“This book…This MAN… he is my kind of MC…full of himself and the perfect blend of c*cky and jerk… but God is he sexy as h6ll all at the same time. And the plot/story line had me completely wrapped up and flipping the pages until the final one.” A.M. Hargrove, USA Today Bestselling author. HerNice girls end up last.Or that’s what I tell my best friend when I spot him for the first time.He’s … spot him for the first time.
He’s everything bad girls’ dreams are made of.
Tall, gorgeous, and sporting a full on smirk when he catches me staring.
So what does this broken hearted girl do?
I toss back my fourth shot and end up in the fancy hotel bathroom getting my mind blown by the sexy stranger.
Reasonable. Especially after dumping my cheating ex fiancé.
A new year, a new job, and after this one night, I’ll be back to being a good girl.
It’s not like I’ll ever see him again.
Him
I want her the moment I see her.
And I always get what I want.
That’s how I rose to the top.
One. Time. That’s all she’s meant to be.
I have an empire to conquer, no time for anything else.
Yet one taste and I need more.
Another night and I can put her behind me.
Just one and I’ll let her go. Maybe…
But life throws curve balls and she’s my downfall.
They call me the money man and she’s the auditor who can ruin me.
USA Today Bestselling author, Terri E. Laine, brings a brand new contemporary romance novel–a great start to the King Makers series.
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I finished reading Money Man by Terri E. Laine several days ago and I swear I can not quit thinking about it!!
”Happy Fucking New Year.”
Get ready for your next book boyfriend crush!!!
Y’all this book sucked me right in from the first chapter and kept me turning those pages well into the night until I read that last page.
”I had sex in the bathroom..”
(ohh goodnesss the first chapter is sooo hot and steamy…how can you not be sucked in???..lol
Umm who am I kidding, this whole book is one HAWT AND STEAMY ass book and yeahhh you better have those fire extinguishers ready cuzzz your Kindle will spontaneously combust!!! Lol
See why its been several days since I finished reading and I am just now writing my review???…cuz Terri E. Laine left me freaking speechless!!! haha
Can’t wait for Part 2. I will be checking my Kindle daily until I get it in my hot little hands..lol
WOW! This book is unbelievable…
Unbelievable intense…
Unbelievable hot… well, I mean PANTY-MELTING hot…
Unbelievable sexy… OMG… please let me meet a sexy Scot, too…
Unbelievable passionate… so passionate that my dreams are invaded by passionate Scots…
Unbelievable twisted…
Unbelievable everything!!!
Ms. Laine captured me with the very first page and never let me go until I read „The End“. And now I need MORE…
Money Man Book 1 King Maker
By Terri E. Laine
I have been waiting to read this for awhile. When it finally hit my kindle I couldn’t put it down. Absolute perfection!!
“The fire that I loved that matched her hair rose and stiffened her spine.”
Can not wait to see what happens in book two!!
Highly recommend.
When I started to read this book, I was saying to myself where is the story going? Bailey has gone through a lot in her lifetime, and then goes and falls in love with Kalen. Who was he? Then I got hooked and couldn’t put the book down, now I have to wait until book 2 comes out to see what truly happens. I can’t wait!
This story is full of awesomeness especially Bailey’s character because it resonates to real life situation. A lot of people can really relate to her. The mysterious and secretive Kalen who I enjoy his enigmatic self. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for great read.
When you try to do the right things. Honor your family’s tradition and upbringing. Act respectfully even if the recipient is under deserving of it. Work hard. Are faithful and loyal. You finally let your guard down after being embarrassed and betrayed. You start thinking just maybe things may be turning around for you. In a second the floor drops from under you and everything isn’t as you thought it was. How do you move forward? Who can you trust? Who do you turn to? The conclusion of this book has me so anxious to dive into Queen of Men.
OMG!!! Not what I expected but Terri nailed this one. Try to not fall for Kalen. Bailey growing up the way she did does throw a curve into her current life. Cheering for the two of them the entire way through….
This book is out of this world amazing. Terri E. Laine has blown my mind and left me with my jaw on the floor. I needed a few hours to collect my thoughts and feelings in order to write a review worthy of this epic masterpiece. This entertaining story sucks you in right from the start and holds you captive until you’ve reached the end breathless and begging for more. Money Man has a fast paced and well thought out plot with great dialogue and multi-layered, intriguing characters. If you prefer your romance novels to be sexy and angsty with a little bit of suspense thrown into it than this is a must-read for you.
