No. Absolutely not. He will not fall in love with his best-friend’s little sister. He is not that guy.So…yeah, okay, Alyssa Kyle is gorgeous and funny, and she’s slipped into more than a few of his fantasies over the years, but Sebastian Ridgeway is not about to cross that particular line. No way. No day.Today is the day.Alyssa’s in trouble. Someone shot at her—actually shot at her—and now she’s … at her—actually shot at her—and now she’s getting all kinds of threatening messages. Messages that say she’s about to pay for her brother’s crimes. Only her brother is a computer gaming designer, not some secret agent. The bad guys out there have obviously made a mistake.
There is no mistake.
Sebastian and Alyssa’s brother, Antony, have been working the spy game for years. They started as hacking teens but graduated to the big leagues—and their gaming company is just their cover. Apparently, their cover has been blown. Now some of the bad guys they’ve taken down want payback—and Alyssa is being targeted. Her brother is out of the country, gone dark on an assignment, and Sebastian can’t just leave Alyssa on her own to face the wolves. Not happening. So…
Time to get close.
He moves Alyssa into his home. Provides twenty-four seven protection for her. He figures he can keep his secret desire for her in check—he’s done it for years, after all—or at least, that’s the initial plan. Until he finds out that Alyssa has been longing for him. That he’s starred in more than a few of her fantasies, too.
All bets are off.
He’s held back for years, thinking he was doing the right thing. Thinking he’d never truly deserve a woman like her. But if Alyssa wants him, if Alyssa needs him, nothing will stop him from claiming the woman who owns his heart. Not the bad guys who are closing in, not the government who wants his tech, and not even Alyssa’s big brother.
Keep his hands off her? Stay away from Alyssa? Sorry, that’s…NEVER GONNA HAPPEN.
Absolutely, one hundred percent…Sebastian will not let her go, and he will prove that he is the guy—the only one—for her.
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I love that the author did a mix of suspense and humor in this. We get to see the hero ramp up his very, protective instincts with the heroine as her life becomes in danger, while also getting to see a humorous side to this couple as they navigate the minefield of their relationship.
The heroes are one of the biggest reasons I love Cynthia Eden’s books. I like the protective, possessive, and jealous heroes. I get a kick out of their actions when they are that far gone for a woman. This is something this author does very well.
Her heroines are pretty entertaining too. Alyssa sure knew how to keep Sebastian on his toes. There was a misunderstanding from the very beginning that prevented these two from really going for a relationship and it took some danger to come in to Alyssa’s life to move them forward. I enjoyed these two very much.
This book is awesome!
Another great book by Cynthia Eden!
Fast paced, funny, suspenseful, and steamy romance!
Sebastian and his best friend Antony own a company but only as a cover up for their real job for the government. After laying eyes on Anthony’s sister Alyssa Sebastian is hooked but he makes a promise to his friend never to touch her.. unless she asks for it! Now Alyssa is in trouble and Sebastian does everything in his power to protect her and this is where it begins. I loved the witty dialogue, the supporting characters and the intense thoughts from Sebastian! I hope this is the start of a series because I would love to read about Antony , Ella, Winston, and Dex.
An awesome book by one of my favorite authors Cynthia Eden!
I received this arc from the author and this review is my honest opinion!
Yes it Will!! It’s just a mater of time.
This was a great fast paced romp. Not to light but not to heavy just a great escape from all the craziness going on in the world.
Sebastian and Alyssa make sparks fly when they finally come together. All it takes is one threat and his alpha takes over.
Supporting characters I want to get there own books in the future hopefully this is the start of a great new series.
Everything you expect from Ms. Eden and more.
Thank you NetGalley for a advanced copy of this book for a honest review.
When I start a book by Cynthia Eden I’m guaranteed one thing, a good story. And that’s just what I got with Never Gonna Happen. In fact, I felt like I was on a roller coaster the whole time I read it. I didn’t want to put the book down when I started on Saturday but I made plans for a social distance visit with the family. I did finish it the second I got home.
This is such a fun read. I just love both Sebastian and Alyssa.
Sebastian is such a wonderful guy that will do anything in his power to protect those he loves. He thinks it’s only Alyssa he’d protect by it’s not, his friend’s well-being is important to him too. The poor guy doesn’t think he’s good enough for anyone. It’s hell growing up the way he did. You lose some of your self-worth.
I bet you’re dying to know more about him. You’ll have to find out by reading the book.
Alyssa is also a great character. I love how hard she works at acting like Sebastian isn’t there. She thinks she can ignore her feelings for him. In fact, they both feel that way. Silly people. You can’t do that, it’s going to bubble up someday.
These two are so much fun to watch, or read about in this case. You see how much they care they only need to figure that out. Like I mention this story really moves. I felt like I was on a race from almost page one. I will admit that I figured out who the bad guy was but I have to wonder if I did only for the fact that I love Eden’s books so much that I can kinda figure her out.
If you like a story with a wonderful romance and great characters with a little suspense thrown in you’ll love Never Gonna Happen. It wasn’t mentioned if this book is going to be a first in a series but I hope she decides to have it be. Anthony needs his own story and I really need Dex’s story. That man is a mystery!
Never Gonna Happen by Cynthia Eden was exactly the hilarious read I needed right now. The basic premise is a protective big brother’s warned off his best friend and business partner. And said friend has locked down his years of seemingly unrequited yearning under his all-smiles, playboy persona… Except well, brother and BFF? They’re actually spies. And now it seems that someone’s after Alyssa–the younger sister in question. Soooooo… let the games begin 🙂
Cynthia Eden’s story is a blast. Sebastian and Antony have worked together for years, and own a super successful gaming company which conveniently serves as the perfect front for their other less public-facing activities. Sebastian’s had eyes for only Alyssa for eons, but has promised Antony to honor the whole off-limits thing with the exception being if Alyssa makes it clear she wants him. Since it seems abundantly clear to Alyssa that Sebastian’s feelings for her are brotherly at best, she’s kept her longing well buried under sarcastic quips and an air of casual tolerance.
But once bullets start flying, and Sebastian beelines to protect Alyssa, Alyssa admits that no one makes her feel safer than Sebastian. As well as a whole host of other riotous emotions. And once Alyssa makes it clear that Sebastian is what and who she wants? Nothing and no one could keep Sebastian away. Period.
Never Gonna Happen is a page-turning roller coaster ride. Alyssa and Sebastian are a kick together, and turn the damsel-in-distress trope on its head. Alyssa doesn’t magically develop superpowers, but she doesn’t sit around crying, and it is a true pleasure to see a woman willing and able to articulate her wants and desires. The secondary characters provide a strong supporting cast, and I have my fingers crossed that this will be the first in a new series from Ms Eden!
5 stars
Sebastian has vowed not to put his hands on his best friend’s sister unless she asks. Sebastian and Antony ( best friend ) own a gaming company and Sebastian is considered a playboy billionaire. Alyssa has always stayed far away when Sebastian was near. She’s on a date when Sebastian interrupts it, saying she was in danger. As they are leaving, she is shot at. Sebastian sweeps her away and takes her to his house, with lots of security, to keep her safe. Alyssa learns something secrets her brother and Sebastian have been keeping and is shocked. Alyssa and Sebastian are in constant danger after being shot at, more incidents happen and Sebastian will keep her safe no matter what. Can they figure out who’s after them before they catch up to them again?
Fast paced action, secrets, sex, and villains. Sebastian knows he’s not good enough for Alyssa but she makes him a better man and he wants forever. I absolutely loved this, first in new series, book. Mrs. Eden’s stories always grab me and let’s me forget everything else going on.
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