KANDYWhen I was a little girl, Mr. Cane was my whole world.He was perfect and handsome and the best thing to have ever happened to my family.As I grew up, those feelings changed. I wanted him in every possible way, and I got what I’d been craving.Then I learned things about him…dangerous things.I was too stubborn to heed his warnings–too naive to see the complicated mess unfolding right in … complicated mess unfolding right in front of me.
My life was torn to shreds because of my desire for him, but how am I supposed to stop loving a man who still means so much to me?
CANE
I knew from the start that I should have stayed away from Kandy, but my stubborn heart wouldn’t let me.
I’ve done things I’m not proud of to get to where I am now, and because of it, monsters lurk deep within my shadows, ready to pull me under. She’s better off without me. I know it but still, I can’t let her go. She’s my girl. My everything.
I will fight for our love, even if it means losing everything I worked so hard for in the end.
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The
Fuck
This book had my heart racing from the beginning to the end. I just couldn’t put it down. Williams’ way of crafting the perfect amount of angst was just that perfect. You find yourself going thru the emotions with the characters. I know my emotions were taken on one hell of a roller coaster ride, that I did not want to end. Then I suffered one hell of a hangover that i wasn’t sure if I was going to recuperate from.
Kandy and Cane were just totally perfect. The way that these two characters were crafted since book one, was done so right that I could’t get enough of them. That is the reason why I devoured all three of the first three books in the series as quickly as I did. Now to impatiently wait for the next book to be released.
Sooo AMAZING!!!
Shanora Williams….This series has blown me away. I just LOVE Mr. Cane!!
This whole series is wayyy more than just a romance. It’s a crazzy rollercoaster ride of ups and downs and loopty loops..haha
Gahh it was fab!!!
Definitely a must read!!
I am sooo glad I found you and cant wait to read more of your books!! xoxo
This series keeps getting better and better.
4.5 stars
After watching Kandy and Cane fighting their chemistry and feelings, facing so many obstacles and even meeting death face to face, in this book we get to see their love get even stronger.
In the first book I felt there were more sexy scenes. I guess and the forbidden added to their appeal, and it was so hot. In the second one, they had to deal with so much, so the book it was more about putting out fires, even though the heat was still there.
But in this book, besides the sexiness, the heat and their chemistry, there was also healing, grieving, fear and despair, but that only made their love solidify. They were both more mature and, despite their age and money differences, they were equal partners.
It was beautiful to watch their development, they deserved it so much and they fought so hard for their love and future. Their victory wasn’t only wishful thinking, it was deserved.
One of my all-time favorites.
Age Gap | Forbidden Romance series | NOT a standalone
Well, I’m certainly not disappointed with how this book ended. I may have even squeed a little! This has been a tumultuous journey and everything came together perfectly. I will say though, I was hoping one area of the book would have wrapped up a little neater. It feels like this issue was just swept under the rug though and if it were a TRUE story we all know it would eventually come back to haunt the characters.
Overall, I really loved this book and look forward to reading the final novella, Being. Mrs. Cane. I hope both Kandi and he get their wishes, desires, and truly live happily ever after. After all the crap they have been through it’s clear they both deserve it.
Just a little recap on this series- each book MUST be read in order. This is a trilogy that follows Kandi and Cane as they find love in one another even though they aren’t supposed to be together. Cane is Kandi’s fathers best friend. There is a big age gap between the two and their relationship is very forbidden. This series also has quite a bit of suspense to it- there’s a lot of things standing in the way of their HEA- and some action as well. I love how well rounded it is even though some was a little over dramatic for my tastes.
If this sounds good to you, then don’t miss this series! It’s free to read in kindle unlimited and how a lot of HOTNESS if you like that sort of thing. I look forward to continuing my journey in Shanora’s backlog of books (which is what I am currently doing). She’s a fantastic writer!
