Kingsley
Something about Roxanne Young captured my attention before I even met her… the second I read her romance novel, I knew she was something special. Little did I know that she was going to be a familiar face from my past… Ivy
I always knew I was going to write under a pseudonym… after all, Roxanne Young is much more experienced in the language of love than me… a complete virgin … in the language of love than me… a complete virgin at the age of twenty-one. But I guess my older brother’s ex-best friend – and the CEO of the publisher I just submitted to – might be able to step in and give me some inspiration.
*Claimed By The Publisher is a SHORT insta-everything standalone instalove romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.more
Ivy always wanted to be a writer. She had finally got an encouraging letter from a publisher. Ivy was going to meet with him to go over her manuscript. She had a really good feeling about this. When she arrived she noticed she knew the publisher. Kingsley was an old friend of her brother’s. She had not seen him in years. Because she was using a pen name he also didn’t know she would show up. Very interesting. As they talked about the book, the contract, about each other they found they had a connection, a good feeling and they agreed to explore this as well as work on the book. This is too good to be happening! It’s not all smooth sailing but it is a very enjoyable read and a great way to spend an afternoon.
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I just loved this. The chemistry was so hot and the romance so sweet. Kingsley and Ivy were just great together and I liked the storyline.
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Ivy wrote a book and sent it out to different editors, Kingsley emailed her to meet with her to talk about publishing her book. Neither of them realized who they were meeting to discuss the contract when they saw each other, they knew it was meant to be. Her brother Jasper and her father didn’t want them together since so they made some problems for them but they finally accepted it. Ivy still wrote books and Kingsley edited and published her books and they got their happy ending.
This is more of a forbidden love, that is, forbidden by Jasper, Kingsley’s bestfriend when he happened to fall in love with Jasper’s little sister. He cant help it, the heart wants what it wants.
One thing I dont agree is the sneaking away and the lying just so they can meet. They are adults after all. But I guess this highlights the facts that their love is forbidden.
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Good short romance
3.5
I really liked the beginning of the story, then the description of the attraction of the two main characters Ivy and Kingsley, but the rest is simpler and more predictable in resolving conflicts.
The story is tender, and a little hot.
Ivy has an appointment to have her first book published. Having used a pen name, she discovers that her future publisher is her brother’s former best friend. Their attraction is immediate, but the hatred of her brother is huge and and it threatens Ivy and Kingley’s relationship.
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I Loved, Loved, Loved, this book. I couldn’t put it down once I started, as I just wanted to find out what was going to happen next. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to everyone who wants to lose themselves for a few hours. If you want to read about fun, drama, romance and sizzling chemistry with a happily ever after, then I suggest you start reading books from this author.
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This is an instant love romance. Kingsley is an OTT protective alpha male. He has been in love with Ivy for over 3 years and will do whatever it takes to make her his. I love this story. I highly recommend this book.
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A well written book. It flows really well no awkwardness. I loved all the characters. Wonderful ending. I am looking to read more from this author.
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This is one again a well written story with nice storyline and plot.
Characters well described and their chemistry is great. They are likeable but I would have like some more depth. They have to fight a bit for their HEA and I liked that. A mix of family issues, protectiveness, twists, steam and longing.
I like she wants to make her own life but she has been very naive towards her brother and father. They are very protective and demanding of her.
Nice read. Enjoyable story with some twists.
Ivy a.k.a Roxanne is a writer who just got her first break.
Kingsley is head of the publishing house that wants to sign Roxanne a.k.a Ivy.
Overly protective father and brother is an understatement.
So lying to meet this publisher is no small deal.
But little did they know these two are not strangers at all.
Kingsley fell for Ivy three years ago, Ivy fell for Kingsley just now but time stands still.
So read the story, why has it been three years, who gets arrested how does Ivys family fit into her heartbreak.
The book has lies, deception, role playing, passion and forgiveness throw in a happily ever after
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Life imitating art
This was another enjoyable instalove read from Flora Ferrari. The two main characters in this story are Ivy and Kingsley.
