire for her as S.F. Designs’ biggest client, Stanford Enterprises, is terminating their contract. I love how Eva immediately steps up to the plate. She doesn’t cower when faced with her career change or when she immediately needs to jump in and try to salvage things. She is a strong character who is also vulnerable when it comes to love.
Clive has taken over the family business, Stanford Enterprises. He is hot, ex-military and ex-FBI, which gives him a unique skill set when he learns through his old FBI buddies that Eva’s company may have an informant committing corporate fraud. I love how he exudes confidence – both in his business dealings and with Eva – and how protective he is.
There is instant attraction and there are some steamy scenes with the two of them. It isn’t exactly an insta-love between them, but I do feel like it was close for Clive. I felt like his strong feelings for Eva happened rather quickly while Eva’s seemed to progress in a more realistic manner. Yes, she was Clive’s first kiss from when they were teens 15 years ago, but Eva didn’t even remember it at first and he had only met her at 2 family parties. So I had trouble understanding why he was so into her so quickly based off of their rather brief interactions 15 years ago.
Both Eva and Clive are both strong, likable characters. We learn a bit about their backgrounds and how that has shaped who they are today and their approach to relationships. I also liked the secondary characters of Izzy, Allie, Trevor, and Carter. Izzy and Allie are the type of friends I would love to have in my inner circle and I really hope to learn more about them in the next two books.
Chasing Eva started off a little slow for me for the first quarter of the book, but then it quickly picked up and moved at a good pace. The author kept me engaged in building up the suspense on who could the informant be. For me, the ending felt abrupt. The story was sort of going along and then, it just ended. Chasing Eva doesn’t exactly end in a cliffhanger, but as this is book 1 in a trilogy there are a lot of loose ends – such as who is out to get Eva and her company? Nonetheless, I am looking forward to diving into the next book. (Note: book 2 Loving Eva is out and the conclusion, Killing Eva releases on October 30, 2018). I received this book from the author and I voluntarily leave this review.
Addendum: I recently finished book 2 and the author goes more into depth about Clive’s first meeting with Eva. It makes more sense as to why he seems to have that near insta-love to Eva when they meet 15 years later.
Eva Avery gorgeous, smart, independent that became the head of the Interior design firm after her father died. Her dream of becoming a chef was set aside and concentrate on making the firm be on top again after a client threatened to pull out. Clive Stanford is a sexy, suave and a womanizer hero wherein woman hurls themselves at him. Also, the CEO of the Stanford Enterprises who’s bound to cut their ties with Eva’s S.F. Design.
There’s an undeniable attraction between Eva and Clive when they first met. The moment Clive saw Eva, he’s smitten not only by her beauty but also the way she carries herself under pressure when she convinced the Stanford people not to terminate the contract abruptly. As they spent more time together expect some scorching scene between these two.
Chasing Eva captivates me right from the start it has romance and suspense. Because someone is out to sabotage the success of Eva’s business. I have some suspects but I’m not sure if I’m right though, I guess I’ll have to read Loving Eva to see who it is. I enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it to anyone who likes this kind of story.
I confess that I took this book without even reading the synopsis, just because of this cover. I really enjoyed the created mystery and the romance but honestly I am discouraged with cliffhanger books.
The main characters are very well built and I wanted a Clive to call mine, what a wonderful and passionate man.
Eva’s friends are also great and Camellia Hart’s writing super dynamic.
Wow ! I absolutely loved this story. Eva Avery’s dream was to be a famous chef with her own restaurant but when her father suddenly passes away her life takes an unexpected turn. Suddenly Eva is running her father’s interior design firm and it’s on the brink of collapse. Clive Stanton is a sexy, smart, successfull business man who’s company has done business with Eva’s firm for years. When Clive’s firm terminates their contract with Eva’s it starts a downward spiral that leads to lies, and corruption. The story has everything you could possibly want in a romantic suspense, chemistry, sex, friendship, heartbreak, suspense, mystery, intrigue, and love. I can’t wait to read Loving Eva. I received a complementary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Good book
Eva had been burned in the past by someone she didn’t love, so she couldn’t be expected to give her heart to someone and trust that they wouldn’t burn her too, could she? Well, this story is all about her not having a choice. We can’t choose who we love or when we fall. Protecting ourselves only puts off the inevitable for so long and Eva learns that right quick. After giving up her burgeoning career as an executive chef, her dreams of owning her own michelin star restaurant, Eva takes over her father’s interior design business after his unexpected death. But things aren’t so simple. Someone’s out to sabotage the company, she’s falling in love with a playboy, and she’s found herself a little bit out of her depth. Good thing Clive had no intention of letting her fail. He wanted to be by her side, he wanted to have her back, and he would protect her against all enemies whether she liked it or not!
