Their love breaks all the rules.Morgan Lightner has spent his life running away. First from a bitter father who resented his very existence, and then from the role he is forced into as CEO of a multi-billion dollar business empire. He didn’t ask for any of this. He’s quite sure he’s in over his head and about to drown, when he meets the one woman who can save him.Daphne Adams has always been a … him.
Daphne Adams has always been a misfit. The way she sees the world has kept her on the outside. All she’s ever wanted is to make a difference. When she’s hired by Thomas Meenan to be Morgan Lightner’s new executive assistant at Draven International Holdings, she gets everything she’s ever dreamed of and more.
Before they know it, Morgan and Daphne are deeply in love, but their business relationship forbids them ever crossing the line. She fantasizes about Morgan and his cowboy boots, while he dreams of showing her all the things about himself that he’s kept secret.
When tragedy darkens their doorstep, Morgan and Daphne are given a chance to break through all the walls between them and be the people they secretly long to be with each other.
Will they risk everything for their love?
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I LOVED this book.
I will not give the synopsis since you can read the blurb and others give more detail but I definitely recommend!
The chemistry, sexiness, sweetness, and twists in plot kept things very interesting. I cannot wait to read more by this author. Definitely worth your time!
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Expect The Unexpected…
Two individuals, strongly attracted to each other, both denying it because of their jobs, until one day the tension finally just SNAPS…
NOW, they’re on a new journey with many pathways, hopefully they’ll make the RIGHT decisions that’ll ultimately lead to LIGHT… & not surrendering to DARKNESS!
I was granted an ARC of Cybill Cain’s “Roped (Chimera Club Stories Book 7)” via Booksprout; I recommend this book based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given.
Until next time… Happy Reading!
A well written book with an interesting story line. The characters are strong and the story flows quickly and smoothly. I enjoyed reading this story.
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I liked this book although it did get confusing at times with all of the subtle leads and innuendos from the author. I thought the premise was good and the characters interesting. I thought for sure by the end we would see the mysterious man from across the sea come into the picture in real life rather than over the phone. I didn’t always get the plot though. I thought there might be more from her cowboy and his specialness, but then the story ended and I’m not sure what I read. So the author wrote an interesting book, but because I got lost so many times, I didn’t really enjoy the read.
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I really enjoyed this book, Morgan and Daphne were fabulous characters, a great story line
thats keeps you reading
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This book is a good storyline that is gripping, entertaining and interesting. The characters are intriguing, engaging and well developed. I liked reading this book.
This was a really good steamy read it is the seventh book in the series but can be read on its own. This is Daphne and Morgan’s story I just loved that Morgan was fighting his feeling for her because he did not want to lose her from the office with plenty of drama and lots of chemistry this was a super read
This author does a fantastic job writing a strong, resourceful, independent woman. Daphne has her emotional moments as she is human but the author never lets her dissolve into a hot mess and loses any of her drive or determination just because a man comes into the picture. Daphne is not afraid to speak her mind or do things outside the box. Once you have her in your corner she will take on any dragon big or small to protect what’s hers.
Morgan is a smart man that knows how to appreciate a strong, independent woman. He’s not afraid when she challenges him, in fact he revels when she pushes him to see things from a different perspective. He has a strong protective instinct and while he knows that Daphne is capable of defending herself he too is not above some saber rattling to let others know she is his and he will defend to the end for her.
Due to their boss and employee type situation they have been both very careful not to cross that barrier, however it has not stopped their growing attraction to each other. When they finally take that step and decide to let their feelings out things take off to a rocky but steamy start.
Besides physical there are many emotional and poignant connections made between many of the characters. Thomas Meenan does have a hidden soft center and it takes a strong woman like Daphne to have it peak out. Thomas may have met his match with Daphne as she can see through most of his mechanisms. She may allow him a bit of leeway as long as he doesn’t mess too much with those she holds dear.
The author also does a great job of giving enough back-story to keep those that have not followed this storyline closely on track. There are many threads to this tapestry and part of you wants to pull them quickly to see how they play out, but like any great masterpiece you have to be patient to see the final big picture.