Bailey meets a gorgeous guy at a New Year’s Eve party one night and ends up having a hot tryst with him in the hotel’s bathroom. She is drunk and brokenhearted after dumping her cheating ex fiance. Bailey is usually very responsible and reasonable due to her conservative upbringing but for only once she wants to forget and be a bad girl. It’s not like she will ever see him again. After this she can just go back to her old life and be her boring self again. Or so she thought…
From the moment Kalen saw the red-haired vixen he needed to have her. And he always gets what he wants. They don’t call him the Money Man for nothing. Kalen’s life is currently complicated and he needs to stay focused in order to achieve his goals but he simply can’t get her out of his head. Too bad his current obsession turns out to be the auditor who could be his potential downfall…
I’ve absolutely adored the two main protagonists of this story. They were equally matched partners despite their different social backgrounds. Bailey grew up in an Amish-like community which she left after college in order to go to New York. She is used to a simple, honest life. Her douchebag of a fiance did a number on her and left her second guessing her worth as a woman. Let me tell you that Bailey had a lot of sass and was no doormat heroine. That’s why Kalen was so infatuated with her. She wasn’t only beautiful but hard-working, smart and kind-hearted. I’m so glad that a great guy like him was able to capture her heart. Kalen was a swoon-worthy, Scottish Alpha dreamboat. His bossy, sexy and dirty talking mouth will set your panties on fire! This is exactly the kind of perfect romance novel hero I want to read about. I loved the sizzling chemistry between Bailey and Kalen. They were dynamite together in the sack.
I could seriously gush about this fantastic story and the irresistible chacters for hours. This book has consumed my every waking thought and I can’t freaking wait to read the next installment. Money Man ends on a heartstopping cliffhanger – which was no surprise since this is a series. I’m eager to find out how the story continues and what Terri has in tow for my beloved characters. This amazingly talented author truly deserves a standing ovation for writing such a compelling story which goes straight to my top favorites of 2019 shelf. I’m giving this little gem 5+ stars!
Wow!!! Terri E Laine, just knocked my socks off with her new book Money Man. It took me a couple of hours after I’ve finished the story to come up with a review. It was that phenomenal. The plot was as intriguing as the characters. And I don’t only mean the main two. But what made me love it so much was the fact that it was sexy, entertaining and absolutely unputdownable! It’s true that Money Man is much steamier and a little different from this talented author’s other work, but I loved it all the same.
After being cheated on by her fiancé, Bailey calls of her engagement and moves in with her best friend Lizzie. They both end up at a New Years Eve party in a fancy hotel, where drunk Bailey gets her mind blown by a sexy and mysterious stranger at the bathroom. This behavior is usually not her, after all she grew up in an Amish like community. But for one night she wants to let loose and after that, she’ll be back at being a good girl. It’s not like she will ever see the guy again, right?
Kalen is infatuated by the beautiful redhead from the moment he sees her. One time is all she’s meant to be. But one taste of her only makes him crave for more. He soon can’t stop thinking about her which is a distraction he doesn’t need. After all he has an empire to conquer and no time for anything else. When life throws them in each other’s path again, they both realize that there’s no avoiding the inevitable. The pull between them is too strong to be denied. After things are set into motion that can’t be stopped, only one question will remain: Will Bailey end up being Kalen’ s victory or downfall?
Kalen and Bailey were dynamite together! Their chemistry was scorching hot and palpable on every page. They were like two pieces of a puzzle that perfectly fit together. I loved them with all my heart and soul.
Kalen was cocky, sexy and alpha to the core. I loved it when he talked to Bailey in his Scottish burr. He was a very protective and possessive man who liked to be in control. Even though he could be a jerk sometimes, he had his good sides too. I loved watching him fall for Bailey even though he was desperately trying not to.
Bailey was a beautiful, sweet and smart woman. Her ex’s cheating left a mark on her, making her feel insecure about herself. With Kalen she will experience real passion and lust she never knew before. Though her body and mind won’t be the only ones affected by him, but her heart too.
