I have two rules in life:1. No relationships, falling in love or attachments.2. No sleeping with clients of my interior design firm.Since the last guy turned out to be married, they’ve been easy to follow.Until him.Callum Huxley is a ridiculously sexy Brit, and the connection we have the moment our eyes lock scares the ever-loving hell out of me. Thank God I came to my senses before going back to … came to my senses before going back to his hotel where I would’ve ended up naked, panting, and unable to forget him.
Thinking I walked away from that night unscathed was stupid. Sure enough, at the biggest meeting of my career waits the CEO of Dovetail Enterprises – him. It might be the most embarrassing moment of my professional life. And breaking my no-client rule might just be the hottest moment of my personal life.
Learning to trust has never felt so good, but falling has never hurt so bad.
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I’ve been anticipating Nicole’s book since we first started on the journey with Heather in We Own the Night and it was 100% worth the wait. Corinne Michaels totally delivered with this book and, dare I say she’s totally figuring out this romcom thing. Not Until You still has the emotional pull all of Ms. Michaels’ books have, but there were a lot more moments of levity and jest than her normal fare.
I freaking loved Nicole. I loved her in We Own Tonight and One Last Time, and I fell even more in love with her in Not Until You. I have a girl crush on her and wish that I had an iota of her fire and confidence. She is my opposite in almost every way, and I loved that she was unremorsefully herself. Nicole had a spine of steel and a heart of gold, especially regarding her loved ones. She was outspoken, knew what she wanted, and strived for her goals without apology.
Nicole and Callum had fabulous chemistry. They had a fun push and pull, and it lent to them developing a deeper connection than they were expecting in a fun, organic way. Their banter and teasing allowed them to let down the walls they’d both build to protect their hearts without either of them realizing it. Their relationship was sweet and fulfilling, and I was happy to have had the opportunity to take that ride with them.
Not Until You is a standalone novel and can be enjoyed completely on its own. However, two books were published before about characters that appear in this book. We Own Tonight and One Last Time are stories about two of Nichole’s best friends, and there is a fourth book If I Only Knew, that will be about the final friend in their group. Not Until You is written in dual first-person perspective, narrated by Nicole and Callum.
“Love is a fairy tale inside you. It lives there, telling the story of all that’s to come if you can just remember the words.”
I’m so in love with this book! There’s no doubt that this group of friends has stolen my heart since I’ve read We Own Tonight, and it only continues to grow even more with every book that we get. Out of the four girls, I think Nicole’s story is the one I anticipated the most—mostly because of how nuts and hilarious she can get. I completely adored her bright and boisterous personality, and I just needed to know who the lucky gentleman was to win this stubborn woman’s heart, and got to match and complement everything that Nicole was at the same time.
“This man has sin, sex, and power exuding from him. I could drown in it and still want more.”
Callum Huxley was a gem. He’s quite the coveted dreamboat you’ll drool over, drop your panties and just fall head over heels for. In short, he was the epitome of pure and utter PERFECTION. The whole time, I kept thinking: “this guy is just too good to be true, something’s gotta give.” But I don’t think anything, at any point, could’ve tarnished Callum’s image for me. All throughout, he was just so sweet, so lovable, and not to mention drop dead sexy with an accent that will make your ovaries combust. But most of all, he was able to handle Nicole and her insanity without really batting an eyelash—he took it, accepted it and loved her even more because of it.
“I’m not an accessory. I’m the entire ensemble.”
Although as much as I swooned, melted and lusted over Callum, I LOVED Nicole Dupree madly. She was just so fierce and independent and hilarious and FEISTY as hell! I loved her sass, her spunk and her sharp tongue. I loved that she knew how to protect and stand up for herself. She’s the craziest, funniest, and most headstrong out of her quad of friends, but she’s also the one who held them up when they needed someone to lean on. She’s got a huge heart that needs some real good loving and caring and shielding from the pains of the world, and she did—she found herself a keeper who can bring any girl to her knees.
“Callum is the answer to every prayer I’ve ever sent, but he could also bring the darkness if he leaves.”
Nicole and Callum were just a match made in heaven. They complemented each other in ways other couples could only dream of—may it be their personalities, their career, and even in the bedroom. These two exuded heat and tension, and had crackling chemistry you just won’t be able to get enough of. From start to finish, they were downright riveting and enthralling to watch, especially when they start with their adorable bantering.
“He’s fucking Callum. The God with a magical penis. If he’s getting any nickname, it’s going to be Mighty Dick.”
Sweet, fun and swoontastic all around with emotional tidbits enough to make you gasp and clutch your chest, Not Until You will definitely make you feel, laugh, hurt, and fall deeply in love alongside Nicole and Callum. Better hold on to your hearts and panties, because I swear, after you read this, you’ll undoubtedly want to hunt down and find your own sexy Brit—stat.
Nicole and Callum’s story was delicious! She is definitely one feisty ball of sass and I knew it was going to take someone very specific to finally tame this wild woman. Callum hit all the right buttons for me. British = check! Super sexy = check! Confident = check! Successful businessman = check! A beast between the sheets= double check!
