EllieAll my days are the same. I work, sleep and then get up and work again. Day after day and nothing ever changes.I love my family, but there has to be something more. Someone just for me.Then one night he is there. Kind, protective and sweet. Too good to be true.I have no idea what to do, so when I lose control of the situation, what else is there to do but push him away?Even if the only thing … away?
Even if the only thing I want is to be held in his embrace.
Blake
All it took was one look, one single glance and she owned me heart and soul.
I never knew what I was missing until she smiled at me, until I kissed her sweet lips and was changed forever.
I will face any challenge, fight any battle, to make her see that I am hers and she is mine.
Even if the only one standing in my way is her.
Embracing Ellie is book 3 in the K&S Securities Series. It picks up the story from Blake Stone’s perspective, a little removed from the angst of Finding Faye and Acquiring Analise, but still in the thick of the action.
Blake Stone has purposefully kept women at a distance, focusing on his computers and building K&S with Travis.
Ellie Lovell’s entire life is about responsibility and doing what need to be done to provide for her family.
When they meet they are drawn toward each other, but neither of them have experience with relationships. Blake wants to protect Ellie from every worry she has.
When he goes a step too far she distances herself, not wanting any man to fight her battles, even knowing that she isn’t good at fighting her own.
Together they have to learn that it’s okay to let someone in, to lift each other up and to find love in the midst of the chaos surrounding them.
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Another great book by AJ! I love how her stories have been written, intertwining her characters from book to book. Bringing more story to each of them as they go along. We met Blake in Finding Faye, but only to a certain degree, same with Ellie. Moving into Acquiring Analise, we read a more about both of them and finally in Embracing Elllie, we get there story, all they while we get to interact with Faye and Travis, Analise and Xavier and moving more into the picture a little at a time, Grayson and NIkki. These books are so well written with such a great combination of love and laughter, suspense and fears, and sadness and tears. Blake and Ellie’s story is told again with the backdrop of subplots and I love it. Blake and Ellie bring out the best in both of each other… despite the problems with the villains in this books, this time being “Loser Larry”, they find what they have been looking for love and family, with each other, their weakness becomes their strengths .Even as I know the next book will deal with another villain, I can’t wait to read it. Next Grayson and Nikki… maybe Bea and John? Becca and Lucas ? and what about poor Geno? I hope I am right!
Embracing Ellie is another hit by a new favorite author. I love finding new to me authors and getting to binge on their books! I was very excited for Blake and Ellie’s story and it did not disappoint. Ellie and Blake have some amazing, sexy chemistry. Throw in some suspense and you are in for a great read. I loved it!
I absolutely love Ellie and Blake! She’s adorable and honorable and good! He’s rough, and sexy, and good! They so belong together! I love the addition of her family and we get to continue on with the other characters we’ve already met. Her dilemmas weren’t as sinister as the ones in past books, but that theme was still present as well. And, her dilemmas were still very real, just a little more…common, I think. Another great book in this series! Can’t wait for the next!
I really enjoyed Blake and Ellie’s story. If you like a good slow burn romance like me this is your jam. An entertaining storyline with great characters made this a great addition to the series.
This is the third book in this series and it must be read in order to understand certain aspects. There was a couple of times I had to pause and think back to books one and two to recall a memory/scene/character. I feel like with a little more explanation and backstory on certain characters and scenarios it would have been a smidge easier with the flow and could probably also be read as a standalone.
We meet Blake in the previous books and I was super curious about him. He had this gruff but quiet vibe I wanted to explore. I read in a teaser or blurb somewhere that he’s coming off a long deployment and yet that never comes to light. And while we got to see his protective and sexy side I found myself wanting more. With only a small glimpse and handful of memories of his past it left a gaping hole for me on who he really is and how he became this man. We get so much of Ellie’s side with her family, backstory, and past that the connection with her is instant. We can all relate to her in one way or another, while Blake still has that quiet/I don’t want to talk about it vibe.
Embracing Ellie doesn’t have quite the mob/kidnapping intensity as the first two books which makes it more of a sweeter love story with little angst. I have to say, I was a little disappointed when Dominic was so easily captured. Me: what??! That’s it!? I guess with him being such a prominent character in the previous books I was hoping for more. But really, in this story, Dominic was more of a passing issue, a thorn in the side, when really, it was Loser Larry who was more front and center with his disgusting infatuation with Ellie.
There were a couple unanswered questions that I hope will be revealed in the next book. And Blake never did tell Ellie that he followed her home that one night. Guy, you gotta come clean! That taxi driver is gonna out you! Haha!!
I’m going to go 3.5 with this one. It would have been a definite 4 if we got more of Blake’s past. But the flow of the story was great without the overlapping POVs/repeated scenes that we saw with the first two books. I really appreciate that!! There were a handful of errors that I trust got fixed before publication. I beta/arc read this and all opinions are my own.
