I’m an all-or-nothing man—100 percent focused on whatever has my attention.First it was serving my country in the Special Forces. Then it was building my business. Right now it’s the hot blonde at the bar who’s about to become another notch on my bedpost.But women never keep my attention for more than a night.Until I peel off Skylar Anderson’s clothes and her mask starts to crumble, showing me … to crumble, showing me glimpses of the girl she’s hiding. She’s funny, sexy and vulnerable and throws me out of bed before I can catch my breath and suggest breakfast.
When I start my last undercover job on a yacht, turns out, she’s one of the crew. I try, but I can’t look away.
Her high ponytail shows off her kissable neck that tastes like summer.
Her short uniform reveals the killer legs that were wrapped around me last night.
And her provocative smile? I know what that mouth is capable of.
I want to explore her body, discover her secrets and sail off into the sunset with her.
I might want to go all in for Skylar, but she should stay away from me. I’ve got secrets of my own and they can only bring her trouble.
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As always, Louise Bay writes about perfect gentlemen. They are handsome, tall and British, usually rich. This book has two wonderful characters, a man who only has one-night stands and a slightly broken woman who refuses to ever fall in love and will never want to marry. Both are carrying secrets and both are wildly attracted to each other.
Reading this book, we have the pleasure to see this couple fall slowly and reluctantly in love. Skylar was Landon’s type, blonde and curvaceous. After the initial meet in a bar where they were introduced by mutual acquaintances, they had a strong attraction that ended in a one-night-stand. For Landon, this would have been the only time he’d be with Skylar, even though she intrigued him a lot. However, they meet days later, at a super-yacht where Landon will be working undercover as a deckhand and Skylar is the top stewardess.
I loved the slow development, how the layers are slowly unveiled and their relation deepens and gets stronger. They both know they have secrets but since this will be a summer fling, it won’t be a problem. Even so, they both want to delve deeper into each other’s personal lives. Landon knows that Skylar has a troubled past and he wants to protect her. As he gets to know her better, his attraction goes beyond the physical and into the personal. Skylar finds that her resolve to not fall in love gets harder as each day goes by.
There’s a spying element that bring complications to the plot but no suspense. I didn’t feel strong emotions in this book, but did feel a lot of pleasure. This author writes lovely characters that you love and a big plus was that Landon is Hayden Wolf’s (The Ruthless Gentleman) little brother, win!
5 Stars
Review by Elizabeth
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Louise Bay has another great book under her belt! The Wrong Gentleman will have you swooning, laughing, crying, screaming and more. Louise Bay is known for writing about British men that you love right from the start. Or at least I do.
Landon Wolf used to be in the Special Forces while he was in the Army. Now he runs, well ran, a very successful security company. While he is supposed to be enjoying some downtime he is approached by a fellow Army buddy to help with a job. Little does Mr. Playboy realize, he is about to meet his match.
Skylar Anderson had a rough childhood that turned her into the woman she is today. In order to avoid relationships, she has high expectations for men and she is not afraid to let people know. At first, she comes off as high maintenance but once you get inside her head you start to understand her.
There were times during the book when I wanted to scream because Skylar could not get her head out of her butt. Granted you know from the beginning on how they both feel about relationships but darn, that girl makes it darn near impossible for any man to get close to her.
When she does get her head out her butt, the sex between them is oh so hot. Honestly, there really is not much to divulge without giving something away. I encourage you all to one click this book as you will fall in love with Landon and Skylar.
The Wrong Gentleman was oh so right!
Landon Wolf is a man of many talents. He was in the Special Force’s division but now has a successful business doing security work. He’s British, badass, and sexy. He doesn’t do relationships. He hasn’t found a woman who has made him want more than a one-night-stand…until Skylar Anderson. She intrigues him and he wants to know more. There’s only one problem… Skylar doesn’t want anything more. In fact, she deliberately avoids men. Can he get Skylar to open up and allow him in? Not just that but he is on an assignment on the same yacht as Skylar. He can’t afford to be distracted by her and doesn’t want to put her in jeopardy. Can he stick to his guns and remain only friends?
Skylar Anderson works as a head steward on yachts. Due to circumstances from her past, she avoids relationships with men completely. She’s happy just knowing she has a roof over her head and food on the table. That is until Landon Wolf. He’s different but can she let her guard down and allow herself to enjoy the company of a man? At least for the summer?