In all seriousness, Nicole was the one woman out of this friend quad that I’ve worried the most about while reading this series. She’s a successful designer who doesn’t want to be tied down, has a healthy sexual appetite, and says and does whatever she wants. She doesn’t date, only having one night stands and men she has arrangements with. She is not shy at all about regaling her friends with her sexual interludes. Why would that make me worry, you ask? Because I have felt all along that she is this way because something happened to her in her past that has caused her to put on a suit of armor. And in reading her story, we find out exactly what that was.
Callum seemed almost too good to be true. How is this super hot, alpha Brit not already snatched up by someone? Nicole has this same question, and as much as she tries to guard her heart, she can’t resist the pull that Callum seems to have on her. But he is her client, and she has a strict no sleeping with clients policy so how is she going to get through working for him?
I loved the push and pull between these two characters. Nicole tries so hard to not fall for Callum, but alas it is inevitable. And the way that Callum treated Nicole and the way he expresses his feeling for her had me swooning all over. There would be no way I would be able to resist him.
Corinne brings us a story full of emotions, with Nicole’s running the gamut throughout. Can she open her heart to someone after steadfastly keeping it closed off for so long? Callum is going to do everything he can to win her over.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the scorching hot sexy times these two have. Nicole is not afraid to tell a man what she wants, and Callum is all to happy to oblige her. She is a lucky, lucky girl!
It was great seeing the other women and their other halves again. If you haven’t read the other stories in this series, I highly recommend you pick them up and get to know Heather and Kristen’s stories. And I am excited for Danielle’s story that is coming up next.
Another amazing story, Corinne!
. I can’t believe this is the first book I have read by Corinne Michaels it will not be the last because I really feel if Not Until You is anything to go by I have missed out on some great reads.
This book has it all it had me laughing out loud or should I say snorting out loud, characters with sizzling chemistry and perfect witty banter that flowed throughout the book. If you are looking for a fast paced, sexy fun flirty read you need to grab a copy and meet Nicole, Callum and their group of friends…….. I adored this couple because what’s not to love about the hot Brit who happens to be cocky possessive oh and don’t forget that british accent then you have Nicole the sassy heroine together they are the perfect couple who will leave you swooning and with all the feels needed in a great read. Looking forward to reading more from this very talented author.
This book is AMAZING. It takes us back to the fabulous four from Tampa and we finally get to meet Nicole.
This is a sweet story where you will quickly fall in love with both Nicole and Callum. They are both successful people with drive and determination.
“One day, you’ll find something that is too much and not enough all at once.”
Nicole has a smart mouth who knows what she wants and how to get it…but she has a heart that is bruised and needs true love and Callum is going to do just that.
Callum is an English “gentleman” with passion, honesty and a definite cure for Nicole’s smart mouth.
I loved that Corinne pulled us into the story quickly with love and passion. It was a fun story that was filled with heartwarming moments, sadness, love, family and TRUE friendship. This is a must read and a definite hit by Corinne Michaels. In the end it makes you crave friendships and love like the ones in Not Until You!
Who doesn’t love a hot Brit with a little dash of alpha to his personality? Such a fun read with lots of witty banter between Nicole and Callum. Plenty of angst to keep you turning the pages and plenty of steamy scenes to keep you fanning those pages.
I fell completely in LOVE with this book!!! This book was sexy, hot, with some sassy humor and so well-written! I loved Nicole’s character-her spunky fierce side and her sweet side when she let her herself be vulnerable with Callum. Callum was so sexy and of course the British accent only added to his appeal!!! We once again get to see the great relationships that Nicole has with Heather, Kristin, and Danielle which made this book even better.
Nicole and Callum are off the charts in Not Until You! A perfect match in every way. Who could resist a British Hottie like Callum definitely not Nicole. I absolutely loved Not Until You! Nicole personality is like a magnet to Callum! I wish I could unread this book just to experience it again for the first time!!
One of Corinne Michael’s best books!! Corinne never fails in having you connect with each character in her books. They jump out at you like they have been with you for your entire life. Family and friends.
I absolutely LOVED this book! Callum is so freaking hot, and oh that accent. I wish I had half of Nicole’s personality, she is just awesome. And then the friendship she has with her friends is goals for everyone. I laughed so many times while reading, and had absolutely no tears. This is one of the best books I have read this year!
What can I say about this book but OH… MY…. HOTNESS. Corinne Michaels delivers a story packed with more witty banter, immense heat, and heart stopping feels than ever before. The more you read, the more you want to become part of this tribe that is standing the tests of time.
Absolutely fantastic! This book is addicting I could not put it down. Corinne Michaels words are amazing as usual. Callum and Nicole are so perfect together. I love how he loves her exactly the way she is!
Two words. Callum Huxley. Sigh. Ladies, this delicious Brit will have you swooning at first glance. You will fall head over knickers in love with this gorgeous, cocky, sexy and oh so funny alpha man. Nicole is fun, feisty and fresh! I just love her too. She puts it all out there, all the time, with no holding back. They have electrically charged chemistry from moment one and their banter is funny charming and sexy. If ever two people were a perfect combo it is these two. I absolutely loved, no adored, their story and I still haven’t stopped smiling!!