Ivy has written her debut romance novel, under the pseudonym of Roxanne Young. She’s pleasantly surprised to receive an exciting email from a publishing house that is interested in working with her. The CEO of King Press personally wrote to her inviting her to meet to discuss the possibility of a contract.
When they meet for dinner, they recognise each other instantly. Kingsley used to be her older brother’s best friend. A disagreement three years ago caused an unfixable rift between them. So she hasn’t seen him for a long time. But, Ivy has been in his thoughts constantly since then. Their immediate attraction to each other is bound to cause problems between her and her brother and father, who wanted Kingsley to stay away from her.
Is she willing to sacrifice the relationship with her only family for a relationship with this other man? What will come of her book, and a future in writing?
I encourage readers to give this one a crack. It’s sweet and passionate and steamy. I give this one four and a half stars. And as always, I’m already looking forward to this author’s next offering!
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Ivy is a shy woman who dreams of more – being a writer. She locks herself away in her bedroom every night to create what she hopes will be a masterpiece. It’s a steamy novel, so she uses a pen name.
She sends her manuscript off to several publishing houses & one gets back to her with positive news.
She arranges a dinner meeting with the CEO to discuss the book. When she arrives, her jaws hits the floor! It is none other than Kingsley – her brothers ex best friend!
Kingsley is excited for the meeting. One of his editors passed the manuscript to him & he knew that it would be a best-seller. When Ivy walks into the restaurant, he is completely floored. He has obsessed over this woman for three years & even lost his best friend because of it.
They sit down together & the chemistry is instant. They both feel that attraction & hope it goes further.
What ensues is a delicious, gripping story to captivate the reader & draw them into the couples journey to their ever-lasting HEA.
Well done Flora. I want more & soon!
Ivy was shocked to get a positive response from a publisher and even more shocked when she meets him.
Ivy was surprised to see an email from a well known publisher in her inbox. She had sent off manuscript written under the pseudonym of Roxanne Young to various publishers and the one that had replied was one of the biggest Kings Press. It requested she let them know when she is available to have dinner with the CEO Kingsley Collins and discuss the possibility of publishing her book. She replies and is surprised when they come back suggesting dinner that evening at an Italian restaurant then she dresses up and tells her father and brother that she is going out with her friends she heads off. At the restaurant she arrives later than her host but as she approaches the table she recognizes the man sitting there as her brother’s ex-friend who he had fallen out with several years ago. Kingsley Is shocked to recognizes the beautiful woman approaching the table as Ivy his friend’s younger sister.
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A fun and enjoyable read that will keep you entertained throughout the story. Hot and steamy at its best, you will not regret this book.
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Ivy and Kingsley have a slight connection. Kingsley is the best friend of Ivy’s brother, or he was until 3 years ago when he caught sight of Ivy at a party and realized she was it for him. But for three long years he’s kept his distance, until fate throws them back together. Ivy never knew she was the cause of the rift between her brother and Kingsley. But now that they are together, she won’t let her family tear them apart. Fun and sexy, quick and amusing, this a great for a break from reality.
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The author has again given us characters we can care about. Alpha older man sees a younger woman, little sister of best friend, across the room and knows he wants her to be his. He has waited three years for her and now fate has thrown them together.
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Kingsley and Ivy were very cute together. Kingsley has been waiting for Ivy for 3 years when fate finally brought her back to him after having a fight with this best friend, Ivy’s big brother. Ivy just wants to write and start living her own life. I loved their interactions even if Ivy is really shy and Kingsley is all alpha. I enjoyed the “forbidden-ness” and the sorta of second chance that the book offers. I would recommend this book.
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This was a really great book with wonderful characters and an engaging plot. I loved how it played out and I would recommend it to others!!
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a short story about a younger woman and older man who was her brother’s best friend he turned out to be the publisher that she sent her story to and they fall for each other with her family trying to make trouble
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Great read. I liked how he never gave up on what he was feelings, he knew they will be together someday. His love was beautiful and everlasting. Loved it.
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