New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan completes a sexy contemporary series with an unrequited crush on the bad boy next door.Caleb Carr might have once been ready for commitment, but when the unexpected slams into him with the force of a two-ton truck, he knows he has to run away from anything that might be important. Zoey might well be his final temptation, but to keep … but to keep her whole, he’ll walk away.
Zoey Wager has loved Caleb since they were eight. And has had her heart broken from afar repeatedly ever since. It doesn’t help that every time she sees him—even when she’s running away halfway across the world—he’s with another woman. She’s watched him fall in lust her entire life. Now, she’s ready to watch him fall in love. With her.
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This is such a swoony book. My heart just melted while reading it. It’s full of angst and lots of family love. Caleb is a strong, kind and sexy man. Zoey is sweet and loving. These two are such a great couple. The writing is phenomenal. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Shameless with Him is the third book in the less than series. It is Caleb and Zoey’s story. Zoey has loved Caleb since she was a little girl, but never shared those feelings. Years later Caleb is back, and they are being thrown together in Zoeys sisters wedding. Caleb has no intention of having a serious relationship, in fact he has secrets that he has no intention of sharing. Will Zoey figure out the truth? Will they end up with a happily ever after or will these secrets and lies tear them apart? This was another great story by Ryan! I can’t wait to see what she writes next!!
This story was a perfect ending to this series. I really liked how the story started and how Caleb Carr, as Zoey would call him, always seemed to be in the same place at the same time that Zoey-Girl, as Caleb called her, needed him. Fate? I did enjoy this story especially knowing about Zoey’s crush through the years and unfortunately their timing never came together. I have to admit I was very concerned about Caleb and his ‘medical issue’ throughout this story and that he would never confide in Zoey, that was a little hard for me to understand, personally. Watching these two friends try to wade through the ‘dating game’ was great to watch but then someone got spooked and tried to sabotage things. I’m definitely glad that Caleb got his medical issue finally figured out. I’m also glad that Zoey took the reins and had the hard conversation with Caleb which was a turning point for these two. This was definitely a roller coaster ride for these two, but now it’s not so bumpy anymore. The ending was a perfect send off for this series, especially with all the updates and I know that we’ll be seeing this amazing family again.
Received an advance copy from the author.
Zoey and Caleb were great together. I loved watching the two of them find each other and realize they were it for each other. Lots of emotion watching their story unfold from the time they were young.
I was crying all the tears when I finished Zoey & Caleb’s story! Not only for the story because That epilogue was EVERYTHING!! But I can’t believe they are over. Zoey and Caleb were the PERFECT end to the series! They’ve been part of story from Book 1, we’ve watched their relationship build and change from the sidelines but we had NO IDEA what was really going on over there. I love love love that they had seen each other in places all over, not just their home town, and I love how Caleb make up for that later on!
What a great story! Lots of heart and emotion. Love these two and their family and friends.
Men are dumb – and Caleb is trying to do the right thing. But boy he’s failing. Not really his fault…he’s trying to do the right thing.
I loved this book, from the start to the finish I was engrossed in Caleb’s struggle to fight what he has to fight while keeping his loved ones safe – even if they don’t know they’re his loved ones.
The struggles he has, both emotionally and physically, are written absolutely beautifully and so heartfelt. My heart broke on numerous occasions during this book but boy was each and every year was worth it.
I love the writing of Carrie Ann Ryan, she always manages to squeeze so much feelings from my cold dead heart….can’t get blood out of a stone? No, but she can certainly get tears out of me.
Love it.
Fabulous story. Can you know at eight years old who your forever love will be? When you repeatedly run into the man you want and he is always with someone else, should you give up? Carrie Ann Ryan answers these questions in this fantastic love story.
I love friends to lovers stories and this one is no exception. Caleb and Zoey have known each since they were very young and as she starts to have a crush and then love him, he’s always with someone else. The years go by and he finally moves back home, for reasons he’s keeping to himself.
They have to work together because Zoey’s sister is getting married and she is the maid of honor and he is the best man, so yeah, she gets to see and be near him. Is this the time she should make her move and see if he feels anything for her?
Caleb had what he wanted at his reach and he let it go, and I’m so glad Zoey asked all the questions to get to the nitty gritty and finally the truth comes out. I loved their story, it took some work but I feel happy with the way the story ended and the series.
Couldn’t put down this friends to lovers romance. Zoey and Caleb have this chemistry that started as kids and catch fire as adults. When things finally start to heat up will secrets ruin everything? This author does not disappoint with another fantastic read from a series not to be missed. If you want romance, drama and heat pick up this read.
A very good addition to the series. This story featured Zoey and Caleb but we got to visit with more of the Montgomeries throughout it. That’s always a plus. The story skipped years at different chapters, but it would have been a realllly long book if it didn’t. Zoey had a huge crush on Caleb, but he was always with someone when she saw him. When it was finally her turn, he realized he liked her too, but with a secret he was not sharing with anyone, he kept pulling back. The story showed how strong his family was and how they supported one another. Zoey’s sister was another story. She was not very likable until the end when she apologized for being a bridezilla. A very good book that I read straight through. I got this book from the author for an honest review
This story was beautiful. Zoey’s heart and soul knew she belonged to Caleb from childhood. Their paths crossed throughout the years until it was finally their time. I absolutely loved their story. Everyone wants to believe they have a soulmate and Zoey and Caleb were each other’s.
Wow! This was such a great story. Zoey and Caleb are so great together. Poor Caleb is so confused and makes some pretty big mistakes. Zoey is sensitive and holds everything in without asking questions. Major signal crossing, but they are such an awesome couple that readers will be rooting for them to get their happily ever after. Loved seeing the other siblings and keeping up to date on their lives. Cannot say how much I loved this book and the entire series. Another great addition to Carrie Ann Ryan’s impressive collection.