While I didn’t love Eva, I admired her for trying to keep things together. I loved the way the relationship between her and Clive grew and blossomed. Together these two were one hot tamale and I couldn’t get enough. With bits of suspense thrown in, this new-to-me author has got me hooked on this developing story. Who’s working against Eva? Will she learn to truly trust and depend on Clive? And will Clive’s ex play a larger role in the hidden mysteries of this story? I know I’m staying tuned to find out!
This was a new author for me.
It was a very enjoyable read. The storyline was interesting
The plot was strong and the characters are relatable/likable.
The reason for 4 stars is while it was a romantic suspense, I found it predictable.
Having said that, I would still recommend it and purchase the rest of the series.
~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 4/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 5/5
Secondary Characters~ 4/5
The Feels~ 4/5
Pacing~ 4/5
Addictiveness~4/5
Angst~ 4/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 4/5
Theme or Tone~ 4/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 4/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 4/5
Originality~ 4/5
Ending~ 5/5 – cliffhanger
Book Cover~ eye catching
Source~ Kindle eBook – ARC for honest review
Would I read more from the author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
JUST A SWEET, FEEL GOOD, LOVE STORY
This author is new (to me), and I love finding new authors….
CHASING EVA is about Evangeline Rose Avery…..she dreamed of becoming a chef, even went to culinary school and had started making a name for ……herself. Then her father dies….and she has to take over his business….
Clive Stanford is a wealthy, playboy businessman who remembers Eva from his first kiss 15 years ago…he never forgot her…only saw her twice….She isn’t remembering, so he reminds her….
Their businesses are intertwined, and corporate fraud is suspected in Eva’s business, and Clive is not going to let anyone hurt her……
Good book…..good story…..good leading and “peripheral” characters with really good chemistry….NOT much heat…..This book ends with a HFN for Clive & Eva, and on a small cliff….books 2 & 3 will hopefully have 3 HEAs…..
Eva and her two friends Allie and Izzy have know each other since they were going and even work in the same building but different floors. One particular morning they are gossiping about a sexy hunk who owns the building while waiting for the elevator when whom shall appear when the doors open why Clive himself. Clive and Eva’s parents meet 20 years ago and has always worked together. Eva took over her father’s decorating form when he passed. Clive remembers his first kiss from Eva and has never stopped thinking about it. Now that he knows she’s working in his building he’ll do everything to make her his and protect her from everything going corrupt in her life? Can Eva see Clive as the right one? Or will she come subdued to his playboyish ways? Great read.
What an intriguing read by Camellia Hart! A page-turner made to keep you on your toes with lovable characters that are relatable.
I thoroughly enjoyed this cast of characters. Eva and her best friends, Izzy and Allie made me long for a supportive bunch in my life such as these girls. They support one another and drop whatever they’re doing or have planned at the drop of a hat. Their personalities are so distinct and mesh so well that they make for the best of bosom buddies.
Clive’s and Eva’s story…..coming together in what is an unexpected second chance, unravels to be a spellbinding, electric connection. I found a kindred spirit in Eva. Although overall self confident, she finds herself unassured when it comes to her position at her families company, and in her personal life.
While Clive unwittingly aids in bringing those dubious feelings to the surface, contrastingly he makes Eva feel like she’s floating amongst the clouds. Their bond is indisputable and off the charts.
With a story of possible betrayal, and her family’s company on the verge of collapse, Clive and Eva are met with challenges that may be impenetrable. Eva can’t tell who is friend and who is foe.
Finding out who is behind Eva’s impending doom is my next reading goal! Chasing Eva is the perfect mix of a titillating romance and an engaging who-dun-it. Camellia Hart scratched an itch I didn’t know I had.
Not your typical billionaire romance book and I love it!!!! This was a fun read!!!! Camellia Hart’s writing is superb!!!!! Left me wanting to read more!!!! Definitely a five star read!!!!
I have said this before and I will say it again, I love reading new to me authors!
Chasing Eva is a great story, and from what I can see it’s just the beginning of the story of Eva and Clive.
I loved the chemistry between Clive and Eva. They have a history that was sweet and too short but it comes back full circle when they see each other again.
Eva is coming into her own, she has to make some huge changes to her life and career after a major loss in her life. I admire her strength as she takes the changes in stride and tries to become the best at what she has become.
Clive has had a bad image in the press, a total playboy, but is it true? Is he as bad as the press makes him out to be? I loved his focus oh what he considers important in his world! It made him extra swoony!
The alternating POV’s was fantastic, this type of writing style is something I really enjoy. I like to be able to get into the mind of both main characters.
What I really enjoyed about this story is the mystery and intrigue. There is such a cast of characters beyond Eva and Clive and it’s a real “Who Done It?”. This story keep me guessing long after I finished it!
I am going to be putting the other books in this series on my TBR list!