Monday, 16 September 2013

Review/Excerpt/Giveaway:The Weekend Proposition By Ella Jade


Blurb
One weekend—no strings, no expectations, and no commitments. On Sunday afternoon it all ends, or does it?
No-nonsense businessman Spencer Cannon has a dilemma. He’s headed to Connecticut for the weekend to attend his cousin’s elaborate wedding. His whole family will be there in addition to his obsessed ex-girlfriend Ava. According to Spencer’s brother, Ava has been telling her friends she’s planning a magical reunion with her favorite ex-boyfriend. Spencer’s not in the mood to deal with her, but he can’t miss the wedding. He needs a plan.
Struggling Brooklyn waitress and aspiring graphic designer Dakota Vercelli has fallen on hard times. College debts, pending eviction, and her sick mother are taking a toll on her. A chance encounter with Mr. Cannon, CEO of Cannon and Carrington Advertising, leads to a proposition that may be just the thing to solve both of their problems. Spencer’s offer—spend four days with him during the wedding festivities and keep his ex off his trail. In return, he’ll compensate her generously for her time. He needs a weekend girlfriend, and Dakota needs the cash.
It was just supposed to be a business deal, but after sharing a room, kissing under the stars, and attending a wedding, their attraction is undeniable. Will the illusion end when the weekend is over or is the proposition just the beginning?
Content Warning: contains mature language and graphic sexual content



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My Review

One proposition..One weekend..no strings attached..

what could possible go wrong?

4 short, sweet, I-want-more Stars!!

This is a story of Spencer Cannon and Dakota Vercelli..
Spencer is a no nonsense business man a total workaholic who has his cousins wedding to attend at the weekend, everything is all fine until last minute he find out that his obsessive ex-girlfriend Ava, has told everyone how she wants to be back with him and will try her best on the weekend to sort things out between them..

This is a big no-no for Spencer as he doesn't think they were compatible and he isn't interested.To get Ava to stop bothering him and move on he has to think of something and fast..then his brother suggests he bring a date but at such short notice where will he find her from?

Dakota Vercelli (Coda) is having a bad night she is struggling with money issues.College debts, pending eviction, and her sick mother are taking a toll on her.After being overheard by Spencer on the phone to her mother who is worried about money, she leaves thinking nothing of it..

After seeing Coda, Spencer is intrigued by her. She is beautiful and he is shocked he has never seen her before.A plan pops into his head and he goes to where she works..

A proposition for Coda to spend the weekend with him for money..Its a win win situation right? So what could go wrong?

I enjoyed this book even though I felt it was too short! I wanted more, the ending felt like things were just getting started..
I enjoyed how Coda teases Spencer, he really needed to loosen up and she was perfect for him.I hope this turns into a series!! 

**ARC provided by author for an honest review**


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Excerpt

“I have a proposition for you.”
“A proposition?” What could he possibly have to offer her?
“I have to attend my cousin’s wedding this weekend. Actually, I have to leave tomorrow afternoon. I don’t want to go alone for reasons I don’t wish to discuss right now. I need someone to accompany me. I’m offering that to you.”
“And you think I’m ‘to the point’?”
He smiled but didn’t say anything. She couldn’t stand the silence. She wanted to figure out his game. There had to be some sort of catch.
“You want me to go to a wedding with you?”
“It’s in Connecticut. I would require your services until Sunday afternoon. All of your expenses would be paid, including a wardrobe which would be yours to keep after the weekend.”
“You need a date?”
“I would need you to appear as my girlfriend.”
“Is this a joke?”
“I wouldn’t joke about something like this. I’ve thought the entire thing through.”
“A man who looks like you should have no problem finding a real girlfriend to buy clothes for and flaunt in front of his family.” She thought for a moment. “Unless there’s something wrong with you.”
“There’s nothing wrong with me.” He raised his voice a bit. “I had planned on attending alone but circumstances have changed. I’m in a bind and from what I gather, you are too.”
Her instincts screamed to run in the opposite direction. She’d never been the type to fall for a scam. “I’m not interested in—”
“I’ll pay you two hundred and fifty thousand dollars for your time.”
“What?” Apparently a side of crazy came with those good looks.
“One hundred and twenty-five thousand today, if you agree.” He pulled out a check from the inside pocket of the jacket he had draped on the back of the chair. He slipped the mint green paper across the table. “You’ll get the rest on Sunday afternoon.”
“That’s fifty grand a day.” She studied the check. It would take her years to make that kind of money working these shit-end jobs.
“I’m aware.” He nodded as if the money meant nothing. “I’m asking for your time, a commodity I believe should be well compensated.”
Too good to be true.
“Do you make it a habit of paying women to be your girlfriend?”
“Pretend girlfriend,” he reminded her. “You would be the first.”
“Why me?”
“Does it matter?”
“What exactly do you expect me to do for that money?”
“I told you.” He narrowed his eyes. “I need a date for a long weekend. Everyone needs to think we’re a couple.”
“You’re willing to pay me to go away with you for four days. I’m supposed to take your word we’re going to a wedding in Connecticut? How do I know you won’t kidnap me and want to do all sorts of kinky stuff to me? You could be some sex-obsessed lunatic.”
“Kinky stuff?”
“Yeah, you know, like bondage and blindfolds.”
“Do you like that sort of thing?” He tried to conceal his smirk.

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Author Info: 


Ella Jade has been writing for as long as she can remember. As a child, she often had a notebook and pen with her, and now as an adult, the laptop is never far. The plots and dialogue have always played out in her head, but she never knew what to do with them. That all changed when she discovered the eBook industry. She started penning novels at a rapid pace and now she can't be stopped.
Ella resides in New Jersey with her husband and two young boys. When she's not chasing after her kids, she's busy writing, attending PTO meetings, kickboxing, and scrapbooking. She hopes you'll get lost in her words.

You can find Ella here…

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8 comments:

  1. Am I a new to you author? If not, what's your favorite Ella Jade book? Yes, your new. :)

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  2. Am I a new to you author? If not, what's your favorite Ella Jade book? Yes, your new. :)

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  3. Am I a new to you author? If not, what's your favorite Ella Jade book? Yes your new to me.

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  4. Yes, you are a new to me author...going over to add your books to my TBR list!

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  5. No your not new to me and I LOVE Make Me Stay!

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  6. Thanks so much for having me today.

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  7. Thanks to everyone for stopping by. I hope you'll get lost in my words ;)

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