I have been waiting, anticipating, the arrival of this book, and it was well worth the wait.
More than anything this is a sweet love story with relatable characters and a real-life situation, which isn’t something we usually see in suspense romance.
Blake may be all alpha on the outside, but on the inside, he’s a lovable dork – smart, kinda awkward but in a good way, a bit stalkery but in a cute protective not-creepy way (A rue alphamallow).
Ellie is that girl we all feel like sometimes – overworked, underappreciated and more than anything – invisible and like she is always last on everyone’s priorities because that’s just the way life is.
She gives Blake exactly what he needs – a home, a family, a sense of belonging. Blake gives Ellie what she craves the most – someone who always puts her first, who she doesn’t need to erase herself for.
This book was a shining five stars.
I love the K&S Securities Series and I been waiting for Blake and Ellie’s story. A.J. Andersen did it again! This book is freaking awesome.
I love that the story interconnected with the characters and the story of the other books in the series but can also be read as a stand-alone.
I love Blake so much, he hasn’t had a great life growing up but despite everything he has become a wonderful person that is loyal and honest. From the first time he lays eyes on Ellie, he knows she is “the one” for him and he’ll do everything in his power to make her his.
Ellie, she is a sweet, innocent and loving character that doesn’t have the easiest life but will continue to do everything in her power to keep her family afloat.
Blake and Ellie complement each other so well, their chemistry it’s incredible and their story is one that you don’t want to miss reading.
Embracing Ellis was one of my most anticipated romance for this month. I had a good feeling about Blake. This strong, protective, alpha, swoony, sexy hero is like a dream come true for a woman like Ellie. Well, for every girl. The blurb have a good overview and I would like to add they are adorable together and I wasn’t disappointed. Sweet, charming, romantic, with some suspense and great chemistry.
This is not a standalone series. All books are available in Kindle Unlimited.
Blake has an orphaned heart and a protector’s soul. Ellie is in the middle of her own storm— just trying to survive.
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I loved Blake’s toughness to Ellie’s sweetness and how they strengthen each other.
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The one thing that bothered me at first was Ellie’s constant inability to stand up for herself, but she finds her wings (which is all I’ll say about that…).
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Great third book in the series and I can’t wait for the next.
It had me hooked from the very first page. I loved Blake and Ellie. A. J. Andersen you did it again. Can’t wait to see what she writes next. I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Another fabulous read by A.J! I just adored Ellie & Blake together! Embracing Ellie was full of steamy moments and so much heat and suspense! Loved catching up with the crew! I sure hope we get more K&S Securities series, there is a few more characters that l think might need their story?
I am so in love with Ellie and Blake! They have the relationship that everyone strives to have. This book is full of suspense, romance, steam, and some very sweet tender moments. Blake will stop at nothing to protect Ellie. Ellie has the family Blake has always dreamed of having and when they come together, it’s nothing short of amazing!
Blake and Ellie
Absolute adorable and heroic and sweet and steamy and suspenseful.
Blake and Ellie are perfection together.. The instant feels and gravitation. I loved how Blake made Ellie feel safe and loved and how she completes him. I truly love how the romance is entwined with the suspense of finding D. I am looking forward to reading more about these lovely friends and families. 5 stars
Blake and Ellie’s story did not disappoint!!! Be careful ladies, it’s sure to set your kindle on fire.
Blake is swoon worthy and Ellie is so undeniably relatable. AJ truly does a beautiful job world building and I feel like I know the K&S family. Watching them struggle and then come out on the other side stronger and better than before makes my heart so happy!
Although the author overlaps timelines a small amount in this book you definitely want to start with book one Finding Faye.
An incredible five stars and I can’t wait to see more from K&S Securities!
This is the third book that I’ve read by this author and this is the third book in this series and this book is just as awesome as the other two. Everyone needs to read this book series because its fabulous.
K&S Securities series #1 Finding Faye
K&S Securities series #2 Acquiring Analise
K&S Securities #3 Embracing Ellie.
Ellie is a strong, independent and a very selfless person that provides for her family no matter what.She has done everything she can for the one’s she loves. When she sees Blake she’s not sure what he sees in her and at first she’s not really sure of him.
Blake is a strong man and is very genuine and is very protective of the people he loves, so when he sees Ellie nothing else matters but her.
Blake keeps women at arms length normally but Ellie is in a different league altogether and all he wants to do is make her his and protect her completely.
It’s obvious from the moment that these two meet that there is something there and they have that magnetic pull drawing them in.
But can these two find there happily ever after?
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I enjoyed reading this book immensely and once you have started it you will not be able to put it down. This author writes the characters so great that you devour everything about them. This book is an awesome read that will have you rooting deep inside your soul for them to be there own forever.