First, let me start out by saying I love Corinne. Second, I can not resist a British accent ever. And third, Nicole is hilarious! This was such a great story. I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time. Corinne is definitely the Queen of Romcom in my book. Callum is bloody delicious! Nicole is fun, independent, and sarcastic in the best way. Her and her girl gang remind me so much of my friends and I. That’s probably why I laughed so hard. This book was such a perfect mix of humor and love. If you haven’t read Corinne you are definitely missing out! Not Until You is in my top five favorite standalone reads this year. Thank you again Corinne for another great story!
Nicole is my Spirit Animal. Feisty, smart , sarcastic with a side of killer sex appeal! Callum Huxley you had me at British , lets have a moment of silence for all the knickers hitting the floor…I hope you’re ready. This Sexy Brit is here and he gets what he wants. I was hooked on the Banter from chapter one! .I was Laughing , yes it was that funny. The chemistry between these two you feel it immediately. It has some moments you want to punch someone , hug someone. You know when you finish a book and you just feel good, happy content. Damn I need this in my life! well thats how I felt. Funny and sexy killer combo.
HAPPY!!! That’s how I felt while reading this book. I had this permanent smile on my face. I don’t think I’ve ever read a story that made me feel how this one did. I actually laughed-out-loud with tears in my eyes! Even as I write this I’m smiling. #RomCom Yes Please!
Nicole and Callum I love them soo much. Their chemistry and banter is perfect.
1- Nicole is freaken amazing in all ways one person can be. She has a HUGE heart and the best sense of humor.
2- Callum is the biggest straightforward knickers melting sweetheart *sigh*
This is such a fun, cute, adorable, funny, sexy, boy-and-girl-next-door type of read. Once I started I couldn’t put it down. Amazing flow with Amazing characters.
Omg Corinne Michaels is absolutely amazing. She blew me away with this book. I love Nicole she’s amazing and wishing she was my best friend. I love Callum and his British accent. I couldn’t put it down. Absolutely amazing. I want to read it again and again. Totally a romcom even if it made me cry a little in a good way. By far my most favorite book of 2018. Must read book. Can’t wait for Danielle and Milo’s book If I only Knew. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Okay so, Corinne Michaels is one of my TOP UNICORN authors ever since I devoured The Salvation Series and since then, I’ve always claimed that Liam Dempsey was (and would ALWAYS be) my #1 FAVE male lead….until now! Callum Huxley has knocked Liam off the top and kinda left him in the dust a little bit! Sorry Dreamboat! Maybe it’s the sexy, swoony Brit accent but whatever it is, since meeting Callum my heart is saying “Liam? Liam who??!!”
Speaking of sexy and swoony…the banter between Callum and Nicole, whom we met in We Own Tonight (best friend Heather and Eli’s story) is EPIC! I fell sooooo hard for this sweet-but-dirty-talking Brit I can’t even tell you! And I fell even MORE in love with Nicole than I already was…her snarky, cheeky personality really came out but you discover there really is a heart of gold under all the bluster and insistence that love/marriage/children aren’t for her when deep down inside it’s EXACTLY what her heart wants!
‘Every day that we spend together, me heart becomes more and more entwined with his. The vines are wrapping around each other, tying knots, growing stronger, and becoming stronger together than they would be apart’ ~Nicole
Normally, a Corinne Michaels novel involves a TON of tissues, wine and chocolate to soothe my devastated heart and emotions but I have to say that THIS one only made me cry ONCE (a record, for sure!) I definitely felt the angst at times but I laughed and swooned and fell in love with these adorable, amazing characters that I can’t WAIT to see more of!
OMG! This book was so funny! I literally laughed so hard I couldn’t catch my breath. Callum is a sexy, irresistible Brit and Nicole is a hysterical hot mess, who has NO filter. You seriously can’t help but love her. Watching her meet her match with Callum was amazing.
This series is phenomenal.. Sublimely perfect. Nicole had been the beautiful, snarky, non-relationship friend that was funny and sarcastic and so very lovable (with her friends). Meeting Callum was just like any other possible one-night stand… Until he wasn’t.
You never know why she is so against being committed, but we get all of that and a bag of chips. It makes so so so much sense, and my heart broke for her. And this wonderful author doesn’t make you wait until the end to figure it out… We know what she’s battling much earlier than anticipated (so thank you CM). But what made me love this book so much was Callum and his ability to be what she needed, when she wasn’t really sure herself.
Having the beautiful Englishman falling at your feet makes it easier for the ice to thaw, and the chains around her heart to break. They truly are perfect for one another. I loved this book, the story, the plot and the ending. It’s a guaranteed must read. I voluntarily reviewed this book from the author, and I can’t wait to read it again and again.
WOW I am obsessed with Ms Michaels writing. I love this series of best friends. The support and closeness of the friends are phenomenal. It was nice to read of an Alpha male not scared of his feelings… Lol. Definitely on the reread list!