What’s a guy to do when the one woman he can’t stop thinking about doesn’t believe he’s got real feelings for her? Get downright stubborn and sweep her off her feet, that’s what.Pippa: The idea that my richest and most gorgeous client just proposed to me feels like a crazy joke, or a pitch for some weird reality show. But the thing is, my situation is dire enough that taking Blake up on his offer … taking Blake up on his offer is a given. I’ll have to keep my wits about me though. Otherwise, the man who’s willing to go through all this to rescue me (because that’s just the kind of guy he is) will be the man I’ll end up falling for harder than I already have.
Blake: So, that just happened. I just proposed and saved Pippa’s business in one fell swoop. Of course I did. I’ve been protective of her from the very start of our friendship. And now that she’s wearing my ring, protective doesn’t even begin to cover the way I feel. That I stepped up to help her out of the mess she’s in was always a given. But the fact that I had to take such drastic measures to begin with? That’ll all make sense soon enough. All I have to do first is convince the most stubborn woman alive that I really am in love with her.
Previously published as Curve Contract (c) 2012 with revisions throughout, newly added content, and an extended ending.
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He’ll DO Anything To Be The ONE… “Claiming Her Curves” ForEVERmore!
There’s nothing, & I mean NOTHING He wants MORE…
Than to be the ONE “Claiming Her Curves!”
He’s got IT Sooo BAD… But She hasn’t EVEN got a CLUE!
That’s WHY when He walked IN & noticed SomeOne Else…
Touch’n… Kissing… & OMG Hold’n & Hugging HER!
D@mn IT…. She’s HIS WOMAN!
Well, SomeThing inside HIM.. Flipped~ or Maybe just SNAPPED!
Cuz, He LOST His $|-|¡T…
And He did the VERY 1st thing He could think of to START…
“Claiming Her Curves” for HIS VERY OWN…
He Proposed! That’s RIGHT…
He popped the Question, but She thought it was a JOKE!
Sooo, He concocted some Elaborate Scheme ON the Fly,
Just Sooo He’d be Another Step closer to “Claiming Her Curves!”
And genius that He IS, included within this PLAN…
He’s the ONE Touch’n Her, Hugging Her, Holding Her, Kissing Her, & Tasting Her TOO… In public, In Private, EveryWhere!!
Only it seems She won’t let HerSelf GO…
And what shoulda been fantastic,
Is instead an Exercise IN Patience & Frustration!
Cuz, “Claiming Her Curves” won’t EVER be Enough…
NOT when what He Really wants & NEEDS IS Her HEART… But NOT just for today or tomorrow for Always!
Now, How to get HIS Gal to see…
That “Claiming Her Curves” was ONLY Step ONE in a LifeTime of PLANS He has for HER!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Christa Wick & C.M. Wick’s “Claiming Her Curves: A billionaire romance, Blake & Pippa’s story (Irresistible Curves Book 2).” I recommend this book to others based upon its own recommendations. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time… Happy Reading!
The chase is on. Claiming Her Curves is a different kind of complicated. Love happens backwards for a pair of business associates. Pippa and Blake have been skirting around the obvious for a number of years, but with her business at risk, he sees his chance to claim the ultimate prize. Wick plays all her cards close to the vest. From unpredictable twists and hilarious turns to tempting scenarios, Wick puts the moves on a heart and wholeheartedly captures it.
I thought that this was a good read with a fun and emotional storyline. That being said, for me this read just lacked that spark and certain something that takes a good book and makes it into a great love story. I think that there were a couple reasons for this. My first issue was Pippa. I felt bad for her. I mean you would have to be a cold hearted monster if you didn’t. But I just couldn’t connect with her emotionally and that meant I never felt I got close enough to her to grow to like her. Secondly, I felt that Pippa was not in the right headspace for a relationship. The emotional baggage she was carrying was enormous. I know we like to believe that finding “The One” and falling in love can be a cure all but I couldn’t buy that everything would just be ok because Blake loved her. I’ll admit, Blake was awesome and very swoon worthy but that was way too much pressure to put on his extremely strong and sexy shoulders. I would have loved for her to have either gotten some counseling either prior to the start of their relationship or after, it just would have made me feel better. Blake was a true winner. He was everything you could want in a book boyfriend. The story is mainly told from Pippa’s P.O.V. and in my opinion, that this was a huge drawback for this book. It may seem strange but I really wish that it had been told from Blake’s P.O.V or at least with a more consistant dual P.O.V.. I honestly think that this would have made a world of a difference in this book. This is my independent, impartial review.