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Morgan would be lost without Daphne. She is a wiz at office management and had uncanny foresight. The combination was too much for Morgan to lose if she did not return his feelings. Daphne on the other hand thought the world of Morgan and all he stood for, Will these two ever get on the same page of really seeing the other not to mention all the drama that is going on around them in and out of the office. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is my first book by this author. It won’t be my last. It was well written, well thought out, and the storyline was great. It kept my interest throughout. It is steamy, sexy and hot. I recommend it to all. I received it via booksprout and voluntarily left my review.
Roped is a beautiful romance and a great addition to the Chimera Club Series. Love the way Daphne and Morgan’s relationship built over time. This is a well written book with believable characters and a great storyline.
OH MY TWINKLING STARS!!!
Ok guys, you have got to read this one. This is a doozy. You’ll need a cold shower if don’t have other plans. LOL. Talk about unleashing a wild cat. WHEW! This is one crazy rollercoaster ride and you’re not sure you want it to end. Cybil really draws you deep into her imagination and weaves a world around you until everything else ceases to exist. A rough and tumble ride to be sure. You get a full dose of all the action, heart pounding, pulse racing, adrenaline pumping as each scense plays out before your eyes in 3D Technicolor and man is it beautiful. I would love to know what she uses for inspiration. Think she’d loan it out? Just kidding. Cybil has a way of running with an idea that seems as simple as threading a needle, but she takes you to extremes you never thought possible. She doesn’t just write the script. She draws the entire play into motion. Such a brilliantly play drawn together flawlessly and without a crease. Fantastic job Cybil, thanks for sharing this awesome read with us.
“Cat…meet Canary”
I received an Advance Reader Copy for ROPED (Chimera Club Stories, Book #7) written by Cybill Cain and voluntarily reviewed this book. Morgan Lightner has had to step up to the plate from COO of DIH, a large US-based international corporation, to running it instead, while the actual CEO James Draven is recovering from recent and bad car accident. Daphne Adams has stepped into the vital role as his personal assistant to control of what she deemed necessary to run the company’s daily operations, and literally becomes the glue and backbone of his daily office life. No way was he willing to risk anything in this working relationship, even if he had already begun to see her as an attractive woman and not merely his employee.
Daphne had not felt valued for any of her past contributions as a PA until she got lucky with her thirteenth interview, one during which she decidedly took the bull by the horns, taking charge of the interview situation which was clearly lacking direction. But now she has managed to earn not only a position where she is finally valued for her intellectual insight and input, she knows she has found a perfect fit working for Morgan. For the first time, someone got her. She belonged. Looks like this thirteenth application worked out lucky for her…or did it?
Throw in a sudden family crisis, pressure from the company’s board to have the CEO return to his post, and a reality heart-check on his now three-month nonrelationship with Daphne, suddenly has Morgan struggling continue in the role he desperately does not wish to maintain because it was not what he had signed up for. Not to mention a perhaps key mystical component involving the whispered local Lightner family legend. Very intriguing, strong and intellectual main as well as secondary characters now have me absolutely hooked on how all the connections formed in this book are going to play out in the next Chimera stories to follow.
An engaging puzzle of a ride, from the DIH office jungle setting to the multigenerational MW Ranch, which will pull you from beginning to end!
This author is very talented with an incredible imagination. Her stories are not your same typical romances. I get tired of same old things so many authors repeat. Cybill Cain is a very insightful author. I liked how the book started especially the first day Daphne started the job, well also the interview. Okay to many things to mention. She’s adds suspense intrigue and so much more. I like how well she builds the characters. I would have gave a 5 Star but the last part seemed a bit rushed. Every book of this author is so different yet so amazing. ARC
I enjoyed this fast paced story of the romance between an executive assistant and her boss. I got pulled into the storyline and I loved the way Ms. Cain developed the characters and the plot. It was a page turner that I had a hard time putting down.
Intelligent, likable characters and some of the most romantic & sexy scenes I’ve ever read!
This author is an exceptionally good writer! The characters are strong and fully developed. Daphne is independent, confident, extremely competent, isn’t afraid to defend her opinions, and the way her mind works is amazing. She makes connections others don’t and has a wonderfully analytical mind, but never overlooks the human aspects of an issue.