I won’t reveal more about the plot, but will leave you with a little warning: There’s much more to Money Man then meets the eye! The book ends on a *OMG, what just happend?* cliffhanger leaving you breathless and wanting for more. Now all I wish is to find out how the story of Kalen and Bailey continues! A huge shout out to the amazing Terri E Laine for writing this outstanding masterpiece that goes straight to my top favorite reads of 2019 shelf. 5+ stars
4.5 Stars – Hot damn this Scottish man! Talk about a HOT start into a story! *fanning myself*
I was so intrigued by Kalen despite his demanding ways. There was such a mystery surrounding his character due to all the secrets he kept, which was a huge part of why this book was so interesting and unputdownable.
I was excited for this story ever since the book was announced. And now that it’s finally here and I devoured it, I have to wait for the second book! ARGH! Why is this world so cruel to me?!
The Story:
Bailey has sex with a stranger on New Year’s Eve, the day she was supposed to marry her cheating fiancé whom she left only a few weeks ago. This Scottish man, who calls her lass, knows how to press all her buttons. What a shame that she won’t be seeing him again after tonight. Well, until fate has other plans.
Thoughts:
Even though I didn’t a hundred percent connect with the characters yet (which I think will change when I get to know more about them in the next book), they both piqued my interest. Bailey still second guessed a lot due to the believes and behavior ingrained in her from the community she grew up in.
And Kalen was more than the wealthy gorgeous man women were ogling from all sides. He had a surprisingly soft side which helped me to warm up to him on another level than only being turned on by his alpha attitude. Though I definitely loved his filthy mouth and when he spoke Scots.
Although Bailey was sometimes very indecisive, I loved that she didn’t always fall to Kalen’s feet but gave it to him straight despite her obvious attraction to him. But fear not, she wanted him just as bad as he wanted her which gave us a lot of very hot scenes in this book!
Lizzy, Bailey’s best friend was a great character and I hope that she will get a book of her own. Douchebag Scott on the other hand, Bailey’s ridiculous ex, frustrated the hell out of me and I can’t wait until karma catches up to him.
There was one thing I just didn’t like and didn’t understand why it was even in the book. Matty. I think he was out of place. I didn’t know why he was suddenly an option and Bailey’s confused feelings for him were weird. It came out of nowhere and felt unnecessary.
So, of course this story had an open ending as it will continue in the next book, and although there was somewhat of a cliffhanger, it wasn’t like a life or death situation. At least it didn’t feel that way for me. But I am still waiting on bated breath for the story to unravel.
* A review copy was provided by the author *
~ 4.5 Lass Stars ~
I feel like I have been waiting for forever for the release of Money Man by Terri E Laine. I was so excited when it landed on my kindle. I devoured this book in one day!!
I found this storyline very intriguing and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.
My only disappointment with this book, is that I wish I would’ve been made aware that this wasn’t a standalone novel and that it is Book 1 of this duet. I was reading along and loving the story then BAM!!! CLIFFHANGER!!! I don’t mind reading books with a cliffhanger if I know ahead of time. My biggest concern now is where my thoughts have gone to when it comes to the next book. I have a theory in my head and I am scared, because it takes this story in a direction I don’t like reading about. I really hope we don’t have long to wait for the next book. That is the ONLY reason I didn’t give this book 5 stars.
As for the characters….I don’t know where to start. Bailey is the heroine of the story and I loved her but I also wanted to smack her at times. Just when I thought…YES she has a back bone and is putting him in his place, she flips and just turns over….frustrating, but she is still a great heroine. I do wish we would’ve gotten a little bit more on her backstory. We get bits and pieces, so we know kind of how she was raised, but I think we need more. I am hoping with the way this book ended we will get to see more into her family life. Kalen….I don’t even know where to begin with this Hero. He is everything I don’t like in a Hero but then I couldn’t help but fall for him and root for him. He is cocky and arrogant and you can tell he is keeping secrets. But we do get glimpses into his softer and caring side. I really hope we see more of that side of him in the next book.
As for the storyline….I don’t really want to say a lot about it, because this is a story that needs to unfold for itself. I will say this….it starts out with one heck of a “bang”. Also let me give you some warning….have a fan and a tall glass of cold water for when reading this book. The sexy times are off the hook HOT!!! I will say that I thought there was quite a bit of sexy times in this book, but it was a great balance between that and actual storyline content. I didn’t feel like all I was reading about was sex. Terri added in some shockers, serious emotion and some laughs to keep the reader entertained.
I would recommend this book to all of Terri E Laine fan out there. This is a different side of her that I think all her fans will enjoy. If you aren’t a huge fan of cliffhangers, then you might want to wait until both books are released. But I will say this cliffhanger isn’t that terrible….it really just leaves you wanting more NOW!!!!