I absolutely love reading this author work and always look forward to reading her books, this author is great at making you feel everything that the characters do. I was hooked right from the start and this book will have you turning the pages right until the end. This book holds your attention plays on your emotions and leaves you loving it completely. I will definitely recommend this book series because it is one of the best that I’ve ever read.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the author and publishers for allowing me to an early copy of this book.
This book is expected to be released 9th April 2020
If you’re as hooked on this series as I am, then I’m sure you’ve probably already joined #teamblake! A.J. Andersen definitely doesn’t disappoint in the book boyfriend department. And if anyone deserved a happily ever after, it’s Ellie…these two were perfect for each other and perfect together.
Blake feels an immediate and intense connection with Ellie, and she isn’t far behind…only difference is that Blake is determined to make her his while Ellie fights the attraction she feels for him. Their pasts might be like night and day, but they fit into each other’s lives like they were meant to be there.
This story takes place in the same timeframe as Acquiring Analise, so it’s interesting to read things from a different perspective.
So sweet, so hot and steamy…then add in the suspense and action we know we’re going to get from A.J. Andersen, and BAM, another great addition to the already unputdownable books of the K&S Securities series!
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Another extraordinary book from AJ Anderson but I didn’t expect anything less!
Embracing Ellie was so beautifully written. Blake’s protective ways and Ellie’s big heart made me fall in love with them right away.
Blake and Ellie’s connection was instant. I felt like I could feel their chemistry through the book! It was so intense and felt so real. I was sucked right into their growing love story!
This wasn’t just a romantic sweet tale, there was plenty of suspenseful moments that kept me on the edge of my seat and up way later than I should have been! There were laugh out loud moments, moments I teared up and lots of hot steamy scenes!
I’m so excited to see what AJ Anderson does next and I would love to see more of Blake and Ellie in the future!
I highly recommend checking out this book if your looking for a outstanding suspenseful romance!
I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.
Incredible and beautifully written. A.J. Andersen continues to amaze me with each new book she adds to this series. Of the three K&S women, I find that I connect more with Ellie, and see myself in her in so many ways. Ellie is a sweet, loving, selfless, caring, and hard worker. She has her weaknesses, such as not being able to stand-up for herself, and that is something that Blake notices from the beginning. From that point he wants nothing more than to protect her and keep her safe from all the horrible people. This protectiveness that Blake feels, makes Ellie realize that she is important and that is a feeling that she has been missing.
Blake is a protective, determined, and loving man. Blake lost his family at a young age and has been in the foster care system for a large portion of his life. He never had anyone that truly cared for him, except for Travis and now Ellie. His love and attraction for Ellie is instantaneous and their relationship is unique, rare, and absolutely adorable. From the first moment that Blake sees Ellie, he has this overpowering urge to protect her and make her his.
The story is filled with many intense, edge of your seat action as the crew try to take down Domenic. And let’s not forget that there are many many steamy scenes. By the end of the story you will be left feeling happy and like you are on cloud nine. Blake and Ellie are a perfect match and are by far my favorite K&S couple.
TOUCHING, SUSPENSEFUL, INTRIGUING AND TOTALLY SWOON WORTHY
I received this as an ARC in exchange for an honest review but really I would read this book no matter what. This is the third book in the K&S Securities series and for me it was the best! It’s best if you read these in order to fully understand what has happened especially with the secondary characters. This story just spoke to my heart and has all the feels – heartwarming, sadness, excitement, suspense, action, attraction, flirtatious, sexy and a marvelous HEA! Blake and Ellie are the perfect couple and I fell in love with them. They have a rather difficult time in the beginning of their budding relationship which only leads to more angst for Blake because he is so protective of Ellie. Their attraction and love for one another is very apparent and the way the story is written just made me want to fall in love. A beautiful story but definitely has the awesome suspense this series is known for. I would recommend anyone who likes the description above to read this series because you will not be disappointed, it’s absolutely terrific!
I had the privilege of BETAing Embracing Ellie!
Can I just start out by saying I LOVE AJ’s books?
I think a massive reason, is I can relate to her characters. They feel real to me. While they have their flaws, they also have amazing strengths. Strengths that I admire.
Ellie does EVERYTHING for her family. She is incredibly self-sacrificing. The best part is it’s isn’t done out of obligation. She is doing out of love. She loves so deeply.
Blake is extremely loyal. He holds those he cares for close. He is alllll Alpha, with oh so gooey insides, and with a dirty talking mouth. Just how I like them. Blake is brains and brawn. Blake is absolutely adorable with Ellie’s family.
These are two souls who are missing something. They find exactly what they need in each other. Their love is fast, it’s tender, and it is real. They don’t let their past, rule their future. They learned from it, and they grew. With each other, they are even stronger.
Get ready for Embracing Ellie!