This was a quick steamy read! Blake was the CEO of his company and Pippa was the head of the PR firm he had hired to remake his image. Blake has feelings for her but she can’t wrap her mind around it. Pippa refuses to believe that someone like Blake could be interested in her. His methods were unorthodox but highly effective. Such a sweet story!
Thank you for the privilege of reading this book!
Out of all this author’s books this may be my new favorite, Blake and Pippa. When Blake proposes to Pippa to help her out of a jam, he isn’t doing it because he’s a nice guy, he wants Pippa but Pippa can’t see why a man like him would want a woman like her. After his proposal, Blake starts dropping clues to his true feelings but Pippa can’t see past her walls and doesn’t want to show her true feelings to Blake, thinking his affection is because of the fake marriage and making it look real…can he break down her walls.
A great great read with all the feels, steam, some humour and amazing characters. I LOVED Blake and what he does for Pippa, a dreamy swoony type of man. I also LOVED Pippa, she was smart, strong, and very vulnerable when it came to love. These two had sparks and I LOVED how Blake waited to prove to Pippa that it was more. I was missing his POV until the end and then BOOM and what a chapter, I was swooning, then angry and then got a bit misty eyed at the level of Blake’s intensity and love for Pippa. One of my favourites by this author !!
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
More Blake please because he’s so sweet and sexy as hell. What a guy! He did everything to show Pippa how much he loved her except doing the one thing he should have done TELL HER. I get that in the beginning he didn’t want to spook her but after awhile good grief man get on about the business of it. That was his only flaw. I was proud of Pippa that she was as put together as she was with having a shrew for a mother and a spineless jellyfish for a father. After going through a horrible childhood she had enough confidence to open up her own business. She was emotionally damaged but not broken. Good for you Pippa. This was a great series and I have enjoyed it just as much as the other series that I have read by Christa. Until next time y’all happy reading.
A marriage arrangement?
Pippa is a talented, strong business woman with loving friends/co-workers, but she’s hit a rough spot. Blake offers assistance. I’m so envious of her for having Blake’s undivided attention. He is wonderful! Blake Cross is pure seduction. Oh, Pippa! She’s so resistant. Cannot believe anyone could fall in love with her. You can find out why, and what happens when you read this quick, delightful story.
I loved Blake’s dogged pursuit of Pippa!
Blake and Pippa have chemistry for days, but she lacks the confidence to believe he could really be interested in her. When Blake sees his opportunity to get Pippa to take a chance, he makes the most of it. I really enjoyed the way he was her white knight even when dealing with his own insecurities.
All but one of the chapters are told in Pippa’s POV, and the one chapter that is in Blake’s was perfectly timed and brilliantly sums up his side of the events. There’s plenty of steam even while waiting for the wedding night, and the HEA was both empowering and romantic. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Claiming his Curves is the second book in the Irresistible Curves series. Public Relations wiz and curvy gal Pippa Jones has a big problem! Her business is on the verge of bankruptcy when it is discovered that her accountant embezzled money and did not pay taxes. Enter client Billionaire Blake Cross who is being sued by a former employee. He convinces Pippa that if they marry each of there problems will be solved. In reality, Blake really wants Pippa but she is oblivious to their attraction. Lots of fun and serious happenings watching the two them figure out their relationship. At times you want to shake Pippa to get her to wake up and see the real Blake!
I enjoyed Pippa and Blake’s story from the start to the end. I loved Blake’s character his somewhat knight in shining armor made him likable and lovable. Their steamy chemistry and delicious loving made for an entertaining romance. I enjoyed the authors writing with both characters POV that intertwined perfectly. This was my first read by the author and it did not disappoint.
I loved this story!
Blake and Pippa both were in love with each other after working closely together. Neither one knew how the other one felt. Blake needed a wife and asked Pippa to help him out. She didn’t believe that he was interested in her. He was going to do everything that he could to show her. Claiming Her Curves is everything you could want in a love story! I loved it! Read it and I’m sure you’ll love it too!