There are secrets, mystery, intrigue, and sexy times. The plot is engaging and the chemistry between the main characters is hot! I thoroughly enjoyed this read and recommend reading it!
****ARC generously provided by author in exchange for an honest review.****
Landon could set any woman’s panties on fire…and with a British accent no less!!! Landon is a man that no matter how hard you try you cannot help but fall in love with him. Skylar is a very head strong woman and very set in her ways! I love her independence and how stubborn she is but she has a very passionate woman hidden underneath all of her rules and barriers she has in place. Then Landon comes along and brick by brick slowly removes those barriers Skylar has protecting her!!
I absolutely loved this story and the internal struggles the characters have to overcome in order to see what is right in front of them.
Louise Bay is one of my one-click, go- to authors! Def read this beautiful romance as I read it too! You will love it!
The more I read Louise Bay, the more I discover you truly can’t go wrong with any of her books.
The Wrong Gentleman has all the makings of a fantastic, hilarious, sexy, romance novel.
Landon is tall, handsome, protective, and BRITISH!!!! That in itself is reason to read this story! Skylar is everything he thought he never needed until he found out just how wrong he was! I absolutely loved the friends to lovers trope and Louise’s unique storytelling.
What happens when a one-night stand just won’t stay a one- night stand?
Find out in The Wrong Gentleman! Highly recommend this awesome read!
Oh my goodness! For the wrong gentleman Landon ticks off all the right boxes. Fierce ex-military turned private security, handsome as a movie star with a body to match, an unwavering need for justice against the evildoers, and smart to boot, not just all beauty and brawn. Skylar with her heartbreaking past may hide behind her list of criteria to avoid entanglements but little does she know that not only does Landon meet all the requirements but will have her throwing the list away. Landon is just as bad in thinking he can avoid having his heart involved when it comes to Skylar. The author takes us back to the inter workings of the super yachting world and the crew that makes it run. Landon takes on this mission for a friend to take down an arms dealer while undercover on the yacht where Skylar is a stewardess. He struggles to keep everyone safe while catching his man and trying not to have his heart taken by the beautiful blonde that captivates him. Landon is a terrific hero and Skylar is a marvel of strength and resilience. Lots of steam between these two right from the start. Another fantastic story that’s well written with new characters to swoon over and wonderful secondary characters. I love this peek into the world of super yachting and look forward to more stories from this fabulous author. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
Skylar has a list of qualifications for a man to be worthy for her to date. The list is full of very high expectations and August, her best friend, believes she won’t find any one that will fit everything on her list. In the meantime, August suggests that Skylar have a one night stand before they have to ship out for their 3 month assignment working on a super yacht.
Landon is British and obviously good looking. He’s doing a friend a favor working on the yacht as a deck hand. He meets up with another friend the night before he is to ship out and that’s when he notices Skylar. There is an instant attraction there but Skylar continues to go by her list. As the night wears on, her resolves slips and she decides to have the one night stand thinking that’s all it will be!
Guess who shows up for work on the same yacht as Skylar the next morning? Lol Skylar wants to be professional with Landon since she is the chief stewardess for the yacht but they can’t deny their attraction. However, Skylar’s past makes her be the goal oriented person she is but also one who doesn’t believe in love. Landon has secrets of his own and when things come out, both are hurt but Landon uses Skylar’s past to hurt her even more. Skylar can’t believe that she let her guard down when she knew better so she leaves. Landon decides to find Skylar to explain himself but he might be too late.
Louise Bay is known for sophisticated and sexy heroes, and she’s dialed it up a notch and added a few rough edges to her latest, Landon James, in The Wrong Gentleman. He’s ex-Special Forces, who has just sold his private security firm and is now doing an undercover assignment as a favor to a friend. He’s working as a deck hand on a super yacht and is tasked to observe and report on the charter’s guest, but things become more problematic when he finds himself intensely attracted to his co-worker, Skylar. She’s determined, hard working and not interested in a relationship with anyone – much less someone she works with. They both try to fight the pull between them, and they’re adorable as they attempt to ignore each other. When they do snap and indulge in their attraction, they quickly realize that they’re developing feelings for one another, and Landon struggles to juggle his new relationship with an increasingly complicated and dangerous mission. This dash of intrigue and suspense combined with the alluring setting of the Mediterranean Sea, the intelligent, strong leads, and swoon-worthy romance makes The Wrong Gentleman truly unputtdownable.