Morgan has such wonderful integrity, confidence, and self-control. He’s a man, not a boy. He’s also very thoughtful. Daphne describes him well when she says he’s “the best man I’ve ever known, with a heart like no other.”
The plot was original and had several developments that took me completely by surprise. Any hints would spoil the surprise, so let’s just say the plot thickens… This book surpassed all my expectations! I highly recommend it!
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I loved this book, it focuses on Daphne and Morgan. It is well written and has a wonderful plot, strong characters, and lots and lots of romance and love. This is definitely a story you’ll want to read more than once. Highly recommend !
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Daphne Adams may just be my all time favorite heroine. She’s ridiculously intelligent, with a brain that works continuously, processing data and information in the background. She’s also a woman with strong passions and convictions who has no problem speaking her mind. She can either be your fiercest champion our your worst adversary. All of this makes her the perfect assistant to Morgan Lightner when he steps in as the head of DIH after James Draven goes into seclusion following a terrible automobile accident. Not surprisingly, Morgan quickly sees how valuable Daphne is, both in the office and in his personal life.
I’m a huge fan of this series, eagerly anticipating each new release, and I jumped at the chance to read an early copy of Roped, as well as preordering my own copy as soon as it was available, and weeks before the release date. I tell you all this to not only show my enthusiasm for the Chimera Club series, but to demonstrate the faith I have in this author and her ability to produce a masterful work that touches the heart and stirs the soul. She has set her own bar quite high and yet still manages to surpass her previous benchmarks with Roped.
There are so many wonderful elements to this novel. From profound, poetic prose like, “To be seen is the rarest and most intimate of things that can pass between two people,” and “life happens in between the big moments we can’t control,” to a physical, emotional and spiritual connection between two people that transcends any earthly experience, Daphne and Morgan’s story will leave its mark on your soul. They have the indefinable “it” we all strive to find with another human being, to find the one person you’ve been waiting for your whole life, that one whose soul joins with yours in a bond that outlasts any physical existence.
We also get a bit more insight into Thomas Meenan, Draven’s right hand man. It’s a good thing I have a soft spot in my heart for Meenan because seeing him through Daphne’s eyes was enlightening. She’s absolutely right that he’s a master manipulator, devious, underhanded, and will do just about anything to accomplish his purpose. If you’ve read any of the series, you’ve seen the lengths he’ll go to, and if you’ve read enough of the books, you understand what drives him. We get a small bit of information regarding the mysterious, nefarious Constantine, but Morgan and Daphne’s connection hints to all this being part of a much greater picture, having a new puzzle piece introduced by way of an ancient prophecy passed down in Morgan’s family.
There are still some questions at the end of this book, as there have been with all the books in the series, but Daphne and Morgan’s relationship and happily ever after are firmly cemented and beautifully resolved, especially with an epilogue nearly a year later. I loved both of their characters and delighted in their love story, and I get the distinct impression we’ll be seeing a good bit more from them in the future, which I’m eager to see. I gleefully anticipate more crackling exchanges between Daphne and Meenan, and I can’t wait to see how all the pieces of the puzzle we’ve been collecting along the way fit together. One thing about Cybill Cane – she gives you a story with an amazing amount of heart and emotion and puts a beautiful bow on an immensely satisfying love story, but dangles enough threads that you’re dying to pull, leaving you eagerly anticipating and desperately wanting more. If you haven’t read her work, you’re really missing out because this is one of the best series in romance writing today. So start with Roped, or any other book in the series, but start it today. This is some phenomenal, beautiful writing by a truly gifted wordsmith that you don’t want to miss.
I absolutely loved Daphne and Morgan and their strong connection within this office romance. Daphne truly completes Morgan in the office and in their personal life. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series!
This is Morgan Lightner and Daphne Adams story. Daphne is smart, speakers her mind and is loyal to those she cares about. Morgan needs someone like Daphne to keep him sane and organized while running DIH for James. So when Morgan starts having feelings for Daphne he fights to keep things between them all business. The chemistry between them is explosive and the more time they spend together the more they realize they need each other in both the office and in their private lives. Get ready for the Heat!
This story is a romance but with a few twist and turns that keep you turning the pages to untangle the web. Now for the next book to continue the series. I received an ARC copy of this book and have chosen to leave this review.