This is an enjoyable read with somewhat of a slow burn that had me scratching my head at times. Caleb and Zoey have history together but I don’t see their connection or chemistry until later on in the book. I had a hard time understanding what Caleb’s issues were and some of his actions. They are hot and sexy together but would have loved to see a little more development into their relationship.
I could tell, right from the beginning that this book was going to be a doozy! There were secrets, hints of more, and I could tell that something was going on, something important, and my curiosity was going wild! I was so hooked, I read this book in one sitting, from beginning to end, without stopping! It was definitely engrossing, and I just couldn’t stop, until I found out what happened!
Zoey has had feelings for Caleb since childhood. What started as a cute childhood crush, has morphed into adult feelings, but they have stayed one sided, since he always has someone else at his side, whenever they run into each other. But now they are both back in their hometown, thrown together by family and friends and circumstances. Zoey has decided it’s her turn. If she could only decide how to make her dreams, into reality!
Caleb’s life is spinning out of control, and he doesn’t know what to do. So he goes home. Where he has the support of his family and friends. But he wasn’t counting on Zoey. Or the feelings she brings out in him. And that is something else he doesn’t know how he should handle. Temptation. Confusion. Should he or shouldn’t he?
There is such an amazing connection between Zoey and Caleb, hidden under the guise of years of acquaintanceship. They’ve grown up on the periphery of each other’s lives since early childhood, each with their own feelings, and thoughts about the other! There is a familiarity, a basis in friendship that isn’t there with a couple that is just meeting. It gives the story a whole new depth, makes it richer, and just that much more perfect! I loved their story, as I’ve enjoyed the rest of the stories in the series. It was a perfect story of friends to lovers, with just the right amount of angst, and plenty of heat!
Shameless With Him took me on a complete journey through the good and the bad and had me at times sobbing and broken hearted. Caleb and Zoey had a history from childhood and one that had sealed the heart and mind of an eight year old girl. However can childhood wishes come true when all you do is turn around and get your heart crushed just a little more. As fate brings these two together can Zoey finally have what she has always wanted or will secrets destroy what was within reaching distance. Their story is passionate, highly emotional, witty, steamy and packed with drama. Shameless With Him will make you cry, laugh and cry some more but not all the tears will be because you are sad. If it is a love story to give you hope, passion and forever then this is one that will melt your heart and soothe the soul.
Shameless With Him wraps up the Less Than series with the Carr family. And this final book gives us the unrequited love story of Zoey and Caleb. I love this author’s ability to write wonderful family stories and weave all of the siblings into each book she delivers. We get to see more of the Carr siblings with Caleb’s story as he figures out his life and where Zoey fits in. This book is just as emotional with the happy moments and the maddening moments and even the teary moments between Zoey and Caleb, and truly with everyone involved. I’m sad to leave the Carr family but I know that we may see them in future Montgomery books.
Shameless With Him begins with Zoey, at eight years old, and her father on the beach in Hawaii. Someone slams into Zoey and she loses her footing and can’t find ‘up’ when someone grabs her and saves her. To her shock, it’s none other than Caleb Carr. Even though they were from the same hometown, neither knew the other would be vacationing in Hawaii. Little did either of them know that the stage had been set for a series of unexpected encounters for years to come.
Zoey was finally living her dream, or at least, part of it. She owned her own flower shop and was doing well for herself. At work late one evening, someone knocks on the window to her shop. When she looks up, she sees none other than Caleb Carr. While they visit for a bit, she finds out that Caleb has moved back and was working locally now.
Caleb has kept his reasons for moving home a secret from his family. Even though he has never lacked female company, he finds himself cautiously wondering if he’s ready for something a little more serious. He and Zoey end up being thrown together due to Zoey being her little sister’s made of honor in her upcoming wedding and Caleb being the best man.
Neither can deny their mutual attraction and the two of them end up giving into their feelings. As the two of them become closer and Zoey’s sister’s wedding looms, they end up being scared for opposite reasons. Zoey, because she has loved Caleb since she was eight years old and Caleb, because his secret could change everything……
Shameless With him is another well written addition to the Less Than series. Zoey and her circle of friends, (whom we’ve met in previous installments), are what every woman needs. They are close and lean on each other in times of need and they have loads of fun together. Caleb and his brothers are very close and are there for each other in every way. When Caleb’s secret is revealed to his family, the depths of his fear of the unknown breaks your heart. However, misunderstandings abound at the wedding and the two of them have to decide, once and for all, if they are really meant to be together. If you’re a fan of contemporary romance, you will never go wrong with one of Ryan’s stories. Well done, Carrie Ann Ryan!
Normally I love books by Carrie Ann but this one I just couldn’t get into. I couldn’t feel the characters chemistry and wondered why they were getting together. The younger years between them was cute and sweet but other then that I couldn’t connect to them at all. I loved seeing all the other characters so in love, having babies and getting married. This just wasn’t the book for me, I guess. I have to say I loved how protective Caleb was of Zoey. There was good banter between the characters that I enjoyed!
This is the last in the series, the last of the Carr siblings, and it’s Caleb Carr. The youngest, the one who had been gone, but now he’s back. And Zoey, florist, friends with all the ladies, and who’s had a lifelong crush on Caleb, is quite happy about that. When they are both named as maid of honor and best man in her sister’s (ok, maybe a little bridezilla ) wedding, they end up spending a lot of time together. A lot of fun time together . Though keeping it casual, feelings are there. Will they get their happy ending too? You have to grab it to find out. If you love yummy men and fun independent women, you’ll love it!!