{Swoon}
I have chills. Loving Mr. Cane ended in a very satisfying way. I freaking loved this series! LOVED IT! I won’t put any details in my review. Just read this series. It has it all: angst, drama, HOT sex. I laughed, I cried, I was furious at times, and I swooned. Cane is at the top of my book boyfriend list. And to my delight, I get a little bit more of Cane and Kandy in Being Mrs. Cane.
Loving this series
I really enjoyed this last one. It had a lot of ups and downs, but seeing Kandy and Cane finally together and happy gave me all the feels. Even if they had to go through a lot of heartbreak to get there.
Hundred percent recommend this series! Now off to read their final book
Forbidden, angsty, emotional and sinfully sexy… I absolutely LOVED this tension-filled taboo romance!
I’m going to post one review for the entire series (with no spoilers), instead of for each book individually, because I went from one book to the next without even taking a breath. I was utterly HOOKED on this smoldering hot and illicit romance between a young woman and her father’s best friend with a lengthy 17 year age-gap between them!
Ohhh, Mr. Cane… That man did crazy things to my head, my heart and to my lady bits.
Kandy has had a crush on Cane ever since she met him when she was a young girl. He has never seen her more than exactly what she was – his best friend’s daughter… until she’s not a little girl anymore and makes her feelings known, then he starts seeing her in a whole new light. It isn’t just infatuation, it’s not a little crush that will go away anytime soon… she’s been in love with him for years. He resists her as much as he can but she’s grown into a beautiful and charming woman, making it that much harder to fight against her sexual advances. And when he finally gives in and they fall into bed together, it’s a nuclear explosion of raw and unbridled passion so hot that your kindle will need freezer time.
I adored these two together! They had a deep connection with each other and an undeniable chemistry. There were so many obstacles in their way threatening to tear them apart – pissed off parents, a crazy ex-girlfriend, bullies, pasts that haunt them – and there were times when my heart felt like it was in my throat, eyes threatening to spill with tears because I didn’t think they could come back from some of the things thrown at them, but their bond is never weakened. Their love never wavers. They are truly unbreakable.
I’m so glad that I waited to read this series until all the books were released because I don’t think I would’ve been patient waiting for each book. It was a fantastic binge read that I inhaled like I’d been starving for days.
Since this is the first time I’ve read Shanora Williams, I can guarantee I’ll be reading her backlist of books and keeping an eye on all future releases from her. She has some superb storytelling skills that pull the reader into the story, intoxicating them with every emotion laced into her words, and bringing her characters to life.
My ratings for each book:
Wanting Mr. Cane (Cane, #1) – 5 Stars
Breaking Mr. Cane (Cane, #2) – 5 Stars
Loving Mr. Cane (Cane, #3) – 4 Stars
Being Mrs. Cane (Cane, #3.5) – 4 Stars
Series Rating: 4.5 Stars!
This final book in the trilogy is remarkable! Cane and Kandy still have insurmountable odds and so many obstacles to overcome. Sometimes Kandy feels like Karma is against them and maybe they are just not meant to be. I mean, who wouldn’t?
Crazy Kelly is still a threat, Mom and Dad still won’t come round, Cane’s father is out of prison and wants the company, and the Cartel leader is lurking. Wow! And Kandy is having night terrors and repercussions from her attack. Again, can their May – December Romance withstand all this and prove it is the real deal?
I just love Kandy and Cane together. They are perfect. Other than some geographical and travel time issues, the book had very few editing errors. I love they were able to get their HEA and am going to read the novella that follows this!
Thank you Shanora Williams for a beautiful love story full of breath holding and heart palpitations that had me hooked from the get go! I absolutely love how you put your thoughts into words! This series has developed in such an awesome and intriguing way. So many emotions went through me with Shanora’s way of weaving so much into this heart rendering story. I was so engaged throughout! I lovedKandy and Quentin – I enjoyed this series so much! I highly recommend it beginnng with Wanting Mr. Cane then Breaking Mr. Cane and then Loving. (Must be Read in order). And now can’t wait for Being Mrs. Cane!!