Holy Orgasm denial! Lol. Pretty sure I’m labeling Terri E. Laine a tease of epic proportions
Money Man is better than I was hoping, worse than I expected, and downright evil in it’s cliffhanger!
This sexy mystery man is everything you could want! EVERYTHING!!!!! Sexy, mysterious, with an accent that makes panties wet…(I’m not the only one caught up on that Brogue!) He is sex personified. Demanding and thoroughly talented, he is definitely a fantasy come to life. His unnerving need for her is just as sexy. The insatiable lust that clings to these two will no doubt rev your engines.
I’m just so frustrated! Terri E. Laine must be getting revenge. She took us to the edge over and over again. Teasing us, taunting us, keeping us from crashing over into complete bliss…and then she pulls the fire alarm. We are so confused. Was it a fantasy, was it real? The abrupt change of pace has us doubting everything! Absolutely everything!
I’m groaning in frustration. I need part 2 yesterday!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhh!
Amazing!!! I’m still wondering what’s going to happen between Bailey and Kalen. So many unanswered questions. Can’t wait for sequel.
This was my first read by Laine, and she did not disappoint… Money Man will be the one I keep coming back to.
I am head of heels addicted to Kalen. Scottish and the way he calls Bailey Lass. Oh lord, I could have just have gobbled him up. He’s the right amount of cocky, confident, and crass. I’m going to need me one of him.
Bailey, poor Bailey. She’s been through so much, including being ruled by domineering men. It’s left her thinking very little of herself. Just as she’s starting to become her own and person, she smacked in the face with more heartbreak.
The worst part of this story is that it’s a CLIFFHANGER! I could cry now because I so need the next book.
Thank you, Terri E. Laine, for allowing Haney Hayes Promotions to read and review for you.
Money Man kept me intrigued until the very last word. It does end with a shocking cliffhanger, just incase your like me and like reading the stories back to back. Now I’m waiting not so patiently for the next half to find out whats going to happen. The characters Bailey and Kalen drove me batty at times, but I liked them. They were so hot together. Looking forward to see what’s in store for these two next, and I’m needing some more of the scottish brogue “Lass”.
O M G what in the money did I just read?!?! Kalen and Bailey?!?! Wow wow wow. I don’t even know how to start reviewing this book without spoiling because trust me you need to dive in with an open mind and no spoilers. Kalen was a smoking hot Scottish alpha and Bailey was trying to find herself after leaving a cheating ex when she meets the hot Scot. She stepped out of her element when it came to Kalen and he found himself at times doing things that he’s never done with other women. But they were soooooo many secrets that came out of nowhere at the end that left me like this . For the record I despise Bailey’s ex and his parents. I can’t wait for more because wow I don’t know what’s going to happen. Hmmmmm I actually like Matt, . I need more!!!
I loved every minute of this incredibly hot story!
“Money Man is EVERYTHING and more! The amount of steam coming from this story is deliciously combustible!”
Kalen and Bailey story is absolutely addictive. I found myself so lost in it I was almost finished. Not wanting it to end, I had to slow myself down. Reading their story is as easy and breathing, even when I was holding my breath!
Kalen is the hot Scottish man who is seriously alpha male in all things! Mysterious man with an unknown past. Bailey is a brilliant young auditor facing new possibilities. Although due to her upbringing and prior relationships she is insecure with who she is.
The chemistry that these two have is explosive, even though Bailey tries to resist Kalen. Their attraction grows into possibilities. But with that can come mistakes. Will Kalen be able to keep Bailey by his side? Will the audit put blame to the wrong people? Will they just be friends with benefits, or nothing at all?
“It shouldn’t have been erotic, but it was. I felt the flames of hell lick at my core as the devil himself stood before me like the sex god he was.”
Terri E Laine, I thank you so much for this story!! I love a hot alpha and Money Man has most certainly delivered that! I’m beyond ready for book 2!
Bailey was left by her cheating fiancé Scott and just wanted a night out. Then she meets a sexy man who wants her but will she give in? What will happen if she gives in? Will she ever see him again?
This story was hot I love everything Terri writes she knows how to bring the words! I could not put this one down it hooked me from the start. I cannot wait for more!
Boy this book did not disappoint. Kalen and Bailey are amazing. I need more of these two stat. You will absolutely love this book like did.