Romancing the Bachelor
Hamilton Family #1
By: Diane Alberts
Releasing May
15, 2017
Entangled Indulgence
Entangled Indulgence
Eric Hamilton isn’t looking for love. Hell, he isn’t even looking for a girl. He has a five-year plan, and he’s one hundred percent focused on that. But then Shelby walks into his life, and suddenly, he can’t think about anything else. Unfortunately for him, she hates his guts, and wants nothing to do with him. But he’s a man who loves a challenge.
Shelby Jefferson can’t wait to get out of the city, and back to her country roots. She moved to Atlanta for a guy who promptly left her, and the last thing she wants is to fall for another man who might make her want to stay. But Eric is nothing if not persistent, and before long she’s inside his arms, in his bed, and she’s falling for him. Hard. But when history repeats itself, and she has to choose between a man and herself––again.
My Thoughts:
Talk about a fabulous read. We have Eric Hamilton who notices this girl at work and he was like I have to have her, and she shoots him down. Who doesn't love an opening like that. Shelby shoots him down hard.
Diane found a great balance in Romancing the Bachelor between lightheartedness, and romance. Seriously, I love that Eric had to work to become friends before he could even get what he wanted. Yes, Eric did become a dick a little later, but he didn't handle his feelings to well. He was a little rough with Shelby, but he was able to grovel his way back. I totally can't wait for more Hamiltons. I hope they are coming soon. Overall, I basically sat down and read this in a day. Yes, I loved Romancing the Bachelor.
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Excerpt:
Talk about a fabulous read. We have Eric Hamilton who notices this girl at work and he was like I have to have her, and she shoots him down. Who doesn't love an opening like that. Shelby shoots him down hard.
"You're clearly quite accustomed to women swooning in your presence, and maybe if I had met you a few years ago, I would be one of them. But I'm not one of them. I won't giggle and flirt, or tell you how cute you are. I won't go to dinner with you, take my dress off, and then let you forget me the next day. So you're wasting your time and mine by pretending otherwise. Have a good night, though, Mr. Hamilton."Ouch. So, Eric had his work cut for him. He probably didn't help his cause when he use to have a rotating door of women prior to Shelby. However, these two were fabulous. I had absolutely fun reading these two.
Diane found a great balance in Romancing the Bachelor between lightheartedness, and romance. Seriously, I love that Eric had to work to become friends before he could even get what he wanted. Yes, Eric did become a dick a little later, but he didn't handle his feelings to well. He was a little rough with Shelby, but he was able to grovel his way back. I totally can't wait for more Hamiltons. I hope they are coming soon. Overall, I basically sat down and read this in a day. Yes, I loved Romancing the Bachelor.
Copy provided by Entangled via NetGalley
Excerpt:
“Do you bring all
your dates here, then?” she asked, gesturing around them. “Is this your spiel?”
“I’ve brought one
other woman here before, but she’s my sister, not a girl I’d bring on a date.
If you really want to know, generally when I take a woman out, I opt for
somewhere with less elegance and more heat. Something that lends itself to an
easy seduction later on. I like to get my date relaxed, show them a good time,
take them dancing, and maybe bring them home.”
She snorted.
“Maybe?”
“Shelby…” he
started, frowning.
“What?” She held
her hands up, looking far too innocent for it to be real. “I’m just saying, we
do live in the same building. I’ve seen a lot of women come through your
place.”
“Clearly,” he
muttered drily.
“Why not bring me
to a seduction restaurant?” she asked, leaning forward. The way she sat pushed
her breasts up, teasing him with a glimpse of cleavage that made his mouth
water. “Why take me to the same place you bring your sister?”
He reached across
the table, catching her chin. “Because I don’t want to seduce you, Shelby.”
“Wow.” For a
second, she looked offended. “That’s—”
“I wasn’t finished.
I have no intention of seeing you naked tonight, or on our next date, or even
the next, if I’m lucky enough to get one. With you, I want it to be a slow
burn. I’ll start with something so small you barely even notice me, and over
time, the intensity will increase, until you’re breathless and witless and
desperate for my touch. Then, and only then, will I let myself even think about
having you. After I’ve earned it, and not a damn second before.”
She sucked in a
breath, held it, and didn’t move.
He didn’t break eye
contact. Neither did she.
After what felt
like an eternity, the waiter came back, clearing his throat. “Sir? Ma’am? Are
you ready to order? Or would you prefer to order course by course?”
She was the first
one to look away.
“Y-Yes.” She tucked
her hair behind her ear, and her hand trembled. “I’ll have the potato, the
steak, and the feta. Also, the caramel apple for dessert.”
Eric frowned at
her.
She’d said she
hadn’t even looked yet.
Forcing his eyes
off her, he glanced down at the menu to see the recommended wine pairing for
the steak entrée she’d ordered. “I’ll have the crab, duck, feta, and caramel
apple as well. Also, a bottle of cabernet with the second course.”
The waiter bowed
and left with the menus, and Shelby cleared her throat, her cheeks flushed a
bewitching pink. “Look, Eric—”
“You’re about to
tell me to back off. I can see it. Did I come on too strong?” He crossed his
arms. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you. Like I said, I don’t play games.”
“I don’t, either,
usually.”
He cocked a brow.
“Usually?”
“I’m going to be
honest. I’ve been trying to annoy you tonight. To make you not like me.” She
winced, dropped the napkin, and then immediately picked it back up. “Actually,
I needed you not to like me.”
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Diane Alberts is a USA TODAY bestselling Contemporary Romance author with Entangled Publishing. Under the name Jen McLaughlin, she also writes New York Times, USA TODAY, and Wall Street Journal bestselling books with Penguin Random House. She was mentioned in Forbes alongside E. L. James as one of the breakout independent authors to dominate the bestselling lists. Diane is represented by Louise Fury of The Bent Agency.
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