So I am going to sum up books 2-3.5 in this review since I just read them back to back. It’s been awhile since I had finished book 1 but I knew I needed to finish the series after I was left reeling from the the first books ending.
I have always been a fan of Shanora Williams and love her style of writing. This series was a little different from what I normally read but I was intrigued after the first book. The storyline is unique and my curiosity had me glued but I dont think its William’s best work. You may read it and it will become your favorite series but it was lacking for me. The romance was lovely although at times a bit childish and repetitive. There was drama and sometimes it flowed easily with the dialogue and others it felt forced. Even though this may not be her best work, in my opinion, the storyline is still good. I look forward to what William’s releases in the future. Till then, buy the series and enjoy.
I was not expecting that hell of a ride.
This series has been one unexpected turn after another. I loved experiencing everything Kandy and Cane went through. Their relationship was messy and crazy.
The author definitely put a lot of thought into every characters way of being, their reactions in certain situations, their limits on what they could and would accept. I did get to a point where the drama was just too much and it was irritating. Seriously what else could happen to these two and their journey? Other than that, I enjoyed this story and cannot wait to read Being Mrs. Cane.
This book was steamy! I’ve loved this entire series. Quinton Cane is dreamy!!!
I was so happy to see where this story went. I had been patiently waiting to read it and it did not disappoint. To see Cane and Kandy alone without distractions, learn more about Canes history. To see all those get their karma. It was an awesome book.
Loving Mr. Cane had me a wreck! I adored Kandy and Cane together and was especially happy to see that we get a full on mature relationship that has totally evolved over time. What I found rather ironic is here we are, finally, in a mature relationship but there was so much angst and drama in this sexy story! Every hard day they had just made them so much stronger. I loved the strength that Kandy showed throughout this book, I also seriously fell for the softer and more vulnerable site of Cane.
Shanora Williams completely rocked this storyline! She pulled out so many feelings from my heart. It had my feelings completely all over the place… up and down with the feelings and with wondering what was going to happen again. The bit of a cross over and getting to see how Cane and El Jefe are connected was a thrill… I loved some El Jefe! Loving Mr. Cane was a thrilling story… it was so much sweeter and softer book than the others. Just as we expect from Ms. Williams, the story was written perfectly with fun and love… it’s a messy beautiful ride!
I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that… my opinions.
The story of Kandy and Cane continues on Loving Mr. Cane and we finally get a few answers that were left out on the previous books..
Kandy has suffered so much, people still trying to undermine her feelings and love for Cane, some are trying hard to even erase her out of the picture. Her family still resent her for her decisions and choices.. she still fighting to have the love she ever wanted and that’s one of the things that I love about Kandy, that she really is a very strong heroine, that she fights and fights until she gets what she wants, especially when it comes to Cane. for her, love was more important than any rule or age..
“You are my girl. My world. My sweet, sweet Kandy. You mean everything to me, and there is nothing that will ever be able to change that.”
Cane still showing how a great Heroe he is, in this book he shows how much he loves Kandy not only protecting her but also fighting for her, moving and doing things to be able to be together and safe. We also get to see more about Cane’s past and family making us understand more about the way he is..
“I take you as you are, Kandy. With or without scars. With or without babies. With or without tears. It changes nothing for me, and I mean it. I still love you the same—if not more. I don’t care what you go through or how much shit changes while we’re together, I’m here for you. I accept you”
Without giving too much away, Loving Mr. Cane is a great continuation of the series it has many twists and turns that will leave you wanting more from these amazing characters and story.
“Kandy was everything I never knew I needed. She was light in my darkness, the calm to my storm. The bliss and ecstasy that I’d slowly became addicted to over the many years I’d known her.”
so many other great characters show up in this book that we got to meet at the beginning of the series adding more drama and love to Kandy and Cane’s life but also making this story better..