ARC provided, but this review was voluntarily and honestly written.
This may very well be my favorite Louise Bay book yet!! I absolutely adored Landon and Skylar from the very beginning. They had an amazing connection and they chemistry between them was radiating from the pages. A beautiful friends to lovers romance.
Oh lord Louise Bay has absolutely done it again!!! She is absolutely one of my favorite authors!!! I loved getting to know Landon better and I can’t make my mind up which brother I love more him or Hayden!!! And Skylar is kicka$$!! I love how strong yet vulnerable she is. Once I started reading this book I couldn’t stop!! But that is what I’ve come to expect from one of Louise’s books!!! I highly recommend this book really all of her books!!!- By Tina
You can never go wrong when you pick up a Louise Bay book. The Wrong Gentleman was sexy, delightful and an overall great read! Landon and Skylar have one night together that as sexy and steamy. They never intended to see each other again. Imagine their surprise when they both find themselves on a yacht with their own demons and secrets.
I loved Landon. He was ex-military, strong and sexy. Skylar carried her own burdens and kept herself guarded. They had great chemistry, even as they struggled with what they felt for each other. And I loved how protective Landan could be. Should they give in to what they feel and want? Even as choices and suspense cause a push and pull between them.
The Wrong Gentleman by Louise Bay was intriguing, steamy and full of the feels. I loved Landon and Skylar, but what consequences will the choices he makes have on those around him? Another greet read from this author!
~ Liz
A wonderful flirty tale! I couldn’t get enough of this couple!
Loved it! A steamy, intense and beautiful story. Landon and Skylar’s characters have great chemistry together.I really enjoyed reading this book and I recommend reading this book. I received an advance readers copy of this book.
I loved this book. Landon and Skylar were amazing characters. I swear Louise could write about anything and it would be amazing.
I loved how Landon and Skylar’s relationship slowly built up and grew so seamlessly. They each helped the other see that what they thought they wanted from a relationship wasn’t truly what they desired.
Each of these characters grew so much throughout the book. I didn’t really like Skylar in the beginning but she totally grew on me and changed my views of her.
Another amazing book my Louise.
5 amazing stars for The Wrong Gentleman by Louise Bay !!!!!
I received an ARC of this book in return for my honest review. I loved this book , one of my favorites from this author. Landon and Skylar had me hooked from the very beginning. This book had everything we all love in a romance; a playboy who is broody , amazing sex scenes , alpha/ possessive male, strong heroine who had a rough past, and the need these two have for each other. These two characters will pull in and keep you attached until the very end. I was so into the story between these two I needed them to have a relationship . I loved how Louise Bay had them develop a friendship first . You learn so much about them through this part .
Im telling you , you have to read this book . Thank you Louis Bay and Candi Kane for letting me be an ARC reader. I am grateful i was able to take this journey with Landon and Skylar.
One thing you can be sure of is that Louise Bay always delivers when it comes to a good solid romance story. She has the knack of writing the most perfect hero’s and heroines to fit the brilliant storylines. Skylar and Landon were certainly no exception, and I loved their journey. The chemistry and heat which radiated from these two were off the charts.
This is a standalone story, but if you have read her previous book ‘The Ruthless Gentleman’ you will be pleased to know we have Avery and Hayden feature and make an appearance in this book too!
When Landon has some time off work before starting a new role in London, he is given an opportunity from a friend. After a steamy night of passion on his last night before boarding the superyacht, he is surprised to find out exactly who he will be on board with in pretty close proximity. Skylar and Landon agree to keep things professional as they are working together, but the chemistry and their attraction to one another is difficult to control.
With Landon doing some secret investigative work about the powerful man chartering the yacht, and the same man showing a certain amount of interest in Skylar, Landon needs to tread carefully. I loved how the couple developed a friendship and as a reader could really feel their connection.
With Skylar having insecurities about her life, having had a pretty rubbish start to life and being hurt in the past. Will she be able to let her walls down around Landon? Can there really be any hope for 2 so totally different people, especially when there are hidden secrets between them?
Overall I really loved this story. There was one part which really made me want to throw my kindle….. I just could not believe he did that!!! But it all added to the storyline, and the angst!
A wonderful must-read story from this fantastic author!
4.5 Stars
Another Wolf is coming.
You know, sometimes I do not have words to each other. “The Ruthless Gentleman” is the reader of my release and I do not have time to read it. But when the author received from her latest book, “The Wrong Gentleman” once reached, wanting to see if it’s worth the Bay Louise reach.
And again it came out, it’s worth.
Landon Wolf went in his 32 years old life a solid way of SAS commando unit, after a businessman holding his own security company. Man itself was a good spy, and occasionally was rented to unmask the “big fish” who undertook the illegal activities. Landon did not think that it will meet in the library Reynolds, who asks him for a favor. The man had to go on a super yacht expensive, as a cadet and explore the owner of a big boat. Landon agrees to this proposal, and then goes to the mustrowania the yacht. Spending the night at the exclusive hotel bar meets his friend of former troops Harvey, who is also a bodyguard. Harvey at the bar with his new girlfriend August, which quickly presents Skylar, Landonowi and straight from the bridge collapses that Skylar not have a boyfriend,
Although she is not interested in interesting Landon it is a strange coincidence it is, and they go to bed, thinking that it was a one-time adventure.
On the next day with Landon Skylar they see a yacht Walt Williams, where Skylar is the main stewardess, and Landon apprentice, and acting under the guise of carrying out a mission. Sapphire yacht moves on a journey around the Mediterranean touching exquisite and expensive ports, and between two strangers begins to give birth to an agreement that leads to friendship.
And not only.
Until it explodes big bomb.
I regret that I have a pile of shame. I regret that I have little time. I regret that addicted to Netflix.
Yet I regret many things, but most is that they have not had a chance to read another book Louise Bay!
What was good!
I know now that I can sweeten a little too much, but my dear … love the theme of crime, and it all happens on the ultra-expensive yacht, which sails the Mediterranean is a fairy tale for me! And even if I really wanted to, I can not attach to the typical sea of words (maybe because I translated them myself, in the Polish edition could be different).
But let us go from maritime climates. Louise Bay has developed a great chemistry between Skylar and Landon. I bow deeply before the author. This is how these two charming one night She referred to each other and got to know from scratch, as well as a desire that seethed between them outright, it was almost palpable! I cheered them with all my heart the entire book!
Heroes … hm. Landon I like, but I have the impression that his brother Hayden Wolf, whose story is in “The Ruthless Gentleman” (do not ask me about this book … yet) is better. Hayden appears here twice and each time you see the difference between the two brothers. The sake of accuracy, the book can be read separately. These are two different stories.
Skylar was a hard woman. Her stubbornness I really liked and earned my friendship to the character. In contrast to her friend August …. This is just an empty spear. The only thing she could say is pick up a rich husband. Monothematic, and by the way empty. Tragedy.
Apart from August, which is not too much (fortunately) is “The Wrong Gentleman” is a great book! Love on a yacht with a secret mission is something we have not had a chance to meet in the book, and here I was really surprised, but also pleased that the author was not afraid to come up with such a plot. Now that’s certainly read “The Ruthless Gentleman” because I am ashamed to even think that I met Landon, Hayden and not yet. Look forward to the premiere in a few days!
Let’s talk about my new book boyfriend Landon Wolf and his story in The Wrong Gentleman. For those of you who have read the Ruthless Gentleman last year, you already know Landon is Hayden’s brother. Successful, gorgeous and British – I couldn’t ask for more.
The Wrong Gentleman is such a whirlwind romance between Skylar and Landon. What I love about this book is that, unlike a lot of stories I’ve read recently, it’s the female character that is the troubled soul. It’s Skylar who puts obstacles to their relationship. She has not had it easy in the past and she is very scared about future that isn’t according to her plans. Their chemistry with Landon is absolutely unbelievable and yet she is afraid of taking it a step further.
This has to be one of my favorite books by Louise -I read it all in one evening and I only put it down if those parts that made me squeal and make the “OMG” face. It’s a brilliant book for a wine night!
Totally 5 stars!
“I want to turn every bad memory you ever had into a good one.” Oh my goodness, Landon is absolutely SWOON-WORTHY! Such a fantastic, fun read. The Wrong Gentleman has believable characters, enchanting locations, and sexiness all in one phenomenal delicious book! It is beautifully written, I could picture the locations and smell the salt water as if I were there. I loved Skylar from the get go, learning of her backstory made me want to hug her and love her even more! This one from the Queen of British men- Louise Bay- absolutely captivated me.