“Loving Cane was the dumbest thing I’d ever done in my life, but what we had was real, and there was no denying how we felt.”
Loving Mr. Cane was a great continuation of the series, I’m looking forward or more like dying for the next book Being Mrs. Cane!!!! did I mentioned the cover is just WOW!
“Only we understood what we had. Only we knew how deep our love really ran.”
This series is now one of my favorites! Kandy and Cane have an epic love story. It’s intense and beautiful and brutal and heartbreaking. Loving Mr. Cane is filled with plenty of action and the right amount of drama. I love a good book that just makes you feel and Williams definitely brought all the feels with this one. I recommend this series to anyone who loves reading feeling the intensity and chemistry rising from the pages. Read this series now!
This is another great addition to the story. I love getting to see them overcoming the odds that they were faced with, but also getting quite a bit of good suspense going on. I do felt like somethings were very open ended. I know that one secondary character has their own series so I look forward to reading that series some time. I also know that there will be a novel of that accompanies the series so I look really forward to reading that. Maybe even some spin off books about some of the secondary characters. 4 stars #2OCCJD
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Shanora Williams has done it again!!She has made me speechless. She has made me so happy. She has made me emotional. Wow. Loving Mr Cane exceeded all my expectations. Wow. I am a mess. I am a wreck. I am an lost for words. Loving Mr Cane is a powerful masterpiece. Loving Mr Cane is a beautiful melody for my soul. Loving Mr Cane is a wrecking ball of brilliance. Every single sentence of this book utterly dug a hole in my heart. Every scene marked me deeply. Loving Mr. Cane trapped in its warm and soul stirring embrace. I could not help but be sucked in.
Breaking Mr Cane broke me. That effing cliff-hanger tore me to shreds. I needed my answers. Boy, did my questions get answered. Loving Mr. Cane absolutely mended my heart after it was torn to shreds. The beautiful forbidden romance. The mesmerizing taboo romance filled with love that shined so bright. Loving Mr Cane filled my soul with an unforgettable and soulful romance. From the beginning, I was swept away into an engaging, heart melting and soul raising romance. The fire in the pages burned. The intimacy sizzled. The love scorched a deep hole. The writing echoed. The characters dazzled. Loving Mr Cane takes you on a journey of emotion, endless love, passion and angst. The words will consume. The words will drown you. The words will envelope you. Shanora Williams writes with her whole heart. She writes so much care bringing you and making you a part of her world. For me, that’s magical. For me, that’s talent.
Kandy and Cane are one of the most passionate couples I have ever read. The love they have for each other is honest to a fault. It is heart rending. It is gorgeous. It is soul tearing. Their love is just so delicate and special. Shanora Williams knows to give palpable emotion about her young teenager and an older successful man. She just makes you root for her characters. She peels back and gives you the raw and unfiltered look into her Kandy and Cane. You just can’t help but fall in love with them. Kandy is the naïve but feisty and spunky girl with maturity. Cane is the successful, sexy, domineering alpha male with a lot of baggage. These two souls come together and create a love phenomenal.
I waited for Kandy and Cane’s conclusion for a long time. They been through a lot. So many obstacles. So much pain. So many people trying to tear them apart. They came back stronger, in both love and life. I am filled with so much happiness because Loving Mr Cane ended on such a high. A perfect high. I highly recommend.
“They say there is happiness at the end of every love story, but they never truly mention the hardships it takes to get there. ”. This was a great continuation of Cane and Kandy’s story.. sometimes fate no matter what puts a love in your path, you have to fight for.. when pasts collide, will it be strong enough to move forward when the odds are stacked against them. This book for me was awesome. There was suspense, love, healing. Will it be enough.. the collaboration of characters from the past that really makes Cane who he is comes around and just the right amount of danger, and will Kandy be able to withstand the danger that surrounds Cane, her and her family. Love this series you will not be disappointed….